United States - Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act
Sponsored By: Senator Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
In Committee
Summary
Protect Taiwan's diplomatic ties in Latin America and the Caribbean by creating a U.S.-Taiwan partnership framework that would counter PRC coercion and deepen joint development and diplomatic and public diplomacy coordination.
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- Governments in Latin America and the Caribbean would face a new U.S. Infrastructure Influence Risk Mechanism that would track PRC infrastructure and development projects, flag strategic risks and nontransparent financing, and coordinate diplomatic or technical U.S. responses while sharing information with Congress and allies.
- Taiwan and its diplomatic partners would gain expanded U.S.-Taiwan strategic coordination through joint programming, aligned public diplomacy, closer embassy and representative office collaboration, and capacity-building help for Taiwanese officials, media, and the private sector to document and expose propaganda.
- U.S. policymakers and partners would get more structured reporting and briefings, including a 60-day briefing on counter-malign influence and annual assessments for five years that review PRC goals, pressure tactics, and Department of State actions, with unclassified reports and an optional classified annex.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Briefings on Taiwan influence and deterrence
If enacted, the Secretary of State would give two required briefings to congressional foreign affairs committees within 60 days. One briefing would describe U.S. efforts to help Taiwan counter "malign influence operations" and recommend targeted assistance to shore up vulnerabilities, including help for officials, media, private sector, legal systems, and election integrity. The other briefing would assess Taiwan's and U.S. military posture and whether current policies deter a non-peaceful change to Taiwan's status. Both briefings must be coordinated with relevant federal agencies.
Reports to Congress on Taiwan ties
If enacted, the bill would require new reports to Congress about Chinese influence and steps by countries to end relations with Taiwan. The Secretary would have to send a report within 30 days if the Secretary determines a government is taking steps to terminate relations; that report must include a detailed plan to keep official ties with Taiwan. The Secretary would also send semiannual status reports on countries taking steps to cut ties. Separately, an initial report would be due within 180 days and then annually for five years assessing PRC goals, investments, pressure tactics, and recent State Department actions. Reports must be unclassified but may include a classified annex.
Track Chinese projects in Americas
If enacted, the Secretary of State would set up an "Infrastructure Influence Risk Mechanism" to track Chinese infrastructure and development projects in countries that keep ties with Taiwan. The system would flag projects that pose strategic risks or use non-transparent financing. It would coordinate U.S. diplomatic or technical responses and share information with Congress and U.S. allies. The bill would also direct the State Department to expand coordination with Latin American and Caribbean partners on joint programs, public diplomacy, and embassy cooperation with Taiwan. These steps would begin on enactment and the text does not specify new funding.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
OR • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
UT • R
Sponsored 9/2/2025
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
VA • D
Sponsored 9/2/2025
Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
NE • R
Sponsored 9/2/2025
Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
CO • D
Sponsored 10/23/2025
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
OR • D
Sponsored 12/3/2025
Roll Call Votes
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