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119-s-1824119th Congress
Taiwan PLUS Act
Sponsored By: Senator Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced
Summary
Elevates Taiwan's status for U.S. arms sales and defense cooperation. This bill would direct that, for five years, Taiwan be treated like a NATO‑Plus partner for purposes of several arms export laws and Foreign Military Sales, making it eligible for prioritized consideration under specified sections of the Arms Export Control Act and related authorities, with the Secretary of State able to extend that treatment in additional five‑year periods if in the national security interest.
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- Taiwan — Would be treated as if it were a listed country under specified sections of the Arms Export Control Act and related provisions for 5 years, which could ease access to Foreign Military Sales and other defense articles and services.
- U.S. defense planners and industry — Signals congressional intent to prioritize defense cooperation with Taiwan, reinforcing support for asymmetric capabilities and building on past U.S. sales such as HIMARS and F‑16 aircraft noted in the bill's findings.
- Secretary of State — May extend the five‑year treatment for additional five‑year periods when it serves U.S. national security and must notify the specified congressional committees at least 14 days before a new period begins.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Easier U.S. arms exports to Taiwan
This bill would let the United States treat Taiwan like certain listed countries under the Arms Export Control Act. That treatment would apply for five years starting on the date of enactment. The bill lists specific AECA subsections in sections 3, 21, 36, 62(c)(1), and 63(a)(2). After five years, the Secretary of State could extend the treatment for additional five-year terms. Each extension would require the Secretary to say it is in the national security interest of the United States. The Secretary must notify the House Foreign Affairs and Senate Foreign Relations Committees at least 14 days before each new term.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Scott, Rick [R-FL]
FL • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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