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Proposed Report on U.S. Military Installation Security in the Persian Gulf

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6251

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment would mandate a formal government assessment of the security risks and financial costs associated with protecting U.S. military bases in the Persian Gulf following 2026 attacks, potentially influencing future defense spending and regional military strategy.

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 required to conduct the analysis and submit the report to Congress.

Department of State

The agency must coordinate on the report and jointly assess the impact of attacks on bilateral relations with host nations.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Background

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is an annual series of federal laws that specify the budget, expenditures, and policies of the U.S. Department of Defense. context

Summary

Senator Schatz has proposed an amendment to the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act requiring the Department of Defense to report on the vulnerability of U.S. military installations in the Persian Gulf. The report would analyze damage from 2026 Iranian drone and missile attacks and assess the costs and requirements for these sites against future threats.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this report?

The report is intended to analyze the vulnerability of U.S. military installations in the Persian Gulf to attacks from state and non-state actors, specifically focusing on lessons learned from 2026 Iranian drone and missile strikes.

Will the public be able to read this report?

The amendment requires the report to be submitted in unclassified form, though it must include a that will not be available to the public.

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Post-Conflict Assessment Mandate

The amendment explicitly ties future military infrastructure funding and hardening requirements to a retrospective analysis of 2026 combat engagements.

Department of Defense Islamic Republic of Iran

Connected Entities

otherIslamic Republic of Iran“Identified as the source of drone and ballistic missile attacks.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“Responsible for submitting the required report.”Map →

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

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

organizationDepartment of State“Required to coordinate on the report and assess bilateral relations.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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