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Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025

4/5/2025, 11:03 AM

Summary of Bill S 963

Bill 119 s 963, also known as the Space National Guard Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to create a new branch of the United States military called the Space National Guard. This branch would be responsible for protecting American interests in space, including satellites, spacecraft, and other assets.

The bill outlines the structure and organization of the Space National Guard, which would be composed of both full-time and part-time members who would be trained and equipped to operate in space. The Guard would work closely with existing branches of the military, such as the Air Force and the Space Force, to ensure the security and defense of American assets in space.

Additionally, the bill addresses the funding and resources needed to establish and maintain the Space National Guard, including provisions for training, equipment, and facilities. It also outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Guard, including responding to threats in space, conducting surveillance and reconnaissance missions, and providing support for other branches of the military. Overall, the Space National Guard Act seeks to enhance the United States' capabilities in space and ensure the protection of American interests in this increasingly important domain. It is currently being considered by Congress and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans.

Congressional Summary of S 963

Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025

This bill establishes a Space National Guard as the reserve component of the U.S. Space Force, specifically in Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Ohio. The Space National Guard consists of specified units of the Air National Guard and must use existing facilities, infrastructure, and installations.

Current Status of Bill S 963

Bill S 963 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2025. Bill S 963 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 11, 2025.  Bill S 963's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of March 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 963

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
30
Democrat Cosponsors
13
Republican Cosponsors
17
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 963

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 963

A bill to establish the Space National Guard.
A bill to establish the Space National Guard.

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