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CURTIS, ROSEN INTRODUCE BILL TO COUNTER CHINESE SABOTAGE OF TAIWAN’S UNDERSEA CABLES

Senators Curtis and Rosen, members of the Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced the Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act, bipartisan legislation that would protect Taiwan’s critical communications infrastructure and deter malicious “gray zone” activities by the People’s Republic of China. The cables—critical for global communication and commerce—have been a primary target of the PRC for undercover sabotage to undermine Taiwan’s security and sovereignty. Continue Reading

CURTIS, MERKLEY INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONS BETWEEN UNITED STATES AND TAIWAN

Senators Curtis and Merkley today introduced the Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act, bipartisan legislation that reaffirms U.S. policy to support Taiwan’s democracy and its engagement with the world. The bill, which was previously introduced by then-Senator Rubio, comes as Taiwan faces increasing military and diplomatic aggression from China. Continue Reading

CURTIS, GRAHAM, BLUMENTHAL, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE HARD-HITTING RUSSIA SANCTIONS

Senator Curtis joined Senators Graham and Blumenthal, and 47 of their colleagues, in introducing primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and actors supporting Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. These sanctions would be imposed if Russia refuses to engage in good faith negotiations for a lasting peace with Ukraine or initiates another effort, including military invasion, that undermines the sovereignty of Ukraine after peace is negotiated. The legislation would also impose a 500% tariff on imported goods from countries that buy Russian oil, gas, uranium, and other products. Continue Reading

CURTIS, COLLEAGUES REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT TAIWAN’S INTERNATIONAL STANDING, COUNTER CCP ECONOMIC COERCION

Senator Curtis, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today joined Senators Van Hollen and Kim in introducing the Taiwan Allies Fund Act—bipartisan, bicameral legislation to support Taiwan’s international standing and counter the People’s Republic of China’s efforts to diplomatically isolate Taiwan on the global stage. The bill authorizes $40 million annually to assist countries that maintain or strengthen relations with Taiwan, have faced coercion or pressure from the PRC due to those relations, and lack sufficient capacity to resist that pressure without additional support. This funding aligns with the Trump Administration’s priority to ensure any U.S. funding abroad is directly tied to America’s safety, strength, and prosperity. Continue Reading

January 30, 2025

CURTIS INTRODUCES BILL TO CURB CHINESE IP THEFT

Senator Curtis today reintroduced the Combatting China’s Pilfering of Intellectual Property Act, legislation to impose sanctions on Chinese individuals, companies, and organizations engaged in a pattern of intellectual property theft from the United States. By expanding the United States’ authority to block assets and restrict immigration of offenders, the CCP IP Act strengthens economic and diplomatic pressure on the Chinese Communist Party to cease its systematic misappropriation of protected American technologies. Continue Reading