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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Changes to 2027 Defense Budget Amendment (SA 6335)
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senators Wicker and Reed have proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that adjusts funding levels for various nuclear weapons programs and facility operations. The proposal includes specific reallocations for , production modernization, and community support at the Savannah River Site.
This amendment proposes shifting millions of dollars in authorized spending for Department of Energy defense activities, which directly impacts the budget for nuclear weapons maintenance and facility operations in 2027.
Who It Affects
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Department of Energy
The agency's authorized funding levels for specific nuclear weapons and facility projects are modified by this amendment.
Savannah River Site
The site's authorized funding for community support and tax payments is adjusted.
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Nuclear Infrastructure Funding Adjustment
The amendment reflects a targeted reallocation of funds away from specific project continuations and toward modification programs like W-80-5.
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