A Republican bill with 27 Republican cosponsors · See all 27 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +6
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill grants significant new authorities and waivers to the Secretary of Defense and the Program Manager.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill provides substantial funding for research into advanced missile defense and sensor technologies.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill emphasizes cyber domain awareness and defensive capabilities as part of the Golden Dome.
The opposite· 3 of 9
- Scored -8
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?
The bill significantly increases military spending through a massive $23 billion authorization.
- Scored -5
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The bill restricts judicial review for certain military construction and deployment decisions.
- Scored -5
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill grants significant new authorities and waivers to the Secretary of Defense and the Program Manager. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill restricts judicial review for certain military construction and deployment decisions. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill centralizes authority and allows the Secretary to waive various legal requirements for rapid deployment. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill includes exemptions from disclosure for certain technology and protocols. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The expansion of all-domain surveillance capabilities may impact individual privacy rights.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill stimulates the defense and space industrial bases through massive new procurement orders. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The investment in advanced manufacturing and space technologies may spur industrial growth. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The act significantly increases government outlays for missile defense systems. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The bill authorizes over $23 billion in new spending for fiscal year 2026, increasing the deficit. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The massive new spending requirement places a heavy burden on the federal budget.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill provides substantial funding for research into advanced missile defense and sensor technologies. Does this put more into space exploration? — The bill heavily invests in space-based sensors and satellite architectures. Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The expansion of sensor networks and data fusion platforms may increase privacy concerns.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill emphasizes cyber domain awareness and defensive capabilities as part of the Golden Dome. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill encourages technology exchanges with trusted allies to enhance collective defense. Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — The creation of a nationwide all-domain sensor network increases domestic surveillance capabilities. Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The bill significantly increases military spending through a massive $23 billion authorization.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Defense and space industry contractors will benefit significantly from these new contracts.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill includes defense for the southern hemisphere, which overlaps with border security concerns.
- 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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Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Nicholas BegichRepublican · Alaska
Dan CrenshawRepublican · Texas
Pat FallonRepublican · Texas
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
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida
Jefferson ShreveRepublican · Indiana
Derrick Van OrdenRepublican · Wisconsin
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina
Robert WittmanRepublican · Virginia
Rudy YakymRepublican · Indiana