US House approves US$1.15 billion for Taiwan defenseBy Sam Garcia / Staff writer, with CNAThe US House of Representatives yesterday passed a defense appropriations bill totaling US$838.7 billion, allocating US$1 billion to reinforce security cooperation with Taiwan and US$150 million to replace defense articles provided to Taiwan. These defense appropriations are part of the Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2026, which the House yesterday passed with 341 votes in favor and 88 against. Photo: Taipei Times file photoThe US House Committee on Appropriations on Monday unveiled the act, saying that it allocates US$1 billion for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative (TSCI) and US$150 million to replace and reimburse defense articles provided to Taiwan. The act states that the US Department of Defense’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) should set aside US$1 billion of its allocated funds to support the TSCI, with the funds available for use through Sept. 30 next year. With the dedicated funding, the US could order equivalent or upgraded replacements from defense contractors, improving transparency and quality control, they said.

Source: Taipei Times January 23, 2026 04:57 UTC