DemocratSecond Degree Amendment · S.Amdt. 3433· Senate(119-SAMDT-3433)

To limit the availability of funds for canceling large contracts without prior notice and explanation to Congress.

Rep. Blumenthal
Age: 80 years
Connecticut
Introduced
8/1/2025
Last activity
8/1/2025 — Amendment SA 3433 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Sponsored by
Richard Blumenthal
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 0
Changes amendment
119-SAMDT-3411
On the bill
119-HR-3944 — Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. Passed Senate
  3. Adopted

What this amendment would do

SA 3433, submitted by Mr. Blumenthal and Mr. King, aims to add a limitation on how funds are used regarding the cancellation of large contracts within H.R. 3944.

The purpose of this amendment is to stop the obligation or expenditure of funds to cancel any contract valued over $10,000,000 until the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides specific documentation to the following:

  • The Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • The Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
  • The House Committee on Appropriations
  • The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

The Secretary must provide an advance notification and a written explanation of contingency plans to replace the service being cancelled, which must include any necessary changes to staffing levels in the Department.