US foreign relations committee advances Taiwan-related billsBy Hollie Younger / Staff writer, with CNAThe US Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday advanced three Taiwan-related bills, although a fourth was set aside for later discussion. The three measures passed are the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act, the Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act and the Taiwan Allies Fund Act. Senators set the act aside over fears of upsetting China, saying that Taiwan had never requested a change in policy. US Senator Rand Paul said he would vote against the bill unless Taiwan gives a statement on the issue. In the committee, even one member can block a bill and delay discussions until the next hearing.

Source: Taipei Times January 30, 2026 17:13 UTC