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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Amendment to Strike Section 1078 of the Defense Authorization Bill
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Angela Alsobrooks and five co-sponsors have submitted an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill (S. 4784). The amendment proposes to Section 1078 from the original legislation.
This amendment, if adopted, would remove Section 1078 from the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, potentially altering the specific military or energy-related activities authorized by that section.
Who It Affects
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Department of Defense
The agency's fiscal year 2027 authorizations are governed by the bill S. 4784, which this amendment seeks to modify.
Department of Energy
The agency's defense-related activities are governed by the bill S. 4784, which this amendment seeks to modify.
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Amendment to Defense Authorization
A group of six senators is seeking to remove a specific section (1078) from the annual defense authorization bill.
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