October 21, 2026
FORMOSAN ASSOCIATION for PUBLIC AFFAIRS
A Leading Voice for Taiwan in the U.S.
At the Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA), our mission is educational. We provide U.S. policymakers, the media, scholars and the public with information about Taiwan. We inform Members of Congress and their staff on issues regarding Taiwan, articulating the perspectives of Taiwanese Americans.
Who We Are
Founded in 1982, we are one of the oldest grassroots advocacy organizations for Taiwan in the US. Learn about our missions and vision statement.
Become a Member
Begin your Taiwan advocacy volunteering career with us by becoming a member today! Learn about the different ways you can support our mission.
Events
We host a series of events to educate our members and the public about U.S.-Taiwan relations, including workshops, conferences, and speakers series.
Save the Date: FAPA’s 45th Anniversary Gala
📅 Date: February 14, 2027, at 5:00 PM
📍Location: Marriott Taipei, Taiwan
FAPA is excited to celebrate its 45th Anniversary in 2027! Please save the date and join us in Taipei as we mark nearly half a century of strengthening U.S.–Taiwan relations through grassroots organizing.
We look forward to celebrating this special milestone together. More details will be announced soon!
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Active Petitions
Taiwan Representative Office Act (S.974 & H.R.3180)
【Petition】The “Taiwan Representative Office Act” (S.974 & H.R.3180) would initiate the process of renaming Taiwan’s de facto embassy in the United States from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) to the Taiwan Representative Office (TRO).
Support the PORCUPINE Act (H.R.7146)
【Petition】The PORCUPINE Act designates Taiwan as a “NATO Plus” partner to streamline U.S. arms sales to Taiwan
Six Assurances to Taiwan Act (S.3208 & H.R.3452)
【Petition】The Six Assurances to Taiwan Act (S.3208 & H.R.3452) reaffirms the United States’ Six Assurances to Taiwan and requires Congressional review of any actions that may conflict them.
U.S.-Taiwan Double Taxation Relief Legislation (S.199)
【Petition】This bipartisan bill provides expedited U.S.-Taiwan double-tax relief and authorize the President to negotiate a tax agreement with Taiwan!