# 119-s-3018: A bill to permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China.

119-s-3018, A bill to permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX); status in_committee (as of 2026-08-06).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3018
- Congress: 119
- Title: A bill to permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China.
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-10-20
- Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-06

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN), 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN), 2025-10-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT), 2025-10-22T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Allow Taiwan flag displays for military and visitors: benefit, low. 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 ceremoni…

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## Sources
- [119-s-3018 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3018)

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- [119-s-524: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-524)
- [119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3923)
- [119-s-3752: SAVE America Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3752)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-587: Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-587)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3018 (as of 2026-08-06).