Bills · S 3381
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3381International Affairs
A bill to require coordination of depot-level maintenance in multinational exercises conducted by the Air Force.
INTRO DEC 8· LAST ACTION DEC 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses the readiness and efficiency of U.S. and allied air forces in a crucial and strategically important region: the Indo-Pacific. By formally requiring joint planning and practice for major equipment repairs during multinational exercises, the bill aims to ensure that aircraft and other vital assets can be maintained and returned to service quickly, even during a crisis or conflict. This reduces the logistical burden on the U.S. by leveraging allied capabilities and standardizing processes.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to stronger alliances, faster response times, and greater interoperability among partner nations, making it harder for potential adversaries to disrupt operations. If it doesn't become law, such coordination efforts might still occur, but they wouldn't be a mandated, systematic part of annual exercises, potentially leading to less efficient or less integrated support structures when they are most needed. This bill could mean the difference between prolonged aircraft downtime and rapid recovery during critical events.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Air Force to incorporate depot-level maintenance planning and coordination into at least one annual multinational exercise in the Indo-Pacific region.
This ensures that critical maintenance support is a mandatory part of joint training, directly improving readiness and interoperability with allies.
PROVISION 02
Mandates binational or multinational planning sessions with covered nations to identify cooperation opportunities, minimize transportation, coordinate munitions, and mutually recognize airworthiness certifications.
This streamlines logistics and reduces bureaucracy, making it easier for allied forces to operate together and support each other's equipment efficiently.
PROVISION 03
Requires tabletop exercises for emergency situations, such as an aircraft breaking down in a partner nation's territory, especially in challenging logistics environments.
Practicing emergency scenarios prepares forces for real-world contingencies, ensuring a quicker and more effective response during unexpected breakdowns.
PROVISION 04
Directs the Secretary of the Air Force to submit a report within one year summarizing lessons learned from an exercise involving South Korea and Australia.
This report will inform Congress on specific opportunities for co-sustainment, identify potential challenges like intellectual property rights, and suggest policy changes to improve partnerships.
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2 EVENTSDEC 8
Introduced in Senate
DEC 8
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3381
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 8, 2025
Last actionDec 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 8, 2025
Senate BillS 3381International Affairs
A bill to require coordination of depot-level maintenance in multinational exercises conducted by the Air Force.
INTRODUCED DEC 8, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 8, 2025
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