Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “CMV–22 Reliability and Readiness Enhancement Act”.
CMV–22 Reliability and Readiness Enhancement Act
A BILL
To authorize the Secretary of the Navy to integrate nacelle improvement modifications into the CMV–22 aircraft fleet to improve readiness and reliability and sustain the tiltrotor industrial base, and for other purposes.
Sec. 2 Integration of nacelle improvement modifications into CMV–22 aircraft fleet
Authority— The Secretary of the Navy may integrate nacelle improvement modifications into the CMV–22 aircraft fleet to enhance operational readiness, reduce maintenance burdens, and support contested logistics operations.
Implementation objectives— In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy shall seek to—
reduce aircraft downtime and increase reliability through structural, wiring, and systems improvements;
incorporate lessons learned and performance data from the Air Force’s nacelle improvement modernization effort for CV–22 aircraft;
ensure operational availability of CMV–22 aircraft platforms in support of distributed maritime operations in the Indo-Pacific region; and
sustain the specialized tiltrotor industrial workforce and supplier base during the transition from V–22 aircraft to future long range assault aircraft production.
Priority— In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy shall prioritize nacelle improvement modifications for CMV–22 aircraft produced or maintained in fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
Industrial base considerations— In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy shall coordinate with relevant defense industrial base stakeholders to preserve workforce capacity, maintain supply chain continuity, and minimize production gaps.
Use of existing funds and authorities— The Secretary of the Navy shall carry out this section using funds and authorities otherwise available to the Secretary.
Sec. 3 Report to Congress
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on—
the status and scope of nacelle improvement modifications implemented for CMV–22 aircraft;
readiness and performance metrics compared to pre-modification benchmarks;
impacts to the industrial base and workforce; and
recommendations regarding further sustainment, procurement, or legislative authority needed for fleet-wide implementation.