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Amendments · SAMDT 3439
ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· SENATE
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 3439
To prohibit certain reductions to the inventory of E-3 airborne warning and control system aircraft.
PROPOSED OCT 9· LAST ACTION OCT 9
- Adopted, not yet law
- Amendment, not the bill
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
OCT 9
“Amendment SA 3439 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment prevents the Air Force from reducing its fleet of E-3 Sentry radar planes, commonly known as AWACS. It ensures these specialized 'flying radar stations' stay in service until the military is ready to transition to newer technology.
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KEY POINTS
2POINT 01
Blocks the retirement of E-3 aircraft
It ensures the military does not lose its ability to monitor large areas of airspace while waiting for newer planes to be built.
POINT 02
Maintains current inventory levels
Prevents the Department of Defense from cutting costs by reducing the number of active-duty radar planes.
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SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
R· Oklahoma
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSOCT 9
Amendment SA 3439 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
OCT 9
Amendment SA 3439 proposed by Senator Wicker for Senator Lankford to Amendment SA 3748. (consideration: CR S7074-7086)
OCT 9
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3439 proposed by Senator Wicker for Senator Lankford to Amendment SA 3748.
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeSenate Amendment
NumberSAMDT 3439
Congress119th
ChamberSenate
StatusADOPTED
ProposedOct 9, 2025
SubmittedAug 1, 2025
Last actionOct 9, 2025
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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · PROPOSED OCT 9, 2025
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 3439
To prohibit certain reductions to the inventory of E-3 airborne warning and control system aircraft.
PROPOSED OCT 9, 2025· SUBMITTED AUG 1, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 9, 2025
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
COSPONSORS
0
DAYS SINCE ACTION
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