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Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-2722| Senate 
| Updated: 2/10/2026
Pete Ricketts

Pete Ricketts

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (4)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2025" aims to significantly enhance Taiwan's energy security and resilience, recognizing its critical importance to U.S. strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific. It directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with other agencies, to prioritize and facilitate increased exportation of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Taiwan. This includes engaging producers, streamlining regulatory processes, and consulting with Taiwan to strengthen its LNG import and storage capabilities. The legislation also mandates capacity-building efforts to improve Taiwan's energy infrastructure resilience, particularly against asymmetric threats like cyberattacks. These efforts involve enhancing cybersecurity for grid systems and LNG terminals, supporting physical security improvements, and conducting joint training exercises. The bill allows for the establishment of a joint United States-Taiwan Energy Security Center and authorizes technical assistance for these initiatives. Furthermore, the Act includes a Sense of Congress encouraging Taiwan to consider maintaining nuclear power and utilizing new nuclear technologies, such as small modular reactors, for clean and reliable energy. It also authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide insurance for vessels transporting critical energy or humanitarian goods to Taiwan or other strategic partners facing coercive maritime threats. An annual report will track implementation, identify barriers, and recommend improvements for bilateral energy cooperation.

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Timeline
Sep 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan 29, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 10, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Feb 10, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 325.
  • September 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 4, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • January 29, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • February 10, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • February 10, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 325.

International Affairs

Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-2722| Senate 
| Updated: 2/10/2026
The "Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2025" aims to significantly enhance Taiwan's energy security and resilience, recognizing its critical importance to U.S. strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific. It directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with other agencies, to prioritize and facilitate increased exportation of U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Taiwan. This includes engaging producers, streamlining regulatory processes, and consulting with Taiwan to strengthen its LNG import and storage capabilities. The legislation also mandates capacity-building efforts to improve Taiwan's energy infrastructure resilience, particularly against asymmetric threats like cyberattacks. These efforts involve enhancing cybersecurity for grid systems and LNG terminals, supporting physical security improvements, and conducting joint training exercises. The bill allows for the establishment of a joint United States-Taiwan Energy Security Center and authorizes technical assistance for these initiatives. Furthermore, the Act includes a Sense of Congress encouraging Taiwan to consider maintaining nuclear power and utilizing new nuclear technologies, such as small modular reactors, for clean and reliable energy. It also authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide insurance for vessels transporting critical energy or humanitarian goods to Taiwan or other strategic partners facing coercive maritime threats. An annual report will track implementation, identify barriers, and recommend improvements for bilateral energy cooperation.

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Timeline
Sep 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan 29, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 10, 2026
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Feb 10, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 325.
  • September 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 4, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • January 29, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • February 10, 2026
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • February 10, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 325.
Pete Ricketts

Pete Ricketts

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (4)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted