BRRRRT Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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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Timeline
20 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9780. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9780?
- H.R. 9780 was sponsored by Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8] (R-AZ), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9780?
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (20 Jul 2026).
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