Senate Bill 3870
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Long Range Bomber Expansion Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 3, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3870
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
June 3, 2020
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06/03/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
06/03/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:18 PM