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Strengthening US-Taiwan Ties: Diplomat Status and Representative Office Changes

This act aims to strengthen relations between the United States and Taiwan. It introduces changes regarding the name of Taiwan's representative office in the US and the status of Taiwanese diplomats, which may facilitate their work and representation. Additionally, the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan will require Senate confirmation, emphasizing the importance of this position.
Key points
Renaming Taiwan's representative office in the US to the "Taiwan Representative Office in the United States" to better reflect its role.
Allowing diplomats from Taiwan to obtain a special visa status, facilitating their official duties in the US.
Requiring US Senate confirmation for the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, elevating the importance of this role.
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Print number: 117_HR_3634
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]
Process start date: 2021-05-28