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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Ban on Defense Contractors Working with Foreign Adversaries
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senate Amendment 6119 would prohibit the Department of Defense from hiring or awarding grants to consulting firms that have recent business ties to specific foreign governments and entities. Contractors would be required to disclose any past or current financial relationships with these 'covered entities' to maintain eligibility for defense work.
If enacted, this amendment would force consulting firms seeking Department of Defense contracts to choose between maintaining business ties with certain foreign governments and entities or pursuing U.S. defense work, potentially impacting the pool of available contractors.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Defense consulting firms
These firms must disclose past and current financial ties to specific foreign entities and may be barred from Department of Defense contracts if they maintain certain relationships.
Department of Defense
The agency is required to implement new disclosure requirements, terminate contracts for non-compliance, and update its acquisition regulations.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 'covered consultancy'?
Can a company that has worked with a foreign adversary ever work for the Department of Defense again?
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Expansion of Foreign Influence Restrictions
The amendment significantly broadens the scope of 'covered entities' to include not just foreign governments, but also specific industries like biotechnology, AI, and quantum computing.
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