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Proposed Amendment: Classified Briefing on Counterintelligence Threats from Israel

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6403

June 24, 2026

National Security Counterintelligence Israel Congressional Oversight Defense Policy

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The Frame

What this does

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.

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 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.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Background

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

Summary

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.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this amendment?

It mandates that the Department of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence provide Congress with a assessment of threats and espionage activities linked to the Government of Israel.

Who would receive this information?

The briefing and report would be provided to all members of Congress and of members and committees.

What specific activities would be investigated?

The report would examine espionage targeting U.S. defense contractors, members of Congress, and federal officials, particularly those engaged in sensitive Middle East negotiations.

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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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.

Government of Israel Department of Defense

Connected Entities

personMr. Welch“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“Required to provide the briefing and report.”Map →

organizationDirector of National Intelligence“Required to coordinate on the briefing and report.”Map →

locationGovernment of Israel“The subject of the requested counterintelligence report.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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