Air Force One stays put: Congress locks down VC-25B aircraft
H.R. 10360 — To prohibit the transfer of any VC-25B Bridge Aircraft outside of the Department of the Air Force. · Filed by Joe Courtney (D-CT) · 15 cosponsors · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill would prohibit the Air Force from transferring its VC-25B aircraft (the military version of the Boeing 747 that serves as Air Force One) to any entity outside the Department of the Air Force. Without the full text, the precise mechanism—whether it blocks sales, donations, leases, or all transfers—cannot be determined, but the intent appears to be keeping this aircraft under Air Force control.
Why we flagged it
The bill's core function is to restrict the disposition of a specific military asset (the VC-25B) to a named department. This is a straightforward asset-control provision, not a broader policy reform.
What the text implies
- Without text, cannot assess whether the bill responds to a specific threat or proposal to transfer the aircraft, or whether it is precautionary.
- The VC-25B is a highly specialized aircraft; a prohibition on transfer may have no practical effect if no transfer was contemplated.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who it affects
The bill's civic effect is unclear without knowing what transfer it prevents. If it blocks a wasteful or inappropriate divestiture, it may protect public assets; if it merely codifies existing practice or prevents a beneficial transfer (e.g., to another agency for legitimate use), the impact is neutral or negative.