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119-hr-7485119th Congress

Taiwan SOS Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

Introduced

Summary

Allows U.S. officials to display Taiwan's national symbols in official settings. This bill would direct the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to permit members of Taiwan's armed forces and representatives of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to display the Republic of China (Taiwan) flag and corresponding military emblems for specific official uses. Those uses are wearing official uniforms, government-hosted ceremonies or functions, and appearances on Department of State and Department of Defense social media that promote engagements with Taiwan. The permission is limited to these listed official purposes.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Allow Taiwan flag for military and representatives

If enacted, the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense would be required to allow certain displays of Republic of China (Taiwan) sovereignty symbols. Allowed symbols would be the Republic of China flag and related military emblems or unit insignia. The permission would apply to U.S. Armed Forces members and Taiwan government representatives, including the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office, when acting in official roles. Display would be limited to wearing official uniforms, government-hosted ceremonies or functions, and State or Defense social media posts promoting engagements with Taiwan. This would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]

KY • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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