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Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5626| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
J. French Hill

J. French Hill

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (17)
Gabe Amo (Democratic)Scott Franklin (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)Mike Kennedy (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), in coordination with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Secretary of State, to engage Taiwan within 90 days of enactment. The primary goal is to expand cooperation regarding civilian space activities between the United States and Taiwan. To achieve this, NASA and NOAA are authorized to pursue initiatives in areas of mutual benefit, including satellite programs , space exploration, and atmospheric and weather programs. The bill also encourages personnel exchanges between NASA, NOAA, and the Taiwan Space Agency, as well as collaboration on commercial space and atmospheric technology. All cooperation must align with the Taiwan Relations Act and applicable export regulations, with measures taken to safeguard sensitive U.S. information and intellectual property. Furthermore, the Act requires NASA, NOAA, and the Secretary of State to submit an initial report to Congress within 270 days of enactment, and annually thereafter for five years. These reports must detail the activities conducted, identify any challenges encountered, and provide an overview of efforts undertaken to expand this space cooperation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7661
Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2024
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3979
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7661
    Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2024


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3979
    Introduced in Senate

International Affairs

Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5626| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
This legislation directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), in coordination with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Secretary of State, to engage Taiwan within 90 days of enactment. The primary goal is to expand cooperation regarding civilian space activities between the United States and Taiwan. To achieve this, NASA and NOAA are authorized to pursue initiatives in areas of mutual benefit, including satellite programs , space exploration, and atmospheric and weather programs. The bill also encourages personnel exchanges between NASA, NOAA, and the Taiwan Space Agency, as well as collaboration on commercial space and atmospheric technology. All cooperation must align with the Taiwan Relations Act and applicable export regulations, with measures taken to safeguard sensitive U.S. information and intellectual property. Furthermore, the Act requires NASA, NOAA, and the Secretary of State to submit an initial report to Congress within 270 days of enactment, and annually thereafter for five years. These reports must detail the activities conducted, identify any challenges encountered, and provide an overview of efforts undertaken to expand this space cooperation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7661
Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2024
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3979
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7661
    Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2024


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3979
    Introduced in Senate
J. French Hill

J. French Hill

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (17)
Gabe Amo (Democratic)Scott Franklin (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)Mike Kennedy (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted