Six Assurances to Taiwan Act

# Six Assurances to Taiwan Act (HR 3452) - Summary **What It Would Do** This bill would formally recognize and codify into U.S. law six informal commitments that the United States made to Taiwan during the 1970s and 1980s. These assurances—which were never officially published—concern U.S. military support and policy toward Taiwan. By turning these historical commitments into official law, the bill would make them legally binding and publicly transparent, rather than leaving them as informal understandings between governments. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects U.S.-Taiwan relations and, indirectly, U.S.-China relations.

It would impact defense and foreign policy decisions, Taiwan's security posture, and potentially influence international diplomacy in East Asia. Congress, the State Department, and the Defense Department would all be involved in implementing the bill if passed. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not advanced to a full House vote. This means it's still in the early legislative stage and hasn't gained sufficient momentum to move forward for debate or a vote by the full House of Representatives. For a bill to become law, it must pass both the House and Senate and be signed by the president.