S. 963: Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025

The Space National Guard Establishment Act of 2025 aims to create a new military reserve force called the Space National Guard. This force will be integrated into the existing organizational structure of the National Guard across several states in the United States. Below are the key points of the bill:

Establishment of the Space National Guard

The bill establishes the Space National Guard as a part of the organized militia of specific states. It is defined as:

• A space force.
• Trained and organized under constitutional authority.
• Equipped and funded largely by the federal government.
• Recognized as a federal entity.

The Space National Guard will serve as the reserve component of the Space Force, meaning all members of the Space National Guard will also be members of the Space Force.

States Involved

The states specified in this legislation include:

• Alaska
• California
• Colorado
• Florida
• Hawaii
• New York
• Ohio

Composition and Structure

The following components will be part of the Space National Guard:

• The Director of Space Operations for the National Guard Bureau will lead the Space National Guard at the rank of Brigadier General.
• Various existing space operations units from the National Guard Bureau will be transferred to the Space National Guard, including units from Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Ohio.
• No additional personnel will be assigned to the Space National Guard beyond those transferred under the bill.

Operational Guidelines

The Space National Guard will use existing facilities and will not be allocated funds for new construction of facilities or infrastructure to support its operations. It is required to make use of existing military facilities.

Implementation Timeline

The Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau must implement the provisions of the bill within one year of its enactment. Additionally, they are to provide annual briefings to Congress on the progress and status of the Space National Guard for five years following the bill's enactment.

Amendments to Existing Laws

The bill includes amendments to existing U.S. Code titles concerning military organization, ensuring the proper inclusion of the Space National Guard and defining its status compared to other military forces.

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