Bills · HR 8321
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8321International Affairs
Artemis Accords Authorization Act
This bill creates a new government leader to manage international space agreements and develop a plan for using American satellites to promote global internet freedom.AI-written
INTRO APR 16· LAST ACTION APR 16
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AI-writtenEstablishes a dedicated State Department coordinator to expand the Artemis Accords and creates a strategy to export American satellite technology to provide global internet access and counter Chinese and Russian influence in space.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenSpace is becoming a major arena for global competition. If the U.S. doesn't lead the way in setting rules for things like mining moon rocks or managing 'traffic' in orbit, rivals like China or Russia might set those rules instead. This bill tries to ensure that the future of space is peaceful, follows international law, and remains open to private business. It also treats satellite technology as a tool for freedom, aiming to use American tech to break through digital censorship around the world.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Creates a Special Coordinator for the Artemis Accords within the State Department.
This gives the U.S. a dedicated high-level diplomat to focus specifically on space alliances and lunar governance.
PROVISION 02
Requires a formal strategy to export American Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology to other countries.
It aims to use American tech to provide global internet and counter censorship while boosting the U.S. space industry.
PROVISION 03
Mandates annual reports on the space activities and influence of China and Russia.
It keeps Congress informed on how rivals are trying to change international space laws or dominate the moon.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes financial tools like loans and insurance to help allies buy American satellite systems.
This makes it easier for the U.S. to compete with state-subsidized technology from foreign competitors.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
D· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
21
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 1 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 16
Introduced in House
APR 16
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8321
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 16, 2026
Last actionApr 16, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 16, 2026
House BillHR 8321International Affairs
Artemis Accords Authorization Act
This bill creates a new government leader to manage international space agreements and develop a plan for using American satellites to promote global internet freedom.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 16, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 16, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
