Senators McCormick, Rosen, Sullivan, and Slotkin Introduce Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) today introduced the Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act, which would support Taiwan’s participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 

“Taiwan is one of our largest trading partners and a key exporter of advanced technology that powers devices Americans use each and every day,” Senator McCormick said. “This is an economic partnership that benefits the United States, and the Chinese Communist Party should never have a de facto veto over Taiwan’s participation in international commerce. I’m proud to join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to introduce this legislation.” 

“The United States cannot allow the Chinese Communist Party to bully democratic allies like Taiwan out of the global financial system,” said Senator Rosen. “This bipartisan bill sends a clear message: Taiwan deserves a voice in international institutions like the IMF. The more authoritarians try to silence democracy, the louder we must be in our defense of it—and that starts with ensuring Taiwan is treated with the respect and recognition it has earned.” 

“Taiwan’s lack of engagement in international organizations is being used by the dictators in Beijing to delegitimatize, isolate, and eventually absorb Taiwan. We cannot allow that to happen,” said Senator Sullivan. “This bipartisan bill facilitates Taiwan’s engagement in the global financial system, which not only strengthens Taiwan, but deepens America’s economic ties with one of our key economic partners.”

“Taiwan plays a significant and important role in the global economy — notably on computer chips — and needs to protect itself from Chinese economic coercion,” said Senator Slotkin. “They should return to the International Monetary Fund. The bipartisan Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025 works toward that goal and reinforces our commitment to Taiwan and strengthening our partnership.”

“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 Kim. “We cannot be complicit as international organizations kowtow to Beijing and silence Taiwan’s voice, which is why I am grateful to Senator McCormick for introducing the Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act in the Senate. I look forward to working in lockstep to get this to President Trump’s desk as soon as possible.” 

Taiwan is the 21^st largest economy in the world and the 10^th largest goods trading partner of the United States, yet it is not one of the 191 members of the IMF. This omission is notable because Taiwan is a member of other major international economic fora, including the World Trade Organization, the Asian Development Bank, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. On February 20, Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated U.S. support for Taiwan’s participation “in international forums where their views and their interests are not represented by the mainland.” 

This bill would require the U.S. Governor of the International Monetary Fund to use the voice and vote of the United States to support the admission of Taiwan as a member of the IMF, to the extent that admission is sought by Taiwan. The bill would also support Taiwan’s participation in regular surveillance activities of the IMF with respect to the economic and financial policies of Taiwan, employment opportunities for citizens of Taiwan at the IMF, and the ability of Taiwan to receive appropriate technical assistance and training by the IMF. 

This is the Senate companion to H.R. 910, which was introduced by Reps. Young Kim (R-Calif.) and Al Green (D-Texas) and passed the House Financial Services Committee on March 5.

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