H.R. 8584: Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026

The Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026 proposes to require the Commander of the United States Space Command to prepare a report assessing the feasibility and advisability of expanding the Multinational Force Operation Olympic Defender. This operation currently collaborates with various allies, and the bill specifically aims to explore including additional allies, particularly Japan and the Republic of Korea, in this initiative.

Key Components of the Bill

• The Commander of the United States Space Command must submit a report to Congress within one year after the bill becomes law.
• The report will evaluate current activities and initiatives aimed at expansion to the Indo-Pacific region.
• It will identify any necessary policy changes by Japan, the Republic of Korea, and other allied nations that would enable them to join the operation.
• Additionally, it will note any funding or policy adjustments that need to be made for these countries to join the Multinational Force Operation Olympic Defender.
• The report will assess the implications of adding these countries on U.S. national security, analyze the feasibility and national interest of their accession, and identify any resources or authorities needed from both the executive and legislative branches to carry this out.

Definition of Committees

The bill defines the "appropriate committees of Congress" to include:

• The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
• The Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.

Overall Purpose

The main objective of the bill is to assess and potentially enhance the collaborative defense efforts in the Indo-Pacific region by determining the viability of including more allies in existing multinational defense operations.

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