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119-hres-1366119th Congress

Commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.

Sponsored By: Representative Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11]

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Summary

Reaffirms U.S. support for Taiwan's democracy and security. The resolution honors milestones in Taiwan's democratic development and restates the United States' commitment under longstanding policy frameworks.

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  • Commemorates Taiwan's first direct presidential election in 1996 and notes the lifting of martial law in 1987 as part of its democratic transition.
  • Commends Taiwan's free and fair elections, peaceful transfers of power, and legal protections for speech, press, assembly, and religion.
  • Reaffirms U.S. policy toward Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act, the Three Joint Communiqués, and the Six Assurances.
  • Affirms commitment to supporting Taiwan's self-defense and the liberty of its people while stating the resolution does not authorize the use of military force.
  • Frames Taiwan's democracy as a contributor to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Walkinshaw, James R. [D-VA-11]

VA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2026

  • Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 6/15/2026

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