H.Res. 1366

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1366 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1366

Commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct 
presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the 
preservation of its democratic institutions.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 11, 2026

Mr. Walkinshaw (for himself, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Min, Mr. Lieu, Mr. Beyer, 
Ms. Sanchez, Ms. Ansari, Mr. Issa, Ms. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Schweikert, 
Mr. Self, Ms. Escobar, Mr. Sherman, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mr. Lawler, 
and Mr. Bera) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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RESOLUTION

Commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct 
presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the 
preservation of its democratic institutions.

Whereas Taiwan, which officially calls itself the Republic of China, began 
transitioning to a liberal democracy in the late 1980s, lifted martial 
law in 1987, and held its first direct legislative election in 1992;
Whereas, on March 23, 1996, the people of Taiwan held their first direct 
presidential election, marking a historic milestone in Taiwan's 
democratic development;
Whereas Taiwan has now held 8 presidential and multiple legislative and local 
elections since its democratic transition, all of which were free, fair, 
and representative of the will of the people of Taiwan;
Whereas Taiwan has demonstrated the strength of its democratic system through 
multiple peaceful transfers of political power, which is a bedrock of a 
free, stable, and representative political system;
Whereas the democratic institutions of Taiwan codify the freedoms of speech, 
press, assembly, and religion into law, and the citizens of Taiwan have 
exercised these freedoms in practice to build a vibrant civil society, a 
strong journalistic and media sector, and an advanced business 
community;
Whereas Taiwan has continued to strengthen and safeguard its democracy in the 
face of growing military, economic, and political pressure from the 
People's Republic of China (PRC);
Whereas the people of Taiwan have shown resilience and steadfast commitment to 
democratic values despite persistent PRC coercion and intimidation;
Whereas Taiwan's democracy and respect for the rule of law contribute to peace, 
stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region;
Whereas the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.), the Three Joint 
Communiques, and the Six Assurances remain fundamental elements of 
United States policy toward Taiwan; and
Whereas the people of the United States and the people of Taiwan continue to 
stand as partners against coercion, and threats to regional peace and 
stability: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved,

SECTION 1. COMMEMORATION STATEMENT.

The House of Representatives of the United States--
(1) commemorates the significance of Taiwan's first direct 
presidential election, which was held on March 23, 1996;
(2) commends Taiwan for building and sustaining a robust 
democratic system;
(3) regards Taiwan's vibrant democracy as a great example 
for the free world and a key component of strong and enduring 
United States-Taiwan relations;
(4) is committed to supporting Taiwan's self-defense and 
the liberty of its people; and
(5) remains committed to the United States policy toward 
Taiwan that has been established by the Taiwan Relations Act 
(Public Law 96-8; 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.), the Three 
Communiques, and the Six Assurances towards Taiwan.

SEC. 2. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

Nothing in this resolution may be construed as authorizing the use 
of military force.
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