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Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1215

Commending the Holy See for its enduring diplomatic relationship with Taiwan and affirming the support of Congress for the continued preservation of the Vatican-Taiwan diplomatic relationship.

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Introduced 2026-04-23Topic: civil rights

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This House resolution praises the Holy See (the Vatican) for keeping official diplomatic relations with Taiwan, which it has had since 1942. It states that Congress supports keeping the Vatican-Taiwan diplomatic relationship in place. It recognizes Taiwan's work to promote religious freedom around the world and contrasts it with the People's Republic of China's treatment of religious rights. It also encourages more high-level visits by Vatican clergy and church officials to Taiwan. The resolution states the House's views and does not create new laws or spending.

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Action history

DateChamberActionStatus effect
2026-04-23HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.refer
2026-04-23Submitted in Houseintroduce
2026-04-23HouseSubmitted in Houserefer
2026-04-23Submitted in Houseintroduce
Source: GovInfo Bill Status (Library of Congress), fetched 2026-09-20. Provisions and opinion polling arrive in a later release.