Cortez Masto, Britt Introduce Legislation to Bolster U.S. Space Force Readiness

This legislation would expand the Space Force's capacity to be ready for any threat from China or other foreign adversaries

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced bipartisan legislation that would strengthen U.S. Space Force readiness. The Space Superiority Readiness Act would expand wargaming, modeling, simulation, and training for Space Force Guardians to establish space superiority.

"Space is a cutting-edge frontier we must take seriously. Communist China is expanding its military activities in space, and the United States cannot afford to fall behind," said Senator Cortez Masto. "Senator Britt and I recently saw the incredible work the U.S. Space Force is doing at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, and I know that by providing Guardians with the tools, training, and resources they need, they will continue to be ready to confront any threat."

"It is well documented that China is determined to dominate the space domain and is working tirelessly to advance its space programs by investing in key sectors of the commercial space economy. The Space Superiority Readiness Act of 2026 underscores how critical space is as a warfighting domain. The United States must be able to maintain space control in a potential conflict with the People's Republic of China and have the resources and capability required to respond and react to future threats. I'm proud that Alabama has established itself as pivotal to our national space priorities, and I will continue fighting to ensure that our state and nation remain at the forefront of this mission," said Senator Britt.

Space is now central to deterring foreign adversaries. U.S. forces depend on space-based systems for missile warning, positioning and navigation, communications, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting. A capable adversary's ability to disrupt those services could undermine U.S. operations from the outset of a conflict. The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission warns that China is rapidly expanding its space and counterspace capabilities and the U.S. needs to stay ahead.

The Space Superiority Readiness Act would require training programs for space operators focused on the tactics, techniques, and procedures necessary for the U.S. to remain ahead in space. It would also improve visibility into China's space sector by requiring, within 180 days of enactment, an unclassified report to Congress on Chinese commercial space capabilities and their potential military applications. This legislation helps bring greater focus to the importance of space readiness and ensures Congress continues to prioritize the capabilities needed to deter and respond to future threats.

The full text of the legislation can be found here.

Senator Cortez Masto has led efforts in Congress to stand up to Communist China and protect American interests in the Pacific. This spring, she introduced the Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan ties and reaffirm America's enduring commitment to Taiwan's security and democratic values. Last year, her FIGHT China Act, prohibiting U.S. investment in certain technologies in China, was signed into law. Senator Cortez Masto introduced the bipartisan PASS Act to protect U.S. military installations and sensitive sites. She has also introduced the Pacific Partnership Act to strengthen America's strategic partnerships with Pacific Island nations and combat the increasing Chinese aggression in the region.

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