Bill · S. 963· Senate(119-S-963)
Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/11/2025
- Last activity
- 3/11/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Crapo
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Space National Guard as a federally recognized space force. It designates the Space National Guard as the reserve component of the Space Force. The establishment involves specific states, including Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Ohio. The bill transfers the Director of Space Operations for the National Guard Bureau to become the Director of the Space National Guard. It also transfers various existing space-related units from the Air National Guard to this new entity.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this give the federal government more power?+1
The bill establishes a new federally recognized military component under federal oversight.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill mandates annual briefings to congressional defense committees to ensure oversight.
Is this likely to create jobs?+1
The bill creates a new military component which may lead to new career opportunities in the space domain.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Creation of a New Military Component: The bill establishes the Space National Guard as a space force that is organized, armed, and equipped, potentially providing new roles for members (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Clear Leadership Structure: The bill creates a specific leadership position for the Director of the Space National Guard, carrying the rank of Brigadier General, to oversee the new organization (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Congressional Oversight: The bill requires the Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of the Space Force, and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to provide annual briefings to congressional defense committees for five years to keep them informed on missions, personnel, and budget requirements (Section 4(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Staffing: The bill includes a prohibition on additional personnel, meaning no personnel can be assigned or allocated to the Space National Guard other than those specifically provided for in the act (Section 2(b)(3)(A)).
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No Additional State Support: Except for specific provisions, the bill states that no State shall receive additional personnel, including general officers or staff, to help administer or operate the Space National Guard (Section 2(b)(3)(C)).
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No New Infrastructure: The bill prohibits the construction or modification of any new facilities, infrastructure, or installations to accommodate the Space National Guard, requiring them to use existing facilities constructed before the act's enactment (Section 3).
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
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Space Exploration+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1
- 6/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/12/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/11/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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