Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026
Latest action (9 Mar 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 7873, the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026, would amend the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act to authorize the Secretary of State, working with the Secretaries of Commerce, Energy, and Defense, to promote U.S. energy exports—particularly liquefied natural gas—to Taiwan and to support diversification of Taiwan's energy sources. It directs a National Academy of Sciences assessment of options for redirecting U.S. LNG exports from China to Taiwan, authorizes cooperation on energy infrastructure cybersecurity and physical resilience, permits creation of a joint U.S.-Taiwan Energy Security Center, and requires periodic reports and briefings to Congress. It also expresses a sense of Congress favoring Taiwan's continued and expanded use of nuclear power, adds critical energy infrastructure protection to existing Taiwan-related training programs, and allows the Secretary of Transportation to provide insurance/reinsurance for vessels carrying critical goods to Taiwan or other partners facing maritime coercion.
The bill primarily affects U.S. federal agencies (State, Commerce, Energy, Defense, Transportation) and their coordination with Taiwanese counterparts, as well as U.S. energy producers, exporters, and shipping companies that could benefit from expanded market access, technical support, or insurance coverage. Taiwan's government and energy sector would be the intended beneficiaries of enhanced U.S. cooperation. The bill explicitly states it does not alter the U.S. "One China" policy.
The bill was introduced on March 9, 2026, by Rep. Pat Harrigan and referred to the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and on Transportation and Infrastructure. It has not yet received committee action, floor votes, or Senate consideration, and its future depends on further committee deliberation and scheduling by House leadership.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on March 9, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7873 do?
- H.R. 7873, the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026, would amend the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act to authorize the Secretary of State, working with the Secretaries of Commerce, Energy, and Defense, to promote U.S. energy exports—particularly liquefied natural gas—to Taiwan and to support diversification of Taiwan's energy sources. It directs a National Academy of Sciences assessment of options for redirecting U.S. LNG exports from China to Taiwan, authorizes cooperation on energy infrastructure cybersecurity and physical resilience, permits creation of a joint U.S.-Taiwan Energy Security Center, and requires periodic reports and briefings to Congress. It also expresses a sense of Congress favoring Taiwan's continued and expanded use of nuclear power, adds critical energy infrastructure protection to existing Taiwan-related training programs, and allows the Secretary of Transportation to provide insurance/reinsurance for vessels carrying critical goods to Taiwan or other partners facing maritime coercion. The bill primarily affects U.S. federal agencies (State, Commerce, Energy, Defense, Transportation) and their coordination with Taiwanese counterparts, as well as U.S. energy producers, exporters, and shipping companies that could benefit from expanded market access, technical support, or insurance coverage. Taiwan's government and energy sector would be the intended beneficiaries of enhanced U.S. cooperation. The bill explicitly states it does not alter the U.S. "One China" policy. The bill was introduced on March 9, 2026, by Rep. Pat Harrigan and referred to the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and on Transportation and Infrastructure. It has not yet received committee action, floor votes, or Senate consideration, and its future depends on further committee deliberation and scheduling by House leadership.
- Has H.R. 7873 become law?
- Not yet. As of 9 Mar 2026, H.R. 7873 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7873?
- H.R. 7873 was sponsored by Rep. Pat Harrigan [R-NC10] (Republican-NC), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7873?
- Introduced (9 Mar 2026).
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