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Proposed Amendment to Limit Defense Funding for Section 1217

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6143

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

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

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

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.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment do?

It prevents the Department of Defense from spending money on the activities outlined in section 1217 of the bill until they provide specific reports and briefings to Congress.

Is this amendment currently law?

No, it is a proposed amendment that has been submitted and .

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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.

Department of Defense Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“The federal agency whose funding is subject to the proposed limitation.”Map →

organizationCommittees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives“The congressional bodies that must receive the required study and briefing.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“Agency involved in defense activities covered by the underlying bill.”Map →

personVan Hollen“United States Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

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