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HR 2898 105th Congress House

B-2 Bomber Production Limitation Act

Official title: To limit production of the B-2 bomber.

Introduced: March 11, 1998 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Air force procurementBomber aircraftDefense budgetsDefense contracts
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
Jan 12, 1998
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Jan 12, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Procurement.
Nov 7, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
Nov 7, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 12, 1998

Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

B-2 Bomber Production Limitation Act - Prohibits the Secretary of the Air Force from contracting for any B-2 bomber aircraft beyond the 21 aircraft already delivered to the Air Force or under contract.

Prohibits funds appropriated to the Air Force for research, development, test, evaluation, or procurement of aircraft from being obligated for B-2 aircraft other than for completion of production of the 21 aircraft, their modification, and closure of the production line.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3 Independent 1
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Apr 23, 1998
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Mar 11, 1998
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Mar 11, 1998
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Mar 11, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2898: B-2 Bomber Production Limitation Act. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2898/
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