Fast-Tracked Taiwan Arms Sales and Defense Contractor China Business Ban
This Act significantly boosts US military support for Taiwan by fast-tracking arms sales and prioritizing weapons production. It establishes a new fund (up to $2 billion annually) for critical munitions stockpiling. Crucially, it imposes new rules on US defense contractors, prohibiting them from doing business with Chinese government-controlled entities if they accept these contracts.
Key points
Military Sales Priority: The US must fast-track and prioritize the sale and production of advanced weapons and equipment to Taiwan.
New Munitions Fund: A revolving fund (up to $2 billion annually) is established to quickly acquire and stockpile critical munitions for Taiwan and allies.
Contractor Restrictions: US defense contractors receiving these contracts are prohibited from doing business with entities controlled by the Chinese government or CCP.
Defense Planning: Formalizes joint military planning and exercises between the US and Taiwan to strengthen deterrence against invasion.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1997
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-06-14