Congressman French Hill’s Office and FAPA Co-Host Dialogue on U.S.–Taiwan Space Partnership Amid Growing Momentum for the TASA Act

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Washington, D.C. – March 31, 2026
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Congressman French Hill’s Office and FAPA Co-Host Dialogue on U.S.–Taiwan Space Partnership Amid Growing Momentum for the TASA Act

On March 26, 2026, the Formosan Association of Public Affairs (FAPA) co-hosted a roundtable discussion with the Office of Rep. French Hill (R-AR) on U.S.–Taiwan space cooperation, with invited guest Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) Director General Dr. Jong-Shinn Wu (吳宗信). Congressman Hill is the lead sponsor of the Taiwan and American Space Assistance (TASA) Act (H.R.5626).

The roundtable, moderated by FAPA Executive Director Chiao-Yun Hsiao, provided Members of Congress and their staff with a direct opportunity to engage with TASA leadership to discuss bilateral strategic interests.

FAPA National President Dr. Su-Mei Kao (林素梅) stated in her opening remarks: “Taiwan’s space capabilities are intrinsically linked to its national resilience. Particularly in a potential scenario where Beijing imposes a blockade of Taiwan and undersea cables are compromised, satellite systems would serve as a critical backup to sustain communications while providing vital situational awareness and early warning capabilities. This makes U.S.–Taiwan cooperation in space both geopolitically strategic and operationally practical.”

“Taiwan contributes key strengths in advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and secure, ‘non-red’ supply chains. These capabilities are essential not only for Taiwan, but also for the resilience of the broader U.S. space and satellite ecosystem,” Dr. Kao added.

U.S.–Taiwan Space Cooperation

Rep. Hill and TASA Director General Dr. Wu discussed key areas of U.S.–Taiwan space cooperation, including scientific research, space supply chain resilience, and the broader economic and geopolitical implications of this collaboration.

As Taiwan accelerates its space program — expanding domestic low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite capabilities and advancing next-generation network development — the TASA Act serves as a critical vehicle for strengthening the bilateral partnership and reinforcing the U.S. commitment to its allies in the Indo-Pacific.

TASA Act Advances in Both House and Senate

Led by Reps. French Hill and Gabe Amo (D-RI), the TASA Act successfully passed the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology in early February as an amendment to the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R.7273).

The Senate version of the TASA Act (S.3979), introduced by Sens. Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Michael Bennet (D-CO), advanced through the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in early March, sending the measure to the Senate floor.

The legislation seeks to expand cooperation between TASA, NASA, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), bolstering U.S.–Taiwan collaboration in satellite development, space exploration, and atmospheric and weather research. Notably, the bill authorizes the voluntary exchange of personnel between the respective agencies, establishing a formal talent pipeline. The TASA Act continues to receive strong bipartisan support in both chambers.

FAPA President Dr. Kao urges Members of Congress to pass the TASA Act this year, emphasizing that “as the global space economy continues to grow rapidly, it creates new opportunities for innovation and partnership. The United States and Taiwan have a strong foundation for deeper cooperation in this domain based on shared values and strategic interests.”

力促《TASA 法案》完成立法：美國眾議員希爾與 FAPA 舉辦圓桌對話，深化美台太空戰略夥伴關係

2026年3月26日，台灣人公共事務會（FAPA）與美國聯邦眾議員希爾（French Hill, R-AR）辦公室共同舉辦一場國會圓桌會議，探討美台太空戰略合作，並邀請台灣「國家太空中心」（Taiwan Space Agency，簡稱 TASA）主任吳宗信博士出席。眾議員希爾為《台美太空援助法案》（Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act，簡稱 TASA Act, H.R.5626）之領銜提案人。

該會議由 FAPA 執行長蕭喬勻主持，為國會議員及其幕僚提供了與台灣國家太空中心領導層直接交流的機會，共同探討雙邊戰略利益。

FAPA 總會長林素梅博士於開場致詞時表示：「台灣的太空能力與其國家韌性密不可分。特別是在北京可能對台灣實施封鎖的情境下，若海底電纜遭受破壞，衛星系統可作為維持通訊的關鍵備援，並提供關鍵的態勢感知（situational awareness）與預警能力。這使得美台在太空領域的合作，既具備地緣政治的戰略高度，也兼具行動上的實務價值。」

林會長進一步指出：「台灣在先進製造、半導體以及安全、『非紅』供應鏈方面具備關鍵優勢。這些能力不僅對台灣至關重要，對於強化美國太空與衛星生態系的整體韌性也同樣不可或缺。」

美台太空合作

眾議員希爾與吳宗信主任討論了美台太空合作的多項重點領域，包括科學研究、太空供應鏈韌性，以及此類協作所帶來的更廣泛經濟與地緣政治影響。隨著台灣加速發展太空計畫——擴展國內低軌衛星（LEO）能力並推動次世代網路建設——《 TASA 法案》已成為強化雙邊夥伴關係並鞏固美國對印太盟友承諾的關鍵工具。

TASA 法案於參眾兩院皆取得進展

由眾議員希爾以及艾莫（Gabe Amo, D-RI）領銜推動的《 TASA 法案》已於今年 2 月初作為《2026 年 NASA 授權法案》（H.R.7273）的修正案，順利通過眾議院科學、太空與科技委員會。

其參議院對應版本（S.3979）由參議員施密特（Eric Schmitt, R-MO）、達克沃斯（Tammy Duckworth, D-IL）及班奈特（Michael Bennet, D-CO）共同提出，亦於今年 3 月初通過參議院商務、科學與交通委員會，並已交付參議院全院審議。

該法案旨在擴大台灣國家太空中心（TASA）、美國國家航空暨太空總署（NASA）及國家海洋暨大氣總署（NOAA）之間的合作，強化美台在衛星研發、太空探索以及大氣與氣象研究方面的協作。值得注意的是，該法案授權雙邊太空機構進行人員交流，建立制度化的人才交換管道。目前，《TASA 法案》在參眾兩院均獲得強力的跨黨派支持。

FAPA 林會長敦促美國參眾兩院議員積極推動《TASA 法案》於今年完成立法，並強調：「隨著全球太空經濟持續快速成長，這為創新與夥伴關係創造了新的契機。基於共同價值觀與戰略利益，美台兩國在太空領域的深化合作已奠定堅實基礎。」

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