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Military Aircraft Upgrade: Boosting Readiness and Securing Specialized Jobs.

This law authorizes the Navy to upgrade its CMV-22 transport aircraft fleet with improved engine components (nacelles) to significantly boost mission readiness and reliability. The initiative also serves a dual purpose: sustaining the nation's only tiltrotor industrial base and retaining skilled manufacturing jobs, particularly in Amarillo, Texas, during a production transition period. Implementation relies on existing defense appropriations, not new funding.
Key points
Enhances the reliability and operational readiness of the Navy's CMV-22 transport aircraft, crucial for military logistics and operations.
Sustains the specialized tiltrotor manufacturing industry and protects skilled jobs in the US (Amarillo, Texas) during a gap in aircraft production.
The upgrades must be prioritized in fiscal years 2025 and 2026, utilizing funds already allocated in the defense budget.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2030
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2025-06-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CMV–22 Readiness Enhancement and Industrial Sustainment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2030.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Enhances the reliability and operational readiness of the Navy's CMV-22 transport aircraft, crucial for military logistics and operations.
  • Sustains the specialized tiltrotor manufacturing industry and protects skilled jobs in the US (Amarillo, Texas) during a gap in aircraft production.
  • The upgrades must be prioritized in fiscal years 2025 and 2026, utilizing funds already allocated in the defense budget.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-31.

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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