What is the current status of S 873?

S 873 is currently: Introduced.

S 873 was sponsored by Mike Crapo (R), Sen.

Increases Air Force Fighter Jets to 1,900

IntroducedN/A

Introduced1 year ago

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Why This Matters

This bill increases the number of fighter jets the Air Force must maintain and requires regular updates on their status.

If you are involved in military operations, this bill ensures the Air Force maintains at least 1,900 fighter jets by 2030.

Who this affects

Air Force personnel · defense contractors · military families

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill raises the minimum number of fighter aircraft in the Air Force from 1,800 to 1,900 by 2030.
2It allows for a temporary reduction in aircraft numbers during transitions to new fighter jets, but not below 1,800.
3The Secretary of Defense must notify Congress before making any temporary reductions.
4The Air Force must report quarterly on the status of its fighter aircraft inventory until September 30, 2030.

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This resolution provides for House consideration of S. Amdt. 3937, a Senate amendment to H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.

Increases Air Force Fighter Jets to 1,900

IntroducedN/A

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Why This Matters

This bill increases the number of fighter jets the Air Force must maintain and requires regular updates on their status.

If you are involved in military operations, this bill ensures the Air Force maintains at least 1,900 fighter jets by 2030.

Who this affects

Air Force personnel · defense contractors · military families

What changes is this bill making?

1The bill raises the minimum number of fighter aircraft in the Air Force from 1,800 to 1,900 by 2030.
2It allows for a temporary reduction in aircraft numbers during transitions to new fighter jets, but not below 1,800.
3The Secretary of Defense must notify Congress before making any temporary reductions.
4The Air Force must report quarterly on the status of its fighter aircraft inventory until September 30, 2030.

Read the detailed summary