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Michael Bennet (D-CO)

Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026

S. 4201 · Senate bill International Affairs

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026," directs the Chief of Space Operations to conduct a feasibility study. The report must examine the expansion of the Multinational Force Operation Olympic Defender to include more allies in the Indo-Pacific region. Specifically, it looks at including Japan and the Republic of Korea. The report must cover current initiatives, required policy or funding changes, and national security impacts. Finally, the Chief of Space Operations must submit these findings to specific congressional committees within one year.

Yes

  • Scored +6

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The bill directs a study on expanding a multinational force operation to include more allies like Japan and the Republic of Korea.

  • Scored +2

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill requires the Chief of Space Operations to submit a formal report to congressional committees.

  • Scored +1

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The bill examines expanding a multinational force operation which may impact national defense capabilities.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.