H.R. 2416: Taiwan International Solidarity Act

This bill, known as the Taiwan International Solidarity Act, aims to bolster the United States' support for Taiwan in the face of initiatives from the People's Republic of China (PRC) that could undermine Taiwan's status and representation in international organizations. The key points of the bill are as follows:

Amendments to Existing Law

The bill proposes amendments to the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019. It makes specific clarifications and provides enhanced guidelines on how the U.S. interacts diplomatically regarding Taiwan's international presence.

Clarification of United Nations Resolution 2758

• The bill clarifies that United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758, which recognized the PRC as the "only lawful representatives of China," did not address Taiwan’s representation or its sovereignty.
• The U.S. explicitly opposes any initiatives that seek to alter Taiwan's status without the consent of its people.

Support for International Organizations

• U.S. representatives in international organizations are instructed to resist PRC efforts to distort the organization's decisions and policies concerning Taiwan.
• This includes using the U.S. vote and influence to advocate for maintaining Taiwan's status and representation within these bodies.

Opposition to Undermining Taiwan's International Relations

• The bill encourages U.S. allies and partners to oppose efforts from the PRC that undermine Taiwan's diplomatic relations and partnerships with other countries.

Reporting Requirements

• The bill requires reports detailing the PRC’s actions that seek to promote its "One China" position and specifically addresses any attempts to undermine Taiwan's participation in international organizations.
• This reporting must include information on any relevant efforts that affect Taiwan's ties with other countries.

The provisions of this bill are intended to reinforce U.S. support for Taiwan and ensure that Taiwan’s status is not unilaterally altered by external pressures, particularly from the PRC.

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