Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1851

Introduced
3/5/25  

Caption

Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025

Impact

The bill outlines several important provisions related to the management and enhancement of the Air Force's fighter fleet. For instance, it stipulates an annual recapitalization plan for the Air National Guard fighter fleet, ensuring that each of the 25 squadrons retains a robust inventory of both legacy and advanced capability fighter aircraft. Additionally, it allows for temporary reductions in inventory in specific scenarios to facilitate a smoother transition to newer aircraft models, ensuring operational flexibility while maintaining combat readiness. This will significantly impact how the Air Force plans and executes its operational capabilities over the coming years.

Summary

House Bill 1851, titled the Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025, aims to amend Title 10 of the United States Code in order to enhance and maintain the fighter aircraft capabilities of the U.S. Air Force and its reserve components. The bill sets forth specific mandates regarding the minimum number of fighter aircraft that must be maintained, increasing the total required inventory from 1,800 to 1,900 aircraft by October 1, 2030. This adjustment highlights the government's commitment to strengthening its aerial combat capabilities in response to changing national security needs.

Contention

There are notable considerations around the implications of this bill. Critics may argue that the investment and preservation measures proposed could lead to budget reallocations that might limit funding for other crucial areas of military and defense infrastructure. Furthermore, the adjustment of minimum inventory levels and the scheduling of aircraft retirements could spark debates regarding efficiency and modernization versus maintaining legacy aircraft. The bill implies a strategic pivot towards more advanced aerial warfare capabilities, which could be contested by proponents of maintaining a balanced approach to military readiness.

Congress_id

119-HR-1851

Introduced_date

2025-03-05

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

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