,i #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #bhbe ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,june #h1 #bjag,mr4 ,mc,caul 7for himself and ,mr4 ,higgins of ,louisiana7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,authorization ,act of #bjag or the ,,dhs ,authorization ,act of #bjag4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,prohibition on additional authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #c4 ,definition of congressional homeland security committees4 ,title ,i--,department of ,homeland ,security ,headquarters ,sec4 #aja4 ,homeland security enterprise defined4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,functions and components of ,headquarters of ,department of ,homeland ,security4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,repeal of ,director of ,shared ,services and ,office of ,counternarcotics ,enforcement of ,department of ,homeland ,security4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,responsibilities and functions of ,chief ,privacy ,officer4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,responsibilities of ,chief ,financial ,officer4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,chief ,information ,officer4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,quadrennial ,homeland ,security review4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,office of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans4 ,sec4 #aji4 ,chief ,procurement ,officer4 ,sec4 #aaj4 ,chief ,security ,officer4 ,sec4 #aaa4 ,office of ,inspector ,general4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,rotation ,program4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,future ,years ,homeland ,security ,program4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,field efficiencies plan4 ,sec4 #aae4 ,submission to ,congress of information regarding reprogramming or transfer of ,department of ,homeland ,security resources to respond to operational surges4 ,sec4 #aaf4 ,report to ,congress on cost savings and efficiency4 ,sec4 #aag4 ,research and development and ,,cbrne organizational review4 ,title ,,ii--,department of ,homeland ,security ,acquisition ,accountability and ,efficiency ,sec4 #bja4 ,definitions4 ,subtitle ,a--,acquisition ,authorities ,sec4 #baa4 ,acquisition authorities for ,under ,secretary for ,management of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 ,sec4 #bab4 ,acquisition authorities for ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 ,sec4 #bac4 ,acquisition authorities for ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,acquisition authorities for ,program ,accountability and ,risk ,management4 ,subtitle ,b--,acquisition ,program ,management ,discipline ,sec4 #bba4 ,acquisition ,review ,board4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,requirements to reduce duplication in acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,government ,accountability ,office review of ,board and of requirements to reduce duplication in acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #bbd4 ,excluded party list system waivers4 ,sec4 #bbe4 ,inspector ,general oversight of suspension and debarment4 ,subtitle ,c--,acquisition ,program ,management ,accountability and ,transparency ,sec4 #bca4 ,congressional notification for major acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #bcb4 ,multiyear ,acquisition ,strategy4 ,sec4 #bcc4 ,acquisition reports4 #b4 ,prohibition on additional authorization of appropriations ,no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act4 ,this ,act and such amendments shall be carried out using amounts otherwise available for such purposes4 #c4 ,definition of congressional homeland security committees ,in this ,act1 the term congressional homeland security committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 ,i ,department of ,homeland ,security ,headquarters #aja4 ,homeland security enterprise defined ,section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#bj7 as paragraphs 7#aj7 through 7#ba71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following new paragraph 7#i73 7#i7 ,the term homeland security enterprise means any relevant governmental or nongovernmental entity involved in homeland security1 including a ,federal1 ,state1 or local government official1 private sector representative1 academic1 or other policy expert4 4 #ajb4 ,functions and components of ,headquarters of ,department of ,homeland ,security ,section #ajb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking through the ,office of ,state and ,local ,coordination 7established under section #hja7 and inserting through the ,office of ,partnership and ,engagement2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 entering into agreements with governments of other countries1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 and international nongovernmental organizations in order to achieve the missions of the ,department4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,headquarters 7#a7 ,components ,there is in the ,department a ,headquarters4 ,the ,department ,headquarters shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,office of the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,the ,office of the ,deputy ,secretary4 7,c7 ,the ,executive ,secretary4 7,d7 ,the ,management ,directorate1 including the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer4 7,e7 ,the ,office of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans4 7,f7 ,the ,office of the ,general ,counsel4 7,g7 ,the ,office of the ,chief ,privacy ,officer4 7,h7 ,the ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties4 7,i7 ,the ,office of ,operations ,coordination4 7,j7 ,the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis4 7,k7 ,the ,office of ,legislative ,affairs4 7,l7 ,the ,office of ,public ,affairs4 7,m7 ,the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7,n7 ,the ,office of the ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services ,ombudsman4 7#b7 ,functions ,the ,secretary1 acting through the appropriate official of the ,headquarters1 shall-- 7,a7 establish an overall strategy to successfully further the mission of the ,department2 7,b7 establish initiatives that improve ,department-wide operational performance2 7,c7 establish mechanisms to-- 7i7 ensure that components of the ,department comply with ,department policies and fully implement the strategies and initiatives of the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 require the head of each component of the ,department and component chief officers to comply with such policies and implement such strategies and initiatives2 7,d7 establish annual operational and management objectives to evaluate the performance of the ,department2 7,e7 ensure that the ,department successfully meets operational and management performance objectives through conducting oversight of component agencies2 7,f7 ensure that the strategies1 priorities1 investments1 and workforce of ,department components align with ,department objectives2 7,g7 establish and implement policies related to ,department ethics and compliance standards2 7,h7 manage and encourage shared services across ,department components2 7,i7 lead and coordinate interaction with ,congress and other external organizations2 and 7,j7 carry out other such functions as the ,secretary determines are appropriate4 4 #ajc4 ,repeal of ,director of ,shared ,services and ,office of ,counternarcotics ,enforcement of ,department of ,homeland ,security 7a7 ,abolishment of ,director of ,shared ,services 7#a7 ,abolishment ,the position of ,director of ,shared ,services of the ,department of ,homeland ,security is abolished4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by striking section #dge 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bie74 7#c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act is amended by striking the item relating to section #dge4 7b7 ,abolishment of the ,office of ,counternarcotics ,enforcement 7#a7 ,abolishment ,the ,office of ,counternarcotics ,enforcement is abolished4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments ,the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 of section #hdc7;b77#a7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dac7;b77#a771 by striking by-- and all that follows through the end of that subparagraph and inserting by the ,secretary2 and2 and 7,b7 by striking section #hgh 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aab74 7#c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act is amended by striking the item relating to section #hgh4 #ajd4 ,responsibilities and functions of ,chief ,privacy ,officer 7a7 ,in general ,section #bbb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting to be the ,chief ,privacy ,officer of the ,department1 after in the ,department12 and 7ii7 by striking to the ,secretary1 to assume and inserting to the ,secretary4 ,such official shall have2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#f72 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following new paragraphs3 7#f7 developing guidance to assist components of the ,department in developing privacy policies and practices2 7#g7 establishing a mechanism to ensure such components are in compliance with ,federal1 regulatory1 statutory1 and ,department privacy requirements1 mandates1 directives1 and policies2 7#h7 working with the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department to identify methods for managing and overseeing the records1 management policies1 and procedures of the ,department2 7#i7 working with components and offices of the ,department to ensure that information sharing activities incorporate privacy protections2 7#aj7 serving as the ,chief ,,foia ,officer of the ,department for purposes of subsection 7j7 of section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7popularly known as the ,freedom of ,information ,act71 to manage and process requests related to such section2 7#aa7 developing guidance on procedures to be followed by individuals making requests for information under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#ab7 overseeing the management and processing of requests for information under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 within ,department ,headquarters and relevant ,department component offices2 7#ac7 identifying and eliminating unnecessary and duplicative actions taken by the ,department in the course of processing requests for information under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#ad7 preparing an annual report to ,congress that includes-- 7,a7 a description of the activities of the ,department that affect privacy during the fiscal year covered by the report1 including complaints of privacy violations1 implementation of section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7popularly known as the ,privacy ,act of #aigd71 internal controls1 and other matters2 and 7,b7 the number of new technology programs implemented in the ,department during the fiscal year covered by the report1 the number of such programs that the ,chief ,privacy ,officer has evaluated to ensure that privacy protections are considered and implemented1 the number of such programs that effectively implemented privacy protections into new technology programs1 and an explanation of why any new programs did not effectively implement privacy protections2 and 7#ae7 carrying out such other responsibilities as the ,secretary determines are appropriate1 consistent with this section4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,reassignment of functions ,notwithstanding subsection 7a77#aj71 the ,secretary may reassign the functions related to managing and processing requests for information under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to another officer within the ,department1 consistent with requirements of that section4 4 #aje4 ,responsibilities of ,chief ,financial ,officer ,section #gjb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection 7b73 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,chief ,financial ,officer1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary for ,management and the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 as appropriate1 shall-- 7#a7 oversee ,department budget formulation and execution2 7#b7 lead and provide guidance on performance-based budgeting practices for the ,department to ensure that the ,department and its components are meeting missions and goals2 7#c7 lead cost-estimating practices for the ,department1 including the development of policies on cost estimating and approval of life cycle cost estimates2 7#d7 coordinate with the ,office of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans to ensure that the development of the budget for the ,department is compatible with the long-term strategic plans1 priorities1 and policies of the ,secretary2 7#e7 develop financial management policy for the ,department and oversee the implementation of such policy1 including the establishment of effective internal controls over financial reporting systems and processes throughout the ,department2 7#f7 provide guidance for and over financial system modernization efforts throughout the ,department2 7#g7 lead the efforts of the ,department related to financial oversight1 including identifying ways to streamline and standardize business processes2 7#h7 oversee the costs of acquisition programs and related activities to ensure that actual and planned costs are in accordance with budget estimates and are affordable1 or can be adequately funded1 over the life cycle of such programs and activities2 and 7#i7 fully implement a common accounting structure to be used across the entire ,department by fiscal year #bjbj4 4 #ajf4 ,chief ,information ,officer 7a7 ,in general ,section #gjc of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,in addition to the functions under section #cejf7;a77#b7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall perform the functions set forth in this section and such other functions as may be assigned by the ,secretary42 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsections3 7b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to performing the functions under section #cejf of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall serve as the lead technical authority for information technology programs of the ,department and ,department components and1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 shall-- 7#a7 advise and assist the ,secretary1 heads of the components of the ,department1 and other senior officers in carrying out the responsibilities of the ,department for all activities relating to the budgets1 programs1 security1 and operations of the information technology functions of the ,department2 7#b7 to the extent delegated by the ,secretary1 exercise leadership and authority over ,department information technology management and establish the information technology priorities1 policies1 processes1 standards1 guidelines1 and procedures of the ,department to ensure interoperability and standardization of information technology2 7#c7 maintain a consolidated inventory of the mission critical and mission essential information systems of the ,department1 and develop and maintain contingency plans for responding to a disruption in the operation of any of those information systems2 7#d7 maintain the security1 visibility1 reliability1 integrity1 and availability of data and information technology of the ,department2 7#e7 establish and implement policies and procedures to effectively monitor and manage vulnerabilities in the supply chain for purchases of information technology1 in consultation with the ,chief ,procurement ,officer of the ,department2 7#f7 review contracts and interagency agreements associated with major information technology investments and information technology investments that have had cost1 schedule1 or performance challenges in the past2 7#g7 assess the risk of all major information technology investments and publically report the risk rating to the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 and 7#h7 carry out any other responsibilities delegated by the ,secretary consistent with an effective information system management function4 7c7 ,strategic plans ,in coordination with the ,chief ,financial ,officer1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall develop an information technology strategic plan every five years and report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate on the extent to which-- 7#a7 the budget of the ,department aligns with priorities specified in the information technology strategic plan2 7#b7 the information technology strategic plan informs the budget process of the ,department2 7#c7 information technology priorities were or were not funded and the reasons for not funding all priorities in a given fiscal year2 7#d7 the ,department has identified and addressed skills gaps needed to implement the information technology strategic plan2 and 7#e7 unnecessary duplicate information technology within and across the components of the ,department has been eliminated4 4 7b7 ,software licensing 7#a7 ,software inventory ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every two years thereafter until #bjbb1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with ,department component chief information officers1 shall-- 7,a7 conduct a ,department-wide inventory of all existing software licenses held by the ,department1 including utilized and unutilized licenses2 7,b7 assess the needs of the ,department and the components of the ,department for software licenses for the subsequent two fiscal years2 7,c7 examine how the ,department can achieve the greatest possible economies of scale and cost savings in the procurement of software licenses2 7,d7 determine how the use of shared cloud-computing services will impact the needs for software licenses for the subsequent two fiscal years2 7,e7 establish plans and estimated costs for eliminating unutilized software licenses for the subsequent two fiscal years2 and 7,f7 submit a copy of each inventory conducted under subparagraph 7,a7 to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,plan to reduce software licenses ,if the ,chief ,information ,officer determines through the inventory conducted under paragraph 7#a7 that the number of software licenses held by the ,department and the components of the ,department exceed the needs of the ,department1 not later than #ij days after the date on which the inventory is completed1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall establish a plan for reducing the number of such software licenses to meet needs of the ,department4 7#c7 ,prohibition on procurement of new software licenses 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 upon completion of a plan under paragraph 7#b71 no additional resources may be obligated for the procurement of new software licenses for the ,department until such time as the need of the ,department exceeds the number of used and unused licenses held by the ,department4 7,b7 ,exception ,the ,chief ,information ,officer may authorize the purchase of additional licenses and amend the number of needed licenses as necessary4 7c7 ,comptroller ,general review ,not later than fiscal year #bjai1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review the extent to which the ,chief ,information ,officer fulfilled all requirements established in this section and the amendment made by this section4 7d7 ,completion of first definition of capabilities ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall complete the first information technology strategic plan required under subsection 7c7 of section #gja of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section4 #ajg4 ,quadrennial ,homeland ,security review 7a7 ,in general ,section #gjg of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph 7,c73 7,c7 representatives from appropriate advisory committees established pursuant to section #hga1 including the ,homeland ,security ,advisory ,council and the ,homeland ,security ,science and ,technology ,advisory ,committee1 or otherwise established1 including the ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee established pursuant to section #ddidf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 based on the risk assessment required pursuant to subsection 7c77#b77;,b72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 to the extent practicable1 after describe2 and 7ii7 by striking budget plan and inserting resources required2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 to the extent practicable1 after identify2 7ii7 by striking budget plan required to provide sufficient resources to successfully and inserting resources required to2 and 7iii7 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting 1 including any resources identified from redundant1 wasteful1 or unnecessary capabilities and capacities that can be redirected to better support other existing capabilities and capacities1 as the case may be2 and2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7,e7 by striking paragraph 7#f72 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,december #ca of the year and inserting #fj days after the date of the submittal of the ,president's budget for the fiscal year after the fiscal year2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking description of the threats to and inserting risk assessment of2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 1 as required under subsection 7b77#b7 before the semicolon at the end2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 by inserting to the extent practicable1 before a description2 and 7,,ii7 by striking budget plan and inserting resources required2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7,i7 by inserting to the extent practicable1 before a discussion2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the status of2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,g7-- 7,i7 by inserting to the extent practicable1 before a discussion2 7,,ii7 by striking the status of2 7,,iii7 by inserting and risks before to national homeland2 and 7,,iv7 by inserting and after the semicolon at the end2 7vi7 by striking subparagraph 7,h72 and 7vii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,i7 as subparagraph 7,h72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 ,documentation ,the ,secretary shall retain and1 upon request1 provide to ,congress the following documentation regarding the quadrennial homeland security review3 7,a7 ,records regarding the consultation carried out the pursuant to subsection 7a77#c71 including-- 7i7 all written communications1 including communications sent out by the ,secretary and feedback submitted to the ,secretary through technology1 online communications tools1 in-person discussions1 and the interagency process2 and 7ii7 information on how feedback received by the ,secretary informed the quadrennial homeland security review4 7,b7 ,information regarding the risk assessment1 as required under subsection 7c77#b77;,b71 including-- 7i7 the risk model utilized to generate the risk assessment2 7ii7 information1 including data used in the risk model1 utilized to generate the risk assessment2 7iii7 sources of information1 including other risk assessments1 utilized to generate the risk assessment2 and 7iv7 information on assumptions1 weighing factors1 and subjective judgments utilized to generate the risk assessment1 together with information on the rationale or basis thereof4 2 and 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection 7d73 7d7 ,review ,not later than #ij days after the submission of each report required under subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate information on the degree to which the findings and recommendations developed in the quadrennial homeland security review covered by the report were integrated into the acquisition strategy and expenditure plans for the ,department4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to a quadrennial homeland security review conducted after ,december #ca1 #bjag4 #ajh4 ,office of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans 7a7 ,in general ,section #gji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,office of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans shall include the following components3 7#a7 ,the ,office of ,partnership and ,engagement4 7#b7 ,the ,office of ,international ,affairs4 7#c7 ,the ,office of ,cyber1 ,infrastructure1 and ,resilience ,policy4 7#d7 ,the ,office of ,strategy1 ,planning1 ,analysis1 and ,risk4 7#e7 ,the ,office of ,threat ,prevention and ,security ,policy4 7#f7 ,the ,office of ,border1 ,immigration1 and ,trade ,policy4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7g7 as subsections 7f7 through 7h71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection 7e73 7e7 ,assistant ,secretaries and ,directors 7#a7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,partnership and ,engagement ,the ,office of ,partnership and ,engagement shall be led by an ,assistant ,secretary for ,partnership and ,engagement appointed by the ,secretary4 ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 lead the efforts of the ,department to incorporate external feedback from stakeholders into policy and strategic planning efforts1 as appropriate2 7,b7 conduct the activities specified in section #bjjf7;b72 7,c7 advise the ,secretary on the effects of the policies1 regulations1 processes1 and actions of the ,department on the private sector and create and foster strategic communications with the private sector to enhance the primary mission of the ,department to protect the homeland2 7,d7 coordinate the activities of the ,department relating to ,state and local government2 7,e7 provide ,state and local governments with regular information1 research1 and technical support to assist local efforts at securing the homeland2 and 7,f7 perform such other functions as are established by law or delegated by the ,under ,secretary for ,policy4 7#b7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,affairs ,the ,office of ,international ,affairs shall be led by an ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,affairs appointed by the ,secretary4 ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 coordinate international activities within the ,department1 including activities carried out by the components of the ,department1 in consultation with other ,federal officials with responsibility for counterterrorism and homeland security matters2 7,b7 advise1 inform1 and assist the ,secretary with respect to the development and implementation of the policy priorities of the ,department1 including strategic priorities for the deployment of assets1 including personnel1 outside the ,united ,states2 7,c7 develop1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 guidance for selecting1 assigning1 training1 and monitoring overseas deployments of ,department personnel1 including minimum standards for pre-deployment training2 7,d7 maintain awareness regarding the international travel of senior officers of the ,department and their intent to pursue negotiations with foreign government officials1 and review resulting draft agreements2 and 7,e7 perform such other functions as are established by law or delegated by the ,under ,secretary for ,policy4 4 7b7 ,abolishment of ,office of ,international ,affairs 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,office of ,international ,affairs within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security is abolished4 7#b7 ,transfer of assets and personnel ,the functions authorized to be performed by such office as of the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and the assets and personnel associated with such functions1 are transferred to the head of the ,office of ,international ,affairs provided for by section #gji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by this section4 7#c7 ,conforming amendment ,the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by striking section #hgi 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dei74 7#d7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act is amended by striking the item relating to section #hgi4 7c7 ,transfer of functions1 assets1 and personnel of ,office for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement ,the functions authorized to be performed by the ,office for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement of the ,department of ,homeland ,security as of the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and the assets and personnel associated with such functions1 are transferred to the head of the ,office of ,partnership and ,engagement provided for by section #gji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by this section4 7d7 ,abolishment of ,office for ,state and ,local ,government ,coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,office for ,state and ,local ,government ,coordination of the ,department of ,homeland ,security is abolished4 7#b7 ,transfer of functions and assets ,the functions authorized to be performed by such office immediately before the enactment of this ,act1 and the assets and personnel associated with such functions1 are transferred to the head of ,office of ,partnership and ,engagement provided for by section #gji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by this section4 7#c7 ,conforming amendment ,the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by striking section #hja 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fca74 7#d7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act is amended by striking the item relating to section #hja4 7e7 ,abolishment of ,special ,assistant to ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,special ,assistant to the ,secretary authorized by section #ajb7;f7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aab7;f771 as in effect immediately before the enactment of this ,act1 is abolished4 7#b7 ,transfer of functions and assets ,the functions authorized to be performed by such ,special ,assistant to the ,secretary immediately before the enactment of this ,act1 and the assets and personnel associated with such functions1 are transferred to the head of the ,office of ,partnership and ,engagement provided for by section #gji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by this section4 7#c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ajb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aab7 is amended by striking subsection 7f74 7f7 ,conforming amendments relating to ,assistant ,secretaries ,subsection 7a7 of section #ajc of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting 2 ,assistant ,secretaries after ,under ,secretaries2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,i7 and redesignating subparagraphs 7,j7 and 7,k7 as subparagraphs 7,i7 and 7,j71 respectively2 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,assistant secretaries and other officials 7,a7 ,advice and consent appointments ,the ,department shall have the following officials appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate3 7i7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary1 ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 7ii7 ,the ,administrator1 ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7,b7 ,other presidential appointments ,the ,department shall have the following ,assistant ,secretaries appointed by the ,president3 7i7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary1 ,infrastructure ,protection4 7ii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary1 ,office of ,public ,affairs4 7iii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary1 ,office of ,legislative ,affairs4 7,c7 ,secretarial appointments ,the ,department shall have the following ,assistant ,secretaries appointed by the ,secretary3 7i7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary1 ,office of ,cybersecurity and ,communications4 7ii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,affairs4 7iii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,partnership and ,engagement4 7iv7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,threat ,prevention and ,security ,policy4 7v7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,border1 ,immigration1 and ,trade ,policy4 7vi7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,cyber1 ,infrastructure1 and ,resilience ,policy4 7vii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,strategy1 ,planning1 ,analysis1 and ,risk4 7viii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 ,assistant ,secretary1 ,legislative ,affairs ,the ,assistant ,secretary1 ,legislative ,affairs shall oversee one internal reporting structure for engaging with authorizing and appropriating congressional committees4 7#d7 ,limitation on creation of positions ,no ,assistant ,secretary position may be created in addition to the positions provided for by this section unless such position is authorized by a statute enacted after the date of the enactment of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,authorization ,act of #bjag4 4 7g7 ,homeland ,security ,advisory ,council ,subsection 7b7 of section #ajb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 shall establish a ,homeland ,security ,advisory ,council to provide advice and recommendations on homeland-security-related matters4 4 7h7 ,prohibition on new offices ,no new office may be created to perform functions transferred by this section1 other than as provided in section #gji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by this ,act4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section each of the terms functions1 assets1 and personnel has the meaning given each such term under section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja74 7j7 ,duplication review 7#a7 ,review required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall complete a review of the functions and responsibilities of each ,department of ,homeland ,security component responsible for international affairs to identify and eliminate areas of unnecessary duplication4 7#b7 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the completion of the review required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide the results of the review to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,action plan ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional homeland security committees an action plan1 including corrective steps and an estimated date of completion1 to address areas of duplication1 fragmentation1 and overlap and opportunities for cost savings and revenue enhancement1 as identified by the ,government ,accountability ,office based on the annual report of the ,government ,accountability ,office entitled ,additional ,opportunities to ,reduce ,fragmentation1 ,overlap1 and ,duplication and ,achieve ,other ,financial ,benefits4 #aji4 ,chief ,procurement ,officer 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #gaj4 ,chief ,procurement ,officer 7a7 ,in general ,there is in the ,department a ,chief ,procurement ,officer1 who shall serve as a senior business advisor to agency officials on procurement-related matters and report directly to the ,under ,secretary for ,management4 ,the ,chief ,procurement ,officer is the senior procurement executive for purposes of subsection 7c7 of section #agjb of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 and shall perform procurement functions as specified in such subsection4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,chief ,procurement ,officer shall-- 7#a7 delegate or retain contracting authority1 as appropriate2 7#b7 issue procurement policies and oversee the heads of contracting activity of the ,department to ensure compliance with those policies2 7#c7 serve as the main liaison of the ,department to industry on procurement-related issues2 7#d7 account for the integrity1 performance1 and oversight of ,department procurement and contracting functions2 7#e7 ensure that procurement contracting strategies and plans are consistent with the intent and direction of the ,acquisition ,review ,board2 7#f7 oversee a centralized acquisition workforce certification and training program using1 as appropriate1 existing best practices and acquisition training opportunities from the ,federal ,government1 private sector1 or universities and colleges to include training on how best to identify actions that warrant referrals for suspension or debarment2 7#g7 provide input on the periodic performance reviews of each head of contracting activity of the ,department2 7#h7 collect baseline data and use such data to establish performance measures on the impact of strategic sourcing initiatives on the private sector1 including small businesses2 7#i7 establish and implement policies and procedures to effectively monitor and manage vulnerabilities in the supply chain for all ,department purchases2 7#aj7 ensure that a fair proportion of the value of ,federal contracts and subcontracts are awarded to small businesses 7in accordance with the procurement contract goals under section #ae7;g7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7;g7771 maximize opportunities for small business participation in such contracts1 and ensure1 to the extent practicable1 small businesses that achieve qualified vendor status for security-related technologies are provided an opportunity to compete for contracts for such technology2 7#aa7 conduct oversight of implementation of administrative agreements to resolve suspension or debarment proceedings and1 upon request1 provide information to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate about the effectiveness of such agreements at improving contractor responsibility2 and 7#ab7 carry out any other procurement duties that the ,under ,secretary for ,management may designate4 7c7 ,head of contracting activity defined ,in this section the term head of contracting activity means an official responsible for the creation1 management1 and oversight of a team of procurement professionals properly trained1 certified1 and warranted to accomplish the acquisition of products and services on behalf of the designated components1 offices1 and organizations of the ,department1 and as authorized1 other government entities4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to title ,,vii the following new item3 ,sec4 #gaj4 ,chief ,procurement ,officer4 4 #aaj4 ,chief ,security ,officer 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #gaa4 ,chief ,security ,officer 7a7 ,in general ,there is in the ,department a ,chief ,security ,officer1 who shall report directly to the ,under ,secretary for ,management4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,chief ,security ,officer shall-- 7#a7 develop and implement the security policies1 programs1 and standards of the ,department2 7#b7 identify training and provide education to ,department personnel on security-related matters2 and 7#c7 provide support to ,department components on security-related matters4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act is further amended by adding at the end of the items relating to title ,,vii the following new item3 ,sec4 #gaa4 ,chief ,security ,officer4 4 #aaa4 ,office of ,inspector ,general 7a7 ,notification ,the heads of offices and components of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall promptly advise the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of all allegations of misconduct with respect to which the ,inspector ,general has investigative authority under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh4 ,the ,inspector ,general may waive the notification requirement under this subsection with respect to any category or subset of allegations of misconduct4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed as affecting the authority of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security under subsection 7a7 of section #h;,i of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #h;,i74 #aab4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,rotation ,program 7a7 ,enhancements to the rotation program ,section #hdd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dad7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7a7 ,establishment4--2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 as subsections 7a7 through 7e71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7#c7 in subsection 7a71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7,b7 by striking for employees of the ,department and inserting for certain personnel within the ,department2 7#d7 in subsection 7b71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#i71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 seek to foster greater departmental integration and unity of effort2 7#b7 seek to help enhance the knowledge1 skills1 and abilities of participating personnel with respect to the programs1 policies1 and activities of the ,department2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated1 by striking middle and senior level2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 by inserting before invigorate the following3 seek to improve morale and retention throughout the ,department and2 7#e7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking clause 7iii72 and 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7iv7 through 7viii7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7#f7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively2 7#g7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,administrative matters ,in carrying out the ,rotation ,program the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 before selecting employees for participation in the ,rotation ,program1 disseminate information broadly within the ,department about the availability of the ,rotation ,program1 qualifications for participation in the ,rotation ,program1 including full-time employment within the employing component or office not less than one year1 and the general provisions of the ,rotation ,program2 7#b7 require as a condition of participation in the ,rotation ,program that an employee-- 7,a7 is nominated by the head of the component or office employing the employee2 and 7,b7 is selected by the ,secretary1 or the ,secretary's designee1 solely on the basis of relative ability1 knowledge1 and skills1 after fair and open competition that assures that all candidates receive equal opportunity2 7#c7 ensure that each employee participating in the ,rotation ,program shall be entitled to return1 within a reasonable period of time after the end of the period of participation1 to the position held by the employee1 or a corresponding or higher position1 in the component or office that employed the employee prior to the participation of the employee in the ,rotation ,program2 7#d7 require that the rights that would be available to the employee if the employee were detailed from the employing component or office to another ,federal agency or office remain available to the employee during the employee participation in the ,rotation ,program2 and 7#e7 require that1 during the period of participation by an employee in the ,rotation ,program1 performance evaluations for the employee-- 7,a7 shall be conducted by officials in the office or component employing the employee with input from the supervisors of the employee at the component or office in which the employee is placed during that period2 and 7,b7 shall be provided the same weight with respect to promotions and other rewards as performance evaluations for service in the office or component employing the employee4 2 and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,intelligence rotational assignment program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish an ,intelligence ,rotational ,assignment ,program as part of the ,rotation ,program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,administration ,the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer1 in conjunction with the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer1 shall administer the ,intelligence ,rotational ,assignment ,program established pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,eligibility ,the ,intelligence ,rotational ,assignment ,program established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be open to employees serving in existing analyst positions within the ,department's ,intelligence ,enterprise and other ,department employees as determined appropriate by the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer and the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer4 7#d7 ,coordination ,the responsibilities specified in subsection 7c77#b7 that apply to the ,rotation ,program under such subsection shall1 as applicable1 also apply to the ,intelligence ,rotational ,assignment ,program under this subsection4 4 7b7 ,congressional notification and oversight ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall provide to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate information about the status of the ,homeland ,security ,rotation ,program authorized by section #hdd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section4 #aac4 ,future ,years ,homeland ,security ,program 7a7 ,in general ,section #hgd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ded7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking year and inserting years2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the budget of the ,president is submitted to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives 7referred to in this section as the appropriate committees7 a ,future ,years ,homeland ,security ,program that covers the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted and the #d succeeding fiscal years4 2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7c7 ,projection of acquisition estimates ,on and after ,february #a1 #bjah1 each ,future ,years ,homeland ,security ,program shall project-- 7#a7 acquisition estimates for the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted and the four succeeding fiscal years1 with specified estimates for each fiscal year1 for all major acquisitions by the ,department and each component of the ,department2 and 7#b7 estimated annual deployment schedules for all physical asset major acquisitions over the five-fiscal-year period described in paragraph 7#a7 and the full operating capability for all information technology major acquisitions4 7d7 ,sensitive and classified information ,the ,secretary may include with each ,future ,years ,homeland ,security ,program a classified or other appropriately controlled document containing any information required to be submitted under this section that is restricted from public disclosure in accordance with ,federal law or any ,executive order4 7e7 ,availability of information to the public ,the ,secretary shall make available to the public in electronic form the information required to be submitted to the appropriate committees under this section1 other than information described in subsection 7d74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act is further amended by striking the item relating to section #hgd and inserting the following new item3 #hgd4 ,future ,years ,homeland ,security ,program4 4 #aad4 ,field efficiencies plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a field efficiencies plan that-- 7,a7 examines the facilities and administrative and logistics functions of components of the ,department of ,homeland ,security located within designated geographic areas2 and 7,b7 provides specific recommendations and an associated cost-benefit analysis for the consolidation of the facilities and administrative and logistics functions of components of the ,department within each designated geographic area4 7#b7 ,contents ,the field efficiencies plan submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an accounting of leases held by the ,department or its components that have expired in the current fiscal year or will be expiring in the next fiscal year1 that have begun or been renewed in the current fiscal year1 or that the ,department or its components plan to sign or renew in the next fiscal year4 7,b7 ,for each designated geographic area-- 7i7 an evaluation of specific facilities at which components1 or operational entities of components1 of the ,department may be closed or consolidated1 including consideration of when leases expire or facilities owned by the government become available2 7ii7 an evaluation of potential consolidation with facilities of other ,federal1 ,state1 or local entities1 including-- 7,i7 offices2 7,,ii7 warehouses2 7,,iii7 training centers2 7,,iv7 housing2 7,v7 ports1 shore facilities1 and airfields2 7,,vi7 laboratories2 and 7,,vii7 other assets as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7iii7 an evaluation of the potential for the consolidation of administrative and logistics functions1 including-- 7,i7 facility maintenance2 7,,ii7 fleet vehicle services2 7,,iii7 mail handling and shipping and receiving2 7,,iv7 facility security2 7,v7 procurement of goods and services2 7,,vi7 information technology and telecommunications services and support2 and 7,,vii7 additional ways to improve unity of effort and cost savings for field operations and related support activities as determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,an implementation plan1 including-- 7i7 near-term actions that can co-locate1 consolidate1 or dispose of property within #bd months2 7ii7 identifying long-term occupancy agreements or leases that cannot be changed without a significant cost to the ,government2 and 7iii7 how the ,department can ensure it has the capacity1 in both personnel and funds1 needed to cover up-front costs to achieve consolidation and efficiencies4 7,d7 ,an accounting of any consolidation of the real estate footprint of the ,department or any component of the ,department1 including the co-location of personnel from different components1 offices1 and agencies within the ,department4 #aae4 ,submission to ,congress of information regarding reprogramming or transfer of ,department of ,homeland ,security resources to respond to operational surges 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #gab4 ,annual submittal to ,congress of information on reprogramming or transfers of funds to respond to operational surges ,for each fiscal year until fiscal year #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall provide to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 together with the annual budget request for the ,department1 information on-- 7#a7 any circumstance during the year covered by the report in which the ,secretary exercised the authority to reprogram or transfer funds to address unforeseen costs1 including costs associated with operational surges2 and 7#b7 any circumstance in which any limitation on the transfer or reprogramming of funds affected the ability of the ,secretary to address such unforeseen costs4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act is further amended by adding at the end of the items relating to title ,,vii the following new item3 #gab4 ,annual submittal to ,congress of information on reprogramming or transfers of funds to respond to operational surges4 4 #aaf4 ,report to ,congress on cost savings and efficiency 7a7 ,in general ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,management1 shall submit to the congressional homeland security committees a report that includes each of the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed accounting of the management and administrative expenditures and activities of each component of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and identifies potential cost savings1 avoidances1 and efficiencies for those expenditures and activities4 7#b7 ,an examination of major physical assets of the ,department1 as defined by the ,secretary2 7#c7 ,a review of the size1 experience level1 and geographic distribution of the operational personnel of the ,department4 7#d7 ,recommendations for adjustments in the management and administration of the ,department that would reduce deficiencies in the capabilities of the ,department1 reduce costs1 and enhance efficiencies4 7b7 ,form of report ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #aag4 ,research and development and ,,cbrne organizational review 7a7 ,department of ,homeland ,security research and development activities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall assess the organization and management of the ,department of ,homeland ,security's research and development activities1 and shall develop and submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 a proposed organizational structure for the management of such research and development activities4 7#b7 ,organizational justification ,the proposed organizational structure for the management of the ,department of ,homeland ,security's research and development activities included in the assessment required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a discussion of the methodology for determining such proposed organizational structure4 7,b7 ,a comprehensive inventory of research and development activities of the ,department1 and the proposed location of each activity under such proposed organizational structure4 7,c7 ,information relating to how such proposed organizational structure will facilitate and promote enhanced coordination and better collaboration between the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology of the ,department and the offices and components of the ,department4 7,d7 ,information relating to how such proposed organizational structure will support the development of research and development priorities and capabilities across the ,department4 7,e7 ,a discussion of the resulting cost savings and efficiencies from such proposed organizational structure4 7,f7 ,recommendations for any necessary statutory changes4 7b7 ,department of ,homeland ,security chemical1 biological1 radiological1 nuclear1 and explosives activities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall assess the organization and management of the ,department of ,homeland ,security's chemical1 biological1 radiological1 nuclear1 and explosives activities1 and shall develop and submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 a proposed organizational structure to ensure enhanced coordination and provide strengthened chemical1 biological1 radiological1 nuclear1 and explosives capabilities in support of homeland security4 7#b7 ,organizational justification ,the proposed organizational structure for the management of the ,department of ,homeland ,security's chemical1 biological1 radiological1 nuclear1 and explosives activities included in the assessment required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a discussion of the methodology for determining such proposed organizational structure4 7,b7 ,a comprehensive inventory of chemical1 biological1 radiological1 nuclear1 and explosives activities of the ,department1 and the proposed location of each activity under such proposed organizational structure4 7,c7 ,information relating to how such proposed organizational structure will enhance the development of chemical1 biological1 radiological1 nuclear1 and explosives priorities and capabilities across the ,department4 7,d7 ,a discussion of the resulting cost savings and efficiencies from such proposed organizational structure4 7,e7 ,recommendations for any necessary statutory changes4 ,,ii ,department of ,homeland ,security ,acquisition ,accountability and ,efficiency #bja4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,d of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting before section #hca the following new section3 #hcj4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,the term acquisition has the meaning given such term in section #aca of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term acquisition decision authority means the authority1 held by the ,secretary acting through the ,deputy ,secretary or ,under ,secretary for ,management to-- 7,a7 ensure compliance with ,federal law1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 and ,department acquisition management directives2 7,b7 review 7including approving1 pausing1 modifying1 or canceling7 an acquisition program through the life cycle of such program2 7,c7 ensure that acquisition program managers have the resources necessary to successfully execute an approved acquisition program2 7,d7 ensure good acquisition program management of cost1 schedule1 risk1 and system performance of the acquisition program at issue1 including assessing acquisition program baseline breaches and directing any corrective action for such breaches2 and 7,e7 ensure that acquisition program managers1 on an ongoing basis1 monitor cost1 schedule1 and performance against established baselines and use tools to assess risks to an acquisition program at all phases of the life cycle of such program to avoid and mitigate acquisition program baseline breaches4 7#c7 ,the term acquisition decision event means1 with respect to an acquisition program1 a predetermined point within each of the acquisition phases at which the acquisition decision authority determines whether such acquisition program shall proceed to the next acquisition phase4 7#d7 ,the term acquisition decision memorandum means1 with respect to an acquisition1 the official acquisition decision event record that includes a documented record of decisions1 exit criteria1 and assigned actions for such acquisition1 as determined by the person exercising acquisition decision authority for such acquisition4 7#e7 ,the term acquisition program means the process by which the ,department acquires1 with any appropriated amounts1 by contract for purchase or lease1 property or services 7including construction7 that support the missions and goals of the ,department4 7#f7 ,the term acquisition program baseline1 with respect to an acquisition program1 means a summary of the cost1 schedule1 and performance parameters1 expressed in standard1 measurable1 quantitative terms1 which must be met in order to accomplish the goals of such program4 7#g7 ,the term best practices1 with respect to acquisition1 means a knowledge-based approach to capability development that includes-- 7,a7 identifying and validating needs2 7,b7 assessing alternatives to select the most appropriate solution2 7,c7 clearly establishing well-defined requirements2 7,d7 developing realistic cost assessments and schedules2 7,e7 securing stable funding that matches resources to requirements2 7,f7 demonstrating technology1 design1 and manufacturing maturity2 7,g7 using milestones and exit criteria or specific accomplishments that demonstrate progress2 7,h7 adopting and executing standardized processes with known success across programs2 7,i7 establishing an adequate workforce that is qualified and sufficient to perform necessary functions2 and 7,j7 integrating the capabilities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,i7 into the ,department's mission and business operations4 7#h7 ,the term breach1 with respect to a major acquisition program1 means a failure to meet any cost1 schedule1 or performance threshold specified in the most recently approved acquisition program baseline4 7#i7 ,the term congressional homeland security committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and of the ,senate4 7#aj7 ,the term ,component ,acquisition ,executive means the senior acquisition official within a component who is designated in writing by the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 in consultation with the component head1 with authority and responsibility for leading a process and staff to provide acquisition and program management oversight1 policy1 and guidance to ensure that statutory1 regulatory1 and higher level policy requirements are fulfilled1 including compliance with ,federal law1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 and ,department acquisition management directives established by the ,under ,secretary for ,management4 7#aa7 ,the term major acquisition program means a ,department acquisition program that is estimated by the ,secretary to require an eventual total expenditure of at least #cjj1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #bjag constant dollars7 over its life cycle cost4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act is further amended by inserting before the item relating to section #hca the following new item3 #hcj4 ,definitions4 4 ,a ,acquisition ,authorities #baa4 ,acquisition authorities for ,under ,secretary for ,management of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,section #gja of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by inserting and acquisition management after procurement2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,acquisition and related responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7a7 of section #agjb of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,under ,secretary for ,management is the ,chief ,acquisition ,officer of the ,department4 ,as ,chief ,acquisition ,officer1 the ,under ,secretary shall have the authorities and perform the functions specified in subsection 7b7 of such section and shall perform all other functions and responsibilities delegated by the ,secretary or described in this subsection4 7#b7 ,functions and responsibilities ,in addition to the authorities and functions specified in section #agjb7;b7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 the functions and responsibilities of the ,under ,secretary for ,management related to acquisition include the following3 7,a7 ,advising the ,secretary regarding acquisition management activities1 taking into account risks of failure to achieve cost1 schedule1 or performance parameters1 to ensure that the ,department achieves its mission through the adoption of widely accepted program management best practices and standards and1 where appropriate1 acquisition innovation best practices4 7,b7 ,leading the acquisition oversight body of the ,department1 the ,acquisition ,review ,board1 and exercising the acquisition decision authority to approve1 pause1 modify 7including the rescission of approvals of program milestones71 or cancel major acquisition programs1 unless the ,under ,secretary delegates such authority to a ,component ,acquisition ,executive pursuant to paragraph 7#c74 7,c7 ,establishing policies for acquisition that implement an approach that takes into account risks of failure to achieve cost1 schedule1 or performance parameters that all components of the ,department shall comply with1 including outlining relevant authorities for program managers to effectively manage acquisition programs4 7,d7 ,ensuring that each major acquisition program has a ,department-approved acquisition program baseline1 pursuant to the ,department's acquisition management policy4 7,e7 ,ensuring that the heads of components and ,component ,acquisition ,executives comply with ,federal law1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 and ,department acquisition management directives4 7,f7 ,ensuring that grants and financial assistance are provided only to individuals and organizations that are not suspended or debarred4 7,g7 ,distributing guidance throughout the ,department to ensure that contractors involved in acquisitions1 particularly contractors that access the ,department's information systems and technologies1 adhere to relevant ,department policies related to physical and information security as identified by the ,under ,secretary for ,management4 7,h7 ,overseeing the ,component ,acquisition ,executive organizational structure to ensure ,component ,acquisition ,executives have sufficient capabilities and comply with ,department acquisition policies4 7#c7 ,delegation of acquisition decision authority 7,a7 ,level #c acquisitions ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management may delegate acquisition decision authority in writing to the relevant ,component ,acquisition ,executive for an acquisition program that has a life cycle cost estimate of less than #cjj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,level #b acquisitions ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management may delegate acquisition decision authority in writing to the relevant ,component ,acquisition ,executive for a major acquisition program that has a life cycle cost estimate of at least #cjj1jjj1jjj but not more than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj if all of the following requirements are met3 7i7 ,the component concerned possesses working policies1 processes1 and procedures that are consistent with ,department-level acquisition policy4 7ii7 ,the ,component ,acquisition ,executive concerned has adequate1 experienced1 and dedicated professional employees with program management training1 as applicable1 commensurate with the size of the acquisition programs and related activities delegated to such ,component ,acquisition ,executive by the ,under ,secretary for ,management4 7iii7 ,each major acquisition program concerned has written documentation showing that it has a ,department-approved acquisition program baseline and it is meeting agreed-upon cost1 schedule1 and performance thresholds4 7#d7 ,relationship to ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this subsection shall diminish the authority granted to the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology under this ,act4 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management and the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall cooperate in matters related to the coordination of acquisitions across the ,department so that investments of the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology are able to support current and future requirements of the components of the ,department4 7,b7 ,operational testing and evaluation ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall-- 7i7 ensure1 in coordination with relevant component heads1 that major acquisition programs-- 7,i7 complete operational testing and evaluation of technologies and systems2 7,,ii7 use independent verification and validation of operational test and evaluation implementation and results2 and 7,,iii7 document whether such programs meet all performance requirements included in their acquisition program baselines2 7ii7 ensure that such operational testing and evaluation includes all system components and incorporates operators into the testing to ensure that systems perform as intended in the appropriate operational setting2 and 7iii7 determine if testing conducted by other ,federal agencies and private entities is relevant and sufficient in determining whether systems perform as intended in the operational setting4 7#e7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the terms acquisition1 best practices1 acquisition decision authority1 major acquisition program1 acquisition program baseline1 and ,component ,acquisition ,executive have the meanings given such terms in section #hcj4 4 #bab4 ,acquisition authorities for ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #gjb7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdb7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,j7 ,oversee the costs of acquisition programs and related activities to ensure that actual and planned costs are in accordance with budget estimates and are affordable1 or can be adequately funded1 over the life cycle of such programs and activities4 4 #bac4 ,acquisition authorities for ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,section #gjc of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,acquisition responsibilities ,notwithstanding section #aacae of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the acquisition responsibilities of the ,chief ,information ,officer1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,oversee the management of the ,homeland ,security ,enterprise ,architecture and ensure that1 before each acquisition decision event 7as such term is defined in section #hcj71 approved information technology acquisitions comply with departmental information technology management processes1 technical requirements1 and the ,homeland ,security ,enterprise ,architecture1 and in any case in which information technology acquisitions do not comply with the ,department's management directives1 make recommendations to the ,acquisition ,review ,board regarding such noncompliance4 7#b7 ,be responsible for providing recommendations to the ,acquisition ,review ,board regarding information technology programs1 and be responsible for developing information technology acquisition strategic guidance4 4 #bad4 ,acquisition authorities for ,program ,accountability and ,risk ,management 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #gac4 ,acquisition authorities for ,program ,accountability and ,risk ,management 7a7 ,establishment of ,office ,there is in the ,management ,directorate of the ,department an office to be known as ,program ,accountability and ,risk ,management4 ,the purpose of the office is to-- 7#a7 provide consistent accountability1 standardization1 and transparency of major acquisition programs of the ,department2 and 7#b7 serve as the central oversight function for all ,department acquisition programs4 7b7 ,responsibilities of ,executive ,director ,the ,program ,accountability and ,risk ,management shall be led by an ,executive ,director to oversee the requirement under subsection 7a74 ,the ,executive ,director shall report directly to the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 and shall carry out the following responsibilities3 7#a7 ,monitor regularly the performance of ,department acquisition programs between acquisition decision events to identify problems with cost1 performance1 or schedule that components may need to address to prevent cost overruns1 performance issues1 or schedule delays4 7#b7 ,assist the ,under ,secretary for ,management in managing the acquisition programs and related activities of the ,department4 7#c7 ,conduct oversight of individual acquisition programs to implement ,department acquisition program policy1 procedures1 and guidance with a priority on ensuring the data the office collects and maintains from ,department components is accurate and reliable4 7#d7 ,serve as the focal point and coordinator for the acquisition life cycle review process and as the executive secretariat for the ,acquisition ,review ,board4 7#e7 ,advise the persons having acquisition decision authority in making acquisition decisions consistent with all applicable laws and in establishing clear lines of authority1 accountability1 and responsibility for acquisition decision making within the ,department4 7#f7 ,engage in the strategic planning and performance evaluation process required under section #cjf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and sections #aaje7;a77#bh71 #aaae1 #aaaf1 and #igjc of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 by supporting the ,chief ,procurement ,officer in developing strategies and specific plans for hiring1 training1 and professional development in order to rectify any deficiency within the ,department's acquisition workforce4 7#g7 ,develop standardized certification standards in consultation with the ,component ,acquisition ,executives for all acquisition program managers4 7#h7 ,in the event that a certification or action of an acquisition program manager needs review for purposes of promotion or removal1 provide input1 in consultation with the relevant ,component ,acquisition ,executive1 into the performance evaluation of the relevant acquisition program manager and report positive or negative experiences to the relevant certifying authority4 7#i7 ,provide technical support and assistance to ,department acquisitions and acquisition personnel in conjunction with the ,chief ,procurement ,officer4 7#aj7 ,prepare the ,comprehensive ,acquisition ,status ,report for the ,department1 as required by title ,i of division ,d of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aac71 and make such report available to the congressional homeland security committees4 7c7 ,responsibilities of components ,each head of a component shall comply with ,federal law1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 and ,department acquisition management directives established by the ,under ,secretary for ,management4 ,for each major acquisition program1 each head of a component shall-- 7#a7 define baseline requirements and document changes to such requirements1 as appropriate2 7#b7 establish a complete life cycle cost estimate with supporting documentation1 including an acquisition program baseline2 7#c7 verify each life cycle cost estimate against independent cost estimates1 and reconcile any differences2 7#d7 complete a cost-benefit analysis with supporting documentation2 7#e7 develop and maintain a schedule that is consistent with scheduling best practices as identified by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 including1 in appropriate cases1 an integrated master schedule2 and 7#f7 ensure that all acquisition program information provided by the component is complete1 accurate1 timely1 and valid4 7d7 ,congressional homeland security committees defined ,in this section1 the term congressional homeland security committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #gad4 ,acquisition documentation 7a7 ,in general ,for each major acquisition program1 the ,executive ,director responsible for the preparation of the ,comprehensive ,acquisition ,status ,report1 pursuant to paragraph 7#aa7 of section #gaj7;b71 shall require certain acquisition documentation to be submitted by ,department components or offices4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement for submission under subsection 7a7 for a program for a fiscal year if either-- 7#a7 the program has not-- 7,a7 entered the full rate production phase in the acquisition life cycle2 7,b7 had a reasonable cost estimate established2 and 7,c7 had a system configuration defined fully2 or 7#b7 the program does not meet the definition of capital asset1 as defined by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7c7 ,congressional oversight ,at the same time the ,president's budget is submitted for a fiscal year under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate information on the exercise of authority under subsection 7b7 in the prior fiscal year that includes the following specific information regarding each program for which a waiver is issued under subsection 7b73 7#a7 ,the grounds for granting a waiver for that program4 7#b7 ,the projected cost of that program4 7#c7 ,the proportion of a component's annual acquisition budget attributed to that program1 as available4 7#d7 ,information on the significance of the program with respect to the component's operations and execution of its mission4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gji the following new items3 ,sec4 #gac4 ,acquisition authorities for ,program ,accountability and ,risk ,management4 ,sec4 #gad4 ,acquisition documentation4 4 ,b ,acquisition ,program ,management ,discipline #bba4 ,acquisition ,review ,board 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,d of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cia et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hcf4 ,acquisition ,review ,board 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an ,acquisition ,review ,board 7in this section referred to as the ,board7 to-- 7#a7 strengthen accountability and uniformity within the ,department acquisition review process2 7#b7 review major acquisition programs2 and 7#c7 review the use of best practices4 7b7 ,composition ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall serve as chair of the ,board4 ,the ,secretary shall also ensure participation by other relevant ,department officials1 including at least two component heads or their designees1 as permanent members of the ,board4 7c7 ,meetings ,the ,board shall meet regularly for purposes of ensuring all acquisitions processes proceed in a timely fashion to achieve mission readiness4 ,the ,board shall convene at the discretion of the ,secretary and at any time-- 7#a7 a major acquisition program-- 7,a7 requires authorization to proceed from one acquisition decision event to another throughout the acquisition life cycle2 7,b7 is in breach of its approved requirements2 or 7,c7 requires additional review1 as determined by the ,under ,secretary for ,management2 or 7#b7 a non-major acquisition program requires review1 as determined by the ,under ,secretary for ,management4 7d7 ,responsibilities ,the responsibilities of the ,board are as follows3 7#a7 ,determine whether a proposed acquisition has met the requirements of key phases of the acquisition life cycle framework and is able to proceed to the next phase and eventual full production and deployment4 7#b7 ,oversee whether a proposed acquisition's business strategy1 resources1 management1 and accountability is executable and is aligned to strategic initiatives4 7#c7 ,support the person with acquisition decision authority for an acquisition in determining the appropriate direction for such acquisition at key acquisition decision events4 7#d7 ,conduct systematic reviews of acquisitions to ensure that such acquisitions are progressing in compliance with the approved documents for their current acquisition phases4 7#e7 ,review the acquisition documents of each major acquisition program1 including the acquisition program baseline and documentation reflecting consideration of tradeoffs among cost1 schedule1 and performance objectives1 to ensure the reliability of underlying data4 7#f7 ,ensure that practices are adopted and implemented to require consideration of trade-offs among cost1 schedule1 and performance objectives as part of the process for developing requirements for major acquisition programs prior to the initiation of the second acquisition decision event1 including1 at a minimum1 the following practices3 7,a7 ,department officials responsible for acquisition1 budget1 and cost estimating functions are provided with the appropriate opportunity to develop estimates and raise cost and schedule matters before performance objectives are established for capabilities when feasible4 7,b7 ,full consideration is given to possible trade-offs among cost1 schedule1 and performance objectives for each alternative4 7e7 ,acquisition program baseline report requirement ,if the person exercising acquisition decision authority over a major acquisition program approves such program to proceed into the planning phase before such program has a ,department-approved acquisition program baseline1 the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall create and approve an acquisition program baseline report regarding such approval1 and the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 within seven days after an acquisition decision memorandum is signed1 notify in writing the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate of such decision2 and 7#b7 within #fj days after the acquisition decision memorandum is signed1 submit to such committees a report stating the rationale for such decision and a plan of action to require an acquisition program baseline for such program4 7f7 ,report ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall provide information to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate on an annual basis through fiscal year #bjbb on the activities of the ,board for the prior fiscal year that includes information relating to the following3 7#a7 ,for each meeting of the ,board1 any acquisition decision memoranda4 7#b7 ,results of the systematic reviews conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#d7 of subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,results of acquisition document reviews required pursuant to paragraph 7#e7 of subsection 7d74 7#d7 ,activities to ensure that practices are adopted and implemented throughout the ,department pursuant to paragraph 7#f7 of subsection 7d74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja et seq47 is further amended by adding after the item relating to section #hce the following new item3 ,sec4 #hcf4 ,acquisition ,review ,board4 4 #bbb4 ,requirements to reduce duplication in acquisition programs 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,d of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cia et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hcg4 ,requirements to reduce duplication in acquisition programs 7a7 ,requirement ,to establish policies ,in an effort to reduce unnecessary duplication and inefficiency for all ,department investments1 including major acquisition programs1 the ,deputy ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 shall establish ,department-wide policies to integrate all phases of the investment life cycle and help the ,department identify1 validate1 and prioritize common component requirements for major acquisition programs in order to increase opportunities for effectiveness and efficiencies4 ,the policies shall also include strategic alternatives for developing and facilitating a ,department component-driven requirements process that includes oversight of a development test and evaluation capability2 identification of priority gaps and overlaps in ,department capability needs2 and provision of feasible technical alternatives1 including innovative commercially available alternatives1 to meet capability needs4 7b7 ,mechanisms ,to carry out requirement ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall coordinate the actions necessary to carry out subsection 7a71 using such mechanisms as considered necessary by the ,secretary to help the ,department reduce unnecessary duplication and inefficiency for all ,department investments1 including major acquisition programs4 7c7 ,coordination ,in coordinating the actions necessary to carry out subsection 7a71 the ,deputy ,secretary shall consult with the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 ,component ,acquisition ,executives1 and any other ,department officials1 including the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology or his designee1 with specific knowledge of ,department or component acquisition capabilities to prevent unnecessary duplication of requirements4 7d7 ,advisors ,the ,deputy ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 shall seek and consider input within legal and ethical boundaries from members of ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 nonprofit organizations1 and the private sector1 as appropriate1 on matters within their authority and expertise in carrying out the ,department's mission4 7e7 ,meetings ,the ,deputy ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 shall meet at least quarterly and communicate with components often to ensure that components do not overlap or duplicate spending or activities on major investments and acquisition programs within their areas of responsibility4 7f7 ,responsibilities ,in carrying out this section1 the responsibilities of the ,deputy ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 are as follows3 7#a7 ,to review and validate the requirements documents of major investments and acquisition programs prior to acquisition decision events of the investments or programs4 7#b7 ,to ensure the requirements and scope of a major investment or acquisition program are stable1 measurable1 achievable1 at an acceptable risk level1 and match the resources planned to be available4 7#c7 ,before any entity of the ,department issues a solicitation for a new contract1 coordinate with other ,department entities as appropriate to prevent unnecessary duplication and inefficiency and-- 7,a7 to implement portfolio reviews to identify common mission requirements and crosscutting opportunities among components to harmonize investments and requirements and prevent unnecessary overlap and duplication among components2 and 7,b7 to the extent practicable1 to standardize equipment purchases1 streamline the acquisition process1 improve efficiencies1 and conduct best practices for strategic sourcing4 7#d7 ,to ensure program managers of major investments and acquisition programs conduct analyses1 giving particular attention to factors such as cost1 schedule1 risk1 performance1 and operational efficiency in order to determine that programs work as intended within cost and budget expectations4 7#e7 ,to propose schedules for delivery of the operational capability needed to meet each ,department investment and major acquisition program4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja et seq47 is further amended by adding after the item relating to section #hcf the following new item3 ,sec4 #hcg4 ,requirements to reduce duplication in acquisition programs4 4 #bbc4 ,government ,accountability ,office review of ,board and of requirements to reduce duplication in acquisition programs 7a7 ,review required ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of the effectiveness of the ,acquisition ,review ,board established under section #hcf of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7as added by section #bba7 and the requirements to reduce unnecessary duplication in acquisition programs established under section #hcg of such ,act 7as added by section #bbb7 in improving the ,department's acquisition management process4 7b7 ,scope of report ,the review shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the ,board in increasing program management oversight1 best practices and standards1 and discipline among the components of the ,department1 including in working together and in preventing overlap and unnecessary duplication4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the ,board in instilling program management discipline4 7#c7 ,a statement of how regularly each major acquisition program is reviewed by the ,board1 how often the ,board stops major acquisition programs from moving forward in the phases of the acquisition life cycle process1 and the number of major acquisition programs that have been halted because of problems with operational effectiveness1 schedule delays1 or cost overruns4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the ,board in impacting acquisition decisionmaking within the ,department1 including the degree to which the ,board impacts decision making within other headquarters mechanisms and bodies involved in the administration of acquisition activities4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the congressional homeland security committees a report on the review required by this section4 ,the report shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #bbd4 ,excluded party list system waivers ,not later than five days after the issuance of a waiver by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security of ,federal requirements that an agency not engage in business with a contractor in the ,excluded ,party ,list ,system 7or successor system7 as maintained by the ,general ,services ,administration1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress notice of such waiver and an explanation for a finding by the ,secretary that a compelling reason exists for issuing such waiver4 #bbe4 ,inspector ,general oversight of suspension and debarment ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security-- 7#a7 may audit decisions about grant and procurement awards to identify instances where a contract or grant was improperly awarded to a suspended or debarred entity and whether corrective actions were taken to prevent recurrence2 and 7#b7 shall review the suspension and debarment program throughout the ,department of ,homeland ,security to assess whether suspension and debarment criteria are consistently applied throughout the ,department and whether disparities exist in the application of such criteria1 particularly with respect to business size and categories4 ,c ,acquisition ,program ,management ,accountability and ,transparency #bca4 ,congressional notification for major acquisition programs 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,d of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cia et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hch4 ,congressional notification and other requirements for major acquisition program breach 7a7 ,requirements within ,department in event of breach 7#a7 ,notifications 7,a7 ,notification of breach ,if a breach occurs in a major acquisition program1 the program manager for such program shall notify the ,component ,acquisition ,executive for such program1 the head of the component concerned1 the ,executive ,director of the ,program ,accountability and ,risk ,management division1 the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 and the ,deputy ,secretary not later than #cj calendar days after such breach is identified4 7,b7 ,notification to ,secretary ,if a breach occurs in a major acquisition program and such breach results in a cost overrun greater than #ae percent1 a schedule delay greater than #ahj days1 or a failure to meet any of the performance thresholds from the cost1 schedule1 or performance parameters specified in the most recently approved acquisition program baseline for such program1 the ,component ,acquisition ,executive for such program shall notify the ,secretary and the ,inspector ,general of the ,department not later than five business days after the ,component ,acquisition ,executive for such program1 the head of the component concerned1 the ,executive ,director of the ,program ,accountability and ,risk ,management ,division1 the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 and the ,deputy ,secretary are notified of the breach pursuant to subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,remediation plan and root cause analysis 7,a7 ,in general ,if a breach occurs in a major acquisition program1 the program manager for such program shall submit to the head of the component concerned1 the ,executive ,director of the ,program ,accountability and ,risk ,management division1 and the ,under ,secretary for ,management in writing a remediation plan and root cause analysis relating to such breach and program4 ,such plan and analysis shall be submitted at a date established at the discretion of the ,under ,secretary for ,management4 7,b7 ,remediation plan ,the remediation plan required under this subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 explain the circumstances of the breach at issue2 7ii7 provide prior cost estimating information2 7iii7 include a root cause analysis that determines the underlying cause or causes of shortcomings in cost1 schedule1 or performance of the major acquisition program with respect to which such breach has occurred1 including the role1 if any1 of-- 7,i7 unrealistic performance expectations2 7,,ii7 unrealistic baseline estimates for cost or schedule or changes in program requirements2 7,,iii7 immature technologies or excessive manufacturing or integration risk2 7,,iv7 unanticipated design1 engineering1 manufacturing1 or technology integration issues arising during program performance2 7,v7 changes to the scope of such program2 7,,vi7 inadequate program funding or changes in planned out-year funding from one #e-year funding plan to the next #e-year funding plan as outlined in the ,future ,years ,homeland ,security ,program required under section #hgd2 7,,vii7 legislative1 legal1 or regulatory changes2 or 7,,viii7 inadequate program management personnel1 including lack of sufficient number of staff1 training1 credentials1 certifications1 or use of best practices2 7iv7 propose corrective action to address cost growth1 schedule delays1 or performance issues2 7v7 explain the rationale for why a proposed corrective action is recommended2 and 7vi7 in coordination with the ,component ,acquisition ,executive for such program1 discuss all options considered1 including the estimated impact on cost1 schedule1 or performance of such program if no changes are made to current requirements1 the estimated cost of such program if requirements are modified1 and the extent to which funding from other programs will need to be reduced to cover the cost growth of such program4 7#c7 ,review of corrective actions 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall review the remediation plan required under paragraph 7#b74 ,the ,under ,secretary may approve such plan or provide an alternative proposed corrective action within #cj days of the submission of such plan under such paragraph4 7,b7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the review required under subparagraph 7,a7 is completed1 the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall submit to the congressional homeland security committees the following3 7i7 ,a copy of the remediation plan and the root cause analysis required under paragraph 7#b74 7ii7 ,a statement describing the corrective action or actions that have occurred pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;b77iv7 for the major acquisition program at issue1 with a justification for such action or actions4 7b7 ,requirements relating to congressional notification if breach occurs 7#a7 ,notification to ,congress ,if a notification to the ,secretary is made under subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 relating to a breach in a major acquisition program1 the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall notify the congressional homeland security committees of such breach in the next quarterly ,comprehensive ,acquisition ,status ,report1 as required by title ,i of division ,d of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aac71 following receipt by the ,under ,secretary of notification under such subsection4 7#b7 ,significant variances in costs or schedule ,if a likely cost overrun is greater than #bj percent or a likely delay is greater than #ab months from the costs and schedule specified in the acquisition program baseline for a major acquisition program1 the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall include in the notification required in paragraph 7#a7 a written certification1 with supporting explanation1 that-- 7,a7 such program is essential to the accomplishment of the ,department's mission2 7,b7 there are no alternatives to the capability or asset provided by such program that will provide equal or greater capability in both a more cost-effective and timely manner2 7,c7 the new acquisition schedule and estimates for total acquisition cost are reasonable2 and 7,d7 the management structure for such program is adequate to manage and control cost1 schedule1 and performance4 7c7 ,congressional homeland security committees defined ,in this section1 the term congressional homeland security committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hce the following new item3 ,sec4 #hch4 ,congressional notification and other requirements for major acquisition program breach4 4 #bcb4 ,multiyear ,acquisition ,strategy 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,d of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cia et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hci4 ,multiyear acquisition strategy 7a7 ,multiyear acquisition strategy required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states a multiyear acquisition strategy to guide the overall direction of the acquisitions of the ,department while allowing flexibility to deal with ever-changing threats and risks1 and to help industry better understand1 plan1 and align resources to meet the future acquisition needs of the ,department4 ,such strategy shall be updated and included in each ,future ,years ,homeland ,security ,program required under section #hgd4 7#b7 ,form ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex for any sensitive or classified information if necessary4 ,the ,secretary shall publish such strategy in an unclassified format that is publicly available4 7b7 ,consultation ,in developing the strategy required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 consult with headquarters1 components1 employees in the field1 and individuals from industry and the academic community4 7c7 ,contents of strategy ,the strategy shall include the following3 7#a7 ,prioritized list ,a systematic and integrated prioritized list developed by the ,under ,secretary for ,management in coordination with all of the ,component ,acquisition ,executives of ,department major acquisition programs that ,department and component acquisition investments seek to address1 including the expected security and economic benefit of the program or system that is the subject of acquisition and an analysis of how the security and economic benefit derived from such program or system will be measured4 7#b7 ,inventory ,a plan to develop a reliable ,department-wide inventory of investments and real property assets to help the ,department-- 7,a7 plan1 budget1 schedule1 and acquire upgrades of its systems and equipment2 and 7,b7 plan for the acquisition and management of future systems and equipment4 7#c7 ,funding gaps ,a plan to address funding gaps between funding requirements for major acquisition programs and known available resources1 including1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ways of leveraging best practices to identify and eliminate overpayment for items to-- 7,a7 prevent wasteful purchasing2 7,b7 achieve the greatest level of efficiency and cost savings by rationalizing purchases2 7,c7 align pricing for similar items2 and 7,d7 utilize purchase timing and economies of scale4 7#d7 ,identification of capabilities ,an identification of test1 evaluation1 modeling1 and simulation capabilities that will be required to-- 7,a7 support the acquisition of technologies to meet the needs of such strategy2 7,b7 leverage to the greatest extent possible emerging technological trends and research and development trends within the public and private sectors2 and 7,c7 identify ways to ensure that appropriate technology is acquired and integrated into the ,department's operating doctrine to improve mission performance4 7#e7 ,focus on flexible solutions ,an assessment of ways the ,department can improve its ability to test and acquire innovative solutions to allow needed incentives and protections for appropriate risk-taking in order to meet its acquisition needs with resiliency1 agility1 and responsiveness to assure homeland security and facilitate trade4 7#f7 ,focus on incentives to save taxpayer dollars ,an assessment of ways the ,department can develop incentives for program managers and senior ,department acquisition officials to-- 7,a7 prevent cost overruns2 7,b7 avoid schedule delays2 and 7,c7 achieve cost savings in major acquisition programs4 7#g7 ,focus on addressing delays and bid protests ,an assessment of ways the ,department can improve the acquisition process to minimize cost overruns in-- 7,a7 requirements development2 7,b7 procurement announcements2 7,c7 requests for proposals2 7,d7 evaluation of proposals2 7,e7 protests of decisions and awards2 and 7,f7 the use of best practices4 7#h7 ,focus on improving outreach ,an identification and assessment of ways to increase opportunities for communication and collaboration with industry1 small and disadvantaged businesses1 intra-government entities1 university centers of excellence1 accredited certification and standards development organizations1 and national laboratories to ensure that the ,department understands the market for technologies1 products1 and innovation that is available to meet its mission needs and to inform the ,department's requirements-setting process before engaging in an acquisition1 including-- 7,a7 methods designed especially to engage small and disadvantaged businesses1 a cost-benefit analysis of the tradeoffs that small and disadvantaged businesses provide1 information relating to barriers to entry for small and disadvantaged businesses1 and information relating to unique requirements for small and disadvantaged businesses2 and 7,b7 within the ,department ,vendor ,communication ,plan and ,market ,research ,guide1 instructions for interaction by acquisition program managers with such entities to-- 7i7 prevent misinterpretation of acquisition regulations2 and 7ii7 permit1 within legal and ethical boundaries1 interacting with such entities with transparency4 7#i7 ,competition ,a plan regarding competition under subsection 7d74 7#aj7 ,acquisition workforce ,a plan regarding the ,department acquisition workforce under subsection 7e74 7d7 ,competition plan ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall also include a plan to address actions to ensure competition1 or the option of competition1 for major acquisition programs4 ,such plan may include assessments of the following measures in appropriate cases if such measures are cost effective3 7#a7 ,competitive prototyping4 7#b7 ,dual-sourcing4 7#c7 ,unbundling of contracts4 7#d7 ,funding of next-generation prototype systems or subsystems4 7#e7 ,use of modular1 open architectures to enable competition for upgrades4 7#f7 ,acquisition of complete technical data packages4 7#g7 ,periodic competitions for subsystem upgrades4 7#h7 ,licensing of additional suppliers1 including small businesses4 7#i7 ,periodic system or program reviews to address long-term competitive effects of program decisions4 7e7 ,acquisition workforce plan 7#a7 ,acquisition workforce ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall also include a plan to address ,department acquisition workforce accountability and talent management that identifies the acquisition workforce needs of each component performing acquisition functions and develops options for filling such needs with qualified individuals1 including a cost-benefit analysis of contracting for acquisition assistance4 7#b7 ,additional matters covered ,the acquisition workforce plan under this subsection shall address ways to-- 7,a7 improve the recruitment1 hiring1 training1 and retention of ,department acquisition workforce personnel1 including contracting officer's representatives1 in order to retain highly qualified individuals who have experience in the acquisition life cycle1 complex procurements1 and management of large programs2 7,b7 empower program managers to have the authority to manage their programs in an accountable and transparent manner as such managers work with the acquisition workforce2 7,c7 prevent duplication within ,department acquisition workforce training and certification requirements through leveraging already-existing training within the ,federal ,government1 academic community1 or private industry2 7,d7 achieve integration and consistency with ,government-wide training and accreditation standards1 acquisition training tools1 and training facilities2 7,e7 designate the acquisition positions that will be necessary to support the ,department acquisition requirements1 including in the fields of-- 7i7 program management2 7ii7 systems engineering2 7iii7 procurement1 including contracting2 7iv7 test and evaluation2 7v7 life cycle logistics2 7vi7 cost estimating and program financial management2 and 7vii7 additional disciplines appropriate to ,department mission needs2 7,f7 strengthen the performance of contracting officers' representatives 7as defined in subpart #a4fjb-b and subpart #b4aja of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation71 including by-- 7i7 assessing the extent to which such representatives are certified and receive training that is appropriate2 7ii7 assessing what training is most effective with respect to the type and complexity of assignment2 and 7iii7 implementing actions to improve training based on such assessments2 and 7,g7 identify ways to increase training for relevant investigators and auditors of the ,department to examine fraud in major acquisition programs1 including identifying opportunities to leverage existing ,government and private sector resources in coordination with the ,inspector ,general of the ,department4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hce the following new item3 ,sec4 #hci4 ,multiyear acquisition strategy4 4 7c7 ,government ,accountability ,office review of multiyear acquisition strategy 7#a7 ,review ,after submission of the first multiyear acquisition strategy in accordance with section #hci of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by subsection 7a71 after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of such plan within #ahj days to analyze the viability of such plan's effectiveness in the following3 7,a7 ,complying with the requirements of such section #hci4 7,b7 ,establishing clear connections between ,department of ,homeland ,security objectives and acquisition priorities4 7,c7 ,demonstrating that ,department acquisition policy reflects program management best practices and standards4 7,d7 ,ensuring competition or the option of competition for major acquisition programs4 7,e7 ,considering potential cost savings through using already-existing technologies when developing acquisition program requirements4 7,f7 ,preventing duplication within ,department acquisition workforce training requirements through leveraging already-existing training within the ,federal ,government1 academic community1 or private industry4 7,g7 ,providing incentives for acquisition program managers to reduce acquisition and procurement costs through the use of best practices and disciplined program management4 7#b7 ,definitions ,the terms acquisition1 best practices1 and major acquisition programs have the meaning given such terms in section #hcj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by section #bja4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the completion of the review required by subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate a report on the review4 ,such report shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #bcc4 ,acquisition reports 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,d of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cia et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hdj4 ,acquisition reports 7a7 ,comprehensive acquisition status report 7#a7 ,in general ,at the same time as the ,president's budget is submitted for a fiscal year under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall submit to the congressional homeland security committees an annual comprehensive acquisition status report4 ,the report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the information required under the heading ,office of the ,under ,secretary for ,management under title ,i of division ,d of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-gd7 7as required under the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,appropriations ,act1 #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-f774 7,b7 ,a listing of programs that have been canceled1 modified1 paused1 or referred to the ,under ,secretary for ,management or ,deputy ,secretary for additional oversight or action by the ,board1 ,department ,office of ,inspector ,general1 or the ,comptroller ,general4 7,c7 ,a listing of established ,executive ,steering ,committees1 which provide governance of a program or related set of programs and lower-tiered oversight1 and support between acquisition decision events and component reviews1 including the mission and membership for each4 7#b7 ,information for major acquisition programs ,for each major acquisition program1 the report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a narrative description1 including current gaps and shortfalls1 the capabilities to be fielded1 and the number of planned increments or units4 7,b7 ,acquisition ,review ,board 7or other board designated to review the acquisition7 status of each acquisition1 including the current acquisition phase1 the date of the last review1 and a listing of the required documents that have been reviewed with the dates reviewed or approved4 7,c7 ,the most current1 approved acquisition program baseline 7including project schedules and events74 7,d7 ,a comparison of the original acquisition program baseline1 the current acquisition program baseline1 and the current estimate4 7,e7 ,whether or not an independent verification and validation has been implemented1 with an explanation for the decision and a summary of any findings4 7,f7 ,a rating of cost risk1 schedule risk1 and technical risk associated with the program 7including narrative descriptions and mitigation actions74 7,g7 ,contract status 7including earned value management data as applicable74 7,h7 ,a life cycle cost of the acquisition1 and time basis for the estimate4 7#c7 ,updates ,the ,under ,secretary shall submit quarterly updates to such report not later than #de days after the completion of each quarter4 7b7 ,quarterly program accountability report ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall prepare a quarterly program accountability report to meet the mandate of the ,department to perform program health assessments and improve program execution and governance4 ,the report shall be submitted to the congressional homeland security committees4 7c7 ,congressional homeland security committees defined ,in this section1 the term congressional homeland security committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hci the following new item3 #hdj4 ,acquisition reports4 4