US SB1946

Secretary of Defense must initiate discussions with Australia, India, and Japan through the Quad within 180 days of enactment to identify mutual interests in space best practices, space situational awareness, and space industrial policy

Secretary of Defense must submit a report to the Armed Services Committees within 270 days describing potential areas of mutual interest identified and steps planned to formalize Quad space cooperation

Expresses congressional support for strengthening Quad cooperation to address shared security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in space

Acknowledges the revival of the Quad by President Trump and its elevation to leaders' level by President Biden as critical steps in advancing Indo-Pacific interests