Taiwan: Faster Military Sales
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Defense manufacturers and their supply chain of small and mid-sized parts suppliers could see increased business as arms sales to Taiwan become easier to process. The bill does not create new money, but by removing paperwork delays it could help contractors finalize deals faster and plan production with more certainty.
“Since 2010, the Department of State has notified Congress of over $41,000,000,000 in FMS to Taiwan, and over $56,000,000,000 in FMS to Taiwan since 2001.”
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
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The House Foreign Affairs Committee debated the Taiwan PLUS Act (H.R. 3563) before voting 31-14 to replace it with the PORCUPINE Act. Both bills aim to elevate Taiwan's arms export status to match allies like Japan and Israel, shortening review periods to 15 days and raising cost thresholds.
U.S. lawmakers Rick Scott and Scott Perry introduced the Taiwan PLUS Act, seeking to designate Taiwan as a 'NATO Plus' partner. The designation would grant Taiwan the same privileges as Japan, Australia, South Korea, Israel, and New Zealand to facilitate faster and easier military sales.
The act would reduce the review process for critical weapons requests from 30 to 15 days and boost financial thresholds to match 'NATO Plus' partners. Supporters argue the bill is vital to deter Chinese aggression by ensuring Taiwan can acquire defense tools more efficiently.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Taiwan PLUS Act
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