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119-s-3018119th Congress

A bill to permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China.

Sponsored By: Senator Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

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Summary

Allows U.S. service members and Taiwan representatives to display symbols of Taiwan's sovereignty. The bill would permit the Taiwan flag and matching military emblems to be shown only for specific official purposes: wearing on official uniforms, conducting ceremonies or functions, and appearances on Department of State and Department of Defense social media that promote engagements with Taiwan.

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  • U.S. service members: Would be allowed to wear Taiwan's flag and corresponding unit insignia on official uniforms and at ceremonies tied to Taiwan engagements.
  • Taiwan representatives and personnel: Visitors and military personnel from Taiwan or the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office could display the same symbols for the listed purposes.
  • State and Defense public outreach: The Departments of State and Defense could show Taiwan symbols on their social media when promoting engagements with Taiwan.
  • U.S. diplomatic posture: The bill says this authorization does not change the U.S. One China policy and reaffirms guidance from the Taiwan Relations Act, the three U.S.–PRC Joint Communiques, and the Six Assurances.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Allow Taiwan flag displays for military and visitors

If enacted, the bill would require the Secretaries of State and Defense to permit U.S. Armed Forces members and Taiwan or TECRO representatives to display the flag of Taiwan and corresponding military emblems or unit insignia. The allowed uses would be wearing official uniforms, conducting ceremonies or functions, and appearances on Department of State and Department of Defense social media posts that promote engagements with Taiwan. The bill would also say nothing in it changes the U.S. One China policy. It would cite the Taiwan Relations Act, the three U.S.-China joint communiques, and the Six Assurances as guiding authorities. This text does not provide new funding or enforcement mechanisms in this chunk.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 10/20/2025

  • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 10/20/2025

  • Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 10/21/2025

  • Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 10/22/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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