H.R. 3180: Taiwan Representative Office Act

This bill, known as the Taiwan Representative Office Act, proposes to direct the Secretary of State of the United States to negotiate with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECO) in Washington, D.C., to change its name to the "Taiwan Representative Office." Here's a more detailed breakdown of what the bill entails:

Statement of Policy

The bill establishes a policy that reflects two main points regarding Taiwan:

• It aims to provide the people of Taiwan with de facto diplomatic treatment comparable to that of foreign countries.
• This policy includes the intention to rename TECO to the Taiwan Representative Office to reinforce this diplomatic recognition.

Renaming Procedure

The Secretary of State is tasked with beginning discussions to rename the TECO office located in Washington, D.C., to the Taiwan Representative Office. This action is intended to formally recognize Taiwan in a manner reflective of its independent and significant role in international affairs.

Implications of Renaming

If the name change occurs, any reference to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in United States laws, documents, maps, and other official records would automatically update to reflect the new name "Taiwan Representative Office." This would apply across all levels of the U.S. Government, including courts and official proceedings.

Additional Notes

The bill includes clarifications that the renaming does not signify the restoration of diplomatic relations with Taiwan nor does it change the United States' position regarding Taiwan's international status. These provisions ensure that the bill seeks to enhance Taiwan's representation without altering the broader diplomatic framework in place.

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