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BillHR 1531 · 119

PROTECT Taiwan Act

Introduced
Feb 24, 2025
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Feb 11, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the US President to take diplomatic and military actions to defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack, and funds related military operations. Establishes sanctions against China if it uses force against Taiwan.

Sponsored By

Frank D. Lucas
Republican · Oklahoma · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 24, 2025
  5. Feb 11, 2026You Are Here

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects Taiwan and its citizens by providing a US commitment to defend the island against Chinese aggression, and impacts China by imposing economic sanctions if it uses force against Taiwan.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
3backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 50%
Latest floor voteFeb 10, 2026
395–2

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Relations
IntroducedFeb 24, 2025
Last UpdatedFeb 11, 2026
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.