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US HB3970

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ronny Jackson

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to contract for early production of up to 24 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) before full-rate production approval
  • Aims to expedite delivery of operational capability to warfighters while maintaining continuity between test article completion and full production ramp-up
  • Seeks to stabilize the specialized workforce and industrial base supporting FLRAA, including critical suppliers and production facilities in Texas, Kansas, and other states
  • Requires aircraft to incorporate lessons learned from test evaluations and maintain flexibility for future upgrades through modular open systems architecture
  • Mandates the Secretary of the Army submit a report to congressional defense committees within 180 days detailing implementation plans, industrial base readiness, and estimated long-term cost savings

Legislative Description

FLRAA Production Acceleration Act of 2025

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

6/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Armed Services6/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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