H. Res. 148 (119th)Bill Overview

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 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".

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Bipartisan
Introduced
Feb 21, 2025
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Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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01 · The brief
Plain-English summaryWhat this bill actually does

This non‑binding House resolution states that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 addressed only which government holds the China seat at the United Nations and did not determine Taiwan’s political status. It rejects the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) conflation of Resolution 2758 with its One China Principle, opposes PRC coercion to isolate Taiwan, supports Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations, and urges U.S. efforts with partners to counter PRC narratives.

Why people may split

Degree of concern about provoking China versus defending Taiwan

Watch point

Nonbinding sense resolution is easier to pass and can attract bipartisan supporters, though some Members may object to escalatory language.

This non‑binding House resolution states that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 addressed only which government holds the China seat at the United Nations and did not determine Taiwan’s political status.

It rejects the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) conflation of Resolution 2758 with its One China Principle, opposes PRC coercion to isolate Taiwan, supports Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations, and urges U.S. efforts with partners to counter PRC narratives.

Passage0/100

As a House sense resolution, it is nonbinding and not a statute; such measures do not become law.

CredibilityPartial

How solid the drafting looks.

Contention35/100

Degree of concern about provoking China versus defending Taiwan

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Likely helpedLikely burdened

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • Potential benefitSignals U.S. legislative support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations and forums.
  • Potential benefitReiterates the distinction between U.S. One China policy and the PRC’s One China Principle.
  • Potential benefitEncourages other countries to resist PRC pressure and continue relations with Taiwan.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenMay aggravate U.S.-PRC diplomatic tensions, risking retaliatory measures or reduced cooperation.
  • Potential burdenCould be viewed as undermining strategic ambiguity that some argue contributes to cross‑Strait stability.
  • Potential burdenMight complicate U.S. engagement with certain multilateral institutions that follow PRC interpretations.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Degree of concern about provoking China versus defending Taiwan
Progressive85%

Likely supportive because the resolution defends democratic Taiwan and seeks to prevent PRC coercion and misinformation.

It aligns with values of protecting civil society access and multilateral institutions but may wish the text emphasized human rights and concrete protections.

Leans supportive
Centrist70%

Generally favorable because it clarifies policy and defends multilateral norms while preserving the U.S. One China policy’s ambiguity.

Cautious about unintended consequences and prefers measured, multilateral implementation rather than provocative rhetoric.

Leans supportive
Conservative90%

Strongly supportive because it rebukes PRC coercion, protects Taiwan’s international space, and rejects PRC reinterpretation of UN Resolution 2758.

May nonetheless argue the resolution is too mild and advocate stronger deterrent measures.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

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Passage likelihood0/100

As a House sense resolution, it is nonbinding and not a statute; such measures do not become law.

Scope and complexity
52%
Scopemoderate
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the resolution receives House floor time
  • Level of bipartisan co-sponsorship and support
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

No vote history yet

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06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Degree of concern about provoking China versus defending Taiwan

As a House sense resolution, it is nonbinding and not a statute; such measures do not become law.

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