A Republican bill with 9 Republican cosponsors · See all 9 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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 through a holistic architecture. It establishes a Golden Dome Direct Report Program Manager to oversee the development of a next-generation missile defense shield. This strategy focuses on all-domain awareness, ranging from the seafloor to space and cyberspace. The bill emphasizes the integration of sensors, interceptors, and command and control systems to defend against ballistic, hypersonic, and unmanned threats. It also prioritizes the use of commercial solutions and rapid deployment of space-based sensors.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +7
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill funds extensive R&D for missile defense and sensor technologies.
- Scored +6
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill centralizes authority under a Program Manager with significant autonomy.
- Scored +6
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill emphasizes cyber domain awareness and defense within its missile architecture.
The opposite· 3 of 8
- Scored -10
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?
The bill significantly increases military spending via billions in new authorizations.
- Scored -5
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
The bill authorizes significant new government spending of over $23 billion.
- Scored -5
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill increases government spending through large-scale defense appropriations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National Security and Defense: The bill seeks to defend United States citizens and critical infrastructure against foreign attacks, including those involving ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles (Section 2(a)(4)).
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Deterrence of Adversaries: By creating a "Golden Dome" and a second-strike capability, the act aims to deter adversaries from conducting attacks on the homeland (Section 2(b)(5)).
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Enhanced Awareness: The strategy includes plans for layered sensors from the seafloor to space to provide persistent all-domain awareness (Section 4(a)(2)).
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Technological Innovation: The bill encourages the use of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence for information fusion and autonomous agents for defense (Section 4(b), 4(c), and 4(k)).
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Economic/Industrial Competition: The act includes requirements to maximize competition within the space industrial base to ensure a robust and competitive environment (Section 5(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Large Scale Government Spending: The bill authorizes a significant amount of money, specifically $23,023,100,000 for fiscal year 2026 (Section 7).
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Reduced Oversight/Intervention: The Program Manager is protected from intervention by any officer other than the Secretary of Defense, which could limit the ability of other officials to oversee the implementation (Section 4(a)(4)(F)).
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Limited Legal Recourse: For certain military construction and operations, the Secretary of Defense can waive legal requirements, and any resulting legal claims are restricted to alleging violations of the Constitution (Section 4(a)(25)).
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Exemption from Disclosure: Information regarding the technology, procedures, and protocols used for certain mitigation activities is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act and various state or local laws (Section 6(5)).
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.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill increases government spending through large-scale defense appropriations. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The bill authorizes significant new government spending of over $23 billion. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Large-scale unbudgeted defense spending may impact fiscal management.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds extensive R&D for missile defense and sensor technologies. Does this put more into space exploration? — The bill invests heavily in space-based sensors and satellite architectures. Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill includes exemptions from information disclosure laws.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill centralizes authority under a Program Manager with significant autonomy. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill includes various exemptions from FOIA and state disclosure laws. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill limits legal recourse and judicial review for certain military actions. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — Increased all-domain awareness and sensor deployment may impact privacy.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill drives massive procurement opportunities for defense contractors.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill emphasizes cyber domain awareness and defense within its missile architecture. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill encourages technology exchanges and coordination with trusted allies. Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — The bill expands all-domain awareness capabilities including space and sea-based sensors. Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The bill significantly increases military spending via billions in new authorizations.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2025
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- 6/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Jim BanksRepublican · Indiana
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Tom CottonRepublican · Arkansas
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
John HoevenRepublican · North Dakota
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Tim ScottRepublican · South Carolina
Tim SheehyRepublican · Montana