The public record · 119th Congress

PORCUPINE Act

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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.Official Title as Introduced

PORCUPINE ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to SenateShort Title(s) as Passed Senate

Providing Our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in Nefarious Environments ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to SenateShort Title(s) as Passed Senate

Legislative history

S. 1744·Senate·Bill·International Affairs

Sen. Pete Ricketts(Republican-Nebraska)·

May 13, 2025

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Oct 22, 2025

Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Oct 30, 2025

Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Oct 30, 2025

SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 232.

Dec 11, 2025

Senate · FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8693; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S8693)

Dec 15, 2025

Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.

Dec 15, 2025

House · FloorReceived in the House.

Dec 15, 2025

House · FloorHeld at the desk.

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Dec 11, 2025As passed by the Senate Oct 30, 2025As reported by the Senate committee May 13, 2025As introduced in the Senate