01 — The Text
What.
- Permits visiting Taiwanese dignitaries and military service members to display the Republic of China flag at events in the United States.
- Removes restrictions on flag display that currently apply to Taiwan representatives.
- Applies to official visits and military-related engagements on American soil.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Taiwan gains symbolic recognition and dignity during diplomatic and military exchanges with the U.S.
- Tests U.S. policy on Taiwan's status—China views this as a challenge to its sovereignty claims.
- Affects how the U.S. balances relations with Taiwan and mainland China in practice, not just policy documents.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill passed Senate Foreign Relations Committee in July 2026 and is on the full Senate calendar awaiting a vote.
- Next step: Senate floor debate and vote; passage would send it to the House.
- Contact your senator if Taiwan-U.S. relations matter to you—flag votes can signal broader diplomatic shifts.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jul 27, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 499.
- Jul 27, 2026 — Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Jul 27, 2026 — Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Jun 17, 2026 — Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Oct 20, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Oct 20, 2025 — Introduced in Senate