I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1127 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2023 Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas (for himself and Ms. Sherrill ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security A BILL To allow for cooperative research activities between the Department of Homeland Security and Taiwan to strengthen preparedness against cyber threats and enhance capabilities in cybersecurity, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States-Taiwan Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2023 . 2. Cooperative Homeland Security research and antiterrorism programs relating to cybersecurity (a) In general As part of the international cooperative activities authorized under section 317 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 195c ), the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of State and other appropriate Federal officials, may enter into cooperative research activities with Taiwan to strengthen preparedness against cyber threats and enhance capabilities in cybersecurity. (b) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Under Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to Congress a report consisting of a status update on the progress of forming, executing, or implementing agreements with Taiwan for cooperative activities to strengthen preparedness against cyber threats and enhance capabilities in cybersecurity. Such report shall also detail any administrative, legal, or diplomatic challenges or resource constraints relating to such agreements or activities, as the case may be. (c) Prohibition No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section.