A bill to provide a prohibition on certain reductions to MQ-9 aircraft units, and for other purposes.
Sponsor
- Conservative Groups$464k
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Cosponsors (3)
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Committee Activity
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- Senate Committee on Armed ServicesReferred To · 2026-06-03
Plain-English Summary
The military would be prohibited from reducing the number of MQ-9 Reaper drone aircraft units below current levels, protecting jobs at defense contractors and maintaining surveillance and strike capabilities for the armed forces. This affects military personnel, defense workers, and the defense industry that manufactures and maintains these unmanned aircraft. The bill is currently under review by the Armed Services Committee.
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