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Senate Amendment Preserves Virginia Military Base Names

9/2/2025

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Senator Tim Kaine's amendment in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act prevents changes to military base names set by a Biden-era commission.
This amendment specifically impacts military bases in Virginia, preserving names such as Fort A.P. Hill as Fort Walker.
The Senate is scheduled to vote on the NDAA this month, with no Republican opposition to the amendment reported.

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Senator Tim Kaine's amendment in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act prevents changes to military base names set by a Biden-era commission.
This amendment specifically impacts military bases in Virginia, preserving names such as Fort A.P. Hill as Fort Walker.
The Senate is scheduled to vote on the NDAA this month, with no Republican opposition to the amendment reported.