,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #cha #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #bhbe ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #bj1 #bjag,received2 read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs ,april #af1 #bjah,reported by ,mr4 ,johnson1 with an amendment,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic ,,an ,,act ,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 or the ,,dhs ,authorization ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,references4,division ,a--,homeland ,security,title ,i--,department of ,homeland ,security ,headquarters,sec4 #ajja4 ,short title4,subtitle ,a--,headquarters ,operations,sec4 #aaja4 ,homeland security enterprise defined4,sec4 #aajb4 ,functions and components of ,headquarters of ,department of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #aajc4 ,repeal of ,director of ,shared ,services and ,office of ,counternarcotics ,enforcement of ,department of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #aajd4 ,responsibilities and functions of ,chief ,privacy ,officer4,sec4 #aaje4 ,responsibilities of ,chief ,financial ,officer4,sec4 #aajf4 ,chief ,information ,officer4,sec4 #aajg4 ,quadrennial ,homeland ,security review4,sec4 #aajh4 ,office of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans4,sec4 #aaji4 ,office of ,external ,affairs4,sec4 #aaaj4 ,chief ,procurement ,officer4,sec4 #aaaa4 ,chief ,security ,officer4,sec4 #aaab4 ,office of ,inspector ,general4,sec4 #aaac4 ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties4,sec4 #aaad4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,rotation ,program4,sec4 #aaae4 ,future ,years ,homeland ,security ,program4,sec4 #aaaf4 ,field efficiencies plan4,sec4 #aaag4 ,submission to ,congress of information regarding reprogramming or transfer of ,department of ,homeland ,security resources to respond to operational surges4,sec4 #aaah4 ,report to ,congress on cost savings and efficiency4,sec4 #aaai4 ,research and development and ,,cbrne organizational review4,sec4 #aabj4 ,activities related to children4,subtitle ,b--,human ,resources and ,other ,matters,sec4 #aaca4 ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer responsibilities4,sec4 #aacb4 ,employee engagement steering committee and action plan4,sec4 #aacc4 ,annual employee award program4,sec4 #aacd4 ,independent investigation and implementation plan4,sec4 #aace4 ,timely guidance to ,,dhs personnel regarding ,executive orders4,sec4 #aacf4 ,secretary's responsibilities regarding election infrastructure4,title ,,ii--,department of ,homeland ,security ,acquisition ,accountability and ,efficiency,sec4 #abja4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,a--,acquisition ,authorities,sec4 #abaa4 ,acquisition authorities for ,under ,secretary for ,management of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #abab4 ,acquisition authorities for ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #abac4 ,acquisition authorities for ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #abad4 ,acquisition authorities for ,program ,accountability and ,risk ,management4,sec4 #abae4 ,acquisition innovation4,subtitle ,b--,acquisition ,program ,management ,discipline,sec4 #abba4 ,acquisition ,review ,board4,sec4 #abbb4 ,requirements to reduce duplication in acquisition programs4,sec4 #abbc4 ,department leadership council4,sec4 #abbd4 ,government ,accountability ,office review of ,board and of requirements to reduce duplication in acquisition programs4,sec4 #abbe4 ,excluded party list system waivers4,sec4 #abbf4 ,inspector ,general oversight of suspension and debarment4,subtitle ,c--,acquisition ,program ,management ,accountability and ,transparency,sec4 #abca4 ,congressional notification for major acquisition programs4,sec4 #abcb4 ,multiyear ,acquisition ,strategy4,sec4 #abcc4 ,acquisition reports4,title ,,iii--,intelligence and ,information ,sharing,subtitle ,a--,department of ,homeland ,security ,intelligence ,enterprise,sec4 #acja4 ,homeland intelligence doctrine4,sec4 #acjb4 ,analysts for the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer4,sec4 #acjc4 ,annual homeland terrorist threat assessments4,sec4 #acjd4 ,department of ,homeland ,security data framework4,sec4 #acje4 ,establishment of ,insider ,threat ,program4,sec4 #acjf4 ,threat assessment on terrorist use of virtual currency4,sec4 #acjg4 ,department of ,homeland ,security counterterrorism advisory board4,sec4 #acjh4 ,border and gang threat assessment4,sec4 #acji4 ,security clearance management and administration4,subtitle ,b--,stakeholder ,information ,sharing,sec4 #acaa4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,fusion ,center ,partnership ,initiative4,sec4 #acab4 ,fusion center personnel needs assessment4,sec4 #acac4 ,program for ,state and local analyst clearances4,sec4 #acad4 ,information technology assessment4,sec4 #acae4 ,department of ,homeland ,security classified facility inventory and dissemination4,sec4 #acaf4 ,terror inmate information sharing4,sec4 #acag4 ,annual report on ,office for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement4,sec4 #acah4 ,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 #adja4 ,strategic plan to enhance the security of the international supply chain4,sec4 #adjb4 ,container ,security ,initiative4,sec4 #adjc4 ,cyber at ports4,sec4 #adjd4 ,facility inspection intervals4,sec4 #adje4 ,updates of maritime operations coordination plan4,sec4 #adjf4 ,evaluation of ,coast ,guard ,deployable ,specialized ,forces4,sec4 #adjg4 ,cost benefit analysis of co-locating ,,dhs assets4,sec4 #adjh4 ,repeal of interagency operational centers for port security and secure systems of transportation4,sec4 #adji4 ,maritime security capabilities assessments4,sec4 #adaj4 ,conforming and clerical amendments4,title ,v--,transportation ,security ,administration,subtitle ,a--,administration,sec4 #aeja4 ,amendments to the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb and title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4,sec4 #aejb4 ,amendments to title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4,sec4 #aejc4 ,amendments to the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act4,sec4 #aejd4 ,information required to be submitted to ,congress under the strategic #e-year technology investment plan of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4,sec4 #aeje4 ,maintenance of security-related technology4,sec4 #aejf4 ,transportation ,security ,administration efficiency4,sec4 #aejg4 ,transportation senior executive service accountability4,subtitle ,b--,passenger ,security and ,screening,sec4 #aeaa4 ,department of ,homeland ,security trusted traveler program collaboration4,sec4 #aeab4 ,pre,check ,biometric pilot project4,sec4 #aeac4 ,identity and travel document verification4,sec4 #aead4 ,computed tomography pilot project4,sec4 #aeae4 ,explosives detection canine teams for aviation4,sec4 #aeaf4 ,standard operating procedures at airport checkpoints4,sec4 #aeag4 ,traveler redress improvement4,sec4 #aeah4 ,screening in areas other than passenger terminals4,sec4 #aeai4 ,federal ,air ,marshal ,service agreements4,sec4 #aebj4 ,federal ,air ,marshal mission scheduling automation4,sec4 #aeba4 ,canine detection research and development4,sec4 #aebb4 ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization4,sec4 #aebc4 ,passenger security fee4,sec4 #aebd4 ,last point of departure airport certification4,sec4 #aebe4 ,security incident response at airports and surface transportation hubs4,sec4 #aebf4 ,airport security screening opt-out program4,sec4 #aebg4 ,personnel management system review4,sec4 #aebh4 ,innovation task force4,sec4 #aebi4 ,airport law enforcement reimbursement4,subtitle ,c--,transportation ,security ,screening ,personnel ,training and ,accountability,sec4 #aeca4 ,transportation security training programs4,sec4 #aecb4 ,alternate new security screening personnel training program cost and feasibility study4,sec4 #aecc4 ,prohibition of advance notice of covert testing to security screeners4,subtitle ,d--,airport ,access ,controls and ,perimeter ,security,sec4 #aeda4 ,reformation of certain programs of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4,sec4 #aedb4 ,airport perimeter and access control security4,sec4 #aedc4 ,exit lane security4,sec4 #aedd4 ,reimbursement for deployment of armed law enforcement personnel at airports4,subtitle ,e--,air ,cargo ,security,sec4 #aeea4 ,air cargo advance screening program4,sec4 #aeeb4 ,explosives detection canine teams for air cargo security4,subtitle ,f--,information ,sharing and ,cybersecurity,sec4 #aefa4 ,information sharing and cybersecurity4,subtitle ,g--,surface ,transportation ,security,sec4 #aega4 ,definitions4,sec4 #aegb4 ,surface transportation security assessment and implementation of risk-based strategy4,sec4 #aegc4 ,risk-based budgeting and resource allocation4,sec4 #aegd4 ,surface transportation security management and interagency coordination review4,sec4 #aege4 ,transparency4,sec4 #aegf4 ,,tsa counterterrorism asset deployment4,sec4 #aegg4 ,surface transportation security advisory committee4,sec4 #aegh4 ,review of the explosives detection canine team program4,sec4 #aegi4 ,expansion of national explosives detection canine team program4,sec4 #aehj4 ,explosive detection technology4,sec4 #aeha4 ,study on security standards and best practices for ,united ,states and foreign passenger transportation systems4,sec4 #aehb4 ,amtrak security upgrades4,sec4 #aehc4 ,study on surface transportation inspectors4,sec4 #aehd4 ,security awareness program4,sec4 #aehe4 ,voluntary use of credentialing4,sec4 #aehf4 ,background records checks for issuance of hazmat licenses4,sec4 #aehg4 ,recurrent vetting for surface transportation credential-holders4,sec4 #aehh4 ,pipeline security study4,subtitle ,h--,security ,enhancements in ,public ,areas of ,transportation ,facilities,sec4 #aeia4 ,working group4,sec4 #aeib4 ,technical assistance2 ,vulnerability assessment tools4,sec4 #aeic4 ,operations centers4,sec4 #aeid4 ,review of regulations4,sec4 #aeie4 ,definition4,title ,,vi--,emergency ,preparedness1 ,response1 and ,communications,subtitle ,a--,grants1 ,training1 ,exercises1 and ,coordination,sec4 #afja4 ,urban ,area ,security ,initiative4,sec4 #afjb4 ,state ,homeland ,security ,grant ,program4,sec4 #afjc4 ,grants to directly eligible tribes4,sec4 #afjd4 ,law enforcement terrorism prevention4,sec4 #afje4 ,prioritization4,sec4 #afjf4 ,allowable uses4,sec4 #afjg4 ,approval of certain equipment4,sec4 #afjh4 ,memoranda of understanding4,sec4 #afji4 ,grants metrics4,sec4 #afaj4 ,grant management best practices4,sec4 #afaa4 ,prohibition on consolidation4,sec4 #afab4 ,maintenance of grant investments4,sec4 #afac4 ,transit security grant program4,sec4 #afad4 ,port security grant program4,sec4 #afae4 ,cyber preparedness4,sec4 #afaf4 ,major metropolitan area counterterrorism training and exercise grant program4,sec4 #afag4 ,operation ,stonegarden4,sec4 #afah4 ,non-,profit ,security ,grant ,program4,sec4 #afai4 ,study of the use of grant funds for cybersecurity4,subtitle ,b--,communications,sec4 #afca4 ,office of ,emergency ,communications4,sec4 #afcb4 ,responsibilities of ,office of ,emergency ,communications ,director4,sec4 #afcc4 ,annual reporting on activities of the ,office of ,emergency ,communications4,sec4 #afcd4 ,national ,emergency ,communications ,plan4,sec4 #afce4 ,technical edit4,sec4 #afcf4 ,public ,safety ,broadband ,network4,sec4 #afcg4 ,communications training4,subtitle ,c--,medical ,preparedness,sec4 #afda4 ,chief ,medical ,officer4,sec4 #afdb4 ,medical ,countermeasures ,program4,title ,,vii--,other ,matters,sec4 #agja4 ,decision regarding certain executive memoranda4,sec4 #agjb4 ,permanent authorization for ,asia-,pacific ,economic ,cooperation ,business ,travel ,card ,program4,sec4 #agjc4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,office of ,inspector ,general4,sec4 #agjd4 ,canine teams4,sec4 #agje4 ,technical amendments to the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4,sec4 #agjf4 ,savings clause4,division ,b--,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement,sec4 #bjja4 ,short title4,sec4 #bjjb4 ,establishment of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4,division ,c--,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services,sec4 #cjja4 ,short title4,sec4 #cjjb4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services4,division ,d--,united ,states ,secret ,service,sec4 #djja4 ,short title4,sec4 #djjb4 ,presidential appointment of ,director of the ,secret ,service4,sec4 #djjc4 ,restricted building or grounds4,sec4 #djjd4 ,threats against former vice presidents4,sec4 #djje4 ,increased training4,sec4 #djjf4 ,training facilities4,sec4 #djjg4 ,evaluation of vulnerabilities and threats4,sec4 #djjh4 ,evaluation of use of technology4,sec4 #djji4 ,evaluation of use of additional weaponry4,sec4 #djaj4 ,security costs for secondary residences4,sec4 #djaa4 ,establishment of ,ethics ,program ,office4,sec4 #djab4 ,secret ,service protection at polling places4,sec4 #djac4 ,sense of ,congress4,division ,e--,coast ,guard,sec4 #ejja4 ,short title4,title ,i--,authorizations,sec4 #eaja4 ,authorizations of appropriations4,sec4 #eajb4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training4,title ,,ii--,coast ,guard,sec4 #ebja4 ,training2 public safety personnel4,sec4 #ebjb4 ,commissioned service retirement4,sec4 #ebjc4 ,officer promotion zones4,sec4 #ebjd4 ,cross reference4,sec4 #ebje4 ,repeal4,sec4 #ebjf4 ,unmanned aircraft system4,sec4 #ebjg4 ,coast ,guard health-care professionals2 licensure portability4,sec4 #ebjh4 ,incentive contracts for ,coast ,guard yard and industrial establishments4,sec4 #ebji4 ,maintaining cutters in class4,sec4 #ebaj4 ,congressional affairs2 ,director4,sec4 #ebaa4 ,contracting for major acquisitions programs4,sec4 #ebab4 ,national ,security ,cutter4,sec4 #ebac4 ,radar refresher training4,sec4 #ebad4 ,repeal4,sec4 #ebae4 ,extension of authority4,sec4 #ebaf4 ,authorization of amounts for ,fast ,response ,cutters4,sec4 #ebag4 ,authorization of amounts for ice trials of icebreaker vessels4,sec4 #ebah4 ,shoreside infrastructure4,sec4 #ebai4 ,aircraft improvements4,sec4 #ebbj4 ,acquisition plan for inland waterway and river tenders and ,bay-class icebreakers4,sec4 #ebba4 ,report on sexual assault victim recovery in the ,coast ,guard4,title ,,iii--,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,sec4 #ecja4 ,codification of ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act4,sec4 #ecjb4 ,conforming amendments4,sec4 #ecjc4 ,transitional and savings provisions4,sec4 #ecjd4 ,rule of construction4,sec4 #ecje4 ,advisory ,committee3 ,repeal4,sec4 #ecjf4 ,regattas and marine parades4,sec4 #ecjg4 ,regulation of vessels in territorial waters of ,united ,states4,title ,,iv--,maritime ,transportation ,safety,sec4 #edja4 ,clarification of logbook entries4,sec4 #edjb4 ,technical corrections3 licenses1 certifications of registry1 and merchant mariner documents4,sec4 #edjc4 ,numbering for undocumented barges4,sec4 #edjd4 ,drawbridge deviation exemption4,sec4 #edje4 ,deadline for compliance with alternate safety compliance programs4,sec4 #edjf4 ,authorization for marine debris program4,sec4 #edjg4 ,alternative distress signals4,sec4 #edjh4 ,atlantic ,coast ,port ,access ,route ,study recommendations4,sec4 #edji4 ,documentation of recreational vessels4,sec4 #edaj4 ,certificates of documentation for recreational vessels4,sec4 #edaa4 ,backup global positioning system4,sec4 #edab4 ,waters deemed not navigable waters of the ,united ,states for certain purposes4,sec4 #edac4 ,uninspected passenger vessels in ,st4 ,louis ,county1 ,minnesota4,sec4 #edad4 ,engine cut-off switch requirements4,sec4 #edae4 ,analysis of commercial fishing vessel classification requirements4,title ,v--,miscellaneous,sec4 #eeja4 ,repeal4,sec4 #eejb4 ,reimbursements for non-,federal construction costs of certain aids to navigation4,sec4 #eejc4 ,corrections to provisions enacted by ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,acts4,sec4 #eejd4 ,ship ,shoal ,lighthouse transfer3 ,repeal4,sec4 #eeje4 ,coast ,guard maritime domain awareness4,sec4 #eejf4 ,towing safety management system fees4,sec4 #eejg4 ,oil spill disbursements auditing and report4,sec4 #eejh4 ,land exchange1 ,ayakulik ,island1 ,alaska4,sec4 #eeji4 ,vessel response plans in the ,arctic ,report4,sec4 #eeaj4 ,assessment of public comments on additional anchorages on the ,hudson ,river4,sec4 #eeaa4 ,public safety answering points and maritime search and rescue coordination4,sec4 #eeab4 ,documentation of ,america's ,finest4,division ,f--,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency 7,,fema7,sec4 #fjja4 ,short title4,sec4 #fjjb4 ,reauthorization of ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4,sec4 #fjjc4 ,comprehensive study of disaster costs and losses4,sec4 #fjjd4 ,national ,domestic ,preparedness ,consortium4,sec4 #fjje4 ,rural ,domestic ,preparedness ,consortium4,sec4 #fjjf4 ,national preparation and response efforts relating to earthquakes and tsunamis4,sec4 #fjjg4 ,authorities4,sec4 #fjjh4 ,center for faith-based and neighborhood partnerships4,sec4 #fjji4 ,emergency support functions4,sec4 #fjaj4 ,review of ,national ,incident ,management ,system4,sec4 #fjaa4 ,remedial action management program4,sec4 #fjab4 ,center for ,domestic ,preparedness4,sec4 #fjac4 ,,fema ,senior ,law ,enforcement ,advisor4,sec4 #fjad4 ,technical expert authorized4,sec4 #fjae4 ,mission support4,sec4 #fjaf4 ,systems modernization4,sec4 #fjag4 ,strategic human capital plan4,sec4 #fjah4 ,office of ,disability ,integration and ,coordination of ,department of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #fjai4 ,technical amendments to ,national ,emergency ,management4 #b4 ,references ,except as expressly provided otherwise1 any reference to this ,act contained in any division of this ,act shall be treated as referring only to the provisions of that division4 ,a ,homeland ,security ,i ,department of ,homeland ,security ,headquarters #ajja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjah and #bjai4 ,a ,headquarters ,operations #aaja4 ,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 #aajb4 ,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,o7 ,the ,office of ,partnership and ,engagement4 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 #aajc4 ,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 #aajd4 ,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 #aaje4 ,responsibilities of ,chief ,financial ,officer 7a7 ,in general ,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 ,in carrying out the responsibilities1 authorities1 and functions specified in section #ijb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,chief ,financial ,officer 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 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in the amendment made by this section may be construed as altering or amending the responsibilities1 authorities1 and functions of the ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security under section #ijb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aajf4 ,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 components1 and 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 #aajg4 ,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 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 #aajh4 ,office of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans 7a7 ,in general ,section #gjh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7as redesignated pursuant to section #agje7;g7 of this ,act2 relating to the ,office of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans of the ,department of ,homeland ,security7 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 ,international ,affairs4 7#b7 ,the ,office of ,cyber1 ,infrastructure1 and ,resilience ,policy4 7#c7 ,the ,office of ,strategy1 ,planning1 ,analysis1 and ,risk4 7#d7 ,the ,office of ,threat ,prevention and ,security ,policy4 7#e7 ,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 subsection3 7e7 ,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 #gjh 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 ,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 and other ,officers after ,under ,secretaries2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by amending subparagraph 7,i7 to read as follows3 7,i7 ,an ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 2 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,assistant ,secretaries ,the following ,assistant ,secretaries shall be appointed by the ,president or the ,secretary1 as the case may be1 without the advice and consent of the ,senate3 7,a7 ,presidential appointments ,the ,department shall have the following ,assistant ,secretaries appointed by the ,president3 7i7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary1 ,infrastructure ,protection4 7ii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,public ,affairs4 7iii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,legislative ,affairs4 7,b7 ,secretarial appointments ,the ,department shall have the following ,assistant ,secretaries appointed by the ,secretary3 7i7 ,the ,principal ,assistant ,secretary for ,external ,affairs4 7ii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary1 ,office of ,cybersecurity and ,communications4 7iii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,affairs4 7iv7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,partnership and ,engagement4 7v7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,threat ,prevention and ,security ,policy4 7vi7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,border1 ,immigration1 and ,trade ,policy4 7vii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,cyber1 ,infrastructure1 and ,resilience ,policy4 7viii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,strategy1 ,planning1 ,analysis1 and ,risk4 7ix7 ,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 ,secretary for ,legislative ,affairs ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,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 for ,fiscal ,years #bjah and #bjai4 4 7d7 ,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 7e7 ,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 7f7 ,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 7g7 ,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 ,submission 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 #aaji4 ,office of ,external ,affairs 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 #gji4 ,office of ,external ,affairs 7a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,department an ,office of ,external ,affairs4 7b7 ,head of the ,office ,the ,office of ,external ,affairs shall be headed by a ,principal ,assistant ,secretary for ,external ,affairs1 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary4 ,the ,principal ,assistant ,secretary shall report to the ,secretary4 7c7 ,composition ,the ,office of ,external ,affairs shall include the following components3 7#a7 ,the ,office of ,legislative ,affairs1 led by the ,assistant ,secretary for ,legislative ,affairs who shall report to the ,principal ,assistant ,secretary for ,external ,affairs4 7#b7 ,the ,office of ,public ,affairs1 led by the ,assistant ,secretary for ,public ,affairs who shall report to the ,principal ,assistant ,secretary for ,external ,affairs4 7#c7 ,the ,office of ,partnership and ,engagement1 led by the ,assistant ,secretary for ,partnership and ,engagement who shall report to the ,principal ,assistant ,secretary for ,external ,affairs4 7d7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,partnership and ,engagement ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,partnership and ,engagement shall be appointed by the ,secretary and 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 ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,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 ,office of ,partnership and ,engagement under section #gji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by this section4 7c7 ,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 for ,state and ,local ,government ,coordination immediately on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and the assets and personnel associated with such functions1 are transferred to the ,office of ,partnership and ,engagement under section #gji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added 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 7d7 ,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 on the day before the date of 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 ,office of ,partnership and ,engagement under section #gji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added 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 7e7 ,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 #gjh 7as redesignated pursuant to section #agje7o7 of this ,act7 the following new item3 ,sec4 #gji4 ,office of ,external ,affairs4 4 #aaaj4 ,chief ,procurement ,officer 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq471 as amended by this ,act1 is further 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 proceedings2 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 the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gji the following new item3 ,sec4 #gaj4 ,chief ,procurement ,officer4 4 #aaaa4 ,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 #aaab4 ,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 #aaac4 ,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 complaints and information indicating possible abuses of civil rights or civil liberties1 unless the ,inspector ,general of the ,department determines that any such complaint or information should be investigated by the ,inspector ,general4 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 #aaad4 ,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 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence 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 #aaae4 ,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 #aaaf4 ,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 #aaag4 ,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 #aaah4 ,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 #aaai4 ,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 efficient and effective 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 structure1 including a description of the effects on specific directorates and offices based on any proposed relocation of their activities4 7,c7 ,information relating to how such proposed organizational structure will facilitate and promote enhanced coordination and better collaboration between the research and development activities 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-- 7,a7 assess the organization and management of the ,department of ,homeland ,security's chemical1 biological1 radiological1 nuclear1 and explosives activities1 including the activities of the ,office of ,health ,affairs1 the ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection ,office1 and the ,office for ,bombing ,prevention2 and 7,b7 by not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 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 ,senate a proposed organizational structure to ensure enhanced coordination1 effectiveness1 and efficiency by providing 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 #aabj4 ,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 #aaca4 ,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 #aacb4 ,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 #aacc4 ,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 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 #aacd4 ,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 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 #aace4 ,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 #aacf4 ,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 #abja4 ,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 #abaa4 ,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 #abab4 ,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 #abac4 ,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 #cdc71 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,acquisition responsibilities ,the acquisition responsibilities of the ,chief ,information ,officer 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 #abad4 ,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 #abae4 ,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 7a71 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 #abba4 ,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 #abbb4 ,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 #abbc4 ,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 #abbd4 ,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 this ,act7 and the requirements to reduce unnecessary duplication in acquisition programs established under section #hcg of such ,act 7as added by this ,act7 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 #abbe4 ,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 #abbf4 ,inspector ,general oversight of suspension and debarment ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall-- 7#a7 conduct audits as determined necessary by the ,inspector ,general regarding grant and procurement awards to identify instances in which 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 review the suspension and debarment program throughout the ,department 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 #abca4 ,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 #abcb4 ,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 this ,act4 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 #abcc4 ,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 #acja4 ,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 #acjb4 ,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 #acjc4 ,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 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 #acjd4 ,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 #acje4 ,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 #acjf4 ,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 #acjg4 ,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 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 #acjh4 ,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 #acji4 ,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 #acaa4 ,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 operations1 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 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 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 7#ad7 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#ae7 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#af7 coordinate the nationwide suspicious activity report initiative to ensure information gathered by the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers is incorporated as appropriate2 7#ag7 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#ah7 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#ai7 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#bj7 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 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 7,c7 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 4 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking government and inserting governments2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 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 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#g72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#a7 the term cybersecurity risk has the meaning given such term in section #bbg2 4 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated1 by striking and at the end2 and 7,e7 by inserting after such paragraph 7#e7 the following new paragraph3 7#f7 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 #acab4 ,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 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 this ,act4 #acac4 ,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 #acad4 ,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 this ,act4 #acae4 ,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 #acaf4 ,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 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 #acag4 ,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 #acah4 ,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 #adja4 ,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 #adjb4 ,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 #adjc4 ,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 #adjd4 ,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 #adje4 ,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 #adjf4 ,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 #adjg4 ,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 #adjh4 ,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 #adji4 ,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 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 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 #adaj4 ,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 #aeja4 ,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 #aejb4 ,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 inserting the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 before the ,secretary of ,transportation2 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 #aejc4 ,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 inserting the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security in consultation with before the ,secretary of ,transportation4 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 #aejd4 ,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 #aeje4 ,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 #aejf4 ,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 #aejg4 ,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 #aeaa4 ,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 #aeab4 ,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 #aeac4 ,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 #aead4 ,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 #aeae4 ,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 #aeaf4 ,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 #aeag4 ,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 #aeah4 ,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 #aeai4 ,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 #aebj4 ,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 #aeba4 ,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 #aebb4 ,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 #aebc4 ,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 #aebd4 ,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 #aebe4 ,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 #aebf4 ,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 #aebg4 ,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 discuss 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 terminate and 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 #aebh4 ,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 #aebi4 ,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 #aeca4 ,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 #aecb4 ,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 #aecc4 ,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 #aeda4 ,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 #aedb4 ,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 #aedc4 ,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 #aedd4 ,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 #aeea4 ,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 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 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-- 7#a7 prior to the loading of such cargo onto aircraft at the last point of departure1 or 7#b7 at an earlier point in the supply chain1 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-- 7#a7 the collection of advance information with respect to cargo on aircraft departing for the ,united ,states1 and 7#b7 the inspection of high-risk cargo1 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 ensures1 to the greatest extent practicable1 that the ,,acas ,program does not duplicate other ,department programs or requirements relating to the submission of air cargo data or the inspection of high-risk cargo4 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 ,states and carry out related inspection of high-risk cargo1 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 ,no4 #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 aviation security 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 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection 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 #aeeb4 ,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 #aefa4 ,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 #aega4 ,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 #aegb4 ,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 #aegc4 ,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 #aegd4 ,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 #aege4 ,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 #aegf4 ,,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 #aegg4 ,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 ,no4 #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 #aegh4 ,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 #aegi4 ,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 #aehj4 ,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 #aeha4 ,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 #aehb4 ,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 #aehc4 ,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 #aehd4 ,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 #aehe4 ,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 #aehf4 ,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 #aehg4 ,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 #aehh4 ,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 ,h ,security ,enhancements in ,public ,areas of ,transportation ,facilities #aeia4 ,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 #aeib4 ,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 #aeic4 ,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 #aeid4 ,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 #aeie4 ,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 #afja4 ,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 #afjb4 ,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 #afjc4 ,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 #afjd4 ,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 #afje4 ,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 #afjf4 ,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 #afjg4 ,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 #afjh4 ,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 #afji4 ,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 #afaj4 ,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 #afaa4 ,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 #afab4 ,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 #afac4 ,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 #afad4 ,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 #afae4 ,cyber preparedness 7a7 ,in general ,section #bbg of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 by inserting 1 including ,state1 local1 and regional fusion centers1 as appropriate before the semicolon at the end2 7,b7 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 7,c7 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 #afaf4 ,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 ,only jurisdictions that have previously received1 but are no longer eligible for1 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 7#e7 pay for backfill associated with personnel participating in training and exercises under paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d72 and 7#f7 pay for other permitted uses under section #bjjh4 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 #afag4 ,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 #afah4 ,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 #afai4 ,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 ,b ,communications #afca4 ,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 #afcb4 ,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 #afcc4 ,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 #afcd4 ,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 #afce4 ,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 #afcf4 ,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 #afcg4 ,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 #afda4 ,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 #ebh1 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 #afdb4 ,medical ,countermeasures ,program 7a7 ,in general ,title ,v of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #caa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ebh4 ,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 #bjjb is amended by adding after the item relating to section #ebg the following new item3 ,sec4 #ebh4 ,medical countermeasures4 4 ,,vii ,other ,matters #agja4 ,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 #agjb4 ,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 #agjc4 ,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 #agjd4 ,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 #agje4 ,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 ,united ,states2 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 ,by striking section #dde 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bee74 7#ae7 ,by striking section #ddf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bef74 7#af7 ,in the subtitle ,e heading1 by inserting ,united ,states before ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services4 7#ag7 ,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#ah7 ,by striking section #dec 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bgc74 7#ai7 ,by striking section #dee 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bga note74 7#bj7 ,by striking section #def 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bge74 7#ba7 ,by striking section #dei 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bgf74 7#bb7 ,by striking section #dfj 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bgg74 7#bc7 ,by striking section #dfa 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bgh74 7#bd7 ,by redesignating section #dfb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bgi7 as section #dee4 7#be7 ,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#bf7 ,by striking section #dgb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bib74 7#bg7 ,by striking section #dgc 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bic74 7#bh7 ,by striking section #dgd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bid74 7#bi7 ,by redesignating section #dgf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bif7 as section #dgb4 7#cj7 ,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#ca7 ,by striking section #dgg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #big74 7#cb7 ,by redesignating section #dgh 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bih7 as section #dgc4 7#cc7 ,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 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 7relating to the ,office of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans7 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 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#aj7 ,by striking the item relating to section #ejb4 7#aa7 ,by striking the item relating to section #ebd4 7#ab7 ,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#ac7 ,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#ad7 ,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#ae7 ,by striking the item relating to section #hgb4 7#af7 ,by striking the item relating to section #hha4 7#ag7 ,by striking the items relating to sections #hic and #hid and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #hic4 ,authorization of appropriations4 4 7#ah7 ,by striking the items relating to sections #aejb and #aejc and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #aejb4 ,review of congressional committee structures4 4 #agjf4 ,savings clause ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed as providing the ,department of ,homeland ,security or any of its components1 agencies1 or programs with real property authority1 including with respect to leases1 construction1 or other acquisitions and disposals4 ,b ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement #bjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement ,authorization ,act of #bjag4 #bjjb4 ,establishment of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement 7a7 ,in general ,section #ddb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #beb7 is amended to read as follows3 #ddb4 ,establishment of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,department an agency to be known as ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 7b7 ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement ,there shall be at the head of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement a ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement 7in this section referred to as the ,director74 7c7 ,duties and qualifications ,the ,director shall-- 7#a7 have a minimum five years-- 7,a7 professional experience in law enforcement 7which may include enforcement of the immigration laws1 as defined in section #aja7;a77#ag7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ag77 or the customs and trade laws of the ,united ,states1 as defined in section #b of the ,trade ,facilitation and ,trade ,enforcement ,act of #bjae 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #dcja772 and 7,b7 management experience2 7#b7 identify1 arrest1 detain and seek the removal of inadmissible and deportable aliens and otherwise enforce the immigration laws 7as defined in section #aja7;a77#ag7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ag7771 other than through criminal prosecutions2 7#c7 investigate and1 where appropriate1 refer for prosecution1 any criminal or civil violation of ,federal law relating to or involving-- 7,a7 the immigration laws 7as defined in section #aja7;a77#ag7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ag7772 7,b7 border control and security1 including the prevention of the entry or residence of terrorists1 criminals1 and human rights violators2 7,c7 the customs and trade laws of the ,united ,states1 as defined in section #b of the ,trade ,facilitation and ,trade ,enforcement ,act of #bjae 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #dcja72 7,d7 the import or export of merchandise1 including the illicit possession1 movement of1 or trade in goods1 services1 property1 arms1 instruments of terrorism1 items controlled or prohibited from export1 child exploitation1 intellectual property1 or currency or other monetary instruments2 7,e7 bulk cash smuggling or other financial crimes with a cross border or international nexus2 7,f7 transnational gang activity2 7,g7 chapter #dj or #dd of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 or other violation relating to firearms1 explosives1 or other destructive devices involving an alien2 7,h7 severe forms of trafficking in persons1 as defined in section #ajc of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb72 7,i7 the production1 procurement1 counterfeiting1 alteration1 or use of fraudulent immigration documents or fraudulently obtaining immigration benefits2 7,j7 unlawful use of personal information1 including immigration document fraud1 when such use relates to or affects border security1 terrorism1 customs1 immigration1 naturalization1 trade1 travel1 or transportation security2 7,k7 drug laws1 as specified in the ,controlled ,substance ,act and the ,controlled ,substance ,import and ,export ,act in the context of cross-border criminal activity2 or 7,l7 fraud or false statements relating to or involving any matter specified in this paragraph4 7#d7 administer the ,national ,intellectual ,property ,rights ,coordination ,center established in section #cje of the ,trade ,facilitation and ,trade ,enforcement ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-abe2 #ai ,u4,s4,c4 #dcdd72 7#e7 jointly with the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 develop and submit the joint strategic plan required under section #aje of the ,trade ,facilitation and ,trade ,enforcement ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-abe2 #ai ,u4,s4,c4 #dcad72 7#f7 coordinate with ,federal1 ,state1 local1 tribal1 and foreign agencies in carrying out the duties described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 7#g7 in coordination with the ,department of ,state and the ,office of ,international ,affairs of the ,department1 establish staff liaison offices and vetted units in appropriate foreign countries to support the counterterrorism efforts and other international activities including investigations and repatriation efforts2 7#h7 assign employees of the ,department to diplomatic and consular posts1 in coordination with the ,secretary1 pursuant to section #dbf7;e72 7#i7 establish1 maintain1 and administer appropriate interagency law enforcement centers in furtherance of the ,director's statutory duties1 including interagency centers1 in accordance with applicable law1 or as prescribed by the ,secretary2 7#aj7 administer the ,border ,enforcement ,security ,task ,force established under section #dbi2 7#aa7 operate the ,cyber ,crimes ,center established in section #hij;,a2 7#ab7 in carrying out paragraph 7#c71 administer internal conspiracy investigations at ,united ,states ports of entry2 and 7#ac7 carry out other duties and powers prescribed by law1 or delegated by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,general enforcement powers ,the ,director may authorize agents and officers of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement to-- 7#a7 carry out the duties and responsibilities authorized under sections #bhg and #bgd;,a of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aceg and #h ,u4,s4,c4 #acbd7;a77 and section #ehi of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #aehi;a72 7#b7 offer and pay rewards for services and information leading to the apprehension of persons involved in the violation or attempted violation of those provisions of law which ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement is authorized by statute to enforce2 7#c7 conduct undercover investigative operations pursuant to section #bid of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acfc;a71 and section #caca of the ,customs ,enforcement ,act of #aihf 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bjha2 enacted as part of the ,anti-,drug ,abuse ,act of #aihf72 and 7#d7 carry out other duties and responsibilities provided under the laws of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,deputy ,director ,there shall be a ,deputy ,director of ,united ,states ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement who shall assist the ,director in managing ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement and who shall assist the ,director in carrying out the ,directors duties4 7f7 ,office of ,homeland ,security ,investigations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement an ,office of ,homeland ,security ,investigations4 7#b7 ,executive ,associate ,director ,there shall be at the head of the ,office of ,homeland ,security ,investigations an ,executive ,associate ,director1 who shall report to the ,director4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,office of ,homeland ,security ,investigations shall-- 7,a7 serve as the law enforcement office of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement with a primary responsibility to conduct investigations of terrorist organizations and other criminal organizations that threaten homeland or border security2 7,b7 serve as the law enforcement office of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement with responsibility to conduct investigations of1 and1 where appropriate1 refer for prosecution1 any criminal or civil violation of ,federal law1 including-- 7i7 money laundering offenses with a cross-border nexus2 7ii7 bulk cash smuggling with a cross-border nexus2 7iii7 commercial fraud with a cross-border nexus and intellectual property theft2 7iv7 cybercrimes2 7v7 human smuggling and human trafficking as defined in section #ajc of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb7 1 and human rights violations as defined by #bh ,u4,s4,c4 #eji;,b7e72 7vi7 narcotics and weapons smuggling and trafficking2 7vii7 export violations2 7viii7 international art and antiquity theft2 7ix7 identity and benefits fraud1 as those terms are defined in title #h and title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to or involving any matter specified in this subparagraph2 and 7x7 any other criminal or civil violation prescribed by law or delegated by the ,director2 7,c7 administer the program to collect information relating to nonimmigrant foreign students and other exchange program participants described in section #fda of the ,illegal ,immigration ,reform and ,immigrant ,responsibility ,act of #aiif 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acgb71 including the ,student and ,exchange ,visitor ,information ,system established under such section1 and use such information to carry out the enforcement functions of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 7,d7 administer a ,national ,export ,enforcement ,coordination ,center1 which shall serve as the primary information sharing forum within the ,federal ,government to coordinate1 promote1 and assist ,federal and international investigations of export control offenses2 7,e7 conduct investigations of alleged violations of1 and make arrests under1 section #bgd;,a of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acbd;a71 including referring for prosecution1 or levying monetary penalties against1 an employer found to be in violation of such section1 and administratively arresting1 and initiating removal proceeding against1 an alien unlawfully employed2 7,f7 administer a ,human ,smuggling and ,trafficking ,center1 which shall serve as the primary information sharing forum within the ,federal ,government to coordinate1 promote1 and assist ,federal and international investigations in human smuggling and trafficking investigations2 7,g7 administer the ,bulk ,cash ,smuggling ,center1 which shall serve to investigate domestic and international bulk cash smuggling activities and support law enforcement in efforts to investigate and restrict bulk cash smuggling2 7,h7 investigate and refer for prosecution public safety matters involving 7to the extent provided in subsection 7b77#d77-- 7i7 large-scale operations prosecuted pursuant to chapter #if 7relating to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 the smuggling into1 and sale within1 the ,united ,states of weapons2 and 7,i7 carry out other duties and powers prescribed by the ,director4 7g7 ,office of ,enforcement and ,removal ,operations 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement an ,office of ,enforcement and ,removal ,operations4 7#b7 ,executive ,associate ,director ,there shall be at the head of the ,office of ,enforcement and ,removal ,operations an ,executive ,associate ,director1 who shall report to the ,director4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,office of ,enforcement and ,removal ,operations shall-- 7,a7 serve as the law enforcement office of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement with primary responsibility to enforce the civil immigration and nationality laws of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 identify1 locate1 arrest1 detain1 and seek the removal of aliens in custodial settings or at-large1 and remove aliens ordered removed1 who-- 7i7 are inadmissible or deportable under sections #bab7;a77#c7 or #bcg7;a77#d7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;a77#c7 or #abbg7;a77#d771 or otherwise present a national security risk to the ,united ,states2 7ii7 are inadmissible or deportable under sections #bab7;a77#b7 or #bcg7;a77#b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;a77#b7 or #abbg7;a77#b772 7iii7 undermine the border security efforts and operations of the ,united ,states2 7iv7 enter the ,united ,states in violation of ,federal law2 7v7 are unlawfully present in the ,united ,states2 7vi7 are members of a criminal gang or participate in gang-related crimes1 except as described in subsection 7f77#c72 7vii7 constitute threats to the public safety2 or 7viii7 are otherwise subject to exclusion1 deportation1 or removal from the ,united ,states4 7,c7 refer for prosecution aliens described in subparagraph 7,b7 or section #ibb7;g77#e7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,d7 have custody 7and the authority to release7 over aliens detained for potential exclusion1 deportation1 or removal from the ,united ,states1 manage the administrative immigration detention operations of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and provide necessary1 and appropriate medical care to detained aliens in the custody of the agency2 7,e7 plan1 coordinate1 and manage the execution of exclusion1 deportation1 and removal orders issued to aliens2 7,f7 investigate and refer for prosecution a civil or criminal violation of the immigration laws or an offense described in section #bhg7;a77#e7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aceg7;a77#e772 and 7,g7 carry out other duties and powers as prescribed by the ,director4 7h7 ,office of the ,principal ,legal ,advisor 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement an ,office of the ,principal ,legal ,advisor4 7#b7 ,principal ,legal ,advisor ,there shall be at the head of the ,office the ,principal ,legal ,advisor a ,principal ,legal ,advisor4 7#c7 ,duties ,the office of the ,principal ,legal ,advisor shall-- 7,a7 provide specialized legal advice and policy guidance to the ,director2 7,b7 represent the ,department in all exclusion1 deportation1 and removal proceedings before the ,executive ,office for ,immigration ,review2 7,c7 represent ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement in venues and fora as authorized by the ,director or ,general ,counsel of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 or otherwise permitted by law2 and 7,d7 carry out other duties and powers as prescribed by the ,director4 7i7 ,office of ,professional ,responsibility 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement an ,office of ,professional ,responsibility4 7#b7 ,assistant ,director ,there shall be at the head of the ,office of ,professional ,responsibility an ,assistant ,director1 who shall report to the ,director4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,office of ,professional ,responsibility shall-- 7,a7 investigate allegations of administrative1 civil1 and criminal misconduct involving any employee or contractor of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 7,b7 inspect and review ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement's offices1 operations1 and processes1 including detention facilities operated or used by ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and provide an independent review of ,united ,states ,immigration and ,custom ,enforcement's organizational health1 effectiveness1 and efficiency of mission2 7,c7 provide and manage the security programs and operations for ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 and 7,d7 carry out other duties and powers as prescribed by the ,director4 7j7 ,office of ,management and ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement an ,office of ,management and ,administration4 7#b7 ,executive ,associate ,director ,there shall be at the head of the ,office of ,management and ,administration an ,executive ,associate ,director1 who shall report to the ,director4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,office of ,management and ,administration shall-- 7,a7 administer the ,office of ,human ,capital to provide guidance to the agency and ensure compliance with human resources policies and practices2 7,b7 administer the ,office of ,chief ,financial ,officer2 7,c7 administer the ,office of ,policy to develop and communicate the agency policies and priorities2 7,d7 create best practices to efficiently respond to all ,freedom of ,information ,act requests received by the agency2 7,e7 manage all information technology systems within the agency2 and 7,f7 carry out additional duties as assigned or delegated by the ,director4 7k7 ,departmental evidence databases ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 any officer within the ,office of ,enforcement and ,removal ,operations engaged in the duties of that office under subsection 7f77#c77;,c7 or 7f77#c77;,f7 shall be provided access1 in connection to such duties1 to databases necessary for the proper collection1 recordation1 and retention of any evidence collected4 7l7 ,other authorities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may establish such other ,executive ,associate ,directors1 or other similar positions or officials1 as the secretary determines necessary to carry out the missions1 duties1 functions1 and authorities of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 7#b7 ,notification ,if the ,secretary exercises the authority provided pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate not later than #cj days before exercising such authority4 7m7 ,other ,federal agencies ,nothing in this section may be construed as affecting or limiting in any manner the authority1 as in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this section1 of any other ,federal agency or other component of the ,department4 4 7b7 ,special rules 7#a7 ,treatment ,section #ddb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section1 shall be treated as if included in such ,act as of the date of the enactment of such ,act4 ,in addition to the functions1 missions1 duties1 and authorities specified in such amended section #ddb1 ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement shall continue to perform and carry out the functions1 missions1 duties1 and authorities under section #ddb of such ,act as in existence on the day before such date of enactment 7notwithstanding the treatment described in this paragraph74 7#b7 ,rules of construction 7,a7 ,rules and regulations ,notwithstanding the treatment described in paragraph 7#a71 nothing in this division may be construed as affecting in any manner any rule or regulation issued or promulgated pursuant to any provision of law1 including section #ddb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this division1 and any such rule or regulation shall continue to have full force and effect on and after such date4 7,b7 ,other actions ,notwithstanding the treatment described in paragraph 7#a71 nothing in this division may be construed as affecting in any manner any action1 determination1 policy1 or decision pursuant to section #ddb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb as in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this division1 and any such action1 determination1 policy1 or decision shall continue to have full force and effect on and after such date4 7c7 ,continuation in office 7#a7 ,director ,the individual serving as the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement on the day before the date of the enactment of this division 7notwithstanding the treatment described in subsection 7b77#a77 may serve as the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement in accordance with section #ddb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by subsection 7a71 until the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which such individual is no longer eligible to serve as ,director2 or 7,b7 the date on which a person nominated by the ,president to be the ,director is confirmed by the ,senate in accordance with such section #dda4 7#b7 ,other positions ,the individuals serving as the ,deputy ,director1 ,executive ,associate ,directors1 ,deputy ,executive ,associate ,directors1 or similar officers or officials of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement under section #ddb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb on the day before the date of the enactment of this division 7notwithstanding the treatment described in subsection 7b77#a77 may serve as the appropriate ,deputy ,director1 ,executive ,associate ,directors1 ,deputy ,executive ,associate ,directors1 ,associate ,directors1 ,deputy ,associate ,directors1 ,assistant ,directors1 and other officers and officials under section #ddb of such ,act1 as amended by subsection 7a71 unless the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement determines that another individual should hold such position4 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 #ddb and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #ddb4 ,establishment of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 4 7d7 ,transportation ,section #acdd7;b77#f7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 after the ,administrator of the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration14 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this ,act or the amendments made by this ,act may be construed as creating any new ground for removal under the immigration laws 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;a77#ag7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ag7774 7f7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that a primary mission of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement is to enforce the full range of immigration laws within the interior of the ,united ,states4 7g7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,title #e ,section #ecad of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after ,director of the ,bureau of ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services4 the following new item3 ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement44 7#b7 ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh ,section #h;,i7e7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended by striking the ,bureau of ,border ,security1 and inserting ,united ,states ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement14 7#c7 ,trade ,facilitation and ,trade ,enforcement ,act of #bjae ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #hjb7;d7 of the ,trade ,facilitation and ,trade ,enforcement ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-abe7 is amended by inserting before the period at the end of the following3 or the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#d7 ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb ,title ,,iv of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended-- 7,a7 in subtitle ,c-- 7i7 in subsection 7e7 of section #dbf 7as redesignated in section #agje of this ,act71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#i7 ,delegated authority ,for purposes of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall act through the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 2 and 7ii7 in section #dbi 7as redesignated in section #agje of this ,act7-- 7,i7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7,,ii7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,administration ,the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement shall administer ,,best units established under this section4 2 and 7,b7 in subtitle ,e1 in subsection 7a77#b77;,c7 of section #dea 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bga71 by striking at the same level as the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,bureau of ,border ,security and inserting in accordance with section #ecad of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7h7 ,clerical amendments ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act is amended by striking the item relating to subtitle ,d of title ,,iv and inserting the following new item3 ,subtitle ,d--,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement 4 ,c ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services #cjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services ,authorization ,act4 #cjjb4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services 7a7 ,in general ,section #dea of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bga7 is amended to read as follows3 #dea4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,department an agency to be known as ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services4 7b7 ,director of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services ,there shall be at the head of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services a ,director of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services 7in this section referred to as the ,director74 7c7 ,qualifications and duties ,the ,director shall-- 7#a7 have at least #e years of management experience2 7#b7 establish the policies and priorities of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services2 7#c7 advise the ,secretary of any policy or operation that affects1 in a significant manner1 the mission of another ,department component2 7#d7 meet regularly with the ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services ,ombudsman 7established in section #deb74 7#e7 carry out-- 7,a7 the adjudication of immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applications and petitions2 7,b7 the adjudication of naturalization applications2 7,c7 the adjudication of asylum and refugee applications2 7,d7 adjudications performed at service centers2 and 7,e7 all other adjudications formerly performed pursuant to this section by the ,immigration and ,naturalization ,service or the ,bureau of ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services1 on the day before the date of the enactment of the ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services ,authorization ,act2 and 7#f7 carry out other duties and powers prescribed by law or delegated by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,deputy ,director ,there shall be a ,deputy ,director of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services who shall assist the ,director in managing ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services and who shall assist the ,director in carrying out the ,directors duties4 7e7 ,office of the ,chief ,counsel 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services an ,office of the ,chief ,counsel4 7#b7 ,chief ,counsel ,there shall be at the head of the ,office of the ,chief ,counsel a ,chief ,counsel4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,office of the ,chief ,counsel shall-- 7,a7 provide specialized legal advice1 opinions1 determinations1 and other assistance to the ,director with respect to legal matters affecting ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services2 7,b7 represent ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services in visa petition appeal proceedings when applicable2 and 7,c7 carry out other duties and powers prescribed by law or delegated by the ,director4 7f7 ,office of ,policy and ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services an ,office of ,policy and ,strategy4 7#b7 ,chief ,there shall be at the head of the ,office of ,policy and ,strategy a ,chief4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,office of ,policy and ,strategy shall-- 7,a7 develop policy recommendations for the ,director2 7,b7 coordinate strategy for policy implementation2 and 7,c7 carry out other duties and powers prescribed by law or delegated by the ,director4 7g7 ,office of ,citizenship 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services an ,office of ,citizenship4 7#b7 ,chief ,there shall be at the head of the ,office of ,citizenship a ,chief4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,office of ,citizenship shall-- 7,a7 promote instruction and training on citizenship responsibilities1 as well as assimilation and civic integration1 for eligible aliens who are interested in becoming naturalized citizens of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 carry out other duties and powers prescribed by law or delegated by the ,director4 7h7 ,fraud ,detection and ,national ,security ,directorate 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services a ,fraud ,detection and ,national ,security ,directorate4 7#b7 ,associate ,director ,there shall be at the head of the ,fraud ,detection and ,national ,security ,directorate an ,associate ,director who shall report to the ,director4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,fraud ,detection and ,national ,security ,directorate ,office of ,citizenship shall in a manner that is consistent with the immigration laws 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;a77#ag7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ag777-- 7,a7 seek to prevent immigration benefits from being granted to individuals who pose a threat to national security or public safety2 7,b7 seek to prevent immigration benefits from being granted to individuals who defraud the immigration system2 7,c7 conduct security and background investigations of applicants for immigration benefits and develop systems and techniques for identifying and preventing immigration benefits fraud2 7,d7 investigate and refer to ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 where appropriate1 incidents of known or suspected fraud2 and 7,e7 carry out other duties and powers prescribed by law or delegated by the ,director4 7i7 ,immigration ,records and ,identity ,services ,directorate 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services an ,immigration ,records and ,identity ,services ,directorate4 7#b7 ,associate ,director ,there shall be at the head of the ,immigration ,records and ,identity ,services ,directorate an ,associate ,director who shall report to the ,director4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,immigration ,records and ,identity ,services ,directorate shall-- 7,a7 manage the operation of an employment eligibility verification system as provided for by section #djd of the ,illegal ,immigration and ,immigrant ,responsibility ,act of #aiif 7,u4,s4,c4 #acbd;a note7 or any successor provision2 7,b7 manage the operation of the ,systematic ,alien ,verification for ,entitlements ,program1 or its successor program1 designed to assist ,federal1 ,state1 and local benefit-issuing agencies1 institutions1 and licensing agencies in determining the immigration status of benefit applicants so only those legally entitled to benefits receive them2 7,c7 manage the biometric services1 including the collection and dissemination of biometric information1 provided to ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services components2 7,d7 manage immigration records and provide information regarding such records to stakeholders2 and 7,e7 carry out other duties and powers prescribed by law or delegated by the ,director4 7j7 ,field ,operations ,directorate 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services a ,field ,operations ,directorate4 7#b7 ,associate ,director ,there shall be at the head of the ,field ,operations ,directorate an ,associate ,director who shall report to the ,director4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,field ,operations ,directorate shall-- 7,a7 oversee all field offices2 7,b7 oversee the adjudication of immigration benefits applications and petitions1 and naturalization applications2 7,c7 conduct interviews for pending immigration benefits applications and petitions2 7,d7 conduct naturalization ceremonies2 7,e7 conduct required security and background security checks for pending applications and petitions2 7,f7 ensure the integrity of immigration benefit processing that occurs at the field offices2 and 7,g7 carry out other duties and powers prescribed by law or delegated by the ,director4 7k7 ,refugee1 ,asylum1 and ,international ,operations ,directorate 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services a ,refugee1 ,asylum1 and ,international ,operations ,directorate4 7#b7 ,associate ,director ,there shall be at the head of the ,refugee1 ,asylum1 and ,international ,operations ,directorate an ,associate ,director who shall report to the ,director4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,refugee1 ,asylum1 and ,international ,operations ,directorate shall-- 7,a7 oversee refugee application adjudication and interviews2 7,b7 oversee asylum application adjudication and interviews2 7,c7 seek to ensure the integrity of application processing that occurs under the ,refugee1 ,asylum and ,international ,operations ,directorate's authority2 7,d7 perform other authorized functions of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services outside of the ,united ,states1 such as those associated with international adoptions and naturalization of members the ,armed ,forces2 and 7,e7 carry out other duties and powers prescribed by law or delegated by the ,director4 7l7 ,service ,center ,operations ,directorate 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services a ,service ,center ,operations ,directorate4 7#b7 ,associate ,director ,there shall be at the head of the ,service ,center ,operations ,directorate an ,associate ,director who shall report to the ,director4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,service ,center ,operations ,directorate shall-- 7,a7 oversee and manage all ,service ,centers2 7,b7 oversee the adjudication of immigration benefit applications and petitions that occur at ,service ,centers2 7,c7 seek to ensure the integrity of immigration benefits processing that occurs at the ,service ,centers2 and 7,d7 carry out other duties and powers prescribed by law or delegated by the ,director4 7m7 ,management ,directorate 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services a ,management ,directorate4 7#b7 ,associate ,director ,there shall be at the head of the ,management ,directorate an ,associate ,director who shall report to the ,director4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,management ,directorate shall carry out management duties and powers prescribed by law or delegated by the ,director4 7n7 ,office of ,professional ,responsibility 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established within ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services an ,office of ,professional ,responsibility4 7#b7 ,chief ,there shall be at the head of the ,office of ,professional ,responsibility a ,chief who shall report to the ,director4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,office of ,professional ,responsibility shall-- 7,a7 seek to ensure compliance with all ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services programs and policies relating to corruption1 misconduct1 or mismanagement2 7,b7 investigate allegations of administrative1 civil1 and criminal misconduct involving any employee or contractor of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services2 and 7,c7 carry out other duties and powers prescribed by law or delegated by the ,director4 7o7 ,other authorities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may establish such other ,associate ,directors1 or other similar positions or officials1 as the ,secretary determines necessary to carry out the missions1 duties1 functions1 and authorities of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services4 7#b7 ,notification ,if the ,secretary exercises the authority provided pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate not later than #cj days prior to the exercise of such authority4 4 7b7 ,special rules 7#a7 ,treatment ,section #dea of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bga71 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section1 shall be treated as if included in such ,act as of the date of the enactment of such ,act4 ,in addition to the functions1 missions1 duties1 and authorities specified in such amended section #dea1 ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services shall continue to perform and carry out the functions1 missions1 duties1 and authorities under section #dea of such ,act as in existence on the day before such date of enactment 7notwithstanding the treatment described in this paragraph74 7#b7 ,rules of construction 7,a7 ,rules and regulations ,notwithstanding the treatment described in paragraph 7#a71 nothing in this division may be construed as affecting in any manner any rule or regulation issued or promulgated pursuant to any provision of law1 including section #dea of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bga71 as in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this division1 and any such rule or regulation shall continue to have full force and effect on and after such date4 7,b7 ,other actions ,notwithstanding the treatment described in paragraph 7#a71 nothing in this division may be construed as affecting in any manner any action1 determination1 policy1 or decision pursuant to section #dea of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bga7 as in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of this division1 and any such action1 determination1 policy1 or decision shall continue to have full force and effect on and after such date4 7c7 ,continuation in office 7#a7 ,director ,the individual serving as ,director of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services on the day before the date of the enactment of this division may1 notwithstanding the treatment provision under paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7b71 continue to serve as the ,director of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services on and after such date of enactment in accordance with section #dea of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bga71 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section1 until the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which such individual is no longer eligible to serve as ,director2 or 7,b7 the date on which a person nominated by the ,president to be the ,director is confirmed by the ,senate in accordance with such amended section #dea4 7#b7 ,other positions ,the individuals serving as ,chiefs1 ,associate ,directors and other officers and officials under section #dea of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bga7 on the day before the date of the enactment of this division may1 notwithstanding the treatment provision under paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7b71 serve as the appropriate ,chiefs1 ,assistant ,directors and other officers and officials under such section #dea as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section unless the ,director of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services determines that another individual should hold such position4 7d7 ,references 7#a7 ,title #e ,section #ecad of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,director of the ,bureau of ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services and inserting ,director of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services1 ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#b7 ,other references ,on and after the date of the enactment of this division1 any reference in any other ,federal law1 ,executive order1 rule1 regulation1 or delegation of authority to the ,director of the ,bureau of ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services or the ,bureau of ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,director of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services or ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services1 respectively4 7e7 ,employee discipline ,section #ded of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended to read as follows3 #ded4 ,employee discipline ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may impose disciplinary action on any employee of ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services who knowingly deceives ,congress or agency leadership on any matter4 4 7f7 ,combination prohibition 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dga of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended to read as follows3 #dga4 ,combination prohibition ,the authority provided by section #aejb may be used to reorganize functions or organizational units within ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement or ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services1 but may not be used to combine the two components into a single agency or otherwise to combine1 join1 or consolidate functions or organizational units of the two components with each other4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by amending the item relating to section #dga to read as follows3 ,sec4 #dga4 ,combination prohibition4 4 ,d ,united ,states ,secret ,service #djja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,secret ,service ,reauthorization ,act of #bjag4 #djjb4 ,presidential appointment of ,director of the ,secret ,service ,section #cjef of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end3 7h7 ,the ,director of the ,secret ,service shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 ,the ,director of the ,secret ,service is the head of the ,secret ,service4 4 #djjc4 ,restricted building or grounds ,section #ageb7;a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting or at the end2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 knowingly1 and with the intent to enter a restricted building or grounds1 causes any object to enter any restricted building or grounds1 when1 or so that1 such object1 in fact1 impedes or disrupts the orderly conduct of government business or official functions2 4 #djjd4 ,threats against former vice presidents ,section #hgi7;a7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking section #cjef7;a77#f72 and inserting paragraph 7#f7 or 7#h7 of section #cjef7;a72 or2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 a person protected by the ,secret ,service under a ,presidential memorandum2 4 #djje4 ,increased training ,beginning in the first full fiscal year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,secret ,service shall increase the annual number of hours spent training by officers and agents of the ,secret ,service1 including officers of the ,united ,states ,secret ,service ,uniformed ,division established under section #cjef;,a of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code and agents operating pursuant to section #cjef of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 including joint training between the two4 #djjf4 ,training facilities ,the ,director of the ,secret ,service is authorized to construct facilities at the ,rowley ,training ,center necessary to improve the training of officers of the ,united ,states ,secret ,service ,uniformed ,division established under section #cjef;,a of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code and agents of the ,united ,states ,secret ,service1 operating pursuant to section #cjef of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 #djjg4 ,evaluation of vulnerabilities and threats 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,secret ,service shall devise and adopt improved procedures for evaluating vulnerabilities in the security of the ,white ,house and threats to persons protected by the ,secret ,service1 including threats posed by unmanned aerial systems or explosive devices4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,secret ,service shall report on the implementation of subsection 7a7 to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#b7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#d7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7#e7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 #djjh4 ,evaluation of use of technology 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,secret ,service1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 and other experts1 shall devise and adopt improved procedures for-- 7#a7 evaluating the ways in which technology may be used to improve the security of the ,white ,house and the response to threats to persons protected by the ,secret ,service2 and 7#b7 retaining evidence pertaining to the duties referred to in paragraph 7#a7 for an extended period of time4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,secret ,service shall report on the implementation of subsection 7a7 to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#b7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#d7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7#e7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 #djji4 ,evaluation of use of additional weaponry ,the ,director of the ,secret ,service shall evaluate the practicability of equipping agents and officers with weapons other than those provided to officers and agents of the ,secret ,service as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 including nonlethal weapons4 #djaj4 ,security costs for secondary residences 7a7 ,in general ,the ,presidential ,protection ,assistance ,act of #aigf 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #cjef note7 is amended by striking section #d and inserting the following3 #d4 ,notification regarding expenditures on non-,governmental properties ,the ,secret ,service shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house and ,senate of any expenditures for permanent facilities1 equipment1 and services to secure any non-,governmental property in addition to the one non-,governmental property designated by each protectee under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 of section #c4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,the ,presidential ,protection ,assistance ,act of #aigf 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #cjef note71 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in section #c7;b71 by striking any expenditures by the ,secret ,service and all that follows through imposed under section #d and inserting any expenditures by the ,secret ,service for permanent facilities1 equipment1 and services to secure the non-,governmental property previously designated under subsection 7a7 are subject to the requirements set forth in section #d2 and 7#b7 in section #e7;c71 by striking within the limitations imposed under section #d4 #djaa4 ,establishment of ,ethics ,program ,office ,subject to the oversight of the ,office of ,chief ,counsel of the ,united ,states ,secret ,service1 the ,director of the ,secret ,service shall establish an ,ethics ,program ,office1 consisting of a minimum of two employees1 to administer the provisions of the ,ethics in ,government ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 and to provide increased training to employees of the ,united ,states ,secret ,service4 #djab4 ,secret ,service protection at polling places ,section #eib of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,this section shall not prevent any officer or agent of the ,united ,states ,secret ,service from providing armed protective services authorized under section #cjef or pursuant to a ,presidential memorandum at any place where a general or special election is held4 4 #djac4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that an assessment made by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security or the ,director of the ,secret ,service with regard to physical security of the ,white ,house and attendant grounds1 and any security-related enhancements thereto should be accorded substantial deference by the ,national ,capital ,planning ,commission1 the ,commission of ,fine ,arts1 and any other relevant entities4 ,e ,coast ,guard #ejja4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjag4 ,i ,authorizations #eaja4 ,authorizations of appropriations ,section #bgjb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended3 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag and inserting fiscal years #bjah and #bjai2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #g1bfc1fih1cbh for fiscal year #bjah2 and 7,b7 #g1deb1eed1dhd for fiscal year #bjai4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #a1ide1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 and 7,b7 #a1ide1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #acd1bcg1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 and 7,b7 #acd1bcg1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #af1gja1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 and 7,b7 #af1gja1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 2 and 7#f7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #cg1bfc1bid for fiscal year #bjah2 and 7,b7 #ch1bcb1adj for fiscal year #bjai4 4 #eajb4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training ,section #bgjd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking for each of fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag and inserting for fiscal year #bjah and an end-of-year strength for such personnel of #dd1ejj for fiscal year #bjai2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag and inserting fiscal years #bjah and #bjai4 ,,ii ,coast ,guard #ebja4 ,training2 public safety personnel 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #g of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aee4 ,training2 public safety personnel 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant may1 on a reimbursable or a non-reimbursable basis1 make training available to public safety personnel whenever the ,commandant determines that-- 7#a7 a member of the ,coast ,guard1 who is scheduled to participate in such training1 is unable or unavailable to participate in such training2 7#b7 no other member of the ,coast ,guard1 who is assigned to the unit to which the member of the ,coast ,guard who is unable or unavailable to participate in such training is assigned1 is able or available to participate in such training2 and 7#c7 such training1 if made available to such public safety personnel1 would further the goal of interoperability among ,federal agencies1 non-,federal governmental agencies1 or both4 7b7 ,definition ,for the purposes of this section1 the term public safety personnel includes any ,federal1 ,state 7or political subdivision thereof71 territorial1 or tribal law enforcement officer1 firefighter1 or emergency response provider4 7c7 ,treatment of reimbursement ,any reimbursements for training that the ,coast ,guard receives under this section shall be credited to the appropriation used to pay the costs for such training4 7d7 ,status of trained personnel2 limitation on liability 7#a7 ,status ,any public safety personnel to whom training is made available under this section who is not otherwise a ,federal employee shall not1 because of that training1 be considered a ,federal employee for any purpose 7including the purposes of chapter #ha of title #e 7relating to compensation for injury77 and sections #bfga through #bfhj of title #bh 7relating to tort claims74 7#b7 ,limitation on liability ,the ,united ,states shall not be liable for actions taken by such personnel in the course of training made available under this section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #g of such title is amended by inserting at the end the following3 #aee4 ,training2 public safety personnel4 4 #ebjb4 ,commissioned service retirement ,for ,coast ,guard officers who retire in fiscal year #bjag or #bjah1 the ,president may reduce the period of active commissioned service required under section #bia of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 to a period of not less than eight years4 #ebjc4 ,officer promotion zones ,section #bef7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking six-tenths4 and inserting one-half44 #ebjd4 ,cross reference ,section #cgc7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting designated under section #cga after cadet4 #ebje4 ,repeal ,section #dhb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the item relating to that section in the analysis for chapter #ac of that title1 are repealed4 #ebjf4 ,unmanned aircraft system 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fa4 ,unmanned aircraft system 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations and to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall establish a land-based unmanned aircraft system program under the control of the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,in general ,during any fiscal year for which funds are appropriated for the design or construction of the ,offshore ,patrol ,cutter1 the ,commandant-- 7,a7 may not award a contract for design of an unmanned aircraft system for use by the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,b7 may acquire an unmanned aircraft system only if such a system-- 7i7 has been part of a program of record1 procured by1 or used by1 the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 or a component thereof1 before the date on which the ,commandant acquires the system2 and 7ii7 is acquired by the ,commandant through an agreement with such a department or component1 unless the unmanned aircraft system can be obtained at less cost through independent contract action4 7#b7 ,limitations on application 7,a7 ,small unmanned aircraft ,paragraph 7#a77;,b7 does not apply to small unmanned aircraft4 7,b7 ,previously funded systems ,subsection 7b7 does not apply to the design or acquisition of an unmanned aircraft system for which funds for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation have been received from the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section each of the terms small unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft system has the meaning that term has in section #cca of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fa4 ,unmanned aircraft system4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,subsection 7c7 of section #efd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 #ebjg4 ,coast ,guard health-care professionals2 licensure portability 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajd4 ,coast ,guard health-care professionals2 licensure portability 7a7 ,notwithstanding any law regarding the licensure of health-care providers1 a health-care professional described in subsection 7b7 may practice the health profession or professions of the health-care professional at any location in any ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or a ,commonwealth1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states1 regardless of where such health-care professional or the patient are located1 if the practice is within the scope of the authorized ,federal duties of such health-care professional4 7b7 ,a health-care professional described in this subsection is an individual-- 7#a7 who is-- 7,a7 a member of the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 a civilian employee of the ,coast ,guard2 7,c7 a member of the ,public ,health ,service who is assigned to the ,coast ,guard2 7,d7 a personal services contractor under section #ajia of title #aj2 or 7,e7 any other health-care professional credentialed and privileged at a ,federal health-care institution or location specially designated by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 who-- 7,a7 has a current license to practice medicine1 osteopathic medicine1 dentistry1 or another health profession2 and 7,b7 is performing authorized duties for the ,coast ,guard4 7c7 ,in this section each of the terms license and health-care professional has the meaning that term has in section #ajid7;e7 of title #aj4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajd4 ,coast ,guard health-care professionals2 licensure portability4 4 #ebjh4 ,incentive contracts for ,coast ,guard yard and industrial establishments ,section #fdh of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting before the text the following3 7a7 ,in general4--2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 as designated by the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 of this section1 by striking the period at the end of the last sentence and inserting or in accordance with subsection 7b742 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,incentive contracts 7#a7 ,the parties to an order for industrial work to be performed by the ,coast ,guard ,yard or a ,coast ,guard industrial establishment designated under subsection 7a7 may enter into an order or a cost-plus-incentive-fee order in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,if such parties enter into such an order or a cost-plus-incentive-fee order1 an agreed-upon amount of any adjustment described in subsection 7a7 may be distributed as an incentive to the wage-grade industrial employees who complete the order4 7#c7 ,before entering into such an order or cost-plus-incentive-fee order such parties must agree that the wage-grade employees of the ,coast ,guard ,yard or ,coast ,guard industrial establishment will take action to improve the delivery schedule or technical performance agreed to in the order for industrial work to which such parties initially agreed4 7#d7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 if the industrial workforce of the ,coast ,guard ,yard or such ,coast ,guard industrial establishment satisfies the performance target established in such an order or cost-plus-incentive-fee order-- 7,a7 the adjustment to be made pursuant to this subsection shall be reduced by such agreed-upon amount and distributed to such wage-grade industrial employees2 and 7,b7 the remainder of the adjustment shall be credited to the appropriation for such order current at that time4 4 #ebji4 ,maintaining cutters in class ,section #egc7;c77#c77;,a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7,a7 ,in general4--2 and 7#b7 by inserting and shall maintain such cutter in class before the period at the end4 #ebaj4 ,congressional affairs2 ,director 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #bjf of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #fb4 ,congressional affairs2 director ,the ,commandant shall appoint a ,director of ,congressional ,affairs from among officers of the ,coast ,guard who are in a grade above captain4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fb4 ,congressional ,affairs2 ,director4 4 #ebaa4 ,contracting for major acquisitions programs 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ae of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ehj4 ,contracting for major acquisitions programs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard 1 or the head of an integrated program office established for major acquisitions1 may enter into contracts for major acquisition programs4 7b7 ,authorized methods ,such contracts-- 7#a7 may be block buy contracts2 7#b7 may be incrementally funded2 7#c7 may include combined purchases1 also known as economic order quantity purchases1 of-- 7,a7 materials and components2 and 7,b7 long lead time materials2 and 7#d7 may be multiyear contracts that comply with section #bcjf;b of title #aj4 7c7 ,subject to appropriations ,any contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of amounts specifically provided in advance for that purpose in subsequent appropriations ,acts4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to such subchapter the following3 #ehj4 ,contracting for major acquisitions programs4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,the following provisions are repealed3 7#a7 ,section #bbc of ,public ,law #aac-bha 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #egg note71 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents in section #b of such ,act4 7#b7 ,section #bba7;a7 of ,public ,law #aab-bac 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #egc note74 7#c7 ,section #bjg7;a7 of ,public ,law #aad-abj 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #hg note74 #ebab4 ,national ,security ,cutter 7a7 ,standard ,method for ,tracking ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard may not certify an eighth ,national ,security ,cutter as ,ready for ,operations before the date on which the ,commandant provides to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate-- 7#a7 a notification of a new standard method for tracking operational employment of ,coast ,guard major cutters that does not include time during which such a cutter is away from its homeport for maintenance or repair2 and 7#b7 a report analyzing cost and performance for different approaches to achieving varied levels of operational employment using the standard method required by paragraph 7#a7 that1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 compares over a #cj-year period the average annualized baseline cost and performances for a certified ,national ,security ,cutter that operated for #ahe days away from homeport or an equivalent alternative measure of operational tempo-- 7i7 against the cost of a #ae percent increase in days away from homeport or an equivalent alternative measure of operational tempo for a ,national ,security ,cutter2 and 7ii7 against the cost of the acquisition and operation of an additional ,national ,security ,cutter2 and 7,b7 examines the optimal level of operational employment of ,national ,security ,cutters to balance ,national ,security ,cutter cost and mission performance4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #bba7;b7 of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #egc note7 is repealed4 7#b7 ,section #bjd7;c77#a7 of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaf 7#acj ,stat4 #ce7 is repealed4 #ebac4 ,radar refresher training ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall prescribe a final rule eliminating the requirement that a mariner complete an approved refresher or recertification course to maintain a radar observer endorsement4 ,the rulemaking shall be exempt from the requirements of chapters #e and #f of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and ,executive ,order ,nos4 #abhff and #acefc4 #ebad4 ,repeal ,section #fgf;a7a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7#b7 by striking 7#a7 ,in general4--2 7#c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a74 #ebae4 ,extension of authority ,section #djd of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-bha2 #abd ,stat4 #biej7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the text preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking sections #ccjd1 #eccc1 and #egec and inserting section #ccjd2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #bjag4 and inserting #bjba44 #ebaf4 ,authorization of amounts for ,fast ,response ,cutters 7a7 ,in general ,of the amounts authorized for each fiscal year #bjah and #bjai under section #bgjb7b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 #afe1jjj1jjj is authorized for the acquisition of three ,fast ,response ,cutters in each such fiscal year4 7b7 ,treatment of acquired cutters ,any cutters acquired under subsection 7a7 shall be in addition to the #eh cutters approved under the existing acquisition baseline4 #ebag4 ,authorization of amounts for ice trials of icebreaker vessels 7a7 ,in general ,of the amounts authorized for fiscal year #bjah under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#e7 of section #bgjb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 up to #c1jjj1jjj is authorized for the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard to carry out ice trials of icebreaker vessels documented under section #abaaa of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,assessments ,ice trials referred to in subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 assess the ability of an icebreaker vessel to carry out the missions of the ,coast ,guard enumerated in section #b of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#b7 conduct operational tests to produce information that could be used in the design and acquisition of icebreaker vessels by the ,coast ,guard to carry out such missions4 #ebah4 ,shoreside infrastructure ,of the amounts authorized under section #bgjb7b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 for each of fiscal years #bjah and #bjai there is authorized to be appropriated #afe1jjj1jjj to the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating to fund the acquisition1 construction1 rebuilding or improvement of ,coast ,guard shoreside infrastructure and facilities necessary to support ,coast ,guard operations and readiness4 #ebai4 ,aircraft improvements ,of the amounts authorized under section #bgjb7b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 for each of fiscal years #bjah and #bjai there is authorized to be appropriated up to #c1ejj1jjj to the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating to fund analysis and program development for improvements for ,coast ,guard ,,mh-#fe aircraft4 #ebbj4 ,acquisition plan for inland waterway and river tenders and ,bay-class icebreakers 7a7 ,acquisition plan ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a plan to replace or extend the life of the ,coast ,guard fleet of inland waterway and river tenders1 and the ,bay-class icebreakers4 7b7 ,contents ,the plan under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of the work required to extend the life of vessels described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 recommendations for which1 if any1 such vessels it is cost effective to undertake a ship-life extension or enhanced maintenance program2 7#c7 an analysis of the aids to navigation program to determine if advances in navigation technology may reduce the needs for physical aids to navigation2 7#d7 recommendations for changes to physical aids to navigation and the distribution of such aids that reduce the need for the acquisition of vessels to replace the vessels described in subsection 7a72 7#e7 a schedule for the acquisition of vessels to replace the vessels described in subsection 7a71 including the date on which the first vessel will be delivered2 7#f7 an estimate of the cost per vessel and of the total cost of the acquisition program of record2 and 7#g7 a description of the order in which vessels to replace the vessels described in subsection 7a7 will be built1 and the homeports of each such vessel upon its commissioning4 #ebba4 ,report on sexual assault victim recovery in the ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to 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 sexual assault prevention and response policies of the ,coast ,guard and strategic goals related to sexual assault victim recovery4 7b7 ,contents ,the report shall-- 7#a7 describe ,coast ,guard strategic goals relating to sexual assault climate1 prevention1 response1 and accountability1 and actions taken by the ,coast ,guard to promote sexual assault victim recovery2 7#b7 explain how victim recovery is being incorporated into ,coast ,guard strategic and programmatic guidance related to sexual assault prevention and response2 7#c7 examine current ,coast ,guard sexual assault prevention and response policy with respect to-- 7,a7 ,coast ,guard criteria for what comprises sexual assault victim recovery2 7,b7 alignment of ,coast ,guard personnel policies to enhance-- 7i7 an approach to sexual assault response that gives priority to victim recovery2 7ii7 upholding individual privacy and dignity2 and 7iii7 the opportunity for the continuation of ,coast ,guard service by sexual assault victims2 and 7,c7 sexual harassment response1 including a description of the circumstances under which sexual harassment is considered a criminal offense2 and 7#d7 to ensure victims and supervisors understand the full scope of resources available to aid in long-term recovery1 explain how the ,coast ,guard informs its workforce about changes to sexual assault prevention and response policies related to victim recovery4 ,,iii ,ports and ,waterways ,safety #ecja4 ,codification of ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act 7a7 ,codification ,subtitle ,,vii of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before chapter #gja the following3 #gjj ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,subchapter ,a--,vessel ,operations,sec4#gjjja4 ,vessel traffic services4#gjjjb4 ,special powers4#gjjjc4 ,port access routes4#gjjjd4 ,considerations by ,secretary4#gjjje4 ,international agreements4,subchapter ,b--,ports and ,waterways ,safety#gjjaa4 ,waterfront safety4#gjjab4 ,navigational hazards4#gjjac4 ,requirement to notify ,coast ,guard of release of objects into the navigable waters of the ,united ,states4,subchapter ,c--,condition for entry into ports in the ,united ,states#gjjba4 ,conditions for entry to ports in the ,united ,states4,subchapter ,d--,definitions1 ,regulations1 ,enforcement1 ,investigatory ,powers1 ,applicability#gjjca4 ,definitions4#gjjcb4 ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway4#gjjcc4 ,limitation on application to foreign vessels4#gjjcd4 ,regulations4#gjjce4 ,investigatory powers4#gjjcf4 ,enforcement4 ,a ,vessel ,operations #gjjja4 ,vessel traffic services 7a7 ,subject to the requirements of section #gjjjd1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 in the navigable waters of the ,united ,states1 or in any area covered by an international agreement negotiated pursuant to section #gjjje1 may construct1 operate1 maintain1 improve1 or expand vessel traffic services1 that consist of measures for controlling or supervising vessel traffic or for protecting navigation and the marine environment and that may include one or more of reporting and operating requirements1 surveillance and communications systems1 routing systems1 and fairways2 7#b7 shall require appropriate vessels that operate in an area of a vessel traffic service to utilize or comply with that service2 7#c7 7,a7 may require vessels to install and use specified navigation equipment1 communications equipment1 electronic relative motion analyzer equipment1 or any electronic or other device necessary to comply with a vessel traffic service or that is necessary in the interests of vessel safety4 7,b7 ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall not require fishing vessels under #cjj gross tons as measured under section #adejb1 or an alternate tonnage measured under section #adcjb as prescribed by the ,secretary under section #adajd1 or recreational vessels #fe feet or less to possess or use the equipment or devices required by this subsection solely under the authority of this chapter2 7#d7 may control vessel traffic in areas subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states that the ,secretary determines to be hazardous1 or under conditions of reduced visibility1 adverse weather1 vessel congestion1 or other hazardous circumstances1 by-- 7,a7 specifying times of entry1 movement1 or departure2 7,b7 establishing vessel traffic routing schemes2 7,c7 establishing vessel size1 speed1 or draft limitations and vessel operating conditions2 and 7,d7 restricting operation1 in any hazardous area or under hazardous conditions1 to vessels that have particular operating characteristics or capabilities that the ,secretary considers necessary for safe operation under the circumstances2 7#e7 may require the receipt of prearrival messages from any vessel1 destined for a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 in sufficient time to permit advance vessel traffic planning before port entry1 which shall include any information that is not already a matter of record and that the ,secretary determines necessary for the control of the vessel and the safety of the port or the marine environment2 and 7#f7 may prohibit the use on vessels of electronic or other devices that interfere with communication and navigation equipment1 except that such authority shall not apply to electronic or other devices certified to transmit in the maritime services by the ,federal ,communications ,commission and used within the frequency bands #aeg4ahge-aeg4dcge ,m,hz and #afa4ghge-afb4jcge ,m,hz4 7b7 ,cooperative ,agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with public or private agencies1 authorities1 associations1 institutions1 corporations1 organizations1 or other persons to carry out the functions under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,limitation 7,a7 ,a nongovernmental entity may not under this subsection carry out an inherently governmental function4 7,b7 ,as used in this paragraph1 the term inherently governmental function means any activity that is so intimately related to the public interest as to mandate performance by an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government1 including an activity that requires either the exercise of discretion in applying the authority of the ,government or the use of judgment in making a decision for the ,government4 7c7 ,limitation of liability for ,coast ,guard vessel traffic service pilots and non-,federal vessel traffic service operators 7#a7 ,coast ,guard ,vessel ,traffic ,service pilots ,any pilot1 acting in the course and scope of his or her duties while at a ,coast ,guard ,vessel ,traffic ,service1 who provides information1 advice1 or communication assistance while under the supervision of a ,coast ,guard officer1 member1 or employee shall not be liable for damages caused by or related to such assistance unless the acts or omissions of such pilot constitute gross negligence or willful misconduct4 7#b7 ,non-,federal vessel traffic service operators ,an entity operating a non-,federal vessel traffic information service or advisory service pursuant to a duly executed written agreement with the ,coast ,guard1 and any pilot acting on behalf of such entity1 is not liable for damages caused by or related to information1 advice1 or communication assistance provided by such entity or pilot while so operating or acting unless the acts or omissions of such entity or pilot constitute gross negligence or willful misconduct4 #gjjjb4 ,special powers ,the ,secretary may order any vessel1 in a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states or in the navigable waters of the ,united ,states1 to operate or anchor in a manner the ,secretary directs if-- 7#a7 the ,secretary has reasonable cause to believe such vessel does not comply with any regulation issued under section #gjjcd or any other applicable law or treaty2 7#b7 the ,secretary determines such vessel does not satisfy the conditions for port entry set forth in section #gjjba of this title2 or 7#c7 by reason of weather1 visibility1 sea conditions1 port congestion1 other hazardous circumstances1 or the condition of such vessel1 the ,secretary is satisfied such direction is justified in the interest of safety4 #gjjjc4 ,port access routes 7a7 ,authority ,to designate ,except as provided in subsection 7b7 and subject to the requirements of subsection 7c71 in order to provide safe access routes for the movement of vessel traffic proceeding to or from ports or places subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary shall designate necessary fairways and traffic separation schemes for vessels operating in the territorial sea of the ,united ,states and in high seas approaches1 outside the territorial sea1 to such ports or places4 ,such a designation shall recognize1 within the designated area1 the paramount right of navigation over all other uses4 7b7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,no designation may be made by the ,secretary under this section if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary determines such a designation1 as implemented1 would deprive any person of the effective exercise of a right granted by a lease or permit executed or issued under other applicable provisions of law2 and 7,b7 such right has became vested before the time of publication of the notice required by paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,consultation required ,the ,secretary shall make the determination under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 after consultation with the head of the agency responsible for executing the lease or issuing the permit4 7c7 ,consideration of other uses ,before making a designation under subsection 7a71 and in accordance with the requirements of section #gjjjd1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 undertake a study of the potential traffic density and the need for safe access routes for vessels in any area for which fairways or traffic separation schemes are proposed or that may otherwise be considered and publish notice of such undertaking in the ,federal ,register2 7#b7 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 and the ,governors of affected ,states1 as their responsibilities may require1 take into account all other uses of the area under consideration1 including1 as appropriate1 the exploration for1 or exploitation of1 oil1 gas1 or other mineral resources1 the construction or operation of deepwater ports or other structures on or above the seabed or subsoil of the submerged lands or the ,outer ,continental ,shelf of the ,united ,states1 the establishment or operation of marine or estuarine sanctuaries1 and activities involving recreational or commercial fishing2 and 7#c7 to the extent practicable1 reconcile the need for safe access routes with the needs of all other reasonable uses of the area involved4 7d7 ,study ,in carrying out the ,secretary's responsibilities under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 proceed expeditiously to complete any study undertaken2 and 7#b7 after completion of such a study1 promptly-- 7,a7 issue a notice of proposed rulemaking for the designation contemplated2 or 7,b7 publish in the ,federal ,register a notice that no designation is contemplated as a result of the study and the reason for such determination4 7e7 ,implementation of designation ,in connection with a designation made under this section1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall issue reasonable rules and regulations governing the use of such designated areas1 including rules and regulations regarding the applicability of rules #i and #aj of the ,international ,regulations for ,preventing ,collisions at ,sea1 #aigb1 relating to narrow channels and traffic separation schemes1 respectively1 in waters where such regulations apply2 7#b7 to the extent that the ,secretary finds reasonable and necessary to effectuate the purposes of the designation1 make the use of designated fairways and traffic separation schemes mandatory for specific types and sizes of vessels1 foreign and domestic1 operating in the territorial sea of the ,united ,states and for specific types and sizes of vessels of the ,united ,states operating on the high seas beyond the territorial sea of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 may1 from time to time1 as necessary1 adjust the location or limits of designated fairways or traffic separation schemes in order to accommodate the needs of other uses that cannot be reasonably accommodated otherwise1 except that such an adjustment may not1 in the judgment of the ,secretary1 unacceptably adversely affect the purpose for which the existing designation was made and the need for which continues2 and 7#d7 shall1 through appropriate channels-- 7,a7 notify cognizant international organizations of any designation1 or adjustment thereof2 and 7,b7 take action to seek the cooperation of foreign ,states in making it mandatory for vessels under their control to use1 to the same extent as required by the ,secretary for vessels of the ,united ,states1 any fairway or traffic separation scheme designated under this section in any area of the high seas4 #gjjjd4 ,considerations by ,secretary ,in carrying out the duties of the ,secretary under sections #gjjja1 #gjjjb1 and #gjjjc1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 take into account all relevant factors concerning navigation and vessel safety1 protection of the marine environment1 and the safety and security of ,united ,states ports and waterways1 including-- 7,a7 the scope and degree of the risk or hazard involved2 7,b7 vessel traffic characteristics and trends1 including traffic volume1 the sizes and types of vessels involved1 potential interference with the flow of commercial traffic1 the presence of any unusual cargoes1 and other similar factors2 7,c7 port and waterway configurations and variations in local conditions of geography1 climate1 and other similar factors2 7,d7 the need for granting exemptions for the installation and use of equipment or devices for use with vessel traffic services for certain classes of small vessels1 such as self-propelled fishing vessels and recreational vessels2 7,e7 the proximity of fishing grounds1 oil and gas drilling and production operations1 or any other potential or actual conflicting activity2 7,f7 environmental factors2 7,g7 economic impact and effects2 7,h7 existing vessel traffic services2 and 7,i7 local practices and customs1 including voluntary arrangements and agreements within the maritime community2 and 7#b7 at the earliest possible time1 consult with and receive and consider the views of representatives of the maritime community1 ports and harbor authorities or associations1 environmental groups1 and other persons who may be affected by the proposed actions4 #gjjje4 ,international agreements 7a7 ,transmittal of regulations ,the ,secretary shall transmit1 via the ,secretary of ,state1 to appropriate international bodies or forums1 any regulations issued under this subchapter1 for consideration as international standards4 7b7 ,agreements ,the ,president is authorized and encouraged to-- 7#a7 enter into negotiations and conclude and execute agreements with neighboring nations1 to establish compatible vessel standards and vessel traffic services1 and to establish1 operate1 and maintain international vessel traffic services1 in areas and under circumstances of mutual concern2 and 7#b7 enter into negotiations1 through appropriate international bodies1 and conclude and execute agreements to establish vessel traffic services in appropriate areas of the high seas4 7c7 ,operations ,the ,secretary1 pursuant to any agreement negotiated under subsection 7b7 that is binding upon the ,united ,states in accordance with constitutional requirements1 may-- 7#a7 require vessels operating in an area of a vessel traffic service to utilize or to comply with the vessel traffic service1 including the carrying or installation of equipment and devices as necessary for the use of the service2 and 7#b7 waive1 by order or regulation1 the application of any ,united ,states law or regulation concerning the design1 construction1 operation1 equipment1 personnel qualifications1 and manning standards for vessels operating in waters over which the ,united ,states exercises jurisdiction if such vessel is not en route to or from a ,united ,states port or place1 and if vessels en route to or from a ,united ,states port or place are accorded equivalent waivers of laws and regulations of the neighboring nation1 when operating in waters over which that nation exercises jurisdiction4 7d7 ,ship reporting systems ,the ,secretary1 in cooperation with the ,international ,maritime ,organization1 may implement and enforce two mandatory ship reporting systems1 consistent with international law1 with respect to vessels subject to such reporting systems entering the following areas of the ,atlantic ,ocean3 7#a7 ,cape ,cod ,bay1 ,massachusetts ,bay1 and ,great ,south ,channel 7in the area generally bounded by a line starting from a point on ,cape ,ann1 ,massachusetts at #db deg4 #ci ,n41 #gj deg4 #cg ,w2 then northeast to #db deg4 #de ,n41 #gj deg4 #ac ,w2 then southeast to #db deg4 #aj ,n41 #fh deg4 #ca ,w1 then south to #da deg4 #jj ,n41 #fh deg4 #ca ,w2 then west to #da deg4 #jj ,n41 #fi deg4 #ag ,w2 then northeast to #db deg4 #je ,n41 #gj deg4 #jb ,w1 then west to #db deg4 #jd ,n41 #gj deg4 #aj ,w2 and then along the ,massachusetts shoreline of ,cape ,cod ,bay and ,massachusetts ,bay back to the point on ,cape ,ann at #db deg4 #ci ,n41 #gj deg4 #cg ,w74 7#b7 ,in the coastal waters of the ,southeastern ,united ,states within about #be nm along a #ij nm stretch of the ,atlantic seaboard 7in an area generally extending from the shoreline east to longitude #hj deg4 #ea4f ,w with the southern and northern boundary at latitudes #cj deg4 #jj ,n41 #ca deg4 #bg ,n41 respectively74 ,b ,ports and ,waterways ,safety #gjjaa4 ,waterfront safety 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may take such action as is necessary to-- 7#a7 prevent damage to1 or the destruction of1 any bridge or other structure on or in the navigable waters of the ,united ,states1 or any land structure or shore area immediately adjacent to such waters2 and 7#b7 protect the navigable waters and the resources therein from harm resulting from vessel or structure damage1 destruction1 or loss4 7b7 ,actions authorized ,actions authorized by subsection 7a7 include-- 7#a7 establishing procedures1 measures1 and standards for the handling1 loading1 unloading1 storage1 stowage1 and movement on a structure 7including the emergency removal1 control1 and disposition7 of explosives or other dangerous articles and substances1 including oil or hazardous material as those terms are defined in section #baja2 7#b7 prescribing minimum safety equipment requirements for a structure to assure adequate protection from fire1 explosion1 natural disaster1 and other serious accidents or casualties2 7#c7 establishing water or waterfront safety zones1 or other measures1 for limited1 controlled1 or conditional access and activity when necessary for the protection of any vessel1 structure1 waters1 or shore area2 and 7#d7 establishing procedures for examination to assure compliance with the requirements prescribed under this section4 7c7 ,state law ,nothing in this section1 with respect to structures1 prohibits a ,state or political subdivision thereof from prescribing higher safety equipment requirements or safety standards than those that may be prescribed by regulations under this section4 #gjjab4 ,navigational hazards 7a7 ,reporting procedure ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to encourage fishermen and other vessel operators to report potential or existing navigational hazards involving pipelines to the ,secretary through ,coast ,guard field offices4 7b7 ,secretary's response 7#a7 ,notification by the operator of a pipeline ,upon notification by the operator of a pipeline of a hazard to navigation with respect to that pipeline1 the ,secretary shall immediately notify ,coast ,guard headquarters1 the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration1 other affected ,federal and ,state agencies1 and vessel owners and operators in the pipeline's vicinity4 7#b7 ,notification by other persons ,upon notification by any other person of a hazard or potential hazard to navigation with respect to a pipeline1 the ,secretary shall promptly determine whether a hazard exists1 and if so shall immediately notify ,coast ,guard headquarters1 the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration1 other affected ,federal and ,state agencies1 vessel owners and operators in the pipeline's vicinity1 and the owner and operator of the pipeline4 7c7 ,pipeline defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term pipeline has the meaning given the term pipeline facility in section #fjaja7;a77#ah7 of title #di4 #gjjac4 ,requirement to notify ,coast ,guard of release of objects into the navigable waters of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,requirement ,as soon as a person has knowledge of any release from a vessel or facility into the navigable waters of the ,united ,states of any object that creates an obstruction prohibited under section #aj of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahii1 popularly known as the ,rivers and ,harbors ,appropriations ,act of #ahii 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djc71 such person shall notify the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,army of such release4 7b7 ,restriction on use of notification ,any notification provided by an individual in accordance with subsection 7a7 may not be used against such individual in any criminal case1 except a prosecution for perjury or for giving a false statement4 ,c ,condition for entry into ports in the ,united ,states #gjjba4 ,conditions for entry to ports in the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,no vessel that is subject to chapter #cg shall operate in the navigable waters of the ,united ,states or transfer cargo or residue in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 if such vessel-- 7#a7 has a history of accidents1 pollution incidents1 or serious repair problems that1 as determined by the ,secretary1 creates reason to believe that such vessel may be unsafe or may create a threat to the marine environment2 7#b7 fails to comply with any applicable regulation issued under section #gjjcd1 chapter #cg1 or any other applicable law or treaty2 7#c7 discharges oil or hazardous material in violation of any law of the ,united ,states or in a manner or quantities inconsistent with any treaty to which the ,united ,states is a party2 7#d7 does not comply with any applicable vessel traffic service requirements2 7#e7 is manned by one or more officers who are licensed by a certificating ,state that the ,secretary has determined1 pursuant to section #iaja of title #df1 does not have standards for licensing and certification of seafarers that are comparable to or more stringent than ,united ,states standards or international standards that are accepted by the ,united ,states2 7#f7 is not manned in compliance with manning levels as determined by the ,secretary to be necessary to insure the safe navigation of the vessel2 or 7#g7 while underway1 does not have at least one licensed deck officer on the navigation bridge who is capable of clearly understanding ,english4 7b7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may allow provisional entry of a vessel that is not in compliance with subsection 7a71 if the owner or operator of such vessel proves1 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary1 that such vessel is not unsafe or a threat to the marine environment1 and if such entry is necessary for the safety of the vessel or persons aboard4 7#b7 ,provisions not applicable ,paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 of subsection 7a7 of this section shall not apply to a vessel allowed provisional entry under paragraph 7#a7 if the owner or operator of such vessel proves1 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary1 that such vessel is no longer unsafe or a threat to the marine environment1 and is no longer in violation of any applicable law1 treaty1 regulation or condition1 as appropriate4 ,d ,definitions1 ,regulations1 ,enforcement1 ,investigatory ,powers1 ,applicability #gjjca4 ,definitions ,as used in subchapters ,a through ,c and this subchapter1 unless the context otherwise requires3 7#a7 ,the term marine environment means-- 7,a7 the navigable waters of the ,united ,states and the land and resources therein and thereunder2 7,b7 the waters and fishery resources of any area over which the ,united ,states asserts exclusive fishery management authority2 7,c7 the seabed and subsoil of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf of the ,united ,states1 the resources thereof1 and the waters superjacent thereto2 and 7,d7 the recreational1 economic1 and scenic values of such waters and resources4 7#b7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 except that such term means the ,secretary of ,transportation with respect to the application of this chapter to the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway4 7#c7 ,the term navigable waters of the ,united ,states includes all waters of the territorial sea of the ,united ,states as described in ,presidential ,proclamation ,no4 #eibh of ,december #bg1 #aihh4 #gjjcb4 ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway ,the authority granted to the ,secretary under sections #gjjja1 #gjjjb1 #gjjjc1 #gjjd1 and #gjjaa may not be delegated with respect to the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway to any agency other than the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation4 ,any other authority granted the ,secretary under subchapters ,a through ,c and this subchapter shall be delegated by the ,secretary to the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation to the extent the ,secretary determines such delegation is necessary for the proper operation of the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway4 #gjjcc4 ,limitation on application to foreign vessels ,except pursuant to international treaty1 convention1 or agreement1 to which the ,united ,states is a party1 subchapters ,a through ,c and this subchapter shall not apply to any foreign vessel that is not destined for1 or departing from1 a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states and that is in-- 7#a7 innocent passage through the territorial sea of the ,united ,states2 or 7#b7 transit through the navigable waters of the ,united ,states that form a part of an international strait4 #gjjcd4 ,regulations 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with section #eec of title #e1 the ,secretary shall issue1 and may from time to time amend or repeal1 regulations necessary to implement subchapters ,a through ,c and this subchapter4 7b7 ,consultation ,in the exercise of the regulatory authority under subchapters ,a through ,c and this subchapter1 the ,secretary shall consult with1 and receive and consider the views of all interested persons1 including-- 7#a7 interested ,federal departments and agencies2 7#b7 officials of ,state and local governments2 7#c7 representatives of the maritime community2 7#d7 representatives of port and harbor authorities or associations2 7#e7 representatives of environmental groups2 7#f7 any other interested persons who are knowledgeable or experienced in dealing with problems involving vessel safety1 port and waterways safety1 and protection of the marine environment2 and 7#g7 advisory committees consisting of all interested segments of the public when the establishment of such committees is considered necessary because the issues involved are highly complex or controversial4 #gjjce4 ,investigatory powers 7a7 ,secretary ,the ,secretary may investigate any incident1 accident1 or act involving the loss or destruction of1 or damage to1 any structure subject to subchapters ,a through ,c and this subchapter1 or that affects or may affect the safety or environmental quality of the ports1 harbors1 or navigable waters of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,powers ,in an investigation under this section1 the ,secretary may issue subpoenas to require the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents or other evidence relating to such incident1 accident1 or act4 ,if any person refuses to obey a subpoena1 the ,secretary may request the ,attorney ,general to invoke the aid of the appropriate district court of the ,united ,states to compel compliance with the subpoena4 ,any district court of the ,united ,states may1 in the case of refusal to obey a subpoena1 issue an order requiring compliance with the subpoena1 and failure to obey the order may be punished by the court as contempt4 ,witnesses may be paid fees for travel and attendance at rates not exceeding those allowed in a district court of the ,united ,states4 #gjjcf4 ,enforcement 7a7 ,civil penalty 7#a7 ,in general ,any person who is found by the ,secretary1 after notice and an opportunity for a hearing1 to have violated subchapters ,a through ,c or this subchapter or a regulation issued under subchapters ,a through ,c or this subchapter shall be liable to the ,united ,states for a civil penalty1 not to exceed #be1jjj for each violation4 ,each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation4 ,the amount of such civil penalty shall be assessed by the ,secretary1 or the ,secretary's designee1 by written notice4 ,in determining the amount of such penalty1 the ,secretary shall take into account the nature1 circumstances1 extent1 and gravity of the prohibited acts committed and1 with respect to the violator1 the degree of culpability1 any history of prior offenses1 ability to pay1 and such other matters as justice may require4 7#b7 ,compromise1 modification1 or remission ,the ,secretary may compromise1 modify1 or remit1 with or without conditions1 any civil penalty that is subject to imposition or that has been imposed under this section4 7#c7 ,failure to pay penalty ,if any person fails to pay an assessment of a civil penalty after it has become final1 the ,secretary may refer the matter to the ,attorney ,general of the ,united ,states1 for collection in any appropriate district court of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,criminal penalty 7#a7 ,class ,d felony ,any person who willfully and knowingly violates subchapters ,a through ,c or this subchapter or any regulation issued thereunder commits a class ,d felony4 7#b7 ,class ,c felony ,any person who1 in the willful and knowing violation of subchapters ,a through ,c or this subchapter or of any regulation issued thereunder1 uses a dangerous weapon1 or engages in conduct that causes bodily injury or fear of imminent bodily injury to any officer authorized to enforce the provisions of such a subchapter or the regulations issued under such subchapter1 commits a class ,c felony4 7c7 ,in rem liability ,any vessel that is used in violation of subchapters ,a1 ,b1 or ,c or this subchapter1 or any regulations issued under such subchapter1 shall be liable in rem for any civil penalty assessed pursuant to subsection 7a7 and may be proceeded against in the ,united ,states district court for any district in which such vessel may be found4 7d7 ,injunction ,the ,united ,states district courts shall have jurisdiction to restrain violations of subchapter ,a1 ,b1 or ,c or this subchapter or of regulations issued under such subchapter1 for cause shown4 7e7 ,denial of entry ,except as provided in section #gjjba1 the ,secretary may1 subject to recognized principles of international law1 deny entry by any vessel that is not in compliance with subchapter ,a1 ,b1 or ,c or this subchapter or the regulations issued under such subchapter-- 7#a7 into the navigable waters of the ,united ,states2 or 7#b7 to any port or place under the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,withholding of clearance 7#a7 ,in general ,if any owner1 operator1 or individual in charge of a vessel is liable for a penalty or fine under this section1 or if reasonable cause exists to believe that the owner1 operator1 or individual in charge may be subject to a penalty or fine under this section1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 upon the request of the ,secretary1 shall with respect to such vessel refuse or revoke any clearance required by section #fjaje of title #df4 7#b7 ,granting clearance refused or revoked ,clearance refused or revoked under this subsection may be granted upon filing of a bond or other surety satisfactory to the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis at the beginning of such subtitle is amended by inserting before the item relating to chapter #gja the following3 #gjj4,ports and ,waterways ,safety#gjjja4 4 #ecjb4 ,conforming amendments 7a7 ,electronic charts 7#a7 ,transfer of provision ,section #d;,a of the ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abbc;a7-- 7,a7 is redesignated as section #caje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and transferred to appear after section #cajd of that title2 and 7,b7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,limitation on ,application ,except pursuant to an international treaty1 convention1 or agreement1 to which the ,united ,states is a party1 this section shall not apply to any foreign vessel that is not destined for1 or departing from1 a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states and that is in-- 7#a7 innocent passage through the territorial sea of the ,united ,states2 or 7#b7 transit through the navigable waters of the ,united ,states that form a part of an international strait4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis at the beginning of chapter #ca of such title is amended by adding at the end the following3 #caje4 ,electronic charts4 4 7b7 ,port1 harbor1 and coastal facility security 7#a7 ,transfer of provisions ,so much of section #g of the ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abbf7 as precedes subsection 7c7 of that section is redesignated as section #gjaaf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and transferred so as to replace section #gjaaf of that title1 as in effect before the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,definitions1 administration1 and enforcement ,section #gjaaf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,definitions1 administration1 and enforcement ,this section shall be treated as part of chapter #gjj for purposes of sections #gjjca1 #gjjcb1 #gjjcd1 #gjjce1 and #gjjcf4 4 7#c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis at the beginning of chapter #gja of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #gjaaf and inserting the following3 #gjaaf4 ,port1 harbor1 and coastal facility security4 4 7c7 ,nondisclosure of port security plans ,subsection 7c7 of section #g of the ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abbf71 as so designated before the application of subsection 7b77#a7 of this section-- 7#a7 is redesignated as subsection 7f7 of section #gjajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and transferred so as to appear after subsection 7e7 of such section2 and 7#b7 is amended by striking this ,act and inserting this chapter4 7d7 ,repeal ,section #bcjg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the item relating to that section in the analysis at the beginning of chapter #bc of that title1 are repealed4 7e7 ,repeal ,the ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abba-abca1 #abcb-abcb;b71 as amended by this ,act1 is repealed4 #ecjc4 ,transitional and savings provisions 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,source provision ,the term source provision means a provision of law that is replaced by a title #df provision under this title4 7#b7 ,title #df provision ,the term title #df provision means a provision of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 that is enacted by section #ecjb4 7b7 ,cutoff date ,the title #df provisions replace certain provisions of law enacted before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,if a law enacted after that date amends or repeals a source provision1 that law is deemed to amend or repeal1 as the case may be1 the corresponding title #df provision4 ,if a law enacted after that date is otherwise inconsistent with a title #df provision or a provision of this title1 that law supersedes the title #df provision or provision of this title to the extent of the inconsistency4 7c7 ,original date of enactment unchanged ,for purposes of determining whether one provision of law supersedes another based on enactment later in time1 a title #df provision is deemed to have been enacted on the date of enactment of the source provision that the title #df provision replaces4 7d7 ,references to title #df provisions ,a reference to a title #df provision1 including a reference in a regulation1 order1 or other law1 is deemed to refer to the corresponding source provision4 7e7 ,references to source provisions ,a reference to a source provision1 including a reference in a regulation1 order1 or other law1 is deemed to refer to the corresponding title #df provision4 7f7 ,regulations1 orders1 and other administrative actions ,a regulation1 order1 or other administrative action in effect under a source provision continues in effect under the corresponding title #df provision4 7g7 ,actions taken and offenses committed ,an action taken or an offense committed under a source provision is deemed to have been taken or committed under the corresponding title #df provision4 #ecjd4 ,rule of construction ,this title1 including the amendments made by this title1 is intended only to transfer provisions of the ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act to title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and may not be construed to alter-- 7#a7 the effect of a provision of the ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act1 including any authority or requirement therein2 7#b7 a department or agency interpretation with respect to the ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act2 or 7#c7 a judicial interpretation with respect to the ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act4 #ecje4 ,advisory ,committee3 ,repeal ,section #ah of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bda2 #aje ,stat4 #bbac7 is repealed4 #ecjf4 ,regattas and marine parades 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as established by section #ecja of this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,e ,regattas and ,marine ,parades #gjjda4 ,regattas and marine parades 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard may issue regulations to promote the safety of life on navigable waters during regattas or marine parades4 7b7 ,detail and use of vessels ,to enforce regulations issued under this section-- 7#a7 the ,commandant may detail any public vessel in the service of the ,coast ,guard and make use of any private vessel tendered gratuitously for that purpose2 and 7#b7 upon the request of the ,commandant1 the head of any other ,federal department or agency may enforce the regulations by means of any public vessel of such department and any private vessel tendered gratuitously for that purpose4 7c7 ,transfer of authority ,the authority of the ,commandant under this section may be transferred by the ,president for any special occasion to the head of another ,federal department or agency whenever in the ,president's judgment such transfer is desirable4 7d7 ,penalties 7#a7 ,in general ,for any violation of regulations issued pursuant to this section the following penalties shall be incurred3 7,a7 ,a licensed officer shall be liable to suspension or revocation of license in the manner prescribed by law for incompetency or misconduct4 7,b7 ,any person in charge of the navigation of a vessel other than a licensed officer shall be liable to a penalty of #e1jjj4 7,c7 ,the owner of a vessel 7including any corporate officer of a corporation owning the vessel7 actually on board shall be liable to a penalty of #e1jjj1 unless the violation of regulations occurred without the owner's knowledge4 7,d7 ,any other person shall be liable to a penalty of #b1ejj4 7#b7 ,mitigation or remission ,the ,commandant may mitigate or remit any penalty provided for in this subsection in the manner prescribed by law for the mitigation or remission of penalties for violation of the navigation laws4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as established by section #ecja of this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,subchapter ,e--,regattas and ,marine ,parades#gjjda4 ,regattas and marine parades4 4 7c7 ,repeal ,the ,act of ,april #bh1 #aijh 7#ce ,stat4 #fi1 chapter #aea2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abcc et seq471 is repealed4 #ecjg4 ,regulation of vessels in territorial waters of ,united ,states 7a7 ,establishment of subchapter ,f ,chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as established by section #ecja of this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,f ,regulation of vessels in territorial waters of ,united ,states #gjjed4 ,definitions ,in this subchapter3 7#a7 ,united ,states ,the term ,united ,states includes all territory and waters1 continental or insular1 subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,territorial waters ,the term territorial waters of the ,united ,states includes all waters of the territorial sea of the ,united ,states as described in ,presidential ,proclamation #eibh of ,december #bg1 #aihh4 4 7b7 ,regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels during national emergency ,section #a of title ,,ii of the ,act of ,june #ae1 #aiag 7#dj ,stat4 #bbj1 chapter #cj2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aia71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and all that follows before by proclamation and inserting the following3 #gjjea4 ,regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels during national emergency ,whenever the ,president 2 7#b7 by striking of the ,treasury2 7#c7 by striking of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating2 7#d7 by striking this title and inserting this subchapter2 and 7#e7 by transferring the section so that the section appears before section #gjjed of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a7 of this section74 7c7 ,seizure and forfeiture of vessel2 fine and imprisonment ,section #b of title ,,ii of the ,act of ,june #ae1 #aiag 7#dj ,stat4 #bbj1 chapter #cj2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aib71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and all that follows before agent1 and inserting the following3 #gjjeb4 ,seizure and forfeiture of vessel2 fine and imprisonment 7a7 ,in general ,if any owner1 2 7#b7 by striking this title each place it appears and inserting this subchapter2 and 7#c7 by transferring the section so that the section appears after section #gjjea of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code 7as transferred by subsection 7b7 of this section74 7d7 ,enforcement provisions ,section #d of title ,,ii of the ,act of ,june #ae1 #aiag 7#dj ,stat4 #bbj1 chapter #cj2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aid71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking all before may employ and inserting the following3 #gjjec4 ,enforcement provisions ,the ,president 2 7#b7 by striking the purpose of this title and inserting this subchapter2 and 7#c7 by transferring the section so that the section appears after section #gjjeb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code 7as transferred by subsection 7c7 of this section74 7e7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as established by section #ecja of this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,subchapter ,f--,regulation of vessels in territorial waters of ,united ,states#gjjea4 ,regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels during national emergency4#gjjeb4 ,seizure and forfeiture of vessel2 fine and imprisonment4#gjjec4 ,enforcement provisions4#gjjed4 ,definitions4 4 ,,iv ,maritime ,transportation ,safety #edja4 ,clarification of logbook entries 7a7 ,in general ,section #aacjd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking an official and inserting a2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,each illness of1 and injury to1 a seaman of the vessel1 the nature of the illness or injury1 and the medical treatment provided for the injury or illness4 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #aacjd7;b7 is amended by striking log book and inserting logbook4 #edjb4 ,technical corrections3 licenses1 certifications of registry1 and merchant mariner documents ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #gajf7;b71 by striking merchant mariner's document1 and inserting license12 7#b7 in section #gajg7;b71 by striking merchant mariner's document1 and inserting certificate of registry12 7#c7 in section #gejg7;b77#a71 by striking licenses or certificates of registry and inserting merchant mariner documents2 and 7#d7 in section #gejg7;b77#b7 by striking merchant mariner's document4 and inserting license or certificate of registry44 #edjc4 ,numbering for undocumented barges ,section #abcja7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking shall and inserting may2 and 7#b7 by inserting of after barge4 #edjd4 ,drawbridge deviation exemption ,section #e of the ,act entitled ,an ,act making appropriations for the construction1 repair1 and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors1 and for other purposes1 approved ,august #ah1 #ahid 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dii71 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,exemption 7#a7 ,in general ,a change to a schedule that governs the opening of a drawbridge that will be in effect for less than #f months shall not be subject to the rule making requirements of section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,alternate requirements 7,a7 ,duties of ,secretary ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall provide notice of each such change through-- 7i7 a local notice to mariners2 7ii7 a ,coast ,guard broadcast notice to mariners2 or 7iii7 another method of notice that the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7,b7 ,owner and operator duties ,with respect to any drawbridge other than a railroad drawbridge1 the owner or operator of such drawbridge shall provide notice of such a change to-- 7i7 the general public1 through publication in a newspaper of general circulation2 7ii7 the ,department of ,transportation or other public agency with administrative jurisdiction over the roadway that abuts the approach to such bridge2 and 7iii7 the law enforcement organization with jurisdiction over the roadway that abuts the approach to such bridge4 4 #edje4 ,deadline for compliance with alternate safety compliance programs 7a7 ,deadline ,section #dejc7;d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking so much as precedes paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7d7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary1 in cooperation with the commercial fishing industry1 may prescribe an alternative safety compliance program that shall apply in lieu of requirements under section #dejb7;b71 for any category of fishing vessels1 fish processing vessels1 or fish tender vessels that are-- 7,a7 at least #ej feet overall in length2 7,b7 built before ,july #a1 #bjac2 and 7,c7 #be years of age or older4 7#b7 ,an alternative safety compliance program prescribed under paragraph 7#a7 shall apply to a vessel-- 7,a7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 after the later of ,january #a1 #bjbj1 or the end of the #c-year period beginning on the date on which the ,secretary prescribes the program2 and 7,b7 in the case of a vessel that undergoes a major conversion completed after the later of ,july #a1 #bjac1 or the date the ,secretary establishes standards for the alternate safety compliance program1 upon the completion of such conversion4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #dejb7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting and subject to section #dejc7;d71 after ,in addition to the requirements of subsection 7a7 of this section14 #edjf4 ,authorization for marine debris program ,the ,marine ,debris ,research1 ,prevention1 and ,reduction ,act is amended-- 7#a7 in section #i 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aieh7-- 7,a7 by striking the em-dash and all that follows through 7#a72 and 7,b7 by striking 2 and and all that follows through the end of the section and inserting a period2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 #aj4 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the amounts authorized for each fiscal year under section #bgjb7a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 up to #b1jjj1jjj are authorized for the ,commandant to carry out section #d of this ,act1 of which not more than #aj percent may be used for administrative costs4 4 #edjg4 ,alternative distress signals 7a7 ,performance standard ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall issue a rule that establishes a performance standard for distress signals1 including for maritime visual distress signals1 that may be used as an alternative to the distress signals required by section #age4aaj of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations44 7b7 ,authorization of use ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the issuance of a rule under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall issue a rule amending part #age of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to authorize use of distress signals in accordance with such performance standard4 #edjh4 ,atlantic ,coast ,port ,access ,route ,study recommendations ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of the ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate of action taken to carry out the recommendations contained in the final report issued by the ,atlantic ,coast ,port ,access ,route ,study 7,,acpars7 workgroup for which notice of availability was published ,march #ad1 #bjaf 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #accjg74 #edji4 ,documentation of recreational vessels ,coast ,guard personnel performing nonrecreational vessel documentation functions under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #aba of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 may perform recreational vessel documentation under section #abaad of such title in any fiscal year in which-- 7#a7 funds available for ,coast ,guard operating expenses may not be used for expenses incurred for recreational vessel documentation2 7#b7 fees collected from owners of yachts and credited to such use are insufficient to pay expenses of recreational vessel documentation2 and 7#c7 there is a backlog of applications for recreational vessel documentation4 #edaj4 ,certificates of documentation for recreational vessels ,section #abaad of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,effective period ,a recreational endorsement for a vessel-- 7#a7 except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 shall be effective for #e years2 7#b7 shall require the owner of the vessel to notify the ,coast ,guard of each change in the information on which the issuance of the certificate of documentation is based that occurs before the expiration of the certificate under this subsection1 by not later than #cj days after such change2 and 7#c7 shall terminate upon the expiration of such #cj-;day period if the owner has not notified the ,coast ,guard of such change before the end of such period4 7e7 ,state and local authority ,to remove abandoned and derelict vessels ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of a ,state or local authority from taking action to remove an abandoned or derelict vessel4 7f7 ,authority 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall assess and collect a fee for the issuance or renewal of a recreational endorsement1 that is equivalent to the fee established for the issuance or renewal1 respectively1 of a fishery endorsement pursuant to section #baaj4 7#b7 ,treatment ,fees collected under this subsection-- 7,a7 shall be credited to the account from which the costs of such issuance or renewal were paid2 and 7,b7 may remain available until expended4 4 #edaa4 ,backup global positioning system 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,,viii of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hjg ,position1 ,navigation1 and ,timing ,sec4 #hjgja4 ,land-based complementary and backup positioning1 navigation1 and timing system4 #hjgja4 ,land-based complementary and backup positioning1 navigation1 and timing system 7a7 e,l,o,r,a,n ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary shall provide for the establishment1 sustainment1 and operation of a reliable land-based enhanced ,,loran1 or e,l,o,r,a,n1 positioning1 navigation1 and timing system4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the system established under subsection 7a7 is to provide a complement to1 and backup for1 the ,global ,positioning ,system 7in this section referred to as ,,gps7 to ensure the availability of uncorrupted and nondegraded positioning1 navigation1 and timing signals for military and civilian users in the event that ,,gps signals are corrupted1 degraded1 unreliable1 or otherwise unavailable4 7c7 ,requirements ,the system established under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be wireless2 7#b7 be terrestrial2 7#c7 provide wide-area coverage2 7#d7 transmit a precise1 high-power signal in the #ajj kilohertz spectrum and meet the one microsecond accuracy requirement specified in the ,federal ,radio ,navigation ,plan2 7#e7 be synchronized with coordinated universal time2 7#f7 be resilient and extremely difficult to disrupt or degrade2 7#g7 be able to penetrate underground and inside buildings2 7#h7 be capable of deployment to remote locations2 7#i7 take full advantage of the infrastructure of the existing1 unused ,coast ,guard long-range navigation system 7commonly known as ,,loran-,c71 and subject to the concurrence and agreement of other agencies1 unused facilities associated with the ,ground ,wave ,emergency ,network and ,nationwide ,differential ,,gps systems2 7#aj7 utilize and leverage the capabilities of the entity for development1 building1 and operation of the system2 7#aa7 function in an interoperable and complementary manner with other similar positioning1 navigation1 and timing systems2 7#ab7 be made available by the ,secretary for use by other ,federal agencies for public purposes at no cost2 and 7#ac7 incorporate such other requirements determined necessary by the ,secretary with respect to such agencies4 7d7 ,secretary defined ,in this section the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation1 acting through the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subtitle ,,viii of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding after the item relating to chapter #hje the following3 #hjg4,position1 navigation1 and timing#hjgja4 4 7c7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 as that term is defined in the amendments made by this section1 shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 a plan to ensure that the system required under such amendments is fully operational by not later than #c years after such date of enactment4 #edab4 ,waters deemed not navigable waters of the ,united ,states for certain purposes ,for purposes of the application of subtitle ,,ii of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the ,volunteer 7,hull ,number ,,cca#dajh71 the ,illinois and ,michigan ,canal is deemed to not be navigable waters of the ,united ,states4 #edac4 ,uninspected passenger vessels in ,st4 ,louis ,county1 ,minnesota ,section #daje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,in applying this title with respect to an uninspected vessel of less than #be feet overall in length that carries passengers on ,crane ,lake or waters contiguous to such lake in ,st4 ,louis ,county1 ,minnesota1 the ,secretary shall substitute #ab passengers for #f passengers each place it appears in section #baja7db74 4 #edad4 ,engine cut-off switch requirements 7a7 ,installation requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall issue a regulation amending part #ahc of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 that requires associated equipment manufacturers1 distributors1 and dealers installing propulsion machinery and associated starting controls on a recreational vessel less than #bf feet overall in length and capable of developing at least #aae pounds of static thrust or #c horsepower to install an engine cut-off switch in compliance with ,american ,boat and ,yacht ,standard ,a-#cc4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the regulation shall take effect at the end of the #a-year period beginning on the date of the issuance of such regulation4 7b7 ,definitions ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall issue a regulation amending part #age and part #ahc of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 that-- 7#a7 defines the term engine cut-off switch for purposes of that part to mean a mechanical or electronic device that is connected to propulsion machinery of a recreational vessel less than #bf feet overall in length that will stop propulsion if-- 7,a7 the switch is not properly connected to the propulsion machinery2 or 7,b7 the switch components are-- 7i7 submerged in water2 or 7ii7 separated from the propulsion machinery by a predetermined distance2 and 7#b7 defines the term engine cut-off switch link for purposes of that part to mean equipment that-- 7,a7 is attached to as recreational vessel operator2 and 7,b7 activates the engine cut-off switch4 7c7 ,education on cut-,off switches ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 through the ,national ,boating ,safety ,advisory ,council established under section #acaaj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 may initiate a boating safety program on the use and benefits of cut-off switches for recreational vessels4 #edae4 ,analysis of commercial fishing vessel classification requirements 7a7 ,analysis ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the status of the implementation of the survey and classification requirements referred to in section #dejc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,contents ,the analysis required under subsection 7a7 shall include information on-- 7#a7 the average costs to vessel owners to comply with such section2 and 7#b7 the impact such section is having on commercial fishing vessel safety4 ,v ,miscellaneous #eeja4 ,repeal ,subsection 7h7 of section #hhh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dfh7 is repealed4 #eejb4 ,reimbursements for non-,federal construction costs of certain aids to navigation 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of amounts specifically provided in advance in subsequent appropriations ,acts and in accordance with this section1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard may reimburse a non-,federal entity for costs incurred by the entity for a covered project4 7b7 ,conditions ,the ,commandant may not provide reimbursement under subsection 7a7 with respect to a covered project unless-- 7#a7 the need for the project is a result of the completion of construction with respect to a federally authorized navigation channel2 7#b7 the ,commandant determines1 through an appropriate navigation safety analysis1 that the project is necessary to ensure safe marine transportation2 7#c7 the ,commandant approves the design of the project to ensure that it meets all applicable ,coast ,guard aids-to-navigation standards and requirements2 7#d7 the non-,federal entity agrees to transfer the project upon completion to the ,coast ,guard for operation and maintenance by the ,coast ,guard as a ,federal aid to navigation2 7#e7 the non-,federal entity carries out the project in accordance with the same laws and regulations that would apply to the ,coast ,guard if the ,coast ,guard carried out the project1 including obtaining all permits required for the project under ,federal and ,state law2 and 7#f7 the ,commandant determines that the project satisfies such additional requirements as may be established by the ,commandant4 7c7 ,limitations ,reimbursements under subsection 7a7 may not exceed the following3 7#a7 ,for a single covered project1 #e1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,for all covered projects in a single fiscal year1 #e1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,expiration ,the authority granted under this section shall expire on the date that is #d years after the date of enactment of this section4 7e7 ,covered project defined ,in this section1 the term covered project means a project carried out by a non-,federal entity to construct and establish an aid to navigation that facilitates safe and efficient marine transportation on a ,federal navigation project authorized by title ,i of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-aad74 #eejc4 ,corrections to provisions enacted by ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,acts ,section #fjd7;b7 of the ,howard ,coble ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-bha2 #abh ,stat4 #cjfa7 is amended by inserting and fishery endorsement after endorsement4 #eejd4 ,ship ,shoal ,lighthouse transfer3 ,repeal ,effective ,january #a1 #bjba1 section #bg of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bda2 #aje ,stat4 #bbah7 is repealed4 #eeje4 ,coast ,guard maritime domain awareness 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall seek to enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act under which the ,academy shall prepare an assessment of available unmanned1 autonomous1 or remotely controlled maritime domain awareness technologies for use by the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,assessment ,the assessment shall-- 7#a7 describe the potential limitations of current and emerging unmanned technologies used in the maritime domain for-- 7,a7 ocean observation2 7,b7 vessel monitoring and identification2 7,c7 weather observation2 7,d7 to the extent practicable for consideration by the ,academy1 intelligence gathering1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance2 and 7,e7 communications2 7#b7 examine how technologies described in paragraph 7#a7 can help prioritize ,federal investment by examining2 7,a7 affordability1 including acquisition1 operations1 and maintenance2 7,b7 reliability2 7,c7 versatility2 7,d7 efficiency2 and 7,e7 estimated service life and persistence of effort2 and 7#c7 analyze whether the use of new and emerging maritime domain awareness technologies can be used to-- 7,a7 carry out ,coast ,guard missions at lower costs2 7,b7 expand the scope and range of ,coast ,guard maritime domain awareness2 7,c7 allow the ,coast ,guard to more efficiently and effectively allocate ,coast ,guard vessels1 aircraft1 and personnel2 and 7,d7 identify adjustments that would be necessary in ,coast ,guard policies1 procedures1 and protocols to incorporate unmanned technologies to enhance efficiency4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after entering into an arrangement with the ,secretary under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall submit the assessment prepared under this section to the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7d7 ,use of information ,in formulating costs pursuant to subsection 7b71 the ,national ,academy of ,sciences may utilize information from other ,coast ,guard reports1 assessments1 or analyses regarding existing ,coast ,guard manpower requirements or other reports1 assessments1 or analyses for the acquisition of unmanned1 autonomous1 or remotely controlled technologies by the ,federal ,government4 #eejf4 ,towing safety management system fees 7a7 ,review ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall-- 7#a7 review and compare the costs to the ,government of-- 7,a7 towing vessel inspections performed by the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,b7 such inspections performed by a third party2 and 7#b7 based on such review and comparison1 determine whether the costs to the ,government of such inspections performed by a third party are different than the costs to the ,government of such inspections performed by the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,revision of fees ,if the ,commandant determines under subsection 7a7 that the costs to the ,government of such inspections performed by a third party are different than the costs to the ,government of such inspections performed by the ,coast ,guard1 then the ,commandant shall revise the fee assessed by the ,coast ,guard for such inspections as necessary to conform to the requirements under section #igja of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 that such fee be based on the cost to the ,government of such inspections and accurately reflect such costs4 #eejg4 ,oil spill disbursements auditing and report ,section #ajab of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgab7 is amended-- 7#a7 by repealing subsection 7g72 7#b7 in subsection 7l77#a71 by striking ,within one year after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaj1 and annually thereafter1 and inserting ,each year1 on the date on which the ,president submits to ,congress a budget under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code12 and 7#c7 by amending subsection 7l77#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,contents ,the report shall include-- 7,a7 a list of each incident that-- 7i7 occurred in the preceding fiscal year2 and 7ii7 resulted in disbursements from the ,fund1 for removal costs and damages1 totaling #ejj1jjj or more2 7,b7 a list of each incident that-- 7i7 occurred in the fiscal year preceding the preceding fiscal year2 and 7ii7 resulted in disbursements from the ,fund1 for removal costs and damages1 totaling #ejj1jjj or more2 and 7,c7 an accounting of any amounts reimbursed to the ,fund in the preceding fiscal year that were recovered from a responsible party for an incident that resulted in disbursements from the ,fund1 for removal costs and damages1 totaling #ejj1jjj or more4 4 #eejh4 ,land exchange1 ,ayakulik ,island1 ,alaska 7a7 ,land exchange ,if the owner of ,ayakulik ,island1 ,alaska1 offers to exchange the ,island for the ,tract-- 7#a7 within #cj days after receiving such offer1 the ,secretary shall provide notice of the offer to the ,commandant2 7#b7 within #ij days after receiving the notice under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant shall develop and transmit to the ,secretary proposed operational restrictions on commercial activity conducted on the ,tract1 including the right of the ,commandant to-- 7,a7 order the immediate termination1 for a period of up to #gb hours1 of any activity occurring on or from the ,tract that violates or threatens to violate one or more of such restrictions2 or 7,b7 commence a civil action for appropriate relief1 including a permanent or temporary injunction enjoining the activity that violates or threatens to violate such restrictions2 and 7#c7 within #ij days after receiving the proposed operational restrictions from the ,commandant1 the ,secretary shall transmit such restrictions to the owner of ,ayakulik ,island2 and 7#d7 within #cj days after transmitting the proposed operational restrictions to the owner of ,ayakulik ,island1 and if the owner agrees to such restrictions1 the ,secretary shall convey all right1 title and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,tract to the owner1 subject to an easement granted to the ,commandant to enforce such restrictions1 in exchange for all right1 title and interest of such owner in and to ,ayakulik ,island4 7b7 ,boundary revisions ,the ,secretary may make technical and conforming revisions to the boundaries of the ,tract before the date of the exchange4 7c7 ,public land order ,effective on the date of an exchange under subsection 7a71 ,public ,land ,order #eeej shall have no force or effect with respect to submerged lands that are part of the ,tract4 7d7 ,failure to timely respond to notice ,if the ,commandant does not transmit proposed operational restrictions to the ,secretary within #cj days after receiving the notice under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall1 by not later than #fj days after transmitting such notice1 convey all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,tract to the owner of ,ayakulik ,island in exchange for all right1 title1 and interest of such owner in and to ,ayakulik ,island4 7e7 ,,cercla not affected ,this section and an exchange under this section shall not be construed to limit the application of or otherwise affect section #abj7;h7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h774 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commandant ,the term ,commandant means the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 acting through the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#c7 ,tract ,the term ,tract means the land 7including submerged land7 depicted as ,,proposed ,,property ,,exchange ,,area on the survey titled ,,proposed ,,property ,,exchange ,,parcel and dated #c_/bb_/ag4 #eeji4 ,vessel response plans in the ,arctic ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the oil spill prevention and response capabilities available for the area covered by the ,captain of the ,port ,zone1 as established by the ,secretary1 that includes the ,arctic 7as defined in section #aab of the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa774 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 a description of equipment and assets available for response under the vessel response plans approved for vessels operating in the area covered by such ,captain of the ,port ,zone2 7#b7 a description of the locations of such equipment and assets1 including an estimate of the time necessary to deploy such equipment and assets2 7#c7 a determination regarding how effectively such equipment and assets are distributed throughout such ,captain of the ,port ,zone2 7#d7 a determination regarding whether the ability to deploy such equipment and assets is taken into account when measuring the equipment and assets available2 7#e7 a validation of the port assessment visit process and a verification of the response resource inventory2 and 7#f7 a description of the resources needed by the ,coast ,guard to conduct port assessments1 exercises1 response plan review1 and spill responses in such ,captain of the ,port ,zone4 #eeaj4 ,assessment of public comments on additional anchorages on the ,hudson ,river 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall-- 7#a7 assess the public comments received by the ,coast ,guard on proposals to establish additional anchorages on the ,hudson ,river between ,yonkers1 ,new ,york1 and ,kingston1 ,new ,york2 and 7#b7 submit to 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 assessment1 including-- 7,a7 a detailed summary of concerns raised in such comments about the economic1 safety1 and environmental impacts of such additional anchorages on the communities bordering the ,hudson ,river between ,yonkers1 ,new ,york1 and ,kingston1 ,new ,york1 including impacts of such anchorage grounds to sites listed on the ,national ,priorities ,list under the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq47 and areas designated as critical habitat of species listed as endangered species under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 and 7,b7 the response of the ,coast ,guard to such concerns4 7b7 ,restriction ,the ,commandant may not establish any of the anchorages described in subsection 7a7 before the end of the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date of the submission of the report under subsection 7a77#b74 #eeaa4 ,public safety answering points and maritime search and rescue coordination ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating acting through the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall review ,coast ,guard policies and procedures for public safety answering points and search-and-rescue coordination with ,state and local law enforcement entities in order to-- 7,a7 further minimize the possibility of maritime #iaa calls being improperly routed2 and 7,b7 assure the ,coast ,guard is able to effectively carry out the ,coast ,guard's maritime search and rescue mission2 and 7#b7 the ,commandant shall formulate a national maritime public safety answering points policy and submit a report to the ,congress on that subject4 #eeab4 ,documentation of ,america's ,finest ,notwithstanding sections #abaab and #abaac of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise and a fishery endorsement for the vessel ,america's ,finest 7,united ,states official number #abgfgfj74 ,f ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency 7,,fema7 #fjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,,fema ,reauthorization ,act of #bjag4 #fjjb4 ,reauthorization of ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency ,section #fii of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bie2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #haa7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking administration and operations each place it appears and inserting management and administration2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 and2 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 for fiscal year #bjah1 #a1jdi1jjj1jjj2 7#e7 for fiscal year #bjai1 #a1jfe1ghd1jjj2 and 7#f7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 #a1jhb1hcf1edd4 4 #fjjc4 ,comprehensive study of disaster costs and losses 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall begin1 acting through the ,national ,advisory ,council1 a comprehensive study relating to disaster costs and losses and ,federal disaster assistance4 7b7 ,additional membership ,for the purposes of the comprehensive study required under subsection 7a71 as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall appoint the following members to the ,national ,advisory ,council3 7#a7 ,individuals who have the requisite technical knowledge and expertise on issues related to disaster costs and losses4 7#b7 ,representatives of the insurance industry4 7#c7 ,experts in and representatives of the construction and building industry4 7#d7 ,individuals nominated by national organizations representing ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments and personnel4 7#e7 ,academic experts4 7#f7 ,representatives of the private industry1 such as vendors1 developers1 and manufacturers of systems1 facilities1 equipment1 and capabilities for emergency management services4 7#g7 ,other members1 as the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7c7 ,consultation with nonmembers ,for the purposes of the comprehensive study required under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,advisory ,council shall consult with other relevant agencies and entities that are not represented on the ,national ,advisory ,council to consider research1 data1 findings1 recommendations1 innovative technologies1 and developments1 including-- 7#a7 entities engaged in federally funded research2 and 7#b7 academic institutions engaged in relevant work and research4 7d7 ,study requirements ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,advisory ,council shall convene to evaluate disaster costs and losses and ,federal disaster assistance1 including consideration of the following3 7#a7 ,trends and contributing factors ,an assessment of trends1 and factors contributing to such trends 7such as shifting demographics and aging infrastructure71 in disaster costs and losses and ,federal disaster assistance1 including the following3 7,a7 ,loss of life and injury4 7,b7 ,property damage and other costs to individuals1 the private sector1 and each level of government4 7,c7 ,presidentially declared disasters4 7,d7 ,disaster assistance available from all ,federal sources4 7#b7 ,disaster roles and responsibility ,fundamental principles that drive national disaster assistance decision making1 including the appropriate roles for each level of government1 the private sector1 and individuals4 7e7 ,recommendations ,the ,national ,advisory ,council shall develop recommendations to reduce disaster costs and losses in the ,united ,states and to more efficiently and effectively deliver ,federal disaster assistance1 including consideration of the following3 7#a7 ,actions to enhance national disaster assistance decision making4 7#b7 ,incentives1 including tax incentives1 to reduce disaster costs and losses and promote a more efficient and effective use of ,federal disaster assistance4 7#c7 ,mechanisms to promote disaster cost and loss reduction1 mitigation1 and resiliency4 7#d7 ,legislative proposals1 including proposals for implementing the recommendations in the report compiled pursuant to the requirement in section #aaaa of the ,sandy ,recovery ,improvement ,act of #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-b2 #abg ,stat4 #di74 7#e7 ,legal1 societal1 geographic1 technological1 and other challenges to implementation of recommendations4 7#f7 ,projected dollar savings and efficiencies1 including measures of effectiveness1 from recommendations4 7f7 ,report to administrator and congress ,not later than #a year after the ,national ,advisory ,council convenes under subsection 7d71 the ,national ,advisory ,council shall submit a report containing the data1 analysis1 and recommendations developed under subsections 7d7 and 7e7 to-- 7#a7 the ,administrator2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7g7 ,availability of information ,the ,administrator shall make the data collected pursuant to this section publicly available on the website of the ,agency4 #fjjd4 ,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 simulate real response environments1 such as urban areas1 after levels12 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 for the ,center for ,domestic ,preparedness-- 7,a7 #fc1ici1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7,b7 #fd1ifb1jbd for fiscal year #bjai2 and 7,c7 #ff1jja1daf for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7#b7 for the members referred to in paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#g7 of subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 #aja1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7,b7 #ajb1fjf1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 and 7,c7 #ajd1bdg1hef for fiscal year #bjbj4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e7 by striking-- 7,a7 each of the following entities and inserting members enumerated in section 7b72 7,b7 #bjjg-- and inserting #bjae4 and 7,c7 paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e74 #fjje4 ,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 #fjjf4 ,national preparation and response efforts relating to earthquakes and tsunamis ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall be responsible for the ,nation's efforts to reduce the loss of life and property1 and to protect the ,nation1 from an earthquake1 tsunami1 or combined earthquake and tsunami event by developing the ability to prepare and plan for1 mitigate against1 respond to1 recover from1 and more successfully adapt to such an event4 #fjjg4 ,authorities ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the non-federally funded actions of private parties1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal governments1 on ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and private land1 and the effects of those actions1 shall not be attributed to the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency's actions under the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djja et seq471 the ,flood ,disaster ,protection ,act of #aigc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djjb et seq471 the ,biggert-,waters ,flood ,insurance ,reform ,act of #bjab 7subtitle ,a of title ,,ii of division ,f of ,public ,law #aab-ada2 #abf ,stat4 #iaf71 and the ,homeowner ,flood ,insurance ,affordability ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-hi2 #abh ,stat4 #ajbj7 for the purposes of section #g 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7 and section #i 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aech7 of the ,endangered ,species ,act4 ,actions taken under the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,act of #aifh1 the ,flood ,disaster ,protection ,act of #aigc1 the ,biggert ,waters ,flood ,insurance ,reform ,act of #bjab1 and the ,homeowner ,flood ,insurance ,affordability ,act of #bjad1 that may influence private actions do not create a ,federal nexus for the purpose of applying the requirements of section #g of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf74 #fjjh4 ,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 seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ebi4 ,center for ,faith-,based and ,neighborhood ,partnerships 7a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,agency a ,center for ,faith-,based and ,neighborhood ,partnerships1 headed by a ,director appointed by the ,secretary4 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 develop 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 to 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 ,administrator4 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 #ebh the following3 ,sec4 #ebi4 ,center ,for ,faith-,based ,and ,neighborhood ,partnerships4 4 #fjji4 ,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 #fjaj4 ,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 #fjaa4 ,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 #fjab4 ,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 #fjac4 ,,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 #ecj4 ,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;a71 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 #ebi the following new item3 ,sec4 #ecj4 ,senior ,law ,enforcement ,advisor4 4 #fjad4 ,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 #fjae4 ,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 remain 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 #fjaf4 ,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 #fjag4 ,strategic human capital plan ,subsection 7c7 of section #ajajb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjjg and inserting #bjah4 #fjah4 ,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 nonpermanent 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 ,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 perform 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 ,coordinating ,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 #fjai4 ,technical amendments to ,national ,emergency ,management 7a7 ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb ,title ,v of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #eja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #eja7h7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #caa7h77-- 7,a7 by striking ,national ,response ,plan each place it appears and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 and 7,b7 by striking #ejb7;a77#f7 and inserting #ejd7;a77#f72 7#b7 in section #ejc7;b77#b77;,a7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cac7 by inserting and incidents impacting critical infrastructure before the semicolon2 7#c7 in section #ejd7;a7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cad7;a77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking 1 including-- and inserting 7that includes incidents impacting critical infrastructure71 including--2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7 by inserting 1 including incidents impacting critical infrastructure before the semicolon2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e7 by striking and local and inserting local1 and ,tribal2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#f7 by striking national response plan and inserting national response framework1 which shall be reviewed and updated as required but not less than every #e years2 7,e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#ba7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#bb71 respectively2 7,f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 developing integrated frameworks1 to include consolidating existing ,government plans addressing prevention1 protection1 mitigation1 and recovery with such frameworks reviewed and updated as required1 but not less than every #e years2 2 and 7,g7 in paragraph 7#ad71 as redesignated1 by striking ,national ,response ,plan each place it appears and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 7#d7 in section #ejg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cag7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b77;,e71 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7f77#a77;,g71 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 7#e7 in section #ejh 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cah7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,a71 by striking ,the ,deputy ,administrator1 ,protection and ,national ,preparedness and inserting ,a ,deputy ,administrator2 7#f7 in section #eji 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cai7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework1 ,national ,protection ,framework1 ,national ,prevention ,framework1 ,national ,mitigation ,framework1 ,national ,recovery ,framework2 7,,ii7 by striking successor and inserting successors2 and 7,,iii7 by striking plan at the end of that paragraph and inserting framework2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,national ,response ,plan each place it appears and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,national ,response ,plan in the header and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,national ,response ,plan in the text and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 7#g7 in section #eaj 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cbj7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking enter into a memorandum of understanding and inserting partner2 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 7#h7 in section #eae7;c77#a7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cba;d7c77#a771 by striking and local each place it appears and inserting 1 local1 and ,tribal2 7#i7 by striking section #ebd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cbam72 and 7#aj7 in section #ebe7;a7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cban71 by striking ,secretary and inserting ,administrator4 7b7 ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7#a7 ,citation correction ,section #fjb7ac7 of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #gja7ac77 is amended by striking #ejb7;a77#f7 and inserting #ejd7;a77#f74 7#b7 ,change of reference ,chapter #a of subtitle ,c of title ,,vi of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bie7 is amended by striking ,national ,response ,plan each place it appears and inserting ,national ,response ,framework4 7c7 ,savings clause ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 to section #ejc7;b77#b77;,a7 and paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 of section #ejd7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb shall not be construed as affecting the authority1 existing on the day before the date of enactment of this division1 of any other component of the ,department of ,homeland ,security or any other ,federal department or agency4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,authorization ,act or the ,,dhs ,authorization ,act4 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 #aaja4 ,functions and components of ,headquarters of ,department of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #aajb4 ,responsibilities and functions of ,chief ,privacy and ,,foia ,officer4,sec4 #aajc4 ,responsibilities of ,chief ,financial ,officer4,sec4 #aajd4 ,chief ,information ,officer4,sec4 #aaje4 ,quadrennial homeland security review4,sec4 #aajf4 ,office of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans4,sec4 #aajg4 ,chief ,procurement ,officer4,sec4 #aajh4 ,chief ,security ,officer4,sec4 #aaji4 ,office of ,inspector ,general4,sec4 #aaaj4 ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties4,sec4 #aaaa4 ,science and technology4,sec4 #aaab4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,rotation ,program4,sec4 #aaac4 ,future ,years ,homeland ,security ,program4,sec4 #aaad4 ,field efficiencies plan4,sec4 #aaae4 ,management4,sec4 #aaaf4 ,report to ,congress on cost savings and efficiency4,sec4 #aaag4 ,countering weapons of mass destruction office4,sec4 #aaah4 ,activities related to international agreements2 activities related to children4,sec4 #aaai4 ,canine detection research and development4,subtitle ,b--,human ,resources and ,other ,matters,sec4 #aaca4 ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer responsibilities4,sec4 #aacb4 ,employee engagement and retention action plan4,sec4 #aacc4 ,report discussing ,secretary's responsibilities1 priorities1 and an accounting of the ,department's work regarding election infrastructure4,sec4 #aacd4 ,policy1 guidance1 training1 and communication regarding law enforcement personnel4,sec4 #aace4 ,hack ,,dhs bug bounty pilot program4,sec4 #aacf4 ,cost savings enhancements4,sec4 #aacg4 ,cybersecurity research and development projects4,sec4 #aach4 ,cybersecurity talent exchange4,subtitle ,c--,other matters,sec4 #aada4 ,protection of personally identifiable information4,sec4 #aadb4 ,technical and conforming amendments4,,title ,,ii--,department of ,homeland ,security ,acquisition ,accountability and ,efficiency,sec4 #abja4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,a--,acquisition ,authorities,sec4 #abaa4 ,acquisition authorities for ,under ,secretary for ,management of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #abab4 ,acquisition authorities for ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #abac4 ,acquisition authorities for ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #abad4 ,acquisition authorities for ,program ,accountability and ,risk ,management4,sec4 #abae4 ,acquisition innovation4,subtitle ,b--,acquisition ,program ,management ,discipline,sec4 #abba4 ,acquisition ,review ,board4,sec4 #abbb4 ,department leadership councils4,sec4 #abbc4 ,excluded party list system waivers4,sec4 #abbd4 ,inspector ,general oversight of suspension and debarment4,sec4 #abbe4 ,suspension and debarment program and past performance4,subtitle ,c--,acquisition ,program ,management ,accountability and ,transparency,sec4 #abca4 ,congressional notification for major acquisition programs4,sec4 #abcb4 ,multiyear acquisition strategy4,sec4 #abcc4 ,report on bid protests4,sec4 #abcd4 ,prohibition and limitations on use of cost-plus contracts4,sec4 #abce4 ,bridge contracts4,sec4 #abcf4 ,acquisition reports4,,title ,,iii--,intelligence and ,information ,sharing,subtitle ,a--,department of ,homeland ,security ,intelligence ,enterprise,sec4 #acja4 ,homeland intelligence doctrine4,sec4 #acjb4 ,personnel for the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer4,sec4 #acjc4 ,annual homeland terrorist threat assessments4,sec4 #acjd4 ,department of ,homeland ,security data framework4,sec4 #acje4 ,establishment of ,insider ,threat ,program4,sec4 #acjf4 ,report on applications and threats of blockchain technology4,sec4 #acjg4 ,transnational criminal organizations threat assessment4,sec4 #acjh4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,counter ,threats ,advisory ,board4,sec4 #acji4 ,briefing on pharmaceutical-based agent threats4,subtitle ,b--,stakeholder ,information ,sharing,sec4 #acaa4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,fusion ,center ,partnership ,initiative4,sec4 #acab4 ,fusion center personnel needs assessment4,sec4 #acac4 ,strategy for fusion centers supporting counternarcotics initiatives through intelligence information sharing and analysis4,sec4 #acad4 ,program for ,state and local analyst clearances4,sec4 #acae4 ,information technology assessment4,sec4 #acaf4 ,department of ,homeland ,security classified facility inventory4,sec4 #acag4 ,terror inmate information sharing4,sec4 #acah4 ,annual report on ,office for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement4,sec4 #acai4 ,annual catalog on ,department of ,homeland ,security training1 publications1 programs1 and services for ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial law enforcement agencies4,sec4 #acbj4 ,chemical1 biological1 radiological1 and nuclear intelligence and information sharing4,sec4 #acba4 ,duty to report4,sec4 #acbb4 ,strategy for information sharing regarding narcotics trafficking in international mail4,sec4 #acbc4 ,constitutional limitations4,,title ,,iv--,emergency ,preparedness1 ,response1 and ,communications,subtitle ,a--,grants1 ,training1 ,exercises1 and ,coordination,sec4 #adja4 ,urban ,area ,security ,initiative4,sec4 #adjb4 ,state ,homeland ,security ,grant ,program4,sec4 #adjc4 ,grants to directly eligible tribes4,sec4 #adjd4 ,law enforcement terrorism prevention4,sec4 #adje4 ,prioritization4,sec4 #adjf4 ,allowable uses4,sec4 #adjg4 ,approval of certain equipment4,sec4 #adjh4 ,authority for explosive ordnance disposal units to acquire new or emerging technologies and capabilities4,sec4 #adji4 ,memoranda of understanding4,sec4 #adaj4 ,grants metrics4,sec4 #adaa4 ,grant management best practices4,sec4 #adab4 ,prohibition on consolidation4,sec4 #adac4 ,maintenance of grant investments4,sec4 #adad4 ,transit security grant program4,sec4 #adae4 ,port security grant program4,sec4 #adaf4 ,cyber preparedness4,sec4 #adag4 ,operation ,stonegarden4,sec4 #adah4 ,non-,profit ,security ,grant ,program4,sec4 #adai4 ,study of the use of grant funds for cybersecurity4,sec4 #adbj4 ,joint counterterrorism awareness workshop series4,sec4 #adba4 ,exercise on terrorist and foreign fighter travel2 national exercise program4,sec4 #adbb4 ,grants accountability4,subtitle ,b--,communications,sec4 #adca4 ,responsibilities of ,assistant ,director for ,emergency ,communications4,sec4 #adcb4 ,annual reporting on activities of the ,emergency ,communications ,division4,sec4 #adcc4 ,national ,emergency ,communications ,plan4,sec4 #adcd4 ,technical edit4,sec4 #adce4 ,communications training4,subtitle ,c--,other matters,sec4 #adea4 ,technical and conforming amendments4,,title ,v--,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency,sec4 #aeja4 ,short title4,sec4 #aejb4 ,reauthorization of ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4,sec4 #aejc4 ,national ,domestic ,preparedness ,consortium4,sec4 #aejd4 ,rural ,domestic ,preparedness ,consortium4,sec4 #aeje4 ,center for ,faith-,based and ,neighborhood ,partnerships4,sec4 #aejf4 ,emergency support functions4,sec4 #aejg4 ,review of ,national ,incident ,management ,system4,sec4 #aejh4 ,remedial action management program4,sec4 #aeji4 ,center for ,domestic ,preparedness4,sec4 #aeaj4 ,,fema ,senior ,law ,enforcement ,advisor4,sec4 #aeaa4 ,technical expert authorized4,sec4 #aeab4 ,mission support4,sec4 #aeac4 ,strategic human capital plan4,sec4 #aead4 ,office of ,disability ,integration and ,coordination of ,department of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #aeae4 ,management costs4,sec4 #aeaf4 ,performance of services4,sec4 #aeag4 ,study to streamline and consolidate information collection4,sec4 #aeah4 ,agency accountability4,sec4 #aeai4 ,national public infrastructure predisaster hazard mitigation4,sec4 #aebj4 ,technical amendments to national emergency management4,sec4 #aeba4 ,integrated public alert and warning system subcommittee4,,title ,,vi--,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency,sec4 #afja4 ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4,sec4 #afjb4 ,transfer of other entities4,sec4 #afjc4 ,,dhs report on cloud-based cybersecurity4,sec4 #afjd4 ,rule of construction4,sec4 #afje4 ,prohibition on additional funding4,,title ,,vii--,other ,matters,subtitle ,a--,miscellaneous,sec4 #agja4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,office of ,inspector ,general4,sec4 #agjb4 ,canine teams4,sec4 #agjc4 ,report on resource requirements to respond to congressional requests4,sec4 #agjd4 ,report on cooperation with the ,people's ,republic of ,china to combat illicit opioid shipments4,subtitle ,b--,commission to ,review the ,congressional ,oversight of the ,department of ,homeland ,security,sec4 #agaa4 ,short title4,sec4 #agab4 ,establishment4,sec4 #agac4 ,members of the ,commission4,sec4 #agad4 ,duties of the ,commission4,sec4 #agae4 ,operation and powers of the ,commission4,sec4 #agaf4 ,funding4,sec4 #agag4 ,personnel4,sec4 #agah4 ,termination4,subtitle ,c--,technical and conforming amendments,sec4 #agca4 ,technical amendments to the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 ,i ,department of ,homeland ,security ,headquarters ,a ,headquarters ,operations #aaja4 ,functions and components of ,headquarters of ,department of ,homeland ,security 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 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 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,headquarters 7#a7 ,in general ,there is in the ,department a ,headquarters4 7#b7 ,components ,the ,department ,headquarters shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,office of the ,secretary1 which shall include-- 7i7 the ,deputy ,secretary2 7ii7 the ,chief of ,staff2 and 7iii7 the ,executive ,secretary4 7,b7 ,the ,management ,directorate1 including the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer4 7,c7 ,the ,science and ,technology ,directorate4 7,d7 ,the ,office of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans4 7,e7 ,the ,office of the ,general ,counsel4 7,f7 ,the ,office of the ,chief ,privacy and ,,foia ,officer4 7,g7 ,the ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties4 7,h7 ,the ,office of ,operations ,coordination4 7,i7 ,the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis4 7,j7 ,the ,office of ,legislative ,affairs4 7,k7 ,the ,office of ,public ,affairs4 7,l7 ,the ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 7,m7 ,the ,office of the ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services ,ombudsman4 7,n7 ,the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office4 7,o7 ,the ,office of ,partnership and ,engagement4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments relating to ,assistant ,secretaries ,section #ajc7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aac7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting 2 ,assistant ,secretaries and other ,officers after ,under ,secretaries2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by amending subparagraph 7,i7 to read as follows3 7,i7 ,an ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 2 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,assistant ,secretaries ,the following ,assistant ,secretaries shall be appointed by the ,president or the ,secretary1 as the case may be1 without the advice and consent of the ,senate3 7,a7 ,presidential appointments ,the ,department shall have the following ,assistant ,secretaries appointed by the ,president3 7i7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,public ,affairs4 7ii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,legislative ,affairs4 7iii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office4 7iv7 ,the ,chief ,medical ,officer4 7,b7 ,secretarial appointments ,the ,department shall have the following ,assistant ,secretaries appointed by the ,secretary3 7i7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,affairs4 7ii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,threat ,prevention and ,security ,policy4 7iii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,border1 ,immigration1 and ,trade ,policy4 7iv7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,cybersecurity1 ,infrastructure1 and ,resilience ,policy4 7v7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,strategy1 ,planning1 ,analysis1 and ,risk4 7vi7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement4 7vii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,partnership and ,engagement4 7viii7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,private ,sector4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,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 ,,dhs ,authorization ,act4 4 #aajb4 ,responsibilities and functions of ,chief ,privacy and ,,foia ,officer ,section #bbb7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting to be the ,chief ,privacy and ,,foia ,officer of the ,department1 after in the ,department12 and 7,b7 by striking to the ,secretary1 to assume and inserting to the ,secretary4 ,such official shall have2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#f72 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 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 ,federal regulatory and statutory and ,department privacy requirements1 mandates1 directives1 and policies1 including requirements under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,freedom of ,information ,act72 7#h7 working with components and offices of the ,department to ensure that information sharing and policy development activities incorporate privacy protections2 7#i7 serving as the ,chief ,,foia ,officer of the ,department for purposes of section #eeb7;j7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,freedom of ,information ,act72 7#aj7 preparing an annual report to ,congress that includes 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 7commonly known as the ,privacy ,act of #aigd71 internal controls1 and other matters2 and 7#aa7 carrying out such other responsibilities as the ,secretary determines are appropriate1 consistent with this section4 4 #aajc4 ,responsibilities of ,chief ,financial ,officer 7a7 ,in general ,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 following3 7b7 ,responsibilities ,in carrying out the responsibilities1 authorities1 and functions specified in section #ijb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,chief ,financial ,officer 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 lead 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 7#aj7 participate in the selection1 performance planning1 and review of cost estimating positions with the ,department2 7#aa7 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 for which the total expenditures of the ,department exceed #ajj1jjj1 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-bce2 #abh ,stat4 #bchi72 and 7ii7 documentation of such expenditures2 and 7#ab7 track 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 are more than #bj1jjj and less than #ajj1jjj1 not later than #cj 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-bce2 #abh ,stat4 #bchi72 and 7ii7 documentation of such expenditures4 4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in the amendment made by this section may be construed as altering or amending the responsibilities1 authorities1 and functions of the ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security under section #ijb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aajd4 ,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 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking 1 or to another official of the ,department1 as the ,secretary may direct2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 8,in addition to the functions under section #cejf7;a77#b7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #aacai of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall-- 7#a7 serve as the lead technical authority for information technology programs of the ,department and components of the ,department2 and 7#b7 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 ,department4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,strategic plans 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,information ,officer shall1 in coordination with the ,chief ,financial ,officer1 develop an information technology strategic plan every #e 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 the ,department has identified and addressed skills gaps needed to implement the information technology strategic plan2 7,d7 unnecessary duplicative information technology within and across the components of the ,department has been eliminated2 7,e7 outcome-oriented goals1 quantifiable performance measures1 and strategies for achieving those goals and measures have succeeded2 and 7,f7 internal control weaknesses and how the ,department will address those weaknesses4 7#b7 ,initial plan ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall complete the first information technology strategic plan required under paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,software licensing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act and each year thereafter through fiscal year #bjba1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall submit the comprehensive software license policy developed to meet the requirements of section #b of the ,,megabyte ,act of #bjaf 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #aacjb note71 including any updates provided to the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee of ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,department inventory ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbb1 and once every #b fiscal years thereafter1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the component chief information officers1 shall 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 containing-- 7,a7 a department-wide inventory of all software licenses held by the ,department of ,homeland ,security on unclassified and classified systems1 including utilized and unutilized licenses2 7,b7 an assessment of the needs of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the components of the ,department of ,homeland ,security for software licenses for the subsequent #b fiscal years2 7,c7 an explanation as to how the use of shared cloud-computing services or other new technologies will impact the needs for software licenses for the subsequent #b fiscal years2 and 7,d7 plans and estimated costs for eliminating unutilized software licenses for the subsequent #b fiscal years2 and 7,e7 a plan to expedite licensing of software developed for the ,department of ,homeland ,security to the private sector4 7#c7 ,plan to reduce software licenses ,if the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security determines through the inventory conducted under paragraph 7#b7 that the number of software licenses held by the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the components of the ,department of ,homeland ,security exceeds the needs of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 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 ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7c7 ,comptroller ,general review ,not later than the end of fiscal year #bjai1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review the extent to which the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security fulfilled all requirements established in this section and the amendments made by this section4 #aaje4 ,quadrennial homeland security review 7a7 ,in general ,section #gjf of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as so redesignated by section #aadb of this ,act1 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 following3 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 and inserting ,september #cj2 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 following3 7#c7 ,documentation ,the ,secretary shall retain1 from each quadrennial homeland security review1 all information regarding the risk assessment1 as required under subsection 7c77#b77;,b71 including-- 7,a7 the risk model utilized to generate the risk assessment2 7,b7 information1 including data used in the risk model1 utilized to generate the risk assessment2 and 7,c7 sources of information1 including other risk assessments1 utilized to generate the risk assessment4 2 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 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 under section #gjf of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as so redesignated1 after ,december #ca1 #bjag4 #aajf4 ,office of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans 7a7 ,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 the office described in paragraph 7#a7 as of the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 and the assets and personnel associated with such functions1 are transferred to the ,under ,secretary for ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans of the ,department of ,homeland ,security under section #gjh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as so redesignated by section #aadb of this ,act4 7#c7 ,conforming amendments ,the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #cag7;b7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aie;c7b77-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking 1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,affairs12 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the ,office of ,international ,affairs and2 and 7,b7 by striking section #hgi 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dei74 7#d7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #hgi4 7b7 ,homeland ,security ,advisory ,council ,section #ajb7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aab7;b77 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 following3 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 review under section #gjf4 4 7c7 ,office of ,legislative ,affairs ,section #ajc of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aac7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,office of ,legislative ,affairs 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any report that the ,department or a component of the ,department is required to submit to the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate or the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives under any provision of law shall be submitted concurrently to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,applicability ,paragraph 7#a7 shall apply with respect to any report described in paragraph 7#a7 that is submitted on or after the date of enactment of the ,,dhs ,authorization ,act4 7#c7 ,notice ,the ,secretary shall notify1 in writing1 the chairmen and ranking members of the authorizing and appropriating committees of jurisdiction regarding policy memoranda1 management directives1 and reprogramming notifications issued by the ,department4 4 7d7 ,office of ,private ,sector 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ajc of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aac71 as amended1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,office of ,private ,sector ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,private ,sector shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 creating and fostering strategic communications with the private sector to enhance the primary mission of the ,department to protect the ,american homeland2 7#b7 advising the ,secretary on the impact of the ,department's policies1 regulations1 processes1 and actions on the private sector2 7#c7 interfacing with other relevant ,federal agencies with homeland security missions to assess the impact of these agencies' actions on the private sector2 7#d7 creating and managing private sector advisory councils composed of representatives of industries and associations designated by the ,secretary to-- 7,a7 advise the ,secretary on private sector products1 applications1 and solutions as they relate to homeland security challenges2 and 7,b7 advise the ,secretary on homeland security policies1 regulations1 processes1 and actions that affect the participating industries and associations2 7#e7 working with ,federal laboratories1 federally funded research and development centers1 other federally funded organizations1 academia1 and the private sector to develop innovative approaches to address homeland security challenges to produce and deploy the best available technologies for homeland security missions2 7#f7 promoting existing public-private partnerships and developing new public-private partnerships to provide for collaboration and mutual support to address homeland security challenges2 and 7#g7 assisting in the development and promotion of private sector best practices to secure critical infrastructure4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ajb7;f7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aab7;f77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 and 7#aa7 as paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d71 respectively4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section each of the terms assets1 functions1 and personnel have the meanings given those terms under section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja74 7f7 ,duplication review 7#a7 ,review required ,not later than #a year after the date of 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 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the completion of the review required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 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 #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the congressional homeland security committees1 as defined in section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja1 as amended by this ,act1 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 #aajg4 ,chief ,procurement ,officer 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq471 as amended by section #aadb1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gji4 ,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 approve the selection and organizational placement of each head of contracting activity within the ,department and participate in the periodic performance reviews of each head of contracting activity of the ,department2 7#h7 ensure that a fair proportion of the value of ,federal contracts and subcontracts are awarded to small business concerns1 as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb71 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 business concerns that achieve qualified vendor status for security-related technologies are provided an opportunity to compete for contracts for such technology2 and 7#i7 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 who is delegated1 by the ,chief ,procurement ,officer and ,senior ,procurement ,executive1 the responsibility 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 the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace71 as amended by section #aadb1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gjh the following3 ,sec4 #gji4 ,chief ,procurement ,officer4 4 #aajh4 ,chief ,security ,officer 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq471 as amended by section #aajg1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gaj4 ,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 develop1 implement1 and oversee compliance with the security policies1 programs1 and standards of the ,department2 7#b7 participate in-- 7,a7 the selection and organizational placement of each senior security official of a component1 and the deputy for each such official1 and any other senior executives responsible for security-related matters2 and 7,b7 the periodic performance planning and reviews2 7#c7 identify training requirements1 standards1 and oversight of education to ,department personnel on security-related matters2 7#d7 develop security programmatic guidelines2 7#e7 review contracts and interagency agreements associated with major security investments within the ,department2 and 7#f7 provide support to ,department components on security-related matters4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended1 as amended by section #aajg1 by inserting after the item relating to section #gji the following3 ,sec4 #gaj4 ,chief ,security ,officer4 4 #aaji4 ,office of ,inspector ,general 7a7 ,notification ,the heads of offices and components of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall promptly advise the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of all allegations of misconduct with respect to which the ,inspector ,general has investigative authority under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,inspector ,general may waive the notification requirement under this section 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 the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 #aaaj4 ,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 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties and inserting ,chief ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties ,officer2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting ,chief before ,officer2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 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 ,chief ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties ,officer1 the ,office shall support the ,chief ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties ,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 complaints and information indicating possible abuses of civil rights or civil liberties1 unless the ,inspector ,general of the ,department determines that any such complaint or information should be investigated by the ,inspector ,general4 7#c7 ,directing 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 ,chief ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties ,officer4 7c7 ,component ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties ,officers 7#a7 ,in general ,in consultation with the ,chief ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties ,officer1 the head of each component of the ,department shall appoint a senior-level ,federal employee with experience and background in civil rights and civil liberties as the ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties ,officer for the component4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,each ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties ,officer appointed under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 serve as the main point of contact for the ,chief ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties ,officer2 and 7,b7 coordinate with the ,chief ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties ,officer to oversee the integration of civil rights and civil liberties into the activities of the component4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #gje and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #gje4 ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties4 4 #aaaa4 ,science and technology 7a7 ,responsibilities of the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology 7#a7 ,directorate for ,science and ,technology ,section #cjb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ahb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under and inserting ,the ,under2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and evaluation and inserting evaluation1 and standards coordination and development4 7#b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,section #cae7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by striking ,directorate of ,science and ,technology and ,homeland ,security ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency and inserting ,directorate ,science and ,technology and the ,chief ,scientist4 7b7 ,office of the ,chief ,scientist 7#a7 ,in general ,section #cjg of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ahg7 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,homeland ,security ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency and inserting ,office of the ,chief ,scientist2 7,b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c72 and 7ii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,office of the ,chief ,scientist 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist4 7#b7 ,chief ,scientist ,the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist shall be headed by a ,chief ,scientist1 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,the ,chief ,scientist shall-- 7,a7 be appointed from among distinguished scientists with specialized training or significant experience in a field related to counterterrorism1 traditional homeland security missions1 or national defense2 and 7,b7 have earned an advanced degree at an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja774 7#d7 ,responsibilities ,the ,chief ,scientist shall oversee all research and development to-- 7,a7 support basic and applied homeland security research to promote revolutionary changes in technologies that would promote homeland security2 7,b7 advance the development1 testing and evaluation1 standards coordination and development1 and deployment of critical homeland security technologies2 7,c7 accelerate the prototyping and deployment of technologies that would address homeland security vulnerabilities2 7,d7 promote the award of competitive1 merit-reviewed grants1 cooperative agreements or contracts to public or private entities1 including business1 federally funded research and development centers1 and universities2 and 7,e7 oversee research and development for the purpose of advancing technology for the investigation of child exploitation crimes1 including child victim identification1 trafficking in persons1 and child pornography1 and for advanced forensics4 7#e7 ,coordination ,the ,chief ,scientist shall ensure that the activities of the ,directorate for ,testing and ,evaluation of ,science and ,technology are coordinated with those of other relevant research agencies1 and may oversee projects jointly with other agencies4 7#f7 ,personnel ,in hiring personnel for the ,science and ,technology ,directorate1 the ,secretary shall have the hiring and management authorities described in section #aeii;h of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,the term of appointments for employees under subsection 7c77#a7 of that section may not exceed #e years before the granting of any extension under subsection 7c77#b7 of that section4 7#g7 ,demonstrations ,the ,chief ,scientist1 periodically1 shall hold homeland security technology demonstrations1 pilots1 field assessments1 and workshops to improve contact among technology developers1 vendors1 component personnel1 ,state1 local1 and tribal first responders1 and acquisition personnel4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #cjg and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,office of the ,chief ,scientist4 4 #aaab4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,rotation ,program 7a7 ,enhancements to the rotation program ,section #hdd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dad7 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 and the heading typeface 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 following3 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 #a 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 following3 7g7 ,intelligence rotational assignment program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish an ,intelligence ,rotational ,assignment ,program as part of the ,rotation ,program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,administration ,the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer1 in conjunction with the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer1 shall administer the ,intelligence ,rotational ,assignment ,program established pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,eligibility ,the ,intelligence ,rotational ,assignment ,program established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be open to employees serving in existing analyst positions within the ,department's intelligence enterprise and other ,department employees as determined appropriate by the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer and the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer4 7#d7 ,coordination ,the responsibilities specified in subsection 7c77#b7 that apply to the ,rotation ,program under such subsection shall1 as applicable1 also apply to the ,intelligence ,rotational ,assignment ,program under this subsection4 7h7 ,evaluation ,the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 shall-- 7#a7 perform regular evaluations of the ,homeland ,security ,rotation ,program2 and 7#b7 not later than #ij days after the end of each fiscal year1 submit to the ,secretary a report detailing the findings of the evaluations under paragraph 7#a7 during that fiscal year1 which shall include-- 7,a7 an analysis of the extent to which the program meets the goals under subsection 7b72 7,b7 feedback from participants in the program1 including the extent to which rotations have enhanced their performance in their current role and opportunities to improve the program2 7,c7 aggregated information about program participants2 and 7,d7 a discussion of how rotations can be aligned with the needs of the ,department with respect to employee training and mission needs4 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 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 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 #aaac4 ,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 #bjai1 each ,future ,years ,homeland ,security ,program shall project-- 7#a7 acquisition estimates for the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted and the #d 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 #e-;fiscal-year period described in paragraph 7#a71 estimated costs and number of service contracts1 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 information required to be submitted under this section that is restricted from public disclosure in accordance with ,federal law or ,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 the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #hgd and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #hgd4 ,future ,years ,homeland ,security ,program4 4 #aaad4 ,field efficiencies plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of 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 of ,homeland ,security within each designated geographic area4 7b7 ,contents ,the field efficiencies plan submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an accounting of leases held by the ,department of ,homeland ,security or the components of the ,department of ,homeland ,security 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 of ,homeland ,security or the components of the ,department of ,homeland ,security plan to sign or renew in the next fiscal year4 7#b7 ,for each designated geographic area3 7,a7 ,an evaluation of specific facilities at which components1 or operational entities of components1 of the ,department of ,homeland ,security may be closed or consolidated1 including consideration of when leases expire or facilities owned by the ,government become available4 7,b7 ,an evaluation of potential consolidation with facilities of other ,federal1 ,state1 or local entities1 including-- 7i7 offices2 7ii7 warehouses2 7iii7 training centers2 7iv7 housing2 7v7 ports1 shore facilities1 and airfields2 7vi7 laboratories2 7vii7 continuity of government facilities2 and 7viii7 other assets as determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,an evaluation of the potential for the consolidation of administrative and logistics functions1 including-- 7i7 facility maintenance2 7ii7 fleet vehicle services2 7iii7 mail handling and shipping and receiving2 7iv7 facility security2 7v7 procurement of goods and services2 7vi7 information technology and telecommunications services and support2 and 7vii7 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-- 7,a7 near-term actions that can co-locate1 consolidate1 or dispose of property within #bd months2 7,b7 identifying long-term occupancy agreements or leases that cannot be changed without a significant cost to the ,government2 and 7,c7 how the ,department of ,homeland ,security 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 #aaae4 ,management 7a7 ,submission to ,congress of information regarding reprogramming or transfer of ,department of ,homeland ,security resources to respond to operational surges ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq471 as amended by section #aajh1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gaa4 ,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 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 fiscal 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 ,long term real property strategies ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq471 as amended by subsection 7a71 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gab4 ,chief ,facilities and ,logistics ,officer 7a7 ,in general ,there is a ,chief ,facilities and ,logistics ,officer of the ,department who shall report directly to the ,under ,secretary for ,management4 ,the ,chief ,facilities and ,logistics ,officer shall be career reserved for a member of the senior executive service4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,chief ,facilities and ,logistics ,officer shall-- 7#a7 develop policies and procedures and provide program oversight to manage real property1 facilities1 environmental and energy programs1 personal property1 mobile assets1 equipment1 and other material resources of the ,department2 7#b7 manage and execute1 in consultation with the component heads1 mission support services within the ,national ,capital ,region for real property1 facilities1 environmental and energy programs1 and other common headquarters and field activities for the ,department2 and 7#c7 provide tactical and transactional services for the ,department in the ,national ,capital ,region1 including transportation1 facility operations1 and maintenance4 #gac4 ,long term real property strategies 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,first strategy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 in consultation with the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 shall develop an initial #e-year regional real property strategy for the ,department that covers the #e-;fiscal-year period immediately following such date of enactment4 ,such strategy shall be geographically organized1 as designated by the ,under ,secretary for ,management4 7#b7 ,second strategy ,not later than the first day of the fourth fiscal year covered by the first strategy under paragraph 7#a71 the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 in consultation with the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 shall develop a second #e-year real property strategy for the ,department that covers the #e fiscal years immediately following the conclusion of the first strategy4 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,initial strategy ,the initial #e-year strategy developed in accordance with subsection 7a77#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify opportunities to consolidate real property1 optimize the usage of ,federal assets1 and decrease the number of commercial leases and square footage within the ,department's real property portfolio2 7,b7 provide alternate housing and consolidation plans to increase efficiency through joint use of ,department spaces while decreasing the cost of leased space2 7,c7 concentrate on geographical areas with a significant ,department presence1 as identified by the ,under ,secretary for ,management2 7,d7 examine the establishment of central ,department locations in each such geographical region and the co-location of ,department components based on the mission sets and responsibilities of such components2 7,e7 identify opportunities to reduce overhead costs through co-location or consolidation of real property interests or mission support activities1 such as shared mail screening and processing1 centralized transportation and shuttle services1 regional transit benefit programs1 common contracting for custodial and other services1 and leveraging strategic sourcing contracts and sharing of specialized facilities1 such as training facilities and resources2 7,f7 manage the current ,department ,workspace ,standard for ,office ,space in accordance with the ,department office workspace design process to develop the most efficient and effective spaces within the workspace standard usable square foot ranges for all leased for office space entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this section1 including the renewal of any leases for office space existing as of such date2 7,g7 define1 based on square footage1 what constitutes a major real property acquisition2 7,h7 prioritize actions to be taken to improve the operations and management of the ,department's real property inventory1 based on life-cycle cost estimations1 in consultation with component heads2 7,i7 include information on the headquarters consolidation project of the ,department1 including-- 7i7 an updated list of the components and offices to be included in the project2 7ii7 a comprehensive assessment of the current and future real property required by the ,department at the site2 and 7iii7 updated cost and schedule estimates2 and 7,j7 include any additional information determined appropriate or relevant by the ,under ,secretary for ,management4 7#b7 ,second strategy ,the second #e-year strategy developed in accordance with subsection 7a77#b7 shall include information required in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 7,e71 7,f71 7,g71 7,h71 7,i71 and 7,j7 of paragraph 7#a7 and information on the effectiveness of implementation efforts pursuant to the ,department-wide policy required in accordance with subsection 7c71 including-- 7,a7 the impact of such implementation on departmental operations and costs2 and 7,b7 the degree to which the ,department established central ,department locations and co-located ,department components pursuant to the results of the examination required by paragraph 7#a77;,d74 7c7 ,implementation policies ,not later than #ij days after the development of each of the regional real property strategies developed in accordance with subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall develop or update1 as applicable1 a ,department-wide policy implementing such strategies4 7d7 ,certifications ,subject to subsection 7g77#c71 the implementation policies developed pursuant to subsection 7c7 shall require component heads to certify to the ,under ,secretary for ,management that such heads have complied with the requirements specified in subsection 7b7 before making any major real property decision or recommendation1 as defined by the ,under ,secretary1 including matters related to new leased space1 renewing any existing leases1 or agreeing to extend or newly occupy any ,federal space or new construction1 in accordance with the applicable regional real property strategy developed in accordance with subsection 7a74 7e7 ,underutilized space 7#a7 ,in general ,the implementation policies developed pursuant to subsection 7c7 shall require component heads1 acting through regional property managers under subsection 7f71 to annually report to the ,under ,secretary for ,management on underutilized space and identify space that may be made available for use1 as applicable1 by other components or ,federal agencies4 7#b7 ,exception ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management may grant an exception to the workspace standard usable square foot ranges described in subsection 7b77#a77;,f7 for specific office locations at which a reduction or elimination of otherwise underutilized space would negatively impact a component's ability to execute its mission based on readiness performance measures or would increase the cost of such space4 7#c7 ,underutilized space defined ,in this subsection1 the term underutilized space means any space with respect to which utilization is greater than the workplace standard usable square foot ranges described in subsection 7b77#a77;,f74 7f7 ,component responsibilities 7#a7 ,regional property managers ,each component head shall identify a senior career employee of each such component for each geographic region included in the regional real property strategies developed in accordance with subsection 7a7 to serve as each such component's regional property manager4 ,each such regional property manager shall serve as a single point of contact for ,department headquarters and other ,department components for all real property matters relating to each such component within the region in which each such component is located1 and provide data and any other support necessary for the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,regional ,mission ,support ,coordinator strategic asset and portfolio planning and execution4 7#b7 ,data ,regional property managers under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide annually to the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 via a standardized and centralized system1 data on each component's real property holdings1 as specified by the ,undersecretary for ,management1 including relating to underutilized space under subsection 7e7 7as such term is defined in such subsection71 total square footage leased1 annual cost1 and total number of staff1 for each geographic region included in the regional real property strategies developed in accordance with subsection 7a74 7g7 ,ongoing oversight 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall monitor components' adherence to the regional real property strategies developed in accordance with subsection 7a7 and the implementation policies developed pursuant to subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,annual review ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall annually review the data submitted pursuant to subsection 7f77#b7 to ensure all underutilized space 7as such term is defined in subsection 7e77 is properly identified4 7#c7 ,certification review ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall review1 and if appropriate1 approve1 component certifications under subsection 7d7 before such components may make any major real property decision1 including matters related to new leased space1 renewing any existing leases1 or agreeing to extend or newly occupy any ,federal space or new construction1 in accordance with the applicable regional real property strategy developed in accordance with subsection 7a74 7#d7 ,congressional reporting ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall annually provide information to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 and the ,inspector ,general of the ,department on the real property portfolio of the ,department1 including information relating to the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of the ,department's real property holdings in each region described in the regional strategies developed in accordance with subsection 7a71 and for each such property1 information including the total square footage leased1 the total cost1 the total number of staff at each such property1 and the square foot per person utilization rate for office space 7and whether or not it conforms with the workspace standard usable square foot ranges established described in subsection 7b77#a77;,f774 7,b7 ,an accounting of all underutilized space 7as such term is defined in subsection 7e774 7,c7 ,an accounting of all instances in which the ,department or its components consolidated their real property holdings or co-located with another entity within the ,department4 7,d7 ,a list of all certifications provided pursuant to subsection 7d7 and all such certifications approved pursuant to paragraph 7#c7 of this subsection4 7#e7 ,inspector ,general review ,not later than #abj days after the last day of the fifth fiscal year covered in each of the initial and second regional real property strategies developed in accordance with subsection 7a71 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department shall review the information submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#d7 and issue findings regarding the effectiveness of the implementation of the ,department-wide policy and oversight efforts of the management of real property facilities1 personal property1 mobile assets1 equipment and the ,department's other material resources as required under this section4 4 7c7 ,reporting ,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 of the ,senate copies of the regional strategies developed in accordance with section #gac7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by this ,act1 not later than #ij days after the date of the development of each such strategy4 7d7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this ,act or an amendment made by this ,act shall be construed to effect1 modify1 or supersede-- 7#a7 the responsibility of agencies for management of their real property holdings pursuant to title #dj of the ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#b7 the reporting requirements included in the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,headquarters ,consolidation ,accountability ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-aej2 #acj ,stat4 #cff74 7e7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace71 as amended by section #aajh1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gaj the following3 ,sec4 #gaa4 ,annual submittal to ,congress of information on reprogramming or transfers of funds to respond to operational surges4,sec4 #gab4 ,chief ,facilities and ,logistics ,officer4,sec4 #gac4 ,long term real property strategies4 4 #aaaf4 ,report to ,congress on cost savings and efficiency 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the congressional homeland security committees 7as defined in section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by this ,act7 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 ,department of ,homeland ,security1 as defined by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#c7 ,a review of the size1 experience level1 and geographic distribution of the operational personnel of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#d7 ,recommendations for adjustments in the management and administration of the ,department of ,homeland ,security that would reduce deficiencies in the capabilities of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 reduce costs1 and enhance efficiencies4 7b7 ,form of report ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #aaag4 ,countering weapons of mass destruction office 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,xix of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #eia et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in the title heading1 by striking ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection ,office and inserting ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office2 7#b7 by striking section #aija and inserting the following3 #aijj4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,assistant ,secretary ,the term ,assistant ,secretary means the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office4 7#b7 ,office ,the term ,office means the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office established under section #aija7;a74 7#c7 ,weapon of mass destruction ,the term weapon of mass destruction has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,foreign ,intelligence ,surveillance ,act of #aigh 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja74 ,a ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office 2 #aija4 ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,department a ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office4 7b7 ,assistant secretary ,the ,office shall be headed by an ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office1 who shall be appointed by the ,president4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall serve as the ,secretary's principal advisor on-- 7#a7 weapons of mass destruction matters and strategies2 and 7#b7 coordinating the efforts to counter weapons of mass destruction4 2 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 ,b ,mission of the ,office #aiba4 ,mission of the ,office ,the ,office shall be responsible for coordinating with other ,federal efforts and developing departmental strategy and policy to plan1 detect1 or protect against the importation1 possession1 storage1 transportation1 development1 or use of unauthorized chemical1 biological1 radiological1 or nuclear materials1 devices1 or agents1 in the ,united ,states and to protect against an attack using such materials1 devices1 or agents against the people1 territory1 or interests of the ,united ,states4 #aibb4 ,relationship to other department entities and ,federal agencies 7a7 ,in general ,the authority of the ,assistant ,secretary under this title shall neither affect nor diminish the authority or the responsibility of any officer of the ,department or of any officer of any other department or agency of the ,united ,states with respect to the command1 control1 or direction of the functions1 personnel1 funds1 assets1 and liabilities of any entity within the ,department or any ,federal department or agency4 7b7 ,federal emergency management agency ,nothing in this title or any other provision of law may be construed to affect or reduce the responsibilities of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency or the ,administrator of the ,agency1 including the diversion of any asset1 function1 or mission of the ,agency or the ,administrator of the ,agency4 2 7#d7 by striking section #aije2 7#e7 by redesignating sections #aijb1 #aijc1 #aijd1 #aijf1 and #aijg as sections #aibc1 #aibd1 #aibe1 #aibf1 and #aibg1 respectively1 and transferring such sections to appear after section #aibb1 as added by paragraph 7#c72 7#f7 in section #aibc1 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in the section heading by striking ,mission of ,office and inserting ,responsibilities2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7a77#aa71 by striking ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection ,office and inserting ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office2 7#g7 in section #aibe7;a71 as so redesignated1 by striking section #aijb and inserting section #aibc2 7#h7 in section #aibf1 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking section #aijb7;a7 each place it appears and inserting section #aibc7;a72 and 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,director for ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection and inserting ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office2 and 7#i7 in section #aibg1 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,c71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,director of the ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection ,office and inserting ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking section #aijb and inserting section #aibc4 7b7 ,references and construction 7#a7 ,in general ,any reference in law1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to-- 7,a7 the ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection ,office shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office2 and 7,b7 the ,director for ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office4 7#b7 ,construction ,sections #aibc through #aibg of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as so redesignated by subsection 7a71 shall be construed to cover the chemical and biological responsibilities of the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office4 7#c7 ,authority ,the authority of the ,director of the ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection ,office to make grants is transferred to the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction1 and such authority shall be construed to include grants for all purposes of title ,,xix of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by this ,act4 7c7 ,chief medical officer 7#a7 ,repeal ,title ,v of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #caa et seq47 is amended by striking section #eaf4 7#b7 ,amendment ,title ,,xix of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #eia et seq471 as amended by subsection 7a71 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,c ,chief ,medical ,officer #aica4 ,chief ,medical ,officer 7a7 ,in general ,there is in the ,department a ,chief ,medical ,officer1 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary4 ,the ,chief ,medical ,officer shall report to the ,assistant ,secretary4 7b7 ,qualifications ,the individual appointed as ,chief ,medical ,officer shall be a licensed physician possessing a demonstrated ability in and knowledge of medicine and public health4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,chief ,medical ,officer shall have the responsibility within the ,department for medical issues related to natural disasters1 acts of terrorism1 and other man-made disasters including-- 7#a7 serving as the principal advisor to the ,secretary1 the ,assistant ,secretary1 and other ,department officials on medical and public health issues2 7#b7 providing operational medical support to all components of the ,department2 7#c7 as appropriate provide medical liaisons to the components of the ,department1 on a reimbursable basis1 to provide subject matter expertise on operational medical issues2 7#d7 coordinating with ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 the medical community1 and others within and outside the ,department1 including the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services ,centers for ,disease ,control1 with respect to medical and public health matters2 and 7#e7 performing such other duties relating to such responsibilities as the ,secretary may require4 4 7#c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #eaf4 7d7 ,workforce health and medical support 7#a7 ,in general ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq471 as amended by section #aaae1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gad4 ,workforce health and medical support 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall be responsible for workforce-focused health and medical activities of the ,department4 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management may further delegate these responsibilities as appropriate4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 in coordination with the ,chief ,medical ,officer1 shall-- 7#a7 provide oversight and coordinate the medical and health activities of the ,department for the human and animal personnel of the ,department2 7#b7 establish medical1 health1 veterinary1 and occupational health exposure policy1 guidance1 strategies1 and initiatives for the human and animal personnel of the ,department2 7#c7 as deemed appropriate by the ,under ,secretary1 provide medical liaisons to the components of the ,department1 on a reimbursable basis1 to provide subject matter expertise on occupational medical and public health issues2 7#d7 serve as the primary representative for the ,department on agreements regarding the detail of ,department of ,health and ,human ,services ,public ,health ,service ,commissioned ,corps ,officers to the ,department1 except that components and offices of the ,department shall retain authority for funding1 determination of specific duties1 and supervision of ,commissioned ,corps officers detailed to a ,department component2 and 7#e7 perform such other duties relating to such responsibilities as the ,secretary may require4 4 7e7 ,transfers2 abolishment 7#a7 ,transfers ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall transfer-- 7,a7 to the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office all functions1 personnel1 budget authority1 and assets of-- 7i7 the ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection ,office1 as in existence on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7ii7 the ,office of ,health ,affairs1 as in existence on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 other than the functions1 personnel1 budget authority1 and assets of such office necessary to perform the functions of section #gad of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by this ,act2 and 7,b7 to the ,directorate of ,management all functions1 personnel1 budget authority1 and assets of the ,office of ,health ,affairs1 as in existence on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 that are necessary to perform the functions of section #gad of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by this ,act4 7#b7 ,abolishment ,upon completion of all transfers pursuant to paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection ,office of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,office of ,health ,affairs of the ,department of ,homeland ,security are abolished2 7,b7 the positions of ,assistant ,secretary for ,health ,affairs and ,director for ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection are abolished4 7f7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,other officers ,section #ajc7;d7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aac7;d77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#d74 7#b7 ,national biosurveillance integration center ,section #caf7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aie;b7a77 is amended by striking ,secretary shall and inserting ,secretary1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office1 shall4 7#c7 ,international cooperation ,section #cag7;f7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aie;c7f77 is amended by striking the ,chief ,medical ,officer1 and inserting the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office14 7#d7 ,functions transferred ,section #eje7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cae7;b77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated1 by striking through 7#d7 and inserting through 7#c74 7#e7 ,coordination of ,department of ,homeland ,security efforts related to food1 agriculture1 and veterinary defense against terrorism ,section #ebh7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cbaq7a77 is amended by striking ,health ,affairs1 and inserting the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office14 7g7 ,department of homeland security chemical1 biological1 radiological1 and nuclear activities ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act and once every year thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall provide a briefing and report to the appropriate congressional committees 7as defined in section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja7 on-- 7#a7 the organization and management of the chemical1 biological1 radiological1 and nuclear activities of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 including research and development activities1 and the location of each activity under the organizational structure of the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office2 7#b7 a comprehensive inventory of chemical1 biological1 radiological1 and nuclear activities1 including research and development activities1 of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 highlighting areas of collaboration between components1 coordination with other agencies1 and the effectiveness and accomplishments of consolidated chemical1 biological1 radiological1 and nuclear activities of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 including research and development activities2 7#c7 information relating to how the organizational structure of the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office will enhance the development of chemical1 biological1 radiological1 and nuclear priorities and capabilities across the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7#d7 a discussion of any resulting cost savings and efficiencies gained through activities described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 and 7#e7 recommendations for any necessary statutory changes1 or1 if no statutory changes are necessary1 an explanation of why no statutory or organizational changes are necessary4 7h7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace71 as amended by subsection 7b71 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting after the item relating to section #gac the following3 ,sec4 #gad4 ,workforce health and medical support4 2 and 7#b7 by striking the item relating to title ,,xix 7including items relating to section #aija through section #aijg7 and inserting the following3 ,,title ,,xix--,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office,sec4 #aijj4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,a--,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office,sec4 #aija4 ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office4,subtitle ,b--,mission of the ,office,sec4 #aiba4 ,mission of the ,office4,sec4 #aibb4 ,relationship to other department entities and ,federal agencies4,sec4 #aibc4 ,responsibilities4,sec4 #aibd4 ,hiring authority4,sec4 #aibe4 ,testing authority4,sec4 #aibf4 ,contracting and grant making authorities4,sec4 #aibg4 ,joint annual interagency review of global nuclear detection architecture4,subtitle ,c--,chief ,medical ,officer,sec4 #aica4 ,chief ,medical ,officer4 4 7i7 ,sunset 7#a7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term sunset date means the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,amendments ,effective on the sunset date3 7,a7 ,title ,,xix of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #eia et seq47 is amended-- 7i7 in the title heading1 by striking ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office and inserting ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection ,office2 7ii7 by striking section #aijj and all that follows through the end of section #aija and inserting the following3 #aija4 ,domestic nuclear detection office 7a7 ,establishment ,there shall be established in the ,department a ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection ,office 7referred to in this title as the ,office74 ,the ,secretary may request that the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission1 and the directors of other ,federal agencies1 including elements of the ,intelligence ,community1 provide for the reimbursable detail of personnel with relevant expertise to the ,office4 7b7 ,director ,the ,office shall be headed by a ,director for ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection1 who shall be appointed by the ,president4 2 7iii7 by redesignating sections #aibc1 #aibd1 #aibe1 #aibf1 and #aibg as sections #aijb1 #aijc1 #aijd1 #aijf1 and #aijg1 respectively1 and transferring such sections to appear after section #aija1 as added by clause 7ii72 7iv7 in section #aijb1 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 in the section heading by striking responsibilities and inserting mission of office2 and 7,,ii7 in subsection 7a77#aa71 by striking ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office and inserting ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection ,office2 7v7 in section #aijd7;a71 as so redesignated1 by striking section #aibc and inserting section #aijb2 7vi7 by inserting after section #aijd1 as redesignated and transferred by clause 7iii71 the following3 #aije4 ,relationship to other department entities and federal agencies ,the authority of the ,director under this title shall not affect the authorities or responsibilities of any officer of the ,department or of any officer of any other department or agency of the ,united ,states with respect to the command1 control1 or direction of the functions1 personnel1 funds1 assets1 and liabilities of any entity within the ,department or any ,federal department or agency4 2 7vii7 in section #aijf1 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 by striking section #aibc7;a7 each place it appears and inserting section #aijb7;a72 and 7,,ii7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office and inserting ,director for ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection2 and 7viii7 in section #aijg1 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,c71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office and inserting ,director of the ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection ,office2 and 7,,ii7 in subsection 7c71 by striking section #aibc and inserting section #aijb2 and 7ix7 by striking the heading for subtitle ,b and all that follows through the end of section #aica4 7,b7 ,title ,v of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #caa et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #eae the following3 #eaf4 ,chief medical officer 7a7 ,in general ,there is in the ,department a ,chief ,medical ,officer1 who shall be appointed by the ,president4 7b7 ,qualifications ,the individual appointed as ,chief ,medical ,officer shall possess a demonstrated ability in and knowledge of medicine and public health4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,chief ,medical ,officer shall have the primary responsibility within the ,department for medical issues related to natural disasters1 acts of terrorism1 and other man-made disasters1 including-- 7#a7 serving as the principal advisor to the ,secretary and the ,administrator on medical and public health issues2 7#b7 coordinating the biodefense activities of the ,department2 7#c7 ensuring internal and external coordination of all medical preparedness and response activities of the ,department1 including training1 exercises1 and equipment support2 7#d7 serving as the ,department's primary point of contact with the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,department of ,transportation1 the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 and other ,federal departments or agencies1 on medical and public health issues2 7#e7 serving as the ,department's primary point of contact for ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 the medical community1 and others within and outside the ,department1 with respect to medical and public health matters2 7#f7 discharging1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 the responsibilities of the ,department related to ,project ,bioshield2 and 7#g7 performing such other duties relating to such responsibilities as the ,secretary may require4 4 7,c7 ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq47 is amended by striking section #gad4 7,d7 ,section #ajc7;d7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aac7;d77 is amended-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7ii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,a ,director for ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection4 4 7,e7 ,section #caf7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aie;b7a77 is amended by striking 1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office14 7,f7 ,section #cag7;f7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aie;c7f77 is amended by striking the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office1 and inserting the ,chief ,medical ,officer14 7,g7 ,section #eje7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cae7;b77 is amended-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 7ii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,the ,office of the ,chief ,medical ,officer4 2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated1 by striking through 7#c7 and inserting through 7#d74 7,h7 ,section #ebh7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cbaq7a77 is amended by striking ,health ,affairs1 and inserting the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office14 7,i7 ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended-- 7i7 by inserting after the item relating to section #eae the following3 ,sec4 #eaf4 ,chief medical officer4 2 7ii7 by striking the item relating to section #gad2 and 7iii7 by striking the item relating to title ,,xix 7including items relating to section #aijj through section #aica7 and inserting the following3 ,,title ,,xix--,domestic ,nuclear ,detection ,office,sec4 #aija4 ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection ,office4,sec4 #aijb4 ,mission of ,office4,sec4 #aijc4 ,hiring authority4,sec4 #aijd4 ,testing authority4,sec4 #aije4 ,relationship to other ,department entities and ,federal agencies4,sec4 #aijf4 ,contracting and grant making authorities4,sec4 #aijg4 ,joint annual interagency review of global nuclear detection architecture4 4 7#c7 ,this ,act ,effective on the sunset date1 subsections 7a7 through 7h7 of this section1 and the amendments made by such subsections1 shall have no force or effect4 7#d7 ,transfers2 abolishment 7,a7 ,transfers ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall transfer-- 7i7 to the ,domestic ,nuclear ,detection ,office1 all functions1 personnel1 budget authority1 and assets of the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office1 as in existence on the day before the sunset date1 except for the functions1 personnel1 budget authority1 and assets that were transferred to the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office under subsection 7e77#a77;,a77i72 and 7ii7 to the ,office of ,health ,affairs1 the functions1 personnel1 budget authority1 and assets that were transferred to the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office under subsection 7e77#a77;,a77ii7 or to the ,directorate of ,management under subsection 7e77#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,abolishment ,upon completion of all transfers pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office of the ,department of ,homeland ,security is abolished2 and 7ii7 the position of ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office is abolished4 #aaah4 ,activities related to international agreements2 activities related to children ,section #gjh7;c7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as so redesignated by section #aadb of this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 enter into agreements with governments of other countries1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state or the head of another agency1 as appropriate1 international organizations1 and international nongovernmental organizations in order to achieve the missions of the ,department2 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 by inserting 1 including feedback from organizations representing the needs of children1 after stakeholder feedback4 #aaai4 ,canine detection research and development 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,iii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq471 as amended by section #afja of this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cba4 ,canine detection research and development 7a7 ,in general ,in furtherance of domestic preparedness and response1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 and in consultation with other relevant executive agencies1 relevant ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 and academic and industry stakeholders1 shall1 to the extent practicable1 conduct research and development of canine detection technology to mitigate the risk of the threats of existing and emerging weapons of mass destruction4 7b7 ,scope ,the scope of the research and development under subsection 7a7 may include the following3 7#a7 ,canine-based sensing technologies4 7#b7 ,chem-,bio defense technologies4 7#c7 ,new dimensions of olfaction biology4 7#d7 ,novel chemical sensing technologies4 7#e7 ,advances in metabolomics and volatilomics4 7#f7 ,advances in gene therapy1 phenomics1 and molecular medicine4 7#g7 ,reproductive science and technology4 7#h7 ,end user techniques1 tactics1 and procedures4 7#i7 ,national security policies1 standards and practices for canine sensing technologies4 7#aj7 ,protective technology1 medicine1 and treatments for the canine detection platform4 7#aa7 ,domestic capacity and standards development4 7#ab7 ,emerging threat detection4 7#ac7 ,training aids4 7#ad7 ,genetic1 behavioral1 and physiological optimization of the canine detection platform4 7c7 ,coordination and collaboration ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology1 shall ensure research and development activities are conducted in coordination and collaboration with academia1 all levels of government1 and private sector stakeholders4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 4 7b7 ,table of contents amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace71 as amended by this ,act1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #cbj the following3 ,sec4 #cba4 ,canine detection research and development4 4 ,b ,human ,resources and ,other ,matters #aaca4 ,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 striking and in line and inserting 1 in line2 and 7ii7 by inserting and informed by successful 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 develop performance measures to monitor and evaluate on an ongoing basis12 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting including leader development and employee engagement programs1 before in coordination2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj7 as paragraphs 7#ad7 and 7#ae71 respectively2 7,e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#i71 respectively2 7,f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 assess the need of administrative and mission support staff across the ,department1 to identify and eliminate the unnecessary use of mission-critical staff for administrative and mission support positions2 2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated1 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 that is informed by appropriate workforce planning initiatives2 and 7,h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#aj7 maintain a catalogue of available employee development opportunities easily accessible to employees of the ,department1 including departmental leadership development programs1 interagency development programs1 and rotational programs2 7#aa7 approve the selection and organizational placement of each senior human capital official of each component of the ,department and participate in the periodic performance reviews of each such senior human capital official2 7#ab7 assess the success of the ,department and the components of the ,department regarding efforts to recruit and retain employees in rural and remote areas1 and make policy recommendations as appropriate to the ,secretary and to ,congress2 7#ac7 develop performance measures to monitor and evaluate on an ongoing basis any significant contracts issued by the ,department or a component of the ,department to a private entity regarding the recruitment1 hiring1 or retention of employees2 4 #aacb4 ,employee engagement and retention action plan 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq471 as amended by section #aaag1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gae4 ,employee engagement and retention action plan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 and not later than ,september #cj of each fiscal year thereafter1 issue a ,department-wide employee engagement and retention action plan to inform and execute strategies for improving employee engagement1 employee retention1 ,department management and leadership1 diversity and inclusion efforts1 employee morale1 training and development opportunities1 and communications within the ,department1 which shall reflect-- 7,a7 input from representatives from operational components1 headquarters1 and field personnel1 including supervisory and non-supervisory personnel1 and employee labor organizations that represent employees of the ,department2 7,b7 employee feedback provided through annual employee surveys1 questionnaires1 and other communications2 and 7,c7 performance measures1 milestones1 and objectives that reflect the priorities and strategies of the action plan to improve employee engagement and retention2 and 7#b7 require the head of each operational component of the ,department to-- 7,a7 develop and implement a component-specific employee engagement and retention 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 if 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 quarterly reports on actions planned and progress made under this paragraph4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ability of the departmental or component leadership from developing innovative approaches and strategies to employee engagement or retention not specifically required under this section4 7c7 ,repeal ,this section shall be repealed on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment 7#a7 ,in general ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace71 as amended by section #aaag1 is amended by inserting after the item related to section #gad the following3 ,sec4 #gae4 ,employee engagement and retention plan4 4 7#b7 ,repeal ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall be repealed on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,submissions to ,congress 7#a7 ,department-wide employee engagement action plan ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and once #b years thereafter1 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 of the ,senate the ,department-wide employee engagement action plan required under section #gae of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by subsection 7a74 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 section #gae7;a77#b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7as added by subsection 7a77 not later than #cj days after the issuance of each such plan under such section #gae7;a77#b74 #aacc4 ,report discussing ,secretary's responsibilities1 priorities1 and an accounting of the ,department's work regarding election infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall continue to prioritize the provision of assistance1 as appropriate and on a voluntary basis1 to ,state and local election officials in recognition of the importance of election infrastructure to the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,reports ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and once each year thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 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 a report detailing-- 7#a7 the responsibilities of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for coordinating the election infrastructure critical infrastructure subsector2 7#b7 the priorities of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for enhancing the security of election infrastructure over the next #a- and #e-year periods that incorporates lessons learned1 best practices1 and obstacles from the previous year2 and 7#c7 a summary of the election infrastructure work of the ,department with each ,state1 unit of local government1 and tribal and territorial government1 as well as with the ,government ,coordinating ,council and the ,sector ,coordinating ,council1 and interaction with other ,federal departments and agencies4 7c7 ,form of reports ,each report submitted under subsection 7b7 shall be unclassified1 but may be accompanied by a classified annex1 if necessary4 7d7 ,initial report ,the first report submitted under subsection 7b7 shall examine the period beginning on ,january #f1 #bjag through the required reporting period4 #aacd4 ,policy1 guidance1 training1 and communication regarding law enforcement personnel 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 shall conduct an inventory and assessment of training provided to all law enforcement personnel of the ,department of ,homeland ,security 7referred to in this section as the ,department71 including use of force training1 and develop and implement a strategic plan to-- 7#a7 enhance1 modernize1 and expand training and continuing education for law enforcement personnel2 and 7#b7 eliminate duplication and increase efficiencies in training and continuing education programs4 7b7 ,factors ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall take into account the follow factors3 7#a7 ,the hours of training provided to law enforcement personnel and whether such hours should be increased4 7#b7 ,the hours of continuing education provided to law enforcement personnel1 and whether such hours should be increased4 7#c7 ,the quality of training and continuing education programs and whether the programs are in line with current best practices and standards4 7#d7 ,the use of technology for training and continuing education purposes1 and whether such technology should be modernized and expanded4 7#e7 ,reviews of training and education programs by law enforcement personnel1 and whether such programs maximize their ability to carry out the mission of their components and meet the highest standards of professionalism and integrity4 7#f7 ,whether there is duplicative or overlapping training and continuing education programs1 and whether such programs can be streamlined to reduce costs and increase efficiencies4 7c7 ,input ,the ,secretary shall work with relevant components of the ,department to take into account feedback provided by law enforcement personnel 7including nonsupervisory personnel and employee labor organizations71 community stakeholders1 the ,office of ,science and ,technology1 and the ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties in carrying out the assessment of1 and developing and implementing the strategic plan with respect to1 training and continuing education programs under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,chairman and ,ranking ,minority ,member of the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,chairman and ,ranking ,minority ,member of the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives an evaluation of the assessment of1 and the development and implementation of the strategic plan with respect to1 training and continuing education programs under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,assessment ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,chairman and ,ranking ,minority ,member of the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,chairman and ,ranking ,minority ,member of the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives a report that evaluates the assessment of1 and the development and implementation of the strategic plan with respect to1 training and continuing education programs under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,timely guidance1 communications1 and training regarding policy changes affecting the conduct of law enforcement and engagement with members of the public 7#a7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term covered order means any executive order1 guidance1 directive1 or memorandum that changes policies regarding the conduct of law enforcement or engagement with members of the public by law enforcement personnel4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the head of each affected law enforcement component of the ,department and in consultation with career executives in each affected component1 shall-- 7,a7 as expeditiously as possible1 and not later than #de days following the effective date of any covered order-- 7i7 publish written documents detailing plans for the implementation of the covered order2 7ii7 develop and implement a strategy to communicate clearly with all law enforcement personnel actively engaged in core law enforcement activities1 both in supervisory and nonsupervisory positions1 and to provide prompt responses to questions and concerns raised by such personnel1 about the covered order2 and 7iii7 develop and implement a detailed plan to ensure that all law enforcement personnel actively engaged in core law enforcement activities are sufficiently and appropriately trained on any new policies regarding the conduct of law enforcement or engagement with members of the public resulting from the covered order2 and 7,b7 submit to the ,chairman and ,ranking ,minority ,member of the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,chairman and ,ranking ,minority ,member of the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives a report-- 7i7 not later than #cj days after the effective date of any covered order1 that explains and provides a plan to remedy any delay in taking action under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 not later than #fj days after the effective date of any covered order1 that describes the actions taken by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a74 #aace4 ,hack ,,dhs bug bounty pilot program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,bug bounty program ,the term bug bounty program means a program under which an approved individual1 organization1 or company is temporarily authorized to identify and report vulnerabilities of ,internet-facing information technology of the ,department in exchange for compensation4 7#b7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#c7 ,information technology ,the term information technology has the meaning given the term in section #aaaja of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,pilot program ,the term pilot program means the bug bounty pilot program required to be established under subsection 7b77#a74 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7b7 ,establishment of pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish1 within the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer1 a bug bounty pilot program to minimize vulnerabilities of ,internet-facing information technology of the ,department4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in establishing the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 provide compensation for reports of previously unidentified security vulnerabilities within the websites1 applications1 and other ,internet-facing information technology of the ,department that are accessible to the public2 7,b7 award a competitive contract to an entity1 as necessary1 to manage the pilot program and for executing the remediation of vulnerabilities identified as a consequence of the pilot program2 7,c7 designate mission-critical operations within the ,department that should be excluded from the pilot program2 7,d7 consult with the ,attorney ,general on how to ensure that approved individuals1 organizations1 or companies that comply with the requirements of the pilot program are protected from prosecution under section #ajcj of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 and similar provisions of law for specific activities authorized under the pilot program2 7,e7 consult with the relevant offices at the ,department of ,defense that were responsible for launching the #bjaf ,hack the ,pentagon pilot program and subsequent ,department of ,defense bug bounty programs2 7,f7 develop an expeditious process by which an approved individual1 organization1 or company can register with the entity described in subparagraph 7,b71 submit to a background check as determined by the ,department1 and receive a determination as to eligibility for participation in the pilot program2 and 7,g7 engage qualified interested persons1 including non-government sector representatives1 about the structure of the pilot program as constructive and to the extent practicable4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the pilot program is completed1 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 a report on the pilot program1 which shall include-- 7#a7 the number of approved individuals1 organizations1 or companies involved in the pilot program1 broken down by the number of approved individuals1 organizations1 or companies that-- 7,a7 registered2 7,b7 were approved2 7,c7 submitted security vulnerabilities2 and 7,d7 received compensation2 7#b7 the number and severity of vulnerabilities reported as part of the pilot program2 7#c7 the number of previously unidentified security vulnerabilities remediated as a result of the pilot program2 7#d7 the current number of outstanding previously unidentified security vulnerabilities and ,department remediation plans2 7#e7 the average length of time between the reporting of security vulnerabilities and remediation of the vulnerabilities2 7#f7 the types of compensation provided under the pilot program2 and 7#g7 the lessons learned from the pilot program4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,department #bej1jjj for fiscal year #bjah to carry out this section4 #aacf4 ,cost savings enhancements 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,amendment ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #de of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #deab the following3 #deab;,a4 ,department of ,homeland ,security awards for cost savings disclosures 7a7 ,in this section1 the term surplus operations and support funds means amounts made available for the operations and support account1 or equivalent account1 of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 or a component thereof-- 7#a7 that are identified by an employee of the ,department of ,homeland ,security under subsection 7b7 as unnecessary2 7#b7 that the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security determines are not required for the purpose for which the amounts were made available2 7#c7 that the ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security determines are not required for the purpose for which the amounts were made available2 and 7#d7 the rescission of which would not be detrimental to the full execution of the purposes for which the amounts were made available4 7b7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security may pay a cash award to any employee of the ,department of ,homeland ,security whose disclosure of fraud1 waste1 or mismanagement or identification of surplus operations and support funds to the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security has resulted in cost savings for the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 ,the amount of an award under this section may not exceed the lesser of-- 7#a7 #aj1jjj2 or 7#b7 an amount equal to #a percent of the ,department of ,homeland ,security's cost savings which the ,inspector ,general determines to be the total savings attributable to the employee's disclosure or identification4 ,for purposes of paragraph 7#b71 the ,inspector ,general may take into account ,department of ,homeland ,security cost savings projected for subsequent fiscal years which will be attributable to such disclosure or identification4 7c7 7#a7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall refer to the ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security any potential surplus operations and support funds identified by an employee that the ,inspector ,general determines meets the requirements under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#d7 of subsection 7a71 along with any recommendations of the ,inspector ,general4 7#b7 7,a7 ,if the ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security determines that potential surplus operations and support funds referred under paragraph 7#a7 meet the requirements under subsection 7a71 except as provided in subsection 7d71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall transfer the amount of the surplus operations and support funds from the applicable appropriations account to the general fund of the ,treasury4 7,b7 ,any amounts transferred under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be deposited in the ,treasury and used for deficit reduction1 except that in the case of a fiscal year for which there is no ,federal budget deficit1 such amounts shall be used to reduce the ,federal debt 7in such manner as the ,secretary of the ,treasury considers appropriate74 7#c7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall issue standards and definitions for purposes of making determinations relating to potential surplus operations and support funds identified by an employee under this subsection4 7d7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may retain not more than #aj percent of amounts to be transferred to the general fund of the ,treasury under subsection 7c77#b74 7#b7 ,amounts retained by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security under paragraph 7#a7 may be-- 7,a7 used for the purpose of paying a cash award under subsection 7b7 to one or more employees who identified the surplus operations and support funds2 and 7,b7 to the extent amounts remain after paying cash awards under subsection 7b71 transferred or reprogrammed for use by the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 in accordance with any limitation on such a transfer or reprogramming under any other provision of law4 7e7 7#a7 ,not later than ,october #a of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,secretary of the ,treasury a report identifying the total savings achieved during the previous fiscal year through disclosures of possible fraud1 waste1 or mismanagement and identifications of surplus operations and support funds by an employee4 7#b7 ,not later than ,september #cj of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,secretary of the ,treasury a report that1 for the previous fiscal year-- 7,a7 describes each disclosure of possible fraud1 waste1 or mismanagement or identification of potentially surplus operations and support funds by an employee of the ,department of ,homeland ,security determined by the ,department of ,homeland ,security to have merit2 and 7,b7 provides the number and amount of cash awards by the ,department of ,homeland ,security under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall include the information described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 in each budget request of the ,department of ,homeland ,security submitted to the ,office of ,management and ,budget as part of the preparation of the budget of the ,president submitted to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit to the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,government ,accountability ,office an annual report on ,federal cost saving and awards based on the reports submitted under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7f7 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall-- 7#a7 ensure that the cash award program of the ,department of ,homeland ,security complies with this section2 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress an annual certification indicating whether the cash award program of the ,department of ,homeland ,security complies with this section4 7g7 ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this section1 and every #c years thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on the operation of the cost savings and awards program under this section1 including any recommendations for legislative changes4 4 7#b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections for subchapter ,,ii of chapter #de of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #deab the following3 #deab;,a4 ,department of ,homeland ,security awards for cost savings disclosures4 4 7#c7 ,sunset ,effective #f years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 subchapter ,,ii of chapter #de of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking section #deab;,a2 and 7,b7 in the table of sections1 by striking the item relating to section #deab;,a4 7b7 ,officers eligible for cash awards ,section #deji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7a7 before ,no officer2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may not receive a cash award under this subchapter4 4 #aacg4 ,cybersecurity research and development projects 7a7 ,cybersecurity research and development 7#a7 ,in general ,title ,,iii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq471 as amended by section #aaai of this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cbb4 ,cybersecurity research and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall support the research1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 and transition of cybersecurity technologies1 including fundamental research to improve the sharing of information1 information security1 analytics1 and methodologies related to cybersecurity risks and incidents1 consistent with current law4 7b7 ,activities ,the research and development supported under subsection 7a7 shall serve the components of the ,department and shall-- 7#a7 advance the development and accelerate the deployment of more secure information systems2 7#b7 improve and create technologies for detecting and preventing attacks or intrusions1 including real-time continuous diagnostics1 real-time analytic technologies1 and full life cycle information protection2 7#c7 improve and create mitigation and recovery methodologies1 including techniques and policies for real-time containment of attacks and development of resilient networks and information systems2 7#d7 assist the development and support infrastructure and tools to support cybersecurity research and development efforts1 including modeling1 testbeds1 and data sets for assessment of new cybersecurity technologies2 7#e7 assist the development and support of technologies to reduce vulnerabilities in industrial control systems2 7#f7 assist the development and support cyber forensics and attack attribution capabilities2 7#g7 assist the development and accelerate the deployment of full information life cycle security technologies to enhance protection1 control1 and privacy of information to detect and prevent cybersecurity risks and incidents2 7#h7 assist the development and accelerate the deployment of information security measures1 in addition to perimeter-based protections2 7#i7 assist the development and accelerate the deployment of technologies to detect improper information access by authorized users2 7#aj7 assist the development and accelerate the deployment of cryptographic technologies to protect information at rest1 in transit1 and in use2 7#aa7 assist the development and accelerate the deployment of methods to promote greater software assurance2 7#ab7 assist the development and accelerate the deployment of tools to securely and automatically update software and firmware in use1 with limited or no necessary intervention by users and limited impact on concurrently operating systems and processes2 and 7#ac7 assist in identifying and addressing unidentified or future cybersecurity threats4 7c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall coordinate activities with-- 7#a7 the ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security2 7#b7 the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 as appropriate2 and 7#c7 industry and academia4 7d7 ,transition to practice ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall-- 7#a7 support projects carried out under this title through the full life cycle of such projects1 including research1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 pilots1 and transitions2 7#b7 identify mature technologies that address existing or imminent cybersecurity gaps in public or private information systems and networks of information systems1 protect sensitive information within and outside networks of information systems1 identify and support necessary improvements identified during pilot programs and testing and evaluation activities1 and introduce new cybersecurity technologies throughout the homeland security enterprise through partnerships and commercialization2 and 7#c7 target federally funded cybersecurity research that demonstrates a high probability of successful transition to the commercial market within #b years and that is expected to have a notable impact on the public or private information systems and networks of information systems4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,cybersecurity risk ,the term cybersecurity risk has the meaning given the term in section #bbji4 7#b7 ,homeland security enterprise ,the term homeland security enterprise means relevant governmental and nongovernmental entities involved in homeland security1 including ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and tribal government officials1 private sector representatives1 academics1 and other policy experts4 7#c7 ,incident ,the term incident has the meaning given the term in section #bbji4 7#d7 ,information system ,the term information system has the meaning given the term in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,software assurance ,the term software assurance means confidence that software-- 7,a7 is free from vulnerabilities1 either intentionally designed into the software or accidentally inserted at any time during the life cycle of the software2 and 7,b7 functioning in the intended manner4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace71 as amended by this ,act1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #cba the following3 ,sec4 #cbb4 ,cybersecurity research and development4 4 7b7 ,research and development projects ,section #hca of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cia7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjag and inserting #bjbb2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking under section #hde of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-afj74 ,in applying the authorities of that section #hde1 subsection 7c7 of that section shall apply with respect to prototype projects under this paragraph1 and the ,secretary shall perform the functions of the ,secretary of ,defense under subsection 7d7 thereof and inserting under section #bcga;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,secretary shall perform the functions of the ,secretary of ,defense as prescribed42 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjag and inserting #bjbb2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall annually 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 report detailing the projects for which the authority granted by subsection 7a7 was utilized1 the rationale for such utilizations1 the funds spent utilizing such authority1 the extent of cost-sharing for such projects among ,federal and non-,federal sources1 the extent to which utilization of such authority has addressed a homeland security capability gap or threat to the homeland identified by the ,department1 the total amount of payments1 if any1 that were received by the ,federal ,government as a result of the utilization of such authority during the period covered by each such report1 the outcome of each project for which such authority was utilized1 and the results of any audits of such projects4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking as defined in section #hde7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-afj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga note7 and inserting as defined in section #bcga;b7e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code42 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,training ,the ,secretary shall develop a training program for acquisitions staff on the utilization of the authority provided under subsection 7a7 to ensure accountability and effective management of projects consistent with the ,program ,management ,improvement ,accountability ,act 7,public ,law #aad-bfd2 #acj ,stat4 #acga7 and the amendments made by such ,act4 4 7c7 ,no additional funds authorized ,no additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this section and the amendments made by this section4 ,such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized4 #aach4 ,cybersecurity talent exchange 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term congressional homeland security committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#b7 the term ,department means the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 and 7#c7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7b7 ,cybersecurity talent exchange pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall commence carrying out a cybersecurity talent exchange pilot program4 7#b7 ,delegation ,the ,secretary may delegate any authority under this section to the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department4 7c7 ,appointment authority 7#a7 ,in general ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary for the purpose of carrying out the pilot program established under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary may1 with the agreement of a private-sector organization and the consent of the employee1 arrange for the temporary assignment of an employee to the private-sector organization1 or from the private-sector organization to a ,department organization under this section4 7#b7 ,eligible employees ,employees participating in the pilot program established under subsection 7b7 shall have significant education1 skills1 or experience relating to cybersecurity4 7#c7 ,agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for a written agreement among the ,department1 the private-sector organization1 and the employee concerned regarding the terms and conditions of the assignment of the employee under this section1 which-- 7i7 shall require that the employee of the ,department1 upon completion of the assignment1 will serve in the ,department1 or elsewhere in the civil service if approved by the ,secretary1 for a period equal to twice the length of the assignment2 7ii7 shall provide that if the employee of the ,department or of the private-sector organization1 as the case may be1 fails to carry out the agreement1 the employee shall be liable to the ,united ,states for payment of all expenses of the assignment1 unless that failure was for good and sufficient reason1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7iii7 shall contain language ensuring that the employee of the ,department does not improperly use pre-decisional or draft deliberative information that the employee may be privy to or aware of related to ,department programing1 budgeting1 resourcing1 acquisition1 or procurement for the benefit or advantage of the private-sector organization2 and 7iv7 shall cover matters relating to confidentiality1 intellectual property rights1 and such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7,b7 ,liability ,an amount for which an employee is liable under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 shall be treated as a debt due the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive1 in whole or in part1 collection of a debt described in subparagraph 7,b7 based on a determination that the collection would be against equity and good conscience and not in the best interests of the ,united ,states1 after taking into account any indication of fraud1 misrepresentation1 fault1 or lack of good faith on the part of the employee4 7#d7 ,termination ,an assignment under this subsection may1 at any time and for any reason1 be terminated by the ,department or the private-sector organization concerned4 7#e7 ,duration 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 an assignment under this subsection shall be for a period of not less than #c months and not more than #b years1 and renewable up to a total of #d years4 7,b7 ,exception ,an assignment under this subsection may be for a period in excess of #b years1 but not more than #d years1 if the ,secretary determines that the assignment is necessary to meet critical mission or program requirements4 7,c7 ,limitation ,no employee of the ,department may be assigned under this subsection for more than a total of #d years inclusive of all assignments4 7#f7 ,status of federal employees assigned to private-sector organizations 7,a7 ,in general ,an employee of the ,department who is assigned to a private-sector organization under this subsection shall be considered1 during the period of assignment1 to be on detail to a regular work assignment in the ,department for all purposes4 7,b7 ,written agreement ,the written agreement established under paragraph 7#c7 shall address the specific terms and conditions related to the continued status of the employee as a ,federal employee4 7,c7 ,certification ,in establishing a temporary assignment of an employee of the ,department to a private-sector organization1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 ensure that the normal duties and functions of the employee can be reasonably performed by other employees of the ,department without the transfer or reassignment of other personnel of the ,department2 and 7ii7 certify that the temporary assignment of the employee shall not have an adverse or negative impact on organizational capabilities associated with the assignment4 7#g7 ,terms and conditions for private-sector employees ,an employee of a private-sector organization who is assigned to a ,department organization under this subsection-- 7,a7 shall continue to receive pay and benefits from the private-sector organization from which the employee is assigned and shall not receive pay or benefits from the ,department1 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b72 7,b7 is deemed to be an employee of the ,department for the purposes of-- 7i7 chapters #gc and #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 sections #bja1 #bjc1 #bje1 #bjg1 #bjh1 #bji1 #fjc1 #fjf1 #fjg1 #fdc1 #fed1 #aije1 and #aiac of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 7iii7 sections #acdc1 #acdd1 and #acdi7;b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 7iv7 chapter #aga of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,federal ,tort ,claims ,act7 and any other ,federal tort liability statute2 7v7 the ,ethics in ,government ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app472 and 7vi7 chapter #ba of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 shall not have access to any trade secrets or to any other nonpublic information which is of commercial value to the private-sector organization from which the employee is assigned2 7,d7 may perform work that is considered inherently governmental in nature only when requested in writing by the ,secretary2 and 7,e7 may not be used to circumvent any limitation or restriction on the size of the workforce of the ,department4 7#h7 ,prohibition against charging certain costs to the federal government ,a private-sector organization may not charge the ,department or any other agency of the ,federal ,government1 as direct or indirect costs under a ,federal contract1 the costs of pay or benefits paid by the organization to an employee assigned to a ,department organization under this subsection for the period of the assignment4 7#i7 ,expenses 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may pay for travel and other work-related expenses associated with individuals participating in the pilot program established under subsection 7b74 ,the ,secretary shall not pay for lodging or per diem expenses for employees of a private sector organization1 unless such expenses are in furtherance of work-related travel other than participating in the pilot program4 7,b7 ,background investigation ,a private person supporting an individual participating in the pilot program may pay for a background investigation associated with the participation of the individual in the pilot program4 7#aj7 ,maximum number of participants ,not more than #bej individuals may concurrently participate in the pilot program established under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,detailing of participants ,with the consent of an individual participating in the pilot program established under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary may1 under the pilot program1 detail the individual to another ,federal department or agency4 7e7 ,sunset ,the pilot program established under subsection 7b7 shall terminate on the date that is #g years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,preliminary report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional homeland security committees a preliminary report describing the implementation of the pilot program established under subsection 7b71 including the number of participating employees from the ,department and from private sector organizations1 the departmental missions or programs carried out by employees participating in the pilot program1 and recommendations to maximize efficiencies and the effectiveness of the pilot program in order to support ,department cybersecurity missions and objectives4 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than #f years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional homeland security committees a final report describing the implementation of the pilot program established under subsection 7b71 including the number of participating employees from the ,department and from private sector organizations1 the departmental missions or programs carried out by employees participating in the pilot program1 and providing a recommendation on whether the pilot program should be made permanent4 ,c ,other matters #aada4 ,protection of personally identifiable information ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #dca7;c7 of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #adca7;c77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 7,a7 ,the information listed in paragraph 7#a7 shall not be available for public disclosure if-- 7i7 the ,secretary of the ,treasury makes an affirmative finding on a shipment-by-shipment basis that disclosure is likely to pose a threat of personal injury or property damage2 or 7ii7 the information is exempt under the provisions of section #eeb7;b77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall ensure that any personally identifiable information1 including social security numbers1 passport numbers1 and residential addresses1 is removed from any manifest signed1 produced1 delivered1 or transmitted under this section before the manifest is disclosed to the public4 4 #aadb4 ,technical and conforming amendments 7a7 ,repeal of ,director of ,shared ,services and ,office of ,counternarcotics ,enforcement of ,department of ,homeland ,security 7#a7 ,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 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja et seq47 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 the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #dge4 7#b7 ,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 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja et seq47 is amended-- 7i7 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 7ii7 by striking section #hgh 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #deh74 7,c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #hgh4 7b7 ,other technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,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-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,e71 by striking the ,bureau of and inserting ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#d71 as redesignated by section #aaag7;f71 by striking section #gjh and inserting section #gjg4 7#b7 ,title ,,vii ,title ,,vii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c7 of section #gjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdb71 as redesignated by section #aajc1 strike paragraph 7#d72 7,b7 by striking section #gjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdf72 7,c7 by redesignating sections #gjg1 #gjh1 and #gji as sections #gjf1 #gjg1 and #gjh1 respectively2 and 7,d7 in section #gjh7;c77#c71 as so redesignated1 by striking section #gjg and inserting section #gjf4 7#c7 ,title ,,viii ,title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking section #heg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dbg72 7,b7 by redesignating section #heh as section #heg2 7,c7 by striking section #hgb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #deb72 and 7,d7 by striking section #hha 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dfa74 7#d7 ,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 7#e7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the items relating to sections #gjf through #gji and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #gjf4 ,quadrennial homeland security review4 ,sec4 #gjg4 ,joint task forces4,sec4 #gjh4 ,office of ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans4 2 7,b7 by striking the items relating to sections #heg and #heh and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #heg4 ,identification of new entrants into the ,federal marketplace4 2 7,c7 by striking the item relating to section #hgb2 and 7,d7 by striking the item relating to section #hha4 ,,ii ,department of ,homeland ,security ,acquisition ,accountability and ,efficiency #abja4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ad7 through 7#bj7 as paragraphs 7#bh7 through 7#cd71 respectively2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ac7 as paragraph 7#bf72 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#ba7 through 7#bd71 respectively2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#ae7 through 7#ai71 respectively2 7#e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#g71 7#h71 and 7#i71 respectively2 7#f7 by inserting before paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#a7 ,the term acquisition has the meaning given the term in section #aca of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term acquisition decision authority means the authority held by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 to-- 7,a7 ensure compliance with ,federal law1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 and ,department acquisition management directives2 7,b7 review1 including approving1 pausing1 modifying1 or canceling1 an acquisition throughout the life cycle of the acquisition2 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 those 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 the acquisition 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 person exercising the acquisition decision authority determines whether the acquisition program shall proceed to the next 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 decisions and assigned actions for the acquisition1 as determined by the person exercising acquisition decision authority for the acquisition4 7#e7 ,the term acquisition program means the totality of activities directed to accomplish specific goals and objectives1 which may-- 7,a7 provide new or improved capabilities in response to approved requirements or sustain existing capabilities2 and 7,b7 have multiple projects to obtain specific capability requirements or capital assets4 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 the program4 2 7#g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#aj7 ,the term best practices1 with respect to acquisition1 means a knowledge-based approach to capability development that includes1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 identifying and validating needs2 7,b7 assessing alternatives to select the most appropriate solution2 7,c7 establishing requirements2 7,d7 developing cost estimates and schedules that consider the work necessary to develop1 plan1 support1 and install a program or solution2 7,e7 identifying sources of funding that match 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 ensuring an adequate1 well-trained1 and diverse workforce that is qualified and sufficient in number to perform necessary functions2 7,j7 developing innovative1 effective1 and efficient processes and strategies2 7,k7 integrating risk management and mitigation techniques for national security considerations2 and 7,l7 integrating the capabilities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,k7 into the mission and business operations of the ,department4 7#aa7 ,the term breach means a failure to meet any cost1 schedule1 or performance threshold specified in the most recently approved acquisition program baseline4 7#ab7 ,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 7#ac7 ,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#ad7 ,the term cost-type contract means a contract that-- 7,a7 provides for payment of allowable incurred costs1 to the extent prescribed in the contract2 and 7,b7 establishes an estimate of total cost for the purpose of obligating funds and establishing a ceiling that the contractor may not exceed1 except at the risk of the contractor1 without the approval of the contracting officer4 2 7#h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ai71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#bj7 ,the term fixed-price contract means a contract that provides for a firm price or1 in appropriate cases1 an adjustable price4 2 7#i7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bd71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#be7 ,the term life cycle cost means the total cost of an acquisition1 including all relevant costs related to acquiring1 owning1 operating1 maintaining1 and disposing of the system1 project1 service1 or product over a specified period of time4 2 and 7#aj7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bf71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#bg7 ,the term major acquisition program means a ,department acquisition program that is estimated by the ,secretary or a designee of the ,secretary to require an eventual total expenditure of not less than #cjj1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #bjag constant dollars7 over the life cycle cost of the program4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,section #eja7ac7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #caa7ac77 is amended by striking section #b7ac77;,b7 and inserting section #b7bf77;,b74 ,a ,acquisition ,authorities #abaa4 ,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 subsection 7d71 the first subsection 7e7 7relating to the system for award management consultation71 and the second subsection 7e7 7relating to the definition of interoperable communications7 as subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7g71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 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-- 7,a7 is the ,chief ,acquisition ,officer of the ,department2 7,b7 shall have the authorities and perform the functions specified in subsection 7b7 of such section2 and 7,c7 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 the mission of the ,department 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 modify1 including the rescission of approvals of program milestones1 or cancel major acquisition programs1 unless the ,under ,secretary delegates that 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 baseline pursuant to the acquisition management policy of the ,department4 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 the 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 information systems and technologies of the ,department1 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 the rationale for decisions made to allow programs to deviate from the requirement to obtain approval by the ,department for certain documents at acquisition decision events4 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 not less than #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 a well-trained and experienced workforce1 commensurate with the size of the acquisition program and related activities delegated to the ,component ,acquisition ,executive by the ,under ,secretary for ,management4 7iii7 ,each major acquisition concerned has written documentation showing that the acquisition has a ,department-approved acquisition program baseline and the acquisition 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 ,testing and evaluation acquisition support ,the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology shall-- 7i7 ensure1 in coordination with relevant component heads1 that all relevant acquisition programs-- 7,i7 complete reviews of operational requirements to ensure the requirements are measurable1 testable1 and achievable within the constraints of cost and schedule2 7,,ii7 integrate applicable standards into development specifications2 7,,iii7 complete systems engineering reviews and technical assessments during development to inform production and deployment decisions2 7,,iv7 complete independent testing and evaluation of technologies and systems2 7,v7 use independent verification and validation of operational testing and evaluation implementation and results2 and 7,,vi7 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 4 #abab4 ,acquisition authorities for ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,section #gjb7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,chief and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,functions ,the ,chief 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,acquisition authorities ,the ,chief ,financial ,officer1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 shall 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 #abac4 ,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 #cdc71 as amended by section #aajd1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,acquisition responsibilities ,the acquisition responsibilities of the ,chief ,information ,officer shall include-- 7#a7 overseeing the management of the ,homeland ,security ,enterprise ,architecture and ensuring that1 before each acquisition decision event1 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 management directives of the ,department1 making recommendations to the ,acquisition ,review ,board regarding that noncompliance2 and 7#b7 being responsible for-- 7,a7 providing recommendations to the ,acquisition ,review ,board regarding information technology programs2 and 7,b7 developing information technology acquisition strategic guidance4 4 #abad4 ,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 seq471 as amended by section #aacb1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gaf4 ,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 ,management1 which shall-- 7#a7 provide 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 7a71 who shall report directly to the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 serve as the executive secretary for the ,acquisition ,review ,board1 and carry out the following responsibilities3 7#a7 ,monitor 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 ,coordinate the acquisition life cycle review process 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 lines of authority1 accountability1 and responsibility for acquisition decision making within the ,department4 7#f7 ,support the ,chief ,procurement ,officer in developing strategies and specific plans for hiring1 training1 and professional development in order to improve the acquisition workforce of the ,department4 7#g7 ,in consultation with ,component ,acquisition ,executives-- 7,a7 develop standards for the designation of key acquisition positions with major acquisition program management offices and on the ,component ,acquisition ,executive support staff2 and 7,b7 provide requirements and support to the ,chief ,procurement ,officer in the planning1 development1 and maintenance of the ,acquisition ,career ,management ,program of the ,department4 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 acquisition programs and acquisition personnel and coordinate with the ,chief ,procurement ,officer on workforce training and development activities4 7c7 ,responsibilities of components ,each head of a component shall-- 7#a7 comply with ,federal law1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 and ,department acquisition management directives established by the ,under ,secretary for ,management2 and 7#b7 for each major acquisition program-- 7,a7 define baseline requirements and document changes to such requirements1 as appropriate2 7,b7 develop a life cycle cost estimate that is consistent with best practices identified by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states and 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 #gag4 ,acquisition documentation 7a7 ,in general ,for each major acquisition program1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 shall require the head of a relevant component or office to-- 7#a7 maintain acquisition documentation that is complete1 accurate1 timely1 and valid1 and that includes1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 operational requirements that are validated consistent with departmental policy and changes to those requirements1 as appropriate2 7,b7 a complete life cycle cost estimate with supporting documentation2 7,c7 verification of the life cycle cost estimate against independent cost estimates1 and reconciliation of any differences2 7,d7 a cost-benefit analysis with supporting documentation2 and 7,e7 a schedule1 including1 as appropriate1 an integrated master schedule2 7#b7 prepare cost estimates and schedules for major acquisition programs under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,e7 of paragraph 7#a7 in a manner consistent with best practices as identified by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 submit certain acquisition documentation to the ,secretary to produce a semi-annual ,acquisition ,program ,health ,assessment of departmental acquisitions for submission to ,congress4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement under subsection 7a77#c7 on a case-by-case basis with respect to any major acquisition program under this section for a fiscal year if-- 7#a7 the major acquisition 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 major acquisition 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 budget of the ,president is submitted for a fiscal year under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall make information available1 as applicable1 to the congressional homeland security committees regarding the requirement described in subsection 7a7 in the prior fiscal year that includes1 with respect to each major acquisition program for which the ,secretary has issued a waiver under subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 the grounds for granting a waiver for the program2 7#b7 the projected cost of the program2 7#c7 the proportion of the annual acquisition budget of each component or office attributed to the program1 as available2 and 7#d7 information on the significance of the program with respect to the operations and the execution of the mission of each component or office described in paragraph 7#c74 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace71 as amended by section #aacb1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gae the following3 ,sec4 #gaf4 ,acquisition authorities for ,program ,accountability and ,risk ,management4,sec4 #gag4 ,acquisition documentation4 4 #abae4 ,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 section #abad1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gah4 ,acquisition innovation ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall-- 7#a7 encourage each of the officers under the direction of the ,under ,secretary for ,management to promote innovation and shall designate an individual to promote innovation2 7#b7 establish an acquisition innovation lab or similar mechanism to improve the acquisition programs1 acquisition workforce training1 and existing practices of the ,department through methods identified in this section2 7#c7 test emerging and established acquisition best practices for carrying out acquisitions1 consistent with applicable laws1 regulations1 and ,department directives1 as appropriate2 7#d7 develop and distribute best practices and lessons learned regarding acquisition innovation throughout the ,department2 7#e7 establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of acquisition innovation efforts with respect to cost1 operational efficiency of the acquisition program1 including timeframes for executing contracts1 and collaboration with the private sector1 including small- and medium-sized businesses2 and 7#f7 determine impacts of acquisition innovation efforts on the private sector by-- 7,a7 engaging with the private sector1 including small- and medium-sized 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 the feedback described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 as appropriate1 into future acquisition innovation efforts of the ,department4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace71 as amended by section #abad1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gag the following3 ,sec4 #gah4 ,acquisition innovation4 4 7c7 ,information 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term congressional homeland security committees means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the term ,department means the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#b7 ,requirement ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security submits the annual budget justification for the ,department for fiscal year #bjbj and every fiscal year thereafter through fiscal year #bjbe1 the officers under the director of the ,under ,secretary for ,management of the ,department shall provide a briefing to the congressional homeland security committees on the activities undertaken in the previous fiscal year in furtherance of section #gah of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by subsection 7a71 which shall include3 7,a7 ,emerging and existing acquisition best practices that were tested within the ,department during that fiscal year4 7,b7 ,efforts to distribute best practices and lessons learned within the ,department1 including through web-based seminars1 training1 and forums1 during that fiscal year4 7,c7 ,metrics captured by the ,department and aggregate performance information for innovation efforts4 7,d7 ,performance as measured by the metrics established under paragraph 7#e7 of such section #gah4 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 ,a description of outreach and engagement efforts with the private sector and any impacts of innovative acquisition mechanisms on the private sector1 including small- and medium-sized businesses4 7,g7 ,the criteria used to identify specific acquisition programs or activities to be included in acquisition innovation efforts and the outcomes of those programs or activities4 7,h7 ,recommendations1 as necessary1 to enhance acquisition innovation in the ,department4 ,b ,acquisition ,program ,management ,discipline #abba4 ,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 following3 #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 7#a7 ,chairperson ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall serve as chairperson of the ,board4 7#b7 ,other members ,the ,secretary shall ensure participation by other relevant ,department officials4 7c7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,regular meetings ,the ,board shall meet regularly for purposes of ensuring all acquisition programs proceed in a timely fashion to achieve mission readiness4 7#b7 ,other meetings ,the ,board shall convene-- 7,a7 at the discretion of the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 at any time-- 7i7 a major acquisition program-- 7,i7 requires authorization to proceed from one acquisition decision event to another throughout the acquisition life cycle2 7,,ii7 is in breach of the approved acquisition program baseline of the major acquisition program2 or 7,,iii7 requires additional review1 as determined by the ,under ,secretary for ,management2 or 7ii7 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 program has met the requirements of 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 the business strategy1 resources1 management1 and accountability of a proposed acquisition are executable and are aligned to strategic initiatives4 7#c7 ,support the person with acquisition decision authority for an acquisition program in determining the appropriate direction for the acquisition at key acquisition decision events4 7#d7 ,conduct reviews of acquisitions to ensure that the acquisitions are progressing in compliance with the approved documents for their current acquisition phases4 7#e7 ,review the acquisition program 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 tradeoffs 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 the major acquisition program to proceed before the major acquisition program has a ,department-approved acquisition program baseline1 as required by ,department policy-- 7#a7 the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall create and approve an acquisition program baseline report regarding such approval2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 not later than #g days after the date on which the acquisition decision memorandum is signed1 provide written notice of the decision to the appropriate committees of ,congress2 and 7,b7 not later than #fj days after the date on which the acquisition decision memorandum is signed1 provide the memorandum and a briefing to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section and every year thereafter through fiscal year #bjbb1 the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall provide information to the appropriate committees of ,congress on the activities of the ,board for the prior fiscal year that includes information relating to-- 7#a7 for each meeting of the ,board1 any acquisition decision memoranda2 7#b7 the results of the systematic reviews conducted under subsection 7d77#d72 7#c7 the results of acquisition document reviews required under subsection 7d77#e72 and 7#d7 activities to ensure that practices are adopted and implemented throughout the ,department under subsection 7d77#f74 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hce the following3 ,sec4 #hcf4 ,acquisition ,review ,board4 4 #abbb4 ,department leadership councils 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,h of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hij;,b4 ,department leadership councils 7a7 ,department leadership councils 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary may establish ,department leadership councils 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 a coordinating forum2 7,b7 advise the ,secretary and ,deputy ,secretary on ,department strategy1 operations1 and guidance2 7,c7 establish policies to reduce duplication in acquisition programs2 and 7,d7 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 7b7 ,joint ,requirements ,council 7#a7 ,definition of joint requirement ,in this subsection1 the term joint requirement means a condition or capability of multiple operating components of the ,department that is required to be met or possessed by a system1 product1 service1 result1 or component to satisfy a contract1 standard1 specification1 or other formally imposed document4 7#b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish within the ,department a ,joint ,requirements ,council4 7#c7 ,mission ,in addition to other matters assigned to the ,joint ,requirements ,council by the ,secretary and ,deputy ,secretary1 the ,joint ,requirements ,council shall-- 7,a7 identify1 assess1 and validate joint requirements1 including existing systems and associated capability gaps1 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 ,joint ,requirements ,council4 7#d7 ,chairperson ,the ,secretary shall appoint a chairperson of the ,joint ,requirements ,council1 for a term of not more than #b years1 from among senior officials of the ,department as designated by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,composition ,the ,joint ,requirements ,council shall be composed of senior officials representing components of the ,department and other senior officials as designated by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,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 the recommendations of the ,joint ,requirements ,council required under paragraph 7#c77;,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 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hij;,a the following3 ,sec4 #hij;,b4 ,department ,joint ,requirements ,council4 4 #abbc4 ,excluded party list system waivers ,not later than #e days after the date on which the ,chief ,procurement ,officer or ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security issues a waiver of the requirement that an agency not engage in business with a contractor or other recipient of funds listed in the ,system for ,award ,management1 or a successor system1 as maintained by the ,general ,services ,administration1 the ,office of ,legislative ,affairs of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall submit to ,congress notice of such waiver and an explanation for a finding by the ,under ,secretary for ,management that a compelling reason exists for issuing the waiver4 #abbd4 ,inspector ,general oversight of suspension and debarment ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall-- 7#a7 conduct audits as determined necessary by the ,inspector ,general regarding grant and procurement awards to identify instances in which 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 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 of ,homeland ,security and whether disparities exist in the application of such criteria1 particularly with respect to business size and categories4 #abbe4 ,suspension and debarment program and past performance 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term congressional homeland security committees has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by this ,act2 7#b7 the term ,department means the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 and 7#c7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a suspension and debarment program that ensures the ,department and each of the components of the ,department comply with the laws1 regulations1 and guidance related to the suspension1 debarment1 and ineligibility of contractors4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the program required to be established under paragraph 7#a7 shall include policies and processes for-- 7,a7 tracking1 reviewing1 and documenting suspension and debarment decisions1 including those related to poor performance1 fraud1 national security considerations1 and other criteria determined appropriate by the ,secretary2 7,b7 ensuring consideration of and referral for suspension1 debarment1 or other necessary actions that protect the interests of the ,federal ,government2 7,c7 managing and sharing relevant documents and information on contractors for use across the ,department2 7,d7 requiring timely reporting into departmental and ,government-wide databases by the suspension and debarment officials of contractor suspensions1 debarments1 or determinations of ineligibility1 or other relevant information2 and 7,e7 issuing guidance to implement these policies and for the timely implementation of agreed upon recommendations from the ,inspector ,general of the ,department or the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,additional requirements ,the program required to be established under subsection 7b77#a7 shall-- 7,a7 require that any referral made by a contracting official for consideration of actions to protect the interests of the ,federal ,government be evaluated by the ,suspension and ,debarment ,official in writing in accordance with applicable regulations2 and 7,b7 develop and require training for all contracting officials of the ,department on the causes for suspension and debarment and complying with departmental and ,government-wide policies and processes4 7c7 ,past performance review 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,procurement ,officer of the ,department shall require for any solicitation for a competitive contract by a component of the ,department that the head of contracting activity for the component shall include past performance as an evaluation factor in the solicitation1 consistent with applicable laws and regulations and policies established by the ,chief ,procurement ,officer4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the requirements of paragraph 7#a71 the ,chief ,procurement ,officer shall establish departmental policies and procedures1 consistent with applicable laws and regulations1 to assess the past performance of contractors and relevant subcontractors 7including contracts performed at the ,state or local level7 as part of the source selection process4 7#c7 ,waivers 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,procurement ,officer of the ,department may waive a requirement under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a solicitation if the ,chief ,procurement ,officer determines that the waiver is in the best interest of the ,government4 7,b7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,chief ,procurement ,officer issues a waiver under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional homeland security committees written notice of the waiver1 which shall include a description of the reasons for the waiver4 ,c ,acquisition ,program ,management ,accountability and ,transparency #abca4 ,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 seq471 as amended by section #abba1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hcg4 ,congressional notification and other requirements for major acquisition program breach 7a7 ,definition of appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 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 ,senate2 and 7#b7 in the case of notice or a report relating to the ,coast ,guard or the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 the committees described in paragraph 7#a7 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7b7 ,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 the program shall notify the ,component ,acquisition ,executive for the 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 the date on which the breach is identified4 7,b7 ,notification to secretary ,if a breach occurs in a major acquisition program and the 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 the program1 the ,component ,acquisition ,executive for the program shall notify the ,secretary and the ,inspector ,general of the ,department not later than #e business days after the date on which the ,component ,acquisition ,executive for the 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 under 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 the program shall submit in writing to the head of the component concerned1 the ,executive ,director of the ,program ,accountability and ,risk ,management division1 and the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 at a date established by the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 a remediation plan and root cause analysis relating to the breach and program4 7,b7 ,remediation plan ,the remediation plan required under 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 the 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 the 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 the program1 discuss all options considered1 including-- 7,i7 the estimated impact on cost1 schedule1 or performance of the program if no changes are made to current requirements2 7,,ii7 the estimated cost of the program if requirements are modified2 and 7,,iii7 the extent to which funding from other programs will need to be reduced to cover the cost growth of the program4 7#c7 ,review of corrective actions 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management-- 7i7 shall review each remediation plan required under paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 not later than #cj days after submission of a remediation plan under paragraph 7#b71 may approve the plan or provide an alternative proposed corrective action4 7,b7 ,submission to congress ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,under ,secretary for ,management completes a review of a remediation plan under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a copy of the remediation plan4 7c7 ,requirements relating to congressional notification if breach occurs 7#a7 ,notification to congress ,if a notification to the ,secretary is made under subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 relating to a breach in a major acquisition program1 the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress of the breach in the next semi-annual ,acquisition ,program ,health ,assessment described in section #gag7;a77#c7 after receipt by the ,under ,secretary for ,management of the notification under subsection 7b77#a77;,b74 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 under paragraph 7#a7 a written certification1 with supporting explanation1 that-- 7,a7 the program is essential to the accomplishment of the mission of the ,department2 7,b7 there are no alternatives to the capability or asset provided by the program that will provide equal or greater capability in a more cost-effective and timely manner2 7,c7 the management structure for the program is adequate to manage and control cost1 schedule1 and performance2 and 7,d7 includes the date on which the new acquisition schedule and estimates for total acquisition cost will be completed4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace71 as amended by section #abba1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hcf the following3 ,sec4 #hcg4 ,congressional notification and other requirements for major acquisition program breach4 4 #abcb4 ,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 seq471 as amended by section #abca1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hch4 ,multiyear acquisition strategy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on a multiyear acquisition strategy to-- 7#a7 guide the overall direction of the acquisitions of the ,department while allowing flexibility to deal with ever-changing threats and risks2 7#b7 keep pace with changes in technology that could impact deliverables2 and 7#c7 help industry better understand1 plan1 and align resources to meet the future acquisition needs of the ,department4 7b7 ,updates ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall be updated and included in each ,future ,years ,homeland ,security ,program required under section #hgd4 7c7 ,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 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace71 as amended by section #abca1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hcg the following3 ,sec4 #hch4 ,multiyear acquisition strategy4 4 #abcc4 ,report on bid protests 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term appropriate committees of ,congress has the meaning given the term in section #hcg7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by section #abca7;a72 and 7#b7 the term ,department means the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7b7 ,study and report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department shall conduct a study1 in consultation with the ,government ,accountability ,office when necessary1 and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the prevalence and impact of bid protests on the acquisition process of the ,department1 in particular bid protests filed with the ,government ,accountability ,office and the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims4 7c7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7b7 shall include-- 7#a7 with respect to contracts with the ,department-- 7,a7 trends in the number of bid protests filed with ,federal agencies1 the ,government ,accountability ,office1 and ,federal courts and the rate of those bid protests compared to contract obligations and the number of contracts2 7,b7 an analysis of bid protests filed by incumbent contractors1 including the rate at which those contractors are awarded bridge contracts or contract extensions over the period during which the bid protest remains unresolved2 7,c7 a comparison of the number of bid protests and the outcome of bid protests for-- 7i7 awards of contracts compared to awards of task or delivery orders2 7ii7 contracts or orders primarily for products compared to contracts or orders primarily for services2 7iii7 protests filed pre-award to challenge the solicitation compared to those filed post-award2 7iv7 contracts or awards with single protestors compared to multiple protestors2 and 7v7 contracts with single awards compared to multiple award contracts2 7,d7 a description of trends in the number of bid protests filed as a percentage of contracts and as a percentage of task or delivery orders by the value of the contract or order with respect to-- 7i7 contracts valued at more than #cjj1jjj1jjj2 7ii7 contracts valued at not less than #ej1jjj1jjj and not more than #cjj1jjj1jjj2 7iii7 contracts valued at not less than #aj1jjj1jjj and not more than #ej1jjj1jjj2 and 7iv7 contracts valued at less than #aj1jjj1jjj2 7,e7 an assessment of the cost and schedule impact of successful and unsuccessful bid protests1 as well as delineation of litigation costs1 filed on major acquisitions with more than #ajj1jjj1jjj in annual expenditures or #cjj1jjj1jjj in life cycle costs2 7,f7 an analysis of how often bid protestors are awarded the contract that was the subject of the bid protest2 7,g7 a summary of the results of bid protests in which the ,department took unilateral corrective action1 including the average time for remedial action to be completed2 7,h7 the time it takes the ,department to implement corrective actions after a ruling or decision with respect to a bid protest1 and the percentage of those corrective actions that are subsequently protested1 including the outcome of any subsequent bid protest2 7,i7 an analysis of those contracts with respect to which a company files a bid protest and later files a subsequent bid protest2 and 7,j7 an assessment of the overall time spent on preventing and responding to bid protests as it relates to the procurement process2 and 7#b7 any recommendations by the ,inspector ,general of the ,department relating to the study conducted under this section4 #abcd4 ,prohibition and limitations on use of cost-plus contracts 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term ,department means the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 and 7#b7 the term major acquisition program has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja71 as amended by this ,act4 7b7 ,prohibition ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall modify the acquisition regulations of the ,department to prohibit the use of cost-type contracts1 unless the head of contracting activity determines in writing that-- 7#a7 a cost-type contract is required by the level of program risk2 and 7#b7 appropriate steps will be taken as soon as practicable to reduce that risk so that follow-on contracts for the same product or service can be awarded on a fixed-price basis1 and delineates those steps in writing4 7c7 ,major acquisition programs 7#a7 ,prohibition ,the ,department shall prohibit the use of cost-plus contracts with respect to procurements for the production of major acquisition programs4 7#b7 ,limitation on authorizing of cost-type contracts ,the ,chief ,procurement ,officer of the ,department1 in consultation with the ,acquisition ,review ,board required to be established under section #hcf of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by section #abba7;a71 may authorize the use of a cost-type contract for a major acquisition program only upon a written determination that-- 7,a7 the major acquisition program is so complex and technically challenging that it is not practicable to use a contract type other than a cost-plus reimbursable contract for the development of the major acquisition program2 7,b7 all reasonable efforts have been made to define the requirements sufficiently to allow for the use of a contract type other than a cost-plus reimbursable contract for the development of the major acquisition program2 and 7,c7 despite the efforts described in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,department cannot define requirements sufficiently to allow for the use of a contract type other than a cost-plus reimbursable contract for the development of the major acquisition program4 #abce4 ,bridge contracts 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the terms acquisition program and congressional homeland security committees have the meanings given those terms in section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by this ,act2 7#b7 the term ,department means the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 and 7#c7 the term ,executive agency has the meaning given the term in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,policies and procedures ,the ,chief ,procurement ,officer of the ,department shall develop1 in consultation with the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy-- 7#a7 a common definition of a bridge contract2 and 7#b7 policies and procedures for the ,department that1 to the greatest extent practicable1 seek to-- 7,a7 minimize the use of bridge contracts while providing for continuation of services to be performed through contracts2 and 7,b7 ensure appropriate planning by contracting officials4 7c7 ,required elements ,the policies and procedures developed under subsection 7b7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,sufficient time and planning to review contract requirements1 compete contracts as appropriate1 enter into contracts1 and consider the possibility of bid protests4 7#b7 ,for contracts that do not meet timeliness standards or that require entering into bridge contracts1 contracting officials shall notify the ,chief ,procurement ,officer of the ,department and the head of the component agency of the ,department4 7#c7 ,the ,chief ,procurement ,officer of the ,department shall approve any bridge contract that lasts longer than #f months1 and the head of the component agency of the ,department shall approve any bridge contract that lasts longer than #a year4 7d7 ,public notice ,the ,chief ,procurement ,officer of the ,department shall provide public notice not later than #cj days after entering into a bridge contract1 which shall include the notice required under subsection 7c77#b7 to the extent that information is available4 7e7 ,exceptions ,the policies and procedures developed under subsection 7b7 shall not apply to-- 7#a7 service contracts in support of contingency operations1 humanitarian assistance1 or disaster relief2 7#b7 service contracts in support of national security emergencies declared with respect to named operations2 or 7#c7 service contracts entered into pursuant to international agreements4 7f7 ,reports ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 and by ,september #cj of each subsequent year thereafter until #bjbe1 the ,chief ,procurement ,officer of the ,department shall submit to the congressional homeland security committees and make publicly available on the website of the ,department a report on the use of bridge contracts for all acquisition programs1 which shall include-- 7#a7 a common definition for a bridge contract1 if in existence1 that is used by contracting offices of ,executive agencies2 7#b7 the total number of bridge contracts entered into during the previous fiscal year2 7#c7 the estimated value of each contract that required the use of a bridge contract and the cost of each such bridge contract2 7#d7 the reasons for and cost of each bridge contract2 7#e7 the types of services or goods being acquired under each bridge contract2 7#f7 the length of the initial contract that required the use of a bridge contract1 including the base and any exercised option years1 and the cumulative length of any bridge contract or contracts related to the initial contract2 7#g7 a description of how many of the contracts that required bridge contracts were the result of bid protests2 7#h7 a description of existing statutory1 regulatory1 or agency guidance that the ,department followed to execute each bridge contract2 and 7#i7 any other matters determined to be relevant by the ,chief ,procurement ,officer of the ,department4 #abcf4 ,acquisition reports 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,d of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cia et seq471 as amended by section #abcb1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hci4 ,acquisition policies and guidance 7a7 ,program accountability report ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall prepare and submit to the congressional homeland security committees a semi-annual program accountability report to meet the mandate of the ,department to perform program health assessments and improve program execution and governance4 7b7 ,level #c acquisition programs of components of the ,department 7#a7 ,identification ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this section1 component heads of the ,department shall identify to the ,under ,secretary for ,management all level #c acquisition programs of each respective component4 7#b7 ,certification ,not later than #cj days after receipt of the information under paragraph 7#a71 the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall certify in writing to the congressional homeland security committees whether the heads of the components of the ,department have properly identified the programs described in that paragraph4 7#c7 ,methodology ,to carry out this subsection1 the ,under ,secretary shall establish a process with a repeatable methodology to continually identify level #c acquisition programs4 7c7 ,policies and guidance 7#a7 ,submission ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,component ,acquisition ,executives shall submit to the ,under ,secretary for ,management the policies and relevant guidance for the level #c acquisition programs of each component4 7#b7 ,certification ,not later than #ij days after receipt of the policies and guidance under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,under ,secretary shall certify in writing to the congressional homeland security committees that the policies and guidance of each component adhere to ,department-wide acquisition policies4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace71 as amended by section #abcb1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hch the following3 ,sec4 #hci4 ,acquisition policies and guidance4 4 ,,iii ,intelligence and ,information ,sharing ,a ,department of ,homeland ,security ,intelligence ,enterprise #acja4 ,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 seq471 as amended by section #afja7;g7 of this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #baj;,f4 ,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 responsibilities1 if any1 of each intelligence component of the ,department and programs of the intelligence components of the ,department in the processing1 analysis1 production1 and 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 component4 7#c7 ,guidance for the processing1 analysis1 and production of such information1 including descriptions of component or program specific datasets that facilitate the processing1 analysis1 and production4 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 enforcement agencies1 and with foreign partners and the private sector4 7#e7 ,a statement of intent regarding how the dissemination of homeland security information and terrorism information 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 agencies should assist the intelligence community and ,federal law enforcement agencies in carrying out their respective missions4 7#f7 ,a statement of intent regarding how the dissemination of homeland security information and terrorism information to ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial government agencies1 including law enforcement agencies1 should assist the agencies in carrying out their respective missions4 7c7 ,form ,the guidance required under subsection 7a7 shall be disseminated in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,annual review ,for each of the #e fiscal years beginning with the first 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 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace71 as amended by section #afja7;i7 of this ,act1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baj;,e the following new item3 ,sec4 #baj;,f4 ,homeland intelligence doctrine4 4 #acjb4 ,personnel for the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer ,section #bja7;e77#a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aba7;e77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,secretary shall also provide the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer with a staff having appropriate component intelligence program expertise and experience to assist the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer44 #acjc4 ,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 this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new sections3 #baj;,g4 ,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 following #e fiscal years 7beginning in the first fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this section71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 and using departmental information1 including component information coordinated with each intelligence component of the ,department and programs of each such intelligence component1 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 foreign or domestic terrorists or persons outside of the ,united ,states to occur in 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 which is suspected of financing terrorist activity4 7#d7 ,detailed information on all individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist activity and subsequently-- 7,a7 prosecuted for a ,federal criminal offense1 including details of the criminal charges involved2 7,b7 placed into removal proceedings1 including details of the removal processes and charges used2 7,c7 denied entry into the ,united ,states1 including details of the denial processes used2 or 7,d7 subjected to civil proceedings for revocation of naturalization4 7#e7 ,the efficacy and reach of foreign and domestic terrorist organization propaganda1 messaging1 or recruitment1 including details of any specific propaganda1 messaging1 or recruitment that contributed to terrorist activities identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 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 and existing component threat assessments2 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 unclassified form1 but may include separate classified annexes1 if appropriate4 #baj;,h4 ,report on terrorism prevention activities of the ,department 7a7 ,annual report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress an annual report that shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the status of the programs and policies of the ,department for countering violent extremism and similar activities in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,a description of the efforts of the ,department to cooperate with and provide assistance to other ,federal departments and agencies4 7#c7 ,qualitative and quantitative metrics for evaluating the success of the programs and policies described in paragraph 7#a7 and the steps taken to evaluate the success of those programs and policies4 7#d7 ,an accounting of-- 7,a7 grants and cooperative agreements awarded by the ,department to counter violent extremism2 and 7,b7 all training specifically aimed at countering violent extremism sponsored by the ,department4 7#e7 ,in coordination with the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 an analysis of how the activities of the ,department to counter violent extremism correspond and adapt to the threat environment4 7#f7 ,a summary of how civil rights and civil liberties are protected in the activities of the ,department to counter violent extremism4 7#g7 ,an evaluation of the use of grants and cooperative agreements awarded under sections #bjjc and #bjjd to support efforts of local communities in the ,united ,states to counter violent extremism1 including information on the effectiveness of those grants and cooperative agreements in countering violent extremism4 7#h7 ,a description of how the ,department incorporated lessons learned from the countering violent extremism programs and policies and similar activities of foreign1 ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial governments and stakeholder communities4 7#i7 ,a description of the decision process used by the ,department to rename or refocus the entities within the ,department that are focused on the issues described in this subsection1 including a description of the threat basis for that decision4 7b7 ,annual review ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties of the ,department shall-- 7#a7 conduct a review of the countering violent extremism and similar activities of the ,department to ensure that all such activities of the ,department respect the privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties of all persons2 and 7#b7 make publicly available on the website of the ,department a report containing the results of the review conducted under paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bja7;d7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aba7;d771 by adding at the end the following3 7#bg7 ,to carry out section #baj;,g 7relating to homeland terrorist threat assessments7 and section #baj;,h 7relating to terrorism prevention activities74 2 and 7#b7 in section #bjjh7;b77#a7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7;b77#a77-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 to support any organization or group which has knowingly or recklessly funded domestic terrorism or international terrorism 7as those terms are defined in section #bcca of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code7 or organization or group known to engage in or recruit to such activities1 as determined by the ,secretary in consultation with the ,administrator1 the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 and the heads of other appropriate ,federal departments and agencies4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace71 as amended by section #acja1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baj;,f the following3 ,sec4 #baj;,g4 ,homeland terrorist threat assessments4,sec4 #baj;,h4 ,report on terrorism prevention activities4 4 7d7 ,sunset ,effective on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 section #baj;,h of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by subsection 7a71 is repealed2 and 7#b7 the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #baj;,h4 #acjd4 ,department of ,homeland ,security data framework 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,development ,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 7#b7 ,requirements ,in developing the framework required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 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 of ,homeland ,security 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 required 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 information from the data framework if the ,secretary determines inclusion of such information may-- 7#a7 jeopardize the protection of sources1 methods1 or activities2 7#b7 compromise a criminal or national security investigation2 7#c7 be inconsistent with 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 data framework required under this section 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 #b 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 the information described in subsection 7a74 7f7 ,notice to ,congress 7#a7 ,status updates ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees regular updates on the status of the data framework until such framework is fully operational4 7#b7 ,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 that the data framework is fully operational4 7#c7 ,value added ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall include in each assessment required under section #baj;,g7a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by this ,act1 if applicable1 a description of the use of the data framework required under this section to support operations that disrupt terrorist activities and incidents in the homeland4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committee2 homeland ,the terms appropriate congressional committee and homeland have the meaning given those terms in section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja74 7#b7 ,homeland security information ,the term homeland security information has the meaning given such term in section #hib of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dhb74 7#c7 ,insider threat ,the term insider threat has the meaning given such term in section #ajd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by section #acje4 7#d7 ,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#e7 ,terrorism information ,the term terrorism information has the meaning given such term in section #ajaf of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe74 #acje4 ,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 following3 #ajd4 ,insider ,threat ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish an ,insider ,threat ,program within the ,department1 which shall-- 7#a7 provide training and education for employees of the ,department 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 7,a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a ,steering ,committee within the ,department4 7,b7 ,membership ,the membership of the ,steering ,committee shall be as follows3 7i7 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,management and the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis shall serve as the ,co-,chairpersons of the ,steering ,committee4 7ii7 ,the ,chief ,security ,officer1 as the designated ,senior ,insider ,threat ,official1 shall serve as the ,vice ,chairperson of the ,steering ,committee4 7iii7 ,the other members of the ,steering ,committee shall be comprised of representatives of-- 7,i7 the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis2 7,,ii7 the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer2 7,,iii7 the ,office of the ,general ,counsel2 7,,iv7 the ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties2 7,v7 the ,privacy ,office2 7,,vi7 the ,office of the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer2 7,,vii7 the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer2 7,,viii7 the ,federal ,protective ,service2 7,,ix7 the ,office of the ,chief ,procurement ,officer2 7,x7 the ,science and ,technology ,directorate2 and 7,,xi7 other components or offices of the ,department as appropriate4 7,c7 ,meetings ,the members of the ,steering ,committee 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 #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 and the ,chief ,security ,officer1 in coordination with the ,steering ,committee1 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 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 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 best practices1 and available technology2 and 7,h7 develop1 collect1 and report metrics on the effectiveness of the ,department's insider threat mitigation efforts4 7c7 ,preservation of merit system rights 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,steering ,committee shall not seek to1 and the authorities provided under this section shall not be used to1 deter1 detect1 or mitigate disclosures of information by ,government employees or contractors that are lawful under and protected by section #ag7;d77#e7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceag7;d77#e77 7commonly known as the ,intelligence ,community ,whistleblower ,protection ,act of #aiih71 chapter #ab or #bc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 or any other whistleblower statute1 regulation1 or policy4 7#b7 ,implementation 7,a7 ,in general ,any activity carried out under this section shall be subject to section #aae of the ,whistleblower ,protection ,enhancement ,act of #bjab 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note74 7,b7 ,required statement ,any activity to implement or enforce any insider threat activity or authority under this section or ,executive ,order #acehg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note7 shall include the statement required by section #aae of the ,whistleblower ,protection ,enhancement ,act of #bjab 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 that preserves rights under whistleblower laws and section #gbaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 protecting communications with ,congress4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,critical assets ,the term critical assets means the resources1 including personnel1 facilities1 information1 equipment1 networks1 or systems necessary for the ,department to fulfill its mission4 7#b7 ,employee ,the term employee has the meaning given the term in section #baje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,insider ,the term insider means-- 7,a7 any person who has or had authorized access to ,department facilities1 information1 equipment1 networks1 or systems 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#d7 ,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 7#e7 ,steering ,committee ,the term ,steering ,committee means the ,steering ,committee established under subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and once every #b years thereafter for the following #d-year period1 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-- 7,a7 how the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 including the components and offices of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 have implemented the strategy developed under section #ajd7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by this ,act2 7,b7 the status of the risk assessment of critical assets being conducted by the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7,c7 the types of insider threat training conducted2 7,d7 the number of employees of the ,department of ,homeland ,security who have received insider threat training2 and 7,e7 information on the effectiveness of the ,insider ,threat ,program 7established under section #ajd7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by this ,act71 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 the terms in section #ajd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7as added by this ,act74 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajc the following3 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,insider ,threat ,program4 4 #acjf4 ,report on applications and threats of blockchain technology 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,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#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#d7 ,state sponsor of terrorism ,the term state sponsor of terrorism means a country the government of which the ,secretary of ,state has determined to be a government that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism for purposes of-- 7,a7 section #f7;j77#a77;,a7 of the ,export ,administration ,act of #aigi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dfje7;j77#a77;,a77 7as continued in effect pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq4772 7,b7 section #fbj;,a7a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga7;a772 7,c7 section #dj7;d7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj7;d772 or 7,d7 any other provision of law4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the heads of such other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the applications and threats of blockchain technology4 7c7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7b7 shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of potential offensive and defensive cyber applications of blockchain technology and other distributed ledger technologies2 7#b7 an assessment of the actual and potential threat posed by individuals and state sponsors of terrorism using distributed ledger-enabled currency and other emerging financial technological capabilities to carry out activities in furtherance of an act of terrorism1 including the provision of material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization2 7#c7 an assessment of the use or planned use of such technologies by the ,federal ,government and critical infrastructure networks2 and 7#d7 a threat assessment of efforts by foreign powers1 foreign terrorist organizations1 and criminal networks to utilize such technologies and related threats to the homeland1 including an assessment of the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure networks to related cyberattacks4 7d7 ,form of report ,the report required under subsection 7b7 shall be provided in unclassified form1 but may include a classified supplement4 7e7 ,distribution ,consistent with the protection of classified and confidential unclassified information1 the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis shall share the threat assessment developed under this section with ,state1 local1 and tribal law enforcement officials1 including officials that operate within fusion centers in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers4 #acjg4 ,transnational criminal organizations threat assessment 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis shall1 in coordination with appropriate ,federal partners1 develop and disseminate a threat assessment on whether transnational criminal organizations are exploiting ,united ,states border security 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 7c7 ,distribution ,consistent with the protection of classified and confidential unclassified information1 the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis shall share the threat assessment developed under this section with ,state1 local1 and tribal law enforcement officials1 including officials that operate within fusion centers in the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers4 #acjh4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,counter ,threats ,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 this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #baj;,i4 ,departmental coordination on counter threats 7a7 ,establishment ,there is authorized in the ,department1 for a period of #b years beginning after the date of enactment of this section1 a ,counter ,threats ,advisory ,board 7in this section referred to as the ,board7 which shall-- 7#a7 be composed of senior representatives of departmental operational components and headquarters elements2 and 7#b7 coordinate departmental intelligence activities and policy and information related to the mission and functions of the ,department that counter threats4 7b7 ,charter ,there shall be a charter to govern the structure and mission of the ,board1 which shall-- 7#a7 direct the ,board to focus on the current threat environment and the importance of aligning departmental activities to counter threats under the guidance of the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 be reviewed and updated as appropriate4 7c7 ,members 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall be composed of senior representatives of departmental operational components and headquarters elements4 7#b7 ,chair ,the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis shall serve as the ,chair of the ,board4 7#c7 ,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 ,u4 ,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services4 7,g7 ,the ,united ,states ,secret ,service4 7,h7 ,the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 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 ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans4 7,m7 ,the ,science and ,technology ,directorate4 7,n7 ,the ,office for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement4 7,o7 ,the ,privacy ,office4 7,p7 ,the ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties4 7,q7 ,other departmental offices and programs as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,meetings ,the ,board shall-- 7#a7 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 partners2 and 7#b7 make recommendations to the ,secretary4 7e7 ,terrorism alerts ,the ,board shall advise the ,secretary on the issuance of terrorism alerts under section #bjc4 7f7 ,prohibition on additional funds ,no additional funds are authorized to carry out this section4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace71 as amended by section #acjc1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baj;,h the following3 ,sec4 #baj;,i4 ,departmental coordination to counter threats4 4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,chair of the ,counter ,threats ,advisory ,board established under section #baj;,i of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by subsection 7a71 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 a report on the status and activities of the ,counter ,threats ,advisory ,board4 7d7 ,notice ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall provide written notification to and brief the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives on any changes to or introductions of new mechanisms to coordinate threats across the ,department4 #acji4 ,briefing on pharmaceutical-based agent threats 7a7 ,briefing required ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office1 in consultation with other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government as the ,assistant ,secretary considers appropriate1 shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on threats related to pharmaceutical-based agents4 ,the briefing shall incorporate1 and the ,assistant ,secretary shall update as necessary1 any related ,terrorism ,risk ,assessments or ,material ,threat ,assessments related to the threat4 7b7 ,elements ,the briefing under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of threats from individuals or organizations using pharmaceutical-based agents to carry out activities in furtherance of any act of terrorism2 7#b7 an assessment of materiel and non-materiel capabilities within the ,federal ,government to deter and manage the consequences of such an attack2 and 7#c7 a strategy to address any identified capability gaps to deter and manage the consequences of any act of terrorism using pharmaceutical-based agents4 7c7 ,form of briefing ,the briefing under subsection 7a7 may be provided in classified form4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committee ,the term appropriate congressional committee has the meaning given that term under section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja74 7#b7 ,pharmaceutical-based agent ,the term pharmaceutical-based agent means a chemical1 including fentanyl1 carfentanil1 and related analogues1 which affects the central nervous system and has the potential to be used as a chemical weapon4 ,b ,stakeholder ,information ,sharing #acaa4 ,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 following3 ,beginning on the date of enactment of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,authorization ,act1 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 operational1 analytic1 and reporting intelligence advice and assistance to the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers and to align homeland security intelligence activities with other field based intelligence activities2 7#b7 support the integration of fusion centers into the information sharing environment1 including by-- 7,a7 providing for the effective dissemination of information within the scope of the information sharing environment to the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers2 7,b7 conducting outreach to such fusion centers to identify any gaps in information sharing2 7,c7 consulting with other ,federal agencies to develop methods to-- 7i7 address any such gaps identified under subparagraph 7,b71 as appropriate2 and 7ii7 deploy or access such databases and datasets1 as appropriate2 and 7,d7 review information that is gathered by the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers to identify that which is within the scope of the information sharing environment1 including homeland security information 7as defined in section #hib71 terrorism information1 and weapons of mass destruction information and incorporate such information1 as appropriate1 into the ,department's own such information2 7#c7 facilitate close communication and coordination between the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers and the ,department and other ,federal departments and agencies2 7#d7 facilitate information sharing and expertise from the national cybersecurity and communications integration center under section #bbji to the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers2 7#e7 coordinate the provision of training and technical assistance1 including training on the use of ,federal databases and datasets described in paragraph 7#b71 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#f7 ensure the dissemination of cyber threat indicators and information about cybersecurity risks and incidents to the national ,network of ,fusion ,centers2 7#g7 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#h7 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 7#i7 to the maximum extent practicable1 provide guidance1 training1 and technical assistance to ensure fusion centers operate in accordance with and in a manner that protects privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties afforded by the ,constitution of the ,united ,states2 7#aj7 to the maximum extent practicable1 provide guidance1 training1 and technical assistance to ensure fusion centers are appropriately aligned with and able to meaningfully support ,federal homeland security1 national security1 and law enforcement efforts1 including counterterrorism2 7#aa7 encourage the full participation of the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers in all assessment and evaluation efforts conducted by the ,department2 7#ab7 track all ,federal funding provided to each fusion center on an individualized basis as well as by funding source2 7#ac7 ensure that none of the departmental information or data provided or otherwise made available to fusion center personnel is improperly disseminated1 accessed for unauthorized purposes1 or otherwise used in a manner inconsistent with ,department guidance2 and 7#ad7 carry out such other duties as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,personnel assignment and inserting ,resource allocation2 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 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 mission of the ,department4 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 ,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 7,a7 ,the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis4 7,b7 ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 7,c7 ,the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 7,d7 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection4 7,e7 ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 7,f7 ,the ,coast ,guard4 7,g7 ,the national cybersecurity and communications integration center under section #bbji4 7,h7 ,other components or offices of the ,department1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking ,qualifying criteria and inserting ,resource allocation criteria2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 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,d7 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 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 assist1 in coordination with the national cybersecurity and communications integration center under section #bbji1 fusion centers in using information relating to cybersecurity risks to develop a comprehensive and accurate threat picture2 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking government and inserting governments2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 use ,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 departmental component personnel with relevant expertise1 to support the efforts of fusion centers along land or maritime borders of the ,united ,states to facilitate law enforcement agency identification1 investigation1 and interdiction of 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 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#g72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#a7 the term cybersecurity risk has the meaning given such term in section #bbji2 4 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated1 by striking and at the end2 and 7,e7 by inserting after such paragraph 7#e7 the following new paragraph3 7#f7 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 ,report ,not later than #a 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 value of fusion center intelligence products and the expenditure of authorized funds for the support and coordination of the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers as specified in section #baj;,a of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h71 as amended by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report on ,federal databases ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit a report to ,congress on the ,federal databases and datasets that address any gaps identified pursuant to section #baj;,a7b77#b77;,b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as amended by subsection 7a71 including databases and datasets used1 operated1 or managed by ,department components1 the ,department of ,justice1 including the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration1 and the ,department of the ,treasury1 that are appropriate1 in accordance with ,federal laws and policies1 for inclusion in the information sharing environment4 7d7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #bajc7;c77#a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fbc7;c77#a77 is amended by striking #baj;,a7j77#a7 and inserting #baj;,a7j74 7#b7 ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #baj;,a and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #baj;,a4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,fusion ,center ,partnership ,initiative4 4 7e7 ,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 #acab4 ,fusion center personnel needs assessment 7a7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bdj 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 section #baj;,a7c7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h7c771 as amended by 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 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa7;b77 and the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers4 7#b7 ,contents ,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 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 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms fusion center and ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers have the meanings given those terms in section #baj;,a7j7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h7j771 as amended by this ,act4 #acac4 ,strategy for fusion centers supporting counternarcotics initiatives through intelligence information sharing and analysis ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis shall submit to ,congress a strategy for how the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers 7as defined in section #baj;,a7j7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h7j771 as amended by this ,act7 will support law enforcement counternarcotics activities and investigations through intelligence information sharing and analysis1 including providing guidelines and best practices to fusion center leadership and personnel4 #acad4 ,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 #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary for ,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 for ,intelligence and ,analysis determines a need to know pursuant to ,executive ,order ,no4 #acebf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note7 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 the term in section #baj;,a7j7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h7j771 as amended by this ,act4 #acae4 ,information technology assessment 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 in collaboration with the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and representatives from the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers1 shall conduct an assessment of information systems used to share homeland security information between the ,department of ,homeland ,security 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 security1 accessibility1 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 section-- 7#a7 the terms fusion center and ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers have the meanings given those terms in section #baj;,a7j7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h7j771 as amended by this ,act2 7#b7 the term homeland security information has the meaning given the term in section #hib of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dhb72 and 7#c7 the term information systems has the meaning given the term in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 #acaf4 ,department of ,homeland ,security classified facility inventory 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 personnel as determined appropriate by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7b7 ,inventory ,the inventory of facilities described in subsection 7a7 may include-- 7#a7 the location of such facilities2 7#b7 the attributes and capabilities of such facilities 7including the clearance level of the facility1 the square footage of1 the total capacity of1 the number of workstations in1 document storage1 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 #acag4 ,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 the ,national ,network of ,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 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 under subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7#a7 for homeland security purposes2 and 7#b7 regarding individuals convicted of a ,federal crime of terrorism 7as 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 the ,national ,network of ,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 implementing subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 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 ,department of ,homeland ,security4 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 7f7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term fusion center has the meaning given the term in section #baj;,a7j7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h7j771 as amended by this ,act4 #acah4 ,annual report on ,office for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement ,section #bjjf7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjg7;b77 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 ,report ,for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 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 for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement to evaluate the effectiveness of efforts to carry out responsibilities set forth within this subsection4 7,d7 ,any feedback from ,state1 local1 and tribal law enforcement agencies about the ,office for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement1 including the mechanisms utilized to collect such feedback4 7,e7 ,efforts to carry out all other responsibilities of the ,office for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement4 4 #acai4 ,annual catalog on ,department of ,homeland ,security training1 publications1 programs1 and services for ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial law enforcement agencies ,section #bjjf7;b77#d7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjg7;b77#d77 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 tribal1 and territorial 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 tribal1 and territorial 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 #acbj4 ,chemical1 biological1 radiological1 and nuclear intelligence and information sharing 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 subtitle ,a of this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #baj;,j4 ,chemical1 biological1 radiological1 and nuclear intelligence and information sharing 7a7 ,in general ,the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis of the ,department shall-- 7#a7 support homeland security-focused intelligence analysis of terrorist actors1 their claims1 and their plans to conduct attacks involving chemical1 biological1 radiological1 or nuclear materials against the ,united ,states2 7#b7 support homeland security-focused intelligence analysis of global infectious disease1 public health1 food1 agricultural1 and veterinary issues2 7#c7 support homeland security-focused risk analysis and risk assessments of the homeland security hazards described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 including the transportation of chemical1 biological1 nuclear1 and radiological materials1 by providing relevant quantitative and nonquantitative threat information2 7#d7 leverage existing and emerging homeland security intelligence capabilities and structures to enhance prevention1 protection1 response1 and recovery efforts with respect to a chemical1 biological1 radiological1 or nuclear attack2 7#e7 share information and provide tailored analytical support on these threats to ,state1 local1 and tribal authorities1 other ,federal agencies1 and relevant national biosecurity and biodefense stakeholders1 as appropriate2 and 7#f7 perform other responsibilities1 as assigned by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,coordination ,where appropriate1 the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis shall coordinate with other relevant ,department components1 including the ,countering ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,office1 the ,national ,biosurveillance ,integration ,center1 other agencies within the intelligence community1 including the ,national ,counter ,proliferation ,center1 and other ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and tribal authorities1 including officials from high-threat urban areas1 ,state and major urban area fusion centers1 and local public health departments1 as appropriate1 and enable such entities to provide recommendations on optimal information sharing mechanisms1 including expeditious sharing of classified information1 and on how such entities can provide information to the ,department4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,fusion center ,the term fusion center has the meaning given the term in section #baj;,a4 7#b7 ,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 #dja;a7#d774 7#c7 ,national biosecurity and biodefense stakeholders ,the term national biosecurity and biodefense stakeholders means officials from ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and tribal authorities and individuals from the private sector who are involved in efforts to prevent1 protect against1 respond to1 and recover from a biological attack or other phenomena that may have serious health consequences for the ,united ,states1 including infectious disease outbreaks4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace71 as amended by subtitle ,a of this title1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baj;,i the following3 ,sec4 #baj;,j4 ,chemical1 biological1 radiological1 and nuclear intelligence and information sharing4 4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall report to the appropriate congressional committees on-- 7,a7 the intelligence and information sharing activities under section #baj;,i of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7as added by subsection 7a7 of this section7 and of all relevant entities within the ,department of ,homeland ,security to counter the threat from attacks using chemical1 biological1 radiological1 or nuclear materials2 and 7,b7 the ,department's activities in accordance with relevant intelligence strategies4 7#b7 ,assessment of implementation ,the reports required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the progress of the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis of the ,department of ,homeland ,security in implementing such section #baj;,i2 and 7,b7 a description of the methods established to carry out such assessment4 7#c7 ,termination ,this subsection shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#d7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 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 of the ,senate and any committee of the ,house of ,representatives or the ,senate having legislative jurisdiction under the rules of the ,house of ,representatives or ,senate1 respectively1 over the matter concerned4 7d7 ,dissemination of information analyzed by the ,department to ,state1 local1 tribal1 and private entities with responsibilities relating to homeland security ,section #bja7;d77#h7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aba7;d77#h77 is amended by striking and to agencies of ,state and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting to ,state1 local1 and tribal governments and private entities with such responsibilities1 and1 as appropriate1 to the public1 in order to assist in preventing1 deterring1 or responding to acts of terrorism against the ,united ,states44 #acba4 ,duty to report 7a7 ,duty imposed ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 whenever an act of terrorism occurs in the ,united ,states1 it shall be the duty of the primary ,government agency investigating such act to submit1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and1 as appropriate1 the ,director of the ,national ,counterterrorism ,center1 an unclassified report 7which may be accompanied by a classified annex7 to ,congress concerning such act not later than #a year after the completion of the investigation4 ,reports required under this subsection may be combined into a quarterly report to ,congress4 7b7 ,content of reports ,each report under this section shall include-- 7#a7 a statement of the facts of the act of terrorism referred to in subsection 7a71 as known at the time of the report2 7#b7 an explanation of any gaps in national security that could be addressed to prevent future acts of terrorism2 7#c7 any recommendations for additional measures that could be taken to improve homeland security1 including potential changes in law enforcement practices or changes in law1 with particular attention to changes that could help prevent future acts of terrorism2 and 7#d7 a summary of the report for public distribution4 7c7 ,exception ,the duty established under subsection 7a7 shall not apply in instances in which the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 or the head of the ,national ,counterterrorism ,center determines that the information required to be reported could jeopardize an ongoing investigation or prosecution4 ,in such instances1 the principal making such determination shall notify ,congress of such determination before the first anniversary of the completion of the investigation described in such subsection4 7d7 ,defined term ,in this section1 the term act of terrorism has the meaning given the term in section #cjgg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 #acbb4 ,strategy for information sharing regarding narcotics trafficking in international mail ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 and other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate1 shall submit to ,congress a strategy to share counternarcotics information related to international mail1 including information about best practices and known shippers of illegal narcotics1 between-- 7#a7 ,department of ,homeland ,security components2 7#b7 the ,united ,states ,postal ,service2 7#c7 express consignment operators2 7#d7 peer-to-peer payment platforms2 and 7#e7 other appropriate stakeholders4 #acbc4 ,constitutional limitations ,all intelligence gathering and information sharing activities conducted by the ,department of ,homeland ,security under this title or an amendment made by this title shall be carried out in accordance with the rights and protections afforded by the ,constitution of the ,united ,states4 ,,iv ,emergency ,preparedness1 ,response1 and ,communications ,a ,grants1 ,training1 ,exercises1 and ,coordination #adja4 ,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 on 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 4 #adjb4 ,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 nongovernmental and private sector stakeholders4 7#c7 ,first responders defined ,in this subsection1 the term first responders-- 7,a7 means an emergency response provider2 and 7,b7 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 4 #adjc4 ,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 #adjd4 ,law enforcement terrorism prevention 7a7 ,law enforcement terrorism prevention program ,section #bjjf7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjg7;a77 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 ,section #bjjf7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjg7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,policy ,directorate and inserting ,office of ,partnership and ,engagement2 and 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 verify4 #adje4 ,prioritization ,section #bjjg7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh7;a77 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 #adjf4 ,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 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 1 provided such emergency communications 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 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#ad72 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#ae71 respectively2 7,e7 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 responders 7as defined in section #bjjd7;f771 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 #bbji7 and developing statewide cyber threat information analysis and dissemination activities2 2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#h71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,homeland ,security ,advisory ,system and inserting ,national ,terrorism ,advisory ,system2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#ad71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking #c and inserting #e2 and 7ii7 by adding and at the end2 and 7,h7 in paragraph 7#ae71 as so redesignated1 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 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 inserting core4 #adjg4 ,approval of certain equipment 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjjh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7 is 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 following3 7#b7 ,review process ,the ,administrator shall implement a uniform process for reviewing applications that1 in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 contain explanations for a proposal 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 #c years after the date of 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 national voluntary 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 #adjh4 ,authority for explosive ordnance disposal units to acquire new or emerging technologies and capabilities ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may authorize an explosive ordnance disposal unit to acquire new or emerging technologies and capabilities that are not specifically provided for in the authorized equipment allowance for the unit1 as such allowance is set forth in the ,authorized ,equipment ,list maintained by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 #adji4 ,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 regarding the policy and guidance ,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 ,assistant ,director for ,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 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bjbc the following new item3 ,sec4 #bjbd4 ,memoranda of understanding with departmental components and offices regarding the policy and guidance4 4 #adaj4 ,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 #fjc1 #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 those reports and assessments4 7b7 ,assessment requirements ,the assessment required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 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 areas2 and 7#b7 an assessment of the value and usefulness of ,state ,preparedness ,reports and ,threat and ,hazard ,identification and ,risk ,assessments1 including-- 7,a7 the degree to which such reports and assessments are data-driven and empirically supported2 7,b7 the degree to which such reports and assessments have informed grant award decisions by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 7,c7 the degree to which grant award decisions by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency have demonstrably reduced the risks identified in such reports and assessments2 7,d7 the degree to which such reports and assessments align with ,federal risk assessments1 including counterterrorism risk assessments1 and the degree to which grant award decisions by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency have reduced those federally identified risks2 7,e7 the degree to which capability gaps identified in such reports and assessments have been mitigated2 and 7,f7 options for improving ,state ,preparedness ,reports and ,threat and ,hazard ,identification and ,risk ,assessments so that they better inform and align with grant award decisions by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7c7 ,inspector general evaluation ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department 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 evaluating the assessment conducted by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency under subsection 7a74 #adaa4 ,grant management best practices ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall include on the website of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency 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 grants under sections #bjjc and #bjjd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc1 #fjd7 and methods to address areas identified for improvement1 including opportunities for technical assistance4 7#b7 ,innovative projects and best practices instituted by grant recipients4 #adab4 ,prohibition on consolidation 7a7 ,in general ,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 7b7 ,study ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall conduct a study of consolidating preparedness grant programs to-- 7#a7 determine if the consolidated grant program would be more efficient1 effective1 and cost effective2 and 7#b7 assess whether the responsibility for managing the preparedness grant programs should be relocated within the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 #adac4 ,maintenance of grant investments ,section #bjjh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fji71 as amended by section #adjg1 is 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 #adad4 ,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 costs associated with filling the positions of employees receiving training during their absence after security training2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7m7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7m7 ,periods of performance ,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 4 #adae4 ,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 7m7 ,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 #adaf4 ,cyber preparedness 7a7 ,in general ,section #bbji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as so redesignated by section #afja7;g71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b71 by inserting 1 including the ,national ,network of ,fusion ,centers 7as defined in section #baj;,a71 as appropriate before the semicolon at the end2 7,b7 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 7,c7 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 centers 7as defined in section #bja;,a71 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 #adag4 ,operation ,stonegarden 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of title ,,xx of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjji4 ,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 ,personnel costs1 including overtime and backfill1 directly incurred 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 7e7 ,collection of information ,for any fiscal year beginning on or after the date that is #cj days after the date of enactment of this section for which grants are made under ,operation ,stonegarden1 the ,administrator shall separately collect and maintain financial information with respect to grants awarded under ,operation ,stonegarden1 which shall include-- 7#a7 the amount of the awards2 7#b7 the amount obligated for the awards2 7#c7 the amount of outlays under the awards2 7#d7 financial plans with respect to the use of the awards2 7#e7 any funding transfers or reallocations2 and 7#f7 any adjustments to spending plans or reprogramming4 7f7 ,oversight by the ,administrator 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish and implement guidelines-- 7,a7 to ensure that amounts made available under ,operation ,stonegarden are used in accordance with grant guidance and ,federal laws2 7,b7 to improve program performance reporting and program performance measurements to facilitate designing1 implementing1 and enforcing procedures under ,operation ,stonegarden2 and 7,c7 that require the recording of standardized performance data regarding program output4 7#b7 ,submission ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall 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 the guidelines established under paragraph 7#a74 7g7 ,financial review guidelines 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 shall develop and implement guidelines establishing procedures for implementing the auditing and reporting requirements under section #bjbb with respect to ,operation ,stonegarden4 7#b7 ,submission ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall 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 the guidelines established under paragraph 7#a74 7h7 ,report and briefing ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 shall1 at least annually during each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb1 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 and briefing including-- 7#a7 for the period covered by the report-- 7,a7 information on how each recipient of a grant under ,operation ,stonegarden expended amounts received under the grant2 7,b7 a list of all operations carried out using amounts made available under ,operation ,stonegarden2 and 7,c7 for each operation described in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 whether the operation is active or completed2 7ii7 the targeted purpose of the operation2 7iii7 the location of the operation2 and 7iv7 the total number of hours worked by employees of the grant recipient and by employees of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection with respect to the operation1 including the number of hours for which such employees received basic pay and the number of hours for which such employees received premium pay1 by type of premium pay2 and 7#b7 in the first report submitted under this subsection-- 7,a7 an examination of the effects changing the ,operation ,stonegarden ,program to award multi-year grants would have on the mission of the program2 and 7,b7 the findings and recommendations of the ,administrator regarding what changes could improve the program to better serve the program mission1 which may include feedback from grant recipients4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bjjh the following3 ,sec4 #bjji4 ,operation ,stonegarden4 4 #adah4 ,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 section #adag of this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjaj4 ,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 following3 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 activity related to security or security training1 as determined by the ,administrator4 7d7 ,allocation ,the ,administrator shall ensure that not less than an amount equal to #cj percent of the total funds appropriated for grants under the ,program for each fiscal year is used for grants to eligible nonprofit organizations described in subsection 7b7 that are located in jurisdictions not receiving funding under section #bjjc4 7e7 ,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 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 #bjaj4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace71 as amended by section #adag7;b71 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bjji the following3 ,sec4 #bjaj4 ,non-,profit ,security ,grant ,program4 4 #adai4 ,study of the use of grant funds for cybersecurity ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 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 #fjd1 #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 #bbji of such ,act1 as so redesignated by section #afja7;g7 of this ,act74 7#b7 ,the degree to which grantees identify cybersecurity as a capability gap in the ,threat and ,hazard ,identification and ,risk ,assessment required under subsections 7e7 and 7f7 of sections #bjjc and #bjjd of such ,act 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjd1 #fje71 as added by this ,act4 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 #adbj4 ,joint counterterrorism awareness workshop series 7a7 ,in general ,title ,v of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #caa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ebi4 ,joint counterterrorism awareness workshop series 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,counterterrorism ,center and the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 shall establish a ,joint ,counterterrorism ,awareness ,workshop ,series 7in this section referred to as the ,workshop ,series7 to-- 7#a7 address emerging terrorist threats2 and 7#b7 enhance the ability of ,state and local jurisdictions to prevent1 protect against1 respond to1 and recover from terrorist attacks4 7b7 ,purpose ,the ,workshop ,series established under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 reviewing existing preparedness1 response1 and interdiction plans1 policies1 and procedures related to terrorist attacks of the participating jurisdictions and identifying gaps in those plans1 operational capabilities1 response resources1 and authorities2 7#b7 identifying ,federal1 ,state1 and local resources available to address the gaps identified under paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 providing assistance1 through training1 exercises1 and other means1 to build or sustain1 as appropriate1 the capabilities to close those identified gaps2 7#d7 examining the roles and responsibilities of participating agencies and respective communities in the event of a terrorist attack2 7#e7 improving situational awareness and information sharing among all participating agencies in the event of a terrorist attack2 and 7#f7 identifying and sharing best practices and lessons learned from the ,workshop ,series4 7c7 ,designation of participating cities ,the ,administrator shall select jurisdictions to host a ,workshop ,series from those cities that-- 7#a7 are currently receiving1 or that previously received1 funding under section #bjjc2 and 7#b7 have requested to be considered4 7d7 ,workshop series participants ,individuals from ,state and local jurisdictions and emergency response providers in cities designated under subsection 7c7 shall be eligible to participate in the ,workshop ,series1 including-- 7#a7 senior elected and appointed officials2 7#b7 law enforcement2 7#c7 fire and rescue2 7#d7 emergency management2 7#e7 emergency medical services2 7#f7 public health officials2 7#g7 private sector representatives2 7#h7 representatives of nonprofit organizations2 and 7#i7 other participants as deemed appropriate by the ,administrator4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,workshop series report ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,counterterrorism ,center1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and officials from the city in which a ,workshop ,series is held1 shall develop and submit to all of the agencies participating in the ,workshop ,series a report after the conclusion of the ,workshop ,series that addresses-- 7,a7 key findings about lessons learned and best practices from the ,workshop ,series2 and 7,b7 potential mitigation strategies and resources to address gaps identified during the ,workshop ,series4 7#b7 ,annual reports ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,counterterrorism ,center and the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 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 a comprehensive summary report of the key themes1 lessons learned1 and best practices identified during the ,workshop ,series held during the previous year4 7f7 ,authorization ,there is authorized to be appropriated #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb to carry out this section4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ebh the following3 ,sec4 #ebi4 ,joint ,counterterrorism ,awareness ,workshop ,series4 4 #adba4 ,exercise on terrorist and foreign fighter travel2 national exercise program 7a7 ,exercise on terrorist and foreign fighter travel 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to1 or as part of1 exercise programs carried out by the ,department of ,homeland ,security as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 to enhance domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism1 promote the dissemination of homeland security information1 and test the security posture of the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 through appropriate offices and components of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and in coordination with the relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 develop and conduct an exercise related to the terrorist and foreign fighter threat4 7#b7 ,exercise requirements ,the exercise required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a scenario involving-- 7i7 persons traveling from the ,united ,states to join or provide material support or resources to a terrorist organization abroad2 and 7ii7 terrorist infiltration into the ,united ,states1 including ,united ,states citizens and foreign nationals2 and 7,b7 coordination with relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 foreign governments1 and ,state1 local1 tribal1 territorial1 and private sector stakeholders4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the completion of the exercise required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall1 consistent with the protection of classified information1 submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives an after-action report presenting the initial findings of the exercise1 including any identified or potential vulnerabilities in ,united ,states defenses and any legislative changes requested in light of the findings4 7,b7 ,form ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7b7 ,emerging threats in the national exercise program ,section #fdh7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #gdh7;b77#b77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7v71 by striking and at the end2 and 7#b7 by adding after clause 7vi7 the following3 7vii7 designed1 to the extent practicable1 to include exercises addressing emerging terrorist threats1 such as scenarios involving ,united ,states citizens departing the ,united ,states to enlist with or provide material support or resources to terrorist organizations abroad or terrorist infiltration into the ,united ,states1 including ,united ,states citizens and foreign nationals2 and 4 7c7 ,no additional funds authorized ,no additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this section and the amendments made by this section4 ,the requirements of this section and the amendments made by this section shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized4 #adbb4 ,grants accountability ,section #bjbb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f4 ,u4,s4,c4 #fab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,department and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,the ,department 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,inspector general review ,with respect to each grant awarded1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department may-- 7,i7 examine any records of the contractor or grantee1 any of its subcontractors or subgrantees1 or any ,state or local agency or other entity in receipt of or administering any grant awarded1 that pertain to1 and involve transactions relating to the contract1 subcontract1 grant1 or subgrant2 and 7,,ii7 interview any officer or employee of the contractor or grantee1 any of its subcontractors or subgrantees1 or any ,state or local agency or other entity in receipt of or administering any grant awarded1 regarding transactions relating to the contract1 subcontract1 grant1 or subgrant4 7iii7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in clause 7ii7 may be construed to limit or restrict the authority of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking a grant under section #bjjc or #bjjd and inserting a covered grant1 any recipient1 including2 7,,ii7 by inserting a comma after tribe2 and 7,,iii7 by inserting or the ,secretary1 as appropriate under the covered grant1 after ,administrator2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting recipient1 including any after for the applicable2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking section #bjjc or #bjjd and inserting the covered grant2 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 by striking section #bjjc or #bjjd and inserting the covered grant2 and 7bb7 by striking and at the end2 7,,iv7 in clause 7iii7-- 7aa7 by striking summary and inserting detailed2 and 7bb7 by striking such funds and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 such funds1 including-- 7,i7 the name of the recipient and the project or activity2 7,,ii7 a detailed description of the project or activity2 7,,iii7 an evaluation of the completion status of the project or activity2 7,,iv7 in the case of an infrastructure investment-- 7aa7 the purpose1 total expected cost1 and rationale for funding the infrastructure investment with funds made available2 and 7bb7 the name of the point of contact for the recipient if there are questions concerning the infrastructure investment2 and 7,v7 detailed information from each subgrantee1 including the information described in subparagraphs 7,i7 through 7,,iv71 on any subgrant awarded by the recipient2 and 2 and 7,v7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 the total amount of funds received to date under each covered grant4 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7aa7 by inserting any recipient1 including any after subparagraph 7,a7 by2 7bb7 by inserting a comma after tribe2 and 7cc7 by inserting 1 in addition to the contents required under subparagraph 7,b7 after shall include2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 by inserting total before amount2 and 7bb7 by adding and at the end2 7,,iii7 in clause 7iii7-- 7aa7 by striking apply within and inserting apply to or within any recipient1 including2 and 7bb7 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7,,iv7 by striking clause 7iv72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,required reporting for prior awarded grants ,not later than #ahj days after the end of the quarter following the date of enactment of this paragraph1 each recipient of a covered grant awarded before the date of enactment of this paragraph shall provide the information required under this subsection and thereafter comply with the requirements of this subsection4 7#d7 ,assistance in reporting ,the ,administrator or the ,secretary1 as appropriate under the covered grant1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 shall provide for user-friendly means for grant recipients to comply with the reporting requirements of this subsection4 7#e7 ,subgrantee reporting ,each grant recipient required to report information under paragraph 7#a77;,b77iii77,v7 shall register with the ,system for ,award ,management database or complete other registration requirements as determined necessary by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#f7 ,publication of information ,not later than #g days after the date on which the ,administrator or the ,secretary1 as the case may be1 receives the reports required to be submitted under this subsection1 the ,administrator and the ,secretary shall make the information in the reports publicly available1 in a searchable database1 on the website of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency or ,department1 as appropriate4 7#g7 ,covered grant defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered grant means a grant awarded under-- 7,a7 this ,act2 or 7,b7 a program described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 of section #bjjb7;b7 that is administered by the ,department4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,sunset and disposition of unexpended grant amounts 7#a7 ,in general ,except as may be otherwise provided in the authorizing statute of a grant program1 effective on the date that is #e years after the date on which grant funds are distributed by the ,administrator or the ,secretary1 as appropriate1 under a covered grant 7as defined in subsection 7b77#g771 the authority of a covered grant recipient1 including any grantee or subgrantee1 to obligate1 provide1 make available1 or otherwise expend those funds is terminated4 7#b7 ,return of unexpended grant amounts ,upon the termination of authority under paragraph 7#a71 any grant amounts that have not been expended shall be returned to the ,administrator or the ,secretary1 as the case may be4 ,the ,administrator or the ,secretary1 as the case may be1 shall deposit any grant amounts returned under this paragraph in the ,general ,fund of the ,treasury in accordance with section #ccjb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,awards to recipients returning grant funds ,on and after the date on which the authority of a covered grant recipient is terminated under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a grant under a covered grant program1 the ,administrator or the ,secretary1 as appropriate1 may award a grant under the covered grant program to the covered grant recipient1 only pursuant to the submission of a new grant application1 in accordance with the requirements of the grant program4 7#d7 ,applicability ,this subsection shall apply to any grant awarded under a covered grant program on or after the date of enactment of this subsection4 4 ,b ,communications #adca4 ,responsibilities of ,assistant ,director for ,emergency ,communications 7a7 ,in general ,section #ahja7;c7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ega7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#ad7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#ac71 respectively2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ae7 as paragraph 7#af72 7#d7 in paragraph 7#h71 as so redesignated1 by striking 1 in cooperation with the ,national ,communications ,system12 7#e7 in paragraph 7#aa71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,assistant ,secretary for ,grants and ,training and inserting ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#ac71 as so redesignated1 by striking and at the end2 and 7#g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ac7 the following3 7#ad7 administer the ,government ,emergency ,telecommunications ,service 7,,gets7 and ,wireless ,priority ,service 7,,wps7 programs1 or successor programs2 7#ae7 assess the impact of emerging technologies on interoperable emergency communications2 and 4 7b7 ,performance of previously transferred functions ,section #ahja7;d7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ega7;d77 is amended by-- 7#a7 striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#b7 redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b74 #adcb4 ,annual reporting on activities of the ,emergency ,communications ,division ,section #ahja7;f7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ega7;f77 is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,annual reporting of ,division activities ,the ,assistant ,director for ,emergency ,communications shall1 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this subsection and annually thereafter for each of the next #d 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 ,emergency ,communications ,division1 including specific information on efforts to carry out paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e7 of subsection 7c74 4 #adcc4 ,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 #e 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 #adcd4 ,technical edit ,section #ahjd7;b77#a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #egd7;b77#a77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary for ,grants and ,planning and inserting ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 #adce4 ,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 ,other matters #adea4 ,technical and conforming amendments 7a7 ,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 by redesignating paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#ad7 as paragraphs 7#aj7 through 7#ae71 respectively2 and 7,b7 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 #ejf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #caf7-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7b72 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7b7 and 7c7 respectively2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7b71 as so redesignated1 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 7b7 ,title ,,xx ,title ,,xx of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bjja 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fja7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#ac72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#ac71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,core capabilities ,the term core capabilities means the capabilities for ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and tribal government preparedness for which guidelines are required to be established under section #fdf7;a7 of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #gdf7;a774 2 7#b7 in section #bjje7;j77#a7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fjf7;j77#a771 by striking target and inserting core2 and 7#c7 in section #bjba7;d77#c7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #faa7;d77#c771 by striking target each place it appears and inserting core4 7c7 ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg ,section #abjd of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aajb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#d71 by striking ,rescue and inserting ,recovery2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking ,rescue and inserting ,recovery2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#d71 by striking ,rescue and inserting ,recovery4 ,v ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency #aeja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,,fema ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah4 #aejb4 ,reauthorization of ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency ,section #fii of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #haa7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking administration and operations each place the term appears and inserting management and administration2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 and2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 for fiscal year #bjah1 #a1jdi1jjj1jjj2 7#e7 for fiscal year #bjai1 #a1jfe1ghd1jjj2 and 7#f7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 #a1jhb1hcf1edd4 4 #aejc4 ,national ,domestic ,preparedness ,consortium ,section #abjd of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aajb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting to the extent practicable1 provide training in settings that simulate real response environments1 such as urban areas1 after levels12 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 for the ,center for ,domestic ,preparedness-- 7,a7 #fc1ici1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7,b7 #fd1ifb1jbd for fiscal year #bjai2 and 7,c7 #ff1jja1daf for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7#b7 for the members of the ,national ,domestic ,preparedness ,consortium described in paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#g7 of subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 #aja1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7,b7 #ajb1fjf1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 and 7,c7 #ajd1bdg1hef for fiscal year #bjbj4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking each of the following entities and inserting members of the ,national ,domestic ,preparedness ,consortium enumerated in subsection 7b72 7,b7 by striking #bjjg-- and inserting #bjae4 and 7,c7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e74 #aejd4 ,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 7as defined in section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja77 from rural communities 7as defined by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency74 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 #aeje4 ,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 as amended by section #adbj of this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ecj4 ,center for ,faith-,based and ,neighborhood ,partnerships 7a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,agency a ,center for ,faith-,based and ,neighborhood ,partnerships1 headed by a ,director appointed by the ,secretary4 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 those 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 develop 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 to 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 organizations and provide subject-matter expertise related to anti-human trafficking efforts to help communities successfully partner with other components of the ,blue ,campaign of the ,department2 and 7#f7 perform any other duties as assigned by the ,administrator4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace71 as amended by section #adbj1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ebi the following3 ,sec4 #ecj4 ,center ,for ,faith-,based ,and ,neighborhood ,partnerships4 4 #aejf4 ,emergency support functions 7a7 ,update ,section #ejd7;a77#ac7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cad7;a77#ac77 is amended by inserting 1 periodically updating 7but not less often than once every #e years71 after administering4 7b7 ,emergency support functions ,section #fec of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #gec7 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 following3 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 the ,national ,response ,framework4 4 #aejg4 ,review of ,national ,incident ,management ,system ,section #eji7;b77#b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cai7;b77#b77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 but not less often than once every #e years1 after periodically4 #aejh4 ,remedial action management program ,section #fej of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #gej7 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 described 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-- 7#a7 utilize the program established under 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 disasters2 and 7#b7 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,,fema ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah and annually thereafter for each of the next #d years1 submit to ,congress a report on the status of those 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 #aeji4 ,center for ,domestic ,preparedness ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall-- 7#a7 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 ,facility2 and 7#b7 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 #aeaj4 ,,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 section #aeje of this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eca4 ,senior ,law ,enforcement ,advisor 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator shall appoint 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 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;a71 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 #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace71 as amended by section #aeje1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ecj the following3 ,sec4 #eca4 ,senior ,law ,enforcement ,advisor4 4 #aeaa4 ,technical expert authorized ,section #ejc7;b77#b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cac7;b77#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 following3 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 #aeab4 ,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 remain the responsibility of the ,assistant ,administrator for ,national ,continuity ,programs4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of 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 #aeac4 ,strategic human capital plan ,section #ajajb7;c7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjjg and inserting #bjah4 #aead4 ,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 ,agency an ,office of ,disability ,integration and ,coordination 7in this section referred to as the ,office71 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 employees responsible for disability integration in each regional office with respect to carrying out the mission of the ,office2 7#c7 liaise with other employees of the ,agency1 including nonpermanent 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 the ,center for ,domestic ,preparedness1 ,center for ,homeland ,defense and ,security1 the ,united ,states ,fire ,administration1 the national exercise program described in section #fdh7;b7 of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #gdh7;b771 and the ,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#f ,u4,s4,c4 #gdd72 and 7#ad7 perform 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 the term organizations representing individuals with disabilities means the ,national ,council on ,disabilities1 the ,interagency ,coordinating ,council on ,preparedness and ,individuals with ,disabilities1 and other appropriate disability organizations4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #eac and inserting the following3 #eac4 ,office of ,disability ,integration and ,coordination4 4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency 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 #aeae4 ,management costs ,section #cbd of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking any administrative expense1 and any other expense not directly chargeable to and inserting direct administrative cost1 and any other administrative expense associated with2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 as so designated1 by striking establish and inserting implement2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,specific management costs ,the ,administrator shall provide for management costs1 in addition to the eligible project costs1 to cover direct and indirect costs of administering the following programs3 7,a7 ,hazard mitigation ,a grantee under section #djd may be reimbursed for direct and indirect administrative costs in a total amount of not more than #ae percent of the total amount of the grant award under such section of which not more than #aj percent may be used by the grantee and #e percent by the subgrantee for such costs4 7,b7 ,public assistance ,a grantee under sections #djc1 #djf1 #djg1 and #ejb may be reimbursed direct and indirect administrative costs in a total amount of not more than #ab percent of the total award amount under such sections1 of which not more than #g percent may be used by the grantee and #e percent by the subgrantee for such costs4 4 #aeaf4 ,performance of services ,section #cjf of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eadi7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency may appoint temporary personnel1 after serving continuously for #c years1 to positions in the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency in the same manner that competitive service employees with competitive status are considered for transfer1 reassignment1 or promotion to such positions4 ,an individual appointed under this subsection shall become a career-conditional employee1 unless the employee has already completed the service requirements for career tenure4 4 #aeag4 ,study to streamline and consolidate information collection ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall-- 7#a7 in coordination with the ,small ,business ,administration1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and other appropriate agencies1 conduct a study and develop a plan1 consistent with law1 under which the collection of information from disaster assistance applicants and grantees will be modified1 streamlined1 expedited1 consolidated1 and simplified to be less burdensome1 duplicative1 and time consuming1 and more efficient and flexible1 for applicants and grantees2 7#b7 in coordination with the ,small ,business ,administration1 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and other appropriate agencies1 develop a plan for the regular collection and reporting of information on ,federal disaster assistance awarded1 including the establishment and maintenance of a website for presenting the information to the public2 and 7#c7 submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate-- 7,a7 the plans developed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 and 7,b7 recommendations1 if any1 of the ,administrator for legislative changes to streamline or consolidate the collection or reporting of information1 as described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 #aeah4 ,agency accountability ,title ,,iv of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dcj4 ,agency accountability 7a7 ,public assistance ,not later than #e days after the date on which an award of a public assistance grant is made under section #djf that is in excess of #a1jjj1jjj1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency 7referred to in this section as the ,administrator7 shall publish on the website of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency 7referred to in this section as the ,agency7 the specifics of each such grant award1 including identifying-- 7#a7 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency ,region2 7#b7 the major disaster or emergency declaration number2 7#c7 the ,state1 county1 and applicant name2 7#d7 if the applicant is a private nonprofit organization2 7#e7 the damage category code2 7#f7 the amount of the ,federal share obligated2 and 7#g7 the date of the award4 7b7 ,mission assignments 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #e days after the date on which a mission assignment or mission assignment task order is issued under section #djb7a7 or section #ejb7;a77#a71 the ,administrator shall publish on the website of the ,agency any mission assignment or mission assignment task order to another ,federal department or agency regarding a major disaster in excess of #a1jjj1jjj1 including-- 7,a7 the name of the impacted ,state or ,indian tribe2 7,b7 the major disaster declaration for such ,state or ,indian tribe2 7,c7 the assigned agency2 7,d7 the assistance requested2 7,e7 a description of the major disaster2 7,f7 the total cost estimate2 7,g7 the amount obligated2 7,h7 the ,state or tribal cost share1 if applicable2 7,i7 the authority under which the mission assignment or mission assignment task order was directed2 and 7,j7 if applicable1 the date on which a ,state or ,indian tribe requested the mission assignment4 7#b7 ,recording changes ,not later than #aj days after the last day of each month until a mission assignment or mission assignment task order described in paragraph 7#a7 is completed and closed out1 the ,administrator shall update any changes to the total cost estimate and the amount obligated4 7c7 ,disaster relief monthly report ,not later than #aj days after the first day of each month1 the ,administrator shall publish reports on the website of the ,agency1 including a specific description of the methodology and the source data used in developing such reports1 including-- 7#a7 an estimate of the amounts for the fiscal year covered by the ,president's most recent budget pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 including-- 7,a7 the unobligated balance of funds to be carried over from the prior fiscal year to the budget year2 7,b7 the unobligated balance of funds to be carried over from the budget year to the year after the budget year2 7,c7 the amount of obligations for noncatastrophic events for the budget year2 7,d7 the amount of obligations for the budget year for catastrophic events1 as defined under the ,national ,response ,framework1 delineated by event and by ,state2 7,e7 the total amount that has been previously obligated or will be required for catastrophic events delineated by event and by ,state for all prior years1 the current fiscal year1 the budget year1 and each fiscal year thereafter2 7,f7 the amount of previously obligated funds that will be recovered for the budget year2 7,g7 the amount that will be required for obligations for emergencies1 major disasters1 fire management assistance grants1 as described in section #dbj1 surge activities1 and disaster readiness and support activities2 and 7,h7 the amount required for activities not covered under section #bea7;b77#b77;,d77iii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ija7;b77#b77;,d77iii772 7#b7 a summary of the amount for disaster relief of-- 7,a7 appropriations made available by source2 7,b7 the transfers executed2 7,c7 the previously allocated funds recovered2 and 7,d7 the commitments1 allocations1 and obligations made2 7#c7 a table of disaster relief activity delineated by month1 including-- 7,a7 the beginning and ending balances2 7,b7 the total obligations to include amounts obligated for fire assistance1 emergencies1 surge1 and disaster support activities2 7,c7 the obligations for catastrophic events delineated by event and by ,state2 and 7,d7 the amount of previously obligated funds that are recovered2 7#d7 a summary of allocations1 obligations1 and expenditures for catastrophic events delineated by event2 7#e7 the cost with respect to-- 7,a7 public assistance2 7,b7 individual assistance2 7,c7 mitigation2 7,d7 administrative activities2 7,e7 operations2 and 7,f7 any other relevant category 7including emergency measures and disaster resources7 delineated by major disaster2 and 7#f7 the date on which funds appropriated will be exhausted4 7d7 ,contracts 7#a7 ,information 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #aj days after the first day of each month1 the ,administrator shall publish on the website of the ,agency the specifics of each contract in excess of #a1jjj1jjj that the ,agency enters into during the previous month1 including-- 7i7 the name of the party2 7ii7 the date the contract was awarded2 7iii7 the amount and scope of the contract2 7iv7 if the contract was awarded through competitive bidding process2 7v7 if no competitive bidding process was used1 the reason why competitive bidding was not used2 and 7vi7 the authority used to bypass the competitive bidding process4 7,b7 ,requirement ,the information required to be published under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be delineated by major disaster1 if applicable1 and specify the damage category code1 if applicable4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #aj days after the last day of the fiscal year1 the ,administrator shall provide a report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives summarizing the following information for the preceding fiscal year3 7,a7 ,the number of contracts awarded without competitive bidding4 7,b7 ,the reasons why a competitive bidding process was not used4 7,c7 ,the total amount of contracts awarded with no competitive bidding4 7,d7 ,the damage category codes1 if applicable1 for contracts awarded without competitive bidding4 4 #aeai4 ,national public infrastructure predisaster hazard mitigation 7a7 ,predisaster hazard mitigation ,section #bjc of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7 by inserting ,public ,infrastructure after the ,national2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 to establish and carry out enforcement activities to implement the latest published editions of relevant consensus-based codes1 specifications1 and standards that incorporate the latest hazard-resistant designs and establish minimum acceptable criteria for the design1 construction1 and maintenance of residential structures and facilities that may be eligible for assistance under this ,act for the purpose of protecting the health1 safety1 and general welfare of the buildings' users against disasters4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting for mitigation activities that are cost effective after competitive basis2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,redistribution of unobligated amounts ,the ,president may-- 7,a7 withdraw amounts of financial assistance made available to a ,state 7including amounts made available to local governments of a ,state7 under this subsection that remain unobligated by the end of the third fiscal year after the fiscal year for which the amounts were allocated2 and 7,b7 in the fiscal year following a fiscal year in which amounts were withdrawn under subparagraph 7,a71 add the amounts to any other amounts available to be awarded on a competitive basis pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 2 7#d7 in subsection 7g71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting provide financial assistance only in ,states that have received a major disaster declaration during the previous #g-year period and after ,president shall2 7#e7 by striking subsection 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,national public infrastructure predisaster mitigation assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president may set aside from the ,disaster ,relief ,fund1 with respect to each major disaster1 an amount equal to #f percent of the estimated aggregate amount of the grants to be made pursuant to sections #djc1 #djf1 #djg1 #djh1 #daj1 and #daf for the major disaster in order to provide technical and financial assistance under this section4 7#b7 ,estimated aggregate amount ,not later than #ahj days after each major disaster declaration pursuant to this ,act1 the estimated aggregate amount of grants for purposes of paragraph 7#a7 shall be determined by the ,president and such estimated amount need not be reduced1 increased1 or changed due to variations in estimates4 7#c7 ,no reduction in amounts ,the amount set aside pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall not reduce the amounts otherwise made available for sections #djc1 #djd1 #djf1 #djg1 #djh1 #daj1 and #daf under this ,act4 2 7#f7 by striking subsections 7j7 and 7m72 and 7#g7 by redesignating subsections 7k71 7l71 and 7n7 as subsections 7j71 7k71 and 7l71 respectively4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made to section #bjc of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc7 by paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 of this ,act shall apply to funds appropriated after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 7,b7 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7iii7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7iv7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the term public assistance grant program means the public assistance grant program authorized under sections #djc1 #djf1 #djg1 #dah1 #dai1 #dbh1 and #ejb7;a7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;b1 #eagb1 #eagc1 #eahe1 #eahf1 #eahi;f1 and #eaib7;a774 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report detailing the implications of the amendments made by subsection 7a7 on the fiscal health of the ,disaster ,relief ,fund1 including-- 7,a7 a justification1 cost-benefit analysis1 and impact statement of the percentage utilized to fund the amendments2 7,b7 an assessment of the extent to which the extra spending could place stress on the ,disaster ,relief ,fund1 as calculated under section #bea7;b77#b77;,d7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #bihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ija7;b77#b77;,d771 increase the pace of spending1 and impact whether supplemental funding would be required more frequently to deal with future major disasters declared under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj72 7,c7 an expenditure plan detailing-- 7i7 anticipated application guidelines for grantees2 7ii7 a period of performance schedule2 7iii7 anticipated project life cycle costs and expected expenditure rates2 7iv7 planning requirements for grantees2 7v7 a program schedule to ensure that the annual fund carryover does not exceed #ajj1jjj1jjj2 and 7vi7 a program review and investigation schedule to prevent waste1 fraud1 and abuse2 7,d7 an assessment of how the amendments could be implemented to encourage mitigation that addresses risks to the most costly disaster impacts in order to reduce-- 7i7 impacts on the ,disaster ,relief ,fund and the public assistance grant program1 in particular grants to mitigate damage to infrastructure and buildings2 and 7ii7 ,federal expenditures for future major disasters declared under section #dja the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj72 and 7,e7 an assessment of the appropriate balance of expenditures under section #bjc7;i7 of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc7;i771 as amended by subsection 7a71 for planning and for projects2 and 7,f7 the strategy by which project will be weighted and applications assessed to include repetitive loss1 location1 elevation1 overall risk1 and the ability for a grantee to make complementary investments in other mitigation efforts4 #aebj4 ,technical amendments to national emergency management 7a7 ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb ,the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #eja7h7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #caa7h77-- 7,a7 by striking ,national ,response ,plan each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 and 7,b7 by striking #ejb7;a77#f7 and inserting #ejd7;a77#f72 7#b7 in section #ejc7;b77#b77;,a7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cac7;b77#b77;,a77 by inserting and incidents impacting critical infrastructure before the semicolon2 7#c7 in section #ejd7;a7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cad7;a77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking 1 including-- and inserting 7which shall include incidents impacting critical infrastructure71 including--2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7 by inserting 1 including incidents impacting critical infrastructure before the semicolon2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e7 by striking and local and inserting local1 and tribal2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#f7 by striking national response plan and inserting national response framework1 which shall be reviewed and updated as required but not less than every #e years2 7,e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#ba7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#bb71 respectively2 7,f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 developing integrated frameworks1 to include consolidating existing ,government plans addressing prevention1 protection1 mitigation1 and recovery with such frameworks reviewed and updated as required1 but not less than every #e years2 2 and 7,g7 in paragraph 7#ad71 as redesignated1 by striking ,national ,response ,plan each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 7#d7 in section #ejg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cag7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b77;,e71 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7f77#a77;,g71 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 7#e7 in section #ejh 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cah7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,a71 by striking ,the ,deputy ,administrator1 ,protection and ,national ,preparedness and inserting ,a ,deputy ,administrator2 7#f7 in section #eji 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cai7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework1 ,national ,protection ,framework1 ,national ,prevention ,framework1 ,national ,mitigation ,framework1 ,national ,recovery ,framework2 7,,ii7 by striking successor and inserting successors2 and 7,,iii7 by striking plan at the end of that paragraph and inserting framework2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,national ,response ,plan each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 7#g7 in section #eaj 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cbj7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking enter into a memorandum of understanding and inserting partner2 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 7#h7 in section #eae7;c77#a7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cba;d7c77#a771 by striking and local each place the term appears and inserting 1 local1 and tribal2 7#i7 by striking section #ebd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cbam72 7#aj7 in section #ebe 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cban71 by striking ,secretary each place it appears and inserting ,administrator2 and 7#aa7 in section #gjf7;b77#a71 as redesignated by section #aadb of this ,act1 by striking ,national ,response ,plan and inserting ,national ,response ,framework4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #ebd4 7c7 ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7#a7 ,citation correction ,section #fjb7ac7 of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #gja7ac77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,national ,response ,plan each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,response ,framework2 and 7,b7 by striking #ejb7;a77#f7 and inserting #ejd7;a77#f74 7#b7 ,change of reference ,chapter #a of subtitle ,c of title ,,vi of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bie7 is amended by striking ,national ,response ,plan each place the term appears and inserting ,national ,response ,framework4 7d7 ,public ,health ,service ,act ,section #bhja7;a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;hh7a77 is amended by striking the ,national ,response ,plan developed pursuant to section #ejb7f7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb and inserting the ,national ,response ,framework developed pursuant to section #ejd7;a77#f7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #cad7;a77#f774 7e7 ,defense ,against ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,act of #aiif ,section #adad7;b7 of the ,defense ,against ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,act of #aiif 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bcad7;b77 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking ,national ,response ,plan prepared pursuant to section #ejb7f7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cab7f77 and inserting ,national ,response ,framework prepared pursuant to section #ejd7;a77#f7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cad7;a77#f77 7f7 ,savings clause ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 to section #ejc7;b77#b77;,a7 and paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 of section #ejd7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb shall not be construed as affecting the authority1 existing on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 of any other component of the ,department of ,homeland ,security or any other ,federal department or agency4 #aeba4 ,integrated public alert and warning system subcommittee 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,agency2 7#b7 the term ,agency means the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 7#c7 the term public alert and warning system means the integrated public alert and warning system of the ,united ,states described in section #ebf of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cbao72 and 7#d7 the term ,state means any ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and any possession of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,integrated public alert and warning system subcommittee ,section #b of the ,integrated ,public ,alert and ,warning ,system ,modernization ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-adc2 #acj ,stat4 #cbg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#f77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7ii77,,vii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 recommendations for best practices of ,state1 tribal1 and local governments to follow to maintain the integrity of the public alert and warning system1 including-- 7,i7 the procedures for ,state1 tribal1 and local government officials to authenticate civil emergencies and initiate1 modify1 and cancel alerts transmitted through the public alert and warning system1 including protocols and technology capabilities for-- 7aa7 the initiation1 or prohibition on the initiation1 of alerts by a single authorized or unauthorized individual2 and 7bb7 testing a ,state1 tribal1 or local government incident management and warning tool without accidentally initiating an alert through the public alert and warning system2 7,,ii7 the standardization1 functionality1 and interoperability of incident management and warning tools used by ,state1 tribal1 and local governments to notify the public of an emergency through the public alert and warning system2 7,,iii7 the training and recertification of emergency management personnel on best practices for originating and transmitting an alert through the public alert and warning system2 and 7,,iv7 the procedures1 protocols1 and guidance concerning the protective action plans that ,state1 tribal1 and local governments should issue to the public following an alert issued under the public alert and warning system4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,not later than and inserting the following3 7i7 ,initial report ,not later than 2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 as so designated1 by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of paragraph 7#f77;,b72 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,second report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,authorization ,act1 the ,subcommittee shall submit to the ,national ,advisory ,council a report containing any recommendations required to be developed under paragraph 7#f77;,b77iii7 for approval by the ,national ,advisory ,council4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking report each place that term appears and inserting reports2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking #c and inserting #e2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking and #bjah and inserting #bjah1 #bjai1 #bjbj1 and #bjba4 7c7 ,integrated public alert and warning system participatory requirements ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 consider the recommendations submitted by the ,integrated ,public ,alert and ,warning ,system ,subcommittee to the ,national ,advisory ,council under section #b7;b77#g7 of the ,integrated ,public ,alert and ,warning ,system ,modernization ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-adc2 #acj ,stat4 #cca71 as amended by subsection 7b7 of this ,act2 and 7#b7 not later than #abj days after the date on which the recommendations described in paragraph 7#a7 are submitted1 establish minimum requirements for ,state1 tribal1 and local governments to participate in the public alert and warning system consistent with all public notice rules and regulations4 7d7 ,incident management and warning tool validation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish a process to ensure that an incident management and warning tool used by a ,state1 tribal1 or local government to originate and transmit an alert through the public alert and warning system meets the minimum requirements established by the ,administrator under subsection 7c77#b74 7#b7 ,requirements ,the process required to be established under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the ability to test an incident management and warning tool in the public alert and warning system lab2 7,b7 the ability to certify that an incident management and warning tool complies with the applicable cyber frameworks of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7,c7 a process to certify developers of emergency management software2 and 7,d7 requiring developers to provide the ,administrator with a copy of and rights of use for ongoing testing of each version of incident management and warning tool software before the software is first used by a ,state1 tribal1 or local government4 7e7 ,review and update of memoranda of understanding 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall review the memoranda of understanding between the ,agency and ,state1 tribal1 and local governments with respect to the public alert and warning system to ensure that all agreements ensure compliance with any minimum requirements established by the ,administrator under subsection 7c77#b74 7#b7 ,future memoranda ,the ,administrator shall ensure that any new memorandum of understanding entered into between the ,agency and a ,state1 tribal1 or local government on or after the date of enactment of this ,act with respect to the public alert and warning system ensures that the agreement requires compliance with any minimum requirements established by the ,administrator under subsection 7c77#b74 7f7 ,missile alert and warning authorities 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,authority ,beginning on the date that is #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the authority to originate an alert warning the public of a missile launch directed against a ,state using the public alert and warning system shall reside primarily with the ,federal ,government4 7,b7 ,delegation of authority ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may delegate to a ,state1 tribal1 or local entity the authority described in subparagraph 7,a71 if1 not later than #fj days after the end of the #abj-;day period described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security reports to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives that-- 7i7 it is not feasible for the ,federal government to alert the public of a missile threat against a ,state2 or 7ii7 it is not in the national security interest of the ,united ,states for the ,federal government to alert the public of a missile threat against a ,state4 7,c7 ,activation of system ,upon verification of a missile threat1 the ,president1 utilizing established authorities1 protocols1 and procedures1 may activate the public alert and warning system4 7#b7 ,required processes ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,administrator1 shall establish a process to promptly notify a ,state warning point1 and any ,state entities that the ,administrator determines appropriate1 of follow-up actions to a missile launch alert so the ,state may take appropriate action to protect the health1 safety1 and welfare of the residents of the ,state following the issuance of an alert described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 for that ,state4 7#c7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,administrator1 shall work with the ,governor of a ,state warning point to develop and implement appropriate protective action plans to respond to an alert described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 for that ,state4 7#d7 ,study and report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall-- 7,a7 examine the feasibility of establishing an alert designation under the public alert and warning system that would be used to alert and warn the public of a missile threat while concurrently alerting a ,state warning point so that a ,state may activate related protective action plans2 and 7,b7 submit a report of the findings under subparagraph 7,a71 including of the costs and timeline for taking action to implement an alert designation described in paragraph 7#a71 to-- 7i7 the ,subcommittee on ,homeland ,security of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7iii7 the ,subcommittee on ,homeland ,security of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7iv7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7g7 ,awareness of alerts and warnings ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 conduct a review of-- 7,a7 the ,emergency ,operations ,center of the ,agency2 and 7,b7 the ,national ,watch ,center and each ,regional ,watch ,center of the ,agency2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the review conducted under paragraph 7#a71 which shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the technical capability of the ,emergency ,operations ,center and the ,national and ,regional ,watch ,centers described in paragraph 7#a7 to be notified of alerts and warnings issued by a ,state through the public alert and warning system2 7,b7 a determination of which ,state alerts and warnings the ,emergency ,operations ,center and the ,national and ,regional ,watch ,centers described in paragraph 7#a7 should be aware of2 and 7,c7 recommendations for improving the ability of the ,national and ,regional ,watch ,centers described in paragraph 7#a7 to receive any ,state alerts and warnings that the ,administrator determines are appropriate4 7h7 ,timeline for compliance ,each ,state shall be given a reasonable amount of time to comply with any new rules1 regulations1 or requirements imposed under this section or the amendments made by this section4 ,,vi ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency #afja4 ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency 7a7 ,in general ,the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,xxii ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency ,a ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security #bbja4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,critical infrastructure information ,the term critical infrastructure information has the meaning given the term in section #bbbb4 7#b7 ,cybersecurity risk ,the term cybersecurity risk has the meaning given the term in section #bbji4 7#c7 ,cybersecurity threat ,the term cybersecurity threat has the meaning given the term in section #ajb7e7 of the ,cybersecurity ,act of #bjae 7contained in division ,n of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aac2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja774 7#d7 ,national cybersecurity asset response activities ,the term national cybersecurity asset response activities means-- 7,a7 furnishing cybersecurity technical assistance to entities affected by cybersecurity risks to protect assets1 mitigate vulnerabilities1 and reduce impacts of cyber incidents2 7,b7 identifying other entities that may be at risk of an incident and assessing risk to the same or similar vulnerabilities2 7,c7 assessing potential cybersecurity risks to a sector or region1 including potential cascading effects1 and developing courses of action to mitigate such risks2 7,d7 facilitating information sharing and operational coordination with threat response2 and 7,e7 providing guidance on how best to utilize ,federal resources and capabilities in a timely1 effective manner to speed recovery from cybersecurity risks4 7#e7 ,sector-,specific ,agency ,the term ,sector-,specific ,agency means a ,federal department or agency1 designated by law or presidential directive1 with responsibility for providing institutional knowledge and specialized expertise of a sector1 as well as leading1 facilitating1 or supporting programs and associated activities of its designated critical infrastructure sector in the all hazards environment in coordination with the ,department4 7#f7 ,sharing ,the term sharing has the meaning given the term in section #bbji4 #bbjb4 ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency 7a7 ,redesignation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,protection and ,programs ,directorate of the ,department shall1 on and after the date of the enactment of this subtitle1 be known as the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency 7in this subtitle referred to as the ,agency74 7#b7 ,references ,any reference to the ,national ,protection and ,programs ,directorate of the ,department in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 record1 or other paper of the ,united ,states shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department4 7b7 ,director 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,agency shall be headed by a ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security 7in this subtitle referred to as the ,director71 who shall report to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,reference ,any reference to an ,under ,secretary responsible for overseeing critical infrastructure protection1 cybersecurity1 and any other related program of the ,department as described in section #ajc7;a77#a77;,h7 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this subtitle in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 record1 or other paper of the ,united ,states shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security of the ,department4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,director shall-- 7#a7 lead cybersecurity and critical infrastructure security programs1 operations1 and associated policy for the ,agency1 including national cybersecurity asset response activities2 7#b7 coordinate with ,federal entities1 including ,sector-,specific ,agencies1 and non-,federal entities1 including international entities1 to carry out the cybersecurity and critical infrastructure activities of the ,agency1 as appropriate2 7#c7 carry out the responsibilities of the ,secretary to secure ,federal information and information systems consistent with law1 including subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,cybersecurity ,act of #bjae 7contained in division ,n of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aac772 7#d7 coordinate a national effort to secure and protect against critical infrastructure risks1 consistent with subsection 7e77#a77;,e72 7#e7 oversee the ,,emp and ,,gmd planning and protection and preparedness activities of the ,agency2 7#f7 upon request1 provide analyses1 expertise1 and other technical assistance to critical infrastructure owners and operators and1 where appropriate1 provide those analyses1 expertise1 and other technical assistance in coordination with ,sector-,specific ,agencies and other ,federal departments and agencies2 7#g7 develop and utilize mechanisms for active and frequent collaboration between the ,agency and ,sector-,specific ,agencies to ensure appropriate coordination1 situational awareness1 and communications with ,sector-,specific ,agencies2 7#h7 maintain and utilize mechanisms for the regular and ongoing consultation and collaboration among the ,divisions of the ,agency to further operational coordination1 integrated situational awareness1 and improved integration across the ,agency in accordance with this ,act2 7#i7 develop1 coordinate1 and implement-- 7,a7 comprehensive strategic plans for the activities of the ,agency2 and 7,b7 risk assessments by and for the ,agency2 7#aj7 carry out emergency communications responsibilities1 in accordance with title ,,xviii2 7#aa7 carry out cybersecurity1 infrastructure security1 and emergency communications stakeholder outreach and engagement and coordinate that outreach and engagement with critical infrastructure ,sector-,specific ,agencies1 as appropriate2 7#ab7 oversee an integrated analytical approach to physical and cyber infrastructure analysis2 and 7#ac7 carry out such other duties and powers prescribed by law or delegated by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,deputy director ,there shall be in the ,agency a ,deputy ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security who shall-- 7#a7 assist the ,director in the management of the ,agency2 and 7#b7 report to the ,director4 7e7 ,cybersecurity and infrastructure security authorities of the ,secretary 7#a7 ,in general ,the responsibilities of the ,secretary relating to cybersecurity and infrastructure security shall include the following3 7,a7 ,to access1 receive1 and analyze law enforcement information1 intelligence information1 and other information from ,federal ,government agencies1 ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial government agencies1 including law enforcement agencies1 and private sector entities1 and to integrate that information1 in support of the mission responsibilities of the ,department1 in order to-- 7i7 identify and assess the nature and scope of terrorist threats to the homeland2 7ii7 detect and identify threats of terrorism against the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 understand those threats in light of actual and potential vulnerabilities of the homeland4 7,b7 ,to carry out comprehensive assessments of the vulnerabilities of the key resources and critical infrastructure of the ,united ,states1 including the performance of risk assessments to determine the risks posed by particular types of terrorist attacks within the ,united ,states1 including an assessment of the probability of success of those attacks and the feasibility and potential efficacy of various countermeasures to those attacks4 ,at the discretion of the ,secretary1 such assessments may be carried out in coordination with ,sector-,specific ,agencies4 7,c7 ,to integrate relevant information1 analysis1 and vulnerability assessments1 regardless of whether the information1 analysis1 or assessments are provided or produced by the ,department1 in order to make recommendations1 including prioritization1 for protective and support measures by the ,department1 other ,federal ,government agencies1 ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial government agencies and authorities1 the private sector1 and other entities regarding terrorist and other threats to homeland security4 7,d7 ,to ensure1 pursuant to section #bjb1 the timely and efficient access by the ,department to all information necessary to discharge the responsibilities under this title1 including obtaining that information from other ,federal ,government agencies4 7,e7 ,to develop1 in coordination with the ,sector-,specific ,agencies with available expertise1 a comprehensive national plan for securing the key resources and critical infrastructure of the ,united ,states1 including power production1 generation1 and distribution systems1 information technology and telecommunications systems 7including satellites71 electronic financial and property record storage and transmission systems1 emergency communications systems1 and the physical and technological assets that support those systems4 7,f7 ,to recommend measures necessary to protect the key resources and critical infrastructure of the ,united ,states in coordination with other ,federal ,government agencies1 including ,sector-,specific ,agencies1 and in cooperation with ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial government agencies and authorities1 the private sector1 and other entities4 7,g7 ,to review1 analyze1 and make recommendations for improvements to the policies and procedures governing the sharing of information relating to homeland security within the ,federal ,government and between ,federal ,government agencies and ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial government agencies and authorities4 7,h7 ,to disseminate1 as appropriate1 information analyzed by the ,department within the ,department to other ,federal ,government agencies with responsibilities relating to homeland security and to ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial government agencies and private sector entities with those responsibilities in order to assist in the deterrence1 prevention1 or preemption of1 or response to1 terrorist attacks against the ,united ,states4 7,i7 ,to consult with ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial government agencies and private sector entities to ensure appropriate exchanges of information1 including law enforcement-related information1 relating to threats of terrorism against the ,united ,states4 7,j7 ,to ensure that any material received pursuant to this ,act is protected from unauthorized disclosure and handled and used only for the performance of official duties4 7,k7 ,to request additional information from other ,federal ,government agencies1 ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial government agencies1 and the private sector relating to threats of terrorism in the ,united ,states1 or relating to other areas of responsibility assigned by the ,secretary1 including the entry into cooperative agreements through the ,secretary to obtain that information4 7,l7 ,to establish and utilize1 in conjunction with the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department1 a secure communications and information technology infrastructure1 including data-mining and other advanced analytical tools1 in order to access1 receive1 and analyze data and information in furtherance of the responsibilities under this section1 and to disseminate information acquired and analyzed by the ,department1 as appropriate4 7,m7 ,to coordinate training and other support to the elements and personnel of the ,department1 other ,federal ,government agencies1 and ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial government agencies that provide information to the ,department1 or are consumers of information provided by the ,department1 in order to facilitate the identification and sharing of information revealed in their ordinary duties and the optimal utilization of information received from the ,department4 7,n7 ,to coordinate with ,federal1 ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial law enforcement agencies1 and the private sector1 as appropriate4 7,o7 ,to exercise the authorities and oversight of the functions1 personnel1 assets1 and liabilities of those components transferred to the ,department pursuant to section #bja7;g74 7,p7 ,to carry out the functions of the national cybersecurity and communications integration center under section #bbji4 7,q7 ,to carry out the requirements of the ,chemical ,facility ,anti-,terrorism ,standards ,program established under title ,,xxi and the secure handling of ammonium nitrate program established under subtitle ,j of title ,,viii1 or any successor programs4 7#b7 ,reallocation ,the ,secretary may reallocate within the ,agency the functions specified in sections #bbjc7;b7 and #bbjd7;b71 consistent with the responsibilities provided in paragraph 7#a71 upon certifying to and briefing the appropriate congressional committees1 and making available to the public1 not less than #fj days before the reallocation that the reallocation is necessary for carrying out the activities of the ,agency4 7#c7 ,staff 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide the ,agency with a staff of analysts having appropriate expertise and experience to assist the ,agency in discharging the responsibilities of the ,agency under this section4 7,b7 ,private sector analysts ,analysts under this subsection may include analysts from the private sector4 7,c7 ,security clearances ,analysts under this subsection shall possess security clearances appropriate for their work under this section4 7#d7 ,detail of personnel 7,a7 ,in general ,in order to assist the ,agency in discharging the responsibilities of the ,agency under this section1 personnel of the ,federal agencies described in subparagraph 7,b7 may be detailed to the ,agency for the performance of analytic functions and related duties4 7,b7 ,agencies ,the ,federal agencies described in this subparagraph are-- 7i7 the ,department of ,state2 7ii7 the ,central ,intelligence ,agency2 7iii7 the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation2 7iv7 the ,national ,security ,agency2 7v7 the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency2 7vi7 the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency2 7vii7 ,sector-,specific ,agencies2 and 7viii7 any other agency of the ,federal ,government that the ,president considers appropriate4 7,c7 ,interagency agreements ,the ,secretary and the head of a ,federal agency described in subparagraph 7,b7 may enter into agreements for the purpose of detailing personnel under this paragraph4 7,d7 ,basis ,the detail of personnel under this paragraph may be on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis4 7f7 ,composition ,the ,agency shall be composed of the following divisions3 7#a7 ,the ,cybersecurity ,division1 headed by an ,assistant ,director4 7#b7 ,the ,infrastructure ,security ,division1 headed by an ,assistant ,director4 7#c7 ,the ,emergency ,communications ,division under title ,,xviii1 headed by an ,assistant ,director4 7g7 ,co-location 7#a7 ,in general ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,director shall examine the establishment of central locations in geographical regions with a significant ,agency presence4 7#b7 ,coordination ,when establishing the central locations described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall coordinate with component heads and the ,under ,secretary for ,management to co-locate or partner on any new real property leases1 renewing any occupancy agreements for existing leases1 or agreeing to extend or newly occupy any ,federal space or new construction4 7h7 ,privacy 7#a7 ,in general ,there shall be a ,privacy ,officer of the ,agency with primary responsibility for privacy policy and compliance for the ,agency4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,the responsibilities of the ,privacy ,officer of the ,agency shall include-- 7,a7 ensuring that the use of technologies by the ,agency sustain1 and do not erode1 privacy protections relating to the use1 collection1 and disclosure of personal information2 7,b7 ensuring that personal information contained in systems of records of the ,agency is handled in full compliance as specified in section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,privacy ,act of #aigd72 7,c7 evaluating legislative and regulatory proposals involving collection1 use1 and disclosure of personal information by the ,agency2 and 7,d7 conducting a privacy impact assessment of proposed rules of the ,agency on the privacy of personal information1 including the type of personal information collected and the number of people affected4 7i7 ,savings ,nothing in this title may be construed as affecting in any manner the authority1 existing on the day before the date of enactment of this title1 of any other component of the ,department or any other ,federal department or agency4 #bbjc4 ,cybersecurity ,division 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,agency a ,cybersecurity ,division4 7#b7 ,assistant ,director ,the ,cybersecurity ,division shall be headed by an ,assistant ,director for ,cybersecurity 7in this section referred to as the ,assistant ,director71 who shall-- 7,a7 be at the level of ,assistant ,secretary within the ,department2 7,b7 be appointed by the ,president without the advice and consent of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 report to the ,director4 7#c7 ,reference ,any reference to the ,assistant ,secretary for ,cybersecurity and ,communications in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 record1 or other paper of the ,united ,states shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,assistant ,director for ,cybersecurity4 7b7 ,functions ,the ,assistant ,director shall-- 7#a7 direct the cybersecurity efforts of the ,agency2 7#b7 carry out activities1 at the direction of the ,director1 related to the security of ,federal information and ,federal information systems consistent with law1 including subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,cybersecurity ,act of #bjae 7contained in division ,n of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aac772 7#c7 fully participate in the mechanisms required under section #bbjb7;c77#g72 and 7#d7 carry out such other duties and powers as prescribed by the ,director4 #bbjd4 ,infrastructure ,security ,division 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,agency an ,infrastructure ,security ,division4 7#b7 ,assistant ,director ,the ,infrastructure ,security ,division shall be headed by an ,assistant ,director for ,infrastructure ,security 7in this section referred to as the ,assistant ,director71 who shall-- 7,a7 be at the level of ,assistant ,secretary within the ,department2 7,b7 be appointed by the ,president without the advice and consent of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 report to the ,director4 7#c7 ,reference ,any reference to the ,assistant ,secretary for ,infrastructure ,protection in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 record1 or other paper of the ,united ,states shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,assistant ,director for ,infrastructure ,security4 7b7 ,functions ,the ,assistant ,director shall-- 7#a7 direct the critical infrastructure security efforts of the ,agency2 7#b7 carry out1 at the direction of the ,director1 the ,chemical ,facilities ,anti-,terrorism ,standards ,program established under title ,,xxi and the secure handling of ammonium nitrate program established under subtitle ,j of title ,,viii1 or any successor programs2 7#c7 fully participate in the mechanisms required under section #bbjb7;c77#g72 and 7#d7 carry out such other duties and powers as prescribed by the ,director4 4 7b7 ,treatment of certain positions 7#a7 ,under ,secretary ,the individual serving as the ,under ,secretary appointed pursuant to section #ajc7;a77#a77;,h7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aac7;a77#a77;,h77 of the ,department of ,homeland ,security on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act may continue to serve as the ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security of the ,department on and after such date4 7#b7 ,director for ,emergency ,communications ,the individual serving as the ,director for ,emergency ,communications of the ,department of ,homeland ,security on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act may continue to serve as the ,assistant ,director for ,emergency ,communications of the ,department on and after such date4 7#c7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,cybersecurity and ,communications ,the individual serving as the ,assistant ,secretary for ,cybersecurity and ,communications on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act may continue to serve as the ,assistant ,director for ,cybersecurity on and after such date4 7#d7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,infrastructure ,protection ,the individual serving as the ,assistant ,secretary for ,infrastructure ,protection on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act may continue to serve as the ,assistant ,director for ,infrastructure ,security on and after such date4 7c7 ,reference ,any reference to-- 7#a7 the ,office of ,emergency ,communications in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 record1 or other paper of the ,united ,states shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,emergency ,communications ,division2 and 7#b7 the ,director for ,emergency ,communications in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 record1 or other paper of the ,united ,states shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,assistant ,director for ,emergency ,communications4 7d7 ,oversight ,the ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall provide to ,congress1 in accordance with the deadlines specified in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f71 information on the following3 7#a7 ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 a briefing on the activities of the ,agency relating to the development and use of the mechanisms required pursuant to section #bbjb7;c77#g7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7as added by subsection 7a774 7#b7 ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 a briefing on the activities of the ,agency relating to the use and improvement by the ,agency of the mechanisms required pursuant to section #bbjb7;c77#g7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb and how such activities have impacted coordination1 situational awareness1 and communications with ,sector-,specific ,agencies4 7#c7 ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 information on the mechanisms of the ,agency for regular and ongoing consultation and collaboration1 as required pursuant to section #bbjb7;c77#h7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7as added by subsection 7a774 7#d7 ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 information on the activities of the consultation and collaboration mechanisms of the ,agency as required pursuant to section #bbjb7;c77#h7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 and how such mechanisms have impacted operational coordination1 situational awareness1 and integration across the ,agency4 7#e7 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 information1 which shall be made publicly available and updated as appropriate1 on the mechanisms and structures of the ,agency responsible for stakeholder outreach and engagement1 as required under section #bbjb7;c77#aa7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7as added by subsection 7a774 7#f7 ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 information on ,,emp and ,,gmd 7as defined in section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja771 which shall include-- 7,a7 a summary of the threats and consequences1 as of the date of the information1 of electromagnetic events to the critical infrastructure of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 ,department of ,homeland ,security efforts as of the date of the information1 including with respect to-- 7i7 risk assessments2 7ii7 mitigation actions2 7iii7 coordinating with the ,department of ,energy to identify critical electric infrastructure assets subject to ,,emp or ,,gmd risk2 and 7iv7 current and future plans for engagement with the ,department of ,energy1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 and other relevant ,federal departments and agencies2 7,c7 as of the date of the information1 current collaboration1 and plans for future engagement1 with critical infrastructure owners and operators2 7,d7 an identification of internal roles to address electromagnetic risks to critical infrastructure2 and 7,e7 plans for implementation and protecting and preparing ,united ,states critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats4 7e7 ,cyber workforce ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 shall submit to ,congress a report detailing how the ,agency is meeting legislative requirements under the ,cybersecurity ,workforce ,assessment ,act 7,public ,law #aac-bdf2 #abh ,stat4 #bhhj7 and the ,homeland ,security ,cybersecurity ,workforce ,assessment ,act 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adf note2 ,public ,law #aac-bgg7 to address cyber workforce needs4 7f7 ,facility ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall report to ,congress on the most efficient and effective methods of consolidating ,agency facilities1 personnel1 and programs to most effectively carry out the mission of the ,agency4 7g7 ,technical and conforming amendments to the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb ,the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending section #ajc7;a77#a77;,h7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aac7;a77#a77;,h77 to read as follows3 7,h7 ,a ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 2 7#b7 in title ,,ii 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aba et seq47-- 7,a7 in the title heading1 by striking and infrastructure protection2 7,b7 in the subtitle ,a heading1 by striking and infrastructure protection2 7,c7 in section #bja 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aba7-- 7i7 in the section heading1 by striking and infrastructure protection2 7ii7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,i7 in the subsection heading1 by striking and infrastructure protection2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and an ,office of ,infrastructure ,protection2 7iii7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,i7 in the subsection heading1 by striking and ,assistant ,secretary for ,infrastructure ,protection2 and 7,,ii7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7iv7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,i7 by striking and infrastructure protection2 and 7,,ii7 by striking or the ,assistant ,secretary for ,infrastructure ,protection1 as appropriate2 7v7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,i7 in the subsection heading1 by striking and infrastructure protection2 7,,ii7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking and infrastructure protection2 7,,iii7 by striking paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#be72 7,,iv7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#bd7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#bb71 respectively2 7,v7 by redesignating paragraph 7#bf7 as paragraph 7#bc72 and 7,,vi7 in paragraph 7#bc77;,b77i71 as so redesignated1 by striking section #cai and inserting section #cbj2 7vi7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking and the ,office of ,infrastructure ,protection2 and 7vii7 in subsection 7f77#a71 by striking and the ,office of ,infrastructure ,protection2 7,d7 in section #bjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abb7-- 7i7 in subsection 7c71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,director of ,central ,intelligence and inserting ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking ,director of ,central ,intelligence and inserting ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 7,e7 in section #bjd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;a7-- 7i7 in subsection 7c77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary for ,infrastructure ,protection and inserting ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7d77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary for ,infrastructure ,protection and inserting ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency2 7,f7 in section #baj;,a7c77#b77;,b7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h7c77#b77;,b771 by striking ,office of ,infrastructure ,protection and inserting ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency2 7,g7 by redesignating section #baj;,e 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abdl7 as section #bbad and transferring such section to appear after section #bbac 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,i772 7,h7 in subtitle ,b1 by redesignating sections #baa through #bae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note1 and #aca through #acd7 as sections #bbba through #bbbe1 respectively1 and transferring such subtitle1 including the enumerator and heading of subtitle ,b and such sections1 to appear after section #bbad 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,g772 7,i7 by redesignating sections #bbc through #bcj 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adc through #aea7 as sections #bbje through #bbac1 respectively1 and transferring such sections to appear after section #bbjd1 as added by this ,act2 7,j7 by redesignating section #baj;,f as section #baj;,e2 and 7,k7 by redesignating subtitles ,c and ,d as subtitles ,b and ,c1 respectively2 7#c7 in title ,,iii 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq47-- 7,a7 in section #cjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ahb7-- 7i7 by striking biological11 each place that term appears and inserting biological12 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary for ,infrastructure ,protection and inserting ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency2 7,b7 by redesignating the second section #cai 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aie;f7 7relating to ,,emp and ,,gmd mitigation research and development7 as section #cbj2 and 7,c7 in section #cbj7;c77#a71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,section #bad and inserting ,section #bbbd2 7#d7 in title ,v 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #caa et seq47-- 7,a7 in section #ejh7;d77#b77;,d7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cah7;d77#b77;,d771 by striking ,the ,director of the ,office of ,emergency ,communications of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and inserting ,the ,assistant ,director for ,emergency ,communications2 7,b7 in section #ead 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cba;c7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 in section #ebc 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cbal7-- 7i7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary for ,infrastructure ,protection and inserting ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary for ,infrastructure ,protection and inserting ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security2 7#e7 in title ,,viii 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa et seq47-- 7,a7 in section #hhd7;d77#d77;,a77ii7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dfd7;d77#d77;,a77ii771 by striking ,under ,secretary responsible for overseeing critical infrastructure protection1 cybersecurity1 and other related programs of the ,department and inserting ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security2 and 7,b7 in section #hii;,b7a7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dhh;a7a771 by adding at the end the following3 ,such regulations shall be carried out by the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency42 7#f7 in title ,,xviii 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ega et seq47-- 7,a7 in section #ahja 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ega7-- 7i7 in the section heading1 by striking ,office of ,emergency ,communications and inserting ,emergency ,communications ,division2 7ii7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,office of ,emergency ,communications and inserting ,emergency ,communications ,division2 and 7,,ii7 by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,division shall be located in the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency42 7iii7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,assistant ,director ,the head of the ,division shall be the ,assistant ,director for ,emergency ,communications4 ,the ,assistant ,director shall report to the ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security4 ,all decisions of the ,assistant ,director that entail the exercise of significant authority shall be subject to the approval of the ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security4 2 7iv7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting ,assistant before ,director2 7,,ii7 in paragraph 7#ae71 as added by section #adca7;a77#g71 by striking and at the end2 7,,iii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#af71 as so redesignated by section #adca7;a77#c71 as paragraph 7#ag72 and 7,,iv7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ae7 the following3 7#af7 fully participate in the mechanisms required under section #bbjb7;c77#h72 and 2 7v7 in subsection 7d71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting ,assistant before ,director2 and 7vi7 in subsection 7e71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting ,assistant before ,director2 7,b7 in sections #ahjb through #ahje 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #egb through #ege71 by striking ,director for ,emergency ,communications each place that term appears and inserting ,assistant ,director for ,emergency ,communications2 7,c7 in section #ahji 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #egi7-- 7i7 by striking ,director of ,emergency ,communications each place that term appears and inserting ,assistant ,director for ,emergency ,communications2 7ii7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,i7 by striking ,director for ,emergency ,communications and inserting ,assistant ,director for ,emergency ,communications2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,office of ,emergency ,communications and inserting ,emergency ,communications ,division2 7iii7 in subsection 7e77#c71 by striking the ,director and inserting the ,assistant ,director2 and 7iv7 in subsection 7m77#a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,the ,director and inserting ,the ,assistant ,director2 7,,ii7 by striking the ,director determines and inserting the ,assistant ,director determines2 and 7,,iii7 by striking ,office of ,emergency ,communications and inserting ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency2 7,d7 in section #ahaj 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ehj7-- 7i7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking ,director of the ,office of ,emergency ,communications 7referred to in this section as the ,director7 and inserting ,assistant ,director for ,emergency ,communications 7referred to in this section as the ,assistant ,director72 7ii7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,office of ,emergency ,communications and inserting ,emergency ,communications ,division2 and 7iii7 by striking ,director each place that term appears and inserting ,assistant ,director2 7#g7 in title ,,xx 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a77iii77,,ii7 of section #bjja 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fja71 as so redesignated by section #adea7;b71 by striking section #baj;,e7a77#b7 and inserting section #bbad7;a77#b72 7,b7 in section #bjjh7;a77#c7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fji7;a77#c771 by striking section #baj;,e7a77#b7 and inserting section #bbad7;a77#b72 and 7,c7 in section #bjba 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #faa7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7ii7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c72 7#h7 in title ,,xxi 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fba et seq47-- 7,a7 in section #bajb7;a77#a7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fbb7;a77#a771 by inserting 1 which shall be located in the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency before the period at the end2 and 7,b7 in section #bajd7;c77#b7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fbd7;c77#b771 by striking ,under ,secretary responsible for overseeing critical infrastructure protection1 cybersecurity1 and other related programs of the ,department appointed under section #ajc7;a77#a77;,h7 and inserting ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security2 and 7#i7 in title ,,xxii1 as added by this ,act-- 7,a7 in subtitle ,a-- 7i7 in section #bbje1 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7aa7 by striking section #bja and inserting section #bbjb2 and 7bb7 by striking ,under ,secretary appointed under section #ajc7;a77#a77;,h7 and inserting ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security2 and 7,,ii7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in section #bbjf1 as so redesignated1 by striking ,assistant ,secretary for ,infrastructure ,protection and inserting ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security2 7iii7 in section #bbji1 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 by striking ,under ,secretary appointed under section #ajc7;a77#a77;,h7 each place that term appears and inserting ,director2 7,,ii7 in subsection 7a77#d71 by striking section #bab7e7 and inserting section #bbbb7e72 7,,iii7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,center shall be located in the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 ,the head of the ,center shall report to the ,assistant ,director for ,cybersecurity42 and 7,,iv7 in subsection 7c77#aa71 by striking ,office of ,emergency ,communications and inserting ,emergency ,communications ,division2 7iv7 in section #bbaj1 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 by striking section #bbg each place that term appears and inserting section #bbji2 and 7,,ii7 in subsection 7c7-- 7aa7 by striking ,under ,secretary appointed under section #ajc7;a77#a77;,h7 and inserting ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security2 and 7bb7 by striking section #bab7e7 and inserting section #bbbb7e72 7v7 in section #bbaa1 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 by striking the section #bbg and inserting section #bbji2 and 7,,ii7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,c71 by striking section #gjg and inserting section #gjf2 7vi7 in section #bbab1 as so redesignated1 by striking section #bab7e7 and inserting section #bbbb7e72 7vii7 in section #bbac7;a71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking section #bbh and inserting section #bbaj2 and 7,,ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking section #bbg and inserting section #bbji2 and 7viii7 in section #bbad1 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 by striking subsection 7e72 and 7,,ii7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7e72 and 7,b7 in subtitle ,b-- 7i7 in section #bbbb7h71 as so redesignated1 by striking section #bbg and inserting section #bbji2 and 7ii7 in section #bbbd7;h71 as so redesignated1 by striking section #bac and inserting section #bbbc2 7h7 ,technical and conforming amendments to other laws 7#a7 ,cybersecurity ,act of #bjae ,the ,cybersecurity ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #bjb7b7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aca note7-- 7i7 by striking section #bbg and inserting section #bbji2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 as so redesignated by section #bbc7;a77#c7 of this division2 7,b7 in section #bjg7b7 7,public ,law #aad-aac2 #abi ,stat4 #bifb7-- 7i7 by striking section #bbg and inserting section #bbji2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 as redesignated by section #bbc7;a7 of this division12 7,c7 in section #bjh 7,public ,law #aad-aac2 #abi ,stat4 #bifb71 by striking ,under ,secretary appointed under section #ajc7;a77#a77;,h7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aac7;a77#a77;,h77 and inserting ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security of the ,department2 7,d7 in section #bbb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeba7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking section #bbh and inserting section #bbaj2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 1 as added by section #bbc7;a77#d7 of this division2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,i7 by striking section #bbg and inserting section #bbji2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 1 as so redesignated by section #bbc7;a77#c7 of this division2 7,e7 in section #bbc7;b7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aea note7-- 7i7 by striking section #bcj7;b77#a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by subsection 7a7 each place that term appears and inserting section #bbac7;b77#a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking section #bcj7;b77#b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by subsection 7a7 and inserting section #bbac7;b77#b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb2 7,f7 in section #bbf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7-- 7i7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7aa7 by striking section #bcj and inserting section #bbac2 and 7bb7 by striking 1 as added by section #bbc7;a77#f7 of this division2 7,,ii7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7aa7 by striking section #bbh7;b77#a7 and inserting section #bbaj7;b77#a72 and 7bb7 by striking 1 as added by section #bbc7;a77#d7 of this division2 and 7,,iii7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7aa7 by striking section #bcj7;b7 and inserting section #bbac7;b72 and 7bb7 by striking 1 as added by section #bbc7;a77#f7 of this division2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,a77vi7-- 7,i7 by striking section #bcj7;c77#e7 and inserting section #bbac7;c77#e72 and 7,,ii7 by striking 1 as added by section #bbc7;a77#f7 of this division2 7,g7 in section #bbg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aebe7-- 7i7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,i7 by striking section #bcj and inserting section #bbac2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 1 as added by section #bbc7;a77#f7 of this division12 and 7ii7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,i7 by striking section #bcj7;d77#b7 and inserting section #bbac7;d77#b72 and 7,,ii7 by striking 1 as added by section #bbc7;a77#f7 of this division12 and 7,h7 in section #djd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aecb7-- 7i7 by striking ,director for ,emergency ,communications each place that term appears and inserting ,assistant ,director for ,emergency ,communications2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,i7 by striking section #bbg and inserting section #bbji2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 1 as redesignated by section #bbc7;a77#c7 of this division14 7#b7 ,small ,business ,act ,section #ba7;a77#h77;,b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdh7;a77#h77;,b77 is amended by striking section #bbg7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adh7;a77 and inserting section #bbji7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 7#c7 ,title #e ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #ecad1 by inserting after ,under ,secretaries1 ,department of ,homeland ,security4 the following3 ,director1 ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 2 and 7,b7 in section #ecae1 by inserting after ,assistant ,secretaries1 ,department of ,homeland ,security4 the following3 ,assistant ,director for ,cybersecurity1 ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 ,assistant ,director for ,infrastructure ,security1 ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 4 7i7 ,table of contents amendments ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the item relating to title ,,ii and inserting the following3 ,,title ,,ii--,,information ,,analysis 2 7#b7 by striking the item relating to subtitle ,a of title ,,ii and inserting the following3 ,subtitle ,a--,information and analysis2 ,access to ,information 2 7#c7 by striking the item relating to section #bja and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #bja4 ,information and analysis4 2 7#d7 by striking the items relating to sections #baj;,e and #baj;,f and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #baj;,e4 ,classified ,information ,advisory ,officer4 2 7#e7 by striking the items relating to subtitle ,b of title ,,ii and sections #baa through #bae2 7#f7 by striking the items relating to section #bbc through section #bcj2 7#g7 by striking the item relating to subtitle ,c and inserting the following3 ,subtitle ,b--,information ,security 2 7#h7 by striking the item relating to subtitle ,d and inserting the following3 ,subtitle ,c--,office of ,science and ,technology 2 7#i7 by striking the items relating to sections #cag1 #cai1 #cah1 and #cai and inserting the following3 ,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 2 7#aj7 by striking the item relating to section #ahja and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #ahja4 ,emergency ,communications ,division4 2 and 7#aa7 by adding at the end the following3 ,,title ,,xxii--,,cybersecurity ,,and ,,infrastructure ,,security ,a,g,e,n,c,y,subtitle ,a--,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security,sec4 #bbja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bbjb4 ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4,sec4 #bbjc4 ,cybersecurity ,division4,sec4 #bbjd4 ,infrastructure ,security ,division4,sec4 #bbje4 ,enhancement of ,federal and non-,federal cybersecurity4,sec4 #bbjf4 ,net guard4,sec4 #bbjg4 ,cyber ,security ,enhancement ,act of #bjjb4,sec4 #bbjh4 ,cybersecurity recruitment and retention4,sec4 #bbji4 ,national cybersecurity and communications integration center4,sec4 #bbaj4 ,cybersecurity plans4,sec4 #bbaa4 ,cybersecurity strategy4,sec4 #bbab4 ,clearances4,sec4 #bbac4 ,federal intrusion detection and prevention system4,sec4 #bbad4 ,national ,asset ,database4,subtitle ,b--,critical ,infrastructure ,information,sec4 #bbba4 ,short title4,sec4 #bbbb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bbbc4 ,designation of critical infrastructure protection program4,sec4 #bbbd4 ,protection of voluntarily shared critical infrastructure information4,sec4 #bbbe4 ,no private right of action4 4 #afjb4 ,transfer of other entities 7a7 ,office of ,biometric ,identity ,management ,the ,office of ,biometric ,identity ,management of the ,department of ,homeland ,security located in the ,national ,protection and ,programs ,directorate of the ,department of ,homeland ,security on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act is hereby transferred to the ,management ,directorate of the ,department4 7b7 ,federal ,protective ,service 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days following the completion of the ,government ,accountability ,office review of the organizational placement of the ,federal ,protective ,service1 as requested by ,congress1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget and the appropriate committees of ,congress a recommendation regarding the appropriate placement of the ,federal ,protective ,service within the executive branch of the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,consultation and assessment ,the recommendation described in paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be developed after consultation with the head of any executive branch entity that the ,secretary intends to recommend for the placement of the ,federal ,protective ,service2 and 7,b7 include-- 7i7 an assessment of the how the ,department of ,homeland ,security considered the ,government ,accountability ,office review described in paragraph 7#a7 and any other relevant analysis2 and 7ii7 an explanation of any statutory changes that may be necessary to effectuate the recommendation4 #afjc4 ,,dhs report on cloud-based cybersecurity 7a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,department means the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget and the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the leadership role of the ,department in cloud-based cybersecurity deployments for civilian ,federal departments and agencies1 which shall include-- 7#a7 information on the plan of the ,department for offering automated1 software-based ,security ,operations ,center as a service capabilities in accordance with the ,december #bjag ,report to the ,president on ,federal ,,it ,modernization issued by the ,american ,technology ,council2 7#b7 information on what capabilities the ,department will prioritize for those service capabilities1 including-- 7,a7 criteria the ,department will use to evaluate capabilities offered by the private sector2 and 7,b7 information on how government- and private sector-provided capabilities will be integrated to enable visibility and consistency of security capabilities across all cloud and on premise environments1 as called for in the report described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 information on how the ,department will adapt the current capabilities of1 and future enhancements to1 the intrusion detection and prevention system of the ,department and the ,continuous ,diagnostics and ,mitigation ,program of the ,department to secure civilian government networks in a cloud environment4 #afjd4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this title or an amendment made by this title may be construed as-- 7#a7 conferring new authorities to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 including programmatic1 regulatory1 or enforcement authorities1 outside of the authorities in existence on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 reducing or limiting the programmatic1 regulatory1 or enforcement authority vested in any other ,federal agency by statute2 or 7#c7 affecting in any manner the authority1 existing on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 of any other ,federal agency or component of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 #afje4 ,prohibition on additional funding ,no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title or the amendments made by this title4 ,this title and the amendments made by this title shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized4 ,,vii ,other ,matters ,a ,miscellaneous #agja4 ,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 #agjb4 ,canine teams ,components of the ,department of ,homeland ,security may request additional canine teams when there is a justified and documented shortage and such additional canine teams would be effective for drug detection or to enhance security4 #agjc4 ,report on resource requirements to respond to congressional requests 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term ,department means the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 and 7#b7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on requests made by ,congress to the ,department that shall include1 with respect to the fiscal year preceding the report or1 if available1 the preceding #e fiscal years-- 7#a7 the total number of congressional requests to the ,department1 including a breakdown of the number of requests made by committees1 subcommittees1 and caucuses2 7#b7 the total number of congressional responses for which the ,department was required to prepare1 including a breakdown of the number of hearings1 briefings1 and outreach events for the ,department and each component of the ,department2 7#c7 the total number of requests for similar or duplicative briefings1 hearings1 and other events that were made by multiple committees of ,congress1 including-- 7,a7 a breakdown of the number of requests for the ,department and each component of the ,department2 and 7,b7 a breakdown of the number of requests for hearings by topic and by the requesting committees and subcommittees of ,congress2 7#d7 the total number of written testimony before committees and reports that the ,department had to prepare for or respond to1 including-- 7,a7 a breakdown of the number of written testimony before committees and reports that the ,department and each component of the ,department had to prepare for or respond to2 and 7,b7 a breakdown of the number of written testimony before committees and reports that the ,department and each component of the ,department had to prepare for or respond to by topic1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#e7 the total number and a list of congressional document requests and subpoenas sent to the ,department1 including all pending document requests and subpoenas1 including-- 7,a7 whether a request is currently pending2 7,b7 how long it took the ,department to respond fully to each request1 or1 for pending requests1 how long the request has been outstanding2 and 7,c7 the reason for any response time greater than #ij days from the date on which the original request was received2 7#f7 the total number and a list of congressional questions for the record sent to the ,department1 including all pending questions for the record1 including-- 7,a7 whether a question for the record is currently pending2 7,b7 how long it took the ,department to respond fully to each question for the record1 or1 for pending questions for the record1 how long the request has been outstanding2 and 7,c7 the reason for any response time greater than #ij days from the date on which the original question for the record was received2 and 7#g7 the total number and a list of congressional letter requests for information1 not including requests for documents or questions for the record1 sent to the ,department1 including all pending requests for information1 including-- 7,a7 whether the request for information is currently pending2 7,b7 how long it took the ,department to respond fully to each request for information1 or1 pending requests for information1 how long the request has been outstanding2 and 7,c7 the reason for any response time greater than #ij days from the date on which the original request for information was received2 and 7#h7 any additional information as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,termination ,this section shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #agjd4 ,report on cooperation with the ,people's ,republic of ,china to combat illicit opioid shipments ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general and the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to ,congress a report on current and planned cooperation with the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to end opioid smuggling1 including through online sellers1 which shall include a discussion of-- 7#a7 plans to leverage high-level partnerships with ,chinese officials established through the ,united ,states-,china ,law ,enforcement and ,cybersecurity ,dialogue to combat the shipment of illicit opioids to the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the current status and expected time frame for scheduling additional illicit opioids as illegal2 7#c7 the current status and expected time frame for shutting down smuggling routes and methods1 including online sellers located in ,china2 and 7#d7 any additional forums or diplomatic channels that should be used to further cooperation with other foreign governments to combat illicit opioid shipments4 ,b ,commission to ,review the ,congressional ,oversight of the ,department of ,homeland ,security #agaa4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,congressional ,commission to ,review the ,congressional ,oversight of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjah4 #agab4 ,establishment ,there is established in the legislative branch a commission to be known as the 8,congressional ,commission to ,review ,congressional ,oversight of the ,department of ,homeland ,security0 7in this subtitle referred to as the 8,commission074 #agac4 ,members of the ,commission 7a7 ,members ,the ,commission shall be composed of #f members1 of whom-- 7#a7 #a member shall be appointed by the ,majority ,leader of the ,senate1 in consultation with the leader of the ,house of ,representatives who is a member of the political party of which the ,majority ,leader is a member1 who shall serve as chairperson of the ,commission2 7#b7 #a member shall be appointed by the ,minority ,leader of the ,senate1 in consultation with the leader of the ,house of ,representatives who is a member of the political party of which the ,minority ,leader is a member1 who shall serve as vice chairperson of the ,commission2 7#c7 #a member shall be appointed by the ,majority ,leader of the ,senate2 7#d7 #a member shall be appointed by the ,minority ,leader of the ,senate2 7#e7 #a member shall be appointed by the ,majority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#f7 #a member shall be appointed by the ,minority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,expertise ,in making appointments under this section1 the individual making the appointment shall give consideration to-- 7#a7 individuals with expertise in homeland security and congressional oversight2 and 7#b7 individuals with prior senior leadership experience in the executive or legislative branch4 7c7 ,timing of appointments ,appointments to the ,commission shall be made not later than #de days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,terms2 vacancies ,each member shall be appointed for the duration of the ,commission4 ,any vacancy in the ,commission shall not affect the powers of the ,commission1 and shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made4 7e7 ,compensation ,members of the ,commission shall serve without pay4 7f7 ,travel expenses ,each member of the ,commission shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the ,commission4 7g7 ,security clearances ,the appropriate ,federal agencies or departments shall cooperate with the ,commission in expeditiously providing to the members and employees of the ,commission appropriate security clearances to the extent possible1 pursuant to existing procedures and requirements1 except that no person shall be provided with access to classified information under this subtitle without the appropriate security clearances4 #agad4 ,duties of the ,commission 7a7 ,study of the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,the ,commission shall conduct a comprehensive study of the congressional oversight of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 including its components1 subcomponents1 directorates1 agencies1 and any other entities within the ,department to-- 7#a7 review the congressional oversight of the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 and 7#b7 make recommendations on how congressional committee jurisdictions in the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives could be modified to promote homeland security and the efficiency and congressional oversight of the ,department4 7b7 ,report ,upon the affirmative vote of not less than #d of the members of the ,commission1 the ,commission shall submit to the ,president and ,congress a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the ,commission based on the study carried out under subsection 7a71 together with the recommendations of the ,commission for such legislation or administrative actions as the ,commission considers appropriate in light of the results of the study4 7c7 ,deadline ,the ,commission shall submit the report under subsection 7b7 not later than #i months after the date on which a majority of the members of the ,commission are appointed4 #agae4 ,operation and powers of the ,commission 7a7 ,executive branch assistance ,the heads of the following agencies shall advise and consult with the ,commission on matters within their respective areas of responsibility3 7#a7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#b7 ,the ,department of ,justice4 7#c7 ,the ,department of ,state4 7#d7 ,the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#e7 ,any other agency1 as determined by the ,commission4 7b7 ,meetings ,the ,commission shall meet-- 7#a7 not later than #cj days after the date on which a majority of the members of the ,commission have been appointed2 and 7#b7 at such times thereafter1 at the call of the chairperson or vice chairperson4 7c7 ,rules of procedure ,the chairperson and vice chairperson shall1 with the approval of a majority of the members of the ,commission1 establish written rules of procedure for the ,commission1 which shall include a quorum requirement to conduct the business of the ,commission4 7d7 ,hearings ,the ,commission may1 for the purpose of carrying out this subtitle1 hold hearings1 sit1 and act at times and places1 take testimony1 and receive evidence as the ,commission considers appropriate4 7e7 ,contracts ,the ,commission may contract with and compensate government and private agencies or persons for any purpose necessary to enable it to carry out this subtitle4 7f7 ,mails ,the ,commission may use the ,united ,states mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other agencies of the ,federal ,government4 7g7 ,gifts ,the ,commission may accept1 use1 and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property4 7h7 ,assistance from ,federal agencies 7#a7 ,general ,services ,administration ,the ,administrator of ,general ,services shall provide to the ,commission on a reimbursable basis administrative support and other services for the performance of the functions of the ,commission4 7#b7 ,other departments and agencies ,in addition to the assistance under paragraph 7#a71 departments and agencies of the ,united ,states may provide to the ,commission such services1 funds1 facilities1 staff1 and other support services as they may determine advisable and as may be authorized by law4 #agaf4 ,funding 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b7 and the availability of appropriations1 at the request of the chairperson of the ,commission1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall transfer funds1 as specified in advance in appropriations ,acts and in a total amount not to exceed #a1jjj1jjj1 to the ,commission for purposes of carrying out the activities of the ,commission as provided in this subtitle4 7b7 ,duration of availability ,amounts transferred to the ,commission under subsection 7a7 shall remain available until the date on which the ,commission terminates4 7c7 ,prohibition on new funding ,no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act4 ,this ,act shall be carried out using amounts otherwise available for the ,department of ,homeland ,security and transferred under subsection 7a74 #agag4 ,personnel 7a7 ,executive ,director ,the ,commission shall have an ,executive ,director who shall be appointed by the chairperson with the concurrence of the vice chairperson4 ,the ,executive ,director shall be paid at a rate of pay established by the chairperson and vice chairperson1 not to exceed the annual rate of basic pay payable for level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,staff of the ,commission ,the ,executive ,director of the ,commission may appoint and fix the pay of additional staff as the ,executive ,director considers appropriate4 7c7 ,detailees ,any ,federal ,government employee may be detailed to the ,commission without reimbursement from the ,commission1 and such detailee shall retain the rights1 status1 and privileges of his or her regular employment without interruption4 7d7 ,consultant services ,the ,commission is authorized to procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 but at rates not to exceed the daily rate paid a person occupying a position at level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #agah4 ,termination ,the ,commission shall terminate not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,c ,technical and conforming amendments #agca4 ,technical amendments to the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7a7 ,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 ,in section #dbg 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bce71 by striking subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,by striking section #dca 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bci74 7#c7 ,in section #dgf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bif7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,bureau of ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services each place the term appears and inserting ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,bureau of ,border ,security each place the term appears and inserting ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement4 7#d7 ,in section #dgh 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #bih7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by inserting ,,annual ,,report ,,on before ,,immigration2 7,b7 by striking subsection 7b72 7,c7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking ,report4-- and all that follows through ,one year and inserting ,report4--,one year2 and 7ii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as subsection 7b7 and adjusting the margin accordingly2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7b71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking ,matter included and inserting ,matter included2 and 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,h7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#h71 respectively1 and adjusting the margin accordingly4 7b7 ,title ,,viii ,section #hab of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bbbb2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app41 note to section #f of ,public ,law #ie-deb7 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,by redesignating such section #hab as section #haa4 7#b7 ,by striking subsections 7a7 and 7c74 7#c7 ,in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking 7as added by subsection 7a7 of this section7 each place it appears2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 as subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d71 respectively1 and adjusting the margin accordingly2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a71 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively1 and adjusting the margin accordingly2 and 7,d7 by striking 7b7 ,promulgation of initial guidelines4-- and all that follows through ,in this subsection and inserting the following3 7a7 ,definition ,in this section 4 7#d7 ,in subsection 7b71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,in general and inserting ,in general4 7#e7 ,in subsection 7c71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,minimum requirements and inserting ,minimum requirements4 7#f7 ,in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,no lapse of authority and inserting ,no lapse of authority4 7c7 ,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 7d7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,by striking the item relating to section #dgh and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #dgh4 ,annual report on immigration functions4 4 7#b7 ,by striking the items relating to sections #haa and #hab and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #haa4 ,law enforcement powers of ,inspector ,general agents4 4 ,april #af1 #bjah,reported with an amendment