HR6611-119

What This Bill Does

This bill, the "F-47 Program Total Force Act of 2025," requires the Secretary of the Air Force to submit a comprehensive report to Congress on the new F-47 advanced fighter aircraft program by March 1, 2027. The bill seeks to ensure congressional oversight and transparency in the development and deployment of this next-generation fighter jet.

Who Benefits and How

• Congress benefits by gaining detailed insight into the F-47 program's costs, timeline, and acquisition strategy, enabling better oversight of this major defense investment.
• The Air Force benefits through clear planning requirements that could help secure funding and support for the program through fiscal years 2028-2034.
• The Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve benefit by requiring the report to include a specific strategy for integrating these reserve components into F-47 operations, ensuring they are not left out of next-generation aircraft access.

Who Bears the Burden and How

• The Secretary of the Air Force bears the primary burden, being required to compile and submit a detailed report covering program requirements, costs, acquisition strategy, basing considerations, construction and training needs, and integration plans.

Key Provisions

• Requires a report to congressional defense committees by March 1, 2027
• Mandates disclosure of F-47 system requirements, costs, and funding needs for FY2028-2034
• Requires an acquisition strategy including consideration of "middle tier" or "major capability" acquisition pathways
• Requires a fielding strategy including force structure, strategic basing, and military construction estimates
• Mandates a strategy for integrating Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units into F-47 operations
• Report must be unclassified with an optional classified annex