US House passes bill penalizing China if Taiwan threatenedBy Sam Garcia / Staff writer, with CNAThe US House of Representatives yesterday passed the PROTECT Taiwan Act, which stipulates that Washington would exclude China from participating in major global financial organizations if its actions directly threaten Taiwan’s security. The bill, proposed by Republican US Representative Frank Lucas, passed with 395 votes in favor and two against. Photo: ReutersThe bill makes it clear that China must be prepared to face consequences if it engages in conflict with Taiwan, Lucas said. The PROTECT Taiwan Act would ensure that China pays a significant economic and diplomatic cost for attempting to invade Taiwan, Hill said. The PROTECT Taiwan Act must be passed by the US Senate and then signed into law by the president to take effect.

Source: Taipei Times February 10, 2026 14:49 UTC