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Proposed Funding Change for Fort McCoy Athletics Facility

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6191

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment, if passed, would increase the budget for a specific construction project at Fort McCoy by $15.3 million while reducing the budget for a maintenance facility at Kadena Air Base by $17 million.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Fort McCoy

The facility is slated to receive funding for an all-weather athletics facility construction project.

Kadena Air Base

The base is slated to have its authorized funding for a vehicle maintenance shop reduced by $17 million.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Baldwin has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill to redirect funding for military construction projects. The proposal would shift funds from a vehicle maintenance shop in Japan to build an all-weather athletics facility at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This amendment, if passed, would increase the budget for a specific construction project at Fort McCoy by $15.3 million while reducing the budget for a maintenance facility at Kadena Air Base by $17 million.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for an amendment to 'lie on the table'?
It means the amendment has been formally submitted but is not currently scheduled for a vote or debate.
Where is the money for the Fort McCoy project coming from?
The amendment proposes ting the cost by reducing the authorized funding for a vehicle maintenance shop project at Kadena Air Base in Japan.

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Domestic vs. International Funding Trade-off

The amendment explicitly links the funding of a domestic Wisconsin military facility to the reduction of a construction project at an overseas base in Japan.

Connected Entities

personMs. BaldwinU.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.Map →
locationFort McCoyMilitary installation in Monroe County, Wisconsin.Map →
locationKadena Air BaseMilitary installation in Japan.Map →

Sources

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