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US HB7146
Bill
Status
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Wittman
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AI Summary
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Adds Taiwan to the list of countries receiving expedited arms export certification and reporting under the Arms Export Control Act, placing it alongside NATO allies, Japan, Australia, South Korea, New Zealand, and Israel
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Requires the Secretary of State to assess within 90 days the feasibility of creating an expedited licensing process for U.S. allies to transfer military equipment to Taiwan, with a goal of 15-day decisions for government-to-government agreements and 30 days for other requests
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Mandates biennial reports to Congress on the implementation and effectiveness of the streamlined arms transfer provisions for Taiwan
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Includes a rule of construction preserving existing U.S. policy toward Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act
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Contains a 7-year sunset provision, after which the Act's provisions expire
Legislative Description
PORCUPINE Act Providing Our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in Nefarious Environments Act
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
1/16/2026