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Proposed Taiwan International Solidarity Act Amendment

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6521

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This proposed Senate amendment seeks to clarify the U.S. position on United Nations Resolution 2758 regarding Taiwan's status. It would require the U.S. to advocate against efforts by the People's Republic of China to distort Taiwan's international standing and mandate new reporting on these diplomatic challenges.

Why it matters

If enacted, this amendment would change U.S. diplomatic policy by requiring federal officials to actively oppose efforts to alter Taiwan's international status without the consent of its people and would mandate new government reporting on Chinese diplomatic influence.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Taiwanese people

The amendment establishes that their consent is required for any change to Taiwan's international status.

Directly affected

U.S. Department of State officials

They would be instructed to use U.S. influence in international organizations to resist efforts to distort Taiwan's status.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment say about UN Resolution 2758?
The amendment asserts that the resolution established the People's Republic of China as the lawful representative of China to the UN, but did not address Taiwan's representation, sovereignty, or its relationship with the PRC.
How would this change U.S. diplomatic actions?
It would require U.S. officials in international organizations to actively advocate against efforts to distort language or policies regarding Taiwan and would require the government to report on these diplomatic pressures.

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Clarification of UN Resolution 2758

The amendment explicitly codifies a specific interpretation of a 1971 UN resolution to counter the People's Republic of China's diplomatic narrative.

Connected Entities

Mr. Van Hollen, Taiwan, Mr. Curtis and 2 more
PersonMr. Van Hollen“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →
locationTaiwan“The subject of the international status and diplomatic relations discussed.”Map →
PersonMr. Curtis“U.S. Senator who co-submitted the amendment.”Map →
OrganizationUnited Nations“The international body whose resolution is being interpreted.”Map →
OrganizationPeople's Republic of China“The nation whose diplomatic efforts regarding Taiwan are the subject of the amen”Map →

Sources

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