Horsford, Rosen, Steel, Sullivan Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Strengthen U.S.-Taiwan Defense Cooperation, Counter Chinese Communist Party’s Aggression
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) joined Senators Jacky Rosen (NV) and Dan Sullivan (AK) and Congresswoman Michelle Steel (CA-45) to introduce bipartisan, bicameral legislation to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan defense cooperation to counter China’s growing military expansion in the region. The bipartisan Transpacific Allies Investing in Weapons to Advance National (TAIWAN) Security Act would require the Secretary of Defense to enhance defense industrial base cooperation between the U.S. and Taiwan to deepen U.S.-Taiwan defense ties, promote supply chain security, and help alleviate Taiwan’s readiness challenges.
“It’s crucial that we support Taiwan as we strive to maintain balance and ensure peace in the Indo-Pacific,” said Congressman Horsford. “The TAIWAN Security Act will strengthen our defense partnership with Taiwan to enhance both our supply chain security and resilience. Modeled on our cooperation with India, this legislation will bolster the Indo-Pacific’s stability in the face of growing military challenges from China.”
“As China ramps up its military buildup and aggression towards Taiwan, we must not only ensure our strength, but also bolster the strength of our democratic ally, Taiwan,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m proud to lead a bipartisan, bicameral bill to deepen the United States’ defense ties with Taiwan, enhance supply chain resilience, and help increase Taiwan’s military readiness.”
“America’s enemies - from Russia and Iran, to the CCP and North Korea - are on the move, and it is more essential than ever that we show our steadfast commitment to our allies, including Taiwan,” said Congresswoman Steel. “I’m proud to introduce this legislation with Sen. Rosen and Rep. Horsford to ensure that the United States and Taiwan can adequately research, develop, and produce the defense supplies we both need to stop the CCP’s advances and protect democracy.”