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119-s-2075119th Congress

Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Medical Evacuation and Special Operations Procurement Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Introduced

Summary

Accelerates development and early procurement of two FLRAA variants: a MEDEVAC configuration with advanced telemedicine, expanded patient capacity, and extended operational reach, and a Special Operations configuration with integrated sensors, weapons, launched effects, and plug-and-play mission modules. It would require coordination with the Army Medical Department and U.S. Special Operations Command, pursue component commonality to lower long-term sustainment costs, and limits work to funds provided in advance by appropriations Acts.

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  • Families and patients: Would field a MEDEVAC version designed to improve in-flight care, carry more patients, and enable advanced telemedicine for better casualty outcomes.
  • Special operations forces: Would get an FLRAA tailored for USSOCOM needs with built-in advanced sensors, weapons, launched effects, and modular mission systems for flexible missions.
  • Army acquisition and sustainment: Would speed prototyping, user evaluation, and initial procurement while encouraging common components to reduce long-term sustainment costs.
  • Congressional oversight and planning: Within 180 days of enactment the Secretary would report to the defense committees on development status, milestone timelines, and anticipated future funding needs.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Speed up Army medical and special aircraft

If enacted, the Army could speed up work on two versions of the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft. One would be a medical evacuation aircraft with advanced telemedicine, more patient space, and longer range. The other would be a special operations aircraft for USSOCOM with sensors, weapons, launched effects, and plug-and-play mission modules. The Secretary would need to coordinate with the Army Medical Department and USSOCOM and try to use common parts across variants. This bill would not provide new money; any development or buying would need funds approved later by Congress. Not later than 180 days after enactment, the Secretary would have to report to congressional defense committees on status, timelines, and future funding needs.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

TX • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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