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Proposed Funding Increase for 'Beyond the Yellow Ribbon' Program

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6349

June 24, 2026

Military Spending Defense Authorization Veterans Affairs Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Program

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment, if passed, would increase federal funding for the 'Beyond the Yellow Ribbon' program by $5 million for 2027, impacting the resources available for military support services.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Program

The program is the subject of a proposed $5 million funding increase.

Department of Defense

The agency's authorized appropriations for fiscal year 2027 are governed by the underlying bill S. 4784.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Sanders has submitted an amendment to the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act to increase funding for the 'Beyond the Yellow Ribbon' program. The proposal would raise the authorized budget for this initiative from $20 million to $25 million for the 2027 .

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This amendment, if passed, would increase federal funding for the 'Beyond the Yellow Ribbon' program by $5 million for 2027, impacting the resources available for military support services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment do?

It proposes to increase the authorized funding for the 'Beyond the Yellow Ribbon' program to $25 million for the 2027 .

Has this amendment been passed?

No, the amendment was submitted and , meaning it has not yet been voted on or enacted.

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Related Legislation

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

Discoveries

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Funding Increase for Veteran Support

The amendment seeks a 25% increase in authorized funding for the 'Beyond the Yellow Ribbon' program compared to the previous fiscal year's authorization.

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Program

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“Agency overseeing military activities and construction.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“Agency overseeing defense-related energy activities.”Map →

otherBeyond the Yellow Ribbon Program“The specific program targeted for a funding increase.”Map →

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

Sources

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