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Additional $30 Million for B-1 Bomber Hypersonic Weapon Testing.

This bill authorizes an additional $30 million in federal funds for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2024. This money is specifically allocated to finance the testing of new, high-speed hypersonic weapon systems integrated with B-1 bombers. While this does not directly affect citizens' daily finances, it increases defense spending and investment in advanced military technology.
Key points
Allocates $30 million for the development and testing of advanced hypersonic weapon systems.
These funds are supplementary to amounts already planned for defense spending in fiscal year 2024.
The goal is to modernize the B-1 bomber's combat capabilities by integrating new, high-speed missiles.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2338
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-07-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to provide an additional $30,000,000 for the testing of hypersonic weapon systems with the B-1 bomber, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2338.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allocates $30 million for the development and testing of advanced hypersonic weapon systems.
  • These funds are supplementary to amounts already planned for defense spending in fiscal year 2024.
  • The goal is to modernize the B-1 bomber's combat capabilities by integrating new, high-speed missiles.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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