S 2722 — Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026
Last action — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 325.
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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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5 sponsors
1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
321 added · 54 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes to the bill S. 2722 include the removal of the short title and several findings related to Taiwan's energy security and the United States' energy resources. Additionally, specific support for the Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project and efforts to improve Taiwan's energy infrastructure have been deleted. The practical effect of these changes is that they streamline the bill's focus while prioritizing the promotion of liquefied natural gas exports to Taiwan.
2722 IntroducedReported in Senate (IS)](RS)] <DOC> 119thCalendar CONGRESSNo. 1st Session S.
325 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
Ricketts (for himselfhimself, and Mr.
Coons)Coons, introducedMr. the following bill;
whichBudd, wasMr. read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To promote the energy security of Taiwan, and for other purposes.
BeHickenlooper, it enacted by the Senate and HouseMr. of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Hoeven) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations February 10, 2026 Reported by Mr.
Risch, with an amendment [Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To promote the energy security of Taiwan, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1.
SHORT TITLE.</DELETED> <DELETED> This Act may be cited as the ``Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2025''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC.
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FINDINGS.</DELETED> <DELETED> Congress makes the following findings:</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) Taiwan is a vital democratic partner the energy security of which is critical to the strategic interests of the United States in the Indo-Pacific region.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Enhancing Taiwan's energy resilience through diversified and reliable sources reduces vulnerability to coercion, disruption, or attack by authoritarian regimes.</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) The United States possesses abundant supplies of liquefied natural gas and other energy resources that support economic growth, job creation, and the national security interests of the United States.</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) Promoting United States energy exports to and partnerships with Taiwan aligns with United States energy diplomacy objectives, strengthens bilateral economic and security ties, and contributes to regional stability.</DELETED> <DELETED> (5) The Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project, which has received pledged support from Taiwan's state energy firm CPC Corp, would enhance the ability of the United States to supply Taiwan and other allies and partners of the United States in the Indo-Pacific with a cost-effective, reliable supply of energy.</DELETED> <DELETED> (6) Taiwan's energy infrastructure, including electric grid systems and liquefied natural gas import facilities, is vulnerable to asymmetric and kinetic threats from the People's Republic of China.</DELETED> <DELETED> (7) Supporting Taiwan's efforts to improve the resilience and security of its energy infrastructure advances deterrence and promotes continuity of government operations in the event of a crisis.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC.
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PROMOTION OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS EXPORTS AND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE FOR TAIWAN.</DELETED> <DELETED> The Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act (22 U.S.C.
3351 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED>``PART 8--PROMOTION OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS EXPORTS AND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE FOR TAIWAN</DELETED> <DELETED>``SEC.
5540A.
DEFINITIONS.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``In this part:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term `appropriate congressional committees' means--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) Asymmetric threat.--The term `asymmetric threat' means a threat posed by unconventional means, including a cyberattack, sabotage, or economic coercion, designed to undermine or disrupt the operation of critical infrastructure.</DELETED> <DELETED>``SEC.
5540B.
PROMOTION OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS EXPORTS TO TAIWAN.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(a) In General.--The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Energy, shall prioritize efforts to support and facilitate increased exportation to Taiwan of liquefied natural gas produced in the United States.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(b) Required Activities.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretaries shall--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) engage with United States liquefied natural gas producers, exporters, and infrastructure entities to identify and address barriers to liquefied natural gas exports and storage projects intended for the market of Taiwan;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) facilitate coordination between United States private sector entities and relevant government and private sector stakeholders in Taiwan;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(3) provide diplomatic and technical support to streamline regulatory processes and expedite permitting for liquefied natural gas export and storage infrastructure projects linked to Taiwan;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(4) consult with the Government of Taiwan to assess and strengthen liquefied natural gas import and storage capabilities;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(5) coordinate interagency efforts to ensure cohesive and sustained United States support for liquefied natural gas exports to Taiwan.</DELETED> <DELETED>``SEC.
5540C.
ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE CAPACITY BUILDING.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(a) Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2025, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy, shall seek to engage with appropriate officials of Taiwan for the purpose of cooperating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Defense, and the head of any other applicable ministry of Taiwan for capacity building to enhance energy infrastructure resilience, including defensive military cybersecurity activities.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(b) Identification of Activities.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of State may identify cooperative activities--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) to enhance cybersecurity programs to protect grid operating systems, liquefied natural gas terminals, and supervisory control and data acquisition systems;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) to support physical security improvements, operational redundancy, and continuity-of-operations planning;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(3) to engage in joint training exercises and scenario-based planning with relevant agencies in Taiwan;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(4) to support workforce development, emergency response planning, and institutional modernization of energy sector operators.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(c) United States-Taiwan Energy Security Center.--The Secretary of State may establish a joint United States-Taiwan Energy Security Center in the United States, leveraging the expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector entities to foster dialogue and collaboration for academic cooperation in energy security and resilience.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(d) Authorization of Assistance.--The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy, may provide technical assistance to support the activities described in subsection (b) or the center described in subsection (c).</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(e) Implementation.--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Assistance under this section shall be provided through the American Institute in Taiwan and in consultation with relevant authorities in Taiwan, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C.
3301 et seq.).</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) Notification.--Any assistance provided by the Department of State pursuant this section shall be subject to the regular notification requirements of section 634A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C.
2394-1).</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(f) Briefings.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2025, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy, shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the implementation of this section.</DELETED> <DELETED>``SEC.
5540D.
ANNUAL REPORT.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2025, and annually thereafter for 3 years, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Energy, and the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) describes actions taken under this part;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) identifies barriers to--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(A) increased exportation of liquefied natural gas to Taiwan;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(B) energy infrastructure security cooperation;</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(3) evaluates the effectiveness of capacity building and technical assistance activities carried out under section 5540C;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(4) provides recommendations to expand and improve future bilateral energy cooperation between the United States and Taiwan.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(b) Form.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC.
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TRAINING TO IMPROVE TAIWAN'S CRITICAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION.</DELETED> <DELETED> Section 5504(a)(3) of the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act (22 U.S.C.
3353(a)(3)) is amended by inserting after ``capabilities'' the following:
``and critical energy infrastructure protection''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC.
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FINDINGS AND SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING TAIWAN'S USE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY.</DELETED> <DELETED> (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, nuclear energy--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) is the second safest source of energy;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) is one of only 2 clean energies that offer non-stop baseload power required for sustainable economic growth and improved human welfare;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) when compared with other sources of electricity from cradle to grave, has the lowest carbon footprint, uses fewer materials, and takes up less land.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) A nuclear fuel assembly lasts up to 6 years, making supply more resistant to maritime disruption.</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) Taiwan has built a robust civilian nuclear capability over previous decades that has shown the potential to provide clean, reliable power to Taiwan.</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) On May 17, 2025, the Maanshan-2, Taiwan's last operating nuclear power plant, was shut down after its 40-year operating license expired.</DELETED> <DELETED> (5) There are compelling economic and security reasons to evaluate placing existing infrastructure back in service to ensure Taiwan has clean, reliable power that is more resilient in a contingency.</DELETED> <DELETED> (6) As a result of Taiwan's substantial use of energy in industrial manufacturing and production, and emerging energy requirements for electrification, artificial intelligence, and data center support, there is considerable benefit for Taiwan to evaluate new small modular reactors technology to augment its energy capacity and resilience.</DELETED> <DELETED> (7) As Taiwan modernizes its military, the power demand from command-and-control systems, intelligence platforms, drone operations, and joint battlespace integration will continue to increase.</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (1) it is in the interests of both the United States and Taiwan for the Government of Taiwan to consider-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (A) maintaining nuclear power as an energy source;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) utilizing new nuclear technologies, including Gen III+ nuclear reactors and small modular reactor technology;
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) the United States should prioritize assistance and cooperation with Taiwan on nuclear energy to improve technology exports and job creation in the United States and energy security and resilience in Taiwan.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC.
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INSURANCE FOR VESSELS TRANSPORTING VITAL GOODS TO STRATEGIC PARTNERS.</DELETED> <DELETED> Section 53902 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(d) Vessels Transporting Vital Goods to Strategic Partners.--</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Transportation may provide insurance and reinsurance under this chapter for any vessel engaged in commerce transporting critical energy, humanitarian, or other goods to Taiwan or another strategic partner of the United States that is facing coercive maritime threats if the Secretary determines, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National Intelligence, that providing such insurance or reinsurance is necessary to support vital strategic commerce or to deter coercive maritime behavior that undermines regional security.</DELETED> <DELETED> ``(2) Nonapplicability of certain condition.--The condition under section 53902(c) shall not apply with respect to a vessel described in paragraph (1).''.</DELETED> SECTION 1.
This Act may be cited as the ``Taiwan Energy Security and Anti- Embargo Act of 2025''.2026''.
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PROMOTION OF LIQUEFIEDUNITED NATURALSTATES GASENERGY EXPORTS TO TAIWAN.
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and ``(5) coordinate interagency efforts to ensure cohesive and sustained United States support for Taiwan's energy security.
``(c) Assessment Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026, the National Academy of Sciences shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of-- ``(1) potential opportunities for boosting exports of liquefied natural gas produced in the United States to Taiwan, including by redirecting exports of such gas that flow to the People's Republic of China as of such date of enactment;
``(2) potential ways the United States could shift the flow of such exports toward Taiwan;
and ``(3) potential ways the United States could support efforts to redirect such exports to Taiwan.
``(a) Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2025,2026, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy, shallmay seek to engage with appropriate officials of Taiwan for the purpose of cooperating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Defense, and the head of any other applicable ministry of Taiwan for capacity building to enhance energy infrastructure resilience, including defensive military cybersecurity activities.
``(b) Identification of Activities.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of State may identify cooperative activities-- ``(1) to enhance cybersecurity programs to protect grid operating systems, liquefied natural gas and other energy storage terminals, and supervisory control and data acquisition systems;
``(c) United States-Taiwan Energy Security Center.--The Secretary of StateState, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy, may establish a joint United States-Taiwan Energy Security Center in the United States, leveraging the expertise of institutions of higher education and private sector entities to foster dialogue and collaboration for academic cooperation in energy security and resilience.
``(f) Briefings.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2025,2026, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy, shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the implementation of this section.
``(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2025,2026, and annually thereafter for 3 years, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Energy, and the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- ``(1) describes actions taken under this part;
``(2) identifies barriers to-- ``(A) increased exportationUnited ofStates liquefiedenergy naturalexports gas to Taiwan;
and ``(B) increased investment in Taiwan's energy infrastructuresector securitythat cooperation;would strengthen Taiwan's energy resilience;
``(C) energy infrastructure security cooperation;
and ``(D) enhancing the resilience of Taiwan's energy supply against economic coercion and supply chain disruptions, with due consideration for national security implications;
and ``(4) provides recommendations to expand and diversify Taiwan's energy sources and improve future bilateral energy cooperation between the United States and Taiwan.
(b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) it is in the interests of both the United States and Taiwan for theTaiwan-- Government(A) of Taiwan to consider--maintain (A) maintaining nuclear power as an energy source;
and (B) utilizingto utilize new nuclear technologies, including Gen III+ nuclear reactors and small modular reactor technology;
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RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING CONTINUED UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD TAIWAN AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.
Nothing in this Act may be construed as a change to the One China Policy of the United States, which is guided by the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C.
3301 et seq.), the three United States-People's Republic of China Joint Communiques, and the Six Assurances.
Calendar No.
325 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
2722 _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To promote the energy security of Taiwan, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ February 10, 2026 Reported with an amendment
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Action History
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Introduced in Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 325.
Sponsors
- Pete Ricketts · Primary
- Christopher A. Coons · Cosponsor
- Ted Budd · Cosponsor
- John W. Hickenlooper · Cosponsor
- John Hoeven · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 542 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Ricketts, Pete Republican
Co-sponsors (4)
- Coons, Christopher A. Democratic
- Budd, Ted Republican
- Hickenlooper, John W. Democratic
- Hoeven, John Republican
Not signed on (542)
542 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- S 2722 is sponsored by Ricketts, Pete (Republican), Coons, Christopher A. (Democratic), Budd, Ted (Republican), Hickenlooper, John W. (Democratic), and Hoeven, John (Republican).
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