Bill · H.R. 8321· House(119-HR-8321)
Artemis Accords Authorization Act
- Introduced
- 4/16/2026
- Last activity
- 4/16/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Jared Moskowitz
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Artemis Accords Authorization Act aims to promote peaceful space exploration and expand participation in the Artemis Accords. It seeks to establish norms for safe and sustainable space activities while advancing national security and economic competitiveness. The bill authorizes the Secretary of State to establish a Special Coordinator for the Artemis Accords to lead diplomatic efforts and coordinate with various agencies and industry stakeholders. Additionally, the act requires regular reports to Congress regarding participation, compliance, and geopolitical challenges in space. It also calls for a strategy regarding the integration of low-earth orbit satellite technologies into United States foreign policy.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+7
The bill explicitly aims to expand participation in the Artemis Accords among allies and partners.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+6
The act establishes a Special Coordinator to lead diplomatic efforts and coordination with foreign governments.
Does this get reliable internet to more people?+6
The bill highlights the potential for low-earth orbit satellites to connect hundreds of millions of people to the internet.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic and Security Leadership: The bill aims to advance national security and economic competitiveness through leadership in space exploration (Section 3).
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International Cooperation: The act seeks to strengthen international cooperation and expand participation in the Artemis Accords among allies and partners (Section 3).
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Development of Space Norms: The bill supports the development of norms and standards to ensure the safety, sustainability, and long-term viability of space activities (Section 3).
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Humanitarian and Connectivity Potential: Low-earth orbit satellite technology has the potential to connect hundreds of millions of people to the internet and the modern global economy (Section 6).
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Freedom of Information: Low-earth orbit satellite technology has the potential to serve as an anti-censorship and pro free speech technology around the world (Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Regulation of Technology: The bill includes provisions to regulate the export of controlled low-earth orbit satellite technologies (Section 6).
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Restrictions on Competitors: The strategy required by the act includes plans to impose possible restrictions on strategic competitors' alternatives to American low-earth orbit satellite technologies (Section 6).
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+7Improves Diplomatic Engagement+6Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+6Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Low Income Households+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Small Business Support+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+5
- 4/21/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Ami BeraDemocrat · California
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York