,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #ace #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #bhbe ,report ,no4 #aae-aih ,,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 ,june #bh1 #bjag ,additional sponsors3 ,mr4 ,fitzpatrick1 ,ms4 ,mc,sally1 ,mr4 ,king of ,new ,york1 ,mr4 ,gallagher1 ,mr4 ,garrett1 ,mr4 ,perry1 ,mr4 ,donovan1 ,mr4 ,rutherford1 ,mr4 ,ratcliffe1 and ,mr4 ,katko ,june #bh1 #bjag ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,june #h1 #bjag ,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 for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 ,table of contents4 ,title ,i--,department of ,homeland ,security ,headquarters ,subtitle ,a--,headquarters ,operations ,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 ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,rotation ,program4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,future ,years ,homeland ,security ,program4 ,sec4 #aae4 ,field efficiencies plan4 ,sec4 #aaf4 ,submission to ,congress of information regarding reprogramming or transfer of ,department of ,homeland ,security resources to respond to operational surges4 ,sec4 #aag4 ,report to ,congress on cost savings and efficiency4 ,sec4 #aah4 ,research and development and ,,cbrne organizational review4 ,sec4 #aai4 ,activities related to children4 ,subtitle ,b--,human ,resources and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #aba4 ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer responsibilities4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,employee engagement steering committee and action plan4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,annual employee award program4 ,sec4 #abd4 ,independent investigation and implementation plan4 ,sec4 #abe4 ,center for faith-based and neighborhood partnerships4 ,sec4 #abf4 ,timely guidance to ,,dhs personnel regarding ,executive ,orders4 ,sec4 #abg4 ,secretary's responsibilities regarding election infrastructure4 ,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 ,sec4 #bae4 ,acquisition innovation4 ,subtitle ,b--,acquisition ,program ,management ,discipline ,sec4 #bba4 ,acquisition ,review ,board4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,requirements to reduce duplication in acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,department leadership council4 ,sec4 #bbd4 ,government ,accountability ,office review of ,board and of requirements to reduce duplication in acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #bbe4 ,excluded party list system waivers4 ,sec4 #bbf4 ,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 ,title ,,iii--,intelligence and ,information ,sharing ,subtitle ,a--,department of ,homeland ,security ,intelligence ,enterprise ,sec4 #cja4 ,homeland intelligence doctrine4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,analysts for the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,annual homeland terrorist threat assessments4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,department of ,homeland ,security data framework4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,establishment of ,insider ,threat ,program4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,threat assessment on terrorist use of virtual currency4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,department of ,homeland ,security counterterrorism advisory board4 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,border and gang threat assessment4 ,sec4 #cji4 ,security clearance management and administration4 ,subtitle ,b--,stakeholder ,information ,sharing ,sec4 #caa4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,fusion ,center ,partnership ,initiative4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,fusion center personnel needs assessment4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,program for ,state and local analyst clearances4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,information technology assessment4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,department of ,homeland ,security classified facility inventory and dissemination4 ,sec4 #caf4 ,terror inmate information sharing4 ,sec4 #cag4 ,annual report on ,office for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement4 ,sec4 #cah4 ,annual catalog on ,department of ,homeland ,security training1 publications1 programs1 and services for ,state1 local1 and tribal law enforcement agencies4 ,title ,,iv--,maritime ,security ,sec4 #dja4 ,strategic plan to enhance the security of the international supply chain4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,container ,security ,initiative4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,cyber at ports4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,facility inspection intervals4 ,sec4 #dje4 ,updates of maritime operations coordination plan4 ,sec4 #djf4 ,evaluation of ,coast ,guard ,deployable ,specialized ,forces4 ,sec4 #djg4 ,cost benefit analysis of co-locating ,,dhs assets4 ,sec4 #djh4 ,repeal of interagency operational centers for port security and secure systems of transportation4 ,sec4 #dji4 ,maritime security capabilities assessments4 ,sec4 #daj4 ,conforming and clerical amendments4 ,title ,v--,transportation ,security ,administration ,subtitle ,a--,administration ,sec4 #eja4 ,amendments to the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb and title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,amendments to title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,amendments to the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,information required to be submitted to ,congress under the strategic #e-year technology investment plan of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,maintenance of security-related technology4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,transportation ,security ,administration efficiency4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,transportation senior executive service accountability4 ,subtitle ,b--,passenger ,security and ,screening ,sec4 #eaa4 ,department of ,homeland ,security trusted traveler program collaboration4 ,sec4 #eab4 ,pre,check ,biometric pilot project4 ,sec4 #eac4 ,identity and travel document verification4 ,sec4 #ead4 ,computed tomography pilot project4 ,sec4 #eae4 ,explosives detection canine teams for aviation4 ,sec4 #eaf4 ,standard operating procedures at airport checkpoints4 ,sec4 #eag4 ,traveler redress improvement4 ,sec4 #eah4 ,screening in areas other than passenger terminals4 ,sec4 #eai4 ,federal ,air ,marshal ,service agreements4 ,sec4 #ebj4 ,federal ,air ,marshal mission scheduling automation4 ,sec4 #eba4 ,canine detection research and development4 ,sec4 #ebb4 ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization4 ,sec4 #ebc4 ,passenger security fee4 ,sec4 #ebd4 ,last point of departure airport certification4 ,sec4 #ebe4 ,security standards at foreign airports4 ,sec4 #ebf4 ,security incident response at airports and surface transportation hubs4 ,sec4 #ebg4 ,airport security screening opt-out program4 ,sec4 #ebh4 ,personnel management system review4 ,sec4 #ebi4 ,innovation task force4 ,sec4 #ecj4 ,airport law enforcement reimbursement4 ,subtitle ,c--,transportation ,security ,screening ,personnel ,training and ,accountability ,sec4 #eca4 ,transportation security training programs4 ,sec4 #ecb4 ,alternate new security screening personnel training program cost and feasibility study4 ,sec4 #ecc4 ,prohibition of advance notice of covert testing to security screeners4 ,subtitle ,d--,airport ,access ,controls and ,perimeter ,security ,sec4 #eda4 ,reformation of certain programs of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 ,sec4 #edb4 ,airport perimeter and access control security4 ,sec4 #edc4 ,exit lane security4 ,sec4 #edd4 ,reimbursement for deployment of armed law enforcement personnel at airports4 ,subtitle ,e--,air ,cargo ,security ,sec4 #eea4 ,air cargo advance screening program4 ,sec4 #eeb4 ,explosives detection canine teams for air cargo security4 ,subtitle ,f--,information ,sharing and ,cybersecurity ,sec4 #efa4 ,information sharing and cybersecurity4 ,subtitle ,g--,surface ,transportation ,security ,sec4 #ega4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #egb4 ,surface transportation security assessment and implementation of risk-based strategy4 ,sec4 #egc4 ,risk-based budgeting and resource allocation4 ,sec4 #egd4 ,surface transportation security management and interagency coordination review4 ,sec4 #ege4 ,transparency4 ,sec4 #egf4 ,,tsa counterterrorism asset deployment4 ,sec4 #egg4 ,surface transportation security advisory committee4 ,sec4 #egh4 ,review of the explosives detection canine team program4 ,sec4 #egi4 ,expansion of national explosives detection canine team program4 ,sec4 #ehj4 ,explosive detection technology4 ,sec4 #eha4 ,study on security standards and best practices for ,united ,states and foreign passenger transportation systems4 ,sec4 #ehb4 ,amtrak security upgrades4 ,sec4 #ehc4 ,study on surface transportation inspectors4 ,sec4 #ehd4 ,security awareness program4 ,sec4 #ehe4 ,voluntary use of credentialing4 ,sec4 #ehf4 ,background records checks for issuance of hazmat licenses4 ,sec4 #ehg4 ,recurrent vetting for surface transportation credential-holders4 ,sec4 #ehh4 ,pipeline security study4 ,sec4 #ehi4 ,repeal of limitation relating to motor carrier security-sensitive material tracking technology4 ,subtitle ,h--,security ,enhancements in ,public ,areas of ,transportation ,facilities ,sec4 #eia4 ,working group4 ,sec4 #eib4 ,technical assistance2 ,vulnerability assessment tools4 ,sec4 #eic4 ,operations centers4 ,sec4 #eid4 ,review of regulations4 ,sec4 #eie4 ,definition4 ,title ,,vi--,emergency ,preparedness1 ,response1 and ,communications ,subtitle ,a--,grants1 ,training1 ,exercises1 and ,coordination ,sec4 #fja4 ,urban ,area ,security ,initiative4 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,state ,homeland ,security ,grant ,program4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,grants to directly eligible tribes4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,law enforcement terrorism prevention4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,prioritization4 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,allowable uses4 ,sec4 #fjg4 ,approval of certain equipment4 ,sec4 #fjh4 ,memoranda of understanding4 ,sec4 #fji4 ,grants metrics4 ,sec4 #faj4 ,grant management best practices4 ,sec4 #faa4 ,prohibition on consolidation4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,maintenance of grant investments4 ,sec4 #fac4 ,transit security grant program4 ,sec4 #fad4 ,port security grant program4 ,sec4 #fae4 ,national ,domestic ,preparedness ,consortium4 ,sec4 #faf4 ,rural ,domestic ,preparedness ,consortium4 ,sec4 #fag4 ,emergency support functions4 ,sec4 #fah4 ,review of ,national ,incident ,management ,system4 ,sec4 #fai4 ,remedial action management program4 ,sec4 #fbj4 ,cyber preparedness4 ,sec4 #fba4 ,major metropolitan area counterterrorism training and exercise grant program4 ,sec4 #fbb4 ,center for ,domestic ,preparedness4 ,sec4 #fbc4 ,operation ,stonegarden4 ,sec4 #fbd4 ,non-,profit ,security ,grant ,program4 ,sec4 #fbe4 ,,fema ,senior ,law ,enforcement ,advisor4 ,sec4 #fbf4 ,study of the use of grant funds for cybersecurity4 ,sec4 #fbg4 ,technical expert authorized4 ,subtitle ,b--,communications ,sec4 #fca4 ,office of ,emergency ,communications4 ,sec4 #fcb4 ,responsibilities of ,office of ,emergency ,communications ,director4 ,sec4 #fcc4 ,annual reporting on activities of the ,office of ,emergency ,communications4 ,sec4 #fcd4 ,national ,emergency ,communications ,plan4 ,sec4 #fce4 ,technical edit4 ,sec4 #fcf4 ,public ,safety ,broadband ,network4 ,sec4 #fcg4 ,communications training4 ,subtitle ,c--,medical ,preparedness ,sec4 #fda4 ,chief ,medical ,officer4 ,sec4 #fdb4 ,medical ,countermeasures ,program4 ,subtitle ,d--,management ,sec4 #fea4 ,mission support4 ,sec4 #feb4 ,systems modernization4 ,sec4 #fec4 ,strategic human capital plan4 ,sec4 #fed4 ,office of ,disability ,integration and ,coordination of ,department of ,homeland ,security4 ,title ,,vii--,other ,matters ,sec4 #gja4 ,decision regarding certain executive memoranda4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,permanent authorization for ,asia-,pacific ,economic ,cooperation ,business ,travel ,card ,program4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,office of ,inspector ,general4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,canine teams4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,technical amendments to the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 ,i ,department of ,homeland ,security ,headquarters ,a ,headquarters ,operations #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 establish and implement1 in consultation with the ,office of ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties1 policies which preserve individual liberty1 fairness1 and equality under the law2 7,i7 manage and encourage shared services across ,department components2 7,j7 lead and coordinate interaction with ,congress and other external organizations2 and 7,k7 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 lifecycle of such programs and activities2 7#i7 fully implement a common accounting structure to be used across the entire ,department by fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7#aj7 track1 approve1 oversee1 and make public information on expenditures by components of the ,department for conferences1 as appropriate1 including by requiring each component to-- 7,a7 report to the ,inspector ,general of the ,department the expenditures by such component for each conference hosted or attended by ,department employees for which the total expenditures of the ,department exceed #bj1jjj1 within #ae days after the date of the conference2 and 7,b7 with respect to such expenditures1 provide to the ,inspector ,general-- 7i7 the information described in subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c7 of section #gci of title ,,vii of division ,e of the ,consolidated and ,further ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bce72 and 7ii7 documentation of such expenditures4 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 appropriate1 in consultation with the ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties2 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 and 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 matters1 including advice with respect to the preparation of the ,quadrennial ,homeland ,security ,review4 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;g771 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 inserting after the item relating to section #gji 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 inserting after the item relating to section #gaj1 as added by this ,act1 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 inserting after the item relating to section #gaj1 as added by this ,act1 the following new item3 ,sec4 #gaa4 ,chief ,security ,officer4 4 #aaa4 ,office of ,inspector ,general 7a7 ,sense of ,congress 7#a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7,a7 ,the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh mandates that ,inspectors ,general are to conduct audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of ,federal departments to promote economy1 efficiency1 and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations1 and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations4 7,b7 ,the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh mandates that ,inspectors ,general are to provide a means for keeping ,federal departments and the ,congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of such programs and operations and the necessity for and progress of corrective action4 7,c7 ,the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security detects1 investigates1 and prevents instances of waste1 fraud1 abuse1 and mismanagement within the ,department1 and offers solutions for response4 7,d7 ,the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security consistently produces high-value1 high-impact work that enhances the security and safety of the homeland4 7,e7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security provides the leadership and accountability within the ,office of the ,inspector ,general to oversee a cabinet-level agency4 7,f7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security stands as a leader within the ,inspector ,general community through consistent exemplary service4 7,g7 ,the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security offers the ,federal ,government and ,american taxpayers an impressive return on investment1 measured in dollars spent versus dollars saved4 7,h7 ,the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security enhances the ,department's ability to effectively and efficiently administer laws4 7#b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security plays a vital role in fulfilling the ,department's daily missions4 7b7 ,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 7c7 ,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 ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties 7a7 ,in general ,section #gje of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cde7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,establishment of officer for2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties ,there is in the ,department an ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties4 ,under the direction of the ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties1 the ,office shall support the ,officer in the following3 7#a7 ,integrating civil rights and civil liberties into activities of the ,department by conducting programs and providing policy advice and other technical assistance4 7#b7 ,investigating allegations of violations of civil rights and civil liberties from the public4 7#c7 ,carrying out the ,department's equal employment opportunity and diversity policies and programs1 including complaint management and adjudication4 7#d7 ,communicating with individuals and communities whose civil rights and civil liberties may be affected by ,department activities4 7#e7 ,any other activities as assigned by the ,officer4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #bb1ega1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah and #bjai to carry out section #gje of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section4 #aac4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,rotation ,program 7a7 ,enhancements to the rotation program ,section #hdd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f7 ,u4,s4,c4 #dad7 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 ,eligiblity ,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 #aad4 ,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 #aae4 ,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 available4 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 ,secretary4 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 #aaf4 ,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 inserting after the item relating to section #gaa1 as added by this ,act1 the following new item3 #gab4 ,annual submittal to ,congress of information on reprogramming or transfers of funds to respond to operational surges4 4 #aag4 ,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 #aah4 ,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 ,department1 including a specific description of operational challenges resulting from the current organizational structure and a detailed explanation of how the proposed organizational structure will address such challenges4 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 any resulting cost savings and efficiencies from such proposed organizational structure4 7,f7 ,recommendations for any necessary statutory changes1 an explanation of why no statutory or organizational changes are necessary1 or a request for additional time to complete the organizational justification4 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 ,department1 including a specific description of operational challenges resulting from the current organizational structure and a detailed explanation of how the proposed organizational structure will address such challenges4 7,d7 ,a discussion of any resulting cost savings and efficiencies from such proposed organizational structure4 7,e7 ,recommendations for any necessary statutory changes1 an explanation of why no statutory or organizational changes are necessary1 or a request for additional time to complete the organizational justification4 7c7 ,review required ,not later than three months after the submission of the proposed organizational justifications required under subsections 7a77#a7 and 7b77#a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall 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 ,senate a review of the organizational justifications4 ,the review shall consider how the proposed organizational realignment1 or lack thereof1 of research and development activities and chemical1 biological1 radiological1 nuclear1 and explosives activities will improve or impede the ,department's ongoing efforts is such mission areas1 including an assessment of-- 7#a7 any potential cost savings or additional costs incurred as a result of any proposed organizational realignment2 7#b7 an assessment of the comparison of benefits and costs of the proposed organizational structure2 7#c7 the extent to which the organizational justification submitted pursuant to subsections 7a77#a7 and 7b77#a7 fully assesses1 documents1 and addresses any potential problems that could result from any proposed organizational realignment2 7#d7 the extent to which the organizational justification identifies specific deficiencies in operations resulting from the existing organizational structure of the ,department and an explanation of how any proposed realignment will address such deficiencies2 7#e7 the extent to which the ,department solicited and incorporated the feedback of its workforce in the proposed organizational structure2 and 7#f7 the extent to which the ,department conducted and incorporated stakeholder outreach in developing the proposed organizational structure4 #aai4 ,activities related to children ,paragraph 7#f7 of subsection 7c7 of section #gjh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdi7;c771 as redesignated by section #daj of this ,act1 is amended by inserting 1 including feedback from organizations representing the needs of children1 after stakeholder feedback4 ,b ,human ,resources and ,other ,matters #aba4 ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer responsibilities ,section #gjd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 including with respect to leader development and employee engagement1 after policies2 7ii7 by striking and in line and inserting 1 in line2 and 7iii7 by inserting and informed by best practices within the ,federal government and the private sector1 after priorities12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking develop performance measures to provide a basis for monitoring and evaluating and inserting evaluate1 on an ongoing basis12 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting that1 to the extent practicable1 are informed by employee feedback1 after policies2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting including leader development and employee engagement programs1 before in coordination2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 that is informed by an assessment1 carried out by the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer1 of the learning and developmental needs of employees in supervisory and non-supervisory roles across the ,department and appropriate workforce planning initiatives2 7,f7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj7 as paragraphs 7#aa7 and 7#ab71 respectively2 and 7,g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following new paragraphs3 7#i7 maintain a catalogue of available employee development opportunities1 including the ,homeland ,security ,rotation ,program pursuant to section #hdd1 departmental leadership development programs1 interagency development programs1 and other rotational programs2 7#aj7 ensure that employee discipline and adverse action programs comply with the requirements of all pertinent laws1 rules1 regulations1 and ,federal guidance1 and ensure due process for employees2 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,chief ,learning and ,engagement ,officer ,the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer may designate an employee of the ,department to serve as a ,chief ,learning and ,engagement ,officer to assist the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer in carrying out this section4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 information on employee development opportunities catalogued pursuant to paragraph 7#i7 of subsection 7b7 and any available data on participation rates1 attrition rates1 and impacts on retention and employee satisfaction2 7#c7 information on the progress of ,department-wide strategic workforce planning efforts as determined under paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7b72 7#d7 information on the activities of the steering committee established pursuant to section #gaj7;a71 including the number of meeting1 types of materials developed and distributed1 and recommendations made to the ,secretary2 4 #abb4 ,employee engagement steering committee and action plan 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 #gad4 ,employee engagement 7a7 ,steering committee ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish an employee engagement steering committee1 including representatives from operational components1 headquarters1 and field personnel1 including supervisory and non-supervisory personnel1 and employee labor organizations that represent ,department employees1 and chaired by the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 to carry out the following activities3 7#a7 ,identify factors that have a negative impact on employee engagement1 morale1 and communications within the ,department1 such as perceptions about limitations on career progression1 mobility1 or development opportunities1 collected through employee feedback platforms1 including through annual employee surveys1 questionnaires1 and other communications1 as appropriate4 7#b7 ,identify1 develop1 and distribute initiatives and best practices to improve employee engagement1 morale1 and communications within the ,department1 including through annual employee surveys1 questionnaires1 and other communications1 as appropriate4 7#c7 ,monitor efforts of each component to address employee engagement1 morale1 and communications based on employee feedback provided through annual employee surveys1 questionnaires1 and other communications1 as appropriate4 7#d7 ,advise the ,secretary on efforts to improve employee engagement1 morale1 and communications within specific components and across the ,department4 7#e7 ,conduct regular meetings and report1 not less than once per quarter1 to the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 the head of each component1 and the ,secretary on ,department-wide efforts to improve employee engagement1 morale1 and communications4 7b7 ,action plan2 ,reporting ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer1 shall-- 7#a7 not later than #abj days after the date of the establishment of the steering committee under subsection 7a71 issue a ,department-wide employee engagement action plan1 reflecting input from the employee engagement steering committee established pursuant to subsection 7a7 and employee feedback provided through annual employee surveys1 questionnaires1 and other communications in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 of such subsection1 to execute strategies to improve employee engagement1 morale1 and communications within the ,department2 and 7#b7 require the head of each component to-- 7,a7 develop and implement a component-specific employee engagement plan to advance the action plan required under paragraph 7#a7 that includes performance measures and objectives1 is informed by employee feedback provided through annual employee surveys1 questionnaires1 and other communications1 as appropriate1 and sets forth how employees and1 where applicable1 their labor representatives are to be integrated in developing programs and initiatives2 7,b7 monitor progress on implementation of such action plan2 and 7,c7 provide to the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer and the steering committee quarterly reports on actions planned and progress made under this paragraph4 7c7 ,termination ,this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this section4 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 related to section #gac1 as added by this ,act1 the following new item3 ,sec4 #gad4 ,employee engagement4 4 7c7 ,submissions to ,congress 7#a7 ,department-wide employee engagement action plan ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate the ,department-wide employee engagement action plan required under subsection 7b77#a7 of section #gad of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7as added by subsection 7a7 of this section7 not later than #cj days after the issuance of such plan under such subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,component-specific employee engagement plans ,each head of a component of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate the component-specific employee engagement plan of each such component required under subsection 7b77#b7 of section #gad of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7as added by subsection 7a7 of this section7 not later than #cj days after the issuance of each such plan under such subsection 7b77#b74 #abc4 ,annual employee award program 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq471 as amended by section #abb of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #gae4 ,annual employee award program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may establish an annual employee award program to recognize ,department employees or groups of employees for significant contributions to the achievement of the ,department's goals and missions4 ,if such a program is established1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish within such program categories of awards1 each with specific criteria1 that emphasizes honoring employees who are at the non-supervisory level2 7#b7 publicize within the ,department how any employee or group of employees may be nominated for an award2 7#c7 establish an internal review board comprised of representatives from ,department components1 headquarters1 and field personnel to submit to the ,secretary award recommendations regarding specific employees or groups of employees2 7#d7 select recipients from the pool of nominees submitted by the internal review board under paragraph 7#c7 and convene a ceremony at which employees or groups of employees receive such awards from the ,secretary2 and 7#e7 publicize such program within the ,department4 7b7 ,internal review board ,the internal review board described in subsection 7a77#c7 shall1 when carrying out its function under such subsection1 consult with representatives from operational components and headquarters1 including supervisory and non-supervisory personnel1 and employee labor organizations that represent ,department employees4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to authorize additional funds to carry out the requirements of this section or to require the ,secretary to provide monetary bonuses to recipients of an award under this section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gad the following new item3 ,sec4 #gae4 ,annual employee award program4 4 #abd4 ,independent investigation and implementation plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act or the issuance of a report by the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security on the extent to which the ,department has an equitable and consistent disciplinary process1 whichever is later1 but in no case later than one year after such date of enactment1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall utilize1 if available1 such report and investigate whether the application of discipline and adverse actions are administered in an equitable and consistent manner that results in the same or substantially similar disciplinary outcomes across the ,department for misconduct by a non-supervisory or supervisor employee who engaged in the same or substantially similar misconduct4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the investigation described in subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall consult with the employee engagement steering committee established pursuant to subsection 7b77#a7 of section #gad of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7as added by section #abb7;a7 of this ,act74 7c7 ,action by ,under ,secretary for ,management ,upon completion of the investigation described in subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary for ,management of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall review the findings and recommendations of such investigation and implement a plan1 in consultation with the employee engagement steering committee established pursuant to subsection 7b77#a7 of section #gad of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 to correct any relevant deficiencies identified by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states4 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall direct the employee engagement steering committee to review such plan to inform committee activities and action plans authorized under such section #gad4 #abe4 ,center for faith-based and neighborhood partnerships 7a7 ,in general ,title ,v of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #caa et seq471 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ebh4 ,center for ,faith-,based and ,neighborhood ,partnerships 7a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,department a ,center for ,faith-,based and ,neighborhood ,partnerships1 headed by a ,director4 7b7 ,mission ,the mission of the ,center shall be to develop and coordinate ,departmental outreach efforts with faith-based and community organizations and serve as a liaison between such organizations and components of the ,department for activities related to securing facilities1 emergency preparedness and response1 and combating human trafficking4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,in support of the mission of the ,center for ,faith-,based and ,neighborhood ,partnerships1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 develop1 in collaboration with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 exercises that engage faith-based and community organizations to test capabilities for all hazards1 including active shooter incidents2 7#b7 coordinate the delivery of guidance and training to faith-based and community organizations related to securing their facilities against natural disasters1 acts of terrorism1 and other man-made disasters2 7#c7 conduct outreach to faith-based and community organizations regarding guidance1 training1 and exercises and ,departmental capabilities available to assist faith-based and community organizations secure their facilities against natural disasters1 acts of terrorism1 and other man-made disasters2 7#d7 facilitate engagement and coordination among the emergency management community and faith-based and community organizations2 7#e7 deliver training and technical assistance to faith-based and community-based organizations and provide subject-matter expertise related to anti-human trafficking efforts to help communities successfully partner with other ,blue ,campaign components2 and 7#f7 perform any other duties as assigned by the ,secretary4 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 #ebg the following3 ,sec4 #ebh4 ,center ,for ,faith-,based ,and ,neighborhood ,partnerships4 4 #abf4 ,timely guidance to ,,dhs personnel regarding ,executive ,orders 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #gaf4 ,timely guidance to personnel regarding ,executive ,orders ,to the maximum extent practicable1 before any ,executive ,order affecting ,department functions1 programs1 or operations takes effect1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the heads of relevant ,department components and offices1 shall make every effort to1 as expeditiously as possible1 provide to relevant ,department personnel written guidance regarding how such ,executive ,order is to be implemented4 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 #gae1 as added by this ,act1 the following new item3 ,sec4 #gaf4 ,timely guidance to personnel regarding ,executive ,orders4 4 #abg4 ,secretary's responsibilities regarding election infrastructure ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall continue to prioritize the provision of assistance1 on a voluntary basis1 to ,state and local election officials in recognition of the importance of election infrastructure to the ,united ,states and that its incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security1 and that state and non-state adversaries should not compromise election infrastructure4 ,,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 life cycle cost means the total ownership cost of an acquisition1 including all relevant costs related to acquiring1 owning1 operating1 maintaining1 and disposing of the system1 project1 or product over a specified period of time4 7#ab7 ,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 ,providing additional scrutiny and oversight for an acquisition that is not a major acquisition if-- 7i7 the acquisition is for a program that is important to departmental strategic and performance plans2 7ii7 the acquisition is for a program with significant program or policy implications2 and 7iii7 the ,secretary determines that such scrutiny and oversight for the acquisition is proper and necessary4 7,g7 ,ensuring that grants and financial assistance are provided only to individuals and organizations that are not suspended or debarred4 7,h7 ,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,i7 ,overseeing the ,component ,acquisition ,executive organizational structure to ensure ,component ,acquisition ,executives have sufficient capabilities and comply with ,department acquisition policies4 7,j7 ,ensuring acquisition decision memoranda adequately document decisions made at acquisition decision events1 including any affirmative determination of contractor responsibility at the down selection phase and any other significant procurement decisions related to the acquisition at issue4 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 #gag4 ,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 #gah4 ,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 further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gaf1 as added by this ,act1 the following new items3 ,sec4 #gag4 ,acquisition authorities for ,program ,accountability and ,risk ,management4 ,sec4 #gah4 ,acquisition documentation4 4 #bae4 ,acquisition innovation 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq47 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #gai4 ,acquisition innovation ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management may-- 7#a7 designate an individual within the ,department to manage acquisition innovation efforts of the ,department2 7#b7 test emerging acquisition best practices to carrying out acquisitions1 consistent with the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation and ,department acquisition management directives1 as appropriate2 7#c7 develop and distribute best practices and lessons learned regarding acquisition innovation throughout the ,department2 7#d7 establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of acquisition innovation efforts with respect to cost1 operational efficiency of the acquisition program 7including timeframes for executing contracts71 and collaboration with the private sector1 including small businesses2 and 7#e7 determine impacts of acquisition innovation efforts on the private sector by-- 7,a7 engaging with the private sector1 including small businesses1 to provide information and obtain feedback on procurement practices and acquisition innovation efforts of the ,department2 7,b7 obtaining feedback from the private sector on the impact of acquisition innovation efforts of the ,department2 and 7,c7 incorporating such feedback1 as appropriate1 into future acquisition innovation efforts 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 #gah1 as added by this ,act1 the following new item3 ,sec4 #gai4 ,acquisition innovation4 4 7c7 ,information ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security submits the annual budget justification for the ,department of ,homeland ,security for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall1 if appropriate1 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 the activities undertaken in the previous fiscal year in furtherance of section #gai of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this ,act1 on the following3 7#a7 ,emerging acquisition best practices that were tested within the ,department during such fiscal year4 7#b7 ,efforts to distribute best practices and lessons learned within the ,department1 including through web-based seminars1 training1 and forums1 during such fiscal year4 7#c7 ,utilization by components throughout the ,department of best practices distributed by the ,under ,secretary of ,management pursuant to paragraph 7#c7 of such section #gai4 7#d7 ,performance as measured by the metrics established under paragraph 7#d7 of such section #gai4 7#e7 ,outcomes of efforts to distribute best practices and lessons learned within the ,department1 including through web-based seminars1 training1 and forums4 7#f7 ,any impacts of the utilization of innovative acquisition mechanisms by the ,department on the private sector1 including small businesses4 7#g7 ,the criteria used to identify specific acquisition programs or activities to be included in acquisition innovation efforts and the outcomes of such programs or activities4 7#h7 ,recommendations1 as necessary1 to enhance acquisition innovation in the ,department4 ,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 #hcf1 as added by this ,act1 the following new item3 ,sec4 #hcg4 ,requirements to reduce duplication in acquisition programs4 4 #bbc4 ,department leadership council 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,h of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hij;,b4 ,department leadership council 7a7 ,department leadership council 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary may establish a ,department leadership council as the ,secretary determines necessary to ensure coordination and improve programs and activities of the ,department4 7#b7 ,function ,a ,department leadership council shall-- 7,a7 serve as coordinating forums2 7,b7 advise the ,secretary and ,deputy ,secretary on ,department strategy1 operations1 and guidance2 and 7,c7 consider and report on such other matters as the ,secretary or ,deputy ,secretary may direct4 7#c7 ,relationship to other forums ,the ,secretary or ,deputy ,secretary may delegate the authority to direct the implementation of any decision or guidance resulting from the action of a ,department leadership council to any office1 component1 coordinator1 or other senior official of the ,department4 7#d7 ,mission ,in addition to other matters assigned to it by the ,secretary and ,deputy ,secretary1 a leadership council shall-- 7,a7 identify1 assess1 and validate joint requirements 7including existing systems and associated capability gaps7 to meet mission needs of the ,department2 7,b7 ensure that appropriate efficiencies are made among life-cycle cost1 schedule1 and performance objectives1 and procurement quantity objectives1 in the establishment and approval of joint requirements2 and 7,c7 make prioritized capability recommendations for the joint requirements validated under subparagraph 7,a7 to the ,secretary1 the ,deputy ,secretary1 or the chairperson of a ,department leadership council designated by the ,secretary to review decisions of the leadership council4 7#e7 ,chairperson ,the ,secretary shall appoint a chairperson of a leadership council1 for a term of not more than #b years1 from among senior officials from components of the ,department or other senior officials as designated by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,composition ,a leadership council shall be composed of senior officials representing components of the ,department and other senior officials as designated by the ,secretary4 7#g7 ,relationship to future years homeland security program ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,future ,years ,homeland ,security ,program required under section #hgd is consistent with any recommendations of a leadership council required under paragraph 7#b77;,c71 as affirmed by the ,secretary1 the ,deputy ,secretary1 or the chairperson of a ,department leadership council designated by the ,secretary under that paragraph4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hij;,a the following new item3 ,sec4 #hij;,b4 ,department leadership council4 4 #bbd4 ,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 #bbe4 ,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 #bbf4 ,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 #bjaf1 7,public ,law #aad-aac7 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 #hcg1 as added by this ,act1 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 to keep pace with changes in technology that could impact deliverables1 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 #hch1 as added by this ,act1 the following new item3 ,sec4 #hci4 ,multiyear acquisition strategy4 4 7c7 ,government ,accountability ,office review of multi-year 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 cancelled1 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 lifecycle 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 ,level #c acquisition programs of components of the ,department 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 component heads of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall identify to the ,under ,secretary for ,management of the ,department all level #c acquisition programs of each respective component4 ,not later than #cj days after receipt of such information1 the ,under ,secretary shall certify in writing to the congressional homeland security committees whether such component heads have properly identified such programs4 ,to carry out this paragraph1 the ,under ,secretary shall establish a process with a repeatable methodology to continually identify level #c acquisition programs4 7#b7 ,policies and guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 component heads of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,under ,secretary for ,management of the ,department their respective policies and relevant guidance for level #c acquisition programs of each respective component4 ,not later than #ij days after receipt of such policies and guidance1 the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall certify to the congressional homeland security committees that each component's respective policies and guidance adhere to ,department-wide acquisition policies4 7c7 ,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 ,,iii ,intelligence and ,information ,sharing ,a ,department of ,homeland ,security ,intelligence ,enterprise #cja4 ,homeland intelligence doctrine 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of title ,,ii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #baj;,g4 ,homeland intelligence doctrine 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department1 in coordination with intelligence components of the ,department1 the ,office of the ,general ,counsel1 the ,privacy ,office1 and the ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties1 shall develop and disseminate written ,department-wide guidance for the processing1 analysis1 production1 and dissemination of homeland security information 7as such term is defined in section #hib7 and terrorism information 7as such term is defined in section #ajaf of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe774 7b7 ,contents ,the guidance required under subsection 7a7 shall1 at a minimum1 include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of guiding principles and purposes of the ,department's intelligence enterprise4 7#b7 ,a summary of the roles and responsibilities of each intelligence component of the ,department and programs of the intelligence components of the ,department in the processing1 analysis1 production1 or dissemination of homeland security information and terrorism information1 including relevant authorities and restrictions applicable to each intelligence component of the ,department and programs of each such intelligence components4 7#c7 ,guidance for the processing1 analysis1 and production of such information4 7#d7 ,guidance for the dissemination of such information1 including within the ,department1 among and between ,federal departments and agencies1 among and between ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial governments1 including law enforcement1 and with foreign partners and the private sector4 7#e7 ,an assessment and description of how the dissemination to the intelligence community 7as such term is defined in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d777 and ,federal law enforcement of homeland security information and terrorism information assists such entities in carrying out their respective missions4 7c7 ,form ,the guidance required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,annual review ,for each of the five fiscal years beginning with the fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall conduct a review of the guidance required under subsection 7a7 and1 as appropriate1 revise such guidance4 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 #baj;,f the following new item3 ,sec4 #baj;,g4 ,homeland intelligence doctrine4 4 #cjb4 ,analysts for the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #bja7;e7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aba7;e77 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the ,secretary shall also provide the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer with a staff having appropriate expertise and experience to assist the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer44 #cjc4 ,annual homeland terrorist threat assessments 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of title ,,ii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aba et seq471 as amended by section #cja of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #baj;,h4 ,homeland terrorist threat assessments 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section and for each of the next five fiscal years 7beginning in the fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this section7 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 and using departmental information1 including component information1 and information provided through ,state and major urban area fusion centers1 shall conduct an assessment of the terrorist threat to the homeland4 7b7 ,contents ,each assessment under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,empirical data assessing terrorist activities and incidents over time in the ,united ,states1 including terrorist activities and incidents planned or supported by persons outside of the ,united ,states targeting the homeland4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of current terrorist tactics1 as well as ongoing and possible future changes in terrorist tactics4 7#c7 ,an assessment of criminal activity encountered or observed by officers or employees of components in the field which is suspected of financing terrorist activity4 7#d7 ,detailed information on all individuals denied entry to or removed from the ,united ,states as a result of material support provided to a foreign terrorist organization 7as such term is used in section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi774 7#e7 ,the efficacy and spread of foreign terrorist organization propaganda1 messaging1 or recruitment4 7#f7 ,an assessment of threats1 including cyber threats1 to the homeland1 including to critical infrastructure and ,federal civilian networks4 7#g7 ,an assessment of current and potential terrorism and criminal threats posed by individuals and organized groups seeking to unlawfully enter the ,united ,states4 7#h7 ,an assessment of threats to the transportation sector1 including surface and aviation transportation systems4 7c7 ,additional information ,the assessments required under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall1 to the extent practicable1 utilize existing component data collected from the field2 and 7#b7 may incorporate relevant information and analysis from other agencies of the ,federal ,government1 agencies of ,state and local governments 7including law enforcement agencies71 as well as the private sector1 disseminated in accordance with standard information sharing procedures and policies4 7d7 ,form ,the assessments required under subsection 7a7 shall be shared with the appropriate congressional committees and submitted in classified form1 but-- 7#a7 shall include unclassified summaries2 and 7#b7 may include unclassified annexes1 if appropriate4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,subsection 7d7 of section #bja of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aba7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#bg7 ,to carry out section #baj;,h 7relating to homeland terrorist threat assessments74 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baj;,g1 as added by this ,act1 the following new item3 ,sec4 #baj;,h4 ,homeland terrorist threat assessments4 4 #cjd4 ,department of ,homeland ,security data framework 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall develop a data framework to integrate existing ,department of ,homeland ,security datasets and systems1 as appropriate1 for access by authorized personnel in a manner consistent with relevant legal authorities and privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties policies and protections4 ,in developing such framework1 the ,secretary shall ensure1 in accordance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements1 the following information is included3 7#a7 ,all information acquired1 held1 or obtained by an office or component of the ,department that falls within the scope of the information sharing environment1 including homeland security information1 terrorism information1 weapons of mass destruction information1 and national intelligence4 7#b7 ,any information or intelligence relevant to priority mission needs and capability requirements of the homeland security enterprise1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,data framework access 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall ensure that the data framework required under this section is accessible to employees of the ,department of ,homeland ,security who the ,secretary determines-- 7,a7 have an appropriate security clearance2 7,b7 are assigned to perform a function that requires access to information in such framework2 and 7,c7 are trained in applicable standards for safeguarding and using such information4 7#b7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall-- 7,a7 issue guidance for ,department of ,homeland ,security employees authorized to access and contribute to the data framework pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 ensure that such guidance enforces a duty to share between offices and components of the ,department when accessing or contributing to such framework for mission needs4 7#c7 ,efficiency ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall promulgate data standards and instruct components of the ,department of ,homeland ,security to make available information through the data framework under this section in a machine-readable standard format1 to the greatest extent practicable4 7c7 ,exclusion of information ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may exclude from the data framework information that the ,secretary determines access to or the confirmation of the existence of could-- 7#a7 jeopardize the protection of sources1 methods1 or activities2 7#b7 compromise a criminal or national security investigation2 7#c7 be inconsistent with the other ,federal laws or regulations2 or 7#d7 be duplicative or not serve an operational purpose if included in such framework4 7d7 ,safeguards ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall incorporate into the date framework systems capabilities for auditing and ensuring the security of information included in such framework4 ,such capabilities shall include the following3 7#a7 ,mechanisms for identifying insider threats4 7#b7 ,mechanisms for identifying security risks4 7#c7 ,safeguards for privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties4 7e7 ,deadline for implementation ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall ensure the data framework required under this section has the ability to include appropriate information in existence within the ,department of ,homeland ,security to meet its critical mission operations4 7f7 ,notice to ,congress 7#a7 ,operational notification ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the data framework required under this section is fully operational1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall provide notice to the appropriate congressional committees of such4 7#b7 ,regular status ,the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees regular updates on the status of the data framework required under this section1 including1 when applicable1 the use of such data framework to support classified operations4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,national intelligence ,the term national intelligence has the meaning given such term in section #c7e7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7e774 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committee ,the term appropriate congressional committee has the meaning given such term in section #b7b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja7aa774 #cje4 ,establishment of ,insider ,threat ,program 7a7 ,in general ,title ,i of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ajd4 ,insider ,threat ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish an ,insider ,threat ,program within the ,department4 ,such ,program shall-- 7#a7 provide training and education for ,department personnel to identify1 prevent1 mitigate1 and respond to insider threat risks to the ,department's critical assets2 7#b7 provide investigative support regarding potential insider threats that may pose a risk to the ,department's critical assets2 and 7#c7 conduct risk mitigation activities for insider threats4 7b7 ,steering ,committee 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a ,steering ,committee within the ,department4 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis shall serve as the ,chair of the ,steering ,committee4 ,the ,chief ,security ,officer shall serve as the ,vice ,chair4 ,the ,steering ,committee shall be comprised of representatives of the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis1 the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer1 the ,office of the ,general ,counsel1 the ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties1 the ,privacy ,office1 the ,office of the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer1 the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer1 the ,federal ,protective ,service1 the ,office of the ,chief ,procurement ,officer1 the ,science and ,technology ,directorate1 and other components or offices of the ,department as appropriate4 ,such representatives shall meet on a regular basis to discuss cases and issues related to insider threats to the ,department's critical assets1 in accordance with subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis and the ,chief ,security ,officer1 in coordination with the ,steering ,committee established pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 shall-- 7,a7 develop a holistic strategy for ,department-wide efforts to identify1 prevent1 mitigate1 and respond to insider threats to the ,department's critical assets2 7,b7 develop a plan to implement the insider threat measures identified in the strategy developed under subparagraph 7,a7 across the components and offices of the ,department2 7,c7 document insider threat policies and controls2 7,d7 conduct a baseline risk assessment of insider threats posed to the ,department's critical assets2 7,e7 examine existing programmatic and technology best practices adopted by the ,federal ,government1 industry1 and research institutions to implement solutions that are validated and cost-effective2 7,f7 develop a timeline for deploying workplace monitoring technologies1 employee awareness campaigns1 and education and training programs related to identifying1 preventing1 mitigating1 and responding to potential insider threats to the ,department's critical assets2 7,g7 require the ,chair and ,vice ,chair of the ,steering ,committee to consult with the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology and other appropriate stakeholders to ensure the ,insider ,threat ,program is informed1 on an ongoing basis1 by current information regarding threats1 beset practices1 and available technology2 and 7,h7 develop1 collect1 and report metrics on the effectiveness of the ,department's insider threat mitigation efforts4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,critical assets ,the term critical assets means the people1 facilities1 information1 and technology required for the ,department to fulfill its mission4 7#b7 ,insider ,the term insider means-- 7,a7 any person who has access to classified national security information and is employed by1 detailed to1 or assigned to the ,department1 including members of the ,armed ,forces1 experts or consultants to the ,department1 industrial or commercial contractors1 licensees1 certificate holders1 or grantees of the ,department1 including all subcontractors1 personal services contractors1 or any other category of person who acts for or on behalf of the ,department1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 ,state1 local1 tribal1 territorial1 and private sector personnel who possess security clearances granted by the ,department4 7#c7 ,insider threat ,the term insider threat means the threat that an insider will use his or her authorized access1 wittingly or unwittingly1 to do harm to the security of the ,united ,states1 including damage to the ,united ,states through espionage1 terrorism1 the unauthorized disclosure of classified national security information1 or through the loss or degradation of departmental resources or capabilities4 4 7b7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of section #ajd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7as added by subsection 7a7 of this section7 and the biennially thereafter for the next four years1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate a report on how the ,department of ,homeland ,security and its components and offices have implemented the strategy developed pursuant to subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 of such section #ajd1 the status of the ,department's risk assessment of critical assets1 the types of insider threat training conducted1 the number of ,department employees who have received such training1 and information on the effectiveness of the ,insider ,threat ,program 7established pursuant to subsection 7a7 of such section #ajd71 based on metrics developed1 collected1 and reported pursuant to subsection 7b77#b77;,h7 of such section #ajd4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the terms critical assets1 insider1 and insider threat have the meanings given such terms in section #ajd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7as added by subsection 7a7 of this section74 7c7 ,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 #ajc the following new item3 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,insider ,threat ,program4 4 #cjf4 ,threat assessment on terrorist use of virtual currency 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 as authorized by section #bja7;b77#a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aba71 shall1 in coordination with appropriate ,federal partners1 develop and disseminate a threat assessment regarding the actual and potential threat posed by individuals using virtual currency to carry out activities in furtherance of an act of terrorism1 including the provision of material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization4 ,consistent with the protection of classified and confidential unclassified information1 the ,under ,secretary shall share the threat assessment developed under this section with ,state1 local1 and tribal law enforcement officials1 including officials that operate within ,state1 local1 and regional fusion centers through the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,state1 ,local1 and ,regional ,fusion ,center ,initiative established in section #baj;,a of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h74 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,foreign terrorist organization ,the term foreign terrorist organization means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi74 7#b7 ,virtual currency ,the term virtual currency means a digital representation of value that functions as a medium of exchange1 a unit of account1 or a store of value4 #cjg4 ,department of ,homeland ,security counterterrorism advisory board 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of title ,,ii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aba et seq471 as amended by sections #cja and #cjc of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #baj;,i4 ,departmental coordination on counterterrorism 7a7 ,establishment ,there is in the ,department a board to be composed of senior representatives of departmental operational components and headquarters elements4 ,the purpose of the board shall be to coordinate and integrate departmental intelligence1 activities1 and policy related to the counterterrorism mission and functions of the ,department4 7b7 ,charter ,there shall be a charter to govern the structure and mission of the board4 ,such charter shall direct the board to focus on the current threat environment and the importance of aligning departmental counterterrorism activities under the ,secretary's guidance4 ,the charter shall be reviewed and updated every four years1 as appropriate4 7c7 ,members 7#a7 ,chair ,the ,secretary shall appoint a ,coordinator for ,counterterrorism within the ,department who will serve as the chair of the board4 7#b7 ,additional members ,the ,secretary shall appoint additional members of the board from among the following3 7,a7 ,the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7,b7 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection4 7,c7 ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 7,d7 ,the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7,e7 ,the ,coast ,guard4 7,f7 ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services4 7,g7 ,the ,united ,states ,secret ,service4 7,h7 ,the ,national ,protection and ,programs ,directorate4 7,i7 ,the ,office of ,operations ,coordination4 7,j7 ,the ,office of the ,general ,counsel4 7,k7 ,the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis4 7,l7 ,the ,office of ,policy4 7,m7 ,the ,science and ,technology ,directorate4 7,n7 ,other departmental offices and programs as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,meetings ,the board shall meet on a regular basis to discuss intelligence and coordinate ongoing threat mitigation efforts and departmental activities1 including coordination with other ,federal1 ,state1 local1 tribal1 territorial1 and private sector partners1 and shall make recommendations to the ,secretary4 7e7 ,terrorism alerts ,the board shall advise the ,secretary on the issuance of terrorism alerts pursuant to section #bjc of this ,act4 7f7 ,prohibition on additional funds ,no additional funds are authorized to carry out this section4 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 #baj;,h1 as added by this ,act1 the following new item3 ,sec4 #baj;,i4 ,departmental coordination on counterterrorism4 4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,coordinator for ,counterterrorism1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report on the status and activities of the board established under section #baj;,i of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section4 #cjh4 ,border and gang threat assessment 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall conduct a threat assessment on whether human smuggling organizations and transnational gangs are exploiting vulnerabilities in border security screening programs to gain access to the ,united ,states and threaten the ,united ,states or border security4 7b7 ,recommendations ,upon completion of the threat assessment required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall make a determination if any changes are required to address security vulnerabilities identified in such assessment4 #cji4 ,security clearance management and administration 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting before section #gja 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda7 the following3 ,a ,headquarters ,activities 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subtitle3 ,b ,security ,clearances #gca4 ,designation of national security sensitive and public trust positions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall require the designation of the sensitivity level of national security positions 7pursuant to part #adjj of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or similar successor regulation7 be conducted in a consistent manner with respect to all components and offices of the ,department1 and consistent with ,federal guidelines4 7b7 ,implementation ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall require the utilization of uniform designation tools throughout the ,department and provide training to appropriate staff of the ,department on such utilization4 ,such training shall include guidance on factors for determining eligibility for access to classified information and eligibility to hold a national security position4 #gcb4 ,review of position designations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subtitle1 and every five years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall review all sensitivity level designations of national security positions 7pursuant to part #adjj of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or similar successor regulation7 at the ,department4 7b7 ,determination ,if during the course of a review required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary determines that a change in the sensitivity level of a position that affects the need for an individual to obtain access to classified information is warranted1 such access shall be administratively adjusted and an appropriate level periodic reinvestigation completed1 as necessary4 7c7 ,congressional reporting ,upon completion of each review required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate on the findings of each such review1 including the number of positions by classification level and by component and office of the ,department in which the ,secretary made a determination in accordance with subsection 7b7 to-- 7#a7 require access to classified information2 7#b7 no longer require access to classified information2 or 7#c7 otherwise require a different level of access to classified information4 #gcc4 ,audits ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department shall conduct regular audits of compliance of the ,department with part #adjj of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or similar successor regulation4 #gcd4 ,reporting 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall annually through fiscal year #bjbb submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report on the following3 7#a7 ,the number of denials1 suspensions1 revocations1 and appeals of the eligibility for access to classified information of an individual throughout the ,department4 7#b7 ,the date and status or disposition of each reported action under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,the identification of the sponsoring entity1 whether by a component1 office1 or headquarters of the ,department1 of each action under paragraph 7#a71 and description of the grounds for each such action4 7#d7 ,demographic data1 including data relating to race1 sex1 national origin1 and disability1 of each individual for whom eligibility for access to classified information was denied1 suspended1 revoked1 or appealed1 and the number of years that each such individual was eligible for access to such information4 7#e7 ,in the case of a suspension in excess of #ahj days1 an explanation for such duration4 7b7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form and be made publicly available1 but may include a classified annex for any sensitive or classified information if necessary4 #gce4 ,uniform adjudication1 suspension1 denial1 and revocation ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,homeland ,security ,advisory ,committee1 shall develop a plan to achieve greater uniformity within the ,department with respect to the adjudication of eligibility of an individual for access to classified information that are consistent with the ,adjudicative ,guidelines for ,determining ,access to ,classified ,information published on ,december #bi1 #bjje1 or similar successor regulation4 ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate the plan4 ,the plan shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,mechanisms to foster greater compliance with the uniform ,department adjudication1 suspension1 denial1 and revocation standards by the head of each component and office of the ,department with the authority to adjudicate access to classified information4 7#b7 ,the establishment of an internal appeals panel responsible for final national security clearance denial and revocation determinations that is comprised of designees who are career1 supervisory employees from components and offices of the ,department with the authority to adjudicate access to classified information and headquarters1 as appropriate4 #gcf4 ,data protection ,the ,secretary shall ensure that all information received for the adjudication of eligibility of an individual for access to classified information is consistent with the ,adjudicative ,guidelines for ,determining ,access to ,classified ,information published on ,december #bi1 #bjje1 or similar successor regulation1 and is protected against misappropriation4 #gcg4 ,reference ,except as otherwise provided1 for purposes of this subtitle1 any reference to the ,department includes all components and offices of the ,department4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting before the item relating to section #gja the following new item3 ,subtitle ,a--,headquarters ,activities 2 and 7#b7 by inserting after the final item relating to title ,,vii the following new items3 ,subtitle ,b--,security ,clearances ,sec4 #gca4 ,designation of national security sensitive and public trust positions4 ,sec4 #gcb4 ,review of position designations4 ,sec4 #gcc4 ,audits4 ,sec4 #gcd4 ,reporting4 ,sec4 #gce4 ,uniform adjudication1 suspension1 denial1 and revocation4 ,sec4 #gcf4 ,data protection4 ,sec4 #gcg4 ,reference4 4 ,b ,stakeholder ,information ,sharing #caa4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,fusion ,center ,partnership ,initiative 7a7 ,in general ,section #baj;,a of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending the section heading to read as follows3 #baj;,a4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,fusion ,center ,partnership ,initiative 2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,authorization ,act of #bjag1 such ,initiative shall be known as the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,fusion ,center ,partnership ,initiative42 7#c7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,interagency support and coordination ,through the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,fusion ,center ,partnership ,initiative1 in coordination with principal officials of fusion centers in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers and the officers designated as the ,homeland ,security ,advisors of the ,states1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies to provide operational and intelligence advice and assistance to the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers2 7#b7 7,a7 support the integration of fusion centers into the information sharing environment2 7,b7 conduct outreach to such fusion centers to identify any gaps in information sharing2 and 7,c7 consult with other ,federal agencies to develop methods to address any such gaps1 as appropriate2 7#c7 7,a7 identify ,federal databases and datasets1 including databases and datasets used1 operated1 or managed by ,department components1 the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and the ,department of the ,treasury1 that are appropriate1 in accordance with ,federal laws and policies1 to address any gaps identified pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 for inclusion in the information sharing environment2 and 7,b7 coordinate with the appropriate ,federal agency to deploy or access such databases and datasets2 7#d7 support the maturation and sustainment of the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers2 7#e7 reduce inefficiencies and maximize the effectiveness of ,federal resource support to the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers2 7#f7 provide analytic and reporting advice and assistance to the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers2 7#g7 review information within the scope of the information sharing environment1 including homeland security information1 terrorism information1 and weapons of mass destruction information1 that is gathered by the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers and incorporate such information1 as appropriate1 into the ,department's own such information2 7#h7 provide for the effective dissemination of information within the scope of the information sharing environment to the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers2 7#i7 facilitate close communication and coordination between the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers and the ,department and other ,federal departments and agencies2 7#aj7 provide the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers with expertise on ,department resources and operations2 7#aa7 coordinate the provision of training and technical assistance to the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers and encourage participating fusion centers to take part in terrorism threat-related exercises conducted by the ,department2 7#ab7 ensure1 to the greatest extent practicable1 that support for the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers is included as a national priority in applicable homeland security grant guidance2 7#ac7 ensure that each fusion center in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers has a privacy policy approved by the ,chief ,privacy ,officer of the ,department and a civil rights and civil liberties policy approved by the ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties of the ,department2 7#ad7 coordinate the nationwide suspicious activity report initiative to ensure information gathered by the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers is incorporated as appropriate2 7#ae7 promote and facilitate1 to the greatest extent practicable1 nationwide suspicious activity report training of fire1 emergency medical services1 emergency management1 and public heath personnel2 7#af7 lead ,department efforts to ensure fusion centers in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers are the primary focal points for the sharing of homeland security information1 terrorism information1 and weapons of mass destruction information with ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial entities to the greatest extent practicable2 7#ag7 develop and disseminate best practices on the appropriate levels for staffing at fusion centers in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers of qualified representatives from ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial law enforcement1 fire1 emergency medical1 and emergency management services1 and public health disciplines1 as well as the private sector2 and 7#ah7 carry out such other duties as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking so much as precedes paragraph 7#c77;,b7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,resource allocation 7#a7 ,information sharing and personnel assignment 7,a7 ,information sharing ,the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis shall ensure that1 as appropriate-- 7i7 fusion centers in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers have access to homeland security information sharing systems2 and 7ii7 ,department personnel are deployed to support fusion centers in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers in a manner consistent with the ,department's mission and existing statutory limits4 7,b7 ,personnel assignment ,department personnel referred to in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 may include the following3 7i7 ,intelligence officers4 7ii7 ,intelligence analysts4 7iii7 ,other liaisons from components and offices of the ,department1 as appropriate4 7,c7 ,memoranda of understanding ,the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis shall negotiate memoranda of understanding between the ,department and a ,state or local government1 in coordination with the appropriate representatives from fusion centers in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers1 regarding the exchange of information between the ,department and such fusion centers4 ,such memoranda shall include the following3 7i7 ,the categories of information to be provided by each entity to the other entity that are parties to any such memoranda4 7ii7 ,the contemplated uses of the exchanged information that is the subject of any such memoranda4 7iii7 ,the procedures for developing joint products4 7iv7 ,the information sharing dispute resolution processes4 7v7 ,any protections necessary to ensure the exchange of information accords with applicable law and policies4 7#b7 ,sources of support 7,a7 ,in general ,information shared and personnel assigned pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 may be shared or provided1 as the case may be1 by the following ,department components and offices1 in coordination with the respective component or office head and in consultation with the principal officials of fusion centers in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers3 7i7 ,the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis4 7ii7 ,the ,office of ,infrastructure ,protection4 7iii7 ,the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7iv7 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection4 7v7 ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 7vi7 ,the ,coast ,guard4 7vii7 ,the national cybersecurity and communications integration center under section #bbg4 7viii7 ,other components or offices of the ,department1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,coordination with other federal agencies ,the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis shall coordinate with appropriate officials throughout the ,federal ,government to ensure the deployment to fusion centers in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers of representatives with relevant expertise of other ,federal departments and agencies4 7#c7 ,resource allocation criteria 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make available criteria for sharing information and deploying personnel to support a fusion center in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers in a manner consistent with the ,department's mission and existing statutory limits4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting in which such fusion center is located after region2 7#e7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking government and inserting governments2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 utilize ,department information1 including information held by components and offices1 to develop analysis focused on the mission of the ,department under section #aja7;b74 2 7#f7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,to the greatest extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall make it a priority to allocate resources1 including deployed personnel1 under this section from ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and the ,coast ,guard to support fusion centers in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers located in jurisdictions along land or maritime borders of the ,united ,states in order to enhance the integrity of and security at such borders by helping ,federal1 ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial law enforcement authorities to identify1 investigate1 and otherwise interdict persons1 weapons1 and related contraband that pose a threat to homeland security4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking participating ,state1 local1 and regional fusion centers and inserting fusion centers in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers2 7#g7 in subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraph3 7#e7 the term ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers means a decentralized arrangement of fusion centers intended to enhance individual ,state and urban area fusion centers' ability to leverage the capabilities and expertise of all fusion centers for the purpose of enhancing analysis and homeland security information sharing nationally2 and 2 and 7#h7 by striking subsection 7k74 7b7 ,accountability report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter through #bjbd1 the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate on the efforts of the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis of the ,department and other relevant components and offices of the ,department to enhance support provided to fusion centers in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers1 including meeting the requirements specified in section #baj;,a of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h71 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by striking the item relating to section #baj;,a and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #baj;,a4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,fusion ,center ,partnership ,initiative4 4 7d7 ,reference ,any reference in any law1 rule1 or regulation to the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,state1 ,local1 and ,regional ,fusion ,center ,initiative shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,fusion ,center ,partnership ,initiative4 #cab4 ,fusion center personnel needs assessment 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an assessment of ,department of ,homeland ,security personnel assigned to fusion centers pursuant to subsection 7c7 of section #baj;,a of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h71 as amended by section #caa of this ,act1 including an assessment of whether deploying additional ,department personnel to such fusion centers would enhance the ,department's mission under section #aja7;b7 of such ,act and the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers4 ,the assessment required under this subsection shall include the following3 7#a7 ,information on the current deployment of the ,department's personnel to each fusion center4 7#b7 ,information on the roles and responsibilities of the ,department's ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis intelligence officers1 intelligence analysts1 senior reports officers1 reports officers1 and regional directors deployed to fusion centers4 7#c7 ,information on ,federal resources1 in addition to personnel1 provided to each fusion center4 7#d7 ,an analysis of the optimal number of personnel the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis should deploy to fusion centers1 including a cost-benefit analysis comparing deployed personnel with technological solutions to support information sharing4 7#e7 ,an assessment of fusion centers located in jurisdictions along land and maritime borders of the ,united ,states1 and the degree to which deploying personnel1 as appropriate1 from ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and the ,coast ,guard to such fusion centers would enhance the integrity and security at such borders by helping ,federal1 ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial law enforcement authorities to identify1 investigate1 and interdict persons1 weapons1 and related contraband that pose a threat to homeland security4 7#f7 ,an assessment of fusion centers located in jurisdictions with large and medium hub airports1 and the degree to which deploying1 as appropriate1 personnel from the ,transportation ,security ,administration to such fusion centers would enhance the integrity and security of aviation security4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,fusion center ,the term fusion center has the meaning given such term in subsection 7j7 of section #baj;,a of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h74 7#b7 ,national network of fusion centers ,the term ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers has the meaning given such term in subsection 7j7 of section #baj;,a of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h71 as amended by section #caa of this ,act4 #cac4 ,program for ,state and local analyst clearances 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that any program established by the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis of the ,department of ,homeland ,security to provide eligibility for access to information classified as ,top ,secret for ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial analysts located in fusion centers shall be consistent with the need to know requirements pursuant to ,executive ,order ,no4 #acebf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note74 7b7 ,report ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,intelligence and ,analysis of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate a report on the following3 7#a7 ,the process by which the ,under ,secretary of ,intelligence and ,analysis determines a need to know pursuant to ,executive ,order ,no4 #acebf to sponsor ,top ,secret clearances for appropriate ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial analysts located in fusion centers4 7#b7 ,the effects of such ,top ,secret clearances on enhancing information sharing with ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial partners4 7#c7 ,the cost for providing such ,top ,secret clearances for ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial analysts located in fusion centers1 including training and background investigations4 7#d7 ,the operational security protocols1 training1 management1 and risks associated with providing such ,top ,secret clearances for ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial analysts located in fusion centers4 7c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term fusion center has the meaning given such term in subsection 7j7 of section #baj;,a of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h74 #cad4 ,information technology assessment 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,intelligence and ,analysis of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 in collaboration with the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department and representatives from the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers1 shall conduct an assessment of information systems 7as such term is defined in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 used to share homeland security information between the ,department and fusion centers in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers and make upgrades to such systems1 as appropriate4 ,such assessment shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of the accessibility and ease of use of such systems by fusion centers in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers4 7#b7 ,a review to determine how to establish improved interoperability of departmental information systems with existing information systems used by fusion centers in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of participation levels of departmental components and offices of information systems used to share homeland security information with fusion centers in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,fusion center ,the term fusion center has the meaning given such term in subsection 7j7 of section #baj;,a of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h74 7#b7 ,national network of fusion centers ,the term ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers has the meaning given such term in subsection 7j7 of section #baj;,a of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h71 as amended by section #caa of this ,act4 #cae4 ,department of ,homeland ,security classified facility inventory and dissemination 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7#a7 maintain an inventory of those ,department of ,homeland ,security facilities that the ,department certifies to house classified infrastructure or systems at the secret level and above2 7#b7 update such inventory on a regular basis2 and 7#c7 share part or all of such inventory with-- 7,a7 ,department personnel who have been granted the appropriate security clearance2 7,b7 non-,federal governmental personnel who have been granted a ,top ,secret security clearance2 and 7,c7 other personnel as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,inventory ,the inventory of facilities described in subsection 7a7 may include-- 7#a7 the location of such facilities2 7#b7 the attributes of such facilities 7including the square footage of1 the total capacity of1 the number of workstations in1 and the number of conference rooms in1 such facilities72 7#c7 the entities that operate such facilities2 and 7#d7 the date of establishment of such facilities4 #caf4 ,terror inmate information sharing 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,attorney ,general and in consultation with other appropriate ,federal officials1 shall1 as appropriate1 share with ,state1 local1 and regional fusion centers through the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,fusion ,center ,partnership ,initiative under section #baj;,a of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h71 as amended by section #caa of this ,act1 as well as other relevant law enforcement entities1 release information from a ,federal correctional facility1 including the name1 charging date1 and expected place and date of release1 of certain individuals who may pose a terrorist threat4 7b7 ,scope ,the information shared pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7#a7 for homeland security purposes2 and 7#b7 regarding individuals convicted of a ,federal crime of terrorism 7as such term is defined in section #bccb;b of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code74 7c7 ,periodic threat assessments ,consistent with the protection of classified information and controlled unclassified information1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall coordinate with appropriate ,federal officials to provide ,state1 local1 and regional fusion centers described in subsection 7a7 with periodic assessments regarding the overall threat from known or suspected terrorists currently incarcerated in a ,federal correctional facility1 including the assessed risks of such populations engaging in terrorist activity upon release4 7d7 ,privacy protections ,prior to affecting the information sharing described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall receive input and advice from the ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties1 the ,officer for ,privacy and the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed as requiring the establishment of a list or registry of individuals convicted of terrorism4 #cag4 ,annual report on ,office for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement ,subsection 7b7 of section #bjjf of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,annual report ,for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report on the activities of the ,office for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement4 ,each such report shall include1 for the fiscal year covered by the report1 a description of each of the following3 7,a7 ,efforts to coordinate and share information regarding ,department and component agency programs with ,state1 local1 and tribal law enforcement agencies4 7,b7 ,efforts to improve information sharing through the ,homeland ,security ,information ,network by appropriate component agencies of the ,department and by ,state1 local1 and tribal law enforcement agencies4 7,c7 ,the status of performance metrics within the ,office of ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement to evaluate the effectiveness of efforts to carry out responsibilities set forth within the subsection4 7,d7 ,any feedback from ,state1 local1 and tribal law enforcement agencies about the ,office1 including the mechanisms utilized to collect such feedback4 7,e7 ,efforts to carry out all other responsibilities of the ,office of ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement4 4 #cah4 ,annual catalog on ,department of ,homeland ,security training1 publications1 programs1 and services for ,state1 local1 and tribal law enforcement agencies ,paragraph 7#d7 of section #bjjf7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjg7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,g7 produce an annual catalog that summarizes opportunities for training1 publications1 programs1 and services available to ,state1 local1 and tribal law enforcement agencies from the ,department and from each component and office within the ,department and1 not later than #cj days after the date of such production1 disseminate the catalog1 including by-- 7i7 making such catalog available to ,state1 local1 and tribal law enforcement agencies1 including by posting the catalog on the website of the ,department and cooperating with national organizations that represent such agencies2 7ii7 making such catalog available through the ,homeland ,security ,information ,network2 and 7iii7 submitting such catalog to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,h7 in coordination with appropriate components and offices of the ,department and other ,federal agencies1 develop1 maintain1 and make available information on ,federal resources intended to support fusion center access to ,federal information and resources4 4 ,,iv ,maritime ,security #dja4 ,strategic plan to enhance the security of the international supply chain ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #bja7;g7 of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ida7;g77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,updates ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and every three years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains an update of the strategic plan required by subsection 7a74 4 #djb4 ,container ,security ,initiative ,subsection 7l7 of section #bje of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ide7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7#a7 ,in general4--,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjjg1 and inserting ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of the ,border and ,maritime ,security ,coordination ,improvement ,act12 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,h7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#h71 respectively1 and by moving the margins of such paragraphs 7as so redesignated7 two ems to the left2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#b74 #djc4 ,cyber at ports 7a7 ,cybersecurity enhancements to maritime security activities ,subparagraph 7,b7 of section #gjaab7;a77#b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 as clauses 7ii7 and 7iv71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting before clause 7ii7 the following new clause3 7i7 shall facilitate the sharing of information relating to cybersecurity risks and incidents 7as such terms are defined in section #bbg of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adh77 to address port-specific cybersecurity risks and incidents1 which may include the establishment of a working group of members of such committees to address such port-specific cybersecurity risks and incidents2 4 7b7 ,vulnerability assessments and security plans ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c7 of section #gjajb7;b77#a71 by inserting cybersecurity1 after physical security12 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c7 of section #gjajc7;c77#c7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by inserting cybersecurity1 after physical security12 7,b7 in clause 7iv71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7,c7 by redesignating clause 7v7 as clause 7vi72 and 7,d7 by inserting after clause 7iv7 the following new clause3 7v7 prevention1 management1 and response to cybersecurity risks and incidents 7as such terms are defined in section #bbg of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adh772 and 4 #djd4 ,facility inspection intervals ,subparagraph 7,d7 of section #gjajc7;c77#d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,d7 subject to the availability of appropriations1 verify the effectiveness of each such facility security plan periodically1 but not less than one time per year without notice1 and more frequently as determined necessary1 in a risk based manner1 with or without notice to the facility4 4 #dje4 ,updates of maritime operations coordination plan 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bca et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dcd4 ,updates of maritime operations coordination plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section and biennially thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a maritime operations coordination plan for the coordination and cooperation of maritime operations undertaken by components and offices of the ,department with responsibility for maritime security missions4 ,such plan shall update the maritime operations coordination plan released by the ,department in ,july #bjaa1 and shall address the following3 7#a7 ,coordination of planning1 integration of maritime operations1 and development of joint maritime domain awareness efforts of any component or office of the ,department with responsibility for maritime homeland security missions4 7#b7 ,maintaining effective information sharing and1 as appropriate1 intelligence integration1 with ,federal1 ,state1 and local officials and the private sector1 regarding threats to maritime security4 7#c7 ,cooperation and coordination with other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government1 and ,state and local agencies1 in the maritime environment1 in support of maritime homeland security missions4 7#d7 ,work conducted within the context of other national and ,department maritime security strategic guidance4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by adding after the item relating to section #dcc the following new item3 ,sec4 #dcd4 ,updates of maritime operations coordination plan4 4 #djf4 ,evaluation of ,coast ,guard ,deployable ,specialized ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that describes and assesses the state of the ,coast ,guard's ,deployable ,specialized ,forces 7in this section referred to as the ,,dsf74 ,such report shall include1 at a minimum1 the following elements3 7#a7 ,for each of the past three fiscal years1 and for each type of ,,dsf1 the following3 7,a7 ,a cost analysis1 including training1 operating1 and travel costs4 7,b7 ,the number of personnel assigned4 7,c7 ,the total number of units4 7,d7 ,the total number of operations conducted4 7,e7 ,the number of operations requested by each of the following3 7i7 ,the ,coast ,guard4 7ii7 ,other components or offices of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7iii7 ,other ,federal departments or agencies4 7iv7 ,state agencies4 7v7 ,local agencies4 7,f7 ,the number of operations fulfilled by the entities specified in subparagraph 7,e74 7#b7 ,an examination of alternative distributions of ,d,s,fs1 including the feasibility1 cost 7including cost savings71 and impact on mission capability of such distributions1 including at a minimum the following3 7,a7 ,combining ,d,s,fs1 primarily focused on counterdrug operations1 under one centralized command4 7,b7 ,distributing counter-terrorism and anti-terrorism capabilities to ,d,s,fs in each major ,united ,states port4 7b7 ,deployable ,specialized ,force defined ,in this section1 the term ,deployable ,specialized ,force means a unit of the ,coast ,guard that serves as a quick reaction force designed to be deployed to handle counter-drug1 counter-terrorism1 and anti-terrorism operations or other maritime threats to the ,united ,states4 #djg4 ,cost benefit analysis of co-locating ,,dhs assets 7a7 ,in general ,for any location in which ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection's ,office of ,air and ,marine ,operations is based within #de miles of locations where any other ,department of ,homeland ,security agency also operates air and marine assets1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall conduct a cost-benefit analysis to consider the potential cost of and savings derived from co-locating aviation and maritime operational assets of the ,office of ,air and ,marine ,operations at facilities where other agencies of the ,department operate such assets4 ,in analyzing such potential cost savings achieved by sharing aviation and maritime facilities1 such analysis shall consider1 at a minimum1 the following factors3 7#a7 ,potential enhanced cooperation derived from ,department personnel being co-located4 7#b7 ,potential costs of1 and savings derived through1 shared maintenance and logistics facilities and activities4 7#c7 ,joint use of base and facility infrastructure1 such as runways1 hangars1 control towers1 operations centers1 piers and docks1 boathouses1 and fuel depots4 7#d7 ,potential operational costs of co-locating aviation and maritime assets and personnel4 7#e7 ,short term moving costs required in order to co-locate facilities4 7#f7 ,acquisition and infrastructure costs for enlarging current facilities1 as needed4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year 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 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report summarizing the results of the cost-benefit analysis required under subsection 7a7 and any planned actions based upon such results4 #djh4 ,repeal of interagency operational centers for port security and secure systems of transportation ,sections #gjajg;,a and #gjaaf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 are repealed4 #dji4 ,maritime security capabilities assessments 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bca et seq471 as amended by section #dje of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dce4 ,maritime security capabilities assessments ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate an assessment of the number and type of maritime assets and the number of personnel required to increase the ,department's maritime response rate pursuant to section #ajib of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bbc2 ,public ,law #aad-cbh74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by section #dje of this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dcd the following new item3 ,sec4 #dce4 ,maritime security capabilities assessments4 4 #daj4 ,conforming and clerical amendments 7a7 ,sections ,the following provisions of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-cdg7 are amended as follows3 7#a7 ,by striking section #aje4 7#b7 ,by redesignating sections #ajf and #ajg as sections #aje and #ajf1 respectively4 7#c7 ,by striking section #ajh4 7#d7 ,by redesignating sections #aji and #aaj as sections #ajg and #ajh1 respectively4 7#e7 ,in section #aba 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #iba7-- 7,a7 by striking subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e72 and 7,b7 redesignating subsections 7f71 7g71 7h71 and 7i7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 and 7f71 respectively4 7#f7 ,by striking sections #abb and #abg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ibb and 74 7#g7 ,by redesignating sections #abc1 #abd1 #abe1 #abf1 and #abh as sections #abb1 #abc1 #abd1 #abe1 and #abf1 respectively4 7#h7 ,in section #bcc 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ihc71 by striking subsection 7c74 7#i7 ,by striking section #bce 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ihd74 7#aj7 ,by redesignating section #bcf as section #bce4 7#aa7 ,by striking sections #gja and #gjh 7and the item relating to such section in the table of contents of such ,act74 7#ab7 ,by redesignating sections #gjb1 #gjc1 #gjd1 #gje1 #gjf1 #gjg1 and #gji as sections #gja1 #gjb1 #gjc1 #gjd1 #gje1 #gjf1 and #gjg1 respectively4 7b7 ,table of contents 7#a7 ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf ,the table of contents of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-cdg7 is amended as follows3 7,a7 ,in the list of items relating to subtitle ,a of title ,i1 by striking the items relating to sections #aje through #aaj and inserting the following new items3 ,sec4 #aje4 ,prohibition of issuance of transportation security cards to persons convicted of certain felonies4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,long-range vessel tracking4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,notice of arrival for foreign vessels on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,enhanced crewmember identification4 4 7,b7 ,in the list of items relating to subtitle ,c of title ,i1 by striking the items relating to sections #abb through #abh and inserting the following new items3 ,sec4 #abb4 ,random searches of containers4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,work stoppages and employee-employer disputes4 ,sec4 #abd4 ,threat assessment screening of port truck drivers4 ,sec4 #abe4 ,border ,patrol unit for ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 ,sec4 #abf4 ,center of ,excellence for ,maritime ,domain ,awareness4 4 7,c7 ,in the list of items relating to subtitle ,c of title ,,ii1 by striking the items relating to sections #bce and #bcf and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #bce4 ,information sharing relating to supply chain security cooperation4 4 7,d7 ,in the list of items relating to title ,,vii1 by striking the items relating to sections #gja through #gji and inserting the following new items3 ,sec4 #gja4 ,disclosures regarding homeland security grants4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,trucking security4 ,sec4 #gjc4 ,air and ,marine ,operations of the ,northern ,border ,air ,wing4 ,sec4 #gjd4 ,phaseout of vessels supporting oil and gas development4 ,sec4 #gje4 ,coast ,guard property in ,portland1 ,maine4 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,methamphetamine and methamphetamine precursor chemicals4 ,sec4 #gjg4 ,protection of health and safety during disasters4 4 7#b7 ,title #df ,in the list of items relating to the analysis for chapter #gja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 by striking the items relating to sections #gjajg;,a and #gjaaf4 ,v ,transportation ,security ,administration ,a ,administration #eja4 ,amendments to the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb and title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7a7 ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #ajc7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,k7 ,an ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 in accordance with section #aad of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7b7 ,inclusion in ,executive ,schedule ,section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 ,department of ,homeland ,security4 4 #ejb4 ,amendments to title #di1 ,united ,states ,code 7a7 ,amendments ,section #aad of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,department of ,transportation and inserting ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#c7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 7#d7 in subsection 7b71 in the heading1 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator2 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#d71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#f7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking ,managers and inserting ,directors2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#ad71 by inserting air carriers or before foreign air carriers2 7#g7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,secretary each place it appears and inserting the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#h7 in subsection 7j77#a77;,d71 by striking the ,secretary and inserting the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#i7 in subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking the ,secretary and inserting the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 by striking the ,administrator under subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration under subparagraph 7,a72 7#aj7 in subsection 7m7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the heading1 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator2 7#aa7 in subsection 7n71 by striking ,department of ,transportation and inserting ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7#ab7 in subsection 7o71 by striking ,department of ,transportation and inserting ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7#ac7 in subsection 7p77#d71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#ad7 by redesignating subsections 7u71 7v71 and 7w7 as subsections 7t71 7cc71 and 7dd71 respectively2 and 7#ae7 by inserting after subsection 7t71 as so redesignated1 the following new subsections3 7u7 ,deputy ,administrator ,there is established in the ,transportation ,security ,administration a ,deputy ,administrator1 who shall assist the ,administrator in the management of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7v7 ,office of ,public ,affairs 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,transportation ,security ,administration an ,office of ,public ,affairs 7in this subsection referred to as the ,office74 7#b7 ,assistant ,administrator ,the head of the ,office shall be the ,assistant ,administrator for ,public ,affairs1 who shall report to the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration or the ,administrator's designee4 7#c7 ,functions ,the ,office shall be responsible for facilitating understanding of the ,transportation ,security ,administration's mission by communicating with internal and external audiences in a timely1 accurate1 and transparent manner4 7w7 ,office of ,civil ,rights and ,liberties1 ,ombudsman1 and ,traveler ,engagement 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,transportation ,security ,administration an ,office of ,civil ,rights and ,liberties1 ,ombudsman1 and ,traveler ,engagement 7in this subsection referred to as the ,office74 7#b7 ,assistant ,administrator ,the head of the ,office shall be the ,assistant ,administrator for ,civil ,rights and ,liberties1 ,ombudsman1 and ,traveler ,engagement1 who shall report to the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration or the ,administrator's designee4 7#c7 ,functions ,the ,office shall be responsible for managing allegations of violations of civil rights and civil liberties from the public1 carrying out the ,administration's equal employment opportunity and diversity policies and programs1 including complaint management and adjudication1 and helping to ensure that employees and the traveling public are treated in a fair and lawful manner4 7x7 ,office of ,legislative ,affairs 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,transportation ,security ,administration an ,office of ,legislative ,affairs 7in this subsection referred to as the ,office74 7#b7 ,assistant ,administrator ,the head of the ,office shall be the ,assistant ,administrator for ,legislative ,affairs1 who shall report to the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration or the ,administrator's designee4 7#c7 ,functions ,the ,office shall be responsible for developing and implementing strategies within the ,transportation ,security ,administration to achieve congressional approval or authorization of the ,administration's programs and policies4 7y7 ,office of ,finance and ,administration 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,transportation ,security ,administration an ,office of ,finance and ,administration 7in this subsection referred to as the ,office74 7#b7 ,chief ,financial ,officer ,the head of the ,office shall be the ,chief ,financial ,officer1 who shall report to the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration or the ,administrator's designee4 7#c7 ,functions ,the ,office shall be responsible for financial1 budgetary1 and administrative activities that support the mission of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7z7 ,office of the ,chief of ,operations 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,transportation ,security ,administration an ,office of the ,chief of ,operations 7in this subsection referred to as the ,office74 7#b7 ,chief of ,operations ,the head of the ,office shall be the ,chief of ,operations1 who shall report to the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration or the ,administrator's designee4 7#c7 ,functions ,the ,office shall be responsible for the following3 7,a7 ,conducting protection1 response1 detection1 assessment1 and investigation activities in airports and other transportation facilities and deploying ,federal ,air ,marshals on ,united ,states aircraft traveling domestically and internationally4 7,b7 ,identifying1 analyzing1 and mitigating risk by assessing vulnerabilities at international locations to determine risk1 evaluating risk impacts to determine mitigation activities1 and executing mitigation activities to reduce risk to the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,providing security and intelligence professionals with timely information in order to prevent a terrorist attack against the transportation systems of the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,developing security policies and plans that reduce the risk of catastrophic terrorist attacks4 7,e7 ,providing risk-based1 adaptive security that includes airport checkpoint and baggage screening operations1 regulatory compliance1 cargo inspections1 and other specialized programs designed to secure transportation4 7,f7 ,safeguarding the transportation systems of the ,united ,states through the qualification and delivery of innovative security capabilities4 7aa7 ,office of the ,chief of ,mission ,support 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,transportation ,security ,administration an ,office of the ,chief of ,mission ,support 7in this subsection referred to as the ,office74 7#b7 ,chief of ,mission ,support ,the head of the ,office shall be the ,chief of ,mission ,support1 who shall report to the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration or the ,administrator's designee4 7#c7 ,functions ,the ,office shall be responsible for the following3 7,a7 ,negotiating and awarding contracts and other procurement vehicles that improve the ,transportation ,security ,administration's capabilities4 7,b7 ,providing strategic1 sustainable1 and comprehensive programs and services that attract1 build1 and inspire a talented workforce4 7,c7 ,overseeing the development1 delivery1 and evaluation of training programs for ,transportation ,security ,administration employees4 7,d7 ,providing information technologies and services that enable global transportation security4 7,e7 ,ensuring the integrity1 efficiency1 and effectiveness of the ,transportation ,security ,administration's workforce1 operations1 and programs through objective audits1 covert testing1 inspections1 and criminal investigations4 7,f7 ,ensuring consistency in misconduct penalty determinations and an expeditious and fair adjudication process4 7,g7 ,building the ,transportation ,security ,administration's capabilities by managing the acquisition1 testing1 deployment1 and sustainment of security technology and other acquisition programs4 7bb7 ,office of the ,chief ,counsel 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,transportation ,security ,administration an ,office of the ,chief ,counsel 7in this subsection referred to as the ,office74 7#b7 ,chief ,counsel ,the head of the ,office shall be the ,chief ,counsel for the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 who shall report to the ,general ,counsel of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#c7 ,functions ,the ,office shall be responsible for providing legal advice and services across the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 4 7b7 ,section #aae ,subsection 7c7 of section #aae of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7c7 ,section #djaai ,section #djaai of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#d7-- 7,a7 by inserting of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration after ,administrator2 and 7,b7 by inserting ,federal ,aviation before ,administration2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7d7 ,section #ddija ,section #ddija of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#b7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#c7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary 7,transportation ,security ,administration7 each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#d7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,senate ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,house of ,representatives ,committee on ,transportation each place it appears and inserting the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7e7 ,section #ddijb ,section #ddijb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7f7 ,section #ddijc ,section #ddijc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,c71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#d7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 in the heading1 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,under ,secretary's each place it appears and inserting ,transportation ,security ,administration ,administrator's2 7#e7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting of ,homeland ,security after ,secretary2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f77;,c71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting of ,homeland ,security after ,secretary2 7#f7 in subsection 7i77l71 by striking 1 after receiving the recommendations of the ,national ,institute of ,justice12 7#g7 in subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,under ,secretary for ,transportation ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 in the matter following subparagraph 7,e71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation each place it appears and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#h7 in subsection 7l77#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary for ,border and ,transportation ,security of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#i7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#aj7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#aa7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7,transportation ,security ,administration7 each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#ab7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7g7 ,section #ddijd ,section #ddijd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#b7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7,transportation ,security ,administration7 and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7h7 ,section #ddije ,section #ddije of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#c7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7i7 ,section #ddijf ,section #ddijf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator4 7j7 ,section #ddijh ,section #ddijh of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,secretary of ,transportation each place it appears and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7k7 ,section #ddiji ,section #ddiji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 by striking the ,customs ,service each place it appears and inserting ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection4 7l7 ,section #ddiaa ,section #ddiaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#aj71 by striking the each place it appears and inserting ,the2 and 7,b7 by inserting the following at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#aa7 ,the ,coast ,guard4 7#ab7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#ac7 ,the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency4 7#ad7 ,the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,b7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking the ,secretary and inserting the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,secretary and inserting the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,b7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7m7 ,section #ddiab ,section #ddiab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#b7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7n7 ,section #ddiac ,section #ddiac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and inserting the ,committee on ,homeland ,security2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7#c7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7o7 ,section #ddiad ,section #ddiad of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7p7 ,section #ddiae ,section #ddiae of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7q7 ,section #ddiaf ,section #ddiaf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7r7 ,section #ddiag ,section #ddiag of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting of ,homeland ,security1 utilizing a risk-based security methodology1 after ,secretary2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c72 7#c7 redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7b72 and 7#d7 in subsection 7b71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary for ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator4 7s7 ,section #ddiah ,section #ddiah of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,e71 by striking the ,under ,secretary for ,border and ,transportation ,security of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and inserting the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,b7 in paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g71 by striking the ,administrator each place it appears and inserting the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7#b7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7t7 ,section #ddiai ,section #ddiai of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7u7 ,section #ddibj ,section #ddibj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7v7 ,section #ddiba ,section #ddiba of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#f7-- 7,a7 by inserting the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and before the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure2 and 7,b7 by inserting the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs before the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#d71 by striking may1 and inserting may2 7#d7 in subsection 7i77#b71 by striking the ,under ,secretary before may2 7#e7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#f7 by striking ,under ,secretary's each place it appears and inserting ,transportation ,security ,administration ,administrator's4 7w7 ,section #ddibb ,section #ddibb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7x7 ,section #ddibc ,section #ddibc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking the ,under ,secretary for ,border and ,transportation ,security of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and inserting the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 in the heading1 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting 1 ,homeland ,security1 before and ,transportation and ,infrastructure2 and 7#d7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7y7 ,section #ddibd ,section #ddibd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,under ,secretary for ,border and ,transportation for ,security of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,b7 by striking ,administrator under and inserting ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration under2 7#b7 in each of subsections 7b7 through 7f71 by inserting of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration after ,administrator each place it appears2 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 by inserting the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and before the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure2 and 7#d7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7z7 ,section #ddibe ,section #ddibe of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,assistant ,security of ,homeland ,security 7,transportation ,security ,administration7 and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting of ,homeland ,security after ,secretary2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7aa7 ,section #ddibf ,section #ddibf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,united ,states and inserting ,u4,s42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking an and inserting a2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,united ,states and inserting ,u4,s44 7bb7 ,section #ddibg ,section #ddibg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the first sentence1 by striking ,veteran and inserting ,veterans2 and 7#b7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7cc7 ,section #ddicc ,section #ddicc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking ,managers and inserting ,directors2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 by striking ,manager and inserting ,director2 7,b7 in the second sentence-- 7i7 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 by striking the term ,managers each place it appears and inserting ,directors2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,manager and inserting ,director2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7dd7 ,section #ddicd ,section #ddicd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7ee7 ,section #ddice ,section #ddice of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#b7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,a77ii71 by striking section #aaja7;a77#bb7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act and inserting section #aja7;a77#bb7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act2 and 7#d7 by redesignating the second subsection 7i7 7relating to accessibility of computer-based training facilities7 as subsection 7k74 7ff7 ,section #ddicf ,section #ddicf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,transportation ,security11 and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration12 and 7,b7 in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,transportation ,security each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary's and inserting ,transportation ,security ,administration ,administrator's2 and 7#c7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7gg7 ,section #ddicg ,section #ddicg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7hh7 ,section #ddich ,section #ddich of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7,b7 by striking the ,secretary considers and inserting the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security considers2 7,c7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,d7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7ii7 ,section #ddidj ,section #ddidj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,f7 by striking ,managers and inserting ,directors2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a71 in the heading1 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator2 and 7#c7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7jj7 ,section #ddida ,section #ddida of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 before the ,department of ,transportation4 7kk7 ,section #ddidb ,section #ddidb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraph 7#a7 as subsection 7c7 and moving such subsection1 as so redesignated1 two ems to the left2 and 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively1 and moving such subsections1 as so redesignated1 four ems to the left2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b72 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c71 as so redesignated2 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e71 as so redesignated1 as subsections 7a7 and 7b71 respectively2 7#e7 by striking the term the ,secretary each place it appears and inserting the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 7#f7 by striking ,under ,secretary for ,transportation ,security each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#g7 by striking ,congress and inserting the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7ll7 ,section #ddidc ,section #ddidc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,the ,under ,secretary for ,transportation ,security and inserting ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking the ,secretary and inserting the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7ii7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking the ,under ,secretary for ,transportation ,security and inserting the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7mm7 ,section #ddidd ,section #ddidd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,transportation ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7nn7 ,section #ddide ,section #ddide of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7oo7 ,section #ddidf ,section #ddidf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,a71 by striking 1 but a member may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and inserting but may continue until such time as a successor member begins serving on the ,advisory ,committee2 7#b7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 and 7#c7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7pp7 ,section #deajg ,section #deajg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the second sentence4 7qq7 ,clerical amendments ,the analysis for chapter #ddi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #ddicc and inserting the following new item3 #ddicc4 ,federal ,security ,directors4 4 #ejc4 ,amendments to the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7a7 ,section #aja ,section #aja of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-ga7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #ecac note7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraph 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7ii7 by striking #cj percent and inserting #ae percent2 7iii7 by striking the ,secretary's and inserting the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security's2 and 7iv7 by striking ,under ,secretary's and inserting ,transportation ,security ,administration ,administrator's2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7g7 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddija note74 7b7 ,section #ajf ,section #ajf of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddijc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,secretary and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7c7 ,section #aji ,section #aji of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #aad note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking 7a7 ,in general4--,the ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by-- 7i7 striking medical product and inserting liquid or gel medical product or nourishment and nutrition for infants and toddlers1 including formula1 breast milk1 and juice12 and 7ii7 by striking the product and inserting such product or nourishment or nutrition2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking voice stress analysis1 biometric1 and inserting biometric2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b74 7d7 ,section #aaj ,section #aaj of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act is amended by striking subsections 7c7 and 7d74 7e7 ,section #aaa ,section #aaa of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddice note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7,b7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,security and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 and 7ii7 by striking ,under ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7f7 ,section #aag ,section #aag of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddijc note7 is amended by striking ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7g7 ,section #acb ,section #acb of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act is repealed4 7h7 ,section #ace ,section #ace of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act is repealed4 7i7 ,section #acg ,section #acg of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddiab note7 is repealed4 7j7 ,redesignations ,sections #acc1 #acd1 #acf1 #ach1 #aci1 #adj1 #ada1 #adb1 #adc1 #add1 #ade1 #adf1 and #adg of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act are amended by redesignating such sections as sections #acb1 #acc1 #acd1 #ace1 #acf1 #acg1 #ach1 #aci1 #adj1 #ada1 #adb1 #adc1 and #add1 respectively4 #ejd4 ,information required to be submitted to ,congress under the strategic #e-year technology investment plan of the ,transportation ,security ,administration 7a7 ,additional information required ,section #afaa of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #efc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking biennially and inserting annually2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 information about acquisitions completed during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which the report is submitted4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7h7 ,notice of covered changes to ,plan 7#a7 ,notice required ,the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives notice of any covered change to the ,plan by not later than #ij days after the date on which the change is made4 7#b7 ,definition of change ,in this subsection1 the term covered change means an increase or decrease in the dollar amount allocated to the procurement of a technology or an increase or decrease in the number of a technology4 4 7b7 ,report on equipment in operation post-life-cycle ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing any equipment of the ,transportation ,security ,administration that is in operation after-- 7#a7 the end of the life-cycle of the equipment specified by the manufacturer of the equipment2 or 7#b7 the end of the useful life projection for the equipment under the strategic #e-year technology investment plan of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 as required by section #afaa of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #efc74 7c7 ,notice to airports and airlines ,upon the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall notify airports and airlines of any changes to the #e-year technology investment plan of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 #eje4 ,maintenance of security-related technology 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,xvi of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #efa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new subtitle3 ,c ,maintenance of ,security-,related ,technology #afba4 ,maintenance validation and oversight 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subtitle1 the ,administrator shall develop and implement a preventive maintenance validation process for security-related technology deployed to airports4 7b7 ,maintenance by ,administration personnel at airports ,for maintenance to be carried out by ,administration personnel at airports1 the process referred to in subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,guidance to ,administration personnel at airports specifying how to conduct and document preventive maintenance actions4 7#b7 ,mechanisms for the ,administrator to verify compliance with the guidance issued pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,maintenance by contractors at airports ,for maintenance to be carried by a contractor at airports1 the process referred to in subsection 7a7 shall require the following3 7#a7 ,provision of monthly preventative maintenance schedules to appropriate ,administration personnel at each airport that includes information on each action to be completed by contractor4 7#b7 ,notification to appropriate ,administration personnel at each airport when maintenance action is completed by a contractor4 7#c7 ,a process for independent validation by a third party of contractor maintenance4 7d7 ,penalties for noncompliance ,the ,administrator shall require maintenance contracts for security-related technology deployed to airports to include penalties for noncompliance when it is determined that either preventive or corrective maintenance has not been completed according to contractual requirements and manufacturers' specifications4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #afaf the following3 ,subtitle ,c--,maintenance of ,security-,related ,technology ,sec4 #afba4 ,maintenance validation and oversight4 4 #ejf4 ,transportation ,security ,administration efficiency 7a7 ,efficiency review ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall conduct and complete a comprehensive1 agency-wide efficiency review of the ,administration to identify and effectuate spending reductions and administrative savings through the streamlining or restructuring of ,administration divisions to make the ,administration more efficient4 ,in carrying out the review under this section1 the ,administrator shall consider each of the following3 7#a7 ,the elimination of any unnecessarily duplicative or overlapping programs and initiatives that can be streamlined4 7#b7 ,the elimination of any unnecessary or obsolete rules1 regulations1 directives1 or procedures4 7#c7 ,the reduction in overall operating expenses of the ,administration1 including costs associated with the number of personnel1 as a direct result of efficiencies gained through the implementation of risk-based screening or through any other means as determined by the ,administrator4 7#d7 ,any other matters the ,administrator determines are appropriate4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the completion of the efficiency review required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the results and cost savings expected to be achieved through such efficiency review4 #ejg4 ,transportation senior executive service accountability 7a7 ,reduction plan ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 shall develop a strategic plan1 including a timeline1 to reduce by #bj percent by ,june #cj1 #bjai1 the number of positions at the ,senior ,executive ,service level at the ,administration4 7b7 ,congressional review ,not later than #cj days after the completion of the ,senior ,executive ,service reduction plan required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a copy of such plan4 ,b ,passenger ,security and ,screening #eaa4 ,department of ,homeland ,security trusted traveler program collaboration ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall continue the review of all trusted traveler vetting programs carried out by the ,department of ,homeland ,security using representatives from such programs to make recommendations on possible efficiencies that could be gained by integrating requirements and operations and increasing information and data sharing across programs4 #eab4 ,pre,check ,biometric pilot project ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration 7,,tsa7 shall conduct a pilot project to test a secure1 automated1 and biometric-based system at airports to verify the identity of individuals who are members of ,,tsa ,pre,check or another ,department of ,homeland ,security trusted traveler program that affords ,,tsa expedited screening4 ,such system shall be designed to-- 7#a7 improve security while also reducing the need for security screening personnel to perform identity and travel document verification for such individuals2 7#b7 reduce the average wait time of such individuals2 7#c7 reduce overall operating expenses of the ,administration2 7#d7 be integrated with the ,department's watch list and trusted traveler matching programs2 and 7#e7 be integrated with other technologies to further facilitate risk-based passenger screening at checkpoints1 to the extent practicable and consistent with security standards4 #eac4 ,identity and travel document verification ,section #ddija of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7m7 ,establishment of screening system for certain persons ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjah1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 implement an identity and travel document verification system designed to establish a secure1 automated system at all airports for verifying identity and travel documents of persons seeking entry into the sterile area of an airport4 ,such system shall-- 7#a7 assess the need for security screening personnel to perform identity and travel document verification for such passengers1 thereby assessing the overall number of such screening personnel2 7#b7 reduce the average wait time of such passengers2 7#c7 reduce overall operating expenses of the ,administration2 7#d7 be integrated with the ,administration's watch list matching program2 and 7#e7 be integrated with other technologies to further facilitate risk-based passenger screening at checkpoints1 to the extent practicable and consistent with security standards4 4 #ead4 ,computed tomography pilot project ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall conduct a pilot project to test the use of screening equipment using computed tomography technology to screen baggage at passenger checkpoints4 #eae4 ,explosives detection canine teams for aviation 7a7 ,passenger screening teams ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall ensure that by ,december #ca1 #bjah1 at least #cjj explosives detection canine teams are dedicated to passenger screening purposes at airports in the ,united ,states at which the ,administration performs1 or oversees the implementation and performance of1 security measures1 including screening responsibilities4 7b7 ,use of canines to detect screening anomalies ,at airports in the ,united ,states at which-- 7#a7 canine teams trained to screen passengers are available1 and 7#b7 the ,transportation ,security ,administration has passenger screening responsibilities1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration may use such teams to detect screening anomalies4 #eaf4 ,standard operating procedures at airport checkpoints 7a7 ,standardization ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall require1 to the extent practicable1 that standard operating procedures at airport checkpoints for passengers and carry-on baggage are carried out in a uniform manner among similarly situated airports4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on how standard operating procedures were made uniform in accordance with subsection 7a74 7c7 ,audits ,beginning one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall conduct periodic audits of adherence to the standard operating procedures1 as established by the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 under this section of screening personnel at large1 medium1 and small airports in diverse geographical areas4 #eag4 ,traveler redress improvement 7a7 ,redress process 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall1 using existing resources1 systems1 and processes1 ensure the availability of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,traveler ,redress ,inquiry ,program 7,,dhs ,,trip7 redress process to adjudicate inquiries for individuals who-- 7,a7 are citizens of the ,united ,states or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence2 7,b7 have filed an inquiry with ,,dhs ,,trip after receiving enhanced screening at an airport passenger security checkpoint more than three times in any #fj-;day period2 and 7,c7 believe they have been wrongly identified as being a threat to aviation security4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the implementation of the redress process required under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,privacy impact review and update 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall review and update the ,privacy ,impact ,assessment for the ,secure ,flight programs to ensure such ,assessment accurately reflects the operation of such programs4 7#b7 ,public dissemination2 ,form ,the ,secure ,flight ,privacy ,impact ,assessment review and update required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be published on a publically-accessible internet webpage of the ,transportation ,security ,administration and submitted to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7c7 ,transportation ,security ,administration rule review and notification process 7#a7 ,rule review ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every #abj days thereafter1 the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 in coordination with the entities specified in paragraph 7#b71 shall conduct a comprehensive review of the ,transportation ,security ,administration's intelligence-based screening rules4 7#b7 ,notification process ,not later than #dh hours after changing1 updating1 implementing1 or suspending a ,transportation ,security ,administration intelligence-based screening rule1 the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall notify the following entities of any such change1 update1 implementation1 or suspension1 as the case may be3 7,a7 ,the ,office of ,civil ,rights and ,liberties1 ,ombudsman1 and ,traveler ,engagement of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7,b7 ,the ,office of ,civil ,rights and ,liberties of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7,c7 ,the ,office of ,chief ,counsel of the ,administration4 7,d7 ,the ,office of ,general ,counsel of the ,department4 7,e7 ,the ,privacy ,office of the ,administration4 7,f7 ,the ,privacy ,office of the ,department4 7,g7 ,the ,federal ,air ,marshal ,service4 7,h7 ,the ,traveler ,redress ,inquiry ,program of the ,department4 7d7 ,federal ,air ,marshal ,service coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall ensure that the ,transportation ,security ,administration's intelligence-based screening rules are taken into account for ,federal ,air ,marshal mission scheduling4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on how the ,transportation ,security ,administration's intelligence-based screening rules are incorporated in the risk analysis conducted during the ,federal ,air ,marshal mission scheduling process4 7e7 ,,gao report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a study on the ,transportation ,security ,administration's intelligence-based screening rules and the effectiveness of such rules in identifying and mitigating potential threats to aviation security4 ,such study shall also examine coordination between the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 and other relevant partners relating to changing1 updating1 implementing1 or suspending such rules as necessary4 #eah4 ,screening in areas other than passenger terminals ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration is authorized to provide screening services to a commercial charter air carrier in areas other than primary passenger terminals upon the request of such carrier4 ,a commercial charter air carrier shall direct any such request to the ,federal ,security ,director for the airport where such services are requested4 ,a ,federal ,security ,director may elect to provide screening services if such services are available4 ,the ,administrator shall enter into an agreement with a commercial charter air carrier for compensation from such carrier requesting the use of screening services for all reasonable costs in addition to overtime costs that are incurred in the provision of screening services under this section4 #eai4 ,federal ,air ,marshal ,service agreements 7a7 ,standardization ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of the ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall develop a standard working document that shall be the basis of all negotiations and agreements that begin after the date of the enactment of this ,act between the ,united ,states and foreign governments or partners regarding ,federal ,air ,marshal coverage of flights to and from the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,written agreements ,all agreements between the ,united ,states and foreign governments or partners regarding the presence of ,federal ,air ,marshals on flights to and from the ,united ,states must be written and signed by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security or the ,secretary's designee4 7c7 ,congressional notification ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall transmit to the relevant ,congressional committees any agreements described in subsection 7b7 within #cj days of such agreement being signed4 #ebj4 ,federal ,air ,marshal mission scheduling automation ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall seek to acquire an automated software capability for the scheduling of ,federal ,air ,marshal ,service missions based on current risk modeling4 #eba4 ,canine detection research and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall conduct an audit of all canine training programs of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and convene a working group of representatives from all such programs to make recommendations on possible efficiencies that could be gained by integrating training standards and facilities4 7b7 ,canine staffing allocation model ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall develop a staffing allocation model for canines to determine the optimal number of passenger screening canines at airports in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the recommendations required by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,briefing to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall brief the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the state of explosives detection canine production and training in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,contents ,the briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an analysis of the steps the ,transportation ,security ,administration may take to foster additional production of explosives detection canines in the ,united ,states by the private sector4 7,b7 ,perspectives from current explosives detection canine industry stakeholders regarding the impact of the ,administration's procurement model on business considerations4 7,c7 ,an analysis regarding whether the ,administration effectively communicates canine training guidelines and testing methodology to the private sector4 7,d7 ,the extent to which physical capacity limitations at current ,administration-operated sites hinder the operations of either the ,administration or industry4 #ebb4 ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,united ,states ,ambassador or the ,charg d',affaires to the ,united ,states ,mission to the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization shall pursue improvements to airport security1 including if practicable1 introducing a resolution to raise minimum standards for airport security4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,united ,states ,ambassador or the ,charg d',affaires to the ,united ,states ,mission to the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization shall report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the implementation of subsection 7a74 #ebc4 ,passenger security fee ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security is prohibited from incorporating an increase in the passenger security fee under section #ddidj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 beyond what is authorized at the time the annual budget proposal for the ,department of ,homeland ,security is transmitted to ,congress4 #ebd4 ,last point of departure airport certification ,subparagraph 7,b7 of section #ddijg7;a77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 including the screening and vetting of airport workers before the semicolon at the end4 #ebe4 ,security standards at foreign airports ,section #ddijg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsections 7a7 through 7d71 by striking ,secretary of ,transportation each place it appears and inserting ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking and #djajf7;b7 of this title1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 with the approval of the ,secretary of ,state and without notice or a hearing1 shall and inserting #djajf7;b71 and #dacjg of this title1 at the request of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and with the approval of the ,secretary of ,state and without notice or a hearing1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall2 and 7,b7 by striking when the ,secretary of ,transportation decides and inserting when the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security decides4 #ebf4 ,security incident response at airports and surface transportation hubs ,the ,gerardo ,hernandez ,airport ,security ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-ej2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddijc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #c-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking may each place it appears and inserting shall2 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,review ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall review the active shooter response guidelines specified for ,department of ,homeland ,security personnel under this section and make a recommendation to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security to modify such guidelines for personnel who are certified ,federal law enforcement officials and for personnel who are uniformed but unarmed security officials4 2 and 7#b7 in section #g-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking may each place it appears and inserting shall2 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,review ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall review the active shooter response guidelines specified for ,department of ,homeland ,security personnel under this section and make a recommendation to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security to modify such guidelines for personnel who are certified ,federal law enforcement officials and for personnel who are uniformed but unarmed security officials4 4 #ebg4 ,airport security screening opt-out program ,section #ddibj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #abj and inserting #ij2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,entrance into contract ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall make best efforts to enter into a contract with a private screening company to provide screening services at an airport not later than #ahj days after the date of approval of an application submitted by the operator of such airport under subsection 7a74 2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated1 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking not later than #fj days following the date of the denial and inserting immediately upon issuing the denial2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7h7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7h7 ,evaluation of screening company proposals for award ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 including title #dh of the ,code of ,federal ,regulations and the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 an airport operator that has applied and been approved to have security screening services carried out by a qualified private screening company under contract with the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration may nominate to the head of the contracting activity an individual to participate in the evaluation of proposals for the award of such contract4 ,any such participation on a proposal evaluation committee shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions and restrictions of chapter #ba of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7i7 ,innovative screening approaches and technologies ,the operator of an airport at which screening services are provided under this section is encouraged to recommend to the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration innovative screening approaches and technologies4 ,upon receipt of any such recommendations1 the ,administrator1 shall review and1 if appropriate1 test1 conduct a pilot project1 and1 if appropriate1 deploy such approaches and technologies4 4 #ebh4 ,personnel management system review 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7d7 of section #aaa of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddice note71 not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall convene a working group consisting of representatives of the ,administration and representatives of the labor organization representing security screening personnel to negotiate reforms to the ,administration's personnel management system1 including appeals to the ,merit ,systems ,protection ,board and grievance procedures4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the working group convened under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing agreed-upon reforms to the ,administration's personnel management system4 ,the ,administrator may implement associated recommendations mutually agreed to by the parties to such working group before the end of such one year period4 #ebi4 ,innovation task force 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration may establish a task force to collaborate with air carriers1 airport operators1 and other aviation security stakeholders to foster the pursuit of innovations in aviation security prior to the acquisition process4 7b7 ,activities ,the task force authorized under subsection 7a7 may conduct activities designed to identify and develop an innovative technology or capability with the potential of enhancing aviation security1 including-- 7#a7 conducting a field demonstration of such a technology or capability in the airport environment2 7#b7 gathering performance data from such a demonstration to inform the acquisition process2 and 7#c7 providing funding and promoting efforts to enable participation in a demonstration by a small business that has an innovative technology but does not have adequate resources to participate4 7c7 ,composition ,the task force authorized under subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7#a7 chaired by the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration's designee2 and 7#b7 comprised of representatives appointed by the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,chairperson of the ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee 7established pursuant to section #ddicf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code71 from appropriate stakeholders from-- 7,a7 within the ,administration2 7,b7 air carriers2 7,c7 airport operators2 7,d7 other aviation security stakeholders2 and 7,e7 as appropriate1 the ,science and ,technology ,directorate of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and any other appropriate component of the ,department4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall require the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration to acquire an innovative technology or emerging security capability4 7e7 ,non-applicability of ,,faca ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the task force authorized under subsection 7a74 #ecj4 ,airport law enforcement reimbursement ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the ,transportation ,security ,administration's law enforcement officer reimbursement program1 which shall include information relating to the following3 7#a7 ,the current structure of the program1 including how funding disbursement decisions are made4 7#b7 ,an assessment of threats requiring law enforcement officer response at airports4 7#c7 ,the scope of current law enforcement activities covered under the program1 and an assessment of whether such covered activities should be expanded to reflect emerging threats4 7#d7 ,the annual costs to airport authorities for providing law enforcement for such covered activities at security checkpoints4 7#e7 ,proposed methodology for funding allocations4 ,c ,transportation ,security ,screening ,personnel ,training and ,accountability #eca4 ,transportation security training programs 7a7 ,in general ,section #ddice of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 ,initial and recurring training 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall establish a training program for new security screening personnel located at the ,federal ,law ,enforcement ,training ,center in ,glynco1 ,georgia4 7#b7 ,recurring training ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall establish recurring training of security screening personnel regarding updates to screening procedures and technologies1 including methods to identify the verification of false or fraudulent travel documents1 as well as training on emerging threats1 in response to weaknesses identified in covert tests at airports4 ,the training shall include-- 7,a7 internal controls for monitoring and documenting compliance of transportation security officers with such training requirements2 and 7,b7 such other matters as identified by the ,administrator with regard to such training4 4 7b7 ,,gao study ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall report to ,congress on the effectiveness of the new security screening personnel training at ,glynco1 ,georgia1 required under subsection 7l7 of section #ddice of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section4 #ecb4 ,alternate new security screening personnel training program cost and feasibility study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall conduct a cost and feasibility study of developing a training program for security screening personnel that will provide such personnel with an equal level of training as is provided in the training program for new security screening personnel located at the ,federal ,law ,enforcement ,training ,center in ,glynco1 ,georgia1 that could be conducted at or within #ej miles of such security screening personnel's duty station4 ,such study should examine the use of online seminar and training platforms for portions of the training curriculum that are conducive to such an outcome4 #ecc4 ,prohibition of advance notice of covert testing to security screeners ,section #ddice of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7m7 ,prohibition of advance notice to security screeners of covert testing and evaluation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall ensure1 to the greatest extent practicable1 that information concerning a covert test of a transportation security system to be conducted by a covert testing office1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 or the ,government ,accountability ,office is not provided to any individual involved in such test prior to the completion of such test4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 an authorized individual involved in a covert test of a transportation security system may provide information concerning such covert test to-- 7i7 employees1 officers1 and contractors of the ,federal ,government 7including military personnel72 7ii7 employees and officers of ,state and local governments2 and 7iii7 law enforcement officials who are authorized to receive or directed to be provided such information by the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 or the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 as the case may be2 and 7,b7 for the purpose of ensuring the security of any individual in the vicinity of a site at which a covert test of a transportation security system is being conducted1 an individual conducting such test may disclose his or her status as an individual conducting such test to any appropriate individual if a security screener or other individual who is not a covered employee identifies the individual conducting such test as a potential threat4 7#c7 ,special rules for ,,tsa 7,a7 ,monitoring and security of testing personnel ,the head of each covert testing office shall ensure that a person or group of persons conducting a covert test of a transportation security system for a covert testing office is accompanied at the site of such test by a cover team composed of one or more employees of such covert testing office for the purpose of monitoring such test and confirming the identity of personnel involved in such test under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,responsibility of cover team ,under this paragraph1 a cover team for a covert test of a transportation security system shall-- 7i7 monitor such test2 and 7ii7 for the purpose of ensuring the security of any individual in the vicinity of a site at which such test is being conducted1 confirm1 notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the identity of any individual conducting such test to any appropriate individual if a security screener or other individual who is not a covered employee identifies the individual conducting such test as a potential threat4 7,c7 ,aviation screening ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the ,transportation ,security ,administration is not required to have a cover team present during a test of the screening of persons1 carry-on items1 or checked baggage at an aviation security checkpoint at or serving an airport if such test-- 7i7 is approved1 in coordination with the designated security official for the airport operator by the ,federal ,security ,director for such airport2 and 7ii7 is carried out under an aviation screening assessment program of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7,d7 ,use of other personnel ,the ,transportation ,security ,administration may use employees1 officers1 and contractors of the ,federal ,government 7including military personnel7 and employees and officers of ,state and local governments or any personnel authorized by the ,federal ,security ,director to conduct covert tests4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,appropriate individual ,the term appropriate individual1 as used with respect to-- 7i7 a covert test under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 of a transportation security system1 means any individual who the individual conducting such test determines needs to know his or her status as an individual conducting such test2 or 7ii7 a covert test under paragraph 7#c77;,b77i71 means any individual who the cover team monitoring such test determines needs to know the identity of such cover team4 7,b7 ,covered employee ,the term covered employee means any individual who receives notice of a covert test before the completion of a test under paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7,c7 ,covert test 7i7 ,in general ,the term covert test means an exercise or activity conducted by a covert testing office1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 or the ,government ,accountability ,office to intentionally test1 compromise1 or circumvent transportation security systems to identify vulnerabilities in such systems4 7ii7 ,limitation ,notwithstanding clause 7i71 the term covert test does not mean an exercise or activity by an employee or contractor of the ,transportation ,security ,administration to test or assess compliance with relevant regulations4 7,d7 ,covert testing office ,the term covert testing office means any office of the ,transportation ,security ,administration designated by the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration to conduct covert tests of transportation security systems4 7,e7 ,employee of a covert testing office ,the term employee of a covert testing office means an individual who is an employee of a covert testing office or a contractor or an employee of a contractor of a covert testing office4 4 ,d ,airport ,access ,controls and ,perimeter ,security #eda4 ,reformation of certain programs of the ,transportation ,security ,administration 7a7 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,air carrier ,the term air carrier has the meaning given such term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,foreign air carrier ,the term foreign air carrier has the meaning given such term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,intelligence community ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given such term in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d774 7#e7 ,secured area ,the term secured area has the meaning given such term in section #aedj4e of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#f7 ,security ,identification ,display ,area ,the term ,security ,identification ,display ,area has the meaning given such term in section #aedj4e of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#g7 ,sterile area ,the term sterile area has the meaning given such term in section #aedj4e of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,cost and feasibility study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 in consultation with the ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee 7established under section #ddidf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code71 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states a cost and feasibility study of a statistically significant number of ,category ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 and ,x airports assessing the impact if all employee access points from non-secured areas to secured areas of such airports are comprised of the following3 7,a7 ,a secure door utilizing card and pin entry or biometric technology4 7,b7 ,surveillance video recording1 capable of storing video data for at least #cj days4 7,c7 ,advanced screening technologies1 including at least one of the following3 7i7 ,magnetometer 7walk-through or hand-held74 7ii7 ,explosives detection canines4 7iii7 ,explosives trace detection4 7iv7 ,advanced imaging technology4 7v7 ,x-ray bag screening technology4 7#b7 ,contents ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include information related to the employee screening costs of those category ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 and ,x airports which have already implemented practices of screening #ajj percent of employees accessing secured areas of airports1 including the following3 7,a7 ,costs associated with establishing an operational minimum number of employee entry and exit points4 7,b7 ,a comparison of estimated costs and effectiveness associated with implementing the security features specified in paragraph 7#a7 to-- 7i7 the ,federal ,government2 and 7ii7 airports and the aviation community4 7#c7 ,comptroller general assessment 7,a7 ,in general ,upon completion of the study required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review such study to assess the quality and reliability of such study4 7,b7 ,assessment ,not later than #ij days after the receipt of the study required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall report to the appropriate congressional committees on the results of the review required under subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,airport worker education and security awareness 7#a7 ,cooperative efforts to enhance airport security awareness ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall work with air carriers1 foreign air carriers1 airport operators1 labor unions representing credentialed employees1 and the ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee to enhance security awareness of credentialed airport populations regarding insider threats to aviation security and recognized practices related to airport access controls4 7#b7 ,credentialing standards 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall1 in consultation with air carriers1 foreign air carriers1 airport operators1 labor unions representing credentialed employees1 and the ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee1 assess credentialing standards1 policies1 and practices to ensure that insider threats to aviation security are adequately addressed4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after completion of the assessment required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall report to the appropriate congressional committees on the results of such assessment4 7#c7 ,,sida1 ,sterile ,area1 and ,,aoa applications 7,a7 ,social security numbers required ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall require the submission of a social security number for each individual applying for a ,security ,identification ,display ,area1 ,sterile ,area1 or ,air ,operations ,area airport credential to strengthen security vetting effectiveness4 ,an applicant who does not provide such applicant's social security number may be denied such a credential4 7,b7 ,screening notice ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall issue requirements for airport operators to include in applications for access to a ,security ,identification ,display ,area1 ,sterile ,area1 or ,air ,operations ,area a notice informing applicants that an employee holding a credential granting access to such an area may be screened at any time while gaining access to1 working in1 or leaving such an area4 7d7 ,securing airport worker access 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall work with airport operators and the ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee to identify advanced technologies1 including biometric identification technologies1 for securing employee access to the secured areas and sterile areas of airports4 7#b7 ,rap back vetting ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall ensure that all credentialed aviation worker populations currently requiring a fingerprint-based criminal record history check are continuously vetted through the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation's ,rap ,back ,service1 in order to more rapidly detect and mitigate insider threats to aviation security4 7#c7 ,insider threat education and mitigation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall identify means of enhancing the ,transportation ,security ,administration's ability to leverage the resources of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the intelligence community to educate ,administration personnel on insider threats to aviation security and how the ,administration can better mitigate such insider threats4 7#d7 ,playbook operations ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall ensure that ,transportation ,security ,administration-led employee physical inspection efforts of aviation workers1 known as ,playbook operations1 are targeted1 strategic1 and focused on providing the greatest level of security effectiveness4 7#e7 ,covert testing 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall conduct covert testing of ,transportation ,security ,administration-led employee inspection operations at airports and measure existing levels of security effectiveness4 ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall provide-- 7i7 the results of such testing to the airport operator for the airport that is the subject of any such testing1 and1 as appropriate1 to air carriers and foreign air carriers that operate at the airport that is the subject of such testing2 and 7ii7 recommendations and technical assistance for air carriers1 foreign air carriers1 and airport operators to conduct their own employee inspections1 as needed4 7,b7 ,annual reporting ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall annually1 for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb1 submit to the appropriate congressional committees report on the frequency1 methodology1 strategy1 and effectiveness of employee inspection operations at airports4 7#f7 ,centralized database ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 in consultation with the ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee1 shall-- 7,a7 establish a national database of individuals who have had either their airport or airport operator-issued badge revoked for failure to comply with aviation security requirements2 7,b7 determine the appropriate reporting mechanisms for air carriers1 foreign air carriers1 and airport operators to-- 7i7 submit to the ,administrator data regarding individuals described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 access the database established pursuant to such subparagraph2 and 7,c7 establish a process to allow individuals whose names were mistakenly entered into such database to correct the record and have their names removed from such database4 7e7 ,insider threat coordination efforts ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security is the lead interagency coordinator pertaining to insider threat investigations and mitigation efforts at airports4 ,the ,department shall make every practicable effort to coordinate with other relevant ,government entities1 as well as the security representatives of air carriers1 foreign air carriers1 and airport operators1 as appropriate1 when undertaking such investigations and efforts4 7f7 ,airport task forces ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security is authorized1 through the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 to form airport task forces using ,homeland ,security ,investigations personnel and any other ,department of ,homeland ,security personnel the ,secretary determines necessary4 ,such airport task forces shall investigate and mitigate insider threats to aviation security1 in coordination with ,federal1 ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial law enforcement partners1 as appropriate4 7g7 ,information technology security ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan to conduct recurring reviews of the operational1 technical1 and management security controls for ,administration information technology systems at airports4 #edb4 ,airport perimeter and access control security 7a7 ,risk assessments of airport security 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall-- 7,a7 not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 update the ,transportation ,sector ,security ,risk ,assessment 7,,tssra7 for the aviation sector2 and 7,b7 not later than #ahj days after such date-- 7i7 update with the latest and most currently available intelligence information the ,comprehensive ,risk ,assessment of ,perimeter and ,access ,control ,security 7in this section referred to as the ,risk ,assessment of ,airport ,security7 and determine a regular timeframe and schedule for further updates to such ,risk ,assessment of ,airport ,security2 and 7ii7 conduct a system-wide assessment of airport access control points and airport perimeter security1 including cargo facilities4 7#b7 ,contents ,the security risk assessments required under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall 7,a7 include updates reflected in the ,,tssra and ,joint ,vulnerability ,assessment 7,,jva7 findings2 7,b7 reflect changes to the risk environment relating to airport access control points and airport perimeters2 7,c7 use security breach data for specific analysis of system-wide trends related to airport access control points and airport perimeter security to better inform risk management decisions2 and 7,d7 take into consideration the unique geography of and current recognized practices used by airports to mitigate potential vulnerabilities4 7#c7 ,report ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall report to the appropriate congressional committees1 relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 and airport operators on the results of the security risk assessments required under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,airport security strategy development 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall update the #bjab ,national ,strategy for ,airport ,perimeter and ,access ,control ,security 7in this section referred to as the ,national ,strategy74 7#b7 ,contents ,the update to the ,national ,strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include 7,a7 information from the ,risk ,assessment of ,airport ,security2 and 7,b7 information on-- 7i7 airport security-related activities2 7ii7 the status of efforts by the ,transportation ,security ,administration to address the goals and objectives referred to in subsection 7a72 7iii7 finalized outcome-based performance measures and performance levels for each relevant activity and goal and objective under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 and 7iv7 input from airport operators4 7#c7 ,updates ,not later than #ij days after the update is completed under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall implement a process for determining when additional updates to the strategy referred to in such subsection are needed4 #edc4 ,exit lane security ,there is authorized #gg1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah and #bjai to carry out subsection 7n77#a7 of section #ddijc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #edd4 ,reimbursement for deployment of armed law enforcement personnel at airports ,there is authorized #de1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah and #bjai to carry out subsection 7h7 of section #ddija of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,e ,air ,cargo ,security #eea4 ,air cargo advance screening program 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,b of title ,,iv of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #baa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dbj4 ,air cargo advance screening program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 consistent with the requirements of the ,trade ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-baj7 shall-- 7#a7 establish an air cargo advance screening program 7in this section referred to as the ,,acas ,program7 for the collection by ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection of advance electronic information from air carriers and other persons and governments within the supply chain regarding cargo being transported to the ,united ,states by air2 7#b7 under such program1 require that such information be transmitted by such air carriers and other persons and governments at the earliest point practicable prior to loading of such cargo onto an aircraft destined to or transiting through the ,united ,states2 7#c7 establish appropriate communications systems with freight forwarders1 shippers1 and air carriers2 7#d7 establish a system that will allow freight forwarders1 shippers1 and air carriers to provide shipment level data for air cargo1 departing from any location that is inbound to the ,united ,states2 and 7#e7 coordinate with the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration to identify opportunities in which the information furnished in compliance with the ,,acas ,program could be used by the ,administrator4 7b7 ,inspection of high-risk cargo ,under the ,,acas ,program1 the ,secretary shall ensure that all cargo that has been identified as high-risk is inspected prior to loading of such cargo onto aircraft at the last point of departure before departing for the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the ,,acas ,program1 the ,secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders1 as appropriate1 to ensure that an operationally feasible and practical approach to the collection of advance information with respect to cargo on aircraft departing for the ,united ,states recognizes the significant differences among air cargo business models and modes of transportation4 7d7 ,analysis ,the ,secretary may analyze the information referred to in subsection 7a7 in the ,department's automated targeting system and integrate such information with other intelligence to enhance the accuracy of the risk assessment process under the ,,acas ,program4 7e7 ,no duplication ,the ,secretary shall carry out this section in a manner that1 after the ,,acas ,program is fully in effect1 does not duplicate other programs or requirements relating to the submission of air cargo data4 7f7 ,consideration of industry ,in carrying out the ,,acas ,program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 take into consideration that the content and timeliness of the available data may vary among entities in the air cargo industry and among countries1 and shall explore procedures to accommodate such variations while maximizing the contribution of such data to the risk assessment process under the ,,acas ,program2 7#b7 test the business processes1 technologies1 and operational procedures required to provide advance information with respect to cargo on aircraft departing for the ,united ,states1 while ensuring delays and other negative impacts on vital supply chains are minimized2 and 7#c7 consider the cost1 benefit1 and feasibility before establishing any set time period for submission of certain elements of the data for air cargo under this section in line with the regulatory guidelines specified in ,executive ,order #acefc1 and any successor ,executive ,order or regulation4 7g7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary shall provide guidance for participants in the ,,acas ,program regarding the requirements for participation1 including requirements for transmitting shipment level data4 7h7 ,use of data ,the ,secretary shall use the data provided under the ,,acas ,program for targeting shipments for screening and law enforcement purposes only4 4 7b7 ,final rule ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall issue a final regulation to implement the ,,acas ,program under section #dbj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7as added by subsection 7a7 of this section7 to include the electronic transmission to the ,department of ,homeland ,security of data elements for targeting cargo1 including appropriate security elements of shipment level data1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the commencement of the ,,acas ,program under section #dbj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7as added by subsection 7a7 of this section71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report detailing the operational implementation of providing advance information under the ,,acas ,program and the value of such information in targeting cargo4 7d7 ,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 #dai the following new item3 ,sec4 #dbj4 ,air cargo advance screening program4 4 #eeb4 ,explosives detection canine teams for air cargo security ,section #acjg of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaaf7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,explosives detection canine teams for air cargo security 7#a7 ,in general ,in order to enhance the screening of air cargo and ensure that third-party explosives detection canine assets are leveraged for such purpose1 the ,administrator shall1 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection-- 7,a7 develop and issue standards for the use of such third-party explosives detection canine assets for the primary screening of air cargo2 7,b7 develop a process to identify qualified non-,federal entities that will certify canine assets that meet the standards established by the ,administrator pursuant to subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 ensure that entities qualified to certify canine assets shall be independent from entities that will train and provide canines to end users of such canine assets2 7,d7 establish a system of ,transportation ,security ,administration audits of the process developed pursuant to subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,e7 provide that canines certified for the primary screening of air cargo can be used by air carriers1 foreign air carriers1 freight forwarders1 and shippers4 7#b7 ,implementation ,upon completion of the development of the process under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 facilitate the deployment of such assets that meet the certification standards of the ,administration1 as determined by the ,administrator2 7,b7 make such standards available to vendors seeking to train and deploy third-party explosives detection canine assets2 and 7,c7 ensure that all costs for the training and certification of canines1 and for the use of supplied canines1 are borne by private industry and not the ,federal ,government4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,air carrier ,the term air carrier has the meaning given such term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,foreign air carrier ,the term foreign air carrier has the meaning given such term in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,third-party explosives detection canine assets ,the term third-party explosives detection canine assets means any explosives detection canine or handler not owned or employed1 respectively1 by the ,administration4 4 ,f ,information ,sharing and ,cybersecurity #efa4 ,information sharing and cybersecurity 7a7 ,federal ,security ,directors ,section #ddicc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,information sharing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 require each ,federal ,security ,director of an airport to meet at least quarterly with the airport director1 airport security coordinator1 and law enforcement agencies serving each such airport to discuss incident management protocols1 including the resolution of screening anomalies at passenger screening checkpoints2 and 7#b7 require each ,federal ,security ,director at an airport to inform1 consult1 and coordinate1 as appropriate1 with the respective airport security coordinator in a timely manner on security matters impacting airport operations and to establish and maintain operational protocols with such airport operators to ensure coordinated responses to security matters4 4 7b7 ,plan to improve information sharing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 shall develop a plan to improve intelligence information sharing with ,state and local transportation entities that includes best practices to ensure that the information shared is actionable1 useful1 and not redundant4 7#b7 ,contents ,the plan required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the incorporation of best practices for information sharing4 7,b7 ,the identification of areas of overlap and redundancy4 7,c7 ,an evaluation and incorporation of stakeholder input in the development of such plan4 7,d7 ,the integration of recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states on information sharing4 7#c7 ,solicitation ,the ,administrator shall solicit on an annual basis input from appropriate stakeholders1 including ,state and local transportation entities1 on the quality and quantity of intelligence received by such stakeholders relating to information sharing4 7c7 ,best practices sharing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 shall establish a mechanism to share with ,state and local transportation entities best practices from across the law enforcement spectrum1 including ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and tribal entities1 that relate to employee training1 employee professional development1 technology development and deployment1 hardening tactics1 and passenger and employee awareness programs4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall solicit and incorporate stakeholder input-- 7,a7 in developing the mechanism for sharing best practices as required under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 not less frequently than once each year on the quality and quantity of information such stakeholders receive through the mechanism established under such subsection4 7d7 ,cybersecurity 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall-- 7,a7 not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 develop and implement a cybersecurity risk assessment model for aviation security1 consistent with the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,framework for ,improvement ,critical ,infrastructure ,cybersecurity and any update to such ,framework pursuant to section #b of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb71 to evaluate current and future cybersecurity risks2 7,b7 evaluate1 on a periodic basis1 but not less often than once every two years1 the effectiveness of the cybersecurity risk assessment model under subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 seek to ensure participation of at least one information sharing and analysis organization 7as such term is defined in section #bab of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aca77 representing the aviation community in the national cybersecurity and communications integration center1 pursuant to subsection 7d77#a77;,b7 of section #bbg of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adh72 7,d7 establish guidelines for voluntary reporting of aviation-related cybersecurity risks and incidents to the national cybersecurity and communications integration center under section #bbg of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 and other appropriate ,federal agencies2 and 7,e7 request the ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee established pursuant to section #ddidf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to report and make recommendations to the ,secretary on enhancing the sharing of information related to aviation-related cybersecurity risks and incidents between relevant ,federal1 state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial entities and the aviation stakeholder community4 7#b7 ,cybersecurity enhancements to aviation security activities ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 shall-- 7,a7 direct the sharing of information concerning cybersecurity risks and incidents to address aviation-specific risks2 and 7,b7 upon request1 conduct cybersecurity vulnerability assessments for airports and air carriers4 7#c7 ,,tsa database cyber assessment 7,a7 ,assessment required ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall evaluate the cybersecurity of the ,transportation ,security ,administration databases for trusted traveler and credentialing programs that contain personal information of specific individuals or information that identifies specific individuals1 including the ,transportation ,worker ,identification ,credential and ,pre-,check trusted traveler programs1 and the means for transmission of data to and from such databases and develop information on any identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities and remediation plans to address such vulnerabilities2 7,b7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the completion of the evaluation required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate information relating to such evaluation4 ,such submission shall be provided in a classified form4 7,c7 ,submission of supplementary information ,not later than #ij days after the completion of such evaluation1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate supplementary information relating to such evaluation1 including information relating to any identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities and remediation plans to address such vulnerabilities4 ,such submission shall be provided in a classified form4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the terms cybersecurity risk and incident have the meanings given such terms in section #bbg of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 ,g ,surface ,transportation ,security #ega4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,explosives detection canine team ,the term explosives detection canine team means a canine and a canine handler trained to detect explosives and other threats as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,risk ,the term risk means the potential for an unwanted outcome resulting from an accident1 event1 or occurrence1 as determined by its likelihood and the associated consequences4 7#d7 ,threat ,the term threat means an individual1 entity1 action1 or natural or manmade occurrence that has or indicates the potential to harm life1 information1 operations1 the environment1 or property4 7#e7 ,vulnerability ,the term vulnerability means a physical feature or operational attribute that renders an entity open to exploitation or susceptible to a given hazard4 #egb4 ,surface transportation security assessment and implementation of risk-based strategy 7a7 ,security assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall complete an assessment of the vulnerabilities of and risks to surface transportation systems1 including findings from similar vulnerability analyses completed within three years of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the security assessment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 consider appropriate intelligence2 7,b7 consider security breaches and attacks at domestic and international transportation facilities2 7,c7 consider the vulnerabilities and risks associated with specific modes of surface transportation systems2 7,d7 evaluate the vetting and security training of-- 7i7 employees in surface transportation systems2 and 7ii7 other individuals with access to sensitive or secure areas of transportation systems2 and 7,e7 consider input from-- 7i7 representatives of different modes of surface transportation systems2 7ii7 subject to paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 critical infrastructure entities2 and 7,,ii7 the ,transportation ,systems ,sector ,coordinating ,council2 and 7iii7 the heads of other relevant ,federal departments or agencies4 7b7 ,risk-based security strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date the security assessment under subsection 7a7 is complete1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall use the results of such assessment-- 7,a7 to develop and implement a cross-cutting1 risk-based security strategy that includes-- 7i7 all surface transportation systems2 7ii7 a mitigating strategy that aligns with each vulnerability and risk identified in subsection 7a72 7iii7 a planning process to inform resource allocation2 7iv7 priorities1 milestones1 and performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of such risk-based security strategy2 and 7v7 processes for sharing relevant and timely intelligence threat information with appropriate stakeholders2 7,b7 to develop a management oversight strategy that-- 7i7 identifies the parties responsible for the implementation1 management1 and oversight of the risk-based security strategy under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 includes a plan for implementing such risk-based security strategy2 and 7,c7 to modify the risk-based budget and resource allocations1 in accordance with section #egc7;c71 for the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7#b7 ,coordinated approach ,in developing and implementing the risk-based security strategy under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall coordinate with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments or agencies1 and stakeholders1 as appropriate-- 7,a7 to evaluate existing surface transportation security programs1 policies1 and initiatives1 including the explosives detection canine teams1 for consistency with the risk-based security strategy and1 to the extent practicable1 avoid any unnecessary duplication of effort2 7,b7 to determine the extent to which stakeholder security programs1 policies1 and initiatives address the vulnerabilities and risks to surface transportation systems identified in subsection 7a72 and 7,c7 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 to mitigate each such vulnerability and risk4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date the security assessment under subsection 7a7 is complete1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security a report that-- 7,a7 describes the process used to complete such security assessment2 7,b7 describes the process used to develop the risk-based security strategy under subsection 7b77#a77;,a72 7,c7 describes such risk-based security strategy2 7,d7 includes the management oversight strategy under subsection 7b77#a77;,b72 7,e7 includes-- 7i7 the findings of such security assessment2 7ii7 a description of the actions recommended or taken by the ,department or another ,federal department or agency to mitigate the vulnerabilities and risks identified in subsection 7a72 7iii7 any recommendations for improving the coordinated approach to mitigating vulnerabilities and risks to surface transportation systems2 and 7iv7 any recommended changes to the ,national ,infrastructure ,protection ,plan developed pursuant to ,homeland ,security ,presidential ,directive-#g1 the modal annexes to such plan1 or relevant surface transportation security programs1 policies1 or initiatives2 and 7,f7 may contain a classified annex4 7#b7 ,protections ,in preparing the report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall take appropriate actions to safeguard information described by section #eeb7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or protected from disclosure by any other law of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,updates ,not less frequently than semiannually1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall report to or brief the appropriate congressional committees on the vulnerabilities of and risks to surface transportation systems and how such vulnerabilities and risks affect the risk-based security strategy under subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 #egc4 ,risk-based budgeting and resource allocation 7a7 ,report ,in conjunction with the submission of the ,department's annual budget request to the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes a risk-based budget and resource allocation plan for surface transportation sectors1 within and across modes1 that-- 7#a7 reflects the risk-based security strategy under section #egb7;b77#a77;,a72 and 7#b7 is organized by appropriations account1 program1 project1 and initiative4 7b7 ,budget transparency ,subsection 7a7 of section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#dj7 a separate statement clearly distinguishing the resources requested for surface transportation security from the resources requested for aviation security4 4 7c7 ,resource reallocation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,transportation ,security ,administration allocates any resources or personnel1 including personnel sharing1 detailing1 or assignment1 or the use of facilities1 technology systems1 or vetting resources1 for a non-transportation security purpose or ,national ,special ,security ,event 7as defined in section #bjja of ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fja771 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees the notification described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,notification ,a notification described in this paragraph shall include-- 7,a7 the reason for and a justification of the resource or personnel allocation at issue2 7,b7 the expected end date of such resource or personnel allocation2 and 7,c7 the projected cost to the ,transportation ,security ,administration of such personnel or resource allocation4 #egd4 ,surface transportation security management and interagency coordination review 7a7 ,review ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 review the staffing1 budget1 resource1 and personnel allocation1 and management oversight strategy of the ,transportation ,security ,administration's surface transportation security programs2 7#b7 review the coordination between relevant entities of leadership1 planning1 policy1 inspections1 and implementation of security programs relating to surface transportation to reduce redundancy and regulatory burden2 and 7#c7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the findings of the reviews under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 including any recommendations for improving coordination between relevant entities and reducing redundancy and regulatory burden4 7b7 ,relevant entities defined ,in this section1 the term relevant entities means-- 7#a7 the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7#b7 other ,federal1 ,state1 or local departments or agencies with jurisdiction over a mode of surface transportation2 7#c7 critical infrastructure entities2 7#d7 the ,transportation ,systems ,sector ,coordinating ,council2 and 7#e7 relevant stakeholders4 #ege4 ,transparency 7a7 ,regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every #ahj days thereafter1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall make available through a public website information regarding the status of each regulation relating to surface transportation security that is directed by law to be issued but that has not been issued if more than two years have passed since the date of enactment of each such law4 7b7 ,inspector ,general review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every two years thereafter until all of the requirements under titles ,,xiii1 ,,xiv1 and ,,xv of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaaa et seq47 and under this ,act have been fully implemented1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7#a7 identifies the requirements under such titles of such ,act and under this ,act that have not been fully implemented2 7#b7 describes what1 if any1 additional action is necessary2 and 7#c7 includes recommendations regarding whether any of such requirements should be amended or repealed4 #egf4 ,,tsa counterterrorism asset deployment 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration is authorized to maintain #cj ,visible ,intermodal ,prevention and ,response 7,,vipr7 teams for deployment1 at the request of and in collaboration with ,federal1 ,state1 and local transportation stakeholders1 to prevent and deter acts of terrorism against ,united ,states transportation systems and for other counterterrorism purposes4 ,starting in ,january #bjai and for five years thereafter1 the ,administrator shall annually assess whether the number of ,,vipr teams is adequate to respond to requests for collaboration from ,federal1 ,state1 and local transportation stakeholders and to carry out counterterrorism activities with respect to ,united ,states transportation systems4 7b7 ,congressional notification ,if the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration determines that the number of ,,vipr teams should be reduced below #cj1 the ,administrator shall notify the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate not later than #ij days prior to such a determination4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the development and implementation of the performance measures and objectives required under subsection 7f71 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the appropriate number of ,,vipr teams needed by the ,administration4 7d7 ,stakeholder notification ,if the ,transportation ,security ,administration deploys any counterterrorism personnel or resource1 such as explosive detection assets1 property inspections1 or patrols by ,,vipr teams1 to enhance security at a surface transportation system or surface transportation facility for a period of not less than #ahj consecutive days1 the ,administrator shall provide sufficient notification to the system or facility operator1 as applicable1 not less than #ad days prior to terminating the deployment4 7e7 ,exception ,subsection 7d7 shall not apply if the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration-- 7#a7 determines there is an urgent security need for the personnel or resource described in such subsection2 and 7#b7 notifies the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7f7 ,,vipr teams ,section #acjc of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#d71 by striking team1 and inserting team as to specific locations and times within the facilities of such entities at which ,,vipr teams are to be deployed to maximize the effectiveness of such deployment12 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7b7 ,performance measures ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator shall develop and implement a system of qualitative performance measures and objectives by which to assess the roles1 activities1 and effectiveness of ,,vipr team operations on an ongoing basis1 including a mechanism through which the transportation entities referred to in subsection 7a77#d7 may submit feedback on ,,vipr team operations involving their systems or facilities4 7c7 ,plan ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall develop and implement a plan for ensuring the interoperability of communications among ,,vipr team participants and between ,,vipr teams and any transportation entities with systems or facilities that are involved in ,,vipr team operations4 ,such plan shall include an analysis of the costs and resources required to carry out such plan4 4 #egg4 ,surface transportation security advisory committee 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ddi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ddidg4 ,surface ,transportation ,security ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration 7referred to in this section as the ,administrator7 shall establish within the ,transportation ,security ,administration the ,surface ,transportation ,security ,advisory ,committee 7referred to in this section as the ,advisory ,committee74 7b7 ,duties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee may advise1 consult with1 report to1 and make recommendations to the ,administrator on surface transportation security matters1 including the development1 refinement1 and implementation of policies1 programs1 initiatives1 rulemakings1 and security directives pertaining to surface transportation security4 7#b7 ,risk-based security ,the ,advisory ,committee shall consider risk-based security approaches in the performance of its duties4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of-- 7,a7 voting members appointed by the ,administrator under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 nonvoting members1 serving in an advisory capacity1 who shall be designated by-- 7i7 the ,transportation ,security ,administration2 7ii7 the ,department of ,transportation2 and 7iii7 such other ,federal department or agency as the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,appointment ,the ,administrator shall appoint voting members from among stakeholders representing each mode of surface transportation1 such as passenger rail1 freight rail1 mass transit1 pipelines1 highways1 over-the-road bus1 and trucking1 including representatives from-- 7,a7 associations representing such modes of surface transportation2 7,b7 labor organizations representing such modes of surface transportation2 7,c7 groups representing the users of such modes of surface transportation1 including asset manufacturers1 as appropriate2 7,d7 relevant law enforcement1 first responders1 and security experts2 and 7,e7 such other groups as the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,chairperson ,the ,advisory ,committee shall select a chairperson from among its voting members4 7#d7 ,term of office 7,a7 ,terms 7i7 ,in general ,the term of each voting member of the ,advisory ,committee shall be two years1 but a voting member may continue to serve until the ,administrator appoints a successor4 7ii7 ,reappointment ,a voting member of the ,advisory ,committee may be reappointed4 7,b7 ,removal 7i7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may review the participation of a member of the ,advisory ,committee and remove such member for cause at any time4 7ii7 ,access to certain information ,the ,administrator may remove any member of the ,advisory ,committee who the ,administrator determines should be restricted from reviewing1 discussing1 or possessing classified information or sensitive security information4 7#e7 ,prohibition on compensation ,the members of the ,advisory ,committee may not receive any compensation from the ,government by reason of their service on the ,advisory ,committee4 7#f7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall meet at least semiannually in person or through web conferencing1 and may convene additional meetings as necessary4 7,b7 ,public meetings ,at least one of the meetings of the ,advisory ,committee each year shall be-- 7i7 announced in the ,federal ,register2 7ii7 announced on a public website2 and 7iii7 open to the public4 7,c7 ,attendance ,the ,advisory ,committee shall maintain a record of the persons present at each meeting4 7,d7 ,minutes 7i7 ,in general ,unless otherwise prohibited by ,federal law1 minutes of the meetings of the ,advisory ,committee shall be published on the public website under subsection 7e77#e74 7ii7 ,protection of classified and sensitive information ,the ,advisory ,committee may redact or summarize1 as necessary1 minutes of the meetings to protect classified information or sensitive security information in accordance with law4 7#g7 ,voting member access to classified information and sensitive security information 7,a7 ,determinations ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a voting member is appointed to the ,advisory ,committee but before such voting member may be granted any access to classified information or sensitive security information1 the ,administrator shall determine if such voting member should be restricted from reviewing1 discussing1 or possessing classified information or sensitive security information4 7,b7 ,access 7i7 ,sensitive security information ,if a voting member is not restricted from reviewing1 discussing1 or possessing sensitive security information under subparagraph 7,a7 and voluntarily signs a nondisclosure agreement1 such voting member may be granted access to sensitive security information that is relevant to such voting member's service on the ,advisory ,committee4 7ii7 ,classified information ,access to classified materials shall be managed in accordance with ,executive ,order #acebf of ,december #bi1 #bjji 7#ge ,fed4 ,reg4 #gjg71 or any subsequent corresponding ,executive order4 7,c7 ,protections 7i7 ,sensitive security information ,voting members shall protect sensitive security information in accordance with part #aebj of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7ii7 ,classified information ,voting members shall protect classified information in accordance with the applicable requirements for the particular level of classification of such information4 7#h7 ,joint committee meetings ,the ,advisory ,committee may meet with one or more of the following advisory committees to discuss multimodal security issues and other security-related issues of common concern3 7,a7 ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee1 established under section #ddidf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,maritime ,security ,advisory ,committee1 established under section #gjaab of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,railroad ,safety ,advisory ,committee1 established by the ,federal ,railroad ,administration4 7#i7 ,subject matter experts ,the ,advisory ,committee may request the assistance of subject matter experts with expertise related to the jurisdiction of the ,advisory ,committee4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,periodic reports ,the ,advisory ,committee shall periodically submit to the ,administrator reports on matters requested by the ,administrator or by a majority of the members of the ,advisory ,committee4 7#b7 ,annual report 7,a7 ,submission ,the ,advisory ,committee shall submit to the ,administrator and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate an annual report that provides information on the activities1 findings1 and recommendations of the ,advisory ,committee during the preceding year4 7,b7 ,publication ,not later than six months after the date that the ,administrator receives an annual report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall publish a public version of such report1 in accordance with section #eeb;a7b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,administration response 7#a7 ,consideration ,the ,administrator shall consider the information1 advice1 and recommendations of the ,advisory ,committee in formulating policies1 programs1 initiatives1 rulemakings1 and security directives pertaining to surface transportation security efforts4 7#b7 ,feedback ,not later than #ij days after the date that the ,administrator receives a recommendation from the ,advisory ,committee under subsection 7d77#b71 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,advisory ,committee written feedback on such recommendation1 including-- 7,a7 if the ,administrator agrees with such recommendation1 a plan describing the actions that the ,administrator has taken1 will take1 or recommends that the head of another ,federal department or agency take to implement such recommendation2 or 7,b7 if the ,administrator disagrees with such recommendation1 a justification for such disagreement4 7#c7 ,notices ,not later than #cj days after the date the ,administrator submits feedback under paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 notify the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate of such feedback1 including the agreement or disagreement under subparagraph 7,a7 or subparagraph 7,b7 of such paragraph1 as applicable2 and 7,b7 provide the committees specified in subparagraph 7,a7 with a briefing upon request4 7#d7 ,updates ,not later than #ij days after the date the ,administrator receives a recommendation from the ,advisory ,committee under subsection 7d77#b7 that the ,administrator agrees with1 and quarterly thereafter until such recommendation is fully implemented1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report or post on the public website under paragraph 7#e7 an update on the status of such recommendation4 7#e7 ,website ,the ,administrator shall maintain a public website that-- 7,a7 lists the members of the ,advisory ,committee2 7,b7 provides the contact information for the ,advisory ,committee2 and 7,c7 information relating to meetings1 minutes1 annual reports1 and the implementation of recommendations under this section4 7f7 ,nonapplicability of ,,faca ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the ,advisory ,committee or any subcommittee established under this section4 4 7b7 ,advisory committee members 7#a7 ,voting members ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall appoint the voting members of the ,surface ,transportation ,security ,advisory ,committee established under section #ddidg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section4 7#b7 ,nonvoting members ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,federal ,government department and agency with regulatory authority over a mode of surface transportation1 as the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration considers appropriate1 shall designate an appropriate representative to serve as a nonvoting member of the ,surface ,transportation ,security ,advisory ,committee4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ddi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ddidf the following new item3 #ddidg4 ,surface ,transportation ,security ,advisory ,committee4 4 #egh4 ,review of the explosives detection canine team program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date that the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security receives the report under section #egb7;c71 the ,inspector ,general shall-- 7#a7 review the explosives detection canine team program of the ,department1 including-- 7,a7 the development by the ,transportation ,security ,administration of a deployment strategy for explosives detection canine teams2 7,b7 the national explosives detection canine team training program1 including canine training1 handler training1 refresher training1 and updates to such training2 and 7,c7 the use of the canine assets during an urgent security need1 including the reallocation of such program resources outside the transportation systems sector during an urgent security need2 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on such review1 including any recommendations4 7b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the review of the deployment strategy under subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall consider whether the ,transportation ,security ,administration's method to analyze the risk to transportation facilities and transportation systems is appropriate4 #egi4 ,expansion of national explosives detection canine team program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 where appropriate1 shall encourage ,state1 local1 and tribal governments and private owners of high-risk transportation facilities to strengthen security through the use of explosives detection canine teams4 7b7 ,increased capacity 7#a7 ,in general ,before the date the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security submits the report under section #egh1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration may increase the number of ,state and local surface and maritime transportation explosives detection canine teams by not more than #gj such teams4 7#b7 ,additional teams ,beginning on the date the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security submits the report under section #egh1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may increase the ,state and local surface and maritime transportation explosives detection canine teams by not more than #bjj such teams unless more of such teams are needed as identified in the risk-based security strategy under section #egb7;b77#a77;,a71 consistent with section #egc or with the ,president's most recent budget submitted under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,recommendations ,before initiating any increase in the number of explosives detection teams under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall consider any recommendations in the report under section #egh on the efficacy and management of the explosives detection canine program of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7c7 ,deployment ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall-- 7#a7 use any additional explosives detection canine teams1 as described in subsection 7b77#a71 as part of the ,department of ,homeland ,security's efforts to strengthen security across the ,nation's surface and maritime transportation systems2 7#b7 make available explosives detection canine teams to all modes of transportation1 subject to the requirements under section #egf1 to address specific vulnerabilities or risks1 on an as-needed basis and as otherwise determined appropriate by the ,secretary2 and 7#c7 consider specific needs and training requirements for explosives detection canine teams to be deployed across the ,nation's surface and maritime transportation systems1 including in venues of multiple modes of transportation1 as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 #ehj4 ,explosive detection technology ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall prioritize the research and facilitation of next generation technologies to detect explosives in the ,nation's surface transportation systems4 #eha4 ,study on security standards and best practices for ,united ,states and foreign passenger transportation systems 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study of how the ,transportation ,security ,administration-- 7#a7 identifies and compares-- 7,a7 ,united ,states and foreign passenger transportation system security standards2 and 7,b7 best practices for protecting passenger transportation systems1 including shared terminal facilities1 and cyber systems2 and 7#b7 disseminates to stakeholders the findings under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall issue a report that contains-- 7#a7 the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 any recommendations for improving relevant processes or procedures4 #ehb4 ,amtrak security upgrades 7a7 ,railroad security assistance ,subsection 7b7 of section #aeac of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aafc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 including communications interoperability where appropriate with relevant outside agencies and entities2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking security of and inserting security and preparedness of2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking security threats and inserting security threats and preparedness1 including connectivity to the ,national ,terrorist ,screening ,center2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking and security officers and inserting 1 security1 and preparedness officers4 7b7 ,specific projects ,subsection 7a77#c7 of section #aead of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aafd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 1 or to connect to the ,national ,terrorism ,screening ,center watchlist2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,h7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,i7 for improvements to passenger verification systems2 7,j7 for improvements to employee and contractor verification systems1 including identity verification technology2 or 7,k7 for improvements to the security of ,amtrak computer systems1 including cybersecurity assessments and programs4 4 #ehc4 ,study on surface transportation inspectors ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7#a7 identifies any duplication or redundancy between the ,transportation ,security ,administration and the ,department of ,transportation relating to surface transportation security inspections or oversight2 and 7#b7 provides recommendations1 if any1 relating to-- 7,a7 improvements to the surface transportation security inspectors program1 including-- 7i7 changes in organizational and supervisory structures2 7ii7 coordination procedures to enhance consistency2 and 7iii7 effectiveness in inspection and compliance activities2 and 7,b7 whether each transportation mode needs inspectors trained and qualified for each such specific mode4 #ehd4 ,security awareness program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall establish a program to promote surface transportation security through the training of surface transportation operators and frontline employees on each of the skills identified in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,application ,the program established under subsection 7a7 shall apply to all modes of surface transportation1 including public transportation1 rail1 highway1 motor carrier1 and pipeline4 7c7 ,training ,the program established under subsection 7a7 shall cover1 at a minimum1 the skills necessary to observe1 assess1 and respond to suspicious items or actions that could indicate a threat to transportation4 7d7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall conduct an assessment of current training programs for surface transportation operators and frontline employees4 7#b7 ,contents ,the assessment under paragraph 7#a7 shall identify-- 7,a7 whether other training is being provided1 either voluntarily or in response to other ,federal requirements2 and 7,b7 whether there are any gaps in existing training4 7e7 ,updates ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall ensure the program established under subsection 7a7 is updated as necessary to address changes in risk and terrorist methods and to close any gaps identified in the assessment under subsection 7d74 7f7 ,suspicious activity reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall ensure there exists a national mechanism for an individual to use to report to the ,department of ,homeland ,security suspicious activity in transportation systems4 7#b7 ,procedures ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall establish procedures for the ,department of ,homeland ,security-- 7,a7 to review and follow-up1 as necessary1 on each report received under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 to share1 as necessary and in accordance with law1 such reports with appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and tribal entities4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to-- 7,a7 replace or affect in any way the use of #i-a-a services in an emergency2 or 7,b7 replace or affect in any way the security training program requirements specified in sections #adjh1 #aeag1 and #aecd of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aacg1 #aafg1 and #aahd2 ,public ,law #aaj-ec74 7g7 ,frontline employee defined ,in this section1 the term frontline employee includes-- 7#a7 an employee of a public transportation agency who is a transit vehicle driver or operator1 dispatcher1 maintenance and maintenance support employee1 station attendant1 customer service employee1 security employee1 or transit police1 or any other employee who has direct contact with riders on a regular basis1 and any other employee of a public transportation agency that the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration determines should receive security training under this section or who is receiving security training under other law2 7#b7 over-the-road bus drivers1 security personnel1 dispatchers1 maintenance and maintenance support personnel1 ticket agents1 other terminal employees1 and other employees of an over-the-road bus operator or terminal owner or operator who the ,administrator determines should receive security training under this section or who is receiving security training under other law2 or 7#c7 security personnel1 dispatchers1 locomotive engineers1 conductors1 trainmen1 other onboard employees1 maintenance and maintenance support personnel1 bridge tenders1 and any other employees of railroad carriers who the ,administrator determines should receive security training under this section or who is receiving security training under other law4 #ehe4 ,voluntary use of credentialing 7a7 ,in general ,an individual who is subject to credentialing or a background investigation under section #eajc;a of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 may satisfy such requirement by obtaining a valid transportation security card issued under section #gjaje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,fees ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may charge reasonable fees1 in accordance with section #ebj7;a7 of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dfi7;a771 for providing the necessary credentialing and background investigation under this section4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,individual who is subject to credentialing or a background investigation ,the term individual who is subject to credentialing or a background investigation means an individual who-- 7,a7 because of employment is regulated by the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 ,department of ,transportation1 or ,coast ,guard and is required to have a background records check to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement on a commercial driver's license issued by a ,state under section #eajc;a of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,b7 is required to have a credential and background records check under section #bajb7;d77#b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fbb7;d77#b77 at a facility with activities that are regulated by the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 ,department of ,transportation1 or ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,valid transportation security card issued under section #gjaje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code ,the term valid transportation security card issued under section #gjaje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code means a transportation security card issued under section #gjaje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 that is-- 7,a7 not expired2 7,b7 shows no signs of tampering2 and 7,c7 bears a photograph of the individual representing such card4 #ehf4 ,background records checks for issuance of hazmat licenses 7a7 ,issuance of licenses ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #eajc;a7a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking unless and inserting unless--2 7#b7 by striking the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and inserting the following3 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as designated pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection1 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 the individual holds a valid transportation security card issued under section #gjaje of title #df4 4 7b7 ,transportation ,security ,card ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #eajc;a7d7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking described in subsection 7a77#a7 and inserting under subsection 7a77#a77;,a74 #ehg4 ,recurrent vetting for surface transportation credential-holders ,section #gjaje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7r7 ,recurrent vetting 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall develop and implement a plan to utilize the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation's ,rap ,back ,service in order to establish recurrent vetting capabilities for individuals holding valid transportation security cards under this section4 7#b7 ,exemption ,individuals holding valid transportation security cards under this section who are subject to recurrent vetting under the plan to utilize the ,rap ,back ,service referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall be exempt from any recurrent determinations or background checks under this section to which such individuals would otherwise be subject every five years in the absence of such utilization4 4 #ehh4 ,pipeline security study 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study regarding the roles and responsibilities of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,department of ,transportation with respect to pipeline security4 ,such study shall address whether-- 7#a7 the ,annex to the ,memorandum of ,understanding executed on ,august #i1 #bjjf1 between the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,department of ,transportation adequately delineates strategic and operational responsibilities for pipeline security1 including whether it is clear which department is responsible for-- 7,a7 protecting against intentional pipeline breaches and cyber attacks2 7,b7 responding to intentional pipeline breaches and cyber attacks2 and 7,c7 planning to recover from the impact of intentional pipeline breaches and cyber attacks2 7#b7 the respective roles and responsibilities of each department are adequately conveyed to relevant stakeholders and to the public2 and 7#c7 the processes and procedures for determining whether a particular pipeline breach is a terrorist incident are clear and effective4 7b7 ,report on study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ij days after the submission of the report under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall review and analyze the study and submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on such review and analysis1 including any recommendations for-- 7#a7 changes to the ,annex to the ,memorandum of ,understanding referred to in subsection 7a77#a72 and 7#b7 other improvements to pipeline security activities at the ,department4 #ehi4 ,repeal of limitation relating to motor carrier security-sensitive material tracking technology ,section #aeed of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abjd7 is amended by striking subsection 7d74 ,h ,security ,enhancements in ,public ,areas of ,transportation ,facilities #eia4 ,working group 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may establish a working group to promote collaborative engagement between the ,department of ,homeland ,security and public and private stakeholders to develop non-binding recommendations for enhancing the security in public areas of transportation facilities4 7b7 ,annual report ,if the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security establishes a working group pursuant to subsection 7a71 not later than one year after such establishment and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary shall report on the working group's organization1 participation1 activities1 findings1 and non-binding recommendations for the immediately preceding #ab month period4 ,the ,secretary may publish a public version describing the working group's activities and such related matters as would be informative to the public1 consistent with section #eeb7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,inapplicability of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the working group or any subsidiary thereof4 #eib4 ,technical assistance2 ,vulnerability assessment tools 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall-- 7#a7 inform public and private sector stakeholders regarding the availability of ,department of ,homeland ,security technical assistance1 including vulnerability assessment tools1 to help enhance the security in public areas of transportation facilities2 and 7#b7 subject to availability of appropriations1 provide such technical assistance1 upon request1 to such a stakeholder4 7b7 ,best practices ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall publish and widely disseminate best practices for protecting and enhancing the resilience of public areas of transportation facilities1 including associated frameworks or templates for implementation4 ,as appropriate1 such best practices shall be updated periodically4 #eic4 ,operations centers ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 in consultation with the heads of other appropriate offices or components of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 shall make available to public and private stakeholders a framework for establishing an operations center within a transportation facility to promote interagency response and coordination4 #eid4 ,review of regulations 7a7 ,review ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that includes a review of regulations1 directives1 policies1 and procedures issued by the ,administrator regarding the transportation of a firearm and ammunition by an aircraft passenger1 and1 as appropriate1 information on plans to modify any such regulation1 directive1 policy1 or procedure based on such review4 7b7 ,consultation ,in preparing the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration shall consult with the ,aviation ,security ,advisory ,committee 7established pursuant to section #ddidf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 and appropriate public and private sector stakeholders4 #eie4 ,definition ,in this subtitle1 the term public and private sector stakeholders has the meaning given such term in section #aad7u77#a77;,c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,vi ,emergency ,preparedness1 ,response1 and ,communications ,a ,grants1 ,training1 ,exercises1 and ,coordination #fja4 ,urban ,area ,security ,initiative ,section #bjjc of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting 1 using the most up-to-date data available1 after assessment2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 ,funds retained ,to ensure transparency and avoid duplication1 a ,state shall provide each relevant high-risk urban area with a detailed accounting of the items1 services1 or activities on which any funds retained by the ,state under subparagraph 7,a7 are to be expended4 ,such accounting shall be provided not later than #ij days after the date of which such funds are retained4 2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7e7 ,threat and hazard identification risk assessment and capability assessment ,as a condition of receiving a grant under this section1 each high-risk urban area shall submit to the ,administrator a threat and hazard identification and risk assessment and capability assessment-- 7#a7 at such time and in such form as is required by the ,administrator2 and 7#b7 consistent with the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency's ,comprehensive ,preparedness ,guide #bja1 ,second ,edition1 or such successor document or guidance as is issued by the ,administrator4 7f7 ,period of performance ,the ,administrator shall make funds provided under this section available for use by a recipient of a grant for a period of not less than #cf months4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for grants under this section #hjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 4 #fjb4 ,state ,homeland ,security ,grant ,program ,section #bjjd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fje7 is amended by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7f7 ,threat and hazard identification and risk assessment and capability assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,as a condition of receiving a grant under this section1 each ,state shall submit to the ,administrator a threat and hazard identification and risk assessment and capability assessment-- 7,a7 at such time and in such form as is required by the ,administrator2 and 7,b7 consistent with the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency's ,comprehensive ,preparedness ,guide #bja1 ,second ,edition1 or such successor document or guidance as is issued by the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,collaboration ,in developing the threat and hazard identification and risk assessment under paragraph 7#a71 a ,state shall solicit input from local and tribal governments1 including first responders1 and1 as appropriate1 non-governmental and private sector stakeholders4 7#c7 ,first responders defined ,in this subsection1 the term first responders includes representatives of local governmental and nongovernmental fire1 law enforcement1 emergency management1 and emergency medical personnel4 7g7 ,period of performance ,the ,administrator shall make funds provided under this section available for use by a recipient of a grant for a period of not less than #cf months4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for grants under this section #fjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 4 #fjc4 ,grants to directly eligible tribes ,section #bjje of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjf7 is amended by-- 7#a7 redesignating subsections 7h7 through 7k7 as subsections 7i7 through 7l71 respectively2 and 7#b7 inserting after subsection 7g7 the following new subsection3 7h7 ,period of performance ,the ,secretary shall make funds provided under this section available for use by a recipient of a grant for a period of not less than #cf months4 4 #fjd4 ,law enforcement terrorism prevention 7a7 ,law enforcement terrorism prevention program ,subsection 7a7 of section #bjjf of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting ,states and high-risk urban areas expend after that2 and 7,b7 by striking is used2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by amending subparagraph 7,i7 to read as follows3 7,i7 activities as determined appropriate by the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement within the ,office of ,partnership and ,engagement of the ,department1 through outreach to relevant stakeholder organizations2 and 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,annual report ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement1 shall report annually from fiscal year #bjah through fiscal year #bjbb on the use of grants under sections #bjjc and #bjjd for law enforcement terrorism prevention activities authorized under this section1 including the percentage and dollar amount of funds used for such activities and the types of projects funded4 4 7b7 ,office for ,state and local law enforcement ,subsection 7b7 section #bjjf of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,policy ,directorate and inserting ,office of ,partnership and ,engagement 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 including through consultation with such agencies regarding ,department programs that may impact such agencies before the semicolon at the end2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking ensure and inserting certify4 #fje4 ,prioritization 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #bjjg of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 its population1 including consideration of domestic and international tourists1 commuters1 and military populations1 including military populations residing in communities outside military installations2 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting 1 including threat information from other relevant ,federal agencies and field offices1 as appropriate before the semicolon at the end2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking target and inserting core2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking target and inserting core4 7b7 ,review ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 through the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 shall review 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 risk formula and methodology used to award grants under sections #bjjc and #bjjd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjd and #fje71 including a discussion of any necessary changes to such formula to ensure grant awards are appropriately based on risk4 7c7 ,comptroller ,general review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review and assess the risk formula and methodology used to award grants under sections #bjjc and #bjjd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 including-- 7#a7 the process utilized by the ,department of ,homeland ,security to gather threat information for each potential ,state and high-risk urban area2 7#b7 the extent to which such risk formula and methodology considers the factors specified in section #bjjg of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh71 in particular-- 7,a7 the extent to which the jurisdiction has unmet core capabilities due to resource constraints2 7,b7 the degree to which a jurisdiction has been able to address capability gaps with previous grant awards2 and 7,c7 in the case of a high-risk urban area1 the extent to which such high-risk urban area includes-- 7i7 incorporated municipalities1 counties1 parishes1 and ,indian tribes within the relevant eligible metropolitan area the inclusion of which will enhance regional efforts to prevent1 prepare for1 protect against1 and respond to acts of terrorism2 and 7ii7 other local and tribal governments in the surrounding area that are likely to be called upon to respond to acts of terrorism within the high-risk urban area2 and 7#c7 how grant award amounts are determined4 #fjf4 ,allowable uses ,section #bjjh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking target and inserting core2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#ad7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#af71 respectively2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 1 provided such purchases align with the ,statewide ,communication ,interoperability ,plan and are coordinated with the ,statewide ,interoperability ,coordinator or ,statewide interoperability governance body of the ,state of the recipient2 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following new paragraphs3 7#f7 enhancing medical preparedness1 medical surge capacity1 and mass prophylaxis capabilities1 including the development and maintenance of an initial pharmaceutical stockpile1 including medical kits and diagnostics sufficient to protect first responders1 their families1 immediate victims1 and vulnerable populations from a chemical or biological event2 7#g7 enhancing cybersecurity1 including preparing for and responding to cybersecurity risks and incidents 7as such terms are defined in section #bbg7 and developing statewide cyber threat information analysis and dissemination activities2 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#h71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,homeland ,security ,advisory ,system and inserting ,national ,terrorism ,advisory ,system2 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#ad71 as so redesignated1 by striking #c and inserting #e2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by striking 7a77#aj7 and inserting 7a77#ab72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b77i71 by striking target and inserting core2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking target and core4 #fjg4 ,approval of certain equipment 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjjh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fji71 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking ,if an applicant and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,application requirement ,if an applicant 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,review process ,the ,administrator shall implement a uniform process for reviewing applications that1 in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 contain explanations to use grants provided under section #bjjc or #bjjd to purchase equipment or systems that do not meet or exceed any applicable national voluntary consensus standards developed under section #fdg of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #gdg74 7#c7 ,factors ,in carrying out the review process under paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,current or past use of proposed equipment or systems by ,federal agencies or the ,armed ,forces4 7,b7 ,the absence of a national voluntary consensus standard for such equipment or systems4 7,c7 ,the existence of an international consensus standard for such equipment or systems1 and whether such equipment or systems meets such standard4 7,d7 ,the nature of the capability gap identified by the applicant1 and how such equipment or systems will address such gap4 7,e7 ,the degree to which such equipment or systems will serve the needs of the applicant better than equipment or systems that meet or exceed existing consensus standards4 7,f7 ,any other factor determined appropriate by the ,administrator4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,review process ,the ,administrator shall implement a uniform process for reviewing applications to use grants provided under section #bjjc or #bjjd to purchase equipment or systems not included on the ,authorized ,equipment ,list maintained by the ,administrator4 4 7b7 ,inspector ,general report ,not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report assessing the implementation of the review process established under paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7f7 of section #bjjh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7as added by subsection 7a7 of this section71 including information on the following3 7#a7 ,the number of requests to purchase equipment or systems that do not meet or exceed any applicable consensus standard evaluated under such review process4 7#b7 ,the capability gaps identified by applicants and the number of such requests granted or denied4 7#c7 ,the processing time for the review of such requests4 #fjh4 ,memoranda of understanding 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,b of title ,,xx of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #faa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bjbd4 ,memoranda of understanding with departmental components and offices ,the ,administrator shall enter into memoranda of understanding with the heads of the following departmental components and offices delineating the roles and responsibilities of such components and offices regarding the policy and guidance for grants under section #adjf of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aace71 sections #bjjc and #bjjd of this ,act1 and section #gjajg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as appropriate3 7#a7 ,the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection4 7#b7 ,the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7#c7 ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 7#d7 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis4 7#e7 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,emergency ,communications4 7#f7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement4 7#g7 ,the ,countering ,violent ,extremism ,coordinator4 7#h7 ,the ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties4 7#i7 ,the ,chief ,medical ,officer4 7#aj7 ,the heads of other components or offices of the ,department1 as determined by the ,secretary4 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 #bjbc the following new item3 ,sec4 #bjbd4 ,memoranda of understanding with departmental components and offices4 4 #fji4 ,grants metrics 7a7 ,in general ,to determine the extent to which grants under sections #bjjc and #bjjd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc and #fjd7 have closed capability gaps identified in ,state ,preparedness ,reports required under subsection 7c7 of section #feb of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #geb2 title ,,vi of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjg2 ,public ,law #aji-bie7 and ,threat and ,hazard ,identification and ,risk ,assessments required under subsections 7e7 and 7f7 of such sections #bjjc and #bjjd1 respectively1 as added by this ,act1 from each ,state and high-risk urban area1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall conduct and submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate an assessment of information provided in such ,reports and ,assessments4 7b7 ,assessment requirements ,the assessment required under subsection 7a7 shall include a comparison of successive ,state ,preparedness ,reports and ,threat and ,hazard ,identification and ,risk ,assessments that aggregates results across the ,states and high-risk urban areas4 #faj4 ,grant management best practices ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall include in the annual ,notice of ,funding ,opportunity relating to grants under sections #bjjc and #bjjd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjd and #fje7 an appendix that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of findings identified by the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security in audits of such grants and methods to address areas identified for improvement1 including opportunities for technical assistance4 7#b7 ,innovative projects and best practices instituted by grant recipients4 #faa4 ,prohibition on consolidation ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may not implement the ,national ,preparedness ,grant ,program or any successor consolidated grant program unless the ,secretary receives prior authorization from ,congress permitting such implementation4 #fab4 ,maintenance of grant investments ,section #bjjh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fji71 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,maintenance of equipment ,any applicant for a grant under section #bjjc or #bjjd seeking to use funds to purchase equipment1 including pursuant to paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 or 7#ab7 of subsection 7a7 of this section1 shall by the time of the receipt of such grant develop a plan for the maintenance of such equipment over its life-cycle that includes information identifying which entity is responsible for such maintenance4 4 #fac4 ,transit security grant program ,section #adjf of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aace7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 by inserting and associated backfill after security training2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7m7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7m7 ,periods of performance 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 funds provided pursuant to a grant awarded under this section for a use specified in subsection 7b7 shall remain available for use by a grant recipient for a period of not fewer than #cf months4 7#b7 ,exception ,funds provided pursuant to a grant awarded under this section for a use specified in subparagraph 7,m7 or 7,n7 of subsection 7b77#a7 shall remain available for use by a grant recipient for a period of not fewer than #ee months4 7n7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for grants under this section #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 4 #fad4 ,port security grant program ,section #gjajg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by-- 7#a7 striking subsection 7l72 7#b7 redesignating subsection 7m7 as subsection 7l72 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7n7 ,period of performance ,the ,secretary shall make funds provided under this section available for use by a recipient of a grant for a period of not less than #cf months4 7o7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for grants under this section #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 4 #fae4 ,national ,domestic ,preparedness ,consortium ,section #abjd of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aajb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting to the extent practicable1 provide training in settings that stimulate real response environments1 such as urban areas1 after levels142 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by amending paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#a7 for the ,center for ,domestic ,preparedness1 #fc1ici1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah and #bjai2 and 7#b7 for the remaining ,members of the ,national ,domestic ,preparedness ,consortium1 #aja1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah and #bjai4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjjg and inserting #bjag4 #faf4 ,rural ,domestic ,preparedness ,consortium 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security is authorized to establish a ,rural ,domestic ,preparedness ,consortium within the ,department of ,homeland ,security consisting of universities and nonprofit organizations qualified to provide training to emergency response providers from rural communities4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,rural ,domestic ,preparedness ,consortium authorized under subsection 7a7 shall identify1 develop1 test1 and deliver training to ,state1 local1 and tribal emergency response providers from rural communities1 provide on-site and mobile training1 and facilitate the delivery of training by the training partners of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of amounts appropriated for ,continuing ,training ,grants of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 #e1jjj1jjj is authorized to be used for the ,rural ,domestic ,preparedness ,consortium authorized under subsection 7a74 #fag4 ,emergency support functions 7a7 ,update ,paragraph 7#ac7 of section #ejd7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cad7;a77 is amended by inserting 1 periodically updating 7but not less often than once every five years71 after administering4 7b7 ,emergency support functions ,section #fec of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #gec2 title ,,vi of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjg2 ,public ,law #aji-bie7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,coordination ,the ,president1 acting through the ,administrator1 shall develop and provide to ,federal departments and agencies with coordinating1 primary1 or supporting responsibilities under the ,national ,response ,framework performance metrics to ensure readiness to execute responsibilities under the emergency support functions of such ,framework4 4 #fah4 ,review of ,national ,incident ,management ,system ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #eji7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cai7;b77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 but not less often than once every five years1 after periodically4 #fai4 ,remedial action management program ,section #fej of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #gej2 title ,,vi of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjg2 ,public ,law #aji-bie7 is amended to read as follows3 #fej4 ,remedial action management program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,national ,council on ,disability and the ,national ,advisory ,council1 shall establish a remedial action management program to-- 7#a7 analyze training1 exercises1 and real world events to identify lessons learned1 corrective actions1 and best practices2 7#b7 generate and disseminate1 as appropriate1 the lessons learned1 corrective actions1 and best practices referred to in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 conduct remedial action tracking and long term trend analysis4 7b7 ,federal corrective actions ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the heads of appropriate ,federal departments and agencies1 shall utilize the program established pursuant to subsection 7a7 to collect information on corrective actions identified by such ,federal departments and agencies during exercises and the response to natural disasters1 acts of terrorism1 and other man-made disasters1 and shall1 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section and annually thereafter for each of the next four years1 submit to ,congress a report on the status of such corrective actions4 7c7 ,dissemination of after action reports ,the ,administrator shall provide electronically1 to the maximum extent practicable1 to ,congress and ,federal1 ,state1 local1 tribal1 and private sector officials after-action reports and information on lessons learned and best practices from responses to acts of terrorism1 natural disasters1 capstone exercises conducted under the national exercise program under section #fdh7;b71 and other emergencies or exercises4 4 #fbj4 ,cyber preparedness 7a7 ,information sharing ,title ,,ii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended-- 7#a7 in section #baj;,a 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 1 including1 in coordination with the national cybersecurity and communications integration center under section #bbg1 access to timely technical assistance1 risk management support1 and incident response capabilities with respect to cyber threat indicators1 defensive measures1 cybersecurity risks1 and incidents 7as such terms are defined in such section71 which may include attribution1 mitigation1 and remediation1 and the provision of information and recommendations on security and resilience1 including implications of cybersecurity risks to equipment and technology related to the electoral process2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ab7 as paragraph 7#ad72 and 7iv7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aa7 the following new paragraphs3 7#ab7 review information relating to cybersecurity risks that is gathered by ,state1 local1 and regional fusion centers1 and incorporate such information1 as appropriate1 into the ,department's own information relating to cybersecurity risks2 7#ac7 ensure the dissemination to ,state1 local1 and regional fusion centers of the information described in paragraph 7#ab72 and 2 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,h71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,the national cybersecurity and communications integration center under section #bbg4 2 7,c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7ii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7iii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph3 7#d7 assist1 in coordination with the national cybersecurity and communications integration center under section #bbg1 fusion centers in using information relating to cybersecurity risks to develop a comprehensive and accurate threat picture2 and 2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7j7-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraph3 7#a7 the term cybersecurity risk has the meaning given such term in section #bbg2 2 and 7#b7 in section #bbg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adh7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 by inserting 1 including ,state1 local1 and regional fusion centers1 as appropriate before the semicolon at the end2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#g71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking information and recommendations each place it appears and inserting information1 recommendations1 and best practices2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#i71 by inserting best practices1 after defensive measures12 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,b77ii71 by inserting and ,state1 local1 and regional fusion centers1 as appropriate before the semicolon at the end4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that to facilitate the timely dissemination to appropriate ,state1 local1 and private sector stakeholders of homeland security information related to cyber threats1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security should1 to the greatest extent practicable1 work to share actionable information in an unclassified form related to such threats4 #fba4 ,major metropolitan area counterterrorism training and exercise grant program 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of title ,,xx of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bjji4 ,major metropolitan area counterterrorism training and exercise grant program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator and the heads of other relevant components of the ,department1 shall carry out a program to make grants to emergency response providers to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to emerging terrorist attack scenarios1 including complex1 coordinated terrorist attacks and active shooters1 as determined by the ,secretary1 against major metropolitan areas4 7#b7 ,information ,in establishing the program pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide to eligible applicants-- 7,a7 information1 in an unclassified format1 on emerging terrorist attack scenarios1 including complex1 coordinated terrorist attacks and active shooters1 which grants under such program are intended to address2 and 7,b7 information on training and exercises best practices4 7b7 ,eligible applicants 7#a7 ,in general ,jurisdictions that receive1 or that previously received1 funding under section #bjjc may apply for a grant under the program established pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,additional jurisdictions ,eligible applicants receiving funding under the program established pursuant to subsection 7a7 may include in activities funded by such program neighboring jurisdictions that would be likely to provide mutual aid in response to emerging terrorist attack scenarios1 including complex1 coordinated terrorist attacks and active shooters4 7c7 ,permitted uses ,the recipient of a grant under the program established pursuant to subsection 7a7 may use such grant to-- 7#a7 identify capability gaps related to preparing for1 preventing1 and responding to emerging terrorist attack scenarios1 including complex1 coordinated terrorist attacks and active shooters2 7#b7 develop or update plans1 annexes1 and processes to address any capability gaps identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 conduct training to address such identified capability gaps2 7#d7 conduct exercises1 including at locations such as mass gathering venues1 places of worship1 or educational institutions1 as appropriate1 to validate capabilities2 and 7#e7 pay for backfill associated with personnel participating in training and exercises under paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d74 7d7 ,period of performance ,the ,administrator shall make funds provided under this section available for use by a recipient of a grant for a period of not fewer than #cf months4 7e7 ,information sharing ,the ,administrator shall1 to the extent practicable1 aggregate1 analyze1 and share with relevant emergency response providers information on best practices and lessons learned from-- 7#a7 the planning1 training1 and exercises conducted using grants authorized under the program established pursuant to subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 responses to actual terrorist attacks around the world4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for grants under this section #ci1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb4 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 #bjjh the following new item3 ,sec4 #bjji4 ,major metropolitan area counterterrorism training and exercise grant program4 4 #fbb4 ,center for ,domestic ,preparedness 7a7 ,implementation plan ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall develop an implementation plan1 including benchmarks and milestones1 to address the findings and recommendations of the #bjag ,management ,review ,team that issued a report on ,may #h1 #bjag1 regarding live agent training at the ,chemical1 ,ordnance1 ,biological and ,radiological ,training ,facility and provide to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate updates and information on efforts to implement recommendations related to the management review of the ,chemical1 ,ordnance1 ,biological1 and ,radiological ,training ,facility of the ,center for ,domestic ,preparedness of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 including1 as necessary1 information on additional resources or authority needed to implement such recommendations4 7b7 ,comptroller ,general review ,not later than one-year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review and report to ,congress on the status of the implementation plan required by subsection 7a7 and the governance structure at the ,chemical1 ,ordnance1 ,biological and ,radiological ,training ,facility of the ,center for ,domestic ,preparedness of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 #fbc4 ,operation ,stonegarden 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of title ,,xx of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq471 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bjaj4 ,operation ,stonegarden 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,department a program to be known as ,operation ,stonegarden4 ,under such program1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator1 shall make grants to eligible law enforcement agencies1 through the ,state ,administrative ,agency1 to enhance border security in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,eligible recipients ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 a law enforcement agency shall-- 7#a7 be located in-- 7,a7 a ,state bordering either ,canada or ,mexico2 or 7,b7 a ,state or territory with a maritime border2 and 7#b7 be involved in an active1 ongoing ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection operation coordinated through a sector office4 7c7 ,permitted uses ,the recipient of a grant under this section may use such grant for any of the following3 7#a7 ,equipment1 including maintenance and sustainment costs4 7#b7 ,personnel1 including overtime and backfill1 in support of enhanced border law enforcement activities4 7#c7 ,any activity permitted for ,operation ,stonegarden under the ,department of ,homeland ,security's ,fiscal ,year #bjaf ,homeland ,security ,grant ,program ,notice of ,funding ,opportunity4 7#d7 ,any other appropriate activity1 as determined by the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection4 7d7 ,period of performance ,the ,secretary shall make funds provided under this section available for use by a recipient of a grant for a period of not less than #cf months4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #aaj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb for grants under this section4 7e7 ,report ,the ,administrator shall annually for each of the fiscal years specified in subsection 7d7 submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report containing information on the expenditure of grants made under this section by each grant recipient4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bjji the following new item3 ,sec4 #bjaj4 ,operation ,stonegarden4 4 #fbd4 ,non-,profit ,security ,grant ,program 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of title ,,xx of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq471 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bjaa4 ,non-,profit ,security ,grant ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,department a program to be known as the ,non-,profit ,security ,grant ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program74 ,under the ,program1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator1 shall make grants to eligible nonprofit organizations described in subsection 7b71 through the ,state in which such organizations are located1 for target hardening and other security enhancements to protect against terrorist attacks4 7b7 ,eligible recipients ,eligible nonprofit organizations described in this subsection 7a7 are organizations that are-- 7#a7 described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code2 and 7#b7 determined to be at risk of a terrorist attack by the ,administrator4 7c7 ,permitted uses ,the recipient of a grant under this section may use such grant for any of the following uses3 7#a7 ,target hardening activities1 including physical security enhancement equipment and inspection and screening systems4 7#b7 ,fees for security training relating to physical security and cybersecurity1 target hardening1 terrorism awareness1 and employee awareness4 7#c7 ,any other appropriate activity1 as determined by the ,administrator4 7d7 ,period of performance ,the ,administrator shall make funds provided under this section available for use by a recipient of a grant for a period of not less than #cf months4 7e7 ,report ,the ,administrator shall annually for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report containing information on the expenditure by each grant recipient of grant funds made under this section4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,specification ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #ce1jjj1jjj is authorized for eligible recipients located in jurisdictions that receive funding under section #bjjc2 and 7,b7 #ae1jjj1jjj is authorized for eligible recipients in jurisdictions not receiving funding under section #bjjc4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,subsection 7a7 of section #bjjb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc7 is amended by striking sections #bjjc and #bjjd and inserting sections #bjjc1 #bjjd1 and #bjaa4 7c7 ,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 #bjjh the following new item3 ,sec4 #bjaa4 ,non-,profit ,security ,grant ,program4 4 #fbe4 ,,fema ,senior ,law ,enforcement ,advisor 7a7 ,in general ,title ,v of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #caa et seq471 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ebi4 ,senior ,law ,enforcement ,advisor 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,agency a ,senior ,law ,enforcement ,advisor to serve as a qualified expert to the ,administrator for the purpose of strengthening the ,agency's coordination among ,state1 local1 and tribal law enforcement4 7b7 ,qualifications ,the ,senior ,law ,enforcement ,advisor shall have an appropriate background with experience in law enforcement1 intelligence1 information sharing1 and other emergency response functions4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,senior ,law ,enforcement ,advisor shall-- 7#a7 coordinate on behalf of the ,administrator with the ,office for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement under section #bjjf for the purpose of ensuring ,state1 local1 and tribal law enforcement receive consistent and appropriate consideration in policies1 guidance1 training1 and exercises related to preventing1 preparing for1 protecting against1 and responding to natural disasters1 acts of terrorism1 and other man-made disasters within the ,united ,states2 7#b7 work with the ,administrator and the ,office for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement under section #bjjf to ensure grants to ,state1 local1 and tribal government agencies1 including programs under sections #bjjc1 #bjjd1 and #bjjf7;a7 appropriately focus on terrorism prevention activities2 and 7#c7 serve other appropriate functions as determined by the ,administrator4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ebh the following new item3 ,sec4 #ebi4 ,senior ,law ,enforcement ,advisor4 4 #fbf4 ,study of the use of grant funds for cybersecurity ,not later than #abj days after the enactment of this section1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with relevant components of the ,department1 shall conduct a study on the use of grant funds awarded pursuant to section #bjjc and section #bjjd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjd and #fje71 including information on the following3 7#a7 ,the amount of grant funds invested or obligated annually during fiscal years #bjjf through #bjaf to support efforts to prepare for and respond to cybersecurity risks and incidents 7as such terms are defined in section #bbg of such ,act 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adh74 7#b7 ,the degree to which grantees identify cybersecurity as a capability gap in the ,threat and ,hazard ,identification and ,risk ,assessment carried out pursuant to the amendment made by sections #fja and #fjb of this title4 7#c7 ,obstacles and challenges related to using grant funds to improve cybersecurity4 7#d7 ,plans for future efforts to encourage grantees to use grant funds to improve cybersecurity capabilities4 #fbg4 ,technical expert authorized ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #ejc7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cac7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,i7 identify and integrate the needs of children into activities to prepare for1 protect against1 respond to1 recover from1 and mitigate against natural disasters1 acts of terrorism1 and other man-made disasters1 including catastrophic incidents1 including by appointing a technical expert1 who may consult with relevant outside organizations and experts1 as necessary1 to coordinate such activities1 as necessary4 4 ,b ,communications #fca4 ,office of ,emergency ,communications ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may not change the location or reporting structure of the ,office of ,emergency ,communications of the ,department of ,homeland ,security unless the ,secretary receives prior authorization from the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate permitting such change4 #fcb4 ,responsibilities of ,office of ,emergency ,communications ,director 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7c7 of section #ahja of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ega7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#ae7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#ad71 respectively2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#h71 as so redesignated1 by striking 1 in cooperation with the ,national ,communications ,system12 7#d7 in paragraph 7#ab7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary for ,grants and ,training and inserting ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#ac71 as so redesignated1 by striking and at the end2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#ad71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#ae7 administer the ,government ,emergency ,telecommunications ,service 7,,gets7 and ,wireless ,priority ,service 7,,wps7 programs1 or successor programs2 and 7#af7 assess the impact of emerging technologies on interoperable emergency communications4 4 7b7 ,performance of previously transferred functions ,subsection 7d7 of section #ahja of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by-- 7#a7 striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#b7 redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b74 #fcc4 ,annual reporting on activities of the ,office of ,emergency ,communications ,subsection 7f7 of section #ahja of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ega7 is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,annual reporting of ,office activities ,the ,director of the ,office of ,emergency ,communications shall1 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection and annually thereafter for each of the next four years1 report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate on the activities and programs of the ,office1 including specific information on efforts to carry out paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f7 of subsection 7c74 4 #fcd4 ,national ,emergency ,communications ,plan ,section #ahjb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #egb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking 1 and in cooperation with the ,department of ,national ,communications ,system 7as appropriate712 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 but not less than once every five years1 after periodically2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aj7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#aa71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 consider the impact of emerging technologies on the attainment of interoperable emergency communications2 4 #fce4 ,technical edit ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #ahjd7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #egd7;b771 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary for ,grants and ,planning and inserting ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 #fcf4 ,public ,safety ,broadband ,network ,the ,undersecretary of the ,national ,protection and ,programs ,directorate of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall provide to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate information on the ,department of ,homeland ,security's responsibilities related to the development of the nationwide ,public ,safety ,broadband ,network authorized in section #fbjb of the ,middle ,class ,tax ,relief and ,job ,creation ,act of #bjab 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #adbb2 ,public ,law #aab-if71 including information on efforts by the ,department to work with the ,first ,responder ,network ,authority of the ,department of ,commerce to identify and address cyber risks that could impact the near term or long term availability and operations of such network and recommendations to mitigate such risks4 #fcg4 ,communications training ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the appropriate component heads1 shall develop a mechanism1 consistent with the strategy required pursuant to section #d of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,interoperable ,communications ,act 7,public ,law #aad-bi2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #aid note71 to verify that radio users within the ,department receive initial and ongoing training on the use of the radio systems of such components1 including interagency radio use protocols4 ,c ,medical ,preparedness #fda4 ,chief ,medical ,officer ,section #eaf of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cba;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and shall establish medical and human1 animal1 and occupational health exposure policy1 guidance1 strategies1 and initiatives1 before including--2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 1 including advice on how to prepare for1 protect against1 respond to1 recover from1 and mitigate against the medical effects of terrorist attacks or other high consequence events utilizing chemical1 biological1 radiological1 or nuclear agents or explosives2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 1 including coordinating the ,department's policy1 strategy and preparedness for pandemics and emerging infectious diseases2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting emergency medical services and medical first responder stakeholders1 after the medical community12 7,e7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking and at the end2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,g7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#h7 ensuring that the workforce of the ,department has evidence-based policy1 standards1 requirements1 and metrics for occupational health and operational medicine programs2 7#i7 directing and maintaining a coordinated system for medical support for the ,department's operational activities2 7#aj7 providing oversight of the ,department's medical programs and providers1 including-- 7,a7 reviewing and maintaining verification of the accreditation of the ,department's health provider workforce2 7,b7 developing quality assurance and clinical policy1 requirements1 standards1 and metrics for all medical and health activities of the ,department2 7,c7 providing oversight of medical records systems for employees and individuals in the ,department's care and custody2 and 7,d7 providing medical direction for emergency medical services activities of the ,department2 and 7#aa7 as established under section #ecj1 maintaining a medical countermeasures stockpile and dispensing system1 as necessary1 to facilitate personnel readiness1 and protection for the ,department's employees and working animals and individuals in the ,department's care and custody in the event of a chemical1 biological1 radiological1 nuclear1 or explosives attack1 naturally occurring disease outbreak1 or pandemic4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,medical liaisons ,the ,chief ,medical ,officer may provide medical liaisons to the components of the ,department to provide subject matter expertise on medical and public health issues and a direct link to the ,chief ,medical ,officer4 ,such expertise may include the following3 7#a7 ,providing guidance on health and medical aspects of policy1 planning1 operations1 and workforce health protection4 7#b7 ,identifying and resolving component medical issues4 7#c7 ,supporting the development and alignment of medical and health systems4 7#d7 ,identifying common gaps in medical and health standards1 policy1 and guidance1 and enterprise solutions to bridge such gaps4 4 #fdb4 ,medical ,countermeasures ,program 7a7 ,in general ,title ,v of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #caa et seq471 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ecj4 ,medical countermeasures 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a medical countermeasures program to facilitate personnel readiness1 and protection for the ,department's employees and working animals and individuals in the ,department's care and custody1 in the event of a chemical1 biological1 radiological1 nuclear1 or explosives attack1 naturally occurring disease outbreak1 or pandemic1 and to support ,department mission continuity4 7b7 ,oversight ,the ,chief ,medical ,officer of the ,department shall provide programmatic oversight of the medical countermeasures program established pursuant to subsection 7a71 and shall-- 7#a7 develop ,department-wide standards for medical countermeasure storage1 security1 dispensing1 and documentation2 7#b7 maintain a stockpile of medical countermeasures1 including antibiotics1 antivirals1 and radiological countermeasures1 as appropriate2 7#c7 preposition appropriate medical countermeasures in strategic locations nationwide1 based on threat and employee density1 in accordance with applicable ,federal statutes and regulations2 7#d7 provide oversight and guidance on dispensing of stockpiled medical countermeasures2 7#e7 ensure rapid deployment and dispensing of medical countermeasures in a chemical1 biological1 radiological1 nuclear1 or explosives attack1 naturally occurring disease outbreak1 or pandemic2 7#f7 provide training to ,department employees on medical countermeasure dispensing2 and 7#g7 support dispensing exercises4 7c7 ,medical countermeasures working group ,the ,chief ,medical ,officer shall establish a medical countermeasures working group comprised of representatives from appropriate components and offices of the ,department to ensure that medical countermeasures standards are maintained and guidance is consistent4 7d7 ,medical countermeasures management ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,chief ,medical ,officer shall develop and submit to the ,secretary an integrated logistics support plan for medical countermeasures1 including-- 7#a7 a methodology for determining the ideal types and quantities of medical countermeasures to stockpile and how frequently such methodology shall be reevaluated2 7#b7 a replenishment plan2 and 7#c7 inventory tracking1 reporting1 and reconciliation procedures for existing stockpiles and new medical countermeasure purchases4 7e7 ,stockpile elements ,in determining the types and quantities of medical countermeasures to stockpile under subsection 7d71 the ,chief ,medical ,officer shall utilize1 if available-- 7#a7 ,department chemical1 biological1 radiological1 and nuclear risk assessments2 and 7#b7 ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention guidance on medical countermeasures4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,chief ,medical ,officer shall report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate on progress in achieving the requirements of this section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ebi the following new item3 ,sec4 #ecj4 ,medical countermeasures4 4 ,d ,management #fea4 ,mission support 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall designate an individual to serve as the chief management official and principal advisor to the ,administrator on matters related to the management of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 including management integration in support of emergency management operations and programs4 7b7 ,mission and responsibilities ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 acting through the official designated pursuant to subsection 7a71 shall be responsible for the management and administration of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 including with respect to the following3 7#a7 ,procurement4 7#b7 ,human resources and personnel4 7#c7 ,information technology and communications systems4 7#d7 ,real property investment and planning1 facilities1 accountable personal property 7including fleet and other material resources71 records and disclosure1 privacy1 safety and health1 and sustainability and environmental management4 7#e7 ,security for personnel1 information technology and communications systems1 facilities1 property1 equipment1 and other material resources4 7#f7 ,any other management duties that the ,administrator may designate4 7c7 ,mount ,weather ,emergency ,operations and ,associated ,facilities ,nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting or otherwise affecting the role or responsibility of the ,assistant ,administrator for ,national ,continuity ,programs with respect to the matters described in subsection 7b7 as such matters relate to the ,mount ,weather ,emergency ,operations ,center and associated facilities4 ,the management and administration of the ,mount ,weather ,emergency ,operations ,center and associated facilities remains the responsibility of the ,assistant ,administrator for ,national ,continuity ,programs4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report that includes-- 7#a7 a review of financial1 human capital1 information technology1 real property planning1 and acquisition management of headquarters and all regional offices of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 and 7#b7 a strategy for capturing financial1 human capital1 information technology1 real property planning1 and acquisition data4 #feb4 ,systems modernization ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report on the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency's efforts to modernize its grants and financial information technology systems1 including the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of all previous efforts to modernize such systems4 7#b7 ,an assessment of long term cost savings and efficiencies gained through such modernization effort4 7#c7 ,a capability needs assessment4 7#d7 ,estimated quarterly costs4 7#e7 ,estimated acquisition life cycle dates1 including acquisition decision events4 #fec4 ,strategic human capital plan ,subsection 7c7 of section #ajajb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjjg and inserting #bjah4 #fed4 ,office of ,disability ,integration and ,coordination of ,department of ,homeland ,security 7a7 ,office of ,disability ,integration and ,coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,section #eac of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cba;b7 is amended to read as follows3 #eac4 ,office of ,disability ,integration and ,coordination 7a7 ,in general ,there is established within the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency an ,office of ,disability ,integration and ,coordination1 which shall be headed by a ,director4 7b7 ,mission ,the mission of the ,office is to ensure that individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs are included in emergency management activities throughout the ,agency by providing guidance1 tools1 methods1 and strategies for the purpose of equal physical program and effective communication access4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,in support of the mission of the ,office1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 provide guidance and coordination on matters related to individuals with disabilities in emergency planning requirements and relief efforts in the event of a natural disaster1 act of terrorism1 or other man-made disaster2 7#b7 oversee ,office staff and personnel responsible for disability integration in each regional office with respect to carrying out the mission of the ,office2 7#c7 liaise with the staff of the ,agency including non-permanent employees1 organizations representing individuals with disabilities1 other agencies of the ,federal ,government1 and ,state1 local1 and tribal government authorities regarding the needs of individuals with disabilities in emergency planning requirements and relief efforts in the event of a natural disaster1 act of terrorism1 or other man-made disaster2 7#d7 coordinate with the technical expert on the needs of children within the ,agency to provide guidance and coordination on matters related to children with disabilities in emergency planning requirements and relief efforts in the event of a natural disaster1 act of terrorism1 or other man-made disaster2 7#e7 consult with organizations representing individuals with disabilities about access and functional needs in emergency planning requirements and relief efforts in the event of a natural disaster1 act of terrorism1 or other man-made disaster2 7#f7 ensure the coordination and dissemination of best practices and model evacuation plans for individuals with disabilities2 7#g7 collaborate with ,agency leadership responsible for training to ensure that qualified experts develop easily accessible training materials and a curriculum for the training of emergency response providers1 ,state1 local1 and tribal government officials1 and others on the needs of individuals with disabilities2 7#h7 coordinate with the ,emergency ,management ,institute1 ,center for ,domestic ,preparedness1 the ,center for ,homeland ,defense and ,security1 ,u4,s4 ,fire ,administration1 ,national ,exercise ,program1 and ,national ,domestic ,preparedness ,consortium to ensure that content related to persons with disabilities1 access and functional needs1 and children are integrated into existing and future emergency management trainings2 7#i7 promote the accessibility of telephone hotlines and websites regarding emergency preparedness1 evacuations1 and disaster relief2 7#aj7 work to ensure that video programming distributors1 including broadcasters1 cable operators1 and satellite television services1 make emergency information accessible to individuals with hearing and vision disabilities2 7#aa7 ensure the availability of accessible transportation options for individuals with disabilities in the event of an evacuation2 7#ab7 provide guidance and implement policies to ensure that the rights and feedback of individuals with disabilities regarding post-evacuation residency and relocation are respected2 7#ac7 ensure that meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities are included in the components of the national preparedness system established under section #fdd of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bie2 #abj ,stat4 #adbe2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #gdd72 and 7#ad7 any other duties as assigned by the ,administrator4 7d7 ,director ,after consultation with organizations representing individuals with disabilities1 the ,administrator shall appoint a ,director4 ,the ,director shall report directly to the ,administrator1 in order to ensure that the needs of individuals with disabilities are being properly addressed in emergency preparedness and disaster relief4 7e7 ,organizations representing individuals with disabilities defined ,for purposes of this section1 organizations representing individuals with disabilities shall mean the ,national ,council on ,disabilities and the ,interagency ,coordination ,council on ,preparedness and ,individuals with ,disabilities1 among other appropriate disability organizations4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act is amended by striking the item relating to section #eac and inserting the following new item3 #eac4 ,office of ,disability ,integration and ,coordination4 4 7b7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report on the funding and staffing needs of the ,office of ,disability ,integration and ,coordination under section #eac of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,comptroller ,general review ,not later than #abj days after the date of the submittal of the report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review the report to evaluate whether the funding and staffing needs described in the report are sufficient to support the activities of the ,office of ,disability ,integration and ,coordination4 ,,vii ,other ,matters #gja4 ,decision regarding certain executive memoranda ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall review existing ,department of ,homeland ,security policy memoranda1 including memoranda approved by prior ,secretaries that remain in effect1 to determine whether such memoranda should remain in effect and1 if so1 whether any of such memoranda should be modified4 #gjb4 ,permanent authorization for ,asia-,pacific ,economic ,cooperation ,business ,travel ,card ,program ,section #b7;a7 of the ,asia-,pacific ,economic ,cooperation ,business ,travel ,cards ,act of #bjaa 7,public ,law #aab-ed2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahe note7 is amended by striking ,during the #g-year period ending on ,september #cj1 #bjah1 the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary4 #gjc4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,office of ,inspector ,general ,there is authorized to be appropriated for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security #age1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah and #bjai4 #gjd4 ,canine teams ,the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection may request additional canine teams when there is a justified and documented shortage and such additional canine teams would be effective for drug detection at the border4 #gje4 ,technical amendments to the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7a7 ,title ,i ,section #ajc of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aac71 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the ,bureau of and inserting ,u4,s42 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,l7 ,an ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 4 7#b7 ,in subsection 7d77#e71 by striking section #gjh and inserting section #gjg4 7b7 ,title ,,ii ,title ,,ii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aba et seq47 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in section #bjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abb7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,director of ,central ,intelligence and inserting ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking ,director of ,central ,intelligence and inserting ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#b7 ,in section #baj;,e 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abdl7-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7e72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,in section #bbc7a77;,b7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adc7a77;,b771 by striking and after the semicolon at the end4 7#d7 ,in section #bbe 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ade71 by striking subsections 7c7 and 7d74 7#e7 ,in section #bbh;,a7c77#a77;,c71 by striking section #gjg and inserting section #gjf4 7c7 ,title ,,iii ,title ,,iii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq47 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in section #cjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ahb71 by striking biological11 each places it appears and inserting biological14 7#b7 ,by redesignating the second section #cai 7relating to ,,emp and ,,gmd mitigation research and development7 as section #cbj4 7d7 ,title ,,iv ,title ,,iv of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bja et seq47 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,by redesignating section #djb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bjb7 as section #dja4 7#b7 ,in section #dja7d71 as so redesignated1 by striking section #dbh and inserting section #dbf4 7#c7 ,by redesignating section #dag as section #daf4 7#d7 ,by redesignating section #dbg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bce7 as section #dbe4 7#e7 ,in section #dbe1 as so redesignated1 by striking subsection 7c74 7#f7 ,by redesignating section #dbh 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bcf7 as section #dbf4 7#g7 ,in section #dbf1 as so redesignated1 in-- 7,a7 in subsection 7e71 by striking paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h72 7,b7 by striking subsections 7g7 and 7h72 and 7,c7 by redesignating subsection 7i7 as subsection 7g74 7#h7 ,by redesignating section #dbi 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bcg7 as section #dbg4 7#i7 ,by redesignating section #dcj 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bch7 as section #dbh4 7#aj7 ,by striking section #dca 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bci74 7#aa7 ,by redesignating section #dcb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bdj7 as section #dbi4 7#ab7 ,by redesignating section #dcc 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bda7 as section #dcj4 7#ac7 ,by amending the subtitle ,d heading to read as follows3 ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 7#ad7 ,in section #ddb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #beb7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,bureau of ,border ,security and inserting ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 7,b7 by striking the ,bureau of ,border ,security each place it appears and inserting ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 7,c7 by striking ,under ,secretary for ,border and ,transportation ,security each place it appears and inserting ,secretary2 7,d7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,director2 7,e7 by striking the ,bureau of ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services both places it appears and inserting ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services2 7,f7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the subsection heading1 by striking of ,bureau2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking a bureau to be known as the ,bureau of ,border ,security and inserting ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 and 7iii7 by amending paragraph 7#e7 to read as follows3 7#e7 ,managerial rotation program ,the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement shall implement a managerial rotation program under which employees of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement holding positions involving supervisory or managerial responsibility and classified1 in accordance with chapter #ea of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as a ,,gs-#ad or above1 shall-- 7,a7 gain experience in all the major functions performed by ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 and 7,b7 work in at least one local office of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 4 7#ae7 ,by striking section #dde 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bee74 7#af7 ,by striking section #ddf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bef74 7#ag7 ,in the subtitle ,e heading1 by inserting ,united ,states before ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services4 7#ah7 ,in section #dea 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bga7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,bureau of and inserting ,united ,states2 7,b7 by striking the ,bureau of ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services each place it appears and inserting ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services2 7,c7 by striking the ,bureau of ,border ,security each place it appears and inserting ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 7,d7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the subsection heading1 by striking of ,bureau2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking a bureau to be known as the ,bureau of ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services and inserting the ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary and inserting ,director2 and 7iv7 by amending paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,managerial rotation program ,the ,director of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services shall implement a managerial rotation program under which employees of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services holding positions involving supervisory or managerial responsibility and classified1 in accordance with chapter #ea of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as a ,,gs-#ad or above1 shall-- 7,a7 gain experience in all the major functions performed by ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services2 and 7,b7 work in at least one field office and one service center of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services4 2 and 7,e7 in subsection 7c77#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,bureau of ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services and inserting ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services4 7#ai7 ,in section #deb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,bureau of each place it appears and inserting ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7f71 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,bureau of and inserting ,united ,states4 7#bj7 ,in section #dec 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bgc7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,bureau of each place it appears and inserting ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking such bureau and inserting ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services4 7#ba7 ,in section #ded 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bgd7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,bureau of each place it appears and inserting ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 by striking pursuant to policies and procedures applicable to employees of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation14 7#bb7 ,by striking section #dee 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bga note74 7#bc7 ,by striking section #def 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bge74 7#bd7 ,by striking section #dei 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bgf74 7#be7 ,by striking section #dfj 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bgg74 7#bf7 ,by striking section #dfa 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bgh74 7#bg7 ,by redesignating section #dfb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bgi7 as section #dee4 7#bh7 ,in section #dee1 as so redesignated1 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,bureau of ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services and inserting ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services2 and 7,b7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary of the ,bureau of ,border ,security and inserting ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 7#bi7 ,in section #dga 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bia7-- 7,a7 by striking the section heading and inserting ,reorganization and prohibition2 7,b7 by striking subsection 7a72 7,c7 by striking 7b7 ,prohibition4--2 7,d7 by striking ,bureau of ,border ,security or the ,bureau of and inserting ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement and ,united ,states2 and 7,e7 by striking two bureaus each place it appears and inserting two components4 7#cj7 ,by striking section #dgb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bib74 7#ca7 ,by striking section #dgc 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bic74 7#cb7 ,by striking section #dgd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bid74 7#cc7 ,by redesignating section #dgf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bif7 as section #dgb4 7#cd7 ,in section #dgb1 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking the ,bureau of ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services each place it appears and inserting ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,bureau of ,border ,security each place it appears and inserting ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 7#ce7 ,by striking section #dgg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #big74 7#cf7 ,by redesignating section #dgh 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bih7 as section #dgc4 7#cg7 ,in section #dgc1 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by inserting ,annual report on before ,immigration2 7,b7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking ,report4-- and all that follows through ,one year and inserting ,report4--,one year2 7ii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as subsection 7b7 and moving such subsection two ems to left2 and 7iii7 in subsection 7b71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 in the heading1 by striking included and inserting included2 and 7,,ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,h7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#h71 respectively1 and moving such paragraphs two ems to the left4 7e7 ,title ,v ,title ,v of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #caa et seq47 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in section #eja 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #caa7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking section #ejb7;a77#f7 and inserting section #ejd7;a77#f72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#ad7 as paragraphs 7#aj7 through 7#ae71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following new paragraph3 7#i7 the term ,nuclear ,incident ,response ,team means a resource that includes-- 7,a7 those entities of the ,department of ,energy that perform nuclear or radiological emergency support functions 7including accident response1 search response1 advisory1 and technical operations functions71 radiation exposure functions at the medical assistance facility known as the ,radiation ,emergency ,assistance ,center_/,training ,site 7,,reac_/,,ts71 radiological assistance functions1 and related functions2 and 7,b7 those entities of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency that perform such support functions 7including radiological emergency response functions7 and related functions4 4 7#b7 ,by striking section #ejb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cab74 7#c7 ,in section #ejd7;a77#c77;,b7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cad7;a77#c77;,b771 by striking 1 the ,national ,disaster ,medical ,system14 7#d7 ,in section #ejf7;c7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #caf7;c771 by striking section #gjh each place it appears and inserting section #gjg4 7#e7 ,in section #eji7;c77#b7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cai7;c77#b771 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking section #gjh and inserting section #gjg4 7#f7 ,by striking section #ebd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cbam74 7f7 ,title ,,vi ,section #fja of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cca7 is amended by striking ,director of ,central ,intelligence each place it appears and inserting ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7g7 ,title ,,vii ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq47 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,by striking section #gjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdf74 7#b7 ,by redesignating section #gjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdg7 as section #gjf4 7#c7 ,by redesignating section #gjh as section #gjg4 7#d7 ,by redesignating section #gji as section #gjh4 7#e7 ,in section #gjh1 as so redesignated1 in subsection 7c77#c71 by striking section #gjg and inserting section #gjf4 7h7 ,title ,,viii ,title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa et seq47 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,by redesignating section #hab as section #haa4 7#b7 ,in section #haa1 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7c72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking 7as added by subsection 7a7 of this section7 each place it appears2 7ii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 as subsections 7b7 through 7d71 respectively1 and by moving such subsections1 as so redesignated1 two ems to the left2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively1 and by moving such paragraphs1 as so redesignated1 two ems to the left2 and 7iv7 by striking 7b7 ,promulgation of initial guidelines4-- and all that follows through ,in this subsection and inserting the following3 7a7 ,definition ,in this section 2 7,c7 in subsection 7b71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,in general and inserting ,in general2 7,d7 in subsection 7c71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,minimum requirements and inserting ,minimum requirements2 and 7,e7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,no lapse of authority and inserting ,no lapse of authority4 7#c7 ,in section #hdc7;b77#a77;,b7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dac7;b77#a77;,b771 by striking as determined by and all that follows through 2 and and inserting as determined by the ,secretary2 and4 7#d7 ,by striking section #heg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dbg74 7#e7 ,by redesignating section #heh 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dbh7 as section #heg4 7#f7 ,by striking section #hgb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #deb74 7#g7 ,by striking section #hha 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dfa74 7#h7 ,in section #hib 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dhb7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#g71 by striking ,director of ,central ,intelligence and inserting ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#c77;,d71 by striking ,director of ,central ,intelligence and inserting ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#i7 ,by striking section #hic 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dhc74 7#aj7 ,by redesignating section #hid 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dhd7 as section #hic4 7i7 ,title ,,ix ,section #ijc7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dic7;a77 is amended in the subsection heading by striking ,members-- and inserting ,members4--4 7j7 ,title ,x ,section #ajja7;c77#a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #eaa7;c77#a77 is amended by striking ,director of ,central ,intelligence and inserting ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7k7 ,title ,,xv ,title ,,xv of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #eda et seq47 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,by striking section #aejb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #edb74 7#b7 ,by redesignating section #aejc 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #edc7 as section #aejb4 7l7 ,title ,,xvi ,section #afaa7;d77#a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #efc7;d77#a77 is amended by striking section #gjg and inserting section #gjf4 7m7 ,title ,,xix ,section #aijb7;b77#c7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #eib7;b77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,hawaiian ,native-serving and inserting ,native ,hawaiian-serving2 and 7#b7 by striking ,hawaiian native-serving and inserting ,native ,hawaiian-serving4 7n7 ,title ,,xx ,section #bjba of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #faa7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 7o7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note7 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,by striking the items relating to sections #cag1 #cai1 #cah1 and #cai and inserting the following new items3 ,sec4 #cag4 ,promoting antiterrorism through international cooperation program4 ,sec4 #cah4 ,social media working group4 ,sec4 #cai4 ,transparency in research and development4 ,sec4 #cbj4 ,,emp and ,,gmd mitigation research and development4 4 7#b7 ,by striking the items relating to sections #dja and #djb and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #dja4 ,border1 maritime1 and transportation responsibilities4 4 7#c7 ,by striking the item relating to section #dag and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #daf4 ,allocation of resources by the ,secretary4 4 7#d7 ,by striking the items relating to sections #dbg through #dcc and inserting the following new items3 ,sec4 #dbe4 ,coordination of information and information technology4 ,sec4 #dbf4 ,visa issuance4 ,sec4 #dbg4 ,information on visa denials required to be entered into electronic data system4 ,sec4 #dbh4 ,office for ,domestic ,preparedness4 ,sec4 #dbi4 ,border ,enforcement ,security ,task ,force4 ,sec4 #dcj4 ,prevention of international child abduction4 4 7#e7 ,by striking the items relating to sections #dde and #ddf4 7#f7 ,by amending the item relating to subtitle ,e of title ,,iv to read as follows3 ,subtitle ,e--,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services 4 7#g7 ,by amending the item relating to section #dea to read as follows3 ,sec4 #dea4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services4 4 7#h7 ,by striking the items relating to sections #dee1 #def1 #dei1 #dfj1 and #dfa and inserting before the item relating to section #deg the following new item3 ,sec4 #dee4 ,children's affairs4 4 7#i7 ,by amending the item relating to section #dga to read as follows3 ,sec4 #dga4 ,reorganization and prohibition4 4 7#aj7 ,by striking the items relating to sections #dgb through #dgh and inserting the following new items3 ,sec4 #dgb4 ,separation of funding4 ,sec4 #dgc4 ,annual report on immigration functions4 4 7#aa7 ,by striking the item relating to section #ejb4 7#ab7 ,by striking the item relating to section #ebd4 7#ac7 ,by striking the items relating to sections #gjf through #gji and inserting the following new items3 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,quadrennial ,homeland ,security ,review4 ,sec4 #gjg4 ,joint ,task ,forces4 ,sec4 #gjh4 ,office of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans4 4 7#ad7 ,by striking the items relating to sections #haa and #hab and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #haa4 ,law enforcement powers of ,inspector ,general agents4 4 7#ae7 ,by striking the items relating to sections #heg and #heh and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #heg4 ,identification of new entrants into the ,federal marketplace4 4 7#af7 ,by striking the item relating to section #hgb4 7#ag7 ,by striking the item relating to section #hha4 7#ah7 ,by striking the items relating to sections #hic and #hid and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #hic4 ,authorization of appropriations4 4 7#ai7 ,by striking the items relating to sections #aejb and #aejc and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #aejb4 ,review of congressional committee structures4 4 ,june #bh1 #bjag ,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed