To amend title 10, United States Code, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, and the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 to repeal certain reporting requirements related to unfunded priorities, and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9549
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-06T13:33:33Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation seeks to eliminate specific reporting requirements related to unfunded priorities within the Department of Defense.
Key Provisions
- Repeals six sections from Title 10 of the United States Code: Sections 222a, 222f, 240i, 4815, 5513, and 6288.
- Repeals Section 865 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81).
- Repeals Section 2806 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91).
Significant Changes to Existing Law The bill removes statutory obligations for the Department of Defense and related entities to submit reports on unfunded priorities, which previously required detailed lists of budget shortfalls or additional needs beyond approved funding levels.
Potential Impacts
- Reduces administrative reporting burdens on government agencies involved in defense planning and budgeting.
- May streamline internal processes for military services and defense components by ending the preparation and submission of these specific reports.
- No direct effects on citizens or international relations are outlined in the bill.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Department of Defense agencies and military departments responsible for preparing unfunded priorities reports.
- Congressional committees that previously received these reports for oversight purposes.
- Defense contractors or program managers whose projects were sometimes highlighted in such reports.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The changes are limited to repealing existing reporting mandates in defense authorization laws, with no alterations to broader constitutional authorities or funding mechanisms. The bill focuses solely on reducing these specific administrative requirements without introducing new obligations.
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Sponsor
Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Cosponsors (3)
Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-30: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 2026-06-30: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-30: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To amend title 10, United States Code, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, and the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 to repeal certain reporting requirements related to unfunded priorities, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-06-30 — PDF (2 pages)