Vote No on NDAA Section 219
The FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 8800) contains Section 219 (House version) and a companion provision, Section 1217, in the Senate version. These provisions would establish unprecedented integration between U.S. military and intelligence structures and foreign defense entities — specifically Israel's military — raising serious questions about U.S. command sovereignty, independent foreign policy authority, and congressional oversight of defense operations.
Critics across the political spectrum — including members of both parties — have raised concerns that this level of institutional integration could constrain a future president's ability to independently direct U.S. military and intelligence assets, and could entangle the United States in foreign military operations without a separate authorization from Congress. Supporters argue the provision deepens a longstanding alliance and focuses on defense technology cooperation, but opponents contend the structural merger goes well beyond traditional security assistance or joint exercises.
Constituents are urging their U.S. Representatives to vote NO on the NDAA as long as Section 219 remains in the bill, and urging their U.S. Senators to vote NO on the Senate version containing Section 1217. At minimum, lawmakers should demand these provisions be stripped from the final legislation before any floor vote.
View Call Scripts
Live Call Script
Hello, I am an assistant calling on behalf of a constituent, {{first_name}} {{last_name}} from {{city}}, {{state}} zip code {{zip_code}}. The constituent is calling to urge {{representative_name}} to vote NO on the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 8800, specifically because of Section 219 in the House version and its Senate companion, Section 1217. These provisions would establish an unprecedented structural integration between U.S. military and intelligence operations and a foreign military. The constituent believes this raises critical concerns about U.S. command sovereignty, independent foreign policy authority, and the ability of future presidents and Congress to exercise independent oversight of American defense decisions. The constituent is asking {{representative_name}} to oppose the NDAA in its current form and to demand that Section 219 — or its Senate equivalent, Section 1217 — be removed before the bill advances to a final vote. Will {{representative_name}} commit to voting NO on the NDAA unless these provisions are stripped from the bill?
Voicemail Version
I am calling on behalf of {{first_name}} {{last_name}}, a constituent from {{city}}, {{state}} {{zip_code}}. The constituent is calling to urge a NO vote on the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 8800, due to Section 219 in the House version and Section 1217 in the Senate version, which would create an unprecedented structural integration between U.S. military and intelligence operations and a foreign military. The constituent believes these provisions threaten U.S. command sovereignty and independent congressional oversight of American defense decisions. They are asking {{representative_name}} to oppose the NDAA in its current form and demand these provisions be removed before any final vote. You may contact me at {{phone_number}} to discuss further.