Artemis Accords Authorization Act

This bill sets U.S. policy to promote peaceful space exploration and to expand the number of countries that sign the Artemis Accords, a set of principles for civil space activities. It authorizes the Secretary of State to carry out and broaden the Accords and creates a Special Coordinator for the Artemis Accords within the State Department to lead diplomatic and coordination efforts. The Secretary of State must report to Congress within 180 days and then yearly for four years on participating countries, compliance, cooperation, and efforts by China and Russia to influence space governance. The Secretary must also submit a strategy for using low-earth orbit satellite technology in U.S. foreign policy, including financing, direct provision to other countries, export rules, and possible restrictions on competitors' alternatives.

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Sponsors

• Jared Moskowitz Democrat sponsor
• 4 cosponsors