Proposed Amendment to Limit Defense Funding for Collective Bargaini…

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would prevent the Department of Defense from spending any 2027 budget funds to carry out policies that restrict rights for federal employees as outlined in Executive Order 14251.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Defense

The agency is prohibited from using its 2027 fiscal year funds to implement specific labor-management policies.

Federal employees under DoD jurisdiction

The amendment impacts the application of labor-management relations programs and collective bargaining limitations within their workplace.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Senate Amendment 6342, submitted by Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, seeks to block the Department of Defense from using 2027 funds to implement Executive Order 14251. This executive order, issued in March 2025, relates to exclusions from federal labor-management relations programs.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would prevent the Department of Defense from spending any 2027 budget funds to carry out policies that restrict rights for federal employees as outlined in Executive Order 14251.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment do?

It prevents the Department of Defense from using its 2027 budget to enforce or implement Executive Order 14251, which deals with federal labor-management relations.

Is this amendment currently law?

No, it has been submitted and , meaning it has not yet been voted on or enacted.

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Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Legislative pushback against Executive Order 14251

The amendment demonstrates a direct legislative attempt to defund and effectively nullify the implementation of a specific executive order regarding labor relations.

Mr. Schumer Mrs. Gillibrand Executive Order 14251

Connected Entities

otherExecutive Order 14251“The executive order regarding federal labor management relations that the amendm”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“The agency whose funding is affected by the proposed limitation.”Map →

personMr. Schumer“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

personMrs. Gillibrand“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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Proposed Amendment to Limit Defense Funding for Collective Bargaining Restrictions