Text of Senate Amendment 6563

On 2026-07-13, Senator Adam B. Schiff (D-CA) delivered a floor speech titled "Text Of Senate Amendment 6563" in the Senate.

Text of Senate Amendment 6563

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3750] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6563. Mr. SCHIFF submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle E of title III, add the following: SEC. 358. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES. (a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish guidance governing community engagement and emergency preparedness practices for covered defense industrial facilities. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered facility.--The term ``covered defense industrial facility'' means a facility operated by a prime contractor or subcontractor that-- (A) performs manufacturing, storage, testing, processing, or disposal activities in support of a Department of Defense contract; and (B) conducts activities involving hazardous materials, energetic materials, explosives, propellants, toxic substances, or other materials determined by the Secretary to present a significant potential risk to surrounding communities. (2) Significant incident.--The term ``significant incidents'' means any event that leads to-- (A) an evacuation; (B) a public health emergency; or (C) a disaster declaration from a government entity. (c) Guidance.--The guidance required under subsection (a) shall include requirements for covered facilities to-- (1) maintain regular coordination with local emergency management agencies, fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and other relevant first responders; (2) designate a community liaison responsible for communication with local officials and community members; (3) maintain procedures for notifying local authorities and affected communities following a release, fire, explosion, or other incident that may pose a risk to public health or safety; (4) provide easily accessible and publicly available information regarding emergency notification procedures and appropriate protective actions for nearby residents; (5) conduct periodic outreach or informational briefings for local stakeholders regarding emergency preparedness and community safety; and (6) establish mechanisms through which community members may submit questions or concerns regarding facility operations. (d) Protection of Sensitive Information.--Nothing in this section shall require disclosure of classified information, controlled unclassified information, export-controlled information, proprietary information, operational security information, or information that would increase risks to national security. (e) Report to Congress.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 5 years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees describing-- (1) implementation of this section; (2) categories of facilities subject to the guidance; (3) significant incidents reported at covered facilities; (4) corrective actions undertaken following such incidents; and (5) recommendations for additional legislative authority, if necessary. ______