Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]
Introduced
Summary
Boost U.S. energy exports to Taiwan and harden Taiwan's energy infrastructure. This bill would push U.S. agencies to promote LNG exports and related storage, support diversified energy projects including civilian nuclear cooperation, and coordinate diplomatic and technical aid to deter maritime coercion and strengthen resilience.
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- Taiwan households and grid operators would get more help to diversify supply and expand storage. The bill funds capacity building in cybersecurity, physical security, staffing, and planning to make energy systems harder to disrupt.
- U.S. energy exporters and policymakers would gain formal authorities and diplomatic support to expand LNG sales to Taiwan and explore redirecting flows away from the PRC. It requires a National Academy of Sciences assessment within 1 year on export opportunities and redirection options.
- Shippers, insurers, and strategic partners would see expanded U.S. insurance and reinsurance authority for vessels carrying critical goods to Taiwan or partners facing coercive maritime threats, plus interagency coordination and reporting with some 180-day timelines.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More U.S. support for Taiwan energy
This bill would direct U.S. agencies to promote and facilitate U.S. energy exports and projects for Taiwan. The State Department, working with Commerce and Energy, would engage U.S. LNG producers and Taiwanese authorities to find and reduce barriers to exports, storage, and related infrastructure. The bill would authorize technical assistance, joint training, and capacity building, and require the State Department to seek engagement with Taiwan within 180 days. It would also add critical energy infrastructure protection to required training and say nothing in the bill changes the U.S. One China Policy.
U.S. insurance for ships to partners
This bill would let the Transportation Secretary provide insurance and reinsurance for vessels carrying critical energy, humanitarian, or other goods to Taiwan or other U.S. strategic partners facing coercive maritime threats. The Secretary would need to consult with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence before offering coverage. The bill would also say that 46 U.S.C. 53902(c) does not apply to vessels covered by this authority.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]
NC • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2]
MD • D
Sponsored 3/9/2026
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Sponsored 3/9/2026
Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]
TX • R
Sponsored 3/24/2026
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
VA • D
Sponsored 4/22/2026
Evans (CO)
CO • R
Sponsored 5/11/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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