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Proposed National Security Commission on Emerging Science and Technology

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6061

June 24, 2026

National Security Science and Technology Congressional Commissions Defense Policy Emerging Technology

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this commission would establish a permanent legislative body to influence U.S. defense policy and technology investment, with the power to request classified briefings and influence future national security legislation.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Department of Defense

The Department is required to provide full cooperation, liaison officers, and access to research centers for the commission.

Congressional staff

Commission employees are classified as legislative branch employees and are subject to specific pay and ethics reporting requirements.

Private sector technology experts

Experts appointed to the commission will be subject to security clearance requirements and ethics reporting as if they were congressional employees.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This amendment proposes the creation of a new, independent congressional commission tasked with reviewing emerging science and technology to inform national security and defense strategies. The commission would be composed of 12 members appointed by congressional leadership and would have the authority to access classified information and government resources to provide annual recommendations to Congress.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will serve on this commission?

The commission will have 12 members: 4 sitting members of Congress (one from each party in both chambers) and 8 experts from private civilian life.

Will the commission be subject to public transparency laws like FOIA?

No, the amendment explicitly exempts the commission from the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).

What is the new definition of 'national security' proposed in this amendment?

It expands the definition to include the security of the U.S. economy and the resilience of supply chains for economic activity.

Why It Matters

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Expansion of National Security Definition

The amendment significantly broadens the legal definition of 'national security' to include economic resilience and supply chains, which could have broad implications for future defense spending and policy.

Department of Defense

Connected Entities

organizationSenate Sergeant at Arms“Responsible for providing office space and resources.”Map →

organizationSecretary of the Senate“Responsible for disbursing pay and providing administrative support.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“Required to cooperate with and provide resources to the commission.”Map →

organizationCongressional National Security Commission on Emerging Science and Technology“The proposed commission to be established by the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Lujan“Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationNational Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology“Existing commission authorized to transfer records to the new body.”Map →

Sources

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