The U.S. House of Representatives on June 23 advanced a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) that would support Taiwan’s participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
“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,” said Rep. Kim. “The free world needs Taiwan at the IMF.
“We cannot be complicit as international organizations cede leverage to Beijing and silence Taiwan’s voice,” she added.
The Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025, H.R. 910, was introduced by Rep. Kim on Feb. 4 alongside lead cosponsor U.S. Rep. Al Green (D-TX). The legislation would ensure that the U.S. governor of the IMF advocates for Taiwan’s admission into the IMF as a member; Taiwan’s participation in the IMF’s regular surveillance activities relating to Taiwan’s economic and financial policies; employment opportunities at the IMF for Taiwan nationals; and Taiwan’s ability to receive IMF technical assistance and training, according to a bill summary provided by Rep. Kim’s staff.
“Taiwan’s expertise developing one of the largest and most complex economies in the world would bring a valuable perspective to multilateral economic organizations,” said Rep. Green. “This legislation passed the House of Representatives last Congress, and I am pleased to see it do so once again in this Congress.”
H.R. 910 on June 24 advanced to the U.S. Senate, which referred it to the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where it will be considered alongside the identical S. 1900, introduced in May by U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV).
“I thank my colleagues for joining me to support Taiwan’s participation in the IMF,” Rep. Kim said. “I will keep fighting to get this to President Trump’s desk.”