119 S3018 RS: To permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China. U.S. Senate 2026-07-27 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IICalendar No. 499119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3018IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESOctober 20, 2025Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Young, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Scott of Florida, and Mr. Curtis) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign RelationsJuly 27, 2026Reported by Mr. Risch, with an amendmentStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicA BILLTo permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China.

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Requirement to permit dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China

(a)

In general

The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense shall permit members of the Armed Forces and Government representatives from the Republic of China (Taiwan) or the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) to display, for the official purposes set forth in subsection (b), symbols of Republic of China sovereignty, including—(1)the flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan); and(2)the corresponding emblems or insignia of military units.(b)

Official purposes

The official purposes referred to in subsection (a) are—(1)the wearing of official uniforms;(2)conducting government hosted ceremonies or functions; and(3)appearances on Department of State and Department of Defense social media accounts promoting engagements with Taiwan.

1.

Requirement to permit dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of Taiwan

(a)

In general

The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense shall permit members of the Armed Forces and representatives from Taiwan or the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) to display, for the purposes set forth in subsection (b), the following symbols:(1)the flag of Taiwan; and(2)the corresponding emblems or insignia of military units.(b)

Purposes

The purposes referred to in subsection (a) are—(1)the wearing of official uniforms;(2)conducting ceremonies or functions; and(3)appearances on Department of State and Department of Defense social media accounts promoting engagements with Taiwan.

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Rule of construction

Nothing in this Act shall be construed as a change to the One China Policy of the United States, which is guided by the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.), the three United States-People’s Republic of China Joint Communiques, and the Six Assurances.

July 27, 2026Reported with an amendment