Issues / Armed Forces and National Security / Event · Nov 4 – Nov 6, 2026

Starshield Disruptions in Ukraine

Members of Congress are responding to disruptions in Starshield satellite services affecting Ukraine's military operations. Democrats and some Republicans have called for investigations into SpaceX's role, demanded explanations from Elon Musk, and urged the Pentagon to restore satellite access. Representative Hoyer requested $400 million in military aid to Ukraine and called for Armed Services Committee investigations into the service suspensions.

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3Actions · 3 D · 0 R
3States & territories · AZ · MD · CO
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How the conversation moved

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Requested actionDeclarations, investigations, decisions 2
Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials 1

What members did

3 members · 3 actions

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Made requests · 2

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Sent letters · 1

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  • DMichael F. BennetCO · SenateNov 4

    Bennet and colleagues demanded Musk explain Starlink disruptions affecting Ukraine's defense against Russia.

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What each party did · Democrats 3 · Republicans 0

  • 2Requested action0
  • 1Sent letters0

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Actions each member took in this window

  1. DRuben Gallego AZ1
  2. DSteny Hoyer MD1
  3. DMichael Bennet CO1

By state

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  • AZ1
  • MD1
  • CO1

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Every action

3 actions · 3 releases
  1. Nov 6, 2026
    • Request

      DGallego AZ

      Called for subpoenaing Elon Musk over Starshield disruptions affecting Ukraine's military operations.

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  2. Nov 5, 2026
    • Request

      DHoyer MD $400M

      Urged Pentagon to deliver $400 million in military aid to Ukraine.

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  3. Nov 4, 2026
    • Letter

      DBennet CO

      Bennet and colleagues demanded Musk explain Starlink disruptions affecting Ukraine's defense against Russia.

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