Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill directs NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to expand civilian space cooperation with Taiwan in areas including satellite programs, space exploration, weather services, and personnel exchanges between the agencies and Taiwan's space agency. Within 90 days of the bill's enactment, these agencies must coordinate with the State Department to begin engagement with Taiwan on identifying joint space initiatives that benefit both parties while protecting U.S. national security and intellectual property. The bill requires NASA and NOAA administrators to submit detailed progress reports to Congress starting 270 days after enactment and annually for five years thereafter, describing activities conducted, challenges encountered, and resources needed to strengthen the partnership. The legislation does not specify funding amounts but establishes a five-year reporting timeline to track implementation of the expanded space cooperation.
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