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Version 17 · Reported to House with amendment(s) · Jun 19, 2009
Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to transmit to the House of Representatives, no later than September 15, 2009: (1) the FY2010 30-year aviation plan relating to the long-term aviation plans of DOD; (2) the required assessment regarding the extent to which the combined aircraft forces of the Navy and Air Force, as outlined in the aviation plan, meet national security requirements; and (3) if the aircraft procurement budget is insufficient to meet plan requirements, the required assessment that describes and discusses the risks associated with the reduced force structure of aircraft.
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Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4] · R–VA
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 111-168.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 111-168.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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