The US House of Representatives' “China Task Force” has introduced seven pro-Taiwan bills as part of a broader package of 137 proposed laws it's calling the “China Task Force Act".
This raft of proposed legislation is intended among other things to counter the negative global influence of China's communist party, to promote a position of leadership for the US in the designation of 5G standards, and hold accountable those members of UN mechanisms that exert a negative influence.
The acts supporting Taiwan include the Taiwan Defense Act, which would call for the US military to prevent China from taking over Taiwan.
There is also the Taiwan Assurance Act, which would give US backing for Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations.
The Taiwan Symbols of Sovereignty Act would support the use of Taiwan's national flag in the US.
Meanwhile, the Taiwan No-Discrimination Act would promote Taiwan's participation in the International Monetary Fund.
The Employment Fairness for Taiwan Act would guarantee employment rights for Taiwanese people in international financial organizations.
The Taiwan Fellowship Act would promote scholarships that would help US officials gain a better understanding of Taiwan.
Finally, a seventh bill would have the US State Department develop strategies for restoring Taiwan's observer status at the WHO.
The House China Task Force says that two-thirds of the acts in the package of legislation have bipartisan support, and over one-third of them have already been passed either in the House or in the Senate.
The US Congress will be in session until January 3 and must pass the bills by then for them to be effective.