Bill · S. 2075· Senate(119-S-2075)
Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Medical Evacuation and Special Operations Procurement Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/12/2025
- Last activity
- 6/12/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Cruz
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Medical Evacuation and Special Operations Procurement Act of 2025'', authorizes the Secretary of the Army to speed up the development and procurement of specific aircraft versions. These include a medical evacuation configuration and a special operations configuration for the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft. The goal is to enhance patient care and meet the needs of the United States Special Operations Command. The Secretary must coordinate with relevant stakeholders and pursue commonality in components to reduce costs. No new money is being authorized by this act; it relies on existing appropriations. Finally, the Secretary is required to submit a detailed report to congressional defense committees regarding the progress and future needs of these programs.
Yes
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
The bill directs the pursuit of commonality in components to reduce long-term acquisition and sustainment costs.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires the Secretary to submit a detailed progress report to congressional defense committees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Medical Care: The bill allows for a medical evacuation configuration designed to improve patient care capabilities, survivability, and operational reach through advanced telemedicine and expanded capacity (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Improved Special Operations Capabilities: The bill authorizes a configuration tailored for the United States Special Operations Command that includes advanced sensors, weapons systems, and mission modules (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Cost Reduction: The Secretary is directed to pursue commonality in components and systems across aircraft configurations to reduce long-term acquisition and sustainment costs (Section 2(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Additional Funding: This bill does not provide any new money; all development and procurement must rely on the availability of appropriations provided in advance in existing appropriations Acts (Section 2(c)).
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+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- 6/12/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate