What does Preamble of Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To limit the use of certain funds for the deactivation of Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades, and for other purposes,' aims to restrict the use of funds related to the deactivation of Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 14, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act of 2026'.

What does LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR DEACTIVATION OF EXPEDITIONARY of Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act of 2026 do?

This section limits the use of funds for the Army between fiscal years 2027 and 2031 to prevent the reduction of Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades' capabilities, resources, aircraft, or personnel. The Secretary of the Army must submit a certification and plan to the congressional defense committees before any actions reducing these brigades’ capabilities can occur, outlining plans to recapitalize aircraft and restore capabilities. The Secretary of the Army is required to reinstate or reactivate brigades that were retired or deactivated prior to the Act's enactment, or restore them to previous levels, within one year of enactment. A report on the implementation of this reinstatement requirement must be submitted to the congressional defense committees within one year of enactment. The Secretary of the Army must also submit a plan within 180 days of enactment to sustain and modernize aircraft used by these brigades. The Department of the Army is authorized $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 for the operation and training of aircraft used by Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades.

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Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/14/2026 · Introduced: 5/14/2026

Author: Morgan Luttrell (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the Army from using funds to reduce the capabilities, resources, aircraft, or personnel of Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades between fiscal years 2027 and 2031.
The Army must reinstate or reactivate previously retired or deactivated Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades within one year of the bill's enactment.
The Department of the Army is authorized $35 million in fiscal year 2027 to support the operation and training of aircraft used by Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades.

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