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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

James E. Risch

Republican · ID · Senator

Votes with party: 75.2% (834 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/R000584

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (13)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245.

2025-10-30

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsReported By · 2025-10-30

Previously

Foreign Relations CommitteeReported By · 2025-10-30
Foreign Relations CommitteeMarkup By · 2025-10-22
Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsMarkup By · 2025-10-22
Foreign Relations CommitteeReferred To · 2025-10-01
Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsReferred To · 2025-10-01

Plain-English Summary

This bill would strengthen U.S. military support and coordination with Taiwan to deter potential Chinese military aggression, likely through increased defense aid, joint training exercises, and clearer commitments to help Taiwan defend itself. The legislation aims to make clear to China that attacking Taiwan would face serious military consequences, while reassuring Taiwan and its people that the U.S. stands ready to help protect them. It affects military planners, defense contractors, Taiwan's government, and ultimately could influence whether conflict occurs in one of the world's most strategically important regions.

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Subjects

International Affairs

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