The Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act will deepen our relationship with Taiwan by elevating the status of our top diplomat, incentivizing high-level cooperation and visits between our governments, and combating Chinese Communist Party disinformation campaigns targeting Taiwan.
I will support legislation to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan relations by elevating the status of the top U.S. diplomat to Taiwan, increasing high-level cooperation and visits, promoting Taiwan's participation in international organizations, protecting U.S. entities from Chinese coercion, and countering Chinese government disinformation targeting Taiwan.
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U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) today introduced the Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act, bipartisan legislation that reaffirms U.S. policy to support Taiwan’s democracy and its engagement with the world.
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The Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act will deepen our relationship with Taiwan by elevating the status of our top diplomat, incentivizing high-level cooperation and visits between our governments, and combating Chinese Communist Party disinformation campaigns targeting Taiwan.
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Specifically, the Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act would: Require Senate confirmation for the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan; Create and streamline an interagency Taiwan policy task force; Promote Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations; Strengthen engagement between U.S. and Taiwan counterparts focused on economic, trade, and security cooperation; Mandate strategies to protect U.S. businesses and non-government entities from Chinese government coercion; and Support Taiwan’s response to the Chinese government’s malign efforts aimed at interfering with democratic institutions and processes in Taiwan.
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Mr. MERKLEY (for himself and Mr. CURTIS) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on ... A BILL To support United States policy toward Taiwan.
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The Director of the American Institute in Taiwan’s Taipei office shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and effective upon enactment of this Act shall have the title of Representative.
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It is the policy of the United States to promote Taiwan’s inclusion and meaningful participation in meetings held by international organizations.
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It is the policy of the United States-- to invite Taiwan counterparts to participate in high-level bilateral and multilateral summits, military exercises, and economic dialogues and forums on issues of mutual concern.
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The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall submit an unclassified report, with a classified annex if necessary, to protect United States businesses and nongovernmental entities from sharp power operations, including coercion and threats that lead to censorship or self-censorship.
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The report required under subsection (b)(1) shall describe the response of the United States to People’s Republic of China propaganda and malign foreign influence campaigns and cyber-intrusions targeting Taiwan.
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Sponsor: Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (Introduced 11/19/2025). Latest Action: Senate - 11/19/2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. This bill has the status Introduced.
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Last Action Date Listed: May 5, 2025. Action: Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Curtis) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Bill Number: S. 1588. Short Title: Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act of 2025. Full Title: To support United States policy toward Taiwan. Cosponsors: John R. Curtis (UT).
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The bill would promote Taiwan's inclusion and meaningful participation in international organizations; make the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan's Taipei office Senate-confirmed with the title Representative; invite Taiwan counterparts to high-level summits, exercises, and economic forums; protect U.S. businesses and nongovernmental entities from PRC coercion; and report on PRC propaganda, malign foreign influence, and cyber-intrusions targeting Taiwan.
Assessments
Curtis fulfilled the promise because the commitment was to support legislation, not necessarily secure enactment. During his current Senate term, he cosponsored/introduced the Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act of 2025, whose text closely matches the pledged elements: elevating the AIT Taipei director role, increasing high-level U.S.-Taiwan engagement, promoting Taiwan in international organizations, protecting U.S. entities from PRC coercion, and addressing PRC disinformation and malign influence targeting Taiwan. The bill appears to have remained referred to committee, but legislative support itself satisfies the stated promise.
Curtis fulfilled the promise during the same Senate term by co-introducing the Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act, which directly matched the promised legislative agenda: elevating the top U.S. diplomat to Taiwan, increasing high-level cooperation and visits, promoting Taiwan's participation in international organizations, protecting U.S. businesses and nongovernmental entities from Chinese coercion, and countering Chinese government disinformation and malign influence targeting Taiwan. Because the pledge was to support legislation rather than guarantee enactment, introduction and sponsorship of a bill containing the promised provisions counts as delivered.