S 1744
Porcupine act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 8:35 AM
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Bill overview
The Porcupine Act amends the Arms Export Control Act to strengthen U.S. support for Taiwan by streamlining the licensing process for military equipment transfers. Specifically, it adds Taiwan to the list of countries eligible for shorter certification periods and expedited licensing, and establishes a new expedited decision-making process for allies transferring defense articles and services to Taiwan. This aims to facilitate the flow of military aid to Taiwan while aligning with export control regulations of partner nations.
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