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Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act

H.R. 1512 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 1512119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 02/21/2025REP. WAGNERR-MO · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: DW-NOMINATE +0.39 (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

4 members · Left 2 · Center 1 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Wagner, Ann (R-MO) (Introduced 02/21/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.39 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Foreign Relations Committee; Senate - Foreign Relations Committee; House - Foreign Affairs Committee
Latest Action12/02/2025 Became Public Law No: 119-45.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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Public Law: Public Law 119-45

IntroducedPassed HousePassed SenateResolving DifferencesTo PresidentBecame Law

Summary (1)

Introduced in House (02/21/2025)

This bill modifies an existing requirement for the Department of State to review and report on its guidance to federal agencies on the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. (The U.S.-Taiwan relationship has been unofficial since 1979, when the United States established diplomatic relations with China and broke them with Taiwan.)

Current law requires the State Department to conduct a one-time review of its guidance governing relations with Taiwan and report to Congress on this review. Under this bill, the State Department must review that guidance and report to Congress every two years while the guidance is in effect.

The reports to Congress must (1) describe how the guidance takes into account certain considerations, such as the sense of Congress that Taiwan is governed by a representative government peacefully constituted through free and fair elections; and (2) identify opportunities and plans to lift self-imposed restrictions on relations with Taiwan.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 1512 EH: Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1512

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act.

2.Increased reporting regarding Department of State Taiwan guidelinesSection 315 of the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 (subtitle B of title III of division FF of Public Law 116–260; 134 Stat. 3100) is amended— (1)in subsection (c)(1), by inserting and any successor document or related document that includes guidance on relations with Taiwan after memorandum; and (2)by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d)Periodic reviews and updated reports (1)In generalFor as long as the Department of State maintains guidance that governs relations with Taiwan as described in subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall— (A)not less than every five years, conduct a review of the Department of State’s guidance that governs relations with Taiwan, including the periodic memorandum entitled, Guidelines on Relations with Taiwan and related documents, and reissue such guidance to executive branch departments and agencies; and (B)not later than 90 days after completing a review required by paragraph (1)(A), submit an updated report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2)Matters to be includedThe updated reports required under paragraph (1)(B) shall include— (A)all the information required under subsection (c); and (B)a description of how the updated guidance meets the goals and objectives described in subsection (b).. Passed the House of Representatives May 5, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Enrolled Bill (ENR)

HR 1512 ENR: Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of AmericaAt the First SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-five H. R. 1512 AN ACT To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act.

2.Increased reporting regarding Department of State Taiwan guidelinesSection 315 of the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 (subtitle B of title III of division FF of Public Law 116–260; 134 Stat. 3100) is amended— (1)in subsection (c)(1), by inserting and any successor document or related document that includes guidance on relations with Taiwan after memorandum; and (2)by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d)Periodic reviews and updated reports (1)In generalFor as long as the Department of State maintains guidance that governs relations with Taiwan as described in subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall— (A)not less than every five years, conduct a review of the Department of State’s guidance that governs relations with Taiwan, including the periodic memorandum entitled, Guidelines on Relations with Taiwan and related documents, and reissue such guidance to executive branch departments and agencies; and (B)not later than 90 days after completing a review required by paragraph (1)(A), submit an updated report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2)Matters to be includedThe updated reports required under paragraph (1)(B) shall include— (A)all the information required under subsection (c); and (B)a description of how the updated guidance meets the goals and objectives described in subsection (b).. Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 1512 IH: To amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1512IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 21, 2025Mrs. Wagner (for herself, Mr. Connolly, and Mr. Lieu) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsA BILLTo amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines.

1.Periodic reviews and updated reports of the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines under the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020Section 315 of the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 (Public Law 116–260; 134 Stat. 3100) is amended— (1)in subsection (c)(1), by adding at the end before ; and the following: and any successor document or related document disseminating such guidance; and (2)by adding at the end the following: (d)Periodic reviews and updated reports (1)In generalFor as long as the Department of State’s guidance that governs relations with Taiwan described in subsection (a) remains in effect, the Secretary of State shall conduct periodic reviews as described in subsection (a) and submit updated reports as described in subsection (c) not less frequently than every two years following the submission of the initial report described in subsection (c). (2)Matters to be includedSuch updated reports shall include— (A)a description of how the guidance meets the goals and objectives described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subsection (b); and (B)an identification of opportunities and plans to lift self-imposed restrictions on relations with Taiwan..

Referred in Senate (RFS)

116 HR 1512 : Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1512IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 6, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign RelationsAN ACTTo amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act.2.Increased reporting regarding Department of State Taiwan guidelinesSection 315 of the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 (subtitle B of title III of division FF of Public Law 116–260; 134 Stat. 3100) is amended—(1)in subsection (c)(1), by inserting and any successor document or related document that includes guidance on relations with Taiwan after memorandum; and(2)by adding at the end the following new subsection:(d)Periodic reviews and updated reports(1)In generalFor as long as the Department of State maintains guidance that governs relations with Taiwan as described in subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall—(A)not less than every five years, conduct a review of the Department of State’s guidance that governs relations with Taiwan, including the periodic memorandum entitled, Guidelines on Relations with Taiwan and related documents, and reissue such guidance to executive branch departments and agencies; and(B)not later than 90 days after completing a review required by paragraph (1)(A), submit an updated report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.(2)Matters to be includedThe updated reports required under paragraph (1)(B) shall include—(A)all the information required under subsection (c); and(B)a description of how the updated guidance meets the goals and objectives described in subsection (b)..Passed the House of Representatives May 5, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

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All Actions (21)

DateChamberAll Actions
02/21/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
02/21/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
02/21/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
05/05/2025House floor actionsMr. Mast moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
05/05/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1822-1823)
05/05/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1512.
05/05/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1822: 1)
05/05/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1822)
05/05/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05/06/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
11/18/2025Library of CongressSenate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
11/18/2025SenateSenate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
11/18/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
11/18/2025SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8208)
11/19/2025SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
11/21/2025Library of CongressPresented to President.
11/21/2025House floor actionsPresented to President.
12/02/2025Library of CongressSigned by President.
12/02/2025Library of CongressSigned by President.
12/02/2025Library of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-45.
12/02/2025Library of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-45.

Titles (6)

Title TypeTitle
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State’s Taiwan Guidelines.
Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill textTaiwan Assurance Implementation Act
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textTaiwan Assurance Implementation Act
Display TitleTaiwan Assurance Implementation Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseTaiwan Assurance Implementation Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Taiwan Assurance Act of 2020 to require periodic reviews and updated reports relating to the Department of State's Taiwan Guidelines.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (3)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (3)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Foreign Relations Committee11/18/2025 Discharged From
Senate - Foreign Relations Committee05/06/2025 Referred To
House - Foreign Affairs Committee02/21/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

Subjects (5)

Policy Area: International Affairs

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