A Resolution recognizing the week of May 18 through 24, 2025, as "Public Works Week" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Brennan and 18 co-sponsors

Urges Congress to adopt Section 143, capping A-10 retirements at 162 aircraft and requiring briefings on inventory before FY2029 to prevent gaps during replacement.

Adopted

Purpose

H.R. 212 is a non‑binding resolution urging the United States Congress to adopt the language contained in Section 143 of H.R. 3838 (the “Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026”). The resolution’s intent is to strengthen protections against the early retirement of the Air Force’s A‑10 Thunderbolt II fleet so as to avoid a capability and personnel gap at Selfridge Air National Guard Base and elsewhere.

Key provisions (what the resolution urges Congress to adopt)

The resolution asks Congress to adopt Section 143 of H.R. 3838, which, as described in the text, would:
- Limit the Secretary of the Air Force’s authority to retire A‑10 aircraft or reduce the total A‑10 inventory below 162 aircraft (the then‑current Air Force inventory) except under specified, limited circumstances.
- Require the Secretary of the Air Force to brief the Senate and House Armed Services Committees on the status of A‑10 inventory and any proposed divestment plan prior to fiscal year 2029.
- Require that the briefing include an explanation of how the Air Force plans to minimize adverse personnel impacts and avoid scheduling gaps or other disruptive effects during the transition to a replacement fighter mission.

Background and rationale

Selfridge Air National Guard Base (127th Wing) operates A‑10 aircraft and was scheduled for a multiyear divestment beginning in 2026. Replacement F‑15EX aircraft for Selfridge were not scheduled to arrive until 2028, creating a potential operational and workforce readiness gap.

Supporters argue retaining A‑10s until replacement aircraft are fully fielded prevents mission gaps, preserves institutional knowledge, and reduces personnel dislocation.

Who would be affected

Affected parties include the Air Force’s A‑10 squadrons and associated personnel (pilots, maintainers, support staff), the 127th Wing at Selfridge, local communities dependent on the base, and broader combat air capability posture.

As a resolution, H.R. 212 itself does not change policy or budgets; it asks Congress to adopt statutory language that would legally constrain Air Force divestment actions.

Procedural status and sponsors

Introduced: January 6, 2025 (bill number H.R. 212).

Status (as provided): referred to the Committee on Government Operations (record shows referral noted Nov 6, 2025).

Sponsors and cosponsors include a large bipartisan group; notable names listed among supporters include Jason Crow, Jasmine Clark, Sam Park, Arlene Beckles, Segun Adeyina, and numerous others.

Impact and considerations

If Congress adopts the Section 143 language into law, statutory limits on A‑10 retirements and required briefings could delay or constrain Air Force divestment plans, reduce the chance of a capability gap, and require more formal transition planning.

The resolution itself is advisory and non‑binding; any concrete protection depends on Congress enacting the specified statutory language into law.

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