# 119-hr-9880: GPS Modernization Acceleration Act

119-hr-9880, GPS Modernization Acceleration Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6] (R-IN); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-13).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-9880
- Congress: 119
- Title: GPS Modernization Acceleration Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-22
- Sponsor: Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6] (R-IN)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-13

## Summary

**Modernize the GPS Enterprise** by forcing faster deployment of the GPS IIIF satellite constellation, upgrading ground control, and strengthening signals and systems to resist interference, jamming, and spoofing. The bill also pushes federal coordination and use of terrestrial and commercial positioning, navigation, and timing systems to avoid capability gaps. - Military and defense: Would require a clear timeline to deploy a full 24‑satellite GPS IIIF constellation, upgrade the control segment, and accelerate military user equipment Increments 1 and 2 for weapons system integration and readiness. - Civilian infrastructure and commerce: Prioritizes the L5 signal for both civilian and military use and directs the Department of Transportation to develop incentives for critical infrastructure to reduce risks from interference and spoofing. - Federal coordination and oversight: Directs DoD and DOT to coordinate upgrades and submit a report within 180 days and annually for up to three years on progress, countermeasures, funding needs, and recommended actions to improve GPS resilience.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] (R-FL), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20] (R-CA), 2026-07-22T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Speed up GPS modernization plan: benefit, high. If enacted, the President would be required within 180 days to accelerate the transition to a modern GPS enterprise. The plan would include a timeline to build and deploy a full 24-satellite GPS IIIF constellation and upgrades to the ground control segment while keeping service. The plan would prio…
- Preserve LORAN spectrum rules: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would say that its spectrum coordination rules do not apply to any spectrum referenced in 49 U.S.C. 312(d) tied to LORAN infrastructure needed for systems under section 312. This would preserve existing LORAN spectrum rules and prevent the section's coordination rules from affe…
- Annual GPS modernization reports: benefit, low. If enacted, the Secretary of Defense, working with the Secretary of Transportation for commercial uses, would send a report within 180 days and then yearly for up to three years to key congressional committees. The report would detail progress on GPS and PNT modernization, interagency coordination…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-9880 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9880)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9880 (as of 2026-08-13).