S. 2758 — Introduced in Senate

II 113th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2758 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 31, 2014 Mr. Tester (for himself, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Begich, Mr. Walsh, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Enzi, and Mr. Carper) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to modernize C–130 aircraft using alternative communication, navigation, surveillance, and air traffic management program kits and to ensure that such aircraft meet applicable regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration. 1. C–130 fleet modernization (a) In general For purposes of modernizing the C–130 aircraft fleet, the Secretary of the Air Force (referred to in this section as the Secretary) may install alternative communication, navigation, surveillance, and air traffic management program kits in lieu of C–130 aircraft avionics modernization program kits if the Secretary— (1) determines, on a case-by-case basis, that such alternative program is appropriate; and (2) notifies the congressional defense committees (as defined in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code) of such determination. (b) Compatibility with FAA regulations The Secretary shall ensure that all C–130 aircraft are capable of meeting applicable regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration by January 1, 2020. (c) Authorization of use of fiscal year 2013 and 2014 funds The Secretary may use amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2013 or 2014 for the Air Force for the C–130 aircraft avionics modernization program that remain available for obligation as of the date of the enactment of this Act to carry out this section.