Artemis Accords Authorization Act

(a) In general. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for four years, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of NASA, shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, a report that includes—

(1) a list of countries participating in the Artemis Accords and any new signatories during the reporting period;

(2) a description of diplomatic efforts undertaken by the United States to expand participation in the Artemis Accords;

(3) an assessment of compliance by participating countries with the principles of the Artemis Accords;

(4) a description of ongoing and planned cooperative activities related to lunar exploration and other space missions;

(5) an evaluation of the role of United States commercial entities in Artemis-related partnerships;

(6) an assessment of challenges to international cooperation in space, including geopolitical competition, regulatory barriers, and technological compatibility;

(7) a description of efforts by the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation to influence global space governance and how such efforts impact United States interests; and

(8) recommendations to strengthen United States leadership in international space cooperation.

(b) Form. The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.