# 119-hr-8820: Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act of 2026

119-hr-8820, Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8] (R-TX); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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- As of: 2026-09-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8820
- Congress: 119
- Title: Prohibit Deactivation of the ECABs Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-14
- Sponsor: Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Blocks the Army from retiring or shrinking Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades unless the Secretary certifies plans to recapitalize aircraft and restore capabilities.** It also requires restoration of ECABs reduced before enactment and sets deadlines for planning and reporting.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45] (D-CA), 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5] (R-CO), 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] (R-KY), 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Protect Army expeditionary aviation brigades: benefit, medium. This bill would stop the Army from using funds to retire, deactivate, or reduce Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 unless specific conditions are met. The Secretary of the Army would have to submit to the congressional defense committees both a certification t…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-8820 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8820)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8820 (as of 2026-09-21).