Establishing the Space National Guard as the Reserve Component of the U.S. Space Force.
This Act formally establishes the Space National Guard, making it the reserve component of the United States Space Force. This change integrates state-level Space National Guard units into the federal structure, enhancing national security capabilities in the space domain. For citizens serving in the National Guard, this creates new service and training opportunities focused on space operations, without requiring the relocation of existing military facilities.
Key points
Establishment of the Space National Guard as the organized militia of the states and territories, and as the reserve component of the U.S. Space Force.
Amending U.S. Code (Titles 10 and 32) to formally define and integrate the Space National Guard into the military structure.
Requires the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to implement the Act within 18 months of enactment.
The Act explicitly states that it does not authorize or require the relocation of any existing Space National Guard or Air National Guard facilities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_503
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Process start date: 2023-02-16