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Proposed Ban on Funding Recognition of Iranian Control over Strait of Hormuz

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6155

June 24, 2026

National Defense Foreign Policy Maritime Security Congressional Amendments Iran

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment would legally restrict the Department of Defense from implementing any policy that acknowledges Iranian authority to charge fees or impose transit requirements on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting how the U.S. manages maritime navigation rights in the region.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Department of Defense

The agency is prohibited from spending funds to implement or enforce agreements that recognize Iranian authority over commercial navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Commercial shipping industry

The amendment impacts the legal framework governing their transit through the Strait of Hormuz by prohibiting U.S. recognition of Iranian-imposed tolls or fees.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Gallego has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would prohibit the Department of Defense from using federal funds to recognize or enforce any agreement allowing Iran to restrict commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The amendment ensures that U.S. military operations and diplomatic efforts to oppose such restrictions remain permitted.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this amendment stop the U.S. military from operating in the Strait of Hormuz?

No. The amendment explicitly states that it does not prohibit U.S. or the right to defend against armed attacks.

What kind of agreements are covered by this prohibition?

The amendment covers any treaty, memorandum of understanding, executive arrangement, political understanding, or oral commitment, regardless of whether it is considered legally binding.

Why It Matters

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Broad Definition of 'Arrangement'

The amendment uses an exceptionally broad definition of 'arrangement' to include oral commitments, likely intended to prevent informal executive agreements from bypassing congressional oversight.

Government of Iran

Connected Entities

organizationPersian Gulf Strait Authority“Defined as an Iranian entity under the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“The agency prohibited from using funds for the specified purposes.”Map →

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record.”Map →

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

organizationGovernment of Iran“The foreign government whose authority over the Strait of Hormuz is the subject ”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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