Proposed Update to Global Water Security Intelligence Assessment

The Frame

What this does

This amendment would mandate that the Director of National Intelligence produce a comprehensive update to a 2012 report on global water security by April 1, 2027, to inform congressional oversight of defense and foreign policy.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Director of National Intelligence

The office is mandated to produce an updated intelligence assessment by April 1, 2027.

Department of Defense

The Secretary of Defense is required to coordinate with the Director of National Intelligence on the assessment.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Rosen and Senator Durbin have proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill requiring an updated intelligence assessment on global water security. The new report would analyze how foreign governments are attempting to control water resources and assess the risk of water-related conflicts.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this amendment?

It mandates an updated intelligence community assessment on global water security to account for developments since 2012, specifically focusing on foreign control of water resources and conflict risks.

Who is responsible for creating this report?

The Director of National Intelligence is responsible for the report, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and other intelligence community elements.

Will the public be able to see the report?

The amendment requires the assessment to be submitted in unclassified form, though it may include a .

Why It Matters

This amendment would mandate that the Director of National Intelligence produce a comprehensive update to a 2012 report on global water security by April 1, 2027, to inform congressional oversight of defense and foreign policy.

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Updating 15-year-old Intelligence

The amendment specifically targets a 2012 intelligence assessment for a comprehensive update, indicating a policy focus on how global water security risks have evolved over the last 15 years.

Director of National Intelligence

Connected Entities

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

organizationDirector of National Intelligence“Responsible for submitting the updated assessment.”Map →

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

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

organizationSecretary of Defense“Required to coordinate on the assessment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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