Bill · H.R. 5626· House(119-HR-5626)
Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/30/2025
- Last activity
- 9/30/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- J. Hill
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 9
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2025," aims to expand cooperation between the United States and Taiwan regarding civilian space activities. The Administrator of NASA, in coordination with NOAA and the Secretary of State, is required to seek engagement with Taiwan for these purposes. Cooperation efforts may include space exploration, satellite programs, and atmospheric or weather programs. The bill also allows for personnel exchanges between these U.S. agencies and the Taiwan Space Agency. Finally, the bill mandates regular reports to be submitted to Congress regarding these implementation efforts.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill explicitly seeks to expand cooperation and personnel exchanges between U.S. agencies and Taiwan.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
The bill promotes cooperation in space exploration and science initiatives between the U.S. and Taiwan.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The bill encourages cooperation in commercial space and weather technology services which benefits industry owners.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expansion of space and weather initiatives: The bill allows agencies to pursue space exploration, satellite programs, and atmospheric/weather programs in areas of mutual benefit (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Personnel development and exchange: The bill provides for personnel exchanges between employees of NASA and NOAA and the Taiwan Space Agency (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Technological and service advancements: The bill may result in activities related to commercial space and atmospheric/weather technology and services (Section 2(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Protection of sensitive information requirements: The bill notes that agencies must take all appropriate measures to protect sensitive information, intellectual property, trade secrets, and economic interests of the United States while pursuing cooperation (Section 2(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Small Business Support+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 3/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 10/10/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/8/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 9/30/2025
- 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.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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