$1,000,000,000 for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative
What the document says“for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, $1,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2027, shall be for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative”
Section 8143 of division A sets aside $1,000,000,000 of the Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide account for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative, available until September 30, 2027. The funds are available to the Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, to provide assistance to Taiwan including new procurement of defense articles, services, and military education and training.
What the document actually says“for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, $1,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2027, shall be for the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative”
One billion dollars goes to a program for Taiwan. It may be spent up to September 30, 2027.
The money buys weapons, services and training for Taiwan. The defense chief spends it. The State Department must agree.
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