HR 8243
Virtual Readiness Act of 2026
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Bill overview
The Virtual Readiness Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Defense to assess the potential of using virtual constructive training for military readiness. This training method would allow the military to simulate in-air training scenarios without the need for actual aircraft and pilots. The goal is to determine if virtual training can reduce the reliance on traditional, costly in-air exercises. Ultimately, the bill seeks to improve military readiness through technological innovation.
Key provisions
- Requires the Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing to congressional defense committees.
- Focuses on the feasibility of virtual constructive training.
- Aims to optimize the use of in-air training within the Armed Forces.
- The briefing must be provided within 180 days of the bill’s enactment.
Who is affected
- The Secretary of Defense
- Congressional Defense Committees
- The United States Armed Forces
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Donald S. Beyer
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. R. 8243
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Defense to provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the feasibility of using virtual constructive training to optimize the amount of in-air training used by the Armed Forces.
This Act may be cited as the Virtual Readiness Act of 2026
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees (as such term is defined in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code) a briefing on the feasibility of using virtual constructive training to optimize the amount of in-air training used by the Armed Forces.