Bill · H.R. 4107· House(119-HR-4107)
GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/24/2025
- Last activity
- 6/24/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Messmer
- Cosponsors
- - 27 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025 aims to improve United States missile defense capabilities. It establishes a holistic missile defense architecture known as the "Golden Dome" to protect citizens and critical infrastructure. The bill creates a Golden Dome Direct Report Program Manager to oversee the acquisition, development, and operation of these systems. This strategy includes all-domain awareness ranging from the seafloor to space and cyberspace. It focuses on defending against various threats, including ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles, as well as unmanned systems. The act also prioritizes the rapid deployment of space-based sensors and interceptors.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this give the federal government more power?+6
The bill grants significant new authorities and waivers to the Secretary of Defense and the Program Manager.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill provides substantial funding for research into advanced missile defense and sensor technologies.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill emphasizes cyber domain awareness and defensive capabilities as part of the Golden Dome.
The opposite· 3 of 9
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-8
The bill significantly increases military spending through a massive $23 billion authorization.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-5
The bill restricts judicial review for certain military construction and deployment decisions.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-5
The bill authorizes over $23 billion in new spending for fiscal year 2026, increasing the deficit.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced National Security and Defense: The bill seeks to defend the citizens and critical infrastructure of the United States against foreign attacks from various missile and unmanned system threats (Section 2(a)(4)).
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Increased Deterrence: By developing the "Golden Dome" architecture, the bill aims to increase deterrence and undermine adversary confidence, which can reduce the incentive for small-scale coercive attacks (Section 2(a)(1)(E)).
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Development of Advanced Technologies: The act encourages the use of advanced manufacturing, such as additive manufacturing, to rapidly develop critical technologies and munitions (Section 4(a)(5)).
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Economic Opportunities in Space and Defense: The bill supports the space industrial base and encourages the use of commercial solutions to reduce costs and time for deployment (Section 4(a)(6) and Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Significant Government Spending: The bill authorizes a substantial amount of money, specifically $23,023,100,000 for fiscal year 2026, to carry out its requirements (Section 7).
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Limited Legal Recourse for Construction Decisions: The Secretary of Defense is granted the authority to waive legal requirements for the "expeditious construction, deployment, testing, and operation of Golden Dome," and any resulting claims are limited to those alleging a violation of the Constitution (Section 4(a)(25)(v)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+6Improves Due Process-5Increase States Rights-4Improves Government Transparency-3Improves Privacy Rights-3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2Reduces Government Spending-5Reduces National Debt-5Improves Fiscal Responsibility-3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5Increases Space Exploration+4Improves Data Privacy-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5Improves International Alliances+4Increases Domestic Surveillance+4Reduces Military Spending-8
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+3
- 7/2/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 24 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Carlos GimenezRepublican · Florida
Erin HouchinRepublican · Indiana
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Mike HaridopolosRepublican · Florida
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Ronny JacksonRepublican · Texas
Morgan LuttrellRepublican · Texas
Brian MastRepublican · Florida
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa
Cory MillsRepublican · Florida
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
John McGuireRepublican · Virginia
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
Marlin StutzmanRepublican · Indiana
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Jefferson ShreveRepublican · Indiana
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