Space National Guard Establishment Act

3/13/2024, 8:26 PM

Space National Guard Establishment Act

This bill establishes a Space National Guard as the reserve component of the U.S. Space Force.

Bill 118 s 503, also known as the Space National Guard Establishment Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a Space National Guard within the United States Air Force. This new branch of the military would be responsible for protecting and defending U.S. interests in space.

The bill outlines the structure and organization of the Space National Guard, including the appointment of a Chief of the Space National Guard who would be responsible for overseeing operations and coordinating with other branches of the military. The bill also specifies the qualifications and training requirements for members of the Space National Guard.

Additionally, the bill addresses the funding and budgeting for the Space National Guard, outlining how resources will be allocated and ensuring that the new branch of the military has the necessary support to carry out its mission effectively. Overall, the Space National Guard Establishment Act aims to enhance the United States' capabilities in space and ensure that the country is prepared to defend its interests in this increasingly important domain.
Congress
118

Number
S - 503

Introduced on
2023-02-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/16/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Space National Guard Establishment Act

This bill establishes a Space National Guard as the reserve component of the U.S. Space Force.

Bill 118 s 503, also known as the Space National Guard Establishment Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a Space National Guard within the United States Air Force. This new branch of the military would be responsible for protecting and defending U.S. interests in space.

The bill outlines the structure and organization of the Space National Guard, including the appointment of a Chief of the Space National Guard who would be responsible for overseeing operations and coordinating with other branches of the military. The bill also specifies the qualifications and training requirements for members of the Space National Guard.

Additionally, the bill addresses the funding and budgeting for the Space National Guard, outlining how resources will be allocated and ensuring that the new branch of the military has the necessary support to carry out its mission effectively. Overall, the Space National Guard Establishment Act aims to enhance the United States' capabilities in space and ensure that the country is prepared to defend its interests in this increasingly important domain.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to establish the Space National Guard.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact
Department of Defense
Executive agency funding and structure
Military command and structure
Military readiness
National Guard and reserves
Space flight and exploration
Spacecraft and satellites

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/18/2023

Space National Guard Establishment Act

This bill establishes a Space National Guard as the reserve component of the U.S. Space Force.


Latest Action2/16/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.