Sec. 1314. Taiwan defense cooperation
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Not later than April 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the heads of such other agencies as the Secretary determines appropriate, shall complete a study on the feasibility of additional Department of Defense resources necessary to facilitate increased military cooperation between the United States and Taiwan. The study required by subsection
(a)shall assess the following: A description of the military cooperation handled by the Department of Defense between the United States and Taiwan during the preceding calendar year, including arm sales, mutual visits, exercises, and training. The additional manpower required to facilitate the arms sales process to Taiwan and other matters as specified in subsection (a). The overall cost and anticipated efficiency of such additional resources. Such other matters as may be determined relevant by the Secretary. Not later than April 1, 2023, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on the findings of the study under subsection (a), including with respect to each element specified in subsection (b).