US House Passes National Defense Bill, Including Support for Taiwan’s Defense

International navy vessels perform a controlled breakaway during a exercise off the coast of Hawaii for the U.S.-led Rim of Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2018, on July 26, 2018. Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan M. Kinee/U.S. Navy

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the fiscal year of 2022 with 316 votes in favor and 113 votes against.

The content of the bill includes the U.S. Congress’s recommending the Department of Defense to invite Taiwan to participate in the 2022 Pacific Rim Military Exercise (PIMPAC), strengthening cooperation between the U.S. and Taiwan military, and assisting the island nation strengthen its self-defense capabilities.