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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.Res. 1366· 119th Congress

Resolution Commemorating Taiwan's 30th Anniversary of Direct Presidential Elections

Commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.

Sponsor
James Walkinshaw (D-VA)
Introduced
Jun 11, 2026
Last Action
Jun 11, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Jun 11, 2026
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In Committee
Jun 11, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Aug 17, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • The resolution marks the 30th anniversary of Taiwan's first direct presidential election, held on March 23, 1996.
  • The resolution commends Taiwan for preserving a democratic system of government.
  • The resolution expresses U.S. commitment to supporting Taiwan's self-defense.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The resolution is a commemorative measure expressing formal U.S. support for Taiwan's democratic institutions.
  • No budgetary allocations, policy changes, or enforcement mechanisms are established by the official summary.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Resolution was submitted to the House on June 11, 2026.
  • Resolution was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on June 11, 2026.
  • No subsequent action has been recorded.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 11, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Jun 11, 2026 — Submitted in House