H.R. 7146: Providing Our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in Nefarious Environments Act
The bill titled the "Providing Our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in Nefarious Environments Act" (abbreviated as the "PORCUPINE Act") proposes several changes related to arms export regulations, specifically focusing on Taiwan. Here are the main components of the bill, summarized in layman's terms:
Modification of Certification and Reporting Requirements
- The bill amends the Arms Export Control Act to officially include Taiwan among the recipient countries, allowing for shorter certification and reporting periods when the U.S. government considers military sales to Taiwan.
- It updates various sections of the law to replace references to New Zealand with Taiwan, signifying that Taiwan will be treated similarly to established allies like Israel in terms of arms exports.
Expedited Licensing for Allies
- The bill mandates the Secretary of State to assess the feasibility of creating an expedited process for NATO allies and certain other countries (including Japan, Australia, South Korea, New Zealand, and Israel) to transfer military equipment to Taiwan.
- This process aims to streamline decisions regarding the export of defense articles and services, with deadlines imposed for approval (15 days for government-to-government agreements and 30 days for other requests).
Report Requirement
- Two years after the bill becomes law, and every two years thereafter, the Secretary of State must submit a report to Congress about how effectively these new amendments are working.
Non-Alteration of U.S. Policy Towards Taiwan
- The bill clarifies that it does not change the existing U.S. policy towards Taiwan as outlined in the Taiwan Relations Act.
Sunset Provision
- The proposed changes will remain in effect for seven years from the date the bill is enacted, after which they will be reviewed and potentially discontinued.
Relevant Companies
- BA (Boeing) - May be impacted as a manufacturer of military aircraft and defense systems, which could see changes in licensing and export opportunities to Taiwan.
- LMT (Lockheed Martin) - Potentially benefits from increased arms sales and government contracts related to Taiwan.
- RTX (Raytheon Technologies) - Likely to be affected due to its role in providing defense technologies and systems to allies, including Taiwan.
This is an AI-generated summary of the bill text. There may be mistakes.
Sponsors
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TrackRobert J. Wittman
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TrackRobert B. Aderholt
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TrackAndy Barr
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TrackAmi Bera
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TrackKen Calvert
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TrackDonald G. Davis
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TrackNeal P. Dunn
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TrackCharles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann
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TrackPat Harrigan
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TrackThomas H. Kean, Jr.
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TrackJennifer Kiggans
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TrackGeorge Latimer
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TrackMichael Lawler
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TrackTed Lieu
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TrackRyan Mackenzie
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TrackTracey Mann
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TrackMichael T. McCaul
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TrackJohn McGuire
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TrackMariannette Miller-Meeks
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TrackJared Moskowitz
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TrackJames C. Moylan
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TrackZachary Nunn
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TrackMike Quigley
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TrackPatrick Ryan
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TrackMaria Elvira Salazar
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TrackBradley Scott Schneider
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TrackBrad Sherman
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TrackJefferson Shreve
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TrackThomas R. Suozzi
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TrackEric Swalwell
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TrackDebbie Wasserman Schultz
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TrackRyan K. Zinke
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
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| Jan. 16, 2026 | Introduced in House |
| Jan. 16, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
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