{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://fischbach.house.gov/2021/11/rep-fischbach-introduces-the-promoting-ties-with-taiwan-act", "Rep. Fischbach Introduces the Promoting Ties with Taiwan Act", "2021-11-23", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "MN", "Michelle Fischbach", "F000470", "fischbach.house.gov", "fischbach", "https://fischbach.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) and Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) introduced the Promoting Ties with Taiwan Act, a bipartisan bill that will encourage growth of relations between Taiwan and new international partners. The bill would require the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to help Taiwan foster new bonds of friendship and trading connections around the world to prevent Taiwan\u2019s isolation.\n\n\u201cTaiwan is a valued friend and an important trading partner for the United States. I\u2019m proud to propose concrete steps that our government can take towards encouraging similar relationships between Taiwan and other countries around the world,\u201d said Rep. Fischbach. \u201cI hope to see a cascade of new friendships for the Taiwanese founded on mutual respect and trade benefits.\u201d\n\n\u201cTaiwan is one of our leading partners in the Asia-Pacific. Our bill will deploy America\u2019s diplomatic strength to reduce the coercive influences designed to isolate Taiwan by requiring the State Department to help Taiwan foster closer relations with the rest of the world,\u201d said Rep. Peters. \u201cPeace in the Taiwan Strait is an enduring security interest for the United States, Taiwan, allies, and partners committed to a rules-based international order that promotes the prosperity and interests of all. It is an honor to help introduce this bipartisan legislation and I look forward to leading this effort with my colleagues.\"\n\n\"Taiwan's rapid economic growth and remarkable transition to democracy make it a global success story -- one that can serve as an example for other nations to emulate. Taiwan can help -- but is too often prevented from doing so by Communist China's relentless and irrational campaign of bullying and checkbook diplomacy,\" said Rep. Tiffany. \"This legislation is an important step toward helping Taiwan overcome those obstacles to share its expertise and it's goodwill around the world.\"\n\n\u201cI am proud to stand with my colleagues as an original co-sponsor of the Promoting Ties with Taiwan Act. A strong relationship between our two nations is imperative, as the United States remains one of Taiwan\u2019s largest trading partners,\u201d said Rep. Emmer. \u201cIt\u2019s time we develop a comprehensive strategy to support Taiwan, expand their global partnerships, and advance a more unified future with our allies.\u201d\n\n\u201cTaiwan is a beacon of freedom and democracy in East Asia and it\u2019s in America\u2019s best interest to grow Taiwan\u2019s partnerships with the international community. This important bill will help preserve and promote Taiwan\u2019s positive political, economic and cultural connections with other countries and international organizations,\u201d said Rep. Bacon.\n\n\u201cWe cannot wait any longer to do everything we can as a nation to bolster Taiwan,\u201d said Congressman Tim Ryan. \u201cChina gets more aggressive every single day, and this legislation will go a long way in helping Taiwan to engage on the world stage. I look forward to its swift passage and seeing it signed into law.\u201d\n\n\u201cTaiwan and the United States have enjoyed a special relationship for many years, including Kansas\u2019 Big First district,\u201d said Rep. Mann. \u201cThe Promoting Ties with Taiwan Act will not only help build on this foundation that will improve our relationship, but will also help the Taiwanese people develop partnerships with allies around the world. I\u2019m proud to cosponsor this bill, and excited for Taiwan\u2019s future.\u201d\n\n\"The U.S. and Taiwan have long maintained a strong partnership. This bill takes steps to further integrate Taiwan into the international community to counter growing threats from the Chinese Communist Party,\" said Rep. Costa. \"Taiwan has much to contribute to the world. We must do what we can to counter Chinese efforts to erode self-determination and democracy for the people of Taiwan.\"\n\nFor more information, you can read the one-page summary here and the bill text here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://fischbach.house.gov/2021/11/rep-fischbach-introduces-the-promoting-ties-with-taiwan-act"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9408988989889622, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}