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S 477 118th Congress Senate International Affairs

Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act

Introduced: February 16, 2023 Introduced by: Scott, Rick Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb 16, 2023
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Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act

This bill authorizes the President to use the Armed Forces to defend Taiwan against a direct attack by China's military, a taking of Taiwan's territory by China, or a threat that endangers the lives of civilians in Taiwan or members of Taiwan's military. The bill also directs the Department of Defense to convene an annual regional security dialogue with Taiwan and other partners to improve U.S. security relationships with countries in the Western Pacific.

(China considers Taiwan a part of China.)

What's happening now February 16, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 477: Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-477/
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"S. 477: Taiwan Invasion Prevention Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-477/.
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S. 477, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-477/.
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