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Proposed Amendment to Remove Section 1217 from the 2027 Defense Authorization Bill

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6140

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment, if adopted, would remove a specific provision (Section 1217) from the annual defense policy bill, which authorizes military activities, construction, and energy-related defense programs for 2027.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Department of Defense

The department's authorized activities and construction projects for fiscal year 2027 are governed by the bill this amendment seeks to modify.

Department of Energy

The department's defense-related activities for fiscal year 2027 are governed by the bill this amendment seeks to modify.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Van Hollen has submitted an amendment to the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 4784) that would Section 1217 from the proposed legislation. The amendment has been formally submitted and is currently pending further action.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for an amendment to 'lie on the table'?
In Senate procedure, when an amendment is ordered to , it is formally submitted but is not currently scheduled for immediate debate or a vote.
What is the purpose of S. 4784?
S. 4784 is the bill that authorizes appropriations for 2027 for military activities, construction, and defense-related energy activities.

Why It Matters

This amendment, if adopted, would remove a specific provision (Section 1217) from the annual defense policy bill, which authorizes military activities, construction, and energy-related defense programs for 2027.

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Targeted Removal of Section 1217

The amendment specifically targets the removal of Section 1217 of the 2027 defense authorization bill, indicating a specific policy disagreement with that section's contents.

Connected Entities

organizationGovernment Publishing OfficeThe agency responsible for publishing the Congressional Record.Map →
personVan HollenU.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.Map →

Sources

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