# 117-hr-9700: Taiwan Status Diplomacy Act

117-hr-9700, Taiwan Status Diplomacy Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] (R-OH); status Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-9700
- Congress: 117
- Title: Taiwan Status Diplomacy Act
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced: 2022-12-30
- Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] (R-OH)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Taiwan Status Diplomacy Act This bill directs the Department of State to issue a legal opinion detailing the reasoning supporting the position of the United States regarding Taiwan's sovereignty and U.S. nonrecognition of China's territorial claim over Taiwan. The State Department must also conduct diplomatic efforts to inform and persuade countries of the legal reasoning supporting the position of the United States regarding Taiwan's status.

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## Sources
- [117-hr-9700 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/9700)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-9700 (as of 2025-11-18).