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US HB7873
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Pat Harrigan
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Secretary of State, Commerce, and Energy to prioritize U.S. energy exports to Taiwan, particularly liquefied natural gas, and facilitate coordination between U.S. and Taiwanese private sector entities on energy projects
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Requires the National Academy of Sciences to assess within one year opportunities to redirect LNG exports from China to Taiwan; in 2024, the U.S. exported 212.8 billion cubic feet of LNG to China versus 118.2 billion cubic feet to Taiwan
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Directs capacity building cooperation with Taiwan on energy infrastructure resilience, including cybersecurity programs for grid systems, LNG terminals, and SCADA systems, with authority to establish a joint U.S.-Taiwan Energy Security Center
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Amends Title 46 to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to provide maritime insurance for vessels transporting critical energy, humanitarian, or other goods to Taiwan or strategic partners facing coercive maritime threats
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Expresses sense of Congress that Taiwan should maintain nuclear power and utilize new reactor technologies, noting Taiwan's last nuclear plant (Maanshan-2) shut down May 17, 2025
Legislative Description
Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
3/9/2026