Proposed Amendment to Restrict Domestic Military Deployments

The Frame

What this does

This amendment would restrict the Department of Defense's ability to spend 2027 funds on domestic military operations unless the agency provides detailed reporting on the costs, legal authorities, and readiness impacts of all domestic deployments occurring since January 20, 2025.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Department of Defense

The agency must comply with new reporting requirements and funding restrictions for domestic deployments.

Armed Forces

Members of the Armed Forces are subject to the deployment reporting and funding conditions outlined in the amendment.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senate Amendment 6138, introduced by Senators Duckworth and Durbin, would prohibit the use of 2027 defense funds for domestic military deployments until the Secretary of Defense submits a comprehensive report on the impact of such deployments on military readiness. The amendment includes specific exceptions for deployments at the border, or those requested by state governors, tribal leaders, or the Mayor of the District of Columbia.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This amendment would restrict the Department of Defense's ability to spend 2027 funds on domestic military operations unless the agency provides detailed reporting on the costs, legal authorities, and readiness impacts of all domestic deployments occurring since January 20, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this amendment stop all domestic military deployments?

No. It restricts the use of 2027 funds for such deployments unless a report is submitted, but it provides specific exceptions for border deployments and those requested by state, tribal, or D.C. leadership.

What information must the Department of Defense report?

The Department must report on the legal authority for deployments, troop numbers, costs, use-of-force incidents, impacts on military readiness, and the effects of deployments on local city issues.

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Increased Oversight of Domestic Deployments

The amendment signals a legislative effort to increase transparency and accountability for domestic military operations by requiring detailed reporting on costs, legal authority, and local impacts.

Department of Defense Armed Forces

Connected Entities

personMs. Duckworth“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“The agency responsible for the deployments and reporting requirements.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“Agency involved in defense activities.”Map →

personMr. Durbin“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

organizationArmed Forces“The military branch subject to the deployment restrictions.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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