1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act of 2024 . 2. Space cooperation with Taiwan (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, in coordination with the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Secretary of State, may seek to engage the authorities of Taiwan with respect to expanding cooperation between the United States and such authorities on civilian space activities. (b) Cooperation efforts (1) In general In seeking to expand cooperation under subsection (a), the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may carry out efforts to identify and pursue space exploration, space applications, and science initiatives in areas of mutual benefit to the United States and the authorities of Taiwan, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act ( 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq. ) and applicable export regulations, including by— (A) cooperating on satellite programs, space exploration programs, and atmospheric and weather programs; and (B) conducting— (i) personnel exchanges of employees of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with employees of the Taiwan Space Agency