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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Amendment to Limit Defense Funding for Section 1217
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Van Hollen has introduced an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill. The proposal would block the Department of Defense from spending money on the activities described in section 1217 until specific feasibility studies and briefings are delivered to Congress.
This amendment creates a procedural hurdle for Department of Defense projects by requiring mandatory reporting to the Armed Services Committees before funds can be released for specific activities.
Who It Affects
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Department of Defense
The agency is restricted from using authorized funds for section 1217 activities until specific reporting requirements are met.
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
These committees are designated as the recipients of the mandatory feasibility study and briefing required by the amendment.
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Increased Congressional Oversight
The amendment demonstrates a move to tie funding for specific defense activities directly to the delivery of oversight materials like feasibility studies.
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