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Amendments · SAMDT 2772
FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS· SENATE
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 2772
To prohibit the use of Defense Production Act of 1950 funds without the approval of Congress.
PROPOSED JUN 30· LAST ACTION JUN 30
- Amendment, not the bill
- Failed — base text stands
DISPOSITION
FAILED
JUN 30
“Amendment SA 2772 ruled out of order by the chair.”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment would have required the President to get specific approval from Congress before spending any money under the Defense Production Act. This law is currently used to speed up the production of essential goods during national emergencies or for national security needs.
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KEY POINTS
2POINT 01
Congressional Approval Required
It would have ended the President's ability to independently direct these funds, requiring a legislative vote for every use.
POINT 02
National Security Response
Critics of such measures argue that requiring a vote could slow down the government's ability to react quickly to emergencies or supply chain shortages.
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ACTION TIMELINE
8 EVENTSJUN 30
Amendment SA 2772 ruled out of order by the chair.
JUN 30
Motion to waive section 313(b)(1)(a) of the Congressional Budget Act with respect to amendment SA 2772 rejected, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42 - 58. Record Vote Number: 352.
JUN 30
Point of order that the amendment violates section 313(b)(1)(a) of the Congressional Budget Act raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 2772.
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeSenate Amendment
NumberSAMDT 2772
Congress119th
ChamberSenate
StatusFAILED
ProposedJun 30, 2025
Last actionJun 30, 2025
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FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · PROPOSED JUN 30, 2025
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 2772
To prohibit the use of Defense Production Act of 1950 funds without the approval of Congress.
PROPOSED JUN 30, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 30, 2025
DISPOSITION
FAILED
COSPONSORS
1
DAYS SINCE ACTION
451
