I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3401 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Alford introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on infrastructure used for B–2 aircraft at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the B–2 to B–21 Cost Analysis Act . 2. Findings Congress finds that Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is likely one of the main operating bases for B–21 aircraft. 3. Study and report on B–2 aircraft infrastructure at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri Not later than December 31, 2023, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of the Air Force and the Comptroller General of the United States, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report that contains— (1) the findings of a study on infrastructure used for B–2 aircraft at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, including— (A) hangars; (B) such infrastructure used to store fuel or weapons; and (C) any such infrastructure the Secretary of Defense determines will be used for B–21 aircraft; and (2) recommendations, if any, relating to how such infrastructure could be repurposed— (A) to produce cost savings; and (B) to accommodate B–21 aircraft.