Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
To limit the availability of funds for canceling large contracts without prior notice and explanation to Congress.
A Democratic amendment with no cosponsors · See the cosponsor
Changes S.Amdt. 3411, an amendment to H.R. 3944 — Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
Last activity — Amendment SA 3433 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Adopted
The Senate agreed to this amendment, so its changes are part of the bill from here on.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- 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.
- 8/1/2025
- Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3433 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
- Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3433 proposed by Senator Collins for Senator Blumenthal to Amendment SA 3411.
- Amendment SA 3433 proposed by Senator Collins for Senator Blumenthal to Amendment SA 3411. (consideration: CR S5190-5192) To limit the availability of funds for canceling large contracts without prior notice and explanation to Congress.
- Amendment SA 3433 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Senate amendment submitted
Angus KingIndependent · Maine