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US HB2559
Bill
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Raja Krishnamoorthi
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AI Summary
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Authorizes $40,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028 from the Countering PRC Influence Fund to support Taiwan's international diplomatic presence
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Limits funding to $5,000,000 per country per fiscal year for nations that maintain official or strengthened unofficial relations with Taiwan and face Chinese coercion
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Permits funds to support health initiatives, civil society capacity building, supply chain diversification, alternatives to Chinese development assistance, Taiwan's participation in international organizations, and U.S./allied telecom infrastructure alternatives
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Requires the Secretary of State to coordinate with USAID, the American Institute in Taiwan, and relevant Taiwan parties, with Taiwan expected to contribute commensurate assistance
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Mandates annual reports to Congress for three years detailing funded activities, goals, outcomes, and assessment of Taiwan's cost-sharing contributions
Legislative Description
Taiwan Allies Fund Act
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
4/1/2025