Bill · H.R. 2327· House(119-HR-2327)
Air National Guard Squadron Preservation Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/25/2025
- Last activity
- 3/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- John James
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Air National Guard Squadron Preservation Act of 2025 requires the Secretary of the Air Force to ensure the continued production and procurement of advanced capability and fifth generation fighter aircraft. This directive aims to continue until all legacy capability fighter aircraft within the Air National Guard are replaced. The Secretary must take necessary steps, such as entering into new contracts or modifying existing ones, to meet this goal. Additionally, the Comptroller General is tasked with reviewing procurement challenges and providing recommendations. The Secretary is also required to conduct a feasibility study regarding the procurement of advanced capability fighter aircraft for both active and reserve components.
Yes· 3 of 8
Is this likely to create jobs?+2
The mandate for continued production and procurement of advanced fighter aircraft likely supports aerospace manufacturing jobs.
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
Defense contractors and aerospace business owners may benefit from the mandated aircraft procurement.
Would union members be better off under this?+1
Increased manufacturing and procurement activity could benefit labor within the defense industrial base.
The opposite
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?-3
The bill mandates significant procurement of advanced fighter aircraft, which increases defense spending.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
The requirement for sustained procurement of advanced fighter aircraft represents a significant long-term government expenditure.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Maintenance of National Strength: The bill establishes a policy to maintain the capabilities, experience, and strength of the Total Fighter Force to confront potential threats (Section 2).
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Modernization of Air National Guard: The Secretary is required to replace legacy capability fighter aircraft within covered Air National Guard fighter units with advanced capability or fifth generation fighter aircraft (Section 3(b)(1)).
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Oversight and Problem Solving: The Comptroller General is tasked with reviewing aircraft procurement to assess challenges and provide recommendations on how to solve them (Section 3(b)(3)(A)).
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Informed Decision Making: The Secretary must conduct a feasibility study to determine the need for procuring advanced capability fighter aircraft, which includes analyzing cost savings in the supply chain and labor (Section 3(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Union Workers+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+1Reduces Military Spending-3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1Reduces National Debt-2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- 3/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina