Bills · S 3163
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3163Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to seek to engage appropriate officials of Taiwan in a joint program with Taiwan to enable the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities.
INTRO NOV 7· LAST ACTION NOV 7
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts U.S. foreign policy and national security interests in a critical region. By formalizing a joint program for drone and anti-drone technology with Taiwan, the U.S. is signaling a stronger commitment to Taiwan's defense capabilities. This could be seen as a way to deter potential aggression in the Indo-Pacific, which is a major concern for global stability and trade.
If this bill becomes law, it would accelerate the development and deployment of crucial defense technologies for both the U.S. and Taiwan, potentially altering the balance of power in the region. If it doesn't pass, the collaboration might proceed less formally or not at all, possibly leaving Taiwan with less robust defenses and slowing U.S. progress in a key area of modern warfare, which could have implications for U.S. geopolitical influence and economic stability.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Defense to engage with Taiwan by March 1, 2026, to establish a joint program focused on uncrewed and counter-uncrewed systems.
This creates a direct mandate for military cooperation on advanced defense technology with Taiwan.
PROVISION 02
The program must aim for co-development and co-production of these defense capabilities for both the U.S. and Taiwan armed forces.
This ensures a deep level of collaboration, sharing expertise and manufacturing to strengthen both sides.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the Secretary of Defense to report annually to Congress through 2029 on the program's progress, including efforts to finalize key defense trade agreements.
This ensures congressional oversight and transparency regarding the joint program and broader defense cooperation.
PROVISION 04
Requires reports to include updates on finalizing foundational defense trade agreements, such as reciprocal defense procurement and security of supply agreements.
This pushes for the formalization of long-term defense relationships and smoother operational logistics.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
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YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
30
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 7
Introduced in Senate
NOV 7
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3163
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 7, 2025
Last actionNov 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 7, 2025
Senate BillS 3163Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to seek to engage appropriate officials of Taiwan in a joint program with Taiwan to enable the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities.
INTRODUCED NOV 7, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 7, 2025
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COSPONSORS
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