Bill · H.R. 3180· House(119-HR-3180)
Taiwan Representative Office Act
- Introduced
- 5/5/2025
- Last activity
- 5/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Don Bacon
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Taiwan Representative Office Act," directs the Secretary of State to negotiate a name change for the current office in Washington, D.C. The goal is to rename the "Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office" to the "Taiwan Representative Office." This action is intended to provide the people of Taiwan with diplomatic treatment that is equivalent to that of other foreign countries or nations. The policy is meant to remain consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances. Finally, the bill clarifies that this change does not restore formal diplomatic relations or change the international status of Taiwan.
Yes
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill seeks to provide de facto diplomatic treatment to Taiwan through a formal name change of its representative office.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+3
The bill provides more formal recognition for the people of Taiwan through its representative office in the U.S.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Equivalent Diplomatic Treatment: The bill aims to provide the people of Taiwan with de facto diplomatic treatment that is equivalent to that of foreign countries, nations, or governments (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Official Name Recognition: By renaming the office to the "Taiwan Representative Office," the bill seeks to establish a new official designation for the entity in the District of Columbia (Section 2(b)).
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Streamlined Government Records: If the name change occurs, the bill ensures that all official United States Government records, including laws, maps, and court proceedings, will recognize the new name (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Provisions Found: There are no specific sections or provisions in the provided text that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+3
- 5/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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