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Six Assurances to Taiwan Act

May 15, 2025

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.May 15, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This bill would legally bind the executive branch to specific foreign policy commitments regarding Taiwan, potentially limiting presidential discretion in diplomatic negotiations and arms sales involving China.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Taiwan

The bill establishes legal protections and policy commitments regarding U.S. arms sales and diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

People's Republic of China

The bill codifies U.S. policy positions that explicitly reject certain diplomatic or military concessions regarding Taiwan that the PRC has historically sought.

Executive Branch (President)

The President would be required to submit proposed actions related to the Six Assurances to Congress for review.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill seeks to formally the 'Six Assurances'—a set of long-standing foreign policy principles regarding U.S.-Taiwan relations—into federal law. It establishes a requirement for the President to submit proposed actions related to these assurances to Congress for review.

Key Facts

The bill codifies the 'Six Assurances' as official U.S. policy, which include: no set date for ending arms sales to Taiwan, no prior consultation with the PRC on arms sales, no U.S. mediation role, no revision of the Taiwan Relations Act, no change in U.S. position on Taiwan's sovereignty, and no pressure on Taiwan to negotiate with the PRC.
The President is required to submit any proposed actions related to these Six Assurances to Congress for review before implementation.
The bill declares that any unilateral change to the status quo of the Taiwan Strait or a negotiated settlement without the consent of both sides is unacceptable.
The bill asserts that the future of Taiwan must be determined by peaceful means.
The bill references the 1982 Joint Communique as the historical context for the Six Assurances.
The bill cites multiple previous laws, including the Taiwan Relations Act and the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act of 2018, as existing frameworks for U.S.-Taiwan relations.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 'Six Assurances'?

They are six foreign policy principles articulated in 1982 regarding U.S. relations with Taiwan, primarily concerning arms sales, , and the U.S. role in negotiations between Taiwan and the People's Republic of China.

Does this bill change current U.S. policy?

The bill aims to existing policy into law and create a formal congressional review process for executive actions related to these assurances.

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Legislative Encroachment on Executive Foreign Policy

The bill represents a move to restrict presidential flexibility in foreign affairs by mandating congressional review of actions related to the Six Assurances.

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Connected Entities

personGeorge Shultz“Former Secretary of State who provided the Six Assurances to Taiwan in 1982.”Map →

personJohn H. Holdridge“Former Assistant Secretary of State who testified on the Six Assurances.”Map →

personLawrence Eagleburger“Former Under Secretary of State who articulated the Six Assurances in 1982.”Map →

personRaja Krishnamoorthi“Primary sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.”Map →

personGregory Meeks“Co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →

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