DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 6278· Senate(119-SAMDT-6278)

S.Amdt. 6278

Rep. Kaine
Age: 68 years
Virginia
Introduced
6/24/2026
Sponsored by
Timothy Kaine
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-S-4784 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 6278, submitted by Mr. Kaine, aims to change the reporting requirements of the War Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1543(a)).

The purpose of this amendment is to add a new requirement to the reporting process. Specifically, it would require the inclusion of:

  • Any legal opinion, memorandum, or analysis provided to any person, office, or agency within the Executive Branch regarding the introduction of United States Armed Forces.

This includes documents from the Department of Justice, the National Security Council, the White House, or the Executive Office of the President.