Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2023
This bill authorizes the U.S. President to lend or lease defense articles (like weapons or equipment) to Taiwan's government to strengthen its defensive capabilities against potential aggression by China's military. It requires Taiwan to pay for damages, replacement costs, and interest on financed defense services or construction. The President must establish expedited delivery procedures within 60 days and submit a detailed report to Congress within 90 days assessing defense needs, logistics, and timelines for Taiwan's military integration. The law specifically targets scenarios like naval blockades, amphibious assaults, missile strikes, or attacks on critical infrastructure by China's forces.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
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Introduced Mar 9, 2023
Last action Mar 9, 2023
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Mar 9, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
upper
Mar 9, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
Co
Marco Rubio
RRepublican
Co
Rick Scott
RRepublican
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