Proposed Ban on Defense Contractors Working with Foreign Adversaries

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would force consulting firms seeking Department of Defense contracts to choose between maintaining business ties with certain foreign governments and entities or pursuing U.S. defense work, potentially impacting the pool of available contractors.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Defense consulting firms

These firms must disclose past and current financial ties to specific foreign entities and may be barred from Department of Defense contracts if they maintain certain relationships.

Department of Defense

The agency is required to implement new disclosure requirements, terminate contracts for non-compliance, and update its acquisition regulations.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Senate Amendment 6119 would prohibit the Department of Defense from hiring or awarding grants to consulting firms that have recent business ties to specific foreign governments and entities. Contractors would be required to disclose any past or current financial relationships with these 'covered entities' to maintain eligibility for defense work.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'covered consultancy'?

A company that has failed to disclose activities with a '' (such as the Chinese or Russian governments), submitted false information to a federal agency, or failed to disclose a conflict of interest within the last five years.

Can a company that has worked with a foreign adversary ever work for the Department of Defense again?

Yes, if the company submits a signed certification to the Secretary of Defense confirming they have ended all prohibited contracts, grants, and financial relationships with covered entities.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would force consulting firms seeking Department of Defense contracts to choose between maintaining business ties with certain foreign governments and entities or pursuing U.S. defense work, potentially impacting the pool of available contractors.

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Expansion of Foreign Influence Restrictions

The amendment significantly broadens the scope of 'covered entities' to include not just foreign governments, but also specific industries like biotechnology, AI, and quantum computing.

Department of Defense Government of the People's Republic of China Government of the Russian Federation

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“The federal agency responsible for implementing the proposed contracting prohibi”Map →

organizationGovernment of the Russian Federation“Defined as a 'covered entity' under the amendment.”Map →

organizationGovernment of the People's Republic of China“Defined as a 'covered entity' under the amendment.”Map →

personMs. Ernst“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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