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Enhanced US-Taiwan Defense Cooperation: NATO Plus Status

This Act requires Taiwan to be treated as if it were a country listed in specific provisions of the Arms Export Control Act for a 5-year period. It expresses the sense of Congress that Taiwan should be designated as a member of the 'NATO Plus' community for Foreign Military Sales. The Secretary of State is authorized to extend this treatment for additional 5-year periods if it is in the national security interests of the United States.
Key points
Mandates treating Taiwan as a country listed in specific Arms Export Control Act provisions for 5 years.
Expresses the Sense of Congress that Taiwan should be designated as a member of the 'NATO Plus' community.
Allows the Secretary of State to extend the application of these provisions for additional 5-year periods.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1824
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2025-05-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Taiwan PLUS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1824.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates treating Taiwan as a country listed in specific Arms Export Control Act provisions for 5 years.
  • Expresses the Sense of Congress that Taiwan should be designated as a member of the 'NATO Plus' community.
  • Allows the Secretary of State to extend the application of these provisions for additional 5-year periods.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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