S. 963: Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-11 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 11 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-11 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| Last updated | 2026-01-10 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-11):
Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025
This bill establishes a Space National Guard as the reserve component of the U.S. Space Force, specifically in Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Ohio. The Space National Guard consists of specified units of the Air National Guard and must use existing facilities, infrastructure, and installations.
Cosponsors (11)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| James E. Risch | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| Michael F. Bennet | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-03-11 |
| Lisa Murkowski | R AK 2025-03-12 |
| Bernie Moreno | R OH 2025-03-31 |
| Ben Ray Luján | D NM 2025-04-04 |
| Jon Husted | R OH 2025-04-10 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS 2025-06-24 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 963 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 963?
S. 963 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 963 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).