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Artemis Accords Authorization Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 8321 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
5
Latest action
Apr 16, 2026

What it does

The Artemis Accords Authorization Act aims to promote peaceful space exploration and expand participation in the Artemis Accords by establishing a Special Coordinator for the Artemis Accords within the Department of State to lead diplomatic efforts, coordinate with federal agencies, and support international norms for safe and sustainable space activities. It requires the Secretary of State, in coordination with NASA, to submit biennial reports to Congress on Accords participation, compliance, cooperative activities, and challenges from strategic competitors like China and Russia, and to develop a strategy for integrating low-Earth orbit satellite technologies into U.S. foreign policy. The…

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  1. Introduced (Done)

    Apr 16, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Apr 16, 2026

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