Congressman Crow Leads Bipartisan Bill to Establish Space National Guard

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (R-CO-04) introduced the Space National Guard Establishment Act, new bipartisan legislation that would establish the Space National Guard as the reserve component of the U.S. Space Force.

While Space Force was created in 2019, it currently lacks a reserve component. Crow and Boebert’s legislation  would correct this by designating these existing units currently within the U.S. National Guard as a reserve component of the Space Force.

“I’m proud to introduce bipartisan legislation to establish a Space National Guard, a common-sense step that will go a long way towards ensuring America’s national security,” said Congressman Crow. “This bill will reduce bureaucracy, better support our space operators, and cement Colorado as a national leader in protecting America’s national security in space.”

“This bipartisan bill will prioritize the safety and security of Americans while saving taxpayer dollars and eliminating wasteful bureaucracy that all Americans want to see less of,” said Congresswoman Boebert. Establishing a Space National Guard is a win for Colorado and our unmatched space and military capabilities and follows through on President Trump’s promise to prepare our nation for threats of every kind with space operators who are ready to serve.”

"Colorado is committed to ensuring military preparedness and readiness at all times. By expanding our capacity and introducing the bipartisan lead Space National Guard Establishment Act, we are maintaining mission readiness of our National Guard, bolstering Colorado’s aerospace industry, and protecting the families and military communities that call Colorado home. I am supportive of any legislation that keeps National Guard force structure in Colorado, and that supports our state in the face of devastating wildfires, floods, and disaster emergencies,” said Governor Polis. 

The Space National Guard Establishment Act would require no additional personnel, units, or facilities, and would improve communication, reduce costs, and allow these dedicated space warfighters to continue supporting the Space Force’s missions. Under this bill, there would be 14 Space National Guard units across seven states, including Colorado, Alaska, California, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and Ohio. 

This legislation builds on Congressman Crow’s long record of supporting America’s capabilities in space and solidifying Colorado’s role as a global aerospace leader. He previously introduced the Space National Guard Establishment Act in the 118^th Congress. Congressman Crow has been vocal about the importance of the U.S. Space Force to our national security, and has delivered critical to Buckley Space Force Base in his district, including $14.7 million for critical water and electric infrastructure upgrades at the base.

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