In CommitteeFiled Jun 3, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 3, 2026
Summary
The bill prohibits the Secretary of the Air Force from deactivating, retiring, or otherwise reducing MQ‑9 aircraft or their units—including Air National Guard inventory—through September 30, 2032, except for unsafe aircraft or approved mission conversions. It also mandates a detailed report on modernizing and funding the MQ‑9 fleet through fiscal year 2035. The goal is to preserve unmanned aerial capability and ensure long‑term readiness.
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