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SRES 86

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the harmful conflation of China's "One China Principle" and the United States'"One China Policy".

119th Congress Introduced by Michael Bennet and 15 co-sponsors

Overview: SRES 86 is a Senate resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the "One China Principle".Purpo

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
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Bill Summary · SRES 86

Overview: SRES 86 is a Senate resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (XXVI) and the "One China Principle".

Purpose and Intent: The resolution aims to clarify the United States' "One China Policy" and distinguish it from China's "One China Principle". The resolution seeks to reaffirm the U.S. position on Taiwan's status and reject the conflation of these two related but distinct concepts.

Key Provisions:
- Expresses the sense of the Senate that the U.S. "One China Policy" is distinct from China's "One China Principle"
- Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the "One China Policy" and its opposition to unilateral changes to the status quo
- Calls for the U.S. government to clearly communicate the differences between the "One China Policy" and "One China Principle"

Affected Parties and Impacts: This resolution would primarily impact U.S. foreign policy and diplomatic relations with China and Taiwan. It aims to provide clarity and reinforce the U.S. position on these sensitive geopolitical issues.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: SRES 86 was introduced in February 2025 and has been reported by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations without amendment and with a preamble. The resolution is currently awaiting further consideration by the full Senate.

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