Bill · H.R. 4027· House(119-HR-4027)
Frontline Fighter Force First Act
- Introduced
- 6/17/2025
- Last activity
- 6/24/2025 — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2899-2900)
- Sponsored by
- Donald Davis
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
What this bill would do
The "Frontline Fighter Force First Act" aims to recognize the historical achievements and ongoing service of Air Force fighter forces. The bill mandates a priority recapitalization of frontline and surge fighter forces at active-duty Air Force bases. It directs the Secretary of the Air Force to ensure the continued production and procurement of advanced capability fighter aircraft. This process involves replacing legacy aircraft within Air Combat Command Fighter Wings sequentially, starting with those that deploy frequently. Additionally, the bill requires the Comptroller General to conduct a review of these procurement efforts.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Mission Readiness: By prioritizing the recapitalization of legacy aircraft with aging equipment and engines, the U.S. can fulfill its mission to sustain optimal mission readiness (Section 2, Finding 3).
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Replacement of Aging Fleet: The bill directs the Secretary of the Air Force to replace legacy capability fighter aircraft within each Air Combat Command Fighter Wing with advanced capability, fifth generation, or next-generation air dominance aircraft (Section 3, Section a, paragraph 4, subparagraph B).
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Advanced Capability Procurement: The Secretary of the Air Force is tasked with ensuring the continued production and procurement of at least one model of advanced capability fighter aircraft, which includes models like the F-15EX or F-35 (Section 3, Section a, paragraph 1 and Section b, paragraph 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 6/24/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2899-2900)
- 6/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina