119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 27, 2026
S. 4259IntroducedInternational Affairs
Democrats propose direct commercial aviation flights between US and Taiwan
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff (D-OR)4 cosponsorsIntroduced Mar 26, 2026
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Activity timeline
Jul 27
Jul 27
Jul 27
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 507.
Jul 27
Jul 27
Jul 27
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 27
Jul 27
Jul 27
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 17
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Jun 17
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 26
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Mar 26
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 26
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Mar 26
Introduced in Senate
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Jul 27
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 507.
Jul 27
SENATECommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 27
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 17
SENATECommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 26
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mar 26
Introduced in Senate
All 4 cosponsors
2 Democrats · 2 Republicans
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