To direct the Secretary of Defense to update the Critical Asset List of the Department of Defense to incorporate assets critical to the development, deployment, and operation of the Golden Dome missile defense system.
Latest action (6 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10766, would require the Secretary of Defense to update the Department of Defense's Critical Asset List. This update must include assets necessary for the development, deployment, and operation of a missile defense system called "Golden Dome." This would involve adding specific items like space-based sensor and interceptor systems, ground-based defense facilities, and related command and control infrastructure to the list.
The bill affects the Department of Defense and its operational planning. It also indirectly affects U.S. national security by focusing on the protection of assets related to the Golden Dome system against potential missile threats. Concurrent with the Critical Asset List update, the Secretary would also need to revise the Defended Asset List to align with these changes and operational needs, prioritizing assets based on their criticality to the Golden Dome mission and threat assessments.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 6, 2026, and was referred to the Committee on Armed Services. It has not yet been acted upon by the committee. If passed by the House and then the Senate, and signed by the President, the Secretary of Defense would have 180 days to update the Critical Asset List and would also be required to submit a report to Congress detailing these updates and related strategies.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 6, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10766 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10766, would require the Secretary of Defense to update the Department of Defense's Critical Asset List. This update must include assets necessary for the development, deployment, and operation of a missile defense system called "Golden Dome." This would involve adding specific items like space-based sensor and interceptor systems, ground-based defense facilities, and related command and control infrastructure to the list. The bill affects the Department of Defense and its operational planning. It also indirectly affects U.S. national security by focusing on the protection of assets related to the Golden Dome system against potential missile threats. Concurrent with the Critical Asset List update, the Secretary would also need to revise the Defended Asset List to align with these changes and operational needs, prioritizing assets based on their criticality to the Golden Dome mission and threat assessments. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 6, 2026, and was referred to the Committee on Armed Services. It has not yet been acted upon by the committee. If passed by the House and then the Senate, and signed by the President, the Secretary of Defense would have 180 days to update the Critical Asset List and would also be required to submit a report to Congress detailing these updates and related strategies.
- Has H.R. 10766 become law?
- Not yet. As of 6 Oct 2026, H.R. 10766 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10766?
- H.R. 10766 was sponsored by Rep. Keith Self [R-TX3] (Republican-TX), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10766?
- Introduced (6 Oct 2026).
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