Discussion · House of Representatives
J. French Hill Republican
“I want the House to pass this amendment. It requires the military to study and publish the costs of future F-35 fighter jet bases before choosing where to put them.”
“Mr. Chair, I rise in support of Rep. Steve Womack’s Amendment No. 311, that I am proud to cosponsor. Amendment No. 311 seeks to maximize taxpayer value by directing the Department of Defense to conduct and publish a cost comparison study for future F-35 basing locations for aircraft receiving first delivery between Fiscal Year 2030 and Fiscal Year 2035. As you may know, the next round of F-35 basing decisions is expected in the next 24 months. This study is critical to arm military decision-makers with objective, data-driven analysis before that decision is made. The Arkansas National Guard believes that this study is critical to ensuring a complete understanding of the current mission and personnel before future F-35 basing decisions are made. I agree with the Arkansas National Guard and that is why I urge my colleagues to support Amendment No. 311.”
Mr. Chair, I rise in support of Rep. Steve Womack’s Amendment No. 311, that I am proud to cosponsor. Amendment No. 311 seeks to maximize taxpayer value by directing the Department of Defense to conduct and publish a cost comparison study for future F-35 basing locations for aircraft receiving first delivery between Fiscal Year 2030 and Fiscal Year 2035. As you may know, the next round of F-35 basing decisions is expected in the next 24 months. This study is critical to arm military decision-makers with objective, data-driven analysis before that decision is made. The Arkansas National Guard believes that this study is critical to ensuring a complete understanding of the current mission and personnel before future F-35 basing decisions are made. I agree with the Arkansas National Guard and that is why I urge my colleagues to support Amendment No. 311.