Retreaded Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3401

119th Congress

Retreaded Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Darin LaHood

Representative

Republican

IL-16

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Defense to study how the infrastructure at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri used for the B-2 aircraft could be repurposed to save costs and accommodate the newer B-21 aircraft. The goal is to find ways to use the existing facilities more efficiently.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the Department of Defense to study how the infrastructure at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri used for the B-2 aircraft could be repurposed to save costs and accommodate the newer B-21 aircraft. The goal is to find ways to use the existing facilities more efficiently.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

B-2 to B-21 Cost Analysis Act This bill requires the Department of Defense to coordinate with the Department of the Air Force and the Government Accountability Office to study and report on infrastructure used for B-2 aircraft at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The report must include recommendations relating to how the infrastructure could be repurposed to produce cost savings and accommodate B-21 aircraft.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires a study on how to repurpose infrastructure at Whiteman Air Force Base used for the B-2 aircraft
Aims to find cost savings and ways to accommodate the newer B-21 aircraft at the same facilities
The study must include recommendations on how to best utilize the existing infrastructure

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would directly impact the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, and the Government Accountability Office, as they would be required to conduct the study. The local community around Whiteman Air Force Base may also be affected if the infrastructure is repurposed or changed in any way.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3401, 119th Congress (2025). "Retreaded Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3401