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Proposed Amendment to Military Spending Bill Regarding Cargo Shipping

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6126

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senator Sullivan has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would accelerate a deadline for U.S. government-financed cargo requirements. The change would move a statutory date from 2030 to 2027 within existing maritime shipping regulations.

Why it matters

This amendment changes the timeline for when specific U.S. government-financed cargo must comply with federal shipping requirements, moving the deadline up by three years to 2027.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Defense

The agency's authorized activities and associated cargo requirements are subject to the timeline changes in the underlying bill and this amendment.

Directly affected

Department of Energy

The agency's defense activities are subject to the provisions of the underlying bill S. 4784.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment do?

It changes a deadline in federal law regarding U.S. government-financed cargo from the year 2030 to 2027.

Has this amendment been passed?

No, it was submitted and , which is a procedural step.

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Related Legislation

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

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Acceleration of Maritime Deadlines

The amendment seeks to accelerate the implementation of cargo requirements by three years, moving the effective date from 2030 to 2027.

Mr. Sullivan S. 4784

Connected Entities

Department of Defense, Mr. Sullivan, Department of Energy and 1 more

OrganizationDepartment of Defense“Agency whose activities are authorized by S. 4784.”Map →

PersonMr. Sullivan“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Energy“Agency whose defense activities are authorized by S. 4784.”Map →

OrganizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record.”Map →

Sources

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