Artemis Accords Authorization Act
Reps. Moskowitz and Luna Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Lead Global Space Rules and Counter China
The Artemis Accords Authorization Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for review. The bill is actively moving as it waits for the committee to consider it.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses popular concerns about competing with China in space, but it still needs to pass through committees and both chambers of Congress.
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Personal Impact
The bill creates a new Special Coordinator position at the State Department, which could lead to a small number of new staff roles and reporting responsibilities. Federal employees at NASA, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Defense, and the Office of Space Commerce would take on coordination duties related to the Artemis Accords and LEO satellite strategy, adding to existing workloads.
“coordinating with relevant United States agencies, including-- (A) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); (B) the Department of Commerce; (C) the Department of Defense; and (D) the Office of Space Commerce”
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
2 articlesHouse panel advances bills to counter China in space
The House Foreign Affairs Committee moved forward with the Artemis Accords Authorization Act, a bipartisan effort to strengthen U.S. space diplomacy. The bill requires annual reports on competitor activities and seeks to expand the coalition of nations following U.S.-led norms for moon mining.
House Committee Advances Bill to Counter China’s Influence in Space
Lawmakers approved the Artemis Accords Authorization Act to ensure the U.S. remains the leader in space exploration. The bill focuses on preventing China from setting global space rules and includes provisions to help other nations access American satellite technology to bypass government firewalls.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Artemis Accords Authorization Act
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