This bill requires the Secretary of War to assess annually whether the United States has the military capacity to fulfill its obligations under the Taiwan Relations Act, which commits America to helping Taiwan maintain defensive capabilities and deterring military coercion. The assessment must evaluate whether U.S. military forces can credibly deter large-scale invasions, blockades, and missile attacks on Taiwan, while also identifying any gaps in weapons, logistics, basing, and industrial capacity needed to support a year-long conflict. The report must also address whether the U.S. can meet its Taiwan commitments while simultaneously responding to aggression from Russia, Iran, North Korea, or terrorist organizations. The Secretary of War must submit the first report within 180 days of the bill's enactment and then annually for five years, with classified briefings provided to relevant congressional committees. The bill does not authorize military force or change existing U.S. law regarding Taiwan, but rather provides Congress with detailed information to guide defense planning and budget decisions.
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