HJR74 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jerry StarnesRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

URGING THE MEMBERS OF THE ALABAMA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PROTECT ALABAMA’S GLOBAL NATIONAL DEFENSE MISSION BY SUPPORTING FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT TO EXPAND THE AIRCRAFT REFUELING PARKING RAMP FOR THE 117TH AIR REFUELING WING.

Summary

A resolution urging Alabama’s federal lawmakers to support NDAA funding to expand the 117th Air Refueling Wing’s aircraft parking ramp.

What This Bill Does

It publicly supports maintaining Alabama’s global national defense mission and calls on Alabama’s U.S. Senators and Representatives to secure funding in the National Defense Authorization Act to expand the 117th Wing’s aircraft parking ramp. The expansion would provide 50-foot wingtip clearance to accommodate refueling and defueling operations and to host the KC-46 in the future, in addition to the existing KC-135s. It notes the ramp is currently undersized and relies on a temporary waiver, and it highlights the wing’s dual state/federal mission and its economic impact. The resolution also directs that copies be sent to Alabama’s congressional members.

Who It Affects

• Alabama United States Senators and Representatives: urged to use their influence to secure NDAA funding for ramp expansion.
• The 117th Air Refueling Wing (Alabama Air National Guard) at Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base: would benefit from expanded ramp to meet wingtip clearance requirements and support current and future aerial refueling operations.

Key Provisions

• Urges the Alabama congressional delegation to secure National Defense Authorization Act funding to expand the aircraft refueling parking ramp for the 117th Air Refueling Wing.
• Specifies that ramp expansion would provide 50-foot wingtip clearance to support refueling and defueling operations and to accommodate KC-46 aircraft in addition to the KC-135s.
• Affirms Alabama’s commitment to maintaining its global National Defense mission and notes the wing’s economic impact and dual state/federal mission.
• Directs that copies of the resolution be provided to each Alabama member of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

117th Air Refueling Wing Fund, Supported