A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
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
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to take action to improve air and missile defense acquisition. It mandates a comprehensive assessment of current defense systems, inventories, and production rates within the United States Central Command area of responsibility. The legislation also directs the development of a strategy and implementation plan for multinational cooperation with foreign partners. Additionally, it establishes a regional working group to share battlefield lessons learned and improve missile defense capabilities. Reports on these assessments, strategies, and working group activities must be submitted to the congressional defense committees.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill promotes multinational cooperation and strategic partnerships for integrated air and missile defense in the Middle East.
- Scored +4
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
The legislation establishes working groups and cooperative frameworks involving foreign partners and regional allies.
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires detailed reporting to congressional defense committees regarding defense inventories, expenditures, and strategy.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) requires the Secretary of Defense to complete an assessment of air and missile defense systems and report on inventories, production rates, and damaged systems since October 7, 2023. This could benefit the public by ensuring our elected officials have a clear accounting of defense readiness and equipment usage.
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Section 2(b) directs the creation of a strategy and implementation plan for cooperation with foreign partners to defend United States nationals and assets from attacks. This may benefit individuals by working to better protect personnel and assets through coordinated multinational defense strategies.
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Section 2(c) establishes the Multilateral Middle East Missile and Drone Defense Working Group to share battlefield lessons learned and integrate best practices into regional planning. This could positively impact people by fostering international cooperation to address capability gaps and improve future defense requirements.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not explicitly mention any potential negative consequences, burdens, or specific sections that would harm individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 promotes multinational cooperation and strategic partnerships for integrated air and missile defense in the Middle East. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — The legislation establishes working groups and cooperative frameworks involving foreign partners and regional allies.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires detailed reporting to congressional defense committees regarding defense inventories, expenditures, and strategy. Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation mandates specific assessment and reporting requirements directed at the Secretary of Defense.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill calls for joint research, development, and testing of alternative interceptor solutions and missile defense capabilities.
- 6/4/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Joni ErnstRepublican · Iowa
James LankfordRepublican · Oklahoma