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Taiwan could get faster access to some U.S. defense sale rules

Officially: Taiwan PLUS Act

Taiwan would get special treatment under several U.S. arms sale rules for five years. The Secretary of State could renew it in five-year blocks after telling Congress.

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For five years, Taiwan would get special treatment under several U.S. arms transfer rules. The bill treats Taiwan as if it were named in those parts of the Arms Export Control Act.
The affected rules cover Foreign Military Sales, which are U.S. government-to-government defense sales. They also cover sale terms, conditions, and when Congress must be told about certain sales and agreements.
Congress says Taiwan should be treated like part of the informal "NATO Plus" group. For this bill, that means similar rights, benefits, and duties for Foreign Military Sales and related defense cooperation.

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Introduced

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House Committee

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (5/21/2025)

MAY 21

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Senate Review

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