Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026

Senate Bill

S. 3979

119th Congress

Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026

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Introduced:Mar 4, 2026

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Summary

This bill would expand cooperation between U.S. space and weather agencies (NASA and NOAA) and Taiwan. It aims to increase collaboration on space exploration, satellite technology, weather monitoring, or related scientific activities between the United States and Taiwan.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Introduced3/4/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

ChamberSenate

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Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026

This bill would expand cooperation between U.S. space and weather agencies (NASA and NOAA) and Taiwan. It aims to increase collaboration on space exploration, satellite technology, weather monitoring, or related scientific activities between the United States

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This bill would expand cooperation between U.S. space and weather agencies (NASA and NOAA) and Taiwan. It aims to increase collaboration on space exploration, satellite technology, weather monitoring, or related scientific activities between the United States and Taiwan.

Bill Number: 3979
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026
Bill Number: 3979
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Summary: This bill would expand cooperation between U.S. space and weather agencies (NASA and NOAA) and Taiwan. It aims to increase collaboration on space exploration, satellite technology, weather monitoring, or related scientific activities between the United States and Taiwan.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would expand cooperation between U.S. space and weather agencies (NASA and NOAA) and Taiwan. It aims to increase collaboration on space exploration, satellite technology, weather monitoring, or related scientific activities between the United States and Taiwan.

Last updated: 3/6/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill directs NASA and NOAA to increase their cooperation with Taiwan on space and atmospheric programs.
This would expand scientific and technical collaboration between U.S. agencies and Taiwanese counterparts.
The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for consideration.
The legislation may involve sharing data, joint research projects, or other forms of partnership in space and weather science.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect NASA, NOAA, and their Taiwanese counterparts by creating new opportunities for scientific collaboration. It could lead to improved space research, weather forecasting, and satellite technology through shared expertise and resources. The expanded cooperation may also have diplomatic implications for U.S.-Taiwan relations.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3979, 119th Congress (2026). "Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3979

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