This legislation establishes a clear prohibition on the future use of certain aircraft donated by the Government of Qatar. Specifically, it forbids any aircraft provided by Qatar to the United States Air Force from being transferred from the executive airlift fleet for the personal use of any President, their family members, or associates, whether during or after their term in office. This restriction aims to prevent the private appropriation of assets intended for official government use. Furthermore, the bill mandates a comprehensive review by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) concerning the donation of a luxury aircraft, known as the VC-25B Bridge aircraft, from Qatar to the U.S. Air Force. This review will delve into the circumstances surrounding the gift, including any explicit or implicit conditions, potential conflicts of interest , and the full monetary value of the aircraft. The GAO is also tasked with accounting for the total cost incurred by the U.S. Government for upgrading and retrofitting the aircraft, analyzing funding sources, and assessing any impacts on other national security programs. Finally, the review will consider the legality and constitutionality of accepting such a foreign gift and recommend improvements to U.S. statutes to minimize conflicts of interest and ensure responsible use of taxpayer dollars.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National Security
Luxury JET Act
USA119th CongressS-4999| Senate
| Updated: 7/15/2026
This legislation establishes a clear prohibition on the future use of certain aircraft donated by the Government of Qatar. Specifically, it forbids any aircraft provided by Qatar to the United States Air Force from being transferred from the executive airlift fleet for the personal use of any President, their family members, or associates, whether during or after their term in office. This restriction aims to prevent the private appropriation of assets intended for official government use. Furthermore, the bill mandates a comprehensive review by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) concerning the donation of a luxury aircraft, known as the VC-25B Bridge aircraft, from Qatar to the U.S. Air Force. This review will delve into the circumstances surrounding the gift, including any explicit or implicit conditions, potential conflicts of interest , and the full monetary value of the aircraft. The GAO is also tasked with accounting for the total cost incurred by the U.S. Government for upgrading and retrofitting the aircraft, analyzing funding sources, and assessing any impacts on other national security programs. Finally, the review will consider the legality and constitutionality of accepting such a foreign gift and recommend improvements to U.S. statutes to minimize conflicts of interest and ensure responsible use of taxpayer dollars.