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Amendments · SAMDT 3433
ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· SENATE
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 3433
To limit the availability of funds for canceling large contracts without prior notice and explanation to Congress.
PROPOSED AUG 1· LAST ACTION AUG 1
- Adopted, not yet law
- Amendment, not the bill
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
AUG 1
“Amendment SA 3433 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment prevents the government from spending money to cancel large contracts unless they first notify Congress and provide a detailed explanation. It ensures that major projects, like military construction, aren't suddenly ended without public accountability or oversight.
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KEY POINTS
3POINT 01
Mandatory Notification
Prevents the executive branch from making major project cancellations without informing the legislative branch first.
POINT 02
Written Justification
Forces officials to provide a clear reason for ending a contract, making the decision-making process more transparent.
POINT 03
Financial Restriction
Uses the power of the purse to ensure agencies follow these oversight rules by blocking the funds needed to process a cancellation.
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSAUG 1
Amendment SA 3433 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
AUG 1
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.
AUG 1
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeSenate Amendment
NumberSAMDT 3433
Congress119th
ChamberSenate
StatusADOPTED
ProposedAug 1, 2025
Last actionAug 1, 2025
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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · PROPOSED AUG 1, 2025
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 3433
To limit the availability of funds for canceling large contracts without prior notice and explanation to Congress.
PROPOSED AUG 1, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 1, 2025
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
COSPONSORS
1
DAYS SINCE ACTION
420
