SAMDT 3272 — To support law enforcement agencies and crime victims.

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OCT 9, 2025

“Amendment SA 3272 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.”

what this changes

This amendment adds provisions to the national defense bill to provide more resources for local police departments and support services for crime victims. It ensures that while the government plans military spending, it also addresses needs for law enforcement and those affected by crime.

WHY IT MATTERS

While the NDAA is primarily about the military, it often includes related public safety measures. This amendment ensures that local police and crime victims are not overlooked in large-scale federal funding decisions.

WHO IS AFFECTED

Local police departments and individuals who have been victims of crime are most directly affected by these potential resources.

AMENDS

S 2296PASSED SENATE

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

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Law Enforcement Backing

Provides additional federal recognition or resources for local agencies to perform their duties.

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Crime Victim Support

Directs attention and potential funding to programs that assist people recovering from or affected by crimes.

GLOSSARY

Voice Vote: A voting method where legislators call out 'aye' or 'no' in unison, and the result is determined by the volume of the responses rather than a recorded count of individual names.
NDAA: The National Defense Authorization Act, a massive annual bill that sets the budget and policy for the U.S. military.

Official sources

SAMDT 3272 on Congress.gov

This analysis used: Amendment purpose · Latest action · Amended bill: summary

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6 EVENTS

OCT 9, 25

Amendment SA 3272 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

FLOOR

OCT 9, 25

Amendment SA 3272 proposed by Senator Wicker for Senator Grassley to Amendment SA 3748. (consideration: CR S7074-7086)

FLOOR

OCT 9, 25

Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3272 proposed by Senator Wicker for Senator Grassley to Amendment SA 3748.

FLOOR

OCT 9, 25

Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3272 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

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