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Proposed Senate Amendment: Report on Fact-Based Journalism in the Indo-Pacific

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6264

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senator Schatz has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill requiring the Department of Defense to report on how independent, fact-based journalism impacts U.S. security interests in the region. The report would assess the risks of insufficient media coverage and the benefits of reporting on the activities of regional competitors.

Why it matters

If enacted, this amendment would require the Secretary of Defense to produce a formal report within 180 days evaluating how independent news media affects U.S. defense operations and security objectives in the .

Background

Mr. Schatz is a U.S. Senator representing Hawaii. context
S. 4784 is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2027, which sets the budget and policies for the Department of Defense. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Defense

The agency is required to conduct the study and submit the report to Congress.

Directly affected

Department of State

The agency is required to consult with the Secretary of Defense on the report.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this amendment?

It directs the Department of Defense to study and report on how independent, fact-based journalism in the region supports U.S. national security and defense goals.

When would this report be due?

The report would be due within 180 days after the enactment of the underlying defense authorization bill.

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

Connected Entities

Department of Defense, Government Publishing Office, Mr. Schatz and 1 more

OrganizationDepartment of Defense“The agency responsible for submitting the report.”Map →

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

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

OrganizationDepartment of State“The agency to be consulted for the report.”Map →

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