Bill > HR8631

This bill, the Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022, would authorize the President to lend or lease defense articles to the Government of Taiwan to assist in bolstering its defensive capabilities or protecting its citizens from potential aggression by the People's Liberation Army of China. The bill outlines specific means of aggression by China that could trigger this authority, such as a naval blockade, amphibious assault, or missile strikes. It also allows the President to finance the procurement of defense services and construction services by Taiwan related to the loaned or leased defense articles, with requirements for Taiwan to repay the costs. The bill directs the President to establish expedited procedures for the delivery of defense articles to Taiwan and requires a report from the Secretary of Defense on the potential loan and lease of such articles.