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S. 3870Senate116th Congress (2019-2021)In Committee

Long Range Bomber Expansion Act of 2020

Sponsored by Mike RoundsSen. Mike Rounds (R-SD)
Introduced June 3, 2020

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The Long Range Bomber Expansion Act of 2020 directs the Secretary of Defense to advise Congress on the smallest bomber fleet needed for the Air Force’s long‑range strike capabilities. The recommendation must cover both penetrating bombers and existing B‑52H aircraft and be delivered to the defense committees by early February 2021.

Key Provisions

  • By February 1 2021, the Secretary of Defense must submit to the congressional defense committees a recommendation for the minimum number of bomber aircraft the Air Force should have, including both penetrating bombers and B‑52H models, to support its long‑range strike mission.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

June 3, 2020

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SenateIntro Referral

Introduced in Senate

June 3, 2020

SenateIntro Referral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Services Committee

June 3, 2020

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Introduced in SenateIssued June 3, 2020

II

116th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 3870

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 3, 2020

Mr. Rounds introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services

A BILL

To require the Secretary of Defense to recommend a minimum number of bomber aircraft.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Long Range Bomber Expansion Act of 2020.

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Minimum bomber aircraft force level

Not later than February 1, 2021, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees recommendations for a minimum number of bomber aircraft, including penetrating bombers in addition to B–52H aircraft, to enable the Air Force to carry out its long-range strike mission.