Industry Groups Oppose Senate FY2027 NDAA Contractor Buyback Limits
More than three dozen industry associations are pressing congressional defense leaders to remove Senate Section 815, which would condition DoD contracts on limits to stock buybacks and dividends unless a contractor secures a waiver through a qualified defense investment plan. With the House version omitting the restriction, the negotiated NDAA text could affect contractor capital planning, eligibility, and the defense supplier base.