# 119-s-1216: Taiwan Allies Fund Act

119-s-1216, Taiwan Allies Fund Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD); status in_committee (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-1216
- Congress: 119
- Title: Taiwan Allies Fund Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-03-31
- Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Creates the Taiwan Allies Fund** to bolster Taiwan's international engagement and help countries resist pressure from the People's Republic of China. This dedicated appropriation channels targeted aid to partners that face coercion for their ties with Taiwan.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Grants for Taiwan partner countries: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would create a Taiwan Allies Fund and authorize $10 million each year for FY2026, FY2027, and FY2028. The money would come from the Countering PRC Influence Fund and would remain available until expended. Only countries that meet three rules would be eligible: they must have of…

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## Sources
- [119-s-1216 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1216)

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- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2763)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1216 (as of 2026-04-21).