A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +7
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill explicitly aims to expand participation in the Artemis Accords among allies and partners.
- Scored +6
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The act establishes a Special Coordinator to lead diplomatic efforts and coordination with foreign governments.
- Scored +6
Does this get reliable internet to more people?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill explicitly aims to expand participation in the Artemis Accords among allies and partners. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The act establishes a Special Coordinator to lead diplomatic efforts and coordination with foreign governments. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The emphasis on satellite technology and space governance contributes to national security leadership.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill highlights the potential for low-earth orbit satellites to connect hundreds of millions of people to the internet. Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill supports NASA's Artemis program which drives scientific discovery and space exploration.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill encourages public-private partnerships and commercial space development. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increased internet connectivity through satellite technology can help integrate more people into the modern global economy.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill promotes commercial space development and public-private partnerships which can drive job growth. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill encourages participation from commercial partners and industry stakeholders in space development.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — The bill promotes satellite technologies that can serve as tools for free expression globally.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life? — The bill identifies low-earth orbit satellite technology as a potential tool for anti-censorship and free speech globally.
- 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