S3979Referred to Committee

Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-03-04
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Eric Schmitt
Eric Schmitt
Republican · MO · Senator
Votes with party: 33.1% (323 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (2)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2026-03-04

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would authorize the United States to provide space technology, expertise, and equipment to Taiwan to help strengthen its space capabilities and independence. The assistance could include satellite technology, launch services, and training for Taiwanese space programs, aimed at reducing Taiwan's reliance on other countries for space access. The measure affects U.S.-Taiwan relations and the broader geopolitical competition in the Asia-Pacific region.

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