CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Robert Wittman (R-VA)

PORCUPINE Act

H.R. 7146 · House bill International Affairs

A Republican bill with 20 Democratic cosponsors · See all 44 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

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

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Providing Our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in Nefarious Environments Act or the PORCUPINE Act. It amends the Arms Export Control Act to include Taiwan among the list of recipient countries that receive shorter certification and reporting periods. The legislation also requires the Secretary of State to submit reports on the implementation and effectiveness of these amendments every two years. Additionally, the bill mandates an assessment and briefing regarding the feasibility of expedited licensing for allies transferring military equipment to Taiwan. Finally, the Act specifies a rule of construction regarding United States policy toward Taiwan and includes a seven-year sunset provision.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The bill seeks to strengthen defense cooperation and military equipment transfer processes with Taiwan and its allies.

  • Scored +3

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    By streamlining military support processes, the bill enhances diplomatic and strategic positioning regarding Taiwan.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.