# 119-sres-657: A resolution 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.

119-sres-657, A resolution 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL); status introduced (as of 2026-07-25).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-657
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-23
- Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-25

## Summary

**Highlights U.S. support for Taiwan's democracy and its right to self‑defense.** This bill would commemorate the 30th anniversary of Taiwan's first direct presidential election and praise the island's protections for speech, press, assembly, and religion. It would call Taiwan a strategic democratic partner, reaffirm U.S. policy under the Taiwan Relations Act, the Three Communiqués, and the Six Assurances, note growing military, economic, and political pressure from the People's Republic of China, and state that nothing in the measure would authorize the use of military force.

## Cosponsors (14)

- Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT), 2026-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2026-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE), 2026-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2026-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX), 2026-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2026-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] (D-PA), 2026-03-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV] (R-WV), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN), 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [119-sres-657 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/657)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-657 (as of 2026-07-25).