Taiwan Cybersecurity Resiliency Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:57 PM

Taiwan Cybersecurity Resiliency Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Defense to seek to expand military cybersecurity cooperation with the government of Taiwan. Such cooperation may include (1) efforts to protect military networks, infrastructure, and installations; and (2) cybersecurity training activities and exercises.

Bill 118 HR 2756, also known as the Taiwan Cybersecurity Resiliency Act of 2023, aims to enhance cybersecurity cooperation between the United States and Taiwan. The bill recognizes Taiwan as a critical partner in cybersecurity efforts and seeks to strengthen Taiwan's ability to defend against cyber threats.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing a cybersecurity partnership between the United States and Taiwan to share information and best practices in cybersecurity. 2. Providing technical assistance and training to Taiwan to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities. 3. Directing the Secretary of State to prioritize cybersecurity cooperation with Taiwan in diplomatic efforts. 4. Requiring the Secretary of State to report to Congress on the progress of cybersecurity cooperation with Taiwan. Overall, the Taiwan Cybersecurity Resiliency Act of 2023 aims to bolster Taiwan's cybersecurity defenses and strengthen the partnership between the United States and Taiwan in combating cyber threats.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 2756

Introduced on
2023-04-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/20/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Taiwan Cybersecurity Resiliency Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Defense to seek to expand military cybersecurity cooperation with the government of Taiwan. Such cooperation may include (1) efforts to protect military networks, infrastructure, and installations; and (2) cybersecurity training activities and exercises.

Bill 118 HR 2756, also known as the Taiwan Cybersecurity Resiliency Act of 2023, aims to enhance cybersecurity cooperation between the United States and Taiwan. The bill recognizes Taiwan as a critical partner in cybersecurity efforts and seeks to strengthen Taiwan's ability to defend against cyber threats.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing a cybersecurity partnership between the United States and Taiwan to share information and best practices in cybersecurity. 2. Providing technical assistance and training to Taiwan to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities. 3. Directing the Secretary of State to prioritize cybersecurity cooperation with Taiwan in diplomatic efforts. 4. Requiring the Secretary of State to report to Congress on the progress of cybersecurity cooperation with Taiwan. Overall, the Taiwan Cybersecurity Resiliency Act of 2023 aims to bolster Taiwan's cybersecurity defenses and strengthen the partnership between the United States and Taiwan in combating cyber threats.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of Defense to seek to engage the Government of Taiwan regarding expanded cooperation with respect to military cybersecurity activities, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Taiwan Cybersecurity Resiliency Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Defense to seek to expand military cybersecurity cooperation with the government of Taiwan. Such cooperation may include (1) efforts to protect military ne...


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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the comm...