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Taiwan Fellowship Act: Strengthening US-Taiwan Relations

This act establishes a fellowship program for U.S. government employees to study Mandarin and work in Taiwan. The goal is to deepen understanding of the Indo-Pacific region and strengthen the U.S.-Taiwan partnership. Participants commit to continued U.S. government service after the fellowship.
Key points
The program allows U.S. government employees to undertake intensive Mandarin language training and gain experience in Taiwan.
Fellows will work within Taiwanese government or civic institutions, aiming to enhance bilateral cooperation.
Participants receive financial support for housing, living costs, and travel, but must commit to continued U.S. government employment.
The act seeks to better position the U.S. to advance its economic, security, and human rights interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_811
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-03-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Taiwan Fellowship Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_811.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The program allows U.S. government employees to undertake intensive Mandarin language training and gain experience in Taiwan.
  • Fellows will work within Taiwanese government or civic institutions, aiming to enhance bilateral cooperation.
  • Participants receive financial support for housing, living costs, and travel, but must commit to continued U.S. government employment.
  • The act seeks to better position the U.S. to advance its economic, security, and human rights interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
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. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

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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