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119-hr-8321119th Congress

Artemis Accords Authorization Act

Sponsored By: Representative Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]

Introduced

Summary

Creates a State Department Special Coordinator for the Artemis Accords. The bill would require annual reports for four years and a 180-day strategy to integrate low-earth orbit satellite technology into U.S. diplomacy and partnerships.

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  • Diplomats and allies would get a dedicated lead to expand Artemis Accords membership and negotiate norms on lunar activities, space resource extraction, and space traffic management. The coordinator would coordinate U.S. engagement with foreign governments and international organizations.
  • U.S. commercial space companies would have a formal federal channel to shape public-private partnerships and to be evaluated as partners in Artemis-related missions. That gives industry clearer access to diplomacy and program planning.
  • Global connectivity and development partners would see a 180-day strategy for using low-earth orbit satellites and high-altitude platforms, including feasibility studies and options like loans, guarantees, insurance, or direct provision. The strategy also can recommend export rules and possible limits on competitors' alternatives to protect U.S. leadership.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Low‑earth orbit satellite strategy

If enacted, the Secretary of State would send a strategy to the House and Senate foreign affairs committees within 180 days. The plan would show how to use low‑earth orbit satellites and high‑altitude platforms in U.S. foreign policy. It would include feasibility studies and use of loans, guarantees, insurance, or other finance tools to help countries obtain these technologies. The plan would allow direct provision of equipment when consistent with U.S. national interests and recommend export rules to protect U.S. technological leadership. The strategy would be unclassified but may include a classified annex.

Artemis Accords diplomatic coordinator

If enacted, the Secretary of State would create and appoint a Special Coordinator for the Artemis Accords who reports to the Assistant Secretary for Oceans, International Environment, and Scientific Affairs. The coordinator would lead diplomatic outreach to expand Accords participation and deepen cooperation with foreign governments and international organizations. The coordinator would coordinate with NASA, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Defense, and the Office of Space Commerce and would engage U.S. industry to support public‑private partnerships. The coordinator would advise on norms for lunar activities, resource extraction, and space traffic management.

Artemis Accords reporting to Congress

If enacted, the Secretary of State, working with NASA, would send a report to the House Foreign Affairs and Senate Foreign Relations Committees within 180 days and then annually for four years. The report would list countries participating in the Artemis Accords and any new signatories, describe diplomatic efforts, assess compliance, and describe ongoing and planned lunar and space cooperation. It would evaluate U.S. commercial roles, assess challenges including geopolitical competition and regulatory barriers, describe China and Russia influence efforts, and include recommendations. The report would be unclassified but may include a classified annex.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]

FL • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 4/16/2026

  • Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 4/21/2026

  • Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

  • Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 4/21/2026

Roll Call Votes

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