US SB2222

Establishes the Taiwan Critical Undersea Infrastructure Initiative within 360 days, led by the Secretary of State with Defense, Homeland Security, and Coast Guard coordination, to protect undersea cables and energy pipelines near Taiwan from PRC sabotage

Authorizes $20 million annually for fiscal years 2027-2032 to develop rapid response protocols for repairing damaged undersea infrastructure and minimizing communication downtime

Imposes mandatory sanctions on foreign persons responsible for undersea infrastructure sabotage, including property blocking, visa revocation, and penalties under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act

Creates a Cross-Strait Contingency Planning Group within 90 days, chaired by the National Security Council, to conduct scenario-based planning for potential Taiwan crises including blockades, military contingencies, and cyber attacks

Requires semiannual reports to Congress through 2032 detailing incidents of undersea infrastructure interference near Taiwan and response actions taken