Ocasio-Cortez Submits 11 Amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act

June 29, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) sponsored 11 amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that increase oversight over foreign military sales and uphold human rights commitments across the world. The amendments Representative Ocasio-Cortez introduced can be found below. Amendment No. Objective Ocasio-Cortez 810 Prohibits the transfer or provision of any defense articles and services pending Congressional authorization and written Presidential assurances that the recipient country is not restricting the transport or delivery of humanitarian assistance and is complying with international law. Ocasio-Cortez 1100 Requires the Department of Defense to publish a report on the use of any military facilities in Puerto Rico. Cosponsored by Representative Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) Ocasio-Cortez 903 Requires that the Secretary of Defense submit a certification addressing human and civil rights violations in Peru after the mass killing of protesters in Peru in 2022 and 2023. Ocasio-Cortez 926 Restricts the use of Department of Defense funds for security cooperation with the Ecuadorian government until the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State certify to Congress that the Ecuadorian government is adhering to human rights laws. Cosponsored by Representatives Greg Casar (TX-35) and Jesús García (IL-04) Ocasio-Cortez 817 Calls on the Department of Defense to produce a report on past human rights violations in Colombia, including an overview of the United States/Colombia military partnership from 1980-2010. Cosponsored by Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35) Ocasio-Cortez 826 Requires the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State and the Central Intelligence Agency, to conduct a declassification review of documents related to the United States and American companies’ involvement in Chile’s coup of 1973. Cosponsored by Representatives Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Greg Casar (TX-35) Ocasio-Cortez 1095 Requires the Department of Defense to develop a framework to support Puerto Rico's response to infrastructure failures, including Puerto Rico's aging aqueduct system, which causes widespread service interruptions and inconsistent access to safe drinking water. Cosponsored by Representative Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) Ocasio-Cortez 910 Requires the Department of Defense to develop a framework to support Bangladesh's response to extreme weather events. Cosponsored by Rep. Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) Ocasio-Cortez 1174 Requires the Secretary of State to submit an unclassified report to Congress on the US-Brazil military partnership between 1964 and 1985. The amendments Representative Ocasio-Cortez cosponsored can be found below. Amendment No. Objective Velázquez 932 Requires a report on the justifications for the renewed military exercises and the status of cleanup efforts in Vieques, Puerto Rico. Led by Representatives Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) Ramirez 410 Prohibits the use of Department of Defense funds to enforce sanctions against Cuba. Led by Representative Delia Ramirez (IL-03) ### Issues : Foreign Policy Puerto Rico