This bill directs NASA and NOAA to expand civilian space cooperation with Taiwan in areas including satellite programs, space exploration, weather and atmospheric research, and commercial space technology. Within 90 days of enactment, these agencies—working with the State Department—must seek to identify and pursue joint space initiatives with Taiwan's space agency, including personnel exchanges between U.S. and Taiwanese officials. The legislation emphasizes protecting U.S. intellectual property, trade secrets, and sensitive information while complying with the Taiwan Relations Act and export regulations. NASA and NOAA administrators must submit joint reports to Congress every six months for the first year and annually for the next five years, detailing the activities conducted, any obstacles encountered, and progress made. The bill essentially establishes a formal framework for increased scientific and technological partnership between the United States and Taiwan in space and atmospheric sciences without providing specific funding amounts.
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