A key US congressional panel on Thursday advanced four Taiwan-related bills aimed at strengthening the island’s energy security, communications resilience and diplomatic influence as lawmakers ramp up efforts to counter Beijing ahead of President Donald Trump’s expected visit to China in April.
The move by the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee reflects a broader trend in Congress, in which support for Taiwan often exceeds the administration’s position. Thursday’s coordinated action signals to the White House that the US-Taiwan partnership remains a priority.

The bills advancing on Thursday include the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act, the Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act, and the Taiwan Allies Fund Act. They focus on practical risks Taiwan could face under heightened pressure or conflict with Beijing. Another measure was to broaden strategic cable protection, called the Strategic Subsea Cables Act.

The Energy Security Act directs the US to prioritise energy and technology exports to Taiwan to counter potential blockades. An amendment noted that in 2024, the United States exported far more liquefied natural gas to Beijing than to Taipei.

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The Undersea Cable Resilience Act addresses Taiwan’s vulnerable communications infrastructure.

Undersea cables carry almost all of the island’s internet and telecommunications traffic, and past incidents suggest interference by Beijing-linked vessels.