GPS Modernization Acceleration Act

Sponsor: Jefferson Shreve (Republican-IN)July 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.

Speeds up GPS upgrades to make navigation and military systems more reliable and secure for everyone.

This bill would direct the President to quickly modernize the Global Positioning System (GPS). It aims to replace aging satellites and improve security against jamming, which would make GPS more dependable for everyday users and strengthen military operations. The President would have 180 days to start this acceleration if the bill becomes law.

What Would Change

Today, the Global Positioning System relies on many aging satellites and faces threats from interference and jamming, with modernization efforts experiencing delays. After this bill, the President would be directed to rapidly accelerate GPS modernization within 180 days, including deploying 24 new satellites, upgrading ground control, prioritizing a more resilient signal (L5), and developing strategies to protect critical infrastructure and speed up military equipment deployment.

Key Provisions

Requires the President to speed up the modernization of the Global Positioning System within 180 days.
Sets clear timelines for building and launching 24 new GPS IIIF satellites and upgrading ground control systems.
Prioritizes a stronger, more reliable GPS signal (L5) for both civilian and military uses.
Creates strategies to help critical infrastructure, like power plants and transportation, protect against GPS signal interference.
Speeds up the delivery of new GPS equipment to military personnel and integrates it into weapons systems.
Requires the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Transportation to send annual reports to Congress for three years on GPS modernization progress and needs.

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HR 9880 · 119th Congress · July 22, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10

GPS Modernization Acceleration Act

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