Zachary Nunn (R-IA)
U.S.-Taiwan Defense Innovation Partnership Act
A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
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The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "U.S.-Taiwan Defense Innovation Partnership Act," directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a strategic partnership with the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense. The goal of this partnership is to coordinate defense industrial priorities and expand defense technology cooperation. Additionally, the act seeks to deter regional adversaries through these collaborative efforts. The partnership involves coordinating research, development, and market pathways for various technologies.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +7
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill establishes a formal strategic partnership between the United States Department of Defense and the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill aims to enhance market opportunities for defense technology companies and startups.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill enhances market opportunities for defense technology companies and creates pathways for startups.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased economic opportunities: The partnership aims to enhance market opportunities for both United States-based and Taiwan-based defense technology companies (Section 2, Clause 1).
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Stronger defense capabilities: The bill seeks to bolster Taiwan's defense industrial base (Section 2, Clause 2).
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Technological advancement and market access: The act intends to streamline emerging defense technology research and development while creating more pathways to market for defense technology startups (Section 2, Clause 5, Subsections B and C).
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Enhanced security and technological coordination: The partnership aims to harmonize global security posture through emerging technology and collaborate on the development of dual-use capabilities like drones, microchips, directed energy weapons, artificial intelligence, missile technology, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance technology (Section 2, Clauses 3 and 5, Subsection D).
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Countering adversaries: The partnership is designed to counter the development of dual-use defense technologies by the Chinese Communist Party and its aligned proxy groups (Section 2, Clause 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill establishes a formal strategic partnership between the United States Department of Defense and the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The partnership focuses on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance technology.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill aims to enhance market opportunities for defense technology companies and startups. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The act seeks to create more pathways to market specifically for defense technology startups.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill enhances market opportunities for defense technology companies and creates pathways for startups. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The emphasis on high-tech sectors like AI and microchips often benefits urban tech hubs.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill directs the coordination of emerging defense technology research and development.
- 6/18/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/1/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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