The US House Appropriations Committee, responding to President Trump's budget request, has allocated $1 billion (4.053 billion MYR) to strengthen security cooperation with Taiwan, with an additional $150 million (608 million MYR) set aside to replace defense materials provided to Taiwan.
According to the United Daily News report, on the 20th, the House Appropriations Committee issued a statement announcing the bipartisan and bicameral negotiated defense appropriations bill, totaling $839.2 billion (3.4 trillion MYR).
This includes $1 billion in funding for the “Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative” as requested in President Trump’s budget proposal, and an additional $150 million allocated to replace defense materials supplied to Taiwan and compensate for related costs.
Last year, the US Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which authorized up to $1 billion for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative. The appropriations bill announced on Tuesday officially allocates the budget, allowing the executive branch to practically use these funds.
The House Appropriations Committee’s legislative text specifies that the $1 billion can be used through September 30, 2027, to assist Taiwan, including procurement of new defense equipment, services, as well as military education and training. The US Secretary of War is required to submit quarterly reports to congressional defense-related committees on the use and status of these funds.