Bill · S. 974· Senate(119-S-974)
Taiwan Representative Office Act
- Introduced
- 3/12/2025
- Last activity
- 3/12/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- John Curtis
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- 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 a specific office. The goal is to rename the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office'' to the ``Taiwan Representative Office'' in the District of Colombia. This action is intended to provide the people of Taiwan with de facto diplomatic treatment equivalent to other foreign entities. The policy remains consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances. Finally, the bill clarifies that this change does not restore formal diplomatic relations or alter the international status of Taiwan.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill strengthens ties with Taiwan by providing de facto diplomatic recognition through a name change.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5
It facilitates more formal diplomatic recognition of Taiwan within the U.S. government framework.
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill provides increased diplomatic dignity for the people of Taiwan.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Diplomatic Recognition: By renaming the office to the ``Taiwan Representative Office,'' the bill seeks to provide the people of Taiwan with de facto diplomatic treatment that is equivalent to other foreign countries, nations, or governments (Section 2(a)).
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Streamlined Government Record-Keeping: If the name change occurs, the bill ensures that all United States Government references—including laws, maps, regulations, and court proceedings—will automatically recognize the new name (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text. The bill includes a rule of construction to clarify that the act does not entail the restoration of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) or alter the position of the United States regarding the international status of Taiwan (Section 2(d)).
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+5Improves International Alliances+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Asian Americans+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/12/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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