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Bill Hagerty (R-TN)

S.Amdt. 6201

S.Amdt. 6201 · Senate amendment

A Republican amendment with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor

Changes S. 4784 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

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 6201, submitted by Mr. Hagerty and Mrs. Shaheen, aims to add a new section to bill S. 4784 to create the Strategic Infrastructure Partnership Initiative.

The purpose of this Initiative is to help identify, develop, and implement infrastructure projects in the Indo-Pacific region that are secure, resilient, and high-quality.

The amendment adds the following requirements:

  • Project Development: The Trade and Development Agency will use tools like technical assistance, pilot projects, and feasibility studies to create a pipeline of projects that align with U.S. economic development and national security interests.

  • Priorities: The focus will be on dual-use infrastructure, such as: ** energy systems ** digital and telecommunication networks ** ports, airports, and airfields ** logistics facilities

  • Coordination: The Initiative requires the Trade and Development Agency and the United States Indo-Pacific Command to share information every quarter, establish a formal liaison exchange, and engage with U.S. private sector entities and like-minded countries.

  • Standards: Project designs must include best practices for physical security, cybersecurity, and environmental and social impact assessments.

  • Reporting: The Director of the Trade and Development Agency must provide a report to Congress within 180 days regarding the feasibility and resources needed to expand the Initiative to other geographic combatant commands.