; Whereas the TRA states it is United States policy to maintain the capacity of the United States to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security, or the social or economic system, of the people on Taiwan; Whereas the United States and Taiwan have forged ever closer economic and security relations over the last 45 years based on their shared commitment to democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and free market principles, and their willingness to partner in efforts to promote democratic resilience, counter disinformation, and to address other global challenges, such as those related to the environment, public health, energy security, education, women’s empowerment, digital economy, poverty, and natural disasters; Whereas Taiwan is the United States eighth-largest trading partner and, in 2023, the United States and Taiwan signed the first agreement under a United States-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade; Whereas the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act (TERA) ( Public Law 117–263 ), passed in 2022, included important provisions to expand United States-Taiwan security cooperation, mutually beneficial relationship through the Taiwan Fellowship Program, as well as develop a strategy for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations; Whereas the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) exemplifies the United States and Taiwan’s commitment to collaborate on global challenges, enhancing global capacity through cooperation and the sharing of best practices in areas such as public health, environmental protection, and cybersecurity; Whereas the programs under the United States-Taiwan Education Initiative significantly contribute to the strengthening of bilateral relations through educational exchanges, language learning, and professional development, facilitating mutual understanding and collaboration between the peoples of the United States and Taiwan