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.
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Latest Action · January 8, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Res. 983 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the F/A-18E Super Hornet's first flight on November 29, 1995, from Lambert Field in St. Louis, Missouri. The resolution honors three decades of service by this twin-engine fighter jet to the U.S. Navy and allied nations including Australia and Kuwait, acknowledging its role in numerous military operations from Iraq to Yemen. The bill celebrates the aircraft's achievements and the dedication of Navy pilots, weapons officers, and maintenance crews who operate and support the Super Hornet, while also recognizing the aircraft's contributions to maintaining naval superiority and freedom of navigation at sea. The resolution includes a directive to send a copy to the National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis, where the original F/A-18E1 prototype is now on display after being reassembled in 2024. This is a non-binding ceremonial measure with no budget impact or policy changes.
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