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Read. Follow. Verify.Diego Garcia Treaty Oversight Act (Senate Amendment 6222)
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Kennedy has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would require Senate approval for any changes to the 1966 agreement regarding the , which includes Diego Garcia. The amendment also mandates that the President submit a detailed report to Congress before beginning any negotiations to modify this agreement.
This amendment would restrict the executive branch's ability to unilaterally modify the 1966 defense agreement concerning Diego Garcia by requiring formal Senate and prior congressional reporting.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Department of Defense
The department's ability to modify defense agreements regarding the British Indian Ocean Territory would be subject to new Senate oversight requirements.
President of the United States
The President would be required to submit reports to Congress before negotiating modifications to the 1966 agreement.
Key Facts
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Increased Legislative Oversight
The amendment seeks to shift the authority to modify a long-standing defense agreement from the executive branch to the Senate.
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