According to the Taipei Times, US Representatives Tom Tiffany from Wisconsin and Pennsylvania’s Scott Perry have reintroduced a resolution calling for the United States to abandon its "One China" policy, restore official diplomatic relations with Taiwan, and pursue a bilateral free trade agreement between the two nations.

The resolution, which has the support of 22 Republican House members, was initially introduced in 2021.

The resolution says President Donald Trump to "abandon the antiquated 'one China' policy in favour of a policy that recognises the objective reality that Taiwan is an independent country, not governed by or included within the territory of China."

The resolution calls on Trump to formally acknowledge the legitimacy of Taiwan's democratically elected government. It also recommends appointing an official U.S. ambassador to Taiwan and welcoming a Taiwanese ambassador to the U.S. Additionally, as the Taipei Times reports, the resolution urges the U.S. representative to the United Nations and other officials to advocate for Taiwan’s membership in the UN and other international organisations where the U.S. is a member.

Taiwan has been complimented for its strong "commitment to democracy", civil liberties, and human rights. The resolution mentions many former US presidents, such as Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.

The resolution highlights that Taiwan and the U.S. had regular diplomatic ties until 1979, when "President Carter abruptly abandoned both without the approval of Congress in 1979." It also notes that although Reagan worked to strengthen relations, "The United States has not altered its position regarding sovereignty over Taiwan," as stated in the resolution.

It quoted a statement from President Bill Clinton, who earlier stated that "issues between Beijing and Taiwan should be resolved peacefully and with the consent of the Taiwanese people."

In history, both republican lawmakers have urged for more substantial and more prominent ties. According to the Taipei Times, in 2021, the duo recommended that the United States back Taiwan's request for UN membership.

In 1979, the U.S. government shifted its diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing and has since maintained only unofficial ties with Taiwan, as outlined in the Taiwan Relations Act.

The bill argues that the "One China" policy is outdated, does not benefit the people of Taiwan or the U.S., and does not align with the reality that Taiwan has been a sovereign and independent nation for over 70 years.

The bill would be a "sense of Congress" resolution if passed by both the House and the Senate. This means it would express Congressional opinion but would not require the U.S. President’s approval or carry the full force of law.