The Taiwan PLUS Act would treat Taiwan like certain countries under specified arms-export laws for five years. The Secretary of State could extend this treatment for additional five-year periods after finding that it serves U.S. national security interests and notifying two congressional committees. The bill also states that Congress supports including Taiwan in the group often called “NATO Plus.”
If enacted, the bill could change how certain defense sales and transfers to Taiwan are handled under the listed laws. It does not guarantee that any specific sale or transfer will occur.
The bill does not specify spending or costs.
The bill states that stronger defense cooperation with Taiwan is important to U.S. national security. No publicly available information is provided about other proponents' views.
No publicly available information.