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Renaming Taipei Office to Taiwan Representative Office

This bill aims to rename the Taipei office in Washington D.C. to the Taiwan Representative Office. This signifies that the United States will treat Taiwan in a manner similar to other countries, potentially influencing Taiwan's international standing. For US citizens, these changes do not directly impact daily life but symbolize strengthened relations with Taiwan.
Key points
Renaming of the Taipei office to the Taiwan Representative Office in Washington D.C.
Strengthening of Taiwan's symbolic status in relations with the US, without restoring full diplomatic ties.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3573
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2022-02-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to direct the Secretary of State to seek to enter into negotiations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office the "Taiwan Representative Office", and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3573.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Renaming of the Taipei office to the Taiwan Representative Office in Washington D.C.
  • Strengthening of Taiwan's symbolic status in relations with the US, without restoring full diplomatic ties.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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