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Proposed Change to Defense Spending Bill Regarding Equity Securities

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6287

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment changes the specific criteria for referenced in the 2027 defense authorization bill (S. 4784), which dictates funding and policy for the Department of Defense and Department of Energy.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Department of Defense

The agency's fiscal year 2027 appropriations and activities are governed by the underlying bill S. 4784.

Department of Energy

The agency's defense-related activities and funding are governed by the underlying bill S. 4784.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Background

S. 4784 is the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2027, which sets policy and funding levels for the U.S. military. context

Summary

Senator Sullivan has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill. The amendment modifies language concerning within section 815(a)(2) of the bill.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This amendment changes the specific criteria for referenced in the 2027 defense authorization bill (S. 4784), which dictates funding and policy for the Department of Defense and Department of Energy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment do?

It changes the definition of in section 815(a)(2) of the defense authorization bill to specify that they must be listed on a national security exchange.

Has this amendment been passed?

No, the amendment was submitted and , meaning it has not yet been voted on or adopted.

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Related Legislation

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Refinement of Security Criteria

The amendment narrows the scope of equity securities subject to the bill's provisions by requiring them to be listed on a national security exchange.

S. 4784 SA 6287

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“Agency affected by the underlying appropriations bill.”Map →

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

organizationDepartment of Energy“Agency affected by the underlying appropriations bill.”Map →

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

Sources

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