Proposed Amendment to 2027 Defense Authorization Bill Regarding Israel

The Frame

What this does

The amendment would require the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, to certify that Israeli forces have not engaged in specific prohibited actions over the past three years before the associated section of the defense bill can take effect.

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 perform a certification process in collaboration with other intelligence and diplomatic officials.

Government of Israel

The conduct of the nation's military and security forces is the subject of the required certification.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Senator Welch has proposed an amendment to the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act that would condition the effectiveness of a specific section of the bill on a certification regarding the conduct of Israeli military and security forces.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The amendment would require the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, to certify that Israeli forces have not engaged in specific prohibited actions over the past three years before the associated section of the defense bill can take effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment do?

It adds a condition to section 1217 of the 2027 defense authorization bill, requiring a formal certification regarding the conduct of Israeli military forces before that section can become effective.

What specific actions are mentioned in the certification requirement?

The certification must address whether Israeli forces have engaged in wanton destruction of civilian infrastructure, crimes against humanity, or ethnic cleansing.

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Conditionality in Defense Appropriations

The amendment attempts to link the effectiveness of specific defense authorizations to human rights certifications regarding a foreign government's military conduct.

Mr. Welch Government of Israel

Connected Entities

personMr. Welch“United States Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“The agency responsible for the certification process.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“The agency involved in defense activities under the bill.”Map →

personDirector of National Intelligence“Collaborator in the certification process.”Map →

personSecretary of State“Collaborator in the certification process.”Map →

organizationGovernment of Israel“The government whose military and security forces are subject to the certificati”Map →

personSecretary of Defense“Required to certify the conduct of Israeli forces.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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