S 1744 · 119th Congress · International Affairs

PORCUPINE Act

Introduced 2025-05-13· Sponsored by Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Held at the desk.(2025-12-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] [Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 1744 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1744 To amend the Arms Export Control Act to include Taiwan among the list of recipient countries with respect to which shorter certification and reporting periods apply and to expedite licensing for allies transferring military equipment to Taiwan, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 13, 2025 Mr. Ricketts (for himself and Mr. Coons) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Arms Export Control Act to include Taiwan among the list of recipient countries with respect to which shorter certification and reporting periods apply and to expedite licensing for allies transferring military equipment to Taiwan, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be ci…

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S. 1744, Providing Our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in Nefarious Environments Act

Nov 26, 2025

As reported by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on October 30, 2025

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Cosponsors (6)

3 Democrats3 Republicans