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Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3979| Senate 
| Updated: 3/4/2026
Eric Schmitt

Eric Schmitt

Republican Senator

Missouri

Cosponsors (2)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill authorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to expand cooperation with Taiwan in civilian space activities. Within 90 days of enactment, the NASA Administrator, with State Department concurrence and Commerce Department coordination, may engage Taiwan to pursue these expanded efforts. The cooperation efforts are designed to identify and pursue initiatives in space exploration, space applications, and science that offer mutual benefits. These initiatives specifically include satellite programs , space exploration programs , atmospheric and weather programs , and personnel exchanges between NASA, NOAA, and the Taiwan Space Agency. Additionally, the bill encourages activities related to commercial space and atmospheric/weather technology and services, while ensuring consistency with the Taiwan Relations Act and protecting U.S. sensitive information and economic interests. To ensure accountability and transparency, the bill requires NASA, NOAA, and the Secretary of State to jointly submit annual reports to appropriate congressional committees for five years. These reports must describe conducted activities, identify challenges to expanding cooperation, and provide an overview of all efforts undertaken under this section.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3936
Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2024
Sep 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5626
Introduced in House
Mar 4, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 4, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3936
    Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2024


  • September 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5626
    Introduced in House


  • March 4, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 4, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3979| Senate 
| Updated: 3/4/2026
This bill authorizes the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to expand cooperation with Taiwan in civilian space activities. Within 90 days of enactment, the NASA Administrator, with State Department concurrence and Commerce Department coordination, may engage Taiwan to pursue these expanded efforts. The cooperation efforts are designed to identify and pursue initiatives in space exploration, space applications, and science that offer mutual benefits. These initiatives specifically include satellite programs , space exploration programs , atmospheric and weather programs , and personnel exchanges between NASA, NOAA, and the Taiwan Space Agency. Additionally, the bill encourages activities related to commercial space and atmospheric/weather technology and services, while ensuring consistency with the Taiwan Relations Act and protecting U.S. sensitive information and economic interests. To ensure accountability and transparency, the bill requires NASA, NOAA, and the Secretary of State to jointly submit annual reports to appropriate congressional committees for five years. These reports must describe conducted activities, identify challenges to expanding cooperation, and provide an overview of all efforts undertaken under this section.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3936
Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2024
Sep 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5626
Introduced in House
Mar 4, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 4, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3936
    Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2024


  • September 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5626
    Introduced in House


  • March 4, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 4, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Eric Schmitt

Eric Schmitt

Republican Senator

Missouri

Cosponsors (2)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

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