Frontline Fighter Force First Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 4027 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4027 To recognize the historical achievements, the ongoing service, and to make a priority recapitalization of the frontline and surge fighter forces at active-duty Air Force bases. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 17, 2025 Mr. Davis of North Carolina (for himself and Mr. Edwards) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To recognize the historical achievements, the ongoing service, and to make a priority recapitalization of the frontline and surge fighter forces at active-duty Air Force bases. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Frontline Fighter Force First Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Ensuring that the United States military remains the strongest fighting force in the world requires a highly mission capable frontline fighter fleet across fourth, fifth, and next- generation platforms. (2) In particular, fighter wings that deploy at least 50 percent of the time, including the 335th operational squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, are on the frontlines of the fight for freedom. (3) At the same time, with declining mission capable rates, including 55 percent for the F-15E fleet, prioritizing recapitalization of legacy aircraft with aging equipment and engines like the Block 220 F-15Es must be a priority for the U.S. Air Force. By recapitalizing active-duty bases with upgraded fourth generation aircraft like the F-15EX to replace the legacy fleet, the U.S. can fulfill its mission to sustain optimal mission readiness. (4) Further, that recognizi