Bill · S. 3163· Senate(119-S-3163)
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
- 11/7/2025
- Last activity
- 11/7/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Elissa Slotkin
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense, working with the Secretary of State, to try to engage with officials in Taiwan by March 1, 2026. The goal is to start a joint program for uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities, which includes co-developing and co-producing these tools for both the U.S. Armed Forces and Taiwan's military forces. The Secretary of Defense is allowed to use certain existing legal and statutory authorities to carry out this program. Additionally, the Secretary of Defense must submit reports to specific congressional committees starting 180 days after the bill's enactment and then annually through 2029. These reports will detail the program's engagements, activities, progress on defense trade agreements, and any extra resources or authorities needed.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+7
Strengthens the strategic partnership and military cooperation between the U.S. and Taiwan.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+6
Requires active engagement and coordination between the State Department and Taiwan officials.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+5
Aims to finalize reciprocal defense procurement and security of supply agreements.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-3
The bill focuses on expanding defense capabilities and co-production, which typically increases spending.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill mandates a new joint program and requests identification of additional resources.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
The bill may require additional funding and resources to implement the joint program.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 1(c): This section requires regular reports to Congress on the joint program and defense agreements, which helps hold our elected officials and the Department of Defense accountable by making them update Congress on their progress through 2029.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not explicitly mention any potential negative impacts, consequences, or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+7Improves Diplomatic Engagement+6Improves International Trade+5Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4Reduces Military Spending-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Union Workers+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1Reduces Government Spending-2Improves Fiscal Responsibility-1Reduces National Debt-1
- 11/7/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Tim SheehyRepublican · Montana