# 119-s-3979: Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026

119-s-3979, Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3979
- Congress: 119
- Title: Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-04
- Sponsor: Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Expanded civilian space cooperation with Taiwan** is the bill's central aim. The bill would direct NASA, with the State Department's agreement and coordinating through the Commerce Department and NOAA, to seek partnerships on satellites, space exploration, and atmospheric and weather programs while protecting sensitive information, intellectual property, and U.S. economic interests and following the Taiwan Relations Act and applicable export rules. - U.S. agencies: NASA and NOAA would have 90 days to begin seeking engagement with Taiwan to identify and pursue joint satellite, exploration, and weather initiatives. They could also set up personnel exchanges between agency staff and the Taiwan Space Agency. - Taiwan and industry: The Taiwan Space Agency and U.S. commercial partners could cooperate on commercial space activities and atmospheric and weather technology and services. This would create pathways for shared projects and technology collaboration. - Oversight and reporting: NASA, NOAA, and the Secretary of State would file a joint report within 180 days and then annually for five years describing activities, challenges, and steps taken to expand cooperation.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More civilian space cooperation with Taiwan: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would direct NASA, with the Secretary of State's concurrence and in coordination with the Commerce Department (through NOAA), to seek to expand civilian space cooperation with Taiwan within 90 days. The agencies would be able to pursue satellite programs, space exploration, atm…

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## Sources
- [119-s-3979 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3979)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3979 (as of 2026-04-21).