BRRRRT Act of 2026
Latest action (20 Jul 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
The BRRRRT Act of 2026 (H.R. 9780) would restrict the Department of Defense's ability to retire, divest, or place in storage A-10 "Warthog" attack aircraft. It would require the Air Force to maintain at least 126 A-10 aircraft, organized into a minimum number of active units performing close air support, forward air control, and combat search-and-rescue missions, through fiscal year 2033. Further reductions could occur only if the Secretary of Defense certifies to Congress that a fully capable replacement system has reached full operational capability, meeting detailed criteria and requiring sign-off from the Army, Navy/Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. The bill also sets rules for preserving retired A-10s in recoverable condition for possible reactivation, testing, or transfer to foreign partners, and limits funding for further divestment or training relocation until sustainment and reporting requirements are met.
The bill primarily affects the Department of Defense, the Air Force, and units operating or training on A-10 aircraft, including bases such as Davis-Monthan (Arizona) and Nellis (Nevada). It could also affect allied nations that might receive A-10s through foreign military transfer, and it responds to ongoing debates about the Air Force's plans to retire the A-10 fleet in favor of other aircraft.
The bill was introduced on July 20, 2026, by Rep. Abraham Hamadeh and referred to the House Committees on Armed Services and Foreign Affairs. It has not yet been voted on in committee or by the full House, and would need to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the President before becoming law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 20, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9780 do?
- The BRRRRT Act of 2026 (H.R. 9780) would restrict the Department of Defense's ability to retire, divest, or place in storage A-10 "Warthog" attack aircraft. It would require the Air Force to maintain at least 126 A-10 aircraft, organized into a minimum number of active units performing close air support, forward air control, and combat search-and-rescue missions, through fiscal year 2033. Further reductions could occur only if the Secretary of Defense certifies to Congress that a fully capable replacement system has reached full operational capability, meeting detailed criteria and requiring sign-off from the Army, Navy/Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. The bill also sets rules for preserving retired A-10s in recoverable condition for possible reactivation, testing, or transfer to foreign partners, and limits funding for further divestment or training relocation until sustainment and reporting requirements are met. The bill primarily affects the Department of Defense, the Air Force, and units operating or training on A-10 aircraft, including bases such as Davis-Monthan (Arizona) and Nellis (Nevada). It could also affect allied nations that might receive A-10s through foreign military transfer, and it responds to ongoing debates about the Air Force's plans to retire the A-10 fleet in favor of other aircraft. The bill was introduced on July 20, 2026, by Rep. Abraham Hamadeh and referred to the House Committees on Armed Services and Foreign Affairs. It has not yet been voted on in committee or by the full House, and would need to pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the President before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 9780 become law?
- Not yet. As of 20 Jul 2026, H.R. 9780 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9780?
- H.R. 9780 was sponsored by Rep. Abraham Hamadeh [R-AZ8] (Republican-AZ), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9780?
- Introduced (20 Jul 2026).
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