To provide a prohibition on certain reductions to MQ-9 aircraft units, and for other purposes.

This bill would bar the Secretary of the Air Force, from enactment through September 30, 2032, from retiring, transferring, consolidating, or otherwise reducing MQ-9 drone aircraft or MQ-9 units that exist when the law takes effect. This includes cutting the number of MQ-9 aircraft assigned to Air National Guard units, lowering unit capability statements, or reducing personnel in ways that affect required capability. Individual aircraft may be removed if found unsafe, uneconomical to repair, or no longer mission capable, and units may be converted to a new mission with the governor's approval, a certification, and a plan sent to Congress. The Air Force must consult National Guard leaders before changing Guard MQ-9 units and must report to Congress within 180 days on its plan to replace or modernize the MQ-9 fleet.

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Sponsors

• Brian Babin Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors