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Proposed Amendment to Implement U.S.-Algeria Defense Agreement

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6480

June 24, 2026

Defense Policy International Relations Military Appropriations Algeria

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment would legally mandate the U.S. government to formalize and execute specific defense cooperation plans with Algeria within six months of the bill becoming law.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of Defense

The agency is mandated to convene the Joint Military Commission and draft implementation plans.

Department of State

The agency is required to coordinate with the Secretary of Defense on the implementation of the defense agreement.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Shaheen has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would require the Department of Defense to implement a bilateral defense agreement with Algeria. The proposal mandates that the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State convene a Joint Military Commission to draft implementation plans within 180 days of the bill's passage.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This amendment would legally mandate the U.S. government to formalize and execute specific defense cooperation plans with Algeria within six months of the bill becoming law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment require the government to do?

It requires the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to convene a Joint Military Commission to create a plan for implementing the U.S.-Algerian Defense .

How long does the government have to complete this task?

The plans must be drafted within 180 days of the bill being enacted into law.

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Formalization of U.S.-Algeria Defense Ties

The amendment moves the existing U.S.-Algerian Defense Memorandum of Understanding from a general agreement to a mandated implementation phase with a 180-day deadline.

Department of Defense Department of State

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“Required to convene the Joint Military Commission.”Map →

otherUnited States-Algerian Defense Memorandum of Understanding“The existing agreement that the amendment seeks to implement.”Map →

organizationDepartment of State“Required to coordinate with the Secretary of Defense on the implementation plans”Map →

personMrs. Shaheen“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

otherJoint Military Commission“The body to be convened to draft the implementation plans.”Map →

Sources

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