What does PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN REDUCTIONS TO MQ-9 AIRCRAFT UNITS. of To provide a prohibition on certain reductions to MQ-9 aircraft units, and for other purposes. do?

This section prohibits the Secretary of the Air Force from reducing the mission capability of MQ-9 aircraft or MQ-9 aircraft units in existence on the date of the Act's enactment. Prohibited actions include divesting, deactivating, redesignating, consolidating, transferring, retiring, placing in backup inventory, or reducing primary aerospace vehicle authorizations or primary mission aircraft inventories. Modifying operational capability statements to reduce unit capabilities is also prohibited. Reductions in personnel assigned to MQ-9 operation and maintenance units are restricted if they impact operational capability. An exception exists for individual MQ-9 aircraft deemed unsafe, uneconomical to repair, or mission incapable due to specific issues. Another exception allows for mission conversion of MQ-9 units with approval from the applicable governor and certification to congressional defense committees, including a detailed plan. The Secretary of the Air Force must consult with the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and the Director of the Air National Guard before modifying MQ-9 aircraft or units assigned to the Air National Guard.

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

Q: What does Preamble of To provide a prohibition on certain reductions to MQ-9 aircraft units, and for other purposes. do?

This bill aims to prohibit certain reductions to MQ-9 aircraft units. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 3, 2026.

Q: What does REPORT ON RECAPITALIZATION PLAN. of To provide a prohibition on certain reductions to MQ-9 aircraft units, and for other purposes. do?

This section requires the Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the Director of the Air National Guard, to submit a report to the congressional defense committees. The report must be submitted within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The report's focus is the Department of the Air Force's plan to recapitalize the MQ-9 aircraft fleet. The report must include an assessment of the MQ-9 fleet's current operational status, projected service life, and mission requirements. It also requires a description of planned modernization efforts, sustainment activities, and capability upgrades through fiscal year 2035. The report must assess options for recapitalization or modernization of MQ-9 aircraft. The role of the Air National Guard in the future MQ-9 force structure and recapitalization strategy must be described. The report must include a projected timeline and estimated funding requirements for MQ-9 recapitalization. Finally, the report must identify any legislative authorities needed to implement the recapitalization plan.

Q: What does DEFINITIONS. of To provide a prohibition on certain reductions to MQ-9 aircraft units, and for other purposes. do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Congressional defense committees” is defined by reference to section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code. The “covered period” begins on the enactment date of this Act and ends on September 30, 2032. “Designed operational capability statement” is defined by reference to Air Force Instruction 10-201.

Last updated: 6/3/2026 · Introduced: 6/3/2026

Author: Brian Babin (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the Secretary of the Air Force from reducing the mission capability of existing MQ-9 aircraft units, with exceptions for unsafe or uneconomical aircraft and approved mission conversions.
The Secretary of the Air Force must submit a report to Congress within 180 days detailing a plan to recapitalize the MQ-9 aircraft fleet through fiscal year 2035, including funding requirements and the Air National Guard’s role.
The bill requires consultation with the Chief of the National Guard Bureau and the Director of the Air National Guard before modifying MQ-9 aircraft or units assigned to the Air National Guard.

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