Bill · S. 4065· Senate(119-S-4065)
STAND with Taiwan Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/11/2026
- Last activity
- 3/11/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Dan Sullivan
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill requires the President or Congress to make specific determinations if the People's Republic of China threatens the security or territory of Taiwan. Once a determination is made, the federal government must quickly impose strict economic sanctions, asset blocks, and travel restrictions on Chinese officials and ruling party members. It also cuts off Chinese financial institutions from U.S. banking systems, stops certain investments, and bans the trading of Chinese entities on U.S. securities exchanges. Furthermore, the legislation imposes export controls on energy products and raises import duties on goods coming from China and supporting countries by up to 500 percent. These penalties remain in place until the President certifies that the threats against Taiwan have permanently ceased and been renounced.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+7
Strongly deters aggression against Taiwan and reinforces U.S. commitments to democratic allies in the Indo-Pacific region.
Does this give the federal government more power?+6
Expands federal executive authority to unilaterally impose sweeping economic sanctions, financial cutoffs, and massive tariffs.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+5
Stops American capital from funding Chinese entities tied to surveillance and censorship technologies.
The opposite· 3 of 16
Does this make trade with other countries easier?-9
Imposes extreme, punitive trade barriers and financial disconnections that fundamentally dismantle normal economic relations with China.
Is this likely to slow the rise in prices?-8
Massive import duties of up to 500 percent on goods from China and supporting countries would drive significant inflationary price spikes for American consumers.
Is this likely to grow the economy?-7
Cutting off major financial and trade ties with the world's second-largest economy would cause severe global and domestic market disruptions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 102: Imposing sanctions, asset freezes, and visa bans on individuals responsible for human rights abuses against citizens of Taiwan protects fundamental rights and holds wrongdoers accountable for torture, unjust detainment, and enforced disappearances.
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Section 107: Banning U.S. financial institutions from investing in Chinese entities tied to the military or specific priority industrial sectors keeps American money from supporting foreign surveillance technologies and censorship software.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 105 and Section 108: Prohibiting fund transfers involving China and banning the export of U.S. energy products to China could create severe market disruptions and raise energy costs for everyday Americans.
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Section 111 and Section 112: Raising import duties on all goods from China and supporting countries up to 500 percent will likely cause massive price spikes for everyday consumer goods purchased by the American 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+2Good For Low Income Households-6Good For Business Owners-5Good For Middle Class Households-5Good For Farmers-4Good For Billionaires-3Good For High Income Households-3Good For High Net Worth Individuals-3Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals-3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Inflation-8Improves Economic Growth-7Improves Small Business Support-6Increases Job Creation-4
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+5Increases Big Tech Regulation+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Gas Prices-6
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction-4
- Healthcare
- Reduces Prescription Drug Costs-3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+7Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5Improves International Trade-9
- 3/11/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Ted BuddRepublican · North Carolina
John CornynRepublican · Texas
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
Lindsey GrahamRepublican · South Carolina
John KennedyRepublican · Louisiana
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska