Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026

This bill would allow the head of NASA, with the agreement of the Secretary of State and in coordination with the Secretary of Commerce acting through NOAA, to seek to work with Taiwan on civilian space activities, starting within 90 days of the law taking effect. Cooperation could cover satellite, space exploration, and weather programs; staff exchanges with the Taiwan Space Agency; and commercial space and weather technology. These efforts would have to follow the Taiwan Relations Act and export rules and protect U.S. sensitive information, intellectual property, and trade secrets. NASA, NOAA, and the State Department would have to send Congress a joint report within 180 days and then once a year for five years.

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Sponsors

• Eric Schmitt Republican sponsor
• 2 cosponsors