Bill · H.R. 8820· House(119-HR-8820)
Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/14/2026
- Last activity
- 5/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Morgan Luttrell
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act of 2026," aims to limit how the Army uses funds for deactivating Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades. It prohibits the deactivation or reduction of resources, aircraft, or personnel for these brigades from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 unless certain conditions are met. The Secretary of the Army must provide certification and a plan to recapitalize and restore these capabilities to the congressional defense committees. Additionally, any brigades reduced prior to the act's enactment must be reinstated or restored within one year. The bill also requires a plan to sustain and modernize aircraft used by these brigades. Finally, it authorizes $35,000,000 for the operation of aircraft and training for the fiscal year 2027.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
By maintaining and modernizing aviation brigades, the bill supports the ongoing capabilities and training environments relevant to military service members.
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?+1
The bill preserves and modernizes aviation brigade capabilities which supports defensive readiness.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preservation of Capabilities: The bill prevents the Army from reducing the resources, aircraft, or personnel available for the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades without a plan to replace them (Section 2(a)).
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Restoration of Lost Resources: If a brigade was retired or deactivated before the act was passed, the Secretary of the Army is required to reinstate or reactivate it to its previous levels within one year (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Modernization and Sustainability: The bill requires the Secretary of the Army to submit a plan to sustain and modernize the aircraft used by these brigades within 180 days (Section 2(c)).
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Funding for Operations: The bill authorizes $35,000,000 for the operation of aircraft and training for the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades for fiscal year 2027 (Section 2(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts 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 Veterans+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+1
- 6/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jeff CrankRepublican · Colorado
Brett GuthrieRepublican · Kentucky
Derek TranDemocrat · California