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Proposed Funding Increase for 'Beyond the Yellow Ribbon' Veteran Program

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6350

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senator Sanders has proposed an amendment to the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act that would increase funding for the 'Beyond the Yellow Ribbon' program. The proposal seeks to raise the authorized and amount for the program from $20 million in 2026 to $25 million for 2027.

Why it matters

This amendment would increase federal funding for the 'Beyond the Yellow Ribbon' program, which provides support services to military members and their families, by $5 million for the 2027 .

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Military members and their families

The amendment changes the amount of funding available for support services provided through the 'Beyond the Yellow Ribbon' program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Beyond the Yellow Ribbon' program?

It is a program authorized under the National Defense Authorization Act that provides support services to military personnel and their families.

What does this amendment change?

It increases the funding for the program from $20 million (authorized in 2026) to $25 million ( for 2027).

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Funding Increase for Veteran Support

The amendment shifts the funding mechanism for the 'Beyond the Yellow Ribbon' program from a $20 million authorization to a $25 million direct appropriation.

Mr. Sanders Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Program

Connected Entities

Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Government Publishing Office and 1 more

OrganizationDepartment of Defense“Agency whose military activities are authorized by the underlying bill.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Energy“Agency whose defense activities are authorized by the underlying bill.”Map →

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

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

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