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This bill, the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026, aims to bolster Taiwan's energy security and resilience by promoting United States energy exports and enhancing Taiwan's infrastructure protection. It acknowledges Taiwan as a vital democratic partner whose energy security is crucial for U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific region, and highlights Taiwan's vulnerability to threats from the People's Republic of China, including cyberattacks and sabotage, referred to as "asymmetric threats." The bill proposes several key provisions: it directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with other Secretaries, to prioritize and facilitate U.S. energy exports to Taiwan, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), and to support the development of energy projects that diversify Taiwan's sources. This involves addressing barriers to LNG exports and storage, fostering coordination between U.S. and Taiwanese private sectors, and providing diplomatic and technical support. The bill also mandates an assessment of opportunities to redirect U.S. LNG exports from China to Taiwan. Furthermore, it calls for cooperation with Taiwan to build capacity for energy infrastructure resilience, including cybersecurity for grid systems and LNG facilities, physical security, and emergency response planning, potentially establishing a joint U.S.-Taiwan Energy Security Center. The bill also expresses a sense of Congress that Taiwan should maintain nuclear power as an energy source, explore new nuclear technologies like small modular reactors, and that the U.S. should assist in this area. Finally, it allows the Secretary of Transportation to provide insurance for vessels transporting vital goods to Taiwan or other strategic partners facing coercive maritime threats, and clarifies that the act does not change the U.S. "One China Policy," which is based on specific historical agreements and assurances.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2722/all-info