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PORCUPINE Act

USA119th CongressS-1744| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2025
Pete Ricketts

Pete Ricketts

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (6)
Rick Scott (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation significantly modifies the Arms Export Control Act by integrating Taiwan into the list of countries that benefit from shorter certification and reporting periods for defense articles and services. This change places Taiwan on par with other close allies, such as New Zealand and Israel, streamlining the process for the United States to provide military assistance and support. Furthermore, the bill directs the Secretary of State to establish an expedited decision-making process within 90 days for third-party transfers of defense equipment to Taiwan. This expedited process applies to transfers from NATO member countries, Japan, Australia, the Republic of Korea, Israel, and New Zealand, covering both classified and unclassified items, including U.S.-origin defense articles. It sets ambitious timelines, requiring decisions on government-to-government agreements within 15 days and other licensing requests within 30 days. The Secretary of State is also required to submit a report within one year of the process's establishment, detailing its implementation and effectiveness. This report must include an assessment of coordination efforts with allied nations to ensure alignment with their respective export control regulations, thereby strengthening collective defense support for Taiwan.

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Timeline
May 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 22, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 30, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 30, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 232.
Dec 11, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8693; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S8693)
Dec 11, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 15, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 15, 2025
Held at the desk.
Jan 16, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7146
Introduced in House
  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • October 22, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 30, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 30, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 232.


  • December 11, 2025
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8693; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S8693)


  • December 11, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 15, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 15, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 15, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • January 16, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7146
    Introduced in House

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7146: PORCUPINE Act
AsiaCongressional oversightLicensing and registrationsMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsTaiwan

PORCUPINE Act

USA119th CongressS-1744| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2025
This legislation significantly modifies the Arms Export Control Act by integrating Taiwan into the list of countries that benefit from shorter certification and reporting periods for defense articles and services. This change places Taiwan on par with other close allies, such as New Zealand and Israel, streamlining the process for the United States to provide military assistance and support. Furthermore, the bill directs the Secretary of State to establish an expedited decision-making process within 90 days for third-party transfers of defense equipment to Taiwan. This expedited process applies to transfers from NATO member countries, Japan, Australia, the Republic of Korea, Israel, and New Zealand, covering both classified and unclassified items, including U.S.-origin defense articles. It sets ambitious timelines, requiring decisions on government-to-government agreements within 15 days and other licensing requests within 30 days. The Secretary of State is also required to submit a report within one year of the process's establishment, detailing its implementation and effectiveness. This report must include an assessment of coordination efforts with allied nations to ensure alignment with their respective export control regulations, thereby strengthening collective defense support for Taiwan.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
May 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 22, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 30, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 30, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 232.
Dec 11, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8693; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S8693)
Dec 11, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 15, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 15, 2025
Held at the desk.
Jan 16, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7146
Introduced in House
  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • October 22, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • October 30, 2025
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • October 30, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 232.


  • December 11, 2025
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8693; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S8693)


  • December 11, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 15, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 15, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 15, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • January 16, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7146
    Introduced in House
Pete Ricketts

Pete Ricketts

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (6)
Rick Scott (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7146: PORCUPINE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaCongressional oversightLicensing and registrationsMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsTaiwan