Bill · H.R. 6611· House(119-HR-6611)
The F–47 Program Total Force Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 12/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Don Bacon
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as "The F-47 Program Total Force Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of the Air Force to provide a report to congressional defense committees. The report must be submitted no later than March 1, 2027. It requires a detailed description of the F-47 advanced fighter aircraft program, including its costs, schedule, and funding needs through fiscal year 2034. Additionally, the report must cover the program's acquisition strategy and a proposed fielding strategy. This strategy includes details on force structure, basing, construction, and training. It also specifically calls for a strategy to integrate the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve into the aircraft operations.
Yes· 3 of 5
Is this likely to create jobs?+1
The bill's requirement for a fielding strategy involving force structure and training suggests future job roles in aircraft operations.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+1
The bill enhances fiscal responsibility by requiring detailed projected costs and funding requirements through 2034.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
The strategic integration of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve provides structured training and mobilization models for service members.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Oversight of Program Costs: By requiring the Secretary of the Air Force to provide projected costs and funding requirements for fiscal years 2028 through 2034 (Section 2(b)(1)), this allows Congress to monitor how taxpayer money is being spent on the F-47 program.
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Integration of Guard and Reserve Forces: The bill requires a strategy for integrating Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units into F-47 operations (Section 2(b)(3)(E)). This includes planning for their association, training, and mobilization models.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in 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.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 12/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House
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