Christopher Murphy (D-CT)

S.Amdt. 4033

S.Amdt. 4033 · Senate amendment

A Democratic amendment with no cosponsors

Changes H.R. 4016 — Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026

Offered

Offered, and not voted on yet. Most amendments never get a vote: the Senate takes up the bill and moves on without them.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 4033, submitted by Mr. Murphy, is an amendment to bill H.R. 4016, which handles appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

The purpose of this amendment is to restrict how funds from the Act are used. It aims to add a section stating that no funds may be used to support or engage in hostilities by the United States Armed Forces against:

  • Any organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization on or after February 20, 2025.
  • Any states where those organizations operate.

These actions are prohibited unless they are expressly authorized by an authorization for use of military force or a declaration of war.