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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Amendment: Classified Briefing on Counterintelligence Threats from Israel
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Welch has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill requiring the Department of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence to provide Congress with a briefing and report on threats posed by the Government of Israel. The report would focus on espionage activities targeting U.S. defense companies, members of Congress, and federal officials.
If enacted, this amendment would mandate that the Department of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence formally report to Congress on the scope and trends of Israeli espionage activities within 30 days of the bill's passage.
- S. 4784 is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is annual legislation that sets the budget and policies for the Department of Defense. context
- Mr. Welch is a member of the United States Senate. context
Who It Affects
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Department of Defense
The agency is required to coordinate and provide a classified briefing and report to Congress within 30 days of enactment.
Director of National Intelligence
The agency is required to coordinate with the Secretary of Defense to produce the classified briefing and report.
Members of Congress
Members and their cleared staff are the designated recipients of the classified briefing and report.
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Increased Congressional Oversight of Allied Intelligence
The amendment signals a move toward formalizing congressional oversight of counterintelligence activities involving a key strategic partner.
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