Introduced
H. R. 9119
Introduced in House · June 4, 2026June 3, 2026
Mr. Babin (for himself and Ms. Houlahan) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
A BILL
To provide a prohibition on certain reductions to MQ–9 aircraft units, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Prohibition on certain reductions to MQ–9 aircraft units.
- (a) Prohibition.—Except as provided in this section, during the covered period, the Secretary of the Air Force may not—
- (1) divest, deactivate, redesignate, consolidate, transfer, initiate any action to retire, place in backup aircraft inventory status, or otherwise reduce the mission capability of any MQ–9 aircraft or MQ–9 aircraft unit in existence on the date of the enactment of this Act, including by—