U.S. House Introduces PORCUPINE Act to Grant Taiwan “NATO-Plus” Status On January 16, 2026, Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) introduced the bipartisan Providing Our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in Nefarious Environments (PORCUPINE) Act (H.R. 7146) in the House, co-led by Reps. Don Davis (D-NC), Ami Bera (D-CA), and Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA). The Senate companion bill (S. 1744), introduced by Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and … Continue reading 2026-0126: PORCUPINE Act Introduced in House; China Pressures Europe to Block Taiwan Officials