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RepublicanAmendment · S.Amdt. 5850· Senate(119-SAMDT-5850)

S.Amdt. 5850

Rep. Cruz
Age: 56 years
Texas
Introduced
6/17/2026
Sponsored by
Ted Cruz
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-S-4784 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 5850, submitted by Mr. Cruz, aims to add limitations and requirements regarding Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades to bill S. 4784.

The amendment seeks to change the following:

  • Funding Limits: It prohibits the Army from using funds between fiscal years 2027 and 2031 to retire, deactivate, or reduce the aircraft, capabilities, resources, or personnel of these brigades unless the Secretary of the Army provides a certification and a plan to recapitalize or restore them.

  • Restoration Requirements: The Secretary of the Army must reinstate or reactivate any brigade (or restore its levels) that was retired, deactivated, or reduced prior to the Act's enactment within one year. A report on this implementation must also be submitted.

  • Modernization Plan: The Secretary of the Army must submit a plan to modernize and sustain the aircraft used by these brigades within 180 days.

  • Funding: The amendment authorizes $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 for training and the operation of aircraft for these brigades.