Don Bacon (R-NE)
The F–47 Program Total Force Act of 2025
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as "The F-47 Program Total Force Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of the Air Force to provide a report to congressional defense committees. The report must be submitted no later than March 1, 2027. It requires a detailed description of the F-47 advanced fighter aircraft program, including its costs, schedule, and funding needs through fiscal year 2034. Additionally, the report must cover the program's acquisition strategy and a proposed fielding strategy. This strategy includes details on force structure, basing, construction, and training. It also specifically calls for a strategy to integrate the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve into the aircraft operations.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +1
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill's requirement for a fielding strategy involving force structure and training suggests future job roles in aircraft operations.
- Scored +1
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The bill enhances fiscal responsibility by requiring detailed projected costs and funding requirements through 2034.
- Scored +1
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The strategic integration of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve provides structured training and mobilization models for service members.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Oversight of Program Costs: By requiring the Secretary of the Air Force to provide projected costs and funding requirements for fiscal years 2028 through 2034 (Section 2(b)(1)), this allows Congress to monitor how taxpayer money is being spent on the F-47 program.
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Integration of Guard and Reserve Forces: The bill requires a strategy for integrating Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units into F-47 operations (Section 2(b)(3)(E)). This includes planning for their association, training, and mobilization models.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill enhances fiscal responsibility by requiring detailed projected costs and funding requirements through 2034. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill's requirement for a fielding strategy involving force structure and training suggests future job roles in aircraft operations.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The strategic integration of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve provides structured training and mobilization models for service members.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill increases transparency by requiring the Secretary of the Air Force to report program costs, schedules, and strategies to Congress.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The integration of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve into new aircraft operations may impact future service and veteran transition pathways.
- 12/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House
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