United StatesDefense officials would update asset lists for Golden Dome
If enacted, Defense officials would update two missile-defense asset lists and send Congress a report on Golden Dome assets, defenses, and risks.
What it does
Within 180 days after enactment, the Defense Secretary would add Golden Dome-critical assets to the department's priority list, including space systems, ground facilities, supporting infrastructure, and other assets deemed essential.
At the same time, the Defense Secretary would revise the list of assets slated for defense, with input from military commanders and rankings based on mission needs, threats, and available defenses.
Within 270 days after enactment, the Defense Secretary would report to Congress on the updated lists, defense plans and timelines, and risks to Golden Dome assets.
Argument forAligning the lists around missile threats and available defenses could help officials focus protection on assets most important to Golden Dome.
Argument againstBecause officials would weigh available defenses, assets ranked lower for Golden Dome could receive less priority for protection.
More detail
The Defense Secretary would update the department's Critical Asset List to include assets critical to Golden Dome. The list would cover assets needed to develop, deploy, or operate the system, including space systems, ground facilities, and supporting infrastructure. The list would also include other assets the Secretary deems essential to the National Defense Strategy and Golden Dome's mission. The update would be due within 180 days after enactment.
The Defense Secretary would revise the Defended Asset List to align it with the updated Critical Asset List and Golden Dome's needs. The Defended Asset List is a subset of the Critical Asset List. The Secretary would consult with joint force commanders. The list would rank assets by their importance to the mission, missile threats and vulnerabilities, and the availability of defenses. The revision would happen at the same time as the Critical Asset List update.
The Defense Secretary would send a report about Golden Dome assets and their protection to congressional defense committees. The report would cover the updated and revised asset lists, protection plans, deployment timelines, and risks to Golden Dome assets. The report would be unclassified, but could include a classified section. The report would be due within 270 days after enactment.
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- Introduced
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- Passed Senate
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Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Oct 6Introduced in HouseLatest
- Oct 6Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.Introduced
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