Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act

S 477, the Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act, authorizes the U.S. President to deploy military forces to protect Taiwan against specific threats from China, including direct attacks, territorial seizures, or imminent threats to lives. It requires the President to publicly declare U.S. policy supporting Taiwan's defense within 5 years of enactment and mandates a 5-year authorization period for military action, with a recommendation for reauthorization. The bill also directs the U.S. to pursue annual security dialogues with Taiwan and allies, negotiate a bilateral trade agreement, and increase combined military exercises and naval presence in the Western Pacific. These provisions aim to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan security cooperation while formally committing the U.S. to defend Taiwan under defined circumstances.