Bills · S 1804
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1804Armed Forces and National Security
Presidential Airlift Security Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 19· LAST ACTION MAY 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a specific aspect of national security and defense spending related to the President's travel. If it becomes law, it guarantees that the planes used to transport the President are American-sourced, which some believe reduces potential security vulnerabilities and supports domestic industries. This means any existing foreign-owned aircraft could not be converted for presidential use, and future acquisitions would be limited to new or previously American-owned planes.
If the bill does not become law, the Department of Defense would retain the flexibility to acquire or modify aircraft for presidential airlift regardless of their previous foreign ownership. This could potentially allow for more diverse options or possibly cost savings if suitable foreign-owned aircraft were available, but it would also leave open the possibility of using planes that might be perceived by some as having higher security risks due to their past associations.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the use of Department of Defense funds for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
This sets a specific two-year period during which the funding restriction will be in effect.
PROVISION 02
Bans using these funds to procure, modify, restore, or maintain aircraft previously owned by a foreign government or a foreign government-controlled entity.
This is the core prohibition, ensuring that planes for presidential travel are not foreign-sourced.
PROVISION 03
The prohibition applies specifically to aircraft intended for 'presidential airlift options'.
This clarifies the exact purpose for which the foreign aircraft are forbidden, focusing on the highest level of executive transport.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
45
BILLS LED
34
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 2 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 19
Introduced in Senate
MAY 19
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973; text: CR S2973)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1804
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 19, 2025
Last actionMay 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 19, 2025
Senate BillS 1804Armed Forces and National Security
Presidential Airlift Security Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 19, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 19, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
2
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