A bill to provide expanded cooperation by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with Taiwan, and for other purposes.

# Plain Language Summary of S 3979 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would expand cooperation between two major U.S. government agencies—NASA (space exploration) and NOAA (weather and ocean monitoring)—and Taiwan. Essentially, it would allow these agencies to work more closely with Taiwan on space and weather-related projects, research, and information sharing. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect these two U.S. agencies and Taiwan's government.

It could indirectly benefit American scientists, space researchers, and the general public by potentially improving weather forecasting and space technology through international collaboration. It may also have diplomatic implications for U.S.-Taiwan relations. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't been voted on yet by the full Senate. The specific details of what "expanded cooperation" would include aren't detailed in the available information, so the exact scope of the partnership remains to be seen.