A bill to require coordination of depot-level maintenance in multinational exercises conducted by the Air Force.

# Summary of S 3381 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require the U.S. Air Force to coordinate depot-level maintenance activities during multinational military exercises. Depot-level maintenance refers to major repair and overhaul work on aircraft and equipment performed at specialized facilities. The bill essentially asks the Air Force to plan and synchronize this maintenance work when conducting joint training exercises with allied nations, rather than handling it independently. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily impacts the Air Force and its allied military partners who participate in joint exercises.

It could also indirectly affect defense contractors and maintenance facilities that perform depot-level work. The coordination requirement may influence training schedules and maintenance timelines for participating nations. **Current Status** S 3381 was introduced by Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. No significant action has been taken on the bill at this time.