H.R. 3563 · In committee · International Affairs

Taiwan PLUS Act

What it does

Treats Taiwan as a NATO Plus ally for purposes of the Arms Export Control Act and related defense cooperation statutes for a 5-year period starting on enactment.
Allows the Secretary of State to extend Taiwan's NATO Plus treatment for additional 5-year periods if the Secretary determines continued application serves US national security and notifies Congress at least 14 days before extension.
Applies statutory provisions governing arms sales review timelines, congressional notification thresholds, and export licensing procedures to Taiwan as if Taiwan were a NATO Plus country.

May 13, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.

Committee: House Foreign Affairs