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To permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China.
Summary
The Taiwan Symbols of Sovereignty Act of 2026 directs the Secretaries of State and Defense to permit members of Taiwan's armed forces and government representatives to display the flag of the Republic of China and military unit insignia during official activities. These symbols may be displayed while wearing official uniforms, during government-hosted ceremonies and functions, and in Department of State and Defense social media posts promoting engagements with Taiwan. The bill establishes procedures to allow these official representations of Taiwan symbols in U.S. government-related settings and communications.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R-KY)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Andy Barr’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $274,323
- BANC OF CALIFORNIA $60,083
- APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT $32,200
- BLACKSTONE $28,900
- WELLS FARGO $23,366
Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Andy Barr → · Outside spending →
Actions (2)
- Feb 11, 2026 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. · house
- Feb 11, 2026 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 11, 2026
Mr. Barr introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
A BILL
To permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Taiwan Symbols of Sovereignty Act of 2026” or the “Taiwan SOS Act of 2026”.
SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT TO PERMIT DIGNITARIES AND SERVICE MEMBERS FROM TAIWAN TO DISPLAY THE FLAG OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
(a) In General.—The Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense shall permit members of the Armed Forces and Government representatives from the Republic of China (Taiwan) or the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) to display, for the official purposes set forth in subsection (b), symbols of Republic of China sovereignty, including—
(1) the flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan); and
(2) the corresponding emblems or insignia of military units.
(b) Official Purposes.—The official purposes referred to in subsection (a) are—
(1) the wearing of official uniforms;
(2) conducting government hosted ceremonies or functions; and
(3) appearances on Department of State and Department of Defense social media accounts promoting engagements with Taiwan. <all>
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