H. Res. 983 (119th)Bill Overview

Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the first flight of the F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet from Lambert Field in St. Louis, Missouri, and the 30 years of service of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the United States Navy and to allies of the United States.

Simple ResolutionArmed Forces and National Security|Armed Forces and National Security
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Support
Bipartisan
Introduced
Jan 8, 2026
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Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

This resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the F/A-18E1 first flight and honors 30 years of service of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, its pilots, and maintenance teams. It records historical facts, expresses the House's appreciation, and requests that an enrolled copy be sent to the National Museum of Transportation. It is a symbolic, non-binding statement by the House and does not change law or government programs.

Passage rules

This is a House simple resolution that does not go to the Senate or the President and does not have the force of law.

This non‑binding House resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the F/A–18E/F Super Hornet’s first flight and three decades of service.

It lists historical milestones, deployments, allied use, museum accession in St.

Louis, and honors pilots, weapons officers, and maintenance teams.

Passage5/100

Substantively noncontroversial and likely to be agreed in chamber(s), but as a House resolution it does not create binding law and cannot become statute.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative House resolution: it clearly articulates the recognition, supplies supporting factual context, and includes a simple administrative directive to transmit an enrolled copy to a museum.

Contention30/100

Progressives worry about glorifying recent strikes; conservative celebrates operational use.

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Local governmentsLikely burdened

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • Potential benefitProvides symbolic recognition that may boost morale among Navy aircrews and maintenance personnel.
  • Potential benefitHighlights St. Louis manufacturing heritage and visibility for the domestic defense industrial base.
  • Local governmentsMay modestly increase museum visitation and related local tourism revenue in St. Louis.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenThe resolution is symbolic and creates no legal, budgetary, or regulatory changes.
  • Potential burdenCritics may view it as endorsing or celebrating past and recent military strikes without policy debate.
  • Potential burdenMay be criticized for normalizing weapons procurement and continued emphasis on offensive platforms.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Progressives worry about glorifying recent strikes; conservative celebrates operational use.
Progressive60%

Likely supportive of honoring service members and museum preservation, but cautious about celebratory language around recent strikes.

May view the resolution as symbolic without addressing civilian harm, oversight, or defense spending priorities.

Split reaction
Centrist85%

Will likely view the resolution as routine, bipartisan recognition of a long‑serving aircraft and its personnel.

Sees it as symbolic with local economic and cultural value and minimal policy consequences.

Leans supportive
Conservative95%

Strongly favorable: praises national defense, naval aviation, domestic manufacturing, and personnel.

Views the resolution as appropriate recognition of a key U.S. military asset and its role in deterrence and operations.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

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Passage likelihood5/100

Substantively noncontroversial and likely to be agreed in chamber(s), but as a House resolution it does not create binding law and cannot become statute.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the House will schedule it for floor consideration
  • Potential objections over cited military operations or phrasing
05 · Recent votes

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06 · Go deeper

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Progressives worry about glorifying recent strikes; conservative celebrates operational use.

Substantively noncontroversial and likely to be agreed in chamber(s), but as a House resolution it does not create binding law and cannot b…

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative House resolution: it clearly articulates the recognition, supplies supporting factual context, and includes a simple administrative…

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