# 119-s-3163: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to seek to engage appropriate officials of Taiwan in a joint program with Taiwan to enable the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities.

119-s-3163, A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to seek to engage appropriate officials of Taiwan in a joint program with Taiwan to enable the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI); status introduced (as of 2026-09-26).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3163
- Congress: 119
- Title: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to seek to engage appropriate officials of Taiwan in a joint program with Taiwan to enable the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-11-07
- Sponsor: Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-26

## Summary

**Co-development and co-production of uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems with Taiwan** to enable their fielding for U.S. and Taiwanese forces, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act. The bill would direct the Secretary of Defense to seek engagement by March 1, 2026 and to use Title 10 and other available authorities to carry out a joint program. - U.S. and Taiwanese forces: Would aim to speed the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems by creating a joint program for co-development and co-production that supports both militaries. - Department of Defense and Department of State: Would have to coordinate the program and could use existing statutory authorities under Title 10 to pursue activities described in the bill. - Congress and oversight: Requires a report not later than 180 days after enactment and annually through 2029. Each report must summarize engagements, describe activities, report progress on five defense trade foundational agreements, identify needed resources or authorities, and include other matters the Secretary considers appropriate.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT), 2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- U.S. and Taiwan drone defense partnership: benefit, high. This bill would require the Secretary of Defense to seek a joint program with Taiwan to field uncrewed (drone) and counter-drone systems. The Secretary must seek engagement by March 1, 2026 and coordinate with the Secretary of State. The Secretary could use authorities under Title 10 and other appl…

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- 119-s-3659: SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
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- 119-s-3265: Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-s-3163 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3163)

## Related
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-3659: SECURE Minerals Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3659)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-3492: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3492)
- [119-s-3265: Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3265)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3163 (as of 2026-09-26).