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Proposed Change to Military Lease Rules

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6538

June 24, 2026

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$81,000across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Curtis CalabreseCurtis Calabrese$50,000Aviation<br>Safety<br>ExpertJun 2025
Carl Curtis HodgesCarl Hodges$5,000RetiredSep 2025
Curtis Burton for Chino City Council, District 2, 2022Chino Officers for Political Stability$5,000-Feb 2025
Curtis Burton for Chino City Council, District 2, 2022Chino Valley Professional PAC$3,000-Mar 2026
Curtis Burton for Chino City Council, District 2, 2022Jon Monroe for School Board$2,000-Jan 2023
Curtis Burton for Chino City Council, District 2, 2022Jon Monroe for School Board$2,000-Jan 2023
Carl Curtis HodgesJupiter Bluffs Holdings LLC$1,000ManagerOct 2025
Carl Curtis HodgesBuddy Davenport$1,000Insurance<br>AgentSep 2025
Carl Curtis HodgesJON AND SUSAN HALL$1,000RETIREDOct 2025
Curtis CalabreseS GIBSON$1,000INVESTORNov 2025
Curtis CalabreseLUCREZIA MILANI-MCINNES$1,000RETIREDAug 2025
Curtis CampogniRoy C Jones$1,000Nonprofit consultant-Oct 2025
Carl Curtis HodgesMICHAEL TUMMINELLO$1,000FLEET<br>SALESOct 2025
Carl Curtis HodgesHARRISON HODGES$1,000ROOFING<br>CONTRACTOROct 2025
Curtis CalabreseDALE SCHLEY II$1,000LAWYERDec 2025
Curtis CalabreseVOTE VETS$1,000-Sep 2025
Curtis CalabreseVOTE VETS$1,000political committeeSep 2025
Curtis CalabreseTIZIANA MILANI$1,000DEVELOPERJul 2025
Curtis CalabreseJACKIE SASAKI$1,000DONOR RELATIONSDec 2025
Curtis CalabreseCAMILLO D MILANI$1,000DEVELOPERAug 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment changes the legal requirements for how the Department of Defense manages non-cash payments from property leases, specifically allowing these assets to be held in state-managed, federally insured accounts under certain conditions.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of Defense

The agency must approve the terms of state-managed accounts used to hold in-kind lease proceeds.

State and local governments

These entities may act as trustees for federally insured accounts holding in-kind consideration from military leases.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Mike Lee and Senator Curtis have proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill. The amendment creates a new exception for how proceeds from military property leases are handled when the payment is made in the form of 'in-kind' consideration.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment do?
It allows the military to accept 'in-kind' payments for property leases and hold those assets in state-managed, federally insured accounts, provided the state acts as a trustee for the U.S. government.
What is 'in-kind' consideration?
In the context of government leasing, it refers to receiving goods, services, or other non-cash benefits instead of direct monetary payments.

Why It Matters

This amendment changes the legal requirements for how the Department of Defense manages non-cash payments from property leases, specifically allowing these assets to be held in state-managed, federally insured accounts under certain conditions.

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Expansion of Lease Management Options

The amendment shifts policy to allow state-level financial institutions to act as trustees for federal military lease proceeds, potentially decentralizing the management of in-kind assets.

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of DefenseThe agency responsible for military activities and property leases.Map →
organizationDepartment of EnergyThe agency responsible for defense-related energy activities.Map →
organizationGovernment Publishing OfficeThe agency that published the Congressional Record.Map →
personMike LeeU.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.Map →
personCurtisU.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.Map →

Sources

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