Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
Space Superiority Readiness Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
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 Space Superiority Readiness Act of 2026 aims to improve space control and space superiority readiness. It directs the Secretary of Defense to expand the Space Force's capacity for wargaming, modeling, and simulation regarding peer conflict scenarios. Additionally, the Secretary must develop specific training programs for space operators. Finally, the Secretary is required to submit an unclassified report to Congress regarding Chinese commercial space capabilities and their military applications.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill enhances space-domain security through increased wargaming and operator training.
- Scored +3
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill increases capability for space-related wargaming and simulation research.
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands the scope and training mandates of the Department of Defense and Space Force.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Wargaming and Simulation: The Secretary of Defense will expand the Space Force's capacity to conduct wargaming, modeling, and simulation of peer conflict scenarios in the space domain (Section 2(b)). This could assist in preparing for potential conflicts.
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Specialized Training: The Secretary of Defense is tasked with developing training programs for space operators that focus on the tactics, techniques, and procedures needed for space control operations (Section 2(c)).
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Increased Transparency and Information: The Secretary of Defense must submit a report to Congress regarding Chinese commercial space capabilities and their potential military applications (Section 2(d)(1)). This report will be provided in an unclassified form (Section 2(d)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill increases capability for space-related wargaming and simulation research. Does this put more into space exploration? — While focused on military superiority, the bill advances space-domain capabilities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the scope and training mandates of the Department of Defense and Space Force. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires an unclassified report to Congress regarding Chinese space capabilities.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill enhances space-domain security through increased wargaming and operator training.
- 8/6/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama