WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Rick Scott introduced the Taiwan PLUS Act to strengthen United States support for Taiwan and improve efficiency in defense coordination to deter growing aggression from Communist China. This bill raises the threshold for weapons sales to Taiwan, a close defense collaborator for the United States, to match those of NATO Plus partners, which reduces red tape and improves efficiency in military aid.  

Congressman Scott Perry is leading the companion legislation in the House of Representatives.

Senator Rick Scott said, “Communist China has tried to intimidate and overpower our ally, Taiwan for years. Communist China has made clear they are more than willing to invade Taiwan as it continues its attacks on democracy around the world, and the United States must make clear we will continue to stand by Taiwan. The Taiwan PLUS Act will cut red tape and make it faster and easier for Taiwan to purchase the weapons it needs from the U.S. to defend itself should Communist China invade. Taiwan is a critical partner in the Indo-Pacific, and the U.S. must act with urgency to strengthen our defense ties to help our nation and our ally counter these threats from Communist China.”

Congressman Scott Perry said, “Taiwan is on the front lines of CCP’s growing aggression, and it’s time our policies reflect the urgency of the threat. This legislation streamlines our arms sales process to Taiwan, strengthens deterrence, and solidifies our commitment to defending American interests in the Indo-Pacific.”

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