S. 1744 Passed the Senate International Affairs

PORCUPINE Act

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] Introduced May 13, 2025 Cosponsors 6 (3 D, 3 R) Latest action December 15, 2025

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Actions

  1. Dec 15, 2025 Held at the desk.
  2. Dec 15, 2025 Received in the House.
  3. Dec 15, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. Dec 11, 2025 Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8693; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S8693)
  5. Dec 11, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. Oct 30, 2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 232.
  7. Oct 30, 2025 Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  8. Oct 22, 2025 Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  9. May 13, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  10. May 13, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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