A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The Taiwan PLUS Act aims to improve defense cooperation between the United States and Taiwan. The bill proposes designating Taiwan as a member of the "NATO Plus" community of states. This designation would apply for a 5-year period and include specific treatments under the Arms Export Control Act. The Secretary of State has the authority to extend this treatment for additional 5-year periods if it serves United States national security interests.
Yes
- Scored +7
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill strengthens the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan by integrating Taiwan into the 'NATO Plus' community.
- Scored +5
Does this send more money or help to other countries?
The bill facilitates enhanced defense cooperation and military sales to Taiwan, effectively increasing security assistance.
- Scored +4
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The bill formalizes a specific defense status for Taiwan within the U.S. framework.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Defense Cooperation: The bill seeks to improve defense cooperation between the United States and Taiwan (Section 1).
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National Security Interests: The designation of Taiwan as a member of the "NATO Plus" community is considered critical to the national security of the United States (Section 3).
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National Security Extension: The Secretary of State can extend the enhanced defense provisions for additional 5-year periods if determined to be in the national security interests of the United States (Section 4(c)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill strengthens the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan by integrating Taiwan into the 'NATO Plus' community. Does this send more money or help to other countries? — The bill facilitates enhanced defense cooperation and military sales to Taiwan, effectively increasing security assistance. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The bill formalizes a specific defense status for Taiwan within the U.S. framework.
- 5/13/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
- 7/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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