S-3870 : Still Just a Bill


Long Range Bomber Expansion Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Defense to submit to Congress 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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-06-03IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Senate
2020-06-03IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Mike Rounds [R] (SD)
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
Related Subjects
  • Aviation and airports
  • Congressional oversight
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
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