HCBS Worker Protection Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 5228

119th Congress

HCBS Worker Protection Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Dingell

Representative

Democratic

MI-6

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill requires the Air Force to develop a plan for keeping fighter squadrons in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve operational, and prevents the Air Force from ending any fighter squadrons until the plan is submitted.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

SponsorDebbie Dingell (D-MI)

Introduced9/9/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

ChamberHouse

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HCBS Worker Protection Act of 2025

This bill requires the Air Force to develop a plan for keeping fighter squadrons in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve operational, and prevents the Air Force from ending any fighter squadrons until the plan is submitted.

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This bill requires the Air Force to develop a plan for keeping fighter squadrons in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve operational, and prevents the Air Force from ending any fighter squadrons until the plan is submitted.

Bill Number: 5228
Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Introduced: 9/9/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Fact Sheet

Title: HCBS Worker Protection Act of 2025
Bill Number: 5228
Sponsor: Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 9/9/2025
Summary: This bill requires the Air Force to develop a plan for keeping fighter squadrons in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve operational, and prevents the Air Force from ending any fighter squadrons until the plan is submitted.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires the Air Force to develop a plan for keeping fighter squadrons in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve operational, and prevents the Air Force from ending any fighter squadrons until the plan is submitted.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Air Reserve Component Fighter Recapitalization Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of the Air Force to develop a notional plan for the recapitalization of all fighter squadrons of the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve. The Department of the Air Force may not terminate the fighter flying mission of any fighter squadron of the Air National Guard or the Air Force Reserve until 180 days have elapsed following the date on which the required notional plan is submitted. The plan must be submitted with an explanation of (1) any programmatic funding required to implement the plan, (2) how the plan differs from other Air Force plans with respect to fighter aircraft squadrons of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, and (3) any effects of the plan on operations and efforts to recapitalize or transition existing fighter aircraft squadrons of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve as proposed in the future-years defense program for FY2024.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the Air Force to create a plan for keeping fighter squadrons in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve operational
Prevents the Air Force from ending any fighter squadrons until the plan is submitted
The plan must explain the funding needed, how it differs from other Air Force plans, and the effects on operations and efforts to recapitalize or transition existing fighter squadrons

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would protect the fighter squadrons of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve from being shut down, ensuring these units remain operational. This would affect members of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve who serve in these fighter squadrons, as well as the communities that rely on the presence of these units.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5228, 119th Congress (2025). "HCBS Worker Protection Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5228

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