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Enhanced US-Taiwan Defense Cooperation: Streamlining Arms Sales Procedures

This Act aims to improve military cooperation between the United States and Taiwan. It mandates that for a 5-year period, Taiwan shall be treated as if it were a country listed in specific provisions of the Arms Export Control Act. Congress asserts that enhanced support for defense cooperation with Taiwan is critical to the national security of the United States.
Key points
It is the sense of Congress that Taiwan should be designated as a member of the 'NATO Plus' community regarding Foreign Military Sales.
The Act mandates the application of specific arms export legal provisions to Taiwan for a period of 5 years.
The Secretary of State is authorized to extend this period for additional 5-year terms if deemed in the US national security interest.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3563
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Process start date: 2025-05-21