The GOLDEN DOME Act would direct the Department of Defense to plan and develop a layered missile defense system using sensors, interceptors, software, and other tools on land, at sea, in the air, and in space. It would create a senior program manager with broad authority over the system and speed up work on space sensors, missile interceptors, radar, artificial intelligence, and other defenses. The bill would also set testing and reporting requirements and change rules for protecting military sites from unmanned aircraft. It was introduced in the House and referred to committees; it has not become law.
The proposal aims to defend people and critical infrastructure in the United States from missile and unmanned-system attacks. It does not set out a direct service or benefit for individuals. If enacted, it would guide Defense Department planning, purchases, construction, and testing.
The bill would authorize $23,023,100,000 for fiscal year 2026. It assigns portions to areas such as interceptors, sensors, radar, space-based systems, and research and development. An authorization allows funding to be provided for these purposes; it does not itself mean the full amount will be spent.
The bill's findings say that missile and unmanned-system threats are growing in number and capability. They argue that stronger defenses could protect the homeland, improve warning and response, and discourage attacks. The bill also states that rapid development, testing, and use of commercial technology are important to the effort.
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