Bill Summary
This legislation, titled the "Safeguarding Readiness in Military Aviation Training Act," directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on the potential impacts of expanding wilderness designations in the Western United States on the readiness of the Armed Forces with regards to aviation training. The Secretary must submit a report on this study to the Senate and House of Representatives within 180 days of the enactment of the Act.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could potentially limit or restrict the expansion of wilderness designations in the Western United States, which could impact individuals who rely on these areas for recreational activities such as hiking, camping, and hunting.
2. The study required by this legislation could also affect the readiness of the Armed Forces by potentially limiting or changing their current aviation training practices, which could impact the training and preparedness of military personnel.
3. The report submitted to Congress could potentially influence future decisions and policy changes regarding wilderness designations and military aviation training, ultimately affecting the lives of individuals living in or near these areas.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5714 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5714
To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on the impacts
that the expansion of wilderness designations in the Western United
States would have on the readiness of the Armed Forces of the United
States with respect to aviation training, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 29, 2020
Mr. Tipton introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Armed Services
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A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on the impacts
that the expansion of wilderness designations in the Western United
States would have on the readiness of the Armed Forces of the United
States with respect to aviation training, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Safeguarding Readiness in Military
Aviation Training Act''.
SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STUDY ON IMPACTS THAT THE EXPANSION OF
WILDERNESS DESIGNATIONS IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES
WOULD HAVE ON THE READINESS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE
UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO AVIATION TRAINING.
(a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study
on the impacts that the expansion of wilderness designations in the
Western United States would have on the readiness of the Armed Forces
of the United States with respect to aviation training.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on
the study required under subsection (a).
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