S. 873: Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act of 2025

S. 873 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. The Air Force currently operates under a requirement to maintain a minimum overall fighter inventory and specific numbers of primary mission aircraft through October 1, 2026. This bill changes that deadline to October 1, 2030, increases the required total… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.