Proposed Report on Army Aviation Brigade Divestiture

The Frame

What this does

This amendment mandates that the Department of the Army provide Congress with a formal justification for the removal of specific aviation units, potentially influencing future military force structure and defense spending decisions.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Secretary of the Army

The Secretary is required to prepare and submit a formal report to congressional defense committees regarding aviation brigade divestiture.

Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades

These units are the subject of the required divestiture analysis.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Jerry Moran and Senator Adam Schiff have proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill requiring the Secretary of the Army to report on the rationale behind divesting . The report must detail the operational, financial, and strategic reasons for these s within 120 days of the bill's enactment.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this amendment?

It requires the Army to explain its reasoning for divesting (removing or selling off) .

When would this report be due?

The report must be submitted within 120 days after the underlying bill, S. 4784, is signed into law.

Why It Matters

This amendment mandates that the Department of the Army provide Congress with a formal justification for the removal of specific aviation units, potentially influencing future military force structure and defense spending decisions.

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Related Legislation

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

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Discoveries

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Increased Oversight on Aviation Divestiture

The amendment signals congressional interest in the Army's strategic rationale for reducing aviation capabilities.

Secretary of the Army Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades

Connected Entities

organizationSecretary of the Army“The official responsible for submitting the required report.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“The department overseeing the military activities authorized by S. 4784.”Map →

personJerry Moran“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“The department overseeing defense activities authorized by S. 4784.”Map →

personAdam Schiff“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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