The House Appropriations Committee has approved $500 million in military assistance for Taiwan and support for its participation in international organizations.
“The House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 27,” the committee said in a press release.
Republicans give $500 million to Taiwan in a bill bragging “We are putting America first” 
One party wants to fund the Somali Leering Centers. The other wants to fund Taiwan’s military.
Maybe someday we’ll have a party that funds Americans.https://t.co/MXMExK6VQ1
— Peter St Onge, Ph.D. (@profstonge) April 29, 2026
Focus Taiwan shared further:
The bill allocates US$47.32 billion in total funding, down US$2.69 billion, or about 6 percent, from fiscal 2026 levels, reflecting what the committee described as “America First” priorities.
Despite the overall reduction, the committee said the legislation maintains strong
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