This bill would change the Arms Export Control Act to add Taiwan to the list of recipient countries that get shorter certification and reporting periods. It would also direct the Secretary of State to assess the feasibility of an expedited licensing process for third-party transfers of defense articles and services from NATO members, Japan, Australia, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, or Israel to Taiwan. The assessment must be started within 90 days and include whether classified and unclassified items could be covered, whether applications tied to government-to-government agreements could be approved, returned, or denied within 15 days, and whether other licenses could be reviewed within 30 days. The Secretary must brief relevant House and Senate committees within 180 days and report every two years on implementation. The bill states it does not change U.S. policy toward Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act and sunsets after seven years.
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The bill's text shows its sponsors want to speed up and simplify export certification, reporting, and licensing procedures related to Taiwan and to study an expedited decision process for allies transferring U.S.-origin defense items to Taiwan. It also requires oversight through reports and briefings.
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