GPS Modernization Acceleration Act
The GPS Modernization Acceleration Act directs the President to speed up the transition to a more secure and resilient Global Positioning System by updating aging satellites and ground control systems. This legislation requires the creation of a clear timeline to deploy 24 new GPS IIIF satellites and prioritizes the L5 signal to improve accuracy and reduce vulnerability to interference, jamming, or spoofing. It mandates coordination between the Department of Defense, the Department of Transportation, and other federal agencies to upgrade military equipment and protect critical civilian infrastructure. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Defense to submit annual reports to Congress detailing progress, funding needs, and strategies for countering GPS threats over a three-year period.
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Introduced Jul 22, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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