Dave Min (D-CA)
Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026," directs the Commander of the United States Space Command to conduct a study. The Commander must submit a report to specific congressional committees within one year of the Act's enactment. This report focuses on whether it is feasible and advisable to expand the Multinational Force Operation Olympic Defender. The expansion would include additional allies in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically mentioning Japan and the Republic of Korea. The report must cover current activities, required policy changes, and potential funding needs.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill seeks to expand the Multinational Force Operation Olympic Defender to include additional allies like Japan and the Republic of Korea.
- Scored +1
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The expansion of the Multinational Force Operation Olympic Defender through the Space Command aims to enhance security frameworks in the Indo-Pacific.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill requires an identification of any funding or policy changes necessary to facilitate the expansion of the operation.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Information Gathering on National Security: Under Section 2(b)(4)(A), the report requires an assessment of how expanding the operation would affect United States national security interests, which provides insight into how the move impacts the country.
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Assessment of National Interest: Per Section 2(b)(4)(B), the Commander must determine if including Japan and the Republic of Korea would be in the national interest of the United States.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Requirement of Additional Resources: According to Section 2(b)(4)(C), the report must identify any additional resources or authorities needed from the executive and legislative branches, which could imply a need for more government resources.
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Requirement of Funding or Policy Changes: As stated in Section 2(b)(3), the report must identify any funding or policy changes necessary to facilitate the accession of countries like Japan and the Republic of Korea to the operation.
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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill seeks to expand the Multinational Force Operation Olympic Defender to include additional allies like Japan and the Republic of Korea. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The expansion of the Multinational Force Operation Olympic Defender through the Space Command aims to enhance security frameworks in the Indo-Pacific.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill requires an identification of any funding or policy changes necessary to facilitate the expansion of the operation.
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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