[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 633 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 633

Reaffirming the United States' commitment to Taiwan and recognizing the 
     45th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 10, 2024

    Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Merkley) submitted the following 
  resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Reaffirming the United States' commitment to Taiwan and recognizing the 
     45th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act.

Whereas the Taiwan Relations Act (Public Law 96-8; 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.; 
        referred to in this preamble as the ``TRA''), which was enacted on April 
        10, 1979, has been a cornerstone in upholding peace, security, and 
        stability in the Taiwan Strait for 45 years, reflecting the enduring 
        political, international, and economic interests of the United States;
Whereas United States relations with Taiwan are carried out through the American 
        Institute in Taiwan pursuant to the TRA;
Whereas in 1982, President Ronald Reagan further clarified the importance and 
        resilience of the United States-Taiwan relationship with the issuance of 
        the Six Assurances to Taiwan;
Whereas the TRA and the Six Assurances are cornerstones of United States policy 
        with respect to Taiwan;
Whereas the TRA and the Six Assurances have been essential components in helping 
        to maintain peace, security, and stability in the Western Pacific, 
        thereby furthering the political, security, and economic interests of 
        the United States and Taiwan;
Whereas Taiwan is a key United States partner in the Indo-Pacific that shares 
        similar values, deep commercial and economic links, and strong ties;
Whereas the TRA enshrines in law the United States' commitment to make available 
        to Taiwan such defense articles and defense services in such quantity as 
        may be necessary to enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense 
        capability;
Whereas the TRA states it is United States policy to maintain the capacity of 
        the United States to resist any resort to force or other forms of 
        coercion that would jeopardize the security, or the social or economic 
        system, of the people on Taiwan;
Whereas the United States and Taiwan have forged ever closer economic and 
        security relations over the last 45 years based on--

    (1) their shared commitment to democracy, human rights, the rule of 
law, and free market principles; and

    (2) their willingness to partner in efforts to promote democratic 
resilience, counter disinformation, and to address other global challenges, 
such as those related to the environment, public health, energy security, 
education, women's empowerment, digital economy, poverty, and natural 
disasters;

Whereas in 1971, the United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 2758 
        (XXVI), which does not address--

    (1) Taiwan's political status; or

    (2) the issue of Taiwan's representation in the United Nations;

Whereas the People's Republic of China continues to falsely assert that United 
        Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) ``resolved, politically, 
        legally and procedurally, the issue of the representation of the whole 
        of China, including Taiwan, in the United Nations and international 
        institutions'';
Whereas Taiwan is the United States' eighth-largest trading partner and, in 
        2023, the United States and Taiwan signed the first agreement under a 
        United States-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade;
Whereas the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act (Public Law 117-263), which was 
        enacted in 2022, included important provisions--

    (1) to expand United States-Taiwan security cooperation and mutually 
beneficial relationship through the Taiwan Fellowship Program; and

    (2) to develop a strategy for Taiwan's meaningful participation in 
international organizations;

Whereas the Global Cooperation and Training Framework exemplifies the commitment 
        of the United States and Taiwan to collaborate on global challenges, 
        enhancing global capacity through cooperation and the sharing of best 
        practices in areas such as public health, environmental protection, and 
        cybersecurity;
Whereas the programs under the United States-Taiwan Education Initiative 
        significantly contribute to the strengthening of bilateral relations 
        through educational exchanges, language learning, and professional 
        development, facilitating mutual understanding and collaboration between 
        the peoples of the United States and Taiwan;
Whereas the United States-Taiwan Science and Technology Agreement and the 
        inaugural Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue highlight the 
        dedication of the United States and Taiwan--

    (1) to advancing collaboration and understanding between their 
respective science and technology communities; and

    (2) to fostering innovation and addressing shared challenges through 
joint research and development efforts; and

Whereas Taiwan's democracy has deepened with the 3 peaceful transfers of power 
        from 1 political party to another over 8 direct Presidential and 10 
        direct legislative elections: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the Taiwan 
        Relations Act, which, together with the Six Assurances, are 
        cornerstones of the United States' unofficial relationship with 
        Taiwan;
            (2) reiterates that the President should continue regular 
        transfers of defense articles to Taiwan consistent with 
        Taiwan's self-defense requirements;
            (3) calls on the Secretary of State to actively engage 
        internationally in support of Taiwan's membership or meaningful 
        participation in international organizations;
            (4) reaffirms the importance of cultivating close ties 
        through initiatives such as the Fulbright Program and the 
        Taiwan Fellowship Program; and
            (5) acknowledges the important work done by the American 
        Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural 
        Representative Office in support of joint United States-Taiwan 
        interests.
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