Bill > HR1330

This bill, the Taiwan Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2023, would authorize the President to lend or lease defense articles to the Government of Taiwan to bolster its defensive capabilities and protect its citizens from potential aggression by the People's Liberation Army of China. The bill includes a sense of Congress that this should include increased joint military training and exercises, as well as measures to protect any sensitive technology provided. The bill also allows the President to finance the procurement of defense services and design and construction services for Taiwan, with requirements for Taiwan to repay the costs within 12 years. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, to submit a report to Congress assessing the appropriate defense articles for this purpose and any associated supply chain or logistical challenges.