S.3979

Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026

Introduced·3/4/26

Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026 expands cooperation between NASA, NOAA, and Taiwan in civilian space activities.

The Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026 mandates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to expand cooperation with Taiwan in civilian space activities. This includes satellite programs, space exploration, and atmospheric and weather programs. NASA and NOAA, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, may engage in personnel exchanges with the Taiwan Space Agency and pursue mutual benefit activities in commercial space and atmospheric and weather technology.

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History

Mar 4

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.