GPS Resiliency Report Act

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Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because GPS isn't just for finding your way; it's critical for nearly every aspect of modern life, from military operations and national security to civilian infrastructure like air traffic control, banking, and emergency services. If GPS were to be severely disrupted, it could have devastating impacts on the military's ability to operate and on the economy and daily lives of ordinary citizens.

By requiring a comprehensive assessment of GPS vulnerabilities and the efforts to build backup systems, this bill aims to ensure the U.S. and its allies are prepared for potential attacks or disruptions. If this bill becomes law, Congress will receive crucial information to make informed decisions about protecting these vital services, potentially leading to stronger, more resilient navigation systems. If it doesn't become law, there might be a less coordinated or comprehensive understanding of these risks, leaving critical infrastructure and military capabilities more exposed.

KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report on risks to the Global Positioning System (GPS) and associated positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services.

This ensures a formal, high-level assessment of critical national security infrastructure is conducted and shared with Congress.

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Mandates that the report include details on risks during potential conflicts, threats to U.S. allies, capabilities of competitor countries to disrupt GPS, and current Department of Defense efforts for backup systems.

These specific requirements ensure the report is comprehensive and addresses key strategic vulnerabilities and ongoing solutions.

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Directs the report to include an assessment of the Space Force's Resilient GPS (R-GPS) program and a framework for a full-scale terrestrial-based GPS redundancy system to be operational within 15 years.

This pushes for evaluation of existing resilience programs and forward-thinking plans for robust, independent backup navigation systems.

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Specifies that the report must be submitted in an unclassified form, but allows for a classified annex.

This balances the need for public transparency and congressional oversight with the necessity of protecting sensitive national security information.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Secretary of Defense to submit the report on risks to GPS and PNT services.

Not later than 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Ability of the Resilient Global Positioning System (R-GPS) program of the Space Force to achieve full capacity to provide GPS resilience to existing United States satellites.

Not later than 15 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Full-scale terrestrial-based Global Positioning System redundancy system could be operational.

GLOSSARY

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Global Positioning System (GPS): A satellite-based navigation system owned by the U.S. government and operated by the U.S. Space Force, providing location, velocity, and time synchronization worldwide.
Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services: A broader term encompassing services that provide accurate location, direction, and precise time information, of which GPS is a primary source.
Resiliency: The ability of a system to withstand disruptions, attacks, or failures and quickly recover its functionality.
Enactment: The process by which a bill becomes a law, typically after passing both chambers of Congress and being signed by the President.
Appropriate committees of Congress: Specific committees in the Senate and House of Representatives designated to receive and review certain reports or legislation, in this case, those dealing with armed services, intelligence, and homeland security.
United States ally: A country that has a formal defense treaty or special designation with the United States, including NATO members, major non-NATO allies, and Taiwan.
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JUL 15, 25

Introduced in Senate

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JUL 15, 25

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