Bill would let Taiwan officials display flag at US events
Placed on the calendarS. 3018Latest action
Sponsor: Ted Cruz · Senator · TX
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Official title: A bill to permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China.
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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S 3018 would let Taiwanese officials and troops openly display Taiwan's flag and symbols during official US business.
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What does this do?
S 3018 would direct the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense to allow Taiwanese officials, military members, and TECRO representatives to publicly display symbols of Taiwan's sovereignty, including the Republic of China flag, during official activities in the US. This covers uniforms with Taiwanese insignia, government ceremonies, and official State or Defense Department social media posts about US-Taiwan relations.
Who does it affect?
Affects the State Department, Defense Department, Taiwanese government and military officials, and TECRO representatives working with the US.
Why does it matter?
The change would mark a shift from past US practice of restricting Taiwan flag displays under the "One China" policy, with possible friction in US-China relations since China objects to actions boosting Taiwan's international standing.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedOct 20, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Jul 27, 2026
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 499.