Blocks the Army from cutting certain aviation brigades without a plan to rebuild them.
This bill would stop the Army from deactivating or reducing its Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades (ECABs) for several years, unless it has a clear plan to rebuild them. It would also require the Army to restore any ECABs that were cut before the bill passes. Additionally, it sets aside $35 million for their operations and training. This means these specialized aviation units would have their resources and personnel maintained or restored.
Today, the Army can deactivate Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades (ECABs) or reduce their resources without needing a specific plan to restore them. After this bill, the Army would be blocked from using funds to cut ECABs from the government's budget years 2027 through 2031. This block would only be lifted if the Army provides a certified plan to rebuild them. It would also be required to restore any ECABs that were previously reduced and would receive $35,000,000 for ECAB operations and training for the government's budget year 2027.
HR 8820 · 119th Congress · May 14, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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