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Proposed Amendment to Update Ukraine Security Policy

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6292

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senator Blumenthal has submitted an amendment to the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act that establishes a formal U.S. policy regarding security assistance to Ukraine. The proposal mandates that the U.S. support Ukraine's defense capabilities, security cooperation, and institutional reforms to aid its .

Why it matters

This amendment, if enacted, would codify the official U.S. policy goals for military and security support to Ukraine within the annual defense budget bill for 2027.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Ukraine

The amendment establishes a formal U.S. policy to provide security assistance and support institutional reforms for the country.

Directly affected

Department of Defense

The agency is responsible for implementing the security assistance and defense cooperation policies outlined in the National Defense Authorization Act.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment actually do?

It adds a 'Statement of Policy' to the defense budget bill, officially declaring that the U.S. intends to support Ukraine's military defense, security cooperation, and institutional reforms.

Does this amendment provide specific funding?

No, this amendment establishes policy goals rather than specific dollar appropriations.

What is the status of this amendment?

It has been submitted and , meaning it is currently awaiting further action or consideration by the Senate.

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Codification of Ukraine Policy

The amendment seeks to formalize U.S. policy toward Ukraine by embedding it directly into the annual National Defense Authorization Act, moving beyond executive-led initiatives.

Ukraine Blumenthal, Mr.

Connected Entities

Russian Federation, Ukraine, Government Publishing Office and 1 more

locationRussian Federation“The nation identified as the source of the conventional military threat.”Map →

locationUkraine“The nation targeted by the security assistance policy.”Map →

OrganizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record.”Map →

PersonMr. Blumenthal“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

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