Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 910), a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Al Green (TX-09) to support Taiwan’s participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Watch Rep. Kim speak in support of the bill HERE.
“Taiwan – the 21st largest economy in the world and producer of 90 percent of the world’s advanced semiconductor chip supply – doesn’t just deserve a seat at the table at the IMF. The free world needs Taiwan at the IMF,” said Congresswoman Young Kim. “We cannot be complicit as international organizations cede leverage to Beijing and silence Taiwan’s voice. I thank my colleagues for joining me to support Taiwan’s participation in the IMF, and I will keep fighting to get this to President Trump’s desk.”
Congressman Al Green stated, “I am pleased to partner once more with Representative Kim on H.R. 910, the Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act. This common sense, bipartisan measure furthers the long-term interests of both Taiwan and the U.S. by supporting Taiwan’s ongoing efforts to participate in the International Monetary Fund, and other international financial institutions. Taiwan’s expertise developing one of the largest and most complex economies in the world would bring a valuable perspective to multilateral economic organizations. This legislation passed the House of Representatives last Congress, and I am pleased to see it do so once again in this Congress.”
The Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 910) would ensure the U.S. governor of the IMF advocates for:
- Taiwan’s admission into the IMF as a member;
- Taiwan’s participation in the IMF’s regular surveillance activities relating to Taiwan’s economic and financial policies;
- Employment opportunities at the IMF for Taiwan nationals; and,
- Taiwan’s ability to receive IMF technical assistance and training.
Senate companion legislation has been introduced by Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI).
Reps. Kim and Green introduced similar legislation in the 118th Congress that passed the House in January 2024.
In the 117th Congress, Rep. Kim led a bipartisan bill, which became law in May 2022, to restore Taiwan’s observer status in the World Health Organization and World Health Assembly.
