Bill · S. 1216· Senate(119-S-1216)
Taiwan Allies Fund Act
- Introduced
- 3/31/2025
- Last activity
- 2/10/2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 321.
- Sponsored by
- Chris Van Hollen
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
The Taiwan Allies Fund Act aims to support Taiwan's presence and international space. It authorizes $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028 to be drawn from the Countering People's Republic of China Influence Fund. These funds are intended for specific eligible countries that maintain or strengthen relations with Taiwan and have faced pressure from the People's Republic of China. The funds can be used for various activities, including health, digital, and energy initiatives, as well as diversifying supply chains. The Secretary of State is tasked with coordinating these activities and ensuring cost-sharing with Taiwan.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+6
The act aims to strengthen diplomatic relations and international presence for Taiwan and its allies.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+6
It promotes Taiwan's engagement in international fora and maintains its diplomatic presence.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+5
The bill authorizes new funding for foreign assistance to specific partner countries supporting Taiwan.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Health, Digital, and Energy Initiatives: Funds may be used to provide alternatives to the People's Republic of China's initiatives in these critical sectors (Section 4(c)(1)).
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Strengthening Civil Society and Media: The bill allows for building the capacity and resilience of nongovernmental organizations and media to counter malign influence (Section 4(c)(2) and Section 4(c)(7)).
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Supply Chain Diversification: This provision helps mitigate vulnerabilities related to economic coercion by diversifying supply chains away from the People's Republic of China (Section 4(c)(3)).
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Economic and Development Alternatives: The fund provides alternatives to People's Republic of China development assistance and project financing (Section 4(c)(4)).
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International Engagement for Taiwan: The act supports Taiwan's official or unofficial diplomatic presence and its participation in international organizations (Section 4(c)(5)).
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Infrastructure Improvements: The funds can work with the private sector to provide alternatives for information and communications technology infrastructure and components (Section 4(c)(6)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limited Funding per Country: There is a cap of $5,000,000 per country during any single fiscal year, which may limit the scale of assistance for specific nations (Section 4(d)).
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Requirement for Specific Strategic Alignment: Use of funds is tied to specific United States counter-PRC strategic imperatives and national interests (Section 4(c)).
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 Diplomatic Engagement+6Improves International Alliances+6Increases Foreign Aid+5Improves International Trade+3Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1
- 2/10/2026
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 321.
- 1/29/2026
- Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 6/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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