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118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 633 

Reaffirming the United States’ commitment to Taiwan and recognizing the 

45th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

APRIL 10, 2024 

Mr. RUBIO (for himself and Mr. MERKLEY) submitted the following resolution; 

which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations 

RESOLUTION 

Reaffirming the United States’ commitment to Taiwan and 

recognizing the 45th anniversary of the enactment of 

the Taiwan Relations Act. 

Whereas the Taiwan Relations Act (Public Law 96–8; 22 

U.S.C. 3301 et seq.; referred to in this preamble as the 

‘‘TRA’’), which was enacted on April 10, 1979, has been 

a cornerstone in upholding peace, security, and stability 

in the Taiwan Strait for 45 years, reflecting the enduring 

political, international, and economic interests of the 

United States; 

Whereas United States relations with Taiwan are carried out 

through the American Institute in Taiwan pursuant to 

the TRA; 

Whereas in 1982, President Ronald Reagan further clarified 

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wan relationship with the issuance of the Six Assurances 

to Taiwan; 

Whereas the TRA and the Six Assurances are cornerstones 

of United States policy with respect to Taiwan; 

Whereas the TRA and the Six Assurances have been essential 

components in helping to maintain peace, security, and 

stability in the Western Pacific, thereby furthering the 

political, security, and economic interests of the United 

States and Taiwan; 

Whereas Taiwan is a key United States partner in the IndoPacific that shares similar values, deep commercial and 

economic links, and strong ties; 

Whereas the TRA enshrines in law the United States’ commitment to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and defense services in such quantity as may be necessary to enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability; 

Whereas the TRA states it is United States policy to maintain the capacity of the United States to resist any resort 

to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize 

the security, or the social or economic system, of the people on Taiwan; 

Whereas the United States and Taiwan have forged ever closer economic and security relations over the last 45 years 

based on— 

(1) their shared commitment to democracy, human 

rights, the rule of law, and free market principles; and 

(2) their willingness to partner in efforts to promote 

democratic resilience, counter disinformation, and to address other global challenges, such as those related to the 

environment, public health, energy security, education, 


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women’s empowerment, digital economy, poverty, and 

natural disasters; 

Whereas in 1971, the United Nations General Assembly 

passed Resolution 2758 (XXVI), which does not address— 

(1) Taiwan’s political status; or 

(2) the issue of Taiwan’s representation in the 

United Nations; 

Whereas the People’s Republic of China continues to falsely 

assert that United Nations General Assembly Resolution 

2758 (XXVI) ‘‘resolved, politically, legally and procedurally, the issue of the representation of the whole of 

China, including Taiwan, in the United Nations and 

international institutions’’; 

Whereas Taiwan is the United States’ eighth-largest trading 

partner and, in 2023, the United States and Taiwan 

signed the first agreement under a United States-Taiwan 

Initiative on 21st Century Trade; 

Whereas the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act (Public Law 

117–263), which was enacted in 2022, included important provisions— 

(1) to expand United States-Taiwan security cooperation and mutually beneficial relationship through 

the Taiwan Fellowship Program; and 

(2) to develop a strategy for Taiwan’s meaningful 

participation in international organizations; 

Whereas the Global Cooperation and Training Framework exemplifies the commitment of the United States and Taiwan to collaborate on global challenges, enhancing global 

capacity through cooperation and the sharing of best 


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practices in areas such as public health, environmental 

protection, and cybersecurity; 

Whereas the programs under the United States-Taiwan Education Initiative significantly contribute to the strengthening of bilateral relations through educational exchanges, language learning, and professional development, facilitating mutual understanding and collaboration 

between the peoples of the United States and Taiwan; 

Whereas the United States-Taiwan Science and Technology 

Agreement and the inaugural Science and Technology 

Cooperation Dialogue highlight the dedication of the 

United States and Taiwan— 

(1) to advancing collaboration and understanding 

between their respective science and technology communities; and 

(2) to fostering innovation and addressing shared 

challenges through joint research and development efforts; and 

Whereas Taiwan’s democracy has deepened with the 3 peaceful transfers of power from 1 political party to another 

over 8 direct Presidential and 10 direct legislative elections: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the 

3 Taiwan Relations Act, which, together with the Six 

4 Assurances, are cornerstones of the United States’ 

5 unofficial relationship with Taiwan; 

6 (2) reiterates that the President should con7 tinue regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan 

8 consistent with Taiwan’s self-defense requirements; 


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1 (3) calls on the Secretary of State to actively 

2 engage internationally in support of Taiwan’s mem3 bership or meaningful participation in international 

4 organizations; 

5 (4) reaffirms the importance of cultivating close 

6 ties through initiatives such as the Fulbright Pro7 gram and the Taiwan Fellowship Program; and 

8 (5) acknowledges the important work done by 

9 the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei 

10 Economic and Cultural Representative Office in sup11 port of joint United States-Taiwan interests. 

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