The move by the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee reflects a broader trend in Congress , where support for Taiwan often exceeds the administration’s position. Thursday’s coordinated action on the bills signals to the White House that the US-Taiwan partnership remains a priority. AdvertisementThe Taiwan bills advancing on Thursday include the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act; the Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act; the Taiwan Allies Fund Act; and the Strategic Subsea Cables Act, which seeks to broaden strategic cable protection. The Energy Security Act directs the US to prioritise energy and technology exports to Taiwan to counter potential blockades. ‘We have a deal’: Trump claims breakthrough after ‘12 out of 10’ talks with Xi Jinping ‘We have a deal’: Trump claims breakthrough after ‘12 out of 10’ talks with Xi JinpingThe Undersea Cable Resilience Act addresses Taiwan’s vulnerable communications infrastructure.