,,ii ,calendar ,no4 #eje #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #fcie ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,august #d1 #bjbj,received ,august #e1 #bjbj,read twice and placed on the calendar ,,an ,,act ,to authorize appropriations for fiscal year #bjba for military activities of the ,department of ,defense1 for military construction1 and for defense activities of the ,department of ,energy1 to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba4 7b7 ,references ,any reference in this or any other ,act to the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba shall be deemed to refer to the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba4 #b4 ,organization of ,act into divisions2 table of contents 7a7 ,divisions ,this ,act is organized into #af divisions as follows3 7#a7 ,division ,a--,department of ,defense ,authorizations4 7#b7 ,division ,b--,military ,construction ,authorizations4 7#c7 ,division ,c--,department of ,energy ,national ,security ,authorizations and ,other ,authorizations4 7#d7 ,division ,d--,funding ,tables4 7#e7 ,division ,e--,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,act of #bjbj4 7#f7 ,division ,f--,corporate ,transparency ,act of #bjai4 7#g7 ,division ,g--,,counter ,act of #bjai4 7#h7 ,division ,h--,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbj4 7#i7 ,division ,i--,department of ,state ,authorities and ,activities4 7#aj7 ,division ,j--,combating ,russian ,money ,laundering4 7#aa7 ,division ,k--,kleptocracy ,asset ,recovery ,rewards ,act4 7#ab7 ,division ,l--,stopping ,trafficking1 ,illicit ,flows1 ,laundering1 and ,exploitation4 7#ac7 ,division ,m--,improving ,corporate ,governance ,through ,diversity4 7#ad7 ,division ,n--,banking ,transparency for ,sanctioned ,persons ,act of #bjai4 7#ae7 ,division ,o--,public ,lands4 7#af7 ,division ,p--,colorado ,outdoor ,recreation and ,economy ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4,sec4 #b4 ,organization of ,act into divisions2 table of contents4,sec4 #c4 ,congressional defense committees4,division ,a--,,department ,,of ,,defense ,a,u,t,h,o,r,i,z,a,t,i,o,n,s,title ,i--,p,r,o,c,u,r,e,m,e,n,t,subtitle ,a--,authorization ,of ,appropriations,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,navy ,programs,sec4 #aaa4 ,independent cost estimate of ,,ffg7,x7 frigate program4,sec4 #aab4 ,liquified natural gas pilot program4,subtitle ,c--,air ,force ,programs,sec4 #aba4 ,modification of force structure objectives for ,b-#a bomber aircraft4,sec4 #abb4 ,extension of limitation on availability of funds for retirement of ,,rc-#ace aircraft4,sec4 #abc4 ,modification of limitation on availability of funds for retirement of ,e-#h ,,jstars aircraft4,sec4 #abd4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system pending certification relating to ,,rq-#d aircraft4,sec4 #abe4 ,inventory requirements for certain air refueling tanker aircraft4,sec4 #abf4 ,limitation on production of ,,kc-#df;,a aircraft4,sec4 #abg4 ,assessment and certification relating to ,,oc-#ace aircraft4,sec4 #abh4 ,modernization plan for airborne intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance4,sec4 #abi4 ,minimum bomber aircraft force level4,sec4 #acj4 ,provisions relating to ,,rc-#bf;,b manned intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance aircraft4,sec4 #acj;,a4 ,briefing on payload hosting on modular supersonic aircraft4,subtitle ,d--,defense-wide1 ,joint1 and ,multiservice ,matters,sec4 #aca4 ,documentation relating to the ,f-#ce aircraft program4,sec4 #acb4 ,notification on software regression testing for ,f-#ce aircraft4,sec4 #acc4 ,notification on efforts to replace inoperable ejection seat aircraft locator beacons4,sec4 #acd4 ,limitation on use of funds for the ,armed ,overwatch ,program4,sec4 #ace4 ,investment and sustainment plan for procurement of cannon tubes4,title ,,ii--,,research1 ,,development1 ,,test1 ,,and ,e,v,a,l,u,a,t,i,o,n,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations,sec4 #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,program ,requirements1 ,restrictions1 and ,limitations,sec4 #baa4 ,modification of ,science1 ,mathematics1 and ,research for ,transformation 7,,smart7 ,defense ,education ,program4,sec4 #bab4 ,enhanced participation of ,department of ,defense contractors in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics activities4,sec4 #bac4 ,modification of requirements relating to certain cooperative research and development agreements4,sec4 #bad4 ,pilot program on talent optimization4,sec4 #bae4 ,codification of the ,national ,security ,innovation ,network4,sec4 #baf4 ,modification of pilot program on enhanced civics education4,sec4 #bag4 ,modification of joint artificial intelligence research1 development1 and transition activities4,sec4 #bah4 ,modification of national security innovation activities and manufacturing pilot program4,sec4 #bai4 ,extension of pilot program for the enhancement of the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation centers of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bbj4 ,digital data management and analytics capability4,sec4 #bba4 ,social science1 management science1 and information science research activities4,sec4 #bbb4 ,measuring and incentivizing programming proficiency4,sec4 #bbc4 ,information technology modernization and security efforts4,sec4 #bbd4 ,board of ,directors for the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center4,sec4 #bbe4 ,directed ,energy ,working ,group4,sec4 #bbf4 ,program ,executive ,officer for ,autonomy4,sec4 #bbg4 ,accountability measures relating to the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system4,sec4 #bbh4 ,measures to address foreign talent programs4,sec4 #bbi4 ,disclosure of foreign funding sources in applications for ,federal research awards4,sec4 #bcj4 ,limitations relating to large unmanned surface vessels and associated offensive weapon systems4,sec4 #bca4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending review and report on next generation air dominance capabilities4,sec4 #bcb4 ,modification of mechanisms for expedited access to technical talent and expertise at academic institutions4,sec4 #bcc4 ,designation of ,academic ,liaison to protect against emerging threats4,subtitle ,c--,emerging ,technology and ,artificial ,intelligence ,matters,sec4 #bda4 ,steering committee on emerging technology4,sec4 #bdb4 ,training for human resources personnel in artificial intelligence and related topics4,sec4 #bdc4 ,unclassified workspaces for personnel with pending security clearances4,sec4 #bdd4 ,pilot program on the use of electronic portfolios to evaluate applicants for certain technical positions4,sec4 #bde4 ,self-directed training in artificial intelligence4,sec4 #bdf4 ,part-time and term employment of university professors and students in the ,defense science and technology enterprise4,sec4 #bdg4 ,microelectronics and national security4,sec4 #bdh4 ,acquisition of ethically and responsibly developed artificial intelligence technology4,sec4 #bdi4 ,enhancement of public-private talent exchange programs in the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bej4 ,reporting on contribution of development of artificial intelligence standards4,subtitle ,d--,sustainable ,chemistry ,research and ,development,sec4 #bea4 ,short title4,sec4 #beb4 ,findings4,sec4 #bec4 ,national coordinating entity for sustainable chemistry4,sec4 #bed4 ,strategic plan for sustainable chemistry4,sec4 #bee4 ,agency activities in support of sustainable chemistry4,sec4 #bef4 ,partnerships in sustainable chemistry4,sec4 #beg4 ,prioritization4,sec4 #beh4 ,rule of construction4,sec4 #bei4 ,major multi-user research facility project4,subtitle ,e--,plans1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters,sec4 #bfa4 ,modification to annual report of the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation4,sec4 #bfb4 ,repeal of quarterly updates on the ,optionally ,manned ,fighting ,vehicle program4,sec4 #bfc4 ,independent evaluation of personal protective and diagnostic testing equipment4,sec4 #bfd4 ,reports on ,f-#ce physiological episodes and mitigation efforts4,sec4 #bfe4 ,study on mechanisms for attracting and retaining high quality talent in the national security innovation base4,sec4 #bff4 ,funding for force protection applied research4,sec4 #bfg4 ,funding for hypersonics prototyping4,sec4 #bfh4 ,funding for unidirectional body armor4,sec4 #bfi4 ,assessments of intelligence1 defense1 and military implications of deepfake videos and related technologies4,sec4 #bgj4 ,funding for ,air ,force university research initiatives4,sec4 #bga4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbj projects4,sec4 #bgb4 ,sense of ,congress on the role of the ,national ,science ,foundation4,sec4 #bgc4 ,funding for ,navy university research initiatives4,sec4 #bgd4 ,funding for ,army university research initiatives4,sec4 #bge4 ,report on certain awards by the ,air ,force under the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program and the ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program4,sec4 #bgf4 ,funding for ,backpackable ,communications ,intelligence ,system4,sec4 #bgg4 ,funding for ,army university and industry research centers4,sec4 #bgh4 ,sense of ,congress on the additive manufacturing and machine learning initiative of the ,army4,sec4 #bgi4 ,traineeships for ,american leaders to excel in national technology and science4,sec4 #bhj4 ,briefing and report on use of distributed ledger technology for defense purposes4,sec4 #bha4 ,admission of essential scientists and technical experts to promote and protect the ,national ,security ,innovation ,base4,title ,,iii--,operation and ,maintenance,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations,sec4 #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #cjb4 ,funding for ,army ,community ,services4,sec4 #cjc4 ,increase in funding for ,air ,force reserve contractor systems support4,subtitle ,b--,energy and ,environment,sec4 #caa4 ,military ,aviation and ,installation ,assurance ,clearinghouse for review of mission obstructions4,sec4 #cab4 ,military ,aviation and ,installation ,assurance ,clearinghouse for review of mission obstructions4,sec4 #cac4 ,agreements to limit encroachments and other constraints on military training1 testing1 and operations4,sec4 #cad4 ,modification of ,department of ,defense environmental restoration authorities to include ,federal ,government facilities used by ,national ,guard4,sec4 #cae4 ,increased transparency through reporting on usage and spills of aqueous film-forming foam at military installations4,sec4 #caf4 ,replacement of non-tactical motor vehicles at the end of service life with electric or hybrid motor vehicles4,sec4 #cag4 ,budgeting of ,department of ,defense relating to operational energy improvement4,sec4 #cah4 ,assessment of ,department of ,defense operational energy usage4,sec4 #cai4 ,improvement of the operational energy capability improvement fund of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #cbj4 ,five-year reviews of containment technologies relating to ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4,sec4 #cba4 ,limitation on use of funds for acquisition of furnished energy for ,rhine ,ordnance ,barracks ,army ,medical ,center4,sec4 #cbb4 ,requirement to update ,department of ,defense climate change roadmap4,sec4 #cbc4 ,comptroller ,general report on ,department of ,defense installation energy4,sec4 #cbd4 ,department of ,defense report on emissions levels4,sec4 #cbe4 ,objectives1 performance standards1 and criteria for use of wildlife conservation banking programs4,sec4 #cbf4 ,offshore wind energy development1 ,morro ,bay1 ,california4,sec4 #cbg4 ,long-duration demonstration initiative and joint program4,sec4 #cbh4 ,prizes for development of non-,,pfas-containing fire-fighting agent4,sec4 #cbi4 ,survey of technologies for ,department of ,defense application in phasing out the use of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam4,sec4 #ccj4 ,interagency body on research related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances4,sec4 #cca4 ,restriction on procurement by defense logistics agency of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances4,sec4 #ccb4 ,standards for removal or remedial actions with respect to ,,pfos or ,,pfoa contamination4,sec4 #ccc4 ,research and development of alternative to aqueous film-forming foam4,sec4 #ccd4 ,notification to agricultural operations located in areas exposed to ,department of ,defense ,,pfas use4,sec4 #cce4 ,public disclosure of results of ,department of ,defense testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4,sec4 #ccf4 ,biological threats report4,sec4 #ccg4 ,report on energy savings performance contracts4,sec4 #cch4 ,sense of ,congress regarding an integrated master plan towards achieving net zero4,sec4 #cci4 ,increase in funding for ,centers for ,disease ,control ,study on health implications health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water4,sec4 #cdj4 ,moratorium on incineration by ,department of ,defense of perfluoroalkyl substances1 polyfluoroalkyl substances1 and aqueous film forming foam4,sec4 #cda4 ,guaranteeing ,equipment ,safety for ,firefighters ,act of #bjbj4,sec4 #cdb4 ,assessment of ,department of ,defense excess property programs with respect to need and wildfire risk4,subtitle ,c--,logistics and ,sustainment,sec4 #cea4 ,national ,defense ,sustainment and ,logistics ,review4,sec4 #ceb4 ,extension of sunset relating to charter air transportation services4,sec4 #cec4 ,additional elements for inclusion in ,navy ship depot maintenance budget report4,sec4 #ced4 ,modification to limitation on length of overseas forward deployment of naval vessels4,sec4 #cee4 ,independent advisory panel on weapon system sustainment4,sec4 #cef4 ,biannual briefings on status of ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,plan4,sec4 #ceg4 ,materiel readiness metrics and objectives for major weapon systems4,subtitle ,d--,munitions ,safety and ,oversight,sec4 #cfa4 ,chair of ,department of ,defense explosive safety board4,sec4 #cfb4 ,explosive ,ordnance ,disposal ,defense ,program4,sec4 #cfc4 ,assessment of resilience of ,department of ,defense munitions enterprise4,sec4 #cfd4 ,report on safety waivers and mishaps in ,department of ,defense munitions enterprise4,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters,sec4 #cga4 ,pilot program for temporary issuance of maternity-related uniform items4,sec4 #cgb4 ,servicewomen's ,commemorative ,partnerships4,sec4 #cgc4 ,biodefense analysis and budget submission4,sec4 #cgd4 ,clarification of ,national ,biodefense ,strategy4,sec4 #cge4 ,report on biodefense4,sec4 #cgf4 ,facilitating agreements with other ,federal agencies to limit encroachments4,title ,,iv--,,military ,,personnel ,a,u,t,h,o,r,i,z,a,t,i,o,n,s,subtitle ,a--,active ,forces,sec4 #dja4 ,end strengths for active forces4,sec4 #djb4 ,revisions in permanent active duty end strength minimum levels4,sec4 #djc4 ,modification of the authorized number and accounting method for senior enlisted personnel4,subtitle ,b--,reserve ,forces,sec4 #daa4 ,end strengths for ,selected ,reserve4,sec4 #dab4 ,end strengths for ,reserves on active duty in support of the ,reserves4,sec4 #dac4 ,end strengths for military technicians 7dual status74,sec4 #dad4 ,maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support4,subtitle ,c--,authorization of ,appropriations,sec4 #dba4 ,military personnel4,title ,v--,,military ,,personnel ,p,o,l,i,c,y,subtitle ,a--,officer ,personnel ,policy,sec4 #eja4 ,authorized strength3 exclusion of certain general and flag officers of the reserve components on active duty4,sec4 #ejb4 ,diversity in selection boards4,sec4 #ejc4 ,redaction of personally identifiable information from records furnished to a promotion board4,sec4 #ejd4 ,temporary expansion of availability of enhanced constructive service credit in a particular career field upon original appointment as a commissioned officer4,sec4 #eje4 ,permanent programs on direct commissions to cyber positions4,subtitle ,b--,reserve ,component ,management,sec4 #eaa4 ,grants to support ,,stem education in the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4,sec4 #eab4 ,modification of education loan repayment program for members of ,selected ,reserve4,sec4 #eac4 ,requirement of consent of the chief executive officer for certain full-time ,national ,guard duty performed in a ,state1 ,territory1 or the ,district of ,columbia4,sec4 #ead4 ,constructive credit for certain members of the reserve components who cannot complete minimum annual training requirements as a result of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4,sec4 #eae4 ,guidance for use of unmanned aircraft systems by the ,national ,guard4,sec4 #eaf4 ,direct employment pilot program for certain members of the reserve components4,sec4 #eag4 ,temporary limitation on authority to transfer1 relocate1 or dissolve elements of the reserve components of the ,air ,force4,sec4 #eah4 ,pilot programs in connection with ,,srotc units and ,,cspi programs at ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities and minority institutions4,sec4 #eai4 ,report regarding full-time ,national ,guard duty in response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4,sec4 #ebj4 ,study and report on ,,rotc recruitment4,sec4 #ebj;,a4 ,transitional health benefits for certain members of the ,national ,guard serving under orders in response to the coronavirus 7,,covid-#ai74,sec4 #ebj;,b4 ,quarantine housing for members of the ,national ,guard who perform certain duty in response to the ,,covid-#ai emergency4,sec4 #ebj;,c4 ,national guard support to major disasters4,sec4 #ebj;,d4 ,authority to reinstate and transfer officers in medical specialties in the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces previously retired honorably or under honorable conditions4,sec4 #ebj;,e4 ,report regarding national guard youth challenge program4,sec4 #ebj;,f4 ,permanent suicide prevention and resilience program for the reserve components4,subtitle ,c--,general ,service ,authorities and ,correction of ,military ,records,sec4 #eba4 ,temporary authority to order retired members to active duty in high-demand1 low-density assignments during war or national emergency4,sec4 #ebb4 ,reenlistment waivers for persons separated from the ,armed ,forces who commit one misdemeanor cannabis offense4,sec4 #ebc4 ,review of ,seaman to ,admiral-#ba program2 credit towards retirement4,sec4 #ebd4 ,report regarding reviews of discharges and dismissals based on sexual orientation or gender identity4,sec4 #ebe4 ,development of guidelines for use of unofficial sources of information to determine eligibility of members and former members of the ,armed ,forces for decorations and benefits when the service records are incomplete because of damage to the official record4,sec4 #ebf4 ,report on bad paper4,subtitle ,d--,military ,justice and ,other ,legal ,matters,sec4 #eca4 ,punitive article on violent extremism4,sec4 #ecb4 ,preservation of ,court-martial records4,sec4 #ecc4 ,electronic notarization for members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ecd4 ,clarifications regarding scope of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services4,sec4 #ece4 ,termination of telephone1 multichannel video programming1 and internet access service contracts by servicemembers who enter into contracts after receiving military orders for permanent change of station but then receive stop movement orders due to an emergency situation4,sec4 #ecf4 ,absentee ballot tracking program4,sec4 #ecg4 ,tracking mechanism and reporting requirements for supremacist1 extremist1 and criminal gang activity in the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ech4 ,military-civilian task force on domestic violence and related information collection activities4,sec4 #eci4 ,actions to address military-connected child abuse4,sec4 #edj4 ,multidisciplinary board to evaluate suicide events4,sec4 #edj;,a4 ,to resolve controversies under ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act4,sec4 #edj;,b4 ,limitation on waiver of rights and protections under ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act4,sec4 #edj;,c4 ,clarification of private right of action under ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act4,sec4 #edj;,d4 ,requirement of certain certification before deportation of a spouse of a member of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #edj;,e4 ,clarification of termination of leases of premises and motor vehicles of servicemembers who incur catastrophic injury or illness or die while in military service4,sec4 #edj;,f4 ,availability of records for ,national ,instant ,criminal ,background ,check ,system4,sec4 #edj;,g4 ,prohibition on certain communications regarding courts-martial4,sec4 #edj;,h4 ,termination of contracts for telephone1 multichannel video programming1 or internet access service by certain individuals under ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act4,sec4 #edj;,i4 ,report on drug demand reduction program modernization4,sec4 #edj;,j4 ,qualifications of judges and standard of review for ,courts of ,criminal ,appeals4,sec4 #edj,k4 ,right to notice of victims of offenses under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice regarding certain post-trial motions1 filings1 and hearings4,subtitle ,e--,sexual ,assault,sec4 #eda4 ,protection of attorney-client privilege between victims and ,special ,victims' ,counsel4,sec4 #edb4 ,authority of military judges and military magistrates to issue military court protective orders4,sec4 #edc4 ,additional bases for provision of advice by the ,defense ,advisory ,committee for the ,prevention of ,sexual ,misconduct4,sec4 #edd4 ,modification of reporting and data collection on victims of sexual offenses4,sec4 #ede4 ,modification of annual report regarding sexual assaults involving members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #edf4 ,coordination of support for survivors of sexual trauma4,sec4 #edg4 ,policy on separation of victim and accused at military service academies4,sec4 #edh4 ,safe-to-report policy applicable across the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #edi4 ,question in workplace and gender relations surveys regarding prosecutions of sexual assault4,sec4 #eej4 ,pilot program on prosecution of special victim offenses committed by attendees of military service academies4,sec4 #eej;,a4 ,report on status of investigations of alleged sex-related offenses4,sec4 #eej;,b4 ,report on sexual abuse and harassment of recruits during medical examinations prior to entry into the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #eej;,c4 ,confidential reporting of sexual harassment4,subtitle ,f--,member ,education1 ,training1 and ,transition,sec4 #eea4 ,counseling in the ,transition ,assistance ,program regarding sexual assault1 sexual or gender harassment1 and intimate partner violence4,sec4 #eeb4 ,medical or administrative discharge as a pathway for counseling in the ,transition ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #eec4 ,family dynamics as pathways for counseling in the ,transition ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #eed4 ,establishment of mentoring and career counseling program4,sec4 #eee4 ,defense ,language ,institute ,foreign ,language ,center4,sec4 #eef4 ,defense ,language ,institute ,foreign ,language ,center4,sec4 #eeg4 ,increase in number of permanent professors at the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy4,sec4 #eeh4 ,information on nominations and applications for military service academies4,sec4 #eei4 ,transformation of the professional military education enterprise4,sec4 #efj4 ,college of ,international ,security ,affairs of the ,national ,defense ,university4,sec4 #efj;,a4 ,public-private consortium to improve professional military education4,sec4 #efj;,b4 ,participation of members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces in the ,skillbridge program4,sec4 #efj;,c4 ,study regarding ,,va participation in ,,tap4,sec4 #efj;,d4 ,,gao study regarding transferability of military certifications to civilian occupational licenses and certifications4,sec4 #efj;,e4 ,transition outreach4,sec4 #efj;,f4 ,continued participation of separated members of the ,armed ,forces in ,skillbridge programs4,sec4 #efj;,g4 ,expansion of ,skillbridge program to include the ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #efj;,h4 ,establishment of performance measures for the ,credentialing ,opportunities ,on-,line programs of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #efj;,i4 ,authority of military educational institutions to accept research grants4,sec4 #efj;,j4 ,report on officer training in irregular warfare4,sec4 #efj,k4 ,report regarding county1 ,tribal1 and local veterans service officers4,sec4 #efj,l4 ,limited exception for attendance of enlisted personnel at senior level and intermediate level officer professional military education courses4,sec4 #efj,m4 ,limitation on eligibility of for-profit institutions to participate in educational assistance programs of the ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,g--,military ,family ,readiness and ,dependents' ,education,sec4 #efa4 ,family readiness3 definitions2 communication strategy2 report4,sec4 #efb4 ,support services for members of special operations forces and immediate family members4,sec4 #efc4 ,authority to provide financial assistance to certain in-home child care providers for members of the ,armed ,forces and survivors of members who die in combat in the line of duty4,sec4 #efd4 ,expansion of financial assistance under ,my ,career ,advancement ,account program4,sec4 #efe4 ,child care4,sec4 #eff4 ,continuation of paid parental leave upon death of child4,sec4 #efg4 ,study and report on the performance of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4,sec4 #efh4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states report on the structural condition of ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity schools4,sec4 #efi4 ,pilot program to expand eligibility for enrollment at domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools4,sec4 #egj4 ,continued assistance to schools with significant numbers of military dependent students4,sec4 #egj;,a4 ,standardization of the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program4,sec4 #egj;,b4 ,training program regarding foreign disinformation campaigns4,sec4 #egj;,c4 ,reopening of child care facilities of the ,engineer ,research and ,development ,center4,sec4 #egj;,d4 ,improvements to partner criteria of the ,military ,spouse ,employment ,partnership ,program4,subtitle ,h--,diversity and ,inclusion,sec4 #ega4 ,diversity and inclusion reporting requirements4,sec4 #egb4 ,establishment of ,diversity and ,inclusion ,advisory ,council of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #egc4 ,establishment of ,special ,inspector ,general for ,racial and ,ethnic ,disparities in the ,armed ,forces2 amendments to ,inspector ,general ,act4,sec4 #egd4 ,questions regarding racism1 anti-,semitism1 and supremacism in workplace surveys administered by the ,secretary of ,defense4,sec4 #ege4 ,report on demographics of officers appointed to certain grades4,sec4 #egf4 ,plans to increase female and minority representation in the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #egg4 ,evaluation of barriers to minority participation in certain units of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #egh4 ,report to ,congress on efforts to increase diversity and representation in film1 television1 and publishing4,sec4 #egi4 ,plan to improve responses to pregnancy and childbirth by members of the ,armed ,forces and employees of the ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,i--,decorations and ,awards,sec4 #eha4 ,establishment of the ,atomic ,veterans ,service ,medal4,sec4 #ehb4 ,authorization for award of the distinguished-service cross for ,ramiro ,f4 ,olivo for acts of valor during the ,vietnam ,war4,sec4 #ehc4 ,eligibility of veterans of ,operation ,end ,sweep for ,vietnam ,service ,medal4,subtitle ,j--,miscellaneous ,reports and ,other ,matters,sec4 #eia4 ,expansion of ,department of ,defense ,,starbase ,program4,sec4 #eib4 ,inclusion of certain outlying areas in the ,department of ,defense ,,starbase ,program4,sec4 #eic4 ,prohibition on charging for or counting certain acronyms on headstones of individuals interred at ,arlington ,national ,cemetery4,sec4 #eid4 ,report on placement of members of the ,armed ,forces in academic status who are victims of sexual assault onto ,non-,rated ,periods4,sec4 #eie4 ,sense of ,congress regarding advertising recruiting efforts4,sec4 #eif4 ,study on financial impacts of ,,covid-#ai on members of the ,armed ,forces and best practices to prevent future financial hardships4,sec4 #eig4 ,sense of ,congress honoring the ,dover ,air ,force ,base1 ,delaware1 home to the #dcfth airlift wing1 the #eabth airlift wing1 and the ,charles ,c4 ,carson ,center for mortuary affairs4,sec4 #eih4 ,,gao study of women involuntarily separated or discharged due to pregnancy or parenthood4,sec4 #eii4 ,report regarding transportation of remains of certain decedents by the ,secretary of a military department4,sec4 #eii;,a4 ,postponement of conditional designation of ,explosive ,ordnance ,disposal ,corps as a basic branch of the ,army4,sec4 #eii;,b4 ,annual report regarding cost of living for members and employees of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #eii;,c4 ,report on ,preservation of the ,force and ,family ,program of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command4,sec4 #eii;,d4 ,,gao study of members absent without leave or on unauthorized absence4,title ,,vi--,,compensation ,,and ,,other ,,personnel ,b,e,n,e,f,i,t,s,subtitle ,a--,pay and ,allowances,sec4 #fja4 ,increase in basic pay4,sec4 #fjb4 ,basic needs allowance for low-income regular members4,sec4 #fjc4 ,reorganization of certain allowances other than travel and transportation allowances4,sec4 #fjd4 ,single military housing area for each municipality with a population greater than #ejj1jjj4,sec4 #fje4 ,expansion of travel and transportation allowances to include fares and tolls4,sec4 #fjf4 ,compensation and credit for retired pay purposes for maternity leave taken by members of the reserve components4,subtitle ,b--,bonuses and ,special ,incentive ,pays,sec4 #faa4 ,one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities4,sec4 #fab4 ,increase in certain hazardous duty incentive pay for members of the uniformed services4,sec4 #fac4 ,standardization of payment of hazardous duty incentive pay for members of the uniformed services4,sec4 #fad4 ,clarification of #cj days of continuous duty on board a ship required for family separation allowance for members of the uniformed services4,sec4 #fae4 ,expansion of reimbursable ,state licensure and certification costs for a military spouse arising from relocation4,subtitle ,c--,family and ,survivor ,benefits,sec4 #fba4 ,expansion of authority to provide financial assistance to civilian providers of child care services or youth program services for survivors of members of the ,armed ,forces who die in the line of duty4,sec4 #fbb4 ,expansion of death gratuity for ,,rotc graduates4,sec4 #fbc4 ,recalculation of financial assistance for providers of child care services and youth program services for dependents4,sec4 #fbd4 ,priority for certain military family housing to a member of the ,armed ,forces whose spouse agrees to provide family home day care services4,sec4 #fbe4 ,study on feasibility of ,,tsp contributions by military spouses4,sec4 #fbf4 ,gold star families parks pass4,sec4 #fbg4 ,modification to first division monument4,sec4 #fbh4 ,cheryl ,lankford memorial expansion of assistance for ,gold ,star spouses and other dependents4,sec4 #fbi4 ,extension of ,commissary and ,exchange ,benefits for ,surviving ,remarried ,spouses ,with ,dependent ,children of a ,member of the ,armed ,forces ,who ,dies ,while on ,active ,duty or ,certain ,reserve ,duty4,subtitle ,d--,defense ,resale ,matters,sec4 #fca 4 ,base responders essential needs and dining access4,sec4 #fcb4 ,first responder access to mobile exchanges4,sec4 #fcc4 ,updated business case analysis for consolidation of the defense resale system4,subtitle ,e--,other ,personnel ,benefits,sec4 #fda4 ,maintenance of funding for ,stars and ,stripes4,sec4 #fdb4 ,basic allowance for housing4,title ,,vii--,health ,care ,provisions,subtitle ,a--,,tricare and ,other ,health ,care ,benefits,sec4 #gja4 ,expansion of mental health assessments for members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gjb4 ,mandatory referral for mental health evaluation4,sec4 #gjc4 ,assessments and testing relating to exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4,sec4 #gjd4 ,improvement to breast cancer screening4,sec4 #gje4 ,waiver of fees charged to certain civilians for emergency medical treatment provided at military medical treatment facilities4,sec4 #gjf4 ,expansion of benefits available under ,,tricare ,extended ,care ,health ,option program4,sec4 #gjg4 ,provision of hearing aids for dependents of certain members of the reserve components4,subtitle ,b--,health ,care ,administration,sec4 #gaa4 ,protection of the ,armed ,forces from infectious diseases4,sec4 #gab4 ,inclusion of drugs1 biological products1 and critical medical supplies in national security strategy for national technology and industrial base4,sec4 #gac4 ,contract authority of the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences4,sec4 #gad4 ,extension of organization requirements for ,defense ,health ,agency4,sec4 #gae4 ,modification to limitation on the realignment or reduction of military medical manning end strength4,sec4 #gaf4 ,modifications to implementation plan for restructure or realignment of military medical treatment facilities4,sec4 #gag4 ,policy to address opioid prescription abuse prevention4,sec4 #gah4 ,addition of burn pit registration to electronic health records of members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans4,sec4 #gai4 ,maintenance of certain medical services at military medical treatment facilities at ,service ,academies4,sec4 #gbj4 ,extramedical maternal health providers demonstration project4,subtitle ,c--,matters relating to ,,covid-#ai,sec4 #gba4 ,,covid-#ai military health system review panel4,sec4 #gbb4 ,,covid-#ai global war on pandemics4,sec4 #gbc4 ,registry of ,,tricare beneficiaries diagnosed with ,,covid-#ai4,sec4 #gbd4 ,pandemic health assessments evaluate exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals4,sec4 #gbe4 ,provision of information regarding ,,covid-#ai in multiple languages4,sec4 #gbf4 ,study of substance use disorders among members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans during the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency4,subtitle ,d--,reports and ,other ,matters,sec4 #gca4 ,modifications to pilot program on civilian and military partnerships to enhance interoperability and medical surge capability and capacity of national disaster medical system4,sec4 #gcb4 ,reports on suicide among members of the ,armed ,forces and suicide prevention programs and activities of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #gcc4 ,clarification of research under ,joint ,trauma ,education and ,training ,directorate and inclusion of military working dogs4,sec4 #gcd4 ,extension of the ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,project4,sec4 #gce4 ,information sharing by ,secretary of ,defense regarding prevention of infant and maternal mortality4,sec4 #gcf4 ,grant program for increased cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between ,united ,states and ,israel4,sec4 #gcg4 ,pilot program on cryopreservation and storage4,sec4 #gch4 ,pilot program on parents serving as certified nursing assistants for children under ,,tricare program4,sec4 #gci4 ,study on incidence of cancer diagnosis and mortality among pilots in the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gdj4 ,report on diet and nutrition of members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gda4 ,report on costs and benefits of allowing retired members of the ,armed ,forces to contribute to health savings accounts4,sec4 #gdb4 ,study on toxic exposure at ,karshi-,khanabad ,air ,base1 ,uzbekistan4,sec4 #gdc4 ,audit of medical conditions of tenants in privatized military housing4,sec4 #gdd4 ,report on ,integrated ,disability ,evaluation ,system4,sec4 #gde4 ,review and report on prevention of suicide among members of the ,armed ,forces stationed at remote installations outside the contiguous ,united ,states4,sec4 #gdf4 ,antimicrobial stewardship staffing at medical treatment facilities of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #gdg4 ,report on chiropractic care for dependents and retirees under the ,,tricare program4,sec4 #gdh4 ,study on medevac helicopters and ambulances at military installations4,sec4 #gdi4 ,funding for pancreatic cancer research4,sec4 #gej4 ,report on mental health treatment relating to pregnancy4,sec4 #gej;,a4 ,report on cost of extending ,,tricare coverage to individuals participating in ,health ,professions ,scholarship and ,financial ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #gej;,b4 ,report on health care records of dependents who later seek to serve as a member of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gej;,c4 ,briefing on extension of ,,tricare ,prime to eligible beneficiaries in ,puerto ,rico and other ,united ,states territories4,sec4 #gej;,d4 ,funding for post-traumatic stress disorder4,sec4 #gej;,e4 ,increased collaboration with ,,nih to combat triple negative breast cancer4,sec4 #gej;,f4 ,study on readiness contracts and the prevention of drug shortages4,sec4 #gej;,g4 ,findings and sense of ,congress on musculoskeletal injuries4,sec4 #gej;,h4 ,wounded ,warrior ,service ,dog ,program4,sec4 #gej;,i4 ,sense of congress regarding maternal mortality review4,sec4 #gej;,j4 ,report on lapses in ,,tricare coverage for members of the ,national ,guard and reserve components4,sec4 #gej,k4 ,study and report on increasing telehealth services across ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gej,l4 ,study on joint deployment formulary4,subtitle ,e--,mental health services from ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for members of reserve components,sec4 #gea4 ,short title4,sec4 #geb4 ,expansion of eligibility for readjustment counseling and related outpatient services from ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to include members of reserve components of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gec4 ,provision of mental health services from ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to members of reserve components of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ged4 ,inclusion of members of reserve components in mental health programs of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4,sec4 #gee4 ,report on mental health and related services provided by ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gef4 ,pilot program on sleep apnea among new recruits4,sec4 #geg4 ,report on research and studies on health effects of burn pits4,sec4 #geh4 ,mandatory training on health effects of burn pits4,sec4 #gei4 ,inclusion of information on exposure to open burn pits in postdeployment health reassessments4,sec4 #gfj4 ,expansion of scope of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs open burn pit registry to include open burn pits in ,egypt and ,syria4,sec4 #gfa4 ,pilot program on treatment of certain members of the ,armed ,forces impacted by traumatic brain injury and other associated health factors that influence long-term brain health and performance4,title ,,viii--,acquisition ,policy1 ,acquisition ,management1 and ,related ,matters,subtitle ,a--,acquisition ,policy and ,management,sec4 #hja4 ,congressional notification of termination of a middle tier acquisition program4,sec4 #hjb4 ,modification to the definition of nontraditional defense contractor4,sec4 #hjc4 ,major weapon systems3 life-cycle sustainment plan4,sec4 #hjd4 ,contractor business systems4,sec4 #hje4 ,acquisition authority of the ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center4,sec4 #hjf4 ,reforming the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #hjg4 ,alternative ,space ,acquisition ,system for the ,united ,states ,space ,force4,subtitle ,b--,amendments to ,general ,contracting ,authorities1 ,procedures1 and ,limitations,sec4 #haa4 ,sustainment reform for the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #hab4 ,modifications to ,comptroller ,general assessment of acquisition programs and related initiatives4,sec4 #hac4 ,contractor whistleblower protections relating to nondisclosure agreements4,sec4 #had4 ,competition requirements for purchases from ,federal ,prison ,industries4,sec4 #hae4 ,disclosure of beneficial owners in database for ,federal agency contract and grant officers4,sec4 #haf4 ,inclusion of optical transmission components in the analytical framework for supply chain risks4,sec4 #hag4 ,amendment to definition of qualified apprentice4,sec4 #hah4 ,contract closeout authority for services contracts4,sec4 #hai4 ,plan to improve ,department-wide management of investments in weapon systems4,sec4 #hbj4 ,documentation pertaining to commercial item determinations4,sec4 #hbj;,a4 ,guidelines and resources on the acquisition or licensing of intellectual property4,sec4 #hbj;,b4 ,requirements concerning former ,department of ,defense officials and lobbying activities4,sec4 #hbj;,c4 ,commercial product determination applies to components and support services4,subtitle ,c--,industrial ,base ,matters,sec4 #hba4 ,quarterly national technology and industrial base briefings4,sec4 #hbb4 ,expansion on the prohibition on acquiring certain metal products4,sec4 #hbc4 ,requirement that certain ship components be manufactured in the national technology and industrial base4,sec4 #hbd4 ,preference for sourcing rare earth materials from the national technology and industrial base4,sec4 #hbe4 ,enhanced domestic content requirement for major defense acquisition programs4,sec4 #hbf4 ,additional requirements pertaining to printed circuit boards4,sec4 #hbg4 ,report on use of domestic nonavailability determinations4,sec4 #hbh4 ,sense of ,congress on the prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment4,sec4 #hbi4 ,domestic sourcing requirements for aluminum4,sec4 #hcj4 ,report on aluminum refining1 processing1 and manufacturing4,sec4 #hcj;,a4 ,briefing on the supply chain for small unmanned aircraft system components4,sec4 #hcj;,b4 ,prohibition on procurement or operation of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems4,sec4 #hcj;,c4 ,sense of ,congress on gaps or vulnerabilities in the national technology and industrial base4,sec4 #hcj;,d4 ,report on partnerships for rare earth material supply chain security4,subtitle ,d--,small ,business ,matters,sec4 #hca4 ,transfer of verification of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans to the ,small ,business ,administration4,sec4 #hcb4 ,equitable adjustments to certain construction contracts4,sec4 #hcc4 ,exemption of certain contracts awarded to small business concerns from category management requirements4,sec4 #hcd4 ,report on accelerated payments to certain small business concerns4,sec4 #hce4 ,extension of participation in #h7;a7 program4,sec4 #hcf4 ,past performance ratings of certain small business concerns4,sec4 #hcg4 ,category management training4,sec4 #hch4 ,small businesses in territories of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #hci4 ,eligibility of the commonwealth of the northern mariana islands for certain small business administration programs4,sec4 #hdj4 ,boots to ,business ,program4,sec4 #hdj;,a4 ,employment size standard requirements4,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters,sec4 #hda4 ,modifications to supervision and award of certain contracts4,sec4 #hdb4 ,amendments to submissions to ,congress relating to certain foreign military sales4,sec4 #hdc4 ,revisions to requirement to use firm fixed-price contracts for foreign military sales4,sec4 #hdd4 ,small ,business ,industrial ,base ,resiliency ,program4,sec4 #hde4 ,requirements relating to reports and limitations on the availability of funds4,sec4 #hdf4 ,assessment of the requirements processes of the military departments4,sec4 #hdg4 ,report on transfer and consolidation of certain defense acquisition statutes4,sec4 #hdh4 ,prohibition on contracting with persons with willful or repeated violations of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich4,sec4 #hdi4 ,reestablishment of ,commission on ,wartime ,contracting4,sec4 #hej4 ,report on certain contracts relating to construction or maintenance of a border wall4,sec4 #hea4 ,congressional oversight of private security contractor contracts4,sec4 #heb4 ,revisions to the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria regarding the use of variable refrigerant flow systems4,title ,,ix--,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management,subtitle ,a--,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters,sec4 #ija4 ,repeal of position of ,chief ,management ,officer4,sec4 #ijb4 ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy4,sec4 #ijc4 ,assignment of responsibility for the ,arctic region within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4,subtitle ,b--,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters,sec4 #iaa4 ,limitation on reduction of civilian workforce4,sec4 #iab4 ,chief ,diversity ,officers4,sec4 #iac4 ,establishment of ,deputy ,assistant ,secretaries for ,sustainment4,sec4 #iad4 ,office of ,defense ,community ,cooperation and ,economic ,adjustment4,sec4 #iae4 ,input from ,chief of ,national ,guard ,bureau to the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council4,sec4 #iaf4 ,redesignation of the ,joint ,forces ,staff ,college4,sec4 #iag4 ,reporting on post-,,jaic assignment4,sec4 #iah4 ,comptroller ,general report on vulnerabilities of the ,department of ,defense resulting from offshore technical support call centers4,sec4 #iai4 ,limitation on consolidation or transition to alternative content delivery methods within the ,defense ,media ,activity4,subtitle ,c--,space ,matters,sec4 #iba4 ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,space and ,strategic ,deterrence ,policy4,sec4 #ibb4 ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations4,sec4 #ibc4 ,space ,force ,medal4,sec4 #ibd4 ,clarification of procurement of commercial satellite communications services4,sec4 #ibe4 ,temporary exemption from authorized daily average of members in pay grades ,e-#h and ,e-#i4,sec4 #ibf4 ,one-time uniform allowance for members transferred to the ,space ,force4,sec4 #ibg4 ,rank and grade structure of the ,united ,states ,space ,force4,sec4 #ibh4 ,report on the role of the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school in space education4,title ,x--,general ,provisions,subtitle ,a--,financial ,matters,sec4 #ajja4 ,general transfer authority4,sec4 #ajjb4 ,determination of budgetary effects4,sec4 #ajjc4 ,pandemic ,preparedness and ,resilience ,national ,security ,fund4,sec4 #ajjd4 ,budget materials for special operations forces4,sec4 #ajje4 ,department of ,defense audit remediation plan4,sec4 #ajjf4 ,public availability of ,department of ,defense legislative proposals4,subtitle ,b--,counterdrug ,activities,sec4 #ajaa4 ,support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime affecting flow of drugs into the ,united ,states4,sec4 #ajab4 ,congressional notification with respect to ,department of ,defense support provided to other ,united ,states agencies for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime4,subtitle ,c--,naval ,vessels,sec4 #ajba4 ,limitation on availability of certain funds without naval vessels plan and certification4,sec4 #ajbb4 ,limitations on use of funds in the ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund for purchase of foreign constructed vessels4,sec4 #ajbc4 ,use of ,national ,sea-,based ,deterrence ,fund for incrementally funded contracts to provide full funding for ,columbia class submarines4,sec4 #ajbd4 ,preference for ,united ,states vessels in transporting supplies by sea4,sec4 #ajbe4 ,restrictions on overhaul1 repair1 etc4 of naval vessels in foreign shipyards4,sec4 #ajbf4 ,biannual report on shipbuilder training and the defense industrial base4,sec4 #ajbg4 ,prohibition on use of funds for retirement of certain littoral combat ships4,sec4 #ajbh4 ,report on implementation of ,commandant's ,planning ,guidance4,sec4 #ajbi4 ,limitation on naval force structure changes4,subtitle ,d--,counterterrorism,sec4 #ajca4 ,prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to certain countries4,sec4 #ajcb4 ,annual report on use of social media by foreign terrorist organizations4,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous ,authorities and ,limitations,sec4 #ajda4 ,support of special operations to combat terrorism4,sec4 #ajdb4 ,prohibition on retirement of nuclear powered aircraft carriers before first refueling4,sec4 #ajdc4 ,required minimum inventory of tactical airlift aircraft4,sec4 #ajdd4 ,modification and technical correction to ,department of ,defense authority to provide assistance along the southern land border of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #ajde4 ,battlefield airborne communications node certification requirement4,sec4 #ajdf4 ,requirements relating to newest generations of personal protective equipment4,sec4 #ajdg4 ,prohibition on use of funds for retirement of ,a-#aj aircraft4,sec4 #ajdh4 ,mandatory criteria for strategic basing decisions4,sec4 #ajdi4 ,limitation on use of funds pending public availability of top-line numbers of deployed members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ajej4 ,limitation on physical move1 integration1 reassignment1 or shift in responsibility of ,marine ,forces ,northern ,command4,sec4 #ajea4 ,conditions for permanently basing ,united ,states equipment or additional forces in host countries with at-risk vendors in #e;,g or #f;,g networks4,sec4 #ajeb4 ,curtailing ,insurrection ,act ,violations of ,individuals' ,liberties4,sec4 #ajec4 ,prohibition on use of funds for discriminatory algorithmic decisionmaking systems4,sec4 #ajed4 ,inclusion of explosive ordnance disposal in special operations activities4,sec4 #ajee4 ,requirements in connection with use of personnel other than the militia or the ,armed ,forces to suppress interference with ,state and ,federal law4,sec4 #ajef4 ,limitation on deactivation1 unmanning1 or selling of ,army watercraft assets pending comprehensive analysis of mobility requirements and capabilities4,title ,,xi--,civilian ,personnel ,matters,subtitle ,a--,general ,provisions,sec4 #aaja4 ,family and medical leave amendments4,sec4 #aajb4 ,limitation on authority to exclude employees from chapter #ga of title #e4,sec4 #aajc4 ,authority to provide travel and transportation allowances in connection with transfer ceremonies of department of defense and coast guard civilian employees who die overseas4,sec4 #aajd4 ,one-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for federal civilian employees working overseas4,sec4 #aaje4 ,one-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances1 benefits1 and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone4,sec4 #aajf4 ,limiting the number of local wage areas defined within a pay locality4,sec4 #aajg4 ,civilian ,faculty ,at the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university and ,institute of ,security ,governance4,sec4 #aajh4 ,expansion of authority for appointment of recently-retired members of the armed forces to positions at certain industrial base facilities4,sec4 #aaji4 ,fire ,fighters ,alternative ,work ,schedule demonstration project4,sec4 #aaaj4 ,special rules for certain monthly workers' compensation payments and other payments for ,federal ,government personnel under chief of mission authority4,sec4 #aaaa4 ,restoration of annual leave due to a pandemic4,sec4 #aaab4 ,prohibition on downloading or using ,tik,tok by ,federal employees4,sec4 #aaac4 ,telework travel expenses program of the ,united ,states ,patent and ,trademark ,office4,sec4 #aaad4 ,extension of rate of overtime pay authority for ,department of the ,navy employees performing work aboard or dockside in support of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier forward deployed in ,japan4,sec4 #aaae4 ,vacancy of ,inspector ,general positions4,subtitle ,b--,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,federal ,employee ,antidiscrimination ,act of #bjbj,sec4 #aaba4 ,short title4,sec4 #aabb4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #aabc4 ,notification of violation4,sec4 #aabd4 ,reporting requirements4,sec4 #aabe4 ,data to be posted by employing ,federal agencies4,sec4 #aabf4 ,data to be posted by the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission4,sec4 #aabg4 ,notification and ,federal ,employee ,antidiscrimination and ,retaliation ,act of #bjjb amendments4,sec4 #aabh4 ,nondisclosure agreement limitation4,subtitle ,c--,office of the ,national ,cyber ,director,sec4 #aaca4 ,short title4,sec4 #aacb4 ,national ,cyber ,director4,title ,,xii--,matters relating to foreign nations,subtitle ,a--,assistance and training,sec4 #abja4 ,modification and extension of support of special operations for irregular warfare4,sec4 #abjb4 ,department of ,defense participation in ,european ,program on ,multilateral ,exchange of ,surface ,transportation ,services4,sec4 #abjc4 ,extension of authority to transfer excess high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles to foreign countries4,sec4 #abjd4 ,modification and extension of update of ,department of ,defense ,freedom of ,navigation ,report4,sec4 #abje4 ,extension of report on workforce development4,sec4 #abjf4 ,report on human rights and building partner capacity programs4,sec4 #abjg4 ,extension of ,department of ,defense support for stabilization activities in national security interest of the ,united ,states4,subtitle ,b--,matters relating to ,afghanistan and ,pakistan,sec4 #abaa4 ,extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations4,sec4 #abab4 ,extension of the ,afghan ,special ,immigrant ,visa ,program4,sec4 #abac4 ,limitation on use of funds to reduce deployment to ,afghanistan4,sec4 #abad4 ,report on ,operation ,freedom ,sentinel4,sec4 #abae4 ,modifications to immunity from seizure under judicial process of cultural objects4,sec4 #abaf4 ,strategy for post-conflict engagement by the ,united ,states in ,afghanistan4,sec4 #abag4 ,congressional oversight of ,united ,states talks with ,taliban officials and ,afghanistan's comprehensive peace process4,sec4 #abah4 ,report on civilian casualties in ,afghanistan4,subtitle ,c--,matters relating to ,syria1 ,iraq1 and ,iran,sec4 #abba4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4,sec4 #abbb4 ,extension of authority to provide assistance to the vetted ,syrian opposition4,sec4 #abbc4 ,extension of authority to support operations and activities of the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq4,sec4 #abbd4 ,prohibition on provision of weapons and other forms of support to certain organizations4,sec4 #abbe4 ,consolidated budget display and report on ,operation ,spartan ,shield4,sec4 #abbf4 ,sense of ,congress on ,peshmerga forces as a partner in ,operation ,inherent ,resolve4,sec4 #abbg4 ,report on the threat posed by ,iranian-backed militias in ,iraq4,subtitle ,d--,matters relating to ,russia,sec4 #abca4 ,prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over ,crimea4,sec4 #abcb4 ,extension of limitation on military cooperation between the ,united ,states and the ,russian ,federation4,sec4 #abcc4 ,modification and extension of ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative4,sec4 #abcd4 ,united ,states participation in the ,open ,skies ,treaty4,sec4 #abce4 ,sense of ,congress on support for ,ukraine4,sec4 #abcf4 ,report on presence of ,russian military forces in other foreign countries4,sec4 #abcg4 ,sense of ,congress on the ,open ,skies ,treaty4,sec4 #abch4 ,countering ,russian and ,other ,overseas ,kleptocracy4,sec4 #abci4 ,report on threats to the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces from the ,russian ,federation4,subtitle ,e--,matters relating to ,europe and ,n,a,t,o,sec4 #abda4 ,limitations on use of funds to reduce the total number of members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty who are stationed in ,germany1 to reduce the total number of members of the ,armed ,forces stationed in ,europe1 and to divest military infrastructure in ,europe4,sec4 #abdb4 ,sense of ,congress reaffirming the commitment of the ,united ,states to ,,nato4,sec4 #abdc4 ,sense of ,congress on support for coordinated action to ensure the security of ,baltic allies4,sec4 #abdd4 ,sense of ,congress on support for ,estonia1 ,latvia1 and ,lithuania4,sec4 #abde4 ,sense of ,congress on support for ,georgia4,sec4 #abdf4 ,sense of ,congress on burden sharing by partners and allies4,sec4 #abdg4 ,sense of ,congress on ,,nato's response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4,sec4 #abdh4 ,clarification and expansion of sanctions relating to construction of ,nord ,stream #b or ,turkstream pipeline projects4,sec4 #abdi4 ,coordination of stockpiles with the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization and other allies4,subtitle ,f--,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region,sec4 #abea4 ,indo-,pacific ,reassurance ,initiative4,sec4 #abeb4 ,limitation on use of funds to reduce the total number of members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty who are deployed to ,south ,korea4,sec4 #abec4 ,implementation of ,,gao recommendations on preparedness of ,united ,states forces to counter ,north ,korean chemical and biological weapons4,sec4 #abed4 ,public reporting of ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #abee4 ,independent study on the defense industrial base of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #abef4 ,deterrence strategy against ,chinese-origin cyber attacks4,sec4 #abeg4 ,report on ,china's ,one ,belt1 ,one ,road ,initiative in ,africa4,sec4 #abeh4 ,sense of ,congress on enhancement of the ,united ,states-,taiwan defense relationship4,sec4 #abei4 ,report on supply chain security cooperation with ,taiwan4,sec4 #abfj4 ,report on ,united ,states-,taiwan medical security partnership4,sec4 #abfj;,a4 ,report on ,united ,front ,work ,department4,sec4 #abfj;,b4 ,sense of ,congress on cross-border violence between the ,people's ,republic of ,china and ,india and the growing territorial claims of ,china4,sec4 #abfj;,c4 ,sense of ,congress on ,united ,states commitments to ,pacific allies4,sec4 #abfj;,d4 ,restrictions on export1 reexport1 and in-country transfers of certain items that provide a critical capability to the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to suppress individual privacy1 freedom1 and other basic human rights4,sec4 #abfj;,e4 ,prohibition on commercial export of covered defense articles and services and covered munitions items to the ,hong ,kong ,police4,sec4 #abfj;,f4 ,southeast ,asia ,strategy4,sec4 #abfj;,g4 ,sense of ,congress on strategic security relationship between the ,united ,states and ,mongolia4,subtitle ,g--,other matters,sec4 #abfa4 ,provision of goods and services to ,kwajalein ,atoll4,sec4 #abfb4 ,annual briefings on certain foreign military bases of adversaries4,sec4 #abfc4 ,report on progress of the ,department of ,defense with respect to denying a fait accompli by a strategic competitor against a covered defense partner4,sec4 #abfd4 ,modification to requirements of the initiative to support protection of national security academic researchers from undue influence and other security threats4,sec4 #abfe4 ,report on directed use of fishing fleets4,sec4 #abff4 ,expanding the state partnership program in ,africa4,sec4 #abfg4 ,report relating to reduction in the total number of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces deployed to ,united ,states ,africa ,command area of responsibility4,sec4 #abfh4 ,report on enhancing partnerships between the ,united ,states and ,african countries4,sec4 #abfi4 ,sense of ,congress with respect to ,qatar4,sec4 #abgj4 ,sense of ,congress on ,united ,states military support for and participation in the ,multinational ,force and ,observers4,sec4 #abga4 ,report on us military support of the ,saudi-led coalition in ,yemen4,sec4 #abgb4 ,prohibition on support for military participation against the ,houthis4,sec4 #abgc4 ,rule of construction relating to use of military force4,sec4 #abgd4 ,countering white identity terrorism globally4,sec4 #abge4 ,yemen4,sec4 #abgf4 ,establishment of the ,office of ,subnational ,diplomacy4,sec4 #abgg4 ,report and strategy to address gross violations of human rights and civilian harm in ,burkina ,faso1 ,mali1 and ,niger4,sec4 #abgh4 ,assessment of effectiveness of ,united ,states policies relating to exports of ,united ,states-origin ,unmanned ,aerial ,systems that are assessed to be ,category ,i items under the ,missile ,technology ,control ,regime4,sec4 #abgi4 ,sense of ,congress on the ,united ,states ,israel relationship4,sec4 #abhj4 ,feasibility study on increased rotational deployments to ,greece and enhancement of ,united ,states-,greece diplomatic engagement4,sec4 #abha4 ,report on internally displaced peoples in ,ukraine1 ,georgia1 ,moldova1 and ,azerbaijan4,sec4 #abhb4 ,sense of ,congress on cross-border violence in the ,galwan ,valley and the growing territorial claims of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #abhc4 ,enhancing ,engagement with the ,caribbean4,sec4 #abhd4 ,amendments to annual ,country ,reports on ,human ,rights ,practices4,sec4 #abhe4 ,establishment of ,national ,commission on ,u4,s4 ,counterterrorism ,policy4,sec4 #abhf4 ,program to prevent1 mitigate1 and respond to civilian harm as a result of military operations in ,somalia4,sec4 #abhg4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,japan and ,,sma report draft4,sec4 #abhh4 ,sense of ,congress relating to ,grand ,ethiopian ,renaissance ,dam4,sec4 #abhi4 ,report on all comprehensive sanctions imposed on foreign governments4,sec4 #abij4 ,limitation on assistance to ,brazil4,sec4 #abia4 ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media4,sec4 #abib4 ,determination and imposition of sanctions with respect to ,turkey's acquisition of the ,s-#djj air and missile defense system4,sec4 #abic4 ,report on incidents of arbitrary detention1 violence1 and state-sanctioned harassment by the ,government of ,egypt against ,united ,states citizens and their family members who are not ,united ,states citizens4,sec4 #abid4 ,establishment of the ,open ,technology ,fund4,sec4 #abie4 ,sense of ,congress on payment of amounts owed by ,kuwait to ,united ,states medical institutions4,sec4 #abif4 ,protection and promotion of internationally recognized human rights during the novel coronavirus pandemic4,sec4 #abig4 ,review of ,department of ,defense compliance with ,principles ,related to the ,protection of ,medical ,care ,provided by ,impartial ,humanitarian ,organizations ,during ,armed ,conflicts4,sec4 #abih4 ,promoting human rights in ,colombia4,sec4 #abii4 ,waiver of passport fees for certain individuals4,sec4 #abii;,a4 ,report on ,venezuela4,sec4 #abii;,b4 ,prohibition on use of funds for aerial fumigation4,sec4 #abii;,c4 ,report on support for democratic reforms by the ,government of the ,republic of ,georgia4,sec4 #abii;,d4 ,assessment on modernization targets of the ,people's ,liberation ,army4,sec4 #abii;,e4 ,mitigation and prevention of atrocities in high-risk countries4,sec4 #abii;,f4 ,resumption of ,peace ,corps operations4,sec4 #abii;,g4 ,transfer of excess naval vessels to the ,government of ,egypt4,sec4 #abii;,h4 ,limitation on production of nuclear proliferation assessment statements4,sec4 #abii;,i4 ,report on ,mexican ,security ,forces4,sec4 #abii;,j4 ,matters relating to ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction programs and weapons of mass destruction terrorism4,sec4 #abii,k4 ,certification relating to assistance for ,guatemala4,sec4 #abii,l4 ,report on foreign influence campaigns targeting ,united ,states ,federal elections4,subtitle ,h--,global ,child ,thrive ,act of #bjbj,sec4 #abii,m-#a4 ,short title4,sec4 #abii,m-#b4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #abii,m-#c4 ,assistance to improve early childhood outcomes globally4,sec4 #abii,m-#d4 ,special advisor for assistance to orphans and vulnerable children4,sec4 #abii,m-#e4 ,rule of construction4,subtitle ,i--,global ,health ,security ,act of #bjbj ,sec4 #abii,n-#a4 ,short title4,sec4 #abii,n-#b4 ,global ,health ,security ,agenda ,interagency ,review ,council4,sec4 #abii,n-#c4 ,united ,states ,coordinator for ,global ,health ,security4,sec4 #abii,n-#d4 ,strategy and reports4,sec4 #abii,n-#e4 ,compliance with the ,foreign ,aid ,transparency and ,accountability ,act of #bjaf4,sec4 #abii,n-#f4 ,definitions4,sec4 #abii,n-#g4 ,sunset4,subtitle ,j--,united ,states nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad,sec4 #abii,o-#a4 ,short title4,sec4 #abii,o-#b4 ,assistance for ,united ,states nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad4,sec4 #abii,o-#c4 ,special ,envoy for ,hostage ,affairs4,sec4 #abii,o-#d4 ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell4,sec4 #abii,o-#e4 ,hostage ,response ,group4,sec4 #abii,o-#f4 ,authorization of imposition of sanctions4,sec4 #abii,o-#g4 ,definitions4,sec4 #abii,o-#h4 ,rule of construction4,subtitle ,k--,matters ,relating to the ,northern ,triangle,sec4 #abii,p-#a4 ,actions to advance prosperity in the ,northern ,triangle4,sec4 #abii,p-#b4 ,actions to combat corruption in the ,northern ,triangle4,sec4 #abii,p-#c4 ,actions to strengthen democratic institutions in the ,northern ,triangle4,sec4 #abii,p-#d4 ,actions to improve security conditions in the ,northern ,triangle4,sec4 #abii,p-#e4 ,targeted sanctions to fight corruption in the ,northern ,triangle4,sec4 #abii,p-#f4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,l--,additional matters relating to ,,nato allies and partners,sec4 #abii,q-#a4 ,foreign military loan authority4,sec4 #abii,q-#b4 ,authorization of rewards for providing information on foreign election interference4,sec4 #abii,q-#c4 ,report on ,,nato member contributions4,sec4 #abii,q-#d4 ,report on capability and capacity requirements of military forces of ,ukraine and resource plan for security assistance4,sec4 #abii,q-#e4 ,efforts to counter malign authoritarian influence4,subtitle ,m--,sudan ,democratic ,transition1 ,accountability1 and ,fiscal ,transparency ,act of #bjbj,sec4 #abii,r-#a4 ,short title4,sec4 #abii,r-#b4 ,definitions4,sec4 #abii,r-#c4 ,statement of policy4,sec4 #abii,r-#d4 ,support for democratic governance1 rule of law1 human rights1 and fundamental freedoms4,sec4 #abii,r-#e4 ,support for development programs4,sec4 #abii,r-#f4 ,support for conflict mitigation4,sec4 #abii,r-#g4 ,support for accountability for war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and genocide in ,sudan4,sec4 #abii,r-#h4 ,suspension of assistance4,sec4 #abii,r-#i4 ,multilateral assistance4,sec4 #abii,r-#aj4 ,coordinated support to recover assets stolen from the ,sudanese people4,sec4 #abii,r-#aa4 ,limitation on assistance to the ,sudanese security and intelligence services4,sec4 #abii,r-#ab4 ,authorization of imposition of sanctions with respect to certain ,government of ,sudan officials and other individuals4,sec4 #abii,r-#ac4 ,reports4,sec4 #abii,r-#ad4 ,united ,states strategy for support to a civilian-led government in ,sudan4,sec4 #abii,r-#ae4 ,amendments to the ,darfur ,peace and ,accountability ,act of #bjjf4,sec4 #abii,r-#af4 ,repeal of ,sudan ,peace ,act and the ,comprehensive ,peace in ,sudan ,act4,subtitle ,n--,afghanistan ,security and ,reconstruction ,transparency ,act,sec4 #abii,s-#a4 ,short title4,sec4 #abii,s-#b4 ,public availability of data pertaining to measures of performance of the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces4,sec4 #abii,s-#c4 ,district-level stability assessments of ,afghan government and insurgent control and influence4,subtitle ,o--,,lift ,act,sec4 #abii,t-#a4 ,short title4,sec4 #abii,t-#b4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #abii,t-#c4 ,annual deadline for trafficking in persons report4,sec4 #abii,t-#d4 ,united ,states ,advisory ,council on ,human ,trafficking4,sec4 #abii,t-#e4 ,timely provision of information to the ,office to ,monitor and ,combat ,trafficking in ,persons of the ,department of ,state4,sec4 #abii,t-#f4 ,reports to ,congress4,sec4 #abii,t-#g4 ,definitions4,title ,,xiii--,cooperative ,threat ,reduction,sec4 #acja4 ,funding allocations2 specification of cooperative threat reduction funds4,sec4 #acjb4 ,sense of ,congress regarding biological threat reduction and cooperative biological engagement of the ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,program4,title ,,xiv--,other authorizations,subtitle ,a--,military programs,sec4 #adja4 ,working capital funds4,sec4 #adjb4 ,chemical agents and munitions destruction1 defense4,sec4 #adjc4 ,drug interdiction and counter-drug activities1 defense-wide4,sec4 #adjd4 ,defense ,inspector ,general4,sec4 #adje4 ,defense health program4,sec4 #adjf4 ,national defense sealift fund4,subtitle ,b--,other matters,sec4 #adaa4 ,authority for transfer of funds to joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs medical facility demonstration fund for ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,health ,care ,center1 ,illinois4,sec4 #adab4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home4,title ,,xv--,authorization of additional appropriations for overseas contingency operations,subtitle ,a--,authorization of appropriations,sec4 #aeja4 ,purpose4,sec4 #aejb4 ,procurement4,sec4 #aejc4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4,sec4 #aejd4 ,operation and maintenance4,sec4 #aeje4 ,military personnel4,sec4 #aejf4 ,working capital funds4,sec4 #aejg4 ,drug interdiction and counter-drug activities1 defense-wide4,sec4 #aejh4 ,defense ,inspector ,general4,sec4 #aeji4 ,defense ,health ,program4,subtitle ,b--,financial matters,sec4 #aeaa4 ,treatment as additional authorizations4,sec4 #aeab4 ,special transfer authority4,subtitle ,c--,other matters,sec4 #aeba4 ,afghanistan security forces fund4,sec4 #aebb4 ,report on transitioning funding4,title ,,xvi--,strategic ,programs1 ,cyber1 and ,intelligence ,matters,subtitle ,a--,space ,activities,sec4 #afja4 ,national ,security ,space ,launch program4,sec4 #afjb4 ,requirement to buy certain satellite component from national technology and industrial base4,sec4 #afjc4 ,commercial space domain awareness capabilities4,sec4 #afjd4 ,responsive satellite infrastructure4,sec4 #afje4 ,policy to ensure launch of small-class payloads4,sec4 #afjf4 ,tactically responsive space launch operations4,sec4 #afjg4 ,limitation on availability of funds for prototype program for multi-global navigation satellite system receiver development4,sec4 #afjh4 ,limitation on awarding contracts to entities operating commercial terrestrial communication networks that cause interference with the ,global ,positioning ,system4,sec4 #afji4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for certain purposes relating to the ,global ,positioning ,system4,sec4 #afaj4 ,report on resilient protected communications satellites4,sec4 #afaj;,a4 ,permanent personnel management authority for ,space ,development ,agency for experts in science and engineering4,sec4 #afaj;,b4 ,report on effect of ,,covid-#ai on space industrial base and space programs of ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #afaj;,c4 ,satellite ground network frequency licensing4,subtitle ,b--,defense ,intelligence and ,intelligence-,related ,activities,sec4 #afaa4 ,validation of capability requirements of ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency4,sec4 #afab4 ,safety of navigation mission of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency4,sec4 #afac4 ,national ,academies ,climate ,security ,roundtable4,sec4 #afad4 ,report on risk to national security posed by quantum computing technologies4,subtitle ,c--,cyberspace-,related ,matters,sec4 #afba4 ,cyber mission forces and cyberspace operations forces4,sec4 #afbb4 ,cyberspace solarium commission4,sec4 #afbc4 ,tailored cyberspace operations organizations4,sec4 #afbd4 ,responsibility for the ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency function of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #afbe4 ,department of ,defense ,cyber ,workforce ,efforts4,sec4 #afbf4 ,reporting requirements for cross domain compromises and exemptions to policies for information technology4,sec4 #afbg4 ,assessing private-public collaboration in cybersecurity4,sec4 #afbh4 ,cyber capabilities and interoperability of the ,national ,guard4,sec4 #afbi4 ,evaluation of non-traditional cyber support to the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #afcj4 ,establishment of integrated cyber center4,sec4 #afca4 ,cyber threat information collaboration environment4,sec4 #afcb4 ,defense industrial base participation in a threat intelligence sharing program4,sec4 #afcc4 ,assistance for small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relating to cybersecurity4,sec4 #afcd4 ,defense industrial base cybersecurity threat hunting and sensing1 discovery1 and mitigation4,sec4 #afce4 ,defense ,digital ,service4,sec4 #afcf4 ,limitation of funding for ,national ,defense ,university4,sec4 #afcg4 ,critical infrastructure cyber incident reporting procedures4,sec4 #afch4 ,funding for ,national ,center for ,hardware and ,embedded ,systems ,security and ,trust4,sec4 #afci4 ,strengthening ,federal networks4,sec4 #afdj4 ,,dod ,cyber ,hygiene and ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification ,framework4,sec4 #afdj;,a4 ,subpoena authority4,sec4 #afdj;,b4 ,extension of sunset for pilot program on regional cybersecurity training center for the ,army ,national ,guard4,sec4 #afdj;,c4 ,,cisa ,cybersecurity ,support to ,agencies4,sec4 #afdj;,d4 ,establishment in ,,dhs of joint cyber planning office4,sec4 #afdj;,e4 ,implementation of certain cybersecurity recommendations2 cyber hygiene and ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification ,framework4,sec4 #afdj;,f4 ,biennial national cyber exercise4,subtitle ,d--,nuclear forces,sec4 #afda4 ,coordination in transfer of funds by ,department of ,defense to ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4,sec4 #afdb4 ,exercises of nuclear command1 control1 and communications system4,sec4 #afdc4 ,independent studies on nuclear weapons programs of certain foreign states4,sec4 #afdd4 ,role of ,secretary of ,defense and ,secretary of ,energy on ,nuclear ,weapons ,council4,sec4 #afde4 ,limitation on availability of funds relating to updates on meetings held by ,nuclear ,weapons ,council4,sec4 #afdf4 ,briefing on nuclear weapons storage and maintenance facilities of the ,air ,force4,subtitle ,e--,missile ,defense ,programs,sec4 #afea4 ,extension and modification of requirement for ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states review and assessment of missile defense acquisition programs4,sec4 #afeb4 ,extension of transition of ballistic missile defense programs to military departments4,sec4 #afec4 ,development of hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor payload4,sec4 #afed4 ,annual certification on hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor payload4,sec4 #afee4 ,alignment of the ,missile ,defense ,agency within the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #afef4 ,analysis of alternatives for homeland missile defense missions4,sec4 #afeg4 ,next generation interceptors4,sec4 #afeh4 ,oversight of next generation interceptor program4,sec4 #afei4 ,missile defense cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,israel4,sec4 #affj4 ,report on defense of ,guam from integrated air and missile threats4,sec4 #affa4 ,report on cruise missile defense4,subtitle ,f--,other ,matters,sec4 #afga4 ,conventional prompt global strike4,sec4 #afgb4 ,submission of reports under ,missile ,defense ,review and ,nuclear ,posture ,review4,sec4 #afgc4 ,report on consideration of risks of inadvertent escalation to nuclear war4,sec4 #afgd4 ,limitation on availability of funds relating to reports on missile systems and arms control treaties4,sec4 #afge4 ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency review4,title ,,xvii--,reports and ,other ,matters,subtitle ,a--,studies and ,reports,sec4 #agja4 ,review of support of special operations to combat terrorism4,sec4 #agjb4 ,,ffrdc study of explosive ordnance disposal agencies4,sec4 #agjc4 ,report on the ,human ,rights ,office at ,united ,states ,southern ,command4,sec4 #agjd4 ,report on joint training range exercises for the ,pacific region4,sec4 #agje4 ,study on ,chinese policies and influence in the development of international standards for emerging technologies4,sec4 #agjf4 ,sense of ,congress and strategy on catastrophic critical infrastructure failure response4,sec4 #agjg4 ,,gao study on the school-to-prison pipeline4,sec4 #agjh4 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs report on unclaimed property4,sec4 #agji4 ,report regarding veterans who receive benefits under laws administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4,sec4 #agaj4 ,,gao report on ,,zte compliance with settlement agreement4,sec4 #agaj;,a4 ,,gao study of cybersecurity insurance4,sec4 #agaj;,b4 ,report on recognition of ,african ,american servicemembers in ,department of ,defense naming practices4,sec4 #agaj;,c4 ,report on ,government police training and equipping programs4,sec4 #agaj;,d4 ,deepfake report4,sec4 #agaj;,e4 ,study on unemployment rate of women veterans who served on active duty in the ,armed ,forces after ,september #aa1 #bjja4,sec4 #agaj;,f4 ,report on the ,oklahoma ,city ,national ,memorial4,sec4 #agaj;,g4 ,reports on military service academies4,sec4 #agaj;,h4 ,independent study on identifying and addressing threats that individually or collectively affect national security1 financial security1 or both4,sec4 #agaj;,i4 ,maritime security and domain awareness4,sec4 #agaj;,j4 ,comptroller ,general report on ,department of ,defense processes for responding to congressional reporting requirements4,sec4 #agaj,k4 ,report on predatory social media and the military community4,sec4 #agaj,l4 ,report on transforming business processes for revolutionary change4,sec4 #agaj,m4 ,review and ,report of experimentation with ticks and insects4,sec4 #agaj,n4 ,report on agile program and project management4,subtitle ,b--,electronic ,message ,preservation,sec4 #agaa4 ,short title4,sec4 #agab4 ,preservation of electronic messages and other records4,sec4 #agac4 ,presidential records4,subtitle ,c--,space ,technology ,advancement ,report 7,,star7 ,act of #bjbj,sec4 #agba4 ,short title4,sec4 #agbb4 ,findings4,sec4 #agbc4 ,report2 strategy4,subtitle ,d--,,amber ,alert ,nationwide,sec4 #agca4 ,cooperation with ,department of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #agcb4 ,,amber ,alerts along major transportation routes4,sec4 #agcc4 ,,amber ,alert communication plans in the territories4,sec4 #agcd4 ,government ,accountability ,office report4,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters,sec4 #agda4 ,technical1 conforming1 and clerical amendments4,sec4 #agdb4 ,addition of ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau to the list of officers providing reports of unfunded priorities4,sec4 #agdc4 ,acceptance of property by military academies and museums4,sec4 #agdd4 ,reauthorization of ,national ,oceanographic ,partnership ,program4,sec4 #agde4 ,requirements relating to program and project management4,sec4 #agdf4 ,quarterly briefings on ,joint ,all ,domain ,command and ,control concept4,sec4 #agdg4 ,resources to implement a ,department of ,defense policy on civilian casualties in connection with ,united ,states military operations4,sec4 #agdh4 ,sense of ,congress regarding reporting of civilian casualties resulting from ,united ,states military operations4,sec4 #agdi4 ,prohibition of public display of ,confederate battle flag on ,department of ,defense property4,sec4 #agej4 ,deployment of real-time status of special use airspace4,sec4 #agea4 ,duties of ,secretary under ,uniformed and ,overseas ,citizens ,absentee ,voting ,act4,sec4 #ageb4 ,publicly available database of casualties of members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #agec4 ,notice and comment for proposed actions of the ,secretary of ,defense relating to food and beverage ingredients4,sec4 #aged4 ,space strategies and assessment4,sec4 #agee4 ,nonimmigrant status for certain nationals of ,portugal4,sec4 #agef4 ,sense of ,congress on extension of limitations on importation of uranium from ,russian ,federation4,sec4 #ageg4 ,authority to establish a movement coordination center pacific in the ,indopacific region4,sec4 #ageh4 ,establishment of vetting procedures and monitoring requirements for certain military training4,sec4 #agei4 ,women1 ,peace1 and ,security ,act implementation4,sec4 #agfj4 ,developing crisis capabilities to meet needs for homeland security-critical supplies4,sec4 #agfa4 ,establishment of western emergency refined petroleum products reserve4,sec4 #agfb4 ,foreign state computer intrusions4,sec4 #agfc4 ,online and distance education classes and nonimmigrant visas4,sec4 #agfd4 ,transfer of ,mare ,island ,naval ,cemetery to ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs for maintenance by ,national ,cemetery ,administration4,sec4 #agfe4 ,mitigation of helicopter noise4,sec4 #agff4 ,department of ,defense support for certain sporting events4,sec4 #agfg4 ,pilot program for online real estate inventory tool4,sec4 #agfh4 ,establishment of ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission4,sec4 #agfi4 ,fed,ramp ,authorization ,act4,sec4 #aggj4 ,taxpayers ,right-,to-,know ,act4,sec4 #agga4 ,building ,united ,states capacity for verification and manufacturing of advanced microelectronics4,sec4 #aggb4 ,threshold for reporting additions to toxics release inventory4,sec4 #aggc4 ,hemp products4,sec4 #aggd4 ,exemption from ,paperwork ,reduction ,act4,sec4 #agge4 ,support for the designation of ,national ,borinqueneers ,day4,sec4 #aggf4 ,temporary relief for private student loan borrowers4,sec4 #aggg4 ,support for national maritime heritage grants program4,sec4 #aggh4 ,extension of time to review ,world ,war ,i ,valor ,medals4,sec4 #aggi4 ,ensuring ,chinese debt transparency4,sec4 #aghj4 ,strategy to secure email4,sec4 #agha4 ,report on threat posed by domestic terrorists4,sec4 #aghb4 ,domestic procurement of tungsten and tungsten powder4,sec4 #aghc4 ,department of defense mechanism for provision of dissenting views4,sec4 #aghd4 ,sector ,risk ,management ,agencies4,sec4 #aghe4 ,integration of members of the ,armed ,forces who are minorities4,sec4 #aghf4 ,policy on conscious and unconscious gender bias4,sec4 #aghg4 ,protections for pregnant members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #aghh4 ,release of ,department of ,defense documents on the #aiha ,el ,mozote massacre in ,el ,salvador4,sec4 #aghi4 ,study and establishment of the ,assistant ,deputy ,secretary for ,environment and ,resilience4,sec4 #agij4 ,expansion of eligibility for ,,hud-,,vash4,sec4 #agia4 ,waiver authority with respect to institutions located in an area affected by ,hurricane ,maria4,sec4 #agib4 ,credit monitoring4,sec4 #agic4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,,cisa ,director term limitation4,sec4 #agid4 ,workforce issues for military realignments in the ,pacific4,sec4 #agie4 ,inclusion on the ,vietnam ,veterans ,memorial ,wall of the names of the lost crew members of the ,u4,s4,s4 ,frank ,e4 ,evans killed on ,june #c1 #aifi4,sec4 #agif4 ,study on viability of seawater mining for critical minerals4,sec4 #agig4 ,restrictions on ,confucius ,institutes4,sec4 #agih4 ,disclosure requirement4,sec4 #agii4 ,increased realism and training effectiveness for airborne anti-submarine warfare training at offshore training ranges4,sec4 #ahjj4 ,review of use of innovative wood product technology4,sec4 #ahja4 ,strategy to increase participation in international military education and training programs4,sec4 #ahjb4 ,establishment of ,office of ,cyber ,engagement of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4,sec4 #ahjc4 ,certified notice at completion of an assessment4,sec4 #ahjd4 ,department of ,homeland ,security acquisition documentation4,sec4 #ahje4 ,large-scale non-intrusive inspection scanning plan4,sec4 #ahjf4 ,national supply chain database4,sec4 #ahjg4 ,coordination with ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership ,centers4,sec4 #ahjh4 ,,covid-#ai ,emergency ,medical ,supplies ,enhancement4,sec4 #ahji4 ,prohibition on provision of grant funds to entities that have violated intellectual property rights of ,united ,states entities4,sec4 #ahaj4 ,disclosure of imports from the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region4,sec4 #ahaa4 ,ted ,stevens ,center for ,arctic ,security ,studies4,sec4 #ahab4 ,payments for private education loan borrowers1 as a result of ,,covid-#ai4,subtitle ,f--,semiconductor ,manufacturing ,incentives,sec4 #ahba4 ,semiconductor incentive grants4,sec4 #ahbb4 ,department of ,commerce study on status of semiconductors technologies in the ,united ,states industrial base4,sec4 #ahbc4 ,funding for development and adoption of secure semiconductor and secure semiconductor supply chains4,sec4 #ahbd4 ,advanced semiconductor research and design4,sec4 #ahbe4 ,prohibition relating to foreign entities of concern4,subtitle ,g--,biliteracy ,education ,seal and ,teaching ,act,sec4 #ahca4 ,short title4,sec4 #ahcb4 ,findings4,sec4 #ahcc4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ahcd4 ,grants for ,state ,seal of ,biliteracy programs4,subtitle ,h--,accountability for ,world ,bank ,loans to ,china,sec4 #ahda4 ,short title4,sec4 #ahdb4 ,findings4,sec4 #ahdc4 ,united ,states support for graduation of ,china from ,world ,bank assistance4,sec4 #ahdd4 ,accountability for ,world ,bank loans to the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #ahde4 ,ensuring debt transparency with respect to the ,belt and ,road ,initiative4,subtitle ,i--,employment ,fairness for ,taiwan,sec4 #ahea4 ,short title4,sec4 #aheb4 ,sense of the ,congress4,sec4 #ahec4 ,fairness for ,taiwan nationals regarding employment at international financial institutions4,division ,b--,military ,construction ,authorizations,sec4 #bjja4 ,short title4,sec4 #bjjb4 ,expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by law4,sec4 #bjjc4 ,effective date4,title ,,xxi--,army ,military ,construction,sec4 #baja4 ,authorized ,army construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bajb4 ,family housing4,sec4 #bajc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,army4,sec4 #bajd4 ,limitation on military construction project at ,kwajalein ,atoll4,sec4 #baje4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjag project4,title ,,xxii--,navy ,military ,construction,sec4 #bbja4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bbjb4 ,family housing and improvements to military family housing units4,sec4 #bbjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,navy4,title ,,xxiii--,air ,force ,military ,construction,sec4 #bcja4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bcjb4 ,family housing and improvements to military family housing units4,sec4 #bcjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,air ,force4,sec4 #bcjd4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah project4,sec4 #bcje4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects4,sec4 #bcjf4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbj projects4,sec4 #bcjg4 ,technical corrections related to authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbj family housing projects4,title ,,xxiv--,defense ,agencies ,military ,construction,sec4 #bdja4 ,authorized ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bdjb4 ,authorized ,energy ,resilience and ,conservation ,investment ,program projects4,sec4 #bdjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,defense ,agencies4,sec4 #bdjd4 ,military construction infrastructure and weapon system synchronization for ,ground ,based ,strategic ,deterrent4,title ,,xxv--,international ,programs,subtitle ,a--,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program,sec4 #beja4 ,authorized ,,nato construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bejb4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,,nato4,subtitle ,b--,host ,country ,in-,kind ,contributions,sec4 #beaa4 ,republic of ,korea funded construction projects4,sec4 #beab4 ,state of ,qatar funded construction projects4,title ,,xxvi--,guard and ,reserve ,forces ,facilities,sec4 #bfja4 ,authorized ,army ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bfjb4 ,authorized ,army ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bfjc4 ,authorized ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bfjd4 ,authorized ,air ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bfje4 ,authorized ,air ,force ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bfjf4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,national ,guard and ,reserve4,sec4 #bfjg4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbj project4,title ,,xxvii--,base ,realignment and ,closure ,activities,sec4 #bgja4 ,authorization of appropriations for base realignment and closure activities funded through ,department of ,defense base closure account4,title ,,xxviii--,military ,construction ,general ,provisions,subtitle ,a--,military ,construction ,program ,changes,sec4 #bhja4 ,modification and clarification of construction authority in the event of a declaration of war or national emergency4,sec4 #bhjb4 ,extension of sunset for annual locality adjustment of dollar thresholds applicable to unspecified minor military construction authorities4,sec4 #bhjc4 ,modification of reporting requirement regarding cost increases associated with certain military construction projects and military family housing projects4,sec4 #bhjd4 ,expansion of ,department of ,defense land exchange authority4,sec4 #bhje4 ,congressional project authorization required for military construction projects for energy resilience1 energy security1 and energy conservation4,sec4 #bhjf4 ,one-year extension of temporary1 limited authority to use operation and maintenance funds for construction projects in certain areas outside the ,united ,states4,sec4 #bhjg4 ,pilot ,program to support combatant command military construction priorities4,sec4 #bhjh4 ,biannual report regarding military installations supported by disaster relief appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,military ,family ,housing ,reforms,sec4 #bhaa4 ,expenditure priorities in using ,department of ,defense ,family ,housing ,improvement ,fund4,sec4 #bhab4 ,promulgation of guidance to facilitate return of military families displaced from privatized military housing4,sec4 #bhac4 ,promulgation of guidance on mold mitigation in privatized military housing4,sec4 #bhad4 ,expansion of uniform code of basic standards for privatized military housing and hazard and habitability inspection and assessment requirements to ,government-owned and ,government-controlled military family housing4,sec4 #bhae4 ,establishment of ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program housing liaison4,sec4 #bhaf4 ,department of ,defense report on criteria and metrics used to evaluate performance of landlords of privatized military housing that receive incentive fees4,sec4 #bhag4 ,report on ,department of ,defense efforts regarding oversight and role in management of privatized military housing4,sec4 #bhah4 ,improved ,department of ,defense and landlord response to identification and remediation of severe environmental health hazards in military housing4,sec4 #bhai4 ,inclusion of assessment of performance metrics in annual publication on use of incentive fees for privatized military housing projects4,subtitle ,c--,real ,property and ,facilities ,administration,sec4 #bhba4 ,codification of reporting requirements regarding ,united ,states overseas military enduring locations and contingency locations4,sec4 #bhbb4 ,limitations on renewal of utility privatization contracts4,sec4 #bhbc4 ,vesting exercise of discretion with ,service ,secretaries regarding entering into longer-term contracts for utility services4,sec4 #bhbd4 ,use of on-site energy production to promote military installation energy resilience and energy security4,sec4 #bhbe4 ,availability of ,energy ,resilience and ,conservation ,investment ,program funds for certain activities related to privatized utility systems4,sec4 #bhbf4 ,improving water management and security on military installations4,sec4 #bhbg4 ,pilot program to test use of emergency diesel generators in a microgrid configuration at certain military installations4,sec4 #bhbh4 ,improved electrical metering of ,department of ,defense infrastructure supporting critical missions4,sec4 #bhbi4 ,renaming certain military installations and other defense property4,subtitle ,d--,land ,conveyances,sec4 #bhca4 ,land conveyance1 ,camp ,navajo1 ,arizona4,sec4 #bhcb4 ,modification of land exchange involving ,naval ,industrial ,reserve ,ordnance ,plant1 ,sunnyvale1 ,california4,sec4 #bhcc4 ,land conveyance1 ,sharpe ,army ,depot1 lathrop1 ,california4,sec4 #bhcd4 ,land exchange1 ,san ,bernardino ,county1 ,california4,sec4 #bhce4 ,land conveyance1 ,over-the-,horizon ,backscatter ,radar ,system receiving station1 ,modoc ,county1 ,california4,sec4 #bhcf4 ,transfer of administrative jurisdiction1 ,naval ,support ,activity ,panama ,city1 ,florida1 parcel4,sec4 #bhcg4 ,land conveyance1 ,milan ,army ,ammunition ,plant1 ,tennessee4,subtitle ,e--,military ,land ,withdrawals,sec4 #bhda4 ,renewal of land withdrawal and reservation to benefit ,naval ,air ,facility1 ,el ,centro1 ,california4,sec4 #bhdb4 ,renewal of ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex land withdrawal and reservation4,sec4 #bhdc4 ,renewal of ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range land withdrawal and reservation4,sec4 #bhdd4 ,additional requirements regarding ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range4,sec4 #bhde4 ,specified duration of ,white ,sands ,missile ,range land withdrawal and reservation and establishment of special reservation area for northern and western extension areas4,sec4 #bhdf4 ,grand ,canyon ,centennial ,protection ,act4,subtitle ,f--,asia-,pacific and ,indo-,pacific ,issues,sec4 #bhea4 ,change to biennial reporting requirement for ,interagency ,coordination ,group of ,inspectors ,general for ,guam ,realignment4,sec4 #bheb4 ,additional exception to restriction on development of public infrastructure in connection with realignment of ,marine ,corps forces in ,asia-,pacific region4,sec4 #bhec4 ,development of master plan for infrastructure to support rotational ,armed ,forces in ,australia4,sec4 #bhed4 ,study and strategy regarding bulk fuels management in ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command ,area of ,responsibility4,sec4 #bhee4 ,department of ,defense report on easements and leased lands in ,hawai#8i4,subtitle ,g--,other ,matters,sec4 #bhfa4 ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,program4,sec4 #bhfb4 ,pilot program on reduction of effects of military aviation noise on certain covered property4,sec4 #bhfc4 ,department of ,defense policy for regulation of dangerous dogs in military communities4,sec4 #bhfd4 ,responsibility of ,navy for military construction requirements for certain ,fleet ,readiness ,centers4,title ,,xxix--,overseas ,contingency ,operations ,military ,construction,sec4 #bija4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bijb4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bijc4 ,authorization of appropriations4,division ,c--,,department ,,of ,,energy ,,national ,,security ,,authorizations ,,and ,,other ,a,u,t,h,o,r,i,z,a,t,i,o,n,s,title ,,xxi--,,department ,,of ,,energy ,,national ,,security ,p,r,o,g,r,a,m,s,subtitle ,a--,national ,security ,programs and ,authorizations,sec4 #caja4 ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4,sec4 #cajb4 ,defense environmental cleanup4,sec4 #cajc4 ,other defense activities4,sec4 #cajd4 ,nuclear energy4,subtitle ,b--,program ,authorizations1 ,restrictions1 ,limitations1 and ,other ,matters,sec4 #caaa4 ,nuclear warhead acquisition processes4,sec4 #caab4 ,uncosted and unobligated amounts of ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4,sec4 #caac4 ,extension of limitation relating to reclassification of high-level waste4,sec4 #caad4 ,extension of pilot program on unavailability for overhead costs of amounts specified for laboratory-directed research and development4,sec4 #caae4 ,plutonium pit production4,sec4 #caaf4 ,program for research and development of advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium4,sec4 #caag4 ,independent study on effects of use of nuclear weapons4,sec4 #caah4 ,reports on diversity of certain contractor employees of ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4,sec4 #caai4 ,findings1 purpose1 and apology relating to fallout emitted during the ,government's atmospheric nuclear tests4,sec4 #cabj4 ,sense of ,congress regarding uranium mining and nuclear testing4,sec4 #caba4 ,prohibition on use of funds for nuclear weapons test explosions4,sec4 #cabb4 ,sense of ,congress on the ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program4,title ,,xxxii--,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board,sec4 #cbja4 ,authorization4,title ,,xxxiv--,naval ,petroleum ,reserves,sec4 #cdja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,title ,,xxxv--,maritime ,matters,subtitle ,a--,maritime ,administration,sec4 #ceja4 ,authorization of the ,maritime ,administration4,sec4 #cejb4 ,sense of ,congress regarding role of domestic maritime industry in national security4,sec4 #cejc4 ,nonapplicability of requirement relating to minimum number of operating days for vessels operating under ,,msp ,operating ,agreements4,sec4 #cejd4 ,improvements to process for waiving navigation and vessel-inspection laws4,sec4 #ceje4 ,maritime transportation system emergency relief program4,sec4 #cejf4 ,centers of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education3 technical amendments4,sec4 #cejg4 ,merchant mariner education loan program4,sec4 #cejh4 ,assistance for inland and small coastal ports and terminals4,sec4 #ceji4 ,national ,shipper ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #ceaj4 ,sea year cadets on cable security fleet and tanker security fleet vessels4,sec4 #ceaj;,a4 ,superintendent of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy4,sec4 #ceaj;,b4 ,maritime academy information4,sec4 #ceaj;,c4 ,mariner licensing and credentialing4,sec4 #ceaj;,d4 ,national ,shipper ,advisory ,committee4,subtitle ,b--,tanker ,security ,fleet,sec4 #ceaa4 ,tanker ,security ,fleet4,title ,,xxxvi--,farm and ranch mental health,sec4 #cfja4 ,public service announcement campaign to address farm and ranch mental health4,sec4 #cfjb4 ,employee training program to manage farmer and rancher stress4,sec4 #cfjc4 ,task force for assessment of causes of mental stress and best practices for response4,division ,d--,funding ,tables,sec4 #djja4 ,authorization of amounts in funding tables4,title ,,xli--,procurement,sec4 #daja4 ,procurement4,sec4 #dajb4 ,procurement for overseas contingency operations4,title ,,xlii--,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation,sec4 #dbja4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4,sec4 #dbjb4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation for overseas contingency operations4,title ,,xliii--,operation and ,maintenance,sec4 #dcja4 ,operation and maintenance4,sec4 #dcjb4 ,operation and maintenance for overseas contingency operations4,title ,,xliv--,military ,personnel,sec4 #ddja4 ,military personnel4,sec4 #ddjb4 ,military personnel for overseas contingency operations4,title ,,xlv--,other ,authorizations,sec4 #deja4 ,other authorizations4,sec4 #dejb4 ,other authorizations for overseas contingency operations4,title ,,xlvi--,military ,construction,sec4 #dfja4 ,military construction4,sec4 #dfjb4 ,military construction for overseas contingency operations4,title ,,xlvii--,department of ,energy ,national ,security ,programs,sec4 #dgja4 ,department of energy national security programs4,division ,e--,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,act of #bjbj,sec4 #ejja4 ,short title4,sec4 #ejjb4 ,findings4,sec4 #ejjc4 ,definitions4,title ,i--,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative,sec4 #eaja4 ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative4,sec4 #eajb4 ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,office4,sec4 #eajc4 ,coordination by ,interagency ,committee4,sec4 #eajd4 ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #eaje4 ,national ,academies artificial intelligence impact study on workforce4,sec4 #eajf4 ,,gao report on computational needs4,sec4 #eajg4 ,national ,,ai ,research ,resource ,task ,force4,sec4 #eajh4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #eaji4 ,rule of construction regarding ethical artificial intelligence4,title ,,ii--,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,research ,institutes,sec4 #ebja4 ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,research ,institutes4,title ,,iii--,department of ,commerce,sec4 #ecja4 ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology activities4,sec4 #ecjb4 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,artificial ,intelligence ,center4,title ,,iv--,national ,science ,foundation ,artificial ,intelligence ,activities,sec4 #edja4 ,artificial intelligence research and education4,title ,v--,department of ,energy ,artificial ,intelligence ,research ,program,sec4 #eeja4 ,department of ,energy ,artificial ,intelligence ,research ,program4,sec4 #eejb4 ,department of ,energy ,veterans' ,health ,initiative4,division ,f--,corporate ,transparency ,act of #bjai,sec4 #fjja4 ,short title4,sec4 #fjjb4 ,findings4,sec4 #fjjc4 ,transparent incorporation practices4,sec4 #fjjd4 ,studies and reports4,sec4 #fjje4 ,definitions4,division ,g--,,counter ,act of #bjai,sec4 #gjja4 ,short title4,sec4 #gjjb4 ,bank ,secrecy ,act definition4,title ,i--,strengthening ,treasury,sec4 #gaja4 ,improving the definition and purpose of the ,bank ,secrecy ,act4,sec4 #gajb4 ,special hiring authority4,sec4 #gajc4 ,civil ,liberties and ,privacy ,officer4,sec4 #gajd4 ,civil ,liberties and ,privacy ,council4,sec4 #gaje4 ,international coordination4,sec4 #gajf4 ,treasury ,attachs ,program4,sec4 #gajg4 ,increasing technical assistance for international cooperation4,sec4 #gajh4 ,fin,c,e,n ,domestic ,liaisons4,sec4 #gaji4 ,fin,c,e,n ,exchange4,sec4 #gaaj4 ,study and strategy on trade-based money laundering4,sec4 #gaaa4 ,study and strategy on de-risking4,sec4 #gaab4 ,,aml examination authority delegation study4,sec4 #gaac4 ,study and strategy on ,chinese money laundering4,title ,,ii--,improving ,,aml_/,,cft ,oversight,sec4 #gbja4 ,pilot program on sharing of suspicious activity reports within a financial group4,sec4 #gbjb4 ,sharing of compliance resources4,sec4 #gbjc4 ,,gao ,study on feedback loops4,sec4 #gbjd4 ,fin,c,e,n study on ,,bsa value4,sec4 #gbje4 ,sharing of threat pattern and trend information4,sec4 #gbjf4 ,modernization and upgrading whistleblower protections4,sec4 #gbjg4 ,certain violators barred from serving on boards of ,united ,states financial institutions4,sec4 #gbjh4 ,additional damages for repeat ,bank ,secrecy ,act violators4,sec4 #gbji4 ,justice annual report on deferred and non-prosecution agreements4,sec4 #gbaj4 ,return of profits and bonuses4,sec4 #gbaa4 ,application of ,bank ,secrecy ,act to dealers in antiquities4,sec4 #gbab4 ,geographic targeting order4,sec4 #gbac4 ,study and revisions to currency transaction reports and suspicious activity reports4,sec4 #gbad4 ,streamlining requirements for currency transaction reports and suspicious activity reports4,title ,,iii--,modernizing the ,,aml ,system,sec4 #gcja4 ,encouraging innovation in ,,bsa compliance4,sec4 #gcjb4 ,innovation ,labs4,sec4 #gcjc4 ,innovation ,council4,sec4 #gcjd4 ,testing methods rulemaking4,sec4 #gcje4 ,fin,c,e,n study on use of emerging technologies4,sec4 #gcjf4 ,discretionary surplus funds4,division ,h--,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbj,sec4 #aja4 ,short title4,sec4 #ajb4 ,definition of ,commandant4,title ,i--,authorizations,sec4 #hjja4 ,authorizations of appropriations4,sec4 #hjjb4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training4,sec4 #hjjc4 ,determination of budgetary effects4,sec4 #hjjd4 ,availability of amounts for acquisition of additional ,national ,security ,cutter4,sec4 #hjje4 ,procurement authority for ,polar ,security ,cutters4,sec4 #hjjf4 ,sense of the ,congress on need for new ,great ,lakes icebreaker4,sec4 #hjjg4 ,procurement authority for ,great ,lakes icebreaker4,sec4 #hjjh4 ,polar ,security ,cutter acquisition report4,sec4 #hjji4 ,shoreside infrastructure4,sec4 #hjaj4 ,major acquisition systems infrastructure4,sec4 #hjaa4 ,polar icebreakers4,sec4 #hjab4 ,acquisition of fast response cutter4,title ,,ii--,coast ,guard,subtitle ,a--,military ,personnel ,matters,sec4 #iaja4 ,grade on retirement4,sec4 #iajb4 ,authority for officers to opt out of promotion board consideration4,sec4 #iajc4 ,temporary promotion authority for officers in certain grades with critical skills4,sec4 #iajd4 ,career intermission program4,sec4 #iaje4 ,direct commissioning authority for individuals with critical skills4,sec4 #iajf4 ,employment assistance4,subtitle ,b--,organization and ,management ,matters,sec4 #ibja4 ,congressional affairs2 ,director4,sec4 #ibjb4 ,limitations on claims4,sec4 #ibjc4 ,renewal of temporary early retirement authority4,sec4 #ibjd4 ,major acquisitions2 operation and sustainment costs4,sec4 #ibje4 ,support of women serving in the ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #ibjf4 ,disposition of infrastructure related to ,e-,,loran4,sec4 #ibjg4 ,positions of importance and responsibility4,sec4 #ibjh4 ,research projects2 transactions other than contracts and grants4,sec4 #ibji4 ,acquisition workforce authorities4,sec4 #ibaj4 ,vessel conversion1 alteration1 and repair projects4,sec4 #ibaa4 ,modification of acquisition process and procedures4,sec4 #ibab4 ,establishment and purpose of ,fund2 definition4,sec4 #ibac4 ,payments from ,fund4,sec4 #ibad4 ,determination of contributions to ,fund4,sec4 #ibae4 ,payments into ,fund4,subtitle ,c--,access to ,child ,care for ,coast ,guard ,families,sec4 #icja4 ,report on child care and school-age care assistance for qualified families4,sec4 #icjb4 ,review of family support services website and online tracking system4,sec4 #icjc4 ,study and survey on ,coast ,guard child care needs4,sec4 #icjd4 ,pilot program to expand access to child care4,sec4 #icje4 ,improvements to ,coast ,guard-owned family housing4,sec4 #icjf4 ,briefing on transfer of family child care provider qualifications and certifications4,sec4 #icjg4 ,inspections of ,coast ,guard child development centers and family child care providers4,sec4 #icjh4 ,expanding opportunities for family child care4,sec4 #icji4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,d--,reports,sec4 #idja4 ,modifications of certain reporting requirements4,sec4 #idjb4 ,report on cybersecurity workforce4,sec4 #idjc4 ,report on navigation and bridge resource management4,sec4 #idjd4 ,report on helicopter life-cycle support and recapitalization4,sec4 #idje4 ,report on ,coast ,guard response capabilities for cyber incidents on vessels entering ports or waters of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #idjf4 ,study and report on ,coast ,guard interdiction of illicit drugs in transit zones4,sec4 #idjg4 ,report on liability limits set in section #ajjd of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij4,sec4 #idjh4 ,report on ,coast ,guard defense readiness resources allocation4,sec4 #idji4 ,report on the feasibility of liquefied natural gas fueled vessels4,sec4 #idaj4 ,coast ,guard authorities study4,sec4 #idaa4 ,report on effects of climate change on ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #idab4 ,shore infrastructure4,sec4 #idac4 ,coast ,guard housing2 status and authorities briefing4,sec4 #idad4 ,physical access control system report4,sec4 #idae4 ,study on ,certificate of ,compliance inspection program with respect to vessels that carry bulk liquefied gases as cargo and liquefied natural gas tank vessels4,sec4 #idaf4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states review and report on ,coast ,guard's ,international ,port ,security ,program4,sec4 #idag4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states review and report on surge capacity of the ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #idah4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states review and report on marine inspections program of ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #idai4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states review and report on information technology program of ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #idbj4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states study and report on access to health care by members of ,coast ,guard and dependents4,sec4 #idba4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states study and report on medical staffing standards and needs for ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #idbb4 ,report on fast response cutters1 offshore patrol cutters1 and national security cutters4,subtitle ,e--,coast ,guard ,academy ,improvement ,act,sec4 #ieja4 ,short title4,sec4 #iejb4 ,coast ,guard ,academy study4,sec4 #iejc4 ,annual report4,sec4 #iejd4 ,assessment of ,coast ,guard ,academy admission processes4,sec4 #ieje4 ,coast ,guard ,academy minority outreach team program4,sec4 #iejf4 ,coast ,guard college student pre-commissioning initiative4,sec4 #iejg4 ,annual board of visitors4,sec4 #iejh4 ,homeland ,security rotational cybersecurity research program at ,coast ,guard ,academy4,subtitle ,f--,other ,matters,sec4 #ifja4 ,strategy on leadership of ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #ifjb4 ,expedited transfer in cases of sexual assault2 dependents of members of the ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #ifjc4 ,access to resources during creosote-related building closures at ,coast ,guard ,base ,seattle1 ,washington4,sec4 #ifjd4 ,southern resident orca conservation and enforcement4,sec4 #ifje4 ,sense of ,congress and report on implementation of policy on issuance of warrants and subpoenas and whistleblower protections by agents of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service4,sec4 #ifjf4 ,inspector ,general report on access to ,equal ,opportunity ,advisors and ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,specialists4,sec4 #ifjg4 ,insider ,threat ,program4,title ,,iii--,maritime,subtitle ,a--,navigation,sec4 #ajaja4 ,electronic charts2 equivalency4,sec4 #ajajb4 ,subrogated claims4,sec4 #ajajc4 ,loan provisions under ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij4,sec4 #ajajd4 ,oil pollution research and development program4,sec4 #ajaje4 ,limited indemnity provisions in standby oil spill response contracts4,subtitle ,b--,shipping,sec4 #ajbja4 ,passenger vessel security and safety requirements2 application4,sec4 #ajbjb4 ,small passenger vessels and uninspected passenger vessels4,sec4 #ajbjc4 ,non-operating individual4,sec4 #ajbjd4 ,conforming amendments3 training2 public safety personnel4,sec4 #ajbje4 ,maritime transportation assessment4,sec4 #ajbjf4 ,engine cut-off switches2 use requirement4,sec4 #ajbjg4 ,authority to waive operator of self-propelled uninspected passenger vessel requirements4,sec4 #ajbjh4 ,exemptions and equivalents4,sec4 #ajbji4 ,waiver of navigation and vessel inspection laws4,sec4 #ajbaj4 ,renewal of merchant mariner licenses and documents4,sec4 #ajbaa4 ,certificate extensions4,sec4 #ajbab4 ,vessel safety standards4,sec4 #ajbac4 ,medical standards4,subtitle ,c--,advisory ,committees,sec4 #ajcja4 ,advisory committees4,sec4 #ajcjb4 ,maritime ,transportation ,system ,national ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #ajcjc4 ,expired maritime liens4,sec4 #ajcjd4 ,great ,lakes ,pilotage ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #ajcje4 ,national ,commercial ,fishing ,safety ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #ajcjf4 ,exemption of commercial fishing vessels operating in ,alaskan ,region from ,global ,maritime ,distress and ,safety ,system requirements of ,federal ,communications ,commission4,subtitle ,d--,ports,sec4 #ajdja4 ,port1 harbor1 and coastal facility security4,sec4 #ajdjb4 ,aiming laser pointer at vessel4,sec4 #ajdjc4 ,safety of special activities4,sec4 #ajdjd4 ,security plans2 reviews4,sec4 #ajdje4 ,vessel traffic service4,sec4 #ajdjf4 ,transportation work identification card pilot program4,title ,,iv--,miscellaneous,subtitle ,a--,navigation and ,shipping,sec4 #aaaja4 ,coastwise trade4,sec4 #aaajb4 ,towing vessels operating outside boundary line4,sec4 #aaajc4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the maritime industry of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #aaajd4 ,cargo preference study4,sec4 #aaaje4 ,towing vessel inspection fees4,subtitle ,b--,maritime ,domain ,awareness,sec4 #aabja4 ,unmanned maritime systems and satellite vessel tracking technologies4,sec4 #aabjb4 ,unmanned aircraft systems testing4,sec4 #aabjc4 ,land-based unmanned aircraft system program of ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #aabjd4 ,prohibition on operation or procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems4,sec4 #aabje4 ,united ,states commercial space-based radio frequency maritime domain awareness testing and evaluation program4,sec4 #aabjf4 ,authorization of use of automatic identification systems devices to mark fishing equipment4,subtitle ,c--,arctic,sec4 #aacja4 ,coast ,guard ,arctic prioritization4,sec4 #aacjb4 ,arctic ,,pars ,native engagement4,sec4 #aacjc4 ,voting requirement4,sec4 #aacjd4 ,report on the ,arctic capabilities of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #aacje4 ,report on ,arctic search and rescue4,sec4 #aacjf4 ,arctic ,shipping ,federal ,advisory ,committee4,subtitle ,d--,other ,matters,sec4 #aadja4 ,plan for wing-in-ground demonstration plan4,sec4 #aadjb4 ,northern ,michigan oil spill response planning4,sec4 #aadjc4 ,documentation of ,,lng tankers4,sec4 #aadjd4 ,replacement vessel4,sec4 #aadje4 ,educational vessel4,sec4 #aadjf4 ,waters deemed not navigable waters of the ,united ,states for certain purposes4,sec4 #aadjg4 ,anchorages4,sec4 #aadjh4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states study and report on vertical evacuation for tsunamis at ,coast ,guard ,stations in ,washington and ,oregon4,sec4 #aadji4 ,authority to enter into agreements with ,national ,coast ,guard ,museum ,association4,sec4 #aadaj4 ,formal sexual assault policies for passenger vessels4,sec4 #aadaa4 ,regulations for covered small passenger vessels4,title ,v--,technical1 ,conforming1 and ,clarifying ,amendments,sec4 #abjja4 ,transfers4,sec4 #abjjb4 ,additional transfers4,sec4 #abjjc4 ,license exemptions2 repeal of obsolete provisions4,sec4 #abjjd4 ,maritime transportation system4,sec4 #abjje4 ,references to persons and seamen4,sec4 #abjjf4 ,references to himself and his4,sec4 #abjjg4 ,miscellaneous technical corrections4,sec4 #abjjh4 ,technical corrections relating to codification of ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act4,sec4 #abjji4 ,aids to navigation4,sec4 #abjaj4 ,transfers related to employees of ,lighthouse ,service4,sec4 #abjaa4 ,transfers related to surviving spouses of ,lighthouse ,service employees4,sec4 #abjab4 ,repeals related to lighthouse statutes4,title ,,vi--,federal ,maritime ,commission,sec4 #acjja4 ,short title4,sec4 #acjjb4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #acjjc4 ,unfinished proceedings4,sec4 #acjjd4 ,transfer of ,federal ,maritime ,commission provisions4,division ,i--,department of ,state ,authorities and ,activities,sec4 #adjja4 ,short title4,title ,i--,organization and ,operations of the ,department of ,state,sec4 #adaja4 ,sense of ,congress on importance of ,department of ,state's work4,sec4 #adajb4 ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor4,sec4 #adajc4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs4,sec4 #adajd4 ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs2 ,bureau of ,population1 ,refugees1 and ,migration4,sec4 #adaje4 ,office of ,international ,disability ,rights4,sec4 #adajf4 ,office of ,global ,women's ,issues4,sec4 #adajg4 ,special appointments4,sec4 #adajh4 ,anti-piracy information sharing4,sec4 #adaji4 ,importance of foreign affairs training to national security4,sec4 #adaaj4 ,classification and assignment of ,foreign ,service officers4,sec4 #adaaa4 ,energy diplomacy and security within the ,department of ,state4,sec4 #adaab4 ,the ,national ,museum of ,american ,diplomacy4,sec4 #adaac4 ,extension of period for reimbursement of fishermen for costs incurred from the illegal seizure and detention of ,u4,s4-flag fishing vessels by foreign governments4,sec4 #adaad4 ,art in embassies4,sec4 #adaae4 ,amendment or repeal of reporting requirements4,sec4 #adaaf4 ,reporting on implementation of ,,gao recommendations4,sec4 #adaag4 ,office of ,global ,criminal ,justice4,title ,,ii--,embassy ,construction,sec4 #adbja4 ,embassy security1 construction1 and maintenance4,sec4 #adbjb4 ,standard design in capital construction4,sec4 #adbjc4 ,capital construction transparency4,sec4 #adbjd4 ,contractor performance information4,sec4 #adbje4 ,growth projections for new embassies and consulates4,sec4 #adbjf4 ,long-range planning process4,sec4 #adbjg4 ,value engineering and risk assessment4,sec4 #adbjh4 ,business volume4,sec4 #adbji4 ,embassy security requests and deficiencies4,sec4 #adbaj4 ,overseas security briefings4,sec4 #adbaa4 ,contracting methods in capital construction4,sec4 #adbab4 ,competition in embassy construction4,sec4 #adbac4 ,statement of policy4,sec4 #adbad4 ,definitions4,title ,,iii--,personnel ,issues,sec4 #adcja4 ,defense ,base ,act insurance waivers4,sec4 #adcjb4 ,study on ,foreign ,service allowances4,sec4 #adcjc4 ,science and technology fellowships4,sec4 #adcjd4 ,travel for separated families4,sec4 #adcje4 ,home leave travel for separated families4,sec4 #adcjf4 ,sense of ,congress regarding certain fellowship programs4,sec4 #adcjg4 ,technical correction4,sec4 #adcjh4 ,foreign ,service awards4,sec4 #adcji4 ,diplomatic programs4,sec4 #adcaj4 ,sense of ,congress regarding veterans employment at the ,department of ,state4,sec4 #adcaa4 ,employee assignment restrictions and preclusions4,sec4 #adcab4 ,recall and reemployment of career members4,sec4 #adcac4 ,strategic staffing plan for the department4,sec4 #adcad4 ,consulting services4,sec4 #adcae4 ,incentives for critical posts4,sec4 #adcaf4 ,extension of authority for certain accountability review boards4,sec4 #adcag4 ,foreign ,service suspension without pay4,sec4 #adcah4 ,foreign ,affairs ,manual and ,foreign ,affairs ,handbook changes4,sec4 #adcai4 ,waiver authority for individual occupational requirements of certain positions4,sec4 #adcbj4 ,appointment of employees to the ,global ,engagement ,center4,sec4 #adcba4 ,rest and recuperation and overseas operations leave for ,federal employees4,title ,,iv--,a ,diverse ,workforce3 ,recruitment1 ,retention1 and ,promotion,sec4 #addja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #addjb4 ,collection1 analysis1 and dissemination of workforce data4,sec4 #addjc4 ,exit interviews for workforce4,sec4 #addjd4 ,recruitment and retention4,sec4 #addje4 ,leadership engagement and accountability4,sec4 #addjf4 ,professional development opportunities and tools4,sec4 #addjg4 ,examination and oral assessment for the ,foreign ,service4,sec4 #addjh4 ,payne fellowship authorization4,sec4 #addji4 ,voluntary participation4,title ,v--,information ,security,sec4 #adeja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #adejb4 ,information system security4,sec4 #adejc4 ,prohibition on contracting with certain telecommunications providers4,sec4 #adejd4 ,preserving records of electronic communications conducted related to official duties of positions in the public trust of the ,american people4,sec4 #adeje4 ,foreign ,relations of the ,united ,states 7,,frus7 series and declassification4,sec4 #adejf4 ,vulnerability ,disclosure ,policy and ,bug ,bounty ,pilot ,program4,title ,,vi--,public ,diplomacy,sec4 #adfja4 ,short title4,sec4 #adfjb4 ,avoiding duplication of programs and efforts4,sec4 #adfjc4 ,improving research and evaluation of public diplomacy4,sec4 #adfjd4 ,permanent reauthorization of the united states advisory commission on public diplomacy4,sec4 #adfje4 ,streamlining of support functions4,sec4 #adfjf4 ,guidance for closure of public diplomacy facilities4,sec4 #adfjg4 ,definitions4,title ,,vii--,combating ,public ,corruption,sec4 #adgja4 ,sense of congress4,sec4 #adgjb4 ,annual assessment4,sec4 #adgjc4 ,transparency and accountability4,sec4 #adgjd4 ,designation of embassy anti-corruption points of contact4,sec4 #adgje4 ,reporting requirements4,sec4 #adgjf4 ,foreign investments and national security4,title ,,viii--,miscellaneous,sec4 #adhja4 ,case-,zablocki ,act ,reform4,sec4 #adhjb4 ,limitation on assistance to countries in default4,sec4 #adhjc4 ,prohibition on assistance to governments supporting international terrorism4,sec4 #adhjd4 ,sean and ,david ,goldman ,child ,abduction ,prevention and ,return ,act of #bjad amendment4,sec4 #adhje4 ,modification of authorities of ,commission for the ,preservation of ,america's ,heritage ,abroad4,sec4 #adhjf4 ,chief of mission concurrence4,division ,j--,combating ,russian ,money ,laundering,sec4 #aejja4 ,short title4,sec4 #aejjb4 ,statement of policy4,sec4 #aejjc4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #aejjd4 ,determination with respect to primary money laundering concern of ,russian illicit finance4,division ,k--,kleptocracy ,asset ,recovery ,rewards ,act,sec4 #afjja4 ,short title4,sec4 #afjjb4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress4,sec4 #afjjc4 ,in general4,division ,l--,stopping ,trafficking1 ,illicit ,flows1 ,laundering1 and ,exploitation,sec4 #agjja4 ,short title4,sec4 #agjjb4 ,findings4,sec4 #agjjc4 ,,gao ,study4,division ,m--,improving ,corporate ,governance ,through ,diversity,sec4 #ahjja4 ,short title4,sec4 #ahjjb4 ,submission of data relating to diversity by issuers4,sec4 #ahjjc4 ,diversity advisory group4,division ,n--,banking ,transparency for ,sanctioned ,persons ,act of #bjai,sec4 #aijja4 ,short title4,sec4 #aijjb4 ,report on financial services benefitting state sponsors of terrorism1 human rights abusers1 and corrupt officials4,sec4 #aijjc4 ,waiver4,sec4 #aijjd4 ,definitions4,sec4 #aijje4 ,sunset4,division ,o--,public ,lands,sec4 #bjjja4 ,short title4,title ,i--,colorado ,wilderness,sec4 #bjaja4 ,short title2 definition4,sec4 #bjajb4 ,additions to ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system in the ,state of ,colorado4,sec4 #bjajc4 ,administrative provisions4,sec4 #bjajd4 ,water4,sec4 #bjaje4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #bjajf4 ,department of defense study on impacts that the expansion of wilderness designations in the western united states would have on the readiness of the armed forces of the united states with respect to aviation training4,title ,,ii--,northwest ,california ,wilderness1 ,recreation1 and ,working ,forests,sec4 #bjbja4 ,short title4,sec4 #bjbjb4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,a--,restoration and economic development,sec4 #bjbaa4 ,south ,fork ,trinity-,mad ,river ,restoration ,area4,sec4 #bjbab4 ,redwood ,national and ,state ,parks restoration4,sec4 #bjbac4 ,california ,public ,lands ,remediation ,partnership4,sec4 #bjbad4 ,trinity ,lake visitor center4,sec4 #bjbae4 ,del ,norte ,county visitor center4,sec4 #bjbaf4 ,management plans4,sec4 #bjbag4 ,study2 partnerships related to overnight accommodations4,subtitle ,b--,recreation,sec4 #bjbba4 ,horse ,mountain ,special ,management ,area4,sec4 #bjbbb4 ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail4,sec4 #bjbbc4 ,elk ,camp ,ridge ,recreation ,trail4,sec4 #bjbbd4 ,trinity ,lake ,trail4,sec4 #bjbbe4 ,trails study4,sec4 #bjbbf4 ,construction of mountain bicycling routes4,sec4 #bjbbg4 ,partnerships4,subtitle ,c--,conservation,sec4 #bjbca4 ,designation of wilderness4,sec4 #bjbcb4 ,administration of wilderness4,sec4 #bjbcc4 ,designation of potential wilderness4,sec4 #bjbcd4 ,designation of wild and scenic rivers4,sec4 #bjbce4 ,sanhedrin ,special ,conservation ,management ,area4,subtitle ,d--,miscellaneous,sec4 #bjbda4 ,maps and legal descriptions4,sec4 #bjbdb4 ,updates to land and resource management plans4,sec4 #bjbdc4 ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company ,utility facilities and rights-of-way4,title ,,iii--,central ,coast ,heritage ,protection,sec4 #bjcja4 ,short title4,sec4 #bjcjb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bjcjc4 ,designation of wilderness4,sec4 #bjcjd4 ,designation of the ,machesna ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness4,sec4 #bjcje4 ,administration of wilderness4,sec4 #bjcjf4 ,designation of ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers4,sec4 #bjcjg4 ,designation of the ,fox ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness4,sec4 #bjcjh4 ,designation of scenic areas4,sec4 #bjcji4 ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail4,sec4 #bjcaj4 ,forest service study4,sec4 #bjcaa4 ,nonmotorized recreation opportunities4,sec4 #bjcab4 ,use by members of ,tribes4,title ,,iv--,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,foothills and ,rivers ,protection,sec4 #bjdja4 ,short title4,sec4 #bjdjb4 ,definition of ,state4,subtitle ,a--,san gabriel national recreation area,sec4 #bjdaa4 ,purposes4,sec4 #bjdab4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bjdac4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area4,sec4 #bjdad4 ,management4,sec4 #bjdae4 ,acquisition of non-,federal land within ,recreation ,area4,sec4 #bjdaf4 ,water rights2 water resource facilities2 public roads2 utility facilities4,sec4 #bjdag4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,public ,advisory ,council4,sec4 #bjdah4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,partnership4,sec4 #bjdai4 ,visitor services and facilities4,subtitle ,b--,san gabriel mountains,sec4 #bjdba4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bjdbb4 ,national monument boundary modification4,sec4 #bjdbc4 ,designation of ,wilderness ,areas and ,additions4,sec4 #bjdbd4 ,administration of ,wilderness ,areas and ,additions4,sec4 #bjdbe4 ,designation of ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers4,sec4 #bjdbf4 ,water rights4,title ,v--,rim of the ,valley ,corridor ,preservation,sec4 #bjeja4 ,short title4,sec4 #bjejb4 ,boundary adjustment2 land acquisition2 administration4,title ,,vi--,wild ,olympics ,wilderness and ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers,sec4 #bjfja4 ,short title4,sec4 #bjfjb4 ,designation of olympic national forest wilderness areas4,sec4 #bjfjc4 ,wild and scenic river designations4,sec4 #bjfjd4 ,existing rights and withdrawal4,sec4 #bjfje4 ,treaty rights4,title ,,vii--,study on ,flood ,risk ,mitigation,sec4 #bjgja4 ,study on ,flood ,risk ,mitigation4,title ,,viii--,,miscellaneous ,sec4 #bjhja4 ,promoting health and wellness for veterans and servicemembers4,sec4 #bjhjb4 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases4,sec4 #bjhjc4 ,military activities4,division ,p--,colorado ,outdoor ,recreation and ,economy ,act,sec4 #bajja4 ,short title4,sec4 #bajjb4 ,definition of ,state4,title ,i--,,continental ,d,i,v,i,d,e,sec4 #baaja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #baajb4 ,colorado ,wilderness additions4,sec4 #baajc4 ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wilderness4,sec4 #baajd4 ,tenmile ,recreation ,management ,area4,sec4 #baaje4 ,porcupine ,gulch ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4,sec4 #baajf4 ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4,sec4 #baajg4 ,camp ,hale ,national ,historic ,landscape4,sec4 #baajh4 ,white ,river ,national ,forest ,boundary modification4,sec4 #baaji4 ,rocky ,mountain ,national ,park ,potential ,wilderness ,boundary adjustment4,sec4 #baaaj4 ,administrative provisions4,title ,,ii--,,san ,,juan ,m,o,u,n,t,a,i,n,s,sec4 #babja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #babjb4 ,additions to ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system4,sec4 #babjc4 ,special management areas4,sec4 #babjd4 ,release of wilderness study areas4,sec4 #babje4 ,administrative provisions4,title ,,iii--,,thompson ,d,i,v,i,d,e,sec4 #bacja4 ,purposes4,sec4 #bacjb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bacjc4 ,thompson ,divide ,withdrawal and ,protection ,area4,sec4 #bacjd4 ,thompson ,divide lease exchange4,sec4 #bacje4 ,greater ,thompson ,divide ,fugitive ,coal ,mine ,methane ,use ,pilot ,program4,sec4 #bacjf4 ,effect4,title ,,iv--,,curecanti ,,national ,,recreation ,a,r,e,a,sec4 #badja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #badjb4 ,curecanti ,national ,recreation ,area4,sec4 #badjc4 ,acquisition of land2 boundary management4,sec4 #badjd4 ,general management plan4,sec4 #badje4 ,boundary survey4 #c4 ,congressional defense committees ,in this ,act1 the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,a ,,department ,,of ,,defense ,,authorizations ,i ,,procurement ,a ,authorization ,of ,appropriations #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba for procurement for the ,army1 the ,navy and the ,marine ,corps1 the ,air ,force1 and ,defense-wide activities1 as specified in the funding table in section #daja4 ,b ,navy ,programs #aaa4 ,independent cost estimate of ,,ffg7,x7 frigate program ,in accordance with section #bccd7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that an independent cost estimate of the full life-cycle cost of the ,,ffg7,x7 frigate program of the ,navy has been completed before the conclusion of milestone ,b of such program4 #aab4 ,liquified natural gas pilot program ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall carry out a pilot program under which the ,secretary shall experiment and innovate within the fleet using liquified natural gas technology to retrofit1 modify1 or build vessels capable of dual fueling 7diesel and liquified natural gas7 or powered by liquified natural gas alone4 ,c ,air ,force ,programs #aba4 ,modification of force structure objectives for ,b-#a bomber aircraft 7a7 ,modification of minimum inventory requirement ,section #ijfb7;h77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #cf and inserting #bd4 7b7 ,temporary authority ,to retire aircraft 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ijfb7;h77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may retire up to seventeen ,b-#a aircraft4 7#b7 ,termination of authority ,the authority of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force to retire aircraft under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on ,january #a1 #bjbc4 7c7 ,preservation of certain aircraft and maintenance personnel ,until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines that the ,b-#ba aircraft has attained initial operating capability1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall preserve each ,b-#a aircraft that is retired under subsection 7b71 in a manner that ensures the components and parts of such aircraft are maintained in reclaimable condition that is consistent with type #bjjj recallable storage1 or better2 and 7#b7 may not reduce the number of billets assigned to maintenance of ,b-#a aircraft in effect on ,january #a1 #bjbj4 #abb4 ,extension of limitation on availability of funds for retirement of ,,rc-#ace aircraft ,section #adh7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #abdc7 is amended by striking for fiscal year #bjbj and inserting for any of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbe4 #abc4 ,modification of limitation on availability of funds for retirement of ,e-#h ,,jstars aircraft ,section #adg7;a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #affi7 is amended by striking certifies to the congressional defense committees that ,increment #b of the ,advanced ,battle-,management ,system of the ,air ,force has declared initial operational capability as defined in the ,capability ,development ,document for the ,system and inserting certifies to the congressional defense committees that-- 7#a7 the ,secretary has identified a replacement capability and capacity for the current fleet of #af ,e-#h ,joint ,surveillance ,target ,attack ,radar ,system aircraft to meet global combatant command requirements2 and 7#b7 such replacement delivers capabilities that are comparable or superior to the capabilities delivered by such aircraft4 4 #abd4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system pending certification relating to ,,rq-#d aircraft 7a7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the ,department of the ,air ,force for the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system1 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended until-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force certifies1 in writing1 to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives that the ,secretary will not retire1 or prepare to retire1 any ,,rq-#d aircraft during fiscal year #bjba2 7#b7 7,a7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment certifies1 in writing1 to such ,committees that1 with respect to the ,,rq-#d aircraft1 the validated operating and sustainment costs of any capability developed to replace the ,,rq-#d aircraft are less than the validated operating and sustainment costs for the ,,rq-#d aircraft on a comparable flight-hour cost basis2 and 7,b7 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council certifies1 in writing1 to such ,committees that any such capability to be fielded at the same time or before the retirement of the ,,rq-#d aircraft would result in equal or greater capability available to the commanders of the combatant commands and would not result in less capacity available to the commanders of the combatant commands2 or 7#c7 the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7,a7 certifies1 in writing1 to such ,committees that the ,secretary has determined1 after analyzing sufficient and relevant data1 that a capability superior to the ,,rq-#d aircraft is worth increased operating and sustainment costs2 and 7,b7 provides to such ,committees analysis supporting such determination4 7b7 ,consultation requirement ,before issuing a certification under subsection 7a71 the official responsible for issuing such certification shall consult with the combatant commanders on the matters covered by the certification4 7c7 ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system defined ,in this section1 the term ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system has the meaning given that term in section #bcf7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #abha74 #abe4 ,inventory requirements for certain air refueling tanker aircraft 7a7 ,minimum inventory requirements for ,,kc-#aj;,a aircraft 7#a7 ,fiscal year #bjba ,during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,october #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall maintain a minimum of #ej ,,kc-#aj;,a aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inventory4 7#b7 ,fiscal year #bjbb ,during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjba1 and ending on ,october #a1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall maintain a minimum of #ch ,,kc-#aj;,a aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inventory4 7#c7 ,fiscal year #bjbc ,during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbb1 and ending on ,october #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall maintain a minimum of #bf ,,kc-#aj;,a aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inventory4 7b7 ,prohibition on retirement of ,,kc-#ace aircraft 7#a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,october #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not retire1 or prepare to retire1 any ,,kc-#ace aircraft4 7#b7 ,exception ,the prohibition in paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to individual ,,kc-#ace aircraft that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 to be no longer mission capable because of mishaps1 other damage1 or being uneconomical to repair4 7c7 ,,kc-#ace aircraft fleet management ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended to reduce the number of ,,kc-#ace aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inventory4 7d7 ,primary mission aircraft inventory defined ,in this section1 the term primary mission aircraft inventory has the meaning given that term in section #ijfb7;i77#b77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #abf4 ,limitation on production of ,,kc-#df;,a aircraft 7a7 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the ,air ,force may be used to approve the full-rate production of ,,kc-#df;,a aircraft or enter into a contract for the production of more than twelve ,,kc-#df;,a aircraft until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force certifies to the congressional defense committees that all category-one deficiencies in the systems of the aircraft have been corrected1 including the deficiencies affecting the aircraft's remote visioning system1 telescoping actuator in the boom system1 and primary fuel containment system4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,,kc-#df;,a aircraft4 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 a schedule for the correction of each category-one deficiency described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 a plan to engage an independent test organization to verify the effectiveness of any proposed solutions to such category-one deficiencies2 and 7#c7 an acquisition strategy for the aircraft that-- 7,a7 identifies principal acquisition milestones2 and 7,b7 will ensure that there is sufficient competition for the procurement of a nondevelopmental tanker aircraft at the conclusion of the ,,kc-#df;,a production contract in effect as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,category-,one deficiency defined ,the term category-one deficiency means a deficiency that may cause-- 7#a7 death or severe injury to personnel2 or 7#b7 major loss or damage to critical aircraft capabilities4 #abg4 ,assessment and certification relating to ,,oc-#ace aircraft 7a7 ,limitation ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended to retire1 divest1 realign1 or place in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status1 or prepare to retire1 divest1 realign1 or place in storage or backup inventory status1 any ,,oc-#ace aircraft until a period of #ij days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force submits to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 the report required under subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 the certification required under subsection 7d74 7b7 ,exception ,the limitation in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to-- 7#a7 individual ,,oc-#ace aircraft that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 to be no longer mission capable because of mishaps or other damage2 or 7#b7 funds obligated or expended-- 7,a7 for the preparation of the report required under subsection 7c72 or 7,b7 for the ,air ,force to assess options to repurpose the ,,oc-#ace aircraft to support other mission requirements4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,identification of any unclassified aerial imagery requirements that the ,air ,force or ,air ,national ,guard can meet using the ,,oc-#ace aircraft1 a version of the aircraft that is expected to replace the ,,oc-#ace1 or similar aerial imagery collection and processing capabilities4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the extent to which it is more appropriate for the ,air ,force or the ,air ,national ,guard to fulfill such requirements4 7#c7 ,a comparison of the costs and effectiveness of alternative means of meeting unclassified aerial imagery requirements4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the utility and cost differential of performing international treaty monitoring missions such as ,olive ,harvest with the ,,oc-#ace aircraft1 a version of the aircraft that is expected to replace the ,,oc-#ace1 or similar aerial imagery collection and processing capabilities4 7d7 ,certification required ,together with the report required under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall certify to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 whether there are unclassified aerial imagery requirements that the ,air ,force can meet with the ,,oc-#ace aircraft or a version of the aircraft that is expected to replace the ,,oc-#ace2 and 7#b7 whether the ,secretary has identified methods of meeting such requirements that are more effective and more efficient than meeting such requirements through the use of the ,,oc-#ace aircraft or a version of the aircraft that is expected to replace the ,,oc-#ace4 7e7 ,unclassified aerial imagery requirements defined ,in this section1 the term unclassified aerial imagery requirements means requirements for the ,air ,force to provide responsive unclassified aerial imagery support to military forces1 domestic civil authorities1 other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government1 and foreign partners of the ,united ,states1 including any requirements to provide unclassified aerial imagery in support of overseas contingency operations1 humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions1 defense support to domestic civil authorities1 and international treaty monitoring missions4 #abh4 ,modernization plan for airborne intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance 7a7 ,modernization plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall develop a comprehensive plan for the modernization of airborne intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance1 which shall-- 7,a7 ensure the alignment between requirements1 both current and future1 and ,air ,force budget submissions to meet such requirements2 and 7,b7 inform the preparation of future defense program and budget requests by the ,secretary1 and the consideration of such requests by ,congress4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of all airborne intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance missions1 both current missions and those missions necessary to support the national defense strategy4 7,b7 ,an analysis of platforms1 capabilities1 and capacities necessary to fulfill such current and future missions4 7,c7 ,the anticipated life-cycle budget associated with each platform1 capability1 and capacity requirement for both current and future requirements4 7,d7 ,an analysis showing operational1 budget1 and schedule trade-offs between sustainment of currently fielded capabilities1 modernization of currently fielded capabilities1 and development and production of new capabilities4 7b7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #cj1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7,a7 the comprehensive modernization plan required by subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 a strategy for carrying out such plan through fiscal year #bjcj4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #abi4 ,minimum bomber aircraft force level 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report with recommendations for the bomber aircraft force structure that enables the ,air ,force to meet the requirements of its long-range strike mission under the ,national ,defense ,strategy4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following elements3 7#a7 ,the bomber force structure necessary to meet the requirements of the ,air ,force's long-range strike mission under the ,national ,defense ,strategy1 including-- 7,a7 the total minimum number of bomber aircraft2 and 7,b7 the minimum number of primary mission aircraft4 7#b7 ,the penetrating bomber force structure necessary to meet the requirements of the ,air ,force's long-range strike mission in contested or denied environments under the ,national ,defense ,strategy1 to include-- 7,a7 the total minimum number of penetrating bomber aircraft2 and 7,b7 the minimum number of primary mission penetrating bomber aircraft4 7#c7 ,a roadmap outlining how the ,air ,force plans to reach the force structure identified under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 including an established goal date for achieving the minimum number of bomber aircraft4 7c7 ,form ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall make available to the public the unclassified form of the report submitted under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,bomber aircraft ,in this section1 the term bomber aircraft includes penetrating bombers in addition to ,b-#eb;,h aircraft4 #acj4 ,provisions relating to ,,rc-#bf;,b manned intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance aircraft 7a7 ,limitation ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended to retire1 divest1 realign1 or placed in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status1 or prepare to retire1 divest1 realign1 or place in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status1 any ,,rc-#bf;,b aircraft4 7b7 ,exception ,the limitation in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to individual ,,rc-#bf;,b aircraft that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 to be no longer mission capable because of mishaps other damage4 7c7 ,funding for ,,rc-#bf;,b manned intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance platform 7#a7 ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in #dcja1 for operation and maintenance1 ,air ,national ,guard1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may transfer up to #ah1ejj1jjj to be used in support of the ,,rc-#bf;,b manned intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance platform4 7#b7 ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #dba for military personnel1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #ddja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may transfer up to #ac1jjj1jjj from military personnel1 ,air ,national ,guard to be used in support of personnel who operate and maintain the ,,rc-#bf;,b manned intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance platform4 7d7 ,memoranda of agreement ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into one or more memoranda of agreement or cost sharing agreements with other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government under which the ,,rc-#bf;,b aircraft may be used to assist with the missions and activities of such departments and agencies4 #acj;,a4 ,briefing on payload hosting on modular supersonic aircraft 7a7 ,briefing required ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the potential use of a modular civil supersonic aircraft to host multiple mission payloads4 7b7 ,elements ,the briefing under subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of the potential of a repurposed civil supersonic aircraft with a military-engineered front section as a long-range1 high-speed platform for the following uses3 7#a7 ,as a multi-payload disaggregated node in the ,joint ,all-,domain ,command ,control architecture4 7#b7 ,as a host for a multi-mission directed energy system4 7#c7 ,as an embedded or separated electronic warfare escort4 7#d7 ,as a quick-response vehicle for missions necessitating large and diverse payloads that preclude fighter aircraft due to size1 range or altitude4 7c7 ,limitation ,the briefing under subsection 7a7 shall not affect1 modify1 or address any matter set forth in section #abb of the ,report of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives that accompanies this ,act4 ,d ,defense-wide1 ,joint1 and ,multiservice ,matters #aca4 ,documentation relating to the ,f-#ce aircraft program 7a7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not grant ,milestone ,c approval for the ,f-#ce aircraft program pursuant to section #bcff;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or enter into a contract for the full-rate production of ,f-#ce aircraft1 until a period of #cj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary has submitted to the congressional defense committees all of the documentation required under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,documentation required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the following documentation with respect to the ,f-#ce aircraft program3 7#a7 ,a certification from the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment that all alternative supply contractors for parts1 required for the airframe and propulsion prime contractors of the ,f-#ce program as a result of the removal of the ,republic of ,turkey from the program-- 7,a7 have been identified and all related undefinitized contract actions have been definitized 7as described in section #gdja of part #bag of the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement72 7,b7 the parts produced by each such contractor have been qualified and certified as meeting applicable technical design and use specifications2 and 7,c7 each such contractor has reached the required rate of production to meet supply requirements for parts under the ,f-#ce aircraft program4 7#b7 ,a cost analysis1 prepared by the joint program office for the ,f-#ce aircraft program1 that assesses and defines-- 7,a7 how the full integration of ,block #d and ,technical ,refresh #c capabilities for each lot of ,block #d production aircraft beginning after lot #ad will affect the average procurement unit cost of ,united ,states variants of the ,f-#ce;,a1 ,f-#ce;,b1 and ,f-#ce;,c aircraft2 and 7,b7 how the establishment of alternate sources of production and sustainment supply and repair parts due to the removal of the ,republic of ,turkey from the ,f-#ce program will affect such unit cost4 7#c7 ,all reports required under section #afg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #abej74 7#d7 ,an independent cost estimate1 prepared by ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation1 that defines1 for each phase of the ,f-#ce aircraft program1 the cost to develop1 procure1 integrate1 and retrofit ,f-#ce aircraft with all ,block #d capability requirements that are specified in the most recent ,block #d capabilities development document4 7#e7 ,a plan to correct or mitigate any deficiency in the aircraft1 identified as of the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 that may cause death1 severe injury or occupational illness1 or major loss or damage to equipment or a system1 and for which there is no identified workaround 7commonly known as a category #a;,a deficiency72 or 7,b7 that critically restricts combat readiness capabilities or results in the inability to attain adequate performance to accomplish mission requirements 7commonly known as a category #a;,b deficiency74 7#f7 ,a software and hardware capability1 upgrade1 and aircraft modification plan that defines the cost and schedule for retrofitting ,f-#ce aircraft that currently have ,technical ,refresh #b capabilities installed to ensure compatibility with ,block #d and ,technical ,refresh #c aircraft capabilities4 7#g7 ,the following reports for the ,f-#ce aircraft program1 as prepared by the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation3 7,a7 ,a report on the results of the realistic survivability testing of the aircraft1 as described in section #bcff7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,a report on the results of the initial operational test and evaluation conducted for program1 as described in section #bcii7;b77#b7 of such title4 7#h7 ,a mitigation strategy and implementation plan to address each critical deficiency in the ,f-#ce autonomic logistics information system that has been identified as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#i7 ,a certification that the ,f-#ce;,a meets the required mission reliability performance using an average sortie duration of #b and one-half hours4 7#aj7 ,a certification that the ,secretary has developed and validated a fully integrated and realistic schedule for the development1 production and integration of ,block #d ,technical ,refresh #c capabilities1 that includes a strategy for resolving all software technical debt that has accumulated within the ,f-#ce operational flight program source code during development1 production1 and integration of ,technical ,refresh #a and ,technical ,refresh #b capabilities4 7#aa7 7,a7 ,a complete list of hardware modifications that will be required to integrate ,block #d capabilities into lot #af and lot #ag production aircraft4 7,b7 ,an estimate of the costs of any engineering changes required as a result of such modifications4 7,c7 ,a comparison of those engineering changes and costs with the engineering changes and costs for lot #ae production aircraft4 #acb4 ,notification on software regression testing for ,f-#ce aircraft 7a7 ,notification required ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in consultation with the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation1 shall notify the congressional defense committees1 in writing1 not later than #cj days after the date on which mission systems production software for the ,f-#ce aircraft is released to units operating such aircraft under the ,f-#ce continuous capability development and delivery program4 7b7 ,elements ,the notification required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the mission systems production software for the ,f-#ce aircraft1 the following3 7#a7 ,an explanation of the types and methods of regression testing that were completed for the production release of the software to ensure compatibility and proper functionality with-- 7,a7 the fire control radar system of each variant of the ,f-#ce aircraft2 and 7,b7 all weapons certified for carriage and employment on each variant of the ,f-#ce aircraft4 7#b7 ,identification of any entities that conducted regression testing of the software1 including any development facilities of the ,federal ,government or contractors that conducted such testing4 7#c7 ,a list of deficiencies identified during regression testing of the software or by operational units after fielding of the software1 and an explanation of-- 7,a7 any software modifications1 including quick-reaction capability1 that were completed to resolve or mitigate the deficiencies2 7,b7 with respect to any deficiencies that were not resolved or mitigated1 whether the deficiencies will be corrected in later releases of the software2 and 7,c7 any effects resulting from such deficiencies1 including-- 7i7 any effects on the cost and schedule for delivery of the software2 and 7ii7 in cases in which the deficiencies resulted in additional1 unplanned1 software releases1 any effects on the ongoing testing of software capability releases4 #acc4 ,notification on efforts to replace inoperable ejection seat aircraft locator beacons 7a7 ,notification ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and on a semi-annual basis thereafter until the date specified in subsection 7b71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written notification that describes1 with respect to the period covered by the notification-- 7#a7 the efforts of the service acquisition executives of the ,department of the ,air ,force and the ,department of the ,navy to replace ejection seat aircraft locator beacons that are-- 7,a7 installed on covered aircraft2 and 7,b7 inoperable in water or in wet conditions2 and 7#b7 the funding allocated for such efforts4 7b7 ,date specified ,the date specified in this subsection is the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date on which the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment determines that all ejection seat aircraft locator beacons installed on covered aircraft are operable in water and wet conditions2 or 7#b7 the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered aircraft means aircraft of the ,air ,force1 the ,navy1 and the ,marine ,corps that are equipped with ejection seats4 7#b7 ,the term service acquisition executive of the ,department of the ,air ,force does not include the ,service ,acquisition ,executive of the ,department of the ,air ,force for ,space ,systems and ,programs described in section #ieg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaf note74 #acd4 ,limitation on use of funds for the ,armed ,overwatch ,program ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for procurement for the ,armed ,overwatch ,program of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command may be obligated or expended until the date on which-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that-- 7,a7 the ,secretary has completed a requirements review of the ,armed ,overwatch ,program2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary has conducted a review of the roles and responsibilities of the ,united ,states ,air ,force and the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command with respect to close air support and armed intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance and1 as a result of such review1 the ,secretary has identified the ,armed ,overwatch ,program as a special operations forces-peculiar requirement2 and 7#b7 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command submits to the congressional defense committees-- 7,a7 certification that the ,commander or ,deputy ,commander has approved the documentation of the ,special ,operations ,command ,requirements ,evaluation ,board2 and 7,b7 a requirements plan for the ,armed ,overwatch program that includes-- 7i7 an analysis of alternatives2 7ii7 a procurement plan over the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7iii7 a sustainment plan with projected costs2 7iv7 a phase out plan of existing armed intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance platforms2 7v7 a manpower and training analysis1 and2 7vi7 doctrinal considerations for employment2 and 7,c7 a roadmap analyzing whether the near-term to mid-term multi-mission responsibilities of the ,armed ,overwatch ,program are consistent with the intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance requirements of the various special operations forces units and missions1 and the geographic combatant commands4 #ace4 ,investment and sustainment plan for procurement of cannon tubes 7a7 ,strategy required ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall develop a comprehensive1 long-term strategy1 which shall include a risk assessment1 gap analysis1 proposed courses of action1 investment options1 and a sustainment plan1 for the development1 production1 procurement and modernization of cannon and large caliber weapons tubes that mitigates identified risks and gaps to the ,army and the defense industrial base4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the sufficiency of the cannon tube industrial base to meet near and long-term development and production requirements1 including an analysis of any capability or capacity gaps that may exist currently or into the future given current and planned program demands4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the resources required and planned for the cannon tube industrial base across the future years defense program4 7#c7 ,a detailed analysis and explanation of the courses of action necessary to mitigate any existing or projected future capability gaps and deficiencies1 including the establishment of a permanent or temporary second source for cannon and large caliber weapons tubes if advisable1 feasible1 suitable1 and affordable4 7#d7 ,funding and timelines associated with the identification1 qualification and sustainment of a permanent or temporary second source for cannon and large caliber weapons tubes through full and open competition that would be required to mitigate significant development1 production1 procurement1 and modernization risk in the cannon tube industrial base4 7#e7 ,such other information as the ,secretary of the ,army determines to be appropriate4 7c7 ,submittal to congress ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a copy of the strategy developed under subsection 7a74 ,,ii ,,research1 ,,development1 ,,test1 ,,and ,,evaluation ,a ,authorization of ,appropriations #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba for the use of the ,department of ,defense for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the funding table in section #dbja4 ,b ,program ,requirements1 ,restrictions1 and ,limitations #baa4 ,modification of ,science1 ,mathematics1 and ,research for ,transformation 7,,smart7 ,defense ,education ,program 7a7 ,pilot subprogram ,section #baib;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7h7 as subsections 7c7 through 7i72 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,requirement for ,pilot subprogram 7#a7 ,in general ,as a subprogram of the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a pilot program to be known as the ,national ,security ,pipeline ,pilot ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,pilot ,program7 under which the ,secretary shall seek to enter into partnerships with minority institutions to diversify the participants in the program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,under the ,pilot ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 provide an appropriate amount of financial assistance under subsection 7c7 to an individual who is pursuing an associate's degree1 undergraduate degree1 or advanced degree at a minority institution2 7,b7 provide such financial assistance to recipients in conjunction with summer internship opportunities or other meaningful temporary appointments within the ,department2 and 7,c7 periodically evaluate the success of recruiting individuals for scholarships under this subsection and on hiring and retaining those individuals in the public sector workforce4 7#c7 ,reports 7,a7 ,initial report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the establishment of the ,pilot ,program4 ,at a minimum1 the report shall identify the number of students participating in the pilot program as of the date of the report1 the fields of study pursued by such students1 and the minority institutions at which such students are enrolled4 7,b7 ,final report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that evaluates the success of the pilot program in recruiting individuals for scholarships under this section and hiring and retaining those individuals in the public sector workforce4 7#d7 ,termination ,the ,pilot ,program shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting subsection 7h72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting subsection 7d72 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,pursuant to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense for such purpose1 a scholarship recipient who is not serving in the ,armed ,forces at the time the scholarship is received may fulfill the condition described in paragraph 7#a7 by serving on active duty in the ,armed ,forces4 2 and 7#e7 by amending subsection 7i71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#b7 ,the term minority institution means an institution of higher education at which not less than #ej percent of the total student enrollment consists of students from ethnic groups that are underrepresented in the fields of science and engineering4 4 7b7 ,additional modifications ,section #baib;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,in employing participants during the period of obligated service1 the ,secretary shall ensure that participants are compensated at a rate that is comparable to the rate of compensation for employment in a similar position in the private sector4 4 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7i7 as subsections 7f7 through 7j71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,internship requirement ,in addition to the period of obligated service required under subsection 7d71 before completing a degree program for which a scholarship was awarded under this section1 each participant shall participate in a paid internship for a period of not less than eight weeks with a defense industry sponsor4 ,the ,secretary shall work with each defense industry sponsor to ensure there are sufficient paid internships available for all participants1 and that each such defense industry sponsor-- 7#a7 7,a7 may be a potential employer for purpose of the participant's period of obligated service as described subsection 7d77#a77;,b77ii72 or 7,b7 may offer full time employment for a participant's last year of obligated service after the participant completes remaining years owed2 and 7#b7 has agreed to be a defense industry sponsor making a minimum contribution for each participant who receives an internship1 which shall be a minimum amount determined by the ,secretary1 but not less than an amount equal to #ej percent of the cost of an average scholarship under this section4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7h71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall and inserting3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish or designate an organization within the ,department of ,defense which shall have primary responsibility for building cohesion and collaboration across the various scholarship and employment programs of the ,department4 7,b7 ,the organization described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall have the following duties-- 7i7 establish an interconnected network and database across the scholarship and employment programs of the ,department1 including1 at a minimum the ,,smart ,defense ,education ,program1 the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps1 the ,national ,defense ,science and ,engineering ,graduate ,fellowship1 the ,army ,,aeop apprenticeship program1 and the ,consortium ,research ,fellows ,program2 7ii7 aid in matching scholarships to individuals pursuing courses of study in in-demand skill areas2 and 7iii7 build a network of program participants1 past1 present1 and future whom ,,dod departments can draw on to fill skills gaps4 7,c7 ,on an annual basis1 the organization described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall publish1 on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense1 an annual report on the workforce requirements and expected future needs of the civilian workforce of the ,department of ,defense4 2 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7j71 as so redesignated1 as subsection 7k72 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7i7 the following new subsection3 7j7 ,special rule ,in each year of the program under this section1 not less than #bj percent of the applicants who are awarded scholarships shall be individuals pursuing degrees in computer science or a related field of study4 2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7k71 as so redesignated1 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the term defense industry sponsor means-- 7,a7 a defense contractor with an active government contract that makes the required minimum contribution described in subsection 7e77#b72 or 7,b7 a company deemed critical to the national security infrastructure that makes such a contribution4 4 #bab4 ,enhanced participation of ,department of ,defense contractors in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics activities 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,program required ,chapter #aaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #baib;b the following new section3 #baib;c4 ,program to enhance contractor participation in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics activities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a program under which the ,secretary shall seek to enter into partnerships with ,department of ,defense contractors to promote interest in careers in ,,stem disciplines4 7b7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the program under subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 to maximize strategic partnerships between institutions of higher education and private sector organizations to build and strengthen communities involved in ,,stem disciplines2 7#b7 to increase diversity1 equity1 and inclusion by providing access to career paths in ,,stem in historically underserved and underrepresented communities2 7#c7 to encourage employers in ,,stem disciplines to establish work-based learning experiences such as internships and apprenticeships2 and 7#d7 to build partnerships with minority and woman-owned ,department of ,defense contractors to establish work-based learning experiences such as internships and apprenticeships4 7c7 ,activities ,as part of the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to encourage and provide support to ,department of ,defense contractors to enable such contractors to carry out activities to promote interest in careers in ,,stem disciplines4 ,such activities may include-- 7#a7 aiding in the development of educational programs and curriculum in ,,stem disciplines for students of elementary schools and secondary schools2 7#b7 establishing volunteer programs in elementary schools and secondary schools receiving assistance under part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq47 to enhance education in ,,stem disciplines2 7#c7 enhancing education in ,,stem disciplines at institutions of higher education by-- 7,a7 making personnel available to advise and assist faculty at such institutions in the performance of research and instruction in ,,stem disciplines that are determined to be critical to the functions of the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 awarding scholarships and fellowships to students pursuing courses of study in ,,stem disciplines2 or 7,c7 establishing cooperative work-education programs in ,,stem disciplines for students2 or 7#d7 enhancing education in ,,stem disciplines at minority institutions by-- 7,a7 establishing partnerships between offerors and such institutions for the purpose of training students in ,,stem disciplines2 7,b7 conducting recruitment activities at such institutions2 or 7,c7 making internships or apprenticeships available to students of such institutions4 7d7 ,allowability of costs ,activities described in subsection 7c7 shall be considered as allowable community service activities for the purposes of determining allowability of cost on a government contract4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms elementary school and secondary school have the meanings given those terms in section #haja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#b7 ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#c7 ,the term minority institution means-- 7,a7 a part ,b institution 7as that term is defined in section #cbb7b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa7b772 or 7,b7 any other institution of higher education 7as that term is defined in section #aja of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 at which not less than #ej percent of the total student enrollment consists of students from ethnic groups that are underrepresented in the fields of science and engineering4 7#d7 ,the term ,,stem disciplines means disciplines relating to science1 technology1 engineering and mathematics1 including disciplines that are critical to the national security functions of the ,department of ,defense and that are needed in the ,department of ,defense workforce 7as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #baib;a7a774 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baib;b the following new item3 #baib;c4 ,program to enhance contractor participation in science1 technology1 engineering1 and math activities4 4 7b7 ,conforming repeal ,section #hfb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #baia7 is repealed4 #bac4 ,modification of requirements relating to certain cooperative research and development agreements ,section #bcej;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking and the ,under ,secretary and inserting or the ,under ,secretary2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,each cooperative and inserting 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 each cooperative2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,a cooperative research and development project may be entered into under this section under which costs are shared between the participants on an unequal basis if the ,secretary of ,defense1 or an official specified in subsection 7b77#b7 to whom the ,secretary delegates authority under this paragraph1 makes a written determination that unequal cost sharing provides strategic value to the ,united ,states or another participant in the project4 7#c7 ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term cost means the total value of cash and non-cash contributions4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,in order to and inserting ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 in order to2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 or an official specified in subsection 7b77#b7 to whom the ,secretary delegates authority under this paragraph1 may waive the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 to allow the procurement of qualified services from a foreign government1 foreign research organization1 or other foreign entity on a case-by-case basis4 7,b7 ,not later than #cj days before issuing a waiver under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,defense or the official specified in subsection 7b77#b7 to whom the ,secretary delegates authority under this paragraph 7as the case may be7 shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate written notice of the intent to issue such a waiver4 7,c7 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term qualified services means engineering support services and local management services1 including launch support services1 test configuration support services1 test range support services1 and development support services1 that are not covered by a memorandum of understanding 7or other formal agreement7 to conduct a cooperative research and development project under this section4 4 #bad4 ,pilot program on talent optimization ,section #bceh;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,pilot program on talent optimization 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 acting through the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit1 shall carry out a pilot program to develop a software-based system that enables active duty military units to identify1 access1 and request support from members of the reserve components who have the skills and expertise necessary to carry out one or more functions required of such units4 7#b7 ,elements ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit shall-- 7,a7 ensure that the system developed under paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 enables active duty units1 in near real-time1 to identify members of the reserve components who have the qualifications necessary to meet certain requirements applicable to the units2 7ii7 improves the ability of the military departments to access1 on-demand1 members of the reserve components who possess relevant experience2 and 7iii7 prioritizes access to members of the reserve components who have private-sector experience in the fields identified in section 7b72 7iv7 leverages commercial best practices for similar software systems2 7,b7 recommend policies and legislation to streamline the use of members of the reserve components by active duty units2 and 7,c7 carry out such other activities as the ,director determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under this subsection shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 4 #bae4 ,codification of the ,national ,security ,innovation ,network 7a7 ,codification 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #aci of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bceh;b the following new section3 #bceh;c4 ,national ,security ,innovation ,network 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a program office to be known as the ,national ,security ,innovation ,network 7referred to in this section as the ,network74 ,the ,secretary shall establish the ,network within the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering or within the office of another principal staff assistant to the ,secretary4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the responsibilities of the ,network shall be-- 7#a7 to create a network throughout the ,united ,states that connects the ,department of ,defense to academic institutions1 commercial accelerators and incubators1 commercial innovation hubs1 and nonprofit entities with missions relating to national security innovation2 7#b7 to expand the national security innovation base through integrated1 project-based problem solving that leads to novel concept and solution development for the ,department and facilitates dual-use venture creation2 7#c7 to accelerate the adoption of novel concepts and solutions by facilitating dual-use technology advancement to improve acquisition and procurement outcomes2 7#d7 to work in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 other principal staff assistants within the ,office of the ,secretary1 and the ,armed ,forces to create new pathways and models of national security service that facilitate term1 temporary1 and permanent employment within the ,department for-- 7,a7 students and graduates in the fields of science1 technology1 arts1 engineering1 and mathematics2 7,b7 early-career and mid-career technologists2 and 7,c7 entrepreneurs for purposes of project-based work2 7#e7 to generate novel concepts and solutions to problems and requirements articulated by entities within the ,department through programs1 such as the ,hacking for ,defense program1 that combine end users from the ,department1 students and faculty from academic institutions1 and the early-stage dual-use venture community2 7#f7 to establish physical locations throughout the ,united ,states through which the ,network will connect with academic and private sector partners for the purposes of carrying the responsibilities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e72 7#g7 to leverage commercial software platforms and databases that enable the ,department of ,defense to-- 7,a7 source and map user problems to markets and suppliers across venture capital1 government innovation1 and technology portfolios2 7,b7 collaboratively identify potential companies and technologies that can solve unclassified and classified ,department of ,defense user problems2 7,c7 integrate expertise from the venture capital community and private sector subject matter experts2 7,d7 evaluate companies and solutions against existing datasets for cyber and foreign ownership risk2 and 7,e7 access commercial technologies through an accredited and cloud-based development environment1 consistent with ,department standards2 and 7#h7 to carry out such other activities as the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the head of the ,network1 determines to be relevant to such responsibilities4 7c7 ,authorities ,in addition to the authorities provided under this section1 in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense may use the following authorities3 7#a7 ,section #aeii;g of this title relating to public-private talent exchanges4 7#b7 ,section #bcfh of this title1 relating to ,centers for ,science1 ,technology1 and ,engineering ,partnerships4 7#c7 ,section #bcgd;a of this title1 relating to prizes for advanced technology achievements4 7#d7 ,section #bdgd of this title1 relating to ,centers of ,industrial and ,technical ,excellence4 7#e7 ,section #beba of this title1 relating to the ,manufacturing ,technology ,program4 7#f7 ,subchapter ,,vi of chapter #cc of title #e1 relating to assignments to and from ,states4 7#g7 ,chapter #dg of such title1 relating to personnel research programs and demonstration projects4 7#h7 ,section #ab of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a7 and section #fcje of title #ca relating to cooperative research and development agreements4 7#i7 ,such other authorities as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term dual-use venture means a business that provides products or services that are capable of meeting requirements for military and nonmilitary applications4 7#b7 ,the term early-stage dual-use venture means a business that provides products or services that are capable of meeting requirements for military and nonmilitary applications that has raised not more than #bj1jjj1jjj in private venture capital1 and whose principal product or service does not support1 either directly or indirectly1 a current ,department of ,defense program of record4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bceh;b the following new item3 #bceh;c4 ,national ,security ,innovation ,network4 4 7b7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,transfers from other ,,dod elements ,the ,secretary of ,defense may transfer to the ,national ,security ,innovation ,network established under section #bceh;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a77 such personnel1 resources1 and functions of other organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense as the ,secretary considers appropriate to carry out such section4 7#b7 ,integration with existing ,,nsin ,effective on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,security ,innovation ,network of the ,department of ,defense 7as in existence on the day before such date of enactment7 shall be transferred to and merged with the ,national ,security ,innovation ,network established under section #bceh;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a774 7#c7 ,implementation plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for implementing the ,national ,security ,innovation ,network under section #bceh;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a774 7,b7 ,elements ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,plans for any transfers the ,secretary intends to carry out under paragraph 7#a74 7ii7 ,plans for the funding1 integration1 and evaluation of the ,network1 including plans for-- 7,i7 future funding and administrative support of the ,network2 7,,ii7 integration of the ,network into the programming1 planning1 budgeting1 and execution process of the ,department of ,defense2 7,,iii7 integration of the ,network with the other programs and initiatives within the ,department that have missions relating to innovation and outreach to the academic and the private sector early-stage dual-use venture community 7as defined in section #bceh;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a772 and 7,,iv7 performance indicators by which the ,network will be assessed and evaluated4 7iii7 ,a description of any additional authorities the ,secretary may require to ensure that the ,network is able to effectively carry out the responsibilities specified in section #bceh;c7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a774 7c7 ,comptroller ,general reviews and reports 7#a7 ,review and report on implementation plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the implementation plan is submitted under subsection 7b77#c71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7,a7 complete a review of the implementation plan2 7,b7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the review4 7#b7 ,program evaluation and report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7i7 complete an evaluation of the ,national ,security ,innovation ,network under section #bceh;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a772 and 7ii7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the results of the evaluation4 7,b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this paragraph1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7i7 the congressional defense committees2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7iii7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 #baf4 ,modification of pilot program on enhanced civics education 7a7 ,in general ,section #bcd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bafd note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,j7 the improvement of critical thinking and media literacy among students1 including the improvement of students' abilities with respect to-- 7i7 research and information fluency2 7ii7 critical thinking and problem solving skills2 7iii7 technology operations and concepts2 7iv7 information and technological literacy2 7v7 understanding of the importance of obtaining information from multiple media sources and evaluating sources for quality2 and 7vi7 understanding how information on digital platforms can be altered through algorithms1 editing1 and augmented reality2 and 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the term media literacy means the ability to-- 7,a7 access relevant and accurate information through media in a variety of forms2 7,b7 critically analyze media content and the influences of different forms of media2 7,c7 evaluate the comprehensiveness1 relevance1 credibility1 authority1 and accuracy of information2 7,d7 make educated decisions based on information obtained from media and digital sources2 4 7b7 ,deadline for implementation ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement the pilot program under section #bcd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bafd note71 as amended by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,progress report ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the efforts of ,secretary to implement the pilot program under section #bcd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bafd note71 as amended by subsection 7a74 #bag4 ,modification of joint artificial intelligence research1 development1 and transition activities ,section #bch of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and improvement of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center before the period at the end2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting acquire1 before develop2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,emphasis ,the set of activities established under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 acquisition and development of mature artificial intelligence technology2 7,b7 applying artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to operational problems by directly delivering artificial intelligence capabilities to the ,armed ,forces and other organizations and elements of the ,department2 7,c7 accelerating the development1 testing1 and fielding of new artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence-enabling capabilities2 and 7,d7 coordinating and deconflicting activities involving artificial intelligence and artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities within the ,department4 2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,responsible official ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall be the official within the ,department of ,defense with principal responsibility for the coordination of activities relating to the acquisition1 development1 and demonstration of artificial intelligence and machine learning for the ,department4 2 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7g7 as subsections 7d7 through 7h71 respectively2 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,organization 7#a7 ,role of ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center ,the set of activities established under subsection 7a77#a7 shall be established within the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center4 7#b7 ,authority of ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall exercise authority and direction over the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center4 7#c7 ,authority of director ,the ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center shall report directly to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense4 7#d7 ,delegation ,in exercising authority and direction over the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center under subsection 7a71 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense may delegate administrative and ancillary management duties to the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 as needed1 to effectively and efficiently execute the mission of the ,center4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking official designated under subsection 7b7 and inserting ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting acquire1 before develop2 7,c7 in the heading of paragraph 7#b71 by striking development and inserting acquisition1 development12 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,to the degree practicable1 the designated official and inserting ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking development and inserting acquisition1 development12 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,h7 and 7,i7 as subparagraphs 7,j7 and 7,k71 respectively2 and 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,g71 the following new subparagraphs3 7,h7 develop standard data formats for the ,department that-- 7i7 aid in defining the relative maturity of datasets2 and 7ii7 inform best practices for cost and schedule computation1 data collection strategies aligned to mission outcomes1 and dataset maintenance practices2 7,i7 establish data and model usage agreements and collaborative partnership agreements for artificial intelligence product development with each organization and element of the ,department1 including each of the ,armed ,forces2 2 7#g7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking the official designated under subsection 7b7 and inserting the ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center2 7,b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting subsection 7d72 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 ,at a minimum1 such access shall ensure that the ,director has the ability to discover1 access1 share1 and reuse data and models of the ,armed ,forces and other organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense and to build and maintain data for the ,department42 7#h7 in subsection 7f71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking official designated under subsection 7b7 and inserting ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking designated official and inserting ,deputy ,secretary of defense2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking designated official and inserting ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7#i7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7i7 ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center defined ,the term ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center means the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center of the ,department of ,defense established pursuant to the memorandum of the ,secretary of ,defense dated ,june #bg1 #bjah1 and titled ,establishment of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center1 or any successor to such ,center4 4 #bah4 ,modification of national security innovation activities and manufacturing pilot program 7a7 ,national security innovation activities ,section #bcj of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall establish and inserting ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 acting through the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit1 shall establish2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7h7 as subsections 7f7 through 7i71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,establishment of ,advisory ,board 7#a7 ,in general ,not earlier than the date specified in paragraph 7#e71 but no later than #ahj days after such date1 the ,under ,secretary shall establish an advisory board within the ,defense ,innovation ,unit to advise the ,under ,secretary and the ,director of the ,unit with respect to the establishment and prioritization of activities under such subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,duties ,the advisory board established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify activities that should be prioritized for establishment under subsection 7a72 7,b7 not less frequently that semiannually1 reevaluate and update such priorities2 and 7,c7 ensure continuing alignment of the activities established under subsection 7a71 including all elements of such activities described in subsection 7b71 with the overall technology strategy of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,membership ,the advisory board established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be composed of one or more representatives from each of the following3 7,a7 ,each science and technology reinvention laboratory of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,the primary procurement organization of each ,armed ,force4 7,c7 ,the ,defense ,innovation ,board4 7,d7 ,such other organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense as the ,under ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit1 determines appropriate4 7#d7 ,plan ,not later than #ij days before the date on which the advisory board is established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for establishing the advisory board1 including a description of the expected roles1 responsibilities1 and membership of the advisory board4 7#e7 ,date specified ,the date specified in this paragraph is the date on which funds are first appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out subsection 7a74 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7h71 as so redesignated1 by striking subsection 7h7 and inserting subsection 7i74 7b7 ,pilot program on defense manufacturing ,section #agaa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #beje note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 by striking the date that is four years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,january #ca1 #bjbb and inserting ,january #ca1 #bjbg4 #bai4 ,extension of pilot program for the enhancement of the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation centers of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,section #bcc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #bjbb and inserting #bjbg2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of the pilot program4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,with respect to any military department not participating in the pilot program1 an explanation for such nonparticipation1 including identification of-- 7i7 any issues that may be preventing such participation2 and 7ii7 any offices or other elements of the department that may be responsible for the delay in participation4 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,effective as of ,december #bc1 #bjaf1 and as if included therein as enacted1 section #bcc7;c77#b77;,c77ii7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note7 is amended by striking ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,acquisition1 ,logistics1 and ,technology4 #bbj4 ,digital data management and analytics capability 7a7 ,digital data management and analytics capability 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement an advanced digital data management and analytics capability to be used-- 7,a7 to digitally integrate all elements of the acquisition process of the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 to digitally record and track all relevant data generated during the research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation of systems2 and 7,c7 to maximize the use of such data to inform-- 7i7 the further development and improvement of such systems2 and 7ii7 the acquisition process for such systems4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the capability developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall meet the following requirements3 7,a7 ,the capability will be accessible to1 and useable by1 individuals throughout the ,department of ,defense who have responsibilities relating to capability requirements1 research1 design1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 acquisition1 management1 operations1 and sustainment of systems4 7,b7 ,the capability will provide for the development1 use1 curation1 and maintenance of authoritative and technically accurate digital systems-- 7i7 to reduce the burden of reporting by officials responsible for executing programs2 7ii7 to ensure shared access to data within the ,department2 7iii7 to supply data to digital engineering models for use in the defense acquisition process2 7iv7 to supply data to testing infrastructure and software to support automated approaches for testing1 evaluation1 and deployment throughout the defense acquisition process2 and 7v7 to provide timely analyses to ,department leadership4 7,c7 ,the capability will be designed-- 7i7 to improve data management processes in the research1 development1 acquisition1 and sustainment activities of the ,department2 7ii7 to provide decision makers in the ,department with timely1 high-quality1 transparent1 and actionable analyses for optimal development1 acquisition1 and sustainment decision making and execution2 7iii7 to facilitate productivity1 discovery1 access1 knowledge sharing1 and analysis of acquisition-related data across organizational boundaries at all levels of the ,department1 including through the development of acquisition documentation2 and 7iv7 to build and improve analytical models and simulations to enhance the development1 test1 and use of weapon systems4 7#c7 ,software requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,the capability developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include software to collect1 organize1 manage1 make available1 and analyze relevant data throughout the life cycle of defense acquisition programs1 including any data needed to satisfy milestone requirements and reviews4 7,b7 ,procurement authority ,the software described in subparagraph 7,a7 may be developed or procured using the authorities provided under section #hjj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #adgh74 7#d7 ,review ,in developing the capability required under paragraph 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 review data content and requirements to support planning and reporting of functions and remove redundant data requests across functions2 and 7,b7 based on such review1 develop recommended approaches for-- 7i7 moving supporting processes from analog to digital format1 including planning and reporting processes2 7ii7 making new data active through digitalization2 7iii7 making legacy data1 including data currently residing in program documentation1 active through digitalization2 and 7iv7 modernizing the storage1 retrieval1 and reporting capabilities for stakeholders within the ,department1 including research entities1 ,program ,management ,offices1 analytic organizations1 enterprise oversight1 and decision makers4 7b7 ,demonstration activities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out demonstration activities to test various approaches to building the capability required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,program selection ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall assess and select not fewer than two and not more than five programs of the ,department of ,defense to participate in the demonstration activities under paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 one or more acquisition data management test cases2 and 7,b7 one or more development and test modeling and simulation test cases to demonstrate the ability to collect data from tests and operations in the field1 and feed the data back into models and simulations for better software development and testing4 7#c7 ,additional requirements ,as part of the demonstration activities under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 conduct a comparative analysis that assesses the risks and benefits of the digital management and analytics capability used in each of the programs participating in the demonstration activities relative to the ,department's traditional data collection1 reporting1 exposing1 and analysis approaches2 7,b7 ensure that the intellectual property strategy for each of the programs participating in the demonstration activities is best aligned to meet the goals of the program2 and 7,c7 develop a workforce and infrastructure plan to support any new policies and guidance implemented in connection with the demonstration activities1 including any policies and guidance implemented after the completion of such activities4 7c7 ,policies and guidance required ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 based on the results of the demonstration activities carried out under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue or modify policies and guidance to-- 7#a7 promote the use of digital management and analytics capabilities2 and 7#b7 address roles1 responsibilities1 and procedures relating to such capabilities4 7d7 ,steering committee 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a steering committee to assist the ,secretary in carrying out subsections 7a7 through 7c74 7#b7 ,membership ,the steering committee shall be composed of the following members or their designees3 7,a7 ,the ,chief ,management ,officer4 7,b7 ,the ,chief ,information ,officer4 7,c7 ,the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation4 7,d7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7,e7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7,f7 ,the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation4 7,g7 ,the ,service ,acquisition ,executives4 7,h7 ,the ,director for ,force ,structure1 ,resources1 and ,assessment of the ,joint ,staff4 7,i7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,digital ,service4 7e7 ,independent assessments 7#a7 ,initial assessment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,defense ,innovation ,board1 in consultation with the ,defense ,digital ,service1 shall conduct an independent assessment to identify recommended approaches for the implementation of subsections 7a7 through 7c74 7,b7 ,elements ,the assessment under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,a plan for the development and implementation of the capability required under subsection 7a71 including a plan for any procurement that may be required as part of such development and implementation4 7ii7 ,an independent cost assessment of the total estimated cost of developing and implementing the capability4 7iii7 ,an independent estimate of the schedule for the development and implementation of the capability1 including a reasonable estimate of the dates on which the capability can be expected to achieve initial operational capability and full operational capability1 respectively4 7iv7 ,a recommendation identifying the office or other organization of the ,department of ,defense that would be most appropriate to manage and execute the capability4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,defense ,innovation ,board1 in consultation with the ,defense ,digital ,service1 shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the assessment under subparagraph 7,a71 including the findings of the assessment with respect to each element specified in subparagraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,final assessment 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ae1 #bjbb1 the ,defense ,innovation ,board and the ,defense ,science ,board shall jointly complete an independent assessment of the progress of the ,secretary in implementing subsections 7a7 through 7c74 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,defense ,innovation ,board and the ,defense ,science ,board have access to the resources1 data1 and information necessary to complete the assessment4 7,b7 ,information to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the assessment under subparagraph 7,a7 is completed1 the ,defense ,innovation ,board and the ,defense ,science ,board shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees-- 7i7 a report summarizing the assessment2 and 7ii7 a briefing on the findings of the assessment4 7f7 ,report and briefing 7#a7 ,report on implementation ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the report described in subsection 7e77#a77;,c7 is submitted to the congressional defense committees1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the ,secretary in implementing subsections 7a7 through 7c74 ,the report shall include an explanation of how the results of the demonstration activities carried out under subsection 7b7 will be incorporated into the policy and guidance required under subsection 7c71 particularly the policy and guidance of the members of the steering committee established under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,briefing on legislative recommendations ,not later than ,october #ae1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing that identifies any changes to existing law that may be necessary to facilitate the implementation of subsections 7a7 through 7c74 #bba4 ,social science1 management science1 and information science research activities 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 shall carry out a program of research and development in social science1 management science1 and information science4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the program required under subsection 7a7 are as follows3 7#a7 ,to ensure that the ,department of ,defense has access to innovation and expertise in social science1 management science1 and information science to enable the ,department to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the ,department's operational and management activities4 7#b7 ,to coordinate all research and development within the ,department in the fields of social science1 management science1 and information science4 7#c7 ,to enhance cooperation and collaboration on research and development in the fields of social science1 management science1 and information science among the ,department of ,defense and appropriate private sector and international entities that are involved in such research and development4 7#d7 ,to develop and manage a portfolio of research initiatives in fundamental and applied social science1 management science1 and information science that is stable1 consistent1 and balanced across relevant disciplines4 7#e7 ,to accelerate efforts to transition and deploy technologies and concepts derived from research and development in the fields of social science1 management science1 and information science into the ,department of ,defense1 and to establish policies1 procedures1 and standards for measuring the success of such efforts4 7#f7 ,to collect1 synthesize1 and disseminate critical information on research and development in the fields of social science1 management science1 and information science4 7#g7 ,to support the missions and systems of the ,department by developing the fields of social science1 management science1 and information science1 including by supporting-- 7,a7 appropriate research and innovation in such fields2 and 7,b7 the development of an industrial base in such fields1 including development of the facilities1 workforce1 and infrastructure that comprise such industrial base4 7c7 ,administration ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall supervise the planning1 management1 and coordination of the program under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,activities ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and the heads of relevant ,defense ,agencies1 shall-- 7#a7 prescribe a set of long-term challenges and a set of specific technical goals for the program1 including-- 7,a7 optimization of analysis of national security data sets2 7,b7 development of defense-related management innovation activities2 7,c7 improving the operational use of social science1 management science1 and information science innovations by military commanders and civilian leaders2 7,d7 improving understanding of the fundamental social1 cultural1 and behavioral forces that shape the strategic interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7,e7 developing a ,department of ,defense workforce capable of developing and leveraging innovations and best practices in the fields of social science1 management science1 and information science to support defense missions2 7#b7 develop a coordinated and integrated research and investment plan for meeting near-term1 mid-term1 and long-term national security1 defense-related1 and ,department management challenges that-- 7,a7 includes definitive milestones2 7,b7 provides for achieving specific technical goals2 and 7,c7 builds upon the investments of the ,department1 other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government1 and the commercial sector in the fields of social science1 management science1 and information science2 7#c7 develop plans for-- 7,a7 the development of the ,department's workforce in social science1 management science1 and information science2 and 7,b7 enhancing awareness of social science1 management science1 and information science within the ,department2 and 7#d7 develop memoranda of agreement1 joint funding agreements1 and such other cooperative arrangements as the ,under ,secretary determines necessary for carrying out the program under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,guidance required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall develop and issue guidance for defense-related social science1 management science1 and information science activities1 including-- 7,a7 classification and data management plans for such activities2 7,b7 policies for control of personnel participating in such activities to minimize the effects of the loss of intellectual property in social science1 management science1 and information science considered sensitive to the ,federal ,government2 and 7,c7 ensuring transition of social science1 management science1 and information science research findings into ,department strategic documents4 7#b7 ,updates ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall regularly update the guidance issued under paragraph 7#d74 7f7 ,research centers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of each military department may establish or designate an entity or activity under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary1 which may include a ,department of ,defense ,laboratory1 to serve as a research center in the fields of social science1 management science1 and information science4 ,each such research center shall engage with appropriate public sector and private sector organizations1 including academic institutions1 to enhance and accelerate the research1 development1 and deployment of social science1 management science1 and information science within the ,department4 7#b7 ,minimum number ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that not less than one research center is established or designated under paragraph 7#a7 by not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7g7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the program4 7#b7 ,form of report ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted in unclassified or classified form4 #bbb4 ,measuring and incentivizing programming proficiency 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out the following activities3 7#a7 ,leverage existing civilian software development and software architecture certification programs to implement coding language proficiency and artificial intelligence competency tests within the ,department of ,defense that-- 7,a7 measure an individual's competency in using machine learning tools1 in a manner similar to the way the ,defense ,language ,proficiency ,test measures competency in foreign language skills2 7,b7 enable the identification of members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense who have varying levels of quantified coding comprehension and skills and a propensity to learn new programming paradigms1 algorithms1 and data analytics2 and 7,c7 include hands-on coding demonstrations and challenges4 7#b7 ,update existing record keeping systems to track artificial intelligence and programming certification testing results in a manner that is comparable to the system used for tracking and documenting foreign language competency1 and use that record keeping system to ensure that workforce coding and artificial intelligence comprehension and skills are taken into consideration when making assignments4 7#c7 ,implement a system of rewards1 including appropriate incentive pay and retention incentives1 for members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense who perform successfully on specific language coding proficiency and artificial intelligence competency tests and make their skills available to the ,department4 7b7 ,information sharing with other ,federal agencies ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall share information on the activities carried out under subsection 7a7 with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the heads of such other organizations of the intelligence community as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 for purposes of-- 7#a7 making information about the coding language proficiency and artificial intelligence competency tests developed under such subsection available to other ,federal national security agencies2 and 7#b7 encouraging the heads of such agencies to implement tracking and reward systems that are comparable to those implemented by the ,department of ,defense pursuant to such subsection4 #bbc4 ,information technology modernization and security efforts 7a7 ,modernization effort 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term ,assistant ,secretary means the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,communications and ,information2 7,b7 the term covered agency-- 7i7 means any ,federal entity that the ,assistant ,secretary determines is appropriate2 and 7ii7 includes the ,department of ,defense2 7,c7 the term ,federal entity has the meaning given the term in section #aac7l7 of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ibc7l772 7,d7 the term ,federal spectrum means frequencies assigned on a primary basis to a covered agency2 7,e7 the term infrastructure means information technology systems and information technologies1 tools1 and databases2 and 7,f7 the term ,,ntia means the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration4 7#b7 ,initial interagency spectrum information technology coordination ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,policy and ,plans ,steering ,group1 shall identify a process to establish goals1 including parameters to measure the achievement of those goals1 for the modernization of the infrastructure of covered agencies relating to managing the use of ,federal spectrum by those agencies1 which shall include-- 7,a7 the standardization of data inputs1 modeling algorithms1 modeling and simulation processes1 analysis tools with respect to ,federal spectrum1 assumptions1 and any other tool to ensure interoperability and functionality with respect to that infrastructure2 7,b7 other potential innovative technological capabilities with respect to that infrastructure1 including cloud-based databases1 artificial intelligence technologies1 automation1 and improved modeling and simulation capabilities2 7,c7 ways to improve the management of covered agencies' use of ,federal spectrum through that infrastructure1 including by-- 7i7 increasing the efficiency of that infrastructure2 7ii7 addressing validation of usage with respect to that infrastructure2 7iii7 increasing the accuracy of that infrastructure2 7iv7 validating models used by that infrastructure2 and 7v7 monitoring and enforcing requirements that are imposed on covered agencies with respect to the use of ,federal spectrum by covered agencies2 7,d7 ways to improve the ability of covered agencies to meet mission requirements in congested environments with respect to ,federal spectrum1 including as part of automated adjustments to operations based on changing conditions in those environments2 7,e7 the creation of a time-based automated mechanism-- 7i7 to share ,federal spectrum between covered agencies to collaboratively and dynamically increase access to ,federal spectrum by those agencies2 and 7ii7 that could be scaled across ,federal spectrum2 and 7,f7 the collaboration between covered agencies necessary to ensure the interoperability of ,federal spectrum4 7#c7 ,spectrum information technology modernization 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #bdj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that contains the plan of the ,,ntia to modernize and automate the infrastructure of the ,,ntia relating to managing the use of ,federal spectrum by covered agencies so as to more efficiently manage that use4 7,b7 ,contents ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 an assessment of the current1 as of the date on which the report is submitted1 infrastructure of the ,,ntia described in that paragraph2 7ii7 an acquisition strategy for the modernized infrastructure of the ,,ntia described in that paragraph1 including how that modernized infrastructure will enable covered agencies to be more efficient and effective in the use of ,federal spectrum2 7iii7 a timeline for the implementation of the modernization efforts described in that paragraph2 7iv7 plans detailing how the modernized infrastructure of the ,,ntia described in that paragraph will-- 7,i7 enhance the security and reliability of that infrastructure so that such infrastructure satisfies the requirements of the ,federal ,information ,security ,management ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,stat4 #bace72 7,,ii7 improve data models and analysis tools to increase the efficiency of the spectrum use described in that paragraph2 7,,iii7 enhance automation and workflows1 and reduce the scope and level of manual effort1 in order to-- 7aa7 administer the management of the spectrum use described in that paragraph2 and 7bb7 improve data quality and processing time2 and 7,,iv7 improve the timeliness of spectrum analyses and requests for information1 including requests submitted pursuant to section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7v7 an operations and maintenance plan with respect to the modernized infrastructure of the ,,ntia described in that paragraph2 7vi7 a strategy for coordination between the covered agencies within the ,policy and ,plans ,steering ,group1 which shall include-- 7,i7 a description of-- 7aa7 those coordination efforts1 as in effect on the date on which the report is submitted2 and 7bb7 a plan for coordination of those efforts after the date on which the report is submitted1 including with respect to the efforts described in paragraph 7#d72 7,,ii7 a plan for standardizing-- 7aa7 electromagnetic spectrum analysis tools2 7bb7 modeling and simulation processes and technologies2 and 7cc7 databases to provide technical interference assessments that are usable across the ,federal ,government as part of a common spectrum management infrastructure for covered agencies2 7,,iii7 a plan for each covered agency to implement a modernization plan described in paragraph 7#d77;,a7 that is tailored to the particular timeline of the agency2 7vii7 identification of manually intensive processes involved in managing ,federal spectrum and proposed enhancements to those processes2 7viii7 metrics to evaluate the success of the modernization efforts described in that paragraph and any similar future efforts2 and 7ix7 an estimate of the cost of the modernization efforts described in that paragraph and any future maintenance with respect to the modernized infrastructure of the ,,ntia described in that paragraph1 including the cost of any personnel and equipment relating to that maintenance4 7#d7 ,interagency inputs 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the head of each covered agency shall submit to the ,assistant ,secretary and the ,policy and ,plans ,steering ,group a report that describes the plan of the agency to modernize the infrastructure of the agency with respect to the use of ,federal spectrum by the agency so that such modernized infrastructure of the agency is interoperable with the modernized infrastructure of the ,,ntia1 as described in paragraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,contents ,each report submitted by the head of a covered agency under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 include-- 7,i7 an assessment of the current1 as of the date on which the report is submitted1 management capabilities of the agency with respect to the use of frequencies that are assigned to the agency1 which shall include a description of any challenges faced by the agency with respect to that management2 7,,ii7 a timeline for completion of the modernization efforts described in that paragraph2 and 7,,iii7 a description of potential innovative technological capabilities for the management of frequencies that are assigned to the agency1 as determined under paragraph 7#b72 7,,iv7 identification of agency-specific requirements or constraints relating to the infrastructure of the agency2 7,v7 identification of any existing1 as of the date on which the report is submitted1 systems of the agency that are duplicative of the modernized infrastructure of the ,,ntia1 as proposed under paragraph 7#c72 and 7,,vi7 with respect to the report submitted by the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7aa7 a strategy for the integration of systems or the flow of data among the ,armed ,forces1 the military departments1 the ,defense ,agencies and ,department of ,defense ,field ,activities1 and other components of the ,department of ,defense2 7bb7 a plan for the implementation of solutions to the use of ,federal spectrum by the ,department of ,defense involving information at multiple levels of classification2 and 7cc7 a strategy for addressing1 within the modernized infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense described in that paragraph1 the exchange of information between the ,department of ,defense and the ,,ntia in order to accomplish required processing of all ,department of ,defense domestic spectrum coordination and management activities2 and 7ii7 be submitted in an unclassified format1 with a classified annex1 as appropriate4 7,c7 ,notification of ,congress ,upon submission of the report required under subparagraph 7,a71 the head of each covered agency shall notify ,congress that the head of the covered agency has submitted the report4 7#e7 ,,gao oversight ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7,a7 not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 conduct a review of the infrastructure of covered agencies1 as that infrastructure exists on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7,b7 after all of the reports required under paragraph 7#d7 have been submitted1 conduct oversight of the implementation of the modernization plans submitted by the ,,ntia and covered agencies under paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 7,c7 not later than #a year after the date on which the ,comptroller ,general begins conducting oversight under subparagraph 7,b71 and annually thereafter1 submit a report regarding that oversight to-- 7i7 with respect to the implementation of the modernization plan of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 with respect to the implementation of the modernization plans of all covered agencies1 including the ,department of ,defense1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 provide regular briefings to-- 7i7 with respect to the application of this section to the ,department of ,defense1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 with respect to the application of this section to all covered agencies1 including the ,department of ,defense1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,telecommunications security program 7#a7 ,program required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a program to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in the telecommunications infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,elements ,in carrying out the program under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 develop a capability to communicate clearly and authoritatively about threats by foreign adversaries2 7,b7 conduct independent red-team security analysis of ,department of ,defense systems1 subsystems1 devices1 and components including no-knowledge testing and testing with limited or full knowledge of expected functionalities2 7,c7 verify the integrity of personnel who are tasked with design fabrication1 integration1 configuration1 storage1 test1 and documentation of noncommercial #e;,g technology to be used by the ,department of ,defense2 7,d7 verify the efficacy of the physical security measures used at ,department of ,defense locations where system design1 fabrication1 integration1 configuration1 storage1 test1 and documentation of #e;,g technology occurs2 7,e7 direct the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense to use the ,federal ,risk and ,authorization ,management ,program 7commonly known as ,fed,r,a,m,p7 moderate or high cloud standard baselines1 supplemented with the ,department's ,fed,r,a,m,p cloud standard controls and control enhancements1 to assess #e;,g core service providers whose services will be used by the ,department of ,defense through the ,department's provisional authorization process2 and 7,f7 direct the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency and the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command to ,develop a capability for continuous1 independent monitoring of packet streams for #e;,g data on frequencies assigned to the ,department of ,defense to validate availability1 confidentiality1 and integrity of ,department of ,defense communications systems4 7#c7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a plan for the implementation of the program under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,report required ,not later than #bgj days after submitting the plan under paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7,a7 a comprehensive assessment of the findings and conclusions of the program under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 recommendations on how to mitigate vulnerabilities in the ,department of ,defense telecommunications infrastructure2 and 7,c7 an explanation of how the ,department of ,defense plans to implement such recommendations4 #bbd4 ,board of ,directors for the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a ,board of ,directors for the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center4 7b7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,board of ,directors shall be the following3 7#a7 ,provide strategic guidance to the ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center4 7#b7 ,advise the ,secretary on matters relating to the development and use of artificial intelligence by the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,evaluate and advise the ,secretary on ethical matters relating to the development and use of artificial intelligence by the ,department4 7#d7 ,conduct long-term and long-range studies on matters relating to artificial intelligence4 7#e7 ,evaluate and provide recommendations to the ,secretary regarding the ,department's development of a robust workforce proficient in artificial intelligence4 7#f7 ,assist the ,secretary in developing strategic level guidance on artificial intelligence-related hardware procurement and supply-chain matters4 7#g7 ,monitor and provide recommendations to the ,secretary on computing power1 usage1 storage1 and other technical matters relating to artificial intelligence4 7c7 ,membership ,the ,board of ,directors shall be composed of the following members3 7#a7 ,the official within the ,department of ,defense to whom the ,director of the ,joint ,artificial intelligence center directly reports4 7#b7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy4 7#c7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#d7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#e7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 7#f7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness4 7#g7 ,not more than five members from academic or private sector organizations outside the ,department of ,defense1 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,chairperson ,the chairperson of the ,board of ,directors shall be the official described in subsection 7c77#a74 7e7 ,meetings ,the ,board of ,directors shall meet not less than once each fiscal quarter and may meet at other times at the call of the chairperson or a majority of the ,board's members4 7f7 ,reports ,not later than ,september #cj of each year through ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 the ,board of ,directors shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that summarizes the activities of the ,board over the preceding year4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given that term in section #bch7;g7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note74 7#b7 ,the term ,board of ,directors means the ,board of ,directors established under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,the term ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center means the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center of the ,department of ,defense established pursuant to the memorandum of the ,secretary of ,defense dated ,june #bg1 #bjah1 and titled ,establishment of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center1 or any successor to such ,center4 7#d7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 #bbe4 ,directed ,energy ,working ,group 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a working group1 to be known as the ,directed ,energy ,working ,group4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the working group shall-- 7#a7 discuss the current and planned directed energy programs of each of the military departments2 7#b7 make recommendations to the ,secretary of ,defense about establishing memoranda of understanding among the organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense to coordinate directed energy activities using amounts authorized to be appropriated for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation2 7#c7 identify methods of quickly fielding directed energy capabilities and programs2 and 7#d7 develop a compendium on the effectiveness of directed energy weapon systems and integrate the compendium into an overall ,joint ,effectiveness ,manual under the guidance from the ,joint ,technical ,coordination ,group for ,munitions ,effectiveness4 7c7 ,head of working group ,the head of the working group shall be the ,assistant ,director of ,directed ,energy of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7d7 ,membership ,the members of the working group shall be appointed by not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 as follows3 7#a7 ,one member from each military department1 appointed by the ,secretary of the military department concerned4 7#b7 ,one member appointed by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#c7 ,one member appointed by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#d7 ,one member appointed by the ,director of the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office of the ,department of ,defense4 7#e7 ,one member appointed by the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency4 7e7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than once every #ahj days thereafter1 the working group shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of each directed energy program being developed or fielded by the ,department of ,defense4 7f7 ,termination ,the working group under this section shall terminate #d years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bbf4 ,program ,executive ,officer for ,autonomy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall designate a program executive officer for autonomy who shall be the official within the ,department of the ,navy with primary responsibility for the development and integration of autonomous technology into weapon systems4 7b7 ,program executive officer defined ,in this section1 the term program executive officer has the meaning given that term in section #agcg7;a77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bbg4 ,accountability measures relating to the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system 7a7 ,independent cost estimate 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation shall-- 7,a7 review any cost estimate of the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system prepared by the ,department of the ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 conduct an independent cost estimate of the full life-cycle cost of the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system4 7#b7 ,submittal to ,congress ,at the same time as the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbb is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the review and independent cost estimate conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,air ,force briefing requirement ,section #adg7;g7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #afgj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,each briefing shall include a detailed explanation of any on-ramp exercise of the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system conducted during the quarter covered by the report1 including an explanation of-- 7#a7 the objectives achieved by the exercise2 7#b7 the realism of the exercise1 including identification of the portions of the exercise that were scripted and unscripted and any technical workarounds or substitutes used for purposes of the exercise2 7#c7 the interim capabilities provided to combatant commanders after the conclusion of the exercise 7commonly known as leave behind capabilities7 and a plan for the sustainment or upgrade of such capabilities2 and 7#d7 the total cost of the exercise and a breakdown of the costs with respect to technology1 range and demonstration resources1 personnel1 and logistics4 4 7c7 ,reports ,not later than ,december #bj1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees the following reports on the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system3 7#a7 ,report on planned capabilities ,a report on the planned product line capabilities of the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system1 including-- 7,a7 a description of the technologies needed to implement and achieve such product line capabilities2 7,b7 a timeline for the technical maturation of such product line capabilities2 and 7,c7 a notional schedule for fielding such product line capabilities over the period covered by the current future-years defense program under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,report on acquisition authorities ,a report on the allocation of responsibilities among the individuals and entities responsible for acquisition for the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system1 including an explanation of how decision-making and governance of the acquisition process is allocated among the ,chief ,architect ,integration ,office and other entities that are expected provide capabilities for the ,system4 7#c7 ,report on alignment with ,common ,mission ,control ,center ,a report1 which may be submitted in classified or unclassified form1 that explains how1 and to what extent1 the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system will be aligned and coordinated with the ,common ,mission ,control ,center of the ,air ,force4 7d7 ,report on security measures ,at the same time as the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbb is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that describes how the ,secretary plans to ensure the security of the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system1 including a description of any information assurance and anti-tamper requirements for the ,system4 7e7 ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system defined ,in this section1 the term ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system has the meaning given that term in section #bcf7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #abha74 #bbh4 ,measures to address foreign talent programs 7a7 ,list of programs ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and maintain a list of foreign talent programs that pose a threat to the national security interests of the ,united ,states1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,criteria ,in developing the list under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider-- 7#a7 the extent to which a foreign talent program-- 7,a7 poses a threat to research funded by the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 engages in1 or facilitates1 cyber attacks1 theft1 espionage1 or otherwise interferes in the affairs of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 any other factors the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,information to ,congress ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a copy of the list developed under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,publication in ,federal ,register ,not later than #cj days after making the submission required under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall publish the list developed under subsection 7a7 in the ,federal ,register4 7e7 ,notice and comment period ,the list developed under subsection 7a71 and any guidance1 rules1 updates1 or other requirements relating to such list1 shall not take effect until such list1 or any such guidance1 rules1 updates1 or other requirements 7as the case may be7 have been-- 7#a7 published in the ,federal ,register2 and 7#b7 open for public comment for a period of not less than #fj days4 7f7 ,foreign talent program defined ,in this section1 the term foreign talent program has the meaning given that term for purposes of section #abhf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note74 #bbi4 ,disclosure of foreign funding sources in applications for ,federal research awards 7a7 ,disclosure requirement ,each ,federal research agency shall require-- 7#a7 any individual applying for funds from that agency as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator under a grant or cooperative agreement to disclose all current and pending support and the sources of such support at the time of the application for funds2 and 7#b7 any institution of higher education applying for funds from that agency to certify that every principal investigator or co-principal investigator who is employed by the institution of higher education and is applying for such funds has been made aware of the requirement under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,consistency ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 acting through the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council and in accordance with the authority provided under section #agdf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja note7 shall ensure that the requirements issued by ,federal research agencies under subsection 7a7 are consistent4 7c7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,in general ,in the event that an individual or entity violates the disclosure requirements under subsection 7a71 a ,federal research agency may take one or more of the following actions against such individual or entity3 7,a7 ,reject an application for a grant or cooperative agreement because the disclosed current and pending support violates agency terms and conditions4 7,b7 ,reject an application for a grant or cooperative agreement because current and pending support have not been disclosed as required under subsection 7a74 7,c7 ,temporarily or permanently discontinue any or all funding from that agency for any principal investigator or co-principal investigator who has failed to properly disclose current and pending support pursuant to subsection 7a74 7,d7 ,temporarily or permanently suspend or debar a researcher1 in accordance with part #ahj of title #b1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 from receiving funding from that agency when failure to disclose current and pending support pursuant to subsection 7a7 as done knowingly and willfully4 7,e7 ,refer a failure to disclose under subsection 7a7 to ,federal law enforcement authorities to determine whether any criminal statutes have been violated4 7#b7 ,notice ,a ,federal research agency intending to take action under any of subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall notify the institution of higher education1 principal investigator and any co-principal investigators subject to such action about the specific reason for the action1 and shall provide the institution1 principal investigator1 and co-principal investigator1 as applicable1 with the opportunity and a process by which to contest the proposed action4 7#c7 ,evidentiary standards ,a ,federal research agency seeking suspension or debarment under paragraph 7#a77;,d7 shall abide by the procedures and evidentiary standards set forth in part #ahj of title #b1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,current and pending support ,the term current and pending support means all resources made available to an individual in direct support of the individual's research efforts1 regardless of whether such resources have monetary value1 and includes in-kind contributions requiring a commitment of time and directly supporting the individual's research efforts1 such as the provision of office or laboratory space1 equipment1 supplies1 employees1 and students4 7#b7 ,institution of ,higher ,education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#c7 ,federal research agency ,the term ,federal research agency includes the following and any organizations and elements thereof3 7,a7 ,the ,department of ,agriculture4 7,b7 ,the ,department of ,commerce4 7,c7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7,d7 ,the ,department of ,education4 7,e7 ,the ,department of ,energy4 7,f7 ,the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7,g7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7,h7 ,the ,department of ,transportation4 7,i7 ,the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7,j7 ,the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7,k7 ,the ,national ,science ,foundation4 #bcj4 ,limitations relating to large unmanned surface vessels and associated offensive weapon systems 7a7 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,,lusv 7#a7 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the ,department of the ,navy for the procurement of a large unmanned surface vessel may be obligated or expended until a period of #fj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary of the ,navy submits to the congressional defense committees the certification described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,certification described ,the certification described in this paragraph is a written statement of the ,secretary of the ,navy certifying1 with respect to any large unmanned surface vessel to be procured by the ,secretary1 the following3 7,a7 ,a hull system1 a mechanical system1 and an electrical system have been developed for the vessel and each system-- 7i7 has attained a technology readiness level of seven or greater2 and 7ii7 can be operated autonomously for a minimum of #cj days4 7,b7 ,a command control system has been developed for the vessel and the system-- 7i7 can be operated autonomously2 7ii7 includes autonomous detection2 and 7iii7 has attained a technology readiness level of seven or greater4 7,c7 ,a detailed plan has been developed for measuring and demonstrating the reliability of the vessel4 7,d7 ,all payloads expected to be carried on the vessel have attained a technology readiness level of seven or greater4 7b7 ,limitation on ,,lusv weapon integration ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may not integrate any offensive weapon system into a large unmanned surface vessel until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that any large unmanned surface vessel that employs offensive weapons will comply with the law of armed conflict4 ,such certification shall include a detailed explanation of how such compliance will be achieved4 #bca4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending review and report on next generation air dominance capabilities 7a7 ,limitation on ,air ,force funds ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the next generation air dominance initiative of the ,air ,force1 not more than #he percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation submits the report required under subsection 7d77#a74 7b7 ,limitation on ,navy funds ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the next generation air dominance initiative of the ,navy1 not more than #he percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation submits the report required under subsection 7d77#b74 7c7 ,reviews 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation shall conduct-- 7,a7 a non-advocate review of the next generation air dominance initiative of the ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 a non-advocate review of the next generation air dominance initiative of the ,navy4 7#b7 ,elements ,each review under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment of-- 7,a7 all risks associated with cost1 schedule1 development1 integration1 production1 fielding1 and sustainment of next generation air dominance capabilities2 7,b7 the technological maturity of significant hardware and software efforts planned or carried out as part of the development of such capabilities2 and 7,c7 affordability goals that the ,air ,force and the ,navy 7as the case may be7 will be required to achieve during development1 production1 and sustainment activities for such capabilities that will not jeopardize or otherwise be detrimental to other high-priority future capabilities being developed and procured to support and execute other primary core competencies and missions4 7d7 ,reports ,the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 a report on the results of the review conducted under subsection 7c77#a77;,a7 with respect to the ,air ,force2 and 7#b7 a report on the results of the review conducted under subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 with respect to the ,navy4 #bcb4 ,modification of mechanisms for expedited access to technical talent and expertise at academic institutions ,section #bag of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by inserting training1 after management12 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#bh7 by striking ,infrastructure resilience and inserting ,additive manufacturing2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#cj7 as paragraph 7#cc72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bi7 the following new paragraphs3 7#cj7 ,corrosion prevention and control4 7#ca7 ,advanced manufacturing for metal casting4 7#cb7 #c;,d and virtual technology training platforms4 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 and 7g7 as subsection 7g7 and 7h71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection3 7f7 ,requirement ,to establish consortia 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to establish at least one multi-institution consortium through the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,army shall seek to establish at least one multi-institution consortium through the ,army2 7,c7 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall seek to establish at least one multi-institution consortium through the ,navy2 and 7,d7 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall seek to establish at least one multi-institution consortium through the ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,report required ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of the efforts to establish consortia under paragraph 7#a74 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7g71 as so redesignated1 by striking #bjbb and inserting #bjbf4 #bcc4 ,designation of ,academic ,liaison to protect against emerging threats 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 shall do the following3 7#a7 ,designate an official serving within the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering to work with the academic and research communities to protect academic research funded by the ,department of ,defense from undue foreign influences and threats4 7#b7 ,set forth the responsibilities of the official designated under paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 serving as the liaison of the ,department of ,defense with the academic and research communities2 7,b7 carrying out initiatives of the ,department related to the protection of academic research funded by the ,department from undue foreign influences and threats1 including the initiatives established under section #abhf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note72 7,c7 not less frequently than once a year1 conducting outreach and education activities for the academic and research community about undue foreign influences and threats to academic research that is funded by the ,department2 7,d7 coordinating and aligning the policies relating to academic research security of-- 7i7 the elements of the ,department specified in section #aaa7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 the intelligence community2 7iii7 ,federal science agencies2 7iv7 the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy2 and 7v7 ,federal regulatory agencies2 and 7,e7 working with the intelligence community to the maximum extent practicable to share with the academic and research communities1 at least annually1 unclassified information1 including counterintelligence information1 on threats from undue foreign influences4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the official designated under subsection 7a77#a7 to classify academic research in a manner that is inconsistent with the policies of the ,department of ,defense or the ,national ,security ,decision ,directive ,numbered #ahi of ,september #ba1 #aihe1 titled ,national ,policy on the ,transfer of ,scientific1 ,technical and ,engineering ,information1 or any successor directive4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,federal regulatory agencies ,the term ,federal regulatory agencies means the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,department of ,state1 the ,department of ,justice1 the ,department of ,energy1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration4 7#b7 ,federal science agencies ,the term ,federal science agencies means each agency 7as such term is defined in section #eea of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 that obligated or expended not less than #ajj1jjj1jjj in the previous fiscal year for research and development4 7#c7 ,intelligence community the term intelligence community has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 ,c ,emerging ,technology and ,artificial ,intelligence ,matters #bda4 ,steering committee on emerging technology 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the executive branch a steering committee on emerging technology and national security threats 7referred to in this section as the ,steering ,committee74 7b7 ,membership ,the ,steering ,committee shall be composed of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 7#c7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 7#d7 ,such other officials of the ,department of ,defense as are jointly appointed to ,steering ,committee by the officials specified in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c74 7c7 ,co-,chairs ,the officials specified in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7b7 shall serve as co-chairs of the ,steering ,committee4 7d7 ,staff and support services ,upon request of the co-chairs1 the ,department of ,defense shall provide to the ,steering ,committee1 on a reimbursable basis1 such staff and administrative support services as are necessary for the ,committee to carry out its responsibilities under this section4 7e7 ,responsibilities ,the ,steering ,committee shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 developing a strategic vision for the organizational change1 concept and capability development1 and technology investments in emerging technologies that are needed to maintain the technological edge of the military and intelligence community of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 providing credible assessments of emerging threats and identifying investments and advances in emerging technology undertaken by adversaries of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 making recommendations to the ,secretary of ,defense on-- 7,a7 the implementation of the strategy developed under to paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 steps that may be taken to address the threats identified under to paragraph 7#b72 7#d7 coordinating with the ,joint ,committee on ,research ,environments of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council2 7#e7 ensuring emerging technologies procured and used by the military will be tested for algorithmic bias and discriminatory outcomes2 and 7#f7 carrying out such other activities as are assigned to the ,steering ,committee by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7f7 ,coordination with ,,jaic ,the co-chairs shall coordinate the activities of the ,steering ,committee with the activities of the ,board of ,directors of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center established under section #bbd1 as appropriate4 7g7 ,deepfake working group 7#a7 ,in general ,the co-chairs stall establish a working group1 in coordination with the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,project ,agency and such other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government as the co-chairs deem appropriate1 to-- 7,a7 inform the ,steering ,committee's activities with respect to the national security implications of machine-manipulated media 7commonly known as deepfakes72 7,b7 assess the ,federal ,government's capabilities with respect to technologies to detect1 or otherwise counter and combat1 machine-manipulated media and other advanced image manipulation methods2 7,c7 assess the machine-manipulated media capabilities of foreign countries and non-state actors1 with particular emphasis on the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation2 and 7,d7 provide recommendations to the ,steering ,committee on the matters described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c74 7#b7 ,machine-manipulated media defined ,in this subsection1 the term machine-manipulated media has the meaning given that term in section #egbd7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib74 7h7 ,emerging technology defined ,in this section1 the term emerging technology means technology determined to be in an emerging phase of development by the ,secretary of ,defense1 including quantum computing1 technology for the analysis of large and diverse sets of data 7commonly known as big data analytics71 artificial intelligence 7including deepfake videos and related technologies71 autonomous technology1 robotics1 directed energy1 hypersonics1 biotechnology1 distributed ledger technology1 and such other technology as may be identified by the ,secretary4 #bdb4 ,training for human resources personnel in artificial intelligence and related topics 7a7 ,department of defense 7#a7 ,training program ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a program to provide covered human resources personnel with training in the fields of software development1 data science1 and artificial intelligence1 as such fields related to the duties of such personnel4 7#b7 ,elements ,the training provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a generalist's introduction to-- 7i7 software development and business processes2 7ii7 data management practices related to machine learning2 7iii7 machine learning1 deep learning1 and artificial intelligence2 7iv7 artificial intelligence workforce roles2 and 7v7 cybersecurity and secure software development2 and 7,b7 training in the authorities and procedures that may be used to recruit software developers1 data scientists1 and artificial intelligence professionals1 including direct hiring authorities1 excepted service authorities1 the ,intergovernmental ,personnel ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dgja et seq471 and authorities for hiring special government employees and highly qualified experts4 7#c7 ,certificate of completion ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue a certificate of completion to each individual who successfully completes the training provided under paragraph 7#a71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement the training program under paragraph 7#a7 as follows3 7,a7 ,in the first year in which the training program is carried out1 the ,secretary shall ensure that not less than #bj percent of covered human resource personnel complete the program4 7,b7 ,in each year of the training program after the first year1 the ,secretary shall ensure that not less than an additional #aj percent of covered human resources personnel complete the program until #hj percent of such personnel have completed the program4 7,c7 ,after achieving the #hj percent completion rate specified in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall ensure1 in each year1 that not less than #hj percent of covered human resources personnel have completed the training program4 7b7 ,covered human resources personnel defined ,in this section1 the term covered human resources personnel means members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense1 including human resources professionals1 hiring managers1 and recruiters1 who are responsible for hiring software developers1 data scientists1 or artificial intelligence professionals for the ,department4 #bdc4 ,unclassified workspaces for personnel with pending security clearances 7a7 ,guidance required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance to ensure1 to the extent practicable1 that all facilities the ,department of ,defense at which covered personnel perform work functions have unclassified workspaces4 7b7 ,use of workspaces by other personnel ,the guidance issued under subsection 7a7 shall include guidelines under which appropriately screened individuals other than covered personnel1 such as interns and visiting experts1 may use unclassified workspaces on a space-available basis4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than #ij days after the issuance of the guidance under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a plan for implementing the guidance2 7#b7 a description of how existing facilities may be modified to accommodate unclassified workspaces2 and 7#c7 identification of any impediments to making unclassified workspace available as described in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,in this section1 the term unclassified workspace means a workspace at which unclassified work may be performed4 7#b7 ,the term covered personnel means a member of the ,armed ,forces or a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense who has applied for1 but who has not yet received1 a security clearance4 #bdd4 ,pilot program on the use of electronic portfolios to evaluate applicants for certain technical positions 7a7 ,pilot program ,beginning not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a pilot program under which applicants for technical positions within the ,department of ,defense will be evaluated1 in part1 based on electronic portfolios of the applicant's work1 as described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,activities ,under the pilot program1 the human resources manager of an organization of the ,department of ,defense participating in the program1 in consultation with relevant subject matter experts1 shall assess each applicant for a technical position in the organization by reviewing an electronic portfolio of the applicant's best work1 as selected by the applicant4 7c7 ,scope of program ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 in at least one major command of each military department4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the commencement of the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the program4 ,at a minimum1 the report shall describe-- 7#a7 how the use of electronic portfolios in the hiring process affected the timeliness of the hiring process for technical positions in organizations of the ,department of ,defense participating in the program2 and 7#b7 the level of satisfaction of organization leaders1 hiring authorities1 and subject matter experts with the quality of applicants that were hired based on evaluations of electronic portfolios4 7e7 ,technical position defined ,in this section1 the term technical position means a position in the ,department of ,defense requiring expertise in artificial intelligence1 data science1 or software development4 7f7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bde4 ,self-directed training in artificial intelligence 7a7 ,online artificial intelligence courses ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall make available a list of approved online courses relating to artificial intelligence that may be taken by civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense and members of the ,armed ,forces on a voluntary basis while not engaged in the performance of their duties4 7b7 ,documentation of completion ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a system-- 7#a7 to confirm whether a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense or member of the ,armed ,forces has completed an online course approved by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#b7 to document the completion of such course in the personnel file of such employee or member4 7c7 ,reward system ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a system to reward civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense and members of the ,armed ,forces who complete an online course approved by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a71 which may include-- 7#a7 for a member of the ,armed ,forces1 a #bd-;hour pass which may be used on a stand-alone basis or in conjunction with other leave1 holiday1 or weekend periods2 and 7#b7 for a civilian employees of the ,department1 up to #h hours of additional leave4 7d7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out the activities described in subparagraphs 7a7 through 7c7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bdf4 ,part-time and term employment of university professors and students in the ,defense science and technology enterprise 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 jointly with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 shall establish a program under which qualified professors and students may be employed on a part-time or term basis in an organization of the ,defense science and technology enterprise for the purpose of conducting a research project4 7b7 ,selection 7#a7 ,selection and hiring ,the head of an organization in the ,defense science and technology enterprise at which positions are made available under subsection 7a7 shall be responsible for selecting qualified professors and students to fill such positions4 7#b7 ,selection criteria ,a qualified professor or student shall be selected for participation in the program under subsection 7a7 based on the following criteria3 7,a7 ,in the case of a qualified professor-- 7i7 the academic credentials and research experience of the professor2 and 7ii7 the extent to which the research proposed to be carried out by the professor will contribute to the objectives of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,in the case of qualified student assisting a professor with a research project under the program-- 7i7 the academic credentials and other qualifications of the student2 and 7ii7 the ability of the student to carry out the responsibilities assigned to the student as part of the project4 7c7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,minimum number of positions ,in the first year of the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish not fewer than #aj positions for qualified professors4 ,not fewer than five of such positions shall be reserved for qualified professors to conduct research in the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning4 7#b7 ,authorities ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense and the heads of organizations in the ,defense science and technology enterprise may-- 7,a7 use any hiring authority available to the ,secretary or the head of such an organization2 7,b7 enter into cooperative research and development agreements under section #ab of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a72 and 7,c7 pay referral bonuses to professors or students participating in the program who identify-- 7i7 students to assist in a research project under the program2 or 7ii7 students or recent graduates to participate in other programs in the ,defense science and technology enterprise1 including internships at ,department of ,defense ,laboratories and in the ,pathways ,program of the ,department4 7d7 ,reports to ,congress 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #cj days after the conclusion of the first year of the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of the program4 ,the report shall include-- 7,a7 identification of the number of qualified professors and students employed under the program2 7,b7 identification of the organizations in the ,defense science and technology enterprise that employed such individuals2 and 7,c7 a description of the types of research conducted by such individuals4 7#b7 ,subsequent reports ,not later than #cj days after the conclusion of the second and third years of the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the program4 ,each report shall include-- 7,a7 the information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 the results of any research projects conducted under the program2 and 7,c7 the number of students and recent graduates who1 pursuant to a reference from a professor or student participating in the program as described in subsection 7c77#b77;,c71 were hired by the ,department of ,defense or selected for participation in another program in the ,defense science and technology enterprise4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,defense science and technology enterprise means-- 7,a7 the research organizations of the military departments2 7,b7 the science and technology reinvention laboratories 7as designated under section #aaje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note772 7,c7 the facilities of the ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base 7as defined in section #bceh;a7f77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,d7 the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency2 and 7,e7 such other organizations as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate for inclusion in the enterprise4 7#b7 ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#c7 ,the term qualified professor means a professor of an institution of higher education who has expertise in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics4 7#d7 ,the term qualified student means a student of an institution of higher education selected by a qualified professor to assist the professor in conducting research4 #bdg4 ,microelectronics and national security 7a7 ,modification of strategy for assured access to trusted microelectronics ,section #bca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjai and inserting ,december #cj1 #bjbj2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#aj7 ,an approach to ensuring the continuing production of cutting-edge microelectronics for national security needs1 including state-of-the-art node sizes1 heterogeneous integration1 advantaged sensor manufacturing1 boutique chip designs1 and variable volume production capabilities4 7#aa7 ,an assessment of current microelectronics supply chain management practices1 existing risks1 and actions that may be carried out to mitigate such risks by organizations in the defense industrial base4 7#ab7 ,a plan for increasing commercialization of intellectual property developed by the ,department of ,defense for commercial microelectronics research and development4 7#ac7 ,an assessment of the feasibility1 usefulness1 efficacy1 and cost of-- 7,a7 developing a national laboratory exclusively focused on the research and development of microelectronics to serve as a center for ,federal ,government expertise in high-performing1 trusted microelectronics and as a hub for ,federal ,government research into breakthrough microelectronics-related technologies2 and 7,b7 incorporating into such national laboratory a commercial incubator to provide early-stage microelectronics startups1 which face difficulties scaling due to the high costs of microelectronics design and fabrication1 with access to funding resources1 fabrication facilities1 design tools1 and shared intellectual property4 7#ad7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary of ,defense determines to be relevant4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjai and inserting ,december #cj1 #bjbj2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjai and inserting ,december #cj1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,advisory panel on microelectronics leadership and competitiveness 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president1 in consultation with the ,national ,security ,council1 the ,national ,economic ,council1 and the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 shall establish an advisory panel on microelectronics leadership and competitiveness 7referred to in this subsection as the ,advisory ,panel74 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,advisory ,panel shall be composed of the following members3 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy4 7,c7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7,d7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7,e7 ,the heads of such other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government as the ,president1 in consultation with the ,national ,security ,council1 determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,national strategy 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,advisory ,panel is established1 the ,panel shall develop a national strategy to-- 7i7 accelerate the development and deployment of state-of-the-art microelectronics2 and 7ii7 ensure that the ,united ,states is a global leader in the field of microelectronics4 7,b7 ,elements ,the strategy developed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall address the following3 7i7 ,activities that may be carried out to strengthen engagement and outreach between the ,department of ,defense and industry1 academia1 international partners of the ,united ,states1 and other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government on issues relating to microelectronics4 7ii7 ,science1 technology1 research1 and development efforts to facilitate the advancement and adoption of microelectronics and new uses of microelectronics and components1 including efforts to-- 7,i7 accelerate leap-ahead research1 development1 and innovation in microelectronics2 and 7,,ii7 deploy heterogeneously integrated microelectronics for machine learning and other applications4 7iii7 ,the role of diplomacy and trade in maintaining the position of the ,united ,states as a global leader in the field of microelectronics1 including the feasibility and advisability of-- 7,i7 implementing multilateral export controls tailored through direct coordination with key allies of the ,united ,states1 including through the ,wassenaar ,arrangement and other multilateral fora1 for specific semiconductor manufacturing equipment such as extreme ultraviolet photolithography equipment and argon fluoride immersion photolithography equipment2 7,,ii7 additional trade enforcement actions that may be initiated by the ,united ,states to address any unfair or excessive foreign semiconductor subsidy programs or other unfair microelectronics trade practices2 and 7,,iii7 the elimination of any trade barriers or unilateral export controls that harm ,united ,states companies without producing a substantial benefit to the competitiveness or national security of the ,united ,states4 7iv7 ,the potential role of a national laboratory and incubator exclusively focused on the research and development of microelectronics1 as described in section #bca7;b77#ac7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 7as added by subsection 7a77 in carrying out the strategy and plan required subparagraph 7,a74 7v7 ,such other activities as the ,panel determines may be appropriate to overcome looming challenges to the innovation1 competitiveness1 and supply chain integrity of the ,united ,states in the area of microelectonics4 7c7 ,briefings ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the progress of the ,secretary in developing the strategy and implementation plan required under section #bca7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note72 and 7#b7 the ,assistant to the ,president for ,national ,security ,affairs shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the progress of the ,advisory ,panel in developing the strategy required under subsection 7b77#c74 7d7 ,advanced manufacturing incentives 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 work with the private sector through a public-private partnership1 including by incentivizing the formation of a consortium of ,united ,states companies1 to ensure the development and production of advanced1 measurably secure microelectronics4 ,such work may include providing incentives for the creation1 expansion1 or modernization of one or more commercially competitive and sustainable semiconductors manufacturing or advanced research and development facilities4 7#b7 ,risk mitigation requirements ,a participant in a consortium formed with incentives under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 have the potential to perform fabrication1 assembly1 package1 or test functions for semiconductors deemed critical to national security as defined by export control regulatory agencies in consultation with the ,national ,security ,adviser and the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 demonstrate management processes to identify and mitigate supply chain security risks2 and 7,c7 be able to produce semiconductors consistent with applicable measurably secure supply chain and operational security standards established under section #bbd7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib74 7#c7 ,national security considerations ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall select participants for the consortium formed with incentives under paragraph 7#a74 ,in selecting such participants1 the ,secretary and the ,director may jointly consider whether the ,united ,states companies-- 7,a7 have participated in previous programs and projects of the ,department of ,defense1 ,department of ,energy1 or the intelligence community1 including-- 7i7 the ,trusted ,integrated ,circuit program of the ,intelligence ,advanced ,research ,projects ,activity2 7ii7 trusted and assured semiconductors projects1 as administered by the ,department of ,defense2 7iii7 the ,electronics ,resurgence ,initiative 7,,eri7 program of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency2 or 7iv7 relevant semiconductor research programs of ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy2 7,b7 have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to performing contracts for the ,department of ,defense and the intelligence community2 7,c7 are approved by the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency or the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence as presenting an acceptable security risk1 taking into account supply chain assurance vulnerabilities1 counterintelligence risks1 and any risks presented by companies whose owners are located outside the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 are evaluated periodically for foreign ownership1 control1 or influence by foreign entities of concern4 7#d7 ,nontraditional defense contractors and commercial entities ,arrangements entered into to carry out paragraph 7#a7 shall be in such form as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate to encourage industry participation of nontraditional defense contractors or commercial entities and may include a contract1 a grant1 a cooperative agreement1 a commercial agreement1 the use of other transaction authority under section #bcga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or another such arrangement4 7#e7 ,discharge ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out paragraph 7#a7 jointly through the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 or such other component of the ,department of ,defense as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#f7 ,other initiatives ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall dedicate initiatives within the ,department of ,defense to advance radio frequency1 mixed signal1 radiation tolerant1 and radiation hardened semiconductors that support national security and dual-use applications4 7#g7 ,reports 7,a7 ,report by secretary of defense ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report on the plans of the ,secretary to carry out paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,biennial reports by comptroller general of the united states ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary submits the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 and not less frequently than once every #b years thereafter for a period of #aj years1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on the activities carried out under this subsection4 7e7 ,report under the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to ,congress a report on a plan for any use of authorities available in title ,,iii of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deca et seq47 to establish or enhance a domestic production capability for microelectronic technologies and related technologies1 subject to-- 7,a7 the availability of appropriations for that purpose2 and 7,b7 a determination made under the plan pursuant to such title ,,iii that such technologies are essential to the national defense4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,president shall develop the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 in consultation with any relevant head of a ,federal agency1 any advisory committee established under section #gjh7;a7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deeh71 and appropriate stakeholders in the private sector4 #bdh4 ,acquisition of ethically and responsibly developed artificial intelligence technology 7a7 ,assessment required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,board of ,directors of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center established under section #bbd1 shall conduct an assessment to determine whether the ,department of ,defense has the ability to ensure that any artificial intelligence technology acquired by the ,department is ethically and responsibly developed4 7b7 ,elements ,the assessment conducted under subsection 7a7 shall address the following3 7#a7 ,whether the ,department of ,defense has personnel with sufficient expertise1 across multiple disciplines1 to ensure the acquisition of ethically and responsibly developed artificial intelligence technology1 including personnel with sufficient ethical1 legal1 and technical expertise to advise on the acquisition of such technology4 7#b7 ,the feasibility and advisability of retaining outside experts as consultants to assist the ,department in filling any gaps in expertise identified under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,the extent to which existing acquisition processes encourage or require consultation with relevant experts across multiple disciplines within the ,department to ensure that artificial intelligence technology acquired by the ,department is ethically and responsibly developed4 7#d7 ,quantitative and qualitative standards for assessing the extent to which experts across multiple disciplines are engaged in the acquisition of artificial intelligence technology by the ,department4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary completes the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the assessment4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 based on the results of the assessment-- 7,a7 an explanation of whether the ,department of ,defense has personnel with sufficient expertise1 across multiple disciplines1 to ensure the acquisition of ethically and responsibly developed artificial intelligence technology2 7,b7 an explanation of whether the ,department has adequate procedures to encourage or require the consultation of such experts as part of the acquisition process for artificial intelligence technology2 and 7,c7 with respect to any deficiencies identified under subparagraph 7,a7 or subparagraph 7,b71 a description of any measures that have been taken1 and any additional resources that may be needed1 to mitigate such deficiencies4 #bdi4 ,enhancement of public-private talent exchange programs in the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,public-,private talent exchange ,section #aeii;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by amending subparagraph 7,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 shall contain language ensuring that such employee of the ,department does not improperly use information that such employee knows relates to a ,department acquisition1 or procurement for the benefit or advantage of the private-sector organization4 4 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking is deemed to be an employee of the ,department of ,defense for the purposes of and inserting is subject to2 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,d72 and 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 respectively2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 shall be required to file a ,public ,financial ,disclosure ,report 7,,oge ,form #bgh7 and the ,public ,financial ,disclosure ,report for a such a person and a description of any waivers provided to such person shall be made available on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense4 4 7b7 ,application of exchange authority to artificial intelligence ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall take steps to ensure that the authority for the ,department of ,defense to operate a public-private talent exchange program pursuant to section #aeii;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is used to exchange personnel with private sector entities working on artificial intelligence applications4 ,such application of the authority of section #aeii;g shall be in addition to1 not in lieu of1 any other application of such authority by the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,goals for program participation ,in carrying out the requirement of subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall seek to achieve the following objectives3 7#a7 ,in the ,secretary of ,defense ,executive ,fellows program1 the nomination of an additional five uniformed service members and three government civilians by each service and by the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 for sponsorship by private sector entities working on artificial intelligence applications4 7#b7 ,for the public-private talent exchange program of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment-- 7,a7 an additional ten government employees to work with private sector entities working on artificial intelligence applications2 and 7,b7 an additional ten employees of private sector entities working on artificial intelligence applications to work in the ,department4 7#c7 ,the establishment of the following new public-private talent exchange programs in the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 comparable to the program referred to in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the office of the ,undersecretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 a program with twenty participants1 focused on exchanges with private sector entities working on artificial intelligence applications4 7,b7 in the office of the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 a program with twenty participants1 focused on exchanges with private sector entities working on artificial intelligence applications4 7#d7 ,in the ,army1 ,navy1 and ,marine ,corps1 the establishment of new public-private exchange programs1 comparable to the ,air ,force ,education with ,industry ,program1 each with twenty program participants1 focused on private sector entities working on artificial intelligence applications4 7d7 ,treatment of program participants 7#a7 ,the ,army1 ,navy1 and ,marine ,corps shall take steps to ensure that participation by a service member in a program described in subsection 7c77#d7 is treated1 for purposes of promotion boards and subsequent assignments1 as equivalent to attending resident professional military education4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a public-private exchange program billet office to temporarily hold billets for civilian employees who participate in programs described in subsection 7b71 to ensure that participating ,department of ,defense offices are able to retain their staffing levels during the period of participation4 7e7 ,briefing on expansion of existing exchange programs ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the efforts undertaken to expand existing public-private exchange programs of the ,department of ,defense and to ensure that such programs seek opportunities for exchanges with private sector entities working on artificial intelligence applications1 in accordance with the requirements of this section4 #bej4 ,reporting on contribution of development of artificial intelligence standards ,subsection 7b7 of section #bfj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended by adding at the end the following paragraph3 7#aa7 ,a description of efforts of the ,center and the ,department of ,defense to develop or contribute to the development of artificial intelligence standards1 including-- 7,a7 the participation of the ,center and the ,department of ,defense in international and multistakeholder standard-setting bodies2 and 7,b7 collaboration between the ,center and ,department of ,defense and-- 7i7 other organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense 7including the ,defense ,agencies and the military departments72 7ii7 agencies of the ,federal ,government2 and 7iii7 private industry 7including the defense industrial base74 4 ,d ,sustainable ,chemistry ,research and ,development #bea4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,sustainable ,chemistry ,research and ,development ,act of #bjbj4 #beb4 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 ,congress recognized the importance and value of sustainable chemistry in section #aad of the ,american ,innovation and ,competitiveness ,act 7,public ,law #aad-cbi72 7#b7 sustainable chemistry and materials transformation is a key value contributor to business competitiveness across many industrial and consumer sectors2 7#c7 companies across hundreds of supply chains critical to the ,american economy are seeking to reduce costs and open new markets through innovations in manufacturing and materials1 and are in need of new innovations in chemistry1 including sustainable chemistry2 7#d7 sustainable chemistry can improve the efficiency with which natural resources are used to meet human needs for chemical products while avoiding environmental harm1 reduce or eliminate the emissions of and exposures to hazardous substances1 minimize the use of resources1 and benefit the economy1 people1 and the environment2 and 7#e7 a recent report by the ,government ,accountability ,office 7,,gao-#ah-cjg7 found that the ,federal ,government could play an important role in helping realize the full innovation and market potential of sustainable chemistry technologies1 including through a coordinated national effort on sustainable chemistry and standardized tools and definitions to support sustainable chemistry research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercialization4 #bec4 ,national coordinating entity for sustainable chemistry 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall convene an interagency entity 7referred to in this subtitle as the ,entity7 under the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council with the responsibility to coordinate ,federal programs and activities in support of sustainable chemistry1 including those described in sections #bee and #bef4 7b7 ,coordination with existing groups ,in convening the ,entity1 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall consider overlap and possible coordination with existing committees1 subcommittees1 or other groups of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council1 such as-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,environment2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,technology2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,science2 or 7#d7 related groups or subcommittees4 7c7 ,co-,chairs ,the ,entity shall be co-chaired by the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy and a representative from the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 the ,national ,science ,foundation1 or the ,department of ,energy1 as selected by the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 7d7 ,agency participation ,the ,entity shall include representatives1 including subject matter experts1 from the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 the ,national ,science ,foundation1 the ,department of ,energy1 the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,national ,institutes of ,health1 the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and other related ,federal agencies1 as appropriate4 7e7 ,termination ,the ,entity shall terminate on the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #bed4 ,strategic plan for sustainable chemistry 7a7 ,strategic plan ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,entity shall-- 7#a7 consult with relevant stakeholders1 including representatives from industry1 academia1 national labs1 the ,federal ,government1 and international entities1 to develop and update1 as needed1 a consensus definition of sustainable chemistry to guide the activities under this subtitle2 7#b7 develop a working framework of attributes characterizing and metrics for assessing sustainable chemistry1 as described in subsection 7b72 7#c7 assess the state of sustainable chemistry in the ,united ,states as a key benchmark from which progress under the activities described in this subtitle can be measured1 including assessing key sectors of the ,united ,states economy1 key technology platforms1 commercial priorities1 and barriers to innovation2 7#d7 coordinate and support ,federal research1 development1 demonstration1 technology transfer1 commercialization1 education1 and training efforts in sustainable chemistry1 including budget coordination and support for public-private partnerships1 as appropriate2 7#e7 identify any ,federal regulatory barriers to1 and opportunities for1 ,federal agencies facilitating the development of incentives for development1 consideration1 and use of sustainable chemistry processes and products2 7#f7 identify major scientific challenges1 roadblocks1 or hurdles to transformational progress in improving the sustainability of the chemical sciences2 7#g7 identify other opportunities for expanding ,federal efforts in support of sustainable chemistry2 and 7#h7 review1 identify1 and make efforts to eliminate duplicative ,federal funding and duplicative ,federal research in sustainable chemistry4 7b7 ,characterizing and assessing sustainable chemistry ,the ,entity shall develop a working framework of attributes characterizing and metrics for assessing sustainable chemistry for the purposes of carrying out the ,act4 ,in developing this framework1 the ,entity shall-- 7#a7 seek advice and input from stakeholders as described in subsection 7c72 7#b7 consider existing definitions of1 or frameworks characterizing and metrics for assessing1 sustainable chemistry already in use at ,federal agencies2 7#c7 consider existing definitions of1 or frameworks characterizing and metrics for assessing1 sustainable chemistry already in use by international organizations of which the ,united ,states is a member1 such as the ,organisation for ,economic ,co-operation and ,development2 and 7#d7 consider any other appropriate existing definitions of1 or frameworks characterizing and metrics for assessing1 sustainable chemistry4 7c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the duties described in subsections 7a7 and 7b71 the ,entity shall consult with stakeholders qualified to provide advice and information to guide ,federal activities related to sustainable chemistry through workshops1 requests for information1 or other mechanisms as necessary4 ,the stakeholders shall include representatives from-- 7#a7 business and industry 7including trade associations and small- and medium-sized enterprises from across the value chain72 7#b7 the scientific community 7including the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine1 scientific professional societies1 national labs1 and academia72 7#c7 the defense community2 7#d7 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments1 including nonregulatory ,state or regional sustainable chemistry programs1 as appropriate2 7#e7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7#f7 other appropriate organizations4 7d7 ,report to congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 the ,entity shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,in addition to the elements described in subsections 7a7 and 7b71 the report shall include-- 7,a7 a summary of federally funded1 sustainable chemistry research1 development1 demonstration1 technology transfer1 commercialization1 education1 and training activities2 7,b7 a summary of the financial resources allocated to sustainable chemistry initiatives by each participating agency2 7,c7 an assessment of the current state of sustainable chemistry in the ,united ,states1 including the role that ,federal agencies are playing in supporting it2 7,d7 an analysis of the progress made toward achieving the goals and priorities of this subtitle1 and recommendations for future program activities2 7,e7 an evaluation of steps taken and future strategies to avoid duplication of efforts1 streamline interagency coordination1 facilitate information sharing1 and spread best practices among participating agencies2 and 7,f7 an evaluation of duplicative ,federal funding and duplicative ,federal research in sustainable chemistry1 efforts undertaken by the ,entity to eliminate duplicative funding and research1 and recommendations on how to achieve these goals4 7#b7 ,submission to gao ,the ,entity shall also submit the report described in paragraph 7#a7 to the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states for consideration in future ,congressional inquiries4 7#c7 ,additional reports ,the ,entity shall submit a report to ,congress and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states that incorporates the information described in subparagraphs 7a71 7b71 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 every #c years1 commencing after the initial report is submitted until the ,entity terminates4 #bee4 ,agency activities in support of sustainable chemistry 7a7 ,in general ,the agencies participating in the ,entity shall carry out activities in support of sustainable chemistry1 as appropriate to the specific mission and programs of each agency4 7b7 ,activities ,the activities described in subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 incorporate sustainable chemistry into existing research1 development1 demonstration1 technology transfer1 commercialization1 education1 and training programs1 that the agency determines to be relevant1 including consideration of-- 7,a7 merit-based competitive grants to individual investigators and teams of investigators1 including1 to the extent practicable1 early career investigators for research and development2 7,b7 grants to fund collaborative research and development partnerships among universities1 industry1 and nonprofit organizations2 7,c7 coordination of sustainable chemistry research1 development1 demonstration1 and technology transfer conducted at ,federal laboratories and agencies2 7,d7 incentive prize competitions and challenges in coordination with such existing ,federal agency programs2 and 7,e7 grants1 loans1 and loan guarantees to aid in the technology transfer and commercialization of sustainable chemicals1 materials1 processes1 and products2 7#b7 collect and disseminate information on sustainable chemistry research1 development1 technology transfer1 and commercialization1 including information on accomplishments and best practices2 7#c7 expand the education and training of students at appropriate levels of education1 professional scientists and engineers1 and other professionals involved in all aspects of sustainable chemistry and engineering appropriate to that level of education and training1 including through-- 7,a7 partnerships with industry as described in section #bef2 7,b7 support for the integration of sustainable chemistry principles into chemistry and chemical engineering curriculum and research training1 as appropriate to that level of education and training2 and 7,c7 support for integration of sustainable chemistry principles into existing or new professional development opportunities for professionals including teachers1 faculty1 and individuals involved in laboratory research 7product development1 materials specification and testing1 life cycle analysis1 and management72 7#d7 as relevant to an agency's programs1 examine methods by which the ,federal agencies1 in collaboration and consultation with the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 may facilitate the development or recognition of validated1 standardized tools for performing sustainability assessments of chemistry processes or products2 7#e7 through programs identified by an agency1 support 7including through technical assistance1 participation1 financial support1 communications tools1 awards1 or other forms of support7 outreach and dissemination of sustainable chemistry advances such as non-,federal symposia1 forums1 conferences1 and publications in collaboration with1 as appropriate1 industry1 academia1 scientific and professional societies1 and other relevant groups2 7#f7 provide for public input and outreach to be integrated into the activities described in this section by the convening of public discussions1 through mechanisms such as public meetings1 consensus conferences1 and educational events1 as appropriate2 7#g7 within each agency1 develop or adapt metrics to track the outputs and outcomes of the programs supported by that agency2 and 7#h7 incentivize or recognize actions that advance sustainable chemistry products1 processes1 or initiatives1 including through the establishment of a nationally recognized awards program through the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to identify1 publicize1 and celebrate innovations in sustainable chemistry and chemical technologies4 7d7 ,limitations ,financial support provided under this section shall-- 7#a7 be available only for pre-competitive activities2 and 7#b7 not be used to promote the sale of a specific product1 process1 or technology1 or to disparage a specific product1 process1 or technology4 #bef4 ,partnerships in sustainable chemistry 7a7 ,in general ,the agencies participating in the ,entity may facilitate and support1 through financial1 technical1 or other assistance1 the creation of partnerships between institutions of higher education1 nongovernmental organizations1 consortia1 or companies across the value chain in the chemical industry1 including small- and medium-sized enterprises1 to-- 7#a7 create collaborative sustainable chemistry research1 development1 demonstration1 technology transfer1 and commercialization programs2 and 7#b7 train students and retrain professional scientists1 engineers1 and others involved in materials specification on the use of sustainable chemistry concepts and strategies by methods1 including-- 7,a7 developing or recognizing curricular materials and courses for undergraduate and graduate levels and for the professional development of scientists1 engineers1 and others involved in materials specification2 and 7,b7 publicizing the availability of professional development courses in sustainable chemistry and recruiting professionals to pursue such courses4 7b7 ,private sector participation ,to be eligible for support under this section1 a partnership in sustainable chemistry shall include at least one private sector organization4 7c7 ,selection of partnerships ,in selecting partnerships for support under this section1 the agencies participating in the ,entity shall also consider the extent to which the applicants are willing and able to demonstrate evidence of support for1 and commitment to1 the goals outlined in the strategic plan and report described in section #bed4 7d7 ,prohibited use of funds ,financial support provided under this section may not be used-- 7#a7 to support or expand a regulatory chemical management program at an implementing agency under a ,state law2 7#b7 to construct or renovate a building or structure2 or 7#c7 to promote the sale of a specific product1 process1 or technology1 or to disparage a specific product1 process1 or technology4 #beg4 ,prioritization ,in carrying out this subtitle1 the ,entity shall focus its support for sustainable chemistry activities on those that achieve1 to the highest extent practicable1 the goals outlined in the ,act4 #beh4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to alter or amend any ,state law or action with regard to sustainable chemistry1 as defined by the ,state4 #bei4 ,major multi-user research facility project ,section #aaj of the ,american ,innovation and ,competitiveness ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbs-#b7 is amended by striking 7g77#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,major multi-user research facility project ,the term major multi-user research facility project means a science and engineering facility project that exceeds #ajj1jjj1jjj in total construction1 acquisition1 or upgrade costs to the ,foundation4 4 ,e ,plans1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters #bfa4 ,modification to annual report of the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation ,section #aci7;h77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,engineering11 and inserting ,engineering12 and 7#b7 by striking 1 through ,january #ca1 #bjbe4 #bfb4 ,repeal of quarterly updates on the ,optionally ,manned ,fighting ,vehicle program ,section #bfa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #abid7 is repealed4 #bfc4 ,independent evaluation of personal protective and diagnostic testing equipment 7a7 ,independent evaluation required ,the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation shall conduct an independent evaluation of-- 7#a7 any processes used to test the effectiveness of covered personal protective and diagnostic testing equipment2 and 7#b7 the results of such tests4 7b7 ,availability of information ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation with such information as may be necessary for the ,director to conduct the evaluations required under subsection 7a71 including any relevant documentation relating to testing processes and test results for covered personal protective and diagnostic testing equipment4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the completion of each evaluation under subsection 7a71 the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the evaluation4 7d7 ,covered personal protective and diagnostic testing equipment defined ,in this section1 the term covered personal protective and diagnostic testing equipment means any personal protective equipment or diagnostic testing equipment developed1 acquired1 or used by the ,department of ,defense-- 7#a7 in response to ,,covid-#ai2 or 7#b7 as part of any follow-on1 long-term acquisition and distribution program for such equipment4 #bfd4 ,reports on ,f-#ce physiological episodes and mitigation efforts 7a7 ,study and report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall conduct a study to determine the underlying causes of physiological episodes affecting crewmembers of ,f-#ce aircraft4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an examination of each physiological episode reported by a crewmember of an ,f-#ce aircraft as of the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7,b7 a determination as to the underlying cause of the episode2 and 7,c7 an examination of-- 7i7 any long-term effects1 including potential long-term effects1 of the episode2 and 7ii7 any additional care an affected crewmember may need4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7,a7 the results the study conducted under subsection 7a71 including a description of each physiological episode examined under the study and an explanation of the underlying cause of the episode2 7,b7 a description of any actions that may be taken to address the underlying causes of such episodes1 including any resources that may be required to carry out such actions2 and 7,c7 any other findings and recommendations of the study4 7b7 ,annual reports on mitigation efforts ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall include with the annual report required by section #bbd7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bjei71 a detailed description of-- 7#a7 the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to address physiological episodes affecting crewmembers of ,f-#ce aircraft2 and 7#b7 the funding allocated for such efforts4 #bfe4 ,study on mechanisms for attracting and retaining high quality talent in the national security innovation base 7a7 ,study required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a program to attract and retain covered individuals for employment in the national security innovation base4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include an analysis of-- 7#a7 mechanisms the ,department of ,defense may use to engage institutions of higher education to assist in the identification and recruitment of covered individuals for employment in the national security innovation base2 7#b7 monetary and nonmonetary incentives that may be provided to retain covered individuals in positions in the national security innovation base2 7#c7 methods that may be implemented to ensure the proper vetting of covered individuals2 7#d7 the number of covered individuals needed to advance the competitiveness of the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation efforts of the ,department of ,defense in the critical technologies identified in the ,national ,defense ,strategy2 and 7#e7 the type and amount of resources required to implement the program described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term national security innovation base the means the network of persons and organizations1 including ,federal agencies1 institutions of higher education1 federally funded research and development centers1 defense industrial base entities1 nonprofit organizations1 commercial entities1 and venture capital firms that are engaged in the military and nonmilitary research1 development1 funding1 and production of innovative technologies that support the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#c7 ,the term covered individual means an individual who-- 7,a7 is employed by a ,united ,states employer and engaged in work to promote and protect the national security innovation base2 7,b7 is engaged in basic or applied research1 funded by the ,department of ,defense1 through an institution of higher education in the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 possesses scientific or technical expertise that will advance the development of critical technologies identified in the ,national ,defense ,strategy or the ,national ,defense ,science and ,technology ,strategy1 required by section #bah of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #afgi74 #bff4 ,funding for force protection applied research 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,navy1 applied research1 force protection applied research1 line #jje 7,,pe #jfjbabc,n7 is hereby increased by #i1jjj1jjj 7to be used in support of the ,direct ,air ,capture and ,blue ,carbon ,removal ,technology ,program authorized under section #bbc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note774 7b7 ,offsets 7#a7 ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for operation and maintenance1 ,air ,force1 admin servicewide activities1 servicewide communications1 line #daj is hereby reduced by #d1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for operation and maintenance1 ,army1 admin servicewide activities1 servicewide communications1 line #ddj is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #bfg4 ,funding for hypersonics prototyping 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,air ,force1 advanced component development prototypes1 line #jdh1 hypersonics prototyping 7,,pe #jfjdjcc;,f7 is hereby increased by #e1jjj1jjj 7to be used in support of the ,air-launched ,rapid ,response ,weapon ,program74 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for operation and maintenance1 ,space ,force1 operating forces1 contractor logistics system support1 line #jhj is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #bfh4 ,funding for unidirectional body armor 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,army1 advanced component development prototypes1 line #jic1 soldier systems--advanced development 7,,pe #jfjchbg;,a7 is hereby increased by #g1jjj1jjj 7to be used for the development of lightweight body armor fabrics74 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,army1 advanced component development prototypes1 line #ajb1 technology maturation initiatives 7,,pe #jfjdaae;,a7 is hereby reduced by #g1jjj1jjj4 #bfi4 ,assessments of intelligence1 defense1 and military implications of deepfake videos and related technologies 7a7 ,intelligence threat assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,in conjunction with each annual report required under section #egji7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 7relating to deepfake technology and the foreign weaponization of deepfakes71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the appropriate congressional committees a supplemental report on the intelligence1 defense1 and military implications of deepfake videos and related technologies4 7#b7 ,elements ,each supplemental report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of new developments with respect to the national security implications of machine-manipulated media1 and intelligence community responses to such developments1 as it pertains to those matters described in section #egji7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib72 7,b7 a description of any known efforts by the militaries of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,russian ,federation or any governmental elements that provide intelligence support to such militaries1 to deploy machine-manipulated media in the context of any ongoing geopolitical disputes1 armed conflicts1 or related operations2 and 7,c7 an assessment of additional future security risks posed by artificial intelligence technologies that facilitate the creation of machine-manipulated media1 including security risks in contexts other than influence or information operations 7including the potential subversion of biometric authentication systems74 7#c7 ,interim report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the appropriate congressional committees a report on the preliminary findings of the ,director with respect to each element described in subsection 7#b74 7#d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,military risk assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after date on which the report under subsection 7a77#c7 is submitted to the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment1 based on the results of such report1 of the risks posed by machine-manipulated media to the operations1 personnel1 and activities of the ,department of ,defense and the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the risks posed by machine-manipulated media in the contexts of military planning1 defense intelligence collection1 operational decision-making1 and such other contexts as the ,secretary of ,defense deems appropriate4 7,b7 ,a description of how the ,department of ,defense would assess1 particularly under limited time constraints1 the legitimacy of machine-manipulated media purporting to depict activities relevant to ongoing military operations 7such as a deepfake video purporting to depict a foreign government official announcing an impending military strike1 retreat1 or other tactical action74 7,c7 ,a description of any efforts of the ,department of ,defense to combat the actual or potential creation of machine-manipulated media that falsely depicts or replicates biometric identifiers of ,federal ,government officials1 and an assessment of the feasibility of adopting or developing technologies to reduce the likelihood of video1 audio1 or visual content produced or distributed by the ,department of ,defense from being manipulated or exploited in such manner4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the ,department of ,defense's current machine-manipulated media detection capabilities1 and recommendations with respect to improving such capabilities4 7c7 ,form ,the reports required under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 may be submitted in classified form1 but if so submitted1 shall be accompanied by unclassified annexes4 7d7 ,machine-,manipulated media defined ,in this section1 the term machine-manipulated media has the meaning given that term in section #egbd7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj #a 7,public ,law #aaf-ib74 #bgj4 ,funding for ,air ,force university research initiatives 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,air ,force1 basic research1 university research initiatives 7,,pe #jfjaajc;,f71 line #jjb is hereby increased by #e1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for operation and maintenance1 ,army1 admin servicewide activities1 servicewide communications1 line #ddj is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #bga4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbj projects 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,department of ,defense is encouraging the liberal use of fifth generation 7commonly known as #e;,g7 information and communications technology testbeds to develop useful1 mission-oriented applications for #e;,g technology4 7#b7 ,barksdale ,air ,force ,base1 ,louisiana1 has the ability to serve as a large-scale test facility to enable rapid experimentation and dual-use application prototyping4 7#c7 ,barksdale ,air ,force ,base1 ,louisiana1 has streamlined access to spectrum bands1 mature fiber and wireless infrastructure1 and prototyping and test area range access1 all of which are ideal characteristics for use as a #e;,g test bed location4 7b7 ,consideration required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider using ,barksdale ,air ,force ,base1 ,louisiana1 as #e;,g test bed installation for purposes of the activities carried out under section #bed7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbc note74 #bgb4 ,sense of ,congress on the role of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,national ,science ,foundation is critical to the expansion of the frontiers of scientific knowledge and advancing ,american technological leadership in key technologies1 and that in order to continue to achieve its mission in the face of rising challenges from strategic competitors1 the ,national ,science ,foundation should receive a significant increase in funding1 expand its use of its existing authorities to carry out new and innovative types of activities1 consider new authorities that it may need1 and increase existing activities such as the convergence accelerators aimed at accelerating the translation of fundamental research for the economic and national security benefit of the ,united ,states4 #bgc4 ,funding for ,navy university research initiatives 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,navy1 basic research1 university research initiatives 7,,pe #jfjaajc,n71 line #jja is hereby increased by #e1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for operation and maintenance1 ,army1 admin servicewide activities1 servicewide communications1 line #ddj is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #bgd4 ,funding for ,army university research initiatives 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,army1 basic research1 university research initiatives 7,,pe #jfjaajc;,a71 line #jjc is hereby increased by #e1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for operation and maintenance1 ,army1 admin servicewide activities1 servicewide communications1 line #ddj is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #bge4 ,report on certain awards by the ,air ,force under the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program and the ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program ,the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,acquisition ,technology and ,logistics shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report containing a list of all selections made by the ,assistant ,secretary during the preceding #e-year period under the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program or the ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program 7as defined under section #i7;e7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;e77 that were not followed with funding awards4 ,the report shall include1 for each such selection-- 7#a7 the name and contact information of the company selected2 and 7#b7 the reason the funding award did not follow the selection4 #bgf4 ,funding for ,backpackable ,communications ,intelligence ,system 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,army1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 ,network ,c#c;,i ,technology1 ,line #ag1 for the ,backpackable ,communications ,intelligence ,system is hereby increased by #e1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for ,admin ,srvwide ,activities1 ,line #cfj1 ,defense ,personnel ,accounting ,agency is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #bgg4 ,funding for ,army university and industry research centers 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,army1 basic research1 university and industry research centers 7,,pe #jfjaajd;,a71 line #jjd is hereby increased by #e1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for operation and maintenance1 ,army1 admin servicewide activities1 servicewide communications1 line #ddj is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #bgh4 ,sense of ,congress on the additive manufacturing and machine learning initiative of the ,army ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the additive manufacturing and machine learning initiative of the ,army has the potential to accelerate the ability to deploy additive manufacturing capabilities in expeditionary settings and strengthen the ,united ,states defense industrial supply chain2 and 7#b7 ,congress and the ,department of ,defense should continue to support the additive manufacturing and machine learning initiative of the ,army4 #bgi4 ,traineeships for ,american leaders to excel in national technology and science 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 shall establish a traineeship program to expand ,department of ,defense access to domestic scientific and technological talent in areas of strategic importance to national security4 7b7 ,designation ,the traineeship program established under subsection 7a7 shall be known as the ,traineeships for ,american ,leaders to ,excel in ,national ,technology and ,science or ,,talents program 7referred to in this section as the traineeship program74 7c7 ,program priorities ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,defense ,science ,board and the ,defense ,innovation ,board1 shall determine the multidisciplinary fields of study on which the traineeship program will focus and1 in making such determination1 shall consider the core modernization priorities derived from the most recent national defense strategy provided under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,participating institutions ,the ,secretary shall establish partnerships with not fewer than ten eligible institutions selected by the ,secretary for the purposes of the program under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,partnership activities ,the activities conducted under the partnerships under subsection 7d7 between an eligible institution and the ,department of ,defense shall include-- 7#a7 providing traineeships led by faculty for eligible students described in subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 establishing scientific or technical internship programs for such students4 7f7 ,preference in selection of institutions ,in establishing partnerships under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 the relevance of the eligible institution's proposed partnership to existing and anticipated strategic national needs1 as determined under subsection 7c72 7#b7 the ability of the eligible institution to effectively carry out the proposed partnership2 7#c7 the geographic location of an eligible institution as it relates to the need of the ,department of ,defense to develop specific workforce capacity and skills within a particular region of the country2 7#d7 whether the eligible institution is a covered minority institution2 7#e7 the extent to which the eligible institution's proposal would-- 7,a7 include students underrepresented in the fields of science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics2 or 7,b7 involve partnering with one or more covered minority institutions2 and 7#f7 the integration of internship opportunities into the program provided by the eligible institution1 including internships with government laboratories1 non-profit research organizations1 and for-profit commercial entities4 7g7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide grants to individuals who are eligible students described in subsection 7h7 to-- 7,a7 participate in activities under subsection 7e72 7,b7 pay tuition1 fees1 and other costs associated with participating in such activities2 7,c7 pay other costs associated with participating in the traineeship program2 and 7,d7 pay costs associated with other scientific or technical internship or fellowship programs4 7#b7 ,award totals ,the total amount of grants awarded to individuals at an eligible institution under this section in each fiscal year shall not exceed #a1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,duration ,the duration of each grant under this section shall not exceed #d years4 7h7 ,eligible students ,in order to receive any grant under this section1 a student shall-- 7#a7 be a citizen or national of the ,united ,states or a permanent resident of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an eligible institution in a masters or doctoral degree program in a field of study determined under subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 if the student is presently enrolled at an institution1 be maintaining satisfactory progress in the course of study the student is pursuing in accordance section #dhd7;c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajia7;c774 7i7 ,preferential ,federal ,government hiring ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 shall develop and implement a process by which traineeship program participants shall receive preferred consideration in hiring activities conducted by the ,department of ,defense and each ,department of ,defense ,laboratory4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term eligible institution means an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja774 7#b7 ,the term covered minority institution has the meaning given the term covered institution in section #bfb7;g77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcfb note74 7#c7 ,the term ,department of ,defense ,laboratory means-- 7,a7 a laboratory operated by the ,department of ,defense or owned by the ,department of ,defense and operated by a contractor2 or 7,b7 a facility of a ,defense ,agency 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 at which research and development activities are conducted4 #bhj4 ,briefing and report on use of distributed ledger technology for defense purposes 7a7 ,briefing required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the potential use of distributed ledger technology for defense purposes4 7#b7 ,elements ,this briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an explanation of how distributed ledger technology may be used by the ,department of ,defense to-- 7i7 improve cybersecurity1 beginning at the hardware level1 of vulnerable assets such as energy1 water1 and transport grids through distributed versus centralized computing2 7ii7 reduce single points of failure in emergency and catastrophe decision-making by subjecting decisions to consensus validation through distributed ledger technologies2 7iii7 improve the efficiency of defense logistics and supply chain operations2 7iv7 enhance the transparency of procurement auditing2 and 7v7 allow innovations to be adapted by the private sector for ancillary uses2 and 7,b7 any other information that the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering determines to be appropriate4 7b7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the research1 development1 and use of distributed ledger technologies for defense purposes4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a summary of the key points from the briefing provided under subsection 7a72 7,b7 an analysis of activities that other countries1 including the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation1 are carrying out with respect to the research and development of distributed ledger technologies1 including estimates of the types and amounts of resources directed by such countries to such activities2 7,c7 recommendations identifying additional research and development activities relating to distributed ledger technologies that should be carried out by the ,department of ,defense and cost estimates for such activities2 and 7,d7 an analysis of the potential benefits of-- 7i7 consolidating research on distributed ledger technologies within the ,department2 and 7ii7 developing within the ,department a single hub or center of excellence for research on distributed ledger technologies2 and 7,e7 any other information that the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering determines to be appropriate4 #bha4 ,admission of essential scientists and technical experts to promote and protect the ,national ,security ,innovation ,base 7a7 ,special immigrant status ,in accordance with the procedures established under subsection 7f77#a71 and subject to subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may provide an alien described in subsection 7b7 7and the spouse and children of the alien if accompanying or following to join the alien7 with the status of a special immigrant under section #aja7;a77#bg7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bg771 if the alien-- 7#a7 submits a classification petition under section #bjd7;a77#a77;,g77i7 of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaed7;a77#a77;,g77i772 and 7#b7 is otherwise eligible to receive an immigrant visa and is otherwise admissible to the ,united ,states for permanent residence4 7b7 ,aliens described ,an alien is described in this subsection if-- 7#a7 the alien-- 7,a7 is employed by a ,united ,states employer and engaged in work to promote and protect the ,national ,security ,innovation ,base2 7,b7 is engaged in basic or applied research1 funded by the ,department of ,defense1 through a ,united ,states institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 or 7,c7 possesses scientific or technical expertise that will advance the development of critical technologies identified in the ,national ,defense ,strategy or the ,national ,defense ,science and ,technology ,strategy1 required by section #bah of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #afgi 72 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,defense issues a written statement to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security confirming that the admission of the alien is essential to advancing the research1 development1 testing1 or evaluation of critical technologies described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 or otherwise serves national security interests4 7c7 ,numerical limitations 7#a7 ,in general ,the total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this section may not exceed-- 7,a7 #aj in each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjcj2 and 7,b7 #ajj in fiscal year #bjca and each fiscal year thereafter4 7#b7 ,exclusion from numerical limitations ,aliens provided special immigrant status under this section shall not be counted against the numerical limitations under sections #bja7;d71 #bjb7;a71 and #bjc7;b77#d7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea7;d71 #aaeb7;a71 and #aaec7;b7#d774 7d7 ,defense competition for scientists and technical experts ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a process to select1 on a competitive basis from among individuals described in section 7b71 individuals for recommendation to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for special immigrant status described in subsection 7a74 7e7 ,authorities ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall authorize appropriate personnel of the ,department of ,defense to use all personnel and management authorities available to the ,department1 including the personnel and management authorities provided to the science and technology reinvention laboratories1 the ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base 7as defined in #aif7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 and the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency4 7f7 ,procedures ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly establish policies and procedures implementing the provisions in this section1 which shall include procedures for-- 7#a7 processing of petitions for classification submitted under subsection 7a77#a7 and applications for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status1 as applicable2 and 7#b7 thorough processing of any required security clearances4 7g7 ,fees ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall establish a fee to-- 7#a7 be charged and collected to process an application filed under this section2 and 7#b7 that is set at a level that will ensure recovery of the full costs of such processing and any additional costs associated with the administration of the fees collected4 7h7 ,implementation report required ,not later than #cfj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a plan for implementing the authorities provided under this section2 and 7#b7 identification of any additional authorities that may be required to assist the ,secretaries in fully implementing section4 7i7 ,program evaluation and report 7#a7 ,evaluation ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an evaluation of the competitive program and special immigrant program described in subsections 7a7 through 7g74 7#b7 ,report ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbe1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the results of the evaluation conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term ,national ,security ,innovation ,base means the network of persons and organizations1 including ,federal agencies1 institutions of higher education1 federally funded research and development centers1 defense industrial base entities1 nonprofit organizations1 commercial entities1 and venture capital firms that are engaged in the military and non-military research1 development1 funding1 and production of innovative technologies that support the national security of the ,united ,states4 ,,iii ,operation and ,maintenance ,a ,authorization of ,appropriations #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba for the use of the ,armed ,forces and other activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for operation and maintenance1 as specified in the funding table in section #dcja4 #cjb4 ,funding for ,army ,community ,services 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance for ,army base operations support1 line #ajj1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for ,army ,community ,services is hereby increased by #cj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 for ,army ,force ,readiness ,operations ,support1 line #jgj1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 is hereby reduced by #ae1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance1 for ,army ,land ,forces ,operations ,support1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 line #jej1 is hereby reduced by #ae1jjj1jjj4 #cjc4 ,increase in funding for ,air ,force reserve contractor systems support 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide ,operating ,forces1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for ,special ,operations ,command maintenance1 ,line #gj1 is hereby increased by #bb1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated for operation and maintenance1 ,air ,force ,operating ,forces1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 ,administration and ,service-,wide ,activities1 ,line #djj1 is hereby reduced by #bb1jjj1jjj4 ,b ,energy and ,environment #caa4 ,military ,aviation and ,installation ,assurance ,clearinghouse for review of mission obstructions ,section #ahc;a7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#g71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph 7#d73 7#d7 ,if1 after issuing the notices of presumed risk required by paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 the ,secretary of ,defense later concludes for any reason that the energy project will not have an adverse impact on military readiness1 the ,clearinghouse shall notify the applicant and the governor in writing of that conclusion4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,any setback for a project pursuant to the previous sentence shall not be more than what is determined to be necessary by a technical analysis conducted by the ,lincoln ,laboratory at the ,massachusetts ,institute of ,technology or any successor entity44 #cab4 ,military ,aviation and ,installation ,assurance ,clearinghouse for review of mission obstructions ,section #ahc;a7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#g71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph 7#d73 7#d7 ,if1 after issuing the notices of presumed risk required by paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 the ,secretary of ,defense later concludes for any reason that the energy project will not have an adverse impact on military readiness1 the ,clearinghouse shall notify the applicant and the governor in writing of that conclusion4 4 #cac4 ,agreements to limit encroachments and other constraints on military training1 testing1 and operations ,section #bfhd;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,an agreement under this section may be entered into with and inserting ,for purposes of this section1 the term eligible entity means2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,a71 by striking the entity and inserting the eligible entity4 #cad4 ,modification of ,department of ,defense environmental restoration authorities to include ,federal ,government facilities used by ,national ,guard ,section #bgjg7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #caf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting where military activities are conducted by the state ,national ,guard under title #cb1 after facility2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the ,secretary concerned may also utilize the authority in section #bgja7;d7 of this title for these environmental restoration projects44 #cae4 ,increased transparency through reporting on usage and spills of aqueous film-forming foam at military installations 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #afj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bgab4 ,reporting on usage and spills of aqueous film-forming foam 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #dh hours after the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,environment receives notice of the usage or spill of aqueous film-forming foam1 either as concentrate or mixed foam1 at any military installation1 the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives notice of such usage or spill4 ,each such notice shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,the name of the installation where the usage or spill occurred4 7#b7 ,the date on which the usage or spill occurred4 7#c7 ,the amount1 type1 and specified concentration of aqueous film-forming foam that was used or spilled4 7#d7 ,the cause of the usage or spill4 7#e7 ,a summary narrative of the usage or spill4 7#f7 ,a description of what actions have been taken to arrest and clean up the spill4 7#g7 ,a description of coordination with relevant local and ,state authorities and environmental protection agencies4 7b7 ,action plan ,not later than #cj days after submitting notice of a usage or spill under subsection 7a71 the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives an action plan for addressing such usage or spill4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bgab4 ,reporting on usage and spills of aqueous film-forming foam4 4 #caf4 ,replacement of non-tactical motor vehicles at the end of service life with electric or hybrid motor vehicles ,section #bibb;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection 7b73 7b7 ,end of life replacement ,upon the end of the lease or service life of a motor vehicle1 the ,secretary of the military department or the head of the ,defense ,agency shall1 to the maximum extent possible1 replace such motor vehicle with a motor vehicle that uses an electric or hybrid propulsion system1 including a plug-in hybrid system4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,subsection 7a7 does not and inserting ,subsections 7a7 and 7b7 do not2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,the preference required by subsection 7a7 does not and inserting ,the preference under subsection 7a7 and the requirement under subsection 7b7 do not2 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,inclusion of off-,road vehicles ,in this section1 the term motor vehicle includes off-road vehicles1 including construction or agricultural equipment4 4 #cag4 ,budgeting of ,department of ,defense relating to operational energy improvement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the annual budget submission of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 a dedicated budget line item for fielding operational energy improvements1 including such improvements for which funds from the ,operational ,energy ,capability ,improvement ,fund have been expended to create the operational and business case for broader employment4 #cah4 ,assessment of ,department of ,defense operational energy usage 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center with relevant expertise under which such center shall conduct an assessment of ,department of ,defense operational energy usage1 including an agency-wide view and breakdowns of progress by service branch4 7b7 ,elements ,the assessment required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of the extent to which the ,department of ,defense developed an integrated operational energy strategy and the extent to which each of the military departments has implemented such strategy2 7#b7 an analysis of the viability of implementing net zero initiatives or meeting net zero goals within the operational energy enterprise without negatively impacting mission capability2 7#c7 an analysis of fossil fuel reduction regimes that may maximize reduction of reliance on fossil fuels1 including impacts of lowering the reliance on fossil fuels1 decreasing the need for refueling convoys1 overcoming the tyranny of distance within ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command through hybrid or other fuel efficient propulsion systems1 and energy production1 storage1 and distribution systems that enhance logistics supply chain resiliency2 7#d7 a description of the options for achieving fossil fuel reduction benchmarks with respect to operational energy of #be percent1 #ej percent1 #ge percent1 and #ajj percent1 using fiscal year #bjbj as the benchmark1 including anticipated funding requirements1 statutory requirements1 infrastructure needs1 and timeframes2 and 7#e7 an analysis of the integration between energy offices with program offices1 budget1 and operational planners within the ,department of ,defense and military departments1 and recommendations for improving coordination4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report required under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #cai4 ,improvement of the operational energy capability improvement fund of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,management of the operational energy capability improvement fund ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall exercise authority1 direction1 and control over the ,operational ,energy ,capability ,improvement ,fund of the ,department of ,defense 7in this section referred to as the ,,oecif74 7b7 ,alignment and coordination with related programs 7#a7 ,realignment of oecif ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall realign the ,,oecif under the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment1 with such realignment to include personnel positions adequate for the mission of the ,,oecif4 7#b7 ,better coordination with related programs ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall ensure that this placement facilitates better alignment between ,,oecif1 the ,strategic ,environmental ,research ,program1 the ,environmental ,security ,technology ,certification ,program1 and the ,operational ,energy ,prototyping ,program is utilized to advance common goals of the ,department1 promote organizational synergies1 and avoid unnecessary duplication of effort4 7c7 ,program for operational energy prototyping 7#a7 ,in general ,commencing not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall carry out a program for the demonstration of technologies related to operational energy prototyping1 including demonstration of operational energy technology and validation prototyping4 7#b7 ,operation of program ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the program under paragraph 7#a7 operates in conjunction with the ,,oecif to promote the transfer of innovative technologies that have successfully established proof of concept for use in production or in the field4 7#c7 ,program elements ,in carrying out the program under paragraph 7#a7 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 identify and demonstrate the most promising1 innovative1 and cost-effective technologies and methods that address high-priority operational energy requirements of the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 in conducting demonstrations under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 collect cost and performance data to overcome barriers against employing an innovative technology because of concerns regarding technical or programmatic risk2 and 7ii7 ensure that components of the ,department have time to establish new requirements where necessary and plan1 program1 and budget for technology transition to programs of record2 7,c7 utilize project structures similar to those of the ,,oecif to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the efforts conducted under the program2 and 7,d7 give priority1 in conjunction with the ,,oecif1 to the development and fielding of clean technologies that reduce reliance on fossil fuels4 7#d7 ,tool for accountability and transition 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the program under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall develop and utilize a tool to track relevant investments in operational energy from applied research to transition to use to ensure user organizations have the full picture of technology maturation and development4 7,b7 ,transition ,the tool developed and utilized under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be designed to overcome transition challenges with rigorous and well-documented demonstrations that provide the information needed by all stakeholders for acceptance of the technology4 #cbj4 ,five-year reviews of containment technologies relating to ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility 7a7 ,reviews 7#a7 ,reviews required ,at least once every #e years1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall conduct a review of available technologies relating to the containment of fuel to determine whether any such technology may be used to improve the containment of fuel with respect to storage tanks located at the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility1 ,hawaii4 7#b7 ,deadline for initial review ,the ,secretary shall begin the first review under paragraph 7#a7 by not later than the date that is #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,briefings ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a review conducted under subsection 7a7 is completed1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 any technology identified in such review that the ,secretary determines may be used to improve the containment of fuel with respect to storage tanks located at the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility2 and 7#b7 the feasibility and cost of implementing any such technology at the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 7c7 ,termination ,the requirements to conduct reviews under subsection 7a7 and provide briefings under subsection 7b7 shall terminate on the date on which the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility ceases operation1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,navy4 #cba4 ,limitation on use of funds for acquisition of furnished energy for ,rhine ,ordnance ,barracks ,army ,medical ,center ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjba may be used to enter into a contract for the acquisition of furnished energy for the new ,rhine ,ordnance ,barracks ,army ,medical ,center 7hereafter referred to as the ,medical ,center7 before the date on which ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees a written certification that the ,medical ,center does not use any energy sourced from inside the ,russian ,federation as a means of generating the furnished energy4 #cbb4 ,requirement to update ,department of ,defense climate change roadmap 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives an update to the ,department of ,defense #bjad ,climate ,change ,adaptation ,roadmap4 ,such update shall include an outline of the strategy and implementation plan of the ,department to address the current and foreseeable effects of climate change on the mission of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements of strategy and implementation plan ,the strategy and implementation plan required to be included in the update under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the overarching approach of the ,department to climate adaptation and climate mitigation measures2 7#b7 a discussion of the current and foreseeable effects of climate change on-- 7,a7 plans and operations1 including-- 7i7 military readiness2 7ii7 increased frequency of extreme weather events1 including flooding1 drought1 desertification1 wildfires1 thawing permafrost1 hurricanes1 and extreme heat2 7iii7 conflicts or disputes1 emerging threats1 and instability caused or exacerbated by climate change1 including tensions related to drought1 famine1 infectious disease1 geoengineering1 energy transitions1 extreme weather1 migration1 and competition for scarce resources2 7iv7 increased demand for ,defense ,support for ,civil ,authorities and disaster or humanitarian relief operations2 7v7 the operating environment of the ,arctic and of the strategic and geopolitical implications of a progressively more ice-free ,arctic ,ocean2 and 7vi7 alteration or limitation on operation environments2 7,b7 training and testing1 including-- 7i7 changes in land carrying capacity2 7ii7 increased maintenance and repair requirements for equipment and infrastructure2 7iii7 health of military personnel1 including mitigation of infectious diseases1 heat stress and heat-related illnesses resulting from increasing temperatures2 7iv7 increased dust generation1 air pollution1 and fire hazards2 and 7v7 maintaining testing and training capacity to support increased operations and civil support missions2 7,c7 built and natural infrastructure1 including-- 7i7 military installation resilience1 as such term is defined in section #aja7;e77#h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 of installations both within and outside the ,united ,states and its possessions and territories and of the ,state-owned ,national ,guard installations of the several ,states2 7ii7 resilience of the air and sea ports of our allies and partners that are critical to the training1 deployment1 and operations of the armed forces of the ,united ,states and its allies and partners2 7iii7 resilience of the deployment system and structure of the ,department of ,defense and of the ,united ,states1 including the strategic highway network1 the strategic rail network1 and designated strategic air and sea ports2 7iv7 best practices for modeling and mitigating risks posed to military installations by increased inundation1 erosion1 flood1 wind1 and fire damage2 7v7 changing energy demand at military installations to include heating and cooling1 particularly in communities experiencing grid stress2 7vi7 disruption and competition for reliable energy and water resources2 7vii7 geoengineering and energy transitions2 7viii7 increased maintenance and sustainment costs2 7ix7 damage to natural and constructed infrastructure from thawing permafrost and sea ice2 and 7x7 the effects of climate stress on community support infrastructure1 including roads1 transportation hubs1 and medical facilities2 7,d7 acquisition and supply chain1 including-- 7i7 measures to ensure that the current and projected future scale and impacts of climate change are fully considered in the research1 development1 testing1 and acquisition of major weapon systems and of associated supplies and equipment2 7ii7 required alterations of stockpiles2 7iii7 reduced or changed availability and access to materials1 equipment1 and supplies1 including water and food sources2 7iv7 disruptions in fuel availability and distribution2 7v7 estimated climate security investments required to address foreseeable costs incurred or influenced by climate change for each of the lines of effort in this report1 including extreme weather response1 over the next #e1 #aj1 and #bj years1 with topline estimates and a qualitative discussion of cost drivers for each2 and 7vi7 equipment and infrastructure investments required to address a changing ,arctic environment2 and 7,e7 such other matters as the ,secretary determines appropriate2 and 7#c7 a list of the ten most concerning existing or emerging conflicts or threats that pose a risk to the security of the ,united ,states that may be exacerbated by climate change4 7c7 ,assessments and projections of the scope and scale of climate change ,in preparing the update to the climate change roadmap as required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 climate projections from the ,global ,change ,research ,office1 ,national ,climate ,assessment1 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 and other ,federal agencies2 and 7#b7 data on1 and analysis of1 the national security effects of climate prepared by the ,climate ,security ,advisory ,council of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence established pursuant to section #abj of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjfj7 and by other elements of the intelligence community4 7d7 ,form ,the update to the climate change roadmap required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in an unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 ,if the ,secretary determines that the inclusion of a classified annex is necessary1 the ,secretary shall conduct an in-person briefing for ,members of the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives by not later than #ij days after date of the submission of the update4 #cbc4 ,comptroller ,general report on ,department of ,defense installation energy 7a7 ,,gao report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the progress of the ,department of ,defense toward reaching net zero goals1 including an agency-wide view and breakdowns of progress by service branch4 7b7 ,contents of report ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of the extent to which the ,department of ,defense has implemented net zero initiatives to date and developed a forward-looking integrated net zero strategy for energy1 emissions1 water1 and waste management and the extent to which each of the military departments has implemented such strategy2 7#b7 a description of the current challenges to implementing net zero initiatives or meeting net zero goals and the degree to which the ,department of ,defense and the military departments have addressed applied lessons learned2 7#c7 a cost-benefit analysis of net zero initiatives1 including a description of how such costs and benefits are identified1 tracked1 and validated2 7#d7 a description of the feasibility of achieving net zero benchmarks of #be percent1 #ej percent1 #ge percent1 and #ajj percent of the energy1 emissions1 water1 and waste management levels for #bjbj1 including anticipated funding requirements1 statutory requirements1 infrastructure needs1 and timeframes2 and 7#e7 an analysis of the integration between energy offices with program offices1 budget1 and operational planners within the ,department of ,defense and military departments across the enterprise1 and recommendations for improving coordination4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report required under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #cbd4 ,department of ,defense report on emissions levels 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,department of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives and to the ,comptroller ,general a report on the total level of emissions for each of the last #aj fiscal years4 ,such emissions levels shall include the agency-wide total1 breakdowns by military department1 and delineations between installation and operational emissions4 7b7 ,form of report ,the report required under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #cbe4 ,objectives1 performance standards1 and criteria for use of wildlife conservation banking programs 7a7 ,in general ,to ensure opportunities for ,department of ,defense participation in wildlife conservation banking programs pursuant to section #bfid;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 shall issue regulations of general applicability establishing objectives1 measurable performance standards1 and criteria for use1 consistent with the ,endangered ,species ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq471 for mitigation banking offsetting effects on a species1 or habitat of such species1 that is endangered1 threatened1 a candidate for listing1 or otherwise at risk under such ,act4 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the regulatory standards and criteria shall maximize available credits and opportunities for mitigation1 provide flexibility for characteristics of various species1 and apply equivalent standards and criteria to all mitigation banks4 7b7 ,deadline for regulations ,the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 shall publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking for the regulations required by subsection 7a7 by not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #cbf4 ,offshore wind energy development1 ,morro ,bay1 ,california 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,since #bjaf1 the ,department of ,defense and ,department of the ,navy have been working with ,state and ,federal stakeholders to determine whether a commercial lease for the development of renewable energy off the coast of ,morro ,bay1 ,california could be developed in a manner that is compatible with the training and readiness requirements of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,military readiness and the ability to conduct realistic training are critical to our national security2 however1 energy security and other ocean uses are also important4 ,these interests should be balanced to the extent practicable when analyzing offshore energy proposals4 7#c7 ,in ,august #bjai1 ,members of ,congress1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment1 senior officials from other ,federal agencies1 and state and local elected representatives met to discuss a path forward to accommodate wind energy development off the ,central ,coast of ,california while ensuring the ,department of ,defense was able to continue meeting its testing1 training1 and operational requirements4 7#d7 ,following the initial meeting in ,august #bjai1 the stakeholder group continued meeting at roughly monthly intervals through #bjai and into #bjbj to discuss options and work towards a mutually agreeable solution for renewable energy development and continued military testing1 training1 and operational requirements off the ,central ,coast of ,california4 7#e7 ,in ,may #bjbj1 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment notified stakeholders that despite the previous year of negotiations1 it was his view any wind energy developments off the ,central ,coast of ,california may not be viewed as being compatible with military activities4 ,this unilateral decision was made abruptly1 without providing any supporting analysis or acknowledgment of the progress and commitments made during previous negotiations1 and was not in the spirit of cooperation and collaboration that had driven the previous #i months of stakeholder engagements4 7#f7 ,stakeholder confidence in the ,department of ,defense review process is paramount4 ,abrupt and unilateral changes of course erode confidence and undermine the ,state1 local1 and industry trust in a fair1 transparent1 and predictable adjudication of potential conflicts4 7#g7 ,in early #bjai1 in order to create continuity between the offshore and terrestrial processes1 the ,department of ,defense consolidated its review of proposed energy development projects so that offshore energy proposals were now included in the ,military ,aviation and ,installation ,assurance ,clearinghouse 7the ,clearinghouse74 ,the ,clearinghouse has a proven record for reviewing proposed energy development projects through a fair and transparent process4 ,the ,morro ,bay proposal pre-dates this consolidation but underwent a similar ,department of ,defense led compatibility review4 7#h7 ,congress has generally supported the transparent and fair ,clearinghouse review process1 as well as all efforts between the ,department of ,defense and other stakeholders to reach solutions that allow for the development of energy projects in a manner that is compatible with military testing1 training1 and operational requirements4 7#i7 ,legislating a solution to a specific energy development proposal should only be reserved for rare occasions4 ,due to ,navy's abrupt and unilateral decision to walk away from productive negotiations1 after months of good-faith efforts by other stakeholders and public engagement1 the threshold for congressional intervention has been reached4 7b7 ,responsibility ,all interaction on behalf of the ,department of the ,navy with the ,california ,energy ,commission1 ,federal agencies1 ,state and local governments1 and potential energy developers regarding proposed offshore wind energy off the central coast of ,california shall be performed through the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7c7 ,briefing requirement2 limitation 7#a7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on status of the review by the ,offshore ,energy ,working ,group of the request to locate at least two offshore wind lease areas proximate to and within the ,morro ,bay ,call ,area4 ,such briefing shall include-- 7,a7 a detailed map that shows any areas identified2 7,b7 proposed mitigations that would enable compatible development in the areas identified2 7,c7 any unresolved issues2 and 7,d7 any other terms of the agreement reached with the ,california ,energy ,commission1 other ,federal agencies1 ,state and local governments1 and potential energy developers4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not issue a final offshore wind assessment that proposes wind exclusion areas and may not object to an offshore energy project in the ,central ,coast of ,california that has filed for review by the ,military ,aviation and ,installation ,assurance ,clearinghouse until the ,secretary provides the briefing required under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,limitation on use of funds ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjba1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment until the date that is #cj days after the date on which the briefing required under subsection 7c77#a7 is provided4 #cbg4 ,long-duration demonstration initiative and joint program 7a7 ,establishment of initiative ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjba1 the ,director of the ,environmental ,security ,technology ,certification ,program of the ,department of ,defense 7hereinafter in this section referred to as the ,director7 may establish a demonstration initiative composed of demonstration projects focused on the development of long-duration energy storage technologies4 7b7 ,selection of projects ,to the maximum extent practicable1 in selecting demonstration projects to participate in the demonstration initiative under subsection 7a71 the ,director may-- 7#a7 ensure a range of technology types2 7#b7 ensure regional diversity among projects2 and 7#c7 consider bulk power level1 distribution power level1 behind-the-meter1 microgrid 7grid-connected or islanded mode71 and off-grid applications4 7c7 ,joint program 7#a7 ,establishment ,as part of the demonstration initiative under subsection 7a71 the ,director1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 may establish within the ,department of ,defense a joint program to carry out projects-- 7,a7 to demonstrate promising long-duration energy storage technologies at different scales to promote energy resiliency2 and 7,b7 to help new1 innovative long-duration energy storage technologies become commercially viable4 7#b7 ,memorandum of understanding ,not later than #bjj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director may enter into a memorandum of understanding with the ,secretary of ,energy to administer the joint program4 7#c7 ,infrastructure ,in carrying out the joint program1 the ,director and the ,secretary of ,energy may-- 7,a7 use existing test-bed infrastructure at-- 7i7 installations of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 facilities of the ,department of ,energy2 and 7,b7 develop new infrastructure for identified projects1 if appropriate4 7#d7 ,goals and metrics ,the ,director and the ,secretary of ,energy may develop goals and metrics for technological progress under the joint program consistent with energy resilience and energy security policies4 7#e7 ,selection of projects 7,a7 ,in general ,to the maximum extent practicable1 in selecting projects to participate in the joint program1 the ,director and the ,secretary of ,energy may-- 7i7 ensure that projects are carried out under conditions that represent a variety of environments with different physical conditions and market constraints2 and 7ii7 ensure an appropriate balance of-- 7,i7 larger1 operationally-scaled projects1 adapting commercially-proven technology that meets military service defined requirements2 and 7,,ii7 smaller1 lower-cost projects4 7,b7 ,priority ,in carrying out the joint program1 the ,director and the ,secretary of ,energy may give priority to demonstration projects that-- 7i7 make available to the public project information that will accelerate deployment of long-duration energy storage technologies that promote energy resiliency2 and 7ii7 will be carried out as field demonstrations fully integrated into the installation grid at an operational scale4 #cbh4 ,prizes for development of non-,,pfas-containing fire-fighting agent 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment and the ,strategic ,environmental ,research and ,development ,program1 may carry out a program to award cash prizes and other types of prizes that the ,secretary determines are appropriate to recognize outstanding achievements in the development of a non-,,pfas-containing fire-fighting agent to replace aqueous film-forming foam with the potential for application to the performance of the military missions of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,competition requirements ,a program under subsection 7a7 shall use a competitive process for the selection of recipients of cash prizes4 ,the process shall include the widely-advertised solicitation of submissions of research results1 technology developments1 and prototypes4 7c7 ,limitations ,the following limitations shall apply to a program under subsection 7a73 7#a7 ,no prize competition may result in the award of a prize with a fair market value of more than #e1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,no prize competition may result in the award of more than #a1jjj1jjj in cash prizes without the approval of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment4 7#c7 ,no prize competition may result in the award of a solely nonmonetary prize with a fair market value of more than #aj1jjj without the approval of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment4 7d7 ,relationship to other authority ,a program under subsection 7a7 may be carried out in conjunction with or in addition to the exercise of any other authority of the ,department of ,defense4 7e7 ,use of prize authority ,use of prize authority under this section shall be considered the use of competitive procedures for the purposes of section #bcjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,,pfas ,in this section1 the term ,,pfas means-- 7#a7 man-made chemicals of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms2 and 7#b7 man-made chemicals containing a mix of fully fluorinated carbon atoms1 partially fluorinated carbon atoms1 and nonfluorinated carbon atoms4 7g7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out a program under this section shall terminate on ,october #a1 #bjbd4 #cbi4 ,survey of technologies for ,department of ,defense application in phasing out the use of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam 7a7 ,survey of technologies ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a survey of relevant technologies1 other than fire-fighting agent solutions1 to determine whether any such technologies are available and can be adapted for use by the ,department of ,defense to facilitate the phase-out of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam4 ,the technologies surveyed under this subsection shall include hangar flooring systems1 fire-fighting agent delivery systems1 containment systems1 and other relevant technologies the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the survey conducted under subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the technologies included in the survey2 7#b7 a list of the technologies that were considered for further testing or analysis2 and 7#c7 any technologies that are undergoing additional analysis for possible application within the ,department4 #ccj4 ,interagency body on research related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 acting through the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council1 shall establish an interagency working group to coordinate ,federal activities to advance research and development needed to address ,,pfas4 7b7 ,agency participation ,the interagency working group shall include a representative of each-- 7#a7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7#b7 the ,national ,institute of ,environmental ,health ,sciences2 7#c7 the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry2 7#d7 the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7#e7 the ,department of ,defense2 7#f7 the ,national ,institutes of ,health2 7#g7 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7#h7 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7#i7 the ,department of the ,interior2 7#aj7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7#aa7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7#ab7 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 7#ac7 the ,national ,toxicology ,program2 7#ad7 the ,department of ,agriculture2 7#ae7 the ,geological ,survey2 7#af7 the ,department of ,commerce2 7#ag7 the ,department of ,energy2 7#ah7 the ,office of ,information and ,regulatory ,affairs2 7#ai7 the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 and 7#bj7 any such other ,federal department or agency as the ,president considers appropriate4 7c7 ,co-,chairs ,the ,interagency working group shall be co-chaired by the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy and1 on an annual rotating basis1 a representative from a ,member agency1 as selected by the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 7d7 ,responsibilities of the working group ,the interagency working group established under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 provide for interagency coordination of ,federally funded ,,pfas research and development2 and 7#b7 not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 develop a strategic plan for ,federal support for ,,pfas research and development 7to be updated not less than every #b years7 that-- 7,a7 identifies all current ,federally funded ,,pfas research and development1 including the nature and scope of such research and development and the amount of funding associated with such research and development during the current fiscal year1 disaggregated by agency2 7,b7 identifies scientific and technological challenges that must be addressed to understand and to significantly reduce the environmental and human health impacts of ,,pfas and to identify cost-effective-- 7i7 alternatives to ,,pfas that are designed to be safer and more environmentally friendly2 7ii7 methods for removal of ,,pfas from the environment2 and 7iii7 methods to safely destroy or degrade ,,pfas2 7,c7 establishes goals1 priorities1 and metrics for ,federally funded ,,pfas research and development that takes into account the current state of research and development identified in paragraph 7,a7 and the challenges identified in paragraph 7,b72 and 7,d7 an implementation plan for ,federal agencies4 7e7 ,consultation ,in developing the strategic plan under subsection 7d71 the interagency working group shall consult with states1 tribes1 territories1 local governments1 appropriate industries1 academic institutions and nongovernmental organizations with expertise in ,,pfas research and development1 treatment1 management1 and alternative development4 7f7 ,annual report ,for each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year #bjbb1 not later than #ij days after submission of the ,president's annual budget request for such fiscal year1 the ,interagency working group shall prepare and submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 a summary of ,federally funded ,,pfas research and development for such fiscal year and the preceding fiscal year1 including a disaggregation of spending for each participating ,federal agency2 and 7#b7 a description of how ,federal agencies are implementing the strategic plan described in subsection 7d74 7g7 ,,pfas research and development ,the term ,,pfas research and development includes any research or project that has the goal of accomplishing the following3 7#a7 ,the removal of ,,pfas from the environment4 7#b7 ,the safe destruction or degradation of ,,pfas4 7#c7 ,the development and deployment of safer and more environmentally friendly alternative substances that are functionally similar to those made with ,,pfas4 7#d7 ,the understanding of sources of environmental ,,pfas contamination and pathways to exposure for the public4 7#e7 ,the understanding of the toxicity of ,,pfas to humans and animals4 #cca4 ,restriction on procurement by defense logistics agency of certain items containing perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency may not procure any covered item containing a perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered item means-- 7,a7 non-stick cookware or food service ware for use in galleys or dining facilities2 7,b7 food packaging materials2 7,c7 furniture or floor waxes2 7,d7 carpeting1 rugs1 or upholstered furniture2 7,e7 personal care items2 7,f7 dental floss2 and 7,g7 sunscreen4 7#b7 ,the term perfluoroalkyl substance means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms4 7#c7 ,the term polyfluoroalkyl substance means a man-made chemical containing a mix of fully fluorinated carbon atoms1 partially fluorinated carbon atoms1 and nonfluorinated carbon atoms4 7c7 ,effective date ,this section shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ccb4 ,standards for removal or remedial actions with respect to ,,pfos or ,,pfoa contamination 7a7 ,in general ,in conducting removal or remedial actions pursuant to the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq47 or section #ccb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 of ,,pfos or ,,pfoa contamination from ,department of ,defense or ,national ,guard activities found in drinking water or in groundwater that is not currently used for drinking water1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that such actions result in a level that meets or exceeds the most stringent of the following standards for ,,pfos or ,,pfoa in any environmental media3 7#a7 ,an enforceable ,state standard1 in effect in that ,state1 for drinking1 surface1 or ground water1 as described in section #aba7;d77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifba7;d77#b77;,a77ii774 7#b7 ,an enforceable ,federal standard for drinking1 surface1 or ground water1 as described in section #aba7;d77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifba7;d77#b77;,a77i774 7#c7 ,a health advisory under section #adab7;b77#a77;,f7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77#a77;,f774 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,,pfoa means perfluorooctanoic acid4 7#b7 ,the term ,,pfos means perfluorooctane sulfonate4 7#c7 ,the terms removal and remedial action have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja74 7c7 ,savings clause ,except with respect to the specific level required to be met under subsection 7a71 nothing in this section affects the application of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjg74 #ccc4 ,research and development of alternative to aqueous film-forming foam 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and in consultation with appropriate stakeholders and manufactures1 research institutions1 and other ,federal agencies shall award grants and carry out other activities to-- 7#a7 promote and advance the research and development of additional alternatives to aqueous film-forming foam 7in this section referred to as ,,afff7 containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7in this section referred to as ,,pfas7 to facilitate the development of a military specification and subsequent fielding of a ,,pfas-free fire-fighting foam2 7#b7 advance the use of green and sustainable chemistry for a fluorine-free alternative to ,,afff2 7#c7 increase opportunities for sharing best practices within the research and development sector with respect to ,,afff2 7#d7 assist in the testing of potential alternatives to ,,afff2 and 7#e7 provide guidelines on priorities with respect to an alternative to ,,afff4 7b7 ,additional requirements ,in carrying out the program required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 take into consideration the different uses of ,,afff and the priorities of the ,department of ,defense in finding an alternative2 7#b7 prioritize green and sustainable chemicals that do not pose a threat to public health or the environment2 and 7#c7 use and leverage research from existing ,department of ,defense programs4 7c7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on-- 7#a7 the priorities and actions taken with respect to finding an alternative to ,,afff and the implementation of such priorities2 and 7#b7 any alternatives the ,secretary has denied1 and the reason for any such denial4 7d7 ,use of funds ,this section shall be carried out using amounts authorized to be available for the ,strategic ,environmental ,research and ,development ,program4 #ccd4 ,notification to agricultural operations located in areas exposed to ,department of ,defense ,,pfas use 7a7 ,notification required ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 shall provide a notification described in subsection 7b7 to any agricultural operation located within #aj square miles of a location where covered ,,pfas-- 7#a7 has been detected in groundwater2 7#b7 has been hydrologically linked to a local water source1 including a water well2 and 7#c7 is suspected to be1 or due to a positive test known to be1 the result of the use of ,,pfas at any installation of the ,department of ,defense located in the ,united ,states or any ,state-owned facility of the ,national ,guard4 7b7 ,notification requirements ,the notification required under subparagraph 7a7 shall include3 7#a7 ,the name of the ,department of ,defense or ,national ,guard installation from which the ,,pfas contamination in groundwater originated4 7#b7 ,the specific type of ,,pfas detected in groundwater4 7#c7 ,the detection levels of ,,pfas detected4 7#d7 ,relevant governmental information regarding the health and safety of the covered ,,pfas detected1 including relevant ,federal or ,state standards for ,,pfas in groundwater1 livestock1 food commodities and drinking water1 and any known restrictions for sale of agricultural products that have been irrigated or watered with water containing ,,pfas4 7c7 ,additional testing results ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to an agricultural operation that receives a notice under subsection 7a7 any pertinent updated information1 including any results of new elevated testing1 by not later than #ae days after receiving such information4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the status of providing notice under subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include1 for the period covered by the report-- 7#a7 the approximate locations of such operations relative to installations of the ,department of ,defense located in the ,united ,states and ,state-owned facilities of the ,national ,guard2 7#b7 the ,,pfas substances detected in groundwater2 and 7#c7 the levels of ,,pfas detected4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,,pfas means each of the following3 7,a7 ,perfluorooctanoic acid 7commonly referred to as ,,pfoa7 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #cce-fg-a74 7,b7 ,perfluorooctane sulfonic acid 7commonly referred to as ,,pfos7 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #agfc-bc-a74 7,c7 ,perfluorobutanesulfonic acid 7 commonly referred to as ,,pfbs7 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #cge-gc-e74 7,d7 ,perfluorohexane sulfonate 7commonly referred to as ,p,f,hxs7 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #ajhdbg-ec-h74 7,e7 ,perfluoroheptanoic acid 7commonly referred to as ,p,f,hp,a7 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #cge-he-i74 7,f7 ,perfluorohexanoic acid 7commonly referred to as ,p,f,hx,a7 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #cjg-bd-d74 7,g7 ,perfluorodecanoic acid 7commonly referred to as ,,pfda7 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #cce-gf-b74 7,h7 ,perfluorononanoic acid 7commonly referred to as ,,pfna7 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #cge-ie-a74 7#b7 ,the term ,,pfas means a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom1 including the chemical ,gen,x4 #cce4 ,public disclosure of results of ,department of ,defense testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,public disclosure of ,,pfas testing ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall publicly disclose the results of any testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances 7commonly referred to as ,,pfas7 conducted on military installations or formerly used defense sites1 and any testing for lead or copper at a ,department education activity facility1 including-- 7#a7 all such testing results conducted by the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 all such testing results conducted by a non-,department entity 7including any ,federal agency and any public or private entity7 under contract by or pursuant to an agreement with the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,nature of disclosure ,the ,secretary of ,defense may satisfy the disclosure requirement under subsection 7a7 by publishing the information1 datasets1 and results relating to the testing referred to in such subsection-- 7#a7 on the publicly available website established under section #cca7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act of #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 by not later than #g days after such information1 datasets1 and results become available2 7#b7 on another publicly available website of the ,department of ,defense by not later than #g days after such information1 datasets1 and results become available2 or 7#c7 in the ,federal ,register by not later than #cj days after such information1 datasets1 and results become available4 7c7 ,requirements ,the information required to be disclosed by the ,secretary of ,defense under subsection 7a7 and published under subsection 7b7 shall-- 7#a7 constitute a record for the purposes of chapters #ba1 #bi1 #ca1 and #cc of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 include any underlying datasets or additional information of interest to the public1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7d7 ,local notification ,prior to conducting any testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the managers of the public water system and the publicly owned treatment works serving the areas located immediately adjacent to the military installation where such testing is to occur notice in writing of the testing4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term formerly used defense site means any site formerly used by the ,department of ,defense or ,national ,guard eligible for environmental restoration by the ,secretary of ,defense funded under the ,environmental ,restoration ,account1 ,formerly ,used ,defense ,sites account established under section #bgjc7;a77#e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given such term in section #bhja7;c77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance means any per or polyfluoroalkyl substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom4 7#d7 ,the term public water system has the meaning given such term under section #adja7d7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f7#d774 7#e7 ,the term treatment works has the meaning given such term in section #bab7b7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abib7b774 #ccf4 ,biological threats report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on efforts to prevent1 detect1 and respond to biological threats1 including through cooperation with bilateral and multilateral partners4 7b7 ,elements ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of actions taken by the ,department of ,defense to improve proliferation prevention regarding1 detection of1 and response to biological threats of natural1 accidental1 or deliberate origin1 including the following3 7,a7 ,department of ,defense policy guidance to address the threat of naturally and accidentally occurring diseases in addition to potential deliberate biological events4 7,b7 ,organizational chart describing those responsible in each ,department for coordinating these activities1 in accordance with the report required by section #gde of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib74 7,c7 ,a description of efforts to integrate ,department of ,defense infectious disease research1 cooperative threat reduction programs1 and other activities designed to protect ,department of ,defense personnel against infectious disease threats4 7#b7 ,programs and policies to address the threat of accidental or deliberate misuse of emerging biological technologies1 including synthetic biology1 including ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction1 efforts to cooperate with other partners to establish international norms and standards1 consideration of new technologies in the ,biological ,threat ,reduction ,program1 and efforts to develop countermeasures4 #ccg4 ,report on energy savings performance contracts 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the use of energy savings performance contracts 7in this section referred to as ,e,s,p,cs7 by the ,department of ,defense4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 the total investment value of the total number of ,e,s,p,cs per service for fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj2 7#b7 the location of facilities with ,e,s,p,cs for fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj2 7#c7 any limitations on expanding ,e,s,p,cs throughout the ,department of ,defense2 7#d7 the effect ,e,s,p,cs have on military readiness2 and 7#e7 any additional information the ,secretary determines relevant4 7b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the appropriate congressional committees are-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate4 #cch4 ,sense of ,congress regarding an integrated master plan towards achieving net zero ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,department of ,defense should develop an integrated master plan for pursuing ,net ,zero initiatives and reductions in fossil fuels using the findings of-- 7#a7 the assessment of ,department of ,defense operational energy usage required under section #cah2 7#b7 the ,comptroller ,general report on ,department of ,defnse installation energy required under section #cbc2 and 7#c7 the ,department of ,defense report on emissions required under section #cbd4 #cci4 ,increase in funding for ,centers for ,disease ,control ,study on health implications health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water ,section #caf7;a77#b77;,b77ii7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia7 is amended by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj4 #cdj4 ,moratorium on incineration by ,department of ,defense of perfluoroalkyl substances1 polyfluoroalkyl substances1 and aqueous film forming foam 7a7 ,in general ,beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prohibit the incineration of materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or aqueous film forming foam until regulations have been prescribed by the ,secretary that-- 7#a7 implement the requirements of section #ccj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib72 and 7#b7 take into consideration the interim guidance published by the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency under section #gcfa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the publication of the final regulations described in subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency a report on all incineration by the ,department of ,defense of materials containing perfluoroalkyl substances1 polyfluoroalkyl substances1 or aqueous film forming foam during the year covered by the report1 including-- 7#a7 the total amount of such materials incinerated2 7#b7 the temperature range at which such materials were incinerated2 and 7#c7 the locations and facilities where such materials were incinerated4 #cda4 ,guaranteeing ,equipment ,safety for ,firefighters ,act of #bjbj 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,guaranteeing ,equipment ,safety for ,firefighters ,act of #bjbj4 7b7 ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology study on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in personal protective equipment worn by firefighters 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall1 subject to availability of appropriations1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health1 complete a study of the contents and composition of new and unused personal protective equipment worn by firefighters4 7#b7 ,contents of study ,in carrying out the study required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall examine-- 7,a7 the identity1 prevalence1 and concentration of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7commonly known as ,,pfas7 in the personal protective equipment worn by firefighters2 7,b7 the conditions and extent to which per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are released into the environment over time from the degradation of personal protective equipment from normal use by firefighters2 and 7,c7 the relative risk of exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances faced by firefighters from-- 7i7 their use of personal protective equipment2 and 7ii7 degradation of personal protective equipment from normal use by firefighters4 7#c7 ,reports 7,a7 ,progress reports ,not less frequently than once each year for the duration of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall submit to ,congress a report on the progress of the ,director in conducting such study4 7,b7 ,final report ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,director completes the study required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall submit to ,congress a report describing-- 7i7 the findings of the ,director with respect to the study2 and 7ii7 recommendations on what additional research or technical improvements to personal protective equipment materials or components should be pursued to avoid unnecessary occupational exposure among firefighters to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances through personal protective equipment4 7c7 ,research on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in personal protective equipment worn by firefighters 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the submittal of the report required by subsection 7b77#c77;,b71 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall-- 7,a7 issue a solicitation for research proposals to carry out the research recommendations identified in the report submitted under subsection 7b77#c72 and 7,b7 award grants to applicants that submit research proposals to develop safe alternatives to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in personal protective equipment4 7#b7 ,criteria ,the ,director shall select research proposals to receive a grant under paragraph 7#a7 on the basis of merit1 using criteria identified by the ,director1 including the likelihood that the research results will address the findings of the ,director with respect to the study conducted under subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,eligible entities ,any entity or group of #b or more entities may submit to the ,director a research proposal in response to the solicitation for research proposals under paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 ,state and local agencies2 7,b7 public institutions1 including public institutions of higher education2 7,c7 private corporations2 and 7,d7 nonprofit organizations4 7d7 ,authority for ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology to consult with experts on matters relating to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ,in carrying out this section1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology may consult with ,federal agencies1 nongovernmental organizations1 ,state and local governments1 and science and research institutions determined by the ,director to have scientific or material interest in reducing unnecessary occupational exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances by firefighters4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,director #b1ejj1jjj to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,supplement not supplant ,funds made available to carry out this section shall supplement and not supplant funds made available to the ,director for other purposes4 #cdb4 ,assessment of ,department of ,defense excess property programs with respect to need and wildfire risk 7a7 ,assessment of programs 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 jointly with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall assess the ,firefighter ,property ,program 7,,ffp7 and the ,federal ,excess ,personal ,property ,program 7,,fepp7 implementation and best practices1 taking into account community need and risk1 including whether a community is an at-risk community 7as defined in section #aja7a7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaa7a774 7#b7 ,collaboration ,in carrying out the assessment required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 and the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall consult with ,state foresters and participants in the programs described in such paragraph4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 jointly with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,forestry1 and ,nutrition of the ,senate a report on the assessment required under paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a7 and any findings and recommendations with respect to the programs described in such paragraph4 ,c ,logistics and ,sustainment #cea4 ,national ,defense ,sustainment and ,logistics ,review 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #aah the following new section3 #aah;a4 ,national ,defense ,sustainment and ,logistics ,review 7a7 ,quadrennial review required ,two years after the submittal of each national defense strategy under section #aac7;g7 of this title1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a comprehensive review of the sustainment and logistics requirements necessary to support the force structure1 force modernization1 infrastructure1 and other elements of the defense program and policies of the ,united ,states during the subsequent #e-1 #aj-1 and #be-year periods4 ,each such review shall be known as the ,national ,defense ,sustainment and ,logistics ,review4 ,each such review shall be conducted in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 the chief of the armed services1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,transportation ,command1 and the ,commander of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency4 7b7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,not later than the first ,monday in ,february of the year following the fiscal year during which the review required by subsection 7a7 is submitted1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the review4 ,each such report shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the strategic and tactical maritime logistics force 7including non-military assets provided by ,military ,sealift ,command and through the ,voluntary ,intermodal ,sealift ,agreement7 required to support sealift and at sea logistics requirements of forces to meet steady state and contingency requirements4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the strategic and tactical airlift and tankers 7including non-military assets provided by the ,civil ,reserve ,air ,fleet and through the ,voluntary ,tanker ,agreement7 required to support movement of forces to meet steady state and contingency requirements4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the location1 configuration1 and inventory of prepositioned materiel and equipment programs required to meet steady state and contingency requirements4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the location1 infrastructure1 and storage capacity for petroleum1 oil1 and lubricant products1 as well as the ability to distribute such products from storage supply points to deployed military forces1 required to meet steady state and contingency requirements4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the capabilities1 capacity1 and infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense organic industrial base and private sector industrial base required to meet steady-state and surge software and depot maintenance requirements4 7,f7 ,an assessment of the production capability1 capacity1 and infrastructure1 of the ,department of ,defense organic industrial base and private sector industrial base required to meet steady-state and surge production requirements for ammunition and other military munitions4 7,g7 ,an assessment of the condition1 capacity1 and location of military infrastructure required to project military forces to meet steady-state and contingency requirements4 7,h7 ,an assessment of the cybersecurity risks to military and commercial logistics networks and information technology systems4 7,i7 ,an assessment of the gaps between the requirements identified under subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,h7 compared to the actual force structure and infrastructure capabilities1 capacity1 and posture and the risks associated with each gap as it relates to the ability to meet the national defense strategy4 7,j7 ,a discussion of the identified mitigations being pursued to address each gap and risk identified under subparagraph 7,i7 as well as the initiatives and resources planned to address such gaps1 as included in the ,department of ,defense budget request submitted during the same year as the report and the applicable future-years defense program4 7,k7 ,an assessment of the extent to which wargames conducted by the ,department of ,defense1 ,joint ,staff1 geographic combatant commands1 and military departments incorporate logistics capabilities and threats and a description of the logistics constraints to operations identified through such wargames4 7,l7 ,such other matters the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,the report required under this subsection shall be submitted in classified form and shall include an unclassified summary4 7c7 ,comptroller ,general review ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which ,secretary submits each report required under subsection 7b71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes an assessment of each of the following3 7#a7 ,whether the report includes each of the elements referred to in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,the strengths and weaknesses of the approach and methodology used in conducting the review required under subsection 7a7 that is covered by the report4 7#c7 ,any other matters relating to sustainment that may arise from the report1 as the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate4 7d7 ,relationship to budget ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca4 7e7 ,termination ,the requirement to submit a report under this section shall terminate on the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aah the following new item3 #aah;a4 ,national ,defense ,sustainment and ,logistics ,review4 4 7c7 ,deadline for submittal of first report ,notwithstanding the deadline in subsection 7b77#a7 of section #aah;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit the first report under such section by no later than the date that is #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ceb4 ,extension of sunset relating to charter air transportation services ,section #ieae7k7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjbe4 #cec4 ,additional elements for inclusion in ,navy ship depot maintenance budget report ,section #cfc7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#f7 ,the execution of the planned schedule1 categorized by class of ship1 for each of the three preceding fiscal years1 including-- 7,a7 the actual contract award compared to the milestone2 7,b7 the planned completion date compared to the actual completion date2 and 7,c7 each regional maintenance center's availability schedule performance for on-time availability completion4 7#g7 ,in accordance with the findings of the ,government ,accountability ,office 7,,gao #bj-cgj7-- 7,a7 in #bjba1 an analysis plan for the evaluation of pilot program availabilities funded by the ,other ,procurement1 ,navy account2 and 7,b7 in #bjbb1 a report on the ,navy's progress implementing such analysis plan4 4 #ced4 ,modification to limitation on length of overseas forward deployment of naval vessels ,section #cbc7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hfij note7 is amended by striking ,in the case of any naval vessel and inserting ,in the case of any aircraft carrier1 amphibious ship1 cruiser1 destroyer1 frigate1 or littoral combat ship4 #cee4 ,independent advisory panel on weapon system sustainment 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish an independent advisory panel 7in this section referred to as the panel7 on the weapon system sustainment ecosystem4 ,the ,national ,defense ,university and the ,defense ,acquisition ,university shall sponsor the panel1 including by providing administrative support4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the panel shall be comprised of nine members1 of whom-- 7,a7 five shall be appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 one shall be appointed by the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,c7 one shall be appointed by the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,d7 one shall be appointed by the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,e7 one shall be appointed by the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,expertise ,in making appointments under this subsection1 consideration should be given to individuals with expertise in public and private-sector acquisition1 sustainment1 and logistics policy in aviation1 ground1 maritime systems1 and space systems and their related components4 7#c7 ,appointment date ,the appointment of the members of the panel shall be made not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,duties ,the panel shall-- 7#a7 review the weapon system sustainment ecosystem from development1 production1 and sustainment of the weapon system through use in the field1 depot and field-level maintenance1 modification1 and disposal with a goal of-- 7,a7 maximizing the availability and mission capabilities of weapon systems2 7,b7 reducing overall life-cycle costs of weapon systems during fielding1 operation and sustainment2 and 7,c7 aligning weapon system sustainment functions to the most recent national defense strategy submitted pursuant to section #aac of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 using information from the review of the weapon system sustainment ecosystem1 make recommendations related to statutory1 regulatory1 policy1 or operational best practices the panel considers necessary4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,interim report ,not later than #a year after the date on which all members of the panel have been appointed1 the panel shall provide to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the interim findings and recommendations of the panel4 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than #b years after the date on which all members of the panel have been appointed1 the panel shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report setting for a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions the panel as a result of the review described in subsection 7c71 together with such recommendations related to statutory1 regulatory1 policy1 or operational practices as the panel considers appropriate in light of the results of the review4 7e7 ,administrative matters 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the panel with timely access to appropriate information1 data1 resources1 analysis1 and logistics support so that the panel may conduct a thorough and independent assessment as required under this section4 7#b7 ,effect of lack of appointment by appointment date ,if any member has not been appointed by the date specified in subsection 7b77#c71 the authority to appoint such member under subsection 7b77#a7 shall expire1 and the number of members of the panel shall be reduced by the number equal to the number of appointments so not made4 7#c7 ,period of appointment2 vacancies ,members of the panel shall be appointed for the duration of the panel4 ,any vacancy in the panel shall not affect its powers1 but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7#d7 ,chair ,the panel shall select a ,chair from among its members4 ,the ,chair may not be a ,federal officer or employee4 7f7 ,termination ,the panel shall terminate #ij days after the date on which the panel submits the report required under subsection 7d77#b74 #cef4 ,biannual briefings on status of ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,plan 7a7 ,briefings required ,during the period beginning on ,july #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,july #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide to the congressional defense committees biannual briefings on the status of the ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,plan4 7b7 ,elements of briefings ,each briefing under subsection 7a7 shall include a discussion of the status of each of the following elements3 7#a7 ,a master plan for infrastructure development1 including projected military construction and capital equipment projects4 7#b7 ,a planning and design update for military construction1 minor military construction1 and facility sustainment projects over the subsequent five-year period4 7#c7 ,a human capital management and development plan4 7#d7 ,a workload management plan that includes synchronization requirements for each shipyard and ship class4 7#e7 ,performance metrics and an assessment plan4 7#f7 ,a funding and authority plan that includes funding lines across the future years defense program4 #ceg4 ,materiel readiness metrics and objectives for major weapon systems 7a7 ,in general ,section #aah of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 by amending the section heading to read as follows3 ,materiel readiness metrics and objectives for major weapon systems2 7#b7 by striking ,not later than five days and inserting the following3 7d7 ,budget justification ,not later than five days 2 7#c7 by inserting before subsection 7d7 7as designated by paragraph 7#b77 the following new subsections3 7a7 ,materiel readiness metrics ,each head of an element of the ,department specified in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#aj7 of section #aaa7;b7 of this title shall establish and maintain materiel readiness metrics to enable assessment of the readiness of members of the armed forces to carry out-- 7#a7 the strategic framework required by section #aac7;g77#a77;,b77vii7 of this title2 and 7#b7 guidance issued by the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to section #aac7;g77#a77;,b7 of this title4 7b7 ,required metrics ,at a minimum1 the materiel readiness metrics required by subsection 7a7 shall address the materiel availability1 operational availability1 operational capability1 and materiel reliability of each major weapon system by designated mission1 design series1 variant1 or class4 7c7 ,materiel readiness objectives 7#a7 ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each head of an element described in subsection 7a7 shall establish the metrics required by subsection 7b7 necessary to support the strategic framework and guidance referred to in paragraph 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,annually1 each head of an element described in subsection 7a7 shall review and revise the metrics required by subsection 7b7 and include any such revisions in the materials submitted to ,congress in support of the budget of the ,president under section #aaje of title #ca4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7 7as designated by paragraph 7#b77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking materiel reliability1 and mean down time metrics for each major weapons system and inserting operational availability1 and materiel reliability for each major weapon system2 and 7ii7 by inserting and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period at the end2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term major weapon system has the meaning given in section #bcgi7;f7 of this title4 7#b7 ,the term materiel availability means a measure of the percentage of the total inventory of a major weapon system that is operationally capable of performing an assigned mission4 7#c7 ,the term materiel reliability means the probability that a major weapon system will perform without failure over a specified interval4 7#d7 ,the term operational availability means a measure of the percentage of time a major weapon system is operationally capable4 7#e7 ,the term operationally capable means a materiel condition indicating that a major weapon system is capable of performing its assigned mission and has no discrepancies with a subsystem of a major weapon system4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aah and inserting the following new item3 #aah4 ,materiel readiness metrics and objectives for major defense acquisition programs4 4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the congressional defense committees regarding the implementation of the materiel readiness metrics required under section #aah of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a74 ,d ,munitions ,safety and ,oversight #cfa4 ,chair of ,department of ,defense explosive safety board 7a7 ,responsibilities ,section #agb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7c7 ,responsibilities of chair ,the chair of the explosive safety board shall carry out the following responsibilities3 7#a7 ,to act as the principal executive representative and advisor of the ,secretary on explosive and chemical agent safety matters related to ,department of ,defense military munitions4 7#b7 ,to perform the hazard classification approval duties assigned to the chair4 7#c7 ,to preside over meetings of the explosive safety board4 7#d7 ,to direct the staff of the explosive safety board4 7#e7 ,to performs other functions relating to explosives safety management1 as directed by the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment4 7#f7 ,to provide impartial and objective advice related to explosives safety management to the ,secretary of ,defense and the heads of the military departments4 7#g7 ,to serve as the principal representative and advisor of the ,department of ,defense on matters relating to explosives safety management4 7#h7 ,to provide assistance and advice to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,deputy ,director of ,land ,warfare and ,munitions in munitions acquisition oversight and technology advancement for ,department of ,defense military munitions1 especially in the areas of explosives and chemical agent safety and demilitarization4 7#i7 ,to provide assistance and advice to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,logistics and ,material ,readiness in sustainment oversight of ,department of ,defense military munitions1 especially in the areas of explosives and chemical agent safety1 storage1 transportation1 and demilitarization4 7#aj7 ,to develop and recommend issuances to define the functions of the explosive safety board4 7#aa7 ,to establishes joint hazard classification procedures with covered components of the ,department4 7#ab7 ,to make recommendations to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment with respect to explosives and chemical agent safety tenets and requirements4 7#ac7 ,to conducts oversight of ,department of ,defense explosive safety management programs4 7#ad7 ,to carry out such other responsibilities as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7d7 ,responsibilities of executive director and civilian members ,the executive director and civilian members of the explosive safety board shall-- 7#a7 provide assistance to the chair in carrying out the responsibilities specified in subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 carry out such other responsibilities as the chair determines appropriate4 7e7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,the explosive safety board shall meet not less frequently than quarterly4 7#b7 ,the chair shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report describing the activities conducted at the meetings of the board4 7f7 ,exclusive responsibilities ,the explosive safety board shall have exclusive responsibility within the ,department of ,defense for-- 7#a7 recommending new and updated explosive and chemical agent safety regulations and standards to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy ,installations and ,environment for submittal to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7#b7 acting as the primary forum for coordination among covered components of the ,department on all matters related to explosive safety management4 7g7 ,covered components ,in this section1 the covered components of the ,department are each of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the military departments4 7#c7 ,the ,office of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the ,joint ,staff1 the ,combatant ,commands4 7#d7 ,the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department4 7#e7 ,the ,defense ,agencies4 7#f7 ,the ,department of ,defense field activities4 7#g7 ,all other organizational entities within the ,department4 4 7b7 ,deadline for appointment ,by not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that the explosive safety board of the ,department of ,defense1 as authorized under section #agb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 has a chair who is a military officer and whose responsibilities include the day-to-day management of the explosive safety board and the responsibilities provided in subsection 7c7 of such section4 7c7 ,limitation on use of funds ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available in this ,act for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment for fiscal year #bjba1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,under ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that all board member positions1 including the chair1 of the ,department of ,defense explosive safety board1 as authorized under section #agb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section1 have been filled by military officers as required by such section4 #cfb4 ,explosive ,ordnance ,disposal ,defense ,program 7a7 ,roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities ,section #bbhd7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ajeb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by inserting and before integration2 and 7,b7 by striking an ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense and inserting the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking to whom responsibility is assigned under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and inserting for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict shall coordinate with-- 7,a7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence on explosive ordnance technical intelligence2 7,b7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment on explosive ordnance disposal research1 development1 acquisition1 and sustainment2 7,c7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering on explosive ordnance disposal research1 development1 test1 and evaluation2 7,d7 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,homeland ,security and ,global ,security on explosive ordnance disposal on defense support of civil authorities2 and 7,e7 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear1 ,chemical1 and ,biological ,defense programs on explosive ordnance disposal for combating weapons of mass destruction2 4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report of the ,explosive ,ordnance ,disposal ,defense ,program under section #bbhd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,such report shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,the status of the establishment and organization of the ,program and the compliance with the requirements of such section1 as amended by section #ajeb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of designating the ,joint ,program ,executive ,officer for ,armaments and ,ammunition as the joint program executive officer for the explosive ordnance disposal program or establishing a rotation of the role between an ,army1 ,navy1 and ,air ,force entity on a periodic basis4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of designating the ,director of the ,defense ,threat ,reduction ,agency with management responsibility for a ,defense-wide program element for explosive ordnance disposal research1 development1 test1 and evaluation transactions other than contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and grants related to section #bcga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 during research projects including rapid prototyping and limited procurement urgent activities and acquisition4 #cfc4 ,assessment of resilience of ,department of ,defense munitions enterprise 7a7 ,assessment ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall enter into an agreement with a federally-funded research and development center with relevant expertise under which such center shall conduct an assessment of the resilience of the ,department of ,defense munitions enterprise4 7b7 ,elements ,the assessment required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an identification of the points of failure with respect to the munitions enterprise1 including physical locations1 materials1 suppliers1 contractors1 and other relevant elements1 that1 if failure occurs1 would have the largest negative impact on the capacity1 resiliency1 and safety of the enterprise4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to address the points of failure identified under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,recommendation with respect to any additional efforts or actions that could be taken to provide for mitigation or solutions with respect to such points of failure4 7#d7 ,an evaluation of the capacity of the munitions enterprise to support a sudden surge in demand to support a contingency4 7#e7 ,an evaluation of the capacity of the munitions enterprise to withstand intentional disruption during a conflict4 7c7 ,report and briefings ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of assessment conducted under this section by not later than ,december #ca1 #bjba2 and 7#b7 provide for such committees interim briefings on such assessment upon request4 7d7 ,point of failure ,in this section1 the term point of failure means1 with respect to the munitions enterprise1 an aspect of the enterprise1 that1 if it were to fail or be significantly negatively impacted would cause the portion of the enterprise it supports to either fail or be significantly negatively impacted4 #cfd4 ,report on safety waivers and mishaps in ,department of ,defense munitions enterprise 7a7 ,report required ,the ,secretary shall include with the ,department of ,defense materials submitted to ,congress with the budget of the ,president for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbe 7as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code71 a report on safety waivers provided in the ,department of ,defense munitions enterprise4 ,each such report shall include each of the following for the year covered by the report and each of the preceding #c years3 7#a7 ,a list of each waiver1 exemption1 and secretarial exemption or certification provided with respect to any ,department of ,defense munitions safety standard4 7#b7 ,for each such waiver1 exemption1 or certification provided-- 7,a7 the location where the waiver1 exemption1 or certification was provided2 7,b7 a summary of the justification used for providing the waiver1 exemption1 or certification2 7,c7 the time period during which the waiver1 exemption1 or certification applies and the number of times such a waiver1 exemption1 or certification has been provided at that location2 and 7,d7 a list of all safety-related mishaps that occurred at locations where waivers1 exemptions1 or certifications were in place1 and for each such mishap1 whether or not a subsequent investigation determined the waiver1 exemption1 or certification was related or may have been related to the mishap4 7#c7 ,a list and summary of all class ,a through class ,e mishaps related to the construction1 storage1 transportation1 usage1 and demilitarization of munitions4 7#d7 ,any mitigation efforts in place at any location where a waiver1 exemption1 or certification has been provided or where a safety-related mishap has occurred4 7#e7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7b7 ,munitions defined ,in this section1 the term munitions includes ammunition1 explosives1 and chemical agents4 ,e ,other ,matters #cga4 ,pilot program for temporary issuance of maternity-related uniform items 7a7 ,pilot program ,the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 in coordination with the ,secretaries concerned1 shall carry out a pilot program under which each ,secretary concerned shall establish an office for issuing maternity-related uniform items to pregnant members of the ,armed ,forces1 on a temporary basis and at no cost to such member4 ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,director shall take the following actions3 7#a7 ,the ,director shall ensure that such offices maintain a stock of each type of maternity-related uniform item determined necessary by the ,secretary concerned1 including service uniforms items1 utility uniform items1 and other items relating to the command and duty assignment of the member requiring issuance4 7#b7 ,the ,director shall ensure that such items have not been treated with the chemical permethrin4 7#c7 ,the ,director1 in coordination with the ,secretary concerned1 shall determine a standard number of maternity-related uniform items that may be issued per member4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall ensure that any member receiving a maternity-related uniform item returns such item to the relevant office established under paragraph 7#a7 on the date on which the ,secretary concerned determines the member no longer requires such item4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall inspect1 process1 repair1 clean1 and re-stock items returned by a member pursuant to paragraph 7#d7 for re-issuance from such relevant office4 7#f7 ,the ,director1 in coordination with the ,secretaries concerned1 may issue such guidance and regulations as necessary to carry out the pilot program4 7b7 ,termination ,no maternity-related uniform items may be issued to a member of the ,armed ,forces under the pilot program after ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 in coordination with the ,secretaries concerned1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the pilot program4 ,such report shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,for each year during which the pilot program was carried out1 the number of members of the ,armed ,forces who received a maternity-related uniform item under the pilot program4 7#b7 ,an overview of the costs associated with1 and any savings realized by1 the pilot program1 including a comparison of the cost of maintaining a stock of maternity-related uniform items for issuance under the pilot program versus the cost of providing allowances to members for purchasing such items4 7#c7 ,a recommendation on whether the pilot program should be extended after the date of termination under subsection 7b7 and whether legislation is necessary for such extension4 7#d7 ,any other matters that the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 for fiscal year #bjba1 as specified in the funding table in section #dcja1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available for implementation of the pilot program4 #cgb4 ,servicewomen's ,commemorative ,partnerships 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army may enter into a contract1 partnership1 or grant with a non-profit organization for the purpose of providing financial support for the maintenance and sustainment of infrastructure and facilities at military service memorials and museums that highlight the role of women in the military4 ,such a contract1 partnership1 or grant shall be referred to as a ,servicewomen's ,commemorative ,partnership4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba1 as identified in division ,d of this ,act1 #c1jjj1jjj shall be available for ,servicewomen's ,commemorative ,partnerships under subsection 7a74 #cgc4 ,biodefense analysis and budget submission 7a7 ,annual analysis ,for each fiscal year1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall-- 7#a7 conduct a detailed and comprehensive analysis of ,federal biodefense programs2 and 7#b7 develop an integrated biodefense budget submission4 7b7 ,definition of biodefense ,in accordance with the ,national ,biodefense ,strategy1 the ,director shall develop and disseminate to all ,federal departments and agencies a unified definition of the term biodefense to identify which programs and activities are included in annual budget submission referred to in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,requirements for analysis ,the analysis required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the display of all funds requested for biodefense activities1 both mandatory and discretionary1 by agency and categorized by biodefense enterprise element1 including threat awareness1 prevention1 deterrence1 preparedness1 surveillance and detection1 response1 attribution 7including bioforensic capabilities71 recovery1 and mitigation2 and 7#b7 detailed explanations of how each program and activity included aligns with biodefense goals4 7d7 ,submittal to ,congress ,the ,director shall submit to ,congress the analysis required under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year concurrently with the ,president's annual budget request for that fiscal year4 #cgd4 ,clarification of ,national ,biodefense ,strategy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in cooperation with the ,biodefense ,steering ,committee1 shall clarify the national biodefense strategy and associated implementation plan developed under section #ajhf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ajd7 to clearly document agreed-upon processes1 roles1 and responsibilities for making and enforcing enterprise-wide decisions4 7b7 ,specific clarifications ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall work with the head of each agency participating in the ,biodefense ,steering ,committee1 including the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 to-- 7#a7 enter into a memorandum of understanding1 or take such other action as is necessary1 to describe the roles and responsibilities of the ,federal departments and agencies1 including internal and external coordination procedures1 in identifying and sharing information1 as described in section #ajhf7;b77#d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ajd7;b77#d772 7#b7 clarify roles1 responsibilities1 and processes for decisionmaking that involves shifting resources across agency boundaries to more effectively or efficiently address enterprise-wide risk2 7#c7 prepare an inventory and assessment of all existing strategies1 plans1 policies1 laws1 and interagency agreements with respect to biodefense2 7#d7 establish a resource plan to staff1 support1 and sustain the efforts of the ,biodefense ,coordination ,team2 7#e7 clearly document guidance and methods for analyzing the data collected from agencies to include non-,federal resources and capabilities2 and 7#f7 not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 report to the appropriate congressional committees on possible implementation strategies1 that will effectively and efficiently enhance information-sharing activities on biosurveillance data integration as identified in the national biodefense strategy and associated implementation plan described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 7#d7 ,the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#e7 ,the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 #cge4 ,report on biodefense ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the roles and responsibilities of ,department of ,defense entities with responsibility for biodefense or pandemic preparedness and response1 including logistical support2 7#b7 an updated ,department of ,defense implementation plan for biodefense and pandemic response operations that includes a separation of activities conducted under title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and activities conducted under title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#c7 recommendations for solving gaps in authorities or organizational structures that have inhibited ,,covid-#ai response efforts4 #cgf4 ,facilitating agreements with other ,federal agencies to limit encroachments ,section #bfhd;a7d77#e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the second sentence of subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or another ,federal agency after to a ,state both places it appears2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 if all or a portion of the property or interest acquired under the agreement is initially or subsequently transferred to a ,state or another ,federal agency1 before that ,state or other ,federal agency may declare the property or interest in excess to its needs or propose to exchange the property or interest1 the ,state or other ,federal agency shall give the ,secretary concerned reasonable advance notice of its intent4 ,if the ,secretary concerned determines it necessary to preserve the purposes of this section1 the ,secretary concerned may request that administrative jurisdiction over the property be transferred to the ,secretary concerned at no cost1 and1 upon such a request being made1 the administrative jurisdiction over the property shall be transferred accordingly4 ,if the ,secretary concerned does not make such a request within a reasonable time period1 all such rights of the ,secretary concerned to request transfer of the property or interest shall remain available to the ,secretary concerned with respect to future transfers or exchanges of the property or interest and shall bind all subsequent transferees4 4 ,,iv ,,military ,,personnel ,,authorizations ,a ,active ,forces #dja4 ,end strengths for active forces ,the ,armed ,forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel as of ,september #cj1 #bjba1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army1 #dhe1ijj4 7#b7 ,the ,navy1 #cdg1hjj4 7#c7 ,the ,marine ,corps1 #ahd1ajj4 7#d7 ,the ,air ,force1 #cbg1bff4 7#e7 ,the ,space ,force1 #f1dcd4 #djb4 ,revisions in permanent active duty end strength minimum levels ,section #fia7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 ,for the ,army1 #dhe1ijj4 7#b7 ,for the ,navy1 #cdg1hjj4 7#c7 ,for the ,marine ,corps1 #ahd1ajj4 7#d7 ,for the ,air ,force1 #cbg1bff4 7#e7 ,for the ,space ,force1 #f1dcd4 4 #djc4 ,modification of the authorized number and accounting method for senior enlisted personnel 7a7 ,in general ,section #eag of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking daily average and inserting enlisted end strength2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking daily average number of and inserting end strength for2 7,b7 by striking in a fiscal year and inserting as of the last day of a fiscal year2 7,c7 by striking #b4e percent and inserting #c4j percent2 and 7,d7 by striking on the first day of that fiscal year4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ca of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #eag and inserting the following new item3 #eag4 ,authorized enlisted end strength3 members in pay grades ,e-#h and ,e-#i4 4 ,b ,reserve ,forces #daa4 ,end strengths for ,selected ,reserve 7a7 ,in general ,the ,armed ,forces are authorized strengths for ,selected ,reserve personnel of the reserve components as of ,september #cj1 #bjba1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #ccf1ejj4 7#b7 ,the ,army ,reserve1 #ahi1hjj4 7#c7 ,the ,navy ,reserve1 #eh1hjj4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #ch1ejj4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #ajh1ajj4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #gj1cjj4 7#g7 ,the ,coast ,guard ,reserve1 #g1jjj4 7b7 ,end strength reductions ,the end strengths prescribed by subsection 7a7 for the ,selected ,reserve of any reserve component shall be proportionately reduced by-- 7#a7 the total authorized strength of units organized to serve as units of the ,selected ,reserve of such component which are on active duty 7other than for training7 at the end of the fiscal year2 and 7#b7 the total number of individual members not in units organized to serve as units of the ,selected ,reserve of such component who are on active duty 7other than for training or for unsatisfactory participation in training7 without their consent at the end of the fiscal year4 7c7 ,end strength increases ,whenever units or individual members of the ,selected ,reserve of any reserve component are released from active duty during any fiscal year1 the end strength prescribed for such fiscal year for the ,selected ,reserve of such reserve component shall be increased proportionately by the total authorized strengths of such units and by the total number of such individual members4 #dab4 ,end strengths for ,reserves on active duty in support of the ,reserves ,within the end strengths prescribed in section #daa7;a71 the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces are authorized1 as of ,september #cj1 #bjba1 the following number of ,reserves to be serving on full-time active duty or full-time duty1 in the case of members of the ,national ,guard1 for the purpose of organizing1 administering1 recruiting1 instructing1 or training the reserve components3 7#a7 ,the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #cj1eie4 7#b7 ,the ,army ,reserve1 #af1eaa4 7#c7 ,the ,navy ,reserve1 #aj1bae4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #b1chf4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #be1ccc4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #e1bef4 #dac4 ,end strengths for military technicians 7dual status7 ,the minimum number of military technicians 7dual status7 as of the last day of fiscal year #bjba for the reserve components of the ,army and the ,air ,force 7notwithstanding section #abi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 shall be the following3 7#a7 ,for the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #bb1bid4 7#b7 ,for the ,army ,reserve1 #f1dib4 7#c7 ,for the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #aj1iid4 7#d7 ,for the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #g1idg4 #dad4 ,maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support ,during fiscal year #bjba1 the maximum number of members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces who may be serving at any time on full-time operational support duty under section #aae7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is the following3 7#a7 ,the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #ag1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,army ,reserve1 #ac1jjj4 7#c7 ,the ,navy ,reserve1 #f1bjj4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #c1jjj4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #af1jjj4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #ad1jjj4 ,c ,authorization of ,appropriations #dba4 ,military personnel 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba for the use of the ,armed ,forces and other activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for military personnel1 as specified in the funding table in section #ddja4 7b7 ,construction of authorization ,the authorization of appropriations in the subsection 7a7 supersedes any other authorization of appropriations 7definite or indefinite7 for such purpose for fiscal year #bjba4 ,v ,,military ,,personnel ,,policy ,a ,officer ,personnel ,policy #eja4 ,authorized strength3 exclusion of certain general and flag officers of the reserve components on active duty ,section #ebf;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7h7 as subsections 7d7 through 7i71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection 7c73 7c7 ,exclusion of certain officers of the reserve components ,the limitations of this section do not apply to the following3 7#a7 ,a general or flag officer of a reserve component who is on active duty-- 7,a7 for training2 or 7,b7 under a call or order specifying a period of less than #ahj days4 7#b7 7,a7 ,a general or flag officer of a reserve component who is authorized by the ,secretary of the military department concerned to serve on active duty for a period of at least #ahj days and not longer than #cfe days4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned may authorize a number1 determined under subparagraph 7,c71 of officers in the reserve component of each armed force under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary to serve as described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,each number described in subparagraph 7,b7 may not exceed #aj percent of the number of general or flag officers1 as the case may be1 authorized to serve in the armed force concerned under section #abjjd of this title4 ,in determining a number under this subparagraph1 any fraction shall be rounded down to the next whole number that is greater than zero4 7#c7 7,a7 ,a general or flag officer of a reserve component who is on active duty for a period longer than #cfe days and not longer than three years4 7,b7 ,the number of officers described in subparagraph 7,a7 who do not serve in a position that is a joint duty assignment for purposes of chapter #ch of this title may not exceed five per armed force1 unless authorized by the ,secretary of ,defense4 4 #ejb4 ,diversity in selection boards 7a7 ,requirement for diverse membership of active duty selection boards 7#a7 ,officers ,section #fab7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the members of a selection board shall represent the diversity of the armed forces to the extent practicable44 7#b7 ,warrant ,officers ,section #egc7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the members of a selection board shall represent the diversity of the armed forces to the extent practicable44 7b7 ,requirement for diverse membership of reserve components selection boards ,section #adajb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the members of a selection board shall represent the diversity of the armed forces to the extent practicable44 7c7 ,other selection boards 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the members of each selection board described in paragraph 7#b7 represent the diversity of the armed forces to the extent practicable4 7#b7 ,selection board described ,a selection board described in this paragraph 7#a7 is any selection board used with respect to the promotion1 education1 or command assignments of members of the ,armed ,forces that is not covered by the amendments made by this section4 #ejc4 ,redaction of personally identifiable information from records furnished to a promotion board 7a7 ,active-,duty officers ,section #fae7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f71 respectively2 7#b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 as redesignated1 by inserting 7#a7 before ,the ,secretary2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 as redesignated1 by striking whose name is furnished to the board and inserting under consideration by the board for promotion2 7#d7 by striking subparagraph 7,b71 as redesignated1 and redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,e71 respectively2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall redact any personally identifiable information from the information furnished to a selection board under this section4 4 7b7 ,reserve officers ,section #adajg7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e71 respectively2 7#b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 as redesignated1 by inserting 7#a7 before ,the ,secretary2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 as redesignated1 by striking whose name is furnished to the board and inserting under consideration by the board for promotion2 7#d7 by striking subparagraph 7,b71 as redesignated1 and redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d71 respectively2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall redact any personally identifiable information from the information furnished to a promotion board under this section4 4 7c7 ,enlisted members ,each ,secretary of a military department shall prescribe regulations that require the redaction of any personally identifiable information from the information furnished to a board that considers for promotion an enlisted member of an ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary4 #ejd4 ,temporary expansion of availability of enhanced constructive service credit in a particular career field upon original appointment as a commissioned officer 7a7 ,regular officers ,subparagraph 7,d7 of section #ecc7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,d7 ,additional credit as follows3 7i7 ,for special training or experience in a particular officer field as designated by the ,secretary concerned1 if such training or experience is directly related to the operational needs of the armed force concerned4 7ii7 ,during fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 for advanced education in an officer field so designated1 if such education is directly related to the operational needs of the armed force concerned4 4 7b7 ,reserve officers ,section #abbjg7;b77#a7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 or a designation in and all that follows through education or training1 and inserting and who has special training or experience1 or advanced education 7if applicable712 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,additional credit as follows3 7i7 ,for special training or experience in a particular officer field as designated by the ,secretary concerned1 if such training or experience is directly related to the operational needs of the armed force concerned4 7ii7 ,during fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 for advanced education in an officer field so designated1 if such education is directly related to the operational needs of the armed force concerned4 4 7c7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbb1 and every #d years thereafter1 each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the use of the authorities in subparagraph 7,d7 of section #eec7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by subsection 7a771 and subparagraph 7,d7 of section #abbjg7;b77#a7 of such title 7as amended by subsection 7b77 7each referred to in this subsection as a constructive credit authority7 during the preceding fiscal year for the ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for the fiscal year and ,armed ,forces covered by such report1 the following3 7,a7 ,the manner in which constructive service credit was calculated under each constructive credit authority4 7,b7 ,the number of officers credited constructive service credit under each constructive credit authority4 7,c7 ,a description and assessment of the utility of the constructive credit authorities in meeting the operational needs of the ,armed ,force concerned4 7,d7 ,such other matters in connection with the constructive credit authorities as the ,secretary of the military department concerned considers appropriate4 #eje4 ,permanent programs on direct commissions to cyber positions ,section #eji of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking pilot each place it appears2 and 7#b7 by striking subsections 7d7 and 7e74 ,b ,reserve ,component ,management #eaa4 ,grants to support ,,stem education in the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7a7 ,program authority 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ajb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bjcf4 ,grants to support science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics education 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 may carry out a program to make grants to eligible entities to assist such entities in providing education in covered subjects to students in the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 7b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out a program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may coordinate with the following3 7#a7 ,the ,secretaries of the military departments4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,education4 7#c7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#d7 ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#e7 ,the heads of such other ,federal1 ,state1 and local government entities the ,secretary of ,defense determines to be appropriate4 7#f7 ,private sector organizations as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7c7 ,activities ,activities funded with grants under this section may include the following3 7#a7 ,training and other support for instructors to teach courses in covered subjects to students4 7#b7 ,the acquisition of materials1 hardware1 and software necessary for the instruction of covered subjects4 7#c7 ,activities that improve the quality of educational materials1 training opportunities1 and curricula available to students and instructors in covered subjects4 7#d7 ,development of travel opportunities1 demonstrations1 mentoring programs1 and informal education in covered subjects for students and instructors4 7#e7 ,students' pursuit of certifications in covered subjects4 7d7 ,preference ,in making any grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give preference to eligible entities that are eligible for assistance under part ,a of title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa et seq474 7e7 ,evaluations ,in carrying out a program under this section1 the ,secretary shall establish outcome-based metrics and internal and external assessments to evaluate the merits and benefits of the activities funded with grants under this section with respect to the needs of the ,department of ,defense4 7f7 ,authorities ,in carrying out a program under this section1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 make use of the authorities under chapter #aaa and sections #bfja and #bfje of this title1 and other authorities the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term eligible entity means a local education agency that hosts a unit of the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 7#b7 ,the term covered subjects means-- 7,a7 science2 7,b7 technology2 7,c7 engineering2 7,d7 mathematics2 7,e7 computer science2 7,f7 computational thinking2 7,g7 artificial intelligence2 7,h7 machine learning2 7,i7 data science2 7,j7 cybersecurity2 7,k7 robotics2 7,l7 health sciences2 and 7,m7 other subjects determined by the ,secretary of ,defense to be related to science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ajb of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bjcf4 ,grants to support science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics education4 4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on any activities carried out under section #bjcf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a774 7#b7 ,congressional defense committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eab4 ,modification of education loan repayment program for members of ,selected ,reserve 7a7 ,modification of maximum repayment amount ,section #afcja7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ae percent or #ejj and inserting #bj percent or #a1jjj4 7b7 ,effective date and applicability ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act and shall apply with respect to loan repayment under section #afcja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for eligible years of service completed on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #eac4 ,requirement of consent of the chief executive officer for certain full-time ,national ,guard duty performed in a ,state1 ,territory1 or the ,district of ,columbia ,section #ejb7;f77#b77;,a7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting and performed inside the ,united ,states with the consent of the chief executive officer of the ,state 7as that term is defined in section #ija of this title7 after ,defense4 #ead4 ,constructive credit for certain members of the reserve components who cannot complete minimum annual training requirements as a result of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic 7a7 ,authority ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary1 in computing retired pay pursuant to section #abgcc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 may approve constructive credit1 in addition to points earned under section #abgcb7;a77#b7 of such title1 for a member of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces who cannot complete minimum annual training requirements due to cancellation or other extenuating circumstance arising from the covered national emergency4 7b7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than #a year after the date on which the covered national emergency ends1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the use of the authority under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under this subsection shall include1 with respect to each reserve component1 the following3 7,a7 ,the number of individuals granted constructive credit as a result of a training cancellation4 7,b7 ,the number of individuals granted constructive credit as a result of another extenuating circumstance4 7,c7 ,recommendations of the ,secretary whether the authority under subsection 7a7 should be made permanent and under what circumstances such permanent authority should apply4 7#c7 ,publication ,not later than #cj days after submitting the report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 ensure that any data in the report is made available in a machine-readable format that is downloadable1 searchable1 and sortable4 7c7 ,covered national emergency defined ,in this section1 the term covered national emergency means the national emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 with respect to ,,covid-#ai4 #eae4 ,guidance for use of unmanned aircraft systems by the ,national ,guard 7a7 ,new guidance ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue new guidance that provides for the expedited review of requests for the use of unmanned aircraft systems by the ,national ,guard for covered activities within the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,covered activities defined ,in this section1 covered activities means the following3 7#a7 ,emergency operations4 7#b7 ,search and rescue operations4 7#c7 ,defense support to civil authorities4 7#d7 ,support under section #ejb7;f7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eaf4 ,direct employment pilot program for certain members of the reserve components 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out a pilot program to enhance the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to provide job placement assistance and related employment services directly to members of the ,national ,guard and ,reserves in reserve active-status4 7b7 ,administration ,any such pilot program shall be offered to1 and administered by1 the adjutants general appointed under section #cad of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 or other officials in the ,states concerned designated by the ,secretary for purposes of the pilot program4 7c7 ,cost-,sharing requirement ,as a condition on the provision of funds under this section to a ,state to support the operation of the pilot program in that ,state1 the ,state must agree to contribute an amount1 derived from non-,federal sources1 equal to at least #ej percent of the funds provided by the ,secretary to the ,state under this section4 7d7 ,development ,in developing any such pilot program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 incorporate elements of ,state direct employment programs for members of the reserve components2 and 7#b7 use resources provided to members of the ,armed ,forces with civilian training opportunities through the ,skill,bridge transition training program administered by the ,department of ,defense4 7e7 ,direct employment program model ,any such pilot program shall use a job placement program model that focuses on working one-on-one with eligible members to cost-effectively provide job placement services1 including-- 7#a7 identifying unemployed and underemployed individuals2 7#b7 job matching services2 7#c7 resume editing2 7#d7 interview preparation2 and 7#e7 post-employment follow up4 7f7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary shall develop outcome metrics to evaluate the success of any such pilot program4 7g7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,report required ,if the ,secretary carries out the pilot ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the results of the pilot program not later than ,march #a1 #bjbb4 ,the ,secretary shall prepare the report in coordination with the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau4 7#b7 ,elements ,a report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description and assessment of the effectiveness and achievements of the pilot program1 including the number of members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces hired and the cost-per-placement of participating members4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the effects of the pilot program and increased reserve component employment on the readiness of members of the reserve components and on the retention of members4 7,c7 ,a comparison of the pilot program to other programs conducted by the ,department of ,defense to provide unemployment or underemployment support to members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces1 including the best practices developed through and used in such programs4 7,d7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7h7 ,duration2 extension 7#a7 ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the authority to carry out the pilot program expires on ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may elect to extend the pilot program for not more than two additional fiscal years4 #eag4 ,temporary limitation on authority to transfer1 relocate1 or dissolve elements of the reserve components of the ,air ,force 7a7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not transfer or relocate any personnel or asset1 or dissolve any unit1 of the ,air ,national ,guard or ,air ,force ,reserve until the latter of the following occurs3 7#a7 ,the day that is #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force submits the report under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,the ,chief of ,space ,operations certifies in writing to the ,secretary of the ,air ,force that plans of the ,secretary to establish the reserve components of the ,space ,force shall not diminish space capability of the ,department of the ,air ,force4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the plan of the ,secretary to establish the reserve components of the ,space ,force4 ,the report shall identify the following3 7#a7 ,the assumptions and factors used to develop the plan4 7#b7 ,the members of the team that issued recommendations regarding the organization of such reserve components4 7#c7 ,the recommendations of the ,secretary regarding the mission1 organization1 and unit retention of such reserve components4 7#d7 ,the final organizational and integration recommendations regarding such reserve components4 7#e7 ,the proposed staffing and operational organization for such reserve components4 7#f7 ,the estimated date of implementation of the plan4 7#g7 ,any savings or costs arising from the preservation of existing space-related force structures in the ,air ,national ,guard4 #eah4 ,pilot programs in connection with ,,srotc units and ,,cspi programs at ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities and minority institutions 7a7 ,pilot programs required ,the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out two pilot programs as follows3 7#a7 ,a pilot program1 with elements as provided for in subsection 7c71 at covered institutions in order to assess the feasibility and advisability of mechanisms to reduce barriers to participation in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps at such institutions by creating partnerships between satellite or extension ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps units at such institutions and military installations4 7#b7 ,in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 a pilot program1 with elements as provided for in subsection 7d71 in order to assess the feasibility and advisability of the provision of financial assistance to members of the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps1 and members of the ,coast ,guard ,college ,student ,pre-,commissioning ,initiative1 at covered institutions for participation in flight training4 7b7 ,duration ,the duration of each pilot program under subsection 7a7 may not exceed #e years4 7c7 ,pilot program on partnerships between satellite or extension ,,srotc units and military installations 7#a7 ,participating institutions ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out the pilot program required by subsection 7a77#a7 at not fewer than five covered institutions selected by the ,secretary for purposes of the pilot program4 7#b7 ,requirements for selection ,each covered institution selected by the ,secretary for purposes of the pilot program under subsection 7a77#a7 shall-- 7,a7 currently maintain a satellite or extension ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps unit under chapter #ajc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 that is located more than #bj miles from the host unit of such unit2 or 7,b7 establish and maintain a satellite or extension ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps unit that meets the requirements in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,preference in selection of institutions ,in selecting covered institutions under this subsection for participation in the pilot program under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall give preference to covered institutions that are located within #bj miles of a military installation of the same ,armed ,force as the host unit of the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps of the covered institution concerned4 7#d7 ,partnership activities ,the activities conducted under the pilot program under subsection 7a77#a7 between a satellite or extension ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps unit and the military installation concerned shall include such activities designed to reduce barriers to participation in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps at the covered institution concerned as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 including measures to mitigate travel time and expenses in connection with receipt of ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps instruction4 7d7 ,pilot program on financial assistance for ,,srotc and ,,cspi members for flight training 7#a7 ,eligibility for participation by ,,srotc and ,,cspi members ,a member of a ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps unit1 or a member of a ,coast ,guard ,college ,student ,pre-,commissioning ,initiative program1 at a covered institution may participate in the pilot program under subsection 7a77#b7 if the member meets such academic requirements at the covered institution1 and such other requirements1 as the ,secretary shall establish for purposes of the pilot program4 7#b7 ,preference in selection of participants ,in selecting members under this subsection for participation in the pilot program under subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary shall give a preference to members who will pursue flight training under the pilot program at a covered institution4 7#c7 ,financial assistance for flight training 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide any member of a ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps unit or a ,college ,student ,pre-,commissioning ,initiative program who participates in the pilot program under subsection 7a77#b7 financial assistance to defray1 whether in whole or in part1 the charges and fees imposed on the member for flight training4 7,b7 ,flight training ,financial assistance may be used under subparagraph 7,a7 for a course of flight training only if the course meets ,federal ,aviation ,administration standards and is approved by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the applicable ,state approving agency4 7,c7 ,use ,financial assistance received by a member under subparagraph 7,a7 may be used only to defray the charges and fees imposed on the member as described in that subparagraph4 7,d7 ,cessation of eligibility ,financial assistance may not be provided to a member under subparagraph 7,a7 as follows3 7i7 ,if the member ceases to meet the academic and other requirements established pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7ii7 ,if the member ceases to be a member of the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps or the ,college ,student ,pre-,commissioning ,initiative1 as applicable4 7e7 ,evaluation metrics ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot programs under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ahj days after the commencement of the pilot programs under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the pilot programs4 ,the report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of each pilot program1 including in the case of the pilot program under subsection 7a77#b7 the requirements established pursuant to subsection 7d77#a74 7,b7 ,the evaluation metrics established under subsection 7e74 7,c7 ,such other matters relating to the pilot programs as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,annual report ,not later than #ij days after the end of each fiscal year in which the ,secretary carries out the pilot programs1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the pilot programs during such fiscal year4 ,each report shall include1 for the fiscal year covered by such report1 the following3 7,a7 ,in the case of the pilot program required by subsection 7a77#a71 a description of the partnerships between satellite or extension ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps units and military installations under the pilot program4 7,b7 ,in the case of the pilot program required by subsection 7a77#b71 the following3 7i7 ,the number of members of ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps units1 and the number of members of ,coast ,guard ,college ,student ,pre-,commissioning ,initiative programs1 at covered institutions selected for purposes of the pilot program1 including the number of such members participating in the pilot program4 7ii7 ,the number of recipients of financial assistance provided under the pilot program1 including the number who-- 7,i7 completed a ground school course of instruction in connection with obtaining a private pilot's certificate2 7,,ii7 completed flight training1 and the type of training1 certificate1 or both received2 7,,iii7 were selected for a pilot training slot in the ,armed ,forces2 7,,iv7 initiated pilot training in the ,armed ,forces2 or 7,v7 successfully completed pilot training in the ,armed ,forces4 7iii7 ,the amount of financial assistance provided under the pilot program1 broken out by covered institution1 course of study1 and such other measures as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7,c7 ,data collected in accordance with the evaluation metrics established under subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,final report ,not later than #ahj days prior to the completion of the pilot programs1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the pilot programs4 ,the report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the pilot programs4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of each pilot program4 7,c7 ,a description of the cost of each pilot program1 and an estimate of the cost of making each pilot program permanent4 7,d7 ,an estimate of the cost of expanding each pilot program throughout all eligible ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps units and ,college ,student ,pre-,commissioning ,initiative programs4 7,e7 ,such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the ,secretary considers appropriate in light of the pilot programs1 including recommendations for extending or making permanent the authority for each pilot program4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered institution has the meaning given that term in section #bfb7;g77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib74 7#b7 ,the term flight training means a course of instruction toward obtaining any of the following3 7,a7 ,a private pilot's certificate4 7,b7 ,a commercial pilot certificate4 7,c7 ,a certified flight instructor certificate4 7,d7 ,a multi-crew pilot's license4 7,e7 ,a flight instrument rating4 7,f7 ,any other certificate1 rating1 or pilot privilege the ,secretary considers appropriate for purposes of this section4 7#c7 ,the term military installation means an installation of the ,department of ,defense for the regular components of the ,armed ,forces4 #eai4 ,report regarding full-time ,national ,guard duty in response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report regarding how the ,secretary determined whether to authorize full-time ,national ,guard duty in response to the covered national emergency4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under this section shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the number of requests described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,the number of such requests approved and the number of requests denied4 7#c7 ,for each such request-- 7,a7 the time elapsed from receipt of request to disposition of request2 and 7,b7 whether costs 7including pay and benefits for members of the ,national ,guard7 were a factor in determining whether to grant or deny the request4 7#d7 ,for each such request approved1 the time elapsed from approval to when the first such member of the ,national ,guard was placed on full-time ,national ,guard duty in response to such request4 7#e7 ,for each such request denied1 the reason for denial and how such denial was explained to the requestor4 7#f7 ,a description of how the process of review for such requests differed from previous requests for full-time ,national ,guard duty under section #ejb7;f7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#g7 ,recommendations of the ,secretary to improve the review of such requests in order to better respond to such requests4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered national emergency means the national emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 with respect to ,,covid-#ai4 7#b7 ,the term full-time ,national ,guard duty has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ebj4 ,study and report on ,,rotc recruitment 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study that assesses-- 7#a7 the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to recruit individuals to serve in the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps and the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps over the period of #aj years preceding the date of the study2 7#b7 whether members of the ,armed ,forces who served in the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps are more or less likely than members who served in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps to achieve or receive recommendations for higher ranks2 7#c7 whether there is a correlation between race or ethnicity and the rank ultimately achieved by such members2 and 7#d7 the feasibility of establishing a program to create a pathway for minorities into higher ranks within the military4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committee a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #ebj;,a4 ,transitional health benefits for certain members of the ,national ,guard serving under orders in response to the coronavirus 7,,covid-#ai7 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to a member of the ,national ,guard separating from active service after serving on full-time ,national ,guard duty pursuant to section #ejb7;f7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 the health benefits authorized under section #aade of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for a member of a reserve component separating from active duty1 as referred to in subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 of such section #aade1 if the active service from which the member of the ,national ,guard is separating was in support of the whole of government response to the coronavirus 7,,covid-#ai74 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms active duty1 active service1 and full-time ,national ,guard duty have the meanings given those terms in section #aja7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ebj;,b4 ,quarantine housing for members of the ,national ,guard who perform certain duty in response to the ,,covid-#ai emergency 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide1 to a member of the ,national ,guard who performs a period of covered duty1 housing for not fewer than #ad days immediately after the end of such period of covered duty4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered duty means full-time ,national ,guard duty performed in response to the covered national emergency4 7#b7 ,the term covered national emergency means the national emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 with respect to ,,covid-#ai4 7#c7 ,the term full-time ,national ,guard duty has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ebj;,c4 ,national guard support to major disasters 7a7 ,in general ,section #ejb7;f7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,operations or missions authorized by the ,president or the ,secretary of ,defense to support large scale1 complex1 catastrophic disasters1 as defined by section #caa7c7 of title #f1 ,united ,states ,code1 at the request of a ,state governor4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,with respect to operations or missions described under paragraph 7#b77;,c71 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,defense such sums as may be necessary to carry out such operations and missions1 but only if-- 7,a7 an emergency has been declared by the governor of the applicable ,state2 and 7,b7 the ,president has declared the emergency to be a major disaster for the purposes of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act4 4 7b7 ,report on methods ,to enhance domestic response to large scale1 complex and catastrophic disasters 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation and coordination with the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,national ,security ,council1 the ,council of ,governors1 and the ,national ,governors ,association1 shall submit to the congressional defense1 the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report on their plan to establish policy and processes to implement the authority provided by the amendments made by section #ebj4 ,the report shall include a detailed examination of the policy framework consistent with existing authorities1 identify major statutory or policy impediments to implementation1 and make recommendations for legislation as appropriate4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a description of-- 7,a7 the current policy and processes whereby governors can request activation of the ,national ,guard under title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 as part of the response to large scale1 complex1 catastrophic disasters that are supported by the ,federal ,government and1 if no formal process exists in policy1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a timeline and plan to establish such a policy1 including consultation with the ,council of ,governors and the ,national ,governors ,association2 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,defense's assessment1 informed by consultation with the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,national ,security ,council1 the ,council of ,governors1 and the ,national ,governors ,association1 regarding the sufficiency of current authorities for the reimbursement of ,national ,guard and ,reserve manpower during large scale1 complex1 catastrophic disasters under title #aj and title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 and specifically whether reimbursement authorities are sufficient to ensure that military training and readiness are not degraded to fund disaster response1 or invoking them degrades the effectiveness of the ,disaster ,relief ,fund2 7,c7 the ,department of ,defense's plan to ensure there is parallel and consistent policy in the application of the authorities granted under section #abcjd;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #ejb7;f7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 including-- 7i7 a description of the disparities between benefits and protections under ,federal law versus ,state active duty2 7ii7 recommended solutions to achieve parity at the ,federal level2 and 7iii7 recommended changes at the ,state level1 if appropriate2 7,d7 the ,department of ,defense's plan to ensure there is parity of benefits and protections for military members employed as part of the response to large scale1 complex1 catastrophic disasters under title #cb or title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and recommendations for addressing shortfalls2 and 7,e7 a review1 by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 of the current policy for1 and an assessment of the sufficiency of1 reimbursement authority for the use of all ,national ,guard and ,reserve1 both to the ,department of ,defense and to the ,states1 during large scale1 complex1 catastrophic disasters1 including any policy and legal limitations1 and cost assessment impact on ,federal funding4 #ebj;,d4 ,authority to reinstate and transfer officers in medical specialties in the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces previously retired honorably or under honorable conditions 7a7 ,in general ,section #adgjc7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,in the case of an officer in a medical specialty described in subsection 7a7 who was previously retired honorably or under honorable conditions beyond the date described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 if the ,secretary concerned determines it necessary1 the ,secretary concerned may1 with the consent of the officer1 reinstate the officer to an active status for such period as the ,secretary concerned determines appropriate2 or 7,b7 the officer may be transferred under section #gaf of this title to another armed force and reinstated to an active status for such period as the ,secretary concerned determines appropriate4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,section heading ,the heading for section #adgjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #adgjc4 ,retention of chaplains and officers in medical specialties until specified age2 retention1 reinstatement1 and transfer of officers in medical specialties beyond specified age 4 7#b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #adji of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #adgjc and inserting the following new item3 #adgjc4 ,retention of chaplains and officers in medical specialties until specified age2 retention1 reinstatement1 and transfer of officers in medical specialties beyond specified age4 4 #ebj;,e4 ,report regarding national guard youth challenge program ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees regarding the resources and authorities the ,secretary determines necessary to identify the effects of the ,national ,guard ,youth ,challenge ,program on graduates of that program during the #e years immediately preceding the date of the report4 ,such resources shall include the costs of identifying such effects beyond the #ab-month1 post-residential mentoring period of that program4 #ebj;,f4 ,permanent suicide prevention and resilience program for the reserve components ,section #ajbai of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7h74 ,c ,general ,service ,authorities and ,correction of ,military ,records #eba4 ,temporary authority to order retired members to active duty in high-demand1 low-density assignments during war or national emergency ,section #fhh;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection3 7g7 ,exception during period of war or national emergency ,the limitations in subsections 7c7 and 7f7 shall not apply during time of war declared by ,congress or of national emergency declared by the ,president4 4 #ebb4 ,reenlistment waivers for persons separated from the ,armed ,forces who commit one misdemeanor cannabis offense 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations that permit any ,secretary of a military department to grant a reenlistment waiver to a covered person if the ,secretary determines that the reenlistment of that covered person is vital to the national interest4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered person means an individual-- 7,a7 who has been separated1 discharged1 dismissed1 or released from the ,armed ,forces2 and 7,b7 who has admitted to or been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of a single violation-- 7i7 of any law of a ,state or the ,united ,states relating to the use or possession of cannabis2 7ii7 that constitutes a misdemeanor2 and 7iii7 that occurred while that individual was not performing active service4 7#b7 ,the terms active service and military department have the meanings given such terms in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ebc4 ,review of ,seaman to ,admiral-#ba program2 credit towards retirement 7a7 ,review ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall review personnel records of all participants in the ,seaman to ,admiral-#ba program during fiscal years #bjaj through #bjad to determine whether each participant acknowledged1 before entering a baccalaureate degree program1 that service during the baccalaureate degree program would not be included when computing years of service for retirement4 7b7 ,credit ,for each participant described in subsection 7a7 for whom the ,secretary cannot find evidence of an acknowledgment described in that subsection1 the ,secretary shall include service during the baccalaureate degree program when computing-- 7#a7 years of service2 and 7#b7 retired or retainer pay4 7c7 ,report required ,the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives regarding the results of the review under subsection 7a7 and the number of participants credited with service under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall carry out this section not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ebd4 ,report regarding reviews of discharges and dismissals based on sexual orientation or gender identity 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjba1 the ,secretaries of ,defense and ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly submit to ,congress a report regarding former members of the ,armed ,forces who-- 7#a7 were discharged or dismissed from the ,armed ,forces2 7#b7 have applied to either ,secretary for an upgrade in the characterization of discharge or dismissal2 and 7#c7 allege in such applications that such discharges or dismissals arose from a policy of the ,department of ,defense regarding the sexual orientation or gender identity of a member4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under this section shall include the number of applications described in subsection 7a7 and the percentages of such applications granted and denied1 disaggregated by-- 7#a7 ,armed ,force2 7#b7 grade2 7#c7 race2 7#d7 ethnicity2 7#e7 gender2 7#f7 characterization of discharge or dismissal2 and 7#g7 upgraded characterization of discharge or dismissal1 if applicable4 7c7 ,publication ,the ,secretaries each shall publish the report under this section on a publicly accessible website of the respective department4 #ebe4 ,development of guidelines for use of unofficial sources of information to determine eligibility of members and former members of the ,armed ,forces for decorations and benefits when the service records are incomplete because of damage to the official record ,section #ebh of ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaba note2 #acc ,stat4#aceg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and benefits after decorations2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs after military departments2 and 7,b7 by inserting and benefits after decorations2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prepare the guidelines in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 with respect to veterans benefits under title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 whose eligibility determinations depend on the use of service records maintained by the ,department of ,defense4 4 #ebf4 ,report on bad paper 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,september #a1 #bjba1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report regarding bad paper issued by the ,department of ,defense during the #bj years preceding the date of the report4 7b7 ,elements ,the report shall include1 with regards to members who received bad paper1 the following1 if known3 7#a7 ,sex4 7#b7 ,age4 7#c7 ,religion4 7#d7 ,race4 7#e7 ,ethnicity4 7#f7 ,tribal affiliation4 7#g7 ,sexual orientation4 7#h7 ,reasons for discharge or dismissal4 7#i7 ,in a case of a bad conduct or medical discharge1 whether there is evidence the member suffered symptoms of sexual trauma1 including-- 7,a7 post-traumatic stress disorder2 7,b7 going absent without leave or on unauthorized absence2 7,c7 inability to complete duties or carry out orders2 7,d7 insubordination2 7,e7 substance abuse2 7,f7 or substance addiction2 7#aj7 ,whether the member had filed a complaint within the chain of command regarding-- 7,a7 fraud1 waste1 or abuse of ,federal funds2 7,b7 a violation of military or ,federal law2 7,c7 a violation of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice2 7,d7 sexual assault2 7,e7 sexual harassment2 7,f7 sexual abuse2 7,g7 sexual trauma2 or 7,h7 discrimination on the basis of sex1 age1 religion1 race1 ethnicity1 ,tribal affiliation1 or sexual orientation4 7#aa7 ,armed ,force4 7#ab7 ,any other information the ,inspector ,general determines appropriate4 7c7 ,interviews ,to prepare report under this section1 the ,inspector ,general may interview veterans or other former members of the ,armed ,forces4 7d7 ,bad paper defined ,in this section1 bad paper means a discharge or dismissal from the ,armed ,forces characterized as-- 7#a7 dishonorable2 7#b7 bad conduct2 or 7#c7 other than honorable4 ,d ,military ,justice and ,other ,legal ,matters #eca4 ,punitive article on violent extremism 7a7 ,violent extremism 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,x of chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #iaf 7article #aaf of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 the following new section 7article73 #iaf;a4 ,art4 #aaf;a4 ,violent extremism 7a7 ,prohibition ,any person subject to this chapter who-- 7#a7 knowingly commits a covered offense against-- 7,a7 the ,government of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 any person or class of people2 7#b7 7,a7 with the intent to intimidate or coerce any person or class of people2 or 7,b7 with the intent to influence1 affect1 or retaliate against the policy or conduct of the ,government of the ,united ,states or any ,state2 and 7#c7 does so-- 7,a7 to achieve political1 ideological1 religious1 social1 or economic goals2 or 7,b7 in the case of an act against a person or class of people1 for reasons relating to the race1 religion1 color1 ethnicity1 sex1 age1 disability status1 national origin1 sexual orientation1 or gender identity of the person or class of people concerned2 is guilty of violent extremism and shall be punished as a court-martial may direct4 7b7 ,attempts1 solicitation1 and conspiracy ,any person who attempts1 solicits1 or conspires to commit an offense under this section shall be punished in the same manner as a person who completes the offense4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered offense ,the term covered offense means-- 7,a7 loss1 damage1 destruction1 or wrongful disposition of military property of the ,united ,states1 in violation of section #ijh of this title 7article #ajh72 7,b7 waste1 spoilage1 or destruction of property other than military property of the ,united ,states1 in violation of section #iji of this title 7article #aji72 7,c7 communicating threats1 in violation of section #iae of this title 7article #aae72 7,d7 riot or breach of peace1 in violation of section #iaf of this title 7article #aaf72 7,e7 provoking speech or gestures1 in violation of section #iag of this title 7article #aag72 7,f7 murder1 in violation of section #iah of this title 7article #aah72 7,g7 manslaughter1 in violation of section #iai of this title 7article #aai72 7,h7 larceny or wrongful appropriation1 in violation of section #iba of this title 7article #aba72 7,i7 robbery1 in violation of section #ibb of this title 7article #abb72 7,j7 kidnapping1 in violation of section #ibe of this title 7article #abe72 7,k7 assault1 in violation of section #ibh of this title 7article #abh72 7,l7 conspiracy to commit an offense specified in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,k71 as punishable under section #hha of this title 7article #ha72 7,m7 solicitation to commit an offense specified in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,k71 as punishable under section #hhb of this title 7article #hb72 or 7,n7 an attempt to commit an offense specified in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,k71 as punishable under section #hhj of this title 7article #hj74 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state includes any ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and any other possession or territory of the ,united ,states4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #iaf 7article #aaf7 the following new item3 #iaf;a4 #aaf;a4 ,violent extremism4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act and shall apply to offenses committed on or after such date4 #ecb4 ,preservation of ,court-martial records ,section #idj;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #adj;a of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,preservation of court-,martial records without regard to outcome ,the standards and criteria prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense under subsection 7a7 shall provide for the preservation of general and special court-martial records1 without regard to the outcome of the proceeding concerned1 for not fewer than #ae years4 4 #ecc4 ,electronic notarization for members of the ,armed ,forces ,section #ajdd;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 7#a7 ,a person named in subsection 7b7 may exercise the powers described in subsection 7a7 through electronic means1 including under circumstances where the individual with respect to whom such person is performing the notarial act is not physically present in the same location as such person4 7#b7 ,a determination of the authenticity of a notarial act authorized in this section shall be made without regard to whether the notarial act was performed through electronic means4 7#c7 ,a log or journal of a notarial act authorized in this section shall be considered for evidentiary purposes without regard to whether the log or journal is in electronic form4 4 #ecd4 ,clarifications regarding scope of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services 7a7 ,clarification regarding definition of rights and benefits ,section #dcjc7b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7,a7 before ,the term2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,any procedural protections or provisions set forth in this chapter shall also be considered a right or benefit subject to the protection of this chapter4 4 7b7 ,clarification regarding relation to other law and plans for agreements ,section #dcjb of such title is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 7#a7 ,pursuant to this section and the procedural rights afforded by subchapter ,,iii of this chapter1 any agreement to arbitrate a claim under this chapter is unenforceable1 unless all parties consent to arbitration after a complaint on the specific claim has been filed in court or with the ,merit ,systems ,protection ,board and all parties knowingly and voluntarily consent to have that particular claim subjected to arbitration4 7#b7 ,for purposes of this subsection1 consent shall not be considered voluntary when a person is required to agree to arbitrate an action1 complaint1 or claim alleging a violation of this chapter as a condition of future or continued employment1 advancement in employment1 or receipt of any right or benefit of employment4 4 #ece4 ,termination of telephone1 multichannel video programming1 and internet access service contracts by servicemembers who enter into contracts after receiving military orders for permanent change of station but then receive stop movement orders due to an emergency situation 7a7 ,in general ,section #cje;,a7a77#a7 of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cief7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking after the date the servicemember receives military orders to relocate for a period of not less than #ij days to a location that does not support the contract4 and inserting after--2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,a7 the date the servicemember receives military orders to relocate for a period of not less than #ij days to a location that does not support the contract2 or 7,b7 the date the servicemember1 while in military service1 receives military orders for a permanent change of station1 thereafter enters into the contract1 and then after entering into the contract receives a stop movement order issued by the ,secretary of ,defense in response to a local1 national1 or global emergency1 effective for an indefinite period or for a period of not less than #cj days1 which prevents the servicemember from using the services provided under the contract4 4 7b7 ,retroactive application ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to stop movement orders issued on or after ,march #a1 #bjbj4 #ecf4 ,absentee ballot tracking program 7a7 ,establishment and operation of program ,section #ajb7;h7 of the ,uniformed and ,overseas ,citizens ,absentee ,voting ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjb7;h77 is amended to read as follows3 7h7 ,absentee ballot tracking program 7#a7 ,requiring establishment and operation of program ,the chief ,state election official1 in coordination with local election jurisdictions1 shall establish and operate an absentee ballot tracking program described in paragraph 7#b7 for the use of absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters4 7#b7 ,program described 7,a7 ,information on transmission and receipt of absentee ballots ,an absentee ballot tracking program described in this paragraph is a program under which-- 7i7 the ,state or local election official responsible for the transmission of absentee ballots in an election for ,federal office operates procedures to track and confirm the transmission of such ballots and to make information on the transmission of such a ballot available by means of online access using the ,internet site of the official's office2 and 7ii7 the ,state or local election official responsible for the receipt of absentee ballots in an election for ,federal office operates procedures to track and confirm the receipt of such ballots and 7subject to subparagraph 7,b77 to make information on the receipt of such a ballot available by means of online access using the ,internet site of the official's office4 7,b7 ,specific information on receipt of voted absentee ballots ,the information required to be made available under clause 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to the receipt of a voted absentee ballot in an election for ,federal office shall include information regarding whether the vote cast on the ballot was counted1 and1 in the case of a vote which was not counted1 the reasons therefor4 ,the appropriate ,state or local election official shall make the information described in the previous sentence available during the #cj-;day period that begins on the date on which the results of the election are certified1 or during such earlier #cj-;day period as the official may provide4 7#c7 ,use of ,toll-,free ,telephone ,number by ,officials ,without ,internet ,site ,a program established and operated by a ,state or local election official whose office does not have an ,internet site may meet the requirements of paragraph 7#b7 if the official has established and operates a toll-free telephone number that may be used to obtain the information on the transmission or receipt of the absentee ballot which is required under such paragraph4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to an election held during #bjbb or any succeeding year4 #ecg4 ,tracking mechanism and reporting requirements for supremacist1 extremist1 and criminal gang activity in the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,process required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a process to track investigations1 criminal and administrative actions1 and final determinations with respect to conduct of members of the covered ,armed ,forces that is prohibited under ,department of ,defense ,instruction #acbe4jf1 titled ,handling ,dissident and ,protest ,activities ,among ,members of the ,armed ,forces1 or any successor instruction4 7b7 ,elements ,the process under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a mechanism that military criminal investigative organizations may use-- 7,a7 to track criminal investigations into the prohibited conduct described in subsection 7a71 including a mechanism to track those investigations that are forwarded to commanders for administrative action2 7,b7 to provide relevant information from criminal investigations and administrative actions to civilian law enforcement agencies2 and 7,c7 to track final administrative actions taken with respect to investigations that are referred to commanders4 7#b7 ,a mechanism commanders may use to provide information to military criminal investigative organizations on any serious conduct under consideration for administrative action or any final administrative actions taken with respect to the prohibited conduct described in subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,a standardized database1 shared among the covered ,armed ,forces1 to ensure that the tracking required under subsection 7a7 is carried out in the same manner across such ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,december #a of each year beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the process implemented under subsection 7a74 ,each report shall include-- 7#a7 the number of investigations1 criminal and administrative actions1 and final determinations tracked over the preceding year2 7#b7 the number of individuals discharged from the covered ,armed ,forces due to activities prohibited under ,department of ,defense ,instruction #acbe4jf and a description of the circumstances that led to such discharges2 and 7#c7 of the actions enumerated under paragraph 7#a71 the number of instances in which information on the conduct of a member of the covered ,armed ,forces was referred to civilian law enforcement agencies as a result of the investigation or action4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term covered ,armed ,forces means the ,army1 the ,navy1 the ,air ,force1 and the ,marine ,corps4 #ech4 ,military-civilian task force on domestic violence and related information collection activities 7a7 ,military-,civilian task force on domestic violence 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a military-civilian task force on domestic violence 7in this section1 referred to as the ,task ,force74 7#b7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,task ,force shall be to analyze and develop recommendations1 for implementation by the ,secretary1 with respect to each of the following3 7,a7 ,the risk of domestic violence at various stages of military service1 including identification of-- 7i7 stages at which there is a higher than average risk of domestic violence2 and 7ii7 stages at which the implementation of domestic violence prevention strategies may have the greatest preventive effect4 7,b7 ,the use and dissemination of domestic violence prevention resources throughout the stages of military service including providing new service members with training in domestic violence prevention4 7,c7 ,how to best target prevention resources to address those with a higher risk of domestic violence4 7,d7 ,the implementation of strategies to prevent domestic violence by training1 educating1 and assigning prevention-related responsibilities to-- 7i7 commanders2 7ii7 medical1 behavioral1 and mental health service providers2 7iii7 family advocacy representatives2 7iv7 ,military ,family ,life ,consultants2 and 7v7 other individuals and entities with responsibilities that may be relevant to addressing domestic violence4 7,e7 ,the efficacy of providing survivors of domestic violence with the option to request expedited transfers1 and the effects of such transfers4 7,f7 ,improvements to procedures for reporting appropriate legal actions to the ,national ,crime ,information ,center and the efficacy of such procedures4 7,g7 ,the effects of domestic violence on-- 7i7 housing for military families2 7ii7 the education of military dependent children2 7iii7 servicemember work assignments and careers2 and 7iv7 the health of servicemembers and their families1 including short-term and long-term health effects and effects on mental health4 7,h7 ,age-appropriate training and education programs for students attending schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity that are designed to assist such students in learning positive relationship behaviors in families and with intimate partners4 7,i7 ,the potential effects of requiring military protective orders to be issued by a military judge and whether such a requirement would increase the enforcement of military protective orders by civilian law enforcement agencies outside the boundaries of military installations4 7,j7 ,whether prevention of domestic violence would be enhanced by raising the disposition authority for offenses of domestic violence to an officer who is-- 7i7 in the grade of #j-f or above2 7ii7 in the chain of command of the accused2 and 7iii7 authorized by chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 to convene special courts martial4 7,k7 ,how to improve access to resources for survivors of domestic violence throughout the stages of military service4 7,l7 ,consideration of any other matters that the ,task ,force determines to be relevant to-- 7i7 decreasing the frequency of domestic violence committed by or upon members of the covered ,armed ,forces and their dependents2 and 7ii7 reducing the severity of such violence4 7#c7 ,membership ,the ,task ,force shall be composed of the following members3 7,a7 ,one or more representatives of family advocacy programs of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,one or more representatives of the ,defense ,advisory ,committee on ,women in the ,services4 7,c7 ,one or more medical personnel of the ,department of ,defense4 7,d7 ,one or more ,judge ,advocates ,general4 7,e7 ,one or more military police or other law enforcement personnel of the covered ,armed ,forces4 7,f7 ,one or more military commanders4 7,g7 ,one or more individuals whose duties include planning1 executing1 and evaluating training of the covered ,armed ,forces4 7,h7 ,civilians who are experts on domestic violence or who provide services relating to domestic violence1 including-- 7i7 not fewer than two representatives from the national domestic violence resource center and the special issue resource centers referred to in section #caj of the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdaj72 7ii7 not fewer than two representatives from national domestic violence organizations2 7iii7 not fewer than two representatives from ,state domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions2 and 7iv7 not fewer than two domestic violence service providers who provide services in communities located near military installations4 7,i7 ,one or more representatives who are subject matter experts on-- 7i7 scientific and other research relating to domestic violence2 and 7ii7 science-based strategies for the prevention1 intervention1 and response to domestic violence4 7,j7 ,civilian law enforcement personnel4 7,k7 ,one or more representatives from the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women of the ,department of ,justice4 7,l7 ,one or more representatives of the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,program of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7,m7 ,one or more representatives from the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4 7#d7 ,appointment by ,secretary of ,defense 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall appoint the members of the ,task ,force specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,m7 of paragraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,consultation 7i7 ,consultation with ,attorney ,general ,in appointing members under subparagraph 7,k7 of paragraph #c1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with the ,attorney ,general4 7ii7 ,consultation with ,secretary of ,,hhs ,in appointing members under subparagraphs 7,l7 and 7,m7 of such paragraph1 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7,c7 ,inclusion of certain personnel ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the members appointed by the ,secretary under this subparagraph include-- 7i7 representatives of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense2 7ii7 general and flag officers2 7iii7 noncommissioned officers2 and 7iv7 other enlisted personnel of the covered ,armed ,forces4 7#e7 ,total number of members ,the total number of members appointed to the ,task ,force shall be not more than #be4 7#f7 ,chairperson 7,a7 ,nominee list ,on an annual basis1 the ,task ,force shall submit to the ,secretary a list of members of the ,task ,force who may be considered for the position of chairperson of the ,task ,force4 7,b7 ,selection ,from the list submitted to the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a7 for each year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate one member of the ,task ,force to serve as the chairperson of the ,task ,force4 7,c7 ,term ,the chairperson designated by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,b7 shall serve for a term of #a year and may serve for additional terms of #a year if redesignated as the chairperson by the ,secretary under such subparagraph4 7#g7 ,meetings ,the first meeting of the ,task ,force shall convene not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,thereafter1 the task ,force shall meet in plenary session not less frequently than once annually4 7#h7 ,compensation and travel expenses ,each member of the ,task ,force shall serve without compensation 7other than the compensation to which such member may be entitled as a member of the covered ,armed ,forces or an officer or employee of the ,united ,states1 as the case may be71 but 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 the member's home or regular places of business in the performance of services for the ,task ,force4 7#i7 ,site visits ,in the carrying out the duties described in paragraph 7#b71 members of the ,task ,force shall-- 7,a7 on an annual basis1 visit one or more military installations outside the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 on a semiannual basis1 visit one or more military installations within the ,united ,states4 7#aj7 ,oversight and administration ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate an appropriate organization within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense to-- 7,a7 provide oversight of the ,task ,force2 7,b7 provide the ,task ,force with the personnel1 facilities1 and other administrative support that is necessary for the performance of the ,task ,force's duties2 and 7,c7 on a rotating basis1 direct the ,secretary of each military department to-- 7i7 coordinate visits of the ,task ,force to military installations2 and 7ii7 provide administrative1 logistical1 and other support for the meetings of the ,task ,force4 7#aa7 ,reports 7,a7 ,reports to ,secretary 7i7 ,initial report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the members of the ,task ,force are appointed under paragraph 7#c71 the ,task ,force shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense recommendations with respect to each matter described in paragraph 7#b74 7ii7 ,subsequent reports ,after submitting the initial report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,task ,force shall1 from time to time1 submit to the ,secretary of ,defense such analyses and recommendations as the ,task ,force considers appropriate to improve the effectiveness of the covered ,armed ,forces in responding to and preventing domestic violence4 7,b7 ,reports to ,congress ,on an annual basis until the date on which the ,task ,force terminates under paragraph 7#ab71 the ,task ,force shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7i7 a description of any improvements in the response of the covered ,armed ,forces to domestic violence over the preceding year2 7ii7 an explanation of any pending research on domestic violence that may be relevant to domestic violence involving members of the covered ,armed ,forces2 and 7iii7 such analyses and recommendations as the ,task ,force considers appropriate to improve the effectiveness of the covered ,armed ,forces in responding to and preventing domestic violence4 7#ab7 ,termination 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,task ,force shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the first meeting of the ,task ,force4 7,b7 ,continuation 7i7 ,in ,general ,subject to clause 7ii71 the ,secretary of ,defense may continue the ,task ,force for a period of up to #b years after the termination date applicable under subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,secretary determines that continuation of the ,task ,force is advisable and appropriate4 7ii7 ,notice to ,congress ,if the ,secretary determines to continue the ,task ,force under clause 7i71 not later than #ij days before the termination date applicable under subparagraph 7,a7 and annually thereafter until the new date of the termination of the ,task ,force1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a notice describing the reasons for the continuation and confirming the new termination date4 7#ac7 ,implementation of recommendations 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense receives the initial report of the ,task ,force under paragraph 7#aa77;,a77i71 the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with the ,task ,force1 implement the recommendations of the ,task ,force with respect to each matter described in paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a recommendation of the ,task force by submitting to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a written notification setting forth the reasons for the ,secretary's decision not to implement the recommendation4 7b7 ,information collection and reporting 7#a7 ,information collection 7,a7 ,regular information collection ,using the mechanism developed under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall regularly collect information to measure the prevalence of domestic violence involving members of the covered ,armed ,forces1 their intimate partners1 and immediate family members4 7,b7 ,mechanism to measure domestic violence ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,centers for ,disease ,control and civilian organizations with expertise in conducting informational surveys1 shall develop a mechanism to carry out the information collection required under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,annual report on domestic violence 7,a7 ,report required ,on an annual basis1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on domestic violence in the covered ,armed ,forces4 7,b7 ,elements ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 with respect to the year covered by the report1 the following3 7i7 ,based on the information collected under paragraph 7#a71 an assessment of the prevalence of domestic violence involving members of the covered ,armed ,forces1 their intimate partners1 and immediate family members4 7ii7 ,the number of convictions under section #ibh;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #abh;b of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7iii7 ,the recidivism rate for members of the covered ,armed ,forces convicted of domestic violence offenses4 7iv7 ,the number instances in which a member of the covered ,armed ,forces received an administrative discharge as a result of the member's involvement in a domestic violence incident4 7v7 ,the number of instances in which a member of the covered ,armed ,forces was prohibited from possessing firearms as a result of the member's conviction for a domestic violence offense4 7vi7 ,of the incidents described in clause 7v71 the number of instances in which the member received a waiver of such prohibition or was otherwise allowed to access firearms for duty purposes4 7vii7 ,an explanation of the status of data sharing between the ,department of ,defense and civilian law enforcement agencies on matters relating to domestic violence4 7c7 ,covered ,armed ,forces defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,forces means the ,army1 the ,navy1 the ,air ,force1 and the ,marine ,corps4 #eci4 ,actions to address military-connected child abuse 7a7 ,in general ,consistent with the recommendations of the ,government ,accountability ,office in the report titled ,increased ,guidance and ,collaboration ,needed to ,improve ,,dod's ,tracking and ,response to ,child ,abuse 7,,gao-#bj-aaj71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out activities to improve the ability of the ,department of ,defense to effectively prevent1 track1 and respond to military-connected child abuse4 7b7 ,activities required ,the activities carried out under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall expand the scope of the ,department of ,defense's centralized database on problematic sexual behavior in children and youth to track information on all incidents involving child abuse reported to a ,family ,advocacy ,program or investigated by a military law enforcement organization1 regardless of whether the perpetrator of the abuse is another child1 an adult1 or a person in a noncaregiving role at the time of the incident4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of each military department1 shall ensure-- 7,a7 that each ,family ,advocacy ,program records1 in a database of the ,program1 the date on which the ,program notified a military law enforcement organization of a reported incident of child abuse2 and 7,b7 that each military law enforcement organization records1 in a database of the organization1 the date on which the organization notified a ,family ,advocacy ,program of a reported incident of child abuse4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of each military department1 shall issue guidance that clarifies the process through which the ,family ,advocacy ,program of a covered ,armed ,force will receive1 and incorporate into the ,program's central registry1 information regarding child abuse allegations involving members of that a covered ,armed ,force and dependents of such members in cases in which such allegations were previously recorded by the ,family ,advocacy ,program of another covered ,armed ,force4 ,such guidance shall include a mechanism for monitoring the process to ensure that the process is carried out consistently4 7#d7 ,each covered ,armed ,force shall develop a process to monitor how reported incidents of child abuse are screened at military installations to help ensure that all reported child abuse incidents that should be presented to an ,incident ,determination ,committee are consistently presented and tracked4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity1 clarifies ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity guidance to define what types of child abuse incidents must be reported as serious incidents to help ensure that all serious incidents of which ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity leadership needs to be informed are accurately and consistently reported by school administrators4 7#f7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall-- 7,a7 expand the voting membership of each ,incident ,determination ,committee to include medical personnel with requisite knowledge and experience2 and 7,b7 ensure1 to the extent practicable1 that voting membership of a ,committee includes medical personnel with expertise in pediatric medicine in cases in which a reported incident of child abuse is under review by the ,committee4 7#g7 ,each covered ,armed ,force shall implement procedures to provide the families of child abuse victims with comprehensive information on how reported incidents of child abuse will be addressed4 ,such practices may include the development of a guide that-- 7,a7 explains the processes the ,family ,advocacy ,program and military law enforcement organizations will follow to address the report2 and 7,b7 identifies services and other resources available to victims and their families4 7#h7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall issue guidance to clarify the circumstances under which military commanders may exercise the authority to remove a child from a potentially unsafe home on a military installation outside the ,united ,states4 7#i7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 establishes processes that help ensure children who are sexually abused outside the ,united ,states have timely access to a certified pediatric sexual assault forensic examiner to conduct an examination4 ,such processes may include certifying pediatricians1 or adult sexual assault forensic examiners who have pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner training in a multidisciplinary team setting1 as pediatric examiners during mandatory training or establishing shared regional assets4 7#aj7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,deputy ,attorney ,general1 shall establish procedures for military criminal investigative organizations to communicate with ,united ,states ,attorneys1 ,state ,attorneys ,general1 and local prosecutors for relevant cases involving child victims1 including establishing protocols that-- 7,a7 ensure that military investigators are notified when a prosecution is declined2 7,b7 provide notice to victims of the status of prosecutions and1 as applicable1 the reasons for the declination to prosecute2 7,c7 arrange for specialized victim services outside of the ,department of ,defense to be provided to juvenile victims to the extent possible2 7,d7 facilitate legal assistance or other civil legal aid services to juvenile victims2 and 7,e7 ensure that juveniles accused of crimes are1 to the extent possible1 provided defense counsel who are trained in representing juveniles4 7#aa7 ,the ,secretary of each military department shall seek to develop a memorandum of understanding with the ,national ,children's ,alliance that makes children's advocacy center services and protocols available to all military installations of the department and increases awareness of those services across the department4 7c7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out the activities described in subsection 7b7 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term child abuse means any abuse of a child 7including physical abuse1 sexual abuse1 emotional abuse1 and neglect7 regardless of whether the perpetrator of the abuse is another child1 an adult1 or a person in a noncaregiving role4 7#b7 ,the term covered ,armed ,forces means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force4 7#c7 ,the term ,incident ,determination ,committee means a committee established at a military installation that is responsible for reviewing reported incidents of child abuse and determining whether such incidents constitute child abuse according to the applicable criteria of the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,the term military-connected1 when used with respect to child abuse1 means child abuse occurring on a military installation or involving a dependent of a member of the covered ,armed ,forces4 #edj4 ,multidisciplinary board to evaluate suicide events 7a7 ,guidance required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance that requires each suicide event involving of a member of a covered ,armed ,force to be reviewed by a multidisciplinary board established at the command or installation level4 ,such guidance shall require that1 for each suicide event reviewed by such a board1 the board will-- 7#a7 clearly define the objective1 purpose1 and outcome of the review2 7#b7 take a multidisciplinary appraoch to the review and include1 as part of the review process1 leaders of military units1 medical and mental health professionals1 and representatives of military criminal investigative organizations2 7#c7 obtain the data necessary to make a comprehensive ,department of ,defense suicide event report submission2 and 7#d7 take appropriate steps to protect and share information obtained from ongoing investigations into the event 7such as medical and law enforcement reports74 7b7 ,implementation by covered ,armed ,forces ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the guidance is issued under subsection 7a71 the chiefs of the covered ,armed ,forces shall implement the guidance4 7c7 ,progress report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the ,secretary in implementing the guidance required under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,covered ,armed ,forces defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,forces means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force4 #edj;,a4 ,to resolve controversies under ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajb of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ciab7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,written consent required for arbitration ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 whenever a contract with a servicemember1 or a servicemember and the servicemember's spouse jointly1 provides for the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy subject to a provision of this ,act and arising out of or relating to such contract1 arbitration may be used to settle such controversy only if1 after such controversy arises1 all parties to such controversy consent in writing to use arbitration to settle such controversy4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,subsection 7d7 of such section1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall apply with respect to contracts entered into1 amended1 altered1 modified1 renewed1 or extended after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #edj;,b4 ,limitation on waiver of rights and protections under ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajg7;a7 of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ciah7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the second sentence1 by inserting and if it is made after a specific dispute has arisen and the dispute is identified in the waiver after to which it applies2 and 7#b7 in the third sentence1 by inserting and if it is made after a specific dispute has arisen and the dispute is identified in the waiver after period of military service4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to waivers made on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #edj;,c4 ,clarification of private right of action under ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act ,section #hjb7;a7 of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #djdb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 notwithstanding any previous agreement to the contrary1 after may2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 1 notwithstanding any previous agreement to the contrary4 #edj;,d4 ,requirement of certain certification before deportation of a spouse of a member of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,a spouse of a member of the ,armed ,forces may not be removed from the ,united ,states until the ,secretary concerned certifies to the congressional defense committees that-- 7#a7 the ,secretary concerned has determined that such removal shall not negatively affect the morale1 welfare1 or well-being of that member2 7#b7 the ,secretary concerned has reviewed all information1 including extenuating circumstances1 relating to such removal2 and 7#c7 the ,secretary concerned has assisted the member and spouse to the greatest extent practicable4 7b7 ,secretary concerned defined ,in this section1 the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #edj;,e4 ,clarification of termination of leases of premises and motor vehicles of servicemembers who incur catastrophic injury or illness or die while in military service 7a7 ,catastrophic injuries and illnesses ,paragraph 7#d7 of section #cje7;a7 of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ciee7;a771 as added by section #ede of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib71 is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 ,catastrophic injury or illness of lessee 7,a7 ,termination ,if the lessee on a lease described in subsection 7b7 incurs a catastrophic injury or illness during a period of military service or while performing covered service1 during the one-year period beginning on the date on which the lessee incurs such injury or illness-- 7i7 the lessee may terminate the lease2 or 7ii7 in the case of a lessee who lacks the mental capacity to contract or to manage his or her own affairs 7including disbursement of funds without limitation7 due to such injury or illness1 the spouse or dependent of the lessee may terminate the lease4 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,the term catastrophic injury or illness has the meaning given that term in section #dci7;g7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7ii7 ,the term covered service means full-time ,national ,guard duty1 active ,guard and ,reserve duty1 or inactive-duty training 7as such terms are defined in section #aja7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 4 7b7 ,deaths ,paragraph 7#c7 of such section is amended by striking ,the spouse of the lessee and inserting ,the spouse or dependent of the lessee4 #edj;,f4 ,availability of records for ,national ,instant ,criminal ,background ,check ,system ,section #aja7;b7 of the ,,nics ,improvement ,amendments ,act of #bjjg 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #djiaa7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a71 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,department of ,defense ,not later than #c business days after the final disposition of a judicial proceeding conducted within the ,department of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall make available to the ,attorney ,general records which are relevant to a determination of whether a member of the ,armed ,forces involved in such proceeding is disqualified from possessing or receiving a firearm under subsection 7g7 or 7n7 of section #ibb of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 for use in background checks performed by the ,national ,instant ,criminal ,background ,check ,system4 4 #edj;,g4 ,prohibition on certain communications regarding courts-martial ,section #hbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #be of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,no individual may provide a briefing concerning a potential or pending court-martial to a member of the armed forces who may be selected to serve on the court-martial4 4 #edj;,h4 ,termination of contracts for telephone1 multichannel video programming1 or internet access service by certain individuals under ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act ,section #cje;,a7a7 of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cief7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,additional individuals covered ,for purposes of this section1 the following individuals shall be treated as a servicemember covered by paragraph 7#a73 7,a7 ,a spouse or dependent of a servicemember who dies while in military service or a spouse or dependent of a member of the reserve components who dies while performing duty described in subparagraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,a spouse or dependent of a servicemember who incurs a catastrophic injury or illness 7as that term is defined in section #dci7;g7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code71 if the servicemember incurs the catastrophic injury or illness while performing duty described in subparagraph 7,c74 7,c7 ,a member of the reserve components performing military service or performing full-time ,national ,guard duty1 active ,guard and ,reserve duty1 or inactive-duty training 7as such terms are defined in section #aja7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 4 #edj;,i4 ,report on drug demand reduction program modernization 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall deliver a report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives regarding the efficacy of using point of collection testing 7in this section referred to as ,,poct7 devices to modernize the drug demand reduction program 7in this section referred to as ,,ddrp7 random urinalysis testing4 7b7 ,evaluation criteria ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the extent to which use of ,,poct devices streamline current urinalysis testing processes and communications1 while maintaining specimen chain of custody for use in associated administrative and military justice activities if needed4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the ,,poct devices for ,,ddrp random urinalysis testing while ensuring specimen chain of custody4 7#c7 ,a #aj-year projection and assessment of the cost savings associated with the use of ,,poct devices in the ,,ddrp random urinalysis testing4 7#d7 ,the methodology for calculating the #aj-year cost projection4 7#e7 ,an assessment of any other suggested changes to modernize the ,,ddrp program4 7#f7 ,a summary of any programmatic or logistical barriers to effectively carrying out the use of ,,poct devices in the ,,ddrp testing4 #edj;,j4 ,qualifications of judges and standard of review for ,courts of ,criminal ,appeals 7a7 ,qualifications of certain judges ,section #hff7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #ff7;a7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,each ,judge and inserting3 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,judge 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,additional qualifications ,in addition to any other qualifications specified in paragraph 7#a71 any commissioned officer or civilian assigned as an appellate military judge to a ,court of ,criminal ,appeals shall have not fewer than #ab years of experience in the practice of law before such assignment4 4 7b7 ,standard of review ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #hff7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #ff7;d7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,cases appealed by accused 7,a7 ,in general ,in any case before the ,court of ,criminal ,appeals under subsection 7b71 the ,court may act only with respect to the findings and sentence as entered into the record under section #hfj;c of this title 7article #fj;c74 ,the ,court may affirm only such findings of guilty1 and the sentence or such part or amount of the sentence1 as the ,court finds correct in law1 and in fact in accordance with subparagraph 7,b71 and determines1 on the basis of the entire record1 should be approved4 7,b7 ,factual sufficiency review 7i7 ,in an appeal of a finding of guilty or sentence under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 7#a77;,b71 or 7#b7 of subsection 7b71 the ,court may consider whether the finding is correct in fact upon request of the accused if the accused makes a specific showing of a deficiency in proof4 7ii7 ,after an accused has made such a showing1 the ,court may weigh the evidence and determine controverted questions of fact subject to-- 7,i7 appropriate deference to the fact that the trial court saw and heard the witnesses and other evidence2 and 7,,ii7 appropriate deference to findings of fact entered into the record by the military judge4 7iii7 ,if1 as a result of the review conducted under clause 7ii71 the ,court is clearly convinced that the finding of guilty or sentence was against the weight of the evidence1 the ,court may dismiss or set aside the finding1 or affirm a lesser finding4 7,c7 ,review by full ,court ,any determination by the ,court that a finding was clearly against the weight of the evidence under subparagraph 7,b7 shall be reviewed by the ,court sitting as a whole4 4 7c7 ,inclusion of additional information in annual reports ,section #idf;a7b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #adf;a7b77#b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,an analysis of each case in which a ,court of ,criminal ,appeals made a final determination that a finding of a court-martial was clearly against the weight of the evidence1 including an explanation of the standard of appellate review applied in such case4 4 #edj,k4 ,right to notice of victims of offenses under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice regarding certain post-trial motions1 filings1 and hearings ,section #hjf;b7a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #f;b7a77#b77 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following new subparagraph 7,d73 7,d7 ,a post-trial motion1 filing1 or hearing that may address the finding or sentence of a court-martial with respect to the accused1 unseal privileged or private information of the victim1 or result in the release of the accused4 4 ,e ,sexual ,assault #eda4 ,protection of attorney-client privilege between victims and ,special ,victims' ,counsel 7a7 ,special ,victims' ,counsel ,subsection 7c7 of section #ajdd;e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,nature of relationship 7#a7 ,attorney-client relationship ,the relationship between a ,special ,victims' ,counsel and a victim in the provision of legal advice and assistance shall be the relationship between an attorney and client4 7#b7 ,testimony in legal proceedings ,during any criminal legal proceeding in which a ,special ,victims' ,counsel is asked to testify or give evidence1 the ,special ,victims' ,counsel shall be given the same consideration as counsel for the ,government and counsel for the accused4 4 7b7 ,revision to ,military ,rules of ,evidence ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 ,rule #ejb of the ,military ,rules of ,evidence shall be modified to provide that the privilege between a ,special ,victims' ,counsel and a client shall be the same as lawyer-client privilege4 #edb4 ,authority of military judges and military magistrates to issue military court protective orders 7a7 ,judge-,issued military court protective orders ,chapter #hj of title #aj1 ,united ,stated ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aefg;b4 ,authority of military judges and military magistrates to issue military court protective orders 7a7 ,authority ,to issue military court protective orders ,the ,president shall prescribe regulations authorizing military judges and military magistrates to issue protective orders in accordance with this section4 ,a protective order issued in accordance with this section shall be known as a military court protective order4 ,under the regulations prescribed by the ,president1 military judges and military magistrates shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the issuance1 appeal1 renewal1 and termination of military court protective orders and such orders may not be issued1 appealed1 renewed1 or terminated by ,state1 local1 territorial1 or tribal courts4 7b7 ,enforcement by civilian authorities 7#a7 ,in general ,in prescribing regulations for military court protective orders1 the ,president shall seek to ensure that the protective orders are issued in a form and manner that is enforceable by ,state1 local1 territorial1 and tribal civilian law enforcement authorities4 7#b7 ,full faith and credit ,any military court protective order1 should be accorded full faith and credit by the court of a ,state1 local1 territorial1 or tribal jurisdiction 7the enforcing jurisdiction7 and enforced by the court and law enforcement personnel of that jurisdiction as if it were the order of the enforcing jurisdiction4 7#c7 ,reciprocity agreements ,consistent with paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into reciprocity agreements with ,state1 local1 territorial1 and tribal civilian law enforcement authorities under which-- 7,a7 such authorities agree to enforce military court protective orders2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary agrees to enforce protective orders issued by such authorities that are consistent with section #bbfe7;b7 of title #ah4 7c7 ,purpose and form of issuance ,a military court protective order may be issued for the purpose of protecting a victim of an alleged sex or domestic violence offense1 or a family member or associate of the victim1 from a person subject to chapter #dg of this title 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 who is alleged to have committed such an offense4 7d7 ,timing and manner of issuance ,a military court protective order may be issued-- 7#a7 by a military magistrate1 before referral of charges and specifications to court-martial for trial1 at the request of-- 7,a7 a victim of an alleged sex or domestic violence offense2 or 7,b7 a ,special ,victims' ,counsel or other qualified counsel acting on behalf of the victim2 or 7#b7 by a military judge1 after referral of charges and specifications to court-martial for trial1 at the request of qualified counsel1 which may include a ,special ,victims' ,counsel acting on behalf of the victim or trial counsel acting on behalf of the prosecution4 7e7 ,duration and renewal of protective order 7#a7 ,duration ,a military court protective order shall be issued for an initial period of thirty days and may be reissued for one or more additional periods of #cj days in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,expiration and renewal ,before the expiration of any #cj-;day period during which a military court protective order is in effect1 a military judge or military magistrate shall review the order to determine whether the order will terminate at the expiration of such period or be reissued for an additional period of #cj days4 7#c7 ,notice to protected persons ,if a military judge or military magistrate determines under paragraph 7#b7 that a military court protective order will terminate1 the judge or magistrate concerned shall provide to each person protected by the order reasonable1 timely1 and accurate notification of the termination4 7f7 ,review of magistrate-,issued orders 7#a7 ,review ,a military judge1 at the request of the person subject to a military court protective order that was issued by a military magistrate1 may review the order to determine if the order was properly issued by the magistrate4 7#b7 ,standards of review ,a military judge who reviews an order under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate the order if the judge determines that-- 7,a7 the military magistrate's decision to issue the order was an abuse of discretion1 and there is not sufficient information presented to the military judge to justify the order2 or 7,b7 information not presented to the military magistrate establishes that the military court protective order should be terminated4 7g7 ,due process 7#a7 ,protection of due process ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a protective order authorized under subsection 7a7 may be issued only after reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard1 directly or through counsel1 is given to the person against whom the order is sought sufficient to protect that person's right to due process4 7#b7 ,emergency orders ,a protective order on an emergency basis may be issued on an ex parte basis under such rules and limitations as the ,president shall prescribe4 ,in the case of ex parte orders1 notice and opportunity to be heard must be provided within a reasonable time after the order is issued1 sufficient to protect the respondent's due process rights4 7h7 ,rights of victim ,the victim of an alleged sex or domestic violence offense who seeks a military court protective order has1 in addition to any rights provided under section #hjf;b 7article #f;b71 the following rights with respect to any proceeding involving the protective order3 7#a7 ,the right to reasonable1 accurate1 and timely notice of the proceeding and of any change in the status of the protective order resulting from the proceeding4 7#b7 ,the right to be reasonably heard at the proceeding4 7#c7 ,the right to appear in person1 with or without counsel1 at the proceeding4 7#d7 ,the right be represented by qualified counsel in connection with the proceeding1 which may include a ,special ,victims' ,counsel4 7#e7 ,the reasonable right to confer with a representative of the command of the accused and counsel representing the government at the proceeding1 as applicable4 7#f7 ,the right to submit a written statement1 directly or through counsel1 for consideration by the military judge or military magistrate presiding over the proceeding4 7i7 ,restrictions on access to firearms 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law-- 7,a7 a military court protective order issued on an ex parte basis shall restrain a person from possessing1 receiving1 or otherwise accessing a firearm2 and 7,b7 a military court protective order issued after the person to be subject to the order has received notice and opportunity to be heard on the order1 shall restrain such person from possessing1 receiving1 or otherwise accessing a firearm in accordance with section #ibb of title #ah4 7#b7 ,notice to ,attorney ,general ,not later than #gb hours after the issuance of an order described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,attorney ,general a record of the order4 7j7 ,treatment as lawful order ,a military court protective order shall be treated as a lawful order for purposes of the application of section #hib 7article #ib7 and a violation of such an order shall be punishable under such section 7article74 7k7 ,command matters 7#a7 ,inclusion in personnel file ,any military court protective order against a member shall be placed and retained in the military personnel file of the member4 7#b7 ,notice to civilian law enforcement of issuance ,any military court protective order against a member shall be treated as a military protective order for purposes of section #aefg;a including for purposes of mandatory notification of issuance to civilian law enforcement as required by that section4 7l7 ,relationship to other authorities ,nothing in this section may be construed as prohibiting-- 7#a7 a commanding officer from issuing or enforcing any otherwise lawful order in the nature of a protective order to or against members of the officer's command2 7#b7 pretrial restraint in accordance with ,rule for ,courts-,martial #cjd 7as set forth in the ,manual for ,courts-,martial1 #bjai edition1 or any successor rule72 or 7#c7 pretrial confinement in accordance with ,rule for ,courts-,martial #cje 7as set forth in the ,manual for ,courts-,martial1 #bjai edition1 or any successor rule74 7m7 ,delivery to certain persons ,a physical and electronic copy of any military court protective order shall be provided1 as soon as practicable after issuance1 to the following3 7#a7 ,the person or persons protected by the protective order or to the guardian of such a person if such person is under the age of #ah years4 7#b7 ,the person subject to the protective order4 7#c7 ,to such commanding officer in the chain of command of the person subject to the protective order as the ,president shall prescribe for purposes of this section4 7n7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,contact ,the term contact includes contact in person or through a third party1 or through gifts4 7#b7 ,communication ,the term communication includes communication in person or through a third party1 and by telephone or in writing by letter1 data fax1 or other electronic means4 7#c7 ,covered sex or domestic violence offense ,the term covered sex or domestic violence offense means-- 7,a7 an alleged sex-related offense 7as defined in section #ajdd;e7h772 or 7,b7 an alleged offense of domestic violence under section #ibh;b of this title 7article #abh;b of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 or an attempt to commit such an offense that is punishable under section #hhj of this title 7article #hj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7#d7 ,military judge and military magistrate ,the terms military judge and military magistrate mean a commissioned officer of the armed forces who is a member of the bar of a ,federal court or a member of the bar of the highest court of a ,state and who is certified to be qualified1 by reason of education1 training1 experience1 and judicial temperament1 for duty as a military judge or magistrate by the ,judge ,advocate ,general of the armed force of which the officer is a member4 7#e7 ,protective order ,the term protective order means an order that-- 7,a7 restrains a person from harassing1 stalking1 threatening1 or otherwise contacting or communicating with a victim of an alleged sex or domestic violence offense1 or a family member or associate of the victim1 or engaging in other conduct that would place such other person in reasonable fear of bodily injury to any such other person2 7,b7 by its terms1 explicitly prohibits-- 7i7 the use1 attempted use1 or threatened use of physical force by the person against a victim of an alleged sex or domestic violence offense1 or a family member or associate of the victim1 that would reasonably be expected to cause bodily injury2 7ii7 the initiation by the person restrained of any contact or communication with such other person2 or 7iii7 actions described by both clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 7#f7 ,special ,victims' ,counsel ,the term ,special ,victims ,counsel means a ,special ,victims' ,counsel described in section #ajdd;e and includes a ,victims' ,legal ,counsel of the ,navy4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #aefg;b4 ,authority of military judges and military magistrates to issue military court protective orders4 4 7c7 ,implementation ,the ,president shall prescribe regulations implementing section #aefg;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #edc4 ,additional bases for provision of advice by the ,defense ,advisory ,committee for the ,prevention of ,sexual ,misconduct ,section #eej;,b7c77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraphs3 7,c7 ,efforts among private employers to prevent sexual assault and sexual harassment among their employees4 7,d7 ,evidence-based studies on the prevention of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the ,armed ,forces1 institutions of higher education1 and the private sector4 4 #edd4 ,modification of reporting and data collection on victims of sexual offenses ,section #edg of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking accused of and inserting suspected of2 and 7ii7 by striking assault and inserting offense2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking accused of and inserting suspected of2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking assaults and inserting offenses2 and 7ii7 by striking an accusation and inserting suspicion of2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,guidance required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance to ensure the uniformity of the data collected by each ,armed ,force for purposes of subsection 7a74 ,at a minimum1 such guidance shall establish-- 7#a7 standardized methods for the collection of the data required to be reported under such subsection2 and 7#b7 standardized definitions for the terms sexual offense1 collateral miconduct1 and adverse action4 2 and 7#d7 by amending subsection 7c71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered individual means an individual who is identified in the case files of a military criminal investigative organization as a victim of a sexual offense that occurred while that individual was serving on active duty as a member of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,the term suspected of1 when used with respect to a covered individual suspected of collateral misconduct or crimes as described in subsection 7a71 means that an investigation by a military criminal investigative organization reveals facts and circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe that the individual committed an offense under chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 4 #ede4 ,modification of annual report regarding sexual assaults involving members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,submission to ,congress ,section #afca7;d7 of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7,public ,law #aaa-chc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note7 is amended by inserting and the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives after ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act and shall apply to reports required to be submitted under section #afca of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7,public ,law #aaa-chc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note7 on or after such date4 #edf4 ,coordination of support for survivors of sexual trauma 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries of ,defense and ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly develop1 implement1 and maintain a standard of coordinated care for members of the ,armed ,forces who are survivors of sexual trauma4 ,such standard shall include the following3 7b7 ,minimum elements ,the standard developed and implemented under subsection 7a7 by the ,secretaries of ,defense and ,veterans ,affairs shall include the following3 7#a7 ,information for members of the ,armed ,forces ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that-- 7,a7 ,sexual ,assault ,response ,coordinators and ,uniformed ,victim ,advocates receive annual training on resources of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs regarding sexual trauma2 7,b7 information regarding services furnished by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to survivors of sexual trauma is provided to each such survivor2 and 7,c7 information described in subparagraph 7,b7 is posted in the following areas in each facility of the ,department of ,defense3 7i7 ,an office of the ,family ,advocacy ,program4 7ii7 ,an office of a mental health care provider4 7iii7 ,each area in which sexual assault prevention staff normally post notices or information4 7iv7 ,high-traffic areas 7including dining facilities74 7#b7 ,coordination between staff of the ,departments ,the ,secretaries shall ensure that a ,sexual ,assault ,response ,coordinator or ,uniformed ,victim ,advocate of the ,department of ,defense who receives a report of an instance of sexual trauma connects the survivor to the ,military ,sexual ,trauma ,coordinator of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs at the facility of that ,department nearest to the residence of that survivor if that survivor is a member separating or retiring from the ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,report on residential treatment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries of ,defense and ,veterans ,affairs shall provide a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress regarding the availability of residential treatment programs for survivors of sexual trauma1 including-- 7,a7 barriers to access for such programs2 and 7,b7 resources required to reduce such barriers4 7#b7 ,initial report ,upon implementation of the standard under subsection 7a71 the ,secretaries of ,defense and ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the standard4 7#c7 ,progress reports ,not later than #ahj days after submitting the initial report under paragraph 7#b71 and on ,december #a of each subsequent year1 the ,secretaries of ,defense and ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the progress of the ,secretaries in implementing and improving the standard4 7#d7 ,updates ,whenever the ,secretaries of ,defense and ,veterans ,affairs update the standard developed under subsection 7a71 the ,secretaries shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on such update1 including a comprehensive and detailed description of such update and the reasons for such update4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term sexual trauma means psychological trauma described in section #agbj;,d7a77#a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 #edg4 ,policy on separation of victim and accused at military service academies 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the ,superintendent of each military service academy1 prescribe in regulations a policy under which a cadet or midshipman of a military service academy who is the alleged victim of a sexual assault and a cadet or midshipman who is the alleged perpetrator of such assault shall1 to the extent practicable1 each be given the opportunity to complete their course of study at the academy without-- 7#a7 taking classes together2 or 7#b7 otherwise being in close proximity to each other during mandatory activities4 7b7 ,elements ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the policy developed under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 protects the alleged victim as necessary1 including by prohibiting retaliatory harassment2 7#b7 allows both the victim and the accused to complete their course of study at the institution with minimal disruption2 7#c7 protects the privacy of both the victim and the accused by ensuring that information about the alleged sexual assault and the individuals involved is not revealed to third parties who are not specifically authorized to receive such information in the course of performing their regular duties1 except that such policy shall not preclude the alleged victim or the alleged perpetrator from making such disclosures to third parties2 and 7#d7 minimizes the burden on the alleged victim when taking steps to separate the alleged victim and alleged perpetrator4 7c7 ,special rule ,the policy developed under subsection 7a7 shall not preclude a military service academy from taking other administrative or disciplinary action when appropriate4 7d7 ,military service academy defined ,in this section1 the term military service academy means the following3 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states ,military ,academy4 7#b7 ,the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy4 7#c7 ,the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy4 #edh4 ,safe-to-report policy applicable across the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 prescribe in regulations a safe-to-report policy described in subsection 7b7 that applies with respect to all members of the covered ,armed ,forces 7including members of the reserve components of the covered ,armed ,forces7 and cadets and midshipmen at the military service academies4 7b7 ,safe-,to-,report policy ,the safe-to-report policy described in this subsection is a policy that prescribes the handling of minor collateral misconduct involving a member of the covered ,armed ,forces who is the alleged victim of sexual assault4 7c7 ,aggravating circumstances ,the regulations under subsection 7a7 shall specify aggravating circumstances that increase the gravity of minor collateral misconduct or its impact on good order and discipline for purposes of the safe-to-report policy4 7d7 ,tracking of collateral misconduct incidents ,in conjunction with the issuance of regulations under subsection 7a71 ,secretary shall develop and implement a process to track incidents of minor collateral misconduct that are subject to the safe-to-report policy4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,forces has the meaning given the term armed forces in section #aja7;a77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 except such term does not include the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,the term military service academy means the following3 7,a7 ,the ,united ,states ,military ,academy4 7,b7 ,the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy4 7,c7 ,the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy4 7#c7 ,the term minor collateral misconduct means any minor misconduct that is potentially punishable under chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 that-- 7,a7 is committed close in time to or during the sexual assault1 and directly related to the incident that formed the basis of the sexual assault allegation2 7,b7 is discovered as a direct result of the report of sexual assault or the ensuing investigation into the sexual assault2 and 7,c7 does not involve aggravating circumstances 7as specified in the regulations prescribed under subsection 7c77 that increase the gravity of the minor misconduct or its impact on good order and discipline4 #edi4 ,question in workplace and gender relations surveys regarding prosecutions of sexual assault 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the covered surveys a question regarding whether a member of an ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department would be more willing to report a sexual assault if prosecution decisions were made by lawyers and not commanders4 7b7 ,covered surveys defined ,in this section1 the term covered surveys means the workplace and gender relations surveys and focus groups administered by the ,office of ,people ,analytics of the ,department of ,defense1 including-- 7#a7 the ,workplace and ,gender ,relations ,survey of ,active ,duty ,members2 7#b7 the ,workplace and ,gender ,relations ,survey of ,reserve ,component ,members2 7#c7 the ,military ,service ,gender ,relations ,focus ,group2 and 7#d7 any successor survey or focus group4 #eej4 ,pilot program on prosecution of special victim offenses committed by attendees of military service academies 7a7 ,pilot program ,beginning not later than ,january #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a pilot program 7referred to in this ,act as the ,pilot ,program7 under which the ,secretary shall establish1 in accordance with this section1 an independent authority to-- 7#a7 review each covered special victim offense2 and 7#b7 determine whether such offense shall be referred to trial by an appropriate court-martial convening authority4 7b7 ,office of the ,chief ,prosecutor 7#a7 ,establishment ,as part of the ,pilot ,program1 the ,secretary shall establish1 within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 an ,office of the ,chief ,prosecutor4 7#b7 ,head of ,office ,the head of the ,office shall be known as the ,chief ,prosecutor4 ,the ,secretary shall appoint as the ,chief ,prosecutor a commissioned officer in the grade of ,o-#g or above who-- 7,a7 has significant experience prosecuting sexual assault trials by court-martial2 and 7,b7 is outside the chain of command of any cadet or midshipman described in subsection 7f77#b74 7#c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,chief ,prosecutor shall exercise the authorities described in subsection 7c7 but only with respect to covered special victim offenses4 7#d7 ,special rule ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the military service from which the ,chief ,prosecutor is appointed is authorized an additional billet for a general officer or a flag officer for each year in the #b-year period beginning with the year in which the appointment is made4 7#e7 ,termination ,the ,office of the ,chief ,prosecutor shall terminate on the date on which the ,pilot ,program terminates under subsection 7e74 7c7 ,referral to ,office of the ,chief ,prosecutor 7#a7 ,investigation phase 7,a7 ,notice and information ,a military criminal investigative organization that receives an allegation of a covered special victim offense shall provide to the ,chief ,prosecutor and the commander of the military service academy concerned-- 7i7 timely notice of such allegation2 and 7ii7 any information and evidence obtained as the result a subsequent investigation into the allegation4 7,b7 ,trial counsel ,a trial counsel assigned to a case involving a covered special victim offense shall1 during the investigative phase of such case1 provide the ,chief ,prosecutor with the information necessary to enable the ,chief ,prosecutor to make the determination required under paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,referral to ,chief ,prosecutor ,in the case of a charge relating to a covered special victim offense1 in addition to referring the charge to the staff judge advocate under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 of section #hcd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #cd of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 the convening authority of the ,armed ,force of which the accused is a member shall refer1 as soon as reasonably practicable1 the charge to the ,chief ,prosecutor to make the determination required by paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,prosecutorial determination ,the ,chief ,prosecutor shall make a determination regarding whether a charge relating to a covered special victim offense shall be referred to trial4 ,if the ,chief ,prosecutor makes a determination that the charge shall be tried by court-martial1 the ,chief ,prosecutor also shall determine whether the charge shall be tried by a general court-martial convened under section #hbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #bb of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 or a special court-martial convened under section #hbc of such title 7article #bc of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 ,the determination of whether to try a charge relating to a covered special victim offense by court-martial shall include a determination of whether to try any known offenses1 including any lesser included offenses4 7#d7 ,effect of determination and appeals process 7,a7 ,determination to proceed to trial ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 a determination to try a charge relating to a covered special victim offense by court-martial under paragraph 7#c71 and the determination as to the type of court-martial1 shall be binding on any convening authority under chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 for a trial by court-martial on the charge4 7,b7 ,determination not to proceed to trial ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 a determination under paragraph 7#c7 not to proceed to trial on a charge relating to a covered special victim offense by general or special court-martial shall be binding on any convening authority under chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 except that such determination shall not operate to terminate or otherwise alter the authority of the convening authority-- 7i7 to proceed to trial by court-martial on charges of collateral misconducted related to the special victim offense2 or 7ii7 to impose non-judicial punishment in connection with the conduct covered by the charge as authorized by section #hae of such title 7article #ae of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7,c7 ,appeal ,in a case in which a convening authority and the staff judge advocate advising such authority disagree with the determination of the ,chief ,prosecutor under paragraph 7#c71 the convening authority and staff judge advocate may jointly appeal the determination to the ,general ,counsel of the ,department of ,defense4 ,the determination of the ,general ,counsel with respect to such appeal shall be binding on the ,chief ,prosecutor and the convening authority concerned4 7#e7 ,trial by randomized jury ,after the ,chief ,prosecutor makes a determination under paragraph 7#c7 to proceed to trial on a charge relating to a covered special victim offense1 the matter shall be tried by a court-martial convened within the ,armed ,force of which the accused is a member in accordance with the applicable provisions of chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 except that1 when convening a court-martial that is a general or special court-martial involving a covered special victim offense in which the accused elects a jury trial1 the convening authority shall detail members of the ,armed ,forces as members thereof at random unless the obtainability of members of the ,armed ,forces for such court-martial prevents the convening authority from detailing such members at random4 7#f7 ,unlawful influence or coercion ,the actions of the ,chief ,prosecutor under this subsection whether or not to try charges by court-martial shall be free of unlawful or unauthorized influence or coercion4 7d7 ,effect on other law ,this section shall supersede any provision of chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 that is inconsistent with this section1 but only to the extent of the inconsistency4 7e7 ,termination and transition 7#a7 ,termination ,the authority of the ,secretary to carry out the ,pilot ,program shall terminate #d years after the date on which the ,pilot ,program is initiated4 7#b7 ,transition ,the ,secretary shall take such actions as are necessary to ensure that1 on the date on which the ,pilot ,program terminates under paragraph 7#a71 any matter referred to the ,chief ,prosecutor under subsection 7c77#b71 but with respect to which the ,chief ,prosecutor has not made a determination under subsection 7c77#c71 shall be transferred to the appropriate convening authority for consideration4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,the term ,armed ,force means an ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department4 7#b7 ,the term covered special victim offense means a special victim offense-- 7,a7 alleged to have been committed on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act by a cadet of the ,united ,states ,military ,academy or the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy1 without regard to the location at which the offense was committed2 or 7,b7 alleged to have been committed on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act by a midshipman of the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy1 without regard to the location at which the offense was committed4 7#c7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#d7 ,the term special victim offense means any of the following3 7,a7 ,an offense under section #iag;a1 #ibj1 #ibj;b1 #ibj;c1 or #icj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #aag;a1 #abj1 #abj;b1 #abj;c1 or #acj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7,b7 ,a conspiracy to commit an offense specified in subparagraph 7,a7 as punishable under section #hha of such title 7article #ha of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7,c7 ,a solicitation to commit an offense specified in subparagraph 7,a7 as punishable under section #hhb of such title 7article #hb of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7,d7 ,an attempt to commit an offense specified in subparagraph 7,a7 as punishable under section #hhj of such title 7article #hj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 #eej;,a4 ,report on status of investigations of alleged sex-related offenses 7a7 ,reports required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of each military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of investigations into alleged sex-related offenses4 7b7 ,elements ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to investigations into alleged sex-related offenses carried out by military criminal investigative organizations under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned during the preceding year1 the following3 7#a7 ,the total number of investigations4 7#b7 ,for each investigation-- 7,a7 the date the investigation was initiated2 and 7,b7 an explanation of whether the investigation is in-progress or complete as of the date of the report and1 if complete1 the date on which the investigation was completed4 7#c7 ,the total number of investigations that are complete as of the date of the report4 7#d7 ,the total number of investigations that are in-progress as of the date of the report4 7#e7 ,for investigations lasting longer than #ahj days1 an explanation of the primary reasons for the extended duration of the investigation4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term alleged sex-related offense has the meaning given that term in section #ajdd7;e77h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term complete when used with respect to an investigation of an alleged sex-related offense1 means the active phase of the investigation is sufficiently complete to enable the appropriate authority to reach a decision with respect to the disposition of charges for the offense4 #eej;,b4 ,report on sexual abuse and harassment of recruits during medical examinations prior to entry into the ,armed ,forces ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report on the prevalence of sexual abuse and harassment of persons during the medical examination that precedes entry into the ,armed ,forces4 ,such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the number of incidents of sexual abuse or harassment that have been reported since #bjjj1 if available4 7#b7 ,a description of the process by which the ,department of ,defense tracks the incidents of sexual abuse or harassment1 if applicable4 7#c7 ,a plan to establish a process by which the ,department tracks the incidents of sexual abuse or harassment1 including of the medical professionals involved1 if such a process does not exist4 7#d7 ,a plan to provide awareness training regarding sexual abuse and harassment provided to medical professionals who perform such examinations1 if such training does not exist4 7#e7 ,a plan to provide recruits with information on their rights and responsibilities in the event they face sexual abuse and harassment that is incident to service but prior to starting service in the ,armed ,forces1 if such information does not exist4 7#f7 ,a description of the legal redress available to persons who experience such sexual abuse and harassment1 including through the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice1 for those who enter the ,armed ,forces4 #eej;,c4 ,confidential reporting of sexual harassment 7a7 ,establishment ,chapter #hj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #aefa;a the following new section3 #aefa;b4 ,confidential reporting of sexual harassment 7a7 ,establishment ,notwithstanding section #aefa of this title1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations establishing a process by which a member of an armed force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department may confidentially allege a complaint of sexual harassment to an individual outside the immediate chain of command of that member4 7b7 ,investigation ,an individual designated to receive complaints under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall maintain the confidentiality of the member alleging the complaint2 7#b7 shall provide to the member alleging the complaint the option-- 7,a7 to file a formal or informal report of sexual harassment2 and 7,b7 to include reports related to such complaint in the ,catch a ,serial ,offender ,program2 and 7#c7 shall provide to the commander of the complainant a report-- 7,a7 regarding the complaint2 and 7,b7 that does not contain any personally identifiable information regarding the complainant4 7c7 ,education2 tracking2 reporting ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 educate members under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department regarding the process established under this section2 7#b7 track complaints alleged pursuant to the process established under this section2 and 7#c7 submit annually to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report containing data 7that does not contain any personally identifiable information7 relating to such complaints4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aefa;b the following new item3 #aefa;b4 ,confidential reporting of sexual harassment4 4 7c7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall carry out section #aefa;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,f ,member ,education1 ,training1 and ,transition #eea4 ,counseling in the ,transition ,assistance ,program regarding sexual assault1 sexual or gender harassment1 and intimate partner violence ,section #aadb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#bj7 ,information concerning health care 7including mental health care7 furnished by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to veterans and members of the ,armed ,forces who have survived sexual assault1 sexual or gender harassment1 or intimate partner violence4 4 #eeb4 ,medical or administrative discharge as a pathway for counseling in the ,transition ,assistance ,program ,section #aadb7;c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking ,disability and inserting ,potential or confirmed medical discharge of the member2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking ,character and all that follows and inserting ,potential or confirmed involuntary separation of the member44 #eec4 ,family dynamics as pathways for counseling in the ,transition ,assistance ,program ,section #aadb7;c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section 7a71 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,m7 as subparagraph 7,r72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,l7 the following3 7,m7 ,child care requirements of the member 7including whether a dependent of the member is enrolled in the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program74 7,n7 ,the employment status of other adults in the household of the member4 7,o7 ,the location of the duty station of the member 7including whether the member was separated from family while on duty74 7,p7 ,the effects of operating tempo and personnel tempo on the member and the household of the member4 7,q7 ,whether the member is an ,indian or urban ,indian1 as those terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act 7,public ,law #id-dcg2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #afjc74 4 #eed4 ,establishment of mentoring and career counseling program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ajg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #baeh4 ,mentoring and career counseling program 7a7 ,establishment2 objectives ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the ,chief ,diversity ,officer1 shall implement a program for mentoring and career counseling that-- 7#a7 ensures that all military occupational specialties and career fields reflect the demographics of the armed forces2 and 7#b7 ensures that members in all ranks and grades reflect the demographics of the armed forces4 7b7 ,program description and components ,the program under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 include mentoring and career counseling efforts that start prior to the initial career field decision point and continue throughout the career of each participating member cadet or midshipman2 7#b7 provide guidance on accession into the military occupational specialties and career fields that experience the highest rates and greatest number of promotions to a grade above ,o-#f2 and 7#c7 promote information regarding career choices1 including opportunities in the reserve components1 to optimize the ability of a participating member cadet1 or midshipman to make informed career choices from accession to retirement4 7c7 ,evaluation metrics ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and maintain metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the program under this section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ajg of such title is amended by at the end the following new item3 #baeh4 ,mentoring and career counseling program4 4 7c7 ,interim report 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the implementation of section #baeh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description and assessment of the manner in which the ,department of ,defense shall implement the program under subsection 7a7 of such section #baeh4 7,b7 ,the initial evaluation metrics developed under subsection 7c7 of such section #baeh4 7,c7 ,an explanation of whether the program will be carried out as part of another program of the ,department or through the establishment of a separate program4 7,d7 ,a comprehensive description of the additional personnel1 resources1 and training that will be required to implement the program1 including identification of the specific number of additional billets that will be needed to staff the program4 7,e7 ,recommendations of the ,secretary for additional legislation that the ,secretary determines e necessary to effectively and efficiently implement the program4 7d7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjba1 and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the program under section #baeh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 disaggregated by ,armed ,force1 the following3 7,a7 ,the latest evaluation metrics developed under subsection 7c7 of such section #baeh4 7,b7 ,the number of individuals1 disaggregated by grade1 ethnicity1 race1 and gender1 who were eligible for participation in the program4 7,c7 ,the number of individuals1 disaggregated by grade1 ethnicity1 race1 and gender1 who opted out of participation in the program4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the program in advancing the careers of minority commissioned officers4 7e7 ,publication ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 publish on an appropriate publicly available website of the ,department of ,defense the reports required under subsections 7c7 and 7d72 and 7#b7 ensure that any data included with each such report is made available in a machine-readable format that is downloadable1 searchable1 and sortable4 7f7 ,implementation date ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement the program under section #baeh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term minority person means any individual who is a citizen of the ,united ,states and who is-- 7,a7 ,asian ,american2 7,b7 ,native ,hawaiian2 7,c7 a ,pacific ,islander2 7,d7 ,african ,american2 7,e7 ,hispanic2 7,f7 ,puerto ,rican2 7,g7 ,native ,american2 7,h7 an ,alaska ,native2 or 7,i7 female4 7#b7 ,the term minority commissioned officer means any commissioned officer who is a minority person4 7#c7 ,the term machine-readable has the meaning given that term in section #cejb7ah7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eee4 ,defense ,language ,institute ,foreign ,language ,center 7a7 ,authority ,to award bachelor's degrees ,section #bafh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,associate and inserting ,associate or ,bachelor2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,commandant of the ,defense ,language ,institute may confer-- 7#a7 an ,associate of ,arts degree in a foreign language upon any graduate of the ,foreign ,language ,center of the ,institute who fulfills the requirements for that degree2 or 7#b7 a ,bachelor of ,arts degree in a foreign language upon any graduate of the ,foreign ,language ,center of the ,institute who fulfills the requirements for that degree4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ajh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bafh and inserting the following new item3 #bafh4 ,defense ,language ,institute ,foreign ,language ,center3 degree of ,associate or ,bachelor of ,arts in foreign language4 4 #eef4 ,defense ,language ,institute ,foreign ,language ,center 7a7 ,authority ,to award bachelor's degrees ,section #bafh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,associate and inserting ,associate or ,bachelor2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,commandant of the ,defense ,language ,institute may confer-- 7#a7 an ,associate of ,arts degree in a foreign language upon any graduate of the ,foreign ,language ,center of the ,institute who fulfills the requirements for that degree2 or 7#b7 a ,bachelor of ,arts degree in a foreign language upon any graduate of the ,foreign ,language ,center of the ,institute who fulfills the requirements for that degree4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ajh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bafh and inserting the following new item3 #bafh4 ,defense ,language ,institute ,foreign ,language ,center3 degree of ,associate or ,bachelor of ,arts in foreign language4 4 #eeg4 ,increase in number of permanent professors at the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy ,section #idca7;b77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bc and inserting #be4 #eeh4 ,information on nominations and applications for military service academies 7a7 ,congressional nominations portal 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,superintendents of the military service academies1 shall ensure that there is a uniform online portal for all military service academies that enables ,members of ,congress to nominate individuals for appointment to each academy through a secure website4 7#b7 ,information collection and reporting ,the online portal established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 collect1 from each ,member of ,congress1 the demographic information described in subsection 7b7 for each individual nominated by the ,member2 and 7,b7 collect the information required to be included in each annual report of the ,secretary under subsection 7c7 in a manner that enables the ,secretary to automatically compile such information when preparing the report4 7#c7 ,availability of information ,the portal shall allow ,members of ,congress and their designees to view past nomination records for all application cycles4 7b7 ,standard classifications for collection of demographic data 7#a7 ,standards required ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,superintendents of the military service academies1 shall establish standard classifications that cadets1 midshipmen1 and applicants to the academies may use to self-identify gender1 race1 and ethnicity and to provide other demographic information in connection with admission to or enrollment in an academy4 7#b7 ,consistency with ,,omb guidance ,the standard classifications established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be consistent with the standard classifications specified in ,office of ,management and ,budget ,directive ,no4 #ae 7pertaining to race and ethnic standards for ,federal statistics and administrative reporting7 or any successor directive4 7#c7 ,incorporation into applications and records ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall incorporate the standard classifications established under paragraph 7#a7 into-- 7,a7 applications for admission to the military service academies2 and 7,b7 the military personnel records of cadets and midshipmen enrolled in such academies4 7c7 ,annual report on the demographics military service academy applicants 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than ,september #cj of each year beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the demographics of applicants to military service academies for the most recently concluded application year4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to each military service academy1 the following3 7,a7 ,the number of individuals who submitted an application for admission to the academy in the application year covered by the report4 7,b7 ,of the individuals who submitted an application for admission to the academy in such year-- 7i7 the overall demographics of applicant pool1 disaggregated by the classifications established under subsection 7b7 and by ,member of ,congress2 7ii7 the number and percentage who received a nomination1 disaggregated by the classifications established under subsection 7b7 and by ,member of ,congress2 7iii7 the number and percentage who received an offer for appointment to the academy1 disaggregated by the classifications established under subsection 7b7 and by ,member of ,congress2 and 7iv7 the number and percentage who accepted an appointment to the academy1 disaggregated by the classifications established under subsection 7b7 and by ,member of ,congress4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in preparing each report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,superintendents of the military service academies4 7#d7 ,availability of reports and data ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 make the results of each report under paragraph 7#a7 available on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 ensure that any data included with the report is made available in a machine-readable format that is downloadable1 searchable1 and sortable4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term application year means the period beginning on ,january #a of one year and ending on ,june #a of the following year4 7#b7 ,the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term machine-readable has the meaning given that term in section #cejb7ah7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term military service academy means-- 7,a7 the ,united ,states ,military ,academy2 7,b7 the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy2 and 7,c7 the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy4 7#e7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 #eei4 ,transformation of the professional military education enterprise 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 professional military education is foundational to the development of ethical and effective military leaders and vital to national security2 7#b7 oversight of professional military education is an essential part of ,congress' constitutional responsibilities to regulate and maintain the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 reform of the professional military education system1 as directed by the congressional defense committees1 has played a central role in the institutionalization of jointness as envisioned by the ,goldwater-,nichols ,department of ,defense ,reorganization ,act of #aihf 7,public ,law #ii-dcc72 7#d7 the ,goldwater-,nichols professional military education model has served the ,nation well since the end of the ,cold ,war by enabling successful joint military operations across the spectrum of conflict2 7#e7 recent changes in the national security environment require that the professional military education enterprise adapt to prepare the joint force to successfully defend ,american interests in evolving areas of strategic competition2 and 7#f7 the ,department of ,defense must transform the professional military education enterprise to meet these challenges by emphasizing focused and rigorous intellectual study reflecting the hard won strategic insights of history1 while leveraging advancements in the modern learning environment4 7b7 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended consolidate1 close1 or significantly change the curriculum of the ,national ,defense ,university or any institution of professional military education of an ,armed ,force until a period of #abj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness submits the report required under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the status of the professional military education enterprise4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a consolidated summary that-- 7i7 lists all components of the professional military education enterprise of the ,department of ,defense1 including all associated schools1 programs1 research centers1 and support activities2 and 7ii7 for each such component1 identifies the assigned personnel strength1 annual student throughput1 and budget details covering the period of #c fiscal years preceding the date of the report4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness and shortfalls of the existing professional military education enterprise as measured against graduate utilization1 post-graduate evaluations1 and the education and force development requirements of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the ,chiefs of the ,armed ,forces4 7,c7 ,recommendations to improve the intellectual readiness of the joint force through reforms designed to-- 7i7 improve the warfighting readiness1 intellectual fitness and cognitive ingenuity of military leaders2 7ii7 promote development of strategic thinkers capable of developing integrated political-military and cross-domain strategies and new doctrinal concepts2 7iii7 enhance the effectiveness1 coherence1 and efficiency of individual service approaches to professional military education2 7iv7 improve the depth and rigor of professional military education curriculum in alignment with national defense strategy pacing threats while enhancing strategic relationships and operational integration with key allies and international security partners2 and 7v7 foster the deliberate development of world-class faculty through increasing the value of faculty assignments and other appropriate measures4 #efj4 ,college of ,international ,security ,affairs of the ,national ,defense ,university 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not eliminate1 divest1 downsize1 or reorganize the ,college of ,international ,security ,affairs1 nor its satellite program1 the ,joint ,special ,operations ,masters of ,arts1 of the ,national ,defense ,university1 or seek to reduce the number of students educated at the ,college1 or its satellite program1 until #cj days after the date on which the congressional defense committees receive the report required by subsection 7c74 7b7 ,assessment1 determination1 and review ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations_/,low-,intensity ,conflict 1 the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,counternarcotics and ,global ,threats1 the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,stability and ,humanitarian ,affairs1 the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,combating ,terrorism1 the ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,department1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 shall-- 7#a7 assess requirements for joint professional military education and civilian leader education in the counterterrorism1 irregular warfare1 and asymmetrical domains to support the ,department and other national security institutions of the ,federal ,government2 7#b7 determine whether the importance1 challenges1 and complexity of the modern counterterrorism environment and irregular and asymmetrical domains warrant-- 7,a7 a college at the ,national ,defense ,university1 or a college independent of the ,national ,defense ,university whose leadership is responsible to the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,b7 the provision of resources1 services1 and capacity at levels that are the same as1 or decreased or enhanced in comparison to1 those resources1 services1 and capacity in place at the ,college of ,international ,security ,affairs on ,january #a1 #bjai2 7#c7 review the plan proposed by the ,national ,defense ,university for eliminating the ,college of ,international ,security ,affairs and reducing and restructuring the counterterrorism1 irregular1 and asymmetrical faculty1 course offerings1 joint professional military education and degree and certificate programs1 and other services provided by the ,college2 and 7#d7 assess the changes made to the ,college of ,international ,security ,affairs since ,january #a1 #bjai1 and the actions necessary to reverse those changes1 including relocating the ,college and its associated budget1 faculty1 staff1 students1 and facilities outside of the ,national ,defense ,university4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on-- 7#a7 the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the assessments1 determination1 and review conducted under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 such recommendations as the ,secretary may have for higher education in the counterterrorism1 irregular1 and asymmetrical domains4 #efj;,a4 ,public-private consortium to improve professional military education 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 shall establish and maintain a public-private consortium 7referred to in this section as the ,consortium7 to improve and broaden professional military education for military officers and civilian employees of the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,directors 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president of the ,national ,defense ,university and the head of a civilian institution of higher education appointed in accordance with paragraph 7#c7 shall serve as co-directors of the ,consortium4 7#b7 ,responsibilities of co-directors ,the co-directors shall be responsible for-- 7,a7 the administration and management of the ,consortium2 and 7,b7 developing a common curriculum for professional military education using input received from members of the ,consortium4 7#c7 ,appointment of co-director from civilian institution ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall appoint an individual who is the ,president or ,chancellor of a civilian institution of higher education to serve as co-director of the ,consortium as described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,term of co-director ,the co-director appointed under paragraph 7#c7 shall serve an initial term of #e years4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may reappoint such co-director for one or more additional terms of not more than #e years1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#e7 ,authority ,in the event that a conflict arises between co-directors of the ,consortium1 the conflict shall be resolved by the ,director for ,joint ,force ,development of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff 7,j-#g74 7c7 ,activities of ,consortium ,the ,consortium shall carry out the following activities3 7#a7 ,bring the military education system 7including military service academies1 institutions that provide professional military education1 and other institutions the provide military education7 together with a broad group of civilian institutions of higher education1 policy research institutes1 and the commercial sector to develop and continually update a research-based curriculum to prepare early career1 mid-career1 and senior military officers and civilian employees of the ,federal ,government to succeed in an era that will be predominantly defined by great power competition and in which security challenges will transcend the traditional areas of defense expertise1 becoming more complex and inter-related than before1 with disruptions that will manifest rapidly and with little warning4 7#b7 ,train military officers and civilian educators serving in the joint professional military education system to implement the curriculum developed under paragraph 7#b7 at the institutions they serve4 7#c7 ,on a regular basis1 make recommendations to the ,secretary about how the joint professional military education system should be modified to meet the challenges of apparent or possible future defense1 national security1 and international environments4 7d7 ,members ,the ,consortium shall be composed of representatives selected by the ,secretary of ,defense from the following organizations3 7#a7 ,organizations within the joint professional military education system4 7#b7 ,military service academies4 7#c7 ,other institutions of the ,federal ,government that provide military education4 7#d7 ,civilian institutions of higher education4 7#e7 ,private sector and government policy research institutes4 7#f7 ,organizations in the commercial sector1 including organizations from the industrial1 finance1 and technology sectors4 7e7 ,annual report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 and annually thereafter1 the co-directors of the ,consortium shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees a report that describes the activities carried out by the ,consortium during the preceding year4 7f7 ,civilian institution defined ,in this section1 the term civilian institution of higher education means an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 that is not owned or controlled by the ,federal ,government4 #efj;,b4 ,participation of members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces in the ,skillbridge program ,section #aadc7;e77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,a member of the armed forces is eligible for a program under this subsection if-- 7,a7 the member-- 7i7 has completed at least #ahj days on active duty in the armed forces2 and 7ii7 is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the armed forces within #ahj days of the date of commencement of participation in such a program2 or 7,b7 the member is a member of a reserve component4 4 #efj;,c4 ,study regarding ,,va participation in ,,tap ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbb1 the ,secretaries of ,defense and ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of a study on the feasibility of having representatives of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs present during counseling sessions under section #aadb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to set up premium e,benefits accounts of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for members of the ,armed ,forces participating in the ,transition ,assistance ,program4 #efj;,d4 ,,gao study regarding transferability of military certifications to civilian occupational licenses and certifications 7a7 ,study2 report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report containing the results of a study regarding the transferability of military certifications to civilian occupational licenses and certifications4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under this section shall include the following3 7#a7 ,obstacles to transference of military certifications4 7#b7 ,any effects of the transferability of military certifications on recruitment and retention4 7#c7 ,examples of certifications obtained from the ,federal ,government that transfer to non-,federal employment4 #efj;,e4 ,transition outreach ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of ,veterans ,affairs and ,labor1 shall encourage contact between members of the ,armed ,forces participating in the ,transition ,assistance ,program under sections #aadb and #aadd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and local communities1 to promote employment opportunities for such members4 ,such contact shall include1 to the extent practicable1 public-private partnerships4 #efj;,f4 ,continued participation of separated members of the ,armed ,forces in ,skillbridge programs ,section #aadc7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 ,in the case of an eligible member who enrolls in a program under this subsection and who is discharged or released from active duty in the armed forces before the completion of the program1 such member may continue to participate in the program until the completion of the program4 ,the continued participation of such a member in such a program shall have no effect on the discharge or separation date of the member or the eligibility of the member for any pay or benefits4 4 #efj;,g4 ,expansion of ,skillbridge program to include the ,coast ,guard ,section #aadc7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking of a military department and inserting concerned2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking of the military department2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking of ,defense and inserting concerned4 #efj;,h4 ,establishment of performance measures for the ,credentialing ,opportunities ,on-,line programs of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish additional performance measures to evaluate the effectiveness of the ,,cool programs of each ,armed ,force in connecting members of the ,armed ,forces with professional credential programs4 ,such measures shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the percentage of members of the ,armed ,force concerned described in section #aadb7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 who participate in a professional credential program through the ,,cool program of the ,armed ,force concerned4 7#b7 ,the percentage of members of the ,armed ,force concerned described in paragraph 7#a7 who have completed a professional credential program described in that paragraph4 7#c7 ,the percentage of members of the ,armed ,force concerned described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 who are employed not later than one year after separation or release from the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,coordination ,to carry out this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense may coordinate with the ,secretaries of ,veterans ,affairs and ,labor4 #efj;,i4 ,authority of military educational institutions to accept research grants 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall issue regulations under which faculty of military educational institutions shall be authorized to accept research grants from individuals and entities outside the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,military educational institution defined ,in this section1 the term military educational institution means a postsecondary educational institution established within the ,department of ,defense4 #efj;,j4 ,report on officer training in irregular warfare 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the training in irregular warfare1 if any1 provided to officers of the ,armed ,forces as part of the regular course of instruction for such officers4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the level of instruction in irregular warfare typically provided to officers2 7#b7 the number of hours of instruction at each level2 and 7#c7 a description of the subject areas covered by the instruction4 7c7 ,exclusion of specialized training ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall not include information on specialized or branch-specific training in irregular warfare provided to certain officers as part of a specialized course of instruction4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term irregular warfare has the meaning given that term in the ,joint ,operating ,concept of the ,department of ,defense titled ,irregular ,warfare3 ,countering ,irregular ,threats1 version #b4j1 dated ,may #ag1 #bjaj4 #efj,k4 ,report regarding county1 ,tribal1 and local veterans service officers 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services and on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate a report regarding the effects of the presence of ,c,v,s,os at demobilization centers on members of the ,armed ,forces making the transition to civilian life4 7b7 ,metrics ,in determining the effects described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall use metrics including the following3 7#a7 ,feedback from members described in subsection 7a7 and from veterans regarding interactions with ,c,v,s,os4 7#b7 ,greater use of benefits 7including health care1 employment services1 education1 and home loans7 available to veterans under laws administered by the ,secretary of-- 7,a7 ,veterans ,affairs2 7,b7 ,labor2 7,c7 ,health and ,human ,services2 7,d7 ,housing and ,urban ,development2 or 7,e7 ,education4 7#c7 ,greater use of benefits available to veterans not described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,frequencies of post-demobilization follow-up meetings initiated by-- 7,a7 a ,,cvso2 or 7,b7 a veteran4 7#e7 ,awareness and understanding of local support services 7including ,c,v,s,os7 available to veterans4 7c7 ,elements ,the report under this section shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the number of demobilization centers that host ,c,v,s,os4 7#b7 ,the locations of demobilization centers described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,barriers to expanding the presence of ,c,v,s,os at demobilization centers nationwide4 7#d7 ,recommendations of the ,secretary of ,defense regarding the presence of ,c,v,s,os at demobilization centers4 7d7 ,,cvso defined ,in this section1 the term ,,cvso includes-- 7#a7 a county veterans service officer2 7#b7 a ,tribal veterans service officer2 7#c7 a ,tribal veterans representative2 or 7#d7 another ,state1 ,tribal1 or local entity that the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 #efj,l4 ,limited exception for attendance of enlisted personnel at senior level and intermediate level officer professional military education courses ,section #eei of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #agge7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,none of the funds and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 none of the funds2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,exception ,funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended for the purpose of the attendance of enlisted personnel at senior level and intermediate level officer professional military education courses if-- 7#a7 the enlisted personnel attending such courses have completed professional military education at the appropriate grade prior to attendance2 7#b7 the ,secretary concerned 7as defined in section #aja7;a77#i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 establishes a screening and selection process to choose enlisted personnel to attend such courses2 7#c7 with respect to attendees of resident programs-- 7,a7 the ,secretary concerned establishes a utilization policy for enlisted graduates of such programs2 and 7,b7 attendees of such programs agree to a #c-year service obligation after completion of such programs2 7#d7 the ,secretary concerned authorizes enlisted personnel to attend only after the ,secretary determines all requirements for attendance of officers at such courses have been met2 and 7#e7 an officer is not denied attendance at such courses for the primary purpose of allowing enlisted personnel to attend4 4 #efj,m4 ,limitation on eligibility of for-profit institutions to participate in educational assistance programs of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjjf;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 in the case of program offered by a proprietary institution of higher education1 the institution derives not less than ten percent of such institution's revenues from sources other than ,federal educational assistance funds as required under subsection 7c74 4 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,limitation on participation of proprietary institutions ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not approve an educational program offered by a proprietary institution of higher education1 and no educational assistance under a ,department of ,defense educational assistance program or authority covered by this section may be provided to such an institution1 unless the institution derives not less than ten percent of such institution's revenues from sources other than ,federal educational assistance funds4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated1 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 ,the term ,federal educational assistance funds means any ,federal funds provided under this title1 the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 or any other ,federal law1 through a grant1 contract1 subsidy1 loan1 guarantee1 insurance1 or other means to a proprietary institution of higher education1 including ,federal financial assistance that is disbursed or delivered to an institution or on behalf of a student or to a student to be used to attend the institution1 except that such term shall not include any monthly housing stipend provided under the ,post-#i_/aa ,educational ,assistance ,program under chapter #cc of title #ch4 7#d7 ,the term proprietary institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #ajb7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7;b774 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,g ,military ,family ,readiness and ,dependents' ,education #efa4 ,family readiness3 definitions2 communication strategy2 report 7a7 ,definitions ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall define the terms military family readiness and military family resiliency4 7b7 ,communication strategy ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall establish and implement a strategy regarding communication with military families4 ,the strategy shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the use of a variety of modes of communication to ensure the broadest means of communicating with military families4 7#b7 ,updating an existing annual standardized survey that assesses military family readiness to address the following issues3 7,a7 ,communication with beneficiaries4 7,b7 ,child care4 7,c7 ,education1 7,d7 ,spousal employment4 7,e7 ,the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program4 7,f7 ,financial literacy4 7,g7 ,financial stress4 7,h7 ,health care 7including copayments1 network adequacy1 and the availability of appointments with health care providers74 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the feasibility of implementing the recommendations in-- 7#a7 chapter #c of the report of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbj1 ,ensuring ,wellness and ,wellbeing of ,service-,members and their ,families2 and 7#b7 the report1 dated ,july #bjai1 of the ,national ,academies of ,science1 ,engineering and ,medicine1 titled ,strengthening the ,military ,family ,readiness ,system for a ,changing ,american ,society4 #efb4 ,support services for members of special operations forces and immediate family members 7a7 ,in general ,section #aghh;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the heading and inserting ,support programs3 special operations forces personnel2 immediate family members2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,consistent2 7,b7 by striking for the immediate family members of members of the armed forces assigned to special operations forces2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,the ,commander may enter into an agreement with a nonprofit entity to provide family support services4 4 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking the immediate family members of members of the armed forces assigned to special operations forces and inserting covered individuals2 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking family members of members of the armed forces assigned to special operations forces and inserting covered individuals2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking family members of members of the armed forces assigned to special operations forces and inserting covered individuals2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#d7-- 7,a7 by inserting psychological support1 spiritual support1 and before costs2 7,b7 by striking immediate family members of members of the armed forces assigned to special operations forces and inserting covered personnel2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,the term covered personnel means-- 7,a7 members of the ,armed ,forces 7including the reserve components7 assigned to special operations forces2 7,b7 support service personnel assigned to special operations2 7,c7 individuals separated or retired from service described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 for not more than three years2 and 7,d7 immediate family members of individuals described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #hh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aghh;a and inserting the following3 #aghh;a4 ,support programs3 special operations forces personnel2 immediate family members4 4 #efc4 ,authority to provide financial assistance to certain in-home child care providers for members of the ,armed ,forces and survivors of members who die in combat in the line of duty 7a7 ,authority ,section #agih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 or to an in-home child care provider1 after youth program services2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection 7c73 7c7 ,eligible in-,home child care providers ,the ,secretary may determine that an in-home child care provider is eligible for financial assistance under this section4 4 7b7 ,in-,home child care provider defined ,section #ahjj of such title is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,the term in-home child care provider means an individual 7including a nanny1 babysitter1 or au pair7 who provides child care services in the home of the child4 4 7c7 ,regulations ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations that establish eligibility requirements and amounts of financial assistance for an in-home child care provider under subsection 7c7 of section #agih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a74 #efd4 ,expansion of financial assistance under ,my ,career ,advancement ,account program ,section #ehj;,f of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting or maintenance 7including continuing education courses7 after pursuit2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,such financial assistance may be applied to the costs of national tests that may earn a participating military spouse course credits required for a degree approved under the program 7including the ,college ,level ,examination ,program tests and the ,subject ,standardized ,tests of the ,defense ,activity for ,non-,traditional ,education ,support ,division of the ,department of ,defense74 #efe4 ,child care 7a7 #bd-;,hour child care ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines it feasible1 the ,secretary shall furnish child care to each child of a member of the ,armed ,forces or employee of the ,department of ,defense while that member or employee works on rotating shifts at a military installation4 7b7 ,metrics ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the child care priority system of the ,department of ,defense1 including-- 7#a7 the speed of placement for children of members of the ,armed ,forces on active duty2 7#b7 the type of child care offered2 7#c7 available spaces in such system1 if any2 and 7#d7 other metrics to monitor the child care priority system determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the results of a study that evaluates-- 7#a7 the sufficiency of the stipend furnished by the ,secretary to members of the ,armed ,forces for civilian child care2 and 7#b7 whether the amount of such stipend should be based on-- 7,a7 cost of living in the applicable locale2 and 7,b7 the capacity of licensed civilian child care providers in the local market4 #eff4 ,continuation of paid parental leave upon death of child ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall amend the regulations prescribed pursuant to subsections 7i7 and 7j7 of section #gja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to provide that the eligibility of primary and secondary caregivers for paid parental leave that has already been approved shall not terminate upon the death of the child for whom such leave is taken4 #efg4 ,study and report on the performance of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the performance of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a review of the curriculum relating to health1 resiliency1 and nutrition taught in schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity and a comparison of such curriculum to appropriate education benchmarks4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the outcomes experienced by students in such schools1 as measured by-- 7,a7 the performance of such students on the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress carried out under section #cjc7;b77#c7 of the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbb7;b77#c772 and 7,b7 any other methodologies used by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity to measure individual student outcomes4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the ,school ,liaison ,officer program of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity in achieving the goals of the program with an emphasis on goals relating to special education and family outreach4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #efh4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states report on the structural condition of ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity schools 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth an assessment by the ,comptroller ,general of the structural condition of schools of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity1 both within the continental ,united ,states 7,,conus7 and outside the continental ,united ,states 7,,oconus74 7b7 ,virtual schools ,the report shall include an assessment of the virtual infrastructure or other means by which students attend ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity schools that have no physical structure1 including the satisfaction of the military families concerned with such infrastructure or other means4 #efi4 ,pilot program to expand eligibility for enrollment at domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools 7a7 ,pilot program authorized ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a pilot program under which a dependent of a full-time1 active-duty member of the ,armed ,forces may enroll in a covered ,,dodea school at the military installation to which the member is assigned1 on a space-available basis as described in subsection 7c71 without regard to whether the member resides on the installation as described in #bafd7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the pilot program under this section are-- 7#a7 to evaluate the feasibility and advisability of expanding enrollment in covered ,,dodea schools2 and 7#b7 to determine how increased access to such schools will affect military and family readiness4 7c7 ,enrollment on space-,available basis ,a student participating in the pilot program under this section may be enrolled in a covered ,,dodea school only if the school has the capacity to accept the student1 as determined by the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 7d7 ,locations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out the pilot program under this section at not more than four military installations at which covered ,,dodea schools are located4 ,the ,secretary shall select military installations for participation in the program based on-- 7#a7 the readiness needs of the ,secretary of a the military department concerned2 and 7#b7 the capacity of the ,,dodea schools located at the installation to accept additional students1 as determined by the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 7e7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under this section shall terminate #d years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,covered ,,dodea school defined ,in this ,section1 the term covered ,,dodea school means a domestic dependent elementary or secondary school operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity that-- 7#a7 has been established on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 is located in the continental ,united ,states4 #egj4 ,continued assistance to schools with significant numbers of military dependent students 7a7 ,assistance to schools with significant numbers of military dependent students ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba in division ,d of this ,act and available for operation and maintenance for ,defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section #dcja of this ,act1 #dj1jjj1jjj shall be available only for the purpose of providing assistance to local educational agencies under subsection 7a7 of section #egb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc2 #bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc;b74 7b7 ,impact aid for children with severe disabilities ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba in division ,d of this ,act and available for operation and maintenance for ,defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section #dcja of this ,act1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available for payments under section #cfc of the ,floyd ,d4 ,spence ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjja 7,public ,law #ajf-cih2 #bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc;a74 7c7 ,local educational agency defined ,in this section1 the term local educational agency has the meaning given that term in section #gjac7i7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggac7i774 #egj;,a4 ,standardization of the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program 7a7 ,policy ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall1 to the extent practicable1 standardize the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,,efmp7 across the military departments4 7b7 ,elements ,the ,,efmp1 standardized under subsection 7a71 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,processes for the identification and enrollment of dependents of covered members with special needs4 7#b7 ,a process for the permanent change of orders for covered members1 to ensure seamless continuity of services at the new permanent duty station4 7#c7 ,a review process for installations to ensure that health care furnished through the ,,tricare program1 special needs education programs1 and installation-based family support programs are available to military families enrolled in the ,,efmp4 7#d7 ,a standardized respite care benefit across the covered ,armed ,forces1 including the number of hours available under such benefit to military families enrolled in the ,,efmp4 7#e7 ,outcomes and metrics to evaluate the ,,efmp4 7#f7 ,a requirement that the ,secretary of each military department provide a dedicated ,,efmp attorney1 who specializes in education law1 at each military installation-- 7,a7 the ,secretary determines is a primary receiving installation for military families with special needs2 and 7,b7 in a ,state that the ,secretary determines has historically not supported families enrolled in the ,,efmp4 7#g7 ,the option for a family enrolled in the ,,efmp to continue to receive all services under that program and the bachelor allowance for housing if-- 7,a7 the covered member receives a new permanent duty station2 and 7,b7 the covered member and family elect for the family not to relocate with the covered member4 7#h7 ,a process to discuss policy challenges and opportunities1 best practices adopted across the covered ,armed ,forces1 a forum period for discussion with members of military families with special needs1 and other matters the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7c7 ,case management ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall develop an ,,efmp case management model1 including the following3 7#a7 ,a single ,,efmp office1 located at the headquarters of each covered ,armed ,force1 to oversee implementation of the ,,efmp and coordinate health care services1 permanent change of station order processing1 and educational support services for that covered ,armed ,force4 7#b7 ,an ,,efmp office at each military installation with case managers to assist each family of a covered member in the development of a plan that addresses the areas specified in subsection 7b77#a74 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the implementation of the items identified under subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c71 including any recommendations of the ,secretary regarding legislation4 7e7 ,,gao ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on-- 7#a7 whether military families have higher rates of disputes and loss of free and appropriate public education under section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7,public ,law #ic-aab2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid7 than civilian counterparts2 and 7#b7 an analysis of the number of due process hearings that were filed by school districts against children of members of the ,armed ,forces4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means an ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department4 7#b7 ,the term covered member means a member-- 7,a7 of a covered ,armed ,force2 and 7,b7 with a dependent with special needs4 #egj;,b4 ,training program regarding foreign disinformation campaigns 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a program for training members of the ,armed ,forces and employees of the ,department of ,defense regarding the threat of foreign disinformation campaigns specifically targeted at such individuals and the families of such individuals4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than ,october #cj1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees regarding the program under subsection 7a74 #egj;,c4 ,reopening of child care facilities of the ,engineer ,research and ,development ,center ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall reopen all child care facilities of the ,engineer ,research and ,development ,center that were closed during fiscal year #bjbj4 #egj;,d4 ,improvements to partner criteria of the ,military ,spouse ,employment ,partnership ,program 7a7 ,evaluation2 updates ,not later than #afj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall evaluate the partner criteria set forth in the ,military ,spouse ,employment ,partnership ,program and implement updates that the ,secretary determines will improve such criteria without diminishing the need for partners to exhibit sound business practices1 broad diversity efforts1 and relative financial stability4 ,such updates shall expand the number of the following entities that meet such criteria3 7#a7 ,institutions of primary1 secondary1 and higher education4 7#b7 ,software and coding companies4 7#c7 ,local small businesses4 7#d7 ,companies that employ telework4 7b7 ,new partnerships ,upon completion of the evaluation under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 in cooperation with the ,department of ,labor1 shall seek to enter into agreements with entities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of subsection 7a7 that are located near military installations 7as that term is defined in section #bfhg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7c7 ,review2 report ,not later than #a year after implementation under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall review updates under subsection 7a7 and publish a report regarding such review on a publicly-accessible website of the ,department of ,defense4 ,such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,military spouse employment rates related to types of entities described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,application rates1 website clicks1 and other basic metrics that measure the interest level of military spouses in types of entities described in subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,recommendations for increasing military spouse employment opportunities in the types of entities described in subsection 7a74 ,h ,diversity and ,inclusion #ega4 ,diversity and inclusion reporting requirements 7a7 ,standard diversity metrics and annual reporting requirement ,section #aac of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a71 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 a report from each military department on the goals1 barriers1 and status of diversity and inclusion of that military department2 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#a77;,b71 by inserting after clause 7vi71 the following new clause 7vii73 7vii7 ,strategic metrics and benchmarks evaluating how the officer and enlisted corps reflects the eligible ,united ,states population across all armed forces and ranks4 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7m7 and 7n7 as subsections 7n7 and 7o71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7k71 the following new subsections 7l7 and 7m73 7l7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and maintain a standard set of strategic metrics and benchmarks toward objectives of3 7,a7 an officer and enlisted corps that reflects the eligible ,u4,s4 population across all armed forces and ranks2 and 7,b7 a military force that is able to prevail in its wars1 prevent and deter conflict1 defeat adversaries and succeed in a wide range of contingencies1 and preserve and enhance the all-volunteer force4 7#b7 ,in implementing the requirement in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 establish a universal data collection system to ensure comparability across each military department2 7,b7 establish standard definitions of demographic groups1 a common methodology1 and a common reporting structure across each military department2 7,c7 conduct annual barrier analyses to review demographic diversity patterns across the military life cycle1 starting with accessions2 and 7,d7 each year meet with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 the ,chiefs of ,staff of the armed forces1 and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff to assess progress towards the objective under paragraph 7#a7 and establish recommendations to meet such objective4 7m7 ,the ,secretary shall include in each national defense strategy under subsection 7g7-- 7#a7 the demographics1 disaggregated by grade1 ethnicity1 race1 gender1 and military occupational specialty1 for-- 7,a7 accession into the armed forces2 7,b7 the enlisted corps2 7,c7 the commissioned officers2 7,d7 graduates of the military service academies2 7,e7 the rate of promotion in the promotion zone2 7,f7 the rate of promotion below the zone for promotion2 7,g7 the rates of retention2 7,h7 command selection2 7,i7 special assignments2 7,j7 career broadening assignments2 7,k7 aides to general officers and flag officers2 and 7,l7 any other matter the ,secretary determines appropriate2 7#b7 an analysis of assignment patterns by ethnicity1 race1 and gender2 7#c7 an analysis of attitudinal survey data by ethnicity1 race1 and gender2 7#d7 an assessment of the available pool of qualified of ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander1 ,african ,american1 ,hispanic1 ,puerto ,rican1 ,native ,american1 ,alaska ,native and female candidates for pay grades ,o-#i and ,o-#aj2 7#e7 identification of persistent1 group-specific deviations from overall averages and plans to investigate underlying causes2 and 7#f7 summaries of progress made on previous actions4 4 7b7 ,national ,guard diversity reporting ,section #ajejd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection 7d73 7d7 ,report on diversity and inclusion 7#a7 ,in general ,not less than once every four years1 the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau shall report in writing to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,congress on the status of diversity in each ,state1 ,territory1 and the ,district of ,columbia for all ranks of the ,army and ,air ,national ,guard4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the demographics1 disaggregated by ,state1 grade1 ethnicity1 race1 gender1 and military occupational specialty1 for-- 7i7 accession into the ,national ,guard2 7ii7 the enlisted corps2 7iii7 the commissioned officers2 7iv7 the rate of promotion in the promotion zone2 7v7 the rate of promotion below the zone for promotion2 7vi7 the rates of retention2 7vii7 command selection2 7viii7 special assignments2 7ix7 career broadening assignments2 7x7 aides to a general officer2 and 7xi7 any other matter the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau determines appropriate2 7,b7 an analysis of assignment patterns by ethnicity1 race1 and gender2 7,c7 an analysis of attitudinal survey data by ethnicity1 race1 and gender2 7,d7 an assessment of the available pool of qualified of ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander1 ,african ,american1 ,hispanic1 ,puerto ,rican1 ,native ,american1 ,alaska ,native and female candidates for pay grades ,o-#i and ,o-#aj2 7,e7 identification of persistent1 group-specific deviations from overall averages and plans to investigate underlying causes2 and 7,f7 summaries of progress made on previous actions4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau shall-- 7,a7 publish on an appropriate publicly available website of the ,national ,guard the reports required under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 ensure that any data included with the report is made available in a machine-readable format that is downloadable1 searchable1 and sortable4 4 7c7 ,coast ,guard diversity reporting ,section #eaja of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a71 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 the goals1 barriers1 and status of diversity and inclusion2 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection 7c73 7c7 ,not less than once every #d years1 the ,secretary shall include in the annual request under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 the demographics1 disaggregated by grade1 ethnicity1 race1 gender1 and military occupational specialty1 for-- 7,a7 accession into the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 the enlisted corps2 7,c7 the commissioned officers2 7,d7 graduates of the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 7,e7 the rate of promotion in the promotion zone2 7,f7 the rate of promotion below the zone for promotion2 7,g7 the rates of retention2 7,h7 command selection2 7,i7 special assignments2 7,j7 career broadening assignments2 7,k7 aides to a flag officer2 and 7,l7 any other matter the ,secretary determines appropriate2 7#b7 an analysis of assignment patterns by ethnicity1 race1 and gender2 7#c7 an analysis of attitudinal survey data by ethnicity1 race1 and gender2 7#d7 an assessment of the available pool of qualified of ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander1 ,african ,american1 ,hispanic1 ,puerto ,rican1 ,native ,american1 ,alaska ,native and female candidates for pay grades ,o-#i and ,o-#aj2 7#e7 identification of persistent1 group-specific deviations from overall averages and plans to investigate underlying causes2 and 7#f7 summaries of progress made on previous actions4 4 7d7 ,requirement ,to ,consider ,minority ,officers for ,o-#i and ,o-#aj ,grades 7#a7 ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force ,section #fja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7e7 ,the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall consider all ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander1 ,african ,american1 ,hispanic1 ,puerto ,rican1 ,native ,american1 ,alaska ,native and female candidates prior to recommending to the ,president an initial appointment to the grade of lieutenant general or vice admiral1 or an initial appointment to the grade of general or admiral4 7f7 ,when seeking the advice and consent of the ,senate under subsection 7a71 the ,president shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate a certification that-- 7#a7 all ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander1 ,african ,american1 ,hispanic1 ,puerto ,rican1 ,native ,american1 ,alaska ,native and female candidates were considered for appointment2 and 7#b7 7,a7 none of the candidates under subparagraph 7,a7 met the qualifications needed by an officer serving in that position or office to carry out effectively the duties and responsibilities of that position or office2 or 7,b7 the officers in the positions designated under subsection 7a7 represent the diversity of the armed forces to the extent practicable4 4 7#b7 ,coast ,guard ,section #cje7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#d7 ,the ,commandant shall consider all ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander1 ,african ,american1 ,hispanic1 ,puerto ,rican1 ,native ,american1 ,alaska ,native and female candidates prior to recommending to the ,president an initial appointment to the grade of vice admiral1 or an initial appointment to the grade of admiral4 7#e7 ,when seeking the advice and consent of the ,senate under subsection 7a71 the ,president shall submit to the committee of the ,senate with jurisdiction over the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating a certification that-- 7,a7 all ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander1 ,african ,american1 ,hispanic1 ,puerto ,rican1 ,native ,american1 ,alaska ,native and female candidates were considered for appointment2 and 7,b7 7i7 none of the candidates under subparagraph 7,a7 met the qualifications needed by an officer serving in that position or office to carry out effectively the duties and responsibilities of that position or office2 or 7ii7 the officers in the positions designated under subsection 7a7 represent the diversity of the armed forces to the extent practicable4 4 #egb4 ,establishment of ,diversity and ,inclusion ,advisory ,council of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,establishment ,chapter #g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before section #ahg the following3 #ahf4 ,diversity and ,inclusion ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the ,department of ,defense 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 shall establish a council to be known as the ,diversity and ,inclusion ,advisory ,council of the ,department of ,defense 7referred to in this section as the ,council74 7b7 ,duties ,the ,council shall provide advice and recommendations to the ,secretary on matters concerning diversity and inclusion in the ,department of ,defense1 relating to the following3 7#a7 ,aligning diversity and inclusion with the strategic goals of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,conducting strategic outreach efforts to identify1 attract1 and recruit individuals that represent the demographic diversity of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,developing1 mentoring1 and retaining a diverse and inclusive ,armed ,forces4 7#d7 ,encouraging leadership development through diversity and inclusion practices and processes4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,council shall be composed of not fewer than #bb members1 including the ,federal officials and officers specified in paragraph 7#b71 and not fewer than #ab members appointed by the ,secretary from nongovernmental positions described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,federal officials and officers ,the ,federal officials and officers specified in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness4 7,c7 ,the ,chief of ,staff of the ,army4 7,d7 ,the ,chief of ,naval ,operations4 7,e7 ,the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force4 7,f7 ,the ,chief of ,space ,operations4 7,g7 ,the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force4 7,h7 ,the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps4 7,i7 ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 7,j7 ,the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau4 7#c7 ,nongovernmental positions ,nongovernmental positions described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,five presidents or chancellors of institutions of higher education1 including private and public institutions representing diverse areas of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,senior leaders of the defense industries of the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,senior leaders of veterans or military service organizations4 7,d7 ,veterans 7as defined in section #aja of title #ch74 7,e7 ,others determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,timing of appointments ,appointments to the ,council shall be made not later than four months after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#e7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,each member shall be appointed for a term of two years4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term4 ,a member may serve after the expiration of that term until a successor has been appointed4 7#f7 ,chairperson and ,vice ,chairperson 7,a7 ,chairperson ,the ,chairperson of the ,council shall be the ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,vice ,chairperson ,the ,vice ,chairperson shall be designated by the ,secretary at the time of the appointment of the members pursuant to paragraph 7#d71 and when a vacancy of the ,vice ,chairperson occurs1 as the case may be4 7d7 ,meeting 7#a7 ,meetings ,the ,council shall meet not fewer than four times each year at the call of the ,chairperson or ,vice ,chairperson4 7#b7 ,quorum ,twelve members of the ,council1 including six appointed under subsection 7c77#b7 and six appointed under subsection 7c77#c71 shall constitute a quorum4 7e7 ,compensation 7#a7 ,prohibition on compensation ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 members of the ,council may not receive additional pay1 allowances1 or benefits by reason of their service on the ,council4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,each member shall receive travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e4 7f7 ,administrative support services ,upon the request of the ,council1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,council1 on a reimbursable basis1 the administrative support services necessary for the ,council to carry out its responsibilities under this ,act4 7g7 ,reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,council holds its initial meeting under subsection 7d7 and annually thereafter1 the ,council shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a detailed statement of the advice and recommendations of the ,council pursuant to subsection 7b74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before the item relating to section #ahg the following3 #ahf4 ,diversity and ,inclusion ,advisory ,council4 4 #egc4 ,establishment of ,special ,inspector ,general for ,racial and ,ethnic ,disparities in the ,armed ,forces2 amendments to ,inspector ,general ,act 7a7 ,special ,inspector ,general for ,racial and ,ethnic ,disparities in the ,armed ,forces 7#a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are the following3 7,a7 ,to provide for the independent and objective conduct and supervision of audits and investigations relating to racial and ethnic disparities in military personnel and military justice systems1 and white supremacy among military personnel4 7,b7 ,to provide recommendations to the ,secretary of ,defense and to ,congress on actions necessary to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in military personnel and military justice systems4 7#b7 ,office of ,inspector ,general ,to carry out the purposes of paragraph 7#a71 there is hereby established1 in the ,department of ,defense1 the ,office of the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,racial and ,ethnic ,disparities in the ,armed ,forces4 7#c7 ,appointment of ,inspector ,general 7,a7 ,nomination2 appointment ,the head of the ,office of the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,racial and ,ethnic ,disparities is the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,racial and ,ethnic ,disparities 7in this section referred to as the ,inspector ,general71 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,qualifications ,the appointment of the ,inspector ,general shall be made solely on the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in accounting1 auditing1 financial analysis1 law1 management analysis1 public administration1 or investigations4 7,c7 ,deadline for nomination ,the nomination of an individual as ,inspector ,general shall be made not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,d7 ,compensation ,the annual rate of basic pay of the ,inspector ,general shall be the annual rate of basic pay provided for positions at level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,e7 ,prohibition on political activities ,for purposes of section #gcbd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,inspector ,general shall not be considered an employee who determines policies to be pursued by the ,united ,states in the nationwide administration of ,federal law4 7,f7 ,removal ,the ,inspector ,general shall be removable from office in accordance with the provisions of section #c7;b7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7#d7 ,assistant ,inspectors ,general ,the ,inspector ,general shall1 in accordance with applicable laws and regulations governing the civil service1 appoint an ,assistant ,inspector ,general for ,military ,justice who shall have the responsibility for auditing and investigation activities relating to racial and ethnic disparities within the military justice system4 7#e7 ,supervision 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,inspector ,general shall report directly to1 and be under the general supervision of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,b7 ,independence to conduct investigations and audits ,no officer of the ,department of ,defense shall prevent or prohibit the ,inspector ,general from initiating1 carrying out1 or completing any audit or investigation related to racial and ethnic disparities or from issuing any subpoena during the course of any such audit or investigation4 7#f7 ,duties 7,a7 ,oversight of military justice ,it shall be the duty of the ,inspector ,general to conduct1 supervise1 and coordinate audits and investigations of-- 7i7 the effect of military justice policies and practices on racial and ethnic disparities1 including overrepresentation of minorities in actions related to investigations1 courts-martial1 nonjudicial punishments1 and other military justice actions as determined by the ,inspector ,general2 7ii7 the effect of military personnel policies and practices1 including recruiting1 accessions1 and promotions1 on racial and ethnic disparities1 including underrepresentation of minorities among members of the ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department in grades above ,e-#g2 7iii7 the scope and efficacy of existing diversity and inclusion offices and programs within the ,department of ,defense2 and 7iv7 white supremacist activities among military personnel and any other issues1 determined by the ,inspector ,general1 necessary to address racial and ethnic disparities within the ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department4 7,b7 ,other duties related to oversight ,the ,inspector ,general shall establish1 maintain1 and oversee such systems1 procedures1 and controls as the ,inspector ,general considers appropriate to discharge the duties under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,duties and responsibilities under ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh ,in addition to the duties specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 the ,inspector ,general shall also have the duties and responsibilities of inspectors general under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh4 7,d7 ,coordination of efforts ,in carrying out the duties1 responsibilities1 and authorities of the ,inspector ,general under this section1 the ,inspector ,general shall coordinate with1 and receive the cooperation of each of the following3 7i7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense4 7ii7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,army4 7iii7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,navy4 7iv7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,air ,force4 7#g7 ,powers and authorities 7,a7 ,authorities under ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh ,in carrying out the duties specified in paragraph 7#f71 the ,inspector ,general shall have the authorities provided in section #f of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh4 7,b7 ,audit standards ,the ,inspector ,general shall carry out the duties specified in paragraph 7#f77;,a7 in accordance with section #d7;b77#a7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh4 7#h7 ,personnel1 facilities1 and other resources 7,a7 ,personnel ,the ,inspector ,general may select1 appoint1 and employ such officers and employees as may be necessary for carrying out the duties of the ,inspector ,general1 subject to the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments in the competitive service1 and the provisions of chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of such title1 relating to classification and ,general ,schedule pay rates4 7,b7 ,employment of experts and consultants ,the ,inspector ,general may obtain services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 at daily rates not to exceed the equivalent rate prescribed for grade ,,gs-#ae of the ,general ,schedule by section #eccb of such title4 7,c7 ,contracting authority ,to the extent and in such amounts as may be provided in advance by appropriations ,acts1 the ,inspector ,general may enter into contracts and other arrangements for audits1 studies1 analyses1 and other services with public agencies and with private persons1 and make such payments as may be necessary to carry out the duties of the ,inspector ,general4 7,d7 ,resources ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 as appropriate1 shall provide the ,inspector ,general with appropriate and adequate office space at appropriate locations of the ,department of ,defense1 together with such equipment1 office supplies1 and communications facilities and services as may be necessary for the operation of such offices1 and shall provide necessary maintenance services for such offices and the equipment and facilities located therein4 7,e7 ,assistance from ,federal agencies 7i7 ,in general ,upon request of the ,inspector ,general for information or assistance from any department1 agency1 or other entity of the ,federal ,government1 the head of such entity shall1 insofar as is practicable and not in contravention of any existing law1 furnish such information or assistance to the ,inspector ,general1 or an authorized designee4 7ii7 ,reporting of refused assistance ,whenever information or assistance requested by the ,inspector ,general is1 in the judgment of the ,inspector ,general1 unreasonably refused or not provided1 the ,inspector ,general shall report the circumstances to the ,secretary of ,defense1 as appropriate1 and to the appropriate congressional committees without delay4 7#i7 ,reports 7,a7 ,quarterly reports ,not later than #cj days after the end of each fiscal-year quarter1 the ,inspector ,general shall submit quarterly reports to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees summarizing the activities of the ,inspector ,general for the previous quarter4 7,b7 ,annual reports ,the ,inspector ,general shall submit annual reports to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees presenting recommendations for changes to policy1 practice1 regulation1 and statute to eliminate disparities within the military personnel and military justice systems and to eliminate white supremacist activities among military personnel4 ,each such report shall include an accounting and detailing of every incident of white supremacist activity documented in the ,department of ,defense4 7,c7 ,occasional reports ,the ,inspector ,general shall1 from time to time1 submit additional reports containing findings and recommendations at the discretion of the ,inspector ,general4 7,d7 ,online publication ,the ,inspector ,general shall publish each report under this paragraph on a publicly available website not later than #g days after submission to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees4 7#aj7 ,funding ,this section shall be carried out using not more than #aj1jjj1jjj of funds authorized to be appropriated in this ,act for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 and no additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section4 7b7 ,amendments to the ,inspector ,general ,act ,the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #c7;b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,an ,inspector ,general2 7,b7 by inserting after the first sentence the following3 ,an ,inspector ,general may only be removed by the ,president before the expiration of the term of the ,inspector ,general for permanent incapacity1 neglect of duty1 malfeasance1 conviction of a felony or conduct involving moral turpitude1 knowing violation of a law1 gross mismanagement1 gross waste of funds1 or abuse of authority42 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,if an ,inspector ,general is removed by the ,president under paragraph 7#a7 fewer than #cj days after the ,president has communicated in writing the reasons for such removal pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency a report that includes the following information3 7,a7 ,a description of the facts and circumstances of each investigation involving a senior government employee 7as defined in section #e of this ,act7 being conducted by that ,inspector ,general at the time of such removal4 7,b7 ,any other matter that the ,inspector ,general determines to include4 7#c7 ,any individual serving as the head of an ,office of ,inspector ,general1 after the removal of an ,inspector ,general under paragraph 7#a71 shall issue to the ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency a report identifying any instances in which an investigation or matter described in paragraph 7#b7 is closed prior to its completion1 with a description of the reasons for closing the investigation or matter4 2 and 7#b7 in section #h;,g7e71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,in the event of the removal of an ,inspector ,general1 the ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency shall-- 7,a7 investigate the reasons for removal provided by the ,president2 7,b7 publish a report including the determination of the ,council whether the reasons described in subparagraph 7,a7 are in accordance with the relevant provisions relating to for cause removal2 7,c7 review any investigation that was being conducted by the ,inspector ,general at the time of such removal2 and 7,d7 submit1 to the congressional committees the ,council determine to be relevant1 a report that includes the determination of the ,council whether an investigation described in subparagraph 7,c7 motivated such removal4 4 #egd4 ,questions regarding racism1 anti-,semitism1 and supremacism in workplace surveys administered by the ,secretary of ,defense ,section #eic of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended1 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 racist1 xenophobic1 anti-,semitic1 or supremacist after extremist4 #ege4 ,report on demographics of officers appointed to certain grades ,not later than the first ,october #a to occur after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report summarizing the gender and race of each individual who received an appointment under section #eca or #fja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 during the immediately preceding fiscal year4 #egf4 ,plans to increase female and minority representation in the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,plans required ,the ,secretary of ,defense and each ,secretary of a military department shall develop plans to increase1 with respect to female and minority members of the ,armed ,forces and cadets or midshipmen under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary1 the following3 7#a7 ,recruitment4 7#b7 ,retention4 7#c7 ,representation in grades above ,e-#g4 7b7 ,elements ,each plan developed under this section shall include clearly defined goals1 performance measures1 and timeframes4 7c7 ,goals ,a goal under subsection 7b7 shall be to exceed1 by not less than #ajj percent1 the rate at which the number of members described in subsection 7a77#c7 increased during the #e years immediately preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,submittal ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a copy of each plan developed under this section by that ,secretary4 7e7 ,report ,three months after submitting a plan under subsection 7d7 and quarterly thereafter for #e years1 the ,secretary of ,defense and each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report indicating the number of female and minority members in grades above ,e-#g in each ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary4 #egg4 ,evaluation of barriers to minority participation in certain units of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,study required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center with relevant expertise to conduct an evaluation of the barriers to minority participation in covered units of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,elements ,the evaluation required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a description of the racial1 ethnic1 and gender composition of covered units4 7,b7 ,a comparison of the participation rates of minority populations in covered units to participation rates of the general population as members and as officers of the ,armed ,forces4 7,c7 ,a comparison of the percentage of minority officers in the grade of ,o-#g or higher who have served in each covered unit to such percentage for all such officers in the ,armed ,force of that covered unit4 7,d7 ,an identification of barriers to minority 7including ,english language learners7 participation in the recruitment1 accession1 assessment1 and training processes4 7,e7 ,the status and effectiveness of the response to the recommendations contained in the report of the ,,rand ,corporation titled ,barriers to ,minority ,participation in ,special ,operations ,forces and any follow-up recommendations4 7,f7 ,recommendations to increase the numbers of minority officers in the ,armed ,forces4 7,g7 ,recommendations to increase minority participation in covered units4 7,h7 ,any other matters the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study by not later than ,january #a1 #bjbb2 and 7,b7 provide interim briefings to such committees upon request4 7b7 ,designation ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall be known as the ,study on ,reducing ,barriers to ,minority ,participation in ,elite ,units in the ,armed ,services4 7c7 ,implementation required 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall commence the implementation of each recommendation included in the final report submitted under subsection 7a77#c74 7#b7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,delayed implementation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may commence implementation of a recommendation described paragraph 7#a7 later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 if-- 7i7 the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees1 not later than ,january #a1 #bjbc1 written notice of the intent of the ,secretary to delay implementation of the recommendation2 and 7ii7 includes1 as part of such notice1 a specific justification for the delay in implementing the recommendation4 7,b7 ,nonimplementation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may elect not to implement a recommendation described in paragraph 7#a71 if-- 7i7 the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees1 not later than ,january #a1 #bjbc1 written notice of the intent of the ,secretary not to implement the recommendation2 and 7ii7 includes1 as part of such notice-- 7,i7 the reasons for the ,secretary's decision not to implement the recommendation2 and 7,,ii7 a summary of alternative actions the ,secretary will carry out to address the purposes underlying the recommendation4 7#c7 ,implementation plan ,for each recommendation that the ,secretary implements under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an implementation plan that includes-- 7,a7 a summary of actions the ,secretary has carried out1 or intends to carry out1 to implement the recommendation2 and 7,b7 a schedule1 with specific milestones1 for completing the implementation of the recommendation4 7d7 ,covered units defined ,in this section1 the term covered units means the following3 7#a7 ,army ,special ,forces4 7#b7 ,army ,rangers4 7#c7 ,navy ,s,e,a,ls4 7#d7 ,air ,force ,combat ,control ,teams4 7#e7 ,air ,force ,pararescue4 7#f7 ,air ,force ,special ,reconnaissance4 7#g7 ,marine ,raider ,regiments4 7#h7 ,marine ,corps ,force ,reconnaissance4 7#i7 ,coast ,guard ,maritime ,security ,response ,team4 7#aj7 ,any other forces designated by the ,secretary of ,defense as special operations forces4 7#aa7 ,pilot and navigator military occupational specialties4 #egh4 ,report to ,congress on efforts to increase diversity and representation in film1 television1 and publishing 7a7 ,promulgation of policy ,the ,secretary of ,defense and each ,secretary of a military department shall promulgate a policy to promote1 to the maximum extent possible1 the depiction of marginalized communities in projects with the film1 television1 and publishing industries carried out through the respective offices of public affairs4 7b7 ,consideration of depiction of certain communities ,the ,secretary of ,defense and each ,secretary of a military department shall consider the promotion of a marginalized community as an affirmative factor in any decision to provide assistance to a production studio or publishing company through the respective offices of public affairs4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with each ,secretary of a military department1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on-- 7#a7 the policies promulgated under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the activities carried out by the ,secretary of ,defense and each such ,secretary of a military department pursuant to such subsection4 7d7 ,definition of marginalized community ,in this section1 the term marginalized community means a community-- 7#a7 that is 7or historically was7 under-represented in the film1 television1 and publishing industries1 including-- 7,a7 women2 7,b7 racial and ethnic minorities2 7,c7 individuals with disabilities2 7,d7 members of the ,,lgbtq community2 7,e7 individuals of all ages2 and 7,f7 other individuals from under-represented communities2 and 7#b7 whose members have served in the ,armed ,forces4 #egi4 ,plan to improve responses to pregnancy and childbirth by members of the ,armed ,forces and employees of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,plan required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall develop a plan to ensure that the career of a covered individual is not unduly affected because of being a covered individual4 ,the plan shall address the following policy considerations3 7#a7 ,enforcement and implementation of the ,pregnancy ,discrimination ,act 7,public ,law #ie-eee2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e7k77 by the ,department of ,defense and the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission with regards to civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the need for individual determinations regarding the ability of members of the ,armed ,forces to serve during and after pregnancy4 7#c7 ,responses to the effects specific to covered individuals who reintegrate into home life after deployment4 7#d7 ,pregnancy discrimination training1 including comprehensive education of new policies to diminish stigma1 stereotypes1 and negative perceptions regarding covered individuals1 including with regards to commitment to the ,armed ,forces and abilities4 7#e7 ,opportunities to maintain readiness when positions are unfilled due to pregnancy1 medical conditions arising from pregnancy or childbirth1 pregnancy convalescence1 or parental leave4 7#f7 ,reasonable accommodations for covered individuals in general and specific accommodations based on career field or military occupational specialty4 7#g7 ,reissuing school enrollments or special assignments to covered individuals4 7#h7 ,extended assignments and performance reporting periods for covered individuals4 7#i7 ,a mechanism by which covered individuals may report harassment or discrimination1 including retaliation1 relating to being a covered individual4 7b7 ,report on plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the plan required under this section and a strategy to implement the plan4 7c7 ,implementation ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 complete implementation of the plan under this section2 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the research performed1 considerations1 and policy changes implemented under this section4 7d7 ,covered individual defined ,in this section1 the term covered individual means a member of the ,armed ,forces or employee of the ,department of ,defense who-- 7#a7 is pregnant2 7#b7 gives birth to a child2 or 7#c7 incurs a medical condition arising from pregnancy or childbirth4 ,i ,decorations and ,awards #eha4 ,establishment of the ,atomic ,veterans ,service ,medal 7a7 ,service medal required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall design and produce a military service medal1 to be known as the ,atomic ,veterans ,service ,medal1 to honor retired and former members of the ,armed ,forces who are radiation-exposed veterans 7as such term is defined in section #aaab7;c77#c7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code74 7b7 ,distribution of medal 7#a7 ,issuance to retired and former members ,at the request of a radiation-exposed veteran1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue the ,atomic ,veterans ,service ,medal to the veteran4 7#b7 ,issuance to next-of-kin ,in the case of a radiation-exposed veteran who is deceased1 the ,secretary may provide for issuance of the ,atomic ,veterans ,service ,medal to the next-of-kin of the person4 7#c7 ,application ,the ,secretary shall prepare and disseminate as appropriate an application by which radiation-exposed veterans and their next-of-kin may apply to receive the ,atomic ,veterans ,service ,medal4 #ehb4 ,authorization for award of the distinguished-service cross for ,ramiro ,f4 ,olivo for acts of valor during the ,vietnam ,war 7a7 ,authorization ,notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section #gbgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 the ,president of the ,united ,states is authorized to award the ,distinguished-,service ,cross under section #gbgb of such title to ,ramiro ,f4 ,olivo for the acts of valor during the ,vietnam ,war described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,acts of valor described ,the acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of ,ramiro ,f4 ,olivo on ,may #i1 #aifh1 as a member of the ,army while serving in the ,republic of ,vietnam with ,company ,c1 #ast ,battalion1 #eth ,cavalry ,regiment1 #ast ,cavalry ,division4 #ehc4 ,eligibility of veterans of ,operation ,end ,sweep for ,vietnam ,service ,medal ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned may1 upon the application of an individual who is a veteran who participated in ,operation ,end ,sweep1 award that individual the ,vietnam ,service ,medal4 ,j ,miscellaneous ,reports and ,other ,matters #eia4 ,expansion of ,department of ,defense ,,starbase ,program 7a7 ,in general ,section #baic;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking science1 mathematics1 and technology and inserting science1 technology1 engineering1 art and design1 and mathematics2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking science1 mathematics1 and technology and inserting science1 technology1 engineering1 art and design1 and mathematics2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking mathematics1 science1 and technology and inserting science1 technology1 engineering1 art and design1 and mathematics4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #aaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #baic;b and inserting the following new item3 #baic;b4 ,improvement of education in technical fields3 program for support of elementary and secondary education in science1 technology1 engineering1 art and design1 and mathematics4 4 #eib4 ,inclusion of certain outlying areas in the ,department of ,defense ,,starbase ,program ,section #baic;b7h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,american ,samoa1 before and ,guam4 #eic4 ,prohibition on charging for or counting certain acronyms on headstones of individuals interred at ,arlington ,national ,cemetery ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall prescribe regulations or establish policies that1 with regards to the headstone for an individual interred at ,arlington ,national ,cemetery1 prohibit the charging of a fee for1 or counting towards character or line count1 the following acronyms3 7#a7 ,,kia for an individual killed in action4 7#b7 ,,mia for an individual who was missing in action4 7#c7 ,,pow for an individual who was a prisoner of war4 #eid4 ,report on placement of members of the ,armed ,forces in academic status who are victims of sexual assault onto ,non-,rated ,periods ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the feasibility and advisability1 and current practice 7if any71 of the ,department of ,defense of granting requests by members of the ,armed ,forces who are in academic status 7whether at the military service academies or in developmental education programs7 and who are victims of sexual assault to be placed on a ,non-,rated ,period for their performance report4 #eie4 ,sense of ,congress regarding advertising recruiting efforts ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,chiefs of the ,armed ,forces1 in coordination with the ,recruiting ,commands of the ,armed ,forces1 should give all due consideration to the use of local broadcasting and traditional news publishers when advertising4 #eif4 ,study on financial impacts of ,,covid-#ai on members of the ,armed ,forces and best practices to prevent future financial hardships 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the financial hardships experienced by members of the ,armed ,forces 7including the reserve components7 as a result of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7b7 ,elements ,the study shall-- 7#a7 examine the financial hardships members of the ,armed ,forces experience as a result of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 including the effects of stop movement orders1 loss of spousal income1 loss of hazardous duty incentive pay1 school closures1 loss of childcare1 loss of educational benefits1 loss of drill and exercise pay1 cancelled deployments1 and any additional financial stressors identified by the ,secretary2 7#b7 recommend best practices to provide assistance for members of the ,armed ,forces experiencing the financial hardships listed in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 identify actions that can be taken by the ,secretary to prevent financial hardships listed in paragraph 7#a7 from occurring in the future4 7c7 ,consultation and coordination ,for the purposes of the study1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consult with the ,director of the ,consumer ,financial ,protection ,bureau2 and 7#b7 with respect to members of the ,coast ,guard1 coordinate with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7d7 ,submission ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the study under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term financial hardship means a loss of income or an unforeseen expense as a result of closures and changes in operations in response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 and 7#b7 the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives4 #eig4 ,sense of ,congress honoring the ,dover ,air ,force ,base1 ,delaware1 home to the #dcfth airlift wing1 the #eabth airlift wing1 and the ,charles ,c4 ,carson ,center for mortuary affairs 7a7 ,findings ,congress find the following3 7#a7 ,the ,dover ,air ,force ,base is home more than #d1jjj active-duty military and civilian employees tasked with defending the ,united ,states of ,america4 7#b7 ,the ,dover ,air ,force ,base supports the mission of the th ,airlift ,wing1 known as ,eagle ,wing and the #eabth ,airlift ,wing1 known as ,liberty ,wing4 7#c7 ,the ,eagle ,wing serves as a unit of the ,eighteenth ,air ,force headquartered with the ,air ,mobility ,command at ,scott ,air ,force ,base in ,illinois4 7#d7 ,the ,eagle ,wing flies hundreds of missions throughout the world and provides a quarter of the ,united ,states' strategic airlift capability and boasts a global reach to over #ajj countries around the world4 7#e7 ,the ,dover ,air ,force ,base houses incredible aircrafts utilized by the ,united ,states ,air ,force1 including the ,c-#e,m ,super ,galaxy and ,c-#ag;,a ,globemaster ,,iii aircraft4 7#f7 ,the ,dover ,air ,force ,base operates the largest and busiest air freight terminal in the ,department of ,defense1 fulfilling an important role in our ,nation's military4 7#g7 ,the ,air ,mobility ,command ,museum is located on the ,dover ,air ,force base and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to learn more about the ,united ,states ,air ,force4 7#h7 ,the ,charles ,c4 ,carson ,center for ,mortuary ,affairs fulfills our ,nation's sacred commitment of ensuring dignity1 honor and respect to the fallen and care service and support to their families4 7#i7 ,the mortuary mission at ,dover ,air ,force ,base dates back to #aiee and is the only ,department of ,defense mortuary in the continental ,united ,states4 7#aj7 ,service members who serve at the ,center for ,mortuary ,affairs are often so moved by their work that they voluntarily elect to serve multiple tours because they feel called to serve our fallen heroes4 7b7 ,sense of congress ,congress-- 7#a7 honors and expresses sincerest gratitude to the women and men of the ,dover ,air ,force ,base for their distinguished service2 7#b7 acknowledges the incredible sacrifice and service of the families of active duty members of the ,united ,states military2 7#c7 encourages the people of the ,united ,states to keep in their thoughts and their prayers the women and men of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces2 and 7#d7 recognizes the incredibly unique and important work of the ,air ,force ,mortuary ,affairs ,operations and the role they play in honoring our fallen heroes4 #eih4 ,,gao study of women involuntarily separated or discharged due to pregnancy or parenthood 7a7 ,study required ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjba1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study regarding women involuntarily separated or discharged from the ,armed ,forces due to pregnancy or parenthood during the period of #aiea through #aigf4 ,the study shall identify-- 7#a7 the number of such women1 disaggregated by-- 7,a7 ,armed ,force2 7,b7 grade2 7,c7 race2 and 7,d7 ethnicity2 7#b7 the characters of such discharges or separations2 7#c7 discrepancies in uniformity of such discharges or separations2 7#d7 how such discharges or separations affected access of such women to health care and benefits through the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7#e7 recommendations for improving access of such women to resources through the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after completing the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress a report containing the results of that study4 #eii4 ,report regarding transportation of remains of certain decedents by the ,secretary of a military department 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to ,congress regarding the transportation of the remains of decedents under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department pursuant to section #adha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under this section shall include the following3 7#a7 ,whether the ,secretary of ,defense maintains of a list or database of airports that accept remains of decedents4 7#b7 ,how information in the list or database described in paragraph 7#a7 is transmitted to casualty assistance call officers4 7#c7 ,regulations and guidance prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense or ,secretaries of the military departments regarding transportation of the remains of decedents4 7#d7 ,any changes made during #bjbj to regulations or guidance described in paragraph 7#c7 by the ,secretary of the ,navy4 7#e7 ,recommendations of the ,secretary of ,defense to improve regulations or guidance described in paragraph 7#c74 #eii;,a4 ,postponement of conditional designation of ,explosive ,ordnance ,disposal ,corps as a basic branch of the ,army ,section #ehb7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #gfc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,october #a1 #bjbj and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbe2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbj and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbe2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 the explosive ordnance disposal commandant 7chief of explosive ordnance disposal71 before qualified2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,g7 ,the explosive ordnance disposal commandant 7chief of explosive ordnance disposal7 has ensured that explosive ordnance disposal soldiers have the mobility skills necessary to support special operations forces 7as identified in section #afg7;j7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 ,such skills include airborne1 air assault1 combat diver1 fast roping insertion and extraction1 helocasting1 military free-fall1 and off-road driving4 4 #eii;,b4 ,annual report regarding cost of living for members and employees of the ,department of ,defense ,section #acf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall submit annually to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report containing an analysis of the costs of living1 nationwide1 for-- 7#a7 members of the ,armed ,forces on active duty2 and 7#b7 employees of the ,department of ,defense4 4 #eii;,c4 ,report on ,preservation of the ,force and ,family ,program of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjba1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the ,preservation of the ,force and ,family ,program of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command 7in this section referred to as the ,program74 7b7 ,elements ,the report under this section shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the current structure of professional staff employed by the ,program4 7#b7 ,a comparison of the current mission requirements and the capabilities of existing personnel of the ,program4 7#c7 ,an analysis of any emergent needs or skill sets of the ,program4 7#d7 ,a cost-benefit analysis of hiring1 as specialists-- 7,a7 contractors2 7,b7 civilian personnel of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,c7 members of the ,armed ,forces4 #eii;,d4 ,,gao study of members absent without leave or on unauthorized absence 7a7 ,study2 report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjba1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report containing the results of a study regarding how the ,armed ,forces handle cases of members absent without leave or on unauthorized absence4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under this section shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the procedures and guidelines established by each ,armed ,force for the investigation of such a case4 7#b7 ,the guidelines for distinguishing between-- 7,a7 common cases2 7,b7 cases that may involve foul play or accident2 and 7,c7 cases wherein the member may be in danger4 7#c7 ,the current guidelines for cooperation and coordination between military investigative agencies and-- 7,a7 local law enforcement agencies2 and 7,b7 ,federal law enforcement agencies4 7#d7 ,the current guidelines for use of traditional and social media in conjunction with such cases4 7#e7 ,military resources available for such cases and any apparent shortfalls in such resources4 7#f7 ,how the procedures for such cases vary between ,armed ,forces4 7#g7 ,how the procedures described in paragraph 7#f7 vary from procedures used by local and ,federal law enforcement4 7#h7 ,best practices for responding to and investigating such cases4 7#i7 ,any other matter the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate4 ,,vi ,,compensation ,,and ,,other ,,personnel ,,benefits ,a ,pay and ,allowances #fja4 ,increase in basic pay ,effective on ,january #a1 #bjba1 the rates of monthly basic pay for members of the uniformed services are increased by #c4j percent4 #fjb4 ,basic needs allowance for low-income regular members 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #g of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #djb;a the following new section3 #djb;b4 ,basic needs allowance for low-income regular members 7a7 ,allowance required 7#a7 ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall pay to each covered member a basic needs allowance in the amount determined for such member under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,in the event a household contains two or more covered members entitled to receive the allowance under this section in a given year1 only one allowance may be paid for that year to a covered member among such covered members whom such covered members shall jointly elect4 7b7 ,amount of allowance for a covered member 7#a7 ,the amount of the monthly allowance payable to a covered member under subsection 7a7 for a year shall be the aggregate amount equal to-- 7,a7 the aggregate amount equal to-- 7i7 #acj percent of the ,federal poverty guidelines of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year2 minus 7ii7 the gross household income of the covered member during the preceding year2 and 7,b7 divided by #ab4 7#b7 ,the monthly allowance payable to a covered member for a year shall be payable for each of the #ab months following ,march of such year4 7c7 ,notice of eligibility 7#a7 7,a7 ,not later than ,december #ca each year1 the ,director of the ,defense ,finance and ,accounting ,service shall notify1 in writing1 each individual whom the ,director estimates will be a covered member during the following year of the potential entitlement of that individual to the allowance described in subsection 7a7 for that following year4 7,b7 ,the preliminary notice under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include information regarding financial management and assistance programs administered by the ,secretary of ,defense for which a covered member is eligible4 7#b7 ,not later than ,january #ca each year1 each individual who seeks to receive the allowance for such year 7whether or not subject to a notice for such year under paragraph 7#a77 shall submit to the ,director such information as the ,director shall require for purposes of this section in order to determine whether or not such individual is a covered member for such year4 7#c7 ,not later than ,february #bh each year1 the ,director shall notify1 in writing1 each individual the ,director determines to be a covered member for such year4 7d7 ,election not ,to receive allowance 7#a7 ,a covered member otherwise entitled to receive the allowance under subsection 7a7 for a year may elect1 in writing1 not to receive the allowance for such year4 ,any election under this subsection shall be effective only for the year for which made4 ,any election for a year under this subsection is irrevocable4 7#b7 ,a covered member who does not submit information described in subsection 7d77#b7 for a year as otherwise required by that subsection shall be deemed to have elected not to receive the allowance for such year4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered member means a regular member of an armed force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department-- 7,a7 who has completed initial entry training2 7,b7 whose gross household income during the most recent year did not exceed an amount equal to #acj percent of the ,federal poverty guidelines of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services for the location and number of persons in the household of the covered member for such year2 and 7,c7 who does not elect under subsection 7d7 not to receive the allowance for such year4 7#b7 ,the term gross household income of a covered member for a year for purposes of paragraph 7#a77;,b7 does not include any basic allowance for housing received by the covered member 7and any dependents of the covered member in the household of the covered member7 during such year under section #djc of this title4 7f7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations for the administration of this section4 ,subject to subsection 7e77#b71 such regulations shall specify the income to be included in1 and excluded from1 the gross household income of individuals for purposes of this section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #g of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #djb;a the following new item3 #djb;b4 ,basic needs allowance for low-income regular members4 4 #fjc4 ,reorganization of certain allowances other than travel and transportation allowances 7a7 ,per diem for duty outside the continental ,united ,states 7#a7 ,transfer to chapter #g ,section #dge of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is transferred to chapter #g of such title1 inserted after section #djc;b1 and redesignated as section #dje4 7#b7 ,repeal of termination provision ,section #dje of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 is amended by striking subsection 7f74 7b7 ,allowance for funeral honors duty 7#a7 ,transfer to chapter #g ,section #die of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is transferred to chapter #g of such title1 inserted after section #dcc;a1 and redesignated as section #dce4 7#b7 ,repeal of termination provision ,section #dce of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 is amended by striking subsection 7c74 7c7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,chapter #g ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #g of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting after the item relating to section #djc;b the following new item3 #dje4 ,travel and transportation allowances3 per diem while on duty outside the continental ,united ,states4 2 and 7,b7 by inserting after the item relating to section #dcc;a the following new item3 #dce4 ,funeral honors duty3 allowance4 4 7#b7 ,chapter #h ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #h of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the items relating to sections #dge and #die4 #fjd4 ,single military housing area for each municipality with a population greater than #ejj1jjj ,section #djc7;b77#b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by inserting 7,a7 before ,the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,no municipality with a population greater than #ejj1jjj may be covered by more than one military housing area4 4 #fje4 ,expansion of travel and transportation allowances to include fares and tolls ,section #deb7;c77#a7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 7including fares and tolls1 without regard to distance travelled7 after transportation4 #fjf4 ,compensation and credit for retired pay purposes for maternity leave taken by members of the reserve components 7a7 ,compensation ,section #bjf7;a7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 for each of #f days for each period during which the member is on maternity leave4 4 7b7 ,credit for retired pay purposes 7#a7 ,in general ,the period of maternity leave taken by a member of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces in connection with the birth of a child shall count toward the member's entitlement to retired pay1 and in connection with the years of service used in computing retired pay1 under chapter #abbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as #ab points4 7#b7 ,separate credit for each period of leave ,separate crediting of points shall accrue to a member pursuant to this subsection for each period of maternity leave taken by the member in connection with a childbirth event4 7#c7 ,when credited ,points credited a member for a period of maternity leave pursuant to this subsection shall be credited in the year in which the period of maternity leave concerned commences4 7#d7 ,contribution of leave toward entitlement to retired pay ,section #abgcb7;a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,points at the rate of #ab per period during which the member is on maternity leave4 4 7#e7 ,computation of years of service for retired pay ,section #abgcc of such title 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 paragraph 7#e73 7#e7 ,one day for each point credited to the person under subparagraph 7,f7 of section #abgcb7;a77#b7 of this title4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and shall apply with respect to periods of maternity leave that commence on or after that date4 ,b ,bonuses and ,special ,incentive ,pays #faa4 ,one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities 7a7 ,authorities relating to reserve forces ,section #iaj7;g7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to income replacement payments for reserve component members experiencing extended and frequent mobilization for active duty service1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba4 7b7 ,title #aj authorities relating to health care professionals ,the following sections of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba3 7#a7 ,section #bacj;a7a77#a71 relating to nurse officer candidate accession program4 7#b7 ,section #afcjb7;d71 relating to repayment of education loans for certain health professionals who serve in the ,selected ,reserve4 7c7 ,authorities relating to nuclear officers ,section #ccc7;i7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba4 7d7 ,authorities relating to title #cg consolidated special pay1 incentive pay1 and bonus authorities ,the following sections of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 are amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba3 7#a7 ,section #cca7;h71 relating to general bonus authority for enlisted members4 7#b7 ,section #ccb7;g71 relating to general bonus authority for officers4 7#c7 ,section #ccd7;i71 relating to special aviation incentive pay and bonus authorities for officers4 7#d7 ,section #cce7k71 relating to special bonus and incentive pay authorities for officers in health professions4 7#e7 ,section #ccf7;g71 relating to contracting bonus for cadets and midshipmen enrolled in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 7#f7 ,section #cea7;h71 relating to hazardous duty pay4 7#g7 ,section #ceb7;g71 relating to assignment pay or special duty pay4 7#h7 ,section #cec7;i71 relating to skill incentive pay or proficiency bonus4 7#i7 ,section #cee7;h71 relating to retention incentives for members qualified in critical military skills or assigned to high priority units4 7e7 ,authority ,to provide temporary increase in rates of basic allowance for housing ,section #djc7;b77#g77;,e7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba4 #fab4 ,increase in certain hazardous duty incentive pay for members of the uniformed services ,section #cea7;b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bej both places it appears and inserting #bge4 #fac4 ,standardization of payment of hazardous duty incentive pay for members of the uniformed services 7a7 ,in general ,section #cea7;c7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,payment ,hazardous duty pay shall be paid on a monthly basis4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and shall apply with respect to duty performed in any month beginning on or after that date4 #fad4 ,clarification of #cj days of continuous duty on board a ship required for family separation allowance for members of the uniformed services ,section #dbg7;a77#a77;,b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 7or under orders to remain on board the ship while at the home port7 after of the ship4 #fae4 ,expansion of reimbursable ,state licensure and certification costs for a military spouse arising from relocation ,section #dgf7p77#e7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and and inserting fees1 continuing education courses1 and4 ,c ,family and ,survivor ,benefits #fba4 ,expansion of authority to provide financial assistance to civilian providers of child care services or youth program services for survivors of members of the ,armed ,forces who die in the line of duty ,section #agih7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking in combat-related incidents4 #fbb4 ,expansion of death gratuity for ,,rotc graduates ,section #fbc7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended by striking the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting ,may #a1 #bjag4 #fbc4 ,recalculation of financial assistance for providers of child care services and youth program services for dependents 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a method by which to determine appropriate amounts of financial assistance under section #agih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,in such development1 the ,secretary shall take into consideration the following3 7#a7 ,grades of members of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,the cost of living in an applicable locale4 7#c7 ,whether a military installation has a military child development center1 including any wait list length4 7#d7 ,whether a military child development center has vacant child care employee positions4 7#e7 ,the capacity of licensed civilian child care providers in an applicable locale4 7#f7 ,the average cost of licensed civilian child care services available in an applicable locale4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,august #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary shall submit a report the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the method developed under this section4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms child care employee and military child development center have the meanings given those terms in section #ahjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #fbd4 ,priority for certain military family housing to a member of the ,armed ,forces whose spouse agrees to provide family home day care services 7a7 ,priority ,if the ,secretary of a military department determines that not enough child care employees are employed at a military child development center on a military installation under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary to adequately care for the children of members of the ,armed ,forces stationed at that military installation1 the ,secretary1 to the extent practicable1 may give priority for covered military family housing to a member whose spouse is an eligible military spouse4 7b7 ,number of priority positions ,a ,secretary of a military department may grant priority under subsection 7a7 only to the minimum number of eligible military spouses that the ,secretary determines necessary to provide adequate child care to the children of members stationed at a military installation described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,limitation ,nothing in this section may be construed to require the ,secretary of a military department to provide covered military family housing that has been adapted for disabled individuals to a member under this section instead of to a member with one more dependents enrolled in the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program4 7d7 ,result of failure ,to provide family home day care services or loss of eligibility ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned may remove a household provided covered military family housing under this section therefrom if the ,secretary determines the spouse of that member has failed to abide by an agreement described in subsection 7e77#c7 or has ceased to be an eligible military spouse4 ,such removal may not occur sooner than #fj days after the date of such determination4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms child care employee1 family home day care1 and military child development center have the meanings given those terms in section #ahjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term covered military family housing means military family housing-- 7,a7 located on a military installation described in subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 that the ,secretary of the military department concerned determines is large enough to provide family home day care services to no fewer than six children 7not including children in the household of the eligible military spouse74 7#c7 ,the term eligible military spouse means a military spouse who-- 7,a7 is eligible for military family housing2 7,b7 is eligible to provide family home day care services2 7,c7 has provided family home day care services for at least #a year2 and 7,d7 agrees in writing to provide family home day care services in covered military family housing for a period determined by the ,secretary of the military department concerned4 #fbe4 ,study on feasibility of ,,tsp contributions by military spouses 7a7 ,study required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on potential enhancements to the military ,thrift ,savings ,plan administered by the ,federal ,retirement ,thrift ,investment ,board4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of the effect of allowing military spouses to contribute or make eligible retirement account transfers to the military ,thrift ,savings ,plan account of the member of the ,armed ,forces to whom that military spouse in married4 7#b7 ,legislation the ,secretary determines necessary to permit contributions and transfers described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,an evaluation of whether and to what extent employer-funded matching of contributions described in paragraph 7#a7 may encourage further participation in the military ,thrift ,savings ,plan4 7c7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,federal ,retirement ,thrift ,investment ,board a report on the results of the study under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,analysis ,not later than #fj days after receiving the report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,federal ,thrift ,savings ,retirement ,board shall analyze the report under paragraph 7#a71 generate recommendations and comments it determines appropriate1 and submit such analysis1 recommendations1 and comments to the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,final report ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives the report under paragraph 7#a7 and the analysis1 recommendations1 and comments under paragraph 7#b74 #fbf4 ,gold star families parks pass 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be referred to as the ,gold ,star ,families ,parks ,pass ,act4 7b7 ,gold star families parks pass ,section #hje7;b7 of division ,j of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjje 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjd7;b72 #aah ,stat4 #cchf71 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,gold star families parks pass ,the ,secretary shall make the ,national ,parks and ,federal ,recreational ,lands ,pass available1 at no cost1 to members of ,gold ,star ,families1 as defined by section #c4b of ,department of ,defense ,instruction #acdh4cf4 4 #fbg4 ,modification to first division monument 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,first ,infantry ,recognition of ,sacrifice in ,theater ,act or the ,,first ,act4 7b7 ,authorization ,the ,society of the ,first ,infantry ,division 7an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that code71 may make modifications 7including construction of additional plaques and stone plinths on which to put the plaques7 to the ,first ,division ,monument located on ,federal land in ,president's ,park in the ,district of ,columbia that was set aside for memorial purposes of the ,first ,infantry ,division1 in order to honor the members of the ,first ,infantry ,division who paid the ultimate sacrifice during ,united ,states operations1 including ,operation ,desert ,storm1 ,operation ,iraqi ,freedom and ,new ,dawn1 and ,operation ,enduring ,freedom4 ,the ,first ,infantry ,division at the ,department of the ,army shall collaborate with the ,department of ,defense to provide to the ,society of the ,first ,infantry ,division the list of names to be added4 7c7 ,non-,application of commemorative works act ,subsection 7b7 of section #hijc of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,commemorative ,works ,act71 shall not apply to actions taken under subsection 7b7 of this section4 7d7 ,funding ,federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the activities of the ,society of the ,first ,infantry ,division which are authorized by this section4 #fbh4 ,cheryl ,lankford memorial expansion of assistance for ,gold ,star spouses and other dependents ,section #fcc7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #adge note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,each ,secretary2 7#c7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting a casualty assistance officer who is after jurisdiction of such ,secretary2 7#d7 by striking spouses and other dependents of members and all that follows through services3 and inserting an em dash2 and 7#e7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,a71 as redesignated1 the following3 7,a7 a spouse and any other dependent of a member of such ,armed ,force 7including the reserve components thereof7 who dies on active duty2 and 7,b7 a dependent described in subparagraph 7,a7 if the spouse of the deceased member dies and the dependent 7or the guardian of such dependent7 requests such assistance4 7#b7 ,casualty assistance officers described in paragraph 7#a7 shall provide to spouses and dependents described in that paragraph the following services3 4 #fbi4 ,extension of ,commissary and ,exchange ,benefits for ,surviving ,remarried ,spouses ,with ,dependent ,children of a ,member of the ,armed ,forces ,who ,dies ,while on ,active ,duty or ,certain ,reserve ,duty 7a7 ,procedures for ,access of ,surviving ,remarried ,spouses ,required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting jointly with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall establish procedures by which an eligible remarried spouse may obtain unescorted access1 as appropriate1 to military installations in order to use commissary stores and ,,mwr retail facilities to the same extent and on the same basis as an unremarried surviving spouse of a member of the uniformed services is entitled to by law or policy4 7b7 ,considerations ,any procedures established under this section shall-- 7#a7 be applied consistently across the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 including all components of the ,departments2 7#b7 minimize any administrative burden on surviving remarried spouse or dependent child1 including through the elimination of any requirement for a remarried spouse to apply as a personal agent for continued access to military installations in accompaniment of a dependent child2 7#c7 take into account measures required to ensure the security of military installations1 including purpose and eligibility for access and renewal periodicity2 and 7#d7 take into account such other factors as the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security considers appropriate4 7c7 ,deadline ,the procedures required by subsection 7a7 shall be established by the date that is not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term eligible remarried spouse means an individual who is a surviving former spouse of a covered member of the ,armed ,forces1 who has remarried after the death of the covered member of the ,armed ,forces and has guardianship of dependent children of the deceased member2 7#b7 the term covered member of the ,armed ,forces means a member of the ,armed ,forces who dies while serving-- 7,a7 on active duty2 or 7,b7 on such reserve duty as the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may jointly specify for purposes of this section4 ,d ,defense ,resale ,matters #fca4 ,base responders essential needs and dining access 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ajff4 ,use of commissary stores and ,,mwr facilities3 protective services civilian employees 7a7 ,eligibility of protective services civilian employees ,an individual employed as a protective services civilian employee at a military installation shall be permitted to purchase food and hygiene items at a commissary store or ,,mwr retail facility located on that military installation4 7b7 ,user fee authority 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations that impose a user fee on individuals who are eligible solely under this section to purchase merchandise at a commissary store or ,,mwr retail facility4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall set the user fee under this subsection at a rate that the ,secretary determines will offset any increase in expenses arising from this section borne by the ,department of the ,treasury on behalf of commissary stores associated with the use of credit or debit cards for customer purchases1 including expenses related to card network use and related transaction processing fees4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary shall deposit funds collected pursuant to a user fee under this subsection in the ,general ,fund of the ,treasury4 7#d7 ,any fee under this subsection is in addition to the uniform surcharge under section #bdhd7;d7 of this title4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,,mwr retail facility has the meaning given that term in section #ajfc of this title4 7#b7 ,the term protective services civilian employee means a position in any of the following series 7or successor classifications7 of the ,general ,schedule3 7,a7 ,security ,administration 7,,gs-#jjhj74 7,b7 ,fire ,protection and ,prevention 7,,gs-#jjha74 7,c7 ,police 7,,gs-#jjhc74 7,d7 ,security ,guard 7,,gs-#jjhe74 7,e7 ,emergency ,management 7,,gs-#jjhi74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #ajff4 ,use of commissary stores and ,,mwr facilities3 protective services civilian employees4 4 #fcb4 ,first responder access to mobile exchanges ,section #aadf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,emergency response providers during a declared major disaster or emergency ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations to allow an emergency response provider 7as that term is defined in section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja77 to use a mobile commissary or exchange store deployed to an area covered by a declaration of a major disaster or emergency under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj74 4 #fcc4 ,updated business case analysis for consolidation of the defense resale system 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjba1 the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,undersecretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 shall update the study titled ,study to ,determine the ,feasibility of ,consolidation of the ,defense ,resale ,entities and dated ,december #d1 #bjah1 to include a new business case analysis that-- 7#a7 establishes new baselines for-- 7,a7 savings from the costs of goods sold2 7,b7 costs of new information technology required for such consolidation2 and 7,c7 costs of headquarters relocation arising from such consolidation2 and 7#b7 addresses each recommendation for executive action in the ,government ,accountability ,office report ,,gao-#bj-dah,,su4 7b7 ,review and comment ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall make the updated business case analysis 7in this section referred to as the updated ,,bca7 available to the ,secretaries of the military departments for comment4 7c7 ,submittal to congressional committees ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall make any comments made under subsection 7b7 and the updated ,,bca available to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 7d7 ,delay of consolidation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not take any action to consolidate military exchanges and commissaries until the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives notify the ,secretary in writing of receipt and acceptance of the updated ,,bca4 ,e ,other ,personnel ,benefits #fda4 ,maintenance of funding for ,stars and ,stripes 7a7 ,funding 7#a7 ,operation and maintenance ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba in division ,d of this ,act and available for operations and maintenance for ,defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section #dcja of this ,act1 #i1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the purpose of maintaining the operations and publication of ,stars and ,stripes4 7#b7 ,contingency operations ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba in division ,d of this ,act and available for overseas contingency operations for ,defense-wide activities as specified in the funding tables in section #dcja of this ,act1 #f1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the purpose of maintaining the operations and publication of ,stars and ,stripes4 7b7 ,report on business case analysis ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the editor of ,stars and ,stripes1 shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives detailing the business case analysis for various options for ,stars and ,stripes4 ,the report shall contain the following elements3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the pros and cons of1 and business case for1 continuing the operation and publication of ,stars and ,stripes at its current levels1 including other options for the independent reporting currently provided1 especially in a deployed environment4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the modes of communication used by ,stars and ,stripes4 7#c7 ,an analysis of potential reduced operations of ,stars and ,stripes4 7#d7 ,an analysis of the operation of ,stars and ,stripes solely as a non-appropriated entity4 7#e7 ,an analysis of operating ,stars and ,stripes as a category ,b morale1 welfare1 and recreation entity4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the value of the availability of ,stars and ,stripes 7in print or an electronic version7 to deployed or overseas members of the ,armed ,forces4 #fdb4 ,basic allowance for housing ,section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7p7 ,information on rights and protections under ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to each member of a uniformed service who receives a basic allowance for housing under this section information on the rights and protections available to such member under the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cija et seq474 4 ,,vii ,health ,care ,provisions ,a ,,tricare and ,other ,health ,care ,benefits #gja4 ,expansion of mental health assessments for members of the ,armed ,forces ,section #ajgdm of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,mental health assessments for participation in certain activities 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall provide to a member described in paragraph 7#b7 mental health assessments under this section in a frequency and schedule that the ,secretary determines to be as similar as practicable to the frequency and schedule for such assessments under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,a member described in this paragraph is a member who1 while not deployed in support of a contingency operation1 participated in warfighting activities that had a direct and immediate impact on a combat operation or other military operation4 4 #gjb4 ,mandatory referral for mental health evaluation ,section #ajij;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,process applicable to member disclosure ,the regulations required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 establish a phrase that enables a member of the armed forces to trigger a referral of the member by a commanding officer or supervisor for a mental health evaluation2 7#b7 require a commanding officer or supervisor to make such referral as soon as practicable following disclosure by the member to the commanding officer or supervisor of the phrase established under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 ensure that the process protects the confidentiality of the member in a manner similar to the confidentiality provided for members making restricted reports under section #aefe;b7b7 of this title4 4 #gjc4 ,assessments and testing relating to exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,periodic health assessment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that any periodic health assessment provided to a member of the ,armed ,forces includes an evaluation of whether the member has been-- 7#a7 based or stationed at a military installation identified by the ,department of ,defense as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the military installation2 or 7#b7 exposed to such substances1 including by evaluating any information in the health record of the member4 7b7 ,separation history and physical examinations ,section #aade7;a77#e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall ensure that each physical examination of a member under subparagraph 7,a7 includes an assessment of whether the member was-- 7i7 based or stationed at a military installation identified by the ,department as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the military installation2 or 7ii7 exposed to such substances1 including by assessing any information in the health record of the member4 4 7c7 ,deployment assessments ,section #ajgd;f7b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,an assessment of whether the member was-- 7i7 based or stationed at a military installation identified by the ,department as a location with a known or suspected release of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances during the period in which the member was based or stationed at the military installation2 or 7ii7 exposed to such substances1 including by assessing any information in the health record of the member4 4 7d7 ,provision of blood testing 7#a7 ,members of the armed forces 7,a7 ,in general ,if a covered evaluation of a member of the ,armed ,forces results in a positive determination of potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to that member1 during that covered evaluation and at no additional cost to that member1 blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to such substances4 7,b7 ,inclusion in health record ,the results of blood testing of a member of the ,armed ,forces conducted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be included in the health record of the member4 7#b7 ,covered evaluation defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered evaluation means-- 7,a7 a periodic health assessment conducted in accordance with subsection 7a72 7,b7 a separation history and physical examination conducted under section #aade7;a77#e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 a deployment assessment conducted under section #ajgd;f7b77#b7 of such title1 as amended by subsection 7c74 #gjd4 ,improvement to breast cancer screening ,section #ajgd;d7b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 including through the use of digital breast tomosynthesis4 #gje4 ,waiver of fees charged to certain civilians for emergency medical treatment provided at military medical treatment facilities ,section #ajgi;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection 7b73 7b7 ,waiver of fees ,under the procedures implemented under subsection 7a71 a military medical treatment facility may waive a fee charged under such procedures to a civilian who is not a covered beneficiary if-- 7#a7 after insurance payments1 if any1 the civilian is not able to pay for the trauma or other medical care provided to the civilian2 and 7#b7 the provision of such care enhanced the medical readiness of the health care provider or health care providers furnishing such care4 4 #gjf4 ,expansion of benefits available under ,,tricare ,extended ,care ,health ,option program 7a7 ,extended benefits for eligible dependents ,subsection 7e7 of section #ajgi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7e7 7#a7 ,extended benefits for eligible dependents under subsection 7d7 may include comprehensive health care services 7including services necessary to maintain1 or minimize or prevent deterioration of1 function of the patient7 and case management services with respect to the qualifying condition of such a dependent1 and include1 to the extent such benefits are not provided under provisions of this chapter other than under this section1 the following3 7,a7 ,diagnosis and screening4 7,b7 ,inpatient1 outpatient1 and comprehensive home health care supplies and services which may include cost effective and medically appropriate services other than part-time or intermittent services 7within the meaning of such terms as used in the second sentence of section #ahfa7m7 of the ,social ,security ,act74 7,c7 ,rehabilitation and habilitation services and devices4 7,d7 ,institutional care in private nonprofit1 public1 and ,state institutions and facilities and1 if appropriate1 transportation to and from such institutions and facilities4 7,e7 ,custodial care1 notwithstanding the prohibition in section #ajgg7;b77#a7 of this title4 7,f7 ,in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 respite care for the primary caregiver of the eligible dependent4 7,g7 ,in accordance with paragraph 7#c71 service and modification of durable equipment and assistive technology devices4 7,h7 ,special education4 7,i7 ,vocational training1 which may be furnished to an eligible dependent in the residence of the eligible dependent or at a facility in which such training is provided4 7,j7 ,in accordance with paragraph 7#d71 adaptations to the private residence and vehicle of the eligible dependent4 7,k7 ,such other services and supplies as determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 notwithstanding the limitations in subsection 7a77#ab74 7#b7 ,respite care under paragraph 7#a77;,f7 shall be provided subject to the following conditions3 7,a7 ,pursuant to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary for purposes of this paragraph1 such respite care shall be limited to-- 7i7 #ej hours per month for a primary caregiver not covered by clause 7ii72 or 7ii7 #dj hours per week for cases where the ,secretary determines that the plan of care for the eligible dependent includes frequent interventions by the primary caregiver4 7,b7 ,unused hours of respite care may not be carried over to another month4 7,c7 ,such respite care may be provided to an eligible beneficiary regardless of whether the eligible beneficiary is receiving another benefit under this subsection4 7#c7 7,a7 ,service and modification of durable equipment and assistive technology devices under paragraph 7#a77;,g7 may be provided only upon determination by the ,secretary that the service or modification is necessary for the use of such equipment or device by the eligible dependent4 7,b7 ,service and modification of durable equipment and assistive technology devices under such paragraph may not be provided-- 7i7 in the case of misuse1 loss1 or theft of the equipment or device2 or 7ii7 for a deluxe1 luxury1 or immaterial feature of the equipment or device1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,service and modification of durable equipment and assistive technology devices under such paragraph may include training of the eligible dependent and immediate family members of the eligible dependent on the use of the equipment or device4 7#d7 7,a7 ,adaptations to the private residence and vehicle of the eligible dependent under paragraph 7#a77;,j7 may be provided if such adaptations-- 7i7 are determined to be medically necessary by the provider responsible for the care of the eligible dependent with respect to the qualifying condition2 and 7ii7 are necessary to assist in-- 7,i7 the reduction of the disabling effects of the qualifying condition2 or 7,,ii7 maintenance of the present functionality of the eligible dependent4 7,b7 ,with respect to a vehicle1 adaptations may be provided under such paragraph if the vehicle is the primary means of transportation of the eligible dependent4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,subsection 7f7 of such section is amended by striking paragraph 7#c7 or 7#d7 of subsection 7e7 each place it appears and inserting subparagraph 7,c71 7,d71 7,g71 7,h71 or 7,i7 of subsection 7e77#a74 7c7 ,additional requirements in ,office of ,special ,needs annual report ,section #agha;c7g77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph 7,c73 7,c7 ,with respect to the ,extended ,care ,health ,option program under section #ajgi7;d7 of ths title-- 7i7 the utilization rates of services under such program by eligible dependents 7as such term is defined in such section7 during the prior year2 7ii7 a description of gaps in such services1 as ascertained by the ,secretary from information provided by families of eligible dependents2 7iii7 an assessment of factors that prevent knowledge of and access to such program1 including a discussion of actions the ,secretary may take to address these factors2 and 7iv7 an assessment of the average wait time for an eligible dependent enrolled in the program to access alternative health coverage for a qualifying condition 7as such term is defined in such section71 including a discussion of any adverse health outcomes associated with such wait4 4 7d7 ,comptroller ,general report ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report containing a study on caregiving available through programs such as ,state ,home and ,community ,based ,services and the ,program of ,comprehensive ,assistance for ,family ,caregivers of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs under section #agbj;,g of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,the report shall-- 7#a7 include input from payers1 administrators1 consumers1 and advocates in order to analyze best practices for administering programs to support caregivers of individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities2 and 7#b7 compare the provision of respite and related care through the ,extended ,care ,health ,option program under section #ajgi7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to recognized best practices and1 if needed1 make recommendations for improvement4 7e7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect ,october #a1 #bjbj4 7f7 ,funding 7#a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #adje for the ,defense ,health ,program1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #deja1 for ,defense ,health ,program1 ,in-,house ,care1 is hereby increased by #ae1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #adje for the ,defense ,health ,program1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #deja1 for ,defense ,health ,program1 ,private ,sector ,care1 is hereby reduced by #ae1jjj1jjj4 #gjg4 ,provision of hearing aids for dependents of certain members of the reserve components ,section #ajgg7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,in addition and inserting 7#a7 ,in addition2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,for purposes of providing hearing aids under subsection 7a77#af71 a dependent of a member of the reserve components who is enrolled in the ,,tricare program under section #ajgf;d of this title shall be deemed to be a dependent of a member of the uniformed services on active duty4 4 ,b ,health ,care ,administration #gaa4 ,protection of the ,armed ,forces from infectious diseases 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ajgc;d the following new section3 #ajgc;e4 ,protection of armed forces from infectious diseases 7a7 ,protection ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the armed forces have the diagnostic equipment1 testing capabilities1 and personal protective equipment necessary to protect members of the armed forces from the threat of infectious diseases and to treat members who contract infectious diseases4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall ensure the following3 7#a7 ,each military medical treatment facility has the testing capabilities described in such subsection4 7#b7 ,each deployed naval vessel has the testing capabilities described in such subsection4 7#c7 ,members of the armed forces deployed in support of a contingency operation outside of the ,united ,states have access to the testing capabilities described in such subsection1 including at field hospitals1 combat support hospitals1 field medical stations1 and expeditionary medical facilities4 7#d7 ,the ,department of ,defense maintains a stock of personal protective equipment in a quantity sufficient for each member of the armed forces1 including the reserve components thereof4 7c7 ,research and development 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall include with the defense budget materials 7as defined by section #bca7;f7 of this title7 for a fiscal year a plan to research and develop vaccines for infectious diseases4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the medical laboratories of the ,department of ,defense are equipped with the technology needed to facilitate rapid research in the case of a pandemic4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajgc;d the following new item3 #ajgc;e4 ,protection of armed forces from infectious diseases4 4 #gab4 ,inclusion of drugs1 biological products1 and critical medical supplies in national security strategy for national technology and industrial base 7a7 ,national security strategy for national technology and industrial base ,section #beja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aa7 ,providing for the provision of drugs1 biological products1 vaccines1 and critical medical supplies 7including personal protective equipment1 diagnostic and testing capabilities1 and lifesaving breathing apparatuses required for the treatment of severe respiratory illness and respiratory distress7 required to enable combat readiness and protect the health of the armed forces4 4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs1 and the heads of other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government that the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on vulnerabilities to the drugs1 biological products1 vaccines1 and critical medical supplies of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,matters included ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an identification and origin of any finished drugs1 as identified by the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the essential components of such drugs1 including raw materials1 chemical components1 and active pharmaceutical ingredients that are necessary for the manufacture of such drugs1 whose supply is at risk of disruption during a time of war or national emergency2 7,b7 an identification of shortages of finished drugs1 biological products1 vaccines1 and critical medical supplies essential for combat readiness and the protection of the health of the ,armed ,forces1 as identified by the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,c7 an identification of the defense and geopolitical contingencies that are sufficiently likely to arise that may lead to the discontinuance1 interruption or meaningful disruption in the supply of a drug1 biological product1 vaccine1 or critical medical supply1 and recommendations regarding actions the ,secretary of ,defense should take to reasonably prepare for the occurrence of such contingencies2 7,d7 an identification of any barriers that exist to manufacture finished drugs1 biological products1 vaccines1 and critical medical supplies in the ,united ,states1 including with respect to regulatory barriers by the ,federal ,government and whether the raw materials may be found in the ,united ,states2 7,e7 an identification of potential partners of the ,united ,states with whom the ,united ,states can work with to realign the manufacturing capabilities of the ,united ,states for such finished drugs1 biological products1 vaccines1 and critical medical supplies2 7,f7 an assessment conducted by the ,secretary of ,defense of the resilience and capacity of the current supply chain and industrial base to support national defense upon the occurrence of the contingencies identified in subparagraph 7,c71 including with respect to-- 7i7 the manufacturing capacity of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 gaps in domestic manufacturing capabilities1 including non-existent1 extinct1 threatened1 and single-point-of-failure capabilities2 and 7iii7 supply chains with single points of failure and limited resiliency2 and 7,g7 recommendations to enhance and strengthen the surge requirements and readiness contracts of the ,department of ,defense to ensure the sufficiency of the stockpile of the ,department of1 and the ready access by the ,department to1 critical medical supplies1 pharmaceuticals1 vaccines1 counter-measure prophylaxis1 and personal protective equipment1 including with respect to the effectiveness of the theater lead agent for medical materiel program in support of the combatant commands4 7#c7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in classified form4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7i7 ,the congressional defense committees4 7ii7 ,the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7iii7 ,the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,the term critical medical equipment includes personal protective equipment1 diagnostic tests1 testing supplies1 and lifesaving breathing apparatuses required to treat severe respiratory illnesses and distress4 #gac4 ,contract authority of the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences ,section #baac7;g77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,g7 notwithstanding section #bcjd7k7 of this title1 to enter into such contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or grants on a sole-source basis pursuant to section #bcjd7;c77#e7 of this title4 4 #gad4 ,extension of organization requirements for ,defense ,health ,agency ,section #ajgc;c7e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbb and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 #gae4 ,modification to limitation on the realignment or reduction of military medical manning end strength ,section #gai of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aded7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking may not realign or reduce military medical end strength authorizations until and inserting the following3 may not realign or reduce military medical end strength authorizations during the one-year period following the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba1 and after such period1 may not realign or reduce such authorizations unless2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 including with respect to both the homeland defense mission and pandemic influenza4 #gaf4 ,modifications to implementation plan for restructure or realignment of military medical treatment facilities ,section #gjc7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #baii7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,a description of how the ,secretary will carry out subsection 7b71 including with respect to-- 7i7 the standards required for health care providers to accept and transition covered beneficiaries to the purchased care component of the ,,tricare program2 7ii7 a method to monitor and report on quality benchmarks for the beneficiary population that is required to transition to such component of the ,,tricare program2 and 7iii7 a process by which the ,defense ,health ,agency will ensure that such component of the ,,tricare program has the required capacity4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,notice and wait ,the ,secretary may not implement the plan under paragraph 7#a7 unless-- 7,a7 the ,secretary has submitted the plan to the congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 a #a-year period elapses following the later of the date of such submission or the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba4 4 #gag4 ,policy to address opioid prescription abuse prevention 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a policy and tracking mechanism for opioids that monitors and prohibits the over prescribing of opioids to ensure compliance with clinical practice guidelines and prescribing guidelines published by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and the ,food and ,drug ,administration4 7b7 ,elements ,the requirements under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,limit the prescribing of opioids to the morphine milligram equivalent level per day specified in the guideline published by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention titled ,,cdc ,guideline for ,prescribing ,opioids for ,chronic ,pain--,united ,states1 #bjaf1 or such successor guideline4 7#b7 ,limit the supply of opioids to within clinically accepted guidelines4 7#c7 ,develop a waiver process for specific patient categories that will require treatment beyond the limit specified in paragraph 7#a7 and1 as appropriate1 ensure overdose reversal drugs are co-prescribed4 7#d7 ,implement controls to ensure that the prescriptions in the military health system data repository exist and that the dispense date and the metric quantity field for opioid prescriptions in liquid form are consistent among all systems4 7#e7 ,implement opioid prescribing controls within the electronic health record system known as ,genesis and document if an overdose reversal drug was co-prescribed4 7#f7 ,develop metrics that can be used by the ,defense ,health ,agency and each military medical treatment facility to actively monitor and limit the over prescribing of opioids and to monitor the co-prescribing of overdose reversal drugs as accessible interventions4 7#g7 ,develop a report that tracks progression toward reduced levels of opioid use and includes an identification of prevention best practices established by the ,department4 #gah4 ,addition of burn pit registration to electronic health records of members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans 7a7 ,updates to electronic health records ,beginning not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the electronic health record maintained by such ,secretary of a member of the ,armed ,forces registered with the burn pit registry is updated with any information contained in such registry2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall ensure that the electronic health record maintained by such ,secretary of a veteran registered with the burn pit registry is updated with any information contained in such registry4 7b7 ,burn pit registry defined ,in this section1 the term 8burn pit registry0 means the registry established under section #bja of the ,dignified ,burial and ,other ,veterans' ,benefits ,improvement ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bfj2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #ebg note74 #gai4 ,maintenance of certain medical services at military medical treatment facilities at ,service ,academies ,section #ajgc;d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,maintenance of certain medical services at ,service ,academies 7#a7 ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each military medical treatment facility located at a ,service ,academy 7as defined in section #cdg of this title7 provides each covered medical service unless the ,secretary determines that a civilian health care facility located not fewer than five miles from the ,service ,academy provides the covered medical service4 7#b7 ,in this subsection1 the term covered medical service means the following3 7,a7 ,emergency room services4 7,b7 ,orthopedic services4 7,c7 ,general surgery services4 7,d7 ,ear1 nose1 and throat services4 7,e7 ,gynecological services4 7,f7 ,ophthalmology services4 7,g7 ,in-patient services4 7,h7 ,any other medical services that the relevant ,superintendent of the ,service ,academy determines necessary to maintain the readiness and health of the cadets or midshipmen and members of the armed forces at the ,service ,academy4 4 #gbj4 ,extramedical maternal health providers demonstration project 7a7 ,demonstration project required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall commence the conduct of a demonstration project designed to evaluate the cost1 quality of care1 and impact on maternal and fetal outcomes of using extramedical maternal health providers under the ,,tricare program to determine the appropriateness of making coverage of such providers under the ,,tricare program permanent4 7b7 ,elements of demonstration project ,the demonstration project under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for participants in the demonstration project1 the following3 7#a7 ,access to doulas4 7#b7 ,access to lactation consultants who are not otherwise authorized to provide services under the ,,tricare program4 7c7 ,participants ,the ,secretary shall establish a process under which covered beneficiaries may enroll in the demonstration project in order to receive the services provided under the demonstration project4 7d7 ,duration ,the ,secretary shall carry out the demonstration project for a period of #e years beginning on the date on which notification of the commencement of the demonstration project is published in the ,federal ,register4 7e7 ,survey 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for the duration of the demonstration project1 the ,secretary shall administer a survey to determine-- 7,a7 how many members of the ,armed ,forces or spouses of such members give birth while their spouse or birthing partner is unable to be present due to deployment1 training1 or other mission requirements2 7,b7 how many single members of the ,armed ,forces give birth alone2 and 7,c7 how many members of the ,armed ,forces or spouses of such members use doula support or lactation consultants4 7#b7 ,matters covered by the survey ,the survey administered under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an identification of the following3 7,a7 ,the race1 ethnicity1 age1 sex1 relationship status1 military service1 military occupation1 and rank1 as applicable1 of each individual surveyed4 7,b7 ,if individuals surveyed were members of the ,armed ,forces or the spouses of such members1 or both4 7,c7 ,the length of advanced notice received by individuals surveyed that the member of the ,armed ,forces would be unable to be present during the birth1 if applicable4 7,d7 ,any resources or support that the individuals surveyed found useful during the pregnancy and birth process1 including doula or lactation counselor support4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a plan to implement the demonstration project4 7#b7 ,annual report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the commencement of the demonstration project1 and annually thereafter for the duration of the demonstration project1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the cost of the demonstration project and the effectiveness of the demonstration project in improving quality of care and the maternal and fetal outcomes of covered beneficiaries enrolled in the demonstration project4 7,b7 ,matters covered ,each report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall address1 at a minimum1 the following3 7i7 ,the number of covered beneficiaries who are enrolled in the demonstration project4 7ii7 ,the number of enrolled covered beneficiaries who have participated in the demonstration project4 7iii7 ,the results of the surveys under subsection 7f74 7iv7 ,the cost of the demonstration project4 7v7 ,an assessment of the quality of care provided to participants in the demonstration project4 7vi7 ,an assessment of the impact of the demonstration project on maternal and fetal outcomes4 7vii7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the demonstration project4 7viii7 ,recommendations for adjustments to the demonstration project4 7ix7 ,the estimated costs avoided as a result of improved maternal and fetal health outcomes due to the demonstration project4 7x7 ,recommendations for extending the demonstration project or implementing permanent coverage under the ,,tricare program of extramedical maternal health providers4 7xi7 ,an identification of legislative or administrative action necessary to make the demonstration project permanent4 7,c7 ,final report ,the final report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted not later than #ij days after the termination of the demonstration project4 7g7 ,expansion of demonstration project 7#a7 ,regulations ,if the ,secretary determines that the demonstration project is successful1 the ,secretary may prescribe regulations to include extramedical maternal health providers as health care providers authorized to provide care under the ,,tricare program4 7#b7 ,credentialing and other requirements ,the ,secretary may establish credentialing and other requirements for doulas and lactation consultants through public notice and comment rulemaking for purposes of including doulas and lactation consultations as health care providers authorized to provide care under the ,,tricare program pursuant to regulations prescribed under paragraph 7#a74 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,extramedical maternal health provider ,the term extramedical maternal health provider means a doula or lactation consultant4 7#b7 ,covered beneficiary2 ,,tricare program ,the terms covered beneficiary and ,,tricare program have the meanings given those terms in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,c ,matters relating to ,,covid-#ai #gba4 ,,covid-#ai military health system review panel 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a panel to be known as the ,,covid-#ai ,military ,health ,system ,review ,panel 7in this section referred to as the panel74 7b7 ,composition 7#a7 ,members ,the panel shall be composed of the following members3 7,a7 ,the ,president of the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences4 7,b7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency4 7,c7 ,the ,surgeon ,general of the ,army4 7,d7 ,the ,surgeon ,general of the ,navy4 7,e7 ,the ,surgeon ,general of the ,air ,force4 7,f7 ,the ,joint ,staff ,surgeon4 7,g7 ,the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,readiness ,policy and ,oversight4 7,h7 ,the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,resources ,management and ,policy4 7#b7 ,chairperson ,the chairperson of the panel shall be the ,president of the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences4 7#c7 ,terms ,each member shall be appointed for the life of the panel4 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,in general ,the panel shall-- 7,a7 review the response of the military health system to the coronavirus disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 and the effects of ,,covid-#ai on such system1 including by analyzing any strengths or weaknesses of such system identified as a result ,,covid-#ai2 and 7,b7 using information from the review1 make such recommendations as the panel considers appropriate with respect to any policy1 practice1 organization1 manning level1 funding level1 or legislative authority relating to the military health system4 7#b7 ,elements of review ,in conducting the review under paragraph 7#a71 each member of the panel shall lead a review of at least one of the following elements1 with respect to the military health system3 7,a7 ,policy1 including any policy relating to force health protection or medical standards for the appointment1 enlistment1 or induction of individuals into the ,armed ,forces4 7,b7 ,public health activities1 including any activity relating to risk communication1 surveillance1 or contact tracing4 7,c7 ,research1 diagnostics1 and therapeutics4 7,d7 ,logistics and technology4 7,e7 ,force structure and manning4 7,f7 ,governance and organization4 7,g7 ,operational capabilities and operational support4 7,h7 ,education and training4 7,i7 ,health benefits under the ,,tricare program4 7,j7 ,engagement and security activities relating to global health4 7,k7 ,the financial impact of ,,covid-#ai on the military health system4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the findings of the panel as a result of the review under subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 together with such recommendations as the panel considers appropriate under subsection 7c77#a77;,b74 7e7 ,termination ,the panel shall terminate on ,june #a1 #bjba4 #gbb4 ,,covid-#ai global war on pandemics 7a7 ,strategy ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a strategy for pandemic preparedness and response that includes the following3 7#a7 ,identification of activities necessary to be carried out prior to a pandemic to ensure preparedness and effective communication of roles and responsibilities within the ,department of ,defense1 including-- 7,a7 reviewing the frequency of each exercise conducted by the ,department or a military department that relates to a pandemic or severe influenza season or related force health protection2 7,b7 ensuring such exercises are appropriately planned1 resourced1 and practiced2 7,c7 including a consideration of the capabilities and capacities necessary to carry out the strategy under this section1 and related operations for force health protection1 and ensuring that these are included in each cost evaluation1 ,defense-wide review1 or manning assessment of the ,department of ,defense that affects such capabilities and capacities2 7,d7 reviewing the placement1 exploring broader utilization of global health engagement liaisons1 and increasing the scope of global health activities of the ,department of ,defense2 7,e7 assessing a potential career track relating to health protection research for members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense2 7,f7 providing to members of the ,armed ,forces guidance on force health protection prior to and during a pandemic or severe influenza season1 including guidance on specific behaviors or actions required1 such as self-isolating1 social distancing1 and additional protective measures to be carried out after contracting a novel virus or influenza2 7,g7 reviewing and updating the inventory of medical supplies and equipment of the ,department of ,defense that is available for operational support to the combatant commands prior to and during a pandemic 7such as vaccines1 biologics1 drugs1 preventive medicine1 antiviral medicine1 and equipment relating to trauma support71 including a review of-- 7i7 the sufficiency of prepositioned stocks2 and 7ii7 the effectiveness of the ,warstopper ,program of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 or such successor program2 7,h7 reviewing and updating distribution plans of the ,department of ,defense for critical medical supplies and equipment within the inventory of the ,department of ,defense1 including vaccines and antiviral medicines2 and 7,i7 reviewing and updating research on infectious diseases and preventive medicine conducted by the military health system1 including research conducted by the ,health ,related ,communities of ,interest of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,joint ,program ,committees1 the overseas medical laboratories of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,armed ,forces ,health ,surveillance ,branch1 or other elements of the ,department of ,defense that conduct research in support of members of the ,armed ,forces or beneficiaries under the ,,tricare program4 7#b7 ,review of ,department of ,defense systems for health surveillance and detection to ensure continuous situational awareness and early warning with respect to a pandemic1 including a review of-- 7,a7 the levels of funding and investment1 and the overall value1 of the ,global ,emerging ,infections ,surveillance and ,response ,system of the ,department of ,defense1 including the value demonstrated by the role of such system in-- 7i7 improving the ,department of ,defense prevention and surveillance of1 and the response to1 infectious diseases that may impact members of the ,armed ,forces2 7ii7 informing decisions relating to force health protection across the geographic combatant commands2 7iii7 ensuring laboratory readiness to support pandemic response efforts and to understand infectious disease threats to the ,armed ,forces2 and 7iv7 coordinating and collaborating with partners1 such as the geographic combatant commands1 other ,federal agencies1 and international partners2 7,b7 the levels of funding and investment1 and the overall value1 of the overseas medical laboratories of the ,department of ,defense1 including the value demonstrated by the role of such laboratories in conducting research and forming partnerships with other elements of the ,department of ,defense1 other ,federal agencies1 international partners in the country in which such laboratory is located1 and1 as applicable1 the private sector of the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 the levels of funding and investment1 and the overall value1 of the ,direct ,,hiv_/,,aids ,prevention ,program of the ,department of ,defense1 including the value demonstrated by the role of such program in developing 7in coordination with other ,federal agencies7 programs for the prevention1 care1 and treatment of the human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome4 7#c7 ,identification of activities to limit the spread of an infectious disease outbreak among members of the ,armed ,forces and beneficiaries under the ,,tricare program1 including activities to mitigate the health1 social1 and economic impacts of a pandemic on such members and beneficiaries1 including by-- 7,a7 reviewing the role of the ,department of ,defense in the ,national ,disaster ,medical ,system under section #bhab of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;hh-#aa7 and implementing plans across the ,department that leverage medical facilities1 personnel1 and response capabilities of the ,federal ,government to support requirements under such ,act relating to medical surge capacity2 7,b7 determining the range of public health capacity1 medical surge capacity1 administrative capacity1 and veterinary capacity necessary for the ,armed ,forces to-- 7i7 support operations during a pandemic2 and 7ii7 develop mechanisms to reshape force structure during such pandemic as necessary 7contingent upon primary mission requirements72 and 7,c7 determining the range of activities for operational medical support and infrastructure sustainment that the ,department of ,defense and other ,federal agencies have the capacity to implement during a pandemic 7contingent upon primary mission requirements71 and develop plans for the implementation of such activities4 7b7 ,study on response to ,,covid-#ai ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study on the response of the military health system to the coronavirus disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai74 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing-- 7#a7 the strategy under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the study under subsection 7b71 including any findings or recommendations from the study that relate to an element of the strategy under subsection 7a71 such as recommended changes to policy1 funding1 practices1 manning1 organization1 or legislative authority4 7d7 ,inspector ,general report on response to ,,covid-#ai ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjba1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the ,secretary of ,defense a report on-- 7#a7 the total dollar amount of waste1 fraud1 and abuse uncovered in any ,department of ,defense spending under the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej with respect to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 and 7#b7 any recommendations on how to combat waste1 fraud1 and abuse in future spending related to pandemic preparedness and response4 #gbc4 ,registry of ,,tricare beneficiaries diagnosed with ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and maintain a registry of ,,tricare beneficiaries who have been diagnosed with ,,covid-#ai4 7b7 ,contents ,the registry under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to each ,,tricare beneficiary included in the registry1 the following3 7#a7 ,the demographic information of the beneficiary4 7#b7 ,information on the industrial or occupational history of the beneficiary1 to the extent such information is available in the records regarding the ,,covid-#ai diagnosis of the beneficiary4 7#c7 ,administrative information regarding the ,,covid-#ai diagnosis of the beneficiary1 including the date of the diagnosis and the location and source of the test used to make the diagnosis4 7#d7 ,any symptoms of ,,covid-#ai manifested in the beneficiary4 7#e7 ,any treatments for ,,covid-#ai taken by the beneficiary1 or other medications taken by the beneficiary1 when the beneficiary was diagnosed with ,,covid-#ai4 7#f7 ,any pathological data characterizing the incidence of ,,covid-#ai and the type of treatment for ,,covid-#ai provided to the beneficiary4 7#g7 ,information on any respiratory illness of the beneficiary recorded prior to the ,,covid-#ai diagnosis of the beneficiary4 7#h7 ,any information regarding the beneficiary contained in the ,airborne ,hazards and ,open ,burn ,pit ,registry established under section #bja of the ,dignified ,burial and ,other ,veterans' ,benefits ,improvement ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bfj2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #ebg1 note74 7#i7 ,any other information determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on establishing the registry under subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 a plan to implement the registry2 7#b7 the cost of implementing the registry2 7#c7 the location of the registry2 and 7#d7 any recommended legislative changes with respect to establishing the registry4 7d7 ,,tricare beneficiary defined ,in this section1 the term ,,tricare beneficiary means the following3 7#a7 ,an individual covered by section #ajgd7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,a covered beneficiary 7as defined in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 #gbd4 ,pandemic health assessments evaluate exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals 7a7 ,exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals or other airborne contaminants as part of health assessments for members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans during a pandemic and inclusion of information in registry 7#a7 ,health assessment ,the ,secretary of ,defense and ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall ensure that the first health assessment conducted for a member of the ,armed ,forces or veteran after the individual tested positive for a virus certified by the ,federal ,government as a pandemic includes an evaluation of whether the individual has been-- 7,a7 based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit was used2 or 7,b7 exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or other airborne contaminants relating to service in the ,armed ,forces1 including an evaluation of any information recorded as part of the ,airborne ,hazards and ,open ,burn ,pit ,registry4 7#b7 ,inclusion of individuals in registry ,if an evaluation conducted under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an individual establishes that the individual was based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit was used1 or that the individual was exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or other airborne contaminants1 the individual shall be enrolled in the ,airborne ,hazards and ,open ,burn ,pit ,registry unless the member elects to not enroll in such registry4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to preclude eligibility of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs by reason of the history of exposure of the veteran to an open burn pit not being recorded in an evaluation conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,airborne ,hazards and ,open ,burn ,pit ,registry ,the term ,airborne ,hazards and ,open ,burn ,pit ,registry means the registry established by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs under section #bja of the ,dignified ,burial and ,other ,veterans' ,benefits ,improvement ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bfj2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #ebg note74 7,b7 ,open burn pit ,the term open burn pit has the meaning given that term in section #bja7;c7 of the ,dignified ,burial and ,other ,veterans' ,benefits ,improvement ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bfj2 #abf ,stat4 #bdbb2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #ebg note74 7b7 ,study on impact of viral pandemics on members of ,armed ,forces and veterans who have experienced toxic exposure 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall conduct a study1 through the ,airborne ,hazards and ,burn ,pits ,center of ,excellence 7in this subsection referred to as the ,center71 on the health impacts of infection with a virus designated as a global pandemic1 including a coronavirus1 to members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans who have been exposed to open burn pits and other toxic exposures for the purposes of understanding the health impacts of the virus and whether individuals infected with the virus are at increased risk of severe symptoms due to previous conditions linked to toxic exposure4 7#b7 ,preparation for future pandemic ,the ,secretary1 through the ,center1 shall analyze potential lessons learned through the study conducted under paragraph 7#a7 to assist in preparing the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for potential future pandemics4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,coronavirus ,the term coronavirus has the meaning given that term in section #ejf of the ,coronavirus ,preparedness and ,response ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-abc74 7,b7 ,open burn pit ,the term open burn pit has the meaning given that term in section #bja7;c7 of the ,dignified ,burial and ,other ,veterans' ,benefits ,improvement ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bfj2 #abf ,stat4 #bdbb2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #ebg note74 #gbe4 ,provision of information regarding ,,covid-#ai in multiple languages 7a7 ,translation of materials ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 translate any written material of the ,department of ,defense prepared in the ,english language for the general public relating to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic into the languages specified in subsection 7b7 by not later than #g days after the date on which such material is made available2 and 7#b7 make such translated written material available to the public4 7b7 ,languages specified ,the languages specified in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,arabic4 7#b7 ,cambodian4 7#c7 ,chinese4 7#d7 ,french4 7#e7 ,greek4 7#f7 ,haitian ,creole4 7#g7 ,hindi4 7#h7 ,italian4 7#i7 ,japanese4 7#aj7 ,korean4 7#aa7 ,laotian4 7#ab7 ,polish4 7#ac7 ,portuguese4 7#ad7 ,russian4 7#ae7 ,spanish4 7#af7 ,tagalog4 7#ag7 ,thai4 7#ah7 ,urdu4 7#ai7 ,vietnamese4 7c7 ,definition of ,,covid-#ai pandemic ,in this section1 the term ,,covid-#ai pandemic means the public health emergency declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act on ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 entitled ,determination that a ,public ,health ,emergency ,exists ,nationwide as the ,result of the #bjai ,novel ,coronavirus4 #gbf4 ,study of substance use disorders among members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans during the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries shall conduct a study on substance use disorders among the relevant population before and during the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency4 ,the study shall include the following3 7#a7 ,analysis of data about the relevant population who overdosed from opioids or other illicit substances during the public health emergency1 using appropriate control samples and comparing to existing population data4 7#b7 ,analysis of fatal opioid and other illicit substances overdose deaths among the relevant population during the public health emergency1 using appropriate control samples and comparing to existing population data4 7#c7 ,analysis of the prevalence of alcohol use disorder among the relevant population during the public health emergency1 using existing data to identify any new trends4 7#d7 ,analysis of the association between overdose deaths and suicide among the relevant population4 7#e7 ,an overview of the resources from relevant ,federal agencies1 including the ,department of ,defense1 the ,united ,states ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration1 the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 and the ,national ,institutes of ,health1 that were distributed to the relevant population during the public health emergency1 including methods of dissemination4 7#f7 ,an analysis of the utilization of recovery services and barriers to access the services at the ,veterans ,health ,administration and the ,military ,health ,system by different modes of delivery1 such as telehealth1 inpatient1 outpatient1 intensive outpatient1 and residential services1 during the public health emergency4 7#g7 ,identification of key areas in which relevant ,federal agencies can improve their pandemic response as it relates to substance use disorders and overdoses among the relevant population1 including steps that can be taken to improve the preparedness of the agencies for future public health emergencies declared by the ,secretary under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,interim report ,within #abj days after the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency ends1 the ,secretaries shall submit to the appropriate committees an interim report that contains an update on the status of the study required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than #b years after the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency ends1 the ,secretaries shall submit to the appropriate committees a final report that contains the results of the study4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees ,the term appropriate committees means the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,,covid-#ai public health emergency ,the term ,,covid-#ai public health emergency means the public health emergency declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services on ,january #bg1 #bjbj1 with respect to the #bjai ,novel ,coronavirus4 7#c7 ,relevant population ,the term relevant population means members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans4 7#d7 ,secretaries ,the term ,secretaries means the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,d ,reports and ,other ,matters #gca4 ,modifications to pilot program on civilian and military partnerships to enhance interoperability and medical surge capability and capacity of national disaster medical system ,section #gdj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense may and inserting ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall2 and 7,b7 by striking and the ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting the ,secretary of ,transportation1 and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking and the ,secretary of ,transportation and inserting the ,secretary of ,transportation1 and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives each place it appears and inserting the appropriate congressional committees2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b77i71 by inserting before the period the following3 1 including a recommendation for at least one of the locations selected under subsection 7c72 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7,a7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 4 #gcb4 ,reports on suicide among members of the ,armed ,forces and suicide prevention programs and activities of the ,department of ,defense ,section #gda7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #adfg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iii7 ,the #a-year period following the date on which the member returns from such a deployment4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,h7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,i71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following new subparagraph 7,d73 7,d7 ,the number of suicides involving a member who was prescribed a medication to treat a mental health or behavioral health diagnosis during the #a-year period preceding the death4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,j7 ,a description of the programs carried out by the military departments to address and reduce the stigma associated with seeking assistance for mental health or suicidal thoughts4 4 #gcc4 ,clarification of research under ,joint ,trauma ,education and ,training ,directorate and inclusion of military working dogs 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7b7 of section #gjh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking of members of the ,armed ,forces and inserting with respect to both members of the ,armed ,forces and military working dogs2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#i7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#i7 ,to inform and advise the conduct of research on the leading causes of morbidity and mortality of members of the ,armed ,forces and military working dogs in combat4 4 7b7 ,veterinarians in personnel management plan ,subsection 7d77#a7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,f7 as subparagraph 7,g72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,veterinary care4 4 #gcd4 ,extension of the ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,project ,section #agjd7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #befg71 as most recently amended by section #gcb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib71 is further amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjba and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 #gce4 ,information sharing by ,secretary of ,defense regarding prevention of infant and maternal mortality 7a7 ,authorization of information sharing ,the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into memoranda of understanding with ,state and local health authorities to share the practices of1 and lessons learned by1 the military health system for the prevention of infant and maternal mortality4 7b7 ,state defined ,in this section1 the term ,state means each ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 each commonwealth1 territory or possession of the ,united ,states1 and each federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 #gcf4 ,grant program for increased cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between ,united ,states and ,israel 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,psychological ,health and ,traumatic ,brain ,injury ,research ,program1 should seek to explore scientific collaboration between ,american academic institutions and nonprofit research entities1 and ,israeli institutions with expertise in researching1 diagnosing1 and treating post-traumatic stress disorder4 7b7 ,grant program ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,secretary of ,state1 shall award grants to eligible entities to carry out collaborative research between the ,united ,states and ,israel with respect to post-traumatic stress disorders4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out the grant program under this section in accordance with the agreement titled ,agreement ,between the ,government of the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,government of ,israel on the ,united ,states-,israel ,binational ,science ,foundation1 dated ,september #bg1 #aigb4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an entity shall be an academic institution or a nonprofit entity located in the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,award ,the ,secretary shall award grants under this section to eligible entities that-- 7#a7 carry out a research project that-- 7,a7 addresses a requirement in the area of post-traumatic stress disorders that the ,secretary determines appropriate to research using such grant2 and 7,b7 is conducted by the eligible entity and an entity in ,israel under a joint research agreement2 and 7#b7 meet such other criteria that the ,secretary may establish4 7e7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such commitments and information as the ,secretary may require4 7f7 ,gift authority ,the ,secretary may accept1 hold1 and administer1 any gift of money made on the condition that the gift be used for the purpose of the grant program under this section4 ,such gifts of money accepted under this subsection shall be deposited in the ,treasury in the ,department of ,defense ,general ,gift ,fund and shall be available1 subject to appropriation1 without fiscal year limitation4 7g7 ,reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which an eligible entity completes a research project using a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that contains-- 7#a7 a description of how the eligible entity used the grant2 and 7#b7 an evaluation of the level of success of the research project4 7h7 ,termination ,the authority to award grants under this section shall terminate on the date that is #g years after the date on which the first such grant is awarded4 #gcg4 ,pilot program on cryopreservation and storage 7a7 ,pilot program ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program to provide not more than #a1jjj members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty with the opportunity to cryopreserve and store their gametes prior to deployment to a combat zone4 7b7 ,period 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for the cryopreservation and storage of gametes of a participating member of the ,armed ,forces under subsection 7a71 at no cost to the member1 in a facility of the ,department of ,defense or at a private entity pursuant to a contract under subsection 7d7 until the date that is #a year after the retirement1 separation1 or release of the member from the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,continued cryopreservation and storage ,at the end of the #a-year period specified in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall authorize an individual whose gametes were cryopreserved and stored in a facility of the ,department as described in that paragraph to select1 including pursuant to an advance medical directive or military testamentary instrument completed under subsection 7c71 one of the following options3 7,a7 ,to continue such cryopreservation and storage in such facility with the cost of such cryopreservation and storage borne by the individual4 7,b7 ,to transfer the gametes to a private cryopreservation and storage facility selected by the individual4 7,c7 ,to authorize the ,secretary to dispose of the gametes of the individual not earlier than the date that is #ij days after the end of the #a-year period specified in paragraph 7#a7 with respect to the individual4 7c7 ,advance medical directive and military testamentary instrument ,a member of the ,armed ,forces who elects to cryopreserve and store their gametes under this section shall complete an advance medical directive described in section #ajdd;c7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and a military testamentary instrument described in section #ajdd;d7b7 of such title1 that explicitly specifies the use of their cryopreserved and stored gametes if such member dies or otherwise loses the capacity to consent to the use of their cryopreserved and stored gametes4 7d7 ,agreements ,to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may enter into agreements with private entities that provide cryopreservation and storage services for gametes4 #gch4 ,pilot program on parents serving as certified nursing assistants for children under ,,tricare program 7a7 ,pilot program ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency may carry out a pilot program under which an eligible parent serves as a certified nursing assistant under the ,,tricare program with respect to providing personal care services to a covered child4 7b7 ,duration ,if the ,director carries out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,director shall carry out the pilot program for a period of #ah months4 7c7 ,briefing ,if the ,director carries out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the pilot program4 7d7 ,report ,if the ,director carries out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 not later than #ahj days after the date of the completion of the pilot program1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the pilot program4 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 the cost of the program2 7#b7 an analysis of whether the pilot program met established performance metrics2 7#c7 an analysis of whether the pilot program provided the standard of care to the patient that is required2 and 7#d7 the recommendation of the ,director regarding whether the pilot program should be made permanent4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered child means a covered beneficiary described in section #ajgb7b77;,d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 who-- 7,a7 is the child of a member of the uniformed services serving on active duty2 and 7,b7 is eligible for private duty nursing under the ,extended ,care ,health ,option under subsections 7d7 through 7f7 of section #ajgi of such title4 7#b7 ,the term eligible parent means an individual who is-- 7,a7 a certified nursing assistant2 and 7,b7 the parent of a covered child4 7#c7 ,the term personal care services means personal care services prescribed by a medical doctor and provided by a certified nursing assistant under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse case manager4 7#d7 ,the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gci4 ,study on incidence of cancer diagnosis and mortality among pilots in the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine to conduct a study to-- 7#a7 determine the incidence of cancer diagnosis and mortality among members1 and former members1 of the ,armed ,forces who serve as pilots compared to such members who do not serve as pilots1 including by determining such incidence based on gender1 age1 flying hours1 ,armed ,force1 and type of aircraft2 and 7#b7 determine the appropriate age to begin screening such members for cancer1 including by determining such age based on gender1 flying hours1 ,armed ,force1 and type of aircraft4 7b7 ,submission ,not later than #b years after the date on which the ,secretary enters into the agreement under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the findings from the study under such subsection4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services and ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services and ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term ,armed ,forces means each ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department4 7#c7 ,the term pilot includes an individual who frequently accompanies a pilot in a cockpit1 such as a navigator4 #gdj4 ,report on diet and nutrition of members of the ,armed ,forces ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the diet and nutrition of members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,the report shall describe the following3 7#a7 ,the relationship between the diet and nutrition of members and the health1 performance1 and combat effectiveness of members4 7#b7 ,the relationship between diets high in ,omega-#c fatty acids1 or other diets that may lower inflammation and obesity1 and improved mental health4 7#c7 ,the extent to which the food and beverages offered at the dining halls of the ,armed ,forces as of the date of the report are designed to optimize the health1 performance1 and combat effectiveness of members according to science-based approaches4 7#d7 ,the plan of the ,secretary to improve the health1 performance1 and combat effectiveness of members by modifying the food and beverages offered at the dining halls of the ,armed ,forces1 including in ways that minimize the change members4 7#e7 ,expected costs and timeline to implement such plan1 including any expected savings from reduced medical costs4 #gda4 ,report on costs and benefits of allowing retired members of the ,armed ,forces to contribute to health savings accounts 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the costs and benefits of allowing covered individuals to make contributions to a health savings account4 7b7 ,matters ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include a description of the following3 7#a7 ,any anticipated cost savings as a result of allowing covered individuals to make contributions to health savings accounts4 7#b7 ,any anticipated increase in health care options available to covered individuals as a result of allowing such contributions4 7#c7 ,any anticipated disruption or delay in health services or benefits for covered individuals as a result of allowing such contributions4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered individual-- 7,a7 means a beneficiary covered by subsection 7c7 of section #ajhf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 includes a ,medicare-eligible beneficiary described in subsection 7d77#b7 of such section4 7#b7 ,the term health savings account has the meaning given that term in section #bbc7;d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 #gdb4 ,study on toxic exposure at ,karshi-,khanabad ,air ,base1 ,uzbekistan 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on toxic exposure by members of the ,armed ,forces deployed to ,karshi-,khanabad ,air ,base1 ,uzbekistan1 at any time during the period beginning ,october #a1 #bjja1 and ending ,december #ca1 #bjje4 7#b7 ,matters included ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment regarding the conditions of ,karshi-,khanabad ,air ,base1 ,uzbekistan1 during the period beginning ,october #a1 #bjja1 and ending ,december #ca1 #bjje1 including an identification of toxic substances contaminating the ,air ,base during such period4 7,b7 ,an epidemiological study of the health consequences of a member of the ,armed ,forces deployed to the ,air ,base during such period4 7,c7 ,an assessment of any association between exposure to toxic substances identified under subparagraph 7,a7 and the health consequences studied under subparagraph 7,b74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the results of the study under subsection 7a74 #gdc4 ,audit of medical conditions of tenants in privatized military housing 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall commence the conduct of an audit of the medical conditions of eligible individuals and the association between adverse exposures of such individuals in unsafe or unhealthy housing units and the health of such individuals4 7b7 ,content of audit ,the audit conducted under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 determine the percentage of units of privatized military housing that are unsafe or unhealthy housing units2 7#b7 study the adverse exposures of eligible individuals that relate to residing in an unsafe or unhealthy housing unit and the effect of such exposures on the health of such individuals2 and 7#c7 determine the association1 to the extent permitted by available scientific data1 and provide quantifiable data on such association1 between such adverse exposures and the occurrence of a medical condition in eligible individuals residing in unsafe or unhealthy housing units4 7c7 ,conduct of audit ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department shall conduct the audit under subsection 7a7 using the same privacy preserving guidelines used by the ,inspector ,general in conducting other audits of health records4 7d7 ,source of data ,in conducting the audit under subsection 7a71 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department shall use-- 7#a7 de-identified data from electronic health records of the ,department2 7#b7 records of claims under the ,,tricare program 7as defined in section #ajgb7g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7#c7 such other data as determined necessary by the ,inspector ,general4 7e7 ,submittal and public availability of report ,not later than #a year after the commencement of the audit under subsection 7a71 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department shall-- 7#a7 submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the audit conducted under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 publish such report on a publicly available internet website of the ,department of ,defense4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term eligible individual means a member of the ,armed ,forces or a family member of a member of the ,armed ,forces who-- 7,a7 has resided in an unsafe or unhealthy housing unit2 and 7,b7 has registered under the ,housing ,environmental ,health ,response ,registry of the ,army4 7#b7 ,the term privatized military housing means military housing provided under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term unsafe or unhealthy housing unit means a unit of privatized military housing in which1 at any given time1 at least one of the following hazards is present3 7,a7 ,physiological hazards1 including the following3 7i7 ,dampness or microbial growth4 7ii7 ,lead-based paint4 7iii7 ,asbestos or manmade fibers4 7iv7 ,ionizing radiation4 7v7 ,biocides4 7vi7 ,carbon monoxide4 7vii7 ,volatile organic compounds4 7viii7 ,infectious agents4 7ix7 ,fine particulate matter4 7,b7 ,psychological hazards1 including ease of access by unlawful intruders or lighting issues4 7,c7 ,poor ventilation4 7,d7 ,safety hazards4 7,e7 ,other hazards as determined by the ,inspector ,general of the ,department4 #gdd4 ,report on ,integrated ,disability ,evaluation ,system 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report on the findings of a study1 conducted by the ,secretary for the purposes of the report1 of the implementation and application of the ,integrated ,disability ,evaluation ,system4 7b7 ,matters included ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,all changes to policies and procedures applicable to the implementation of the ,integrated ,disability ,evaluation ,system from the previous disability evaluation system4 7#b7 ,the extent to which the ,integrated ,disability ,evaluation ,system is the primary means of processing members of the ,armed ,forces through the disability evaluation system process4 7#c7 ,the extent to which the military departments and the ,defense ,health ,agency coordinate-- 7,a7 treatment of members of the ,armed ,forces2 7,b7 referrals of members of the ,armed ,forces to a medical evaluation board2 7,c7 appointing a convening authority and staffing a medical evaluation board2 7,d7 the sharing of medical documentation with a medical evaluation board2 7,e7 evaluations of members of the ,armed ,forces for initial or subsequent limited duty status2 and 7,f7 a medical evaluation board referral to a physical evaluation board4 7#d7 ,the process for members of the ,armed ,forces to request an impartial medical review or rebut medical evaluation board findings4 7#e7 ,the criteria a medical evaluation board convening authority applies when considering such requests under paragraph 7#d74 7#f7 ,the average time to process ,integrated ,disability ,evaluation ,system cases by both phase and stage 7as defined in ,department of ,defense ,manual #accb4ah7 for both the active component and reserve component4 #gde4 ,review and report on prevention of suicide among members of the ,armed ,forces stationed at remote installations outside the contiguous ,united ,states 7a7 ,review required ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of efforts by the ,department of ,defense to prevent suicide among members of the ,armed ,forces stationed at covered installations4 7b7 ,elements of review ,the review conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of each of the following3 7#a7 ,current policy guidelines of the ,armed ,forces on the prevention of suicide among members of the ,armed ,forces stationed at covered installations4 7#b7 ,current suicide prevention programs of the ,armed ,forces and activities for members of the ,armed ,forces stationed at covered installations and their dependents1 including programs provided by the ,defense ,health ,program and the ,office of ,suicide ,prevention4 7#c7 ,the integration of mental health screenings and suicide risk and prevention efforts for members of the ,armed ,forces stationed at covered installations and their dependents into the delivery of primary care for such members and dependents4 7#d7 ,the standards for responding to attempted or completed suicides among members of the ,armed ,forces stationed at covered installations and their dependents1 including guidance and training to assist commanders in addressing incidents of attempted or completed suicide within their units4 7#e7 ,the standards regarding data collection for members of the ,armed ,forces stationed at covered installations and their dependents1 including related factors such as domestic violence and child abuse4 7#f7 ,the means to ensure the protection of privacy of members of the ,armed ,forces stationed at covered installations and their dependents who seek or receive treatment related to suicide prevention4 7#g7 ,the availability of information from indigenous populations on suicide prevention for members of the ,armed ,forces stationed at covered installations who are members of such a population4 7#h7 ,the availability of information from graduate research programs of institutions of higher education on suicide prevention for members of the ,armed ,forces4 7#i7 ,such other matters as the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate in connection with the prevention of suicide among members of the ,armed ,forces stationed at covered installations and their dependents4 7c7 ,briefing and report ,the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 not later than ,october #a1 #bjba1 brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on preliminary observations relating to the review conducted under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 not later than ,march #a1 #bjbb1 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the results of such review4 7d7 ,covered installation defined ,in this section1 the term covered installation means a remote installation of the ,department of ,defense outside the contiguous ,united ,states4 #gdf4 ,antimicrobial stewardship staffing at medical treatment facilities of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,development of ,recommendations ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and relevant medical societies1 shall develop for its military medical treatment facilities-- 7#a7 stewardship staffing recommendations1 based upon facility size and patient populations2 and 7#b7 diagnostics stewardship recommendations to improve antimicrobial stewardship programs4 7b7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a plan for carrying out the recommendations developed under subsection 7a7 and identify barriers to implementing such recommendations4 #gdg4 ,report on chiropractic care for dependents and retirees under the ,,tricare program ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the feasibility1 efficacy1 and cost of expanding coverage for chiropractic care to covered beneficiaries under the ,,tricare program 7as those terms are defined in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 #gdh4 ,study on medevac helicopters and ambulances at military installations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a study on the potential benefits and feasibility of requiring that-- 7#a7 each enduring military installation located outside the ,united ,states has at least one properly functioning medical evacuation helicopter and at least one properly functioning ambulance2 and 7#b7 each such helicopter and ambulance is stocked with appropriate emergency medical supplies4 #gdi4 ,funding for pancreatic cancer research 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #adje for the ,defense ,health ,program1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #deja1 for ,r,d ,research is hereby increased by #e1jjj1jjj for the purposes of a pancreatic cancer early detection initiative 7,,edi74 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #adje for ,defense ,health ,program1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #deja1 for ,base ,operations_/,communications is hereby reduced by #e1jjj1jjj4 #gej4 ,report on mental health treatment relating to pregnancy 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report with respect to mental health treatment relating to pregnancy that assesses the following3 7#a7 ,the extent to which treatment for covered mental health issues is available and accessible to active duty members of the ,armed ,forces and the spouses of such members4 7#b7 ,the extent to which data on the rate of occurrence of covered mental health issues among active duty members of the ,armed ,forces1 and the spouses of such members1 is collected4 7#c7 ,the barriers that prevent active duty members of the ,armed ,forces1 and the spouses of such members1 from seeking or obtaining care for covered mental health issues4 7#d7 ,the ways in which the ,department of ,defense is addressing barriers identified under paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,covered mental health issues defined ,in this section1 the term covered mental health issues means pregnancy-related depression1 postpartum depression1 and other pregnancy-related mood disorders4 #gej;,a4 ,report on cost of extending ,,tricare coverage to individuals participating in ,health ,professions ,scholarship and ,financial ,assistance ,program ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an analysis of the cost of providing coverage and health care benefits under the ,,tricare program to each individual currently participating in a health professions scholarship and financial assistance program established pursuant to section #baba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gej;,b4 ,report on health care records of dependents who later seek to serve as a member of the ,armed ,forces ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the use by the military departments of health care records of individuals who are dependents or former dependents of members of the ,armed ,forces with respect to that individual later serving or seeking to serve as a member of the ,armed ,forces4 ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the policy of the ,department of ,defense and each military department with respect to combining the juvenile medical records of such an individual with the military medical records of that individual who serves as a member of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,the total number of cases where such juvenile medical records were so combined with the military medical records of the individual4 7#c7 ,the total number of cases where an individual was either discharged1 or was prevented from joining the ,armed ,forces1 because of the juvenile medical records of the individual from when the individual was a dependent of a member of the ,armed ,forces4 7#d7 ,the total number of cases where an individual was granted a waiver preventing a discharge or being denied from joining the ,armed ,forces as described in paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,any actions the ,secretary of ,defense or a ,secretary of a military department has taken or plans to take to prevent a discharge or being denied from joining the ,armed ,forces as described in paragraph 7#c74 #gej;,c4 ,briefing on extension of ,,tricare ,prime to eligible beneficiaries in ,puerto ,rico and other ,united ,states territories 7a7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the feasibility1 benefits1 and costs of extending eligibility to enroll in ,,tricare ,prime to eligible beneficiaries who reside in ,puerto ,rico and other ,united ,states territories4 7b7 ,elements ,the briefing under subsection 7a7 shall provide an assessment specifically tailored to each ,united ,states territory and include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 a description and update of the findings contained in the #bjai ,department of ,defense report on the feasibility and effect of extending ,,tricare ,prime to eligible beneficiaries residing in ,puerto ,rico1 as required by the conference report accompanying the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb72 7#b7 an assessment of whether otherwise eligible beneficiaries residing in ,puerto ,rico and other ,united ,states territories have access to health care that is equivalent1 with respect to both quality and cost1 to the care available to their counterparts residing in the ,states and the ,district of ,columbia2 7#c7 an assessment of the feasibility1 benefits1 beneficiary satisfaction and costs of extending ,,tricare ,prime to some1 but not all1 categories of beneficiaries residing in ,puerto ,rico and other ,united ,states territories2 and 7#d7 an assessment of opportunities to partner with other ,federal health care systems to support resources and share costs and services in extending ,,tricare ,prime in ,puerto ,rico and the other ,united ,states territories4 7c7 ,other ,united ,states territories defined ,in this section1 the term other ,united ,states territories means ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 #gej;,d4 ,funding for post-traumatic stress disorder 7a7 ,funding ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated by section #adje for the ,defense ,health ,program1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in such division1 is hereby increased by #b1ejj1jjj for post-traumatic stress disorder4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide is hereby reduced by #b1ejj1jjj4 #gej;,e4 ,increased collaboration with ,,nih to combat triple negative breast cancer 7a7 ,in general ,the ,office of ,health of the ,department of ,defense shall work in collaboration with the ,national ,institutes of ,health to-- 7#a7 identify specific genetic and molecular targets and biomarkers for triple negative breast cancer2 and 7#b7 provide information useful in biomarker selection1 drug discovery1 and clinical trials design that will enable both-- 7,a7 triple negative breast cancer patients to be identified earlier in the progression of their disease2 and 7,b7 the development of multiple targeted therapies for the disease4 7b7 ,funding ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated by section #adje for the ,defense ,health ,program1 as specified in the corresponding funding tables in division ,d1 is hereby increased by #aj1jjj1jjj to carry out subsection 7a74 7c7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide is hereby reduced by #aj1jjj1jjj4 #gej;,f4 ,study on readiness contracts and the prevention of drug shortages 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the effectiveness of readiness contracts managed by the ,customer ,pharmacy ,operations ,center of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency in meeting the military's drug supply needs4 ,the study shall include an analysis of how the contractual approach to manage drug shortages for military health care can be a model for responding to drug shortages in the civilian health care market in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs2 7#b7 the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs and the ,administrator of the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration2 and 7#c7 physician organizations1 drug manufacturers1 pharmacy benefit management organizations1 and such other entities as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report on the results of the study under subsection 7a7 and any conclusions and recommendations of the ,secretary relating to such study4 #gej;,g4 ,findings and sense of ,congress on musculoskeletal injuries 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,musculoskeletal injuries among members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty result in more than #aj1jjj1jjj limited-duty days each year and account for more than #gj percent of the medically non-deployable population4 7#b7 ,extremity injury accounts for #gi percent of reported trauma cases in theater and members of the ,armed ,forces experience anterior cruciate ligament 7,,acl7 injuries at #aj times the rate of the general population4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,congress-- 7#a7 recognizes the important work of the ,naval ,advanced ,medical ,research ,unit in ,wound ,care ,research2 and 7#b7 encourages continued development of innovations for the warfighter1 especially regarding tendon and ligament injuries that prevent return to duty for extended periods of time4 #gej;,h4 ,wounded ,warrior ,service ,dog ,program 7a7 ,grants authorized ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,wounded ,warrior ,service ,dog ,program1 to award competitive grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in the planning1 designing1 establishing1 or operating 7or any combination thereof7 of programs to provide assistance dogs to covered members and veterans4 ,the awarding of such grants is subject to the availability of appropriations provided for such purpose4 7b7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,the recipient of a grant under this section shall use the grant to carry out programs that provide assistance dogs to covered members and veterans who have a disability described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,disability ,a disability described in this paragraph is any of the following3 7,a7 ,blindness or visual impairment4 7,b7 ,loss of use of a limb1 paralysis1 or other significant mobility issues4 7,c7 ,loss of hearing4 7,d7 ,traumatic brain injury4 7,e7 ,post-traumatic stress disorder4 7,f7 ,any other disability that the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,timing of award ,the ,secretary may not award a grant under this section to reimburse a recipient for costs previously incurred by the recipient in carrying out a program to provide assistance dogs to covered members and veterans unless the recipient elects for the award to be such a reimbursement4 7c7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 a nonprofit organization shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,such application shall include-- 7#a7 a proposal for the evaluation required by subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 a description of-- 7,a7 the training that will be provided by the organization to covered members and veterans2 7,b7 the training of dogs that will serve as assistance dogs2 7,c7 the aftercare services that the organization will provide for such dogs and covered members and veterans2 7,d7 the plan for publicizing the availability of such dogs through a targeted marketing campaign to covered members and veterans2 7,e7 the recognized expertise of the organization in breeding and training such dogs2 7,f7 the commitment of the organization to humane standards for animals2 and 7,g7 the experience of the organization with working with military medical treatment facilities or medical facilities of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7#c7 a statement certifying that the organization-- 7,a7 is accredited by ,assistance ,dogs ,international1 the ,international ,guide ,dog ,federation1 or another similar widely recognized accreditation organization that the ,secretary determines has accreditation standards that meet or exceed the standards of ,assistance ,dogs ,international and the ,international ,guide ,dog ,federation2 or 7,b7 is a candidate for such accreditation or otherwise meets or exceeds such standards1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary shall require each recipient of a grant to use a portion of the funds made available through the grant to conduct an evaluation of the effectiveness of the activities carried out through the grant by such recipient4 7e7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs in awarding grants under this section4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,assistance dog ,the term assistance dog means a dog specifically trained to perform physical tasks to mitigate the effects of a disability described in subsection 7b77#b71 except that the term does not include a dog specifically trained for comfort or personal defense4 7#b7 ,covered members and veterans ,the term covered members and veterans means-- 7,a7 with respect to a member of the ,armed ,forces1 such member who is-- 7i7 receiving medical treatment1 recuperation1 or therapy under chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 in medical hold or medical holdover status2 or 7iii7 covered under section #abjb or #abje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 with respect to a veteran1 a veteran who is enrolled in the health care system established under section #agje7;a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gej;,i4 ,sense of congress regarding maternal mortality review ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 maternal ,mortality1 and the racial disparities in the rates of pregnancy-related deaths in our country1 presents a challenge to our ,nation that requires a strong and uniform response across all parts of our society1 including the military2 7#b7 the ,defense ,department should be acknowledged for the efforts it has begun to address concerns about maternal mortality and severe morbidity among service members and dependents2 7#c7 ,state maternal mortality review committees1 which involve a multidisciplinary group of experts including physicians1 epidemiologists1 and others1 have made significant advancements in identifying1 characterizing1 and providing a deeper understanding of the circumstances surrounding each maternal death1 which can be helpful in designing effective public health responses to prevent future such deaths2 7#d7 key to the work of such review committees is transparent1 consistent1 and comprehensive data collection regarding maternal deaths1 the use of effective methods to ensure confidentiality protections and de-identification of any information specific to a reviewed case1 information sharing with relevant stakeholders including access to the ,,cdc's ,national ,death ,index data and ,state death certificate data2 7#e7 the ,defense ,department is encouraged to continue to work to establish a maternal mortality review committee which would conduct reviews of each death of a service member or dependent during pregnancy or childbirth involving a multidisciplinary group of experts including physicians1 epidemiologists1 patient advocates1 civilians with experience with maternal mortality review committees and reviews of maternal mortality records1 and other experts2 7#f7 the ,department should keep ,congress regularly updated and informed1 through reports and briefings on its efforts to set up the committee referenced in paragraph 7#e71 any barriers to establishing such committee1 and its overall efforts to address maternal mortality among service members and dependents1 including its efforts to participate in the ,alliance for ,innovation on ,maternal program or similar maternal health quality improvement initiatives4 #gej;,j4 ,report on lapses in ,,tricare coverage for members of the ,national ,guard and reserve components 7a7 ,report ,not later than #a year 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 containing an analysis of each of the following3 7#a7 ,any lapses in coverage under the ,,tricare program for a member of a reserve component that occurred during the #h-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act and were caused by a change in the duty status of such member1 including an identification of the total number of such lapses4 7#b7 ,the factors contributing to any such lapses1 including-- 7,a7 technological factors1 including factors relating to outdated systems2 7,b7 human errors in processing changes in duty status2 and 7,c7 shortages in the level of administrative staffing of the ,national ,guard4 7#c7 ,how factors contributing to any such lapses were identified under paragraph 7#b7 and whether actions have been taken to address the factors4 7#d7 ,the effect of any such lapses on-- 7,a7 the delivery of health care benefits to members of the reserve components and the eligible dependents of such members2 or 7,b7 force readiness and force retention4 7#e7 ,the parties responsible for identifying and communicating to a member of a reserve component issues relating to eligibility under the ,,tricare program4 7#f7 ,the methods by which a member of a reserve component1 an eligible dependent of such member1 or the ,secretary of ,defense may verify the status of enrollment in the ,,tricare program regarding the member before1 during1 and after a deployment of the member4 7#g7 ,the comparative effectiveness1 with respect to the delivery of health care benefits to a member of a reserve component and eligible dependents of such member1 of-- 7,a7 continuing the current process by which a previously eligible member must transition from coverage under ,,tricare ,reserve ,select to coverage under ,,tricare ,prime after a change to active service in the duty status of such member2 and 7,b7 establishing a new process by which a previously eligible member may remain covered by ,,tricare ,reserve ,select after a change to active service in the duty status of such member 7whether by allowing a previously eligible member to pay a premium for such coverage or by requiring the ,federal ,government to provide for such coverage74 7#h7 ,whether the current process referred to in paragraph 7#g77;,a7 negatively affects the delivery of health care benefits as a result of transitions between network providers4 7#i7 ,the actions necessary to prevent future occurrences of such lapses1 including legislative actions4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term active service has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the congressional defense committees 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 and the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 7#c7 ,the term eligible dependent means a dependent of a member of a reserve component-- 7,a7 described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,d71 or 7,i7 of section #ajgb7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 eligible for coverage under the ,,tricare ,program4 7#d7 ,the term previously eligible member means a member of a reserve component who was eligible for coverage under ,,tricare ,reserve ,select pursuant to section #ajgf;d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 prior to a change to active service in the duty status of such member4 7#e7 ,the terms ,,tricare ,prime and ,,tricare program have the meanings given those terms in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,the term ,,tricare ,reserve ,select has the meaning given that term in section #ajgf;d7f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gej,k4 ,study and report on increasing telehealth services across ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study that reviews1 identifies1 and evaluates the technology approaches1 policies1 and concepts of operations of telehealth and telemedicine programs across all military departments4 ,the study shall include3 7#a7 ,identification and evaluation of limitations and vulnerabilities of healthcare and medicine capabilities as they relate to telemedicine4 7#b7 ,identification and evaluation of essential technologies needed to achieve documented goals and capabilities of telehealth and associated technologies required to support sustainability4 7#c7 ,development of a technology maturation roadmap1 including an estimated funding profile over time1 needed to achieve an effective operational telehealth usage that describes both the critical and associated supporting technologies1 systems integration1 prototyping and experimentation1 and test and evaluation4 7#d7 ,an analysis of telehealth programs1 such as remote diagnostic testing and evaluation tools that contribute to the medical readiness of military medical providers4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,congressional defense committees the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #gej,l4 ,study on joint deployment formulary 7a7 ,study ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs1 and the heads of other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government that the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing a study on the joint deployment formulary4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a list of the drugs and vaccines on the joint deployment formulary2 7#b7 an identification of the active pharmaceutical ingredients of such drugs and vaccines and the components of such active pharmaceutical ingredients2 7#c7 the country of origin of-- 7,a7 the active pharmaceutical ingredients2 7,b7 the components of such ingredients2 and 7,c7 the source materials of such ingredients and components2 7#d7 a list of each manufacturer of such drugs and vaccines that is owned1 in whole or in part1 by a foreign entity1 including-- 7,a7 identification of each such foreign entity2 and 7,b7 the percentage of such ownership by each such foreign entity2 7#e7 identification of any barriers1 limitations1 or constraints that may inhibit the ability of the ,department of ,defense to procure and sustain its supply of drugs and vaccines1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation2 7,b7 applicable laws and regulations of the ,federal ,government2 and 7,c7 whether the raw materials can be found in the ,united ,states2 7#f7 an identification of military partners and allies of the ,united ,states who could help manufacture such components and materials2 7#g7 an assessment of the steps the ,secretary of ,defense is currently taking to mitigate any shortages of critical drugs and vaccines on the joint deployment formulary2 7#h7 a description of how the ,secretary of ,defense coordinates with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 and other applicable heads of departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government2 and 7#i7 if the ,secretary is unable to provide any of the information under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#h71 identification of any barriers in providing such information4 7c7 ,form 7#a7 ,in general ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in classified form and shall include an unclassified summary4 7#b7 ,protection of information ,the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7,a7 shall ensure that the unclassified summary described in paragraph 7#a7 protects proprietary information pursuant to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation and the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation2 and 7,b7 may not disclose in such unclassified summary any information that is a trade secret under section #eeb7;b77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or confidential information under section #aije of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 any other committee of ,congress the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 ,e ,mental health services from ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for members of reserve components #gea4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,care and ,readiness ,enhancement for ,reservists ,act of #bjbj or the ,,care for ,reservists ,act of #bjbj4 #geb4 ,expansion of eligibility for readjustment counseling and related outpatient services from ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to include members of reserve components of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,readjustment counseling ,subsection 7a77#a7 of section #agab;,a of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 7i7 ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 may furnish to any member of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces who has a behavioral health condition or psychological trauma1 counseling under subparagraph 7,a77i71 which may include a comprehensive individual assessment under subparagraph 7,b77i74 7ii7 ,a member of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces described in clause 7i7 shall not be required to obtain a referral before being furnished counseling or an assessment under this subparagraph4 4 7b7 ,outpatient services ,subsection 7b7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting to an individual after ,if1 on the basis of the assessment furnished2 and 7,b7 by striking veteran each place it appears and inserting individual2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking veteran and inserting individual4 7c7 ,effective ,date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #gec4 ,provision of mental health services from ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to members of reserve components of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,viii of chapter #ag of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aghi4 ,mental health services for members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 may furnish mental health services to members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aghh the following new item3 #aghi4 ,mental health services for members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces4 4 #ged4 ,inclusion of members of reserve components in mental health programs of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7a7 ,suicide prevention program 7#a7 ,in general ,section #agbj;,f of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 7#a7 ,covered individual defined ,in this section1 the term covered individual means a veteran or a member of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,in determining coverage of members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces under the comprehensive program1 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of ,defense4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments ,such section is further amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking veterans and inserting covered individuals2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking veterans each place it appears and inserting covered individuals2 7,c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in the subsection heading1 by striking of veterans2 7ii7 by striking veterans each place it appears and inserting covered individuals2 and 7iii7 by striking veteran and inserting individual2 7,d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking to veterans each place it appears and inserting to covered individuals2 7,e7 in subsection 7e71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking veterans and inserting covered individuals2 7,f7 in subsection 7f7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking veterans and inserting covered individuals2 and 7ii7 in the second sentence1 by inserting or members after veterans2 7,g7 in subsection 7g71 by striking veterans and inserting covered individuals2 7,h7 in subsection 7h71 by striking veterans and inserting covered individuals2 7,i7 in subsection 7i7-- 7i7 in the subsection heading1 by striking for veterans and families2 7ii7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking veterans and the families of veterans and inserting covered individuals and the families of covered individuals2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking veterans and inserting covered individuals2 and 7iv7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking veterans each place it appears and inserting covered individuals2 7,j7 in subsection 7j7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking veterans each place it appears and inserting covered individuals2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking women veterans and inserting covered individuals who are women2 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking women veterans who and inserting covered individuals who are women and2 and 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking women veterans and inserting covered individuals who are women2 and 7,k7 in subsection 7k71 by striking veterans and inserting covered individuals4 7#c7 ,clerical amendments 7,a7 ,in general ,such section is further amended1 in the section heading1 by inserting and members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces after veterans4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by striking the item relating to section #agbj;,f and inserting the following new item3 #agbj;,f4 ,comprehensive program for suicide prevention among veterans and members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces4 4 7b7 ,mental health treatment for individuals who served in classified missions 7#a7 ,in general ,section #agbj;,h of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking eligible veteran and inserting eligible individual2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the veteran and inserting the individual2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking eligible veterans and inserting eligible individuals2 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking a veteran and inserting an individual2 and 7ii7 by striking eligible veteran and inserting eligible individual2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,the term eligible veteran means a veteran and inserting ,the term eligible individual means a veteran or a member of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking eligible veteran and inserting eligible individual4 7#b7 ,clerical amendments 7,a7 ,in general ,such section is further amended1 in the section heading1 by inserting and members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces after veterans4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ag of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #agbj;,h and inserting the following new item3 #agbj;,h4 ,mental health treatment for veterans and members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces who served in classified missions4 4 #gee4 ,report on mental health and related services provided by ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes an assessment of the following3 7#a7 ,the increase1 as compared to the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 of the number of members of the ,armed ,forces that use readjustment counseling or outpatient mental health care from the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 disaggregated by ,state1 ,vet ,center location1 and clinical care site of the ,department1 as appropriate4 7#b7 ,the number of members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces receiving telemental health care from the ,department4 7#c7 ,the increase1 as compared to the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 of the annual cost associated with readjustment counseling and outpatient mental health care provided by the ,department to members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces4 7#d7 ,the changes1 as compared to the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 in staffing1 training1 organization1 and resources required for the ,department to offer readjustment counseling and outpatient mental health care to members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces4 7#e7 ,any challenges the ,department has encountered in providing readjustment counseling and outpatient mental health care to members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,vet ,center defined ,in this section1 the term ,vet ,center has the meaning given that term in section #agab;,a7h7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gef4 ,pilot program on sleep apnea among new recruits 7a7 ,pilot program ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,defense ,health ,agency1 shall carry out a pilot program to determine the prevalence of sleep apnea among members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to initial training4 7b7 ,participation 7#a7 ,members ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the number of members who participate in the pilot program under subsection 7a7 is sufficient to collect statistically significant data for each military department4 7#b7 ,special rule ,the ,secretary may not disqualify a member from service in the ,armed ,forces by reason of the member being diagnosed with sleep apnea pursuant to the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,process ,the ,secretary shall carry out the pilot program by testing members for sleep apnea using non-invasive methods over the course of #b consecutive nights that allow for #f to #h hours of sleep4 #geg4 ,report on research and studies on health effects of burn pits ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a detailed report on the status1 methodology1 and culmination timeline of all the research and studies being conducted to assess the health effects of burn pits4 ,the report shall include an identification of any challenges and potential challenges with respect to completing such research and studies and recommendations to address such challenges4 #geh4 ,mandatory training on health effects of burn pits ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to each medical provider of the ,department of ,defense mandatory training with respect to the potential health effects of burn pits4 #gei4 ,inclusion of information on exposure to open burn pits in postdeployment health reassessments 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in postdeployment health reassessments conducted under section #ajgd;f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 pursuant to a ,department of ,defense ,form #bgif1 or successor form1 an independent and conspicuous question regarding exposure of members of the ,armed ,forces to open burn pits4 7b7 ,inclusion in assessments by military departments ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,secretary of each military department includes a question regarding exposure of members of the ,armed ,forces to open burn pits in any electronic postdeployment health assessment conducted by that military department4 7c7 ,open burn pit defined ,in this section1 the term open burn pit has the meaning given that term in section #bja7;c7 of the ,dignified ,burial and ,other ,veterans' ,benefits ,improvement ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bfj2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #ebg note74 #gfj4 ,expansion of scope of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs open burn pit registry to include open burn pits in ,egypt and ,syria ,section #bja7;c77#b7 of the ,dignified ,burial and ,other ,veterans' ,benefits ,improvement ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bfj2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #ebg note7 is amended1 in the matter before subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or ,iraq and inserting 1 ,iraq1 ,egypt1 or ,syria4 #gfa4 ,pilot program on treatment of certain members of the ,armed ,forces impacted by traumatic brain injury and other associated health factors that influence long-term brain health and performance 7a7 ,pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense may commence the conduct of a pilot program through the award of grants to carry out a comprehensive brain health and treatment program that provides coordinated1 integrated1 multidisciplinary specialist evaluations1 treatment initiation1 and aftercare coordination to members of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force impacted by traumatic brain injury and other associated health factors that influence long-term brain health and performance4 7#b7 ,elements 7,a7 ,evaluations ,multidisciplinary specialist evaluations under paragraph 7#a7 shall include evaluations in the following specialties3 7i7 ,brain injury medicine4 7ii7 ,neuropsychology4 7iii7 ,clinical psychology4 7iv7 ,psychiatry4 7v7 ,neuroendocrinology4 7vi7 ,sports medicine4 7vii7 ,muscular skeletal and vestibular physical therapy4 7viii7 ,neuroimaging4 7ix7 ,hormonal evaluation4 7x7 ,metabolic testing4 7xi7 ,cardiovascular testing4 7xii7 ,cerebrovascular testing4 7,b7 ,treatment ,treatment under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,headache treatment4 7ii7 ,sleep interventions and medication4 7iii7 ,injection-based therapies for musculoskeletal pain4 7iv7 ,cognitive rehabilitation4 7v7 ,vestibular physical therapy4 7vi7 ,exercise programming4 7b7 ,eligible individuals ,an individual is eligible to participate in the pilot program under this section if the individual-- 7#a7 is a member of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force who served on active duty2 and 7#b7 experienced an incident for which treatment may be sought under the pilot program while performing-- 7,a7 active service2 or 7,b7 active ,guard and ,reserve duty4 7c7 ,maximum amount of grants ,in accordance with the services being provided under a grant under this section and the duration of those services1 the ,secretary shall establish a maximum amount to be awarded under the grant that is not greater than #gej1jjj per grantee per fiscal year4 7d7 ,requirements for receipt of financial assistance 7#a7 ,notification that services are from department ,each entity receiving financial assistance under this section to provide services to eligible individuals and their family shall notify the recipients of such services that such services are being paid for1 in whole or in part1 by the ,department4 7#b7 ,coordination with other services from department ,each entity receiving a grant under this section shall coordinate with the ,secretary with respect to the provision of clinical services to eligible individuals in accordance with any other provision of law regarding the delivery of healthcare under the laws administered by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,measurement and monitoring ,each entity receiving a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary a description of the tools and assessments the entity uses or will use to determine the effectiveness of the services furnished by the entity under this section1 including the effect of those services on-- 7,a7 the financial stability of eligible individuals receiving those services2 7,b7 the mental health status1 well-being1 and suicide risk of those eligible individuals2 and 7,c7 the social support of those eligible individuals4 7#d7 ,reports ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall require each entity receiving financial assistance under this section to submit to the ,secretary an annual report that describes the projects carried out with such financial assistance during the year covered by the report1 including the number of eligible individuals served2 7,b7 shall specify to each such entity the evaluation criteria and data and information1 which shall include a mental health1 well-being1 and suicide risk assessment of each eligible individual served1 to be submitted in such report2 and 7,c7 may require such entities to submit to the ,secretary such additional reports as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7e7 ,termination ,the ,secretary may not conduct the pilot program under this section after the date that is #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the pilot program under this section terminates1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the effectiveness of the pilot program4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms active duty1 active ,guard and ,reserve duty1 and active service have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,viii ,acquisition ,policy1 ,acquisition ,management1 and ,related ,matters ,a ,acquisition ,policy and ,management #hja4 ,congressional notification of termination of a middle tier acquisition program ,section #hjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note71 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the date of termination of an acquisition program commenced using the authority under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a notification of such termination4 ,such notice shall include-- 7#a7 the initial amount of a contract awarded under such acquisition program2 7#b7 the aggregate amount of funds awarded under such contract2 and 7#c7 written documentation of the reason for termination of such acquisition program4 4 #hjb4 ,modification to the definition of nontraditional defense contractor ,section #bcjb7i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#i7 the term nontraditional defense contractor1 with respect to a procurement or with respect to a transaction authorized under section #bcga7;a7 or #bcga;b of this title1 means-- 7,a7 an entity that is not currently performing and has not performed1 for at least the one-year period preceding the solicitation of sources by the ,department of ,defense for the procurement or transaction1 any contract or subcontract for the ,department of ,defense that is subject to full coverage under the cost accounting standards prescribed pursuant to section #aejb of title #da and the regulations implementing such section2 or 7,b7 a corporation all of the stock of which is owned by an employee stock ownership plan 7as defined in section #dige7;e77#g7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf74 4 #hjc4 ,major weapon systems3 life-cycle sustainment plan 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #aci of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bcff;c the following new section3 #bcff;d4 ,major weapon systems3 life-cycle sustainment plans 7a7 ,requirement ,before granting ,milestone ,c approval for a major weapon system acquired pursuant to a major defense acquisition program1 the milestone decision authority for such program shall submit to the ,secretary a life-cycle sustainment plan4 7b7 ,elements ,a life-cycle sustainment plan required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a sustainment plan that includes the product support strategy1 performance1 and operation and support costs of the major weapon system2 7#b7 metrics to measure readiness and availability of the major weapon system to perform its intended purpose or function2 7#c7 a schedule for the major maintenance and overhaul activities that will be required during the life cycle of the major weapon system2 and 7#d7 a sustainment baseline cost estimate for the planned life cycle of the major weapon system that includes a technical data and intellectual property management plan that clearly delineates which subsystems of the major weapon system are ,government-owned or ,government-required and which subsystems are owned by a prime contractor or subcontractor 7at any tier74 7c7 ,review ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall review a life-cycle sustainment plan submitted under subsection 7a7 #e years after the receipt of ,milestone ,c approval described in such subsection1 and every #aj years thereafter1 to ensure that the major weapon system is cost effective and is able to meet required metrics relating to readiness and availability of such system4 7d7 ,notification requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #de days after a significant and critical breach of a sustainment baseline cost estimate of a life-cycle sustainment plan for a major weapon system acquired pursuant to a major defense acquisition program1 the ,secretary of the military department that is managing such program shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification of such breach4 7#b7 ,review ,not later than #ahj days after submitting a notification under paragraph 7#a71 such ,secretary shall review the sustainment costs of the major weapon system to which such notification relates relative to the sustainment baseline cost estimate4 7#c7 ,additional submission ,such ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7,a7 a certification that the review required under paragraph 7#b7 has been completed2 and 7,b7 a remediation plan or endorsement by such ,secretary that the sustainment cost growth is justified and required for such ,secretary to meet the requirements related to the major defense acquisition program4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,major defense acquisition program ,the term major defense acquisition program has the meaning given in section #bdcj of this title4 7#b7 ,major weapon system ,the term major weapon system has the meaning given in section #bcgi7;f7 of this title4 7#c7 ,milestone ,c approval ,the term ,milestone ,c approval means a decision to enter into production and deployment pursuant to guidance prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense for the management of a major defense acquisition program4 7#d7 ,sustainment baseline cost estimate ,the term sustainment baseline cost estimate means the cost estimate and schedule for a life-cycle sustainment plan required under this section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #aci of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bcff;c the following new item3 #bcff;d4 ,major weapon systems3 life-cycle sustainment plans4 4 #hjd4 ,contractor business systems ,section #hic of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7,public ,law #aaa-chc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking significant deficiencies and inserting deficiencies and material weaknesses2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking significant deficiency and inserting material weakness2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a71 by striking significant deficiency and inserting material weakness2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking significant deficiencies and inserting material weaknesses2 7#c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking significant deficiency and inserting material weakness2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,the term material weakness means a deficiency or combination of deficiencies in the internal control of a contractor business system used to comply with contracting requirements of the ,department of ,defense1 or other shortcomings in such system1 such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material noncompliance with contracting requirements will not be prevented1 or detected and corrected1 on a timely basis4 4 #hje4 ,acquisition authority of the ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center shall be responsible for1 and shall have the authority to conduct1 the following covered activities3 7,a7 ,development and acquisition of artificial intelligence technologies1 services1 and capabilities4 7,b7 ,sustainment of artificial intelligence technologies1 services1 and capabilities4 7#b7 ,acquisition functions ,subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director shall have authority to exercise the functions of a head of an agency 7as defined in section #bcjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 with respect to a covered activity described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,,jaic acquisition executive 7#a7 ,in general ,the staff of the ,director shall include an acquisition executive who shall be responsible for the supervision of covered activities under subsection 7a74 ,the acquisition executive shall have the authority-- 7,a7 to negotiate memoranda of agreement with any element of the ,department of ,defense to carry out the acquisition of technologies1 services1 and capabilities described in subsection 7a77#a7 on behalf of the ,center2 7,b7 to supervise the acquisition of technologies1 services1 and capabilities described in subsection 7a77#a72 7,c7 to represent the ,center in discussions with military departments regarding acquisition programs relating to covered activities for which the ,center is involved2 and 7,d7 to work with the military departments to ensure that the ,center is appropriately represented in any joint working group or integrated product team regarding acquisition programs relating to covered activities for which the ,center is involved4 7#b7 ,delivery of acquisition solutions ,the acquisition executive of the ,center shall be-- 7,a7 responsible to the ,director for rapidly delivering acquisition solutions to meet validated artificial intelligence requirements2 7,b7 subordinate to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment in matters of acquisition2 7,c7 subject to the same oversight as the service acquisition executives2 and 7,d7 included on the distribution list for acquisition directives and instructions of the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,acquisition personnel 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the ,center with ten full-time employees to support the ,director in carrying out the requirements of this section4 ,such employees shall have experience in-- 7,a7 program acquisition2 7,b7 the ,joint ,capabilities ,integration and ,development ,system process2 7,c7 program management2 7,d7 system engineering2 and 7,e7 cost analysis4 7#b7 ,existing personnel ,the personnel provided under this subsection shall be provided from among the existing personnel of the ,department of ,defense4 7d7 ,budget ,any budget proposal of the ,center for funding for any covered activity described under subsection 7a7 shall be disaggregated by the amount requested for each covered activity4 7e7 ,funding ,in exercising the authority granted in subsection 7a71 the ,director may not obligate or expend more than #aej1jjj1jjj out of the funds made available in each of fiscal years #bjba1 #bjbb1 #bjbc1 #bjbd1 and #bjbe to enter into new contracts to support covered activities carried out under this section4 7f7 ,implementation plan required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may use the authority granted under subsection 7a7 #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary provides to the congressional defense committees a plan for implementation such authority4 ,the plan shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a ,department of ,defense-wide definition of artificial intelligence technologies1 services1 and capabilities4 7,b7 ,summaries of the components to be negotiated in any memoranda of agreement with an element of the ,department of ,defense to carry out covered activities described under subsection 7a74 7,c7 ,timelines for the negotiation and approval of any such memorandum of agreement4 7,d7 ,plan for oversight of the position of acquisition executive established in subsection 7b74 7,e7 ,assessment of the acquisition workforce needs of the ,center to support the authority in subsection 7a7 until ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 7,f7 ,other matters as appropriate4 7#b7 ,relationship to other authorities ,the requirement to submit a plan under this subsection is in addition to the requirements under section #bfj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #abic74 7g7 ,sunset ,effective ,october #a1 #bjbe1 the ,director may not exercise the authority under subsection 7a7 and may not enter into any new contracts under this section4 ,the performance on any contract entered into before such date may continue according to the terms of such contract4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,center ,the term ,center means the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center of the ,department of ,defense established pursuant to the memorandum of the ,secretary of ,defense dated ,june #bg1 #bjah1 and titled ,establishment of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center1 or any successor to such ,center4 7#b7 ,covered activity ,the term covered activity-- 7,a7 means an acquisition activity conducted using the authority under this section2 and 7,b7 does not include-- 7i7 a major defense acquisition program 7as defined in section #bdcj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7ii7 a procurement of technologies related to artificial intelligence1 if the duration of such procurement is expected to be greater than five years4 7#c7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,center4 7#d7 ,element ,the term element means an element described under section #aaa7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,military departments ,the term military departments has the meaning given in section #aja7h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,service acquisition executive ,the term service acquisition executive has the meaning given in section #aja7aj7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hjf4 ,reforming the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall take such action as necessary to reform the ,department of ,defense to provide more effective1 efficient1 and economical administration and operation1 and to eliminate duplication4 7b7 ,national defense strategy ,each national defense strategy required by section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall include a description of the reform efforts described under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,defense ,planning ,guidance ,the annual ,defense ,planning ,guidance 7as described in section #aac7;g77#b77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 shall include an explanation of how the ,department of ,defense will carry out the reform efforts described under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,defense authorization request ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the annual defense authorization request 7as defined in section #aac;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 a description of the savings from implementing the reform efforts described under subsection 7a74 ,such description-- 7#a7 shall be set forth separately from requested amounts2 7#b7 may not include savings relating to the deferment of requirements or taking of risk2 7#c7 shall be identified across the future-years defense plan2 and 7#d7 shall provide a comparison with the savings in the annual defense authorization request from the prior year4 7e7 ,policy ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a policy and issue guidance to implement reform within the ,department of ,defense in order to provide more effective1 efficient1 and economical administration and operations1 and to eliminate duplication4 7f7 ,report ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall report annually to ,congress on the expenditures1 work1 and accomplishments of the ,department of ,defense during the period covered by the report1 together with a report on the reform efforts described under subsection 7a74 7g7 ,military departments ,each ,secretary of a military department shall-- 7#a7 take such action as necessary to reform the military department to provide more effective1 efficient1 and economical administration and operations1 and to eliminate duplication2 and 7#b7 develop a policy and issue guidance to implement reform within the military department in order to provide more effective1 efficient1 and economical administration and operations1 and to eliminate duplication4 7h7 ,combatant commands ,each commander of a combatant command shall provide the ,secretary of ,defense with recommendations to reform the combatant command of such commander to provide more effective1 efficient1 and economical administration and operations1 and to eliminate duplication4 #hjg4 ,alternative ,space ,acquisition ,system for the ,united ,states ,space ,force 7a7 ,milestone decision authority for major defense acquisition programs and major systems 7#a7 ,program executive officer ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may assign an appropriate program executive officer as the milestone decision authority for major defense acquisition programs of the ,united ,states ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,program manager ,the program executive officer assigned under paragraph 7#a7 may delegate authority over major systems to an appropriate program manager4 7b7 ,alternative ,space ,acquisition ,system 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall take such actions necessary to develop an acquisition pathway within the ,department of ,defense to be known as the ,alternative ,space ,acquisition ,system that is specifically tailored for space systems and programs in order to achieve faster acquisition and more rapid fielding of critical systems 7including by using new commercial capabilities and services71 while maintaining accountability for effective programs that are delivered on time and on budget4 7#b7 ,goal ,the goal of the ,alternative ,space ,acquisition ,system shall be to quickly and effectively acquire space warfighting capabilities needed to address the requirements of the national defense strategy 7as defined under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#c7 ,report ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,alternative ,space ,acquisition ,system that includes the following3 7,a7 ,proposed ,united ,states ,space ,force budget line items for fiscal year #bjbb1 including-- 7i7 a comparison with budget line items for major defense acquisition programs and major systems of the ,united ,states ,space ,force for three previous fiscal years2 and 7ii7 measures to ensure sufficient transparency related to the performance of the ,alternative ,space ,acquisition ,system and opportunities to oversee funding priorities for the ,alternative ,space ,acquisition ,system4 7,b7 ,proposed revised1 flexible1 and streamlined options for joint requirements validation in order to be more responsive and innovative1 while ensuring the ability of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff to ensure top-level system requirements are properly prioritized to address joint warfighting needs4 7,c7 ,a list of acquisition programs of the ,united ,states ,space ,force for which multiyear procurement authorities are recommended4 7,d7 ,a list of space acquisition programs that may be able to use existing alternative acquisition pathways4 7,e7 ,policies for a new ,alternative ,space ,acquisition ,system with specific acquisition key decision points and reporting requirements for development1 fielding1 and sustainment activities that meets the requirements of the adaptive acquisition framework 7as described in ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4jb1 ,operation of the ,adaptive ,acquisition ,framework74 7,f7 ,updated determination authority for procurement of useable end items that are not weapon systems4 7,g7 ,policies and a governance structure for a separate ,united ,states ,space ,force budget topline1 corporate process1 and portfolio management process4 7,h7 ,an analysis of the risks and benefits of the delegation of the authority of the head of contracting activity authority to the ,chief of ,space ,operations in a manner that would not expand the operations of the ,united ,states ,space ,force4 7c7 ,comptroller ,general ,review ,not later than #fj days after the submission of the report required under subsection 7b77#c71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review such report and submit to the congressional defense committees an analysis and recommendations based on such report4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,major defense acquisition program ,the term major defense acquisition program has the meaning given in section #bdcj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,major system ,the term major system has the meaning given in section #bcjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,milestone decision authority ,the term milestone decision authority has the meaning given in section #bdca;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,program executive officer2 program manager ,the terms program executive officer and program manager have the meanings given those terms1 respectively1 in section #agcg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,b ,amendments to ,general ,contracting ,authorities1 ,procedures1 and ,limitations #haa4 ,sustainment reform for the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,sustainment activities in the national defense strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aac7;g77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7vii7 ,a strategic framework prescribed by the ,secretary that guides how the ,department will prioritize and integrate activities relating to sustainment of major defense acquisition programs1 core logistics capabilities 7as described under section #bdfd of this title71 and the national technology and industrial base 7as defined in section #bejj of this title74 4 7#b7 ,duties of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment ,section #acc;b7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#i7 advising the ,secretary on all aspects of acquisition and sustainment relating to-- 7,a7 major defense acquisition programs2 7,b7 core logistics capabilities 7as described under section #bdfd of this title72 7,c7 the national technology and industrial base 7as defined in section #bejj of this title72 and 7,d7 the development of the strategic framework described in section #aac7;g77#a77;,b77vii7 of this title4 4 7#c7 ,interim guidance ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall publish interim guidance to carry out the requirements of this subsection4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress towards publishing the interim guidance required under subsection 7a77#c74 #hab4 ,modifications to ,comptroller ,general assessment of acquisition programs and related initiatives ,section #bbbi;b7b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking a summary of and all that follows through discussion of the and inserting a discussion of selected organizational1 policy1 and legislative changes1 as determined appropriate by the ,comptroller ,general1 and the potential4 #hac4 ,contractor whistleblower protections relating to nondisclosure agreements 7a7 ,department of ,defense contractors 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bdji7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,this section applies to any disclosure made by an employee of a contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 or subgrantee or personal services contractor whether or not such employee has signed1 or is subject to1 a nondisclosure policy1 form1 or agreement with such contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 or subgrantee or personal services contractor4 4 7#b7 ,notification of employees ,section #bdji7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking inform and inserting submit to the ,secretary or ,administrator 7as applicable7 a certification stating that such contractor or subcontrator has informed2 and 7,b7 by inserting 7including the applicability of such rights and remedies if such an employee has signed1 or is subject to1 a nondisclosure policy1 form1 or agreement7 after under this section4 7#c7 ,application ,with respect to a nondisclosure policy1 form1 or agreement between a covered contractor and a covered employee that was in effect before the effective date of this ,act1 paragraph 7#d7 of section #bdji7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 shall apply if a covered contractor has provided notice to a covered employee of the rights and remedies of the covered employee relating to a nondisclosure policy1 form1 or agreement under section #bdji7;d7 of such title1 as amended by paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,website update ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense and the ,inspector ,general of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration shall update any relevant websites to include information about this subsection and the amendments made by this subsection4 7#e7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,covered contractor ,the term covered contractor means a contractor1 grantee1 or personal services contractor of the ,department of ,defense or the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7,b7 ,covered employee ,the term covered employee means an employee of a covered contractor or a subcontractor or subgrantee of a covered contractor4 7b7 ,other ,government contractors 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dgab7;a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,effect of a nondisclosure policy1 form1 or agreement ,this section applies to any disclosure made by an employee of a contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 or subgrantee or personal services contractor whether or not such employee has signed1 or is subject to1 a nondisclosure policy1 form1 or agreement with such contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 or subgrantee or personal services contractor4 4 7#b7 ,notification of employees ,section #dgab7;d7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking inform and inserting submit to the applicable head of each executive agency a certification stating that such contractor or subcontractor has informed2 and 7,b7 by inserting 7including the applicability of such rights and remedies if such an employee has signed1 or is subject to1 a nondisclosure policy1 form1 or agreement7 after under this section4 7#c7 ,application ,with respect to a nondisclosure policy1 form1 or agreement between a covered contractor and a covered employee that was in effect before the effective date of this ,act1 paragraph 7#d7 of section #dgab7;a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 shall apply if a covered contractor has provided notice to a covered employee of the rights and remedies of the covered employee relating to a nondisclosure policy1 form1 or agreement under section #dgab7;d7 of such title1 as amended by paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,website update ,each ,inspector ,general 7as defined in section #dgab7;g7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code7 shall update any relevant websites to include information about this subsection and the amendments made by this subsection4 7#e7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,covered contractor ,the term covered contractor means a contractor1 grantee1 or personal services contractor for a ,federal contract or grant 7as defined for purposes of division ,c of title #da74 7,b7 ,covered employee ,the term covered employee means an employee of a covered contractor or a subcontractor 7at any tier7 or subgrantee 7at any tier7 of a covered contractor4 7c7 ,notification and remedies 7#a7 ,notification ,a covered contractor shall inform the contracting officer responsible for any contracts of such covered contractor-- 7,a7 if a person engaged in the performance of any such contract has been subjected to a reprisal prohibited by section #bdji7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #dgab7;a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 where such reprisal has been substantiated2 7,b7 any investigation of a complaint relating to any such contract conducted by an ,inspector ,general pursuant to section #bdji7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #dgab7;b7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 any action taken by a covered contractor or a covered employee for any such contract to address a substantiated reprisal described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,remedies ,in addition to other remedies available1 if a covered contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph 7#a71 the relevant head of a ,federal agency may-- 7,a7 require the covered contractor to prohibit a covered employee from performing a contract if such covered employee has violated section #bdji7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #dgab7;a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 require the covered contractor to terminate a subcontract if the subcontractor for such subcontract has violated such sections2 7,c7 suspend payments to a covered contractor until such covered contractor has taken appropriate remedial action4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,covered contractor ,the term covered contractor means-- 7i7 with respect to a contract of the ,department of ,defense or the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 a contractor1 grantee1 or personal services contractor2 and 7ii7 with respect to a ,federal contract or grant 7as defined for purposes of division ,c of title #da71 a contractor1 grantee1 or personal services contractor for such a ,federal contract or grant4 7,b7 ,covered employee ,the term covered employee means an employee of a covered contractor or a subcontractor 7at any tier7 or subgrantee 7at any tier7 of a covered contractor4 7d7 ,training ,the ,administrator of the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy shall update any required training for ,federal employees responsible for contract oversight relating to-- 7#a7 contracting certification requirements2 7#b7 processes for receiving a complaint from a person alleging discrimination as a reprisal for disclosing information under section #bdji7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #dgab7;a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#c7 prohibitions on contracting with entities that require confidentiality agreements4 7e7 ,clarification of whistleblower protection for subcontractors and subgrantees 7#a7 ,department of ,defense contractors ,section #bdji of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,g71 by striking or subcontractor and inserting subcontractor1 grantee1 or subgrantee2 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking to the person and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting to-- 7,a7 the person2 7,b7 the contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 or subgrantee concerned2 and 7,c7 the head of the agency4 2 7,c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking contractor and inserting contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 or subgrantee2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c71 by striking contractor and inserting contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 or subgrantee concerned2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking contractor and inserting contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 or subgrantee 7as applicable72 7,d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking and subcontractors and inserting subcontractors1 grantees1 and subgrantees2 and 7,e7 in subsection 7g71 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#h7 ,the term subgrantee includes a subgrantee at any tier4 7#i7 ,the term subcontractor includes a subcontractor at any tier4 4 7#b7 ,other ,government contractors ,section #dgab of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,g71 by striking or grantee and inserting grantee1 or subgrantee2 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking to the person and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting to-- 7,a7 the person2 7,b7 the contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 or subgrantee concerned2 and 7,c7 the head of the agency4 2 7,c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking contractor or grantee and inserting contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 or subgrantee2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c71 by striking contractor or grantee and inserting contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 or subgrantee concerned2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking contractor or grantee and inserting contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 or subgrantee 7as applicable72 7,d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking and grantees and inserting grantees1 and subgrantees2 and 7,e7 in subsection 7g71 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 ,the term subgrantee includes a subgrantee at any tier4 7#d7 ,the term subcontractor includes a subcontractor at any tier4 4 #had4 ,competition requirements for purchases from ,federal ,prison ,industries 7a7 ,competition requirements for purchases from ,federal ,prison ,industries ,subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #bdajn of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,market research ,before purchasing a product listed in the latest edition of the ,federal ,prison ,industries catalog published under section #dabd7;d7 of title #ah1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct market research to determine whether such product-- 7#a7 is comparable to products available from the private sector2 and 7#b7 best meets the needs of the ,department of ,defense in terms of price1 quality1 and time of delivery4 7b7 ,competition requirement ,if the ,secretary determines that a ,federal ,prison ,industries product is not comparable to products available from the private sector and does not best meet the needs of the ,department of ,defense in terms of price1 quality1 or time of delivery1 the ,secretary shall use competitive procedures or make an individual purchase under a multiple award contract for the procurement of the product4 ,in conducting such a competition or making such a purchase1 the ,secretary shall consider a timely offer from ,federal ,prison ,industries4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hae4 ,disclosure of beneficial owners in database for ,federal agency contract and grant officers ,section #bcac7;d77#c7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 and an identification of any beneficial owner of such corporation1 after to the corporation4 #haf4 ,inclusion of optical transmission components in the analytical framework for supply chain risks ,section #beji7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 7other than optical transmission components74 #hag4 ,amendment to definition of qualified apprentice ,section #bhgj7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 or at the end and inserting a period2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#c74 #hah4 ,contract closeout authority for services contracts ,section #hcf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7b77#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 was entered into-- 7,a7 with respect to a contract or group of contracts for services1 on a date that is the later of-- 7i7 at least #g fiscal years before the current fiscal year2 and 7ii7 the number of years applicable to the contract or group of contracts in subpart #d4g of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation 7as in effect on ,april #a1 #bjbj72 7,b7 with respect to a contract or group of contracts not described in subparagraph 7,a71 on a date that is at least #ag fiscal years before the current fiscal year2 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 and 7g7 as subsections 7g7 and 7h71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection3 7f7 ,oversight ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency1 shall establish and maintain a centralized capability with necessary expertise and resources to provide oversight of the closeout of a contract or group of contracts covered by this section4 4 #hai4 ,plan to improve ,department-wide management of investments in weapon systems 7a7 ,portfolio management plan ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation1 to develop a plan to identify1 develop1 and acquire databases1 analytical and financial tools1 and workforce skills to improve the ,department of ,defense-wide assessment1 management1 and optimization of the investments in weapon systems of the ,department1 including through consolidation of duplicate or similar weapon system programs4 7b7 ,plan contents ,the plan developed under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 describe the databases and analytical and financial tools in use by the ,department of ,defense that may be used to support the ,department-wide assessment1 management1 and optimization of the investments in weapon systems of the ,department2 7#b7 determine the database and analytical and financial tool requirements that must be met1 and the workforce skills necessary1 for more effective ,department-wide reviews1 analyses1 and management by the ,secretary of the investments in weapon systems of the ,department2 7#c7 identify the skills described in paragraph 7#b7 that are possessed by the workforce of the ,department2 7#d7 identify the databases and analytical and financial tools to be modified1 developed1 or acquired to improve the ,department-wide reviews1 analyses1 and management of the investments in weapon systems of the ,department2 and 7#e7 set forth a timeline for implementing the plan1 including a timeline for the modification1 development1 and acquisition of each database and analytical and financial tool identified under paragraph 7#d74 7c7 ,submission to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress the plan developed under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form ,the plan submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in an unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 #hbj4 ,documentation pertaining to commercial item determinations ,section #bchj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by-- 7#a7 redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,determinations regarding the commercial nature of products or services 7#a7 ,in general ,a contracting officer of the ,department of ,defense shall make a binding determination whether a particular product or service offered by a contractor meets the definition of a commercial product or commercial service4 ,the contracting officer may seek the advice of the cadre of experts established pursuant to section #hca7;b77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #ahdb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjf;a note71 or request the cadre of experts to make a determination that a product or service is a commercial product or commercial service4 7#b7 ,memorandum ,within #cj days after making a determination that a product or service is a commercial product or commercial service1 the contracting officer shall submit a written memorandum summarizing the determination1 consistent with the template in ,appendix ,b of the ,department of ,defense ,guidebook for ,acquiring ,commercial ,items 7issued ,january #bjah and revised ,july #bjai71 to-- 7,a7 the ,director of the ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency for inclusion in any database established to fulfill the requirements of subsection 7a77#b72 and 7,b7 the contractor asserting the commercial nature of the product or service4 4 #hbj;,a4 ,guidelines and resources on the acquisition or licensing of intellectual property ,section #bcbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,guidelines and resources 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall develop guidelines and resources on the acquisition or licensing of intellectual property1 including-- 7,a7 model forms for specially negotiated licenses described under section #bcbj7;f7 7as appropriate72 and 7,b7 an identification of definitions1 key terms1 examples1 and case studies that resolve ambiguities in the differences between-- 7i7 detailed manufacturing and process data2 7ii7 form1 fit1 and function data2 and 7iii7 data required for operations1 maintenance1 installation1 and training4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing the guidelines and resources described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall regularly consult with appropriate stakeholders1 including large and small businesses1 traditional and non-traditional contractors 7including subcontractors71 and maintenance repair organizations4 4 #hbj;,b4 ,requirements concerning former ,department of ,defense officials and lobbying activities 7a7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ada of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bdajt4 ,defense contractors report3 requirements concerning former ,department of ,defense officials and lobbying activities 7a7 ,in general ,each contract for the procurement of goods or services in excess of #aj1jjj1jjj1 other than a contract for the procurement of commercial products or commercial services1 that is entered into by the ,secretary of ,defense shall include a provision under which the contractor agrees to submit to the ,secretary of ,defense1 not later than ,april #a of each year such contract is in effect1 a written report setting forth the information required by subsection 7b74 7b7 ,report contents ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 a report by a contractor under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 list the name of each person who-- 7,a7 is a former officer or employee of the ,department of ,defense or a former or retired member of the armed forces who served-- 7i7 in an ,executive ,schedule position under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec of title #e2 7ii7 in a position in the ,senior ,executive ,service under subchapter ,,viii of chapter #ec of title #e2 7iii7 in a position compensated at a rate of pay for grade ,o-#f or above under section #bja of title #cg2 or 7iv7 as a program manager1 deputy program manager1 procuring contracting officer1 administrative contracting officer1 source selection authority1 member of the source selection evaluation board1 or chief of a financial or technical evaluation team for such a contract2 and 7,b7 during the preceding calendar year was provided compensation by the contractor1 if such compensation was first provided by the contractor not more than four years after such former officer or employee of the ,department of ,defense1 or such former or retired member of the armed forces1 left service in the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 in the case of each person listed under paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 identify the department or entity in which such person was employed or served on active duty during the last two years of such person's service with the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 state such person's job title and identify any project on which such person performed any work or for which such person provided any goods pursuant to a contract with the ,department of ,defense during the last two years of such person's service with the ,department2 and 7,c7 state such person's current job title with the contractor and identify each project on which such person has performed any work or for which such person provided any goods on behalf of the contractor2 and 7#c7 if the contractor is a client1 include-- 7,a7 a statement that-- 7i7 lists each specific issue for which the contractor1 any employee of the contractor1 or any lobbyist paid by the contractor engaged in lobbying activities directed at the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 specifies the ,federal rule or regulation1 ,executive order1 or other program1 policy1 contract1 or position of the ,department of ,defense to which the lobbying activities described in clause 7i7 related2 7iii7 lists each lobbying activity directed at the ,department of ,defense that the contractor1 any employee of the contractor1 or any lobbyist paid by the contractor has engaged in on behalf of the contractor1 including-- 7,i7 each document prepared by the contractor1 any employee of the contractor1 or any lobbyist paid by the contractor that was submitted to an officer or employee of the ,department of ,defense by the lobbyist2 7,,ii7 each meeting that was a lobbying contact with an officer or employee of the ,department of ,defense1 including the subject of the meeting1 the date of the meeting1 and the name and position of each individual who attended the meeting2 7,,iii7 each phone call made to an officer or employee of the ,department of ,defense that was a lobbying contact1 including the subject of the phone call1 the date of the phone call1 and the name and position of each individual who was on the phone call2 and 7,,iv7 each electronic communication sent to an officer or employee of the ,department of ,defense that was a lobbying contact1 including the subject of the electronic communication1 the date of the electronic communication1 and the name and position of each individual who received the electronic communication2 7iv7 lists the name of each employee of the contractor who-- 7,i7 did not participate in a lobbying contact with an officer or employee of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,,ii7 engaged in lobbying activities in support of a lobbying contact with an officer or employee of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7v7 describes the lobbying activities referred to in clause 7iv77,,ii72 and 7,b7 a copy of any document transmitted to an officer or employee of the ,department of ,defense in the course of the lobbying activities described in subparagraph 7,a77iv77,,ii74 7c7 ,duplicate information not required ,an annual report submitted by a contractor pursuant to subsection 7b7 need not provide information with respect to any former officer or employee of the ,department of ,defense or former or retired member of the armed forces if such information has already been provided in a previous annual report filed by such contractor under this section4 7d7 ,public access to reports ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall make any report described under subsection 7a7 publicly available on a website of the ,department of ,defense not later than #de days after the receipt of such report4 7e7 ,definitions ,in subsection 7b77#c71 the terms client1 lobbying activities1 lobbying contact1 and lobbyist have the meanings given the terms in section #c of the ,lobbying ,disclosure ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afjc74 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ada of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 ,sec4 #bdajt4 ,defense contractors3 requirements concerning former ,department of ,defense officials4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and shall apply with respect to contracts entered into on or after that date4 #hbj;,c4 ,commercial product determination applies to components and support services ,section #bcjf;a7b77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subsequent procurements of such product or service and inserting3 subsequent procurements of-- 7i7 the commercial product2 7ii7 a component of the commercial product2 7iii7 a service for maintenance or repair of the commercial product2 or 7iv7 the commercial service4 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by striking request a review and inserting the following3 provide a detailed explanation for not making the presumption described in subsection 7,a7 along with a request for a review2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,when conducting such review1 the head of the contracting activity may consider evidence of the commercial nature of the product or service under review that is provided by an offeror4 ,c ,industrial ,base ,matters #hba4 ,quarterly national technology and industrial base briefings 7a7 ,in general ,section #bejd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,annual report ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,quarterly briefings 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the congressional defense committees receive quarterly briefings on the progress of the ,department of ,defense to address the prioritized list of gaps or vulnerabilities in the national technology and industrial base described in subsection 7a77#c77;,b7 as follows3 7,a7 ,one quarterly briefing per year shall be provided by the ,secretary of the ,army4 7,b7 ,one quarterly briefing per year shall be provided by the ,secretary of the ,navy4 7,c7 ,one quarterly briefing per year shall be provided by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7,d7 ,one quarterly briefing per year shall be provided by all appropriate heads of the ,defense ,agencies identified under subsection 7a77#c77;,b77ii74 7#b7 ,each briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an update of the progress of addressing such gaps or vulnerabilities by the ,secretary concerned or the appropriate head of a ,defense ,agency1 including an update on-- 7,a7 actions taken to address such gaps or vulnerabilities2 7,b7 the mitigation strategies necessary to address such gaps or vulnerabilities2 and 7,c7 the proposed timeline for action to address such gaps or vulnerabilities4 4 7b7 ,conforming and clerical amendments 7#a7 ,heading amendment ,the heading of section #bejd of such title is amended to read as follows3 #bejd4 ,national technology and industrial base3 annual report and quarterly briefings 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for subchapter ,,ii of chapter #adh of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #bejd and inserting the following new item3 #bejd4 ,national technology and industrial base3 annual report and quarterly briefing4 4 #hbb4 ,expansion on the prohibition on acquiring certain metal products 7a7 ,in general ,section #becc;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking material melted and inserting material mined1 refined1 separated1 melted12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#c77;,a77i71 by striking tungsten and inserting covered material4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date that is #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hbc4 ,requirement that certain ship components be manufactured in the national technology and industrial base 7a7 ,technical amendment ,the second subsection 7k7 of section #becd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7relating to ,implementation of ,auxiliary ,ship ,component ,limitation71 is redesignated as subsection 7l74 7b7 ,components for auxiliary ships ,section #becd7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,components for auxiliary ships ,subject to subsection 7l71 the following components3 7,a7 ,large medium-speed diesel engines4 7,b7 ,auxiliary equipment1 including pumps1 for all shipboard services4 7,c7 ,propulsion system components1 including engines1 reduction gears1 and propellers4 7,d7 ,shipboard cranes4 7,e7 ,spreaders for shipboard cranes4 4 7c7 ,implementation ,subsection 7l7 of section #becd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated by subsection 7a71 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating the second sentence to appear as flush text at the end2 7#b7 by striking auxiliary ship after the date and inserting the following3 auxiliary ship-- 7#a7 with respect to large medium-speed diesel engines described under subparagraph 7,a7 of such subsection1 after the date 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking ,navy4 and inserting ,navy2 and2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 with respect to components listed in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,e7 of such subsection1 after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba using funds available for ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund programs or ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy4 4 #hbd4 ,preference for sourcing rare earth materials from the national technology and industrial base 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 acquire materials that are determined to be strategic and critical materials required to meet the defense1 industrial1 and essential civilian needs of the ,united ,states in the following order of preference3 7#a7 ,from sources located within the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,from sources located within the national technology and industrial base 7as defined in section #bejj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#c7 ,from other sources as appropriate4 7b7 ,eliminate dependency on ,china ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller71 the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and the appropriate ,under ,secretary of ,state1 as designated by the ,secretary of ,state1 shall issue guidance to ensure the elimination of the dependency of the ,united ,states on rare earth materials from ,china by fiscal year #bjce4 #hbe4 ,enhanced domestic content requirement for major defense acquisition programs 7a7 ,assessment required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing the domestic source content of any procurement carried out in connection with major defense acquisition programs4 7#b7 ,information repository ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish an information repository for the collection and analysis of information related to domestic source content that can be used for continuous data analysis and program management activities4 7b7 ,enhanced domestic content requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of chapter #hc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 manufactured articles1 materials1 or supplies procured in connection with a major defense acquisition program shall be deemed to be manufactured substantially all from articles1 materials1 or supplies mined1 produced1 or manufactured in the ,united ,states1 if such component articles1 materials1 or supplies-- 7,a7 not later than ,october #a1 #bjba1 comprise #ge percent of the manufactured articles1 materials1 or supplies2 7,b7 not later than ,october #a1 #bjbb1 comprise #hj percent of the manufactured articles1 materials1 or supplies2 7,c7 not later than ,october #a1 #bjbc1 comprise #he percent of the manufactured articles1 materials1 or supplies2 7,d7 not later than ,october #a1 #bjbd1 comprise #ij percent of the manufactured articles1 materials1 or supplies2 7,e7 not later than ,october #a1 #bjbe1 comprise #ie percent of the manufactured articles1 materials1 or supplies2 and 7,f7 not later than ,october #a1 #bjbf1 comprise #ajj percent of the manufactured articles1 materials1 or supplies4 7#b7 ,waiver ,before ,milestone ,a approval 7as defined in section #bcff;a7d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 is granted for a major defense acquisition program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall determine whether or not to grant a waiver of the requirements of paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,effective date ,the domestic content requirement under paragraph 7#a7 applies to contracts entered into on or after ,october #a1 #bjba4 7c7 ,major defense acquisition program defined ,in this section1 the term major defense acquisition program has the meaning given in section #bdcj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hbf4 ,additional requirements pertaining to printed circuit boards 7a7 ,purchases ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall require that any contractor or subcontractor that provides covered printed circuit boards for use by the ,department of ,defense to certify that1 of the total value of the covered printed circuit boards provided by such contractor or subcontractor pursuant to a contract with the ,department of ,defense1 not less than the percentages set forth in subsection 7b7 were manufactured and assembled within a covered country4 7b7 ,implementation ,in making a certification under subsection 7a71 a contractor or subcontractor shall use the following percentages3 7#a7 ,during fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg1 the greater of-- 7,a7 #ej percent2 or 7,b7 #ge percent1 if the ,secretary of ,defense has determined that suppliers in covered countries are capable of supplying #ge percent of ,department of ,defense requirements for printed circuit boards4 7#b7 ,during fiscal years #bjbh through #bjcb1 the greater of-- 7,a7 #ge percent2 or 7,b7 #ajj percent1 if the ,secretary of ,defense has determined that suppliers in covered countries are capable of supplying #ajj percent of ,department of ,defense requirements for printed circuit boards4 7#c7 ,beginning in fiscal year #bjcc1 #ajj percent4 7c7 ,remediation 7#a7 ,in general ,in the event that a contractor or subcontractor is unable to make the certification required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may accept covered printed circuit boards from such contractor or subcontractor for up to #a year while requiring the contractor to complete a remediation plan4 ,such a plan shall be submitted to the congressional defense committees and shall require the contractor or subcontractor that failed to make the certification required under subsection 7a7 to-- 7,a7 audit its supply chain to identify any areas of security vulnerability and noncompliance with section #bbd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib72 and 7,b7 meet the requirements of subsection 7a7 within #a year after the initial missed certification deadline4 7#b7 ,restriction ,no contractor or subcontractor that has supplied covered printed circuit boards while under a remediation plan shall be eligible to enter into another remediation plan under subsection 7c7 for a period of #e years4 7d7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the requirement under subsection 7a7 with respect to a contractor or subcontractor if the ,secretary determines that-- 7#a7 there are no significant national security concerns regarding counterfeiting1 quality1 or unauthorized access created by accepting covered printed circuit boards under such waiver2 and 7#b7 the contractor is otherwise in compliance with all relevant cybersecurity provisions relating to members of the defense industrial base1 including section #bbd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib74 7e7 ,availability exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to the extent that the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of the military department concerned determines that covered printed circuit boards of satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity1 in the required form1 cannot be procured as and when needed from covered countries4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered country ,the term covered country means-- 7,a7 the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 a foreign country whose government has a memorandum of understanding or agreement with the ,united ,states that-- 7i7 where applicable1 complies with the requirements of section #cf of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggf7 and with section #bdeg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 either-- 7,i7 requires the ,united ,states to purchase supplies from foreign sources for the purposes of offsetting sales made the by ,united ,states ,government or ,united ,states firms under approved programs serving defense requirements2 or 7,,ii7 under which the ,united ,states and such government agree to remove barriers to purchase supplies produced in such foreign country or services performed by sources of such foreign country4 7#b7 ,covered printed circuit board 7,a7 ,in general ,the term covered printed circuit board means any printed circuit board that is-- 7i7 a product that is not a commercial product 7as defined in section #ajc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7ii7 a commercial product 7as defined in section #ajc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code71 other than a commercially available off-the-shelf item 7as defined in section #ajd of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code7 not described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,commercially available off-the-shelf items described ,the commercially available off-the-shelf items 7as defined in section #ajd of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code7 described in this subparagraph are such items that are acquired under a contract with an award value that is greater than the micro-purchase threshold under section #bcch of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for use as an integral component in a system designed for-- 7i7 telecommunications1 including data communications and fifth-generation cellular communications2 7ii7 data storage2 7iii7 medical applications2 7iv7 networking2 7v7 computing2 7vi7 radar2 7vii7 munitions2 or 7viii7 any other system that the ,secretary of ,defense determines should be covered under this section4 7#c7 ,subcontractor ,the term subcontractor includes subcontractors at any tier4 #hbg4 ,report on use of domestic nonavailability determinations ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjba1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 describing in detail the use of any waiver or exception by the ,department of ,defense to the requirements of chapter #hc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #becc;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to domestic nonavailability determinations2 7#b7 specifying the type of waiver or exception used2 and 7#c7 providing an assessment of the impact on the use of such waivers or exceptions due to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic and associated challenges with investments in domestic sources4 #hbh4 ,sense of ,congress on the prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,prohibiting the use of telecommunications and video surveillance products or services from certain ,chinese entities within the ,federal ,government's supply chain is essential to our national security4 7#b7 ,section #hhi of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aiag2 #da ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cija7 restricts ,federal agencies from procuring1 contracting with entities that use1 or funding the purchase of certain telecommunications products of ,chinese companies determined by ,congress to pose a substantial threat to the security of our communication infrastructure4 7#c7 ,specifically1 section #hhi7;a77#a77;,b7 of such ,act1 effective ,august #ac1 #bjbj1 will prohibit ,federal agencies from entering into1 extending1 or renewing a contract with an entity that uses covered telecommunications and video surveillance equipment or services from designated ,chinese companies1 including ,huawei and ,,zte1 in their supply chains4 7#d7 ,as of ,july #a1 #bjbj1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council has yet to release a draft rule for public comment on the implementation of the prohibitions described in section #hhi7;a77#a77;,b7 of such ,act1 leaving ,federal agencies and contractors that provide equipment and services to the ,federal ,government without implementation guidance necessary to adequately plan for or comply with the prohibitions4 7#e7 ,belated1 and then hurried1 implementation of this critical prohibition puts at risk the ,federal ,government's ability to acquire essential goods and services and increases vulnerability in the supply chain through inconsistent implementation4 7#f7 ,a senior ,department of ,defense leader testified on ,june #aj1 #bjbj1 that1 ,i am very concerned about being able to implement the prohibition in ,august1 as well as totally comply within two years 99 99 99 ,i believe we need more time4 7#g7 ,subsequent to the enactment of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 ,congress established the ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council 7,,fasc7--comprised of senior officials from the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 ,general ,services ,administration1 ,department of ,defense1 ,department of ,homeland ,security and the intelligence community--to streamline the ,federal ,government's supply chain risk management efforts and develop criteria and processes for supply chain information sharing among executive agencies4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 successful implementation of the prohibition on using or procuring certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment under section #hhi of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aiag2 #da ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cija7 is critical to protecting the supply chain of the ,federal ,government1 and ,federal agencies should draw upon the expert resources available 7such as the ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council established under subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ac of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code7 to ensure implementation of such prohibition is done in a comprehensive and deliberative manner2 and 7#b7 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council shall ensure successful implementation of such prohibition by providing sufficient time for public comment and review of any related rulemaking4 #hbi4 ,domestic sourcing requirements for aluminum 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that aluminum production capacity in the ,united ,states is critical to ,united ,states national security4 7b7 ,designation of aluminum as specialty metal ,section #becc;b7l7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,aluminum and aluminum alloys4 7c7 ,federal ,highway ,administration ,section #cac7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking unless steel1 iron1 and manufactured products and inserting unless steel1 iron1 aluminum1 and manufactured products4 7d7 ,federal ,transit ,administration ,section #ecbc7;j7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking only if the steel1 iron1 and manufactured goods and inserting only if the steel1 iron1 aluminum1 and manufactured goods2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking steel1 iron1 and goods and inserting steel1 iron1 aluminum1 and manufactured goods2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking or iron and inserting 1 iron1 or aluminum2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#f77;,a77i71 by inserting 1 aluminum after iron2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by inserting 1 aluminum after iron2 and 7#f7 in paragraph 7#ab7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking and iron and inserting 1 iron1 and aluminum2 and 7,b7 by striking and iron and inserting 1 iron1 and aluminum4 7e7 ,federal ,railroad ,administration ,section #bbije7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking only if the steel1 iron1 and manufactured goods and inserting only if the steel1 iron1 aluminum1 and manufactured products2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by inserting 1 aluminum after iron2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#i71 by inserting 1 aluminum after iron4 7f7 ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,section #ejaja7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking steel and manufactured goods and inserting steel1 aluminum1 and manufactured goods4 7g7 ,amtrak ,section #bdcje7;f77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 7including aluminum7 after supplies each place it appears4 #hcj4 ,report on aluminum refining1 processing1 and manufacturing 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 consistent with any determinations made pursuant to section #aja of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deaa71 the refining of aluminum and the development of processing and manufacturing capabilities for aluminum1 including a geographically diverse set of such capabilities1 may have important implications for the defense industrial base and the national defense4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on-- 7#a7 how authorities under the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq47 could be used to provide incentives to increase activities relating to refining aluminum and the development of processing and manufacturing capabilities for aluminum2 and 7#b7 whether a new initiative would further the development of such processing and manufacturing capabilities for aluminum4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,national defense ,the term national defense shall have the same meaning as such term under section #gjb of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4 ,c4 #deeb74 #hcj;,a4 ,briefing on the supply chain for small unmanned aircraft system components 7a7 ,briefing required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the supply chain for small unmanned aircraft system components1 including a discussion of current and projected future demand for small unmanned aircraft system components4 7b7 ,elements ,the briefing under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the sustainability and availability of secure sources of critical components domestically and from sources in allied and partner nations4 7#b7 ,the cost1 availability1 and quality of secure sources of critical components and other relevant information domestically and from sources in allied and partner nations4 7#c7 ,the plan of the ,department of ,defense to address any gaps or deficiencies presented in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 including through the use of funds available under the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq47 and partnerships with the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration and other public and private stakeholders4 7#d7 ,such other information as the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment determines to be appropriate4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,small unmanned aircraft2 unmanned aircraft system ,the terms small unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft system have the meanings given1 respectively1 in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hcj;,b4 ,prohibition on procurement or operation of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,prohibition on procurement 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 the head of an executive agency may not procure any commercial off-the-shelf drone or covered unmanned aircraft1 or any component thereof for use in such a drone or unmanned aircraft1 that is manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity1 including any flight controllers1 radios1 core processors1 printed circuit boards1 cameras1 or gimbals4 7#b7 ,exemption ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,secretary of ,defense are exempt from the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 if the operation or procurement-- 7,a7 is for the purposes of training1 testing1 or analysis for-- 7i7 counter-,,uas system surrogate intelligence2 7ii7 electronic warfare2 or 7iii7 information warfare operations2 and 7,b7 is required in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,procurement of printed circuit boards 7,a7 ,in general ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbc1 the head of an executive agency shall require that any contractor or subcontractor that provides printed circuit boards for use in covered unmanned aircraft or commercial off-the-shelf drones to certify that1 of the total value of the printed circuit boards provided by such contractor or subcontractor pursuant to a contract with an executive agency1 not more than the percentages set forth in subparagraph 7,b7 were manufactured and assembled by a covered foreign entity4 7,b7 ,percentages ,in making a certification under subsection 7a71 a contractor or subcontractor shall use the following percentages3 7i7 ,during fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg1 the lesser of-- 7,i7 #ej percent2 or 7,,ii7 #be percent1 if the relevant head of an executive agency has determined that suppliers other than covered foreign entities are capable of supplying #ge percent of the requirements of the executive agency for printed circuit boards4 7ii7 ,during fiscal years #bjbh through #bjcb1 the lesser of-- 7,i7 #be percent2 or 7,,ii7 #j percent1 if the relevant head of an executive agency has determined that suppliers other than covered foreign entities are capable of supplying #ajj percent the requirements of the executive agency for printed circuit boards4 7,c7 ,remediation 7i7 ,in general ,if a contractor or subcontractor is unable to make the certification required under subparagraph 7,a71 the head of an executive agency may accept printed circuit boards from such contractor or subcontractor for up to #a year while requiring the contractor to complete a remediation plan4 ,such plan shall be submitted to ,congress and shall require the contractor or subcontractor that failed to make the certification required under subparagraph 7,a7 to-- 7,i7 audit its supply chain to identify any areas of security vulnerability2 and 7,,ii7 meet the requirements of subparagraph 7,a7 within #a year after the initial missed certification deadline4 7ii7 ,restriction ,no contractor or subcontractor that has supplied printed circuit boards while under a remediation plan shall be eligible to enter into another remediation plan under subparagraph 7,c7 for a period of #e years4 7iii7 ,waiver ,the head of an executive agency may waive the requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a contractor or subcontractor if the head of an executive agency determines that-- 7,i7 there are no significant national security concerns regarding counterfeiting1 quality1 or unauthorized access created by accepting printed circuit boards under such waiver2 and 7,,ii7 the contractor is otherwise in compliance with all cybersecurity requirements applicable to such contractor under ,federal laws or regulations4 7iv7 ,availability exception ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to the extent that the head of an executive agency determines that printed circuit boards of satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity1 in the required form1 cannot be procured as and when needed from entities that are not covered foreign entities4 7#d7 ,waiver ,the head of an executive agency may waive the prohibition under paragraph 7#a71 except with respect to a contract to procure printed circuit boards for use in covered unmanned aircraft or commercial off-the-shelf drones1 on a case-by-case basis with the approval of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security or the ,secretary of ,defense and notification to ,congress4 7#e7 ,component prohibition applicability ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 regarding components of commercial off-the-shelf drones or covered unmanned aircraft shall apply only to contracts for the procurement of such components that are entered into on or after the date that is #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,prohibition on operation 7#a7 ,prohibition 7,a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the head of an executive agency may not operate a commercial off-the-shelf drone or covered unmanned aircraft manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity4 7,b7 ,phase-in period for existing contracts ,the prohibition under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply1 during the #a-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 to commercial off-the-shelf drones and covered unmanned aircraft procured through a contract entered into before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,exemption ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,secretary of ,defense are exempt from the restriction under paragraph 7#a7 if the operation-- 7,a7 is for the purposes of training1 testing1 or analysis for-- 7i7 counter-,,uas system surrogate intelligence2 7ii7 electronic warfare2 or 7iii7 information warfare operations2 and 7,b7 is required in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,waiver ,the head of an executive agency may waive the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 on a case-by-case basis with the approval of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security or the ,secretary of ,defense and notification to ,congress4 7#d7 ,regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,attorney ,general1 and such other ,federal departments and agencies as determined by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 and in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,standards and ,technology1 shall establish a ,governmentwide policy for the operation of ,u,a,ss for non-,department of ,defense and non-intelligence community operations4 7c7 ,prohibition on use of ,federal funds ,the requirements described in subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to the use of ,federal funds awarded through a contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement1 or made available to a ,state or local government1 or any subdivision thereof4 7d7 ,comptroller ,general report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on the quantity of commercial off-the-shelf drones and covered unmanned aircraft procured by ,federal departments and agencies from covered foreign entities4 7e7 ,interaction with other law ,section #hdh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 does not apply with respect to a commercial off-the-shelf drone or covered unmanned aircraft1 or any component thereof intended for use in such a drone or unmanned aircraft1 to which the provisions of this ,act apply4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commercial off-the-shelf drone ,the term commercial off-the-shelf drone means a covered unmanned aircraft that is a commercially available off-the-shelf item 7as defined in section #ajd of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#b7 ,covered foreign entity ,the term covered foreign entity means-- 7,a7 a covered entity 7as determined by the ,secretary of ,commerce72 7,b7 any entity that is subject to extrajudicial direction from a foreign government1 as determined by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 7,c7 any entity the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,secretary of ,state1 determines poses a national security risk2 7,d7 any entity subject to influence or control by the ,government of the ,people ,republic of ,china or the ,communist ,party of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,e7 any subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7#c7 ,covered unmanned aircraft ,the term covered unmanned aircraft means an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system as such terms are defined1 respectively1 in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,executive agency ,the term executive agency has the meaning given such term in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,intelligence community ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 7#f7 ,,uas ,the term ,,uas has the meaning given the term unmanned aircraft system in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hcj;,c4 ,sense of ,congress on gaps or vulnerabilities in the national technology and industrial base ,it is the sense of ,congress that in preparing the annual report required by section #bejd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of gaps or vulnerabilities in the national technology and industrial base 7as defined in section #bejj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 with respect to intellectual property theft as related to the development and long-term sustainability of defense technologies4 7#b7 ,the extent to which1 if any1 foreign adversaries engage in operations to exploit such gaps or vulnerabilities4 7#c7 ,recommendations to mitigate or address any such gaps or vulnerabilities identified by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense determines should be included4 #hcj;,d4 ,report on partnerships for rare earth material supply chain security ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report that-- 7#a7 assesses the ability of the ,department of ,defense to facilitate partnerships with institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 that receive grants for the purpose of enhancing the security and stability of supply chain for domestic rare earth materials for the ,national ,defense ,stockpile2 and 7#b7 identifies barriers to such partnerships2 and 7#c7 provides recommendations as to how the ,secretary of ,defense may improve these partnerships4 ,d ,small ,business ,matters #hca4 ,transfer of verification of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans to the ,small ,business ,administration 7a7 ,transfer date ,for purposes of this section1 the term transfer date means the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 except that such date may be extended an unlimited number of times by a period of not more than #f months if the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs jointly issue a notice to ,congress and the ,law ,revision ,counsel of the ,house of ,representatives containing-- 7#a7 a certification that such extension is necessary2 7#b7 the rationale for and the length of such extension2 and 7#c7 a plan to comply with the requirements of this section within the timeframe of the extension4 7b7 ,amendment to and transfer of veteran-,owned and service-,disabled veteran-,owned business database 7#a7 ,amendment of veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned business database ,effective on the transfer date1 section #habg of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 by striking the ,secretary and inserting the ,administrator2 and 7ii7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting section #cf of the ,small ,business ,act2 7,b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7i7 by striking the ,secretary each place such term appears1 other than in the last place such term appears under paragraph 7#b77;,a71 and inserting the ,administrator2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans with service-connected disabilities each place such term appears and inserting small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking to access and inserting to obtain from the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7,,ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,for purposes of this subsection-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall-- 7,i7 verify an individual's status as a veteran or a service-disabled veteran2 and 7,,ii7 establish a system to permit the ,administrator to access1 but not alter1 such verification2 and 7ii7 the ,administrator shall verify-- 7,i7 the status of a business concern as a small business concern2 and 7,,ii7 the ownership and control of such business concern4 7,c7 ,the ,administrator may not certify a concern under subsection 7b7 or section #cf;,a if the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs cannot provide the verification described under subparagraph 7,b77i77,i74 2 7iv7 by striking paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#g72 7v7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively1 and redesignating paragraph 7#h7 as paragraph 7#f72 7vi7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,administrator2 and 7vii7 in paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7aa7 by striking verify the status of the concern as a small business concern or the ownership or control of the concern and inserting certify the status of the concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans 7under section #cf;,a7 or a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans 7under section #cf7;g772 and 7bb7 by striking verification and inserting certification2 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7aa7 in clause 7i71 by striking small business concern owned and controlled by veterans with service-connected disabilities and inserting small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans2 and 7bb7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,,aa7 by amending subclause 7,i7 to read as follows3 7,i7 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs or the ,administrator2 or 2 and 7,,bb7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking the contracting officer of the ,department and inserting the applicable contracting officer2 and 7,,iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 7,c7 by redesignating subsection 7k7 7relating to definitions7 as subsection 7l72 7,d7 by inserting after subsection 7j7 7relating to annual reports7 the following3 7k7 ,annual transfer for certification costs ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall reimburse the ,administrator in an amount necessary to cover any cost incurred by the ,administrator for certifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans that do not qualify as small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans for the ,secretary for purposes of this section and section #habh of this title4 ,the ,administrator is authorized to accept such reimbursement4 ,the amount of any such reimbursement shall be determined jointly by the ,secretary and the ,administrator and shall be provided from fees collected by the ,secretary under multiple-award schedule contracts4 ,any disagreement about the amount shall be resolved by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 2 and 7,e7 subsection 7l7 7relating to definitions71 as so redesignated1 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration4 4 7#b7 ,transfer of requirements relating to database to the ,small ,business ,act ,effective on the transfer date1 subsection 7f7 of section #habg of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by paragraph 7#a771 is transferred to section #cf of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;f71 inserted so as to appear after subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,conforming amendments ,the following amendments shall take effect on the transfer date3 7,a7 ,small ,business ,act ,section #c7q77#b77;,c77i77,,iii7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7q77#b77;,c77i77,,iii77 is amended by striking section #habg7;f7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code and inserting section #cf4 7,b7 ,title #ch ,section #habh of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #habg7;f7 of this title and inserting section #cf of the ,small ,business ,act4 7c7 ,additional requirements for database 7#a7 ,administration access to database before the transfer date ,during the period between the date of the enactment of this section and the transfer date1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall provide the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration with access to the contents of the database described under section #habg7;f7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section may be construed-- 7,a7 as prohibiting the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration from combining the contents of the database described under section #habg7;f7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 with other databases maintained by the ,administration2 or 7,b7 as requiring the ,administrator to use any system or technology related to the database described under section #habg7;f7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 on or after the transfer date to comply with the requirement to maintain a database under subsection 7f7 of section #cf of the ,small ,business ,act 7as transferred pursuant to subsection 7b77#b7 of this section74 7#c7 ,recognition of the issuance of joint regulations ,the date specified under section #ahcb7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb note7 shall be deemed to be ,october #a1 #bjah4 7d7 ,procurement program for small business concerns owned and controlled by service-,disabled veterans 7#a7 ,procurement program for small business concerns owned and controlled by service-,disabled veterans ,section #cf of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;f7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsections 7d7 and 7e72 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting before subsection 7c71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7a7 ,contracting officer defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term contracting officer has the meaning given such term in section #baja of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,certification of small business concerns owned and controlled by service-,disabled veterans ,with respect to a procurement program or preference established under this ,act that applies to prime contractors1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 certify the status of the concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans2 and 7#b7 require the periodic recertification of such status4 2 7,d7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated1 by striking and that the award can be made at a fair market price and inserting 1 that the award can be made at a fair market price1 and if each concern is certified by the ,administrator as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,certification requirement ,notwithstanding subsection 7c71 a contracting officer may only award a sole source contract to a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans or a contract on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans if such a concern is certified by the ,administrator as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans4 7h7 ,enforcement2 penalties 7#a7 ,verification of eligibility ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall establish procedures relating to-- 7,a7 the filing1 investigation1 and disposition by the ,administration of any challenge to the eligibility of a small business concern to receive assistance under this section 7including a challenge1 filed by an interested party1 relating to the veracity of a certification made or information provided to the ,administration by a small business concern under subsection 7b772 and 7,b7 verification by the ,administrator of the accuracy of any certification made or information provided to the ,administration by a small business concern under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,examinations 7,a7 ,examination of applicants ,the procedures established under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide for a program of examinations by the ,administrator of any small business concern making a certification or providing information to the ,administrator under subsection 7b71 to determine the veracity of any statements or information provided as part of such certification or otherwise provided under subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,examination of certified concerns ,the procedures established under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide for the examination of risk-based samples of small business concerns certified under subsection 7b71 or of any small business concern that the ,administrator believes poses a particular risk or with respect to which the ,administrator receives specific and credible information alleging that the small business concern no longer meets eligibility requirements to be certified as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans4 7#c7 ,penalties ,in addition to the penalties described in section #af7;d71 any small business concern that is determined by the ,administrator to have misrepresented the status of that concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans for purposes of subsection 7b71 shall be subject to-- 7,a7 section #ajja of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 sections #cgbi through #cgcc of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 section #habg7;g7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7i7 ,provision of data ,upon the request of the ,administrator1 the head of any ,federal department or agency shall promptly provide to the ,administrator such information as the ,administrator determines to be necessary to carry out subsection 7b7 or to be able to certify the status of the concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans under section #cf;,a4 4 7#b7 ,penalties for misrepresentation ,section #af of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fde7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7i7 by striking 1 a and inserting 1 a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans1 a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans1 a2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7,a71 by striking #i1 #ae1 or #ca and inserting #h1 #i1 #ae1 #ca1 #cf1 or #cf;,a2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking 1 a and inserting 1 a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans1 a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans1 a4 7e7 ,certification for small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans ,the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fca et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #cf the following new section3 #cf;,a4 ,certification of small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans 7a7 ,in general ,with respect to the program established under section #habg of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 certify the status of the concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans2 and 7#b7 require the periodic recertification of such status4 7b7 ,enforcement2 penalties 7#a7 ,verification of eligibility ,in carrying out this section1 the ,administrator shall establish procedures relating to-- 7,a7 the filing1 investigation1 and disposition by the ,administration of any challenge to the eligibility of a small business concern to receive assistance under this section 7including a challenge1 filed by an interested party1 relating to the veracity of a certification made or information provided to the ,administration by a small business concern under subsection 7a772 and 7,b7 verification by the ,administrator of the accuracy of any certification made or information provided to the ,administration by a small business concern under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,examination of applicants ,the procedures established under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide for a program of examinations by the ,administrator of any small business concern making a certification or providing information to the ,administrator under subsection 7a71 to determine the veracity of any statements or information provided as part of such certification or otherwise provided under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,penalties ,in addition to the penalties described in section #af7;d71 any small business concern that is determined by the ,administrator to have misrepresented the status of that concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans for purposes of subsection 7a71 shall be subject to-- 7,a7 section #ajja of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 sections #cgbi through #cgcc of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 section #habg7;g7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7f7 ,status of self-,certified small business concerns owned and controlled by service-,disabled veterans 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any small business concern that self-certified as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans shall-- 7,a7 if the concern files a certification application with the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration before the end of the #a-year period beginning on the transfer date1 maintain such self-certification until the ,administrator makes a determination with respect to such certification2 and 7,b7 if the concern does not file such a certification application before the end of the #a-year period beginning on the transfer date1 lose1 at the end of such #a-year period1 any self-certification of the concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans4 7#b7 ,non-,applicability to ,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to participation in contracts 7including subcontracts7 with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7#c7 ,notice ,the ,administrator shall notify any small business concern that self-certified as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans about the requirements of this section1 including the transfer date and any extension of such transfer date made pursuant to subsection 7a71 and make such notice publicly available1 on-- 7,a7 the date of the enactment of this section2 and 7,b7 the date on which an extension described under subsection 7a7 is approved4 7g7 ,transfer of the ,center for ,verification and ,evaluation of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to the ,small ,business ,administration 7#a7 ,abolishment ,the ,center for ,verification and ,evaluation of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs defined under section #gd4a of title #ch1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 is abolished effective on the transfer date4 7#b7 ,transfer of functions ,all functions that1 immediately before the effective date of this subsection1 were functions of the ,center for ,verification and ,evaluation shall-- 7,a7 on the date of enactment of this section1 be functions of both the ,center for ,verification and ,evaluation and the ,small ,business ,administration1 except that the ,small ,business ,administration shall not have any authority to carry out any verification functions of the ,center for ,verification and ,evaluation2 and 7,b7 on the transfer date1 be functions of the ,small ,business ,administration4 7#c7 ,transfer of assets ,so much of the personnel1 property1 and records employed1 used1 held1 available1 or to be made available in connection with a function transferred under this subsection shall be available to the ,small ,business ,administration at such time or times as the ,president directs for use in connection with the functions transferred4 7#d7 ,references ,any reference in any other ,federal law1 ,executive order1 rule1 regulation1 or delegation of authority1 or any document of or pertaining to a function of the ,center for ,verification and ,evaluation that is transferred under this section is deemed1 after the transfer date1 to refer to the ,small ,business ,administration4 7h7 ,report ,not later than the end of the #a-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this section and every #f months thereafter until the transfer date1 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration and ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly issue a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 ,small ,business1 and ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,appropriations1 ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship1 and ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate on the planning for the transfer of functions and property required under this section and the amendments made by this section on the transfer date4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 whether and how the verification database and operations of the ,center for ,verification and ,evaluation of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs will be incorporated into the existing certification database of the ,small ,business ,administration2 7#b7 projections for the numbers and timing1 in terms of fiscal year1 of-- 7,a7 already verified concerns that will come up for recertification2 and 7,b7 self-certified concerns that are expected to apply for certification2 7#c7 an explanation of how outreach to veteran service organizations1 the service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business community1 and other stakeholders will be conducted2 and 7#d7 other pertinent information determined by the ,administrator and the ,secretary4 #hcb4 ,equitable adjustments to certain construction contracts 7a7 ,in general ,the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fca et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #ae the following new section3 #ae;,a4 ,equitable adjustments to construction contracts 7a7 ,request for an equitable adjustment ,a small business concern performing a construction contract that was awarded by an agency may submit a request for an equitable adjustment to the contracting officer of such agency if the contracting officer directs a change in the work within the general scope of the contract without the agreement of the small business concern4 ,such request shall-- 7#a7 be timely made pursuant to the terms of the contract2 and 7#b7 comply with ,federal regulations regarding equitable adjustments1 including specifying additional costs resulting from such change in the work within the general scope of the contract4 7b7 ,amount ,upon receipt of a request for equitable adjustment under subsection 7a71 the agency shall provide to the small business concern an interim partial payment in an amount that is at least #ej percent of the costs identified in the request for equitable adjustment under subsection 7a77#b74 7c7 ,limitation ,any interim partial payment made under this section shall not be deemed to be an action to definitize the request for an equitable adjustment4 7d7 ,flow-,down of interim partial payment amounts ,a small business concern that requests an equitable adjustment under this section shall pay to a first tier subcontractor or supplier the portion of the interim partial payment received that is attributable to the increased costs of performance incurred by the first tier subcontractor or supplier due to the change in the work within the general scope of the contract4 ,a subcontractor or supplier at any tier that receives a portion of an interim partial payment under this section shall pay its subcontractor or supplier the appropriate portion of such payment4 4 7b7 ,implementation ,the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall implement the requirements of this section not later than the first day of the first full fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hcc4 ,exemption of certain contracts awarded to small business concerns from category management requirements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,small ,business ,act is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #di as section #ej2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #dh the following new section3 #di4 ,exemption of certain contracts from category management requirements 7a7 ,in general ,a contract awarded under section #h7;a71 #h7m71 #ca1 or #cb that is classified as tier #j-- 7#a7 shall be exempt from the procedural requirements of any ,federal rule or guidance on category management or successor strategies for contract consolidation2 and 7#b7 may not be included when measuring the attainment of any goal or benchmark established under any ,federal rule or guidance on category management or successor strategies for contract consolidation1 unless the inclusion of such contract aids in the achievement of such a goal or benchmark4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,category management ,the term category management has the meaning given such term by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#b7 ,tier #j ,the term tier #j has the meaning given such term by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget with respect to the ,spend ,under ,management tiered maturity model1 or any successor model4 4 7b7 ,application ,section #di of the ,small ,business ,act1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall apply with respect to contracts entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,plan and report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall submit to ,congress a report including a plan to increase the participation of small business concerns in agency-wide or ,government-wide contracts 7including best in class designations as defined in section #ae7;h77#d77;,b774 ,such plan shall include-- 7,a7 strategies to increase the amount and frequency of opportunities for small business concerns to participate in agency-wide or ,government-wide contracts2 7,b7 strategies to ease or eliminate requirements that impede such participation of small business concerns2 and 7,c7 a specific goal for the number of small business concerns participating in agency-wide or ,government-wide contracts and a timeline to achieve such goal4 7#b7 ,implementation ,not later than #fj days after the submission of the report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall implement the plan contained in such report4 7d7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation shall be revised to carry out this ,act and the amendment made by this ,act4 #hcd4 ,report on accelerated payments to certain small business concerns 7a7 ,report ,not later than #c months after the date of the enactment of this section1 the head of each ,federal agency shall submit to ,congress a report on the timeliness of payments made to a covered prime contractor4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 the date on which the ,federal agency began providing accelerated payments in accordance with section #bcjg7;a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or paragraphs 7#aj7 and 7#aa7 of section #cijc7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as applicable1 to a covered prime contractor2 7#b7 of contracts to which such sections apply1 the amount and percentage of covered contracts with accelerated payment terms in accordance with such sections2 and 7#c7 whether and on what date the agency discontinued implementation of the ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,m-#aa-cb titled ,accelerating ,payments to ,small ,businesses for ,goods and ,services 7issued ,september #ad1 #bjaa74 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered prime contractor ,the term covered prime contractor means-- 7,a7 a prime contractor 7as defined in section #hgja of title #da7 that is a small business concern 7as defined in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb772 and 7,b7 a prime contractor that subcontracts with a small business concern4 7#b7 ,covered contract ,the term covered contract means a contract entered into by a covered prime contractor-- 7,a7 on or after ,august #ac1 #bjah1 with respect to a contract entered into the head of an agency 7as defined in section #bcjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7,b7 on or after ,december #bj1 #bjai1 with respect to a contract entered into with the head of an agency 7as defined in section #cija of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#c7 ,federal agency ,the term ,federal agency has the meaning given agency in section #eea7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hce4 ,extension of participation in #h7;a7 program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall ensure that a small business concern participating in the program established under section #h7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7 on or before ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 may elect to extend such participation by a period of #a year1 regardless of whether such concern previously elected to suspend participation in such program pursuant to guidance of the ,administrator4 7b7 ,emergency rulemaking authority ,not later than #ae days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator shall issue regulations to carry out this section without regard to the notice requirements under section #eec7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hcf4 ,past performance ratings of certain small business concerns 7a7 ,past performance ratings of joint ventures for small business concerns ,section #ae7;e7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7;e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,past performance ratings of joint ventures for small business concerns ,with respect to evaluating an offer for a prime contract made by a small business concern that previously participated in a joint venture with another business concern 7whether or not such other business concern was itself a small business concern71 the ,administrator shall establish regulations-- 7,a7 requiring contracting officers to consider the record of past performance of the joint venture when evaluating the past performance of the small business concern2 and 7,b7 requiring the small business concern to inform the contracting officer what duties and responsibilities the small business concern carried out as part of the joint venture4 4 7b7 ,past performance ratings of first-,tier small business subcontractors ,section #h7;d77#ag7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77#ag77 is amended to read as follows3 7#ag7 ,past performance ratings for certain small business subcontractors 7,a7 ,in general ,upon request by a small business concern that performed as a first tier subcontractor on a covered contract 7as defined in paragraph #ac7;,a77 that is submitting an offer for a solicitation1 the prime contractor for such covered contract shall submit to the contracting agency issuing the solicitation or to such small business concern a record of past performance for such small business concern with respect to such covered contract4 7,b7 ,consideration ,a contracting officer shall consider the record of past performance of a small business concern provided under subparagraph 7,a7 when evaluating an offer for a prime contract made by such small business concern4 4 7c7 ,rulemaking 7#a7 ,small ,buisness ,administration ,not later than the end of the #abj-;day period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall issue rules to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section4 7#b7 ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,not later than the end of the #abj-;day period beginning on the date that rules are issued under paragraph 7#a71 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation shall be revised to reflect such rules4 #hcg4 ,category management training 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #h months after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy and any other head of a ,federal agency as determined by the ,administrator1 shall develop a training curriculum on category management for staff of ,federal agencies with procurement or acquisition responsibilities4 ,such training shall include-- 7#a7 best practices for purchasing goods and services from small business concerns 7as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb772 and 7#b7 information on avoiding conflicts with the requirements of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fca et seq474 7b7 ,use of curriculum ,the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration-- 7#a7 shall ensure that staff for ,federal agencies described in subsection 7a7 receive the training described in such subsection2 and 7#b7 may request the assistance of the relevant ,director of ,small and ,disadvantaged ,business ,utilization 7as described in section #ae7k7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7k777 to carry out the requirements of paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,submission to ,congress ,the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration shall provide a copy of the training curriculum developed under subsection 7a7 to the ,committee on ,small ,business of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship of the ,senate4 7d7 ,category management defined ,in this ,act1 the term category management has the meaning given by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 #hch4 ,small businesses in territories of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,definition of covered territory business ,section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7ff7 ,covered territory business ,in this ,act1 the term covered territory business means a small business concern that has its principal office located in one of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7#b7 ,american ,samoa4 7#c7 ,guam4 7#d7 ,the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 4 7b7 ,priority for surplus property transfers ,section #g7;j77#ac77;,f77iii7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;j77#ac77;,f77iii77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7,i71 by striking means and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 means-- 7aa7 in the case of a ,puerto ,rico business1 the period beginning on ,august #ac1 #bjah1 and ending on the date on which the ,oversight ,board established under section #baba of title #dh terminates2 and 7bb7 in the case of a covered territory business1 the period beginning on the date of enactment of this item and ending on the date that is #d years after such date of enactment4 2 and 7#b7 in clause 7,,ii7-- 7,a7 by inserting or a covered territory business after a ,puerto ,rico business2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,puerto ,rico business in both places it appears and inserting such business4 7c7 ,contracting incentives for protege firms that are covered territory businesses 7#a7 ,contracting incentives ,section #de7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fegr7a77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,covered territory businesses ,during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this paragraph and ending on the date that is #d years after such date of enactment1 the ,administrator shall identify potential incentives to a covered territory mentor that awards a subcontract to its covered territory protege1 including-- 7,a7 positive consideration in any past performance evaluation of the covered territory mentor2 and 7,b7 the application of costs incurred for providing training to such covered territory protege to the subcontracting plan 7as required under paragraph 7#d7 or 7#e7 of section #h7;d77 of the covered territory mentor4 4 7#b7 ,mentor-,protege ,relationships ,section #de7;b77#c77;,a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fegr7b77#c77;,a77 is amended by striking relationships are and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 relationships-- 7i7 are between a covered protege and a covered mentor2 or 7ii7 are between a covered territory protege and a covered territory mentor4 4 7#c7 ,definitions ,section #de7;d7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fegr7d77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#f7 ,covered territory mentor ,the term covered territory mentor means a mentor that enters into an agreement under this ,act1 or under any mentor-protege program approved under subsection 7b77#a71 with a covered territory protege4 7#g7 ,covered territory protege ,the term covered territory protege means a protege of a covered territory mentor that is a covered territory business4 4 #hci4 ,eligibility of the commonwealth of the northern mariana islands for certain small business administration programs ,the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fca et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ba7;a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting before ,the ,administration shall require the following3 ,the previous sentence shall not apply to an applicant that has its principal office located in the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,c77ix71 by striking and ,american ,samoa and inserting ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 and 7#b7 in section #cd7;a77#i71 by striking and ,american ,samoa and inserting ,american ,samoa1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 #hdj4 ,boots to ,business ,program ,section #cb of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;b7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,boots to ,business ,program 7#a7 ,covered individual defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered individual means-- 7,a7 a member of the ,armed ,forces1 including the ,national ,guard or ,reserves2 7,b7 an individual who is participating in the ,transition ,assistance ,program established under section #aadd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 an individual who-- 7i7 served on active duty in any branch of the ,armed ,forces1 including the ,national ,guard or ,reserves2 and 7ii7 was discharged or released from such service under conditions other than dishonorable2 and 7,d7 a spouse or dependent of an individual described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c74 7#b7 ,establishment ,beginning on the first ,october #a after the enactment of this subsection and for the subsequent #d fiscal years1 the ,administrator shall carry out a program to be known as the ,boots to ,business ,program to provide entrepreneurship training to covered individuals4 7#c7 ,goals ,the goals of the ,boots to ,business ,program are to-- 7,a7 provide assistance and in-depth training to covered individuals interested in business ownership2 and 7,b7 provide covered individuals with the tools1 skills1 and knowledge necessary to identify a business opportunity1 draft a business plan1 identify sources of capital1 connect with local resources for small business concerns1 and start up a small business concern4 7#d7 ,program components 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,boots to ,business ,program may include-- 7i7 a presentation providing exposure to the considerations involved in self-employment and ownership of a small business concern2 7ii7 an online1 self-study course focused on the basic skills of entrepreneurship1 the language of business1 and the considerations involved in self-employment and ownership of a small business concern2 7iii7 an in-person classroom instruction component providing an introduction to the foundations of self employment and ownership of a small business concern2 and 7iv7 in-depth training delivered through online instruction1 including an online course that leads to the creation of a business plan4 7,b7 ,collaboration ,the ,administrator may-- 7i7 collaborate with public and private entities to develop course curricula for the ,boots to ,business ,program2 and 7ii7 modify program components in coordination with entities participating in a ,warriors in ,transition program1 as defined in section #gch7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note74 7,c7 ,use of resource partners 7i7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,i7 ensure that ,veteran ,business ,outreach ,centers regularly participate1 on a nationwide basis1 in the ,boots to ,business ,program2 and 7,,ii7 to the maximum extent practicable1 use a variety of other resource partners and entities in administering the ,boots to ,business ,program4 7ii7 ,grant authority ,in carrying out clause 7i71 the ,administrator may make grants to ,veteran ,business ,outreach ,centers1 other resource partners1 or other entities to carry out components of the ,boots to ,business ,program4 7,d7 ,availability to ,department of ,defense ,the ,administrator shall make available to the ,secretary of ,defense information regarding the ,boots to ,business ,program1 including all course materials and outreach materials related to the ,boots to ,business ,program1 for inclusion on the website of the ,department of ,defense relating to the ,transition ,assistance ,program1 in the ,transition ,assistance ,program manual1 and in other relevant materials available for distribution from the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,e7 ,availability to ,veterans ,affairs ,in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,administrator shall make available for distribution and display at local facilities of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs outreach materials regarding the ,boots to ,business ,program which shall1 at a minimum-- 7i7 describe the ,boots to ,business ,program and the services provided2 and 7ii7 include eligibility requirements for participating in the ,boots to ,business ,program4 7#e7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and every year thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,small ,business of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the performance and effectiveness of the ,boots to ,business ,program1 which may be included as part of another report submitted to such ,committees by the ,administrator1 and which shall include-- 7,a7 information regarding grants awarded under paragraph 7#d77;,c72 7,b7 the total cost of the ,boots to ,business ,program2 7,c7 the number of program participants using each component of the ,boots to ,business ,program2 7,d7 the completion rates for each component of the ,boots to ,business ,program2 7,e7 to the extent possible-- 7i7 the demographics of program participants1 to include gender1 age1 race1 relationship to military1 military occupational specialty1 and years of service of program participants2 7ii7 the number of small business concerns formed or expanded with assistance under the ,boots to ,business ,program2 7iii7 the gross receipts of small business concerns receiving assistance under the ,boots to ,business ,program2 7iv7 the number of jobs created with assistance under the ,boots to ,business ,program2 7v7 the number of referrals to other resources and programs of the ,administration2 7vi7 the number of program participants receiving financial assistance under loan programs of the ,administration2 7vii7 the type and dollar amount of financial assistance received by program participants under any loan program of the ,administration2 and 7viii7 results of participant satisfaction surveys1 including a summary of any comments received from program participants2 7,f7 an evaluation of the effectiveness of the ,boots to ,business ,program in each region of the ,administration during the most recent fiscal year2 7,g7 an assessment of additional performance outcome measures for the ,boots to ,business ,program1 as identified by the ,administrator2 7,h7 any recommendations of the ,administrator for improvement of the ,boots to ,business ,program1 which may include expansion of the types of individuals who are covered individuals2 7,i7 an explanation of how the ,boots to ,business ,program has been integrated with other transition programs and related resources of the ,administration and other ,federal agencies2 and 7,j7 any additional information the ,administrator determines necessary4 4 #hdj;,a4 ,employment size standard requirements 7a7 ,in general ,section #c7;a77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7;a77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and subject to the requirements specified under subparagraph 7,c7 after paragraph 7#a72 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7including the ,administration when acting pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77 after no ,federal department or agency2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii77,i7 by striking #ab months and inserting #bd months4 7b7 ,effective date ,this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act shall take effect #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,e ,other ,matters #hda4 ,modifications to supervision and award of certain contracts 7a7 ,supervision of military construction projects ,section #bhea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting or appropriated after funds authorized each place such term appears2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting 1 ,facilities ,sustainment1 ,restoration1 and ,modernization 7,,fsrm7 project1 after military construction project2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 deadline for bid submissions1 after solicitation date2 7,b7 by inserting 7including the address of such recipient7 after contract recipient2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,h7 ,any subcontracting plan required under paragraph 7#d7 or 7#e7 of section #h7;d7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77 for the project submitted by the contract recipient to the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,i7 ,a detailed written statement describing and justifying any exception applied or waiver granted under-- 7i7 chapter #hc of title #da2 7ii7 section #becc;a of this title2 or 7iii7 section #becc;b of this title4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,the information required to be published on the ,internet website under subsection 7c7 shall constitute a record for the purposes of ,chapter #ba1 #bi1 #ca1 and #cc of title #dd4 4 7b7 ,requirements relating to the award of covered military construction contracts 7#a7 ,requirements ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bhea the following new section3 #bhea;a4 ,requirements relating to the award of covered military construction contracts 7a7 ,publication of certain information relating to covered military construction contracts 7#a7 ,contractor requirements ,a contractor that has been awarded a covered military construction contract shall-- 7,a7 make publicly available on a website of the ,general ,services ,administration or the ,small ,business ,administration1 as applicable1 any solicitation under that covered military construction contract for a subcontract of an estimated value of #bej1jjj or more2 and 7,b7 submit written notification of the award of the covered military construction contract1 and of any subcontract awarded under the covered military construction contract1 to the relevant agency of a covered ,state that enforces workers' compensation or minimum wage laws in such covered ,state4 7#b7 ,notice ,upon award of a covered military construction contract with an estimated value greater than or equal to #b1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary concerned shall notify any applicable ,member of ,congress representing the covered ,state in which that covered military construction contract is to be performed of such award in a timely manner4 7#c7 ,federal ,procurement ,data ,system ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that there is a clear and unique indication of any covered military construction contract with subcontracting work of an estimated value of #bej1jjj or more in the ,federal ,procurement ,data ,system established pursuant to section #aabb7;a77#d7 of title #da 7or any successor system74 7b7 ,use of local firms and individuals 7#a7 ,in general ,to the extent practicable1 in awarding a covered military construction contract1 the ,secretary concerned shall give preference to those firms and individuals residing or doing business primarily in the same ,state as1 or within a #fj-mile radius of1 the location of the work to be performed pursuant to the contract4 7#b7 ,justification required ,the ,secretary concerned shall prepare a written justification1 and make such justification available on the ,internet site required under section #bhea of this title1 for the award of any covered military construction contract to a firm or individual that is not described under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,licensing ,a contractor and any subcontractors performing a covered military construction contract shall be licensed to perform the work under such contract in the ,state in which the work will be performed4 7d7 ,monthly report ,not later than #aj days after the end of each month1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report identifying for that month the following3 7#a7 ,each covered military construction contract and each subcontract of a covered military construction contract described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 awarded during that month4 7#b7 ,the location of the work to be performed pursuant to each covered military construction contract and subcontract identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,the prime contractor and any subcontractor performing each covered military construction contract and subcontract identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,the estimated value of each covered military construction contract and subcontract identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,exclusion of classified projects ,this section does not apply to a classified covered military construction project4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered military construction contract ,the term covered military construction contract means a contract for work on a military construction project1 military family housing project1 or ,facilities ,sustainment1 ,restoration1 and ,modernization 7,,fsrm7 project carried out in a covered ,state4 7#b7 ,covered ,state ,the term covered ,state means any of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7#c7 ,member of ,congress ,the term ,member of ,congress has the meaning given the term in section #bajf of title #e4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,,iii of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bhea the following new item3 #bhea;a4 ,requirements relating to the award of covered military construction contracts4 4 7#c7 ,applicability ,section #bhea;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 shall apply with respect to a covered military construction contract1 as defined in such section1 entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,small business credit for local businesses ,section #ae of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection-- 7y7 ,small business credit for local businesses 7#a7 ,credit for meeting subcontracting goals ,if a prime contractor awards a subcontract 7at any tier7 to a small business concern that has its principal office located in the same ,state as1 or within a #fj-mile radius of1 the location of the work to be performed pursuant to the contract of the prime contractor1 the value of the subcontract shall be doubled for purposes of determining compliance with the goals for procurement contracts under subsection 7g77#a77;,a7 during such period4 7#b7 ,report ,along with the report required under subsection 7h77#a71 the head of each ,federal agency shall submit to the ,administrator1 and make publicly available on the scorecard described in section #hfh7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #icc2 #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd note71 an analysis of the number and dollar amount of subcontracts awarded pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 for each fiscal year of the period described in such paragraph4 4 #hdb4 ,amendments to submissions to ,congress relating to certain foreign military sales ,section #hhg7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the ,secretary shall each place it appears and inserting the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjba and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd2 and 7,b7 by striking with a value and all that follows through the subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjba and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 #hdc4 ,revisions to requirement to use firm fixed-price contracts for foreign military sales 7a7 ,in general ,section #hcj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting and subject to subsection 7e7 after enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,applicability ,the regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall not apply to a foreign military sale for which the foreign country that is the counterparty to such foreign military sale has requested a modification to the defense service or defense article that is the subject of such foreign military sale that would require significant development work4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the ,secretary may not delegate the authority to exercise such a waiver below the level of the service acquisition executive 7as defined in section #aja7;a77#aj7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code744 7b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 issue guidance to carry out the amendments made by this section2 and 7#b7 not later than ,february #a1 #bjba1 revise the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to carry out the amendments made by this section4 #hdd4 ,small ,business ,industrial ,base ,resiliency ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy 7established under section #ijb of this ,act7 shall establish a program to be known as the ,small ,business ,industrial ,base ,resiliency ,program under which the ,assistant ,secretary shall enter into transactions to purchase or to make a commitment to purchase goods or services from small business concerns as described in subsection 7b7 to respond to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7b7 ,uses of transactions ,a transaction entered into pursuant to the authority under this section shall-- 7#a7 support the monitoring and assessment of small business concerns that enter into such a transaction2 7#b7 address critical issues in the industrial base relating to urgent operational needs in response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 7#c7 support efforts to create1 maintain1 protect1 expand1 or restore the industrial base in response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 and 7#d7 as applicable1 address supply chain vulnerabilities related to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic for small business concerns that enter into such a transaction4 7c7 ,duration ,the term of a transaction entered into pursuant to the authority under this section shall be #b years4 7d7 ,liabilities ,with respect to any transaction entered into pursuant to the authority under this section on or after the date of enactment of this ,act1 if such transaction imposes any contingent liability upon the ,united ,states1 such liability shall be recorded as an obligation against amounts made available from the ,research and ,development1 ,defense-,wide1 ,pandemic ,preparedness and ,resilience ,national ,security ,fund under section #ajjc in an amount equal to the maximum amount of the contingency at the time such transaction is entered into4 7e7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjba1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy shall submit to the appropriate committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a description of any guidance or policy issued to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,a description of any relevant assessments prepared to address critical issues in the industrial base relating to urgent operational needs related to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7#c7 ,a description of any transaction entered into pursuant to the authority under this section1 and the impact such transaction has had on the response of the ,department of ,defense to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7#d7 ,a prioritized list of gaps or vulnerabilities in the transactions of the industrial base in which small business concerns participate that are related the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 including-- 7,a7 a description of mitigation strategies necessary to address such gaps or vulnerabilities2 7,b7 the identification of the ,secretary concerned or the head of the ,defense ,agency responsible for addressing such gaps or vulnerabilities2 and 7,c7 a proposed timeline for action to address such gaps or vulnerabilities4 7#e7 ,identification of each transaction designed to sustain specific essential technological and industrial capabilities and processes of the industrial base in which small business concerns participate that are related to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7#f7 ,any other steps necessary to foster and safeguard the industrial base in which small business concerns participate due to the impact of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7f7 ,funding ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy shall use amounts authorized to be appropriated for ,research and ,development1 ,defense-,wide1 ,pandemic ,preparedness and ,resilience ,national ,security ,fund under section #ajjc to carry out the requirements of this section4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees ,the term covered committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,small ,business of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,,covid-#ai pandemic ,the term ,,covid-#ai pandemic means the national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq474 7#c7 ,defense ,agency ,the term ,defense ,agency has the meaning given in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,small business concern ,the term small business concern has the meaning given under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb774 #hde4 ,requirements relating to reports and limitations on the availability of funds 7a7 ,limitation on the availability of funds relating to the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps program 7#a7 ,initial plan and schedule ,beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 if the ,secretary of ,defense has not submitted the plan and schedule to implement the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps program required under section #hfj7;b77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aead2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjj;g note71 not more than #be percent of the funds specified in paragraph 7#c7 may be obligated or expended until the date on which such plan and schedule has been submitted4 7#b7 ,expansion plan and schedule ,beginning on ,january #a1 #bjba1 if the ,secretary of ,defense has not submitted the expansion plan and schedule relating to the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps program required under section #hfj7;b77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aead2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjj;g note71 not more than #ej percent of the funds specified in paragraph 7#c7 may be obligated or expended until the date on which such expansion plan and schedule has been submitted4 7#c7 ,funds specified ,the funds specified in this paragraph are the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the ,department of ,defense for the following3 7,a7 ,the immediate office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,b7 ,the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness4 7,c7 ,the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7,d7 ,the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7b7 ,report and limitation on the availability of funds relating to the extramural acquisition innovation and research activities 7#a7 ,report ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbj1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report-- 7,a7 on the establishment of the extramural acquisition innovation and research activities required under section #bcfa;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by section #hce7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #adid772 and 7,b7 that includes the name of the ,director appointed under section #bcfa;a7c7 of such title 7as added by section #hce7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #adid774 7#b7 ,limitation 7,a7 ,in general ,beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 if the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment has not submitted the report required under paragraph 7#a71 not more than #be percent of the funds specified in subparagraph 7,b7 may be obligated or expended until the date on which such report has been submitted4 7,b7 ,funds specified ,the funds specified in this subparagraph are the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the ,department of ,defense for the following3 7i7 ,the immediate office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7ii7 ,the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7iii7 ,the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7c7 ,report and limitation on the availability of funds relating to the eliminating the gaps and vulnerabilities in the national technology and industrial base 7#a7 ,report ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the national security strategy for national technology and industrial base required by section #beja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,limitation 7,a7 ,in general ,beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 if the ,secretary of ,defense has not submitted the report required under paragraph 7#a71 not more than #be percent of the funds specified in subparagraph 7,b7 may be obligated or expended until the date on which such report has been submitted4 7,b7 ,funds specified ,the funds specified in this subparagraph are the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the ,department of ,defense for the following3 7i7 ,the immediate office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7ii7 ,the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 #hdf4 ,assessment of the requirements processes of the military departments 7a7 ,assessment ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall assess the requirements process of the military department and make recommendations to improve the agility and timeliness of such requirements process for acquisition programs of the military department4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjba1 each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the assessment conducted pursuant to subsection 7a7 and specific plans to update the requirements processes of the military department concerned based on such assessment4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report shall include an analysis of and recommended improvements for the following elements3 7,a7 ,if appropriate1 information from the report required in section #hjj7;f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib74 7,b7 ,the alignment of the requirements processes1 acquisition system1 and budget process of the military department concerned4 7,c7 ,the requirements process for each acquisition pathway of the adaptive acquisition framework 7as described in ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4jb1 ,operation of the ,adaptive ,acquisition ,framework71 including the time it takes to complete requirements development and approval process for each pathway4 7,d7 ,for each acquisition pathway described in subparagraph 7,c71 the processes for and the extent to which detailed systems engineering and requirements trade-off analyses are done before the development of requirements begins for a specific acquisition program to ensure that risks are understood and accounted for and that both top-level and derived requirements 7development as well as reliability and maintainability7 are achievable within cost1 schedule1 and technology constraints4 7,e7 ,organizational roles and responsibilities of individuals with responsibilities relating to the requirements process for the military department concerned1 including the role1 composition1 and metrics used to assess the effectiveness of any requirements oversight council of the military department concerned4 7,f7 ,the composition and sufficiency of individuals who develop requirements for the military department concerned1 including any acquisition workforce planning and personnel shortfalls and resources needed to address any such shortfalls4 7,g7 ,the ability of the requirements process to address the urgent needs of the military department concerned4 7,h7 ,the capacity to review changes in requirements for programs of record4 7,i7 ,the validation of decisions made from the requirements process and the alignment of each such decision to the national defense strategy required under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,j7 ,the use of portfolio management in the requirements process to coordinate decisions and avoid any duplication of requirements across acquisition programs4 7,k7 ,the implementation of recommendations on the process from the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states by each military department4 7,l7 ,identification and comparison of best practices in the private sector and the public sector for the requirements development and approval process4 7,m7 ,other recommendations to improve the process of establishing requirements1 including lessons learned from responding to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7,n7 ,any additional matters that the ,secretaries determine appropriate4 #hdg4 ,report on transfer and consolidation of certain defense acquisition statutes ,not later than ,february #ba1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a comprehensive legislative proposal for the transfer and consolidation of statutes within the framework for part ,v of subtitle ,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as enacted by section #hja of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb771 along with conforming amendments to law required by such transfer and consolidation4 ,such report shall include an assessment of the effect of such transfer and consolidation on related ,department of ,defense activities1 guidance1 and interagency coordination4 #hdh4 ,prohibition on contracting with persons with willful or repeated violations of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich ,the head of a ,federal department or agency 7as defined in section #ajb of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code7 shall initiate a debarment proceeding with respect to a person for whom information regarding four or more willful or repeated violation of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bja et seq47 as determined by a disposition described under subsection 7c77#a7 of section #bcac of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 and issued in the last #d years1 is included in the database established under subsection 7a7 of such section4 ,the head of the department or agency shall use discretion in determining whether the debarment is temporary or permanent4 #hdi4 ,reestablishment of ,commission on ,wartime ,contracting 7a7 ,in general ,there is hereby reestablished in the legislative branch under section #hda of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #bcj7 the ,commission on ,wartime ,contracting4 7b7 ,amendment to duties ,section #hda7;c77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #bca7 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,general duties ,the ,commission shall study the following matters3 7,a7 ,federal agency contracting funded by overseas contingency operations funds4 7,b7 ,federal agency contracting for the logistical support of coalition forces operating under the authority of the #bjja or #bjjb ,authorization for the ,use of ,military ,force4 7,c7 ,federal agency contracting for the performance of security functions in countries where coalition forces operate under the authority of the #bjja or #bjjb ,authorization for the ,use of ,military ,force 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,section #hda of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #bcj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform each place it appears and inserting the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking of this ,act and inserting of the ,wartime ,contracting ,commission ,reauthorization ,act of #bjai2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking was first established each place it appears and inserting was reestablished by the ,wartime ,contracting ,commission ,reauthorization ,act of #bjai2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking ,on ,march #a1 #bjji and inserting ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,wartime ,contracting ,commission ,reauthorization ,act of #bjai4 #hej4 ,report on certain contracts relating to construction or maintenance of a border wall ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include on a public website of the ,department of ,defense a list of any contracts1 including any task order contract 7as such term is defined in section #bcjd;d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 and any modifications to a contract1 entered into by the ,secretary relating to the construction or maintenance of a barrier along the international border between the ,united ,states and ,mexico that have an estimated value equal to or greater than #g1jjj1jjj4 #hea4 ,congressional oversight of private security contractor contracts 7a7 ,report of certain contracts and task orders 7#a7 ,requirement regarding contracts and task orders ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall compile a report of the work performed or to be performed under a covered contract during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjja1 and ending on the last day of the month during which this ,act is enacted for work performed or work to be performed in areas of contingency operations4 7#b7 ,form of submissions ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 to the maximum extent possible1 but may contain a classified annex1 if necessary4 7b7 ,reports on contracts for work ,to be performed in areas of contingency operations and other significant military operations ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall submit to each specified congressional committee a report not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act that contains the following information3 7#a7 ,the number of civilians performing work in areas of contingency operations under covered contracts4 7#b7 ,the total cost of such covered contracts4 7#c7 ,the total number of civilians who have been wounded or killed in performing work under such covered contracts4 7#d7 ,a description of the disciplinary actions that have been taken against persons performing work under such covered contracts by the contractor1 the ,united ,states ,government1 or the government of any country in which the area of contingency operations is located4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered contract ,the term covered contract means a contract for private security entered into by the ,secretary of ,defense in an amount greater than #e1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,contingency operation ,the term contingency operation has the meaning provided by section #aja7;a77#ac7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,specified congressional committees ,the term specified congressional committees means the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 #heb4 ,revisions to the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria regarding the use of variable refrigerant flow systems 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall publish any proposed revisions to the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria regarding the use of variable refrigerant flow systems in the ,federal ,register and shall specify a comment period of at least #fj days4 7b7 ,notice ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a written notice and justification for any proposed revisions to the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria regarding the use of variable refrigerant flow systems not later than #cj days after the date of publication in the ,federal ,register4 ,,ix ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,a ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters #ija4 ,repeal of position of ,chief ,management ,officer 7a7 ,repeal of position of ,chief ,management ,officer 7#a7 ,in general ,section #acb;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code is repealed4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments and repeals 7,a7 ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #aca7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7,b7 ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #acb;a4 7,c7 ,section #iaj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #aeaf7 is repealed4 7#c7 ,effective date ,the amendments and repeals made by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall take effect #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,implementation ,on the effective date of the amendments and repeals under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 any duties and responsibilities that remain assigned to the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall be transferred to a single official selected by the ,secretary of ,defense1 except that such official may not be an individual who served as the ,chief ,management ,officer before such effective date2 7#b7 the personnel1 functions1 and assets of the ,office of the ,chief ,management ,officer shall be transferred to such other organizations and elements of the ,department as the ,secretary determines appropriate2 and 7#c7 any reference in ,federal law1 regulations1 guidance1 instructions1 or other documents of the ,federal ,government to the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall be deemed to be a reference to the official selected by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a774 7c7 ,legislative proposal ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes a comprehensive legislative proposal for additional conforming amendments to law required by the amendments and repeals made by this section4 #ijb4 ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense ,section #ach of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking #ac and inserting #ad2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,one of the ,assistant ,secretaries is the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy4 ,in addition to any duties and powers prescribed under paragraph 7#a71 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy shall have the duties described in section #aci;c of this title4 4 7#b7 ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy ,chapter #d of subtitle ,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #aci;b the following new section3 #aci;c4 ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy shall report to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy shall be the head of the ,office of ,defense ,industrial ,base ,policy and shall serve as the principal advisor to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment in the performance of the ,under ,secretary's duties relating to the following3 7#a7 ,providing input to strategy reviews on matters related to-- 7,a7 the defense industrial base2 and 7,b7 materials critical to national security 7as defined in section #ahg7;e77#a7 of this title74 7#b7 ,establishing policies of the ,department of ,defense for developing and maintaining the defense industrial base of the ,united ,states and ensuring a secure supply of materials critical to national security4 7#c7 ,providing recommendations on budget matters pertaining to the defense industrial base1 the supply chain1 and the development and retention of skills necessary to support the defense industrial base4 7#d7 ,providing recommendations and acquisition policy guidance on defense supply chain management and supply chain vulnerability throughout the entire defense supply chain1 from suppliers of raw materials to producers of major end items4 7#e7 ,establishing the national security objectives concerning the national technology and industrial base required under section #beja of this title4 7#f7 ,executing the national defense program for analysis of the national technology and industrial base required under section #bejc of this title4 7#g7 ,performing the national technology and industrial base periodic defense capability assessments required under section #beje of this title4 7#h7 ,establishing the technology and industrial base policy guidance required under section #bejf of this title4 7#i7 ,providing policy and oversight of matters related to materials critical to national security to ensure a secure supply of such materials to the ,department of ,defense4 7#aj7 ,carrying out the activities of the ,department of ,defense relating to the ,defense ,production ,act ,committee established under section #gbb of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #baga74 7#aa7 ,consistent with section #b7;b7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #bjfb7;b771 executing other applicable authorities provided under the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #bjfa et seq471 including authorities under titles ,i and ,,iii of such ,act4 7#ab7 ,establishing ,department of ,defense policies related to international defense technology security and export control issues4 7#ac7 ,establishing policies related to industrial independent research and development programs under section #bcgb of this title4 7#ad7 ,coordinating with the ,director of ,small ,business ,programs on all matters related to industrial base policy of the ,department of ,defense4 7#ae7 ,ensuring reliable sources of materials critical to national security1 such as specialty metals1 armor plate1 and rare earth elements4 7#af7 ,establishing policies of the ,department of ,defense for continued reliable resource availability from secure sources for the defense industrial base of the ,united ,states4 7#ag7 ,establishing policies related to a procurement technical assistance program funded under this chapter #adb of this title4 7#ah7 ,such other duties as are assigned by the ,under ,secretary4 7c7 ,rules of construction relating to ,defense ,production ,act ,nothing in this section shall be construed to modify the authorities or responsibilities of any officer or employee of the ,united ,states under the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq471 including those authorities and responsibilities specified in ,department of ,defense ,directive #ddjj4ja;,e 7or any successor directive74 ,in addition1 nothing in subsection 7b77#i7 shall be construed to limit the authority or modify the policies of the ,committee on ,foreign ,investment in the ,united ,states established under section #gba7k7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe7k774 4 7#c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for chapter #d of subtitle ,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aci;b the following new item3 #aci;c4 ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy4 4 7b7 ,continuation of service ,the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,policy shall be the individual serving as the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy 7as established under section #aci;c7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a77 until the ,president has appointed an individual to serve as ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy pursuant to section #ach of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,transfer of ,office of ,industrial ,policy to ,office of ,defense ,industrial ,base ,policy 7#a7 ,transfer of functions ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 all functions that1 immediately before such date of enactment1 were functions of the ,office of ,industrial ,policy of the ,department of ,defense shall be transferred to the ,office of ,defense ,industrial ,base ,policy4 7#b7 ,transfer of assets ,so much of the personnel1 property1 records1 and unexpended balances of appropriations1 allocations1 and other funds employed1 used1 held1 available1 or to be made available in connection with a function transferred under paragraph 7#a7 shall be available to the ,office of ,defense ,industrial ,base ,policy at such time or times as the ,president directs for use in connection with the functions transferred4 7#c7 ,termination ,the ,office of ,industrial ,policy of the ,department of ,defense shall terminate on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the effective date of the transfers under paragraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ijc4 ,assignment of responsibility for the ,arctic region within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,international ,security ,affairs shall assign responsibility for the ,arctic region to the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for the ,western ,hemisphere or any other ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 ,b ,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters #iaa4 ,limitation on reduction of civilian workforce ,section #abi;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,secretary may not reduce the civilian workforce programmed full-time equivalent levels unless the ,secretary conducts an appropriate analysis of the impacts of such reductions on workload1 military force structure1 lethality1 readiness1 operational effectiveness1 stress on the military force1 and fully burdened costs44 #iab4 ,chief ,diversity ,officers 7a7 ,department of ,defense 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #adf4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer 7a7 ,chief ,diversity ,officer 7#a7 ,there is a ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 appointed from civilian life by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer shall be appointed from among persons who have an extensive management or business background and experience with diversity and inclusion4 ,a person may not be appointed as ,chief ,diversity ,officer within seven years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of an armed force4 7b7 ,powers and duties ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer-- 7#a7 is responsible for policy1 oversight1 guidance1 and coordination for all matters of the ,department of ,defenserelated to diversity and inclusion2 7#b7 exercises authority to direct the ,secretaries of the military departments and the heads of all other elements of the ,department with regard to matters for which the ,chief ,diversity ,officer has responsibility under this section2 7#c7 exercises authority1 direction1 and control over the ,office of ,people ,analytics1 or any successor organization2 7#d7 shall establish and maintain a ,department of ,defense strategic plan that publicly states a diversity definition1 vision1 and goals for the ,department of ,defense2 7#e7 shall define a set of strategic metrics that are directly linked to key organizational priorities and goals1 actionable1 and actively used to implement the strategic plan2 7#f7 shall establish training in diversity dynamics and training in practices for leading diverse groups effectively2 7#g7 shall establish and maintain a strategic plan for diverse participation by institutions of higher education 7including historically black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions71 federally funded research and development centers1 and individuals in defense-related research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation activities2 7#h7 shall establish and maintain a strategic plan for outreach to1 and recruiting from1 untapped locations and underrepresented demographic groups2 7#i7 shall conduct regular1 rigorous evaluations and assessments of diversity within the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#aj7 shall perform such additional duties and exercise such powers as the ,secretary of ,defense may prescribe4 7c7 ,precedence in the ,department of ,defense 7#a7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer shall report directly to the ,secretary of ,defense in the performance of duties under this section4 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer takes precedence in the ,department of ,defense after the ,chief ,management ,officer4 4 7#b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7,a7 ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #adf4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer4 4 7,b7 ,section #acf7;b7 of such title is amended by inserting the ,chief ,diversity ,officer and after control of the ,secretary of ,defense14 7b7 ,department of the ,army 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #gjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #gjbe4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer 7a7 ,chief diversity officer 7#a7 ,there is a ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of the ,army1 appointed from civilian life by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer shall be appointed from among persons who have an extensive management or business background and experience with diversity and inclusion4 7b7 ,powers and duties ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer-- 7#a7 is responsible for policy1 oversight1 guidance1 and coordination for all matters of the ,department of the ,army related to diversity and inclusion2 7#b7 exercises authority to direct the heads of all other elements of the ,department with regard to matters for which the ,chief ,diversity ,officer has responsibility under this section2 7#c7 shall establish training in diversity dynamics and training in practices for leading diverse groups effectively2 7#d7 shall conduct regular1 rigorous evaluations and assessments of diversity within the ,department of the ,army2 and 7#e7 shall perform such additional duties and exercise such powers as the ,secretary of the ,army may prescribe4 4 7#b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7,a7 ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #gjbe4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer4 4 7,b7 ,section #gjad7;b7 of such title is amended by-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#i71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a71 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer4 4 7,c7 ,section #gjad7;c77#a7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph 7,h73 7,h7 ,diversity and inclusion4 4 7c7 ,department of the ,navy 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #hjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hjbi4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer 7a7 ,chief diversity officer 7#a7 ,there is a ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of the ,navy1 appointed from civilian life by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer shall be appointed from among persons who have an extensive management or business background and experience with diversity and inclusion4 7b7 ,powers and duties ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer-- 7#a7 is responsible for policy1 oversight1 guidance1 and coordination for all matters of the ,department of the ,navy related to diversity and inclusion2 7#b7 exercises authority to direct the heads of all other elements of the ,department with regard to matters for which the ,chief ,diversity ,officer has responsibility under this section2 7#c7 shall establish training in diversity dynamics and training in practices for leading diverse groups effectively2 7#d7 shall conduct regular1 rigorous evaluations and assessments of diversity within the ,department of the ,navy2 and 7#e7 shall perform such additional duties and exercise such powers as the ,secretary of the ,navy may prescribe4 4 7#b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7,a7 ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #hjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #hjbi4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer4 4 7,b7 ,section #hjad7;b7 of such title is amended by-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#i71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a71 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer4 4 7,c7 ,section #hjad7;c77#a7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph 7,h73 7,h7 ,diversity and inclusion4 4 7d7 ,department of the ,air ,force 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ijc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ijbe4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer 7a7 ,chief diversity officer 7#a7 ,there is a ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of the ,air ,force1 appointed from civilian life by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer shall be appointed from among persons who have an extensive management or business background and experience with diversity and inclusion4 7b7 ,powers and duties ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer-- 7#a7 is responsible for policy1 oversight1 guidance1 and coordination for all matters of the ,department of the ,air ,force related to diversity and inclusion2 7#b7 exercises authority to direct the heads of all other elements of the ,department with regard to matters for which the ,chief ,diversity ,officer has responsibility under this section2 7#c7 shall establish training in diversity dynamics and training in practices for leading diverse groups effectively2 7#d7 shall conduct regular1 rigorous evaluations and assessments of diversity within the ,department of the ,air ,force2 and 7#e7 shall perform such additional duties and exercise such powers as the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may prescribe4 4 7#b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7,a7 ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #ijbe4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer4 4 7,b7 ,section #ijad7;b7 of such title is amended by-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#i71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a71 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer4 4 7,c7 ,section #ijad7;c77#a7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph 7,h73 7,h7 ,diversity and inclusion4 4 7e7 ,coast ,guard 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cba4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,there is a ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,coast ,guard1 appointed from civilian life by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer shall be appointed from among persons who have an extensive management or business background and experience with diversity and inclusion4 7b7 ,powers and duties ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer-- 7#a7 is responsible for policy1 oversight1 guidance1 and coordination for all matters of the ,coast ,guard related to diversity and inclusion2 7#b7 exercises authority to direct the heads of all other elements of the ,coast ,guard with regard to matters for which the ,chief ,diversity ,officer has responsibility under this section2 7#c7 shall establish training in diversity dynamics and training in practices for leading diverse groups effectively2 7#d7 shall conduct regular1 rigorous evaluations and assessments of diversity within the ,coast ,guard2 and 7#e7 shall perform such additional duties and exercise such powers as the ,commandant may prescribe4 7c7 ,precedence ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer shall report directly to the ,commandant in the performance of duties under this section4 4 7#b7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #cba4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer4 4 7f7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,february #a1 #bjba4 #iac4 ,establishment of ,deputy ,assistant ,secretaries for ,sustainment 7a7 ,department of the ,army 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #gjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #iab7;b7 of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #gjbf4 ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,sustainment 7a7 ,appointment ,there is a ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,sustainment1 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary of the ,army4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,sustainment shall have the following responsibilities with respect to major weapon systems acquired for the ,department of the ,army3 7#a7 ,reviewing and providing oversight of the sustainment baseline cost estimates required by section #bcff;d of this title4 7#b7 ,participating in any review of a life-cycle sustainment plan conducted pursuant to section #bcff;d of this title4 7#c7 ,ensuring that cost modeling1 performance metrics1 and data analytics are used-- 7,a7 to inform and update life-cycle sustainment plans2 7,b7 to develop1 with respect to the major weapon system to which such plan relates1 the budget of the ,president for the fiscal year as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca2 and 7,c7 to inform the ,secretary of the ,army when assumptions made in the development of a sustainment baseline cost estimate are no longer valid or when new opportunities arise to reduce costs or improve efficiency4 7#d7 ,making recommendations to the senior acquisition executive of the ,army regarding the most cost-effective sustainment strategy to incorporate into each life-cycle sustainment plan4 7#e7 ,balancing the range of sustainment activities for each major weapon system to achieve the optimal balance of affordability1 viable military depots and shipyards1 and contracted product support arrangements4 7#f7 ,advise the ,secretary of the ,army regarding the overall alignment of the sustainment activities1 the operations of the sustainment supply chain1 and strategic readiness4 7c7 ,definitions ,the terms life-cycle sustainment plan1 major weapon system 1 and sustainment baseline cost estimate have the meanings given in section #bcff;d of this title4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #gjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #gjbf4 ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,sustainment4 4 7b7 ,department of the ,navy 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #hjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #iab7;c7 of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hjbi;a4 ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,sustainment 7a7 ,appointment ,there is a ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,sustainment1 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary of the ,navy4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,sustainment shall have the following responsibilities with respect to major weapon systems acquired for the ,department of the ,navy3 7#a7 ,reviewing and providing oversight of the sustainment baseline cost estimates required by section #bcff;d of this title4 7#b7 ,participating in any review of a life-cycle sustainment plan conducted pursuant to section #bcff;d of this title4 7#c7 ,ensuring that cost modeling1 performance metrics1 and data analytics are used-- 7,a7 to inform and update life-cycle sustainment plans2 7,b7 to develop1 with respect to the major weapon system to which such plan relates1 the budget of the ,president for the fiscal year as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca2 and 7,c7 to inform the ,secretary of the ,navy when assumptions made in the development of a sustainment baseline cost estimate are no longer valid or when new opportunities arise to reduce costs or improve efficiency4 7#d7 ,making recommendations to the senior acquisition executive of the ,navy regarding the most cost-effective sustainment strategy to incorporate into each life-cycle sustainment plan4 7#e7 ,balancing the range of sustainment activities for each major weapon system to achieve the optimal balance of affordability1 viable military depots and shipyards1 and contracted product support arrangements4 7#f7 ,advise the ,secretary of the ,navy regarding the overall alignment of the sustainment activities1 the operations of the sustainment supply chain1 and strategic readiness4 7c7 ,definitions ,the terms life-cycle sustainment plan1 major weapon system 1 and sustainment baseline cost estimate have the meanings given in section #bcff;d of this title4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #hjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #hjbi;a4 ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,sustainment4 4 7c7 ,department of the ,air ,force 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ijc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #iab7;d7 of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ijbf4 ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,sustainment 7a7 ,appointment ,there is a ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,sustainment1 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,sustainment shall have the following responsibilities with respect to major weapon systems acquired for the ,department of the ,air ,force3 7#a7 ,reviewing and providing oversight of the sustainment baseline cost estimates required by section #bcff;d of this title4 7#b7 ,participating in any review of a life-cycle sustainment plan conducted pursuant to section #bcff;d of this title4 7#c7 ,ensuring that cost modeling1 performance metrics1 and data analytics are used-- 7,a7 to inform and update life-cycle sustainment plans2 7,b7 to develop1 with respect to the major weapon system to which such plan relates1 the budget of the ,president for the fiscal year as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca2 and 7,c7 to inform the ,secretary of the ,air ,force when assumptions made in the development of a sustainment baseline cost estimate are no longer valid or when new opportunities arise to reduce costs or improve efficiency4 7#d7 ,making recommendations to the senior acquisition executive of the ,air ,force regarding the most cost-effective sustainment strategy to incorporate into each life-cycle sustainment plan4 7#e7 ,balancing the range of sustainment activities for each major weapon system to achieve the optimal balance of affordability1 viable military depots and shipyards1 and contracted product support arrangements4 7#f7 ,advise the ,secretary of the ,air ,force regarding the overall alignment of the sustainment activities1 the operations of the sustainment supply chain1 and strategic readiness4 7c7 ,definitions ,the terms life-cycle sustainment plan1 major weapon system1 and sustainment baseline cost estimate have the meanings given in section #bcff;d of this title4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ijc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #ijbf4 ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,sustainment4 4 #iad4 ,office of ,defense ,community ,cooperation and ,economic ,adjustment 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ada of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bcia the following new section3 #bcia;a4 ,office of ,defense ,community ,cooperation and ,economic ,adjustment 7a7 ,establishment ,there is in the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense an ,office of ,defense ,community ,cooperation and ,economic ,adjustment 7in this section referred to as the ,office74 7b7 ,head of ,office ,there is a ,director of the ,office who shall be the head of the ,office4 ,the ,director shall be appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,office shall-- 7#a7 serve as the office in the ,department of ,defense with primary responsibility for-- 7,a7 providing assistance to ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 regions1 and other communities to foster cooperation with military installations to enhance the military mission1 achieve facility and infrastructure savings and reduced operating costs1 address encroachment and compatible land use issues1 support military families1 and increase military1 civilian1 and industrial readiness and resiliency2 and 7,b7 providing adjustment and diversification assistance to ,state and local governments under section #bcia7;b7 to achieve the objectives described in subparagraph 7,a72 7#b7 coordinate the provision of such assistance with other organizations and elements of the ,department2 7#c7 provide support to the ,economic ,adjustment ,committee established under ,executive ,order ,no4 #abghh 7#eg ,fed4 ,reg4 #bbac2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcia note7 or any successor to such ,committee2 and 7#d7 carry out such other activities as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bcia the following new item3 #bcia;a4 ,office of ,defense ,community ,cooperation and ,economic ,adjustment4 4 7b7 ,transfers ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall transfer the functions1 personnel1 and assets of the ,office of ,economic ,adjustment of the ,department of ,defense to the ,office of ,defense ,community ,cooperation and ,economic ,adjustment established under section #bcia;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a774 7c7 ,administration of certain programs ,beginning on the effective date of the transfers under subsection 7b71 any program1 project1 or other activity administered by the ,office of ,economic ,adjustment of the ,department of ,defense as of the date of the enactment of this ,act shall be administered by the ,office of ,defense ,community ,cooperation and ,economic ,adjustment established under section #bcia;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a774 #iae4 ,input from ,chief of ,national ,guard ,bureau to the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council ,section #aha7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,input from ,chief of ,national ,guard ,bureau ,the ,council shall seek1 and strongly consider1 the views of the ,chief of ,national ,guard ,bureau regarding non-,federalized ,national ,guard capabilities in support of homeland defense and civil support missions4 4 #iaf4 ,redesignation of the ,joint ,forces ,staff ,college 7a7 ,in general ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,joint ,forces ,staff ,college each place it appears and inserting ,joint ,forces ,war ,college4 7b7 ,references ,any reference in ,federal law1 regulations1 guidance1 instructions1 or other documents of the ,federal ,government to the ,joint ,forces ,staff ,college shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,joint ,forces ,war ,college4 #iag4 ,reporting on post-,,jaic assignment ,subsection 7b7 of section #bfj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended by adding at the end the following paragraph3 7#aa7 ,for each uniformed service member who concluded an assignment supporting the ,center in the previous #f months1 a position description of the billet that the service member transitioned into4 4 #iah4 ,comptroller ,general report on vulnerabilities of the ,department of ,defense resulting from offshore technical support call centers 7a7 ,report required ,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 ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on vulnerabilities in connection with the provision of services by offshore technical support call centers to the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description and assessment of the location of all offshore technical support call centers4 7#b7 ,a description and assessment of the types of information shared by the ,department with foreign nationals at offshore technical support call centers4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the extent to which access to such information by foreign nationals creates vulnerabilities to the information technology network of the ,department4 7c7 ,offshore technical support call center defined ,in this section1 the term offshore technical support call center means a call center that-- 7#a7 is physically located outside the ,united ,states2 7#b7 employs individuals who are foreign nationals2 and 7#c7 may be contacted by personnel of the ,department to provide technical support relating to technology used by the ,department4 #iai4 ,limitation on consolidation or transition to alternative content delivery methods within the ,defense ,media ,activity 7a7 ,in general ,no consolidation or transition to alternative content delivery methods may occur within the ,defense ,media ,activity until a period of #ahj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees a report that includes a certification1 in detail1 that such consolidation or transition to alternative content delivery methods will not-- 7#a7 compromise the safety and security of members of the ,armed ,forces and their families2 7#b7 compromise the cybersecurity or security of content delivery to members of the ,armed ,forces1 whether through-- 7,a7 inherent vulnerabilities in the content delivery method concerned2 7,b7 vulnerabilities in the personal devices used by members2 or 7,c7 vulnerabilities in the receivers or streaming devices necessary to accommodate the alternative content delivery method2 7#c7 increase monetary costs or personal financial liabilities to members of the ,armed ,forces or their families1 whether through monthly subscription fees or other tolls required to access digital content2 and 7#d7 impede access to content due to bandwidth or other technical limitations where members of the ,armed ,forces receive content4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term alternative content delivery means any method of the ,defense ,media ,activity for the delivery of digital content that is different from a method used by the ,activity as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,the term consolidation1 when used with respect to the ,defense ,media ,activity1 means any action to reduce or limit the functions1 personnel1 facilities1 or capabilities of the ,activity1 including entering into contracts or developing plans for such reduction or limitation4 ,c ,space ,matters #iba4 ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,space and ,strategic ,deterrence ,policy 7a7 ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense ,paragraph 7#e7 of section #ach7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#e7 ,one of the ,assistant ,secretaries is the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,space and ,strategic ,deterrence ,policy4 ,the principal duty of the ,assistant ,secretary shall be the overall supervision of policy of the ,department of ,defense for space1 nuclear deterrence1 and missile defense4 4 7b7 ,space ,force ,acquisition ,council ,section #ijba7;b77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,space ,policy and inserting ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,space and ,strategic ,deterrence ,policy4 7c7 ,elements of office ,section #iee7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aefe7 is amended by striking ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,space ,policy and inserting ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,space and ,strategic ,deterrence ,policy4 #ibb4 ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ijh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #ijhc and inserting the following new sections3 #ijhc4 ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations3 function2 composition 7a7 ,function ,there is in the executive part of the ,department of the ,air ,force an ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations to assist the ,secretary of the ,air ,force in carrying out the responsibilities of the ,secretary4 7b7 ,composition ,the ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations is composed of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,chief of ,space ,operations4 7#b7 ,other members of the ,space ,force and ,air ,force assigned or detailed to the ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations4 7#c7 ,civilian employees in the ,department of the ,air ,force assigned or detailed to the ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations4 7c7 ,organization ,except as otherwise specifically prescribed by law1 the ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations shall be organized in such manner1 and the members of the ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations shall perform such duties and have such titles1 as the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may prescribe4 #ijhd4 ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations3 general duties 7a7 ,professional assistance ,the ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations shall furnish professional assistance to the ,secretary1 the ,under ,secretary1 and the ,assistant ,secretaries of the ,air ,force and to the ,chief of ,space ,operations4 7b7 ,authorities ,under the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 the ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations shall-- 7#a7 subject to subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #ijad of this title1 prepare for such employment of the ,space ,force1 and for such recruiting1 organizing1 supplying1 equipping 7including research and development71 training1 servicing1 mobilizing1 demobilizing1 administering1 and maintaining of the ,space ,force1 as will assist in the execution of any power1 duty1 or function of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force or the ,chief of ,space ,operations2 7#b7 investigate and report upon the efficiency of the ,space ,force and its preparation to support military operations by commanders of the combatant commands2 7#c7 prepare detailed instructions for the execution of approved plans and supervise the execution of those plans and instructions2 7#d7 as directed by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force or the ,chief of ,space ,operations1 coordinate the action of organizations of the ,space ,force2 and 7#e7 perform such other duties1 not otherwise assigned by law1 as may be prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 4 7b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ijh of such title is amended by striking the item related to section #ijhc and adding at the end the following new items3 #ijhc4 ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations3 function2 composition #ijhd4 ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations3 general duties 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date on which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,chief of ,space ,operations jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the functions that the headquarters staff of the ,department of the ,air ,force will continue to perform in support of the ,space ,force4 7d7 ,no authorization of additional military billets ,the ,secretary shall establish the ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations under section #ijhc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 using military personnel otherwise authorized4 ,nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section shall be construed to authorize additional military billets for the purposes of1 or in connection with1 the establishment of the ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations4 #ibc4 ,space ,force ,medal 7a7 ,space ,force medal ,chapter #icg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ibhj the following new section3 #ibhj;a4 ,space ,force ,medal3 award2 limitations 7a7 ,the ,president may award a decoration called the ,space ,force ,medal1 of appropriate design with accompanying ribbon1 to any person who1 while serving in any capacity with the ,space ,force1 distinguishes himself or herself by heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy4 7b7 ,not more than one ,space ,force ,medal may be awarded to a person4 ,however1 for each succeeding act that would otherwise justify award of such a medal1 the ,president may award a suitable bar or other device to be worn as the ,president directs4 4 7b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ibhj the following new item3 #ibhj;a4 ,space ,force ,medal3 award2 limitations4 4 #ibd4 ,clarification of procurement of commercial satellite communications services 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ifc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before section #iecb the following new section3 #ieca4 ,procurement of commercial satellite communications services ,the ,chief of ,space ,operations shall be responsible for the procurement of commercial satellite communications services for the ,department of ,defense4 4 7b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ifc of such title is amended by inserting before the item relating to section #iecb the following new item3 #ieca4 ,procurement of commercial satellite communications services4 4 #ibe4 ,temporary exemption from authorized daily average of members in pay grades ,e-#h and ,e-#i ,section #eag of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the ,space ,force until ,october #a1 #bjbc4 #ibf4 ,one-time uniform allowance for members transferred to the ,space ,force 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may provide an officer or enlisted member who transfers from the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 or ,marine ,corps to the ,space ,force an allowance of not more than #djj as reimbursement for the purchase of required uniforms and equipment4 7b7 ,relationship to other allowances ,the allowance under this section is in addition to any allowance available under any other provision of law4 7c7 ,source of funds ,funds for allowances provided under subsection 7a7 in a fiscal year may be derived only from amounts authorized to be appropriated for military personnel for such fiscal year4 7d7 ,applicability ,the authority for an allowance under this section shall apply with respect to any member of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 or ,marine ,corps who transfers to the ,space ,force on or after ,december #bj1 #bjai1 and on or before ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 #ibg4 ,rank and grade structure of the ,united ,states ,space ,force ,the ,space ,force shall use a system of ranks and grades that is identical to the system of ranks and grades used by the ,navy4 #ibh4 ,report on the role of the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school in space education 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the future role of the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school in space education4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an overview of the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school's existing space-focused education and research capabilities1 programs1 products1 and outputs4 7#b7 ,an identification and evaluation of additional space-focused educational requirements that may be fulfilled by the ,naval ,postgraduate school1 including any requirements resulting from the establishment of the ,space ,force or otherwise necessitated by the evolving space-related needs of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,a plan for meeting the requirements identified under paragraph 7#b71 including a description of the types and amounts of additional resources that may be needed for the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school to meet such requirements over the period of #e fiscal years following the date of the report4 ,x ,general ,provisions ,a ,financial ,matters #ajja4 ,general transfer authority 7a7 ,authority ,to transfer authorizations 7#a7 ,authority ,upon determination by the ,secretary of ,defense that such action is necessary in the national interest1 the ,secretary may transfer amounts of authorizations made available to the ,department of ,defense in this division for fiscal year #bjba between any such authorizations for that fiscal year 7or any subdivisions thereof74 ,amounts of authorizations so transferred shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes as the authorization to which transferred4 7#b7 ,limitation ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 the total amount of authorizations that the ,secretary may transfer under the authority of this section may not exceed #d1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,exception for transfers between military personnel authorizations ,a transfer of funds between military personnel authorizations under title ,,iv shall not be counted toward the dollar limitation in paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,limitations ,the authority provided by subsection 7a7 to transfer authorizations-- 7#a7 may only be used to provide authority for items that have a higher priority than the items from which authority is transferred2 and 7#b7 may not be used to provide authority for an item that has been denied authorization by ,congress4 7c7 ,effect on authorization amounts ,a transfer made from one account to another under the authority of this section shall be deemed to increase the amount authorized for the account to which the amount is transferred by an amount equal to the amount transferred4 7d7 ,notice to congress ,the ,secretary shall promptly notify ,congress of each transfer made under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,certification requirement ,the authority to transfer any authorization under this section may not be used until the ,secretary of ,defense and the head of each entity affected by such transfer submits to the congressional defense committees certification in writing that-- 7#a7 the amount transferred will be used for higher priority items1 based on unforeseen military requirements1 than the items from which authority is transferred2 and 7#b7 the amount transferred will not be used for any item for which funds have been denied authorization by ,congress4 #ajjb4 ,determination of budgetary effects ,the budgetary effects of this ,act1 for the purpose of complying with the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj1 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ,budgetary ,effects of ,,paygo ,legislation for this ,act1 submitted for printing in the ,congressional ,record by the ,chairman of the ,house ,budget ,committee1 provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage4 #ajjc4 ,pandemic ,preparedness and ,resilience ,national ,security ,fund 7a7 ,fund purposes ,amounts authorized to be appropriated for ,research and ,development1 ,defense-,wide1 ,pandemic ,preparedness and ,resilience ,national ,security ,fund shall be available for obligation and expenditure only for the purposes of pandemic preparedness4 ,such amounts may not be used for a purpose or program unless the purpose or program is authorized by law4 7b7 ,transfers 7#a7 ,in general ,amounts referred to in subsection 7a7 may be transferred as follows3 7,a7 ,to ,procurement1 ,defense-wide and ,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation1 ,defense-wide1 not more than an aggregate of #bjj1jjj1jjj to carry out the ,small ,business ,industrial ,base ,resilience ,program established by section #hdd of this ,act4 7,b7 ,to ,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation1 ,defense-wide1 line #i1 ,biomedical ,technology1 not more than #ej1jjj1jjj for research that aims to rapidly produce medical countermeasures against novel threats1 at population scale and approved for use in people4 7,c7 ,to the following1 not more than an aggregate of #gej1jjj1jjj to support research and development efforts directly related to biopreparedness and pandemic preparedness and resilience3 7i7 ,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation1 ,army4 7ii7 ,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation1 ,navy4 7iii7 ,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation1 ,air ,force4 7iv7 ,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation1 ,defense-wide4 7v7 ,defense ,health ,program4 7,d7 ,to ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,defense-wide1 ,line #af1 ,chemical and ,biological ,defense ,program1 not more than #bg1jjj1jjj for research and development to detect and model treatments for nuclear1 chemical1 and biological exposure4 7,e7 ,to research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,defense-wide1 line #dd1 ,chemical and ,biological ,defense ,program - ,advanced ,development1 not more than #cj1jjj1jjj for the development of decontamination technologies for civilian pandemic preparedness4 7,f7 ,to research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,defense-wide1 line #di1 ,manufacturing ,science and ,technology ,program1 not more than #ce1jjj1jjj for support for the development of advanced manufacturing techniques and technologies that enable the ,united ,states defense industrial base to rapidly produce needed materials for novel biological threats4 7#b7 ,limitation ,amounts referred to in subsection 7a7 may not be transferred for-- 7,a7 ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-,drug ,activities2 or 7,b7 military construction 7as defined in section #bhja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 including the purposes described in section #bhjb7;b7 of such title1 or military family housing1 including the purposes described in section #bhba7;a7 of such title4 7#c7 ,notice requirement ,not later than #cj days before transferring any amount described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees notice of the transfer4 7#d7 ,exception from general transfer authority ,a transfer under this subsection shall not be counted toward the dollar amount limitation under section #ajja4 #ajjd4 ,budget materials for special operations forces ,section #bbf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting of ,defense and the ,secretary of each of the military departments after ,secretary2 7,b7 by striking #bjba and inserting #bjbb2 7,c7 by striking a consolidated budget justification display and inserting a budget justification display for each applicable appropriation2 7,d7 in the second sentence1 by striking display and all that follows and inserting displays shall include each of the following3 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 ,details at the appropriation and line item level1 including any amount for service-common support1 acquisition support1 training1 operations1 pay and allowances1 base operations sustainment1 and any other common services and support4 7#b7 ,an identification of any change in the level or type of service-common support and enabling capabilities provided by each of the military services or ,defense ,agencies to special operations forces for the fiscal year covered by the budget justification display when compared to the preceding fiscal year1 including the rationale for any such change and any mitigating actions4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the specific effects that the budget justification display for the fiscal year covered by the display and any anticipated future manpower and force structure changes are likely to have on the ability of each of the military services to provide service-common support and enabling capabilities to special operations forces4 7#d7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military department determines are relevant4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection 7b73 7b7 ,consolidated budget justification display ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include1 in the budget materials submitted to ,congress under section #aaje of title #ca1 for fiscal year #bjbb and any subsequent fiscal year1 a consolidated budget justification display containing the same information as is required in the budget justification displays required under subsection 7a74 ,such consolidated budget justification display may be provided as a summary by appropriation for each military department and a summary by appropriation for all ,defense ,agencies4 4 #ajje4 ,department of ,defense audit remediation plan ,section #bdj;g7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#d7 the amount spent by the ,department on operating and maintaining financial management systems during the preceding five fiscal years2 and 7#e7 the amount spent by the ,department on acquiring or developing new financial management systems during such five fiscal years4 4 #ajjf4 ,public availability of ,department of ,defense legislative proposals ,not later than #g days after the transmission to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate or the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives of any ,department of ,defense legislative proposal1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall make publicly available on a website of the ,department such legislative proposal1 including any bill text and section-by-section analyses associated with the proposal4 ,b ,counterdrug ,activities #ajaa4 ,support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime affecting flow of drugs into the ,united ,states ,section #bhd7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b71 and inserting the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,secretary of ,state concurrence ,the ,secretary may only provide support for a purpose described in this subsection with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,priority ,in providing support for a purpose described in this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to support requested for the purpose of affecting the flow of drugs into the ,united ,states4 4 #ajab4 ,congressional notification with respect to ,department of ,defense support provided to other ,united ,states agencies for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime ,section #bhd7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated1 the following new subparagraph 7,a73 7,a7 ,in case of support for a purpose described in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 an identification of the recipient of the support2 7ii7 a description of the support provided2 7iii7 a description of the sources and amounts of funds used to provide such support2 and 7iv7 a description of the amount of funds obligated to provide such support4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,for purposes of any notice submitted under this subsection with respect to support described in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the appropriate committees of ,congress are-- 7,a7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 any committee with jurisdiction over the department or agency that receives the support covered by the notice4 4 ,c ,naval ,vessels #ajba4 ,limitation on availability of certain funds without naval vessels plan and certification ,section #bca7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,secretary of the ,navy and inserting ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,b7 by striking #ej percent and inserting #be percent2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,secretary of the ,navy and inserting ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,b7 by striking operation and maintenance1 ,navy and inserting operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide4 #ajbb4 ,limitations on use of funds in the ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund for purchase of foreign constructed vessels ,section #bbah7;f77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking seven and inserting nine2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking two and inserting four4 #ajbc4 ,use of ,national ,sea-,based ,deterrence ,fund for incrementally funded contracts to provide full funding for ,columbia class submarines ,section #bbah;a7h77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking and properly phased installment payments and inserting 1 properly phased installment payments1 and full funding for the first two ,columbia class submarines4 #ajbd4 ,preference for ,united ,states vessels in transporting supplies by sea 7a7 ,preference for ,united ,states vessels in transporting supplies by sea 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bfca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #bfca4 ,preference for ,united ,states vessels in transporting supplies by sea 7a7 ,in general ,supplies bought for the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 or ,marine ,corps1 or for a ,defense ,agency1 or otherwise transported by the ,department of ,defense1 may only be transported by sea in-- 7#a7 a vessel belonging to the ,united ,states2 or 7#b7 a vessel of the ,united ,states 7as such term is defined in section #aaf of title #df74 7b7 ,waiver and notification 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the requirement under subsection 7a7 if such a vessel is-- 7,a7 not available at a fair and reasonable rate for commercial vessels of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 otherwise not available4 7#b7 ,at least once each fiscal year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit1 in writing1 to the appropriate congressional committees a notice of any waiver granted under this subsection and the reasons for such waiver4 7c7 ,requirements for reflagging or repair work 7#a7 ,in each request for proposals to enter into a time-charter contract for the use of a vessel for the transportation of supplies under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall require that-- 7,a7 any reflagging or repair work on a vessel for which a proposal is submitted in response to the request for proposals be performed in the ,united ,states 7including any territory of the ,united ,states72 and 7,b7 any corrective and preventive maintenance or repair work on a vessel under contract pursuant to this section relevant to the purpose of such contract be performed in the ,united ,states 7including any territory of the ,united ,states7 for the duration of the contract1 to the greatest extent practicable4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive a requirement under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that such waiver is critical to the national security of the ,united ,states4 ,the ,secretary shall immediately submit1 in writing1 to the appropriate congressional committees a notice of any waiver granted under this paragraph and the reasons for such waiver4 7#c7 ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term reflagging or repair work means work performed on a vessel-- 7i7 to enable the vessel to meet applicable standards to become a vessel of the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 to convert the vessel to a more useful military configuration4 7,b7 ,the term corrective and preventive maintenance or repair means-- 7i7 maintenance or repair actions performed as a result of a failure in order to return or restore equipment to acceptable performance levels2 and 7ii7 scheduled maintenance or repair actions to prevent or discover functional failures4 7d7 ,compliance ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that contracting officers of the ,department of ,defense award contracts under this section to responsible offerors and monitor and ensure compliance with the requirements of this section4 ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 ensure that timely1 accurate1 and complete information on contractor performance under this section is included in any contractor past performance database used by an executive agency2 and 7#b7 exercise appropriate contractual rights and remedies against contractors who fail to comply with this section1 or subchapter ,i of chapter #eec of title #df as determined by the ,secretary of ,transportation under such subchapter1 including by-- 7,a7 determining that a contractor is ineligible for an award of such a contract2 or 7,b7 terminating such a contract or suspension or debarment of the contractor for such contract4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for chapter #aeg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by amending the item relating to section #bcfa to read as follows3 #bcfa4 ,preference for ,united ,states vessels in transporting supplies by sea4 4 7b7 ,amendments to title #df1 ,united ,states ,code 7#a7 ,transfer of provision relating to priority loading for coal 7,a7 ,in general ,section #eecja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is redesignated as section #eeabc of such title1 transferred to appear after section #eeabb of such title1 and amended so that the enumerator1 section heading1 typeface1 and typestyle conform to those appearing in other sections in such title4 7,b7 ,conforming amendments 7i7 ,the analysis for subchapter ,i of chapter #eec of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #eecja4 7ii7 ,the analysis for chapter #eea of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #eeabb the following new item3 #eeabc4 ,priority loading for coal4 4 7#b7 ,amendment to subchapter heading ,the heading of subchapter ,i of chapter #eec of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 ,,subchapter ,i--,,government ,,impelled ,,transportation 4 #ajbe4 ,restrictions on overhaul1 repair1 etc4 of naval vessels in foreign shipyards 7a7 ,exception for damage repair due to hostile actions or interventions ,section #hfhj7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 1 other than in the case of voyage repairs2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 a naval vessel described in paragraph 7#a7 may be repaired in a shipyard outside the ,united ,states or ,guam if the repairs are-- 7,a7 voyage repairs2 or 7,b7 necessary to correct damage sustained due to hostile actions or interventions4 4 7b7 ,limited authority ,to use foreign workers ,section #hfhj7;a77#b77;,b77i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7,i7 after 7i72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subclauses3 7,,ii7 ,notwithstanding subclause 7,i71 foreign workers may be used to perform corrective and preventive maintenance or repair on a vessel as described in subparagraph 7,a7 only if the ,secretary of the ,navy determines that travel by ,united ,states ,government personnel or ,united ,states contractor personnel to perform the corrective or preventive maintenance or repair is not advisable for health or safety reasons4 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may not delegate the authority to make a determination under this subclause4 7,,iii7 ,not later than #cj days after making a determination under subclause 7,,ii71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees written notification of the determination4 ,the notification shall include the reasons why travel by ,united ,states personnel is not advisable for health or safety reasons1 the location where the corrective and preventive maintenance or repair will be performed1 and the approximate duration of the corrective and preventive maintenance or repair4 4 7c7 ,technical correction ,section #hfhj7;a77#b77;,c77ii7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the period after means--4 #ajbf4 ,biannual report on shipbuilder training and the defense industrial base 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #hfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hfib4 ,biannual report on shipbuilder training and the defense industrial base ,not later than ,february #a of each even-numbered year until #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives a report on shipbuilder training and hiring requirements necessary to achieve the ,navy's #cj-year shipbuilding plan and to maintain the shipbuilding readiness of the defense industrial base4 ,each such report shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis and estimate of the time and investment required for new shipbuilders to gain proficiency in particular shipbuilding occupational specialties1 including detailed information about the occupational specialty requirements necessary for construction of naval surface ship and submarine classes to be included in the ,navy's #cj-year shipbuilding plan4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the age demographics and occupational experience level 7measured in years of experience7 of the shipbuilding defense industrial workforce4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the potential time and investment challenges associated with developing and retaining shipbuilding skills in organizations that lack intermediate levels of shipbuilding experience4 7#d7 ,recommendations concerning how to address shipbuilder training during periods of demographic transition and evolving naval fleet architecture consistent with the ,navy's #bjbj ,integrated ,force ,structure ,assessment4 7#e7 ,an analysis of whether emerging technologies1 such as augmented reality1 may aid in new shipbuilder training4 7#f7 ,recommendations concerning how to encourage young adults to enter the defense shipbuilding industry and to develop the skills necessary to support the shipbuilding defense industrial base4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #hfib4 ,biannual report on shipbuilder training and the defense industrial base4 4 #ajbg4 ,prohibition on use of funds for retirement of certain littoral combat ships 7a7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the ,navy may be obligated or expended to retire or prepare for the retirement1 transfer1 or placement in storage any ships designated as ,,lcs-#c or ,,lcs-#d until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,navy submits the certification required under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,certification ,upon the completion of all operational tests on each of the mission modules designed for the ,littoral ,combat ,ship1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees certification of such completion4 #ajbh4 ,report on implementation of ,commandant's ,planning ,guidance 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of the ,commandant's ,planning ,guidance4 ,such report shall include a detailed description of each of the following3 7#a7 ,the specific number and type of manned littoral ships required to execute such ,guidance4 7#b7 ,the role of long-range unmanned surface vessels in the execution of such ,guidance4 7#c7 ,how platforms referred to in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 account for and interact with ground-based missiles fielded by teams of ,marines deployed throughout the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#d7 ,the integrated naval command and control architecture required to support the platforms referred to in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7#e7 ,the projected cost and any additional resources required to deliver the platforms referred to in paragraph 7#a7 and 7#b7 by not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,form of report ,the report required under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 ,the unclassified report shall be made publicly available4 #ajbi4 ,limitation on naval force structure changes ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the ,navy may be obligated or expended to retire1 or to prepare for the retirement1 transfer1 or placement in storage of1 any ,department of the ,navy ship until the date that is #cj days after the date on which ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees the #bjbj ,naval ,integrated ,force ,structure ,assessment4 ,d ,counterterrorism #ajca4 ,prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to certain countries ,no amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense may be used during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjba1 to transfer1 release1 or assist in the transfer or release of any individual detained in the custody or under the control of the ,department of ,defense at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to the custody or control of any country1 or any entity within such country1 as follows3 7#a7 ,libya4 7#b7 ,somalia4 7#c7 ,syria4 7#d7 ,yemen4 #ajcb4 ,annual report on use of social media by foreign terrorist organizations 7a7 ,annual report ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report on-- 7#a7 the use of online social media platforms by entities designated as foreign terrorist organizations by the ,department of ,state for recruitment1 fundraising1 and the dissemination of information2 and 7#b7 the threat posed to the national security of the ,united ,states by the online radicalization of terrorists and violent extremists4 7b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the appropriate congressional committees are-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 ,e ,miscellaneous ,authorities and ,limitations #ajda4 ,support of special operations to combat terrorism ,section #abg;e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following new subsection 7c73 7c7 ,procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,the authority in this section shall be exercised in accordance with such procedures as the ,secretary shall establish for purposes of this section4 ,the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of any material change to such procedures4 7#b7 ,elements ,the procedures required under paragraph 7#a7 shall establish1 at a minimum1 each of the following3 7,a7 ,policy1 strategy1 or other guidance for the execution of1 and constraints within1 activities conducted under this section4 7,b7 ,the processes through which activities conducted under this section are to be developed1 validated1 and coordinated1 as appropriate1 with relevant ,federal entities4 7,c7 ,the processes through which legal reviews and determinations are made to comply with this section and ensure that the exercise of authority under this section is consistent with the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,notice to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a notice of the procedures established pursuant to this section before any exercise of the authority in this section1 and shall notify such committees of any material change of the procedures4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting of initiation of support of an approved military operation after ,notification2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #ae and inserting #cj2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,g7 ,a description of the entities with which the recipients of support are engaged in hostilities and whether each such entity is covered under an authorization for use of military force4 7,h7 ,a description of the steps taken to ensure the support is consistent with other ,united ,states diplomatic and security objectives1 including issues related to local political dynamics1 civil-military relations1 and human rights4 7,i7 ,a description of the steps taken to ensure that the recipients of the support have not engaged in human rights violations or violations of the ,geneva ,conventions of #aidi1 including vetting1 training1 and support for adequately investigating allegations of violations and removing support in case of credible reports of violations4 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7h7 as subsections 7f7 through 7i71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection 7e73 7e7 ,notification of modification or termination of support of an approved military operation 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees notice in writing by not later that-- 7,a7 #ae days before exercising the authority under this section to modify the support of an approved military operation2 7,b7 #cj days before exercising the authority under this section to terminate the support of an approved military operation2 or 7,c7 as applicable1 #cj days before exercising any other authority under which the ,secretary engages or plans to engage with foreign forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals4 7#b7 ,extraordinary circumstances ,if the ,secretary finds the existence of extraordinary circumstances affecting the national security of the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary shall provide the notice required under paragraph 7#a7 not later than #dh hours before exercising authority referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of such paragraph4 7#c7 ,elements ,notice provided under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to the modification or termination of support shall includes each of the following elements3 7,a7 ,a description of the reasons for the modification or termination4 7,b7 ,a description of the potential effects of the modification or termination of support on the forces providing the support4 7,c7 ,a plan for the modification or termination of the support1 including the consideration of the transition of such support from one fiscal authority to another4 7,d7 ,a list of any relevant entities of the ,united ,states ,government that are or will be involved in the modification or termination of such support1 including any planned transition of such support from one ,government entity to another4 2 7#e7 by striking subsection 7g71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 and inserting the following new subsection 7g73 7g7 ,construction of authority ,nothing in this section may be construed to constitute authority to conduct or provide statutory authorization for any of the following3 7#a7 ,a covert action1 as such term is defined in section #ejc7;e7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjic7;e774 7#b7 ,an introduction of the armed forces1 7including as such term is defined in section #h7;c7 of the ,war ,powers ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aedg7;c771 into hostilities1 or into situations where hostilities are clearly indicated by the circumstances1 without specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section #e7;b7 of such ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aedd7;b774 7#c7 ,the provision of support to regular forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals to conduct operations that ,united ,states special operations forces are not otherwise authorized to conduct4 7#d7 ,activities or support of activities1 directly or indirectly1 that are inconsistent with the laws of armed conflict4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7i77#c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,g7 and 7,h7 as subparagraphs 7,h7 and 7,i71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,f7 the following new subparagraph 7,g73 7,g7 ,if there is a plan to modify or terminate the support to military operations to combat terrorism in any way1 a detailed description of the plan1 including-- 7i7 a description of the reasons for the modification or termination2 7ii7 the potential effects of the modification or termination of support on the forces providing the support2 7iii7 a detailed plan for the modification or termination of the support2 and 7iv7 a list of any relevant ,government entities that are or will be involved in the modification or termination of such support1 including any planned transition of such support from one ,government entity to another4 2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7j7 ,modification defined ,in this section1 the term modification1 with respect to support provided for an approved military operation1 means-- 7#a7 an increase or decrease in funding of more than #gej1jjj or change greater than #dj percent of the material resources provided2 7#b7 an increase or decrease in the amount or type of equipment that significantly alters the use of or risk to foreign forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or ,united ,states special operations forces2 or 7#c7 a change in the legal or operational authorities4 4 #ajdb4 ,prohibition on retirement of nuclear powered aircraft carriers before first refueling ,section #hjfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,a nuclear powered aircraft carrier may not be retired before its first refueling4 4 #ajdc4 ,required minimum inventory of tactical airlift aircraft ,section #ijfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7k7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall maintain a total inventory of tactical airlift aircraft of not less than #bib aircraft4 4 #ajdd4 ,modification and technical correction to ,department of ,defense authority to provide assistance along the southern land border of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,authority ,subsection 7a7 of section #ajei of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ihf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bga note prec47 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,provision of assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may provide assistance to ,united ,states ,customs and ,border ,protection for purposes of increasing ongoing efforts to secure the southern land border of the ,united ,states in accordance with the requirements of this section4 7,b7 ,requirements ,if the ,secretary provides assistance under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7i7 the provision of the assistance will not negatively affect military training1 operations1 readiness1 or other military requirements2 and 7ii7 the tasks associated with the support provided align with the mission or occupational specialty of any members of the ,armed ,forces1 including members of the reserve components1 or units of the ,armed ,forces1 including the reserve components1 that are deployed4 7#b7 ,notification requirement ,not later than #e days after the date on which the ,secretary decides to provide assistance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives notice of such decision4 4 7b7 ,reporting requirements ,subsection 7f7 of such section is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,report required ,any time assistance is provided under subsection 7a71 not later than #cj days after the date on which such assistance is first provided1 and every #c months thereafter during the period while such assistance is provided1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes1 for both the period covered by the report and the total period of the deployment1 each of the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the assistance provided4 7,b7 ,a description of the ,armed ,forces1 including the reserve components1 deployed as part of such assistance1 including an identification of-- 7i7 the members of the ,armed ,forces1 including members of the reserve components1 deployed1 including specific information about unit designation1 size of unit1 and whether any personnel in the unit deployed under section #abcjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 the readiness rating for each of the units deployed1 including specific information about any impacts to planned training exercises for any such unit2 7iii7 the projected length of the deployment and any special pay and incentives for which deployed personnel may qualify during the deployment2 7iv7 any specific pre-deployment training provided for such members of the ,armed ,forces1 including members of the reserve components2 7v7 the specific missions and tasks1 by location1 that are assigned to the members of the ,armed ,forces1 including members of the reserve components1 who are so deployed2 7vi7 the life support conditions and associated costs2 7vii7 the locations where units so deployed are conducting their assigned mission1 together with a map showing such locations2 7viii7 a description of the rules and additional guidance applicable to the deployment1 including the standing rules for the use of force for deployed personnel and the issuance of any weapons and ammunition2 and 7ix7 the plan to transition the functions performed by the members of the ,armed ,forces1 including members of the reserve components1 to the ,department of ,homeland ,security and ,customs ,border ,protection4 7,c7 ,the sources and amounts of funds expended-- 7i7 during the period covered by the report2 and 7ii7 during the total period for which such support has been provided4 7,d7 ,the amount of funds obligated-- 7i7 during the period covered by the report2 and 7ii7 during the total period for which such support has been provided4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of such assistance in support of the objectives and strategy of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security to address the challenges on the southern land border of the ,united ,states and recommendations1 if any1 to enhance the effectiveness of such assistance4 7#b7 ,form of report ,each report submitted under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form and without any designation relating to dissemination control1 but may include a classified annex4 4 7c7 ,classification ,the ,law ,revision ,counsel is directed to place this section in a note following section #bhd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajde4 ,battlefield airborne communications node certification requirement 7a7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may take no action that would prevent the ,air ,force from maintaining or operating the fleets of ,,eq-#d aircraft in the configurations and capabilities in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 or in improved configurations and capabilities1 before the date on which each of the three individual certifications described in subsection 7b7 have been submitted to the congressional defense committees4 7b7 ,certifications required ,the certifications described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,the written certification of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council that the replacement capability for the ,,eq-#d aircraft will-- 7,a7 be fielded at the same time or before the divestment of the ,,eq-#d aircraft2 7,b7 result in equal or greater capability available to the commanders of the combatant commanders2 and 7,c7 not result in less airborne capacity or on-station time available to the commanders of the combatant commands4 7#b7 ,the written certification of the ,commander of ,united ,states ,central ,command that the replacement capability for the ,,eq-#d aircraft will not result in less airborne capacity or on-station time available for mission taskings that the ,,eq-#d provides1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 in the ,united ,states ,central ,command area of responsibility4 7#c7 ,the written certification of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment that the validated operating and sustainment costs of the capability developed or fielded to replace an equivalent capacity the ,,eq-#d aircraft provides is less than the validated operating and sustainment costs for the ,,eq-#d aircraft on a comparable flight-hour cost basis4 7c7 ,calculation of flight-,hour cost basis ,for purposes of calculating the flight-hour cost basis under subsection 7b77#c71 the ,under ,secretary shall include all costs for-- 7#a7 ,unit level manpower2 7#b7 ,unit operations2 7#c7 maintenance2 7#d7 sustaining support2 and 7#e7 system improvements4 #ajdf4 ,requirements relating to newest generations of personal protective equipment 7a7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports required ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjba1 each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the development and fielding of the newest generations of personal protective equipment to the ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for each ,armed ,force covered by such report1 the following3 7,a7 ,a description and assessment of the development and fielding of the newest generations of personal protective equipment and auxiliary personal protective equipment to members of such ,armed ,force1 including the following3 7i7 ,the number 7aggregated by total number and by sex7 of members of such ,armed ,force issued the ,army ,soldiers ,protective ,system and the ,modular ,scalable ,vest ,generation ,,ii body armor as of ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7ii7 ,the number 7aggregated by total number and by sex7 of members of such ,armed ,force issued ,marine ,corps ,plate ,carrier ,generation ,,iii 7,,pc ,gen ,,iii7 body armor as of that date4 7iii7 ,the number 7aggregated by total number and by sex7 of members of such ,armed ,force fitted with legacy personal protective equipment as of that date4 7,b7 ,a description and assessment of the barriers1 if any1 to the development and fielding of such generations of equipment to such members4 7,c7 ,a description and assessment of challenges in the development and fielding of such generations of equipment to such members1 including cost overruns1 contractor delays1 and other challenges4 7b7 ,system for tracking data on injuries 7#a7 ,system required 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency 7,,dha7 shall develop and maintain a system for tracking data on injuries among members of the ,armed ,forces in and during the use of newest generation personal protective equipment4 7,b7 ,scope of system ,the system required by this subsection may1 at the election of the ,director1 be new for purposes of this subsection or within or a modification of an appropriate existing system 7such as the ,defense ,occupational ,and ,environmental ,health ,readiness ,system 7,,doehrs774 7#b7 ,report ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,director shall submit to ,congress a report on the prevalence among members of the ,armed ,forces of preventable injuries attributable to ill-fitting or malfunctioning personal protective equipment4 7c7 ,inclusion in annual periodic health assessments ,the annual ,periodic ,health ,assessment 7,,pha7 of members of the ,armed ,forces undertaken after the date of the enactment of this ,act shall include one or more questions on whether members incurred an injury in connection with ill-fitting or malfunctioning personal protective equipment during the period covered by such assessment1 including the nature of such injury4 #ajdg4 ,prohibition on use of funds for retirement of ,a-#aj aircraft 7a7 ,prohibition ,notwithstanding sections #acd and #ace of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh71 except as provided in subsection 7b71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended to retire1 prepare to retire1 or place in storage or on backup aircraft inventory status any ,a-#aj aircraft4 7b7 ,exception ,the limitation under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any individual ,a-#aj aircraft that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 to be no longer mission capable because of a mishap or other damage or because the aircraft is uneconomical to repair4 7c7 ,implementation report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 a report on the progress made toward the ,a-#aj re-wing contracts and the progress made in re-winging some of the #bhc ,a-#aj aircraft that have not received new wings4 #ajdh4 ,mandatory criteria for strategic basing decisions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall modify ,air ,force ,instruction #aj-ejc 7pertaining to the strategic basing process7 to ensure that the process for the selection of a location in the ,united ,states for the strategic basing of an aircraft includes the following3 7#a7 ,a comparative analysis of the overall community support for the mission among the candidate locations1 as indicated by the formal comments received during the public comment period for the environmental impact statement relating to the basing decision and1 in a case in which the ,secretary selects a final location with less community support compared to other locations as indicated by such analysis1 an explanation of the operational considerations that formed the basis for such selection4 7#b7 ,an analysis of joint and all-domain training capabilities at each candidate location1 separate from and in addition to the mission criteria developed for the basing action4 7#c7 ,a comparative analysis of the airspace and training areas available at each candidate location1 separate from and in addition to the mission criteria developed for the basing action4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #ad days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense publicly announces the preferred and reasonable alternative locations for the basing of an aircraft as described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 an assessment of each candidate location that was considered as part of the basing process1 including1 with respect to each such location1 an analysis of each of the factors specified in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of such subsection2 and 7#b7 an explanation of how each candidate location was scored against such factors1 including the weight assigned to each factor4 #ajdi4 ,limitation on use of funds pending public availability of top-line numbers of deployed members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,limitation ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 for ,travel of ,persons1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense makes publicly available the top-line numbers of deployed members of the ,armed ,forces described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,top-,line numbers described ,the top-line numbers of deployed members of the ,armed ,forces referred to in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 are the numbers required to be made publicly available under section #eie of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #abb;a note72 7#b7 shall include all such numbers for fiscal year #bjag and each subsequent fiscal year2 and 7#c7 shall include the number of personnel on temporary duty and the number of personnel deployed in support of contingency operations4 7c7 ,sensitive military operation ,the requirement under subsection 7a7 to make the top-line numbers of deployed members of the ,armed ,forces publicly available is not satisfied if the ,secretary1 in exercising the waiver authority under subsection 7b7 of section #eie of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #abb;a note7 does not submit the notice and reasons for the waiver determination to ,committees of ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate as required under paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection4 #ajej4 ,limitation on physical move1 integration1 reassignment1 or shift in responsibility of ,marine ,forces ,northern ,command 7a7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not take any action to execute the physical move1 integration1 reassignment1 or shift in responsibility of the ,marine ,forces ,northern ,command before the date that is #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits the report described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,report ,if the ,secretary of ,defense plans to take any action to physically move1 integrate1 reassign1 or shift the responsibility of ,marine ,forces ,northern ,command1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on such proposed action that includes each of the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of how the proposed action would be beneficial to military readiness4 7#b7 ,a description of how the proposed action would align with the national defense strategy and the supporting strategies for each of the military departments4 7#c7 ,a description of the proposed organizational structure change associated with the action and how will it affect the relationship between ,marine ,forces ,northern ,command and administrative control responsibilities1 operational control responsibilities1 and tactical control responsibilities4 7#d7 ,the projected cost associated with the proposed action and any projected long-term cost savings4 7#e7 ,a detailed description of any requirements for new infrastructure or relocation of equipment and assets associated with the proposed action4 7#f7 ,a description of how the proposed action would facilitate total force integration and ,marine ,corps general officer progression1 including with respect to the reserve components4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the limitation under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary determines such a waiver is necessary by reason of hostilities or the imminent threat of hostilities4 7d7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply with respect to any action to execute the physical move1 integration1 reassignment1 or shift in responsibility of the ,marine ,forces ,northern ,command that is initiated on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,in the case of such an action that was initiated but not completed before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 no additional effort may be made to complete such action before the date that is #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits the report described in subsection 7b74 #ajea4 ,conditions for permanently basing ,united ,states equipment or additional forces in host countries with at-risk vendors in #e;,g or #f;,g networks 7a7 ,in general ,prior to basing a major weapon system or additional permanently assigned forces comparable to or larger than a battalion1 squadron1 or naval combatant for permanent basing to a host country with at-risk #eth generation 7#e;,g7 or sixth generation 7#f;,g7 wireless network equipment1 software1 and services1 including supply chain vulnerabilities identified by the ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council1 where ,united ,states military personnel and their families will be directly connected or subscribers to networks that include such at-risk equipment1 software1 and services in their official duties or in the conduct of personal affairs1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a notification to the congressional defense committees that includes a description of-- 7#a7 steps being taken by the host country to mitigate any potential risks to the weapon systems1 military units1 or personnel1 and the ,department of ,defense's assessment of those efforts2 7#b7 steps being taken by the ,united ,states ,government1 separately or in collaboration with the host country1 to mitigate any potential risks to the weapon systems1 permanently deployed forces1 or personnel2 7#c7 any defense mutual agreements between the host country and the ,united ,states intended to allay the costs of risk mitigation posed by the at-risk infrastructure2 and 7#d7 any other matters the ,secretary determines to be relevant4 7b7 ,applicability ,the conditions in subsection 7a7 apply to the permanent long-term stationing of equipment and permanently assigned forces1 and do not apply to short-term deployments or rotational presence to military installations outside the ,united ,states in connection with exercises1 dynamic force employment1 contingency operations1 or combat operations4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that contains an assessment of-- 7#a7 the risk to personnel1 equipment1 and operations of the ,department of ,defense in host countries posed by the current or intended use by such countries of #e;,g or #f;,g telecommunications architecture provided by at-risk vendors2 and 7#b7 measures required to mitigate the risk described in paragraph 7#a71 including the merit and feasibility of the relocation of certain personnel or equipment of the ,department to another location without the presence of #e;,g or #f;,g telecommunications architecture provided by at-risk vendors4 7d7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7c7 shall be submitted in a classified form with an unclassified summary4 7e7 ,major weapon system defined ,in this section1 the term major weapon system has the meaning given that term in section #bcgi7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajeb4 ,curtailing ,insurrection ,act ,violations of ,individuals' ,liberties 7a7 ,federal aid for ,state governments ,section #bea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,whenever and inserting 7a7 ,in general4--,whenever2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,certification to ,congress 7#a7 ,the ,president may not invoke the authority under this section unless the ,president and the ,secretary of ,defense certify to ,congress that the ,state concerned is unable or unwilling to suppress an insurrection described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,a certification under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the circumstances necessitating the invocation of the authority under this section4 7,b7 ,demonstrable evidence that the ,state concerned is unable or unwilling to suppress such insurrection1 and a legal justification for resorting to the authority under this section to so suppress4 7,c7 ,a description of the mission1 scope1 and duration of use of members of the armed forces under this section4 4 7b7 ,use of militia and armed forces ,to enforce ,federal authority ,section #beb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #beb4 ,use of militia and armed forces to enforce ,federal authority 7a7 ,authority ,whenever unlawful obstructions1 combinations1 or assemblages1 or rebellion against the authority of the ,united ,states1 make it impracticable to enforce the laws of the ,united ,states in any ,state by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings1 the ,president may call into ,federal service such of the militia of any ,state1 and use such of the armed forces1 as the ,president considers necessary to enforce those laws or to suppress the rebellion4 7b7 ,certification to ,congress 7#a7 ,the ,president may not invoke the authority under this section unless the ,president and the ,secretary of ,defense certify to ,congress that the ,state concerned is unable or unwilling to suppress an unlawful obstruction1 combination1 or assemblage1 or rebellion against the authority of the ,united ,states described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,a certification under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the circumstances necessitating the invocation of the authority under this section4 7,b7 ,demonstrable evidence that the ,state concerned is unable or unwilling to suppress such unlawful obstruction1 combination1 or assemblage1 or rebellion against the authority of the ,united ,states1 and a legal justification for resorting to the authority under this section to so suppress4 7,c7 ,a description of the mission1 scope1 and duration of use of members of the armed forces under this section4 4 7c7 ,interference with ,state and ,federal law ,section #bec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,president and inserting 7a7 ,authority4--7#a7 ,the ,president2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 7#c7 by striking ,in any situation covered by clause 7#a71 and inserting 7#b7 ,in any situation covered by paragraph 7#a77;,a712 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,certification to ,congress 7#a7 ,the ,president may not invoke the authority under this section unless the ,president and the ,secretary of ,defense certify to ,congress that the ,state concerned is unable or unwilling to suppress an insurrection1 domestic violence1 unlawful combination1 or conspiracy1 as described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,a certification under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the circumstances necessitating the invocation of the authority under this section4 7,b7 ,demonstrable evidence that the ,state concerned is unable or unwilling to suppress such insurrection1 domestic violence1 unlawful combination1 or conspiracy1 and a legal justification for resorting to the authority under this section to so suppress4 7,c7 ,a description of the mission1 scope1 and duration of use of members of the armed forces under this section4 4 7d7 ,consultation with ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ac of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bef4 ,consultation ,the ,president1 in every possible instance1 shall consult with ,congress before invoking the authority under section #bea1 #beb1 or #bec of this title4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ac of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bef4 ,consultation4 4 7e7 ,restriction on direct participation by military personnel 7#a7 ,in general ,such chapter is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #beg4 ,restriction on direct participation by military personnel 7a7 ,in general ,no activity under this chapter shall permit direct participation by a member of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force in a search1 seizure1 arrest1 or other similar activity unless participation in such activity by such member is otherwise expressly authorized by law4 7b7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to ensure compliance with subsection 7a74 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit authority of law enforcement personnel of the armed forces on ,federal military installations 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is further amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #beg4 ,restriction on direct participation by military personnel4 4 #ajec4 ,prohibition on use of funds for discriminatory algorithmic decisionmaking systems ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center to acquire or develop new artificial intelligence systems may be obligated or expended unless the ,department of ,defense1 or the vendor of such new system1 has-- 7#a7 assessed such algorithmic decision-making system1 or commits to assess such system within #a year of the date of such acquisition or completion of development1 with respect to its potential to perpetuate or introduce discriminatory bias against protected classes of persons1 including on the basis of sex1 race1 age1 disability1 color1 creed1 national origin1 or religion1 and after the completion of such assessment1 transmits to the ,secretary a description of the methodology by which such assessment was conducted2 7#b7 sought to address any unintended discriminatory bias identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 prior to deploying such system1 and through periodic assessments during use of such systems1 in any context where such usage poses a tangible risk of resulting in an action which could reasonably be seen to violate any law1 policy1 regulation1 or other codified practice of the ,united ,states with respect to anti-discrimination1 equal protection1 or civil rights1 and transmitted to the ,secretary a description of the measures undertaken to comply with the requirements of this section2 and 7#c7 ensured that such system conforms to the ,do,d ,,ai ,ethics ,principles for purposes of identifying and addressing the causes of potential discriminatory biases in the system4 #ajed4 ,inclusion of explosive ordnance disposal in special operations activities ,section #afg7k7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#aj7 as paragraph 7#aa72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 the following new paragraph 7#aj73 7#aj7 ,explosive ordnance disposal4 4 #ajee4 ,requirements in connection with use of personnel other than the militia or the ,armed ,forces to suppress interference with ,state and ,federal law 7a7 ,in general ,section #bec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7a7 ,in ,general4-- before ,the ,president2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,use of other means 7#a7 ,other means used by the ,president pursuant to subsection 7a7 may only include activities by ,federal law enforcement officers4 7#b7 ,any ,federal law enforcement officer performing duty pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall visibly display on the uniform or other clothing of such officer-- 7,a7 the name of such officer2 and 7,b7 the name of the agency for which such officer is employed4 7#c7 ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term ,federal law enforcement officer means-- 7i7 an employee or officer in a position in the executive1 legislative1 or judicial branch of the ,federal ,government who-- 7,i7 is authorized by law to engage in or supervise a law enforcement function2 or 7,,ii7 has statutory powers of arrest or apprehension under section #hjg7;b7 of this title 7article #g7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 or 7ii7 an employee or officer of a contractor or subcontractor 7at any tier7 of an agency in the executive1 legislative1 or judicial branch of the ,federal ,government who is authorized by law or under the contract with the agency to engage in or supervise a law enforcement function2 and 7,b7 ,the term law enforcement function means the prevention1 detection1 or investigation of1 or the prosecution or incarceration of any person for1 any violation of law4 4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section1 or the amendments made by this section1 shall be construed to limit or otherwise supersede the authority of ,federal law enforcement officials who do not wear a uniform in the regular performance of their official duties or who are engaged in undercover operations to perform their official duties under authorities other than section #bec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajef4 ,limitation on deactivation1 unmanning1 or selling of ,army watercraft assets pending comprehensive analysis of mobility requirements and capabilities ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the ,department of ,defense maybe obligated or expended for the deactivation1 unmanning1or selling of any ,army watercraft assets1 until the ,secretary of ,defense submits to ,congress certification that-- 7#a7 the ,secretary has received and accepted the federally funded research and development center ,army watercraft study as directed by section #ajeh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib72 7#b7 the review1 analysis1 and recommendations of such study are included in the mobility1 capabilities1 requirements study2 and 7#c7 the ,secretary will include in such study a review and analysis of-- 7,a7 doctrine-based roles and missions of the military services2 7,b7 current and future investments2 7,c7 the effects of emerging operational concepts2 7,d7 demand signals of ,department of ,defense small vessels relative to ,army watercraft1 ,navy small ships1 and amphibious connectors2 and 7,e7 readiness risk being assumed across each of the geographic combatant commands4 ,,xi ,civilian ,personnel ,matters ,a ,general ,provisions #aaja4 ,family and medical leave amendments 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,paid parental leave for employees of ,district of ,columbia courts and ,district of ,columbia ,public ,defender ,service 7,a7 ,district of ,columbia courts ,section #aa-agbf1 ,district of ,columbia ,official ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,in carrying out the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja et seq47 with respect to nonjudicial employees of the ,district of ,columbia courts1 the ,joint ,committee on ,judicial ,administration shall1 notwithstanding any provision of such ,act1 establish a paid parental leave program for the leave described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of section #ajb7;a77#a7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7;a77#a77 7relating to leave provided in connection with the birth of a child or the placement of a child for adoption or foster care74 ,in developing the terms and conditions for this program1 the ,joint ,committee may be guided by the terms and conditions applicable to the provision of paid parental leave for employees of the ,federal ,government under chapter #fc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any corresponding regulations4 4 7,b7 ,district of ,columbia ,public ,defender ,service ,section #cje of the ,district of ,columbia ,court ,reform and ,criminal ,procedure ,act of #aigj 7sec4 #b-afje1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,in carrying out the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja et seq47 with respect to employees of the ,service1 the ,director shall1 notwithstanding any provision of such ,act1 establish a paid parental leave program for the leave described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of section #ajb7;a77#a7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7;a77#a77 7relating to leave provided in connection with the birth of a child or the placement of a child for adoption or foster care74 ,in developing the terms and conditions for this program1 the ,director may be guided by the terms and conditions applicable to the provision of paid parental leave for employees of the ,federal ,government under chapter #fc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any corresponding regulations4 4 7#b7 ,clarification of use of other leave in addition to #ab weeks as ,family and ,medical ,leave 7,a7 ,title #e ,section #fchb7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #gfjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib71 is amended-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 7or1 in the case of leave that includes leave under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of this paragraph1 #ab administrative workweeks of leave plus any additional period of leave used under subsection 7d77#b77;,b77ii77 after #ab administrative workweeks of leave2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting 7or #bf administrative workweeks of leave plus any additional period of leave used under subsection 7d77#b77;,b77ii77 after #bf administrative workweeks of leave4 7,b7 ,congressional employees ,section #bjb7;a77#a7 of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acab7;a77#a771 as amended by section #gfjc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib71 is amended-- 7i7 in the second sentence1 by inserting and in the case of leave that includes leave for such an event1 the period of leave to which a covered employee is entitled under section #ajb7;a77#a7 of such ,act shall be #ab administrative workweeks of leave plus any additional period of leave used under subsection 7d77#b77;,b7 of this section before the period2 and 7ii7 by striking the third sentence and inserting the following3 ,for purposes of applying section #ajb7;a77#d7 of such ,act1 in the case of leave that includes leave under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of section #ajb7;a77#a7 of such ,act1 a covered employee is entitled1 under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 of section #ajb7;a7 of such ,act1 to a combined total of #bf workweeks of leave plus any additional period of leave used under subsection 7d77#b77;,b7 of this section44 7,c7 ,other employees covered under the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic ,section #ajb7;a7 of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfaa7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,special rules on period of leave ,with respect to an employee of the ,government ,accountability ,office and an employee of the ,library of ,congress-- 7,a7 in the case of leave that includes leave under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a71 the employee shall be entitled to #ab administrative workweeks of leave plus any additional period of leave used under subsection 7d77#c77;,b77ii7 of this section or section #bjb7;d77#b77;,b7 of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acab7;d77#b77;,b771 as the case may be2 and 7,b7 for purposes of paragraph 7#d71 the employee is entitled1 under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c71 to a combined total of #bf workweeks of leave plus1 if applicable1 any additional period of leave used under subsection 7d77#c77;,b77ii7 of this section or section #bjb7;d77#b77;,b7 of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acab7;d77#b77;,b771 as the case may be4 4 7#c7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this subsection shall not be effective with respect to any birth or placement occurring before ,october #a1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,paid parental leave for presidential employees 7#a7 ,amendments to chapter #e of title #c1 ,united ,states ,code ,section #dab of title #c1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,in applying section #ajb of such ,act with respect to leave for an event described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 or 7,b7 of such section to covered employees1 subsection 7c7 of this section shall apply and in the case of leave that includes leave for such an event1 the period of leave to which a covered employee is entitled under section #ajb7;a77#a7 of such ,act shall be #ab administrative workweeks of leave plus any additional period of leave used under subsection 7c77#b77;,b7 of this section4 ,for purposes of applying section #ajb7;a77#d7 of such ,act1 in the case of leave that includes leave under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of section #ajb7;a77#a7 of such ,act1 a covered employee is entitled1 under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 of section #ajb7;a7 of such ,act1 to a combined total of #bf workweeks of leave plus any additional period of leave used under subsection 7c77#b77;,b7 of this section42 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,special rule for paid parental leave 7#a7 ,substitution of paid leave ,a covered employee may elect to substitute for any leave without pay under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of section #ajb7;a77#a7 of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7;a77#a77 any paid leave which is available to such employee for that purpose4 7#b7 ,amount of paid leave ,the paid leave that is available to a covered employee for purposes of paragraph 7#a7 is-- 7,a7 the number of weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or placement involved that corresponds to the number of administrative workweeks of paid parental leave available to employees under section #fchb7;d77#b77;,b77i7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 during the #ab-month period referred to in section #ajb7;a77#a7 of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7;a77#a77 and in addition to the administrative workweeks described in subparagraph 7,a71 any additional paid vacation1 personal1 family1 medical1 or sick leave provided by the employing office to such employee4 7#c7 ,limitation ,nothing in this section or section #ajb7;d77#b77;,a7 of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7;d77#b77;,a77 shall be considered to require or permit an employing office to require that an employee first use all or any portion of the leave described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 before being allowed to use the paid parental leave described in paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7#d7 ,additional rules ,paid parental leave under paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 shall be payable from any appropriation or fund available for salaries or expenses for positions within the employing office2 7,b7 if not used by the covered employee before the end of the #ab-month period 7as referred to in section #ajb7;a77#a7 of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7;a77#a777 to which it relates1 shall not accumulate for any subsequent use2 and 7,c7 shall apply without regard to the limitations in subparagraph 7,e71 7,f71 or 7,g7 of section #fchb7;d77#b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #ajd7;c77#b7 of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfad7;c77#b774 2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7e77#a71 as so redesignated1 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this subsection shall not be effective with respect to any birth or placement occurring before ,october #a1 #bjbj4 7c7 ,,faa and ,,tsa 7#a7 ,,faa 7,a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#c7 of section #ajb7;d7 of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7;d77#c771 as added by section #gfjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib71 is amended-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting and ,federal ,aviation ,administration after ,,gao2 7ii7 in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 by striking the ,government ,accountability ,office in each instance and inserting the ,government ,accountability ,office or the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d77i71 by striking the ,government ,accountability ,office and inserting the ,government ,accountability ,office or the ,federal ,aviation ,administration 7as the case may be74 7,b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by subparagraph 7,a7 shall not be effective with respect to any birth or placement occurring before ,october #a1 #bjbj4 7#b7 ,corrections for ,,tsa screeners ,section #gfjf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,section #aaa7;d77#b7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,section #aaa7;d77#b7 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,effective date2 application 7#a7 ,in general ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall not be effective with respect to any event for which leave may be taken under subchapter ,v of chapter #fc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 occurring before ,october #a1 #bjbj4 7#b7 ,application to service requirement for eligibility ,for purposes of applying the period of service requirement under subparagraph 7,b7 of section #fcha7a7 to an individual appointed under section #aaa7;d77#a7 of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddice note71 the amendment made by subsection 7a7 of this section shall apply with respect to any period of service by the individual under such an appointment1 including service before the effective date of such amendment4 4 7d7 ,title #ch employees 7#a7 ,in general ,section #gdbe of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 and notwithstanding2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter1 the ,administration shall provide to individuals appointed to any position described in section #gdba7;b7 who are employed by the ,administration family and medical leave in the same manner1 to the maximum extent practicable1 as family and medical leave is provided under subchapter ,v of chapter #fc of title #e to employees1 as defined in section #fcha7a7 of such title4 4 7#b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall not be effective with respect to any event for which leave may be taken under subchapter ,v of chapter #fc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 occurring before ,october #a1 #bjbj4 7e7 ,article ,i judges 7#a7 ,bankruptcy judges ,section #aec7;d7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,a bankruptcy judge and inserting 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a bankruptcy judge2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,the provisions of subchapter ,v of chapter #fc of title #e shall apply to a bankruptcy judge as if the bankruptcy judge were an employee 7within the meaning of subparagraph 7,a7 of section #fcha7a7 of such title74 4 7#b7 ,magistrate judges ,section #fca7k7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,a ,united ,states magistrate judge and inserting 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a ,united ,states magistrate judge2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,the provisions of subchapter ,v of chapter #fc of title #e shall apply to a ,united ,states magistrate judge as if the ,united ,states magistrate judge were an employee 7within the meaning of subparagraph 7,a7 of section #fcha7a7 of such title74 4 7#c7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this subsection shall not be effective with respect to any birth or placement occurring before ,october #a1 #bjbj4 7f7 ,technical corrections 7#a7 ,section #gfje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended by striking on active duty each place it appears and inserting on covered active duty4 7#b7 ,subparagraph 7,e7 of section #fchb7;d77#b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #gfjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib71 is amended by striking the requirement to complete and all that follows and inserting the service requirement under subparagraph 7,b7 of section #fcha7a744 7#c7 ,section #bjb7;d77#b77;,b7 of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acab7;d77#b77;,b771 as amended by section #gfjc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib71 is amended by inserting accrued before sick leave4 7g7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect as if enacted immediately after the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib74 #aajb4 ,limitation on authority to exclude employees from chapter #ga of title #e ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the ,department of ,defense may be used to carry out the authority provided under section #gajc7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to exclude the ,department of ,defense or any agency or subdivision thereof from coverage under chapter #ga of such title4 #aajc4 ,authority to provide travel and transportation allowances in connection with transfer ceremonies of department of defense and coast guard civilian employees who die overseas 7a7 ,travel and transportation allowances 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ge of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #adib4 ,authority to provide travel and transportation allowances in connection with transfer ceremonies of department of defense and coast guard civilian employees who die overseas ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned1 the agency head of a ,defense ,agency or ,department of ,defense ,field ,activity1 or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 as appropriate1 may provide round trip travel and transportation allowances in connection with ceremonies for the transfer of a ,department of ,defense or ,coast ,guard civilian employee who dies while located or serving overseas to eligible relatives and provide for the accompaniment of such persons to the same extent as the ,secretary of ,defense may provide such travel and transportation allowances and accompaniment services to such persons with respect to a deceased service member under chapter #h of title #cg4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #adib4 ,authority to provide travel and transportation allowances in connection with transfer ceremonies of department of defense and coast guard civilian employees who die overseas4 4 7b7 ,technical amendments ,section #dha;f7d7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,transportation to and inserting ,travel and transportation allowances in connection with2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking transportation to and inserting travel and transportation allowances in connection with4 #aajd4 ,one-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for federal civilian employees working overseas ,subsection 7a7 of section #aaja of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dfae71 as most recently amended by section #aaje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib71 is further amended by striking through #bjbj and inserting through #bjba4 #aaje4 ,one-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances1 benefits1 and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #afjc7;a7 of the ,emergency ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act for ,defense1 the ,global ,war on ,terror1 and ,hurricane ,recovery1 #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bcd2 #abj ,stat4 #ddc71 as added by section #aajb of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dfaf7 and as most recently amended by section #aajd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib71 is further amended by striking #bjba and inserting #bjbb4 #aajf4 ,limiting the number of local wage areas defined within a pay locality 7a7 ,local wage area limitation ,section #ecdc7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b77i71 by striking 7but such and all that follows through are employed72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end of the following3 7#f7 the ,office of ,personnel ,management may define not more than #a local wage area within a pay locality1 except that this paragraph shall not apply to the pay locality designated as ,rest of ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,pay locality defined ,section #ecdb7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 pay locality has the meaning given that term under section #ecjb7e74 4 7c7 ,regulations ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall prescribe any regulations necessary to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section1 including regulations to ensure that this section and the amendments made by this section shall not have the effect of reducing any rate of basic pay payable to any individual who is serving as a prevailing rate employee 7as defined under section #ecdb7;a77#b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code74 7d7 ,effective date ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to fiscal year #bjbb and each fiscal year thereafter4 #aajg4 ,civilian ,faculty ,at the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university and ,institute of ,security ,governance ,section #aeie7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university4 7#g7 ,the ,defense ,institute for ,security ,governance4 4 #aajh4 ,expansion of authority for appointment of recently-retired members of the armed forces to positions at certain industrial base facilities 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7b7 of section #ccbf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 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 the proposed appointment is to a position in the competitive service-- 7,a7 at any industrial base facility 7as that term is defined in section #bbjh7u77#c7 of title #aj7 that is part of the core logistics capabilities 7as described in section #bdfd7;a7 of such title72 and 7,b7 that has been certified by the ,secretary concerned as lacking sufficient numbers of qualified applicants4 4 7b7 ,limitation on delegation of certification authority ,such section #ccbf is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,the authority to make a certification described in subsection 7b77#c7 may not be delegated to an individual with a grade lower than colonel1 or captain in the ,navy1 or an inriviaul with an equivalent civilian grade4 4 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall supplement1 and not provide any exception to1 the competitive hiring process for the ,federal civil service4 #aaji4 ,fire ,fighters ,alternative ,work ,schedule demonstration project 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander1 ,navy ,region ,mid-,atlantic1 shall establish and carry out1 for a period of not less than #e years1 a ,fire ,fighters ,alternative ,work ,schedule demonstration project for the ,navy ,region ,mid-,atlantic ,fire and ,emergency ,services4 ,such demonstration project shall provide1 with respect to each ,services employee1 that-- 7#a7 assignments to tours of duty are scheduled in advance over periods of not less than #b weeks2 7#b7 tours of duty are scheduled using a regularly recurring pattern of #dh-;hour shifts followed by #dh or #gb consecutive non-work hours1 as determined by mutual agreement between the ,navy ,region ,mid-,atlantic and the exclusive employee representative at each ,navy ,region ,mid-,atlantic ,installation1 in such a manner that each employee is regularly scheduled for #add-;hours in any #b-week period2 7#c7 for any such employee that is a fire fighter working an alternative work schedule1 such employee shall earn overtime compensation in a manner consistent with other applicable law and regulation2 7#d7 no right shall be established to any form of premium pay1 including night1 ,sunday1 holiday1 or hazard duty pay2 and 7#e7 leave accrual and use shall be consistent with other applicable law and regulation4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days following the end of such demonstration project1 the ,commander1 ,navy ,region ,mid-,atlantic1 shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate detailing-- 7#a7 any financial savings or expenses directly and inseparably linked to the demonstration project2 7#b7 any intangible quality of life and morale improvements achieved by the demonstration project2 and 7#c7 any adverse impact of the demonstration project occurring solely as the result of the transition to the demonstration project4 #aaaj4 ,special rules for certain monthly workers' compensation payments and other payments for ,federal ,government personnel under chief of mission authority ,section #ija of title ,,ix of division ,j of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhj;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting or the head of any other ,federal agency after ,the ,secretary of ,state2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,department of ,state and inserting the ,federal ,government2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 1 but does not include an individual receiving compensation under section #ai;,a of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceai;b72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h77#b71 by striking the first sentence and inserting the following3 ,nothing in this section shall limit1 modify1 or otherwise supersede chapter #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,defense ,base ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afea et seq471 or section #ai;,a of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceai;b744 #aaaa4 ,restoration of annual leave due to a pandemic 7a7 ,in general ,section #fcjd7;d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,for the purposes of this subsection1 the service of an employee during a pandemic shall be deemed to be an exigency of the public business1 and any leave that1 by reason of such service1 is lost by the employee by operation of this section 7regardless of whether such leave was scheduled7 shall be restored to the employee and shall be credited and available in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply to any leave lost on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aaab4 ,prohibition on downloading or using ,tik,tok by ,federal employees 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 no employee of the ,united ,states1 officer of the ,united ,states1 ,member of ,congress1 congressional employee1 or officer or employee of a government corporation may download or use ,tik,tok or any successor application developed by ,byte,dance or any entity owned by ,byte,dance on any device issued by the ,united ,states or a government corporation4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any investigation1 cybersecurity research activity1 enforcement action1 disciplinary action1 or intelligence activity4 #aaac4 ,telework travel expenses program of the ,united ,states ,patent and ,trademark ,office 7a7 ,in general ,section #egaa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking test2 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking committee and inserting committees2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,government2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking test2 and 7ii7 by striking section1 including the provision of reports in accordance with subsection 7d77#a7 and inserting subsection2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting and maintain after develop2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking test2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,the ,director of the ,patent and ,trademark ,office shall prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an annual report on the operation of the program under this subsection1 which shall include-- 7i7 the costs and benefits of the program2 and 7ii7 an analysis of the effectiveness of the program1 as determined under criteria developed by the ,director4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g71 by striking this section and inserting subsection 7b74 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,the table of sections for subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #egaa and inserting the following3 #egaa4 ,authority for telework travel expenses programs4 4 #aaad4 ,extension of rate of overtime pay authority for ,department of the ,navy employees performing work aboard or dockside in support of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier forward deployed in ,japan ,section #eedb7;a77#f77;,b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjba and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 #aaae4 ,vacancy of ,inspector ,general positions 7a7 ,in general ,section #ccde of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 7#a7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 if an ,inspector ,general position that requires appointment by the ,president by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate to be filled is vacant1 the first assistant of such position shall perform the functions and duties of the ,inspector ,general temporarily in an acting capacity subject to the time limitations of section #ccdf4 7#b7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 if for purposes of carrying out paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 by reason of absence1 disability1 or vacancy1 the first assistant to the position of ,inspector ,general is not available to perform the functions and duties of the ,inspector ,general1 an acting ,inspector ,general shall be appointed by the ,president from among individuals serving in an office of any ,inspector ,general1 provided that-- 7,a7 during the #cfe-;day period preceding the date of death1 resignation1 or beginning of inability to serve of the applicable ,inspector ,general1 the individual served in a position in an office of any ,inspector ,general for not less than #ij days2 and 7,b7 the rate of pay for the position of such individual is equal to or greater than the minimum rate of pay payable for a position at ,,gs-#ae of the ,general ,schedule4 4 7b7 ,application ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply to any vacancy first occurring with respect to an ,inspector ,general position on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,b ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,federal ,employee ,antidiscrimination ,act of #bjbj #aaba4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,federal ,employee ,antidiscrimination ,act of #bjbj4 #aabb4 ,sense of ,congress ,section #ajb of the ,notification and ,federal ,employee ,antidiscrimination and ,retaliation ,act of #bjjb 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 accountability in the enforcement of the rights of ,federal employees is furthered when ,federal agencies agree to take appropriate disciplinary action against ,federal employees who are found to have intentionally committed discriminatory 7including retaliatory7 acts2 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a7-- 7,a7 by striking nor is accountability and inserting accountability is not2 and 7,b7 by inserting for what1 by law1 the agency is responsible after under this ,act4 #aabc4 ,notification of violation ,section #bjb of the ,notification and ,federal ,employee ,antidiscrimination and ,retaliation ,act of #bjjb 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,notification of final agency action 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date on which an event described in paragraph 7#b7 occurs with respect to a finding of discrimination 7including retaliation71 the head of the ,federal agency subject to the finding shall provide notice-- 7,a7 on the public internet website of the agency1 in a clear and prominent location linked directly from the home page of that website2 7,b7 stating that a finding of discrimination 7including retaliation7 has been made2 and 7,c7 which shall remain posted for not less than #a year4 7#b7 ,events described ,an event described in this paragraph is any of the following3 7,a7 ,all appeals of a final action by a ,federal agency involving a finding of discrimination 7including retaliation7 prohibited by a provision of law covered by paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #bja7;a7 have been exhausted4 7,b7 ,all appeals of a final decision by the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission involving a finding of discrimination 7including if the finding included a finding of retaliation7 prohibited by a provision of law covered by paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #bja7;a7 have been exhausted4 7,c7 ,a court of jurisdiction issues a final judgment involving a finding of discrimination 7including retaliation7 prohibited by a provision of law covered by paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #bja7;a74 7#c7 ,contents ,a notification provided under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a finding of discrimination 7including retaliation7 shall-- 7,a7 identify the date on which the finding was made1 the date on which each discriminatory act occurred1 and the law violated by each such discriminatory act2 and 7,b7 advise ,federal employees of the rights and protections available under the provisions of law covered by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #bja7;a74 4 #aabd4 ,reporting requirements 7a7 ,electronic format requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bjc7;a7 of the ,notification and ,federal ,employee ,antidiscrimination and ,retaliation ,act of #bjjb 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja note7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting ,homeland ,security and before ,governmental ,affairs2 7,b7 by striking on ,government ,reform and inserting on ,oversight and ,reform2 and 7,c7 by inserting 7in an electronic format prescribed by the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management71 after an annual report4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a77;,c7 shall take effect on the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,transition period ,notwithstanding the requirements of section #bjc7;a7 of the ,notification and ,federal ,employee ,antidiscrimination and ,retaliation ,act of #bjjb 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja note71 the report required under such section #bjc7;a7 may be submitted in an electronic format1 as prescribed by the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the effective date in paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,reporting requirement for disciplinary action ,section #bjc of the ,notification and ,federal ,employee ,antidiscrimination and ,retaliation ,act of #bjjb 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,disciplinary action report ,not later than #abj days after the date on which a ,federal agency takes final action1 or a ,federal agency receives a final decision issued by the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission1 involving a finding of discrimination 7including retaliation7 in violation of a provision of law covered by paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #bja7;a71 as applicable1 the applicable ,federal agency shall submit to the ,commission a report stating-- 7#a7 whether disciplinary action has been proposed against a ,federal employee as a result of the violation2 and 7#b7 the reasons for any disciplinary action proposed under paragraph 7#a74 4 #aabe4 ,data to be posted by employing ,federal agencies ,section #cja7;b7 of the ,notification and ,federal ,employee ,antidiscrimination and ,retaliation ,act of #bjjb 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 with respect to each finding described in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 the date of the finding1 7ii7 the affected ,federal agency1 7iii7 the law violated1 and 7iv7 whether a decision has been made regarding disciplinary action as a result of the finding4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 ,data regarding each class action complaint filed against the agency alleging discrimination 7including retaliation71 including-- 7,a7 information regarding the date on which each complaint was filed1 7,b7 a general summary of the allegations alleged in the complaint1 7,c7 an estimate of the total number of plaintiffs joined in the complaint1 if known1 7,d7 the current status of the complaint1 including whether the class has been certified1 and 7,e7 the case numbers for the civil actions in which discrimination 7including retaliation7 has been found4 4 #aabf4 ,data to be posted by the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission ,section #cjb7;b7 of the ,notification and ,federal ,employee ,antidiscrimination and ,retaliation ,act of #bjjb 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja note7 is amended by striking 7#aj7 and inserting 7#aa74 #aabg4 ,notification and ,federal ,employee ,antidiscrimination and ,retaliation ,act of #bjjb amendments 7a7 ,notification requirements ,title ,,ii of the ,notification and ,federal ,employee ,antidiscrimination and ,retaliation ,act of #bjjb 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bjg4 ,complaint tracking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,federal ,employee ,antidiscrimination ,act of #bjbj1 each ,federal agency shall establish a system to track each complaint of discrimination arising under section #bcjb7;b77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and adjudicated through the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity process from the filing of a complaint with the ,federal agency to resolution of the complaint1 including whether a decision has been made regarding disciplinary action as the result of a finding of discrimination4 #bjh4 ,notation in personnel record ,if a ,federal agency takes an adverse action covered under section #geab of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 against a ,federal employee for an act of discrimination 7including retaliation7 prohibited by a provision of law covered by paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #bja7;a71 the agency shall1 after all appeals relating to that action have been exhausted1 include a notation of the adverse action and the reason for the action in the personnel record of the employee4 4 7b7 ,processing and referral ,the ,notification and ,federal ,employee ,antidiscrimination and ,retaliation ,act of #bjjb 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,iv ,,processing ,,and ,,referral #dja4 ,processing and resolution of complaints ,each ,federal agency shall-- 7#a7 be responsible for the fair and impartial processing and resolution of complaints of employment discrimination 7including retaliation7 prohibited by a provision of law covered by paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #bja7;a72 and 7#b7 establish a model ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,program that-- 7,a7 is not under the control1 either structurally or practically1 of the agency's ,office of ,human ,capital or ,office of the ,general ,counsel 7or the equivalent72 7,b7 is devoid of internal conflicts of interest and ensures fairness and inclusiveness within the agency2 and 7,c7 ensures the efficient and fair resolution of complaints alleging discrimination 7including retaliation74 #djb4 ,no limitation on advice or counsel ,nothing in this title shall prevent a ,federal agency or a subcomponent of a ,federal agency1 or the ,department of ,justice1 from providing advice or counsel to employees of that agency 7or subcomponent1 as applicable7 in the resolution of a complaint4 #djc4 ,head of program supervised by head of agency ,the head of each ,federal agency's ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,program shall report directly to the head of the agency4 #djd4 ,referrals of findings of discrimination 7a7 ,,eeoc findings of discrimination 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission 7referred to in this section as the ,commission7 receives1 or should have received1 a ,federal agency report required under section #bjc7;c71 the ,commission may refer the matter to which the report relates to the ,office of ,special ,counsel if the ,commission determines that the ,federal agency did not take appropriate action with respect to the finding that is the subject of the report4 7#b7 ,notifications ,the ,commission shall-- 7,a7 notify the applicable ,federal agency if the ,commission refers a matter to the ,office of ,special ,counsel under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 with respect to a fiscal year1 include in the ,annual ,report of the ,federal ,workforce of the ,commission covering that fiscal year-- 7i7 the number of referrals made under paragraph 7#a7 during that fiscal year2 and 7ii7 a brief summary of each referral described in clause 7i74 7b7 ,referrals to special counsel ,the ,office of ,special ,counsel shall accept and review a referral from the ,commission under subsection 7a77#a7 for purposes of pursuing disciplinary action under the authority of the ,office against a ,federal employee who commits an act of discrimination 7including retaliation74 7c7 ,notification ,the ,office of ,special ,counsel shall notify the ,commission and the applicable ,federal agency in a case in which-- 7#a7 the ,office of ,special ,counsel pursues disciplinary action under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 the ,federal agency imposes some form of disciplinary action against a ,federal employee who commits an act of discrimination 7including retaliation74 7d7 ,special counsel approval ,a ,federal agency may not take disciplinary action against a ,federal employee for an alleged act of discrimination 7including retaliation7 referred by the ,commission under this section1 except in accordance with the requirements of section #abad7;f7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,notification and ,federal ,employee ,antidiscrimination and ,retaliation ,act of #bjjb 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting after the item relating to section #bjf the following3 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,complaint tracking4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,notation in personnel record4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,title ,,iv--,,processing ,,and ,,referral ,sec4 #dja4 ,processing and resolution of complaints4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,no limitation on advice or counsel4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,head of ,program supervised by head of agency4 ,sec4 #djd4 ,referrals of findings of discrimination4 4 #aabh4 ,nondisclosure agreement limitation ,section #bcjb7;b77#ac7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking agreement does not and inserting the following3 agreement-- 7,a7 does not 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as so designated1 by inserting or the ,office of ,special ,counsel after ,inspector ,general2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 prohibits or restricts an employee or applicant for employment from disclosing to ,congress1 the ,special ,counsel1 the ,inspector ,general of an agency1 or any other agency component responsible for internal investigation or review any information that relates to any violation of any law1 rule1 or regulation1 or mismanagement1 a gross waste of funds1 an abuse of authority1 or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety1 or any other whistleblower protection2 or 4 ,c ,office of the ,national ,cyber ,director #aaca4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,national ,cyber ,director ,act4 #aacb4 ,national ,cyber ,director 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established1 within the ,executive ,office of the ,president1 the ,office of the ,national ,cyber ,director 7in this section referred to as the ,office74 7b7 ,national ,cyber ,director 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,office shall be headed by the ,national ,cyber ,director 7in this section referred to as the ,director7 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 ,the ,director shall hold office at the pleasure of the ,president1 and shall be entitled to receive the same pay and allowances as are provided for level ,i of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecab of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,deputy directors ,there shall be two ,deputy ,national ,cyber ,directors1 to be appointed by the ,president1 who shall hold office at the pleasure of the ,president1 and who shall report to the ,director1 as follows3 7,a7 ,the ,deputy ,national ,cyber ,director for ,strategy1 ,capabilities1 and ,budget4 7,b7 ,the ,deputy ,national ,cyber ,director for ,plans and ,operations4 7c7 ,duties of the ,national ,cyber ,director 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,president1 the ,director shall-- 7,a7 serve as the principal advisor to the ,president on cybersecurity strategy and policy2 7,b7 in consultation with appropriate ,federal departments and agencies1 develop the ,united ,states' ,national ,cyber ,strategy1 which shall include elements related to ,federal departments and agencies-- 7i7 information security2 and 7ii7 programs and policies intended to improve the ,united ,states' cybersecurity posture2 7,c7 in consultation with appropriate ,federal departments and agencies and upon approval of the ,national ,cyber ,strategy by the ,president1 supervise implementation of the strategy by-- 7i7 in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 monitoring and assessing the effectiveness1 including cost-effectiveness1 of ,federal departments and agencies' implementation of the strategy2 7ii7 making recommendations relevant to changes in the organization1 personnel and resource allocation1 and policies of ,federal departments and agencies to the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget and heads of such departments and agencies in order to implement the strategy2 7iii7 reviewing the annual budget proposal for each ,federal department or agency and certifying to the head of each ,federal department or agency and the ,director of the ,office ,management and ,budget whether the department or agency proposal is consistent with the strategy2 7iv7 continuously assessing and making relevant recommendations to the ,president on the appropriate level of integration and interoperability across the ,federal cybersecurity operations centers2 7v7 coordinating with the ,federal ,chief ,information ,officer1 the ,federal ,chief ,information ,security ,officer1 the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 and the ,director of ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology on the development and implementation of policies and guidelines related to issues of ,federal department and agency information security2 and 7vi7 reporting annually to the ,president and the ,congress on the state of the ,united ,states' cybersecurity posture1 the effectiveness of the strategy1 and the status of ,federal departments and agencies' implementation of the strategy2 7,d7 lead joint interagency planning for the ,federal ,government's integrated response to cyberattacks and cyber campaigns of significant consequence1 to include-- 7i7 coordinating with relevant ,federal departments and agencies in the development of1 for the approval of the ,president1 joint1 integrated operational plans1 processes1 and playbooks for incident response that feature-- 7,i7 clear lines of authority and lines of effort across the ,federal ,government2 7,,ii7 authorities that have been delegated to an appropriate level to facilitate effective operational responses across the ,federal ,government2 and 7,,iii7 support for the integration of defensive cyber plans and capabilities with offensive cyber plans and capabilities in a manner consistent with improving the ,united ,states' cybersecurity posture2 7ii7 exercising these operational plans1 processes1 and playbooks2 7iii7 updating these operational plans1 processes1 and playbooks for incident response as needed in coordination with ongoing offensive cyber plans and operations2 and 7iv7 ensuring these plans1 processes1 and playbooks are properly coordinated with relevant private sector entities1 as appropriate2 7,e7 direct the ,federal ,government's response to cyberattacks and cyber campaigns of significant consequence1 to include-- 7i7 developing for the approval of the ,president1 with the heads of relevant ,federal departments and agencies independently or through the ,national ,security ,council as directed by the ,president1 operational priorities1 requirements1 and tasks2 7ii7 coordinating1 deconflicting1 and ensuring the execution of operational activities in incident response2 and 7iii7 coordinating operational activities with relevant private sector entities2 7,f7 coordinate and consult with private sector leaders on cybersecurity and emerging technology issues with the support of1 and in coordination with1 the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency and other ,federal departments and agencies1 as appropriate2 7,g7 annually report to ,congress on cybersecurity threats and issues facing the nation1 including any new or emerging technologies that may impact national security1 economic prosperity1 or enforcing the rule of law2 and 7,h7 be responsible for such other functions as the ,president may direct4 7#b7 ,delegation of authority ,the ,director may-- 7,a7 serve as the senior representative on any body that the ,president may establish for the purpose of providing the ,president advice on cybersecurity2 7,b7 be empowered to convene ,national ,security ,council1 ,national ,economic ,council and ,homeland ,security ,council meetings1 with the concurrence of the ,national ,security ,advisor1 ,homeland ,security ,advisor1 or ,director of the ,national ,economic ,council1 as appropriate2 7,c7 be included as a participant in preparations for and1 if appropriate1 execution of cybersecurity summits and other international meetings at which cybersecurity is a major topic2 7,d7 delegate any of the ,director's functions1 powers1 and duties to such officers and employees of the ,office as he may designate2 and 7,e7 authorize such successive re-delegations of such functions1 powers1 and duties to such officers and employees of the ,office as he may deem appropriate4 7d7 ,attendance and participation in ,national ,security ,council meetings ,section #aja7;c77#b7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjba7;c77#b77 is amended by striking and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and inserting the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and the ,national ,cyber ,director4 7e7 ,powers of the ,director ,the ,director may1 for the purposes of carrying out the ,director's functions under this section-- 7#a7 subject to the civil service and classification laws1 select1 appoint1 employ1 and fix the compensation of such officers and employees as are necessary and prescribe their authority and duties1 except that not more than #ge individuals may be employed without regard to any provision of law regulating the employment or compensation at rates not to exceed the basic rate of basic pay payable for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 employ experts and consultants in accordance with section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and compensate individuals so employed for each day 7including travel time7 at rates not in excess of the maximum rate of basic pay for grade ,,gs-#ae as provided in section #eccb of such title1 and while such experts and consultants are so serving away from their homes or regular place of business1 to pay such employees travel expenses and per diem in lieu of subsistence at rates authorized by section #egjc of such title #e for persons in ,federal ,government service employed intermittently2 7#c7 promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the functions1 powers1 and duties vested in the ,director2 7#d7 utilize1 with their consent1 the services1 personnel1 and facilities of other ,federal agencies2 7#e7 enter into and perform such contracts1 leases1 cooperative agreements1 or other transactions as may be necessary in the conduct of the work of the ,office and on such terms as the ,director may determine appropriate1 with any ,federal agency1 or with any public or private person or entity2 7#f7 accept voluntary and uncompensated services1 notwithstanding the provisions of section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#g7 adopt an official seal1 which shall be judicially noticed2 and 7#h7 provide1 where authorized by law1 copies of documents to persons at cost1 except that any funds so received shall be credited to1 and be available for use from1 the account from which expenditures relating thereto were made4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,cybersecurity posture ,the term cybersecurity posture means the ability to identify and protect1 and detect1 respond to and recover from intrusions in1 information systems the compromise of which could constitute a cyber attack or cyber campaign of significant consequence4 7#b7 ,cyber attacks and cyber campaigns of significant consequence ,the term cyber attacks and cyber campaigns of significant consequence means an incident or series of incidents that have the purpose or effect of-- 7,a7 causing a significant disruption to the availability of a ,federal information system2 7,b7 harming1 or otherwise significantly compromising the provision of service by1 a computer or network of computers that support one or more entities in a critical infrastructure sector2 7,c7 significantly compromising the provision of services by one or more entities in a critical infrastructure sector2 7,d7 causing a significant misappropriation of funds or economic resources1 trade secrets1 personal identifiers1 or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or private financial gain2 or 7,e7 otherwise constituting a significant threat to the national security1 foreign policy1 or economic health or financial stability of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,incident ,the term incident has the meaning given that term in section #ceeb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,information security ,the term information security has the meaning given that term in section #ceeb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,xii ,matters relating to foreign nations ,a ,assistance and training #abja4 ,modification and extension of support of special operations for irregular warfare 7a7 ,authority ,subsection 7a7 of section #abjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #afci7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbe4 7b7 ,notification ,subsection 7d77#b7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,g72 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 ,a description of steps taken to ensure the support is consistent with other ,united ,states diplomatic and security interests1 including issues related to local political dynamics1 civil-military relations1 and human rights4 7,f7 ,a description of steps taken to ensure that the recipients of the support have not and will not engage in human rights violations or violations of the ,geneva ,conventions of #aidi1 including vetting1 training1 and support for adequately investigating allegations of violations and removing support in case of credible reports of violations4 2 and 7#c7 in clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,g71 as redesignated1 to read as follows3 7i7 ,an introduction of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces 7including as such term is defined in section #h7;c7 of the ,war ,powers ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aedg7;c777 into hostilities1 or into situations where hostilities are clearly indicated by the circumstances1 without specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section #e7;b7 of such ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aedd7;b774 4 7c7 ,construction of authority ,subsection 7f77#b7 of such section is amended by striking of section #e7;b74 7d7 ,clarification ,such section1 as so amended1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7g71 7h71 and 7i7 as subsections 7h71 7i71 and 7j71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,clarification ,the provision of support to foreign forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals pursuant to subsection 7a7 constitutes support to a unit of a foreign security force for purposes of section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #abjb4 ,department of ,defense participation in ,european ,program on ,multilateral ,exchange of ,surface ,transportation ,services 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ach of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bcejo4 ,participation in ,european ,program on ,multilateral ,exchange of ,surface ,transportation ,services 7a7 ,participation authorized 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 authorize the participation of the ,united ,states in the ,surface ,exchange of ,services program 7in this section referred to as the ,,seos program7 of the ,movement ,coordination ,centre ,europe4 7#b7 ,participation in the ,,seos program under paragraph 7#a7 may include-- 7,a7 the reciprocal exchange or transfer of surface transportation on a reimbursable basis or by replacement-in-kind2 or 7,b7 the exchange of surface transportation services of equal value4 7b7 ,written arrangements or agreements 7#a7 ,the participation of the ,united ,states in the ,,seos program under subsection 7a7 shall be in accordance with a written arrangement or agreement entered into by the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,movement ,coordination ,centre ,europe4 7#b7 ,if facilities1 equipment1 or funds of the ,department of ,defense are used to support the ,,seos program1 the written arrangement or agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall specify the details of any equitable cost sharing or other funding arrangement4 7#c7 ,any written arrangement or agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall require that any accrued credits and liabilities resulting from an unequal exchange or transfer of surface transportation services shall be liquidated1 not less than once every five years1 through the ,,seos program4 7c7 ,implementation ,in carrying out any arrangement or agreement entered into under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may-- 7#a7 from funds available to the ,department of ,defense for operation and maintenance1 pay the equitable share of the ,united ,states for the operating expenses of the ,movement ,coordination ,centre ,europe and the ,,seos program2 and 7#b7 assign members of the armed forces or civilian personnel of the ,department of ,defense1 from among members and personnel within billets authorized for the ,united ,states ,european ,command1 to duty at the ,movement ,coordination ,centre ,europe as necessary to fulfill the obligations of the ,united ,states under that arrangement or agreement4 7d7 ,crediting of receipts ,any amount received by the ,united ,states as part of the ,,seos program shall be credited1 at the option of the ,secretary of ,defense1 to-- 7#a7 the appropriation1 fund1 or account used in incurring the obligation for which such amount is received2 or 7#b7 an appropriate appropriation1 fund1 or account currently available for the purposes for which the expenditures were made4 7e7 ,expiration ,the authority provided by this section to participate in the ,,seos program shall expire five years after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense first enters into a written arrangement or agreement under subsection 7b74 ,the ,secretary shall publish notice of such date on a public website of the ,department of ,defense4 7f7 ,limitation on statutory construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to authorize the use of foreign sealift in violation of section #bfca of this title4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bcejo4 ,participation in ,european program on multilateral exchange of surface transportation services4 4 #abjc4 ,extension of authority to transfer excess high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles to foreign countries ,section #abgf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #afii7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph7,a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,such description may include1 if applicable1 a description of the priority ,united ,states security or defense cooperation interest with the recipient country that is fulfilled by the waiver42 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,an explanation of why it is in the national interests of the ,united ,states to make the transfer notwithstanding the requirements of subsection 7a77#a74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking three and inserting five4 #abjd4 ,modification and extension of update of ,department of ,defense ,freedom of ,navigation ,report 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #abge of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bedj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking an annual basis and inserting a biannual basis2 and 7#b7 by striking the previous year and inserting the previous #f months4 7b7 ,elements ,subsection 7b7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking the year and inserting the period2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting the number of maritime and overflight challenges to each such claim and before the country2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting have been protested by the ,united ,states but before have not been challenged2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,a summary of each excessive maritime claim challenged jointly with international partners and allies4 4 7c7 ,form ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended by adding at the end before the period the following3 and made publicly available4 7d7 ,sunset ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjba and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe 4 7e7 ,conforming amendment ,the heading of such section is amended by striking annual and inserting biannual4 #abje4 ,extension of report on workforce development ,section #abej7;b77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bebi7 is amended by striking through #bjba and inserting through #bjbf4 #abjf4 ,report on human rights and building partner capacity programs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report identifying units of national security forces of foreign countries that-- 7#a7 have participated in programs under the authority of section #ccc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 during any of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbj2 and 7#b7 are subject to ,united ,states sanctions relating to gross violations of internationally recognized human rights under any other provision of law1 including as described in the annual ,department of ,state's ,country ,reports on ,human ,rights ,practices4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 should include recommendations to improve human rights training and additional measures that can be adopted to prevent violations of human rights under any other provision of law4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abjg4 ,extension of ,department of ,defense support for stabilization activities in national security interest of the ,united ,states ,subsection 7h7 of section #abaj;,a of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #afbh7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba4 ,b ,matters relating to ,afghanistan and ,pakistan #abaa4 ,extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations 7a7 ,extension ,subsection 7a7 of section #abcc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #cic7 is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjba4 7b7 ,modification to limitation ,subsection 7d77#a7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjba2 and 7#b7 by striking #dej1jjj1jjj and inserting #ahj1jjj1jjj4 #abab4 ,extension of the ,afghan ,special ,immigrant ,visa ,program 7a7 ,in general ,section #fjb7;b77#c77;,f7 of the ,afghan ,allies ,protection ,act of #bjji 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjba2 7#b7 in clause 7i71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjba and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbb2 and 7#c7 in clause 7ii71 the striking ,december #ca1 #bjba inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbb4 7b7 ,report extension ,section #fjb7;b77#ac7 of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note7 is amended by striking ,january #ca1 #bjba and inserting ,january #ca1 #bjbc4 #abac4 ,limitation on use of funds to reduce deployment to ,afghanistan 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 it is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states to deny terrorists safe haven in ,afghanistan1 protect the ,united ,states homeland1 uphold the ,united ,states partnership with the ,government of ,afghanistan and cooperation with the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces1 and protect the hard-fought rights of women1 girls1 and other vulnerable populations in ,afghanistan2 7#b7 a rapid military drawdown and a lack of ,united ,states commitment to the security and stability of ,afghanistan would undermine diplomatic efforts for peace2 7#c7 the current agreement between the ,united ,states and the ,taliban is not a substitute for a final intra-,afghan agreement that provides for the appropriate protections for vulnerable populations1 creates conditions for the rejection of violence and prevention of international terrorist safe havens1 and represents a durable diplomatic solution1 based on verifiable facts and conditions on the ground1 that provides for long-term stability2 and 7#d7 the ,administration has a constitutional obligation to provide ,congress with regular1 timely1 and comprehensive information on the status of security operations and diplomatic efforts in a form that can be transparently communicated to the ,american people4 7b7 ,limitation ,until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense1 in concurrence with each covered official1 submits the report described in subsection 7c7 to the appropriate congressional committees1 none of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj or #bjba for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended for any activity having either of the following effects3 7#a7 ,reducing the total number of ,armed ,forces deployed to ,afghanistan below the lesser of-- 7,a7 #h1jjj2 or 7,b7 the total number of the ,armed ,forces deployed as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,reducing the total number of ,armed ,forces deployed to ,afghanistan below #d1jjj4 7c7 ,report ,the report described in this subsection shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a certification that the intended withdrawal of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in ,afghanistan-- 7,a7 will not compromise or otherwise negatively affect the ongoing ,united ,states counterterrorism mission against the ,islamic ,state1 al-,qaeda1 and associated forces2 7,b7 will not unduly increase the risk to ,united ,states personnel in ,afghanistan2 7,c7 will not increase the risk for the expansion of existing or formation of new international terrorist safe havens inside ,afghanistan2 7,d7 will be undertaken with the consultation and coordination of allies supporting the ,united ,states- and ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization-led missions2 and 7,e7 is in the best interest of ,united ,states national security and in furtherance of ,united ,states policy toward ,afghanistan for achieving an enduring diplomatic solution4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the impact that the intended withdrawal of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces from ,afghanistan would have on each of the following3 7,a7 ,the threat posed by the ,taliban and terrorist organizations1 including by each covered terrorist organization1 to-- 7i7 the ,united ,states homeland2 7ii7 ,united ,states interests abroad2 7iii7 allied countries of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization2 7iv7 the ,government of ,afghanistan2 and 7v7 regional peace and security4 7,b7 ,the ability of the ,afghan government to uphold the human and civil rights 7including access to voting1 education1 justice1 and economic opportunities7 of women1 girls1 people with disabilities1 religious and ethnic minorities1 and other vulnerable populations in ,afghanistan4 7,c7 ,transparent1 credible1 and inclusive political processes in ,afghanistan4 7,d7 ,the capacity of the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces to effectively-- 7i7 prevent or defend against attacks by the ,taliban or by terrorist organizations 7including by each covered terrorist organization7 on civilian populations2 7ii7 prevent the permanent takeover of one or more provincial capitals by the ,taliban or by associated organizations2 7iii7 conduct counterterrorism operations necessary to deny safe harbor to international terrorist organizations that the intelligence community assess pose a threat to the ,united ,states homeland and ,united ,states interests abroad2 and 7iv7 maintain institutional order and discipline4 7,e7 ,the influence of ,afghanistan's neighbors and near neighbors on the sovereignty of ,afghanistan and the strategic national security interests of the ,united ,states in the region4 7,f7 ,any other matter the ,secretary of ,defense1 in concurrence with each covered official1 determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,an assessment by the intelligence community of the manner and extent to which-- 7,a7 state actors have provided any incentives to the ,taliban1 their affiliates1 or other foreign terrorist organizations for attacks against ,united ,states1 coalition1 or ,afghan security forces or civilians in ,afghanistan in the last #b years1 including the details of any attacks believed to have been connected with such incentives2 7,b7 the ,taliban has publicly renounced al-,qaeda2 7,c7 the ,taliban has made any efforts to break with al-,qaeda since ,february #bi1 #bjbj1 and a description of these efforts2 7,d7 any senior al-,qaeda leaders1 including ,ayman al-,zawahiri1 or any leaders of al-,qaeda in the ,indian ,subcontinent1 have been present in ,afghanistan since ,february #bi1 #bjbj1 and if so1 the names of the leaders1 the dates they were present in ,afghanistan1 and their other locations since ,february #bi1 #bjbj2 7,e7 any members of al-,qaeda1 al-,qaeda in the ,indian ,subcontinent1 al-,qaeda-affiliated groups1 or any covered terrorist organization have1 since ,february #bi1 #bjbj-- 7i7 fought alongside1 trained alongside1 otherwise operated alongside1 or sheltered with the ,taliban in ,afghanistan2 7ii7 conducted attacks inside ,afghanistan1 and1 if so1 the dates and locations of such attacks2 7iii7 operated training camps or related facilities inside ,afghanistan1 and1 if so1 the locations of those camps or facilities2 7iv7 traveled to ,afghanistan from ,pakistan1 ,iran1 or neighboring countries2 7v7 continued to have ties to any ,taliban leaders or members located in ,pakistan2 or 7vi7 continued to work with the ,haqqani ,network2 7,f7 any of the prisoners released by the ,government of ,afghanistan since ,february #bi1 #bjbj-- 7i7 are members of1 or have ties to1 any covered terrorist organizations or any other organization designated by the ,united ,states as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi7 and1 if so1 the names of such former prisoners and the reasons for their detention inside ,afghanistan2 or 7ii7 are suspected of taking part in attacks against ,american service members or civilians or attacks that caused ,american casualties and1 if so1 the names of the prisoners1 the date and location of such attacks1 and the number of ,american casualties attributed to such attacks2 7,g7 any of the prisoners the ,taliban has requested for release1 but who have not yet been released as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 are members of1 or have ties to1 any covered terrorist organizations or any other organization designated by the ,united ,states as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi7 and1 if so1 the names of the prisoners and the organizations to which they are affiliated2 and 7,h7 senior ,taliban leaders1 including members of the ,haqqani ,network1 who are located in ,pakistan continue to exercise control over the insurgency in ,afghanistan4 7#d7 ,the number of attacks that the ,taliban has carried out in ,afghanistan since ,february #bi1 #bjbj1 including the location and date of each attack as well as casualties related to each attack4 7d7 ,form ,the report described in subsection 7c7 shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control1 but may contain a classified annex that is accompanied by an unclassified summary of the annex4 7e7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the limitation under subsection 7b7 if1 in consultation with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,forces1 ,afghanistan1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 determines that the waiver is-- 7,a7 necessary due to an imminent and extraordinary threat to members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in the ,afghanistan2 or 7,b7 vital to the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 submits to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed1 written justification for such waiver1 not later than #aj days after the effective date of the waiver2 and 7#c7 in the case of a determination described in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 includes in such justification each of the following3 7,a7 ,a detailed description of the change in threat assessment leading to the determination4 7,b7 ,an explanation for the reasons for which existing force protection mechanisms were not sufficient to reasonably ensure the safety of members of the ,armed ,forces4 7,c7 ,the steps that have been taken to ensure that ,united ,states equipment does not fall into enemy hands4 7,d7 ,a description of the coordination with allied countries of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization and with other allies and partners with respect to the withdrawal4 7,e7 ,a description of the coordination with the ,department of ,state to ensure the safety of ,american citizens in ,afghanistan in light of and subsequent to the withdrawal4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,covered official ,the term covered official means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,state2 7,b7 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 7,c7 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency2 7,d7 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff2 7,e7 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,central ,command2 7,f7 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,forces1 ,afghanistan2 and 7,g7 the ,united ,states ,permanent ,representative to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization4 7#c7 ,covered terrorist organization ,the term covered terrorist organization means any of the following3 7,a7 al-,qaeda and affiliates1 including al-,qaeda in the ,indian ,subcontinent4 7,b7 ,the ,islamic ,state and affiliates4 7,c7 ,tehrik-e ,taliban ,pakistan4 7,d7 ,the ,haqqani ,network4 7,e7 ,islamic ,movement of ,uzbekistan4 7,f7 ,eastern ,turkistan ,islamic ,movement4 7,g7 ,ansralluh4 7,h7 ,lashkar-e-,tayyiba 7including under the alias ,jamaat-ud-,dawa74 7,i7 ,jaish-e-,mohammed4 7,j7 ,harakat ul-,jihad-,islami4 7,k7 ,harakat ul-,mujahidin4 7,l7 ,jaysh al-,adl4 7,m7 ,lashkar-i-,jhangvi4 7,n7 ,mullah ,nasir ,group4 7,o7 ,hafiz ,gul ,bahadar ,group4 7,p7 ,lashkar-i-,islam4 7,q7 ,islamic ,jihad ,union ,group4 7,r7 ,jamaat-ud-,dawa al ,quran4 7,s7 ,ansarul ,islam4 #abad4 ,report on ,operation ,freedom ,sentinel 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and as part of the materials relating to ,operation ,freedom ,sentinel submitted to ,congress by the ,secretary of ,defense in support of the budget of the ,president for the following #b fiscal years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate a report on ,operation ,freedom ,sentinel4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include a list and description of activities1 exercises1 and funding amounts carried out under the operation1 including-- 7#a7 specific direct war costs2 7#b7 activities that occur in ,afghanistan2 7#c7 activities that occur outside of ,afghanistan1 including training and costs relating to personnel2 7#d7 activities that provide funding to any of the services that is part of the operation's budget request2 and 7#e7 activities related to transportation1 logistics1 and other support4 #abae4 ,modifications to immunity from seizure under judicial process of cultural objects 7a7 ,in general ,the ,act of ,october #ai1 #aife1 entitled ,an ,act to render immune from seizure under judicial process certain objects of cultural significance imported into the ,united ,states for temporary display or exhibition1 and for other purposes 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdei2 #gi ,stat4 #ihe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking temporary exhibition or display and inserting temporary storage1 conservation1 scientific research1 exhibition1 or display2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking the temporary exhibition or display thereof each place it appears and inserting temporary storage1 conservation1 scientific research1 exhibition1 or display2 and 7,b7 by striking cultural or educational each place it appears and inserting cultural1 educational1 or religious2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,for purposes of this section1 the terms imported and importation include a transfer from a mission of a foreign country located within the ,united ,states to a cultural1 educational1 or religious institution located within the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,afghanistan 7#a7 ,in general ,a work of art or other object of cultural significance that is imported into the ,united ,states for temporary storage1 conservation1 scientific research1 exhibition1 or display shall be deemed to be immune from seizure under such ,act of ,october #ai1 #aife 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdei7 7as amended by subsection 7a771 and the provisions of such ,act shall apply in the same manner and to the same extent to such work or object1 if-- 7,a7 the work or object is exported from ,afghanistan with an export permit or license duly issued by the ,government of ,afghanistan2 and 7,b7 7i7 an agreement is entered into between the ,government of ,afghanistan and the cultural1 educational1 or religious institution within the ,united ,states that specifies the conditions for such material to be returned to ,afghanistan2 or 7ii7 the work or object is transferred to a cultural1 educational1 or religious institution in the ,united ,states in accordance with an agreement described in clause 7i7 that also includes an authorization to transfer such work or object to such an institution4 #abaf4 ,strategy for post-conflict engagement by the ,united ,states in ,afghanistan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate not later than #abj days after a final ,afghan ,reconciliation ,agreement is reached1 a strategy for post-conflict engagement by the ,united ,states in ,afghanistan to support the implementation of commitments for women and girls' inclusion and empowerment in the ,agreement1 as well as to protect and promote basic human rights in ,afghanistan1 especially the human rights of women and girls4 7b7 ,required elements ,the ,secretary of ,state shall seek to ensure that activities carried out under the strategy-- 7#a7 employ rigorous monitoring and evaluation methodologies1 including ex-post evaluation1 and gender analysis as defined by the ,women's ,entrepreneurship and ,economic ,empowerment ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-dbh7 and required by the ,u4,s4 ,strategy on ,women1 ,peace1 and ,security2 7#b7 disaggregate all data collected and reported by age1 gender1 marital and motherhood status1 disability1 and urbanity1 to the extent practicable and appropriate2 and 7#c7 advance the principles and objectives specified in the ,policy ,guidance on ,promoting ,gender ,equality of the ,department of ,state and the ,gender ,equality and ,female ,empowerment ,policy of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 #abag4 ,congressional oversight of ,united ,states talks with ,taliban officials and ,afghanistan's comprehensive peace process 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,government of ,afghanistan ,the term ,government of ,afghanistan means the ,government of the ,islamic ,republic of ,afghanistan and its agencies1 instrumentalities1 and controlled entities4 7#c7 ,the ,taliban ,the term the ,taliban-- 7,a7 refers to the organization that refers to itself as the ,islamic ,emirate of ,afghanistan1 that was founded by ,mohammed ,omar1 and that is currently led by ,mawlawi ,hibatullah ,akhundzada2 and 7,b7 includes subordinate organizations1 such as the ,haqqani ,network1 and any successor organization4 7#d7 ,february #bi ,agreement ,the term ,february #bi ,agreement refers to the political arrangement between the ,united ,states and the ,taliban titled ,agreement for ,bringing ,peace to ,afghanistan ,between the ,islamic ,emirate of ,afghanistan which is not recognized by the ,united ,states as a state and is known as the ,taliban and the ,united ,states of ,america signed at ,doha1 ,qatar ,february #bi1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,oversight of peace process and other agreements 7#a7 ,transmission to ,congress of materials relevant to the ,february #bi ,agreement ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall continue to submit to the appropriate congressional committees materials relevant to the ,february #bi ,agreement4 7#b7 ,submission to ,congress of any future deals involving the ,taliban ,the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 within #e days of conclusion and on an ongoing basis thereafter1 any future agreement or arrangement involving the ,taliban in any manner1 as well as materials relevant to any future agreement or arrangement involving the ,taliban in any manner4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the terms materials relevant to the ,february #bi ,agreement and materials relevant to any future agreement or arrangement include all annexes1 appendices1 and instruments for implementation of the ,february #bi ,agreement or a future agreement or arrangement1 as well as any understandings or expectations related to the ,agreement or a future agreement or arrangement4 7c7 ,report and briefing on verification and compliance 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than once every #abj days thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report verifying whether the key tenets of the ,february #bi ,agreement1 or future agreements1 and accompanying implementing frameworks are being preserved and honored4 7,b7 ,briefing ,at the time of each report submitted under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall direct a ,senate-confirmed ,department of ,state official and other appropriate officials to brief the appropriate congressional committees on the contents of the report4 ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall also direct an appropriate official to participate in the briefing4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report and briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment-- 7i7 of the ,taliban's compliance with counterterrorism guarantees1 including guarantees to deny safe haven and freedom of movement to al-,qaeda and other terrorist threats from operating on territory under its influence2 and 7ii7 whether the ,united ,states intelligence community has collected any intelligence indicating the ,taliban does not intend to uphold its commitments2 7,b7 an assessment of ,taliban actions against terrorist threats to ,united ,states national security interests2 7,c7 an assessment of whether ,taliban officials have made a complete1 transparent1 public1 and verifiable breaking of all ties with al-,qaeda2 7,d7 an assessment of the current relationship between the ,taliban and al-,qaeda1 including any interactions between members of the two groups in ,afghanistan1 ,pakistan1 or other countries1 and any change in ,taliban conduct towards al-,qaeda since ,february #bi1 #bjbj2 7,e7 an assessment of the relationship between the ,taliban and any other terrorist group that is assessed to threaten the security of the ,united ,states or its allies1 including any change in conduct since ,february #bi1 #bjbj2 7,f7 an assessment of whether the ,haqqani ,network has broken ties with al-,qaeda1 and whether the ,haqqani ,network's leader ,sirajuddin ,haqqani remains part of the leadership structure of the ,taliban2 7,g7 an assessment of threats emanating from ,afghanistan against the ,united ,states homeland and ,united ,states partners1 and a description of how the ,united ,states ,government is responding to those threats2 7,h7 an assessment of intra-,afghan discussions1 political reconciliation1 and progress towards a political roadmap that seeks to serve all ,afghans2 7,i7 an assessment of the viability of any intra-,afghan governing agreement2 7,j7 an assessment as to whether the terms of any reduction in violence or ceasefire are being met by all sides in the conflict2 7,k7 a detailed overview of any ,united ,states and ,,nato presence remaining in ,afghanistan and any planned changes to such force posture2 7,l7 an assessment of the status of human rights1 including the rights of women1 minorities1 and youth2 7,m7 an assessment of the access of women1 minorities1 and youth to education1 justice1 and economic opportunities in ,afghanistan2 7,n7 an assessment of the status of the rule of law and governance structures at the central1 provincial1 and district levels of government2 7,o7 an assessment of the media and of the press and civil society's operating space in ,afghanistan2 7,p7 an assessment of illicit narcotics production in ,afghanistan1 its linkages to terrorism1 corruption1 and instability1 and policies to counter illicit narcotics flows2 7,q7 an assessment of corruption in ,government of ,afghanistan institutions at the district1 provincial1 and central levels of government2 7,r7 an assessment of the number of ,taliban and ,afghan prisoners and any plans for the release of such prisoners from either side2 7,s7 an assessment of any malign ,iranian1 ,chinese1 and ,russian influence in ,afghanistan2 7,t7 an assessment of how other regional actors1 such as ,pakistan1 the countries of ,central ,asia1 and ,india1 are engaging with ,afghanistan2 7,u7 a detailed overview of national-level efforts to promote transitional justice1 including forensic efforts and documentation of war crimes1 mass killings1 or crimes against humanity1 redress to victims1 and reconciliation activities2 7,v7 ,a detailed overview of ,united ,states support for ,government of ,afghanistan and civil society efforts to promote peace and justice at the local level and how these efforts are informing government-level policies and negotiations2 7,w7 an assessment of the progress made by the ,afghanistan ,ministry of ,interior and the ,office of the ,attorney ,general to address gross violations of human rights 7,g,v,h,rs7 by civilian security forces1 ,taliban1 and non-government armed groups1 including-- 7i7 a breakdown of resources provided by the ,government of ,afghanistan towards these efforts2 and 7ii7 a summary of assistance provided by the ,united ,states ,government to support these efforts2 and 7,x7 an overview of civilian casualties caused by the ,taliban1 non-government armed groups1 and ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces1 including-- 7i7 an estimate of the number of destroyed or severely damaged civilian structures2 7ii7 a description of steps taken by the ,government of ,afghanistan to minimize civilian casualties and other harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure2 7iii7 an assessment of the ,government of ,afghanistan's capacity and mechanisms for investigating reports of civilian casualties2 and 7iv7 an assessment of the ,government of ,afghanistan's efforts to hold local militias accountable for civilian casualties4 7#c7 ,counterterrorism strategy ,in the event that the ,taliban does not meet its counterterrorism obligations under the ,february #bi ,agreement1 the report and briefing required under this subsection shall include information detailing the ,united ,states' counterterrorism strategy in ,afghanistan and ,pakistan4 7#d7 ,form ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex1 and the briefing required under subparagraph 7,b7 of such paragraph shall be conducted at the appropriate classification level4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall prejudice whether a future deal involving the ,taliban in any manner constitutes a treaty for purposes of ,article ,,ii of the ,constitution of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,sunset ,except for subsections 7b7 and 7d71 the provisions of this section shall cease to be effective on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #abah4 ,report on civilian casualties in ,afghanistan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter subject to subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense and ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report on civilian casualties caused by the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces and ,taliban4 ,such report shall adhere to the existing reporting framework as the ,enhancing ,security and ,stability in ,afghanistan semiannual report4 7b7 ,contents ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the steps the ,government of ,afghanistan is taking to minimize civilian casualties and other harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure limited to health facilities1 schools1 and non-governmental organizations4 7#b7 ,an assessment of civilian casualties and other harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure limited to health facilities1 schools1 and non-governmental organizations caused by the ,taliban4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the progress of implementation of the ,government of ,afghanistan's national civilian casualty and mitigation policy4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the ,government of ,afghanistan's capacity and mechanisms for assessing and investigating reports of civilian casualties1 to include a description of the function and effectiveness of the ,afghan ,civilian ,casualty ,mitigation ,team and an assessment of the availability of channels for civilians to report civilian harm4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the capacity of the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces and the ,taliban to operate in effective compliance with the laws of armed conflict1 to include its principles of proportion and distinction1 and any gaps or weaknesses in need of addressing4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces' capacity for planning and conducting operations in accordance with the laws of armed conflict and for employing practices designed specifically to limit harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure2 any plans in place by the ,united ,states ,government to enhance the capacity of the ,,andsf to minimize harm to civilians in the conduct of its operations2 and any anticipated changes in support and oversight by ,united ,states forces that may have an effect on said capabilities4 7#g7 ,a description of the ,government of ,afghanistan's support for non-state localized and regional militias in ,afghanistan1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of whether the ,government of ,afghanistan has the necessary oversight mechanisms in place to effectively restrain adverse impacts on stability and hold local militias accountable2 and 7,b7 a summary of the efforts by the ,government of ,afghanistan including the ,ministry of ,interior to integrate local and regionalized militias into the uniformed ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces including efforts to support accountability and address human rights violations and abuses4 7#h7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense determines are relevant4 7c7 ,sunset ,the reporting requirement under this section shall terminate on the date that is #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,c ,matters relating to ,syria1 ,iraq1 and ,iran #abba4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #abcf of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceeh7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba4 7b7 ,funding ,subsection 7g7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by striking fiscal year #bjbj and inserting fiscal year #bjba2 and 7#b7 by striking #fde1jjj1jjj and inserting #ejj1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,waiver authority2 scope ,subsection 7j77#c7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by striking congressional defense committees each place it appears and inserting appropriate congressional committees2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this paragraph1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 4 7d7 ,annual report ,such section is amended by adding at the end the following3 7o7 ,annual report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 and annually thereafter for two years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate a report that includes-- 7#a7 a detailed description of the weapons and equipment purchased using the ,counter-,,isis ,train and ,equip ,fund in the previous fiscal year2 and 7#b7 a detailed description of the incremental costs for operations and maintenance for ,operation ,inherent ,resolve in the previous fiscal year4 4 7e7 ,budget display submission 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the budget materials submitted by the ,secretary in support of the budget of the ,president 7as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc a detailed budget display for funds requested for the ,department of ,defense for such fiscal year for ,operation ,inherent ,resolve4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the detailed budget display required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,with respect to procurement accounts-- 7i7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 line item1 and line item title2 and 7ii7 a description of the requirements for each such amount4 7,b7 ,with respect to research1 development1 test1 and evaluation accounts-- 7i7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 program element1 and program element title2 and 7ii7 a description of the requirements for each such amount4 7,c7 ,with respect to operation and maintenance accounts-- 7i7 amounts displayed by account title1 budget activity title1 line number1 and subactivity group title2 and 7ii7 a description of the specific manner in which each such amount would be used4 7,d7 ,with respect to military personnel accounts-- 7i7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 budget subactivity1 and budget subactivity title2 and 7ii7 a description of the requirements for each such amount4 7,e7 ,with respect to each project under military construction accounts 7including with respect to unspecified minor military construction and amounts for planning and design71 the country1 location1 project title1 and project amount for each fiscal year4 #abbb4 ,extension of authority to provide assistance to the vetted ,syrian opposition 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #abji of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #cdea7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba4 7b7 ,notice before provision of assistance ,subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 of such section is amended by striking fiscal year #bjai or fiscal year #bjbj and inserting fiscal year #bjai1 fiscal year #bjbj1 or fiscal year #bjba4 7c7 ,certification ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall certify to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate that no ,united ,states military forces are being used or have been used for the extraction1 transport1 transfer1 or sale of oil from ,syria4 #abbc4 ,extension of authority to support operations and activities of the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq ,section #abae of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsections 7c7 and 7d71 by striking fiscal year #bjbj each place it appears and inserting each of fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 by striking ,of the amount made available for fiscal year #bjbj to carry out section #abae of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab1 not more than #bj1jjj1jjj and inserting ,of the amounts made available for fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba to carry out this section1 not more than #bj1jjj1jjj for each such fiscal year4 #abbd4 ,prohibition on provision of weapons and other forms of support to certain organizations ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjba may be used to knowingly provide weapons or any other form of support to ,al ,qaeda1 the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria 7,,isis71 ,jabhat ,fateh al ,sham1 ,hamas1 ,hizballah1 ,palestine ,islamic ,jihad1 al-,shabaab1 ,islamic ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps1 or any individual or group affiliated with any such organization4 #abbe4 ,consolidated budget display and report on ,operation ,spartan ,shield 7a7 ,budget display submission 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the budget materials submitted by the ,secretary in support of the budget of the ,president 7as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc a detailed budget display for funds requested for the ,department of ,defense for such fiscal year for ,operation ,spartan ,shield and ,iran deterrence-related programs and activities of the ,department of ,defense in the ,united ,states ,central ,command area of operation4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the detailed budget display required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,with respect to procurement accounts-- 7i7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 line item1 and line item title2 and 7ii7 a description of the requirements for each such amount4 7,b7 ,with respect to research1 development1 test1 and evaluation accounts-- 7i7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 program element1 and program element title2 and 7ii7 a description of the requirements for each such amount4 7,c7 ,with respect to operation and maintenance accounts-- 7i7 amounts displayed by account title1 budget activity title1 line number1 and subactivity group title2 and 7ii7 a description of the specific manner in which each such amount would be used4 7,d7 ,with respect to military personnel accounts-- 7i7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 budget subactivity1 and budget subactivity title2 and 7ii7 a description of the requirements for each such amount4 7,e7 ,with respect to each project under military construction accounts 7including with respect to unspecified minor military construction and amounts for planning and design71 the country1 location1 project title1 and project amount for each fiscal year4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter in conjunction with the submission of the budget of ,president 7as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate a report on ,operation ,spartan ,shield4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 should include-- 7,a7 7i7 for the first report1 a history of the operation and its objectives2 and 7ii7 for each subsequent report1 a description of the operation and its objectives during the prior year2 7,b7 a list and description of significant activities and exercises carried out under the operation during the prior year2 7,c7 a description of the purpose and goals of such activities and exercises and an assessment of the degree to which stated goals were achieved during the prior year2 7,d7 a description of criteria used to judge the effectiveness of joint exercises to build partner capacity under the operation during the prior year2 7,e7 an identification of incremental and estimated total costs of the operation during the prior year1 including a separate identification of incremental costs of increased force presence in the ,united ,states ,central ,command area of responsibility to counter ,iran since ,may #bjai2 and 7,f7 any other matters the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #abbf4 ,sense of ,congress on ,peshmerga forces as a partner in ,operation ,inherent ,resolve ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,peshmerga of the ,kurdistan ,region of ,iraq have made1 and continue to make1 significant contributions to the security of ,northern ,iraq1 by defending nearly #fej miles of critical terrain1 to degrade1 dismantle1 and ultimately defeat the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria 7,,isis7 in ,iraq as a partner in ,operation ,inherent ,resolve2 7#b7 although ,,isis has been severely degraded1 their ideology and combatants still linger and pose a threat of resurgence if regional security is not sustained2 7#c7 a strong ,peshmerga and ,kurdistan ,regional ,government is critical to maintaining a stable and tolerant ,iraq in which all faiths1 sects1 and ethnicities are afforded equal protection under the law and full integration into the ,government and society of ,iraq2 7#d7 continued security assistance1 as appropriate1 to the ,ministry of ,peshmerga ,affairs of the ,kurdistan ,region of ,iraq in support of counter-,,isis operations1 in coordination with the ,government of ,iraq1 is critical to ,united ,states national security interests2 and 7#e7 continued ,united ,states support to the ,peshmerga1 coupled with security sector reform in the region1 will enable them to more effectively partner with other elements of the ,iraqi ,security ,forces1 the ,united ,states1 and other coalition members to consolidate gains1 hold territory1 and protect infrastructure from ,,isis and its affiliates in an effort to deal a lasting defeat to ,,isis and prevent its reemergence in ,iraq4 #abbg4 ,report on the threat posed by ,iranian-backed militias in ,iraq 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the short- and long-term threats posed by ,iranian-backed militias in ,iraq to ,iraq and to ,united ,states persons and interests4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed description of acts of violence and intimidation that ,iranian-backed militias in ,iraq have committed against ,iraqi civilians during the previous #b years4 7#b7 ,a detailed description of the threat that ,iranian-backed militias in ,iraq pose to ,united ,states persons in ,iraq and in the ,middle ,east1 including ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and diplomats4 7#c7 ,a detailed description of the threat ,iranian-backed militias in ,iraq pose to ,united ,states partners in the region4 7#d7 ,a detailed description of the role that ,iranian-backed militias in ,iraq play in ,iraq's armed forces and security services1 including ,iraq's ,popular ,mobilization ,forces4 7#e7 ,an assessment of whether and to what extent any ,iranian-backed militia in ,iraq1 or member of such militia1 had illicit access to ,united ,states-origin defense equipment provided to ,iraq since #bjad and the response from the ,government of ,iraq to each incident4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex only if such annex is provided separately from the unclassified report4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 ,d ,matters relating to ,russia #abca4 ,prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over ,crimea 7a7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended to implement any activity that recognizes the sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over ,crimea4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 may waive the restriction on the obligation or expenditure of funds required by subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7#a7 determines that to do so is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 submits a notification of the waiver1 at the time the waiver is invoked1 to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #abcb4 ,extension of limitation on military cooperation between the ,united ,states and the ,russian ,federation ,section #abcb7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bdhh71 is amended by striking 1 #bjai1 or #bjbj and inserting #bjai1 #bjbj1 or #bjba4 #abcc4 ,modification and extension of ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative 7a7 ,in general ,section #abej of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ajfh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #ej percent of the funds available for fiscal year #bjbj pursuant to subsection 7f77#e7 and inserting #ej percent of the funds available for fiscal year #bjba pursuant to subsection 7f77#f72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking fiscal year #bjbj and inserting fiscal year #bjba2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking ,of the funds available for fiscal year #bjbj pursuant to subsection 7f77#e7 and inserting ,of the funds available for fiscal year #bjba pursuant to subsection 7f77#f72 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,for fiscal year #bjba1 #bej1jjj1jjj4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,extension of reports on military assistance to ,ukraine ,section #abge7;e7 of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceib7 is amended by striking ,january #ca1 #bjba and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 #abcd4 ,united ,states participation in the ,open ,skies ,treaty 7a7 ,notification required 7#a7 ,in general ,upon withdrawal of the ,united ,states from the ,open ,skies ,treaty pursuant to ,article ,,xv of the ,treaty1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7,a7 a notification that the ,united ,states has concluded agreements with other state parties to the ,treaty that host ,united ,states military forces and assets to ensure that after such withdrawal the ,united ,states will be provided sufficient notice by such state parties of requests for observation flights over the territories of such state parties under the ,treaty2 or 7,b7 if the ,united ,states has not concluded the agreements described in subparagraph 7,a71 a description of how the ,united ,states will consistently and reliably be provided with sufficient warning of observation flights described in subparagraph 7,a7 by other means1 including a description of assets and personnel and policy implications of using such other means4 7#b7 ,submission of agreements ,upon withdrawal of the ,united ,states from the ,open ,skies ,treaty pursuant to ,article ,,xv of the ,treaty1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees copies of the agreements described in paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the effects of a potential withdrawal of the ,united ,states from the ,open ,skies ,treaty4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of how the ,united ,states will replace benefits of cooperation with ,united ,states allies under the ,treaty4 7,b7 ,a description of-- 7i7 how the ,united ,states will obtain unclassified1 publicly-releasable imagery it currently receives under the ,treaty2 7ii7 if national technical means are used as a replacement to obtain such imagery-- 7,i7 how the requirements satisfied by collection under the ,treaty will be prioritized within the ,national ,intelligence ,priorities ,framework2 7,,ii7 a plan to mitigate any gaps in collection2 and 7,,iii7 requirements and timelines for declassification of data for public release2 and 7iii7 if commercial imagery is used as a replacement to obtain such imagery-- 7,i7 contractual actions and associated timelines needed to purchase such imagery2 7,,ii7 costs to purchase commercial imagery equivalent to that which is obtained under the ,treaty2 and 7,,iii7 estimates of costs to share that data with other state parties to the ,treaty that are ,united ,states partners4 7,c7 ,a description of how the ,united ,states will replace intelligence information1 other than imagery1 obtained under the ,treaty4 7,d7 ,a description of how the ,united ,states will ensure continued dialogue with ,russia in a manner similar to formal communications as confidence-building measures to reinforce strategic stability required under the ,treaty4 7,e7 ,all unedited responses to the questionnaire provided to ,united ,states allies by the ,united ,states in #bjai and all official statements provided to the ,united ,states by ,united ,states allies in #bjai or #bjbj relating to ,united ,states withdrawal from the ,treaty4 7,f7 ,an assessment of the impact of such withdrawal on-- 7i7 ,united ,states leadership in the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato72 and 7ii7 cohesion and cooperation among ,,nato member states4 7,g7 ,a description of options to continue confidence-building measures under the ,treaty with other state parties to the ,treaty that are ,united ,states allies4 7,h7 ,an assessment of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency of the impact on national security of such withdrawal4 7,i7 ,an assessment of how the ,united ,states will influence decisions regarding certifications of new sensors1 primarily synthetic aperture radar sensors1 under the ,treaty that could pose additional risk to deployed ,united ,states military forces and assets4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,observation flight ,the term observation flight has the meaning given such term in ,article ,,ii of the ,open ,skies ,treaty4 7#c7 ,open ,skies ,treaty2 ,treaty ,the term ,open ,skies ,treaty or ,treaty means the ,treaty on ,open ,skies1 done at ,helsinki ,march #bd1 #aiib1 and entered into force ,january #a1 #bjjb4 #abce4 ,sense of ,congress on support for ,ukraine ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should-- 7#a7 reaffirm support for an enduring strategic partnership between the ,united ,states and ,ukraine2 7#b7 support ,ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally-recognized borders and make clear it does not recognize the independence of ,crimea or ,eastern ,ukraine currently occupied by ,russia2 7#c7 continue support for multi-domain security assistance for ,ukraine in the form of lethal and non-lethal measures to build resiliency1 bolster deterrence against ,russia1 and promote stability in the region by-- 7,a7 strengthening defensive capabilities and promoting readiness2 and 7,b7 improving interoperability with ,,nato forces2 and 7#d7 further enhance security cooperation and engagement with ,ukraine and other ,black ,sea regional partners4 #abcf4 ,report on presence of ,russian military forces in other foreign countries 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the following3 7#a7 ,a list of foreign countries that have consented to host military forces of ,russia1 including a description of-- 7,a7 any agreement between each country and ,russia to host such forces2 7,b7 the number of ,russian military forces that are present in each country2 7,c7 the location of ,russian military forces that are present in each country2 7,d7 the types of ,russian military force structures that are present in each country2 7,e7 the level and type of ,united ,states security assistance provided to each country2 and 7,f7 any military exercises that ,russian forces have undertaken with each country4 7#b7 ,a list of foreign countries with respect to which ,russia has deployed military forces in violation of the territorial sovereignty of such countries1 including a description of-- 7,a7 the number of ,russian military forces that are present in each country2 7,b7 the location of ,russian military forces that are present in each country2 and 7,c7 the types of ,russian military force structures that are present in each country4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #abcg4 ,sense of ,congress on the ,open ,skies ,treaty ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the decision to withdraw from the ,treaty on ,open ,skies1 done at ,helsinki ,march #bd1 #aiib1 and entered into force ,january #a1 #bjjb-- 7,a7 did not comply with the requirement in section #abcd7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7#acc ,stat4 #afdh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beic;a note7 to notify ,congress not fewer than #abj days prior to any such announcement2 7,b7 was made without asserting material breach of the ,treaty by any other ,treaty signatory2 and 7,c7 was made over the objections of ,,nato allies and regional partners2 7#b7 confidence and security building measures that are designed to reduce the risk of conflict1 increase trust among participating countries1 and contribute to military transparency remain vital to the strategic interests of our ,,nato allies and partners and should continue to play a central role as the ,united ,states engages in the region to promote transatlantic security2 and 7#c7 while the ,united ,states must always consider the national security benefits of remaining in any treaty1 responding to ,russian violations of treaty protocols should be prioritized through international engagement and robust diplomatic action4 #abch4 ,countering ,russian and ,other ,overseas ,kleptocracy 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section 7#a7 ,rule of law ,the term rule of law means the principle of governance in which all persons1 institutions1 and entities1 whether public or private1 including the state itself1 are accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated1 equally enforced1 and independently adjudicated1 and which are consistent with international human rights norms and standards4 7#b7 ,foreign state ,the term foreign state has the meaning given such term in section #afjc of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,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#d7 ,public corruption ,the term public corruption means the unlawful exercise of entrusted public power for private gain1 including by bribery1 nepotism1 fraud1 or embezzlement4 7#e7 ,foreign assistance ,the term foreign assistance means foreign assistance authorized under the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa4 7#f7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,international standards ,it is the sense of ,congress that the following international standards should be the foundation for foreign states to combat corruption1 kleptocracy1 and illicit finance3 7#a7 ,the ,united ,nations ,convention against ,corruption4 7#b7 ,recommendations of the ,financial ,action ,task ,force 7,,fatf7 comprising the ,international ,standards on ,combating ,money ,laundering and the ,financing of ,terrorism ,proliferation4 7#c7 ,the ,organisation for ,economic ,co-operation and ,development ,convention on ,combating ,bribery of ,foreign ,public ,officials in ,international ,business ,transactions 7,,oecd ,anti-,bribery ,convention71 the #bjji ,recommendation of the ,council for ,further ,combating ,bribery1 the #bjji ,recommendation on the ,tax ,deductibility of ,bribes to ,foreign ,public ,officials2 and other related instruments4 7#d7 ,legal instruments adopted by the ,council of ,europe and monitored by the ,group of ,states against ,corruption 7,,greco71 including the ,criminal ,law ,convention on ,corruption1 the ,civil ,law ,convention on ,corruption1 the ,additional ,protocol to the ,criminal ,law ,convention on ,corruption1 the ,twenty ,guiding ,principles against ,corruption1 the ,recommendation on ,codes of ,conduct for ,public ,officials1 and the ,recommendation on ,common ,rules against ,corruption in the ,funding of ,political ,parties and ,electoral ,campaigns4 7#e7 ,organization for ,security and ,cooperation in ,europe 7,,osce7 ,second ,dimension commitments on good governance1 anti-corruption1 anti-money laundering1 and related issues4 7#f7 ,the ,inter-,american ,convention ,against ,corruption under the ,organization of ,american ,states4 7c7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 leverage ,united ,states diplomatic engagement and foreign assistance to promote the rule of law2 7#b7 promote the international standards identified in section #d1 as well as other relevant international standards and best practices as such standards and practices develop1 and to seek the universal adoption and implementation of such standards and practices by foreign states2 7#c7 support foreign states in promoting good governance and combating public corruption2 7#d7 encourage and assist foreign partner countries to identify and close loopholes in their legal and financial architecture1 including the misuse of anonymous shell companies1 free trade zones1 and other legal structures1 that are enabling illicit finance and authoritarian capital to penetrate their financial systems2 7#e7 help foreign partner countries to investigate and combat the use of corruption by authoritarian governments1 particularly that of ,vladimir ,putin in ,russia1 as a tool of malign influence worldwide2 7#f7 make use of sanctions authorities1 such as the ,global ,magnitsky ,human ,rights ,accountability ,act 7enacted as subtitle ,f of title ,,xii of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef note771 to identify and take action against corrupt foreign actors2 and 7#g7 ensure coordination between the departments and agencies of the ,united ,states ,government with jurisdiction over the advancement of good governance in foreign states4 7d7 ,anti-,corruption action fund 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall establish in the ,department of ,state a fund to be known as the ,anti-,corruption ,action ,fund to aid foreign states to prevent and fight public corruption and develop rule of law-based governance structures1 including accountable investigative1 prosecutorial1 and judicial bodies1 and supplement existing foreign assistance and diplomacy with respect to such efforts4 7#b7 ,funding ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,fund an amount equal to five percent of each civil and criminal fine and penalty imposed pursuant to actions brought under the ,foreign ,corrupt ,practices ,act on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act for each fiscal year4 ,amounts appropriated pursuant to this authorization shall be authorized to remain available until expended4 7#c7 ,support ,the ,anti-,corruption ,action ,fund may support governmental and nongovernmental parties in advancing the goals specified in paragraph 7#a7 and shall be allocated in a manner complementary to existing ,united ,states foreign assistance1 diplomacy1 and the anti-corruption activities of other international donors4 7#d7 ,preference ,in programing foreign assistance using the ,anti-,corruption ,action ,fund1 the ,secretary of ,state shall give preference to projects that-- 7,a7 assist countries that are undergoing historic opportunities for democratic transition1 combating corruption1 and the establishment of the rule of law2 7,b7 are important to ,united ,states national interests2 and 7,c7 where ,united ,states foreign assistance could significantly increase the chance of a successful transition described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#e7 ,public diplomacy ,the ,secretary of ,state shall publicize that funds provided to the ,anti-,corruption ,action ,fund originate from actions brought under the ,foreign ,corrupt ,practices ,act so as to demonstrate that monies obtained under such ,act are contributing to international anti-corruption work under this section1 including by reducing the pressure that ,united ,states businesses face to pay bribes overseas1 thereby contributing to greater ,united ,states competitiveness4 7e7 ,interagency task force 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall have primary responsibility for managing a whole-of-government effort to improve coordination among ,united ,states ,government departments and agencies1 as well as with other donor organizations1 that have a role in promoting good governance in foreign states and enhancing the ability of foreign states to combat public corruption4 7#b7 ,interagency task force ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall establish and convene an ,interagency ,task ,force composed of-- 7,a7 representatives appointed by the ,president from appropriate departments and agencies1 including the ,department of ,state1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid71 the ,department of ,justice1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation1 and the intelligence community2 and 7,b7 representatives from any other ,united ,states ,government departments or agencies1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,additional meetings ,the ,interagency ,task ,force established in paragraph 7#b7 shall meet not less than twice per year4 7#d7 ,duties ,the ,interagency ,task ,force established in paragraph 7#b7 shall-- 7,a7 evaluate1 on a general basis1 the effectiveness of existing foreign assistance programs1 including programs funded by the ,anti-,corruption ,action ,fund under section #f1 that have an impact on promoting good governance in foreign states and enhancing the ability of foreign states to combat public corruption2 7,b7 assist the ,secretary of ,state in managing the whole-of-government effort described in subsection 7a72 7,c7 identify general areas in which such whole-of-government effort could be enhanced2 and 7,d7 recommend specific programs for foreign states that may be used to enhance such whole-of-government effort4 7f7 ,designation of embassy anti-,corruption points of contact 7#a7 ,embassy anti-,corruption point of contact ,the chief of mission of each ,united ,states embassy shall designate an anti-corruption point of contact for each such embassy4 7#b7 ,duties ,the designated anti-corruption points of contact under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 with guidance from the ,interagency ,task ,force established under subsection 7e71 coordinate an interagency approach within ,united ,states embassies to combat public corruption in the foreign states in which such embassies are located that is tailored to the needs of such foreign states1 including all relevant ,united ,states ,government departments and agencies with a presence in such foreign states1 such as the ,department of ,state1 ,,usaid1 the ,department of ,justice1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation1 and the intelligence community2 7,b7 make recommendations regarding the use of the ,anti-,corruption ,action ,fund under section #f and other foreign assistance related to anti-corruption efforts in their respective foreign states1 aligning such assistance with ,united ,states diplomatic engagement2 and 7,c7 ensure that anti-corruption activities carried out within their respective foreign states are included in regular reporting to the ,secretary of ,state and the ,interagency ,task ,force under subsection 7e71 including ,united ,states embassy strategic planning documents and foreign assistance-related reporting1 as appropriate4 7#c7 ,training ,the ,secretary of ,state shall develop and implement appropriate training for designated anti-corruption points of contact under this subsection4 7g7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,report on promoting international standards in combating corruption1 kleptocracy1 and illicit finance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,,usaid and the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7,a7 summarizes any progress made by foreign states to adopt and implement each of the international standards in combating corruption1 kleptocracy1 and illicit finance listed in subsection 7b72 7,b7 details the efforts of the ,united ,states ,government to promote such international standards2 7,c7 identifies priority countries for outreach regarding such international standards2 and 7,d7 outlines a plan to encourage the adoption and implementation of such international standards1 including specific steps to take with the priority countries identified in accordance with subparagraph 7,c74 7#b7 ,report on progress toward implementation ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,,usaid1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report summarizing progress in implementing this ,act1 including-- 7,a7 a description of the bureaucratic structure of the offices within the ,department and ,,usaid that are engaged in activities to combat corruption1 kleptocracy1 and illicit finance1 and how such offices coordinate with one another2 7,b7 information relating to the amount of funds deposited in the ,anti-,corruption ,action ,fund established under section #f and the obligation1 expenditure1 and impact of such funds2 7,c7 the activities of the ,interagency ,task ,force established pursuant to subsection 7e77#b72 7,d7 the designation of anti-corruption points of contact for foreign states pursuant to subsection 7f77#a7 and any training provided to such points of contact pursuant to subsection 7f77#c72 and 7,e7 additional resources or personnel needs to better achieve the goals of this ,act to combat corruption1 kleptocracy1 and illicit finance overseas4 7#c7 ,online platform ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in conjunction with the ,administrator of the ,,usaid1 shall consolidate existing reports and briefings with anti-corruption components into one online1 public platform1 that includes the following3 7,a7 ,the ,annual ,country ,reports on ,human ,rights ,practices4 7,b7 ,the ,fiscal ,transparency ,report4 7,c7 ,the ,investment ,climate ,statement reports4 7,d7 ,the ,international ,narcotics ,control ,strategy ,report4 7,e7 ,any other relevant public reports4 7,f7 ,links to third-party indicators and compliance mechanisms used by the ,united ,states ,government to inform policy and programming1 such as the following3 7i7 ,the ,international ,finance ,corporation's ,doing ,business surveys4 7ii7 ,the ,international ,budget ,partnership's ,open ,budget ,index4 7iii7 ,multilateral peer review anti-corruption compliance mechanisms1 such as the ,organisation for ,economic ,co-operation and ,development's ,working ,group on ,bribery in ,international ,business ,transactions1 the ,follow-,up ,mechanism for the ,inter-,american ,convention against ,corruption 7,,mesicic71 and the ,united ,nations ,convention against ,corruption1 done at ,new ,york ,october #ca1 #bjjc1 to further highlight expert international views on foreign state challenges and efforts4 #abci4 ,report on threats to the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces from the ,russian ,federation 7a7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on all threats to the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and personnel of the ,united ,states from the ,russian ,federation and associated agents1 entities1 and proxies4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of all threats to the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and personnel of the ,united ,states from ,russia and associated agents1 entities1 and proxies in all theaters where ,united ,states ,armed ,forces are engaged4 7#b7 ,a description of all actions taken to ensure force protection of both the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and diplomats of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,a description of non-military actions taken to emphasize to ,russia that the ,united ,states will not tolerate threats to the armed forces of the ,united ,states1 the allies of the ,united ,states1 and the diplomats and operations of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 ,e ,matters relating to ,europe and ,,nato #abda4 ,limitations on use of funds to reduce the total number of members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty who are stationed in ,germany1 to reduce the total number of members of the ,armed ,forces stationed in ,europe1 and to divest military infrastructure in ,europe 7a7 ,limitation on use of funds ,to reduce the total number of members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty who are stationed in ,germany ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,defense may be used during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjba1 to take any action to reduce the total number of members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty who are stationed in ,germany below the levels present on ,june #aj1 #bjbj1 until #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff have separately submitted to the congressional defense committees the following3 7#a7 ,a certification that-- 7,a7 such a reduction is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states and will not significantly undermine the security of the ,united ,states or its allies in the region1 including a justification explaining the analysis behind the certification2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary has appropriately consulted with ,united ,states allies and partners in ,europe1 including all members of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato71 regarding such a reduction4 7#b7 ,a detailed analysis of the impact such a reduction would have on the security of ,united ,states allies and partners in ,europe and on interoperability and joint activities with such allies and partners1 including major military exercises4 7#c7 ,a detailed analysis of the impact such a reduction would have on the ability to deter ,russian aggression and ensure the territorial integrity of ,united ,states allies and partners in ,europe4 7#d7 ,a detailed analysis of the impact such a reduction would have on the ability to counter ,russian malign activity4 7#e7 ,a detailed analysis of where the members of the ,armed ,forces will be moved and stationed as a consequence of such a reduction4 7#f7 ,a detailed plan for how such a reduction would be implemented4 7#g7 ,a detailed analysis of the cost implications of such a reduction1 to include the cost associated with new facilities to be constructed at the location to which the members of the ,armed ,forces are to be moved and stationed4 7#h7 ,a detailed analysis of the impact such a reduction would have on ,united ,states service members and their families stationed in ,europe4 7#i7 ,a detailed analysis of the impact such a reduction would have on ,joint ,force ,planning4 7#aj7 ,a detailed explanation of the impact such a reduction would have on implementation of the ,national ,defense ,strategy and a certification that the reduction would not negatively affect implementation of the ,national ,defense ,strategy4 7b7 ,limitation on use of funds ,to reduce the total number of members of the ,armed ,forces stationed in ,europe ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense may be used during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjba1 to reduce the total number of members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty who are stationed in ,europe below the levels present on ,june #aj1 #bjbj1 until #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff have separately submitted to the congressional defense committees the following3 7#a7 ,a certification that-- 7,a7 such a reduction is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states and will not significantly undermine the security of the ,united ,states or its allies in the region1 including a justification explaining the analysis behind the certification4 7,b7 the ,secretary has appropriately consulted with ,united ,states allies and partners in ,europe1 including all members of ,,nato1 regarding such a reduction4 7#b7 ,a detailed analysis of the impact such a reduction would have on the security of ,united ,states allies and partners in ,europe and on interoperability and joint activities with such allies and partners1 including major military exercises4 7#c7 ,a detailed analysis of the impact such a reduction would have on the ability to deter ,russian aggression and ensure the territorial integrity of ,united ,states allies and partners in ,europe4 7#d7 ,a detailed analysis of the impact such a reduction would have on the ability to counter ,russian malign activity4 7#e7 ,a detailed analysis of where the forces will be moved and stationed as a consequence of such a reduction4 7#f7 ,a detailed plan for how such a reduction would be implemented4 7#g7 ,a detailed analysis of the cost implications of such a reduction1 to include the cost associated with new facilities to be constructed at the location to which the members of the ,armed ,forces are to be moved and stationed4 7#h7 ,a detailed analysis of the impact such a reduction would have on service members and their families stationed in ,europe4 7#i7 ,a detailed analysis of the impact such a reduction would have on ,joint ,force ,planning4 7#aj7 ,a detailed explanation of the impact such a reduction would have on implementation of the ,national ,defense ,strategy and a certification that the reduction would not negatively affect implementation of the ,national ,defense ,strategy4 7c7 ,limitation ,to divest military infrastructure in ,europe 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not take any action to divest any infrastructure or real property in ,europe under the operational control of the ,department of ,defense unless1 prior to taking such action1 the ,secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that no military requirement for future use of the infrastructure or real property is foreseeable4 7#b7 ,sunset ,this subsection shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #abdb4 ,sense of ,congress reaffirming the commitment of the ,united ,states to ,,nato 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,on ,april #d1 #aidi1 the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 was founded on the principles of democracy1 individual liberty1 and the rule of law with the aim of promoting collective security through collective defense4 7#b7 ,,nato has been the most successful military alliance in history and1 for over seven decades1 an example of successful political cooperation4 7#c7 ,,nato's commitment to collective defense is essential to deter security threat against its members4 7#d7 ,,nato strengthens the security of the ,united ,states by enabling ,united ,states forces to work by1 with1 and through a network of committed1 interoperable allies4 7#e7 ,,nato solidarity sends a clear collective message to ,russia that members of the alliance will not tolerate aggressive acts that threaten their security and sovereignty4 7#f7 ,in response to changing national security threats1 ,,nato continues to adapt to take on new dynamics such as terrorism1 hybrid warfare1 the spread of weapons of mass destruction1 and cyber attacks4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states reaffirms its commitment to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization as the foundation of transatlantic security and defense 1 including ,article ,v of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty2 and 7#b7 ,,nato plays a critical role in preserving peace and stability in the transatlantic region4 #abdc4 ,sense of ,congress on support for coordinated action to ensure the security of ,baltic allies ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the continued security of the ,baltic states of ,estonia1 ,latvia1 and ,lithuania is critical to achieving ,united ,states national security interests and defense objectives against the acute and formidable threat posed by ,russia2 7#b7 the ,united ,states and the ,baltic states are leaders in the mission of defending independence and democracy from aggression and in promoting stability and security within the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato71 with non-,,nato partners1 and with other international organizations such as the ,european ,union2 7#c7 the ,baltic states are model ,,nato allies in terms of burden sharing and capital investment in materiel critical to ,united ,states and allied security1 investment of over #b percent of their gross domestic product on defense expenditure1 allocating over #bj percent of their defense budgets on capital modernization1 matching security assistance from the ,united ,states1 frequently deploying their forces around the world in support of allied and ,united ,states objectives1 and sharing diplomatic1 technical1 military1 and analytical expertise on defense and security matters2 7#d7 the ,united ,states should continue to strengthen bilateral and multilateral defense by1 with1 and through allied nations1 particularly those which possess expertise and dexterity but do not enjoy the benefits of national economies of scale2 7#e7 the ,united ,states should pursue consistent efforts focused on defense and security assistance1 coordination1 and planning designed to ensure the continued security of the ,baltic states and on deterring current and future challenges to the national sovereignty of ,united ,states allies and partners in the ,baltic region2 and 7#f7 such an initiative should include an innovative and comprehensive conflict deterrence strategy for the ,baltic region encompassing the unique geography of the ,baltic states1 modern and diffuse threats to their land1 sea1 and air spaces1 and necessary improvements to their defense posture1 including command-and-control infrastructure1 intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance capabilities1 communications equipment and networks1 and special forces4 #abdd4 ,sense of ,congress on support for ,estonia1 ,latvia1 and ,lithuania 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,baltic countries of ,estonia1 ,latvia1 and ,lithuania are highly valued allies of the ,united ,states1 and they have repeatedly demonstrated their commitment to advancing our mutual interests as well as those of the ,,nato ,alliance4 7#b7 ,operation ,atlantic ,resolve is a series of exercises and coordinating efforts demonstrating the ,united ,states' commitment to its ,european partners and allies1 including the ,baltic countries of ,estonia1 ,latvia1 and ,lithuania1 with the shared goal of peace and stability in the region4 ,operation ,atlantic ,resolve strengthens communication and understanding1 and is an important effort to deter ,russian aggression in the region4 7#c7 ,through ,operation ,atlantic ,resolve1 the ,european ,deterrence ,initiative undertakes exercises1 training1 and rotational presence necessary to reassure and integrate our allies1 including the ,baltic countries1 into a common defense framework4 7#d7 ,all three ,baltic countries contributed to the ,,nato-led ,international ,security ,assistance ,force in ,afghanistan1 sending troops and operating with few caveats4 ,the ,baltic countries continue to commit resources and troops to the ,resolute ,support ,mission in ,afghanistan4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,congress-- 7#a7 reaffirms its support for the principle of collective defense in ,article #e of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty for our ,,nato allies1 including ,estonia1 ,latvia1 and ,lithuania2 7#b7 supports the sovereignty1 independence1 territorial integrity1 and inviolability of ,estonia1 ,latvia1 and ,lithuania as well as their internationally recognized borders1 and expresses concerns over increasingly aggressive military maneuvering by the ,russian ,federation near their borders and airspace2 7#c7 expresses concern over and condemns subversive and destabilizing activities by the ,russian ,federation within the ,baltic countries2 and 7#d7 encourages the ,administration to further enhance defense cooperation efforts with ,estonia1 ,latvia1 and ,lithuania and supports the efforts of their ,governments to provide for the defense of their people and sovereign territory4 #abde4 ,sense of ,congress on support for ,georgia 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,georgia is a valued friend of the ,united ,states and has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to advancing the mutual interests of both countries1 including the deployment of ,georgian forces as part of the former ,international ,security ,assistance ,force 7,,isaf7 and the current ,resolute ,support ,mission led by the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 in ,afghanistan and the ,multi-,national ,force in ,iraq4 7#b7 ,the ,european ,deterrence ,initiative builds the partnership capacity of ,georgia so it can work more closely with the ,united ,states and ,,nato1 as well as provide for its own defense4 7#c7 ,in addition to the ,european ,deterrence ,initiative1 ,georgia's participation in the ,,nato initiative ,partnership for ,peace is paramount to interoperability with the ,united ,states and ,,nato1 and establishing a more peaceful environment in the region4 7#d7 ,despite the losses suffered1 as a ,,nato partner1 ,georgia is committed to the ,resolute ,support ,mission in ,afghanistan with the fifth-largest contingent on the ground4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should-- 7#a7 reaffirm support for an enduring strategic partnership between the ,united ,states and ,georgia2 7#b7 support ,georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally-recognized borders1 and does not recognize the independence of the ,abkhazia and ,south ,ossetia regions currently occupied by the ,russian ,federation2 7#c7 continue support for multi-domain security assistance for ,georgia in the form of lethal and non-lethal measures to build resiliency1 bolster deterrence against ,russian aggression1 and promote stability in the region1 by-- 7,a7 strengthening defensive capabilities and promote readiness2 and 7,b7 improving interoperability with ,,nato forces2 and 7#d7 further enhance security cooperation and engagement with ,georgia and other ,black ,sea regional partners4 #abdf4 ,sense of ,congress on burden sharing by partners and allies 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states' alliances and other critical defense partnerships are a cornerstone of ,department of ,defense 7,,dod7 efforts to deter aggression from our adversaries1 counter violent extremism1 and preserve ,united ,states national security interests in the face of challenges to those interests by ,russia1 ,china and other actors4 7#b7 ,the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 is the most successful military alliance in history1 having deterred war between major state powers for more than #gj years4 7#c7 ,collective security and the responsibility of each member of the security of the other members as well as the alliance as a whole is a pillar of the ,,nato alliance4 7#d7 ,,nato members other than the ,united ,states collectively expend over #cjj1jjj1jjj1jjj in defense investments annually and maintain military forces totaling an estimated #a1ijj1jjj service members1 bolstering the alliance's collective capacity to counter shared threats4 7#e7 ,at the ,,nato ,wales ,summit in #bjad1 ,,nato members pledged to strive to increase their own defense spending to #b percent of their respective gross domestic products and to spend at least #bj percent of their defense budgets on equipment by #bjbd as part of their burden sharing commitments4 7#f7 ,since #bjad1 there has been a steady increase in allied defense spending1 with #bb member countries meeting defense spending targets in #bjah and having submitted plans to meet the targets by #bjbd4 7#g7 ,in addition to individual defense spending contributions1 ,,nato allies and partners also contribute to ,,nato and ,united ,states operations around the world1 including the ,resolute ,support ,mission in ,afghanistan and the ,global ,coalition to ,defeat the ,islamic ,state in ,iraq and ,syria 7,,isis74 7#h7 ,south ,korea hosts a baseline of #bh1ejj ,united ,states forces including the ,eighth ,army and ,seventh ,air ,force4 7#i7 ,south ,korea maintains ,aegis ,ballistic ,missile ,defense and ,patriot ,batteries that contribute to regional ,ballistic ,missile ,defense1 is a participant in the ,enforcement ,coordination ,center1 and is a significant contributor to ,united ,nations peacekeeping operations4 7#aj7 ,south ,korea is an active consumer of ,united ,states ,foreign ,military ,sales 7,,fms7 with approximately #cj1ejj1jjj1jjj in active ,,fms cases and makes significant financial contributions to support forward deployed ,united ,states forces in ,south ,korea1 including contributions of #ibd1jjj1jjj under the ,special ,measures ,agreement in #bjai and over #ij percent of the cost of developing ,camp ,humphreys4 7#aa7 ,japan hosts #ed1jjj ,united ,states forces including the ,seventh ,fleet1 the only forward-deployed ,united ,states aircraft carrier1 and the ,united ,states ,marine ,corps' ,,iii ,marine ,expeditionary ,force4 7#ab7 ,japan maintains ,aegis ,ballistic ,missile ,defense and ,patriot ,batteries that contribute to regional ,ballistic ,missile ,defense1 conducts bilateral presence operations and mutual asset protection missions with ,united ,states forces1 and is a capacity building contributor to ,united ,nations peacekeeping operations4 7#ac7 ,japan is an active consumer of ,united ,states ,,fms with approximately #bh1djj1jjj1jjj in active ,,fms cases and makes significant financial contributions to enable optimized ,united ,states military posture1 including contributions of approximately #b1jjj1jjj1jjj annually under the ,special ,measures ,agreement1 #ahg1jjj1jjj annually under the ,japan ,facilities ,improvement ,program1 #ab1ajj1jjj1jjj for the ,futenma ,replacement ,facility1 #d1hjj1jjj1jjj for ,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,iwakuni1 and #c1ajj1jjj1jjj for construction on ,guam to support the movement of ,united ,states ,marines from ,okinawa4 7b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states ,government should focus on ,united ,states national security requirements for investment in forward presence1 joint exercises1 investments1 and commitments that contribute to the security of the ,united ,states and collective security1 and cease efforts that solely focus on the financial contributions of ,united ,states allies and partners when negotiating joint security arrangements2 7#b7 the ,united ,states must continue to strengthen its alliances and security partnerships with like-minded democracies around the world to deter aggression from authoritarian competitors and promote peace and respect for democratic values and human rights around the world2 7#c7 ,united ,states partners and allies should continue to increase their military capacity and enhance their ability to contribute to global peace and security2 7#d7 ,,nato allies should continue working toward their #bjad ,wales ,defense ,investment ,pledge commitments2 7#e7 the ,united ,states should work with the ,governments of ,south ,korea and ,japan respectively to reach fair and equitable ,special ,measures ,agreements that reflect the critical security relationships between both countries and the ,united ,states2 7#f7 the ,united ,states should maintain forward-deployed ,united ,states forces in order to better ensure ,united ,states national security and global stability2 7#g7 alliances and partnerships are the cornerstone of ,united ,states national security and critical to countering the threat posed by malign actors to the post-,world ,war ,,ii liberal international order2 and 7#h7 the ,united ,states and ,,nato allies should prioritize at each ,,nato ,summit deterrence against ,russian aggression4 #abdg4 ,sense of ,congress on ,,nato's response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 has been working with allies and partners to provide support to the civilian response to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7commonly referred to as ,,covid-#ai7 pandemic1 including logistics and planning1 field hospitals1 and transport1 while maintaining ,,nato's operational readiness and continuing to carry out critical ,,nato missions4 7#b7 ,since the beginning of the pandemic1 ,,nato allies and partners have completed more than #cej airlift flights1 supplying hundreds of tons of critical supplies globally1 have built nearly #ajj field hospitals and dedicated more than half a million troops to support the civilian response to the pandemic4 7#c7 ,,nato's ,euro-,atlantic ,disaster ,response ,coordination ,centre has been operating #bd hours1 #g days a week to coordinate requests for supplies and resources4 7#d7 ,the ,,nato ,support and ,procurement ,agency's ,strategic ,airlift ,capability and ,strategic ,airlift ,international ,solution programs have chartered flights to transport medical supplies between partners and allies4 7#e7 ,,nato established ,rapid ,air ,mobility to speed up military air transport of medical supplies and resources to allies and partners experiencing a shortage of medical supplies and personal protective equipment4 7#f7 ,in ,june #bjbj1 ,,nato ,defense ,ministers agreed to future steps to prepare for a potential second wave of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 including a new operation plan1 establishing a stockpile of medical equipment and supplies1 and a new fund to acquire medical supplies and services4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,,nato's response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic is an excellent example of the democratic alliance's capacity tackling overwhelming logistical challenges through close collaboration2 7#b7 the ,united ,states should remain committed to strengthening ,,nato's operational response to the pandemic2 and 7#c7 the ,united ,states should fulfill its commitments made at the #bjbj ,,nato ,defense ,ministerial and continue to bolster the work of the ,euro-,atlantic ,disaster ,response ,coordination ,centre1 the ,,nato ,support and ,procurement ,agency's ,strategic ,airlift ,capability and ,strategic ,airlift ,international ,solution programs1 and other efforts to utilize ,,nato's capabilities to support the civilian pandemic response4 #abdh4 ,clarification and expansion of sanctions relating to construction of ,nord ,stream #b or ,turkstream pipeline projects 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a77#a7 of section #gejc of the ,protecting ,europe's ,energy ,security ,act of #bjai 7title ,,lxxv of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iebf note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or pipelaying activities after pipe-laying2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 or significantly facilitated the sale1 lease1 or provision of1 after provided2 and 7ii7 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 provided significant underwriting services or insurance for those vessels2 or 7iv7 provided significant services or facilities for technology upgrades or installation of welding equipment for1 or retrofitting or tethering of1 those vessels4 4 7b7 ,definitions ,subsection 7i7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,pipe-laying activities ,the term pipe-laying activities means activities that facilitate pipe-laying1 including site preparation1 trenching1 surveying1 placing rocks1 stringing1 bending1 welding1 coating1 lowering of pipe1 and backfilling4 4 7c7 ,clarification ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect in accordance with 7d7 of section #gejc of the ,protecting ,europe's ,energy ,security ,act of #bjai 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iebf note74 7d7 ,interim report required 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable and not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall submit a report on the matters required by subsection 7a7 of section #gejc of the ,protecting ,europe's ,energy ,security ,act of #bjai 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iebf note71 as amended by this section1 with respect to the period-- 7,a7 beginning on the later of-- 7i7 the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7ii7 the date of the most recent submission of a report required by such section #gejc2 and 7,b7 ending on the date on which the report required by this subparagraph is submitted4 7#b7 ,treatment ,a report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 submitted to the same committees as a report submitted under subsection 7a7 of such section #gejc2 and 7,b7 otherwise treated as a report submitted under such subsection 7a7 for purposes of all authorities granted by such section pursuant to such a report4 #abdi4 ,coordination of stockpiles with the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization and other allies ,title ,i of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #edaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aji4 ,coordination with the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization and other allies 7a7 ,coordination required ,if the ,president determines to use or invoke an authority under this title in the context of the outbreak of a pandemic that affects other ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 member countries or affects any country with which the ,united ,states has entered into a mutual defense treaty1 the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary of ,defense with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with appropriate counterparts of ,,nato member countries or mutual defense treaty countries to assess any logistical challenges relating to demand or supply chain gaps with respect to the ,united ,states and such countries2 7#b7 work to fill such gaps in order to ensure a necessary and appropriate level of scarce and critical material essential to the national defense for the ,united ,states and such countries2 and 7#c7 promote access to vaccines or other remedies through ,federally funded medical research to respond to the declared pandemic4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should work with its ,,nato and other allies and partners to build permanent mechanisms to strengthen supply chains1 fill supply chain gaps1 and maintain commitments made at the ,june #bjbj ,,nato ,defense ,ministerial4 4 ,f ,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region #abea4 ,indo-,pacific ,reassurance ,initiative 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 a stable1 peaceful1 and secure ,indo-,pacific region is vital to ,united ,states economic and national security2 7#b7 revisionist states1 rogue states1 violent extremist organizations1 and natural and manmade disasters are persistent challenges to regional stability and security2 7#c7 maintaining stability and upholding a rules-based order requires a holistic ,united ,states strategy that-- 7,a7 synchronizes all elements of national power2 7,b7 is inclusive of ,united ,states allies and partner countries2 and 7,c7 ensures a persistent1 predictable ,united ,states presence to reinforce regional defense2 7#d7 enhancing regional defense requires robust efforts to increase capability1 readiness1 and responsiveness to deter and mitigate destabilizing activities2 7#e7 the ,department of ,defense should pursue an integrated program of activities to-- 7,a7 reassure ,united ,states allies and partner countries in the ,indo-,pacific region2 7,b7 appropriately prioritize activities and resources to implement the ,national ,defense ,strategy2 and 7,c7 enhance the ability of ,congress to provide oversight of and support to ,department of ,defense efforts2 7#f7 an integrated1 coherent1 and strategic program of activities in the ,indo-,pacific region1 similar to the ,european ,deterrence ,initiative 7originally the ,european ,reassurance ,initiative71 will enhance ,united ,states presence and positioning1 allow for additional exercises1 improve infrastructure and logistics1 and build allied and partner capacity to deter aggression1 strengthen ally and partner interoperability1 and demonstrate ,united ,states commitment to ,indo-,pacific countries2 7#g7 an integrated1 coherent1 and strategic program of activities in the ,indo-,pacific region will also assist in resourcing budgetary priorities and enhancing transparency and oversight of programs and activities to better enable a coordinated and strategic plan for ,department of ,defense programs2 7#h7 not less than #c1egh1cfj1jjj of base funding should be allocated to fully support such program of activities in fiscal year #bjba2 and 7#i7 the ,department of ,defense should ensure adequate1 consistent planning is conducted for future funding and build upon the activities identified in fiscal year #bjba in future budget requests1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,indo-,pacific ,reassurance ,initiative ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a program of prioritized activities to reassure ,united ,states allies and partner countries in the ,indo-,pacific region that shall be known as the ,indo-,pacific ,reassurance ,initiative 7in this section referred to as the ,initiative74 7c7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the ,initiative shall include reassuring ,united ,states allies and partner countries in the ,indo-,pacific region by-- 7#a7 optimizing the presence of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in the region2 7#b7 strengthening and maintaining bilateral and multilateral military exercises and training with such countries2 7#c7 improving infrastructure in the region to enhance the responsiveness of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces2 7#d7 enhancing the prepositioning of equipment and materiel in the region2 and 7#e7 building the defense and security capabilities1 capacity1 and cooperation of such countries4 7d7 ,plan relating to transparency for the ,indo-,pacific ,reassurance ,initiative 7#a7 ,plan required 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbb1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a future years plan on activities and resources of the ,initiative4 7,b7 ,applicability ,the plan shall apply to the ,initiative with respect to the first fiscal year beginning after the date of submission of the plan and at least the #d succeeding fiscal years4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of progress made towards achieving the objectives of the ,initiative4 7,b7 ,an assessment of resource requirements to achieve such objectives4 7,c7 ,an assessment of capabilities requirements to achieve such objectives4 7,d7 ,an assessment of logistics requirements1 including force enablers1 equipment1 supplies1 storage1 and maintenance requirements1 to achieve such objectives4 7,e7 ,an identification of the intended force structure and posture of the assigned and allocated forces within the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command for the last fiscal year of the plan and the manner in which such force structure and posture support such objectives4 7,f7 ,an identification and assessment of required infrastructure and military construction investments to achieve such objectives1 including potential infrastructure investments proposed by host countries1 new construction or modernization of existing sites that would be funded by the ,united ,states1 and a master plan that includes the following3 7i7 ,a list of specific locations1 organized by country1 in which the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command anticipates requiring infrastructure investments to support an enduring or periodic military presence in the region4 7ii7 ,a list of specific infrastructure investments required at each location identified under clause 7i71 to include the project title and estimated cost of each project4 7iii7 ,a brief explanation for how each location identified under clause 7i7 and infrastructure investments identified under clause 7ii7 support a validated requirement or component of the overall strategy in the region4 7iv7 ,a discussion of any gaps in the current infrastructure authorities that would preclude implementation of the infrastructure investments identified under clause 7ii74 7v7 ,a description of the type and size of military force elements that would maintain an enduring presence or operate periodically from each location identified under clause 7i74 7vi7 ,a summary of kinetic and non-kinetic vulnerabilities for current locations and each location identified in clause 7i71 to include-- 7,i7 the level of risk associated with each vulnerability2 and 7,,ii7 the proposed mitigations and projected costs to address each such vulnerability1 to include-- 7aa7 hardening and other resilience measures2 7bb7 active and passive counter-,intelligence1 ,surveillance1 and ,reconnaissance2 7cc7 active and passive counter ,positioning1 ,navigation1 and ,timing2 7dd7 air and missile defense capabilities2 7ee7 enhanced logistics and sea lines of communication security2 and 7ff7 other issues identified by the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7,g7 ,an assessment of logistics requirements1 including force enablers1 equipment1 supplies1 storage1 fuel storage and distribution1 and maintenance requirements1 to achieve such objectives4 7,h7 ,an analysis of the challenges to the ability of the ,united ,states to deploy significant forces from the continental ,united ,states to the ,indo-,pacific theater in the event of a major contingency1 and a description of the plans of the ,department of ,defense1 including military exercises1 to address such challenges4 7,i7 ,an assessment and plan for security cooperation investments to enhance such objectives4 7,j7 ,a plan to resource ,united ,states force posture and capabilities1 including-- 7i7 the infrastructure capacity of existing locations and their ability to accommodate additional ,united ,states forces in the ,indo-,pacific region2 7ii7 the potential new locations for additional ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in the ,indo-,pacific region1 including an assessment of infrastructure and military construction resources necessary to accommodate such forces2 7iii7 a detailed timeline to achieve desired posture requirements2 7iv7 a detailed assessment of the resources necessary to achieve the requirements of the plan1 including specific cost estimates for each project under the ,initiative to support optimized presence1 exercises and training1 enhanced prepositioning1 improved infrastructure1 and building partnership capacity2 and 7v7 a detailed timeline to achieve the force posture and capabilities1 including force requirements4 7,k7 ,a detailed explanation of any significant modifications of the requirements or resources1 as compared to plans previously submitted under paragraph 7#a74 7,l7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense determines should be included4 7#c7 ,form ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,budget submission information ,for fiscal year #bjbb and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,department of ,defense budget for that fiscal year 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7-- 7#a7 the amounts1 by budget function and as a separate item1 requested for the ,department of ,defense for such fiscal year for all programs and activities under the ,initiative2 and 7#b7 a detailed budget display for the ,initiative1 including-- 7,a7 with respect to procurement accounts-- 7i7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 line item1 and line item title2 and 7ii7 a description of the requirements for each such amounts2 7,b7 with respect to research1 development1 test1 and evaluation accounts-- 7i7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 program element1 and program element title2 and 7ii7 a description of the requirements for each such amount2 7,c7 with respect to operation and maintenance accounts-- 7i7 amounts displayed by account title1 budget activity title1 line number1 and subactivity group title2 and 7ii7 a description of how such amounts will specifically be used2 7,d7 with respect to military personnel accounts-- 7i7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 budget subactivity1 and budget subactivity title2 and 7ii7 a description of the requirements for each such amount2 and 7,e7 with respect to each project under military construction accounts 7including with respect to unspecified minor military construction and amounts for planning and design71 the country1 location1 project title1 and project amount for each fiscal year4 7f7 ,end of fiscal year report ,not later than ,november #bj1 #bjbb1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that contains-- 7#a7 a detailed summary of funds obligated for the ,initiative during the preceding fiscal year2 and 7#b7 a detailed comparison of funds obligated for the ,initiative during the preceding fiscal year to the amount of funds requested for the ,initiative for such fiscal year in the materials submitted to ,congress by the ,secretary in support of the budget of the ,president for that fiscal year as required by subsection 7e71 including with respect to each of the accounts described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,e7 of subsection 7e77#b7 and the information required under each such subparagraph4 7g7 ,briefings required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of all matters covered by the report required by section 7f74 7h7 ,relationship to budget ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7i7 ,conforming repeal ,section #abea of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #afgf7 is repealed4 #abeb4 ,limitation on use of funds to reduce the total number of members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty who are deployed to ,south ,korea ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act may be used to reduce the total number of members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty who are deployed to ,south ,korea below #bh1ejj until #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the congressional defense committees the following3 7#a7 ,such a reduction is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states and will not significantly undermine the security of ,united ,states allies in the region4 7#b7 ,such a reduction is commensurate with a reduction in the threat posed to the ,united ,states and its allies in the region by the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea4 7#c7 ,following such a reduction1 the ,republic of ,korea would be capable of deterring a conflict on the ,korean ,peninsula4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary has appropriately consulted with allies of the ,united ,states1 including ,south ,korea and ,japan1 regarding such a reduction4 #abec4 ,implementation of ,,gao recommendations on preparedness of ,united ,states forces to counter ,north ,korean chemical and biological weapons 7a7 ,plan required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a plan to address the recommendations in the ,u4,s4 ,government ,accountability ,office's report entitled ,preparedness of ,u4,s4 ,forces to ,counter ,north ,korean ,chemical and ,biological ,weapons 7,,gao-#bj-gi;,c74 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 with respect to each recommendation in the report described in paragraph 7#a7 that the ,secretary of ,defense has implemented or intends to implement1 include-- 7,a7 a summary of actions that have been or will be taken to implement the recommendation2 and 7,b7 a schedule1 with specific milestones1 for completing implementation of the recommendation4 7b7 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the plan required under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,deadline for implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out activities to implement the plan developed under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,exception for implementation of certain recommendations 7,a7 ,delayed implementation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may initiate implementation of a recommendation in the report described in subsection 7a77#a7 after the date specified in paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary provides the congressional defense committees with a specific justification for the delay in implementation of such recommendation on or before such date4 7,b7 ,nonimplementation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may decide not to implement a recommendation in the report described in subsection 7a77#a7 if the ,secretary provides to the congressional defense committees1 on or before the date specified in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 a specific justification for the decision not to implement the recommendation2 and 7ii7 a summary of alternative actions the ,secretary plans to take to address the conditions underlying the recommendation4 #abed4 ,public reporting of ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states 7a7 ,determination of operations ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on an ongoing basis thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall identify each entity the ,secretary determines1 based on the most recent information available1 is-- 7#a7 7,a7 directly or indirectly owned1 controlled1 or beneficially owned by1 or in an official or unofficial capacity acting as an agent of or on behalf of1 the ,people's ,liberation ,army or any of its affiliates2 or 7,b7 identified as a military-civil fusion contributor to the ,chinese defense industrial base2 7#b7 engaged in providing commercial services1 manufacturing1 producing1 or exporting2 and 7#c7 operating directly or indirectly in the ,united ,states1 including any of its territories and possessions4 7b7 ,submission2 publication 7#a7 ,submission ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate an updated list of each entity determined to be a ,chinese military company pursuant to subsection 7a71 in classified and unclassified forms4 7#b7 ,publication ,concurrent with the submission of a list under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall publish the unclassified portion of such list in the ,federal ,register4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary may consult with the head of any appropriate ,federal department or agency in making the determinations required under subsection 7a7 and shall transmit a copy of each list submitted under subsection 7b77#a7 to the heads of each appropriate ,federal department and agency4 7d7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,military-civil fusion contributor ,in this section1 the term military-civil fusion contributor includes-- 7,a7 entities receiving assistance from the ,government of ,china through science and technology efforts initiated under the ,chinese military industrial planning apparatus2 7,b7 entities affiliated with the ,chinese ,ministry of ,industry and ,information ,technology1 including entities connected through ,ministry schools1 research partnerships1 and state-aided science and technology projects2 7,c7 entities receiving assistance from the ,government of ,china or operational direction or policy guidance from the ,state ,administration for ,science1 ,technology and ,industry for ,national ,defense2 7,d7 entities recognized and awarded with receipt of an innovation prize for science and technology by such ,state ,administration2 7,e7 any other entity or subsidiary defined as a defense enterprise by the ,chinese ,state ,council2 and 7,f7 entities residing in or affiliated with a military-civil fusion enterprise zone or receiving assistance from the ,government of ,china through such enterprise zone4 7#b7 ,people's ,liberation ,army ,the term ,people's ,liberation ,army means the land1 naval1 and air military services1 the police1 and the intelligence services of the ,government of ,china1 and any member of any such service or of such police4 #abee4 ,independent study on the defense industrial base of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a study on the defense industrial base of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7b7 ,elements of study ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall assess the resiliency and capacity of ,china's defense industrial base to support its objectives in competition and conflict1 including with respect to the following3 7#a7 ,the manufacturing capacity and physical plant capacity of the defense industrial base1 including its ability to modernize to meet future needs4 7#b7 ,gaps in national-security-related domestic manufacturing capabilities1 including non-existent1 extinct1 threatened1 and single-point-of-failure capabilities4 7#c7 ,supply chains with single points of failure or limited resiliency1 especially suppliers at third-tier and lower4 7#d7 ,energy consumption and vulnerabilities4 7#e7 ,domestic education and manufacturing workforce skills4 7#f7 ,exclusive or dominant supply of military and civilian materiel1 raw materials1 or other goods 7or components thereof7 essential to ,china's national security by the ,united ,states or ,united ,states allies and partners4 7#g7 ,the ability to meet the likely repair and new construction demands of the ,people's ,liberation ,army in the event of a protracted conflict4 7#h7 ,the availability of substitutes or alternative sources for goods identified pursuant to paragraph 7#f74 7#i7 ,recommendations for legislative1 regulatory1 and policy changes and other actions by the ,president and the heads of ,federal agencies as appropriate based upon a reasoned assessment that the benefits outweigh the costs 7broadly defined to include any economic1 strategic1 and national security benefits or costs7 over the short1 medium1 and long-term to erode1 in the event of a conflict1 the ability of ,china's defense industrial base to support the national objectives of ,china4 7c7 ,submission to ,department of ,defense ,not later than #baj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the federally funded research and development center shall submit to the ,secretary a report containing the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #bdj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the report submitted to the ,secretary under subsection 7c71 without change but with any comments of the ,secretary with respect to the report4 #abef4 ,deterrence strategy against ,chinese-origin cyber attacks 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,cyber-enabled industrial espionage and the large scale cybertheft of personal information by the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7,,prc7 are severely detrimental to national security1 economic vitality1 and technological preeminence4 7#b7 ,such attacks are generally situated within the context of state-sponsored gray zone campaigns and not generally ultimately attributable to sub-state actors4 7#c7 ,the ,united ,states response to such espionage has not included the imposition of sufficient costs on the ,,prc to deter or credibly respond to such attacks4 7b7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to deter and respond to industrial espionage and the theft of personal information conducted against the ,united ,states or ,united ,states persons by the ,,prc1 ,,prc persons or entities1 or persons or entities acting on behalf of the ,,prc4 7c7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a whole-of-government strategy1 in unclassified and classified forms as specified in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d71 to impose costs on the ,,prc or appropriate ,,prc persons or entities in order to deter industrial espionage and the large-scale theft of personal information conducted by the ,,prc1 ,,prc persons or entities1 or persons or entities acting on behalf of the ,,prc against the ,united ,states or ,united ,states persons1 that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an unclassified discussion of ,united ,states interests in preventing such cyber attacks that includes a general discussion of the impact on the ,united ,states and its economy from such attacks4 7#b7 ,an unclassified general discussion of the contexts in which and the means by which the ,united ,states will seek to deter such cyber attacks1 that seeks to demonstrate the credibility of ,united ,states resolve to defend its interests in cyberspace4 7#c7 ,a classified theory of deterrence with respect to the ,,prc that explains-- 7,a7 the means or combination of means1 including available non-cyber responses1 anticipated to achieve deterrence and the justification for such assessment2 and 7,b7 an escalation ladder that describes the circumstances and the timeframe under which the ,president plans to invoke the use of such means to be effective to deter such attacks or to invoke lesser means to provide a credible response4 7#d7 ,a classified description of the roles of the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 and1 as appropriate1 the head of each element of the intelligence community 7as such term is defined by section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc77 in carrying out such strategy4 7d7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #cj days after the date of the submission of the strategy required by subsection 7c71 each ,federal official listed in subsection 7c77#d7 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a classified implementation plan to describe the manner in which the respective department or agency will carry out this strategy4 7e7 ,update ,not later than #a year after the date of the submission of the strategy required by subsection 7c71 and annually thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified assessment of the effectiveness of the strategy1 an unclassified summary of the lessons learned from the past year on the effectiveness of deterrence 7which may contain a classified annex71 and an unclassified summary of planned changes to the strategy with a classified annex on changes to its theory of deterrence4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,government ,affairs1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate4 #abeg4 ,report on ,china's ,one ,belt1 ,one ,road ,initiative in ,africa 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the military and defense implications of ,china's ,one ,belt1 ,one ,road ,initiative in ,africa and a strategy to address impacts on ,united ,states military and defense interests in ,africa4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of ,chinese dual-use investments in ,africa1 including a description of which investments that are of greatest concern to ,united ,states military or defense interests4 7#b7 ,a description of such investments that are associated with ,people's ,liberation ,army cooperation with ,african countries4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the potential military1 intelligence1 and logistical threats facing ,united ,states' key regional military infrastructure1 supply chains1 and staging grounds due to such investments4 7#d7 ,an identification of ,department of ,defense measures taken to mitigate the risk posed to ,united ,states forces and defense interests by such investments4 7#e7 ,a strategy to address ongoing military and defense implications posed by the expansion of such investments4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,chinese dual-use investments in ,africa ,the term ,chinese dual-use investments in ,africa means investments made by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 or companies owned or controlled by such ,government or ,party in the infrastructure of ,african countries or related projects for both commercial and military or proliferation purposes4 7d7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex2 and 7#b7 be made available to the public on the website of the ,department of ,defense4 #abeh4 ,sense of ,congress on enhancement of the ,united ,states-,taiwan defense relationship ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,taiwan is a vital partner of the ,united ,states and is critical to a free and open ,indo-,pacific region2 7#b7 the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq47 and the ,six ,assurances are both cornerstones of ,united ,states relations with ,taiwan2 7#c7 the ,united ,states should continue to strengthen defense and security cooperation with ,taiwan to support the development of capable1 ready1 and modern defense forces necessary for ,taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability2 7#d7 consistent with the ,taiwan ,relations ,act1 the ,united ,states should strongly support the acquisition by ,taiwan of defense articles and services through foreign military sales1 direct commercial sales1 and industrial cooperation1 with an emphasis on anti-ship1 coastal defense1 anti-armor1 air defense1 defensive naval mining1 and resilient command and control capabilities that support the asymmetric defense strategy of ,taiwan2 7#e7 the ,president and ,congress should determine the nature and quantity of such defense articles and services based solely upon their judgment of the needs of ,taiwan1 as required by the ,taiwan ,relations ,act and in accordance with procedures established by law2 7#f7 the ,united ,states should continue efforts to improve the predictability of ,united ,states arms sales to ,taiwan by ensuring timely review of and response to requests of ,taiwan for defense articles and services2 7#g7 the ,secretary of ,defense should promote policies concerning exchanges that enhance the security of ,taiwan1 including-- 7,a7 opportunities with ,taiwan for practical training and military exercises that-- 7i7 enable ,taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability1 as described in section #c7;a7 of the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb7;a772 and 7ii7 emphasize capabilities consistent with the asymmetric defense strategy of ,taiwan2 7,b7 exchanges between senior defense officials and general officers of the ,united ,states and ,taiwan1 consistent with the ,taiwan ,travel ,act 7,public ,law #aae-ace71 especially for the purpose of enhancing cooperation on defense planning and improving the interoperability of ,united ,states and ,taiwan forces2 and 7,c7 opportunities for exchanges between junior officers and senior enlisted personnel of the ,united ,states and ,taiwan2 7#h7 the ,secretary of ,defense should consider expanded air and naval engagements and training with ,taiwan to enhance regional security2 7#i7 the ,united ,states and ,taiwan should expand cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief including conducting port calls in ,taiwan with the ,united ,states ,naval ,ship ,comfort and ,united ,states ,naval ,ship ,mercy2 7#aj7 the ,secretary of ,defense should consider options1 including exercising ship visits and port calls1 as appropriate1 to expand the scale and scope of humanitarian assistance and disaster response cooperation with ,taiwan and other regional partners so as to improve disaster response planning and preparedness2 7#aa7 the ,secretary of ,defense should continue regular transits of ,united ,states ,navy vessels through the ,taiwan ,strait and encourage allies and partners to follow suit in conducting such transits to demonstrate the commitment of the ,united ,states and its allies and partners to fly1 sail1 and operate anywhere international law allows2 7#ab7 the violation of international law by the ,government of ,china with respect to the ,joint ,declaration of the ,government of the ,united ,kingdom of ,great ,britain and ,northern ,ireland and the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china on the ,question of ,hong ,kong1 done at ,beijing ,december #ai1 #aihd1 is gravely concerning and erodes international confidence in ,china's willingness to honor its international commitments1 including not to change the status quo with respect to ,taiwan by force2 7#ac7 the increasingly coercive and aggressive behavior of ,china towards ,taiwan1 including growing military maneuvers targeting ,taiwan1 is contrary to the expectation of the peaceful resolution of the future of ,taiwan2 and 7#ad7 the ,united ,states and ,taiwan should expand consultation and cooperation on combating the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 and seek to share the best practices and cooperate on a range of activities under this partnership4 #abei4 ,report on supply chain security cooperation with ,taiwan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the head of each appropriate ,federal department and agency1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the following3 7#a7 ,the feasibility of establishing a high-level1 interagency ,united ,states-,taiwan working group for coordinating cooperation related to supply chain security4 7#b7 ,a discussion of the ,department of ,defense's current and future plans to engage with ,taiwan with respect to activities ensuring supply chain security4 7#c7 ,a discussion of obstacles encountered in forming1 executing1 or implementing agreements with ,taiwan for conducting activities to ensure supply chain security4 7#d7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense determines should be included4 #abfj4 ,report on ,united ,states-,taiwan medical security partnership ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the following3 7#a7 ,the goals1 objectives1 and feasibility of developing a ,united ,states-,taiwan medical security partnership on issues related to pandemic preparedness and control4 7#b7 ,a discussion of current and future plans to engage with ,taiwan in medical security activities4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of cooperation on a range of activities under the partnership to include-- 7,a7 research and production of vaccines and medicines2 7,b7 joint conferences with scientists and experts2 7,c7 collaboration relating to and exchanges of medical supplies and equipment2 and 7,d7 the use of hospital ships such as the ,united ,states ,naval ,ship ,comfort and ,united ,states ,naval ,ship ,mercy4 7#d7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 #abfj;,a4 ,report on ,united ,front ,work ,department ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the following3 7#a7 ,the extent to which the ,united ,front ,work ,department of the ,people's ,republic of ,china poses a threat to the national defense and national security of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of which actions1 if any1 the ,united ,states should take in response to the threat and activities of the ,united ,front ,work ,department as described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense determines should be included4 #abfj;,b4 ,sense of ,congress on cross-border violence between the ,people's ,republic of ,china and ,india and the growing territorial claims of ,china 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,since a truce in #aifb ended skirmishes between the ,people's ,republic of ,china and ,india1 the countries have been divided by a #b1ajj-mile-long ,line of ,actual ,control4 7#b7 ,in the decades since the truce1 military standoffs between the ,people's ,republic of ,china and ,india have flared2 however1 the standoffs have rarely claimed the lives of soldiers4 7#c7 ,in the months leading up to ,june1 #ae1 #bjbj1 along the ,line of ,actual ,control1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china's military-- 7,a7 reportedly amassed #e1jjj soldiers2 and 7,b7 is trying to redraw long-standing settled boundaries through the use of force and aggression4 7#d7 ,on ,june #f1 #bjbj1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china and ,india reached an agreement of de-escalate and disengage along the ,line of ,actual ,control4 7#e7 ,on ,june #ae1 #bjbj1 at least #bj ,indian soldiers and an unconfirmed number of ,chinese soldiers were killed in skirmishes following a weekslong standoff in ,eastern ,ladakh1 which is the de facto border between ,india and the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 there is significant concern about the continued military aggression by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china along its border with ,india and in other parts of the world1 including with ,bhutan1 in the ,south ,china ,sea1 and with the ,senkaku ,islands1 as well as the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china's aggressive posture toward ,hong ,kong and ,taiwan2 and 7#b7 the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china should work toward de-escalating the situation along the ,line of ,actual ,control with ,india through existing diplomatic mechanisms and not through force4 #abfj;,c4 ,sense of ,congress on ,united ,states commitments to ,pacific allies ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states affirms the strategic importance of the ,united ,states commitments to allies such as the ,republic of ,korea and ,japan2 7#b7 the ,united ,states remains committed to the mutually-beneficial relationships with the ,republic of ,korea and ,japan and welcomes the strong leadership of those countries in the ,indo-,pacific region2 and 7#c7 as the ,united ,states seeks to strengthen longstanding military relationships and encourage the development of a strong defense network with allies and partners1 the ,united ,states reaffirms the ,united ,states commitments to maintaining the presence of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in the ,republic of ,korea and ,japan4 #abfj;,d4 ,restrictions on export1 reexport1 and in-country transfers of certain items that provide a critical capability to the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to suppress individual privacy1 freedom1 and other basic human rights 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to protect the basic human rights of ,uighurs and other ethnic minorities in the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7b7 ,list of covered items 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and as appropriate thereafter1 the ,president-- 7,a7 shall identify those items that provide a critical capability to the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 or any person acting on behalf of such ,government1 to suppress individual privacy1 freedom of movement1 and other basic human rights1 specifically through-- 7i7 surveillance1 interception1 and restriction of communications2 7ii7 monitoring of individual location or movement or restricting individual movement2 7iii7 monitoring or restricting access to and use of the internet2 7iv7 monitoring or restricting use of social media2 7v7 identification of individuals through facial recognition1 voice recognition1 or biometric indicators2 7vi7 detention of individuals who are exercising basic human rights2 and 7vii7 forced labor in manufacturing2 and 7,b7 shall1 pursuant to the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja et seq471 include items identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 on the ,commerce ,control ,list in a category separate from other items1 as appropriate1 on the ,commerce ,control ,list4 7#b7 ,support and cooperation ,upon request1 the head of a ,federal agency shall provide full support and cooperation to the ,president in carrying out this subsection4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,president shall consult with the relevant technical advisory committees of the ,department of ,commerce to ensure that the composition of items identified under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and included on the ,commerce ,control ,list under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 does not unnecessarily restrict commerce between the ,united ,states and the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 consistent with the purposes of this section4 7c7 ,special license or other authorization 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall1 pursuant to the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja et seq471 require a license or other authorization for the export1 reexport1 or in-country transfer to or within the ,people's ,republic of ,china of an item identified pursuant to subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 and included on the ,commerce ,control ,list pursuant to subsection 7b77#a77;,b74 7#b7 ,presumption of denial ,an application for a license or other authorization described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to a presumption of denial4 7#c7 ,public notice and comment ,the ,president shall provide for notice and public comment with respect actions necessary to carry out this subsection4 7d7 ,international coordination and multilateral controls ,it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states to seek to harmonize ,united ,states export control regulations with international export control regimes with respect to the items identified pursuant to subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 including through the ,wassenaar ,arrangement and other bilateral and multilateral mechanisms involving countries that export such items4 7e7 ,termination of suspension of certain other programs and activities ,section #ijb7;b77#a7 of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #aiij and #aiia 7,public ,law #aja-bdf2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and ,china's ,xinjiang ,uighur ,autonomous ,region after ,tibet2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking or after the semicolon and inserting and2 and 7#d7 by adding the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 the ending of the mass internment of ethnic ,uighurs and other ,turkic ,muslims in the ,xinjiang ,uighur ,autonomous ,region1 including the intrusive system of high-tech surveillance and policing in the region2 or 4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commerce ,control ,list ,the term ,commerce ,control ,list means the list set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #a to part #ggd of the ,export ,administration ,regulations under subchapter ,c of chapter ,,vii of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,export1 in-country transfer1 item1 and reexport ,the terms export1 in-country transfer1 item1 and reexport have the meanings given such terms in section #agdb of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja74 #abfj;,e4 ,prohibition on commercial export of covered defense articles and services and covered munitions items to the ,hong ,kong ,police 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,president shall prohibit the issuance of licenses to export covered defense articles and services and covered munitions items to the ,hong ,kong ,police4 7b7 ,waiver ,the prohibition under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to the issuance of a license with respect to which the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees a written certification that the exports to be covered by such license are important to the national interests and foreign policy goals of the ,united ,states1 including a description of the manner in which such exports will promote such interests and goals4 7c7 ,termination ,the prohibition under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date on which the ,president certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that-- 7#a7 the ,hong ,kong ,police have not engaged in gross violations of human rights during the #a-year period ending on the date of such certification2 and 7#b7 there has been an independent examination of human rights concerns related to the crowd control tactics of the ,hong ,kong ,police and the ,government of the ,hong ,kong ,special ,administrative ,region has adequately addressed those concerns4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,covered defense articles and services ,the term covered defense articles and services means defense articles and defense services designated by the ,president under section #ch7;a77#a7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggh7;a77#a774 7#c7 ,covered munitions items ,the term covered munitions items means-- 7,a7 items controlled under section #gdb4g of part #gdb of subtitle ,b of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7relating to crime control and detection instruments and equipment and related technology and software72 and 7,b7 items listed under the #fjj series of the ,commerce ,control ,list contained in ,supplement ,no4 #a to part #ggd of subtitle ,b of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#d7 ,hong ,kong ,the term ,hong ,kong has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,united ,states-,hong ,kong ,policy ,act of #aiib 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #egjb74 7#e7 ,hong ,kong ,police ,the term ,hong ,kong ,police means-- 7,a7 the ,hong ,kong ,police ,force2 and 7,b7 the ,hong ,kong ,auxiliary ,police ,force4 #abfj;,f4 ,southeast ,asia ,strategy 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,southeast ,asia is the fulcrum of the ,indo-,pacific region1 providing both a geographic and maritime link between ,east and ,south ,asia4 7#b7 ,the ,association of ,southeast ,asian ,nations 7,,asean71 a regional intergovernmental organization1 remains central to the ,indo-,pacific region's institutional architecture and to ,united ,states foreign policy toward the region4 7#c7 ,the ,united ,states has reaffirmed that the security and sovereignty of its ,southeast ,asian allies and partners1 including a strong1 independent ,,asean1 remain vital to the security1 prosperity1 and stability of the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#d7 ,the ,united ,states has committed to continuing to deepen longstanding alliances and partnerships with a range of ,southeast ,asian nations1 including by promoting our shared values1 democracy1 human rights1 and civil society4 7#e7 ,since the end of the ,second ,world ,war1 ,united ,states investments in strengthening alliances and partnerships with ,southeast ,asian nations have yielded tremendous returns for ,united ,states interests1 as working with and through these alliances and partnerships have increased the region's capacity and capability to address common challenges4 7#f7 ,,asean member states are critical ,united ,states security partners in preventing violent extremism and protecting the freedom and openness of the maritime domain and in preventing the trafficking of weapons of mass destruction4 7#g7 ,,asean member states have contributed significantly to regional disaster monitoring and management and emergency response through initiatives such as the ,,asean ,coordinating ,centre for ,humanitarian ,assistance on ,disaster ,management1 an inter-governmental organization that facilitates coordination and cooperation among ,,asean member states and international organizations in times of emergency4 7#h7 ,according to the #bjah ,,asean ,business ,outlook ,survey1 ,,asean member states are vital to the prosperity of the ,united ,states economy and exports to ,,asean economies support more than #ejj1jjj jobs in the ,united ,states4 7#i7 ,the ,united ,states and ,,asean have recently celebrated the #djth anniversary of their ties and established a new strategic partnership that will enhance cooperation across the economic1 political-security1 and people-to-people pillars of the relationship4 7b7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 deepen cooperation with ,,asean and ,,asean member states in the interest of promoting peace1 security1 and stability in the ,indo-,pacific region2 7#b7 affirm the importance of ,,asean centrality and ,,asean-led mechanisms in the evolving institutional architecture of the ,indo-,pacific region2 and 7#c7 establish and communicate a comprehensive strategy toward the ,indo-,pacific region that articulates-- 7,a7 the role and importance of ,southeast ,asia to the ,united ,states2 7,b7 the value of the ,united ,states-,,asean relationship2 7,c7 the mutual interests of all parties2 7,d7 the concrete and material benefits all nations derive from strong ,united ,states engagement and leadership in ,southeast ,asia2 and 7,e7 efforts to forge and maintain ,,asean consensus1 especially on key issues of political and security concern to the region1 such as the ,south ,china ,sea4 7c7 ,strategy for engagement with ,southeast ,asia and ,,asean 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies as appropriate1 shall develop and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive strategy for engagement with ,southeast ,asia and ,,asean4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a statement of enduring ,united ,states interests in ,southeast ,asia and a description of efforts to bolster the effectiveness of ,,asean4 7,b7 ,a description of efforts to-- 7i7 deepen and expand ,southeast ,asian alliances1 partnerships1 and multilateral engagements1 including efforts to expand broad based and inclusive economic growth1 security ties1 security cooperation and interoperability1 economic connectivity1 and expand opportunities for ,,asean to work with other like-minded partners in the region2 and 7ii7 encourage like-minded partners outside of the ,indo-,pacific region to engage with ,,asean4 7,c7 ,a summary of initiatives across the whole of the ,united ,states ,government to strengthen the ,united ,states partnership with ,southeast ,asian nations and ,,asean1 including to promote broad based and inclusive economic growth1 trade1 investment1 energy and efforts to combat climate change1 public-private partnerships1 physical and digital infrastructure development1 education1 disaster management1 public health and economic and political diplomacy in ,southeast ,asia4 7,d7 ,a summary of initiatives across the whole of the ,united ,states ,government to enhance the capacity of ,southeast ,asian nations with respect to enforcing international law and multilateral sanctions1 and initiatives to cooperate with ,,asean as an institution in these areas4 7,e7 ,a summary of initiatives across the whole of the ,united ,states ,government to promote human rights and democracy1 to strengthen the rule of law1 civil society1 and transparent governance1 and to protect the integrity of elections from outside influence4 7,f7 ,a summary of initiatives to promote security cooperation and security assistance within ,southeast ,asian nations1 including-- 7i7 maritime security and maritime domain awareness initiatives for protecting the maritime commons and supporting international law and freedom of navigation in the ,south ,china ,sea2 and 7ii7 efforts to combat terrorism1 human trafficking1 piracy1 and illegal fishing1 and promote more open1 reliable routes for sea lines of communication4 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 #abfj;,g4 ,sense of ,congress on strategic security relationship between the ,united ,states and ,mongolia ,congress-- 7#a7 recognizes the security relationship between the ,united ,states and ,mongolia and remains committed to advancing the comprehensive partnership in the future2 7#b7 urges the ,united ,states ,government and the ,government of ,mongolia to deepen military cooperation through joint defense exercises and hosting military officers for training in the ,united ,states2 7#c7 encourages the ,government of ,mongolia to continue its contributions to multinational peacekeeping operations1 including the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 and the ,united ,nations2 7#d7 commends the ,mongolian ,armed ,forces continued contributions to ,,natos ,resolute ,support ,mission in ,afghanistan to help train ,afghan ,security ,forces and provide security at ,kabul ,international ,airport1 and continued enforcement of ,united ,nations ,security ,council sanctions in response to ,north ,korea's illicit nuclear and ballistic missile programs2 and 7#e7 applauds the continued engagement of ,mongolia in the ,organization for ,security and ,co-operation in ,europe1 the ,community of ,democracies1 congressional-parliamentary partnerships1 and other institutions that promote democratic values1 which reinforces the commitment of the people and the ,government of ,mongolia to those values and standards4 ,g ,other matters #abfa4 ,provision of goods and services to ,kwajalein ,atoll 7a7 ,authority for provision of goods and services ,chapter #gfg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #geif4 ,provision of goods and services to ,kwajalein ,atoll 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army may1 subject to the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state as provided in paragraph 7#b71 use any amounts appropriated to the ,department of the ,army to provide goods and services1 including inter-atoll transportation1 to the ,government of the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands and to other eligible patrons at ,kwajalein ,atoll1 under regulations and at rates to be prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,army in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,effect on compact ,the ,secretary of ,state may not concur to the provision of goods and services under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that such provision would be inconsistent with the ,compact of ,free ,association between the ,government of the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,government of the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands 7as set forth in title ,,ii of the ,compact of ,free ,association ,act of #aihe 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 #aija et seq477 or with any subsidiary agreement or implementing arrangement with respect to such ,compact4 7b7 ,reimbursement 7#a7 ,authority to collect reimbursement ,the ,secretary of the ,army may collect reimbursement from the ,government of the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands or eligible patrons for the provision of goods and services under this section in an amount that does not exceed the costs to the ,united ,states of providing such goods or services4 7#b7 ,maximum reimbursement ,the total amount collected in a fiscal year pursuant to the authority under paragraph 7#a7 may not exceed #g1jjj1jjj4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendments ,the table of contents for chapter #gfg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 ,sec4 #geie4 ,provision of goods and services to ,kwajalein ,atoll4 4 #abfb4 ,annual briefings on certain foreign military bases of adversaries 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #acjl4 ,annual briefings on certain foreign military bases of adversaries 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than ,february #ae of each year1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 shall provide to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a briefing on-- 7#a7 covered foreign military bases and the related capabilities of that foreign military2 and 7#b7 the effects of such bases and capabilities on-- 7,a7 the military installations of the ,united ,states located outside the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 current and future deployments and operations of the armed forces of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,elements ,each briefing under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of covered foreign military bases1 including such bases established by ,china1 ,russia1 and ,iran1 and any updates to such assessment provided in a previous briefing under such subsection4 7#b7 ,information regarding known plans for any future covered foreign military base4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the capabilities1 including those pertaining to anti-access and area denial1 provided by covered foreign military bases to that foreign military1 including an assessment of how such capabilities could be used against the armed forces of the ,united ,states in the country and the geographic combatant command in which such base is located4 7#d7 ,a description of known ongoing activities and capabilities at covered foreign military bases1 and how such activities and capabilities advance the foreign policy and national security priorities of the relevant foreign countries4 7#e7 ,the extent to which covered foreign military bases could be used to counter the defense priorities of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,form ,each briefing under subsection 7a7 shall be provided in classified form4 7d7 ,covered foreign military base defined ,in this section1 the term covered foreign military base means1 with respect to a foreign country that is an adversary of the ,united ,states1 a military base of that country located in a different country4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #acjl4 ,annual briefings on certain foreign military bases of adversaries4 4 #abfc4 ,report on progress of the ,department of ,defense with respect to denying a fait accompli by a strategic competitor against a covered defense partner 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered defense partner ,the term covered defense partner means a partner identified in the ,department of ,defense ,indo-,pacific ,strategy ,report issued on ,june #a1 #bjai1 located within #ajj miles off the coast of a strategic competitor4 7#b7 ,fait accompli ,the term fait accompli means the strategy of a strategic competitor designed to allow such strategic competitor to use military force to seize control of a covered defense partner before the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces are able to respond effectively4 7#c7 ,strategic competitor ,the term strategic competitor means a country labeled as a strategic competitor in the ,summary of the #bjah ,national ,defense ,strategy of the ,united ,states of ,america3 ,sharpening the ,american ,military's ,competitive ,edge issued by the ,department of ,defense pursuant to section #aac of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,report on progress of the ,department of ,defense with respect ,to denying a fait accompli by a strategic competitor against a covered defense partner 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #cj each year1 beginning in #bjba and ending in #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the ,department of ,defense with respect to improving the ability of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces to conduct combined joint operations to deny the ability of a strategic competitor to execute a fait accompli against a covered defense partner4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an explanation of the objectives for the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces that would be necessary to deny the fait accompli by a strategic competitor against a covered defense partner4 7,b7 ,an identification of joint warfighting capabilities and current efforts to organize1 train1 and equip the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in support of the objectives referred to in paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7i7 an assessment of whether the programs included in the most recent future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are sufficient to enable the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces to conduct joint combined operations to achieve such objectives2 7ii7 a description of additional investments or force posture adjustments required to maintain or improve the ability of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces to conduct joint combined operations to achieve such objectives2 7iii7 a description of the manner in which the ,secretary of ,defense intends to develop and integrate ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force operational concepts to maintain or improve the ability of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces to conduct joint combined operations to achieve such objectives2 and 7iv7 an assessment of the manner in which different options for pre-delegating authorities may improve the ability of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces to conduct joint combined operations to achieve such objectives4 7,c7 ,an assessment of options for deterring limited use of nuclear weapons by a strategic competitor in the ,indo-,pacific region without undermining the ability of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces to maintain deterrence against other strategic competitors and adversaries4 7,d7 ,an assessment of a strategic competitor theory of victory for invading and unifying a covered defense partner with such a strategic competitor by military force4 7,e7 ,a description of the military objectives a strategic competitor would need to achieve in a covered defense partner campaign4 7,f7 ,a description of the military missions a strategic competitor would need to execute a covered defense partner invasion campaign1 including-- 7i7 blockade and bombing operations2 7ii7 amphibious landing operations2 and 7iii7 combat operations4 7,g7 ,an assessment of competing demands on a strategic competitor's resources and how such demands impact such a strategic competitor's ability to achieve its objectives in a covered defense partner campaign4 7,h7 ,an assessment of a covered defense partner's self-defense capability and a summary of defense articles and services that are required to enhance such capability4 7,i7 ,an assessment of the capabilities of partner and allied countries to conduct combined operations with the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in a regional contingency4 7#c7 ,form ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in classified form but may include an unclassified executive summary4 #abfd4 ,modification to requirements of the initiative to support protection of national security academic researchers from undue influence and other security threats 7a7 ,enhanced information sharing ,subsection 7d77#a7 section #abhf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note7 is amended by striking 7other than basic research74 7b7 ,publication of updated list ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,publication of updated list 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjba1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the most recently updated list described in subsection 7c77#h7 in unclassified form 7but with a classified annex as applicable7 and make the unclassified portion of each such list publicly available on an internet website in a searchable format4 7,b7 ,intervening publication ,the ,secretary may submit and publish an updated list described in subparagraph 7,a7 more frequently than required by such subparagraph if the ,secretary determines necessary4 4 #abfe4 ,report on directed use of fishing fleets ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of the ,office of ,naval ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate an unclassified report on the use of distant-water fishing fleets by foreign governments as extensions of such countries' official maritime security forces1 including the manner and extent to which such fishing fleets are leveraged in support of naval operations and foreign policy more generally4 ,the report shall also consider the threats1 on a country-by-country basis1 posed by such use of distant-water fishing fleets to-- 7#a7 fishing or other vessels of the ,united ,states and partner countries2 7#b7 ,united ,states and partner naval and coast guard operations2 and 7#c7 other interests of the ,united ,states and partner countries4 #abff4 ,expanding the state partnership program in ,africa ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 shall seek to build partner capacity and interoperability in the ,united ,states ,africa ,command area of responsibility through increased partnerships with countries on the ,african continent1 military-to-military engagements1 and traditional activities of the combatant commands4 #abfg4 ,report relating to reduction in the total number of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces deployed to ,united ,states ,africa ,command area of responsibility 7a7 ,reduction described 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,department of ,defense reduces the number of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces deployed to the ,united ,states ,africa ,command area of responsibility 7in this section referred to as ,,africom ,,aor7 7other than ,united ,states ,armed ,forces described in paragraph 7#b77 to a number that is below #hj percent of the number deployed as of the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall1 not later than #ij days after date of such a reduction1 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,united ,states ,armed ,forces described ,united ,states ,armed ,forces described in this paragraph are ,united ,states ,armed ,forces that are deployed to ,,africom ,,aor but are not under the direct authority of the ,commander of ,united ,states ,africa ,command1 including-- 7,a7 forces deployed in conjunction with other ,commands2 7,b7 forces participating in joint exercises2 7,c7 forces identified for pre-planned activities2 7,d7 forces used to assist in emergency situations2 and 7,e7 forces designated or assigned for diplomatic or embassy security4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,a report described in this subsection is a report that includes each of the following3 7,a7 ,a strategic plan to-- 7i7 degrade each of the violent extremist organizations described in paragraph 7#b7 within the ,,africom ,,aor1 to include an assessment of the extent to which such violent extremist organizations pose a direct threat to the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 counter the military influence of ,china and ,russia within the ,,africom ,,aor4 7,b7 ,the average number of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces that are under the direct authority of the ,commander of ,united ,states ,africa ,command and deployed to ,,africom ,,aor and the amount of associated expenditures1 to be listed by month for each of the fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj and disaggregated by mission and country1 to include those forces deployed to secure ,united ,states embassies4 7,c7 ,the average number of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces that are planned to be under the direct authority of the ,commander of ,united ,states ,africa ,command and deployed to ,,africom ,,aor and the amount of projected associated expenditures1 to be listed by month for fiscal years #bjba and #bjbb and disaggregated by mission and country1 to include those forces deployed to secure ,united ,states embassies4 7,d7 ,the effect that a reduction described in subsection 7a7 would have on military and intelligence efforts to combat each of the violent extremist organizations described in paragraph 7#b71 including a statement of the current objectives of the ,secretary of ,defense with respect to such efforts4 7,e7 ,a description of any consultation or coordination with the ,department of ,state or the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development with respect to such a reduction and the effect that such a reduction would have on diplomatic1 developmental1 or humanitarian efforts in ,africa1 including statements of the current objectives of the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development with respect to such efforts4 7,f7 ,the strength1 regenerative capacity1 and intent of such violent extremist organizations in the ,,africom ,,aor1 including-- 7i7 an assessment of the number of fighters in the ,sahel1 the ,horn of ,africa1 and ,west ,africa who are members of such violent extremist organizations2 7ii7 the threat such violent extremist organizations pose to host nations and ,united ,states allies and partners1 and the extent to which such violent extremist organizations pose a direct threat to the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 the likely reaction of such violent extremist organizations to the withdrawal of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces4 7,g7 ,the strategic risks involved with countering such violent extremist organizations following such a reduction4 7,h7 ,the operational risks involved with conducting ,united ,states led or enabled operations in ,africa against such violent extremist organizations following such a reduction4 7,i7 ,for any region of the ,,africom ,,aor in which ,united ,states ,armed ,forces currently are present or conduct activities1 the effect such a reduction would have on power and influence of ,china and ,russia in such region4 7,j7 ,any consultation or coordination with ,united ,states allies and partners concerning such a reduction4 7,k7 ,an assessment of the response from the governments and military forces of ,france1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and ,canada to such a reduction4 7,l7 ,an assessment of how the frequency of air strikes could change as a result of such reduction4 7,m7 ,an assessment of the commitment of partner security forces in the ,,africom ,,aor to address gross violations of internationally recognized human rights and uphold international humanitarian law1 and the impact such reduction could have on such commitment4 7#b7 ,violent extremist organizations described ,the violent extremist organizations described in this paragraph are adversarial groups and forces in the ,,africom ,,aor1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,additional reporting requirement ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the information required by subsection 7b77#a77;,b74 7d7 ,form ,the reports required by subsections 7b7 and 7c7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term 8appropriate congressional committees0 means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees 7which has the meaning given the term in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 #abfh4 ,report on enhancing partnerships between the ,united ,states and ,african countries 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the activities and resources required to enhance security and economic partnerships between the ,united ,states and ,african countries4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the infrastructure accessible to the ,department of ,defense on the continent of ,africa4 7,b7 ,an identification of the ability of the ,department to conduct freedom of movement on the continent1 including identifying the activities of partners1 allies1 and other ,federal departments and agencies that are facilitated by the ,department's ability to conduct freedom of movement4 7,c7 ,recommendations to meet the requirements identified in subparagraph 7,b71 including-- 7i7 dual-use infrastructure projects2 7ii7 military construction2 7iii7 the acquisition of additional mobility capability by ,african countries or the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 including strategic air lift1 tactical air lift1 or sealift capability2 or 7iv7 any other option as determined by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,recommendations to expand and strengthen partner and ally capability1 including traditional activities of the combatant commands1 train and equip opportunities1 partnerships with the ,national ,guard and the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard1 and multilateral contributions4 7,e7 ,recommendations for enhancing joint exercises and training4 7,f7 ,an analysis of the security1 economic1 and stability benefits of the recommendations identified under subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,e74 7,g7 7i7 ,a plan to fully resource ,united ,states force posture1 capabilities1 and stability operations1 including-- 7,i7 a detailed assessment of the resources required to address the elements described in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,e71 including specific cost estimates for recommended investments or projects2 and 7,,ii7 a detailed timeline to achieve the recommendations described in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d74 7ii7 ,the specific cost estimates required by clause 7i77,i7 shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 include the following3 7,i7 ,with respect to procurement accounts-- 7aa7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 line item1 and line item title2 and 7bb7 a description of the requirements for each such amount4 7,,ii7 ,with respect to research1 development1 test1 and evaluation accounts-- 7aa7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 program element1 and program element title2 and 7bb7 a description of the requirements for each such amount4 7,,iii7 ,with respect to operation and maintenance accounts-- 7aa7 amounts displayed by account title1 budget activity title1 line number1 and subactivity group title2 and 7bb7 a description of the specific manner in which each such amount would be used4 7,,iv7 ,with respect to military personnel accounts-- 7aa7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 budget subactivity1 and budget subactivity title2 and 7bb7 a description of the requirements for each such amount4 7,v7 ,with respect to each project under military construction accounts 7including unspecified minor military construction and amounts for planning and design71 the country1 location1 project title1 and project amount for each fiscal year4 7,,vi7 ,with respect to any expenditure or proposed appropriation not described in clause 7i7 through 7iv71 a level of detail equivalent or greater than the level of detail provided in the future-years defense program submitted pursuant to section #bba7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,considerations ,in preparing the report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the economic development and stability of ,african countries2 7,b7 the strategic and economic value of the relationships between the ,united ,states and ,african countries2 7,c7 the military1 intelligence1 diplomatic1 developmental1 and humanitarian efforts of ,china and ,russia on the ,african continent2 and 7,d7 the ability of the ,united ,states1 allies1 and partners to combat violent extremist organizations operating in ,africa4 7#d7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted in classified form1 but shall include an unclassified summary4 7b7 ,interim briefing required ,not later than ,april #ae1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense 7acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller71 and the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation7 and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall provide to the congressional defense committees a joint interim briefing1 and any written comments the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff consider necessary1 with respect to their assessments of the report anticipated to be submitted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,dual-use infrastructure projects ,the term dual-use infrastructure projects means projects that may be used for either military or civilian purposes4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abfi4 ,sense of ,congress with respect to ,qatar ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states and the country of ,qatar have built a strong1 enduring1 and forward-looking strategic partnership based on long-standing and mutually beneficial cooperation1 including through security1 defense1 and economic ties2 7#b7 robust security cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,qatar is crucial to promoting peace and stability in the ,middle ,east region2 7#c7 ,qatar plays a unique role as host of the forward headquarters for the ,united ,states ,central ,command1 and that partnership facilitates ,united ,states coalition operations countering terrorism2 7#d7 ,qatar is a major security cooperation partner of the ,united ,states1 as recognized in the #bjah ,strategic ,dialogue and the #bjai ,memorandum of ,understanding to expand ,al ,udeid ,air ,base to improve and expand accommodation for ,united ,states military personnel2 7#e7 the ,united ,states values ,qatar's provision of access to its military facilities and its management and financial assistance in expanding the ,al ,udeid ,air ,base1 which supports the continued security presence of the ,united ,states in the ,middle ,east region2 and 7#f7 the ,united ,states should-- 7,a7 continue to strengthen the relationship between the ,united ,states and ,qatar1 including through security and economic cooperation2 and 7,b7 seek a resolution to the dispute between partner countries of the ,arabian ,gulf1 which would promote peace and stability in the ,middle ,east region4 #abgj4 ,sense of ,congress on ,united ,states military support for and participation in the ,multinational ,force and ,observers ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the mission of the ,multinational ,force and ,observers 7,,mfo7 is to supervise implementation of the security provisions of the ,egypt-,israel ,peace ,treaty1 signed at ,washington on ,march #bf1 #aigi1 and employ best efforts to prevent any violation of its terms2 7#b7 the ,,mfo was established by the ,protocol to the ,egypt-,israel ,peace ,treaty1 signed on ,august #c1 #aiha1 and remains a critical institution for regional peace and stability2 and 7#c7 as a signatory to the ,egypt-,israel ,peace ,treaty and subsequent ,protocol1 the ,united ,states strongly supports and encourages continued ,united ,states military support for and participation in the ,,mfo4 #abga4 ,report on us military support of the ,saudi-led coalition in ,yemen 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the military support1 training1 and defense articles provided by the ,department of ,defense to ,saudi ,arabia1 the ,government of the ,united ,arab ,emirates1 and other countries participating in the ,saudi-led coalition since ,march #bjae1 including-- 7,a7 an annual description1 by fiscal year or calendar year1 of all transfers of logistics support1 supplies1 defense articles1 and services under sections #bcda and #bcdb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other applicable law2 7,b7 a description of the total financial value of such transfers and which countries bore the cost described in subparagraph 7,a7 of these transfers1 including the status of the reimbursement of costs from ,saudi ,arabia1 the ,government of the ,united ,arab ,emirates and the ,saudi-led coalition to the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,c7 a description of the types of training provided by the ,department of ,defense1 including the authorities under which this training was provided1 and whether such training has included tactics for stopping1 searching and seizing boats1 or other activities that could be used to restrict the importation of commercial and humanitarian shipments into and out of ,yemen2 7#b7 a description and evaluation of processes used by the ,department of ,defense to determine whether the types of military support described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 have impacted the restriction of the movement of persons into or out of ,yemen1 the restriction of the importation of commercial and humanitarian shipments into and out of ,yemen1 or the illicit profit from such importation by any of the warring parties in the conflict in ,yemen2 7#c7 a description and evaluation of processes used by the ,department of ,defense to determine whether the type of military support described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 has been use by any of the warring parties in the conflict in ,yemen to restrict the importation of commercial and humanitarian shipments into and out of ,yemen2 and 7#d7 a description and evaluation of processes used by the ,department of ,defense to determine what steps the ,department has taken to reduce restrictions on the movement of persons into or out of ,yemen1 and restrictions on the importation of commercial and humanitarian shipments into and out of ,yemen1 or the illicit profit of such importation by any of the warring parties in the conflict in ,yemen4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,appropriate committees of congress ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 #abgb4 ,prohibition on support for military participation against the ,houthis 7a7 ,prohibition relating to support ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be made available to provide ,united ,states logistical support to the ,saudi-led coalition's operations against the ,houthis in ,yemen for coalition strikes1 specifically by providing maintenance or transferring spare parts to coalition members flying warplanes engaged in anti-,houthi bombings for coalition strikes4 7b7 ,prohibition relating to military participation ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be made available for any civilian or military personnel of the ,department of ,defense or contractors of the ,department to command1 coordinate1 participate in the movement of1 or accompany the regular or irregular military forces of the ,saudi and ,united ,arab ,emirates-led coalition forces engaged in hostilities against the ,houthis in ,yemen or in situations in which there exists an imminent threat that such coalition forces become engaged in such hostilities1 unless and until the ,president has obtained specific statutory authorization1 in accordance with section #h7;a7 of the ,war ,powers ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aedg7;a774 7c7 ,rule of construction ,the prohibitions under this section may not be construed to apply with respect to ,united ,states ,armed ,forces engaged in operations directed at al-,qaeda or associated forces4 #abgc4 ,rule of construction relating to use of military force ,nothing in this ,act or any amendment made by this ,act may be construed to authorize the use of military force4 #abgd4 ,countering white identity terrorism globally 7a7 ,strategy and coordination ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall-- 7#a7 develop and submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a ,department of ,state-wide strategy entitled the ,department of ,state ,strategy for ,countering ,white ,identity ,terrorism ,globally 7in this section referred to as the strategy72 and 7#b7 designate the ,coordinator for ,counterterrorism of the ,department to coordinate ,department efforts to counter white identity terrorism globally1 including with ,united ,states diplomatic and consular posts1 the ,director of the ,national ,counterterrorism ,center1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the heads of any other relevant ,federal departments or agencies4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy shall at a minimum contain the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the global threat from white identity terrorism abroad1 including geographic or country prioritization based on the assessed threat to the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,a description of the coordination mechanisms between relevant bureaus and offices within the ,department of ,state1 as well as with ,united ,states diplomatic and consular posts1 for developing and implementing efforts to counter white identity terrorism4 7#c7 ,a description of how the ,department plans to build on any existing strategy developed by the ,bureau for ,counterterrorism to-- 7,a7 adapt or expand existing ,department programs1 projects1 activities1 or policy instruments based on existing authorities for the specific purpose of degrading and delegitimizing the white identity terrorist movement globally2 and 7,b7 identify the need for any new ,department programs1 projects1 activities1 or policy instruments for the specific purpose of degrading and delegitimizing the white identity terrorist movement globally1 including a description of the steps and resources necessary to establish any such programs1 projects1 activities1 or policy instruments1 noting whether such steps would require new authorities4 7#d7 ,detailed plans for using public diplomacy1 including the efforts of the ,secretary of ,state and other senior ,executive ,branch officials1 including the ,president1 to degrade and delegitimize white identity terrorist ideologues and ideology globally1 including by-- 7,a7 countering white identity terrorist messaging and supporting efforts to redirect potential supporters away from white identity terrorist content online2 7,b7 exposing foreign government support for white identity terrorist ideologies1 objectives1 ideologues1 networks1 organizations1 and internet platforms2 7,c7 engaging with foreign governments and internet service providers and other relevant technology entities1 to prevent or limit white identity terrorists from exploiting internet platforms in furtherance of or in preparation for acts of terrorism or other targeted violence1 as well as the recruitment1 radicalization1 and indoctrination of new adherents to white identity terrorism2 and 7,d7 identifying the roles and responsibilities for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary for ,public ,affairs and ,public ,diplomacy and the ,global ,engagement ,center in developing and implementing such plans4 7#e7 ,an outline of steps the ,department is taking or will take in coordination1 as appropriate1 with the ,director of the ,national ,counterterrorism ,center1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the heads of any other relevant ,federal departments or agencies to improve information and intelligence sharing with other countries on white identity terrorism based on existing authorities by-- 7,a7 describing plans for adapting or expanding existing mechanisms for sharing information1 intelligence1 or counterterrorism best practices1 including facilitating the sharing of information1 intelligence1 or counterterrorism best practices gathered by ,federal1 ,state1 and local law enforcement2 and 7,b7 proposing new mechanisms or forums that might enable expanded sharing of information1 intelligence1 or counterterrorism best practices4 7#f7 ,an outline of how the ,department plans to use designation as a ,specially ,designated ,global ,terrorist 7under ,executive ,order ,no4 #acbbd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note77 and foreign terrorist organization 7pursuant to section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi77 to support the strategy1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment and explanation of the utility of applying or not applying such designations when individuals or entities satisfy the criteria for such designations2 and 7,b7 a description of possible remedies if such criteria are insufficient to enable designation of any individuals or entities the ,secretary of ,state considers a potential terrorist threat to the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,a description of the ,department's plans1 in consultation with the ,department of the ,treasury1 to work with foreign governments1 financial institutions1 and other related entities to counter the financing of white identity terrorists within the parameters of current law1 or if no such plans exist1 a description of why4 7#h7 ,a description of how the ,department plans to implement the strategy in conjunction with ongoing efforts to counter the ,islamic ,state1 al-,qaeda1 and other terrorist threats to the ,united ,states4 7#i7 ,a description of how the ,department will integrate into the strategy lessons learned in the ongoing efforts to counter the ,islamic ,state1 al-,qaeda1 and other terrorist threats to the ,united ,states4 7#aj7 ,a identification of any additional resources or staff needed to implement the strategy4 7c7 ,interagency coordination ,the ,secretary of ,state shall develop the strategy in coordination with the ,director of the ,national ,counterterrorism ,center and in consultation with the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the heads of any other relevant ,federal departments or agencies4 7d7 ,stakeholder inclusion ,the strategy shall be developed in consultation with representatives of ,united ,states and international civil society and academic entities with experience researching or implementing programs to counter white identity terrorism4 7e7 ,form ,the strategy shall be submitted in unclassified form that can be made available to the public1 but may include a classified annex if the ,secretary of ,state determines such is appropriate4 7f7 ,implementation ,not later than #c months after the submission of the strategy1 the ,secretary of ,state shall begin implementing the strategy4 7g7 ,consultation ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and not less often than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state shall consult with the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate regarding the development and implementation of the strategy4 7h7 ,country reports on terrorism ,the ,secretary of ,state shall incorporate all credible information about white identity terrorism1 including regarding relevant attacks1 the identification of perpetrators and victims of such attacks1 the size and identification of organizations and networks1 and the identification of notable ideologues1 in the annual country reports on terrorism submitted pursuant to section #adj of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #aihh and #aihi 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef;f74 7i7 ,report on sanctions 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days and again #bdj days after the submission of each annual country report on terrorism submitted pursuant to section #adj of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #aihh and #aihi 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef;f71 as modified in accordance with subsection 7h71 the ,president shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report that determines whether the foreign persons1 organizations1 and networks identified in such annual country reports on terrorism as so modified1 satisfy the criteria to be designated as-- 7,a7 foreign terrorist organizations under section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi72 or 7,b7 ,specially ,designated ,global ,terrorist under ,executive ,order ,no4 #acbbd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note74 7#b7 ,form ,each determination required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex1 if appropriate4 7j7 ,requirement for independent study ,to map the global white identity terrorism movement 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center with appropriate expertise and analytical capability to carry out the study described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,study ,the study described in this subsection shall provide for a comprehensive social network analysis of the global white identity terrorism movement to-- 7,a7 identify key actors1 organizations1 and supporting infrastructure2 and 7,b7 map the relationships and interactions between such actors1 organizations1 and supporting infrastructure4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,to the ,secretary ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary of ,state enters into a contract pursuant to subsection 7a71 the federally funded research and development center referred to in such subsection that has entered into such contract with the ,secretary shall submit to the ,secretary a report containing the results of the study required under this section4 7,b7 ,to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after receipt of the report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee of ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate such report1 together with any additional views or recommendations of the ,secretary4 #abge4 ,yemen 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to protect ,united ,states citizens and strategic interests in the ,middle ,east region2 7#b7 to support ,united ,nations-led efforts to end violence in ,yemen and secure a comprehensive political settlement to the conflict in ,yemen that results in protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure and alleviates the humanitarian crisis including by facilitating unfettered access for all ,yemenis to food1 fuel1 and medicine2 7#c7 to encourage all parties to the conflict in ,yemen to participate in good faith in the ,united ,nations-led process and to uphold interim agreements as part of that process to end the conflict1 leading to reconstruction in ,yemen2 7#d7 to support ,united ,states allies and partners in defending their borders and territories in order to maintain stability and security in the ,middle ,east region and encourage burden sharing among such allies and partners2 7#e7 to assist ,united ,states allies and partners in countering destabilization of the ,middle ,east region2 7#f7 to oppose ,iranian arms transfers in violation of ,,un ,security ,council resolutions1 including transfers to the ,houthis2 7#g7 to encourage the ,government of ,saudi ,arabia and the ,government of the ,united ,arab ,emirates to assist significantly in the economic stabilization and eventual reconstruction of ,yemen2 and 7#h7 to encourage all parties to the conflict to comply with the law of armed conflict1 including to investigate credible allegations of war crimes and provide redress to civilian victims4 7b7 ,report on conflict in ,yemen 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act 1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on ,united ,states policy in ,yemen4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required under subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a detailed description of diplomatic actions taken by the ,united ,states ,government to help ease human suffering in ,yemen1 including-- 7i7 ,united ,states direct humanitarian assistance and ,united ,states donations to multilateral humanitarian assistance efforts1 including to address the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 7ii7 efforts to ensure that humanitarian assistance is delivered in line with internationally recognized humanitarian principles1 and the results of such efforts2 7iii7 efforts to facilitate humanitarian and commercial cargo shipments into ,yemen and minimize delays associated with such shipments1 including access to ports for humanitarian and commercial cargo1 and the results of such efforts2 7iv7 efforts to work with parties to the conflict in ,yemen to ensure protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure1 and the results of such efforts2 7v7 efforts to help the ,government of ,yemen to create a mechanism to ensure that salaries and pensions are paid to civil servants as appropriate1 and the results of such efforts2 and 7vi7 efforts to work with ,,royg and countries that are members of the ,saudi-led coalition in ,yemen to address the currency crisis in ,yemen and the solvency of the ,central ,bank of ,yemen1 and the results of such efforts4 7,b7 ,an assessment of plans1 commitments1 and pledges for reconstruction of ,yemen made by countries that are members of the ,saudi-led coalition in ,yemen1 including an assessment of proposed coordination with the ,government of ,yemen and international organizations4 7,c7 ,a description of civilian harm occurring in the context of the conflict in ,yemen since ,nov #bjag1 including-- 7i7 mass casualty incidents2 and 7ii7 damage to1 and destruction of1 civilian infrastructure and services4 7,d7 ,an estimated total number of civilian casualties in the context of the conflict in ,yemen since ,september #bjad1 disaggregated by year4 7,e7 ,a detailed description of actions taken by the ,united ,states ,government to support the efforts of the ,united ,nations ,special ,envoy for ,yemen to reach a lasting political solution in ,yemen4 7,f7 ,a detailed assessment of whether and to what extent members of the ,saudi-led coalition in ,yemen have used ,united ,states-origin defense articles and defense services in ,yemen in contravention of the laws of armed conflict when engaging in any military operations against the ,houthis in ,yemen4 7,g7 ,a description of external and cross border attacks perpetrated by the ,houthis4 7,h7 ,a detailed assessment of the ,government of ,yemen's willingness and capacity to effectively-- 7i7 provide public services to the people of ,yemen2 7ii7 service the external debts of ,yemen2 and 7iii7 facilitate or ensure access to humanitarian assistance and key commodities in ,yemen4 7,i7 ,a description of support for the ,houthis by ,iran and ,iran-backed groups1 including provision of weapons and training4 7,j7 ,a description of recruitment and use of child soldiers by parties to the conflict in ,yemen4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form 7without the classification ,for ,official ,use ,only7 but may contain a classified annex4 7#d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7c7 ,report on ,united ,states military support 7#a7 ,in general ,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 on ,united ,states military support to countries that are members of the ,saudi-led coalition in ,yemen since ,march #bjae that evaluates-- 7,a7 the manner and extent to which the ,united ,states military has provided and continues to provide support to such countries in ,yemen2 7,b7 the extent to which the ,department of ,defense has determined that its advice or assistance has-- 7i7 minimized violations of the laws of armed conflict in ,yemen1 including any credible allegations of torture1 arbitrary detention1 and other gross violations of internationally recognized human rights by ,,royg and countries that are members of the ,saudi-led coalition in ,yemen2 and 7ii7 reduced civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure2 7,c7 the responsiveness and completeness of any certifications submitted pursuant to section #abij of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bjha72 and 7,d7 the responsiveness and completeness of any reports submitted pursuant to section #abgd of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bjfg74 7#b7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form 7without the classification ,for ,official ,use ,only71 but may contain a classified annex4 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 #abgf4 ,establishment of the ,office of ,subnational ,diplomacy ,section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,office of ,subnational ,diplomacy 7#a7 ,in general ,there shall be established within the ,department of ,state an ,office of ,subnational ,diplomacy 7in this subsection referred to as the ,office74 7#b7 ,head of ,office ,the head of the ,office shall be a full-time position filled by a senior ,department official4 ,the head of the ,office shall report directly to the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs4 7#c7 ,duties 7,a7 ,principal duty ,the principal duty of the head of the ,office shall be the overall supervision 7including policy oversight of resources7 of ,federal support for subnational engagements by ,state and municipal governments with foreign governments4 ,the head of the ,office shall be the principal adviser to the ,secretary of ,state on subnational engagements and the principal official on such matters within the senior management of the ,department of ,state4 7,b7 ,additional duties ,the additional duties of the head of the ,office shall include the following3 7i7 ,coordinating overall ,united ,states policy and programs in support of subnational engagements by ,state and municipal governments with foreign governments1 including with respect to the following3 7,i7 ,coordinating resources across the ,department of ,state and throughout the ,federal ,government in support of such engagements4 7,,ii7 ,identifying policy1 program1 and funding disputes among relevant ,federal agencies regarding such coordination4 7,,iii7 ,identifying gaps in ,federal support for such engagements and developing corresponding policy or programmatic changes to address such gaps4 7ii7 ,promoting ,united ,states foreign policy goals through support for subnational engagements and aligning subnational priorities with national foreign policy goals1 as appropriate4 7iii7 ,maintaining a public database of subnational engagements4 7iv7 ,providing advisory support to subnational engagements1 including by assisting ,state and municipal governments to-- 7,i7 develop1 implement1 and1 as necessary1 adjust global engagement and public diplomacy strategies2 and 7,,ii7 implement programs to cooperate with foreign governments on policy priorities or managing shared resources4 7v7 ,facilitating linkages and networks between ,state and municipal governments and their foreign counterparts4 7vi7 ,overseeing the work of ,department of ,state detailees assigned to ,state and municipal governments pursuant to this subsection4 7vii7 ,negotiating agreements and memoranda of understanding with foreign governments to support subnational engagements and priorities4 7viii7 ,promoting ,united ,states trade and foreign exports on behalf of ,united ,states businesses through exchanges between the ,united ,states and foreign state1 municipal1 and provincial governments1 and by establishing a more enduring relationship overall between subnational governments4 7ix7 ,coordinating subnational engagements with the associations of subnational elected leaders1 including the ,u4,s4 ,conference of ,mayors1 ,national ,governors ,association1 ,national ,league of ,cities1 ,national ,association of ,counties1 ,council of ,state ,governments1 ,national ,conference of ,state ,legislators1 and ,state ,international ,development ,offices4 7#d7 ,detailees 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the head of the ,office1 is authorized to detail a member of the civil service or ,foreign ,service to ,state and municipal governments on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis4 ,such details shall be for a period not to exceed #b years1 and shall be without interruption or loss of ,foreign ,service status or privilege4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,detailees under subparagraph 7,a7 shall carry out the following3 7i7 ,supporting the mission and objectives of the ,office4 7ii7 ,coordinating activities relating to ,state and municipal government subnational engagements with the ,department of ,state1 including the ,office1 ,department leadership1 and regional and functional bureaus of the ,department1 as appropriate4 7iii7 ,engaging the ,department of ,state and other ,federal agencies regarding security1 public health1 trade promotion1 and other programs executed at the ,state or municipal government level4 7iv7 ,advising ,state and municipal government officials regarding questions of global affairs1 foreign policy1 cooperative agreements1 and public diplomacy4 7v7 ,any other duties requested by ,state and municipal governments and approved by the ,office4 7#e7 ,report and briefing 7,a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the head of the ,office shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report that includes information relating to the following3 7i7 ,the staffing plan 7including permanent and temporary staff7 for the ,office4 7ii7 ,the funding level provided to the ,office for the ,office1 together with a justification relating to such level4 7iii7 ,the status of filling the position of head of the ,office4 7iv7 ,the rank and title granted to the head of the ,office1 together with a justification relating to such decision and an analysis of whether the rank and title of ,ambassador-at-,large is required to fulfill the duties of the ,office4 7v7 ,a strategic plan for the ,office4 7vi7 ,any other matters as determined relevant by the head of the ,office4 7,b7 ,briefings ,not later than #cj days after the submission of the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 and annually thereafter1 the head of the ,office shall brief the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate on the work of the ,office and any changes made to the organizational structure or funding of the ,office4 7#f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed as precluding-- 7,a7 the ,office from being elevated to a bureau within the ,department of ,state2 or 7,b7 the head of the ,office from being elevated to an ,assistant ,secretary1 if such an ,assistant ,secretary position does not increase the number of ,assistant ,secretary positions at the ,department above the number authorized under subsection 7c77#a74 7#g7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,municipal ,the term municipal means1 with respect to the government of a municipality in the ,united ,states1 a municipality with a population of not fewer than #ajj1jjj people4 7,b7 ,state ,the term ,state means the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and any territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,subnational engagement ,the term subnational engagement means formal meetings or events between elected officials of ,state or municipal governments and their foreign counterparts4 4 #abgg4 ,report and strategy to address gross violations of human rights and civilian harm in ,burkina ,faso1 ,mali1 and ,niger 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on gross violations of human rights and civilian harm in ,burkina ,faso1 ,mali1 and ,niger1 as well as civilian harm that may occur during ,united ,states-supported advise1 assist1 and accompany operations in the ,sahel region4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by this subsection shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of all state security force units of ,burkina ,faso1 ,mali1 and ,niger that participated in ,united ,states security cooperation programs or benefitted from security assistance since fiscal year #bjag1 whether any of these units were subsequently credibly implicated in gross violations of human rights1 including extrajudicial killings and torture1 and the approximate locations1 to the extent possible1 of where such violations have taken place4 7,b7 ,a description of gross violations of human rights and civilian harm committed by violent extremist organizations and other armed groups operating in ,burkina ,faso1 ,mali1 and ,niger1 including deaths of state security forces and destruction of civilian infrastructure1 including schools1 medical facilities1 and churches4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the relationship between state security forces and any non-state armed groups active in ,burkina ,faso1 ,mali1 and ,niger1 including an analysis of the extent to which any armed group that has been credibly implicated in gross violations of human rights or civilian casualties received material support from the governments or militaries of such countries4 7,d7 ,an assessment of efforts by the ,governments of ,burkina ,faso1 ,mali1 and ,niger to prevent and decrease instances of gross violations of human rights or civilian casualties by state security forces during counterterrorism operations and ensure accountability for violations that have occurred since fiscal year #bjag through appropriate justice systems1 including efforts to investigate1 prosecute1 and sentence such violations4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the impact that any gross violations of human rights and other civilian casualties perpetrated by state security forces and non-state armed groups in ,burkina ,faso1 ,mali1 and ,niger have had on the effectiveness of regional and international counterterrorism operations4 7,f7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of any ,united ,states human rights training provided to the security forces of ,burkina ,faso1 ,mali1 and ,niger to date4 7,g7 ,a description of any confirmed incidents or reports of civilian harm that may have occurred during ,united ,states military advise1 assist1 or accompany operations4 7,h7 ,any other matters that the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state consider to be relevant4 7b7 ,strategy required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a ,united ,states strategy to prevent civilian harm and address gross violations of human rights by state security forces of ,burkina ,faso1 ,mali1 and ,niger1 and ensure accountability for such violations4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the strategy required by this subsection shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of planned public and private diplomatic engagement to support efforts by the ,governments of ,burkina ,faso1 ,mali1 and ,niger to investigate and prosecute any credible allegations of gross violations of human rights by state security forces and non-state armed groups4 7,b7 ,an identification of ,united ,states foreign assistance and security cooperation funds and other available ,united ,states policy tools to support programs aimed at addressing gross violations of human rights and civilian harm1 and an assessment of how they can be strengthened to greater effect4 7,c7 ,an identification of ,united ,states foreign assistance and security cooperation funds available to support the state security forces of ,burkina ,faso1 ,mali1 and ,niger to combat violent extremist organizations1 improve civil-military relations1 and strengthen accountability through their military justice systems1 including support for building the capacity of provost marshals4 7,d7 ,an identification of state security forces of ,burkina ,faso1 ,mali1 and ,niger that would most benefit from ,united ,states foreign assistance and security cooperation funds identified in subparagraph 7,c7 and that are eligible to receive such funds4 7,e7 ,a description of plans to coordinate ,united ,states efforts with ,france1 the ,european ,union1 the ,united ,nations ,stabilization ,mission in ,mali 7,,minusma71 the ,african ,union1 and the ,g#e ,sahel ,joint ,force to decrease gross violations of human rights and minimize civilian harm during all counterterrorism operations in the ,sahel4 7,f7 ,any other matters that the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state consider to be relevant4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 and the strategy required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,civilian harm ,in this section1 the term civilian harm means conflict-related death1 physical injury1 loss of property or livelihood1 or interruption of access to essential services4 #abgh4 ,assessment of effectiveness of ,united ,states policies relating to exports of ,united ,states-origin ,unmanned ,aerial ,systems that are assessed to be ,category ,i items under the ,missile ,technology ,control ,regime 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall conduct and submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of the effectiveness of ,united ,states policies to-- 7#a7 export ,united ,states-origin ,unmanned ,aerial ,systems 7,,uas7 that are assessed to be ,category ,i items under the ,missile ,technology ,control ,regime 7,,mtcr7 7in this section referred to as covered items72 and 7#b7 support ,united ,states allies and partners' security1 counter-terrorism capabilities1 persistent intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance 7,,isr7 capabilities1 and persistent maritime domain awareness and strengthen bilateral relationships through exports of covered items4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the assessment required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of steps taken to enhance ,united ,states competitiveness in the global ,,uas market1 including markets in which covered items have been exported to foreign countries that previously received ,,uas that are assessed to be ,category ,i items under the ,,mtcr from third countries4 7#b7 ,a description of how the ,department of ,state and other relevant ,federal agencies evaluate ,united ,states allies and partners' access to covered items4 7#c7 ,a description of progress to prevent state and non-state actors from gaining covered items' capabilities that would undermine the safety and security of ,united ,states allies and partners4 7#d7 ,an identification of the total number of licenses requested1 approved1 returned without action1 or denied for the export of covered items and the typical amount of time needed to process such requests beginning on the date on which the license was received by the ,department of ,state4 7#e7 ,a summary of results of end use checks conducted during the assessment period by the ,department of ,state and the ,department of ,defense with respect to covered items transferred under the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et4 seq47 and any pending or concluded investigations into end-use violations of covered items pursuant to section #c of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgec74 7c7 ,periods covered by assessments ,the first assessment required by subsection 7a7 shall cover the #c-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,each subsequent assessment required by subsection 7a7 shall cover the #a-year period beginning on the day after the end of the period covered in the preceding assessment4 7d7 ,form ,the assessment required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #abgi4 ,sense of ,congress on the ,united ,states ,israel relationship ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 since #aidh1 ,israel has been one of the strongest friends and allies of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 ,israel is a stable1 democratic country in a region often marred by turmoil2 7#c7 it is essential to the strategic interest of the ,united ,states to continue to offer full security assistance and related support to ,israel2 and 7#d7 such assistance and support is especially vital as ,israel confronts a number of potential challenges at the present time1 including continuing threats from ,iran4 #abhj4 ,feasibility study on increased rotational deployments to ,greece and enhancement of ,united ,states-,greece diplomatic engagement 7a7 ,feasibility study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the feasibility of increased rotational deployments of members of the ,armed ,forces to ,greece1 including to ,souda ,bay1 ,alexandroupoli1 ,larissa1 ,volos1 and ,stefanovikeio4 7#b7 ,element ,the study required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include an evaluation of any infrastructure investment necessary to support such increased rotational deployments4 7#c7 ,report to congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the study required by paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,diplomatic engagement ,the ,secretary of ,state is encouraged to pursue persistent ,united ,states diplomatic engagement with respect to the ,greece-,cyprus-,israel and ,greece-,cyprus-,egypt trilateral agreements beyond the occasional participation of ,united ,states diplomats in the regular summits of the countries party to such agreements4 #abha4 ,report on internally displaced peoples in ,ukraine1 ,georgia1 ,moldova1 and ,azerbaijan 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the status of internally displaced persons in ,ukraine1 ,georgia1 the ,republic of ,moldova1 and the ,republic of ,azerbaijan4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of the following3 7#a7 ,the number of citizens of ,ukraine1 ,georgia1 ,moldova1 and ,azerbaijan who have been forcibly displaced in illegally occupied regions in ,ukraine1 ,georgia1 ,moldova1 and ,azerbaijan by foreign forces since #aiia4 7#b7 ,the number of citizens of ,ukraine1 ,georgia1 ,moldova1 and ,azerbaijan who have been killed in regions illegally occupied by foreign forces since #aiia4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abhb4 ,sense of ,congress on cross-border violence in the ,galwan ,valley and the growing territorial claims of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,since a truce in #aifb ended skirmishes between ,india and the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the countries have been divided by a #b1ajj-mile-long ,line of ,actual ,control4 7#b7 ,in the decades since the truce1 military standoffs between ,india and the ,people's ,republic of ,china have flared2 however1 the standoffs have rarely claimed the lives of soldiers4 7#c7 ,in the months leading up to ,june1 #ae1 #bjbj1 along the ,line of ,actual ,control1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china-- 7,a7 reportedly amassed #e1jjj soldiers2 and 7,b7 is believed to have crossed into previously disputed territory considered to be settled as part of ,india under the #aifb truce4 7#d7 ,on ,june #f1 #bjbj1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china and ,india reached an agreement to deescalate and disengage along the ,line of ,actual ,control4 7#e7 ,on ,june #ae1 #bjbj1 at least #bj ,indian soldiers and an unconfirmed number of ,chinese soldiers were killed in skirmishes following a weeks-long standoff in ,eastern ,ladakh1 which is the de facto border between ,india and the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#f7 ,following the deadly violence1 ,prime ,minister ,narendra ,modi of ,india stated1 whenever there have been differences of opinion1 we have always tried to ensure that those differences never turned into a dispute4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,india and the ,people's ,republic of ,china should work toward deescalating the situation along the ,line of ,actual ,control2 and 7#b7 the expansion and aggression of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in and around disputed territories1 such as the ,line of ,actual ,control1 the ,south ,china ,sea1 the ,senkaku ,islands1 is of significant concern4 #abhc4 ,enhancing ,engagement with the ,caribbean ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the prosperity and security of the ,caribbean region is a matter of significant importance for the ,united ,states1 and promotion of such should be a component of ,united ,states policy2 7#b7 the ,united ,states and the ,caribbean region1 due to both geographic proximity and close societal ties1 are bound together by a variety of shared interests1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 enhancing mutual resiliency and preparedness for natural disasters2 7,b7 coordinating humanitarian responses to such disasters2 7,c7 advancing trade1 investment1 academic exchange1 and other cooperative efforts between the ,united ,states and the ,caribbean region2 7,d7 enhancing ,caribbean states' security and safeguarding territorial sovereignty1 including from risks related to predatory financing2 7,e7 strengthening the rule of law1 supporting civil society1 and upholding human rights2 7,f7 addressing other mutual challenges1 including hemispheric efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic2 and 7,g7 countering drug trafficking2 7#c7 in furtherance of these and other shared interests1 the ,united ,states should strengthen its engagement with the ,caribbean region2 and 7#d7 the ,department of ,state's and the ,department of ,defense's facilitation of such engagement is essential1 given the role of the various agencies of the ,united ,states government in coordinating humanitarian responses and ,united ,states national security4 #abhd4 ,amendments to annual ,country ,reports on ,human ,rights ,practices ,the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in section #aaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baean71 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,status of excessive surveillance and use of advanced technology 7#a7 ,in general ,the report required by subsection 7d7 shall include1 wherever applicable1 a description of the status of surveillance and use of advanced technology to impose arbitrary or unlawful interference with privacy1 or unlawful or unnecessary restrictions on freedoms of expression1 peaceful assembly1 association1 or other internationally recognized human rights in each country1 including-- 7,a7 whether the government of such country has adopted and is enforcing laws1 regulations1 policies1 or practices relating to-- 7i7 government surveillance or censorship1 including through facial recognition1 biometric data collection1 internet and social media controls1 sensors1 spyware data analytics1 non-cooperative location tracking1 recording devices1 or other similar advanced technologies1 and any allegations or reports that this surveillance or censorship was unreasonable2 7ii7 searches or seizures of individual or private institution data without independent judicial authorization or oversight2 and 7iii7 surveillance of any group based on political views1 religious beliefs1 ethnicity1 or other protected category1 in violation of equal protection rights2 7,b7 whether such country has imported or unlawfully obtained biometric or facial recognition data from other countries or entities and1 if applicable1 from whom2 and 7,c7 whether the government agency end-user has targeted individuals1 including through the use of technology1 in retaliation for the exercise of their human rights or on discriminatory grounds prohibited by international law1 including targeting journalists or members of minority groups4 7#b7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term internet and social media controls means the arbitrary or unlawful imposition of restrictions1 by state or service providers1 on internet and digital information and communication1 such as through the blocking or filtering of websites1 social media platforms1 and communication applications1 the deletion of content and social media posts1 or the penalization of online speech1 in a manner that violates rights to free expression or assembly4 4 7#b7 ,in section #ejb;,b7b7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd7;b77-- 7,a7 by redesignating the second subsection 7i7 7as added by section #abjg7;b77#b7 of ,public ,law #aac-d7 as subsection 7j72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,status of excessive surveillance and use of advanced technology ,the report required under subsection 7b7 shall include1 wherever applicable1 a description of the status of excessive surveillance and use of advanced technology to restrict human rights1 including the descriptions of such policies or practices required under section #aaf7;h74 4 #abhe4 ,establishment of ,national ,commission on ,u4,s4 ,counterterrorism ,policy 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established an independent commission within the legislative branch to be known as the ,national ,commission on ,u4,s4 ,counterterrorism ,policy 7in this section referred to as the ,commission74 7b7 ,purpose ,the ,commission shall assess ,united ,states counterterrorism efforts1 including the study areas specified in subsection 7c71 and make recommendations based on its findings4 7c7 ,study areas ,in carrying out subsection 7b71 the ,commission shall study the following3 7#a7 ,the evolution of threats to the ,united ,states since ,september #aa1 #bjja1 from international and domestic terrorism1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of potential connections between such threats1 and the risks such threats pose relative to other security threats to the ,united ,states and ,united ,states national interests2 and 7,b7 the effects of ,united ,states counterterrorism objectives1 priorities1 capabilities1 policies1 programs1 and activities on such threats4 7#b7 ,the applicability of major lessons learned from ,united ,states counterterrorism objectives1 priorities1 policies1 programs1 and activities since ,september #aa1 #bjja1 for ongoing and future counterterrorism objectives1 priorities1 policies1 programs1 and activities4 7#c7 ,ongoing ,united ,states counterterrorism objectives1 priorities1 capabilities1 policies1 programs1 and activities1 including an assessment of the following3 7,a7 ,whether such objectives1 priorities1 capabilities1 policies1 programs1 and activities are appropriately integrated1 programmatically and organizationally1 into wider ,united ,states foreign and domestic policy4 7,b7 ,whether counterterrorism resources are appropriately balanced across the range of counterterrorism programs and activities conducted by the ,united ,states1 and the actions necessary to improve such balance if necessary4 7,c7 ,the potential constraints on counterterrorism objectives1 priorities1 capabilities1 policies1 programs1 and activities resulting from the ,united ,states' need to confront a growing number of geopolitical and security challenges1 and how to mitigate any terrorism-related risks that might result4 7,d7 ,the potential new or emerging challenges or opportunities of conducting counterterrorism operations in contested environments where strategic state competitors such as ,russia1 ,china1 or ,iran operate1 and identification of actions the ,united ,states ,government should take to mitigate potential risks and take advantage of possible opportunities4 7,e7 ,the instruments of national power used to advance counterterrorism objectives and identification of new or modified instruments1 if appropriate4 7,f7 ,any impacts of such counterterrorism objectives1 priorities1 capabilities1 policies1 programs1 and activities on civil rights and civil liberties in the ,united ,states and internationally recognized human rights and humanitarian principles abroad4 7#d7 ,the legal authorities and policy frameworks for counterterrorism programs and activities in the ,united ,states and abroad1 and whether such authorities or frameworks require updating4 7#e7 ,the state of ,united ,states counterterrorism partnerships1 including-- 7,a7 the impact of ,united ,states counterterrorism objectives1 priorities1 capabilities1 policies1 programs1 and activities on the counterterrorism objectives1 priorities1 capabilities1 policies1 programs1 and activities of partner countries2 and 7,b7 the willingness1 capacity1 and capability of ,united ,states counterterrorism partners to combat shared threats1 and the impact of security assistance and foreign assistance on such willingness1 capacity1 and capability4 7#f7 ,ongoing efforts by the executive branch to measure the effectiveness of ,united ,states counterterrorism objectives1 priorities1 capabilities1 policies1 programs1 and activities through net assessments and evaluations of lessons learned1 including an assessment of efforts to address factors that contribute to terrorist recruitment and radicalization4 7#g7 ,recommendations on how best to adapt ,united ,states counterterrorism objectives1 priorities1 capabilities1 policies1 programs1 and activities on the basis of the areas of study specified in this subsection and any other findings the ,commission determines relevant4 7d7 ,composition 7#a7 ,members ,the ,commission shall be composed of #ad commissioners1 to be appointed as follows3 7,a7 ,one commissioner appointed by the ,chairman1 with the concurrence of the ranking member1 of each of the appropriate congressional committees4 7,b7 ,a ,chairperson1 appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 with the concurrence of the ,minority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,c7 ,a ,vice-,chairperson1 appointed by the ,majority ,leader of the ,senate1 with the concurrence of the ,minority ,leader of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,qualifications ,individuals appointed to the ,commission shall be ,united ,states persons with relevant counterterrorism expertise and experience in diplomacy1 law enforcement1 the ,armed ,forces1 law1 public administration1 ,congress1 intelligence1 academia1 human rights1 civil rights1 or civil liberties4 ,the leadership of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate shall coordinate with the appropriate congressional committees to ensure that ,commission membership represents a variety of expertise in such fields4 ,at least one of the commissioners shall possess a civil rights or civil liberties background in addition to relevant counterterrorism expertise1 and one commissioner shall possess an international human rights background in addition to relevant counterterrorism expertise4 7#c7 ,prohibitions ,an individual appointed to the ,commission may not be-- 7,a7 a ,member of ,congress1 including a ,delegate or ,resident ,commissioner2 7,b7 an employee or official of any other branch of the ,federal ,government2 7,c7 an employee or official of any ,state1 territory1 county1 or municipality in the ,united ,states2 or 7,d7 a registered lobbyist4 7#d7 ,conflicts of interest ,an individual appointed to the ,commission shall disclose any financial gains from private sector employment conducted in support of ,united ,states counterterrorism objectives1 priorities1 capabilities1 policies1 programs1 or activities at any time since the ,september #aa1 #bjja1 attacks4 7#e7 ,deadline for appointment of commissioners ,individuals appointed to the ,commission shall be appointed not later than-- 7,a7 #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7,b7 ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 whichever occurs first4 7#f7 ,period of appointment ,each commissioner and the ,chairperson and ,vice-,chairperson shall be appointed for the life of the ,commission4 7#g7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the ,commission shall not affect its powers and duties and shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment within #cj days of such vacancy occurring4 7#h7 ,compensation ,commissioners and the ,chairperson and ,vice-,chairperson shall serve without pay4 7#i7 ,travel expenses ,commissioners and the ,chairperson and ,vice-,chairperson shall receive travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with sections #egjb and #egjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from their homes or regular places of business in performance of services for the ,commission4 7e7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,initial meeting ,the initial meeting of the ,commission shall be held not later than #cj days after the satisfaction of all of the following3 7,a7 ,the appointment of two-thirds of the members of the ,commission1 including at least one of the ,chairperson or ,vice-,chairperson4 7,b7 ,the transfer of funding under subsection 7k74 7#b7 ,responsibility ,the ,commission shall1 at its initial meeting1 develop and implement a schedule for completion of the review and assessment under subsection 7b7 and report under subsection 7m77#b74 7#c7 ,subsequent meetings ,the ,commission shall meet at the call the ,chairperson or a majority of commissioners4 7#d7 ,quorum ,eight commissioners shall constitute a quorum1 and commissioners may vote by proxy4 7f7 ,consultation ,in conducting the review and assessment and study required under this section1 the ,commission shall consult with relevant experts in the ,federal ,government 7including relevant ,members of ,congress and congressional staff71 academia1 law1 civil society1 and the private sector4 7g7 ,powers of the ,commission 7#a7 ,hearings and evidence ,for the purposes of carrying out this section1 the ,commission may-- 7,a7 hold classified or unclassified hearings1 take testimony1 receive evidence1 and administer oaths2 and 7,b7 subject to paragraph 7#c71 require1 by subpoena authorized by majority vote of the ,commission and issued under the signature of the ,chairperson or any member designated by a majority of the ,commission1 the attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such books1 records1 correspondence1 memoranda1 papers1 and documents1 as the ,commission may determine advisable4 7#b7 ,notification of committees ,if the ,commission is unable to obtain testimony or documents needed to conduct its work1 the ,commission shall notify the appropriate congressional committees4 7#c7 ,subpoena enforcement 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of contumacy or failure to obey a subpoena issued under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,united ,states district court for the judicial district in which the subpoenaed person resides1 is served1 or may be found1 or where the subpoena is returnable1 may issue an order requiring such person to appear at any designated place to testify or to produce documentary or other evidence4 ,any failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt of that court4 7,b7 ,additional enforcement ,in the case of any failure of any witness to comply with any subpoena or to testify when summoned under authority of this section1 the ,commission may1 by majority vote1 certify a statement of fact constituting such failure to the appropriate ,united ,states attorney1 who may bring the matter before the grand jury for its action1 under the same statutory authority and procedures as if the ,united ,states attorney had received a certification under sections #ajb through #ajd of the ,revised ,statutes of the ,united ,states 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #aib through #aid74 7#d7 ,limitations on subpoena authority ,with respect to the subpoena authority under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,commission-- 7,a7 may only issue a subpoena to a member of ,federal1 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial government2 7,b7 may reference unclassified documents and information obtained through a subpoena when conducting interviews to further the ,commission's objectives1 and may include such documents and information in the final report1 but may not otherwise share1 disclose1 publish1 or transmit in any way any information obtained through a subpoena to another ,federal department or agency1 any agency of a ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial government1 or any international body2 and 7,c7 shall comply with requirements for the issuance of a subpoena issued by a ,united ,states district court under the ,federal ,rules of ,civil ,procedure4 7#e7 ,meetings ,the ,commission shall-- 7,a7 hold public hearings and meetings2 7,b7 hold classified hearings or meetings if necessary to discuss classified material or information2 and 7,c7 provide an opportunity for public comment1 including sharing of research and policy analysis1 through publication in the ,federal ,register of a solicitation for public comments during a period to last not fewer than #de days4 7h7 ,resources 7#a7 ,authority to use the ,united ,states mails ,the ,commission may use the ,united ,states mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other ,federal agencies4 7#b7 ,documents1 statistical data and other such information ,upon written request by the ,chairperson1 ,vice-,chairperson1 or any commissioner designated by a majority of the ,commission1 an executive department1 bureau1 agency1 board1 commission1 office1 independent establishment1 or instrumentality of the ,federal ,government-- 7,a7 shall provide reasonable access to documents1 statistical data1 and other such information the ,commission determines necessary to carry out its duties2 and 7,b7 shall1 to the extent authorized by law1 furnish any information1 suggestions1 estimates1 and statistics the ,commission determines necessary to carry out its duties4 7#c7 ,gifts ,no member or staff of the ,commission may receive a gift or benefit by reason of the service of such member or staff to the ,commission4 7#d7 ,authority to contract 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commission is authorized to enter into contracts1 leases1 or other legal agreements with ,federal and ,state agencies1 ,indian tribes1 ,tribal entities1 private entities1 and individuals for the conduct of activities necessary to the discharge of its duties4 7,b7 ,termination ,a contract1 lease1 or other legal agreement entered into by the ,commission under this paragraph may not extend beyond the date of termination of the ,commission4 7#e7 ,inapplicability of ,,faca ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the activities of the ,commission under this section4 7#f7 ,office space and administrative support ,the ,architect of the ,capitol shall make office space available for day-to-day activities of the ,commission and for scheduled meetings of the ,commission4 ,upon request1 the ,architect of the ,capitol shall provide1 on a reimbursable basis1 such administrative support as the ,commission requests to carry out its duties4 7#g7 ,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 as the ,commission requests to carry out its duties4 7,b7 ,federal departments and agencies ,federal departments and agencies may provide to the ,commission such services1 funds1 facilities1 staff1 and other support services as such departments and agencies consider advisable and as may be authorized by law4 7i7 ,staff 7#a7 ,director ,the ,chairperson1 in consultation with the ,vice-,chairperson1 and in accordance with rules agreed upon by the ,commission1 may appoint a staff director4 7#b7 ,staff ,with the approval of the ,commission1 the staff director may appoint such employees as the staff director determines necessary to enable the ,commission to carry out its duties4 7#c7 ,staff qualifications ,the staff director shall ensure employees of the ,commission have relevant counterterrorism expertise and experience1 including in areas such as diplomacy1 law enforcement1 the ,armed ,forces1 law1 public administration1 ,congress1 intelligence1 academia1 human rights1 civil rights1 or civil liberties4 7#c7 ,appointments and compensation ,the ,commission may appoint and fix the compensation of the staff director and other employees without regard to the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments in the competitive service1 and without regard to the provisions of chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of such title relating to classification and ,general ,schedule pay rates1 except that the rate of pay for the staff director may not may exceed the equivalent of that payable to a person occupying a position at level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule and the rate of pay for any other employee of the ,commission may not exceed the equivalent of that payable to a person occupying a position at level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule4 7#d7 ,experts and consultants ,with the approval of the ,chairperson1 the staff director may procure temporary and intermittent services under section #caji7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,detail of ,government employees ,upon the request of the ,commission1 the head of any ,federal agency may detail1 without reimbursement1 any of the personnel of such agency to the ,commission to assist in carrying out its duties4 ,any such detail shall not interrupt or otherwise affect the civil service status or privileges of such personnel4 7#f7 ,volunteer services ,notwithstanding section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,commission may accept and use voluntary and uncompensated services as the ,commission determines necessary4 7j7 ,security clearances for ,commission members and staff ,the appropriate ,federal agencies or departments shall cooperate with the ,commission in expeditiously providing to the commissioners1 including the ,chairperson and ,vice-,chairperson1 and the staff director and other employees1 appropriate security clearances to the extent possible pursuant to existing procedures and requirements4 7k7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba by this ,act1 #d1jjj1jjj shall be made available for transfer to the ,commission for purposes of the activities of the ,commission under this section4 7#b7 ,duration of availability ,amounts made available to the ,commission under paragraph 7#a7 shall remain available until the until the termination of the ,commission4 7l7 ,termination ,the ,commission shall terminate on the date that is #ahj days after the date on which the ,commission submits the report under subsection 7m77#b74 7m7 ,briefings and report 7#a7 ,briefings ,the ,chairperson1 ,vice-,chairperson1 and staff director of the ,commission shall provide quarterly briefings to the appropriate congressional committees1 of which not fewer than two briefings shall be for ,members of ,congress4 7#b7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #edj days after the initial meeting of the ,commission under subsection 7e71 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified report that includes the following3 7i7 ,the findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations of the ,commission pursuant to the review and assessment under subsection 7b74 7ii7 ,summaries of the input and recommendations of each individual with whom the ,commission consulted in accordance with subsection 7f71 attributed in accordance with the preference expressed by such individual4 7,b7 ,classified annex ,the report required under this subsection may include a classified annex4 7,c7 ,addendum ,pursuant to subsection 7h77#c71 the ,commission shall publish as an addendum to the report under subsection 7m77#b7 a list of all gifts received and the individual or entity from which such gift was received4 7#c7 ,public release ,not later than #g days after the date on which the ,commission submits the report under this subsection1 the ,commission shall make publicly available such report1 with the exception of any classified annex under paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7n7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,domestic terrorism ,the term domestic terrorism has the meaning given such term in section #bcca of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given such term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act of #aige 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#d7 ,international terrorism ,the term international terrorism has the meaning given such term in section #bcca of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,registered lobbyist ,the term registered lobbyist means a lobbyist described in section #c of the ,lobbying ,disclosure ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afjc74 7#f7 ,united ,states person ,the term ,united ,states person has the meaning given that term in section #aja of the ,foreign ,intelligence ,surveillance ,act of #aigh 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja74 #abhf4 ,program to prevent1 mitigate1 and respond to civilian harm as a result of military operations in ,somalia 7a7 ,program required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall develop and implement a program-- 7,a7 to prevent1 mitigate1 and respond to civilian harm resulting from military operations to counter al-,shabaab or the ,islamic ,state in ,somalia 7,,isis-,somalia72 and 7,b7 to enhance the ability for ,somali civilians to report instances of civilian harm resulting from-- 7i7 any operations conducted by ,united ,states ,armed ,forces2 and 7ii7 any operations in which ,united ,states ,armed ,forces provided operational support to the ,somali ,army or the ,african ,union ,mission in ,somalia 7,,amisom74 7#b7 ,coordination ,the program required by this subsection shall be carried out in accordance with-- 7,a7 section #abac of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib72 7,b7 section #icf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #acd note72 and 7,c7 section #ajeg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah4 7b7 ,scope of program ,the program required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,measures in accordance with section #ajeg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah to improve the ability of the ,somali ,national ,army1 ,,amisom1 the ,united ,states military1 and ,united ,states contractors to prevent1 mitigate1 and respond to instances of civilian harm as a result of military operations to counter al-,shabaab or ,,isis-,somalia4 7#b7 ,measures in accordance with section #ajeg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah and section #icf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #acd note7 to improve coordination among international actors involved in military operations in ,somalia1 to include ,,amisom1 with regard to preventing and mitigating civilian casualties1 and collecting data and reporting on such incidents when they occur4 7#c7 ,specific measures relating to compliance by ,somalia with section #icf7;b77#c7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #acd note71 to include measures to ensure that ,somali civilians1 including those without reliable access to the internet1 and credible local or international nongovernmental organizations1 can report civilian harm1 including death1 injury1 or damage to civilian infrastructure1 resulting from ,united ,states operations and partner operations4 7#d7 ,measures to ensure that ex gratia payments and other assistance are made available as appropriate in accordance with section #abac of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib74 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the measures that have been taken to implement the program required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,operational support ,the term operational support means training1 advising1 commanding1 coordinating1 participating in the movement of1 or accompanying ,somali ,army or ,,amisom forces1 providing such forces with medevac or other medical aid1 aerial refueling1 intelligence1 surveillance1 or reconnaissance1 or close air support for operations4 #abhg4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,japan and ,,sma report draft 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the ,sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states greatly values its alliance with the ,government of ,japan1 based on shared values of democracy1 the rule of law1 a rules-based international order1 and respect for human rights2 7#b7 the ,united ,states-,japan alliance has been the cornerstone of peace1 stability1 and security in the ,indo-,pacific for more than seven decades2 7#c7 the ,united ,states and ,japan are indispensable partners in addressing global challenges1 including combating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction1 preventing piracy1 assisting the victims of conflict and disaster worldwide1 safeguarding maritime security1 and ensuring freedom of navigation1 commerce1 and overflight in the ,indo-,pacific region2 7#d7 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea's 7,,dprk7 nuclear1 chemical1 and biological weapons programs and ballistic missile programs pose a critical threat to the stability of the ,indo-,pacific region and to the security of ,japan2 7#e7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china's use of military forces to challenge territory under ,japan's administrative control violate international norms and thereby threaten regional stability4 7#f7 the ,united ,states reaffirms its commitment to ,article ,v of the ,treaty of ,mutual ,cooperation and ,security between the ,united ,states of ,america and ,japan1 which applies to the ,japanese-administered ,senkaku ,islands2 7#g7 ,united ,states forces forward-deployed in ,japan1 consisting of #ed1jjj ,united ,states forces1 ,united ,states ,seventh ,fleet1 the only forward-deployed ,united ,states aircraft carrier1 and the ,united ,states ,marine ,corps' ,,iii ,marine ,expeditionary ,force1 are essential to sustaining ,united ,states national security and regional peace and stability2 7#h7 the ,united ,states and ,japan should continue to deepen defense cooperation to enhance collective defense and regional security2 7#i7 ,japan makes significant contributions to regional and global security1 including contributions to regional ,ballistic ,missile ,defense1 conducting bilateral presence operations and mutual asset protection missions with ,united ,states forces1 serving as a capacity building contributor to ,united ,nations peacekeeping operations1 and providing critical support to ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolution enforcement operations against the ,,dprk's illicit weapons programs2 7#aj7 the ,united ,states recognizes the substantial financial commitments of ,japan to the maintenance of ,united ,states forces in ,japan1 including contributions of approximately #b1jjj1jjj1jjj annually under the ,special ,measures ,agreement1 #ahg1jjj1jjj annually under the ,japan ,facilities ,improvement ,program1 #ab1ajj1jjj1jjj for the ,futenma ,replacement ,facility1 and #d1hjj1jjj1jjj for ,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,iwakuni1 that directly support operational readiness of ,united ,states forces in ,japan and make ,japan among the most significant burden-sharing partners of the ,united ,states2 and 7#aa7 it is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states that the ,united ,states and ,japan conclude a new ,special ,measures ,agreement1 negotiated based on the principles of mutual respect1 equity1 and our shared national security interests1 prior to the expiration of the current agreement4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall provide a report on the costs most directly associated with the stationing of ,united ,states forces in ,japan to the congressional defense committees1 the ,house ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,senate ,committee on ,foreign ,relations4 ,at a minimum1 the report shall include-- 7,a7 a description of each category of costs1 including labor1 utilities1 training relocation1 and any other categories the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 that are most directly associated with the stationing of ,united ,states forces in ,japan2 7,b7 a detailed description of which costs most directly associated with the stationing of ,united ,states forces in ,japan are incurred in ,japan and which such costs are incurred outside of ,japan2 7,c7 a detailed summary of contributions made by the ,government of ,japan that allay the costs to ,united ,states of stationing ,united ,states forces in ,japan2 7,d7 the benefits to ,united ,states national security and regional security derived from the forward presence of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in ,japan2 7,e7 the impact to the national security of the ,united ,states1 the security of ,japan1 and peace and stability in the ,indo-,pacific region if a new ,special ,measures ,agreement is not reached before ,march #ca1 #bjba2 and 7,f7 any other matters the ,secretary deems appropriate to include4 7#b7 ,form ,the report shall be unclassified without any designation relating to dissemination control1 but may include a classified annex4 #abhh4 ,sense of ,congress relating to ,grand ,ethiopian ,renaissance ,dam ,it is the sense of ,congress that it is in the best interests of the stability of the region for ,egypt1 ,ethiopia1 and ,sudan to immediately reach a just and equitable agreement regarding the filling and operation of the ,grand ,ethiopian ,renaissance ,dam4 #abhi4 ,report on all comprehensive sanctions imposed on foreign governments 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,united ,states ,ambassador to the ,united ,nations1 and relevant nongovernmental organizations1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on all comprehensive sanctions imposed on governments of foreign countries under any provision of law4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the effect of sanctions imposed on the government of each foreign country described in subsection 7a7 on-- 7,a7 the ability of civilian population of the country to access water1 sanitation1 and public health services2 7,b7 the changes to the general mortality rate1 maternal mortality rate1 life expectancy1 and literacy2 7,c7 the environmental impacts experienced by the country that may be associated with the sanctions1 to include fossil fuel usage2 7,d7 the delivery of economic aid and development projects in the country2 7,e7 the extent to which there is an increase in refugees or migration to or from the country or an increase in internally displaced people in the country2 7,f7 the economic1 political1 and military impacts on the country2 7,g7 the reactions of the country to the imposed sanctions1 including policy changes and internal sentiment2 7,h7 the degree of international compliance and non-compliance of the country2 and 7,i7 the licensing of transactions to allow access to essential goods and services to vulnerable populations1 including women1 children1 elderly individuals1 and individuals with disabilities2 and 7#b7 a description of the purpose of sanctions imposed on the government of each foreign country described in subsection 7a7 and the required legal or political authority1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of ,united ,states national security2 7,b7 an assessment of whether the stated foreign policy goals of the sanctions are being met2 7,c7 the degree of international support or opposition that can be anticipated2 7,d7 an assessment of such sanctions on ,united ,states businesses and consumers2 7,e7 criteria for lifting the sanctions2 and 7,f7 prospects for commitment to enforcing the sanctions4 7c7 ,updates of report ,the ,president shall submit to ,congress an updated report under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #aj years2 and 7#b7 with respect to a new comprehensive sanction imposed on a government of a foreign country under any provision of law1 not later than #ahj days after the date on which the sanctions are imposed on the government4 7d7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 ,the unclassified portion of the report shall be published on a publicly-available website of the ,government of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,review by ,congress ,upon receipt of the report required by subsection 7a71 ,congress shall examine the report with a focus on the humanitarian impacts of comprehensive sanctions described in the report1 including with respect to human rights1 medical services1 food and malnutrition and access to water1 sanitation1 and hygiene services4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,comprehensive sanction ,the term comprehensive sanctions means any prohibition on significant commercial and financial activity with a foreign government that is imposed by the ,united ,states for reasons of foreign policy or national security4 #abij4 ,limitation on assistance to ,brazil ,no ,federal funds may be obligated or expended to provide any ,united ,states security assistance or security cooperation to the defense1 security1 or police forces of the ,government of ,brazil to involuntarily relocate1 including through coercion or the use of force1 the indigenous or ,quilombola communities in ,brazil4 #abia4 ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,u4,s4 ,agency for ,global ,media ,reform ,act4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,office of ,cuba ,broadcasting should-- 7#a7 remain an independent entity of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media2 and 7#b7 continue taking steps to ensure that the ,office is fulfilling its core mission of promoting freedom and democracy by providing the people of ,cuba with objective news and information programming4 7c7 ,authorities of the ,chief ,executive ,officer2 limitation on corporate leadership of grantees ,section #cje of the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,act of #aiid 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#bj71 by inserting in accordance with subsection 7c7 before the period at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#ba7-- 7i7 by striking including with ,federal officials12 and 7ii7 by inserting in accordance with subsection 7c7 before the period at the end2 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#bc7 ,to-- 7,a7 require semi-annual content reviews of each language service of each surrogate network1 consisting of a review of at least #aj percent of available weekly content1 by fluent language speakers and experts without direct affiliation to the language service being reviewed1 who are seeking any evidence of inappropriate or unprofessional content1 which shall be submitted to the ,office of ,policy ,research1 the head and ,board of the respective surrogate service1 and the ,chief ,executive ,officer2 and 7,b7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a list of anomalous reports1 including status updates on anomalous services during the #c-year period commencing on the date of receipt of the first report of biased1 unprofessional1 or otherwise problematic content4 2 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,limitation on corporate leadership of grantees 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer may not award any grant under subsection 7a7 to ,,rfe_/,,rl1 ,inc41 ,radio ,free ,asia1 the ,middle ,east ,broadcasting ,networks1 the ,open ,technology ,fund1 or any other grantee authorized under this title 7collectively referred to as ,agency ,grantee ,networks7 unless the incorporation documents of any such grantee require that the corporate leadership and ,board of ,directors of such grantee be selected in accordance with this ,act4 7#b7 ,conflicts of interest 7,a7 ,chief executive officer ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer may not serve on any of the corporate boards of any grantee under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,federal employees ,a full-time employee of a ,federal agency may not serve on a corporate board of any grantee under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,qualifications of grantee board members ,individuals appointed under subsection 7a7 to the ,board of ,directors of any of the ,agency ,grantee ,networks shall have requisite expertise in journalism1 technology1 broadcasting1 or diplomacy1 or appropriate language or cultural understanding relevant to the grantee's mission4 4 7d7 ,international ,broadcasting ,advisory ,board ,section #cjf of the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,act of #aiid 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbje7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7a7 through 7c7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,international ,broadcasting ,advisory ,board 7referred to in this section as the ,advisory ,board7 shall advise the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media1 as appropriate4 ,the ,advisory ,board as established shall exist within the executive branch as an entity described in section #ajd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,composition of the ,advisory ,board 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,board shall consist of seven members1 of whom-- 7,a7 six shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 in accordance with subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 one shall be the ,secretary of ,state4 7#b7 ,chair ,the ,president shall designate1 with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 one of the members appointed under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 as ,chair of the ,advisory ,board4 7#c7 ,party limitation ,not more than three members of the ,advisory ,board appointed under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 may be affiliated with the same political party4 7#d7 ,terms of office 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 members of the ,advisory ,board shall serve for a single term of #d years1 except that1 of the first group of members appointed under paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 two members who are not affiliated with the same political party1 shall be appointed for terms ending on the date that is #b years after the date of the enactment of the ,u4,s4 ,agency for ,global ,media ,reform ,act2 7ii7 two members who are not affiliated with the same political party1 shall be appointed for terms ending on the date that is #d years after the date of the enactment of the ,u4,s4 ,agency for ,global ,media ,reform ,act2 and 7iii7 two members who are not affiliated with the same political party1 shall be appointed for terms ending on the date that is #f years after the date of the enactment of the ,u4,s4 ,agency for ,global ,media ,reform ,act4 7,b7 ,secretary of ,state ,the ,secretary of ,state shall serve as a member of the ,advisory ,board for the duration of his or her tenure as ,secretary of ,state4 7#e7 ,vacancies 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall appoint1 with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 additional members to fill vacancies on the ,advisory ,board occurring before the expiration of a term4 7,b7 ,term ,any members appointed pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall serve for the remainder of such term4 7,c7 ,service beyond term ,any member whose term has expired shall continue to serve as a member of the ,advisory ,board until a qualified successor has been appointed and confirmed by the ,senate4 7,d7 ,secretary of ,state ,when there is a vacancy in the office of ,secretary of ,state1 the ,acting ,secretary of ,state shall serve as a member of the ,advisory ,board until a new ,secretary of ,state is appointed4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c72 7#c7 by amending subsection 7c71 as redesignated-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting ,advisory before ,board2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting who are before distinguished2 and 7#d7 by striking subsections 7e7 and 7f7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7d7 ,functions of the ,advisory ,board ,the members of the ,advisory ,board shall-- 7#a7 provide the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media with advice and recommendations for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the ,agency and its programming2 7#b7 meet with the ,chief ,executive ,officer at least four times annually1 including twice in person as practicable1 and at additional meetings at the request of the ,chief ,executive ,officer or the ,chair of the ,advisory ,board2 7#c7 report periodically1 or upon request1 to the congressional committees specified in subsection 7c77#b7 regarding its advice and recommendations for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media and its programming2 7#d7 obtain information from the ,chief ,executive ,officer1 as needed1 for the purposes of fulfilling the functions described in this subsection2 7#e7 consult with the ,chief ,executive ,officer regarding budget submissions and strategic plans before they are submitted to the ,office of ,management and ,budget or to ,congress2 7#f7 advise the ,chief ,executive ,officer to ensure that-- 7,a7 the ,chief ,executive ,officer fully respects the professional integrity and editorial independence of ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media broadcasters1 networks1 and grantees2 and 7,b7 agency networks1 broadcasters1 and grantees adhere to the highest professional standards and ethics of journalism1 including taking necessary actions to uphold professional standards to produce consistently reliable and authoritative1 accurate1 objective1 and comprehensive news and information2 and 7#g7 provide other strategic input to the ,chief ,executive ,officer4 7e7 ,appointment of heads of networks 7#a7 ,in general ,the heads of ,voice of ,america1 the ,office of ,cuba ,broadcasting1 ,,rfe_/,,rl1 ,inc41 ,radio ,free ,asia1 the ,middle ,east ,broadcasting ,networks1 the ,open ,technology ,fund1 or of any other grantee authorized under this title may only be appointed or removed if such action has been approved by a majority vote of the ,advisory ,board4 7#b7 ,removal ,after consulting with the ,chief ,executive ,officer1 five or more members of the ,advisory ,board may unilaterally remove any such head of network or grantee network described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,quorum 7,a7 ,in general ,a quorum shall consist of four members of the ,advisory ,board 7excluding the ,secretary of ,state74 7,b7 ,decisions ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 decisions of the ,advisory ,board shall be made by majority vote1 a quorum being present4 7,c7 ,closed sessions ,the ,advisory ,board may meet in closed sessions in accordance with section #eeb;b of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,compensation 7#a7 ,in general ,members of the ,advisory ,board1 while attending meetings of the ,advisory ,board or while engaged in duties relating to such meetings or in other activities of the ,advisory ,board under this section 7including travel time7 shall be entitled to receive compensation equal to the daily equivalent of the compensation prescribed for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,while away from their homes or regular places of business1 members of the ,board may be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 as authorized under section #egjc of such title for persons in the ,government service employed intermittently4 7#c7 ,secretary of state ,the ,secretary of ,state is not entitled to any compensation under this title1 but may be allowed travel expenses in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7g7 ,support staff ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall1 from within existing ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media personnel1 provide the ,advisory ,board with an ,executive ,secretary and such administrative staff and support as may be necessary to enable the ,advisory ,board to carry out subsections 7d7 and 7e74 4 7e7 ,conforming amendments ,the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,act of #aiid 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #cjd-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors and inserting ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media2 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors and inserting ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media2 7,c7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors and inserting ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,board each place such term appears and inserting ,agency2 7#b7 in section #cje-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking ,board and inserting ,agency2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking ,board and inserting ,agency2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#bj71 by striking ,board and inserting ,agency2 and 7iv7 in paragraph 7#bb71 by striking ,board and inserting ,agency2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,board each place such term appears and inserting ,agency2 7#c7 in section #cjh-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,board and inserting ,agency2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,board each place such term appears and inserting ,agency2 7,c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,board and inserting ,agency2 7,d7 in subsection 7g71 by striking ,board each place such term appears and inserting ,agency2 7,e7 in subsection 7h77#e71 by striking ,board and inserting ,agency2 and 7,f7 in subsection 7i71 in the first sentence1 by striking ,board and inserting ,agency2 7#d7 in section #cji-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking ,board each place such term appears and inserting ,agency2 7,b7 in subsection 7e71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,board and inserting ,agency2 7,c7 in subsection 7f71 by striking ,board each place such term appears and inserting ,agency2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7g71 by striking ,board and inserting ,agency2 7#e7 in section #caj7;d71 by striking ,board and inserting ,agency2 7#f7 in section #caj;,a7a71 by striking ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors and inserting ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media2 7#g7 in section #caj;,b1 by striking ,board and inserting ,agency2 7#h7 by striking section #cab2 7#i7 in section #cac7;a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,board and inserting ,agency2 7#aj7 in section #cad-- 7,a7 by striking 7#d7 the terms ,board and ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,board means the ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors and inserting the following3 7#b7 the terms ,agency and ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,agency mean the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media and the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media1 respectively1 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking includes-- and inserting means the corporation having the corporate title described in section #cjh2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 and 7#aa7 in section #caf-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors and inserting ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors and inserting ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media4 7f7 ,rulemaking ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media may not revise part #eca of title #bb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 which took effect on ,june #aa1 #bjbj1 without explicit authorization by an ,act of ,congress4 7g7 ,savings provisions ,section #caj of the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,act of #aiid 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbji7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7f7 ,maintenance of proprietary information ,no consolidation of grantees authorized under subsection 7a7 involving any grantee shall result in any legal transfer of ownership of any proprietary information or intellectual property to the ,united ,state ,agency for ,global ,media or any other ,federal entity4 7g7 ,rule of construction ,no consolidation of grantees authorized under subsection 7a7 shall result in the consolidation of the ,open ,technology ,fund or any successor entity with any other grantee4 4 7h7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,act of #aiid or any other provision of law may be construed to make the ,open ,technology ,fund an entity authorized under such ,act until the effective date of legislation authorizing the establishment of the ,open ,technology ,fund4 #abib4 ,determination and imposition of sanctions with respect to ,turkey's acquisition of the ,s-#djj air and missile defense system 7a7 ,findings and sense of ,congress 7#a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7,a7 ,the ,government of ,turkey acquired the ,s-#djj air and missile defense system from the ,russian ,federation beginning on ,july #ab1 #bjai4 7,b7 ,such acquisition was facilitated by ,turkey's ,presidency of ,defense ,industries 7,,ssb74 7#b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that it is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 to deter aggression against ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 allies by the ,russian ,federation or any other adversary2 7,b7 to continue to work with ,,nato allies to ensure they meet their alliance defense commitments1 including through adequate and efficient investments in national defense2 7,c7 to work to maintain and strengthen the democratic institutions and practices of all ,,nato allies1 in accordance with the goals of ,article #b of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty2 7,d7 to ensure that ,turkey remains a critical ,,nato ally and important military partner for the ,united ,states1 contributing to key ,,nato and ,united ,states missions and providing support for ,united ,states military operations and logistics needs2 7,e7 to assist ,,nato allies in acquiring and deploying modern1 ,,nato-interoperable military equipment and reducing their dependence on ,russian or former ,soviet-era defense articles2 7,f7 to promote opportunities to strengthen the capacity of ,,nato member states to counter ,russian malign influence2 and 7,g7 to enforce fully the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dd2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #idja et seq471 including by imposing sanctions with respect to any person that the ,president determines knowingly engaged in a significant transaction with a person that is part of1 or operates for or on behalf of1 the defense or intelligence sectors of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 as described in section #bca of that ,act4 7b7 ,determination ,the acquisition by the ,government of ,turkey of the ,s-#djj air and missile defense system from the ,russian ,federation beginning on ,july #ab1 #bjai1 shall constitute a significant transaction as described in section #bca of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iebe74 7c7 ,sanctions ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall impose five or more of the sanctions described in section #bce of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iebi7 with respect to the ,government of ,turkey's acquisition of the ,s-#djj air and missile defense system from the ,russian ,federation4 7d7 ,exception relating to importation of goods 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 the authorities and requirements to impose sanctions under this section shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7#b7 ,good defined ,in this subsection1 the term good means any article1 natural or man-made substance1 material1 supply or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 7e7 ,termination ,the ,president may terminate the imposition of sanctions required under this section with respect to a person if the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that-- 7#a7 the ,government of ,turkey and any person acting on its behalf no longer possesses the ,s-#djj air and missile defense system and no such system or successor system is operated or maintained by ,russian nationals1 or persons acting on behalf of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 in ,turkey2 and 7#b7 the ,president has received reliable assurances from the ,government of ,turkey that the ,government of ,turkey will not knowingly engage1 or allow any foreign person to engage on its behalf1 in any activity subject to sanctions under section #bca of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act in the future4 #abic4 ,report on incidents of arbitrary detention1 violence1 and state-sanctioned harassment by the ,government of ,egypt against ,united ,states citizens and their family members who are not ,united ,states citizens 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on incidents of arbitrary detention1 violence1 and state-sanctioned harassment by the ,government of ,egypt against ,united ,states citizens and their family members who are not ,united ,states citizens1 in both ,egypt and in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed description of such incidents in the past three years4 7#b7 ,a certification of whether such incidents constitute a pattern of acts of intimidation or harassment for purposes of a ,presidential determination in accordance with section #f of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgef74 7#c7 ,a statement of the ,secretary of ,state's intent with regard to cancelling or suspending any letters of offer1 credits1 guarantees1 or export licenses accorded to the ,government of ,egypt in accordance with the provisions of section #f of such ,act4 7#d7 ,any other actions taken to meaningfully deter incidents of intimidation or harassment against ,americans and their families by such government's security agencies4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but the portions of the report described in paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 of subsection 7b7 may contain a classified annex1 so long as such annex is provided separately from the unclassified report4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 #abid4 ,establishment of the ,open ,technology ,fund 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that it is in the interest of the ,united ,states to promote global internet freedom by countering internet censorship and repressive surveillance and protect the internet as a platform for the free exchange of ideas1 promotion of human rights and democracy1 and advancement of a free press and to support efforts that prevent the deliberate misuse of the internet to repress individuals from exercising their rights to free speech and association1 including countering the use of such technologies by authoritarian regimes4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,act of #aiid 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #cji the following new section3 #cji;,a4 ,open ,technology ,fund 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,in general ,grants authorized under section #cje shall be available to make annual grants for the purpose of promoting1 consistent with ,united ,states law1 unrestricted access to uncensored sources of information via the internet to enable journalists1 including journalists employed by or affiliated with the ,voice of ,america1 ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty1 ,radio ,free ,asia1 the ,middle ,east ,broadcasting ,networks1 the ,office of ,cuba ,broadcasting1 or any entity funded by or partnering with the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media1 to create and disseminate1 and for their audiences to receive1 news and information consistent with the purposes1 standards1 and principles specified in sections #cjb and #cjc4 7#b7 ,establishment ,there is established a grantee entity to be known as the ,open ,technology ,fund1 which shall carry out the provisions of this section4 7b7 ,functions of the grantee ,in furtherance of the mission set forth in subsection 7a71 the ,open ,technology ,fund shall seek to advance freedom of the press and unrestricted access to the internet in repressive environments oversees1 and shall-- 7#a7 research1 develop1 implement1 and maintain-- 7,a7 technologies that circumvent techniques used by authoritarian governments1 nonstate actors1 and others to block or censor access to the internet1 including circumvention tools that bypass internet blocking1 filtering1 and other censorship techniques used to limit or block legitimate access to content and information2 and 7,b7 secure communication tools and other forms of privacy and security technology that facilitate the creation and distribution of news and enable audiences to access media content on censored websites2 7#b7 advance internet freedom by supporting private and public sector research1 development1 implementation1 and maintenance of technologies that provide secure and uncensored access to the internet to counter attempts by authoritarian governments1 nonstate actors1 and others to improperly restrict freedom online2 7#c7 research and analyze emerging technical threats and develop innovative solutions through collaboration with the private and public sectors to maintain the technological advantage of the ,united ,states ,government over authoritarian governments1 nonstate actors1 and others2 7#d7 develop1 acquire1 and distribute requisite internet freedom technologies and techniques for the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media1 including as set forth in paragraph 7#a71 and digital security interventions1 to fully enable the creation and distribution of digital content between and to all users and regional audiences2 7#e7 prioritize programs for countries the governments of which restrict freedom of expression on the internet1 and that are important to the national interest of the ,united ,states1 and are consistent with section #gjej7;b77#b77;,c7 of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id72 and 7#f7 carry out any other effort consistent with the purposes of this ,act or press freedom overseas if requested or approved by the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media4 7c7 ,methodology ,in carrying out subsection 7b71 the ,open ,technology ,fund shall-- 7#a7 support fully open-source tools1 code1 and components1 to the extent practicable1 to ensure such supported tools and technologies are as secure1 transparent1 and accessible as possible1 and require that any such tools1 components1 code1 or technology supported by the ,open ,technology ,fund remain fully open-source1 to the extent practicable2 7#b7 support technologies that undergo comprehensive security audits to ensure that such technologies are secure and have not been compromised in a manner detrimental to the interest of the ,united ,states or to individuals and organizations benefitting from programs supported by the ,open ,technology ,fund2 7#c7 review and update periodically as necessary security auditing procedures used by the ,open ,technology ,fund to reflect current industry security standards2 7#d7 establish safeguards to mitigate the use of such supported technologies for illicit purposes2 7#e7 solicit project proposals through an open1 transparent1 and competitive application process to attract innovative applications and reduce barriers to entry2 7#f7 seek input from technical1 regional1 and subject matter experts from a wide range of relevant disciplines1 to review1 provide feedback1 and evaluate proposals to ensure the most competitive projects are funded2 7#g7 implement an independent review process1 through which proposals are reviewed by such experts to ensure the highest degree of technical review and due diligence2 7#h7 maximize cooperation with the public and private sectors1 as well as foreign allies and partner countries1 to maximize efficiencies and eliminate duplication of efforts2 and 7#i7 utilize any other methodology approved by the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media in furtherance of the mission of the ,open ,technology ,fund4 7d7 ,grant agreement ,any grant agreement with or grants made to the ,open ,technology ,fund under this section shall be subject to the following limitations and restrictions3 7#a7 ,the headquarters of the ,open ,technology ,fund and its senior administrative and managerial staff shall be located in a location which ensures economy1 operational effectiveness1 and accountability to the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media4 7#b7 ,grants awarded under this section shall be made pursuant to a grant agreement which requires that grant funds be used only for activities consistent with this section1 and that failure to comply with such requirements shall permit the grant to be terminated without fiscal obligation to the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,any grant agreement under this section shall require that any contract entered into by the ,open ,technology ,fund shall specify that all obligations are assumed by the grantee and not by the ,united ,states ,government4 7#d7 ,any grant agreement under this section shall require that any lease agreements entered into by the ,open ,technology ,fund shall be1 to the maximum extent possible1 assignable to the ,united ,states ,government4 7#e7 ,administrative and managerial costs for operation of the ,open ,technology ,fund should be kept to a minimum and1 to the maximum extent feasible1 should not exceed the costs that would have been incurred if the ,open ,technology ,fund had been operated as a ,federal entity rather than as a grantee4 7#f7 ,grant funds may not be used for any activity the purpose of which is influencing the passage or defeat of legislation considered by ,congress4 7e7 ,relationship to the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,open ,technology ,fund shall be subject to the same oversight and governance by the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media as other grantees of the ,agency as set forth in section #cje4 7#b7 ,assistance ,the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media1 its broadcast entities1 and the ,open ,technology ,fund should render assistance to each other as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section or any other provision of this ,act4 7#c7 ,not a ,federal agency or instrumentality ,nothing in this section may be construed to make the ,open ,technology ,fund a ,federal agency or instrumentality4 7#d7 ,detailees ,under the ,intergovernmental ,personnel ,act1 employees of a grantee of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media may be detailed to the ,agency1 and ,federal employees may be detailed to a grantee of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media4 7f7 ,relationship to other ,united ,states ,government-,funded internet freedom programs ,the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media shall ensure that internet freedom research and development projects of the ,open ,technology ,fund are coordinated with internet freedom programs of the ,department of ,state and other relevant ,united ,states ,government departments1 in order to share information and best-practices relating to the implementation of subsections 7b7 and 7c74 7g7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,annual report ,the ,open ,technology ,fund shall highlight1 in its annual report1 internet freedom activities1 including a comprehensive assessment of the ,open ,technology ,fund's activities relating to the implementation of subsections 7b7 and 7c74 ,each such report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the current state of global internet freedom1 including trends in censorship and surveillance technologies and internet shutdowns1 and the threats such pose to journalists1 citizens1 and human rights and civil-society organizations4 7,b7 ,a description of the technology projects supported by the ,open ,technology ,fund and the associated impact of such projects in the prior year1 including the countries and regions in which such technologies were deployed1 and any associated metrics indicating audience usage of such technologies1 as well as future-year technology project initiatives4 7#b7 ,assessment of the effectiveness of the ,open ,technology ,fund ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state and the ,foreign ,service shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the following3 7,a7 ,whether the ,open ,technology ,fund is technically sound and cost effective4 7,b7 ,whether the ,open ,technology ,fund is satisfying the requirements of this section4 7,c7 ,the extent to which the interests of the ,united ,states are being served by maintaining the work of the ,open ,technology ,fund4 7h7 ,audit authorities 7#a7 ,in general ,financial transactions of the ,open ,technology ,fund1 as such relate to functions carried out under this section1 may be audited by the ,government ,accountability ,office in accordance with such principles and procedures and under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states4 ,any such audit shall be conducted at the place or places at which accounts of the ,open ,technology ,fund are normally kept4 7#b7 ,access by ,,gao ,the ,government ,accountability ,office shall have access to all books1 accounts1 records1 reports1 files1 papers1 and property belonging to or in use by the ,open ,technology ,fund pertaining to financial transactions as may be necessary to facilitate an audit4 ,the ,government ,accountability ,office shall be afforded full facilities for verifying transactions with any assets held by depositories1 fiscal agents1 and custodians4 ,all such books1 accounts1 records1 reports1 files1 papers1 and property of the ,open ,technology ,fund shall remain in the possession and custody of the ,open ,technology ,fund4 7#c7 ,exercise of authorities ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state and the ,foreign ,service is authorized to exercise the authorities of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh with respect to the ,open ,technology ,fund4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,act of #aiid is amended-- 7#a7 in section #cjd7;d7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbjc7;d771 by inserting the ,open ,technology ,fund1 before the ,middle ,east ,broadcasting ,networks2 7#b7 in sections #cje and #caj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbjd and #fbji71 by inserting the ,open ,technology ,fund1 before or the ,middle ,east ,broadcasting ,networks each place such term appears2 and 7#c7 in section #caj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbji71 by inserting the ,open ,technology ,fund1 before and the ,middle ,east ,broadcasting ,networks each place such term appears4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for the ,open ,technology ,fund #be1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb to carry out section #cji;,a of the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,act of #aiid1 as added by subsection 7b7 of this section4 7e7 ,effective date ,section #cji;,a of the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,act of #aiid 7as added by subsection 7b7 of this section7 and subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of this section shall take effect and apply beginning on ,july #a1 #bjba4 #abie4 ,sense of ,congress on payment of amounts owed by ,kuwait to ,united ,states medical institutions 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 at least #de medical institutions in the ,united ,states have provided medical services to citizens of ,kuwait2 and 7#b7 despite providing care for their citizens1 ,kuwait has not paid amounts owed to such ,united ,states medical institutions for such services in over #b years4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,kuwait is an important partner of the ,united ,states in the ,middle ,east and both countries should find ways to address irritants in the bilateral relationship2 7#b7 the ,united ,states should seek a resolution with ,kuwait regarding the outstanding amounts ,kuwait owes to ,united ,states medical institutions for medical services provided to citizens of ,kuwait1 especially during the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic2 and 7#c7 ,kuwait should immediately pay such outstanding amounts owed to such ,united ,states medical institutions4 #abif4 ,protection and promotion of internationally recognized human rights during the novel coronavirus pandemic 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 encourage the protection and promotion of internationally recognized human rights at home and abroad at all times and especially during the novel coronavirus pandemic2 7#b7 support freedom of expression and freedom of the press in the ,united ,states and elsewhere1 which are critical to ensuring public dissemination of1 and access to1 accurate information about the novel coronavirus pandemic1 including information authorities need to enact science-based policies that limit the spread and impact of the virus1 while protecting human rights2 7#c7 support multilateral efforts to address the novel coronavirus pandemic2 and 7#d7 oppose the use of the novel coronavirus pandemic as a justification for the enactment of laws and policies that use states of emergency to violate or otherwise restrict the human rights of citizens1 inconsistent with the principles of limitation and derogation1 and without clear scientific or public health justifications1 including the coercive1 arbitrary1 disproportionate1 or unlawful use of surveillance technology4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states should lead the international community in its efforts to respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic2 7#b7 the ,united ,states1 in implementing emergency policies at home and through its diplomacy1 foreign assistance1 and security cooperation1 should promote the protection of internationally recognized human rights during and after the novel coronavirus pandemic2 7#c7 foreign assistance and security cooperation provided by the ,department of ,state1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid71 and the ,department of ,defense1 whether implemented directly or through nongovernmental organizations or international organizations1 should-- 7,a7 support democratic institutions1 civil society1 free media1 and other internationally recognized human rights during1 and in the aftermath of1 the novel coronavirus pandemic2 7,b7 ensure attention to countries in which the government's response to the pandemic violated human rights and democratic norms2 and 7,c7 incentivize foreign military and security force units to abide by their human rights obligations1 and in no way contribute to human rights violations2 and 7#d7 in implementing emergency policies in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic-- 7,a7 governments should fully respect and comply with internationally recognized human rights1 including the rights to life1 liberty1 and security of the person1 the freedoms of movement1 religion1 speech1 peaceful assembly1 association1 freedom of expression and of the press1 and the freedom from arbitrary detention1 discrimination1 or invasion of privacy2 7,b7 emergency restrictions or powers that impact internationally recognized human rights1 including the rights to freedom of assembly1 association1 and movement should be-- 7i7 grounded in law1 narrowly tailored1 proportionate1 and necessary to the government's legitimate goal of ending the pandemic2 7ii7 limited in duration2 7iii7 clearly communicated to the population2 7iv7 subject to independent government oversight2 and 7v7 implemented in a nondiscriminatory and fully transparent manner2 7,c7 governments-- 7i7 should not place any limits or other restrictions on1 or criminalize1 the free flow of information2 and 7ii7 should make all efforts to provide and maintain open access to the internet and other communications platforms2 7,d7 emergency measures should not discriminate against any segment of the population1 including minorities1 vulnerable individuals1 and marginalized groups2 7,e7 monitoring systems put in place to track and reduce the impact of the novel coronavirus should1 at a minimum-- 7i7 abide by privacy best practices involving data anonymization and aggregation2 7ii7 be administered in an open and transparent manner2 7iii7 be scientifically justified and necessary to limit the spread of disease2 7iv7 be employed for a limited duration of time in correspondence with the system's public health objective2 7v7 be subject to independent oversight2 7vi7 incorporate reasonable data security measures2 and 7vii7 be firewalled from other commercial and governmental uses1 such as law enforcement and the enforcement of immigration policies2 and 7,f7 governments should take every feasible measure to protect the administration of free and fair elections4 7c7 ,report on countering disinformation ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on all actions taken by the ,united ,states ,government to counter disinformation and disseminate accurate information abroad related to the novel coronavirus pandemic4 7d7 ,report on human rights ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,world ,health ,organization declares that the novel coronavirus pandemic has ended1 and having consulted with the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7#a7 identifies the countries in which emergency measures or other legal actions taken in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic were inconsistent with the principles described in subsection 7b77#d7 or otherwise limited internationally recognized human rights in a manner inconsistent with the principles of limitation and derogation extended beyond the end of the novel coronavirus pandemic2 7#b7 identifies the countries in which such measures or actions continued beyond the end of the novel coronavirus pandemic2 7#c7 for the countries identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 describes such emergency measures1 including-- 7,a7 how such measures violated or seriously undermined internationally recognized human rights2 and 7,b7 the impact of such measures on-- 7i7 the government's efforts and ability to control the pandemic within the country2 7ii7 the population's access to health care services2 7iii7 the population's access to services for survivors of violence and abuse2 7iv7 women and ethnic1 religious1 sexual1 and other minority1 vulnerable1 or marginalized populations2 and 7v7 military-to-military activities1 exercises1 or joint operations1 including the number and type of bilateral and multilateral military events1 cancelled or adjusted1 the type of joint ,special ,security ,agreement or ,security ,cooperation activity1 and the reason for cancellation2 7#d7 describes-- 7,a7 any surveillance measures implemented or utilized by the governments of such countries as part of the novel coronavirus pandemic response2 7,b7 the extent to which such measures have been1 or have not been1 rolled back2 and 7,c7 whether and how such measures impact internationally recognized human rights2 7#e7 indicates whether any foreign person or persons within a country have been determined to have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights during the novel coronavirus pandemic response1 including a description of any resulting sanctions imposed on such persons under ,united ,states law2 and 7#f7 provides recommendations relating to the steps the ,united ,states ,government should take1 through diplomacy1 foreign assistance1 and security cooperation1 to address the persistent issues related to internationally recognized human rights in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus pandemic4 7e7 ,conditioning of security sector assistance ,section #ejb;,b7a77#d7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd7;a77#d77 is amended-- 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 has engaged in the systematic violation of internationally recognized human rights through the use of emergency laws1 policies1 or administrative procedures4 4 7f7 ,department of ,defense guidance ,not later #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance that the program of assessment1 monitoring1 and evaluation in support of the security cooperation programs and activities maintained by the ,department of ,defense in accordance with section #chc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and intelligence collections requirements of the combatant commands shall include1 for the next #e fiscal years1 indicators of whether partner security forces have taken advantage of the novel coronavirus pandemic and public health control measures to-- 7#a7 control1 limit1 or profit from the distribution or supply of medical supplies1 food1 water1 and other essential goods2 7#b7 undermine civilian and parliamentary control or oversight of security forces2 7#c7 limit ability of civilian government authorities to execute essential functions1 including civilian policing1 justice delivery1 detentions1 or other forms of essential community-level government service delivery2 7#d7 expand solicitation of bribes or compensation for use of or access to key transportation nodes or networks1 including roadways and ports2 7#e7 take control of media distribution or otherwise limit the exercise of freedom of the press or distribution of radio1 internet1 or other broadcast media2 7#f7 deepen religious or ethnic favoritism in delivery of security1 justice1 or other essential government services2 or 7#g7 otherwise undermine or violate internationally recognized human rights in any way determined of concern by the ,secretary4 7g7 ,country reports on human rights practices ,the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in section #aaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baean71 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,human rights violations due to misuse of emergency powers and surveillance technology ,the report required by subsection 7d7 shall include1 wherever applicable1 a description of any misuse by the government of any country of any emergency powers or measures1 or any development or proliferation of any surveillance technologies1 that violated or seriously undermined internationally recognized human rights in a manner inconsistent with the principles of limitation and derogation1 including the following information3 7#a7 ,any failure by the government of any country to clearly articulate the purpose of emergency powers or measures1 or to specify the duration of such powers or measures1 or to notify the ,united ,nations regarding the use of such powers1 as required by applicable treaty4 7#b7 ,any failure by the government of any country to abide by the stated purposes of emergency powers or measures1 or to cease the use of such powers after any specified term expires4 7#c7 ,any violations by the government of any country of non-derogable rights due to the implementation of emergency powers or measures4 7#d7 ,any discriminatory implementation by the government of any country of emergency powers or measures1 the populations affected1 and the impact on such populations4 7#e7 ,any development or proliferation of surveillance technologies1 including new or emerging technologies used by the government of a country in the surveillance of civilian populations1 that-- 7,a7 fail to abide by privacy best practices involving data anonymization and aggregation2 7,b7 are not administered in an open and transparent manner2 7,c7 are not subject to independent oversight2 and 7,d7 fail to incorporate reasonable data security measures4 4 7#b7 ,in section #ejb;,b7b7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd7;b771 by-- 7,a7 redesignating the second subsection 7i7 7relating to child marriage7 as subsection 7j72 and 7,b7 adding at the end the following new subsection3 7k7 ,human rights violations due to misuse of emergency powers and surveillance technology ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall include1 wherever applicable1 a description of any misuse by the government of any country of any emergency powers or measures1 or any development or proliferation of any surveillance technologies1 that violated or seriously undermined internationally recognized human rights in a manner inconsistent with the principles of limitation and derogation1 including the following information3 7#a7 ,any failure by the government of any country to clearly articulate the purpose of emergency powers or measures1 or to specify the duration of such powers or measures1 or to notify the ,united ,nations regarding the use of such powers1 as required by applicable treaty4 7#b7 ,any failure by the government of any country to abide by the stated purposes of emergency powers or measures1 or to cease the use of such powers after any specified term expires4 7#c7 ,any violations by the government of any country of non-derogable rights due to the implementation of emergency powers or measures4 7#d7 ,any discriminatory implementation by the government of any country of emergency powers or measures1 the populations affected1 and the impact on such populations4 7#e7 ,any development or proliferation of surveillance technologies1 including new or emerging technologies used by the government of a country in the surveillance of civilian populations1 that-- 7,a7 fail to abide by privacy best practices involving data anonymization and aggregation2 7,b7 are not administered in an open and transparent manner2 7,c7 are not subject to independent oversight2 and 7,d7 fail to incorporate reasonable data security measures4 4 7h7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #abig4 ,review of ,department of ,defense compliance with ,principles ,related to the ,protection of ,medical ,care ,provided by ,impartial ,humanitarian ,organizations ,during ,armed ,conflicts 7a7 ,statement of ,congress ,congress-- 7#a7 affirms the importance of ,united ,states leadership in ensuring global respect and protection for all health care workers1 vehicles and equipment1 and health care facilities1 during times of armed conflict or other situations of violence2 7#b7 deeply regrets that health care workers1 vehicles and equipment1 health care facilities1 and the sick and wounded are too often attacked1 assaulted or subjected to violence in and outside of situations of armed conflict1 and expresses support for health care workers around the world providing impartial care in and outside of armed conflict2 7#c7 affirms support for the right to freedom of assembly and rejects the targeting1 harming1 or endangering of health care workers1 vehicles or equipment1 health care facilities1 or the sick and wounded during times of civil protest or unrest2 and 7#d7 urges the ,united ,states ,government to strengthen its global leadership role to protect health care in armed conflict and other situations of violence1 in accordance with the ,geneva ,conventions of #aidi and ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolution #bbhf of ,may #c1 #bjaf1 through-- 7,a7 ,united ,states diplomatic channels2 7,b7 appropriately leveraging ,united ,states security cooperation to ensure that ,united ,states military partners protect health care2 and 7,c7 the development of practical guidance for the ,united ,state ,armed ,forces on protecting health care in armed conflict and other situations of violence4 7b7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to ensure that ,department of ,defense orders and military guidance are consistent with international humanitarian law recognized by the ,united ,states as binding by treaty or custom2 and 7#b7 to encourage ,united ,states military partners to integrate similar measures to protect health care into the planning and conduct of operations4 7c7 ,review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the results of the review requested on ,october #c1 #bjaf1 by then ,secretary of ,defense ,ashton ,carter1 of compliance of all relevant ,department of ,defense orders1 rules of engagement1 directives1 regulations1 policies1 practices1 and procedures1 with the ,principles ,related to the ,protection of ,medical ,care ,provided by ,impartial ,humanitarian ,organizations ,during ,armed ,conflicts4 7#b7 ,if review not completed ,if such review has not been completed1 the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7,a7 shall complete the review in accordance with the original request2 and 7,b7 shall1 not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 provide the results of the review to the appropriate congressional committees4 7#c7 ,matters to be included ,such review shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the ,department of ,defense orders1 rules of engagement1 directives1 regulations1 policies1 practices1 and procedures that were reviewed1 including checkpoint practices1 hospital searches1 precautions concerning attacks on health care facilities that have lost legal protection1 treatment of the wounded and sick1 or any other guidance1 and training or standard operating procedures relating to the protection of health care during armed conflict4 7,b7 ,an identification of any changes or adjustments to orders1 guidance1 policies1 or procedures that were made as a result of such review and a description of such changes or adjustments4 7#d7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 #abih4 ,promoting human rights in ,colombia 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states recognizes ,colombia as a key regional partner committed to promoting democracy1 human rights1 and security and remains committed to supporting areas of mutual interest outlined under ,plan ,colombia2 7#b7 no military or intelligence equipment or supplies transferred or sold to the ,government of ,colombia under ,united ,states security sector assistance programs should be used for purposes of unlawful surveillance or intelligence gathering directed at the civilian population1 including human rights defenders1 judicial personnel1 journalists or the political opposition2 7#c7 the ,united ,states should encourage accountability through full and transparent investigation1 as appropriate1 and prosecution under applicable law of individuals in ,colombia responsible for conducting unlawful surveillance or intelligence gathering2 and 7#d7 the ,united ,states1 through its diplomacy1 foreign assistance1 and ,united ,states security sector assistance programs1 should consistently and at all times promote the protection of internationally-recognized human rights in ,colombia1 including by incentivizing the ,colombian ,government1 its military1 police1 security1 and intelligence units1 to abide by their human rights obligations4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that assesses allegations that ,united ,states security sector assistance provided to the ,government of ,colombia was used by or on behalf of the ,government of ,colombia for purposes of unlawful surveillance or intelligence gathering directed at the civilian population1 including human rights defenders1 judicial personnel1 journalists1 and the political opposition4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by this subsection shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a detailed summary of findings in regard to any involvement by ,colombian military1 police1 security1 or intelligence units in unlawful surveillance or intelligence gathering directed at sectors of the civilian population and non-combatants from #bjjb through #bjah4 7,b7 ,any findings in regard to any unlawful surveillance or intelligence gathering alleged or reported to have been carried out by ,colombian military1 police1 security1 or intelligence units in #bjai and #bjbj and an assessment of the full extent of such activities1 including identification of units involved1 relevant chains of command1 and the nature and objectives of such surveillance or intelligence gathering4 7,c7 ,a detailed description of any use of ,united ,states security sector assistance for such unlawful surveillance or intelligence gathering4 7,d7 ,full information on the steps taken by the ,department of ,state1 the ,department of ,defense1 or the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence in response to any misuse or credible allegations of misuse of ,united ,states security sector assistance1 including-- 7i7 any application of section #fbj,m of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgh;d7 or section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,leahy ,laws72 7ii7 any consideration of the implementation of mandatory snap-back of ,united ,states security assistance found to have been employed by the ,colombian ,government or any dependency thereof for such unlawful surveillance or intelligence gathering2 and 7iii7 a description of measures taken to ensure that such misuse does not recur in the future4 7,e7 ,full information on the steps taken by the ,colombian ,government and all relevant ,colombian authorities in response to any misuse or credible allegations of misuse of ,united ,states security sector assistance1 including a description of measures taken to ensure that such misuse of military or intelligence equipment or supplies does not recur in the future4 7,f7 ,an analysis of the adequacy of ,colombian military and security doctrine and training for ensuring that surveillance and intelligence gathering operations are conducted in accordance with the ,government of ,colombia's international human rights obligations and any additional assistance and training that the ,united ,states can provide to strengthen adherence by ,colombian military and security forces to international human rights obligations4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required by this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,intelligence community ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given that term in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d774 7#c7 ,united ,states security sector assistance ,the term ,united ,states security sector assistance means a program authorized under-- 7,a7 section #ejb;,b of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd7 and administered by the ,department of ,state2 7,b7 section #cja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any national defense authorization ,act and administered by the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,c7 any law administered by the intelligence community4 7#d7 ,unlawful surveillance or intelligence gathering ,the term unlawful surveillance or intelligence gathering means surveillance or intelligence gathering-- 7,a7 prohibited under applicable ,colombian law or international law recognized by ,colombia2 7,b7 undertaken without legally required judicial oversight1 warrant or order2 or 7,c7 undertaken in violation of internationally recognized human rights4 #abii4 ,waiver of passport fees for certain individuals ,section #a of the ,passport ,act of ,june #d1 #aibj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bad7 is amended1 in the third sentence1 by inserting from a family member of a member of the uniformed services proceeding abroad whose travel and transportation is provided under section #dha;h of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code2 after funeral or memorial service for such member24 #abii;,a4 ,report on ,venezuela 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding the political1 economic1 health1 and humanitarian crisis in ,venezuela1 and its implications for ,united ,states national security and regional security and stability4 7b7 ,elements of report ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of how the multifaceted crisis in ,venezuela and the resulting migration of millions of citizens from ,venezuela to neighboring countries1 including ,brazil1 ,colombia1 ,ecuador1 and ,peru1 affects regional security and stability4 7#b7 ,an assessment of whether1 and to what degree1 the situation in ,venezuela has affected drug trafficking trends in the region1 including by creating a more permissive environment in ,venezuela for drug trafficking organizations and other criminal actors to operate4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the influence of external actors in ,venezuela1 including the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,government of ,cuba1 the ,government of ,iran1 and the ,government of the ,russian ,federation4 7#d7 ,an assessment of how1 and to what degree1 the ,,covid-#ai pandemic in ,venezuela has affected1 or is likely to affect1 the health and humanitarian situation in ,venezuela and regional security and stability4 7#e7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,state or ,secretary of ,defense determines should be included4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in both classified and unclassified form4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#c7 the ,subcommittee on ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,subcommittee on ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#d7 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abii;,b4 ,prohibition on use of funds for aerial fumigation ,none of the amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be made available to directly conduct aerial fumigation in ,colombia unless there are demonstrated actions by the ,government of ,colombia to adhere to national and local laws and regulations4 #abii;,c4 ,report on support for democratic reforms by the ,government of the ,republic of ,georgia 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should-- 7#a7 support the ,government of the ,republic of ,georgia's continued development of democratic values1 path to electoral reform1 commitment to combating corruption1 and efforts to ensure the ,georgian private sector upholds internationally recognized standards1 including welcoming and protecting foreign direct investment2 and 7#b7 continue to work closely with the ,government of ,georgia on defense and security cooperation to include increasing ,georgia's defense capabilities1 interoperability with partner nations1 adherence to the rules of war1 and strengthening of defense institutions4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains-- 7#a7 an analysis of whether or not the ,government of ,georgia is taking effective steps to strengthen democratic institutions in ,georgia2 and 7#b7 an analysis of whether or not the ,government of ,georgia is-- 7,a7 effectively implementing electoral reform2 7,b7 respecting the independence of the judiciary1 including independence from legislative or executive interference2 7,c7 effectively implementing the necessary policies to ensure accountability and transparency1 including unfettered access to public information2 7,d7 protecting the rights of civil society1 opposition political parties1 and the independence of the media2 and 7,e7 any other matters the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 #abii;,d4 ,assessment on modernization targets of the ,people's ,liberation ,army 7a7 ,assessment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall prepare an assessment on the ,people's ,liberation ,army of the ,people's ,republic of ,china #bjce modernization targets that includes-- 7#a7 how such modernization could impact the effectiveness of ,taiwan's self-defense capabilities2 7#b7 how such modernization could impact ,united ,states interests1 including those articulated in the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c #ccja et4 seq47 to maintain the capacity of the ,united ,states to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security1 or the social or economic system1 of the people on ,taiwan2 and 7#c7 any other matters the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the assessment in a classified1 written report to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #abii;,e4 ,mitigation and prevention of atrocities in high-risk countries 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that the ,department of ,state1 in coordination with the ,department of ,defense and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 should address global fragility1 as required by the ,global ,fragility ,act of #bjai and1 to the extent practicable1 incorporate the prevention of atrocities and mitigation of fragility into security assistance and cooperation planning and implementation for covered foreign countries4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with chiefs of mission and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 shall ensure that the ,department of ,state's ,atrocity ,assessment ,framework is factored into the ,integrated ,country ,strategy and the ,country ,development ,cooperation ,strategy where appropriate for covered foreign countries4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on its efforts to prevent atrocities in covered foreign countries4 7d7 ,stakeholder consultation ,consistent with section #ejd7;b7 of the ,global ,fragility ,act of #bjai 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ihjc7;b771 the ,secretary of ,state and other relevant agencies may consult with credible representatives of civil society with experience in atrocities prevention and national and local governance entities1 as well as relevant international development organizations with experience implementing programs in fragile and violence-affected communities1 multilateral organizations and donors1 and relevant private1 academic1 and philanthropic entities1 as appropriate1 in identifying covered foreign countries as defined in this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,covered foreign country ,the term covered foreign country means a foreign country that is not listed as a priority country under the ,global ,fragility ,initiative but remains among the top #cj most at risk countries for new onset of mass killing1 according to the ,department of ,state's internal assessments1 and in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees4 #abii;,f4 ,resumption of ,peace ,corps operations ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,peace ,corps shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes the efforts of the ,peace ,corps to-- 7#a7 offer a return to service to each ,peace ,corps volunteer and trainee whose service ended on ,march #ae1 #bjbj 7or earlier1 in the case of volunteers who were serving ,china and ,mongolia71 due to the ,,covid-#ai public health emergency2 7#b7 obtain approval from countries1 as is safe and appropriate1 to return volunteers and trainees to countries of service1 predicated on the ability for volunteers and trainees to return safely and legally2 7#c7 provide adequate measures necessary for the safety and health of volunteers and trainees and develop contingency plans in the event overseas operations are disrupted by future ,,covid-#ai outbreaks2 7#d7 develop and maintain a robust volunteer cohort2 and 7#e7 identify the need for anticipated additional appropriations or new statutory authorities and changes in global conditions that would be necessary to achieve the goal of safely enrolling #g1cjj ,peace ,corps volunteers during the #a-year period beginning on the date on which ,peace ,corps operations resume4 #abii;,g4 ,transfer of excess naval vessels to the ,government of ,egypt 7a7 ,transfers by grant ,the ,president is authorized to transfer to the ,government of ,egypt the ,,oliver ,,hazard ,,perry class guided missile frigates ex-,,uss ,,carr 7,,ffg-#eb7 and ex-,,uss ,,elrod 7,,ffg-#ee7 on a grant basis under section #eaf of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;j7 upon submitting to the appropriate congressional committees a certification described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,certification ,a certification described in this subsection is a certification of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,president has received reliable assurances that the ,government of ,egypt and any ,egyptian state-owned enterprise-- 7,a7 are not engaged in activity subject to sanctions under the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dd2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #idja et seq471 including activity related to ,russian ,su-#ce warplanes2 and 7,b7 will not knowingly engage in activity subject to sanctions under such ,act in the future4 7#b7 ,the ,egyptian forces that will man the vessels described in subsection 7a7 will be subject to the requirements of section #fbj,m of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgh;d7 and section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,leahy laws71 and to other human rights vetting requirements to ensure that ,united ,states-funded assistance is not provided to ,egyptian security forces that have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights4 7#c7 ,the ,president has received reliable assurances that the vessels described in subsection 7a7 will not be used in any military operation in ,libya or ,libyan territorial waters1 except for those operations conducted in coordination with the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,violations ,if the ,president determines after the transfer of a vessel described in subsection 7a7 that the conditions described in subsection 7b7 are no longer being met1 the ,president shall apply the provisions of section #c7;c7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgec7;c77 with respect to ,egypt to the same extent and in the same manner as if ,egypt had committed a violation described in paragraph 7#a7 of such section4 7d7 ,grants not counted in annual total of transferred excess defense articles ,the value of a vessel transferred to the ,government of ,egypt on a grant basis pursuant to authority provided under subsection 7a7 shall not be counted against the aggregate value of excess defense articles transferred in any fiscal year under section #eaf7;g7 of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;j7g774 7e7 ,costs of transfers ,notwithstanding section #eaf7;e7 of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;j7e771 any expense incurred by the ,united ,states in connection with a transfer authorized under subsection 7a7 shall be charged to the ,government of ,egypt4 7f7 ,repair and refurbishment in ,united ,states shipyards ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,president shall require1 as a condition of the transfer of a vessel under subsection 7a71 that the ,government of ,egypt have such repair or refurbishment of the vessel as is needed1 before the vessel joins the naval forces of ,egypt1 performed at a shipyard located in the ,united ,states1 including a ,united ,states ,navy shipyard4 7g7 ,expiration of authority ,the authority to transfer a vessel under subsection 7a7 shall expire at the end of the #c-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7h7 ,report ,not later than #cj days before the transfer of a vessel described in subsection 7a71 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on how the transfer of the vessel will help to alleviate ,united ,states mission requirements in the ,mediterranean ,sea1 the ,bab el ,mandeb ,strait1 and the ,red ,sea4 7i7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 #abii;,h4 ,limitation on production of nuclear proliferation assessment statements 7a7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of ,state may not provide to the ,president1 and the ,president may not submit to ,congress1 a ,nuclear ,proliferation ,assessment ,statement described in subsection 7a7 of section #abc of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #baec7 with respect to a proposed cooperation agreement with any country that has not signed and implemented an ,additional ,protocol with the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency1 other than a country with which1 as of ,july #a1 #bjbj1 there is in effect a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement pursuant to such section #abc4 7b7 ,waiver ,the limitation under subsection 7a7 shall be waived with respect to a particular country if-- 7#a7 the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees a request to enter into a proposed cooperation agreement with such country that includes a report describing the manner in which such agreement would advance the national security and defense interests of the ,united ,states and not contribute to the proliferation of nuclear weapons2 and 7#b7 there is enacted a joint resolution approving the waiver of such limitation with respect to such agreement4 7c7 ,form ,the report described in subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 #abii;,i4 ,report on ,mexican ,security ,forces 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after enactment of this act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with other appropriate officials1 shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing a comprehensive assessment of ongoing support and a strategy for future cooperation between the ,united ,states government and the ,mexican security forces including the ,mexican ,national ,guard1 federal1 state1 and municipal law enforcement4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,state strategy and timeline for assistance to ,mexican security forces1 including detailed areas of assistance and a plan to align the strategy with ,mexican government priorities4 7#b7 ,description of the transfer of ,u4,s4-supported equipment from the ,federal ,police and armed forces to the ,national ,guard1 if any1 and any resources originally provided for the ,federal ,police and armed forces that are now in use by the ,national ,guard4 7#c7 ,dollar amounts of any assistance provided or to be provided to each of the ,mexican security forces1 and any defense articles1 training1 and other services provided or to be provided to each of the ,mexican security forces4 7#d7 ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,state plans for all ,u4,s4 training for ,mexican security forces1 including training in human rights1 proper use of force1 de-escalation1 investigation and evidence-gathering1 community relations1 and anti-corruption4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the ,national ,guard's adherence to human rights standards1 including the adoption of measures to ensure accountability for human rights violations and the development of a human rights training curriculum4 7#f7 ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,state plans to support external monitoring and strengthen internal control mechanisms within each of the ,mexican security forces including the ,mexican ,national ,guard1 federal1 state1 and municipal law enforcement1 including the internal affairs unit4 7#g7 ,information on ,mexico's security budget and contributions to strengthening security cooperation with the ,united ,states2 and 7#h7 ,information on security assistance ,mexico may be receiving from other countries4 7c7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 may be submitted in classified form with an unclassified summary4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,armed ,services ,committee of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,armed ,services ,committee of the ,senate4 #abii;,j4 ,matters relating to ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction programs and weapons of mass destruction terrorism 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to ensure-- 7#a7 to the extent practicable1 the agents1 precursors1 and materials needed to produce weapons of mass destruction are placed beyond the reach of terrorist organizations and other malicious non-state actors2 7#b7 the number of foreign states that possess weapons of mass destruction is declining2 and 7#c7 the global quantity of weapons of mass destruction and related materials is reduced4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 diplomatic outreach1 threat reduction and foreign capacity-building programs1 export controls1 and the promotion of international treaties and norms are all essential elements of accomplishing the core national security mission of preventing1 detecting1 countering1 and responding to threats of weapons of mass destruction terrorism2 and 7#b7 the potentially devastating consequences of weapons of mass destruction terrorism pose a significant risk to ,united ,states national security4 7c7 ,report on lines of effort ,to implement policies 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on each line of effort to implement the policies described in subsection 7a7 and the budgets required to implement each such line of effort effectively4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by this subsection should include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of nuclear1 radiological1 biological1 and chemical terrorism and foreign state risks and other emerging risks facing the ,united ,states and its allies1 including-- 7i7 the status of foreign state1 state-affiliated1 and non-state actors efforts to acquire nuclear1 radiological1 biological1 and chemical weapons and their intent to misuse weapons-related materials2 7ii7 any actions by foreign state1 state-affiliated1 and non-state actors employing weapons of mass destruction2 7iii7 an update on-- 7,i7 the risk of biological threats1 including the proliferation of biological weapons1 weapons components1 and weapons-related materials1 technology1 and expertise to non-state actors2 7,,ii7 the risk of accidental release of dangerous pathogens due to unsafe practices and facilities2 and 7,,iii7 the risk of uncontrolled naturally occurring disease outbreaks that may pose a threat to the ,united ,states or its ,armed ,forces or allies2 and 7iv7 the status of national efforts to meet obligations to provide effective security and accounting for nuclear weapons and for all weapons-useable nuclear materials in foreign states that possess such weapons and materials4 7,b7 ,a strategy to reduce the risk of nuclear1 radiological1 biological1 and chemical terrorism over the next five years1 including-- 7i7 ensuring1 to the extent practicable-- 7,i7 the agents1 precursors1 and materials needed to develop or acquire weapons of mass destruction are placed beyond the reach of terrorist organizations and other malicious non-state actors2 7,,ii7 the number of foreign states that possess weapons of mass destruction is declining2 and 7,,iii7 the global quantity of weapons of mass destruction and related materials is reduced2 7ii7 identifying and responding to technological trends that may enable terrorist or state development1 acquisition1 or use of weapons of mass destruction2 7iii7 a plan to prevent the proliferation of biological weapons1 weapons components1 and weapons-related materials1 technology1 and expertise1 which shall include activities that facilitate detection and reporting of highly pathogenic diseases or other diseases that are associated with or that could be used as an early warning mechanism for disease outbreaks that could affect the ,united ,states or its ,armed ,forces or allies1 regardless of whether such diseases are caused by biological weapons2 7iv7 regional engagement to reduce nuclear1 biological1 and chemical risks2 7v7 engagement with foreign states1 where possible1 on security for nuclear weapons and weapons-useable nuclear and radioactive material1 including protection against insider threats1 strengthening of security culture1 and support for security performance testing2 and 7vi7 a recommendation to establish a joint ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,energy program-- 7,i7 to assess the verification1 security1 and implementation requirements associated with potential future arms reduction or denuclearization accords1 7,,ii7 identify gaps in existing and planned capabilities2 and 7,,iii7 provide recommendations for developing needed capabilities to fill those gaps4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required by this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7d7 ,sense of ,congress on revitalizing international nuclear security programs ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states ,government should expand and revitalize its international nuclear security programs1 as necessary2 7#b7 such an expanded nuclear security effort should seek to be comprehensive and close1 to the extent possible1 any gaps that exist in ,united ,states nuclear security programs2 and 7#c7 the ,secretary of ,state should seek to cooperate with as many foreign states with nuclear weapons1 weapons-usable nuclear materials1 or significant nuclear facilities as possible to-- 7,a7 ensure protection against the full spectrum of plausible threats1 including support for evaluating nuclear security threats and measures to protect against such threats1 exchanging unclassified threat information1 holding workshops with experts from each country1 and having teams review the adequacy of security against a range of threats2 7,b7 establish comprehensive1 multilayered protections against insider threats1 including in-depth exchanges on good practices in insider threat protection1 workshops1 help with appropriate vulnerability assessments1 and peer review by expert teams2 7,c7 establish targeted programs to strengthen nuclear security culture2 7,d7 institute effective1 regular vulnerability assessments and performance testing through workshops1 peer observation of such activities in the ,united ,states1 training1 and description of approaches that have been effective2 and 7,e7 consolidate nuclear weapons and weapons-usable nuclear materials to the minimum practical number of locations4 7e7 ,assessment of weapons of mass destruction terrorism 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall seek to enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences-- 7,a7 to conduct an assessment of strategies of the ,united ,states for preventing1 countering1 and responding to nuclear1 biological1 and chemical terrorism assess and make recommendations to improve such strategies2 and 7,b7 submit to the ,secretary of ,defense a report that contains such assessment and recommendations4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the assessment and recommendations required by paragraph 7#a7 shall address the adequacy of strategies described in such paragraph and identify technical1 policy1 and resource gaps with respect to-- 7,a7 identifying national and international nuclear1 biological1 and chemical risks and critical emerging threats2 7,b7 preventing state-sponsored and non-state actors from acquiring or misusing the technologies1 materials1 and critical expertise needed to carry out nuclear1 biological1 and chemical attacks1 including dual-use technologies1 materials1 and expertise2 7,c7 countering efforts by state-sponsored and non-state actors to carry out such attacks2 7,d7 responding to nuclear1 biological1 and chemical terrorism incidents to attribute their origin and help manage their consequences2 7,e7 budgets likely to be required to implement effectively such strategies2 and 7,f7 other important matters that are directly relevant to such strategies4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a copy of the report received by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,form ,the report required by this paragraph shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7#d7 ,funding 7,a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for ,operations and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction1 ,line #aj1 is hereby increased by #a1jjj1jjj to carry out this subsection4 7,b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for operation and maintenance1 ,air ,force1 admin servicewide activities1 servicewide communications1 line #ddj1 is hereby reduced by #a1jjj1jjj4 7f7 ,report on cooperative threat reduction programs 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter at the same time that the ,president submits the budget to ,congress under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on-- 7,a7 the programs of each ,federal agency that are intended to reduce threat of nuclear1 radiological1 biological1 and chemical weapons to the ,united ,states or its ,armed ,forces or allies2 7,b7 a description of the operations of such programs and how such programs advance the mission of reducing the threat of nuclear1 radiological1 biological1 and chemical weapons to the ,united ,states or its ,armed ,forces or allies2 and 7,c7 recommendations on how to evaluate the success of such programs1 how to identify opportunities for collaboration between such programs1 how to eliminate crucial gaps not filled by such programs1 and how to ensure that such programs are complementary to other programs across the ,united ,states ,government4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by this paragraph shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7g7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 #abii,k4 ,certification relating to assistance for ,guatemala 7a7 ,in general ,prior to the transfer of any equipment by the ,department of ,defense to a joint task force of the ,guatemalan military or national civilian police during fiscal year #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees that such ministries have made a credible commitment to use such equipment only for the uses for which they were intended4 7b7 ,issuing regulations ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and the ,secretary of ,defense1 as appropriate1 shall issue regulations requiring the inclusion of appropriate clauses for any new foreign assistance contracts1 grants1 and cooperative agreements covering the transfer of equipment to the ,guatemalan military or national civilian police1 to ensure that any equipment provided by the ,department of ,defense to the ,guatemalan military or national civilian police may be recovered if such equipment is used for purposes other than those purposes for which it was provided4 7c7 ,exceptions and waiver 7#a7 ,exceptions ,subsection 7b7 shall not apply to humanitarian assistance1 disaster assistance1 or assistance to combat corruption4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,state or the ,secretary of ,defense1 on a case by case basis1 may waive the requirement under subsection 7b7 if the ,secretary of ,state or the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that such waiver is important to the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #abii,l4 ,report on foreign influence campaigns targeting ,united ,states ,federal elections 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #a1 #bjba1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and any other relevant ,federal agency1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on foreign influence campaigns targeting ,united ,states ,federal elections4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include an analysis of the following3 7#a7 ,the patterns1 tools1 and techniques of foreign influence campaigns across all platforms and the country of origin of such campaigns4 7#b7 ,the extent of inauthentic accounts and bot networks across platforms1 including the scale to which they exist1 how platforms currently act to remove them1 and what percentage have been removed over the last year4 7#c7 ,the reach of intentional or weaponized disinformation by inauthentic accounts and bot networks1 including analysis of amplification by users and algorithmic distribution4 7#d7 ,the type of media that is being disseminated by the foreign influence campaign1 including fabricated or falsified content and manipulated videos and photos1 and the intended targeted groups4 7#e7 ,the methods that have been used to mitigate engagement and remove content4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense should provide a briefing to congressional committees on the report required by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 ,h ,global ,child ,thrive ,act of #bjbj #abii,m-#a4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,global ,child ,thrive ,act of #bjbj4 #abii,m-#b4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states ,government should continue efforts to reduce child mortality rates and increase attention on prevention efforts and early childhood development programs2 7#b7 investments in early childhood development ensure healthy and well-developed future generations that contribute to a country's stability1 security and economic prosperity2 7#c7 efforts to provide training and education on nurturing care could result in improved early childhood development outcomes and support healthy brain development2 and 7#d7 integration and cross-sector coordination of early childhood development programs is critical to ensure the efficiency1 effectiveness1 and continued implementation of such programs4 #abii,m-#c4 ,assistance to improve early childhood outcomes globally 7a7 ,authorization of assistance ,amounts authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #ace in chapter #a of part #a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 for each of the fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe are authorized to be made available to support early childhood development activities in conjunction with relevant1 existing programming1 such as water1 sanitation and hygiene1 maternal and child health1 basic education1 nutrition and child protection4 7b7 ,assistance ,to improve early childhood incomes globally ,chapter #a of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #acg4 ,assistance to improve early childhood outcomes globally 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,early childhood development ,the term early childhood development means the development and learning of a child younger than #h years of age1 including physical1 cognitive1 social1 and emotional development and approaches to learning that allow a child to reach his or her full developmental potential4 7#c7 ,early childhood development program ,the term early childhood development program means a program that ensures that every child has the conditions for healthy growth1 nurturing family-based care1 development and learning1 and protection from violence1 exploitation1 abuse1 and neglect1 which may include-- 7,a7 a health1 clean water1 sanitation1 and hygiene program that serves pregnant women1 children younger than #e years of age1 and the parents of such children2 7,b7 a nutrition program1 combined with stimulating child development activity2 7,c7 age appropriate cognitive stimulation1 especially for newborns1 infants1 and toddlers1 including an early childhood intervention program for children experiencing at-risk situations1 developmental delays1 disabilities1 and behavioral and mental health conditions2 7,d7 an early learning 7#cf months and younger71 preschool1 and basic education program for children until they reach #h years of age or complete primary school2 or 7,e7 a child protection program1 with an emphasis on the promotion of permanent1 safe1 and nurturing families1 rather than placement in residential care or institutions1 including for children with disabilities4 7#d7 ,federal departments and agencies ,the term ,federal departments and agencies means-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,state2 7,b7 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development2 7,c7 the ,department of the ,treasury2 7,d7 the ,department of ,labor2 7,e7 the ,department of ,education2 7,f7 the ,department of ,agriculture2 7,g7 the ,department of ,defense2 7,h7 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 including-- 7i7 the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention2 and 7ii7 the ,national ,institutes of ,health2 7,i7 the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation2 7,j7 the ,peace ,corps2 and 7,k7 any other department or agency specified by the ,president for the purposes of this section4 7#e7 ,residential care ,the term residential care means care provided in any non-family-based group setting1 including orphanages1 transit or interim care centers1 children's homes1 children's villages or cottage complexes1 group homes1 and boarding schools used primarily for care purposes as an alternative to a children's home4 7b7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to support early childhood development in relevant foreign assistance programs1 including by integrating evidence-based1 efficient1 and effective interventions into relevant strategies and programs1 in coordination with partner countries1 other donors1 international organizations1 international financial institutions1 local and international nongovernmental organizations1 private sector partners1 civil society1 and faith-based and community-based organizations2 and 7#b7 to encourage partner countries to lead early childhood development initiatives that include incentives for building local capacity for continued implementation and measurable results1 by-- 7,a7 scaling up the most effective1 evidence-based1 national interventions1 including for the most vulnerable populations and children with disabilities and developmental delays1 with a focus on adaptation to country resources1 cultures1 and languages2 7,b7 designing1 implementing1 monitoring1 and evaluating programs in a manner that enhances their quality1 transparency1 equity1 accountability1 efficiency and effectiveness in improving child and family outcomes in partner countries2 and 7,c7 utilizing and expanding innovative public-private financing mechanisms4 7c7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall direct relevant ,federal departments and agencies-- 7,a7 to incorporate1 to the extent practical and relevant1 early childhood development into foreign assistance programs to be carried out during the following #e fiscal years2 and 7,b7 to promote inclusive early childhood development in partner countries4 7#b7 ,elements ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator1 the ,secretary1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies as appropriate shall-- 7,a7 build on the evidence and priorities outlined in ,advancing ,protection and ,care for ,children in ,adversity3 ,a ,u4,s4 ,government ,strategy for ,international ,assistance #bjai-bjbc1 published in ,june #bjai 7referred to in this section as ,,apcca72 7,b7 to the extent practicable1 identify evidence-based strategic priorities1 indicators1 outcomes1 and targets1 particularly emphasizing the most vulnerable populations and children with disabilities and developmental delays1 to support inclusive early childhood development2 7,c7 support the design1 implementation1 and evaluation of pilot projects in partner countries1 with the goal of taking such projects to scale2 7,d7 support inclusive early childhood development within all relevant sector strategies and public laws1 including-- 7i7 the ,global ,water ,strategy required under section #acf7;j72 7ii7 the whole-of-government strategy required under section #e of the ,global ,food ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #icjd note72 7iii7 the ,basic ,education ,strategy set forth in section #aje7;c72 7iv7 the ,u4,s4 ,government ,global ,nutrition ,coordination ,plan1 #bjaf-bjba2 and 7v7 ,,apcca2 and others as appropriate2 7,e7 improve coordination with foreign governments and international and regional organizations with respect to official country policies and plans to improve early childhood development1 maternal1 newborn1 and child health and nutrition care1 basic education1 water1 sanitation and hygiene1 and child protection plans which promote nurturing1 appropriate1 protective1 and permanent family care1 while reducing the percentage of children living in residential care or on the street2 and 7,f7 consult with partner countries1 other donors1 international organizations1 international financial institutions1 local and international nongovernmental organizations1 private sector partners and faith-based and community-based organizations1 as appropriate4 7d7 ,annual report on the implementation of the strategy ,the ,special ,advisor for ,children in ,adversity shall include1 in the annual report required under section #e of the ,assistance for ,orphans and ,other ,vulnerable ,children in ,developing ,countries ,act of #bjje 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baeb;g71 which shall be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees and made publicly available1 a description of-- 7#a7 the progress made toward integrating early childhood development interventions into relevant strategies and programs2 7#b7 the efforts made by relevant ,federal departments and agencies to implement subsection 7c71 with a particular focus on the activities described in such subsection2 7#c7 the progress achieved during the reporting period toward meeting the goals1 objectives1 benchmarks1 described in subsection 7c72 and 7#d7 the progress achieved during the reporting period toward meeting the goals1 objectives1 benchmarks1 and timeframes described in subsection 7c7 at the program level1 along with specific challenges or gaps that may require shifts in targeting or financing in the following fiscal year4 7e7 ,interagency task force ,the ,special ,advisor for ,assistance to ,orphans and ,vulnerable ,children should regularly convene an interagency task force1 to coordinate-- 7#a7 intergovernmental and interagency monitoring1 evaluation1 and reporting of the activities carried out pursuant to this section2 7#b7 early childhood development initiatives that include children with a variety of needs and circumstances2 and 7#c7 ,united ,states ,government early childhood development programs1 strategies1 and partnerships across relevant ,federal departments and agencies4 4 #abii,m-#d4 ,special advisor for assistance to orphans and vulnerable children ,section #ace7;e77#b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baeb;f7e77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,coordinate assistance to orphans and other vulnerable children among the relevant ,executive branch agencies and officials4 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the various offices1 bureaus1 and field missions within the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and inserting the relevant ,executive branch agencies and officials4 #abii,m-#e4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in the amendments made by this subtitle may be construed to restrict or abrogate any other authorization for ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development activities or programs4 ,i ,global ,health ,security ,act of #bjbj #abii,n-#a4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,global ,health ,security ,act of #bjbj4 #abii,n-#b4 ,global ,health ,security ,agenda ,interagency ,review ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,president shall establish a ,global ,health ,security ,agenda ,interagency ,review ,council 7in this section referred to as the ,council7 to perform the general responsibilities described in subsection 7c7 and the specific roles and responsibilities described in subsection 7e74 7b7 ,meetings ,the ,council shall meet not less than four times per year to advance its mission and fulfill its responsibilities4 7c7 ,general responsibilities ,the ,council shall be responsible for the following activities3 7#a7 ,provide policy-level recommendations to participating agencies on ,global ,health ,security ,agenda 7,,ghsa7 goals1 objectives1 and implementation4 7#b7 ,facilitate interagency1 multi-sectoral engagement to carry out ,,ghsa implementation4 7#c7 ,provide a forum for raising and working to resolve interagency disagreements concerning the ,,ghsa4 7#d7 7,a7 ,review the progress toward and work to resolve challenges in achieving ,united ,states commitments under the ,,ghsa1 including commitments to assist other countries in achieving the ,,ghsa targets4 7,b7 ,the ,council shall consider1 among other issues1 the following3 7i7 ,the status of ,united ,states financial commitments to the ,,ghsa in the context of commitments by other donors1 and the contributions of partner countries to achieve the ,,ghsa targets4 7ii7 ,the progress toward the milestones outlined in ,,ghsa national plans for those countries where the ,united ,states ,government has committed to assist in implementing the ,,ghsa and in annual work-plans outlining agency priorities for implementing the ,,ghsa4 7iii7 ,the external evaluations of ,united ,states and partner country capabilities to address infectious disease threats1 including the ability to achieve the targets outlined within the ,,who ,joint ,external ,evaluation 7,,jee7 tool1 as well as gaps identified by such external evaluations4 7d7 ,participation ,the ,council shall consist of representatives1 serving at the ,assistant ,secretary level or higher1 from the following agencies3 7#a7 ,the ,department of ,state4 7#b7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the ,department of ,justice4 7#d7 ,the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#e7 ,the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#f7 ,the ,department of ,labor4 7#g7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#h7 ,the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#i7 ,the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7#aj7 ,the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#aa7 ,the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4 7#ab7 ,the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 7#ac7 ,the ,national ,institutes of ,health4 7#ad7 ,the ,national ,institute of ,allergy and ,infectious ,diseases4 7#ae7 ,such other agencies as the ,council determines to be appropriate4 7e7 ,specific roles and responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the heads of agencies described in subsection 7d7 shall-- 7,a7 make the ,,ghsa and its implementation a high priority within their respective agencies1 and include ,,ghsa-related activities within their respective agencies' strategic planning and budget processes2 7,b7 designate a senior-level official to be responsible for the implementation of this subtitle2 7,c7 designate1 in accordance with subsection 7d71 an appropriate representative at the ,assistant ,secretary level or higher to participate on the ,council2 7,d7 keep the ,council apprised of ,,ghsa-related activities undertaken within their respective agencies2 7,e7 maintain responsibility for agency-related programmatic functions in coordination with host governments1 country teams1 and ,,ghsa in-country teams1 and in conjunction with other relevant agencies2 7,f7 coordinate with other agencies that are identified in this section to satisfy programmatic goals1 and further facilitate coordination of country teams1 implementers1 and donors in host countries2 and 7,g7 coordinate across ,,ghsa national plans and with ,,ghsa partners to which the ,united ,states is providing assistance4 7#b7 ,additional roles and responsibilities ,in addition to the roles and responsibilities described in paragraph 7#a71 the heads of agencies described in subsection 7d7 shall carry out their respective roles and responsibilities described in subsections 7b7 through 7i7 of section #c of ,executive ,order ,no4 #acgdg 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #ghgja2 relating to ,advancing the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda to ,achieve a ,world ,safe and ,secure from ,infectious ,disease ,threats71 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #abii,n-#c4 ,united ,states ,coordinator for ,global ,health ,security 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress that1 given the complex and multisectoral nature of global health threats to the ,united ,states1 the ,president should consider appointing an individual with significant background and expertise in public health or emergency response management to the position of ,united ,states ,coordinator for ,global ,health ,security1 as required by subsection 7b71 who is an employee of the ,national ,security ,council at the level of ,deputy ,assistant to the ,president or higher4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,president shall appoint an individual to the position of ,united ,states ,coordinator for ,global ,health ,security1 who shall be responsible for the coordination of the interagency process for responding to global health security emergencies4 ,as appropriate1 the designee shall coordinate with the ,president's ,special ,coordinator for ,international ,disaster ,assistance4 7c7 ,congressional briefing ,not less frequently than twice each year1 the employee designated under this section shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the responsibilities and activities of the individual under this section4 #abii,n-#d4 ,strategy and reports 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress that1 given the complex and multisectoral nature of global health threats to the ,united ,states1 the ,president1 in providing assistance to implement the strategy required under subsection 7c71 should-- 7#a7 coordinate1 through a whole-of-government approach1 the efforts of relevant ,federal departments and agencies to implement the strategy2 7#b7 seek to fully utilize the unique capabilities of each relevant ,federal department and agency while collaborating with and leveraging the contributions of other key stakeholders2 and 7#c7 utilize open and streamlined solicitations to allow for the participation of a wide range of implementing partners through the most appropriate procurement mechanisms1 which may include grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and other instruments as necessary and appropriate4 7b7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 promote global health security as a core national security interest2 7#b7 advance the aims of the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda2 7#c7 collaborate with other countries to detect and mitigate outbreaks early to prevent the spread of disease2 7#d7 encourage other countries to invest in basic resilient and sustainable health care systems2 and 7#e7 strengthen global health security across the intersection of human and animal health to prevent infectious disease outbreaks and combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance4 7c7 ,strategy ,the ,united ,states ,coordinator for ,global ,health ,security 7appointed under section #abii,n-#c7;b77 shall coordinate the development and implementation of a strategy to implement the policy aims described in subsection 7b71 which shall-- 7#a7 set specific and measurable goals1 benchmarks1 timetables1 performance metrics1 and monitoring and evaluation plans that reflect international best practices relating to transparency1 accountability1 and global health security2 7#b7 support and be aligned with country-owned global health security policy and investment plans developed with input from key stakeholders1 as appropriate2 7#c7 facilitate communication and collaboration1 as appropriate1 among local stakeholders in support of a multi-sectoral approach to global health security2 7#d7 support the long-term success of programs by building the capacity of local organizations and institutions in target countries and communities2 7#e7 develop community resilience to infectious disease threats and emergencies2 7#f7 leverage resources and expertise through partnerships with the private sector1 health organizations1 civil society1 nongovernmental organizations1 and health research and academic institutions2 and 7#g7 support collaboration1 as appropriate1 between ,united ,states universities1 and public and private institutions in target countries and communities to promote health security and innovation4 7d7 ,coordination ,the ,president1 acting through the ,united ,states ,coordinator for ,global ,health ,security1 shall coordinate1 through a whole-of-government approach1 the efforts of relevant ,federal departments and agencies in the implementation of the strategy required under subsection 7c7 by-- 7#a7 establishing monitoring and evaluation systems1 coherence1 and coordination across relevant ,federal departments and agencies2 and 7#b7 establishing platforms for regular consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders and the appropriate congressional committees4 7e7 ,strategy submission 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president1 in consultation with the head of each relevant ,federal department and agency1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the strategy required under subsection 7c7 that provides a detailed description of how the ,united ,states intends to advance the policy set forth in subsection 7b7 and the agency-specific plans described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,agency-specific plans ,the strategy required under subsection 7c7 shall include specific implementation plans from each relevant ,federal department and agency that describes-- 7,a7 the anticipated contributions of the department or agency1 including technical1 financial1 and in-kind contributions1 to implement the strategy2 and 7,b7 the efforts of the department or agency to ensure that the activities and programs carried out pursuant to the strategy are designed to achieve maximum impact and long-term sustainability4 7f7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date on which the strategy required under subsection 7c7 is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees under subsection 7e71 and not later than ,october #a of each year thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes the status of the implementation of the strategy4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify any substantial changes made in the strategy during the preceding calendar year2 7,b7 describe the progress made in implementing the strategy2 7,c7 identify the indicators used to establish benchmarks and measure results over time1 as well as the mechanisms for reporting such results in an open and transparent manner2 7,d7 contain a transparent1 open1 and detailed accounting of expenditures by relevant ,federal departments and agencies to implement the strategy1 including1 to the extent practicable1 for each ,federal department and agency1 the statutory source of expenditures1 amounts expended1 partners1 targeted populations1 and types of activities supported2 7,e7 describe how the strategy leverages other ,united ,states global health and development assistance programs2 7,f7 assess efforts to coordinate ,united ,states global health security programs1 activities1 and initiatives with key stakeholders2 7,g7 incorporate a plan for regularly reviewing and updating strategies1 partnerships1 and programs and sharing lessons learned with a wide range of stakeholders1 including key stakeholders1 in an open1 transparent manner2 and 7,h7 describe the progress achieved and challenges concerning the ,united ,states ,government's ability to advance the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda across priority countries1 including data disaggregated by priority country using indicators that are consistent on a year-to-year basis and recommendations to resolve1 mitigate1 or otherwise address the challenges identified therein4 7g7 ,form ,the strategy required under subsection 7c7 and the report required under subsection 7f7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 #abii,n-#e4 ,compliance with the ,foreign ,aid ,transparency and ,accountability ,act of #bjaf ,section #b7c7 of the ,foreign ,aid ,transparency and ,accountability ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aia2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcid;c note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 the ,global ,health ,security ,act of #bjbj4 4 #abii,n-#f4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,global health security ,the term global health security means activities supporting epidemic and pandemic preparedness and capabilities at the country and global levels in order to minimize vulnerability to acute public health events that can endanger the health of populations across geographical regions and international boundaries4 #abii,n-#g4 ,sunset ,this subtitle1 and the amendments made by this subtitle1 7other than section #abii,n-#c7 shall cease to be effective on ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 ,j ,united ,states nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad #abii,o-#a4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,robert ,levinson ,hostage ,recovery and ,hostage-,taking ,accountability ,act4 #abii,o-#b4 ,assistance for ,united ,states nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad 7a7 ,review ,the ,secretary of ,state shall review the cases of ,united ,states nationals detained abroad to determine if there is credible information that they are being detained unlawfully or wrongfully1 based on criteria which may include whether-- 7#a7 ,united ,states officials receive or possess credible information indicating innocence of the detained individual2 7#b7 the individual is being detained solely or substantially because he or she is a ,united ,states national2 7#c7 the individual is being detained solely or substantially to influence ,united ,states ,government policy or to secure economic or political concessions from the ,united ,states ,government2 7#d7 the detention appears to be because the individual sought to obtain1 exercise1 defend1 or promote freedom of the press1 freedom of religion1 or the right to peacefully assemble2 7#e7 the individual is being detained in violation of the laws of the detaining country2 7#f7 independent nongovernmental organizations or journalists have raised legitimate questions about the innocence of the detained individual2 7#g7 the ,united ,states mission in the country where the individual is being detained has received credible reports that the detention is a pretext for an illegitimate purpose2 7#h7 the individual is detained in a country where the ,department of ,state has determined in its annual human rights reports that the judicial system is not independent or impartial1 is susceptible to corruption1 or is incapable of rendering just verdicts2 7#i7 the individual is being detained in inhumane conditions2 7#aj7 due process of law has been sufficiently impaired so as to render the detention arbitrary2 and 7#aa7 ,united ,states diplomatic engagement is likely necessary to secure the release of the detained individual4 7b7 ,referrals to the special envoy ,upon a determination by the ,secretary of ,state1 based on the totality of the circumstances1 that there is credible information that the detention of a ,united ,states national abroad is unlawful or wrongful1 and regardless of whether the detention is by a foreign government or a nongovernmental actor1 the ,secretary shall transfer responsibility for such case from the ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs of the ,department of ,state to the ,special ,envoy for ,hostage ,affairs created pursuant to section #abii,o-#c4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,annual report 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report with respect to ,united ,states nationals for whom the ,secretary determines there is credible information of unlawful or wrongful detention abroad4 7,b7 ,form ,the report required under this paragraph shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex if necessary4 7#b7 ,composition ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include current estimates of the number of individuals so detained1 as well as relevant information about particular cases1 such as-- 7,a7 the name of the individual1 unless the provision of such information is inconsistent with section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,privacy ,act of #aigd72 7,b7 basic facts about the case2 7,c7 a summary of the information that such individual may be detained unlawfully or wrongfully2 7,d7 a description of specific efforts1 legal and diplomatic1 taken on behalf of the individual since the last reporting period1 including a description of accomplishments and setbacks2 and 7,e7 a description of intended next steps4 7d7 ,resource guidance 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and after consulting with relevant organizations that advocate on behalf of ,united ,states nationals detained abroad and the ,family ,engagement ,coordinator established pursuant to section #abii,o-#d7;c77#b71 the ,secretary of ,state shall provide resource guidance in writing for government officials and families of unjustly or wrongfully detained individuals4 7#b7 ,content ,the resource guidance required under paragraph 7#a7 should include-- 7,a7 information to help families understand ,united ,states policy concerning the release of ,united ,states nationals unlawfully or wrongfully held abroad2 7,b7 contact information for officials in the ,department of ,state or other government agencies suited to answer family questions2 7,c7 relevant information about options available to help families obtain the release of unjustly or wrongfully detained individuals1 such as guidance on how families may engage with ,united ,states diplomatic and consular channels to ensure prompt and regular access for the detained individual to legal counsel1 family members1 humane treatment1 and other services2 7,d7 guidance on submitting public or private letters from members of ,congress or other individuals who may be influential in securing the release of an individual2 and 7,e7 appropriate points of contacts1 such as legal resources and counseling services1 who have a record of assisting victims' families4 #abii,o-#c4 ,special ,envoy for ,hostage ,affairs 7a7 ,establishment ,there is within the office of the ,secretary of ,state a ,special ,presidential ,envoy for ,hostage ,affairs4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,special ,presidential ,envoy for ,hostage ,affairs1 under the supervision of the ,secretary of ,state1 shall-- 7#a7 lead diplomatic engagement on ,united ,states hostage policy2 7#b7 coordinate all diplomatic engagements in support of hostage recovery efforts1 in coordination with the ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell and consistent with policy guidance communicated through the ,hostage ,response ,group2 7#c7 coordinate with the ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell proposals for diplomatic engagements and strategy in support of hostage recovery efforts2 7#d7 provide senior representation from the ,special ,envoy's office to the ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell established under section #abii,o-#d and the ,hostage ,response ,group established under section #abii,o-#e2 and 7#e7 in coordination with the ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell as appropriate1 coordinate diplomatic engagements regarding cases in which a foreign government confirms that it has detained a ,united ,states national but the ,united ,states ,government regards such detention as unlawful or wrongful4 #abii,o-#d4 ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,president shall establish an interagency ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell4 7b7 ,participation ,the ,president shall direct the heads of each of the following executive departments1 agencies1 and offices to make available personnel to participate in the ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell3 7#a7 ,the ,department of ,state4 7#b7 ,the ,department of the ,treasury4 7#c7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,the ,department of ,justice4 7#e7 ,the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#f7 ,the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 7#g7 ,the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 7#h7 ,other agencies as the ,president1 from time to time1 may designate4 7c7 ,personnel ,the ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell shall include-- 7#a7 a ,director1 who shall be a full-time senior officer or employee of the ,united ,states ,government2 7#b7 a ,family ,engagement ,coordinator who shall-- 7,a7 work to ensure that all interactions by executive branch officials with a hostage's family occur in a coordinated fashion and that the family receives consistent and accurate information from the ,united ,states ,government2 and 7,b7 if directed1 perform the same function as set out in subparagraph 7,a7 with regard to the family of a ,united ,states national who is unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad2 and 7#c7 other officers and employees as deemed appropriate by the ,president4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell shall-- 7#a7 coordinate efforts by participating agencies to ensure that all relevant information1 expertise1 and resources are brought to bear to secure the safe recovery of ,united ,states nationals held hostage abroad2 7#b7 if directed1 coordinate the ,united ,states ,government's response to other hostage-takings occurring abroad in which the ,united ,states has a national interest2 7#c7 if directed1 coordinate or assist the ,united ,states ,government's response to help secure the release of ,united ,states nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad2 and 7#d7 pursuant to policy guidance coordinated through the ,national ,security ,council-- 7,a7 identify and recommend hostage recovery options and strategies to the ,president through the ,national ,security ,council or the ,deputies ,committee of the ,national ,security ,council2 7,b7 coordinate efforts by participating agencies to ensure that information regarding hostage events1 including potential recovery options and engagements with families and external actors 7including foreign governments71 is appropriately shared within the ,united ,states ,government to facilitate a coordinated response to a hostage-taking2 7,c7 assess and track all hostage-takings of ,united ,states nationals abroad and provide regular reports to the ,president and ,congress on the status of such cases and any measures being taken toward the hostages' safe recovery2 7,d7 provide a forum for intelligence sharing and1 with the support of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 coordinate the declassification of relevant information2 7,e7 coordinate efforts by participating agencies to provide appropriate support and assistance to hostages and their families in a coordinated and consistent manner and to provide families with timely information regarding significant events in their cases2 7,f7 make recommendations to agencies in order to reduce the likelihood of ,united ,states nationals' being taken hostage abroad and enhance ,united ,states ,government preparation to maximize the probability of a favorable outcome following a hostage-taking2 and 7,g7 coordinate with agencies regarding congressional1 media1 and other public inquiries pertaining to hostage events4 7e7 ,administration ,the ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell shall be located within the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation for administrative purposes4 #abii,o-#e4 ,hostage ,response ,group 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,president shall establish a ,hostage ,response ,group1 chaired by a designated member of the ,national ,security ,council or the ,deputies ,committee of the ,national ,security ,council1 to be convened on a regular basis1 to further the safe recovery of ,united ,states nationals held hostage abroad or unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad1 and to be tasked with coordinating the ,united ,states ,government response to other hostage-takings occurring abroad in which the ,united ,states has a national interest4 7b7 ,membership ,the regular members of the ,hostage ,response ,group shall include the ,director of the ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell1 the ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell's ,family ,engagement ,coordinator1 the ,special ,envoy appointed pursuant to section #abii,o-#c1 and representatives from the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,justice1 the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 and other agencies as the ,president1 from time to time1 may designate4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,hostage ,recovery ,group shall-- 7#a7 identify and recommend hostage recovery options and strategies to the ,president through the ,national ,security ,council2 7#b7 coordinate the development and implementation of ,united ,states hostage recovery policies1 strategies1 and procedures2 7#c7 receive regular updates from the ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell and the ,special ,envoy for ,hostage ,affairs on the status of ,united ,states nationals being held hostage or unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad and measures being taken to effect safe recoveries2 7#d7 coordinate the provision of policy guidance to the ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell1 including reviewing recovery options proposed by the ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell and working to resolve disputes within the ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell2 7#e7 as appropriate1 direct the use of resources at the ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell to coordinate or assist in the safe recovery of ,united ,states nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad2 and 7#f7 as appropriate1 direct the use of resources at the ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell to coordinate the ,united ,states ,government response to other hostage-takings occurring abroad in which the ,united ,states has a national interest4 7d7 ,meetings ,the ,hostage ,response ,group shall meet regularly4 7e7 ,reporting ,the ,hostage ,response ,group shall regularly provide recommendations on hostage recovery options and strategies to the ,national ,security ,council4 #abii,o-#f4 ,authorization of imposition of sanctions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president may impose the sanctions described in subsection 7b7 with respect to any foreign person the ,president determines1 based on credible evidence-- 7#a7 is responsible for or is complicit in1 or responsible for ordering1 controlling1 or otherwise directing1 the hostage-taking of a ,united ,states national abroad or the unlawful or wrongful detention of a ,united ,states national abroad2 or 7#b7 knowingly provides financial1 material1 or technological support for1 or goods or services in support of1 an activity described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,ineligibility for visas1 admission1 or parole 7,a7 ,visas1 admission1 or parole ,an alien described in subsection 7a7 may be-- 7i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7ii7 ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states or to receive any other benefit under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7,b7 ,current visas revoked 7i7 ,in general ,an alien described in subsection 7a7 may be subject to revocation of any visa or other entry documentation regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued4 7ii7 ,immediate effect ,a revocation under clause 7i7 may-- 7,i7 take effect immediately2 and 7,,ii7 cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the alien's possession4 7#b7 ,blocking of property 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,president may exercise all of the powers granted to the ,president under the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq471 to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person described in subsection 7a7 if such property and interests in property are in the ,united ,states1 come within the ,united ,states1 or are or come within the possession or control of a ,united ,states person4 7,b7 ,inapplicability of national emergency requirement ,the requirements of section #bjb of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja7 shall not apply for purposes of this section4 7c7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,exception for intelligence activities ,sanctions under this section shall not apply to any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq47 or any authorized intelligence activities of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,exception to comply with international obligations and for law enforcement activities ,sanctions under subsection 7b77#a7 shall not apply with respect to an alien if admitting or paroling the alien into the ,united ,states is necessary-- 7,a7 to permit the ,united ,states to comply with the ,agreement regarding the ,headquarters of the ,united ,nations1 signed at ,lake ,success ,june #bf1 #aidg1 and entered into force ,november #ba1 #aidg1 between the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,states1 or other applicable international obligations2 or 7,b7 to carry out or assist law enforcement activity in the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,penalties ,a person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of subsection 7b77#b7 or any regulation1 license1 or order issued to carry out that subsection shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection 7a7 of that section4 7e7 ,termination of sanctions ,the ,president may terminate the application of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the ,president determines that-- 7#a7 information exists that the person did not engage in the activity for which sanctions were imposed2 7#b7 the person has been prosecuted appropriately for the activity for which sanctions were imposed2 7#c7 the person has credibly demonstrated a significant change in behavior1 has paid an appropriate consequence for the activity for which sanctions were imposed1 and has credibly committed to not engage in an activity described in subsection 7a7 in the future2 or 7#d7 the termination of the sanctions is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,reporting requirement ,if the ,president terminates sanctions pursuant to subsection 7d71 the ,president shall report to the appropriate congressional committees a written justification for such termination within #ae days4 7g7 ,implementation of regulatory authority ,the ,president may exercise all authorities provided under sections #bjc and #bje of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb and #agjd7 to carry out this section4 7h7 ,exception relating to importation of goods 7#a7 ,in general ,the authorities and requirements to impose sanctions authorized under this section shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7#b7 ,good defined ,in this subsection1 the term good means any article1 natural or manmade substance1 material1 supply or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person means-- 7,a7 any citizen or national of a foreign country 7including any such individual who is also a citizen or national of the ,united ,states72 or 7,b7 any entity not organized solely under the laws of the ,united ,states or existing solely in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,united ,states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 an individual who is a ,united ,states citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states2 7,b7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states1 including a foreign branch of such an entity2 or 7,c7 any person in the ,united ,states4 #abii,o-#g4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,united ,states ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,united ,states national ,the term ,united ,states national means-- 7,a7 a ,united ,states national as defined in section #aja7;a77#bb7 or section #cjh of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bb71 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #adjh72 and 7,b7 a lawful permanent resident alien with significant ties to the ,united ,states4 #abii,o-#h4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subtitle may be construed to authorize a private right of action4 ,k ,matters ,relating to the ,northern ,triangle #abii,p-#a4 ,actions to advance prosperity in the ,northern ,triangle 7a7 ,secretary of state prioritization ,the ,secretary of ,state shall prioritize prosperity in the ,northern ,triangle countries by carrying out the following initiatives3 7#a7 ,supporting market-based solutions to eliminate constraints to inclusive economic growth1 including through support for increased digital connectivity and the use of financial technology1 and private sector and civil society-led efforts to create jobs and foster economic prosperity4 7#b7 ,addressing underlying causes of poverty and inequality1 including by improving nutrition and food security1 providing health resources and access to clean water1 sanitation1 hygiene1 and shelter1 and improving livelihoods4 7#c7 ,responding to immediate humanitarian needs by increasing humanitarian assistance1 including through access to clean water1 sanitation1 hygiene1 and shelter1 improving livelihoods1 and by providing health resources and improving nutrition and food security4 7#d7 ,supporting conservation and community resilience and strengthening community preparedness for natural disasters and other external shocks4 7#e7 ,identifying1 as appropriate1 a role for the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation 7,,mcc71 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 and the ,united ,states private sector in supporting efforts to increase private sector investment and strengthen economic prosperity4 7#f7 ,expanding comprehensive reintegration mechanisms for repatriated individuals once returned to their countries of origin and supporting efforts by the private sector to hire and train eligible returnees4 7#g7 ,establishing monitoring and verification services to determine the well-being of repatriated children in order to determine if ,united ,states protection and screening functioned effectively in identifying persecuted and trafficked children4 7#h7 ,supporting efforts to increase domestic resource mobilization1 including through strengthening of tax collection and enforcement and legal arbitration mechanisms4 7b7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,elements ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,president and ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,inter-,american ,foundation1 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,trade and ,development ,agency1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a #e-year strategy to prioritize prosperity in the ,northern ,triangle countries by carrying out the initiatives described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing the strategy required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall consult with nongovernmental organizations in the ,northern ,triangle countries and the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,benchmarks ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include annual benchmarks to track the strategy's progress in curbing irregular migration from the ,northern ,triangle to the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,public diplomacy ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a public diplomacy strategy for educating citizens of the ,northern ,triangle countries about ,united ,states assistance and its benefits to them1 and informing such citizens of the dangers of illegal migration to the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,annual progress updates ,not later than #a year after the submission of the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 and annually thereafter for #d years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall provide the appropriate congressional committees with a written description of progress made in meeting the benchmarks established in the strategy4 7#f7 ,public availability ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,state4 7c7 ,report on establishing an investment fund for the northern triangle countries and southern mexico ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed report assessing the feasibility1 costs1 and benefits of the ,corporation establishing an investment fund to promote economic and social development in the ,northern ,triangle countries and southern ,mexico4 #abii,p-#b4 ,actions to combat corruption in the ,northern ,triangle 7a7 ,secretary of state prioritization ,the ,secretary of ,state shall prioritize efforts to combat corruption in the ,northern ,triangle countries by carrying out the following initiatives3 7#a7 ,supporting anticorruption efforts1 including by strengthening national justice systems and attorneys general1 providing technical assistance to identify and prosecute money laundering and other financial crimes1 breaking up financial holdings of organized criminal syndicates1 including illegally acquired lands and proceeds from illegal activities1 and supporting independent media and investigative reporting4 7#b7 ,supporting anticorruption efforts through bilateral assistance and complementary support through multilateral anticorruption mechanisms when necessary4 7#c7 ,encouraging cooperation agreements between the ,department of ,state and relevant ,united ,states ,government agencies and attorneys general to fight corruption4 7#d7 ,supporting efforts to strengthen special prosecutorial offices and financial institutions to combat corruption1 money laundering1 financial crimes1 extortion1 human rights crimes1 asset forfeiture1 and criminal analysis4 7#e7 ,supporting initiatives to advance judicial integrity and improve security for members of the judicial sector4 7#f7 ,supporting transparent1 merit-based selection processes for prosecutors and judges and the development of professional and merit-based civil services4 7#g7 ,supporting the establishment or strengthening of methods1 procedures1 and expectations for internal and external control mechanisms for the security and police services and judiciary4 7#h7 ,supporting the adoption of appropriate technologies to combat corruption in public finance4 7b7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,elements ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a #e-year strategy to combat corruption in the ,northern ,triangle countries by carrying out the initiatives described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing the strategy required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall consult with nongovernmental organizations in the ,northern ,triangle countries and the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,benchmarks ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include annual benchmarks to track the strategy's progress in curbing irregular migration from the ,northern ,triangle to the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,public diplomacy ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a public diplomacy strategy for educating citizens of the ,northern ,triangle countries about ,united ,states assistance and its benefits to them1 and informing such citizens of the dangers of illegal migration to the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,annual progress updates ,not later than #a year after the submission of the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 and annually thereafter for #d years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall provide the appropriate congressional committees with a written description of progress made in meeting the benchmarks established in the strategy4 7#f7 ,public availability ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,state4 7c7 ,designation of a senior rule of law advisor for the northern triangle in the bureau of western hemisphere affairs ,the ,secretary of ,state shall designate in the ,bureau of ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs of the ,department of ,state a ,senior ,rule of ,law ,advisor for the ,northern ,triangle who shall lead diplomatic engagement with the ,northern ,triangle countries in support of democratic governance1 anticorruption efforts1 and the rule of law in all aspects of ,united ,states policy towards the countries of the ,northern ,triangle1 including carrying out the initiatives described in subsection 7a7 and developing the strategy required under subsection 7b74 ,the individual designated in accordance with this subsection shall be a ,department of ,state employee in the ,bureau of ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs4 #abii,p-#c4 ,actions to strengthen democratic institutions in the ,northern ,triangle 7a7 ,secretary of state prioritization ,the ,secretary of ,state shall prioritize strengthening democratic institutions1 good governance1 human rights1 and the rule of law in the ,northern ,triangle countries by carrying out the following initiatives3 7#a7 ,providing support to strengthen government institutions and actors at the local and national levels to provide services and respond to citizen needs through transparent1 inclusive1 and democratic processes4 7#b7 ,supporting efforts to strengthen access to information laws and reform laws that currently limit access to information4 7#c7 ,financing efforts to build the capacity of independent media with a specific focus on professional investigative journalism4 7#d7 ,ensuring that threats and attacks on journalists and human rights defenders are fully investigated and perpetrators are held accountable4 7#e7 ,developing the capacity of civil society to conduct oversight and accountability mechanisms at the national and local levels4 7#f7 ,training political actors committed to democratic principles4 7#g7 ,strengthening electoral institutions and processes to ensure free1 fair1 and transparent elections4 7#h7 ,advancing conservation principles and the rule of law to address multiple factors1 including the impacts of illegal cattle ranching and smuggling as drivers of deforestation4 7b7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,elements ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy to support democratic governance in the ,northern ,triangle countries by carrying out the initiatives described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing the strategy required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall consult with nongovernmental organizations in the ,northern ,triangle countries and the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,benchmarks ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include annual benchmarks to track the strategy's progress in curbing irregular migration from the ,northern ,triangle to the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,public diplomacy ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a public diplomacy strategy for educating citizens of the ,northern ,triangle countries about ,united ,states assistance and its benefits to them1 and informing such citizens of the dangers of illegal migration to the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,annual progress updates ,not later than #a year after the submission of the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 and annually thereafter for #d years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall provide the appropriate congressional committees with a written description of progress made in meeting the benchmarks established in the strategy4 7#f7 ,public availability ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,state4 #abii,p-#d4 ,actions to improve security conditions in the ,northern ,triangle 7a7 ,secretary of state prioritization ,the ,secretary of ,state shall prioritize security in the ,northern ,triangle countries by carrying out the following initiatives3 7#a7 ,implementing the ,central ,america ,regional ,security ,initiative of the ,department of ,state4 7#b7 ,continuing the vetting and professionalization of security services1 including the civilian police and military units4 7#c7 ,supporting efforts to combat the illicit activities of criminal gangs and transnational criminal organizations1 including ,,ms-#ac and the #ahth ,street ,gang1 through support to fully vetted elements of attorneys general offices1 appropriate government institutions1 and security services4 7#d7 ,supporting training for fully vetted civilian police and appropriate security services in criminal investigations1 best practices for citizen security1 and human rights4 7#e7 ,providing capacity-building to relevant security services and attorneys general to support counternarcotics efforts and combat human trafficking1 forcible recruitment of children and youth by gangs1 gender-based violence1 and other illicit activities1 including trafficking of wildlife1 and natural resources4 7#f7 ,encouraging collaboration with regional and international partners in implementing security assistance1 including by supporting cross-border information sharing on gangs and transnational criminal organizations4 7#g7 ,providing equipment1 technology1 tools1 and training to security services to assist in border and port inspections4 7#h7 ,providing equipment1 technology1 tools1 and training to assist security services in counternarcotics and other efforts to combat illicit activities4 7#i7 ,continuing information sharing regarding known or suspected terrorists and other individuals and entities that pose a potential threat to ,united ,states national security that are crossing through or residing in the ,northern ,triangle4 7#aj7 ,supporting information sharing on gangs and transnational criminal organizations between relevant ,federal1 ,state1 and local law enforcement and the governments of the ,northern ,triangle countries4 7#aa7 ,considering the use of assets and resources of ,united ,states ,state and local government entities1 as appropriate1 to support the activities described in this subsection4 7#ab7 ,providing thorough end-use monitoring of equipment1 technology1 tools1 and training provided pursuant to this subsection4 7b7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,elements ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a #e-year strategy to prioritize the improvement of security in the ,northern ,triangle countries by carrying out the initiatives described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing the strategy required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall consult with nongovernmental organizations in the ,northern ,triangle countries and the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,benchmarks ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include annual benchmarks to track the strategy's progress in curbing irregular migration from the ,northern ,triangle to the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,public diplomacy ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a public diplomacy strategy for educating citizens of the ,northern ,triangle countries about ,united ,states assistance and its benefits to them1 and informing such citizens of the dangers of illegal migration to the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,annual progress updates ,not later than #a year after the submission of the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 and annually thereafter for #d years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall provide the appropriate congressional committees with a written description of progress made in meeting the benchmarks established in the strategy4 7#f7 ,public availability ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,state4 7c7 ,women and children protection compacts 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments or agencies1 is authorized to enter into bilateral agreements with one or more of the ,governments of ,el ,salvador1 ,guatemala1 or ,honduras to provide ,united ,states assistance for the purposes of-- 7,a7 strengthening the capacity of the justice systems in such countries to protect women and children fleeing domestic1 gang1 or drug violence and to serve victims of domestic violence1 sexual assault1 trafficking1 or child abuse or neglect1 including by strengthening the capacity of such systems to hold perpetrators accountable2 and 7,b7 creating1 securing1 and sustaining safe communities and schools in such countries1 by building on current approaches to prevent and deter violence against women and children in such communities or schools4 7#b7 ,requirements ,an agreement under the authority provided by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall establish a #c- to #f-year plan to achieve the objectives described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of such paragraph2 7,b7 shall include measurable goals and indicators with respect to such objectives2 7,c7 may not provide for any ,united ,states assistance to be made available directly to any of the governments of ,el ,salvador1 ,guatemala1 or ,honduras2 and 7,d7 may be suspended or terminated with respect to a country or an entity receiving assistance pursuant to the agreement1 if the ,secretary of ,state determines that such country or entity has failed to make sufficient progress towards the goals of the ,compact4 #abii,p-#e4 ,targeted sanctions to fight corruption in the ,northern ,triangle 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 corruption in the ,northern ,triangle countries by private citizens and select officials in local1 regional1 and ,federal governments significantly damages the economies of such countries and deprives citizens of opportunities2 7#b7 corruption in the ,northern ,triangle is facilitated and carried out not only by private citizens and select officials from those countries but also in many instances by individuals from third countries2 and 7#c7 imposing targeted sanctions on individuals from throughout the world and particularly in the ,western ,hemisphere who are engaged in acts of significant corruption that impact the ,northern ,triangle countries or obstruction of investigations into such acts of corruption will benefit the citizens and governments of such countries4 7b7 ,imposition of sanctions ,the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in subsection 7c7 with respect to a foreign person who the ,president determines on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act to have knowingly engaged in significant corruption or obstruction of investigations into such acts of corruption in a ,northern ,triangle country1 including the following3 7#a7 ,corruption related to government contracts4 7#b7 ,bribery and extortion4 7#c7 ,the facilitation or transfer of the proceeds of corruption1 including through money laundering4 7#d7 ,acts of violence1 harassment1 or intimidation directed at governmental and non-governmental corruption investigators4 7c7 ,sanctions described 7#a7 ,in general ,the sanctions described in this subsection are the following3 7,a7 ,asset blocking ,the blocking1 in accordance with the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq471 of all transactions in all property and interests in property of a foreign person if such property and interests in property are in the ,united ,states1 come within the ,united ,states1 or are or come within the possession or control of a ,united ,states person4 7,b7 ,ineligibility for visas and admission to the united states ,in the case of a foreign person who is an individual1 such foreign person is-- 7i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7ii7 ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states or to receive any other benefit under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7,c7 ,current visas revoked 7i7 ,in general ,the issuing consular officer or the ,secretary of ,state1 7or a designee of the ,secretary of ,state7 shall1 in accordance with section #bba7;i7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abja7;i771 revoke any visa or other entry documentation issued to a foreign person regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is issued4 7ii7 ,effect of revocation ,a revocation under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 take effect immediately2 and 7,,ii7 automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the foreign person's possession4 7#b7 ,penalties ,a person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of a measure imposed pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or any regulation1 license1 or order issued to carry out such paragraph shall be subject to the penalties specified in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection 7a7 of such section4 7#c7 ,exception to comply with international obligations ,sanctions under subparagraph 7,b7 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply with respect to a foreign person if admitting or paroling such person into the ,united ,states is necessary to permit the ,united ,states to comply with the ,agreement regarding the ,headquarters of the ,united ,nations1 signed at ,lake ,success ,june #bf1 #aidg1 and entered into force ,november #ba1 #aidg1 between the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,states1 or other applicable international obligations4 7d7 ,implementation2 regulatory authority 7#a7 ,implementation ,the ,president may exercise all authorities provided under sections #bjc and #bje of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb and #agjd7 to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,regulatory authority ,the ,president shall issue such regulations1 licenses1 and orders as are necessary to carry out this section4 7e7 ,national interest waiver ,the ,president may waive the application of the sanctions under subsection 7c7 if the ,president-- 7#a7 determines that such a waiver is in the national interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 submits to the appropriate congressional committees a notice of and justification for the waiver4 7f7 ,termination ,the authority to impose sanctions under subsection 7b71 and any sanctions imposed pursuant to such authority1 shall expire on the date that is #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7g7 ,exception relating to importation of goods ,the authorities and requirements to impose sanctions authorized under this ,act shall not include the authority or requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,good ,the term good means any article1 natural or man-made substance1 material1 supply or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 7#c7 ,person from a northern triangle country ,the term person from a ,northern ,triangle country means-- 7,a7 a citizen of a ,northern ,triangle country2 or 7,b7 an entity organized under the laws of a ,northern ,triangle country or any jurisdiction within a ,northern ,triangle country4 #abii,p-#f4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,except as otherwise provided1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,northern triangle ,the term ,northern ,triangle means the region of ,central ,america that encompasses the countries of ,el ,salvador1 ,guatemala1 and ,honduras4 7#c7 ,northern triangle countries ,the term ,northern ,triangle countries means the countries of ,el ,salvador1 ,guatemala1 and ,honduras4 7#d7 ,transnational criminal organization ,the term transnational criminal organization has the meaning given the term significant transnational criminal organization in ,executive ,order ,no4 #aceha 7,july #bd1 #bjaa74 ,l ,additional matters relating to ,,nato allies and partners #abii,q-#a4 ,foreign military loan authority 7a7 ,in general ,beginning in fiscal year #bjba1 subject to the notification requirements under subsection 7b7 and to the availability of appropriations1 the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary of ,state1 is authorized-- 7#a7 to make direct loans under section #bc of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfc7 to ,,nato member countries that joined the alliance after ,march #a1 #aiii1 notwithstanding the minimum interest rate required by subsection 7c77#a7 of such section2 and 7#b7 to charge fees for such loans under paragraph 7#a71 which shall be collected from borrowers in accordance with section #ejb7g7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd and which may be used to cover the costs of such loans as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd4 7b7 ,notification ,a loan may not be made under the authority provided by subsection 7a7 unless the ,secretary of ,state submits to the appropriate congressional committees a certification1 not fewer than #ae days before entering into an agreement to make such loan1 that-- 7#a7 the recipient country is making demonstrable progress toward meeting its defense spending commitments in accordance with the #bjad ,,nato ,wales ,summit ,declaration2 and 7#b7 the government of such recipient country is respecting that country's constitution and upholds democratic values such as freedom of religion1 freedom of speech1 freedom of the press1 the rule of law1 and the rights of religious minorities4 7c7 ,repayment ,a loan made under the authority provided by subsection 7a7 shall be repaid in not more than #ab years1 but may include a grace period of up to #a year on the repayment of the principal4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #abii,q-#b4 ,authorization of rewards for providing information on foreign election interference ,section #cf of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by inserting foreign election interference1 before transnational organized crime2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking or 7#aj7 and inserting 7#aj71 or 7#ac72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking or after the semicolon at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#ab7-- 7i7 by striking sections and inserting section2 7ii7 by striking or 7b77#a7 and inserting or #biad7;b77#a72 and 7iii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ac7 the identification or location of a foreign person that knowingly engaged or is engaging in foreign election interference4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#aj71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person means-- 7,a7 an individual who is not a ,united ,states person2 or 7,b7 a foreign entity4 7#d7 ,foreign election interference ,the term foreign election interference means conduct by a foreign person that-- 7,a7 7i7 violates ,federal criminal1 voting rights1 or campaign finance law2 or 7ii7 is performed by any person acting as an agent of or on behalf of a foreign government or criminal enterprise2 and 7,b7 includes any covert1 fraudulent1 deceptive1 or unlawful act or attempted act1 or knowing use of information acquired by theft1 undertaken with the purpose or effect of undermining public confidence in election processes or institutions1 or influencing1 undermining confidence in1 or altering the result or reported result of1 a general or primary ,federal1 ,state1 or local election or caucus1 including-- 7i7 the campaign of a candidate2 or 7ii7 a ballot measure1 including an amendment1 a bond issue1 an initiative1 a recall1 a referral1 or a referendum4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#aj71 as so redesignated1 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and after the semicolon and inserting or4 #abii,q-#c4 ,report on ,,nato member contributions 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report1 in classified form but with an unclassified annex1 that provides an accounting in ,united ,states dollars and assesses the contributions of ,,nato member countries to the security of the alliance4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall also include the following with respect to each member country3 7#a7 ,data for the following categories from #bjad through #bjai3 7,a7 ,defense spending as a percentage of gross domestic product 7,,gdp74 7,b7 ,year-to-year percent change in defense spending as a percentage of ,,gdp4 7,c7 ,percentage of defense spending spent on major equipment4 7,d7 ,year-to-year percent change in equipment spending as a percentage of defense spending4 7,e7 ,total security assistance or equivalent assistance to other ,,nato member countries or members of the ,,nato ,partnership for ,peace program4 7,f7 ,total economic and development assistance or equivalent assistance to critical ,,nato partners1 such as ,ukraine1 ,georgia1 ,bosnia and ,herzegovina1 ,kosovo1 ,moldova1 and others4 7#b7 ,participation in or contributions to ,united ,states or ,,nato-led missions1 exercises1 and combat and non-combat operations since ,march #bd1 #aiii1 such as the following3 7,a7 ,,nato's ,enhanced ,forward ,presence4 7,b7 ,global ,coalition ,against ,,isis4 7,c7 ,,nato's ,very ,high ,readiness ,joint ,task ,force4 7,d7 ,operations in ,afghanistan4 7#c7 ,efforts to improve domestic conditions to facilitate military mobility in ,europe1 including relevant infrastructure and legal and regulatory conditions4 7#d7 ,financial costs and benefits of the host countries of ,united ,states forces in ,europe1 including permanent basing4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 #abii,q-#d4 ,report on capability and capacity requirements of military forces of ,ukraine and resource plan for security assistance 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall jointly submit a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress on the capability and capacity requirements of the military forces of the ,government of ,ukraine1 which shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of the capability gaps and capacity shortfalls of the military of ,ukraine1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of the requirements of the ,ukrainian navy to accomplish its assigned missions2 and 7,b7 an assessment of the requirements of the ,ukrainian air force to accomplish its assigned missions4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the relative priority assigned by the ,government of ,ukraine to addressing such capability gaps and capacity shortfalls4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the capability gaps and capacity shortfalls that-- 7,a7 could be addressed in a sufficient and timely manner by unilateral efforts of the ,government of ,ukraine2 or 7,b7 are unlikely to be addressed in a sufficient and timely manner solely through unilateral efforts4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the capability gaps and capacity shortfalls described in paragraph 7#c77;,b7 that could be addressed in a sufficient and timely manner by-- 7,a7 the ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative of the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 ,department of ,defense security assistance authorized by section #ccc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 the ,foreign ,military ,financing and ,foreign ,military ,sales programs of the ,department of ,state2 or 7,d7 the provision of excess defense articles pursuant to the requirements of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq474 7#e7 ,an assessment of the human resource requirements of the ,office of ,defense ,cooperation at the ,united ,states ,embassy in ,kyiv and any gaps in its capacity to transmit and facilitate security assistance to ,ukraine4 7#f7 ,any recommendations the ,secretaries deem appropriate concerning coordination of security assistance efforts of the ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,state with respect to ,ukraine4 7b7 ,resource plan ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,state and ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly submit a report on resourcing ,united ,states security assistance with respect to ,ukraine1 which shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a plan to resource the following initiatives and programs with respect to ,ukraine in fiscal year #bjbc and the four succeeding fiscal years to meet the most critical capability gaps and capacity shortfalls of the military forces of ,ukraine3 7,a7 ,the ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,department of ,defense security assistance authorized by section #ccc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,the ,foreign ,military ,financing and ,foreign ,military ,sales programs of the ,department of ,state4 7,d7 ,the provision of excess defense articles pursuant to the requirements of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq474 7#b7 ,with respect to the ,ukrainian navy3 7,a7 ,a capability development plan1 with milestones1 describing the manner in which the ,united ,states will assist the ,government of ,ukraine in meeting the requirements described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,a plan for ,united ,states cooperation with third countries and international organizations that have the resources and ability to provide immediate assistance to the ,ukrainian navy1 while maintaining interoperability with ,united ,states platforms to the greatest extent feasible4 7,c7 ,a plan to prioritize ,excess ,defense ,articles for the ,ukrainian navy to the maximum extent practicable during the time period described in paragraph 7#a74 7,d7 ,an assessment of how ,united ,states security assistance to the ,ukrainian navy is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,with respect to the ,ukrainian air force-- 7,a7 a capability development plan1 with milestones1 detailing how the ,united ,states will assist the ,government of ,ukraine in meeting the requirements described in subsection 7a77#a77;,b72 7,b7 a plan for ,united ,states cooperation with third countries and international organizations that have the resources and ability to provide immediate assistance to the ,ukrainian air force1 while maintaining interoperability with ,united ,states platforms to the greatest extent feasible2 7,c7 a plan to prioritize excess defense articles for the ,ukraine air force to the maximum extent practicable during the time period described in paragraph 7#a72 7,d7 an assessment of how ,united ,states security assistance to the ,ukrainian air force is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,an assessment of progress on defense institutional reforms in ,ukraine1 including in the ,ukrainian navy and air force1 in the time period described in paragraph 7#a7 that will be essential for-- 7,a7 enabling effective use and sustainment of capabilities developed under security assistance authorities described in this section2 7,b7 enhancing the defense of ,ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity2 7,c7 achieving the ,government of ,ukraine's stated goal of meeting ,,nato standards2 and 7,d7 allowing ,ukraine to achieve its full potential as a strategic partner of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 and the resource plan required under subsection 7b7 shall each be submitted in a classified form with an unclassified summary4 7d7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,armed ,services ,committees of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives2 7#b7 the ,foreign ,relations ,committee of the ,senate and the ,foreign ,affairs ,committee of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 the ,appropriations ,committees of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives4 #abii,q-#e4 ,efforts to counter malign authoritarian influence 7a7 ,sense of ,congress on the relationship between ,russia and ,serbia ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,government of ,russia seeks to undermine the security of the ,united ,states1 its ,,nato allies1 and other close partners in ,europe2 7#b7 the ,government of ,russia seeks to undermine the legitimate interests of the ,united ,states1 ,,nato1 the ,european ,union1 and other allied and partner governments in strategically significant regions2 7#c7 the values of the ,government of ,russia are inconsistent with the values of freedom1 democracy1 free speech1 free press1 the respect for the rule of law1 and other ideals that underpin the international rules-based order formed on the basis of ,western institutions including ,,nato and the ,european ,union2 7#d7 the ,government of ,russia continues its campaign to undermine and erode the values of ,,nato and the ,european ,union1 institutions that ,serbia claims to strive to join2 7#e7 the ,government of ,serbia1 particularly under the leadership of ,president ,alexander ,vucic1 has acted in ways that do not comport with the values of the ,united ,states1 ,,nato1 the ,european ,union1 and member countries of each such organization2 7#f7 the ,government of ,serbia1 particularly under the leadership of ,president ,alexander ,vucic1 has continued to deepen its military ties and cooperation with the ,government of ,russia2 7#g7 the ,united ,states ,government should1 in its bilateral engagements with the ,government of ,serbia1 stress the importance of ,serbia reducing its military ties with ,russia2 and 7#h7 the ,government of ,serbia should be sanctioned under appropriate authorities of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act of #bjag if its deepened military ties have facilitated transactions between the ,government of ,serbia and the ,government of ,russia that are deemed significant for purposes of such ,act4 7b7 ,report on malign ,russian and ,chinese influence in ,serbia ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified report1 which may contain a classified annex1 assessing trends of malign influence from the governments of ,russia and ,china in ,serbia including with respect to the following3 7#a7 ,corruption of political institutions and political leaders in ,serbia by ,russia or ,china4 7#b7 ,the use of propaganda1 disinformation1 and other information tools to promote stronger ties between ,serbia and ,russia or ,china or to discourage ,serbia from advancing toward greater integration with ,western institutions like the ,european ,union4 7#c7 ,the use of foreign assistance and associated media messaging to influence public opinion in ,serbia with respect to ,russia or ,china4 7#d7 ,the deepening of military-to-military cooperation or cooperation in other national security and law enforcement sectors between ,serbia and ,russia or ,china4 7#e7 ,the expansion of economic ties between ,serbia and ,russia or ,china1 especially in the energy1 mining1 and industrial sectors4 7#f7 ,the use of religious or ethnic ties to deepen relations between ,serbia and ,russia4 7c7 ,report on potential ,,caatsa violations ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified report1 which may contain a classified annex1 that lists each country that has taken delivery of military equipment manufactured in ,russia since the enactment of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act of #bjag1 and determines whether any transactions described in the report constitute a significant transaction as described in such ,act1 including countries that have-- 7#a7 purchased of ,russian equipment from the ,government of ,russia2 7#b7 obtained ,russian equipment provided by the ,government of ,russia as aid1 assistance1 or for related purposes2 or 7#c7 obtained ,russian equipment provided by the ,government of ,russia as a gift4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 ,m ,sudan ,democratic ,transition1 ,accountability1 and ,fiscal ,transparency ,act of #bjbj #abii,r-#a4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,sudan ,democratic ,transition1 ,accountability1 and ,fiscal ,transparency ,act of #bjbj4 #abii,r-#b4 ,definitions ,except as otherwise provided1 in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,international financial institutions ,the term international financial institutions means-- 7,a7 the ,international ,monetary ,fund2 7,b7 the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development2 7,c7 the ,international ,development ,association2 7,d7 the ,international ,finance ,corporation2 7,e7 the ,inter-,american ,development ,bank2 7,f7 the ,asian ,development ,bank2 7,g7 the ,inter-,american ,investment ,corporation2 7,h7 the ,african ,development ,bank2 7,i7 the ,european ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development2 7,j7 the ,multilateral ,investment ,guaranty ,agency2 and 7,k7 any multilateral financial institution1 established after the date of enactment of this ,act1 that could provide financial assistance to the ,government of ,sudan4 7#c7 ,sovereignty council ,the term ,sovereignty ,council means the governing body of ,sudan during the transitional period that consists of-- 7,a7 five civilians selected by the ,forces of ,freedom and ,change2 7,b7 five members selected by the ,transitional ,military ,council2 and 7,c7 one member selected by agreement between the ,forces of ,freedom and ,change and the ,transitional ,military ,council4 7#d7 ,sudanese security and intelligence services ,the term ,sudanese security and intelligence services means-- 7,a7 the ,sudan ,armed ,forces2 7,b7 the ,rapid ,support ,forces1 7,c7 ,sudan's ,popular ,defense ,forces and other paramilitary units2 7,d7 ,sudan's police forces2 7,e7 the ,general ,intelligence ,service1 previously known as the ,national ,intelligence and ,security ,services2 and 7,f7 related entities1 such as ,sudan's ,military ,industry ,corporation4 7#e7 ,transitional period ,the term transitional period means the #ci-month period beginning on ,august #ag1 #bjai1 the date of the signing of ,sudan's constitutional charter1 during which-- 7,a7 the members of the ,sovereignty ,council described in paragraph 7#c77;,b7 select a chair of the ,council for the first #ba months of the period2 and 7,b7 the members of the ,sovereignty ,council described in paragraph 7#c77;,a7 select a chair of the ,council for the remaining #ah months of the period4 #abii,r-#c4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 support a civilian-led political transition in ,sudan that results in a democratic government1 that is accountable to its people1 respects and promotes human rights1 is at peace internally and with its neighbors1 and can be a partner for regional stability2 7#b7 support the implementation of ,sudan's constitutional charter for the transitional period2 and 7#c7 pursue a strategy of calibrated engagement with ,sudan that includes-- 7,a7 facilitating an environment for free1 fair1 and credible democratic elections and a pluralistic and representative political system2 7,b7 supporting reforms that improve transparency and accountability1 remove restrictions on civil and political liberties1 and strengthen the protection of human rights1 including religious freedom2 7,c7 strengthening civilian institutions1 judicial independence1 and the rule of law2 7,d7 empowering civil society and independent media2 7,e7 promoting national reconciliation and enabling a just1 comprehensive1 and sustainable peace2 7,f7 promoting the role of women in government1 the economy1 and society1 in recognition of the seminal role that women played in the social movement that ousted former president ,omar al-,bashir2 7,g7 promoting accountability for genocide1 war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and sexual and gender-based violence2 7,h7 encouraging the development of civilian oversight over and professionalization of the ,sudanese security and intelligence services and strengthening accountability for human rights violations and abuses1 corruption1 or other abuses of power2 7,i7 promoting economic reform1 private sector engagement1 and inclusive economic development while combating corruption and illicit economic activity1 including that which involves the ,sudanese security and intelligence services2 7,j7 securing unfettered humanitarian access across all regions of ,sudan2 7,k7 supporting improved development outcomes1 domestic resource mobilization1 and catalyzing market-based solutions to improve access to health1 education1 water and sanitation1 and livelihoods2 and 7,l7 promoting responsible international and regional engagement4 #abii,r-#d4 ,support for democratic governance1 rule of law1 human rights1 and fundamental freedoms 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the political transition in ,sudan1 following several months of popular protests against the regime of ,omar al-,bashir1 represents an opportunity for the ,united ,states to support democracy1 good governance1 rule of law1 human rights1 and fundamental freedoms in ,sudan4 7b7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law 7other than the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj or the ,child ,soldiers ,prevention ,act of #bjjh71 the ,president is authorized to provide assistance under part ,i and chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq4 and #bcdf et seq47 to-- 7#a7 provide for democracy and governance programs that strengthen and build the capacity of representative civilian government institutions1 political parties1 and civil society in ,sudan2 7#b7 support the organization of free1 fair1 and credible elections in ,sudan2 7#c7 provide technical support for legal and policy reforms that improve transparency and accountability and protect human rights1 including religious freedom1 and civil liberties in ,sudan2 7#d7 support for human rights and fundamental freedoms1 including the freedoms of religion or belief2 expression1 including for members of the press1 assembly2 and association in ,sudan2 7#e7 support measures to improve and increase women's participation in the political1 economic1 and social sectors of ,sudan2 and 7#f7 support other related democracy1 good governance1 rule of law1 and fundamental freedom programs and activities4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated to carry out part ,i and chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq4 and #bcdf et seq47 for fiscal years #bjba and #bjbb1 #bj1jjj1jjj is authorized to be appropriated for each such fiscal year to carry out this section4 #abii,r-#e4 ,support for development programs 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law 7other than the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj or the ,child ,soldiers ,prevention ,act of #bjjh71 the ,president is authorized to provide assistance under part ,i and chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq4 and #bcdf et seq47 for programs in ,sudan to-- 7#a7 increase agricultural and livestock productivity2 7#b7 promote economic growth1 increase private sector productivity and advance market-based solutions to address development challenges2 7#c7 support women's economic empowerment and economic opportunities for youth and previously marginalized populations2 7#d7 improve equal access to quality basic education2 7#e7 support the capacity of universities to equip students to participate in a pluralistic and global society through virtual exchange and other programs2 7#f7 improve access to water1 sanitation1 and hygiene projects2 7#g7 build the capacity of national and subnational government officials to support the transparent management of public resources1 promote good governance through combating corruption and improving accountability1 increase economic productivity1 and increase domestic resource mobilization2 and 7#h7 support other related economic assistance programs and activities4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated to carry out part ,i and chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq4 and #bcdf et seq47 for fiscal years #bjba and #bjbb1 #hj1jjj1jjj is authorized to be appropriated1 for each such fiscal year to carry out this section4 #abii,r-#f4 ,support for conflict mitigation 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law 7other than the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj or the ,child ,soldiers ,prevention ,act of #bjjh71 the ,president is authorized to provide assistance under part ,i and chapters #d1 #e1 and #f of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq41 #bcdf et seq41 and #bcdh et seq47 to-- 7#a7 support long-term peace and stability in ,sudan by promoting national reconciliation and enabling a just1 comprehensive1 and sustainable peace1 especially in regions that have been underdeveloped or affected by war1 such as the states of ,darfur1 ,south ,kordofan1 ,blue ,nile1 ,red ,sea1 and ,kassala2 7#b7 support civil society and other organizations working to address conflict prevention1 mitigation1 and resolution mechanisms and people-to-people reconciliation in ,sudan1 especially those addressing issues of marginalization and vulnerable groups1 equal protection under the law1 natural resource management1 compensation and restoration of property1 voluntary return1 and sustainable solutions for displaced persons and refugees2 7#c7 strengthen civilian oversight of the ,sudanese security and intelligence services and ensure that such services are not contributing to the perpetuation of conflict in ,sudan and to the limitation of the civil liberties of all people in ,sudan2 7#d7 assist in the human rights vetting and professional training of security force personnel due to be employed or deployed by the ,sudanese security and intelligence services in regions that have been underdeveloped or affected by war1 such as the states of ,darfur1 ,south ,kordofan1 ,blue ,nile1 ,red ,sea1 and ,kassala1 including members of any security forces being established pursuant to a peace agreement relating to such regions2 7#e7 support provisions of the ,comprehensive ,peace ,agreement of #bjje and ,abyei protocol1 as appropriate1 unless otherwise superseded by a new agreement signed in good faith-- 7,a7 between stakeholders in this region and the ,governments of ,sudan and ,south ,sudan to hold a free1 fair1 and credible referendum on the status of ,abyei2 and 7,b7 between stakeholders in this region and the ,government of ,sudan to support popular consultations on the status of the states of ,south ,kordofan and ,blue ,nile2 and 7#f7 support other related conflict mitigation programs and activities4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated to carry out part ,i and chapters #d and #f of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq41 #bcdf et seq41 and #bcdh et seq47 for fiscal years #bjba and #bjbb1 #bj1jjj1jjj is authorized to be appropriated for each such fiscal year to carry out this section4 #abii,r-#g4 ,support for accountability for war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and genocide in ,sudan 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,state should conduct robust diplomatic engagement to promote accountability and provide technical support to ensure that credible1 transparent1 and independent investigations of gross violations of human rights perpetrated by the ,government of ,sudan under former ,president ,omar al-,bashir and the ,transitional ,military ,council since ,june #cj1 #aihi4 7b7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law 7other than the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj or the ,child ,soldiers ,prevention ,act of #bjjh71 the ,president is authorized to provide assistance under part ,i and chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq4 and #bcdf et seq47 to-- 7#a7 build the capacity of civilian investigators within and outside of ,sudan on how to document1 investigate1 develop findings of1 identify1 and locate those responsible for war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 or genocide in ,sudan2 7#b7 collect1 document1 and protect evidence of war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and genocide in ,sudan and preserve the chain of custody for such evidence1 including by providing support for ,sudanese1 foreign1 and international nongovernmental organizations1 and other entities engaged in such investigative activities2 7#c7 build ,sudan's judicial capacity to support prosecutions in domestic courts and support investigations by hybrid or international courts as appropriate2 7#d7 protect witnesses who participate in court proceedings or other transitional justice mechanisms2 and 7#e7 support other related conflict mitigation programs and activities4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated to carry out part ,i and chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq4 and #bcdf et seq471 for fiscal years #bjba and #bjbb1 #aj1jjj1jjj is authorized to be appropriated for each such fiscal year to carry out this section4 #abii,r-#h4 ,suspension of assistance 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president is authorized to suspend the provision of assistance authorized under section #abii,r-#d1 #abii,r-#e1 #abii,r-#f1 or #abii,r-#g to the ,government of ,sudan if the ,president determines that conditions in ,sudan or the composition of the ,government of ,sudan changes such that it is no longer in the ,united ,states national interest to continue to provide such assistance4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after making a determination under subsection 7a71 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes-- 7#a7 the political and security conditions in ,sudan that led to such determination2 and 7#b7 any planned diplomatic engagement to restart the provision of such assistance4 #abii,r-#i4 ,multilateral assistance 7a7 ,sense of the ,congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,sudan's economic challenges are a legacy of decades of kleptocracy1 economic mismanagement1 and war2 7#b7 ,sudan's economic recovery will depend on-- 7,a7 combating corruption and illicit economic activity2 7,b7 ending internal conflicts in the states of ,darfur1 ,south ,kordofan1 and ,blue ,nile2 and 7,c7 promoting inclusive economic growth and development2 and 7#c7 the ,,covid-#ai outbreak constitutes a grave danger to ,sudan's economic stability1 public health1 and food security and jeopardizes the transition to a civilian-led government that promotes the democratic aspirations of the ,sudanese people4 7b7 ,responding to the ,,covid-#ai outbreak ,during the transitional period in ,sudan1 and notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury may instruct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at each international financial institution to use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to support loans or other utilization of the funds of the respective institution for ,sudan for the purpose of addressing basic human needs1 responding to the ,,covid-#ai outbreak and its impact on the country's economic stability1 or promoting democracy1 governance1 or public financial management in ,sudan4 7c7 ,debt relief ,upon the removal of ,sudan from the ,state ,sponsors of ,terrorism ,list1 and once the ,sovereignty ,council is chaired by a civilian leader1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,secretary of ,state should engage with international financial institutions and other bilateral official creditors to advance agreement through the ,heavily ,indebted ,poor ,countries 7,,hipc7 ,initiative to restructure1 reschedule1 or cancel the sovereign debt of ,sudan4 7d7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #c months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less than every #f months thereafter during the transitional period1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall report to the appropriate congressional committees on the extent to which the transitional government of ,sudan has taken demonstrable steps to strengthen governance and improve fiscal transparency1 including-- 7#a7 establishing civilian control over the finances and assets of the ,sudanese security and intelligence services2 7#b7 developing a transparent budget that accounts for all expenditures related to the security and intelligence services2 7#c7 identifying the shareholdings in all public and private companies not exclusively dedicated to the national defense held or managed by the security and intelligence services1 and publicly disclosing1 evaluating1 and transferring all such shareholdings to the ,ministry of ,finance of the ,government of ,sudan or to any specialized entity of the ,government of ,sudan established under law for this purpose1 which is ultimately accountable to a civilian authority2 7#d7 ceasing the involvement of the security and intelligence services officials1 and their immediate family members1 in the illicit trade in mineral resources1 including petroleum and gold2 7#e7 implementing a publicly transparent methodology for the ,government of ,sudan to recover1 evaluate1 hold1 manage1 or divest any state assets and the profits derived from the assets that may have been transferred to the ,national ,congress ,party1 an affiliate of the ,national ,congress ,party1 or an official of the ,national ,congress ,party in the individual capacity of such an official2 7#f7 identifying and monitoring the nature and purpose of offshore financial resources controlled by the security and intelligence services2 and 7#g7 strengthening banking regulation and supervision and addressing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing deficiencies4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,united ,states ,senate4 #abii,r-#aj4 ,coordinated support to recover assets stolen from the ,sudanese people ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,attorney ,general1 shall seek to advance the efforts of the ,government of ,sudan to recover assets stolen from the ,sudanese people1 including with regard to international efforts to-- 7#a7 identify and track assets taken from the people and institutions of ,sudan through theft1 corruption1 money laundering1 or other illicit means2 and 7#b7 with respect to assets identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 work with foreign governments and international organizations to-- 7,a7 share financial investigations intelligence1 as appropriate2 7,b7 oversee and manage the assets identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 7,c7 as appropriate1 advance1 advance civil forfeiture litigation1 including providing technical assistance to help governments establish the necessary legal framework to carry out asset forfeitures2 and 7,d7 work with the ,government of ,sudan to ensure that a credible mechanism is established to ensure that any recovered assets are managed in a transparent and accountable fashion and ultimately used for the benefit of the ,sudanese people1 provided that-- 7i7 returned assets are not used for partisan political purposes2 and 7ii7 there are robust financial management and oversight measures to safeguard repatriated assets4 #abii,r-#aa4 ,limitation on assistance to the ,sudanese security and intelligence services 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president may not provide assistance 7other than assistance authorized under section #abii,r-#f7 to the ,sudanese security and intelligence services until the ,president submits to ,congress a certification that the ,government of ,sudan has met the conditions described in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,exception2 waiver 7#a7 ,exception ,the ,secretary of ,state may1 as appropriate and notwithstanding any other provision of law1 provide assistance for the purpose of professionalizing the ,sudanese security and intelligence services1 through institutions such as the ,africa ,center for ,strategic ,studies and the ,united ,states ,institute of ,peace4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive the limitation on the provision of assistance under subsection 7a7 if1 not later than #cj days before the assistance is to be provided1 the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7,a7 a list of the activities and participants to which such waiver would apply2 7,b7 a justification that the waiver is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 a certification that the participants have met the requirements of either section #fbj,m of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgh;d7 for programs funded through ,department of ,state appropriations or section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for programs funded through ,department of ,defense appropriations4 7c7 ,conditions 7#a7 ,in general ,the conditions described in this subsection are that the ,sudanese security and intelligence services-- 7,a7 have demonstrated progress in undertaking security sector reform1 including reforms that professionalize such security and intelligence services1 improve transparency1 and reforms to the laws governing the security forces1 such as of the ,national ,security ,act of #bjaj and the ,sudan ,armed ,forces ,act of #bjjg2 7,b7 support efforts to respect human rights1 including religious freedom1 and hold accountable any members of such security and intelligence services responsible for human rights violations and abuses1 including by taking demonstrable steps to cooperate with local or international mechanisms of accountability1 to ensure that those responsible for war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and genocide committed in ,sudan are brought to justice2 7,c7 are under civilian oversight1 subject to the rule of law1 and are not undertaking actions to undermine a civilian-led transitional government or an elected civilian government2 7,d7 have refrained from targeted attacks against religious or ethnic minority groups1 have negotiated in good faith during the peace process and constructively participated in the implementation of any resulting peace agreements1 and do not impede inclusive political participation2 7,e7 allow unfettered humanitarian access by ,united ,nations organizations and specialized agencies and domestic and international humanitarian organizations to civilian populations in conflict-affected areas2 7,f7 cooperate with the ,united ,nations ,high ,commissioner for ,refugees and organizations affiliated with the ,united ,nations to allow for the protection of displaced persons and the safe1 voluntary1 sustainable1 and dignified return of refugees and internally displaced persons2 and 7,g7 take constructive steps to investigate all reports of unlawful recruitment of children by ,sudanese security forces and prosecute those found to be responsible4 7#b7 ,form ,the certification described in subsection 7a7 containing the conditions described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate on the date that is the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date that is #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7#b7 the date on which the ,president determines that a successful rotation of military to civilian leadership in the ,sovereignty ,council has occurred4 #abii,r-#ab4 ,authorization of imposition of sanctions with respect to certain ,government of ,sudan officials and other individuals 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in subsection 7b7 with respect to any senior official of the ,government of ,sudan and any other foreign person that the ,president determines1 on or after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 is knowingly responsible for1 complicit in1 or has directly or indirectly engaged in-- 7,a7 significant actions or policies that threaten the peace1 security1 or stability of ,sudan1 including through the use of armed groups2 7,b7 significant actions or policies that obstruct1 undermine1 delay1 or impede1 or pose a significant risk of obstructing1 undermining1 delaying1 or impeding1 the civil and political rights of the ,sudanese people and the political transition in ,sudan2 7,c7 corruption1 including the misappropriation of state assets1 the expropriation of private assets for personal gain1 corruption related to government contracts or the extraction of natural resources1 or bribery2 7,d7 serious human rights abuses that may include the targeting of civilians through the commission of acts of violence1 abduction1 forced displacement1 or attacks on schools1 hospitals1 religious sites1 or locations where civilians are seeking refuge1 or a violation of international humanitarian law2 or 7,e7 illicit exploitation of natural resources in ,sudan2 7#b7 is a leader of an entity that has1 or whose members have1 engaged in any activity described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 of paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 has materially assisted1 sponsored1 or provided financial1 material1 logistical1 or technological support for1 or goods or services to or in support of-- 7,a7 any activity described in paragraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 any person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to ,executive ,order ,no4 #acdjj 7#bjjf72 or 7#d7 is owned or controlled by1 or has acted or purported to act for or on behalf of1 any other person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to-- 7,a7 subsection 7b77#a72 or 7,b7 ,executive ,order ,no4 #acdjj 7#bjjf74 7b7 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions to be imposed with respect to any foreign person described in subsection 7a7 are the following3 7#a7 ,blocking of property ,the ,president shall exercise all of the powers granted to the ,president under the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of the foreign person if such property and interests in property-- 7,a7 are in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 come within the ,united ,states2 or 7,c7 come within the possession or control of a ,united ,states person4 7#b7 ,inadmissibility for visas1 admission1 or parole 7,a7 ,visas1 admission1 or parole ,the foreign person is-- 7i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7ii7 ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states or to receive any other benefit under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7,b7 ,current visas revoked ,the visa or other entry documentation of the foreign person shall be revoked1 regardless of when such visa or other entry documentation is or was issued4 ,a revocation under this subparagraph shall take effect immediately and automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the foreign person's possession4 7c7 ,exceptions ,to comply with united nations headquarters agreement ,sanctions under subsection 7b77#b7 shall not apply with respect to a foreign person described in subsection 7a7 if admitting or paroling the foreign person into the ,united ,states is necessary to permit the ,united ,states to comply with the ,agreement regarding the ,headquarters of the ,united ,nations1 signed at ,lake ,success ,june #bf1 #aidg1 and entered into force ,november #ba1 #aidg1 between the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,states1 or other applicable international obligations4 7d7 ,implementation2 penalties 7#a7 ,implementation ,the ,president may exercise all authorities provided under sections #bjc and #bje of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb and #agjd7 to carry out this section and shall issue such regulations1 licenses1 and orders as are necessary to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,penalties ,any person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of this section or any regulation1 license1 or order issued to carry out paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection 7a7 of that section4 7e7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive the application of sanctions imposed with respect to a foreign person pursuant to subsection 7a7 if the ,president-- 7#a7 determines that a waiver is in the national interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 not later than the date on which such waiver will take effect1 submits a notice of and justification for such waiver to the appropriate congressional committees4 7f7 ,termination of authority ,to impose sanctions ,the authority to impose sanctions under this section shall terminate on the date that is the earlier of #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act or the date on which the ,president determines and certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the ,government of ,sudan-- 7#a7 has held free1 fair1 and credible general elections in accordance with the #bjai constitutional charter for the transitional period and a democratically elected head of state has been sworn in and taken office2 7#b7 is making significant progress towards respecting the freedoms of religion1 speech1 press1 assembly1 and association as described in the #bjai constitutional charter for the transitional period and toward holding free1 fair1 and credible elections by the end of the transitional period2 7#c7 is compliant with international norms and standards concerning the transparent allocation and disbursement of government directed funds2 7#d7 respects the right to freedom of religion1 speech1 press1 assembly1 and association for all ,sudanese citizens2 7#e7 has ceased attacks on civilians1 including through the use of militias2 7#f7 has negotiated in good faith to reach formal peace agreements with armed movements that had been in conflict with the ,government of ,sudan2 and 7#g7 has ceased any material support or assistance to groups associated or linked to international terrorism4 7g7 ,exception relating to importation of goods 7#a7 ,in general ,the authorities and requirements to impose sanctions authorized under this section shall not include the authority or requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7#b7 ,good defined ,in this subsection1 the term good means any article1 natural or man-made substance1 material1 supply or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 7h7 ,exceptions to comply with national security ,the following activities shall be exempt from sanctions under this section3 7#a7 ,activities subject to the reporting requirements under title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq474 7#b7 ,any authorized intelligence or law enforcement activities of the ,united ,states4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,admitted2 alien ,the terms admitted and alien have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person means a person that is not a ,united ,states person4 7#d7 ,knowingly ,the term knowingly means1 with respect to conduct1 a circumstance1 or a result1 that a person has actual knowledge1 or should have known1 of the conduct1 the circumstance1 or the result4 7#e7 ,united states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 a ,united ,states citizen1 an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states1 or any other individual subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or of any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states1 including a foreign branch of such entity2 or 7,c7 any person in the ,united ,states4 #abii,r-#ac4 ,reports 7a7 ,report on accountability for human rights abuses ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #b years1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7#a7 summarizes reports of gross violations of human rights1 including sexual and gender-based violence1 committed against civilians in ,sudan1 including members of the ,sudanese security and intelligence services or any associated militias1 between ,december #bjah and the date of the submission of the report2 7#b7 provides an update on any potential transitional justice mechanisms in ,sudan to investigate1 charge1 and prosecute alleged perpetrators of gross violations of human rights in ,sudan since ,june #cj1 #aihi1 including with respect to the ,june #c1 #bjai massacre in ,khartoum2 7#c7 provides an analysis of whether the gross violations of human rights summarized pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 amount to war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 or genocide2 and 7#d7 identifies specific cases since the beginning of the transitional period in which members of the ,sudanese security and intelligence services have been charged and prosecuted for actions that constitute gross violations of human rights perpetrated since ,june #cj1 #aihi4 7b7 ,report on certain activities and finances of senior officials of the government of sudan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #a year1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7#a7 describes the actions and involvement of any previous or current senior officials of the ,government of ,sudan since the establishment of the transitional government in ,august #bjai in-- 7,a7 directing1 carrying out1 or overseeing gross violations of human rights2 7,b7 directing1 carrying out1 or overseeing the unlawful use or recruitment of children by armed groups or armed forces in the context of conflicts in ,sudan1 ,libya1 ,yemen1 or other countries2 7,c7 directing1 carrying out1 or colluding in significant acts of corruption2 7,d7 directing1 carrying out1 or overseeing any efforts to circumvent the establishment of civilian control over the finances and assets of the ,sudanese security and intelligence services2 or 7,e7 facilitating1 supporting1 or financing terrorist activity in ,sudan or other countries2 7#b7 identifies ,sudanese and foreign financial institutions1 including offshore financial institutions1 in which senior officials of the ,government of ,sudan whose actions are described in paragraph 7#a7 hold significant assets1 and provides an estimate of the value of such assets2 7#c7 identifies any information ,united ,states ,government agencies have obtained since ,august #bjai regarding persons1 foreign governments1 and ,sudanese or foreign financial institutions that knowingly facilitate1 finance1 or otherwise benefit from corruption or illicit economic activity in ,sudan1 including the export of mineral resources1 and1 in particular1 if that trade is violating any ,united ,states restrictions that remain in place by legislation or ,executive order2 7#d7 identifies any information ,united ,states ,government agencies have obtained since ,august #bjai regarding senior officials of the ,government of ,sudan who are personally involved in the illicit trade in mineral resources1 including petroleum and gold2 and 7#e7 identifies any information ,united ,states ,government agencies have obtained since ,august #bjai regarding individuals or foreign governments that have provided funds to individual members of the ,sovereignty ,council or the ,cabinet outside of the ,central ,bank of ,sudan or the ,ministry of ,finance4 7c7 ,report on sanctions pursuant to ,executive ,order ,no4 #acdjj ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing the names of senior ,sudanese government officials that ,president determines meet the criteria to be sanctionable pursuant to ,executive ,order ,no4 #acdjj 7#ga ,fed4 ,reg4 #bedhc2 relating to blocking property of persons in connection with the conflict in ,sudan's ,darfur region74 7d7 ,form ,the reports required under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #abii,r-#ad4 ,united ,states strategy for support to a civilian-led government in ,sudan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy that includes-- 7#a7 a clear articulation of specific ,united ,states goals and objectives with respect to a successful completion of the transitional period and a plan to achieve such goals and objectives2 7#b7 a description of assistance and diplomatic engagement to support a civilian-led government in ,sudan for the remainder of the transitional period1 including any possible support for the organization of free1 fair1 and credible elections2 7#c7 an assessment of the legal and policy reforms that have been and need to be taken by the government in ,sudan during the transitional period in order to promote-- 7,a7 human rights2 7,b7 freedom of religion1 speech1 press1 assembly1 and association2 and 7,c7 accountability for human rights abuses1 including for sexual and gender-based violence perpetrated by members of the ,sudanese security and intelligence services2 7#d7 a description of efforts to address the legal and policy reforms mentioned in paragraph 7#c72 7#e7 a description of humanitarian and development assistance to ,sudan and a plan for coordinating such assistance with international donors1 regional partners1 and local partners2 7#f7 a description of monitoring and evaluation plans for all forms of assistance to be provided under the strategy in accordance with the monitoring and evaluation requirements of section #d of the ,foreign ,aid ,transparency and ,accountability ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aia71 to include a detailed description of all associated goals and benchmarks for measuring impact2 and 7#g7 an assessment of security sector reforms undertaken by the ,government of ,sudan1 including efforts to demobilize or integrate militias and to foster civilian control of the armed services4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a detailed description of the efforts taken to implement this subtitle2 and 7#b7 recommendations for legislative or administrative measures to facilitate the implementation of this subtitle4 #abii,r-#ae4 ,amendments to the ,darfur ,peace and ,accountability ,act of #bjjf ,section #h7;c77#a7 of the ,darfur ,peace and ,accountability ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-cdd2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note7 is amended by striking ,southern ,sudan1 and all that following through ,khartoum1 and inserting ,sudan4 #abii,r-#af4 ,repeal of ,sudan ,peace ,act and the ,comprehensive ,peace in ,sudan ,act 7a7 ,sudan peace act ,effective ,january #a1 #bjbj1 the ,sudan ,peace ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-bde2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note7 is repealed4 7b7 ,comprehensive peace in sudan act ,effective ,january #a1 #bjbj1 the ,comprehensive ,peace in ,sudan ,act of #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-dig2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 note7 is repealed4 ,n ,afghanistan ,security and ,reconstruction ,transparency ,act #abii,s-#a4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,afghanistan ,security and ,reconstruction ,transparency ,act4 #abii,s-#b4 ,public availability of data pertaining to measures of performance of the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall make publicly available all data pertaining to measures of performance of the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces 7hereafter in this section referred to as ,,andsf74 7b7 ,data ,to be included ,the data required to be made publicly available by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the total quarterly ,,andsf attrition rate and quarterly attrition rates for ,,andsf components1 including the ,afghan ,national ,army1 the ,afghan ,national ,police1 the ,afghan ,air ,force1 and the ,afghan ,local ,police4 7#b7 ,the total number of ,,andsf personnel dropped from the rolls for the quarter and the number of personnel dropped from the rolls by ,,andsf component for the quarter4 7#c7 ,the total number of ,,andsf personnel trained to date1 the number of new ,,andsf personnel that entered training for the quarter1 the number of new ,,andsf personnel that completed training for the quarter1 the total number of personnel trained by ,,andsf component to date1 the number of new personnel by ,,andsf component that entered training for the quarter1 and the number of new personnel by ,,andsf component that completed training for the quarter4 7#d7 ,the total number and percentage of unfilled ,,andsf positions and the number and percentage of unfilled positions by ,,andsf component4 7#e7 ,the percentage of ,,andsf components assessed at full authorized and assigned strength4 7#f7 ,detailed ,afghan ,ministry of ,defense1 ,ministry of ,interior1 and ,,andsf performance assessments4 7#g7 ,information about the operational readiness of ,afghan ,national ,army and ,afghan ,national ,police equipment4 7#h7 ,afghanistan ,special ,mission ,wing information1 including the number and type of airframes1 the number of pilots and aircrew1 and the operational readiness 7and associated benchmarks7 of airframes4 7#i7 ,enemy-initiated attacks and effective enemy-initiated attacks on the ,,andsf4 #abii,s-#c4 ,district-level stability assessments of ,afghan government and insurgent control and influence 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall resume the production of district-level stability assessments of ,afghan government and insurgent control and influence that were discontinued in #bjah1 to include district1 population1 and territorial control data4 7b7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall make publicly available the assessments and all data pertaining to the assessments produced under subsection 7a74 ,o ,,lift ,act #abii,t-#a4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,leveraging ,information on ,foreign ,traffickers ,act or the ,,lift ,act4 #abii,t-#b4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the annual ,trafficking ,in ,persons ,report prepared by the ,department of ,state pursuant to the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7the ,,tip ,report7 remains one of the most comprehensive1 timely1 and important sources of information on human trafficking in the world1 and currently includes #ahg individual country narratives2 7#b7 in ,january #bjai1 the statute mandating the ,,tip ,report was amended to require that each report must cover efforts and activities occurring within the period from ,april #a of the prior year through ,march #ca of the current year1 which necessarily requires the collection and transmission of information after ,march #ca2 7#c7 ensuring that the ,department of ,state has adequate time to receive1 analyze1 and incorporate trafficking-related information into its annual ,trafficking ,in ,persons ,report is important to the quality and comprehensiveness of that report2 7#d7 information regarding prevalence and patterns of human trafficking is important for understanding the scourge of modern slavery and making effective decisions about where and how to combat it2 and 7#e7 ,united ,states officials responsible for monitoring and combating trafficking in persons around the world should receive available information regarding where and how often ,united ,states diplomatic and consular officials encounter persons who are responsible for1 or who knowingly benefit from1 severe forms of trafficking in persons4 #abii,t-#c4 ,annual deadline for trafficking in persons report ,section #aaj7;b77#a7 of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajg7;b77#a77 is amended by striking ,june #a and inserting ,june #cj4 #abii,t-#d4 ,united ,states ,advisory ,council on ,human ,trafficking 7a7 ,extension ,section #aae7;h7 of the ,justice for ,victims of ,trafficking ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-bb2 #abi ,stat4 #bdc7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjba and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 7b7 ,compensation ,section #aae7;f7 of the ,justice for ,victims of ,trafficking ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-bb2 #abi ,stat4 #bdc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 may each receive compensation for each day such member is engaged in the actual performance of the duties of the ,council4 4 7c7 ,compensation report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall provide to the relevant congressional committees a plan to implement compensation for members of the ,united ,states ,advisory ,council on ,human ,trafficking pursuant to paragraph 7#c7 of section #aae7;f7 of the ,justice for ,victims of ,trafficking ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-bb2 #abi ,stat4 #bdc71 as added by subsection 7b74 #abii,t-#e4 ,timely provision of information to the ,office to ,monitor and ,combat ,trafficking in ,persons of the ,department of ,state 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajf of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajd7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 ,information regarding human trafficking-,related visa denials 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall ensure that the ,office to ,monitor and ,combat ,trafficking in ,persons and the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security of the ,department of ,state receive timely and regular information regarding ,united ,states visa denials based1 in whole or in part1 on grounds related to human trafficking4 7#b7 ,decisions regarding allocation ,the ,secretary of ,state shall ensure that decisions regarding the allocation of resources of the ,department of ,state related to combating human trafficking and to law enforcement presence at ,united ,states diplomatic and consular posts appropriately take into account-- 7,a7 the information described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 the information included in the most recent report submitted in accordance with section #aaj7;b74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ajc of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ah7 ,grounds related to human trafficking ,the term grounds related to human trafficking means grounds related to the criteria for inadmissibility to the ,united ,states described in subsection 7a77#b77;,h7 of section #bab of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb74 4 #abii,t-#f4 ,reports to ,congress 7a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall provide to the relevant congressional committees a report that-- 7#a7 describes the actions that have been taken and that are planned to implement subsection 7l7 of section #ajf of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajd71 as added by section #abii,t-#e2 and 7#b7 identifies by country and by ,united ,states diplomatic and consular post the number of visa applications denied during the previous calendar year with respect to which the basis for such denial1 included grounds related to human trafficking 7as such term is defined in section #ajc of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb71 as amended by section #abii,t-#e7;b774 7b7 ,annual report ,beginning with the first annual anti-trafficking report required under subsection 7b77#a7 of section #aaj of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajg2 enacted as division ,a of the ,victims of ,trafficking and ,violence ,protection ,act of #bjjj7 that is submitted after the date of the enactment of this ,act and concurrent with each such subsequent submission for the following #g years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the relevant congressional committees a report that contains information relating to the number and the locations of ,united ,states visa denials based1 in whole or in part1 on grounds related to human trafficking 7as such term is defined in section #ajc of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb71 as amended by section #abii,t-#e7;b77 during the period covered by each such annual anti-trafficking report4 #abii,t-#g4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,locations of ,united ,states visa denials ,the term location of ,united ,states visa denials means-- 7,a7 the ,united ,states diplomatic or consular post at which a denied ,united ,states visa application was adjudicated2 and 7,b7 the city or locality of residence of the applicant whose visa application was so denied4 7#b7 ,relevant congressional committees ,the term relevant congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate4 ,,xiii ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction #acja4 ,funding allocations2 specification of cooperative threat reduction funds 7a7 ,funding allocation ,of the #cgc1fij1jjj authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjba in section #cja and made available by the funding table in division ,d for the ,department of ,defense ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,program established under section #acba of the ,department of ,defense ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaa71 the following amounts may be obligated for the purposes specified3 7#a7 ,for strategic offensive arms elimination1 #b1ibd1jjj4 7#b7 ,for chemical weapons destruction1 #ab1hef1jjj4 7#c7 ,for global nuclear security1 #cc1iai1jjj4 7#d7 ,for cooperative biological engagement1 #baf1bjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,for proliferation prevention1 #gi1hfi1jjj4 7#f7 ,for activities designated as ,other ,assessments_/,administrative ,costs1 #bg1ibb1jjj4 7b7 ,specification of cooperative threat reduction funds ,funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #cja and made available by the funding table in division ,d for the ,department of ,defense ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,program shall be available for obligation for fiscal years #bjba1 #bjbb1 and #bjbc4 #acjb4 ,sense of ,congress regarding biological threat reduction and cooperative biological engagement of the ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,program ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 keeping ,americans safe means ensuring that global health security is prioritized as a national security issue2 7#b7 as highlighted by the #bjag ,national ,security ,strategy of the ,united ,states1 biological threats1 whether deliberate attack1 accident1 or a natural outbreak1 are growing threats and require actions to address them at their source through programs carried out by cooperative engagement1 such as working with partners to ensure that laboratories that handle dangerous pathogens have in place safety and security measures2 7#c7 the #bjag ,national ,security ,strategy of the ,united ,states appropriately affirms the importance of supporting advancements in biomedical innovation while mitigating harm caused by advanced bioweapons and capabilities2 7#d7 the intrinsically linked nature of biological threats1 whether naturally occurring1 accidental1 or deliberate1 underscores the relationship between the ,global ,health ,security ,strategy of the ,united ,states and the ,national ,biodefense ,strategy1 and the national security tools used to prevent and mitigate these threats must be similarly connected2 7#e7 biological threats are a critical emerging threat against the ,united ,states and addressing these threats through cooperative programs is an opportunity to achieve long-standing nonproliferation goals2 7#f7 cooperative programs to address biological threats through improved global capacity in the areas of biosafety1 biosecurity1 bio-surveillance1 research oversight1 and related legislative and regulatory frameworks have become even more important as the world faces increasing availability of and advancements in biotechnology1 which has broad dual-use and proliferation implications2 7#g7 under the ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,program of the ,department of ,defense established under the ,department of ,defense ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq471 ,congress authorized the ,secretary of ,defense to address such threats through activities to prevent1 detect1 and report on highly pathogenic diseases or other diseases1 regardless of whether such diseases are caused by biological weapons2 7#h7 in #bjad1 ,president ,obama declared the ,ebola virus disease epidemic a national security priority and exercised the authority under such ,program to build capacity that mitigated the imminent threat posed by the ,ebola virus disease and established capabilities required to prevent future outbreaks2 7#i7 many of the prevention1 detection1 and response capacities built in response to the ,ebola virus disease epidemic are also those used to prevent1 detect1 and respond to the use of biological weapons abroad2 7#aj7 continuing to use cooperative engagement programs is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states because of the important relationships established between the ,united ,states and partner countries1 which are based on ideals such as transparency1 information sharing1 and a shared responsibility in advancing global security2 7#aa7 the recent coronavirus disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 global pandemic has illustrated the dire consequences resulting from a single disease that knows no boundaries1 impacting the ,united ,states economy and the health of ,united ,states citizens and members of the ,armed ,forces1 both domestically and abroad2 7#ab7 in light of the impacts caused by ,,covid-#ai1 and following two congressionally mandated reports that call for better implementation of the biological cooperative engagement programs of the ,united ,states and the ,national ,biodefense ,strategy 7the report published by the ,government ,accountability ,office on ,march #aa1 #bjbj1 titled ,national ,biodefense ,strategy3 ,opportunities and ,challenges with ,early ,implementation and the report published by the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine on ,april #ad1 #bjbj1 titled ,a ,strategic ,vision for ,biological ,threat ,reduction3 ,the ,u4,s4 ,department of ,defense and ,beyond71 it is of utmost importance that such programs are given due and increased prioritization for national security purposes2 and 7#ac7 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state should make every effort to prioritize and advance the determination1 concurrence1 and notification processes under the ,department of ,defense ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq47 to provide for necessary new country determinations in a timely manner and be responsive to emerging biological threats4 ,,xiv ,other authorizations ,a ,military programs #adja4 ,working capital funds ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba for the use of the ,armed ,forces and other activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense for providing capital for working capital and revolving funds1 as specified in the funding table in section #deja4 #adjb4 ,chemical agents and munitions destruction1 defense 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjba for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for ,chemical ,agents and ,munitions ,destruction1 ,defense1 as specified in the funding table in section #deja4 7b7 ,use ,amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a7 are authorized for-- 7#a7 the destruction of lethal chemical agents and munitions in accordance with section #adab of the ,department of ,defense ,authorization ,act1 #aihf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeba72 and 7#b7 the destruction of chemical warfare materiel of the ,united ,states that is not covered by section #adab of such ,act4 #adjc4 ,drug interdiction and counter-drug activities1 defense-wide ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjba for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-,drug ,activities1 ,defense-wide1 as specified in the funding table in section #deja4 #adjd4 ,defense ,inspector ,general ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjba for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense1 as specified in the funding table in section #deja4 #adje4 ,defense health program ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba for the ,defense ,health ,program for use of the ,armed ,forces and other activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense for providing for the health of eligible beneficiaries1 as specified in the funding table in section #deja4 #adjf4 ,national defense sealift fund ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba for the ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund1 as specified in the funding tables in section #deja4 ,b ,other matters #adaa4 ,authority for transfer of funds to joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs medical facility demonstration fund for ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,health ,care ,center1 ,illinois 7a7 ,authority for transfer of funds ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by section #adje and available for the ,defense ,health ,program for operation and maintenance1 #acg1jjj1jjj may be transferred by the ,secretary of ,defense to the ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund established by subsection 7a77#a7 of section #agjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #bega74 ,for purposes of subsection 7a77#b7 of such section #agjd1 any funds so transferred shall be treated as amounts authorized and appropriated specifically for the purpose of such a transfer4 7b7 ,use of transferred funds ,for the purposes of subsection 7b7 of such section #agjd1 facility operations for which funds transferred under subsection 7a7 may be used are operations of the ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,federal ,health ,care ,center1 consisting of the ,north ,chicago ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,center1 the ,navy ,ambulatory ,care ,center1 and supporting facilities designated as a combined ,federal medical facility under an operational agreement covered by section #gjf of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dejj74 #adab4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,there is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba from the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,trust ,fund the sum of #gj1cjj1jjj for the operation of the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home4 ,,xv ,authorization of additional appropriations for overseas contingency operations ,a ,authorization of appropriations #aeja4 ,purpose ,the purpose of this title is to authorize appropriations for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjba to provide additional funds for overseas contingency operations being carried out by the ,armed ,forces4 #aejb4 ,procurement ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba for procurement accounts for the ,army1 the ,navy and the ,marine ,corps1 the ,air ,force1 and ,defense-wide activities1 as specified in the funding table in section #dajb4 #aejc4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba for the use of the ,department of ,defense for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the funding table in section #dbjb4 #aejd4 ,operation and maintenance ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba for the use of the ,armed ,forces and other activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for operation and maintenance1 as specified in the funding table in section #dcjb4 #aeje4 ,military personnel ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba for the use of the ,armed ,forces and other activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 military personnel accounts1 as specified in the funding table in section #ddjb4 #aejf4 ,working capital funds ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba for the use of the ,armed ,forces and other activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense for providing capital for working capital and revolving funds1 as specified in the funding table in section #dejb4 #aejg4 ,drug interdiction and counter-drug activities1 defense-wide ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjba for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-,drug ,activities1 ,defense-wide1 as specified in the funding table in section #dejb4 #aejh4 ,defense ,inspector ,general ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjba for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense1 as specified in the funding table in section #dejb4 #aeji4 ,defense ,health ,program ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjba for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for the ,defense ,health ,program1 as specified in the funding table in section #dejb4 ,b ,financial matters #aeaa4 ,treatment as additional authorizations ,the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this title are in addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated by this ,act4 #aeab4 ,special transfer authority 7a7 ,authority ,to transfer authorizations 7#a7 ,authority ,upon determination by the ,secretary of ,defense that such action is necessary in the national interest1 the ,secretary may transfer amounts of authorizations made available to the ,department of ,defense in this title for fiscal year #bjba between any such authorizations for that fiscal year 7or any subdivisions thereof74 ,amounts of authorizations so transferred shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes as the authorization to which transferred4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the total amount of authorizations that the ,secretary may transfer under the authority of this subsection may not exceed #b1ejj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,terms and conditions 7#a7 ,in general ,transfers under this section shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as transfers under section #ajja4 7#b7 ,additional limitation on transfers from the national guard and reserve equipment ,the authority provided by subsection 7a7 may not be used to transfer any amount from ,national ,guard and ,reserve ,equipment4 7c7 ,additional authority ,the transfer authority provided by this section is in addition to the transfer authority provided under section #ajja4 ,c ,other matters #aeba4 ,afghanistan security forces fund 7a7 ,continuation of prior authorities and notice and reporting requirements ,funds available to the ,department of ,defense for the ,afghanistan ,security ,forces ,fund for fiscal year #bjba shall be subject to the conditions contained in-- 7#a7 subsections 7b7 through 7f7 of section #aeac of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #dbh72 and 7#b7 section #aeba7;d77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #begg7 7as amended by subsection 7b774 7b7 ,extension of prior notice and reporting requirements ,section #aeba7;d77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #begg7 is amended by striking through ,january #ca1 #bjba and inserting through ,january #ca1 #bjbc4 7c7 ,equipment disposition 7#a7 ,acceptance of certain equipment ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense may accept equipment that is procured using amounts authorized to be appropriated for the ,afghanistan ,security ,forces ,fund by this ,act and is intended for transfer to the security forces of the ,ministry of ,defense and the ,ministry of the ,interior of the ,government of ,afghanistan1 but is not accepted by such security forces4 7#b7 ,conditions on acceptance of equipment ,before accepting any equipment under the authority provided by paragraph 7#a71 the ,commander of ,united ,states forces in ,afghanistan shall make a determination that such equipment was procured for the purpose of meeting requirements of the security forces of the ,ministry of ,defense and the ,ministry of the ,interior of the ,government of ,afghanistan1 as agreed to by both the ,government of ,afghanistan and the ,government of the ,united ,states1 but is no longer required by such security forces or was damaged before transfer to such security forces4 7#c7 ,elements of determination ,in making a determination under paragraph 7#b7 regarding equipment1 the ,commander of ,united ,states forces in ,afghanistan shall consider alternatives to the acceptance of such equipment by the ,secretary4 ,an explanation of each determination1 including the basis for the determination and the alternatives considered1 shall be included in the relevant quarterly report required under paragraph 7#e74 7#d7 ,treatment as department of defense stocks ,equipment accepted under the authority provided by paragraph 7#a7 may be treated as stocks of the ,department of ,defense upon notification to the congressional defense committees of such treatment4 7#e7 ,quarterly reports on equipment disposition 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every #ij-;day period thereafter during which the authority provided by paragraph 7#a7 is exercised1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the equipment accepted during the period covered by such report under the following3 7i7 ,this subsection4 7ii7 ,section #aeba7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bege74 7iii7 ,section #aeca7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ajhh74 7iv7 ,section #aecb7;b7 of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #cfac74 7v7 ,section #aeca7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #abg ,stat4 #ich2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note74 7,b7 ,elements ,each report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a list of all equipment that was accepted during the period covered by such report and treated as stocks of the ,department of ,defense and copies of the determinations made under paragraph 7#b71 as required by paragraph 7#c74 7d7 ,security of afghan women 7#a7 ,in general ,of the funds available to the ,department of ,defense for the ,afghan ,security ,forces ,fund for fiscal year #bjba1 it is the goal that #bi1ajj1jjj1 but in no event less than #aj1jjj1jjj1 shall be used for the recruitment1 integration1 retention1 training1 and treatment of women in the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces4 7#b7 ,types of programs and activities ,such programs and activities may include-- 7,a7 efforts to recruit and retain women into the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces1 including the special operations forces2 7,b7 programs and activities of the ,directorate of ,human ,rights and ,gender ,integration of the ,ministry of ,defense of ,afghanistan and the ,office of ,human ,rights1 ,gender and ,child ,rights of the ,ministry of ,interior of ,afghanistan2 7,c7 development and dissemination of gender and human rights educational and training materials and programs within the ,ministry of ,defense and the ,ministry of ,interior of ,afghanistan2 7,d7 efforts to address harassment and violence against women within the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces2 7,e7 improvements to infrastructure that address the requirements of women serving in the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces1 including appropriate equipment for female security and police forces1 and transportation for policewomen to their station2 7,f7 support for ,afghanistan ,national ,police ,family ,response ,units2 7,g7 security provisions for high-profile female police and military officers2 7,h7 programs to promote conflict prevention1 management1 and resolution through the meaningful participation of ,afghan women in the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces1 by exposing ,afghan women and girls to the activities of and careers available with such forces1 encouraging their interest in such careers1 or developing their interest and skills necessary for service in such forces2 and 7,i7 enhancements to ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces recruitment programs for targeted advertising with the goal of increasing the number of female recruits4 7e7 ,assessment of afghanistan progress on objectives 7#a7 ,assessment required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate an assessment describing-- 7,a7 the progress of the ,government of the ,islamic ,republic of ,afghanistan toward meeting shared security objectives2 and 7,b7 the efforts of the ,government of the ,islamic ,republic of ,afghanistan to manage1 employ1 and sustain the equipment and inventory provided under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,in conducting the assessment required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,the extent to which the ,government of ,afghanistan has a strategy for1 and has taken steps toward1 increased accountability and the reduction of corruption within the ,ministry of ,defense and the ,ministry of ,interior of ,afghanistan4 7,b7 ,the extent to which the capability and capacity of the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces have improved as a result of ,afghanistan ,security ,forces ,fund investment1 including through training1 and an articulation of the metrics used to assess such improvements4 7,c7 ,the extent to which the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces have been able to increase pressure on the ,taliban1 al-,qaeda1 the ,haqqani network1 the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria-,khorasan1 and other terrorist organizations1 including by re-taking territory1 defending territory1 and disrupting attacks4 7,d7 ,the distribution practices of the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces and whether the ,government of ,afghanistan is ensuring that supplies1 equipment1 and weaponry supplied by the ,united ,states are appropriately distributed to1 and employed by1 security forces charged with fighting the ,taliban and other terrorist organizations4 7,e7 ,a description of-- 7i7 the policy governing the use of ,acquisition and ,cross ,servicing ,agreements 7,,acsa7 in ,afghanistan2 7ii7 each ,,acsa transaction by type1 amount1 and recipient for calendar year #bjbj2 and 7iii7 for any transactions from the ,united ,states to ,afghan military forces1 an explanation for why such transaction was not carried out under the authorities of the ,afghanistan ,security ,forces ,fund4 7,f7 ,the extent to which the ,government of ,afghanistan has designated the appropriate staff1 prioritized the development of relevant processes1 and provided or requested the allocation of resources necessary to support a peace and reconciliation process in ,afghanistan4 7,g7 ,a description of the ability of the ,ministry of ,defense and the ,ministry of ,interior of ,afghanistan to manage and account for previously divested equipment1 including a description of any vulnerabilities or weaknesses of the internal controls of such ,ministry of ,defense and ,ministry of ,interior and any plan in place to address shortfalls4 7,h7 ,a description of any significant irregularities in the divestment of equipment to the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces during the period beginning on ,may #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,may #a1 #bjba1 including any major losses of such equipment or any inability on the part of the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces to account for equipment so procured4 7,i7 ,a description of the sustainment and maintenance costs required during the #e-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 for major weapons platforms previously divested1 and a description of the plan for the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces to maintain such platforms in the future4 7,j7 ,the extent to which the ,government of ,afghanistan is adhering to conditions for receiving assistance established in annual financial commitment letters or any other bilateral agreements with the ,united ,states4 7,k7 ,the extent to which the ,government of ,afghanistan has made progress in achieving security sector benchmarks as outlined by the ,united ,states-,afghan ,compact 7commonly known as the ,kabul ,compact7 and a description of any other documents1 plans1 or agreements used by the ,united ,states to measure security sector progress4 7,l7 ,the extent to which the ,government of ,afghanistan or the ,secretary has developed a plan to integrate former ,taliban fighters into the ,ministries of ,defense or ,interior4 7,m7 ,such other factors as the ,secretaries consider appropriate4 7,n7 ,the extent to which the ,government of ,afghanistan has prioritized the development of relevant processes to combat gross human rights violation and to promote religious freedom and peace in ,afghanistan4 7,o7 ,the extent to which the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces have been able to promote religious freedom by increasing pressure on the ,taliban1 al-,qaeda1 the ,haqqani network1 the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria-,khorasan1 and other terrorist organizations by connecting regional peace with the practice of freedom of religion or belief4 7#c7 ,form ,the assessment required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#d7 ,withholding of assistance for insufficient progress 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and pursuant to the assessment under paragraph 7#a71 that the ,government of ,afghanistan has made insufficient progress in the areas described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7i7 withhold #dja1ejj1jjj1 to be derived from amounts made available for assistance for the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces1 from expenditure or obligation until the date on which the ,secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that the ,government of ,afghanistan has made sufficient progress2 and 7ii7 notify the congressional defense committees not later than #cj days before withholding such funds4 7,b7 ,waiver ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that withholding such assistance would impede the national security objectives of the ,united ,states by prohibiting1 restricting1 delaying1 or otherwise limiting the provision of assistance1 the ,secretary may waive the withholding requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 certifies such determination to the congressional defense committees not later than #cj days before the effective date of the waiver4 7f7 ,additional reporting requirements ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the materials submitted in support of the budget for fiscal year #bjbb that is submitted by the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 each of the following3 7#a7 ,the amount of funding provided in fiscal year #bjbj through the ,afghanistan ,security ,forces ,fund to the ,government of ,afghanistan in the form of direct government-to-government assistance or on-budget assistance for the purposes of supporting any entity of such government1 including the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces1 the ,afghan ,ministry of ,interior1 or the ,afghan ,ministry of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the amount of funding provided and anticipated to be provided1 as of the date of the submission of the materials1 in fiscal year #bjba through such ,fund in such form4 7#c7 ,to the extent the amount described in paragraph 7#b7 exceeds the amount described in paragraph 7#a71 an explanation as to the reason why the such amount is greater and the specific entities and purposes that were supported by such increase4 #aebb4 ,report on transitioning funding ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include1 in the materials submitted in support of the budget of the ,president 7submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 for fiscal year #bjbb-- 7#a7 a description of each program funded in fiscal year #bjba using amounts authorized to be appropriated for overseas contingency operations under this title2 7#b7 the manner and extent to which the ,secretary plans to shift the funding of each such program in the ensuing fiscal years to use amounts authorized to be appropriated other than for overseas contingency operations being carried out by the ,armed ,forces1 disaggregated by fiscal year2 and 7#c7 a plan to return all overseas contingency operations funding to the base budget1 as appropriate1 in accordance with the future-years defense plan set forth in the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjba4 ,,xvi ,strategic ,programs1 ,cyber1 and ,intelligence ,matters ,a ,space ,activities #afja4 ,national ,security ,space ,launch program 7a7 ,phase two acquisition strategy ,in carrying out the phase two acquisition strategy1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force-- 7#a7 may not change the mission performance requirements2 7#b7 may not change the acquisition schedule2 7#c7 may not award phase two contracts after ,september #cj1 #bjbd2 7#d7 shall award phase two contracts to not more than two ,national ,security ,space ,launch providers2 7#e7 shall ensure that launch services are procured only from ,national ,security ,space ,launch providers that meet the requirements for the phase two contracts2 7#f7 not later than #ahj days after the date on which phase two contracts are awarded1 shall terminate launch service agreement contracts awarded under such phase two acquisition strategy to each ,national ,security ,space ,launch provider that is not a down-selected ,national ,security ,launch provider2 and 7#g7 may not increase the total amount of funding included in the initial launch service agreements with down-selected ,national ,security ,launch providers4 7b7 ,reusability 7#a7 ,certification ,not later than #ah months after the date on which the ,secretary determines the down-selected ,national ,security ,space ,launch providers1 the ,secretary shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees that the ,secretary has completed all non-recurring design validation of previously flown launch hardware for ,national ,security ,space ,launch providers offering such hardware for use in phase two contracts or in future national security space missions4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary determines the down-selected ,national ,security ,space ,launch providers1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the progress of the ,secretary with respect to completing all non-recurring design validation of previously flown launch hardware described in paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 a justification for any deviation from the new entrant certification guide2 and 7,b7 a description of such progress with respect to ,national ,security ,space ,launch providers that are not down-selected ,national ,security ,space ,launch providers1 if applicable4 7c7 ,funding for certification1 infrastructure1 and technology development 7#a7 ,authority ,pursuant to section #bcga;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 not later than ,september #cj1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall enter into three agreements described in paragraph 7#c7 with ,national ,security ,space ,launch providers-- 7,a7 to maintain competition in order to maximize the likelihood of at least three ,national ,security ,space ,launch providers competing for phase three contracts2 and 7,b7 to support innovation for national security launches under phase three contracts4 7#b7 ,competitive procedures ,the ,secretary shall carry out paragraph 7#a7 by conducting a full and open competition among all ,national ,security ,space ,launch providers that may submit bids for a phase three contract4 7#c7 ,agreements ,an agreement described in this paragraph is an agreement that provides a ,national ,security ,space ,launch provider with not more than #aej1jjj1jjj for the provider to conduct either or both of the following activities3 7,a7 ,meet the certification and infrastructure requirements that are-- 7i7 unique to national security space missions2 and 7ii7 necessary for a phase three contract4 7,b7 ,develop transformational technologies in support of the national security space launch capability for phase three contracts 7such as technologies regarding launch1 maneuver1 and transport capabilities for enhanced resiliency and security technologies1 as identified in the ,national ,security ,launch ,architecture study of the ,space and ,missile ,systems ,center of the ,space ,force74 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary enters into an agreement under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report explaining how the ,secretary determined the certification and infrastructure requirements and the transformational technologies covered under paragraph 7#c74 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the progress made by the ,secretary in ensuring that full and open competition exists for phase three contracts1 including-- 7#a7 a description of progress made to establish the requirements for phase three contracts1 including such requirements that the ,secretary determines cannot be met by the commercial market2 7#b7 whether the ,secretary determines that additional development funding will be necessary for such phase2 7#c7 a description of the estimated costs for the development described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7c77#c72 and 7#d7 how the ,secretary will-- 7,a7 ensure full and open competition for technology development for phase three contracts2 and 7,b7 maintain competition4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to delay the award of phase two contracts4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term down-selected ,national ,security ,launch provider means a ,national ,security ,space ,launch provider that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force selected to be awarded phase two contracts4 7#c7 ,the term phase three contract means a contract awarded using competitive procedures for launch services under the ,national ,security ,space ,launch program after fiscal year #bjbd4 7#d7 ,the term phase two acquisition strategy means the process by which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force enters into phase two contracts during fiscal year #bjbj1 orders launch missions during fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd1 and carries out such launches under the ,national ,security ,space ,launch program4 7#e7 ,the term phase two contract means a contract awarded during fiscal year #bjbj using competitive procedures for launch missions ordered under the ,national ,security ,space ,launch program during fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 #afjb4 ,requirement to buy certain satellite component from national technology and industrial base ,section #becd7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,star tracker ,a star tracker used in a satellite weighing more than #djj pounds whose principle purpose is to support the national security1 defense1 or intelligence needs of the ,united ,states ,government4 4 #afjc4 ,commercial space domain awareness capabilities 7a7 ,procurement ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall procure commercial space domain awareness services by awarding at least two contracts for such services4 7b7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the enterprise space battle management command and control1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense1 without delegation1 certifies to the congressional committees that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force has awarded the contracts under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjba1 the ,chief of ,space ,operations1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the commercial space domain awareness services1 data1 and analytics of objects in low-earth orbit that have been purchased during the two-year period preceding the date of the report4 ,the report shall be submitted in unclassified form4 7d7 ,commercial space domain awareness services defined ,in this section1 the term commercial space domain awareness services means space domain awareness data1 processing software1 and analytics derived from best-in-breed commercial capabilities to address warfighter requirements in low-earth orbit and fill gaps in current space domain capabilities of the ,space ,force1 including commercial capabilities to-- 7#a7 provide conjunction and maneuver alerts2 7#b7 monitor breakup and launch events2 and 7#c7 detect and track objects smaller than #aj centimeters in size4 #afjd4 ,responsive satellite infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a domestic responsive satellite manufacturing capability for ,department of ,defense space operations to be used-- 7#a7 for the development of components1 systems1 structures1 and payloads necessary to reconstitute a national security space asset that has been destroyed1 failed1 or otherwise determined to be incapable of performing mission requirements2 and 7#b7 to rapidly acquire and field necessary space-based capabilities needed to maintain continuity of national security space missions and limit capability disruption to the warfighter4 7b7 ,plan for responsive satellite infrastructure ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 the ,chief of ,space ,operations1 and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,space ,command1 shall develop an operational plan and acquisition strategy for responsive satellite infrastructure to swiftly identify need1 develop capability1 and launch a responsive satellite to fill a critical capability gap in the event of destruction or failure of a space asset or otherwise determined need4 7c7 ,matters included ,the plan outlined under subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a process for determining whether the reconstitution of a space asset is necessary4 7#b7 ,the timeframe in which a developed satellite is determined to be responsive4 7#c7 ,a plan to leverage domestic commercial entities in the new space supply chain that have already demonstrated rapid satellite product development and delivery capability to meet new mission responsiveness requirements being passed down by ,department of ,defense prime satellite contractors in-- 7,a7 power systems and solar arrays2 7,b7 payloads and integration features2 and 7,c7 buses and structures4 7#d7 ,an assessment of acquisition requirements and standards necessary for commercial entities to meet ,department of ,defense validation of supply chains1 processes1 and technologies while operating under rapid development cycles needed to maintain a responsive timeframe as determined by paragraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7d7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report detailing the plan under subsection 7b74 #afje4 ,policy to ensure launch of small-class payloads 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a small launch and satellite policy to ensure responsive and reliable access to space through the processing and launch of ,department of ,defense small-class payloads4 7b7 ,policy ,the policy under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 providing resources and policy guidance to sustain-- 7#a7 the availability of small-class payload launch service providers using launch vehicles capable of delivering into space small payloads designated by the ,secretary of ,defense as a national security payload2 7#b7 a robust small-class payload space launch infrastructure and industrial base2 7#c7 the availability of rapid1 responsive1 and reliable space launches for national security space programs to-- 7,a7 improve the responsiveness and flexibility of a national security space system2 7,b7 lower the costs of launching a national security space system2 and 7,c7 maintain risks of mission success at acceptable levels2 7#d7 a minimum number of dedicated launches each year2 and 7#e7 full and open competition including small launch providers and rideshare opportunities4 7c7 ,acquisition strategy ,the ,secretary shall develop and carry out a #e-year phased acquisition strategy1 including near and long term1 for the small launch and satellite policy under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,elements ,the acquisition strategy under subsection 7c7 shall-- 7#a7 provide the necessary-- 7,a7 stability in budgeting and acquisition of capabilities2 7,b7 flexibility to the ,federal ,government2 and 7,c7 procedures for fair competition2 and 7#b7 specifically take into account1 as appropriate per competition1 the effect of-- 7,a7 contracts or agreements for launch services or launch capability entered into by the ,department of ,defense with small-class payload space launch providers2 7,b7 the requirements of the ,department of ,defense1 including with respect to launch capabilities and pricing data1 that are met by such providers2 7,c7 the cost of integrating a satellite onto a launch vehicle2 7,d7 launch performance history 7at least three successful launches of the same launch vehicle design7 and maturity2 7,e7 ability of a launch provider to provide the option of dedicated and rideshare launch capabilities2 and 7,f7 any other matters the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing a plan for the policy under subsection 7a71 including with respect to the cost of launches and an assessment of mission risk4 #afjf4 ,tactically responsive space launch operations ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall implement a tactically responsive space launch program-- 7#a7 to provide long-term continuity for tactically responsive space launch operations across the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 to accelerate the development of-- 7,a7 responsive launch concepts of operations2 7,b7 tactics2 7,c7 training2 and 7,d7 procedures2 7#c7 to develop appropriate processes for tactically responsive space launch1 including-- 7,a7 mission assurance processes2 and 7,b7 command and control1 tracking1 telemetry1 and communications2 and 7#d7 to identify basing capabilities necessary to enable tactically responsive space launch1 including mobile launch range infrastructure4 #afjg4 ,limitation on availability of funds for prototype program for multi-global navigation satellite system receiver development ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for increment #b of the acquisition of military ,global ,positioning ,system user equipment terminals1 not more than #hj percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7#a7 certifies to the congressional defense committees that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force is carrying out the program required under section #afjg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #agbd72 and 7#b7 provides to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on how the ,secretary is implementing such program1 including with respect to addressing each element specified in subsection 7b7 of such section4 #afjh4 ,limitation on awarding contracts to entities operating commercial terrestrial communication networks that cause interference with the ,global ,positioning ,system ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not enter into a contract1 or extend or renew a contract1 with an entity that engages in commercial terrestrial operations using the #aebe-aeei megahertz band or the #afbf4e-affj4e megahertz band unless the ,secretary has certified to the congressional defense committees that such operations do not cause harmful interference to a ,global ,positioning ,system device of the ,department of ,defense4 #afji4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for certain purposes relating to the ,global ,positioning ,system 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,on ,april #ai1 #bjbj1 the ,federal ,communications ,commission issued an order and authorization granting ,ligado ,networks ,,llc the authority to operate a nationwide terrestrial communications network using the #aebf-aecf megahertz band1 the #afbg4e-afcg4e megahertz band1 or the #afdf4e-afef4e megahertz band4 7#b7 ,in an attempt to address interference to the ,global ,positioning ,system operating near those bands1 ,ligado ,networks ,,llc has committed to assuming the costs mitigating any interference caused by their network4 7#c7 ,in the approval order1 the ,federal ,communications ,commission directed that ,ligado takes all necessary mitigation measures to prevent or remediate any potential harmful interference to ,u4,s4 ,government devices1 including devices used by the military1 that are identified both pre- and post-deployment of ,ligado's network44 7#d7 ,in a letter to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives dated ,may #ba1 #bjbj1 ,ligado ,networks ,,llc reaffirmed the commitment to bear the costs to the ,department of ,defense1 stating that the ,,fcc directed ,ligado to provide protections to ,,gps devices using its spectrum by imposing stringent coordination1 cooperation1 and replacement obligations on ,ligado1 so that ,ligado bears the burden and ,make no mistake3 the obligation is ours1 and the burden falls solely on our company44 7b7 ,prohibition ,except as provided by subsection 7c71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba or any subsequent fiscal year for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended to retrofit any ,global ,positioning ,system device or system1 or network that uses the ,global ,positioning ,system1 in order to mitigate interference from commercial terrestrial operations using the #aebf-aecf megahertz band1 the #afbg4e-afcg4e megahertz band1 or the #afdf4e-afef4e megahertz band4 7c7 ,actions not prohibited ,the prohibition in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any action taken by the ,secretary of ,defense relating to-- 7#a7 conducting technical or information exchanges with the entity that operates the commercial terrestrial operations in the megahertz bands specified in such subsection2 7#b7 seeking compensation for interference from such entity2 or 7#c7 ,global ,positioning ,system receiver upgrades needed to address other resiliency requirements4 #afaj4 ,report on resilient protected communications satellites 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the national command1 control1 and communications system of the ,department of ,defense is essential to the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the ,department of ,defense requires the space segments of such system to be resilient and survivable to address advanced threats from ,russia and ,china4 7#c7 ,the next-generation overhead persistent infrared missile warning satellites are being upgraded with enhanced resiliency features to make them much less vulnerable to attack and will begin launch in #bjbe4 7#d7 ,because missile warning satellites rely on protected communications satellites to relay warnings and response orders1 the next-generation overhead persistent infrared missile warning satellites will require protected communications satellites with enhanced resiliency features1 however1 the current plan of the ,space ,force is to provide those capabilities with the evolved strategic satellite communications program that will not be available until #bjcb or later4 7#e7 ,as a result1 the ,chief of ,space ,operations should implement an accelerated plan to achieve more resilient protected communications satellites without delay4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief of ,space ,operations shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on how the ,space ,force will address the need for resilient protected communications satellites during the years #bjbe through #bjcb4 #afaj;,a4 ,permanent personnel management authority for ,space ,development ,agency for experts in science and engineering 7a7 ,program authorized for ,space ,development ,agency ,section #aeii;h7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,,sda ,the ,director of the ,space ,development ,agency may carry out a program of personnel management authority provided in subsection 7b7 in order to facilitate recruitment of eminent experts in science or engineering for research and development projects and to enhance the administration and management of the ,agency4 4 7b7 ,personnel management authority ,section #aeii;h7b77#a7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,e72 7#b7 by inserting and after the semicolon at the end of subparagraph 7,f72 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,g7 in the case of the ,space ,development ,agency1 appoint individuals to a total of not more than #aj positions in the ,agency1 of which not more than #e such positions may be positions of administration or management of the ,agency2 4 #afaj;,b4 ,report on effect of ,,covid-#ai on space industrial base and space programs of ,department of ,defense ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the current and projected effects of ,,covid-#ai on the space industrial base and the space programs of ,department of ,defense4 ,the report shall include an assessment of each of the following3 7#a7 ,,covid-#ai related and associated impacts to cost1 timeline1 and performance to the space industrial base and the space programs of ,department1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 procurement and acquisition2 7,b7 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation2 7,c7 partnerships with non-,federal governmental entities1 such as universities and not-for-profit organizations2 and 7,d7 labor force disruptions2 7#b7 ,regional and sector-specific disruptions and concerns4 7#c7 ,current mitigation strategies by both the ,federal ,government and industry4 7#d7 ,any supplemental disaster appropriations requirements to mitigate impacts to such programs4 7#e7 ,recommendations to address risks and threats to the ,federal ,government and industry relating to such impacts4 #afaj;,c4 ,satellite ground network frequency licensing 7a7 ,report on department of defense satellite antenna frequency licensing processes 7#a7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,chief of ,space ,operations1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 and to any other appropriate congressional committee upon request1 a report on the ,department's processes and procedures for identifying and securing frequency licenses for national security space ground assets4 7#b7 ,matters included ,the report provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall address the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of current processes1 procedures1 requirements1 timelines1 and entities necessary to coordinate and secure frequency licensing for ,department of ,defense space ground antenna and assets4 7,b7 ,a plan to address and streamline procedures regarding the ingestion and licensing of commercial industry antenna in support of the augmentation of existing network capacity4 7,c7 ,a review of ,,fouo classification requirements for information and specifications related to the items addressed within this report4 7,d7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7b7 ,designation of antenna specifications ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in coordination with the ,chief of ,space ,operations 7,,cso71 shall identify and re-designate controlled unclassified information regarding details and technical antenna specifications1 necessary to complete ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration 7,,ntia71 ,federal ,communication ,commission 7,,fcc71 and ,friendly ,nation frequency licensing processes1 so that such information may be shared in regards to the guidelines of 8,distribution ,statement ,a0 as defined by ,do,d,i #ebcj4bd4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the congressional defense committees4 7#b7 ,the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 ,b ,defense ,intelligence and ,intelligence-,related ,activities #afaa4 ,validation of capability requirements of ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency ,section #ddb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,validation ,the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency shall assist the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 combatant commands1 and the military departments in establishing1 coordinating1 consolidating1 and validating mapping1 charting1 geodetic data1 and safety of navigation capability requirements through a formal process governed by the ,joint ,staff4 ,consistent with validated requirements1 the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency shall provide aeronautical and nautical charts that are safe for navigation1 maps1 books1 datasets1 models1 and geodetic products4 4 #afab4 ,safety of navigation mission of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency 7a7 ,mission of ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency ,section #ddb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #afaa1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking means of navigating vessels of the ,navy and the merchant marine and inserting the means for safe navigation2 and 7,b7 by striking and inexpensive nautical charts and all that follows and inserting geospatial information for use by the departments and agencies of the ,united ,states1 the merchant marine1 and navigators generally42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking shall prepare and and inserting shall acquire1 prepare1 and2 7,b7 by striking charts and inserting safe-for-navigation charts and datasets2 and 7,c7 by striking geodetic and inserting geomatics4 7b7 ,maps1 charts1 and books 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking and books and inserting books1 and datasets2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking maps1 charts1 and nautical books and inserting nautical and aeronautical charts1 topographic and geomatics maps1 books1 models1 and datasets2 and 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 acquire 7by purchase1 lease1 license1 or barter7 all necessary rights1 including copyrights and other intellectual property rights1 required to prepare1 publish1 and furnish to navigators the products described in paragraph 7#a74 4 7#b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #bb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #dea and inserting the following new item3 #dea4 ,maps1 charts1 books1 and datasets4 4 7c7 ,civil actions barred ,section #def of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following3 ,no civil action may be brought against the ,united ,states on the basis of the content of geospatial information prepared or disseminated by the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency4 4 7d7 ,definitions ,section #dfg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or about after boundaries on2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking statistical2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking geodetic and inserting geomatics2 and 7ii7 by inserting and services after products2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting or about after activities on4 #afac4 ,national ,academies ,climate ,security ,roundtable 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall enter into a joint agreement with the ,academies to create a new ,national ,academies ,climate ,security ,roundtable 7in this section referred to as the roundtable74 7b7 ,participants ,the roundtable shall include-- 7#a7 the members of the ,climate ,security ,advisory ,council established under section #abj of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjfj72 7#b7 senior representatives and practitioners from ,federal science agencies1 elements of the intelligence community1 and the ,department of ,defense1 who are not members of the ,council2 and 7#c7 key stakeholders in the ,united ,states scientific enterprise1 including institutions of higher education1 ,federal research laboratories 7including the national security laboratories71 industry1 and nonprofit research organizations4 7c7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the roundtable is-- 7#a7 to support the duties and responsibilities of the ,climate ,security ,advisory ,council under section #abj7;c7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjfj7;c772 7#b7 to develop best practices for the exchange of data1 knowledge1 and expertise among elements of the intelligence community1 elements of the ,federal ,government that are not elements of the intelligence community1 and non-,federal researchers2 7#c7 to facilitate dialogue and collaboration about relevant collection and analytic priorities among participants of the roundtable with respect to climate security2 7#d7 to identify relevant gaps in the exchange of data1 knowledge1 or expertise among participants of the roundtable with respect to climate security1 and consider viable solutions to address such gaps2 and 7#e7 to provide any other assistance1 resources1 or capabilities that the ,director of ,national ,intelligence or the ,under ,secretary determines necessary with respect to the ,council carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the ,council under such section #abj7;c74 7d7 ,meetings ,the roundtable shall meet at least quarterly1 in coordination with the meetings of the ,climate ,security ,advisory ,council under section #abj7;c77#a7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjfj7;c77#a774 7e7 ,reports and briefings ,the joint agreement under subsection 7a7 shall specify that-- 7#a7 the roundtable shall organize workshops1 on at least a biannual basis1 that include both participants of the roundtable and persons who are not participants1 and may be conducted in classified or unclassified form in accordance with subsection 7f72 7#b7 on a regular basis1 the roundtable shall produce classified and unclassified reports on the topics described in subsection 7c7 and the activities of the roundtable1 and other documents in support of the duties and responsibilities of the ,climate ,security ,advisory ,council under section #abj7;c7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjfj7;c772 7#c7 the ,academies shall provide recommendations by consensus to the ,council on both the topics described in subsection 7c7 and specific topics as identified by participants of the roundtable2 7#d7 not later than ,march #a1 #bjba1 and annually thereafter during the life of the roundtable1 the ,academies shall provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on the progress and activities of the roundtable2 and 7#e7 not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,academies shall submit a final report to the appropriate congressional committees on the activities of the roundtable4 7f7 ,security clearances ,each participant of the roundtable shall have a security clearance at the appropriate level to carry out the duties of the participant under this section4 ,a person who is not a participant who attends a workshop under subsection 7e77#a7 is not required to have a security clearance1 and the roundtable shall ensure that any such workshop is held at the appropriate classified or unclassified level4 7g7 ,termination ,the roundtable shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,academies means the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine4 7#b7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,the term ,federal science agency means any agency or department of the ,federal ,government with at least #ajj1jjj1jjj in basic and applied research obligations in fiscal year #bjai4 7#d7 ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given that term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 7#e7 ,the term national security laboratory has the meaning given the term in section #djjb of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja74 #afad4 ,report on risk to national security posed by quantum computing technologies 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an assessment of the current and potential threats and risks posed by quantum computing technologies4 ,the ,secretary shall conduct the assessment in a manner that allows the ,secretary to better understand and prepare to counter the risks of quantum computing to national security4 7#b7 ,matters included ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of national security systems that are vulnerable to current and potential threats and risks posed by quantum computing technologies4 7,b7 ,an assessment of quantum-resistant cryptographic standards1 including a timeline for the development of such standards4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the feasibility of alternate quantum-resistant models4 7,d7 ,a description of any funding shortfalls in public and private efforts to develop such standards and models4 7,e7 ,recommendations to counter the threats and risks posed by quantum computing technologies that prioritize1 secure1 and resource the defense of national security systems identified under subparagraph 7,a74 7b7 ,briefings ,during the period preceding the date on which the ,secretary submits the report under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall include in the quarterly briefings under section #dhd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 an update on the assessment conducted under such subsection4 7c7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7a7 may be submitted in classified form4 ,c ,cyberspace-,related ,matters #afba4 ,cyber mission forces and cyberspace operations forces ,subsection 7a7 of section #bch1 title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,not later than five days after the submission by the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca of the budget1 the ,secretary2 7,b7 by inserting in both electronic and print formats after submit2 and 7,c7 by striking #bjag and inserting #bjba2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and the cyberspace operations forces before the semicolon2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting and the cyberspace operations forces before the period4 #afbb4 ,cyberspace solarium commission ,section #afeb of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by-- 7i7 striking clauses 7i7 through 7iv72 and 7ii7 redesignating clauses 7v7 through 7viii7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 respectively2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking and who are appointed under clauses 7iv7 through 7vii7 of subparagraph 7,a72 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking ,seven and inserting ,six2 7#c7 in subsection 7h71 by-- 7,a7 striking 7#a7 ,in general4--7,a72 and 7,b7 striking paragraph 7#b72 7#d7 in subsection 7i77#a77;,b71 by striking officers or employees of the ,united ,states or2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7k77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking at the end of the #abj-;day period beginning on and inserting #b years after2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by-- 7i7 striking may use the #abj-;day and inserting shall use the #b-year2 7ii7 striking for the purposes of concluding its activities1 including providing testimony to ,congress concerning the final report referred to in that paragraph and disseminating the report and inserting the following3 for the purposes of--3 7i7 collecting and assessing comments and feedback from the ,executive ,branch1 academia1 and the public on the analysis and recommendations contained in the ,commission's report2 7ii7 collecting and assessing any developments in cybersecurity that may affect the analysis and recommendations contained in the ,commission's report2 7iii7 reviewing the implementation of the recommendations contained in the ,commission's report2 7iv7 revising1 amending1 or making new recommendations based on the assessments and reviews required under clauses 7i7-7iii72 7v7 providing an annual update to the congressional defense committees1 the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security in a manner and format determined by the ,commission regarding any such revisions1 amendments1 or new recommendations2 and 7vi7 concluding its activities1 including providing testimony to ,congress concerning the final report referred to in that paragraph and disseminating the report4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,if the ,commission is extended1 and the effective date of such extension is after the date on which the ,commission terminated1 the ,commission shall be deemed reconstituted with the same members and powers that existed on the day before such termination date1 except that-- 7i7 a member of the ,commission may serve only if the member's position continues to be authorized under subsection 7b72 7ii7 no compensation or entitlements relating to a person's status with the ,commission shall be due for the period between the termination and reconstitution of the ,commission2 7iii7 nothing in this subparagraph may be construed as requiring the extension or reemployment of any staff member or contractor working for the ,commission2 7iv7 the staff of the ,commission shall be-- 7,i7 selected by the co-chairs of the ,commission in accordance with subsection 7h77#a72 7,,ii7 comprised of not more than four individuals1 including a staff director2 and 7,,iii7 resourced in accordance with subsection 7g77#d77;,a72 7v7 with the approval of the co-chairs1 may be provided by contract with a nongovernmental organization2 7vi7 any unexpended funds made available for the use of the ,commission shall continue to be available for use for the life of the ,commission1 as well as any additional funds appropriated to the ,department of ,defense that are made available to the ,commission1 provided that the total such funds does not exceed #a1jjj1jjj from the reconstitution of the ,commission to the completion of the ,commission2 and 7vii7 the requirement for an assessment of the final report in subsection 7l7 shall be updated to require annually for a period of #b years further assessments of the ,federal ,government's responses to the ,commission's recommendations contained in such final report4 4 #afbc4 ,tailored cyberspace operations organizations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in conjunction with the ,chief of ,naval ,operations1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a study of the ,navy ,cyber ,warfare ,development ,group 7,,ncwdg74 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an examination of ,,ncwdg's structure1 manning1 authorities1 funding1 and operations4 7#b7 ,a review of organizational relationships both within the ,navy and to other ,department of ,defense organizations1 as well as non-,department of ,defense organizations4 7#c7 ,recommendations for how the ,,ncwdg can be strengthened and improved1 without growth in size4 7c7 ,designation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall designate the ,,ncwdg as a screened command4 7d7 ,release ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall transmit the study required under subsection 7a7 to the secretaries of the military services and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command4 7e7 ,exemplar ,the service secretaries and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command are authorized to establish counterpart tailored cyberspace operations organizations of comparable size to the ,,ncwdg within the military service or command1 respectively1 of each such secretary and ,commander4 ,such counterpart organizations shall have the same authorities as the ,,ncwdg4 ,not later than #cj days after receipt by each of the service secretaries and the ,commander under subsection 7d7 of the study required under subsection 7a71 each such service secretary and ,commander1 as the case may be1 shall brief the congressional defense committees regarding whether or not each such service secretary or ,commander intends to utilize the authority under this subsection4 #afbd4 ,responsibility for the ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency function of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section3 7,a7 ,critical infrastructure ,the term critical infrastructure has the meaning given such term in section #ajaf7;e7 of the ,uniting and ,strengthening ,america by ,providing ,appropriate ,tools ,required to ,intercept and ,obstruct ,terrorism 7,,usa ,,patriot ,,act7 ,act of #bjja 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaie;c7e774 7,b7 ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency ,the term ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency means a ,federal department or agency designated as a ,sector ,specific ,agency under ,presidential ,policy ,directive-#ba to be responsible for providing institutional knowledge and specialized expertise to1 as well as leading1 facilitating1 or supporting1 the security and resilience programs and associated activities of its designated critical infrastructure sector in the all-hazards environment4 7#b7 ,reference ,any reference to a ,sector-,specific ,agency in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 record1 or other paper of the ,united ,states shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency of the ,federal ,government for the relevant critical infrastructure sector4 7b7 ,designation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense as the lead official1 and the ,office of the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor as the lead component1 for the ,department's role and functions as the ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency for the ,defense ,industrial ,base4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,as the lead official for the ,department of ,defense's ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency functions1 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department shall be responsible for all activities performed by the ,department in its support of the ,defense ,industrial ,base1 as one of the critical infrastructure sectors of the ,united ,states4 ,such activities shall include the following3 7#a7 ,synchronization1 harmonization1 de-confliction1 and management for the execution of all ,department programs1 initiatives1 efforts1 and communication related to the ,department's ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency function1 including any ,department program1 initiative1 or effort that addresses the cybersecurity of the ,defense ,industrial ,base4 7#b7 ,leadership and management of the ,defense ,industrial ,base ,government ,coordinating ,council4 7#c7 ,direct interface and sponsorship of the ,defense ,industrial ,base ,sector ,coordinating ,council4 7#d7 ,organization of quarterly in-person meetings of both the ,defense ,industrial ,base ,government ,coordinating ,council and the ,defense ,industrial ,base ,sector ,coordinating ,council4 7d7 ,additional functions ,in carrying out this section1 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 and collaborate with critical infrastructure owners and operators1 where appropriate with independent regulatory agencies1 and with ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal entities1 as appropriate2 7#b7 serve as a day-to-day ,federal interface for the dynamic prioritization and coordination of sector-specific activities2 7#c7 carry out incident management responsibilities2 7#d7 provide1 support1 or facilitate technical assistance and consultations for the ,defense ,industrial ,base to identify cyber or physical vulnerabilities and help mitigate incidents1 as appropriate2 and 7#e7 support the statutorily required reporting requirements of such relevant ,federal departments and agencies by providing to such departments and agencies on an annual basis sector-specific critical infrastructure information4 #afbe4 ,department of ,defense ,cyber ,workforce ,efforts 7a7 ,resources for cyber education 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency 7,,nsa71 shall examine the current policies permitting ,national ,security ,agency employees to use up to #adj hours of paid time toward ,,nsa's cyber education programs4 7#b7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the congressional intelligence committees a strategy for expanding the policies described in paragraph 7#a7 to-- 7i7 individuals who occupy positions described in section #aeii;f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 any other individuals who the ,chief ,information ,officer determines appropriate4 7,b7 ,implementation plan ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall detail the utilization of the policies in place at the ,national ,security ,agency1 as well as an implementation plan that describes the mechanisms needed to expand the use of such policies to accommodate wider participation by individuals described in such subparagraph4 ,such implementation plan shall detail how such individuals would be able to connect to the instructional and participatory opportunities available through the efforts1 programs1 initiatives1 and investments accounted for in the report required under section #afdi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib71 including the following programs3 7i7 ,gen,cyber4 7ii7 ,centers for ,academic ,excellence - ,cyber ,defense4 7iii7 ,centers for ,academic ,excellence - ,cyber ,operations4 7,c7 ,deadline ,not later than #abj days after the submission of the report required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall carry out the implementation plan contained in such report4 7b7 ,improving the training with industry program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,principal ,cyber ,advisors of the military services and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a review of the current utilization and utility of the ,training ,with ,industry 7,,twi7 programs1 including relating to the following3 7,a7 ,recommendations regarding how to improve and better utilize such programs1 including regarding individuals who have completed such programs4 7,b7 ,an implementation plan to carry out such recommendations4 7#b7 ,additional ,not later than #ij days after the submission of the report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense shall carry out the implementation plan required under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,alignment of cybersecurity training programs 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing recommendations on how cybersecurity training programs described in section #afdi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj can be better aligned and harmonized4 7#b7 ,report ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide recommendations concerning the following topics and information3 7,a7 ,developing a comprehensive mechanism for utilizing and leveraging the ,cyber ,excepted ,service workforce of the ,department of ,defense referred to in subsection 7a71 as well as mechanisms for military participation4 7,b7 ,unnecessary redundancies in such programs1 or in any related efforts1 initiatives1 or investments4 7,c7 ,mechanisms for tracking participation and transition of participation from one such program to another4 7,d7 ,department level oversight and management of such programs4 7#c7 ,cyber workforce pipeline and early childhood education 7,a7 ,elements ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 when completing the report required under paragraph 7#a71 take into consideration existing ,federal childhood cyber education programs1 including the programs identified in the report required under section #afdi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 and the ,department of ,homeland ,security's ,cybersecurity ,education and ,training ,assistance ,program 7,,cetap71 that can provide opportunities to military-connected students and members of the ,armed ,forces to pursue cyber careers4 7,b7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term military-connected student means an individual who-- 7i7 is a dependent a member of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty2 and 7ii7 is enrolled in a preschool1 an elementary or secondary school1 or an institution of higher education4 #afbf4 ,reporting requirements for cross domain compromises and exemptions to policies for information technology 7a7 ,compromise reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,effective beginning in ,october #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the secretaries of the military services shall submit to the congressional defense committees a monthly report in writing that documents each instance or indication of a cross-domain compromise within the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,procedures ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees procedures for complying with the requirements of subsection 7a7 consistent with the national security of the ,united ,states and the protection of operational integrity4 ,the ,secretary shall promptly notify such committees in writing of any changes to such procedures at least #ad days prior to the adoption of any such changes4 7#c7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term cross domain compromise means any unauthorized connection between software1 hardware1 or both designed for use on a network or system built for classified data and the public internet4 7b7 ,exemptions to policy for information technology ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this ,act and biannually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the secretaries of the military services shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report in writing that enumerates and details each current exemption to information technology policy1 interim ,authority ,to ,operate 7,,ato7 order1 or both4 ,each such report shall include other relevant information pertaining to each such exemption1 including relating to the following3 7#a7 ,risk categorization4 7#b7 ,duration4 7#c7 ,estimated time remaining4 #afbg4 ,assessing private-public collaboration in cybersecurity 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 conduct a review and assessment of any ongoing public-private collaborative initiatives involving the ,department of ,defense and the private sector related to cybersecurity and defense of critical infrastructure1 including-- 7,a7 the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command's ,pathfinder initiative and any derivative initiative2 7,b7 the ,department's support to and integration with existing ,federal cybersecurity centers and organizations2 and 7,c7 comparable initiatives led by other ,federal departments or agencies that support long-term public-private cybersecurity collaboration2 and 7#b7 make recommendations for improvements and the requirements and resources necessary to institutionalize and strengthen the initiatives described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the review1 assessment1 and recommendations under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted in unclassified or classified form1 as necessary4 7c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term critical infrastructure has the meaning given such term in section #ajaf7;e7 of the ,uniting and ,strengthening ,america by ,providing ,appropriate ,tools ,required to ,intercept and ,obstruct ,terrorism 7,,usa ,,patriot ,,act7 ,act of #bjja 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaie;c7e774 #afbh4 ,cyber capabilities and interoperability of the ,national ,guard 7a7 ,evaluation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in conjunction with the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate a review of the statutes1 rules1 regulations1 and standards that pertain to the use of the ,national ,guard for the response to and recovery from significant cyber incidents4 7b7 ,recommendations ,the review required under subsection 7a7 shall address the following3 7#a7 ,regulations promulgated under section #ijc of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 to allow the ,national ,guard to conduct homeland defense activities that the ,secretary of ,defense determines to be necessary and appropriate in accordance with section #ijb of such title in response to a cyber attack4 7#b7 ,compulsory guidance from the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau regarding how the ,national ,guard shall collaborate with the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation of the ,department of ,justice through multi-agency task forces1 information-sharing groups1 incident response planning and exercises1 and other relevant forums and activities4 7#c7 ,a plan for how the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau will collaborate with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security to develop an annex to the ,national ,cyber ,incident ,response ,plan that details the regulations and guidance described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7c7 ,definition ,the term significant cyber incident means a cyber incident that results1 or several related cyber incidents that result1 in demonstrable harm to-- 7#a7 the national security interests1 foreign relations1 or economy of the ,united ,states2 or 7#b7 the public confidence1 civil liberties1 or public health and safety of the ,american people4 #afbi4 ,evaluation of non-traditional cyber support to the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense1 in conjunction with the ,under ,secretary for ,personnel and ,readiness of the ,department of ,defense and the ,principal ,cyber ,advisors of the military services1 shall complete an assessment and evaluation of reserve models tailored to the support of cyberspace operations for the ,department4 7b7 ,evaluation components ,the assessment and evaluation required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following components3 7#a7 ,a current assessment of reserve and ,national ,guard support to ,cyber ,operations ,forces4 7#b7 ,an enumeration and evaluation of various reserve1 ,national ,guard1 auxiliary1 and non-traditional support models which are applicable to cyberspace operations1 including a consideration of models utilized domestically and internationally4 7#c7 ,a utility assessment of a dedicated reserve cadre specific to ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and ,cyber ,operations ,forces4 7#d7 ,an analysis of the costs associated with the models evaluated pursuant to paragraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,an assessment of the recruitment programs necessary for implementation of the models evaluated pursuant to paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the assessment and evaluation required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted in classified or unclassified form1 as necessary4 #afcj4 ,establishment of integrated cyber center 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the relevant congressional committees a report on ,federal cybersecurity centers and the potential for better coordination of ,federal cyber efforts at an integrated cyber center within the national cybersecurity and communications integration center of the ,department of ,homeland ,security established pursuant to section #bbji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fei74 7b7 ,contents ,to prepare the report required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall aggregate information from components of the ,department of ,homeland ,security with information provided to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 ,such aggregated information shall relate to the following topics3 7#a7 ,any challenges regarding capacity and funding identified by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 or the ,director of ,national ,intelligence that negatively impact coordination with the national cybersecurity and communications integration center of the ,department of ,homeland ,security in furtherance of the security and resilience of critical infrastructure4 7#b7 ,distinct statutory authorities identified by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 or the ,director of ,national ,intelligence that should not be leveraged by an integrated cyber center within the national cybersecurity and communications integration center4 7#c7 ,any challenges associated with effective mission coordination and deconfliction between the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and other ,federal agencies that could be addressed with the creation of an integrated cyber center within the national cybersecurity and communications integration center4 7#d7 ,how capabilities or missions of existing ,federal cyber centers could benefit from greater integration or collocation to support cybersecurity collaboration with critical infrastructure at an integrated cyber center within the national cybersecurity and communications integration center1 including the following ,federal cyber centers3 7,a7 ,the ,national ,security ,agency's ,cyber ,threat ,operations ,center4 7,b7 ,united ,states ,cyber ,command's ,joint ,operations ,center4 7,c7 ,the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence's ,cyber ,threat ,intelligence ,integration ,center4 7,d7 ,the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation's ,national ,cyber ,investigative ,joint ,task ,force4 7,e7 ,the ,department of ,defense's ,defense ,cyber ,crime ,center4 7,f7 ,the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence's ,intelligence ,community ,security ,coordination ,center4 7c7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 identify any challenges regarding the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency's current authorities1 structure1 resources1 funding1 ability to recruit and retain its workforce1 or interagency coordination that negatively impact the ability of the ,agency to fulfill its role as the central coordinator for critical infrastructure cybersecurity and resilience pursuant to its authorities under the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 and information on how establishing an integrated cyber center within the national cybersecurity and communications integration center would address such challenges2 7#b7 identify any facility needs for the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency to adequately host personnel1 maintain sensitive compartmented information facilities1 and other resources to serve as the primary coordinating body charged with forging whole-of-government1 public-private collaboration in cybersecurity1 pursuant to such authorities2 7#c7 identify any lessons from the ,united ,kingdom's ,national ,cybersecurity ,center model to determine whether an integrated cyber center within the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency should be similarly organized into an unclassified environment and a classified environment2 7#d7 recommend any changes to procedures and criteria for increasing and expanding the participation and integration of public- and private-sector personnel into ,federal cyber defense and security efforts1 including continuing limitations or hurdles in the security clearance program for private sector partners and integrating private sector partners into a ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency integrated cyber center2 and 7#e7 propose policies1 programs1 or practices that could overcome challenges identified in the aggregated information under subsection 7b71 including the creation of an integrated cyber center within the national cybersecurity and communications integration center1 accompanied by legislative proposals1 as appropriate4 7d7 ,plan ,upon submitting the report pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall develop a plan to establish an integrated cyber center within the national cybersecurity and communications integration center4 7e7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the submission of the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall begin establishing an integrated cyber center in the national cybersecurity and communications integration center4 7f7 ,annual updates ,beginning #a year after the submission of the report required under subsection 7a7 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the relevant congressional committees updates regarding efforts to establish and operate an integrated cyber center in the national cybersecurity and communications integration center pursuant to subsection 7e71 including information on progress made toward overcoming any challenges identified in the report required by subsection 7a74 7g7 ,privacy review ,the ,privacy ,officers of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,justice1 and the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall review and provide to the relevant congressional committees comment1 as appropriate1 on each report and legislative proposal submitted under this section4 7h7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term relevant congressional committees means-- 7#a7 in the ,house of ,representatives-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services2 7,b7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary2 7,c7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security2 and 7#b7 in the ,senate-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services2 7,b7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary2 7,c7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs4 #afca4 ,cyber threat information collaboration environment 7a7 ,in general ,in consultation with the ,cyber ,threat ,data ,standards and ,interoperability ,council established pursuant to subsection 7d71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7acting through the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency71 shall develop an information collaboration environment and associated analytic tools that enable entities to identify1 mitigate1 and prevent malicious cyber activity to-- 7#a7 provide limited access to appropriate operationally relevant data about cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats1 including malware forensics and data from network sensor programs1 on a platform that enables query and analysis2 7#b7 allow such tools to be used in classified and unclassified environments drawing on classified and unclassified data sets2 7#c7 enable cross-correlation of data on cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats at the speed and scale necessary for rapid detection and identification2 7#d7 facilitate a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats2 and 7#e7 facilitate collaborative analysis between the ,federal ,government and private sector critical infrastructure entities and information and analysis organizations4 7b7 ,implementation of information collaboration environment 7#a7 ,evaluation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7acting through the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency71 shall-- 7,a7 identify1 inventory1 and evaluate existing ,federal sources of classified and unclassified information on cybersecurity threats2 7,b7 evaluate current programs1 applications1 or platforms intended to detect1 identify1 analyze1 and monitor cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats2 and 7,c7 coordinate with private sector critical infrastructure entities and1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 other private sector entities1 to identify private sector cyber threat capabilities1 needs1 and gaps4 7#b7 ,implementation ,not later than #a year after the evaluation required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7acting through the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency71 shall begin implementation of the information collaboration environment developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 to enable participants in such environment to develop and run analytic tools referred to in such subsection on specified data sets for the purpose of identifying1 mitigating1 and preventing malicious cyber activity that is a threat to government and critical infrastructure4 ,such environment and use of such tools shall-- 7,a7 operate in a manner consistent with relevant privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties policies and protections1 including such policies and protections established pursuant to section #ajaf of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe72 7,b7 account for appropriate data standards and interoperability requirements1 consistent with the standards set forth in subsection 7d72 7,c7 enable integration of current applications1 platforms1 data1 and information1 including classified information1 in a manner that supports integration of unclassified and classified information on cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats2 7,d7 incorporate tools to manage access to classified and unclassified data1 as appropriate2 7,e7 ensure accessibility by entities the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7acting through the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency71 determines appropriate2 7,f7 allow for access by critical infrastructure stakeholders and other private sector partners1 at the discretion of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,g7 deploy analytic tools across classification levels to leverage all relevant data sets1 as appropriate2 7,h7 identify tools and analytical software that can be applied and shared to manipulate1 transform1 and display data and other identified needs2 and 7,i7 anticipate the integration of new technologies and data streams1 including data from government-sponsored network sensors or network-monitoring programs deployed in support of ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial governments or private sector entities4 7c7 ,annual review of impacts on privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7acting through the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency and the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 respectively7 shall direct the ,privacy1 ,civil ,rights1 and ,civil ,liberties ,officers of their respective agencies1 in consultation with ,privacy1 ,civil ,rights1 and ,civil ,liberties ,officers of other ,federal agencies participating in the information collaboration environment1 to conduct an annual review of the information collaboration environment for compliance with fair information practices and civil rights and civil liberties policies4 ,each such report shall be-- 7#a7 unclassified1 to the maximum extent possible1 but may contain a non-public or classified annex to protect sources or methods and any other sensitive information restricted by ,federal law2 7#b7 with respect to the unclassified portions of each such report1 made available on the public internet websites of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence-- 7,a7 not later than #cj days after submission to the appropriate congressional committees2 and 7,b7 in an electronic format that is fully indexed and searchable2 and 7#c7 with respect to a classified annex1 submitted to the appropriate congressional committees in an electronic format that is fully indexed and searchable4 7d7 ,post-,deployment assessment ,not later than #b years after the implementation of the information collaboration environment under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7acting through the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency7 shall jointly submit to te appropriate congressional committees an assessment of whether to include additional entities1 including critical infrastructure information sharing and analysis organizations1 in such environment4 7e7 ,cyber ,threat ,data ,standards and ,interoperability ,council 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established an interagency council1 to be known as the ,cyber ,threat ,data ,standards and ,interoperability ,council 7in this subsection referred to as the council71 chaired by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 to establish data standards and requirements for public and private sector entities to participate in the information collaboration environment developed pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,other membership 7,a7 ,principal members ,in addition to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the council shall be composed of the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7acting through the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency74 7,b7 ,additional members ,the ,president shall identify and appoint council members from public and private sector entities who oversee programs that generate1 collect1 or disseminate data or information related to the detection1 identification1 analysis1 and monitoring of cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats1 based on recommendations submitted by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7acting through the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency74 7#c7 ,data streams ,the council shall identify1 designate1 and periodically update programs that shall participate in or be interoperable with the information collaboration environment developed pursuant to subsection 7a71 which may include the following3 7,a7 ,network-monitoring and intrusion detection programs4 7,b7 ,cyber threat indicator sharing programs4 7,c7 ,certain government-sponsored network sensors or network-monitoring programs4 7,d7 ,incident response and cybersecurity technical assistance programs4 7,e7 ,malware forensics and reverse-engineering programs4 7,f7 ,the defense industrial base threat intelligence program of the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,data governance ,the council shall establish a committee comprised of the privacy officers of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,defense1 and the ,national ,security ,agency4 ,such committee shall establish procedures and data governance structures1 as necessary1 to protect sensitive data1 comply with ,federal regulations and statutes1 and respect existing consent agreements with private sector critical infrastructure entities that apply to critical infrastructure information4 7#e7 ,recommendations ,the council shall1 as appropriate1 submit recommendations to the ,president to support the operation1 adaptation1 and security of the information collaboration environment developed pursuant to subsection 7a74 7f7 ,no additional activities authorized ,nothing in section may be construed to-- 7#a7 alter the responsibility of entities to follow guidelines issued pursuant to section #aje7;b7 of the ,cybersecurity ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aejd7;b72 enacted as division ,n of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aac77 with respect to data obtained by an entity in connection with activities authorized under the ,cybersecurity ,act of #bjae and shared through the information collaboration environment developed pursuant to subsection 7a72 or 7#b7 authorize ,federal or private entities to share information in a manner not already permitted by law4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 in the ,house of ,representatives-- 7i7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security2 7iii7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary2 and 7iv7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services2 and 7,b7 in the ,senate-- 7i7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs2 7iii7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary2 and 7iv7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services4 7#b7 ,critical infrastructure ,the term critical infrastructure has the meaning given such term in section #ajaf7;e7 of ,public ,law #ajg-ef 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaie;c7e774 7#c7 ,critical infrastructure information ,the term critical infrastructure information has the meaning given such term in section #bbbb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fga74 7#d7 ,cyber threat indicator ,the term cyber threat indicator has the meaning given such term in section #ajb7f7 of the ,cybersecurity ,act of #bjae 7enacted as division ,n of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aac2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja7f7774 7#e7 ,cybersecurity risk ,the term cybersecurity risk has the meaning given such term in section #bbji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fei74 7#f7 ,cybersecurity threat ,the term cybersecurity threat has the meaning given such term in section #ajb7e7 of the ,cybersecurity ,act of #bjae 7enacted as division ,n of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aac2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja7e7774 7#g7 ,information sharing and analysis organization ,the term information sharing and analysis organization has the meaning given such term in section #bbbb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fga74 #afcb4 ,defense industrial base participation in a threat intelligence sharing program 7a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term defense industrial base means the worldwide industrial complex with capabilities to perform research and development1 design1 produce1 deliver1 and maintain military weapon systems1 subsystems1 components1 or parts to meet military requirements4 7b7 ,defense industrial base threat intelligence program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a threat intelligence program to share with and obtain from the defense industrial base information and intelligence on threats to national security4 7#b7 ,program requirements ,at a minimum1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure the threat intelligence sharing program established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 includes the following3 7,a7 ,cybersecurity incident reporting requirements that-- 7i7 extend beyond current mandatory incident reporting requirements2 7ii7 set specific timeframes for all categories of such mandatory incident reporting2 and 7iii7 create a single clearinghouse for all such mandatory incident reporting to the ,department of ,defense1 including covered unclassified information1 covered defense information1 and classified information4 7,b7 ,a mechanism for developing a shared and real-time picture of the threat environment4 7,c7 ,joint1 collaborative1 and co-located analytics4 7,d7 ,investments in technology and capabilities to support automated detection and analysis across the defense industrial base4 7,e7 ,coordinated intelligence sharing with relevant domestic law enforcement and counterintelligence agencies1 in coordination1 respectively1 with the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7,f7 ,a process for direct sharing of threat intelligence related to a specific defense industrial base entity with such entity4 7#c7 ,existing information sharing programs ,the ,secretary of ,defense may utilize an existing ,department of ,defense information sharing program to satisfy the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 if such existing program includes1 or is modified to include1 two-way sharing of threat information that is specifically relevant to the defense industrial base1 including satisfying the requirements specified in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,intelligence queries ,as part of a threat intelligence sharing program under this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall require defense industrial base entities holding a ,department of ,defense contract to consent to queries of foreign intelligence collection databases related to such entity as a condition of such contract4 7c7 ,threat intelligence program participation 7#a7 ,prohibition on procurement ,beginning on the date that is than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense may not procure or acquire1 or extend or renew a contract to procure or acquire1 any item1 equipment1 system1 or service from any entity that is not a participant in-- 7,a7 the threat intelligence sharing program established pursuant paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7b72 or 7,b7 a comparably widely-utilized threat intelligence sharing program described in paragraph 7#c7 of such subsection4 7#b7 ,application to subcontractors ,no entity holding a ,department of ,defense contract may subcontract any portion of such contract to another entity unless that second entity-- 7,a7 is a participant in a threat intelligence sharing program under this section2 or 7,b7 has received a waiver pursuant to subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,implementation ,in implementing the prohibition under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7,a7 may create tiers of requirements and participation within the applicable threat intelligence sharing program referred to in such paragraph based on-- 7i7 an evaluation of the role of and relative threats related to entities within the defense industrial base2 and 7ii7 cybersecurity maturity model certification level2 and 7,b7 shall prioritize available funding and technical support to assist entities as is reasonably necessary for such entities to participate in a threat intelligence sharing program under this section4 7d7 ,waiver authority 7#a7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 with respect to an entity or class of entities1 if the ,secretary determines that the requirement to participate in a threat intelligence sharing program under this section is unnecessary to protect the interests of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 at the request of an entity1 if the ,secretary determines there is compelling justification for such waiver4 7#b7 ,periodic reevaluation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall periodically reevaluate any waiver issued pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 and promptly revoke any waiver the ,secretary determines is no longer warranted4 7e7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,rulemaking authority ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,,cmmc harmonization ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the threat intelligence sharing program requirements set forth in the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 consider an entity's maturity and role within the defense industrial base1 in accordance with the maturity certification levels established in the ,department of ,defense ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification program4 #afcc4 ,assistance for small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relating to cybersecurity 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 may award financial assistance to a ,center for the purpose of providing cybersecurity services to small manufacturers4 7b7 ,criteria ,if the ,secretary carries out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director1 shall establish and publish on the grants4gov website1 or successor website1 criteria for selecting recipients for financial assistance under this section4 7c7 ,use of financial assistance ,financial assistance under this section-- 7#a7 shall be used by a ,center to provide small manufacturers with cybersecurity services relating to-- 7,a7 compliance with the cybersecurity requirements of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 including awareness1 assessment1 evaluation1 preparation1 and implementation of cybersecurity services2 and 7,b7 achieving compliance with the ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification framework of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 may be used by a ,center to employ trained personnel to deliver cybersecurity services to small manufacturers4 7d7 ,biennial reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once every #b years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives a biennial report on financial assistance awarded under this section4 7#b7 ,contents ,to the extent practicable1 each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following with respect to the years covered by the report3 7,a7 ,the number of small manufacturing companies assisted4 7,b7 ,a description of the cybersecurity services provided4 7,c7 ,a description of the cybersecurity matters addressed4 7,d7 ,an analysis of the operational effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the cybersecurity services provided4 7e7 ,termination ,the authority of the ,secretary to award of financial assistance under this section shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,center has the meaning given such term in section #be7;a7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk7a774 7#b7 ,the term small manufacturer has the meaning given that tern in section #afdd7;g7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note74 #afcd4 ,defense industrial base cybersecurity threat hunting and sensing1 discovery1 and mitigation 7a7 ,definition ,in this section3 7#a7 ,defense industrial base ,the term defense industrial base means the worldwide industrial complex with capabilities to perform research and development1 design1 produce1 deliver1 and maintain military weapon systems1 subsystems1 components1 or parts to meet military requirements4 7#b7 ,advanced defense industrial base ,the term advanced defense industrial base means any entity in the defense industrial base holding a ,department of ,defense contract that requires a cybersecurity maturity model certification of level #d or higher4 7b7 ,defense industrial base cybersecurity threat hunting study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a study of the feasibility and resourcing required to establish the ,defense ,industrial ,base ,cybersecurity ,threat ,hunting ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,elements ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 establish the resources necessary1 governance structures1 and responsibility for execution of the ,program1 as well as any other relevant considerations determined by the ,secretary2 7,b7 include a conclusive determination of the ,department of ,defense's capacity to establish the ,program by the end of fiscal year #bjba2 and 7,c7 identify any barriers that would prevent such establishment4 7c7 ,defense industrial base cybersecurity threat hunting program 7#a7 ,in general ,upon a positive determination of the ,program's feasibility pursuant to the study required under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish the ,program to actively identify cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities within the information systems1 including covered defense networks containing controlled unclassified information1 of entities in the defense industrial base4 7#b7 ,program levels ,in establishing the ,program in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a tiered program that takes into account the following3 7,a7 ,the cybersecurity maturity of entities in the defense industrial base4 7,b7 ,the role of such entities4 7,c7 ,whether each such entity possesses controlled unclassified information and covered defense networks4 7,d7 ,the covered defense information to which such an entity has access as a result of contracts with the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,program requirements ,the ,program shall-- 7,a7 include requirements for mitigating any vulnerabilities identified pursuant to the ,program2 7,b7 provide a mechanism for the ,department of ,defense to share with entities in the defense industrial base malicious code1 indicators of compromise1 and insights on the evolving threat landscape2 7,c7 provide incentives for entities in the defense industrial base to share with the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,national ,security ,agency's ,cybersecurity ,directorate1 threat and vulnerability information collected pursuant to threat monitoring and hunt activities2 and 7,d7 mandate a minimum level of program participation for any entity that is part of the advanced defense industrial base4 7d7 ,threat identification program participation 7#a7 ,prohibition on procurement ,if the ,program is established pursuant to subsection 7c71 beginning on the date that is #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense may not procure or obtain1 or extend or renew a contract to procure or obtain1 any item1 equipment1 system1 or service from any entity in the defense industrial base that is not in compliance with the requirements of the ,program4 7#b7 ,implementation ,in implementing the prohibition under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prioritize available funding and technical support to assist affected entities in the defense industrial base as is reasonably necessary for such affected entities to commence participation in the ,program and satisfy ,program requirements4 7#c7 ,waiver authority 7,a7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 with respect to an entity or class of entities in the defense industrial base1 if the ,secretary determines that the requirement to participate in the ,program is unnecessary to protect the interests of the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 at the request of such an entity1 if the ,secretary determines there is a compelling justification for such waiver4 7,b7 ,periodic reevaluation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall periodically reevaluate any waiver issued pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 and revoke any such waiver the ,secretary determines is no longer warranted4 7e7 ,use of personnel and third-,party threat hunting and sensing capabilities ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense may-- 7#a7 utilize ,department of ,defense personnel to hunt for threats and vulnerabilities within the information systems of entities in the defense industrial base that have an active contract with ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 certify third-party providers to hunt for threats and vulnerabilities on behalf of the ,department of ,defense2 7#c7 require the deployment of network sensing technologies capable of identifying and filtering malicious network traffic2 or 7#d7 employ a combination of ,department of ,defense personnel and third-party providers and tools1 as the ,secretary determines necessary and appropriate1 for the entity described in paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,rulemaking authority ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,,cmmc harmonization ,in promulgating rules and regulations pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider how best to integrate the requirements of this section with the ,department of ,defense ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification program4 #afce4 ,defense ,digital ,service 7a7 ,relationship with ,united ,states ,digital ,service ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,digital ,service shall establish a direct relationship between the ,department of ,defense and the ,united ,states ,digital ,service to address authorities1 hiring processes1 roles1 and responsibilities4 7b7 ,certification ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,digital ,service shall jointly certify to the congressional defense committees that the skills and qualifications of the ,department of ,defense personnel assigned to and supporting the core functions of the ,defense ,digital ,service are consistent with the skills and qualifications ,united ,states ,digital ,service personnel4 #afcf4 ,limitation of funding for ,national ,defense ,university ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjba for the ,national ,defense ,university1 not more than #fj percent of such funds may be obligated or expended until the ,joint ,staff and the ,national ,defense ,university present to the congressional defense committees the following3 7#a7 ,a comprehensive plan for resourcing and growing the student population of the ,college of ,information and ,cyberspace1 including by-- 7,a7 enrolling a minimum of #cej cyber workforce students per academic year2 and 7,b7 graduating a minimum of #db students 7including a minimum of #bh ,united ,states military students7 in the ,joint ,professional ,military ,education ,phase ,,ii ,war ,college #aj- month resident program in fiscal year #bjba1 and implementing a plan to graduate a minimum of #gj students 7including a minimum of #ej ,united ,states military and civilian students7 in fiscal year #bjbc and in each year thereafter through the ,future ,year ,defense ,program4 7#b7 ,budget documents for the ,future ,year ,defense ,program which show funding for the ,college of ,information and ,cyberspace to support the comprehensive plan described in subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,a comprehensive presentation of how programs of study on cyber-related matters are being expanded and integrated into ,joint ,professional ,military ,education at all ,national ,defense ,university constituent colleges4 #afcg4 ,critical infrastructure cyber incident reporting procedures 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 and in consultation with ,sector ,risk ,management ,agencies and other appropriate ,federal departments1 shall1 after notice and an opportunity for comment1 establish requirements and a process for covered critical infrastructure entities to report a covered cybersecurity incident to the national cybersecurity and communications integration center of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 in furtherance of its mission with respect to cybersecurity risks as set forth in section #bbji4 7b7 ,procedures ,the cybersecurity incident reporting requirements and process described in subsection 7a7 shall1 at a minimum1 include-- 7#a7 a definition of covered critical infrastructure entities that are required to comply with the reporting requirements of this section1 based on threshold criteria related to-- 7,a7 the likelihood that such entity may be targeted by a malicious cyber actor1 including a foreign country2 7,b7 consequences that disruption to or compromise of such entity could cause to national security1 economic security1 or public health and safety2 and 7,c7 maturity of security operations in detecting1 investigating1 and mitigating a cybersecurity incident2 7#b7 criteria for the types and thresholds for a covered cybersecurity incident to be reported under this section1 including the sophistication or novelty of the cyber attack1 the type1 volume1 and sensitivity of the data at issue1 and the number of individuals affected or potentially affected by a cybersecurity incident1 subject to the limitations described in subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 procedures to comply with reporting requirements pursuant to subsection 7c74 7c7 ,cybersecurity incident reporting requirements for covered critical infrastructure entities 7#a7 ,in general ,a covered critical infrastructure entity1 as defined by the ,director pursuant to subsection 7b71meets the requirements of this paragraph if1 upon becoming aware that a covered cybersecurity incident1 including an incident involving ransomware1 social engineering1 malware1 or unauthorized access1 has occurred involving any critical infrastructure system or subsystem of the critical infrastructure1 the entity-- 7,a7 promptly reports such incident to the national cybersecurity and communications integration center1 consistent with such requirements and process1 as soon as practicable 7but in no case later than #gb hours after the entity first becomes aware that the incident occurred72 and 7,b7 provides all appropriate updates to any report submitted under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,contents of report ,each report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall contain such information as the ,director prescribes in the reporting procedures issued under subsection 7a71 including the following information with respect to any cybersecurity incident covered by the report3 7,a7 ,the date1 time1 and time zone when the cybersecurity incident began1 if known4 7,b7 ,the date1 time1 and time zone when the cybersecurity incident was detected4 7,c7 ,the date1 time1 and duration of the cybersecurity incident4 7,d7 ,the circumstances of the cybersecurity incident1 including the specific critical infrastructure systems or subsystems believed to have been accessed and information acquired1 if any1 as well as any interdependent systems that suffered damage1 disruption1 or were otherwise impacted by the incident4 7,e7 ,any planned and implemented technical measures to respond to and recover from the incident4 7,f7 ,in the case of any report which is an update to a prior report1 any additional material information relating to the incident1 including technical data1 as it becomes available4 7d7 ,effect of other reporting ,a covered critical infrastructure entity shall not be considered to have satisfied the reporting requirements set forth in subsection 7c77#a7 by reporting information required pursuant to subsection 7c77#b7 related to a covered cybersecurity incident to any person1 agency or organization1 including a law enforcement agency1 other than to the ,director using the incident reporting procedures establish by the national cybersecurity and communications integration center using the incident reporting procedures established by the ,director pursuant to subsection 7a74 7e7 ,disclosure1 retention1 and use 7#a7 ,authorized activities ,covered cybersecurity incidents and related reporting information provided to the ,director pursuant to this section may not be disclosed to1 retained by1 or used by1 consistent with otherwise applicable provisions of ,federal law1 any ,federal agency or department1 or any component1 officer1 employee1 or agent of the ,federal ,government1 except if the ,director determines such disclosure1 retention1 or use is necessary for-- 7,a7 the purpose of identifying-- 7i7 a cybersecurity threat as such term is defined insection #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 #aeja771 including the source of such cybersecurity threat2 or 7ii7 a security vulnerability2 7,b7 the purpose of responding to1 or otherwise preventing or mitigating1 a specific threat of death1 serious bodily harm1 or serious economic harm1 including a terrorist act or a use of a weapon of mass destruction2 7,c7 the purpose of responding to1 investigating1 prosecuting1 or otherwise preventing or mitigating1 a serious threat to a minor1 including sexual exploitation and threats to physical safety2 or 7,d7 the purpose of preventing1 investigating1 disrupting1 or prosecuting an offense arising out of a threat described in subparagraphs 7,b7-7,c7 7#c7 or any of the offenses listed in-- 7i7 sections #ajbh through #ajcj of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code 7relating to fraud and identity theft72 7ii7 chapter #cg of such title 7relating to espionage and censorship72 and 7iii7 chapter #ij of such title 7relating to protection of trade secrets74 7#b7 ,exception ,the ,director may enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center or other research institution to provide information in an anonymized manner for the purpose of aggregating and analyzing cybersecurity incident data and other reported information for the limited purpose of better understanding the cyber threat landscape1 subject to appropriate protections for information and removal of any unnecessary personal or identifying information4 7#c7 ,privacy and civil liberties ,covered cybersecurity incidents and related reporting information provided to the ,director pursuant to this section shall be retained1 used1 and disseminated1 where permissible and appropriate1 by the ,federal ,government-- 7,a7 in a manner that protects from unauthorized use or disclosure any information reported under this section that may contain-- 7i7 personal information of a specific individual2 or 7ii7 information that identifies a specific individual2 and 7,b7 in a manner that protects the confidentiality of information reported under this section containing-- 7i7 personal information of a specific individual2 or 7ii7 information that identifies a specific individual4 7#d7 ,federal regulatory authority ,information regarding a covered cybersecurity incident and related reporting information provided to the ,director pursuant to this section may not be used by any ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government to regulate1 including through an enforcement action1 the lawful activities of any non-,federal entity4 7f7 ,limitation ,the ,director may not set criteria or develop procedures pursuant to this ,act that require a covered critical infrastructure entity1 identified pursuant to subsection 7b77#a71 to report on any cybersecurity incident unless such incident-- 7#a7 causes a loss in the confidentiality1 integrity1 or availability of proprietary1 sensitive1 or personal information2 7#b7 results in a disruption or otherwise inhibits the ability of an entity to deliver services or conduct its primary business activity2 or 7#c7 was carried out by a foreign country1 or where there is reason to believe a foreign country was involved in such incident4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered critical infrastructure entity ,the term covered critical infrastructure entity is an entity that owns1 operates1 supports1 or maintains critical infrastructure which meets the definition set forth by the ,director pursuant to subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,covered cybersecurity incident ,the term covered cybersecurity incident means a cybersecurity incident experienced by a covered critical infrastructure entity that meets the definition and criteria set forth by the ,director in the procedures prescribed pursuant to subsection 7b77#b71 subject to the limitations in subsection 7f7 that involve1 at a minimum1 an incident that-- 7#c7 ,critical infrastructure ,the term critical infrastructure has the meaning given that term in section #b7d7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-aif2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja7d774 7#d7 ,cybersecurity risk ,the term cybersecurity risk has the meaning given that term in section #bbji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fei74 7#e7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#f7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department4 7#g7 ,national cybersecurity and communications integration center ,the term national cybersecurity and communications integration center or ,center means the national cybersecurity and communications integration center described in section #bbji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fei74 7#h7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#i7 ,sector specific agency ,the term ,sector ,specific ,agency has the meaning given that term in section #bbja7e7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fea7e774 #afch4 ,funding for ,national ,center for ,hardware and ,embedded ,systems ,security and ,trust 7a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #dbja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,air ,force1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for ,aerospace ,sensors1 line #jji1 is hereby increased by #c1jjj1jjj for the ,national ,center for ,hardware and ,embedded ,systems ,security and ,trust4 7b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #adjb for chemical agents and munitions destruction1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #deja1 for ,chem ,demilitarization--,,rdt,e1 is hereby reduced by #c1jjj1jjj4 #afci4 ,strengthening ,federal networks 7a7 ,authority ,section #ceec7;b7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f77;,d71 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following new paragraph3 7#g7 hunting for and identifying1 with or without advance notice1 threats and vulnerabilities within ,federal information systems2 and 4 7b7 ,binding operational directive ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall issue a binding operational directive pursuant to subsection 7b77#b7 of section #ceec of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 to implement paragraph 7#g7 of section #ceec7;b7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 #afdj4 ,,dod ,cyber ,hygiene and ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification ,framework 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states a report on the cyber hygiene practices of the ,department of ,defense and the extent to which such practices are effective at protecting ,department missions1 information1 system and networks4 ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of each ,department component's compliance with the requirements and levels identified in the ,cyber ,maturity ,model ,certification framework4 7#b7 ,for each ,department component that does not achieve the requirements for good cyber hygiene as defined in ,,cmmc ,model ,version #a4jb1 a plan for how that component will implement security measures to bring it into compliance with good cyber hygiene requirements within #a year1 and a strategy for mitigating potential vulnerabilities and consequences until such requirements are implemented4 7b7 ,comptroller general report required ,not later than #ahj days after the submission of the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an independent review of the report and provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on the findings of the review4 #afdj;,a4 ,subpoena authority 7a7 ,in general ,section #bbji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fei7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#g71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraph3 7#a7 the term cybersecurity purpose has the meaning given that term in section #ajb of the ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja72 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated1 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraph3 7#g7 the term security vulnerability has the meaning given that term in section #ajb of the ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja72 and 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ab7 detecting1 identifying1 and receiving information for a cybersecurity purpose about security vulnerabilities relating to critical infrastructure in information systems and devices4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7o7 ,subpoena authority 7#a7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term covered device or system-- 7,a7 means a device or system commonly used to perform industrial1 commercial1 scientific1 or governmental functions or processes that relate to critical infrastructure1 including operational and industrial control systems1 distributed control systems1 and programmable logic controllers2 and 7,b7 does not include personal devices and systems1 such as consumer mobile devices1 home computers1 residential wireless routers1 or residential internet enabled consumer devices4 7#b7 ,authority 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,director identifies a system connected to the internet with a specific security vulnerability and has reason to believe such security vulnerability relates to critical infrastructure and affects a covered device or system1 and the ,director is unable to identify the entity at risk that owns or operates such covered device or system1 the ,director may issue a subpoena for the production of information necessary to identify and notify such entity at risk1 in order to carry out a function authorized under subsection 7c77#ab74 7,b7 ,limit on information ,a subpoena issued pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 may seek information-- 7i7 only in the categories set forth in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,d71 and 7,e7 of section #bgjc7;c77#b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 for not more than #bj covered devices or systems4 7,c7 ,liability protections for disclosing providers ,the provisions of section #bgjc7;e7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to any subpoena issued pursuant to subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,coordination 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,director exercises the subpoena authority under this subsection1 and in the interest of avoiding interference with ongoing law enforcement investigations1 the ,director shall coordinate the issuance of any such subpoena with the ,department of ,justice1 including the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 pursuant to interagency procedures which the ,director1 in coordination with the ,attorney ,general1 shall develop not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection4 7,b7 ,contents ,the inter-agency procedures developed under this paragraph shall provide that a subpoena issued by the ,director under this subsection shall be-- 7i7 issued to carry out a function described in subsection 7c77#ab72 and 7ii7 subject to the limitations specified in this subsection4 7#d7 ,noncompliance ,if any person1 partnership1 corporation1 association1 or entity fails to comply with any duly served subpoena issued pursuant to this subsection1 the ,director may request that the ,attorney ,general seek enforcement of such subpoena in any judicial district in which such person1 partnership1 corporation1 association1 or entity resides1 is found1 or transacts business4 7#e7 ,notice ,not later than #g days after the date on which the ,director receives information obtained through a subpoena issued pursuant to this subsection1 the ,director shall notify any entity identified by information obtained pursuant to such subpoena regarding such subpoena and the identified vulnerability4 7#f7 ,authentication 7,a7 ,in general ,any subpoena issued pursuant to this subsection shall be authenticated with a cryptographic digital signature of an authorized representative of the ,agency1 or other comparable successor technology1 that allows the ,agency to demonstrate that such subpoena was issued by the ,agency and has not been altered or modified since such issuance4 7,b7 ,invalid if not authenticated ,any subpoena issued pursuant to this subsection that is not authenticated in accordance with subparagraph 7,a7 shall not be considered to be valid by the recipient of such subpoena4 7#g7 ,procedures ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,director shall establish internal procedures and associated training1 applicable to employees and operations of the ,agency1 regarding subpoenas issued pursuant to this subsection1 which shall address the following3 7,a7 ,the protection of and restriction on dissemination of nonpublic information obtained through such a subpoena1 including a requirement that the ,agency not disseminate nonpublic information obtained through such a subpoena that identifies the party that is subject to such subpoena or the entity at risk identified by information obtained1 except that the ,agency may share the nonpublic information with the ,department of ,justice for the purpose of enforcing such subpoena in accordance with paragraph 7#d71 and may share with a ,federal agency the nonpublic information of the entity at risk if-- 7i7 the ,agency identifies or is notified of a cybersecurity incident involving such entity1 which relates to the vulnerability which led to the issuance of such subpoena2 7ii7 the ,director determines that sharing the nonpublic information with another ,federal department or agency is necessary to allow such department or agency to take a law enforcement or national security action1 consistent with the interagency procedures under paragraph 7#c77;,a71 or actions related to mitigating or otherwise resolving such incident2 7iii7 the entity to which the information pertains is notified of the ,director's determination1 to the extent practicable consistent with national security or law enforcement interests1 consistent with such interagency procedures2 and 7iv7 the entity consents1 except that the entity's consent shall not be required if another ,federal department or agency identifies the entity to the ,agency in connection with a suspected cybersecurity incident4 7,b7 ,the restriction on the use of information obtained through such a subpoena for a cybersecurity purpose4 7,c7 ,the retention and destruction of nonpublic information obtained through such a subpoena1 including-- 7i7 destruction of such information that the ,director determines is unrelated to critical infrastructure immediately upon providing notice to the entity pursuant to paragraph 7#e72 and 7ii7 destruction of any personally identifiable information not later than #f months after the date on which the ,director receives information obtained through such a subpoena1 unless otherwise agreed to by the individual identified by the subpoena respondent4 7,d7 ,the processes for providing notice to each party that is subject to such a subpoena and each entity identified by information obtained under such a subpoena4 7,e7 ,the processes and criteria for conducting critical infrastructure security risk assessments to determine whether a subpoena is necessary prior to being issued pursuant to this subsection4 7,f7 ,the information to be provided to an entity at risk at the time of the notice of the vulnerability1 which shall include-- 7i7 a discussion or statement that responding to1 or subsequent engagement with1 the ,agency1 is voluntary2 and 7ii7 to the extent practicable1 information regarding the process through which the ,director identifies security vulnerabilities4 7#h7 ,limitation on procedures ,the internal procedures established pursuant to paragraph 7#g7 may not require an owner or operator of critical infrastructure to take any action as a result of a notice of vulnerability made pursuant to this ,act4 7#i7 ,review of procedures ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,privacy ,officer of the ,agency shall-- 7,a7 review the internal procedures established pursuant to paragraph 7#g7 to ensure that-- 7i7 such procedures are consistent with fair information practices2 and 7ii7 the operations of the ,agency comply with such procedures2 and 7,b7 notify the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives of the results of the review under subparagraph 7,a74 7#aj7 ,publication of information ,not later than #abj days after establishing the internal procedures under paragraph 7#g71 the ,director shall publish information on the website of the ,agency regarding the subpoena process under this subsection1 including information regarding the following3 7,a7 ,such internal procedures4 7,b7 ,the purpose for subpoenas issued pursuant to this subsection4 7,c7 ,the subpoena process4 7,d7 ,the criteria for the critical infrastructure security risk assessment conducted prior to issuing a subpoena4 7,e7 ,policies and procedures on retention and sharing of data obtained by subpoenas4 7,f7 ,guidelines on how entities contacted by the ,director may respond to notice of a subpoena4 7#aa7 ,annual reports ,the ,director shall annually 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 7which may include a classified annex but with the presumption of declassification7 on the use of subpoenas issued pursuant to this subsection1 which shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a discussion of the following3 7i7 ,the effectiveness of the use of such subpoenas to mitigate critical infrastructure security vulnerabilities4 7ii7 ,the critical infrastructure security risk assessment process conducted for subpoenas issued under this subsection4 7iii7 ,the number of subpoenas so issued during the preceding year4 7iv7 ,to the extent practicable1 the number of vulnerable covered devices or systems mitigated under this subsection by the ,agency during the preceding year4 7v7 ,the number of entities notified by the ,director under this subsection1 and their responses1 during the preceding year4 7,b7 ,for each subpoena issued pursuant to this subsection1 the following3 7i7 ,information relating to the source of the security vulnerability detected1 identified1 or received by the ,director4 7ii7 ,information relating to the steps taken to identify the entity at risk prior to issuing the subpoena4 7iii7 ,a description of the outcome of the subpoena1 including discussion on the resolution or mitigation of the critical infrastructure security vulnerability4 7#ab7 ,publication of the annual reports ,the ,director shall publish a version of the annual report required under paragraph 7#aa7 on the website of the ,agency1 which shall1 at a minimum1 include the findings described in clauses 7iii71 7iv71 and 7v7 of subparagraph 7,a7 of such paragraph4 7#ac7 ,prohibition on use of information for unauthorized purposes ,any information obtained pursuant to a subpoena issued under this subsection may not be provided to any other ,federal department or agency for any purpose other than a cybersecurity purpose or for the purpose of enforcing a subpoena issued pursuant to this subsection4 4 7b7 ,rules of construction 7#a7 ,prohibition on new regulatory authority ,nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section may be construed to grant the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 or the head of any another ,federal agency or department1 any authority to promulgate regulations or set standards relating to the cybersecurity of private sector critical infrastructure that was not in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,private entities ,nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section may be construed to require any private entity to-- 7,a7 to request assistance from the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 or 7,b7 implement any measure or recommendation suggested by the ,director4 #afdj;,b4 ,extension of sunset for pilot program on regional cybersecurity training center for the ,army ,national ,guard ,section #afea7;e7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #cb ,u4,s4,c4 #eja note7 is amended by striking shall expire on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting shall expire on ,august #ca1 #bjbb4 #afdj;,c4 ,,cisa ,cybersecurity ,support to ,agencies ,section #ceec7;b7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f77;,d71 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#h72 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following new paragraph3 7#g7 upon request by an agency1 and at the ,secretary's discretion1 with or without reimbursement-- 7,a7 providing services1 functions1 or capabilities1 including operation of the agency's information security program1 to assist the agency with meeting the requirements set forth in section #ceed7;b72 and 7,b7 deploying1 operating1 and maintaining secure technology platforms and tools1 including networks and common business applications1 for use by the agency to perform agency functions1 including collecting1 maintaining1 storing1 processing1 and analyzing information2 and 4 #afdj;,d4 ,establishment in ,,dhs of joint cyber planning office 7a7 ,amendment ,subtitle ,a of title ,,xxii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bbae4 ,joint cyber planning office 7a7 ,establishment of office ,there is established in the ,agency an office for joint cyber planning 7in this section referred to as the ,office7 to develop1 for public and private sector entities1 plans for cyber defense operations1 including the development of a set of coordinated actions to protect1 detect1 respond to1 and recover from cybersecurity risks or incidents or limit1 mitigate1 or defend against coordinated1 malicious cyber operations that pose a potential risk to critical infrastructure or national interests4 ,the ,office shall be headed by a ,deputy ,assistant ,director of ,joint ,cyber ,planning 7in this section referred to as the ,director7 within the ,cybersecurity ,division4 7b7 ,planning and execution ,in leading the development of plans for cyber defense operations pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with relevant ,federal departments and agencies to establish processes and procedures necessary to develop and maintain ongoing coordinated plans for cyber defense operations2 7#b7 leverage cyber capabilities and authorities of participating ,federal departments and agencies1 as appropriate1 in furtherance of plans for cyber defense operations2 7#c7 ensure that plans for cyber defense operations are1 to the greatest extent practicable1 developed in collaboration with relevant private sector entities1 particularly in areas in which such entities have comparative advantages in limiting1 mitigating1 or defending against a cybersecurity risk or incident or coordinated1 malicious cyber operation2 7#d7 ensure that plans for cyber defense operations1 as appropriate1 are responsive to potential adversary activity conducted in response to ,united ,states offensive cyber operations2 7#e7 facilitate the exercise of plans for cyber defense operations1 including by developing and modeling scenarios based on an understanding of adversary threats to1 vulnerability of1 and potential consequences of disruption or compromise of critical infrastructure2 7#f7 coordinate with and1 as necessary1 support relevant ,federal departments and agencies in the establishment of procedures1 development of additional plans1 including for offensive and intelligence activities in support of cyber defense operations1 and creation of agreements necessary for the rapid execution of plans for cyber defense operations when a cybersecurity risk or incident or malicious cyber operation has been identified2 and 7#g7 support public and private sector entities1 as appropriate1 in the execution of plans developed pursuant to this section4 7c7 ,composition ,the ,office shall be composed of-- 7#a7 a central planning staff2 and 7#b7 appropriate representatives of ,federal departments and agencies1 including-- 7,a7 the ,department2 7,b7 ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 7,c7 the ,national ,security ,agency2 7,d7 the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation2 7,e7 the ,department of ,justice2 and 7,f7 the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7d7 ,consultation ,in carrying out its responsibilities described in subsection 7b71 the ,office shall regularly consult with appropriate representatives of non-,federal entities1 such as-- 7#a7 ,state1 local1 federally-recognized ,tribal1 and territorial governments2 7#b7 information sharing and analysis organizations1 including information sharing and analysis centers2 7#c7 owners and operators of critical information systems2 7#d7 private entities2 and 7#e7 other appropriate representatives or entities1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,interagency agreements ,the ,secretary and the head of a ,federal department or agency referred to in subsection 7c7 may enter into agreements for the purpose of detailing personnel on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,cyber defense operation ,the term cyber defense operation means defensive activities performed for a cybersecurity purpose4 7#b7 ,cybersecurity purpose ,the term cybersecurity purpose has the meaning given such term in section #ajb 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#c7 ,cybersecurity risk2 incident ,the terms cybersecurity risk and incident have the meanings given such terms in section #bbji4 7#d7 ,information sharing and analysis organization ,the term information sharing and analysis organization has the meaning given such term in section #bbbb7e74 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming 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 #bbad the following new item3 ,sec4 #bbae4 ,joint cyber planning office4 4 #afdj;,e4 ,implementation of certain cybersecurity recommendations2 cyber hygiene and ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification ,framework 7a7 ,report on implementation of certain cybersecurity recommendations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report regarding the plans of the ,secretary to implement certain cybersecurity recommendations to ensure-- 7#a7 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense takes appropriate steps to ensure implementation of ,,dc#c;,i tasks2 7#b7 ,department components develop plans with scheduled completion dates to implement any remaining ,,cdip tasks overseen by the ,chief ,information ,officer2 7#c7 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense identifies a ,department component to oversee the implementation of any ,,cdip tasks not overseen by the ,chief ,information ,officer and reports on progress relating to such implementation2 7#d7 ,department components accurately monitor and report information on the extent that users have completed ,cyber ,awareness ,challenge training1 as well as the number of users whose access to the ,department network was revoked because such users have not completed such training2 7#e7 the ,chief ,information ,officer ensures all ,department components1 including ,,darpa1 require their users to take ,cyber ,awareness ,challenge training2 7#f7 a ,department component is directed to monitor the extent to which practices are implemented to protect the ,department's network from key cyberattack techniques2 and 7#g7 the ,chief ,information ,officer assesses the extent to which senior leaders of the ,department have more complete information to make risk-based decisions1 and revise the recurring reports 7or develop a new report7 accordingly1 including information relating to the ,department's progress on implementing-- 7,a7 cybersecurity practices identified in cyber hygiene initiatives2 and 7,b7 cyber hygiene practices to protect ,department networks from key cyberattack techniques4 7b7 ,report on cyber hygiene and ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification ,framework 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states a report on the cyber hygiene practices of the ,department of ,defense and the extent to which such practices are effective at protecting ,department missions1 information1 system and networks4 ,the report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of each ,department component's compliance with the requirements and levels identified in the ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification framework4 7,b7 ,for each ,department component that does not achieve the requirements for good cyber hygiene as defined in ,,cmmc ,model ,version #a4jb1 a plan for how that component will implement security measures to bring it into compliance with good cyber hygiene requirements within one year1 and a strategy for mitigating potential vulnerabilities and consequences until such requirements are implemented4 7#b7 ,comptroller ,general review ,not later than #ahj days after the submission of the report required under paragraph 7#a771 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an independent review of the report and provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on the findings of the review4 #afdj;,f4 ,biennial national cyber exercise 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 and not less frequently than once every #b years thereafter until a date that is not less than #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall conduct an exercise to test the resilience1 response1 and recovery of the ,united ,states in the case of a significant cyber attack impacting critical infrastructure4 7b7 ,planning and preparation ,each exercise under subsection 7a7 shall be coordinated through the ,joint ,cyber ,planning ,office of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,planning ,agency and prepared by expert operational planners from the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,department of ,defense1 the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and the appropriate intelligence community elements1 as identified by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7c7 ,participants 7#a7 ,federal ,government participants ,the following shall participate in each exercise under subsection 7a73 7,a7 ,relevant interagency partners1 as determined by the ,secretary1 including relevant interagency partners from-- 7i7 law enforcement agencies2 and 7ii7 the intelligence community4 7,b7 ,senior leader representatives from sector-specific agencies1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,state and local governments ,the ,secretary shall invite representatives from ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments to participate the exercises under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary determines such participation to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,private sector ,depending on the nature of an exercise being conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the senior leader representative of the sector-specific agencies participating in such exercise pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 shall invite the following individuals to participate3 7,a7 ,representatives from private entities4 7,b7 ,other individuals that the ,secretary determines4 7#d7 ,international partners ,depending on the nature of an exercise being conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state1 invite allies and partners of the ,united ,states to participate in such exercise4 7d7 ,observers ,the ,secretary shall invite appropriately cleared representatives from the executive and legislative branches of the ,federal ,government to observe an exercise under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,elements ,each exercise under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,exercising the orchestration of cybersecurity response and the provision of cyber support to ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments and private entities1 including the exercise of the command and control and deconfliction of operational responses through the ,national ,security ,council1 interagency coordinating processes and response groups1 and each participating department and agency of the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,testing of the information-sharing needs and capabilities of exercise participants4 7#c7 ,testing of the relevant policy1 guidance1 and doctrine1 including the ,national ,cyber ,incident ,response ,plan of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#d7 ,test the coordination between ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments and private entities4 7#e7 ,exercising the integration of operational capabilities of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,cyber ,national ,mission ,force1 ,federal law enforcement1 and the intelligence community4 7#f7 ,test relevant information sharing and operational agreements4 7#g7 ,exercising integrated operations1 mutual support1 and shared situational awareness of the cybersecurity operations centers of the ,federal ,government1 including the following3 7,a7 ,the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 7,b7 ,the ,cyber ,threat ,operations ,center of the ,national ,security ,agency4 7,c7 ,the ,joint ,operations ,center of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7,d7 ,the ,cyber ,threat ,intelligence ,integration ,center of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7,e7 ,the ,national ,cyber ,investigative ,joint ,task ,force of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 7,f7 ,the ,defense ,cyber ,crime ,center of the ,department of ,defense4 7,g7 ,the ,intelligence ,community ,security ,coordination ,center of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7f7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which each exercise under subsection 7a7 is conducted1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the participation of the ,federal ,government participants in each such exercise4 7#b7 ,contents ,each briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the decision and response gaps observed in the national level response4 7,b7 ,proposed recommendations to improve the resilience1 response1 and recovery in the case of a significant cyber attack impacting critical infrastructure4 7,c7 ,plans to implement the recommendations described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,specific timelines for the implementation of such plans4 7g7 ,repeal ,subsection 7b7 of section #afdh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #aaai7 is repealed4 7h7 ,national ,cyber ,exercise ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,director1 in consultation with appropriate representatives from sector-specific agencies1 the cybersecurity research community1 and ,sector ,coordinating ,councils1 shall carry out the ,national ,cyber ,exercise ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,exercise ,program7 to evaluate the ,national ,cyber ,incident ,response ,plan1 and other related plans and strategies4 7#b7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,exercise ,program shall be-- 7i7 as realistic as practicable1 based on current risk assessments1 including credible threats1 vulnerabilities1 and consequences2 7ii7 designed1 as practicable1 to simulate the partial or complete incapacitation of a ,state1 local1 or tribal government1 or related critical infrastructure1 resulting from a cyber incident2 7iii7 carried out1 as appropriate1 with a minimum degree of notice to involved parties regarding the timing and details of such exercises1 consistent with safety considerations2 7iv7 designed to provide for the systematic evaluation of cyber readiness and enhance operational understanding of the cyber incident response system and relevant information sharing agreements2 and 7v7 designed to promptly develop after-action reports and plans that can be quickly incorporating lessons learned into future operations4 7,b7 ,model exercise selection ,the ,exercise ,program shall include a selection of model exercises that ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments can readily adapt for use and aid such governments with the design1 implementation1 and evaluation of exercises that-- 7i7 conform to the requirements under subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 are consistent with any applicable ,state1 local1 or ,tribal strategy or plan2 and 7iii7 provide for systematic evaluation of readiness4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,critical infrastructure ,the term critical infrastructure has the meaning given such term in section #ajaf7;e7 of ,public ,law #ajg-ef 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaie;c7e774 7#c7 ,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#d7 ,private entity ,the term private entity has the meaning given the term in section #ajb of the ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja74 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#f7 ,sector-specific agency ,the term sector-specific agency has the meaning given the term ,sector-,specific ,agency in section #bbja of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fea74 7#g7 ,state ,the term ,state means any ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 ,d ,nuclear forces #afda4 ,coordination in transfer of funds by ,department of ,defense to ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,section #agi7;f77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,energy shall ensure that a transfer of estimated nuclear budget request authority is carried out in a manner that provides for coordination between the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security using appropriate interagency processes during the process in which the ,secretaries develop the budget materials of the ,department of ,defense and the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 including by beginning such coordination by not later than ,june #cj for such budget materials that will be submitted during the following year4 4 7b7 ,reports ,subparagraph 7,b7 of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iv7 ,a description of the total amount of the proposed estimated nuclear budget request authority to be transferred by the ,secretary of ,defense to the ,secretary of ,energy to support the weapons activities of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 including-- 7,a7 identification of any trade-offs made within the budget of the ,department of ,defense as part of such proposed transfer2 and 7,b7 a certification made jointly by the ,secretaries that such proposed transfer was developed in a manner that allowed for the coordination described in subparagraph 7,d74 4 #afdb4 ,exercises of nuclear command1 control1 and communications system 7a7 ,requirement ,chapter #bd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dii;b4 ,exercises of nuclear command1 control1 and communications system 7a7 ,required exercises ,except as provided by subsection 7b71 beginning #bjba1 the ,president shall participate in a large-scale exercise of the nuclear command1 control1 and communications system during the first year of each term of the ,president1 and may participate in such additional exercises as the ,president determines appropriate4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive1 on a case-by-case basis1 the requirement to participate in an exercise under subsection 7a7 if the ,president-- 7#a7 determines that participating in such an exercise is infeasible by reason of a war declared by ,congress1 a national emergency declared by the ,president or ,congress1 a public health emergency declared by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d71 or other similar exigent circumstance2 and 7#b7 submits to the congressional defense committees a notice of the waiver and a description of such determination4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #dii;b4 ,exercises of nuclear command1 control1 and communications system4 4 #afdc4 ,independent studies on nuclear weapons programs of certain foreign states 7a7 ,study ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a study on the nuclear weapons programs of covered foreign countries4 7b7 ,matters included ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall compile open-source data to conduct an analysis of the following for each covered foreign country3 7#a7 ,the activities1 budgets1 and policy documents1 regarding the nuclear weapons program4 7#b7 ,the known research and development activities with respect to nuclear weapons4 7#c7 ,the inventories of nuclear weapons and delivery vehicles with respect to both deployed and nondeployed weapons4 7#d7 ,the capabilities of such nuclear weapons and delivery vehicles4 7#e7 ,the physical sites used for nuclear processing1 testing1 and weapons integration4 7#f7 ,the human capital of the scientific and technical workforce involved in nuclear programs1 including with respect to matters relating to the education1 knowledge1 and technical capabilities of that workforce4 7#g7 ,the known deployment areas for nuclear weapons4 7#h7 ,information with respect to the nuclear command and control system4 7#i7 ,the factors and motivations driving the nuclear weapons program and the nuclear command and control system4 7#aj7 ,any other information that the federally funded research and development center determines appropriate4 7c7 ,submission to ,,dod ,not later than #ad months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and each year thereafter for the following #b years1 the federally funded research and development center shall submit to the ,secretary the study under subsection 7a7 and any updates to the study4 7d7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives the study under subsection 7a7 or updates to the study1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the study or such updates1 without change4 7e7 ,public release ,the federally funded research and development center shall maintain an internet website on which the center-- 7#a7 publishes the study under subsection 7a7 by not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives the study under subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 provides on an ongoing basis commentaries1 analyses1 updates1 and other information regarding the nuclear weapons of covered foreign countries4 7f7 ,form ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall be in unclassified form4 7g7 ,modification to report on nuclear forces of the ,united ,states and near-,peer countries ,section #afgf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aggh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall and inserting ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbj1 and each year thereafter through #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall jointly2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,with respect to the current and planned nuclear systems specified in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c71 the factors and motivations driving the development and deployment of the systems4 4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term covered foreign country means each of the following3 7,a7 ,china4 7,b7 ,north ,korea4 7,c7 ,russia4 7#c7 ,the term open-source data includes data derived from1 found in1 or related to any of the following3 7,a7 ,geospatial information4 7,b7 ,seismic sensors4 7,c7 ,commercial data4 7,d7 ,public government information4 7,e7 ,academic journals and conference proceedings4 7,f7 ,media reports4 7,g7 ,social media4 #afdd4 ,role of ,secretary of ,defense and ,secretary of ,energy on ,nuclear ,weapons ,council 7a7 ,membership ,subsection 7a7 of section #agi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#h71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy4 4 7b7 ,chairman2 meetings ,subsection 7b7 of section #agi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,chairman2 meetings 7#a7 ,the ,council shall be co-chaired by the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,energy4 ,any reference in any statute or regulation to the ,chairman of the ,council shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,energy jointly4 7#b7 ,the ,council shall meet not less often than once every three months4 ,to the extent possible1 not later than seven days before a meeting1 the ,chairman shall disseminate to each member of the ,council the agenda and documents for such meeting4 4 #afde4 ,limitation on availability of funds relating to updates on meetings held by ,nuclear ,weapons ,council ,section #agi7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7g7 ,semiannual updates on ,council meetings 7#a7 ,not later than ,february #a and ,august #a of each year1 the ,council shall provide to the congressional defense committees a semiannual update including1 with respect to the six-month period preceding the update-- 7,a7 the dates on which the ,council met2 and 7,b7 except as provided by paragraph 7#b71 a summary of any decisions made by the ,council pursuant to subsection 7d7 at each such meeting and the rationale for and options that informed such decisions4 7#b7 ,the ,council shall not be required to include in a semiannual update under paragraph 7#a7 the matters described in subparagraph 7,b7 of that paragraph with respect to decisions of the ,council relating to the budget of the ,president for a fiscal year if the budget for that fiscal year has not been submitted to ,congress under section #aaje of title #ca as of the date of the semiannual update4 7#c7 ,the ,council may provide a semiannual update under paragraph 7#a7 either in the form of a briefing or a written report4 7#d7 7,a7 ,if by ,february #a of any year the ,council has not provided the semiannual update under paragraph 7#a7 required by that date1 not more than #ej percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated for that year for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment may be obligated or expended until the date on which such semiannual update has been provided4 7,b7 ,if by ,august #a of any year the ,council has not provided the semiannual update under paragraph 7#a7 required by that date1 not more than #ij percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated for that year for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment may be obligated or expended until the date on which such semiannual update has been provided4 4 #afdf4 ,briefing on nuclear weapons storage and maintenance facilities of the ,air ,force ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the efforts by the ,secretary to harden and modernize the nuclear weapons storage and maintenance facilities of the ,air ,force4 ,the briefing shall include the plans of the ,secretary with respect to the following3 7#a7 ,verifying that the ,air ,force is deploying tested and field-proven physical security designs of such facilities1 including with respect to forced entry1 blast and ballistic resistant barrier systems1 that incorporate multiple reactive countermeasures for protection against the dedicated adversary threat classification level4 7#b7 ,streamlining the procurement of the infrastructure to protect ground-based strategic deterrent weapons by ensuring that the physical security designs of such facilities are appropriately tailored to the threat4 7#c7 ,ensuring that competitive procedures are used in awarding a contract for the physical security design of such facilities that include a fair consideration of such designs that are successfully used at other similar facilities4 7#d7 ,ensuring that the physical security design for which such contract is awarded-- 7,a7 meets the security requirements of all planned modernization projects for the nuclear weapons storage and maintenance facilities of the ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 do not result in higher and additional costs to shore up existing infrastructure at such facilities4 ,e ,missile ,defense ,programs #afea4 ,extension and modification of requirement for ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states review and assessment of missile defense acquisition programs ,section #bcb7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #abe ,stat4 #acci71 as amended by section #afhh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #aadd71 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking through #bjbj and inserting through #bjbe2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking through #bjba and inserting through #bjbf2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,comptroller ,general shall review emergent issues relating to such programs and accountability and1 in consultation with the congressional defense committees1 either include any findings from the review in the reports submitted under this paragraph or provide to such committees a briefing on the findings44 #afeb4 ,extension of transition of ballistic missile defense programs to military departments ,section #afgf7;b77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdca note7 is amended by striking #bjba and inserting #bjbc4 #afec4 ,development of hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor payload 7a7 ,findings2 sense of ,congress 7#a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7,a7 ,subsection 7d7 of section #afhc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdca note71 as amended by section #afhc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib71 requires the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency to develop a hypersonic and ballistic tracking space sensor payload to address missile defense tracking requirements4 7,b7 ,the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjba submitted under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 did not provide any funding for the ,missile ,defense ,agency to continue the development of such sensor payload4 7#b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7,a7 regardless of the overall architecture for a missile defense tracking space layer1 the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency should remain the material developer for the hypersonic and ballistic tracking space sensor payload to ensure that-- 7i7 unique hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking requirements are met2 and 7ii7 the system can be integrated into the existing missile defense system command and control1 battle management1 and communications system2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,defense should ensure transparency of funding for this effort to ensure proper oversight can be conducted on this critical capability4 7b7 ,limitation ,subsection 7d7 of section #afhc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdca note71 as amended by section #afhc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib71 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 for the ,space ,defense ,agency1 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary submits the certification under paragraph 7#b77;,b74 4 7c7 ,coordination ,subsection 7a7 of such section is amended by striking the ,commander of the ,air ,force ,space ,command and and inserting the ,chief of ,space ,operations1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,space ,command1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 and4 #afed4 ,annual certification on hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor payload 7a7 ,finding2 sense of ,congress 7#a7 ,finding ,congress finds that the budget submitted by the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjba does not fully fund an operational capability for the hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor within the tracking layer of the persistent space-based sensor architecture of the ,space ,development ,agency1 despite such space sensor being a requirement by the combatant commanders and being highlighted as a needed capability against both hypersonic and ballistic threats in the ,missile ,defense ,review published in #bjai4 7#b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,missile ,defense ,agency hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor must be prioritized within the persistent space-based sensor architecture of the ,space ,development ,agency to ensure the delivery of capabilities to the warfighter as soon as possible4 7b7 ,annual certification ,subsection 7d7 of section #afhc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdca note71 as amended by section #afec1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,annual certification ,on an annual basis until the date on which the hypersonic and ballistic tracking space sensor payload achieves full operational capability1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 without delegation1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that-- 7,a7 the most recent future-years defense program submitted under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 includes estimated expenditures and proposed appropriations in amounts necessary to ensure the development and deployment of such space sensor payload as a component of the sensor architecture developed under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,space ,command has validated both the ballistic and hypersonic tracking requirements of1 and the timeline to deploy1 such space sensor payload4 4 #afee4 ,alignment of the ,missile ,defense ,agency within the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,since the ,missile ,defense ,agency was aligned to be under the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering pursuant to section #bje7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the advanced technology development budget requests in the defense budget materials 7as defined in section #bca7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 have decreased by more than #fej percent1 from a request for #bib1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah 7the highest such request7 to a request for #de1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 7#b7 ,the overwhelming majority of the budget of the ,missile ,defense ,agency is invested in programs that would be categorized as acquisition category #a efforts if such programs were administered under the acquisition standards under ,department of ,defense ,directive #ejjj4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 in light of the findings under subsection 7a71 upon the completion of the independent review of the organization of the ,missile ,defense ,agency required by section #afhh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aghg71 the ,secretary of ,defense should reassess the alignment of the ,agency within the ,department of ,defense to ensure that missile defense efforts are being given proper oversight and that the ,agency is focused on delivering capability to address current and future threats4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,february #bh1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the alignment of the ,missile ,defense ,agency within the ,department of ,defense4 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the risks and benefits of both-- 7,a7 continuing the alignment of the ,agency under the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering pursuant to section #bje7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 realigning the ,agency to be under the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7#b7 if the ,agency were to be realigned1 the actions that would need to be taken to realign the ,agency to be under the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment or another element of the ,department of ,defense4 #afef4 ,analysis of alternatives for homeland missile defense missions 7a7 ,analysis of alternatives 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,navy1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 and the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 shall conduct an analysis of alternatives with respect to a complete architecture for using the regional terminal high altitude area defense system and the ,aegis ballistic missile defense system to conduct homeland defense missions4 7#b7 ,scope ,the analysis of alternatives under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the sensors needed for the architecture described in such paragraph4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the locations of each system included in the analysis to provide similar coverage as the ground-based midcourse defense system1 including1 with respect to such systems that are land-based1 by giving preference to locations with completed environmental impact analyses conducted pursuant to section #bbg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #afgh71 to the extent practicable4 7,c7 ,the acquisition objectives for interceptors of the terminal high altitude area defense system and standard missile-#c interceptors for homeland defense purposes4 7,d7 ,any improvements needed to the missile defense system command and control1 battle management1 and communications system4 7,e7 ,the manning1 training1 and sustainment needed to support such architecture4 7,f7 ,a detailed schedule for the development1 testing1 production1 and deployment of such systems4 7,g7 ,a lifecycle cost estimate of such architecture4 7,h7 ,a comparison of the capabilities1 costs1 schedules1 and policies with respect to-- 7i7 deploying regional systems described in subsection 7a7 to conduct homeland defense missions2 and 7ii7 deploying future ground-based midcourse defense systems for such missions4 7#c7 ,submission ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing-- 7,a7 the analysis of alternatives under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 a certification by the ,secretary that such analysis is sufficient4 7b7 ,assessment ,not later than ,february #bh1 #bjba1 the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency1 and the head of any other element of the intelligence community that the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment of the following3 7#a7 ,how the development and deployment of regional terminal high altitude area defense systems and ,aegis ballistic missile defense systems to conduct longer-range missile defense missions would be perceived by near-peer foreign countries and rogue nations4 7#b7 ,how such near-peer foreign countries and rogue nations would likely respond to such deployments4 #afeg4 ,next generation interceptors 7a7 ,notification of changed requirements ,during the acquisition and development process of the next generation interceptor program1 not later than #g days after the date on which any changes are made to the requirements for such program that are established in the equivalent to capability development documentation1 the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency shall notify the congressional defense committees of such changes4 7b7 ,briefing on contract ,not later than #ad days after the date on which the ,director awards a contract for the next generation interceptor1 the ,director shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on such contract1 including with respect to the cost1 schedule1 performance1 and requirements of the contract4 7c7 ,report on ground-,based midcourse defense system 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ground-based midcourse defense system4 7#b7 ,matters included ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an explanation of how contracts in existence as of the date of the report could be used to reestablish improvements and sustainment for kill vehicles and boosters for the ground-based midcourse defense system4 7,b7 ,an explanation of how such system could be improved through service life extensions or pre-planned product improvements to address some of the requirements of the next generation interceptor by #bjbf1 including an identification of the costs1 schedule1 and any risks4 7,c7 ,a description of the costs and schedule with respect to restarting booster production to field #bj additional interceptors by #bjbf4 7,d7 ,an analysis of policy implications with respect to the requirements for the ground-based midcourse defense system4 #afeh4 ,oversight of next generation interceptor program 7a7 ,findings2 sense of ,congress 7#a7 ,findings ,congress finds that the ,secretary of ,defense discovered major technical problems with the redesigned kill vehicle program1 which led to cancelling the program in ,august #bjai and caused significant delays to the improved defense of the ,united ,states against rogue nation ballistic missile threats and wasted #a1bjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,defense should ensure robust oversight and accountability for the acquisition of the future next generation interceptor program to avoid making the same errors that were experienced in the redesigned kill vehicle effort4 7b7 ,independent cost assessment and validation 7#a7 ,assessment ,the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation shall conduct an independent cost assessment of the next generation interceptor program4 7#b7 ,validation ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall validate the preliminary cost assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a7 that will be used to inform the award of the contract for the next generation interceptor4 7#c7 ,submission ,not later than the date on which the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency awards a contract for the next generation interceptor1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the preliminary independent cost assessment under paragraph 7#a7 and the validation under paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,flight tests ,in addition to the requirements of section #bcii of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency may not make any decision regarding the initial production1 or equivalent1 of the next generation interceptor unless the ,director has-- 7#a7 certified to the congressional defense committees that the ,director has conducted not fewer than two successful intercept flight tests of the next generation interceptor2 and 7#b7 provided to such committees a briefing on the details of such tests1 including with respect to the operational realism of such tests4 #afei4 ,missile defense cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,israel 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the strong and enduring relationship between the ,united ,states and ,israel is in the national security interest of both countries2 7#b7 the memorandum of understanding signed by the ,united ,states and ,israel on ,september #ad1 #bjaf1 including the provisions of the memorandum relating to missile and rocket defense cooperation1 continues to be a critical component of the bilateral relationship2 7#c7 the ,united ,states and ,israel should continue government-to-government collaboration and information sharing of technical data to investigate the potential operational use of ,israeli missile defense systems for ,united ,states purposes2 and 7#d7 in addition to the existing ,israeli missile defense interceptor systems1 there is potential for developing and incorporating directed energy platforms to assist the missile defense capabilities of both the ,united ,states and ,israel4 7b7 ,cooperation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may seek to extend existing cooperation with ,israel to carry out1 on a joint basis with ,israel1 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities to establish directed energy capabilities that address missile threats to the ,united ,states1 the deployed members of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states1 or ,israel4 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any such activities are conducted-- 7#a7 in accordance with ,federal law and the ,convention on ,prohibitions or ,restrictions on the ,use of ,certain ,conventional ,weapons which may be deemed to be ,excessively ,injurious or to have ,indiscriminate ,effects1 signed at ,geneva ,october #aj1 #aihj2 and 7#b7 in a manner that appropriately protects sensitive information and the national security interests of the ,united ,states and the national security interests of ,israel4 #affj4 ,report on defense of ,guam from integrated air and missile threats 7a7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a study on the defense of ,guam from integrated air and missile threats1 including such threats from ballistic1 hypersonic1 and cruise missiles4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the identification of existing deployed land- and sea-based air and missile defense programs of record within the military departments and ,defense ,agencies1 including with respect to interceptors1 radars1 and ground-1 ship-1 air1- and space-based sensors that could be used either alone or in coordination with other systems to counter the threats specified in subsection 7a7 with an initial operational capability by #bjbe4 7#b7 ,a plan of how such programs would be used to counter such threats with an initial operational capability by #bjbe4 7#c7 ,a plan of which programs currently in development but not yet deployed could enhance or substitute for existing programs in countering such threats with an initial operational capability by #bjbe4 7#d7 ,an analysis of which military department1 ,defense ,agency1 or combatant command would have operational control of the mission to counter such threats4 7#e7 ,a cost analysis of the various options described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c71 including a breakdown of the cost of weapons systems considered under the various scenarios 7including any costs to modify the systems71 the cost benefits gained through economies of scale1 and the cost of any military construction required4 7#f7 ,an analysis of the policy implications regarding deploying additional missile defense systems on ,guam1 and how such deployments could affect strategic stability1 including likely responses from both rogue nations and near-peer competitors4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall carry out this section in consultation with each of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency4 7#b7 ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7#c7 ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command4 7#d7 ,any other official whom the ,secretary of ,defense determines for purposes of this section has significant technical1 policy1 or military expertise4 7d7 ,form ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall be in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7e7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the report under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide to such committees a briefing on the report4 #affa4 ,report on cruise missile defense ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjba1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing-- 7#a7 an identification of any vulnerability of the contiguous ,united ,states to known cruise missile threats2 and 7#b7 a plan to mitigate any such vulnerability4 ,f ,other ,matters #afga4 ,conventional prompt global strike 7a7 ,integration ,section #afig7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #agia7 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the ,secretary shall initiate such transfer of technologies to ,,ddg-#ajjj class destroyers by not later than ,january #a1 #bjba44 7b7 ,report on strategic hypersonic weapons 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on strategic hypersonic weapons4 7#b7 ,matters included ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a discussion of the authority to use strategic hypersonic weapons and if1 and how1 such authorities would be delegated to the commanders of the combatant commands or to the ,chiefs of the ,armed ,forces4 7,b7 ,an assessment of escalation and miscalculation risks 7including the risk that adversaries may detect initial launch but not reliably detect the entire boost-glide trajectory71 how such risks will be addressed and minimized with regards to the use of strategic hypersonic weapons1 and whether any risk escalation exercises have been conducted or are planned for the potential use of hypersonic weapons4 7,c7 ,a description of any updates needed to war plans with the introduction of strategic hypersonic weapons4 7,d7 ,identification of the element of the ,department of ,defense that has responsibility for establishing targeting requirements for strategic hypersonic weapons4 7,e7 ,a description of how the requirements for land- and sea-based strategic hypersonic weapons will be addressed with the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council1 and how such requirements will be formally provided to the military departments procuring such weapons through an acquisition program described under section #hjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note74 7,f7 ,a basing strategy for land-based launch platforms and a description of the actions needed to be taken for future deployment of such platforms4 7#c7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,annual reports on acquisition 7#a7 ,army and ,navy programs ,except as provided by paragraph 7#c71 not later than #cj days after the date on which the budget of the ,president for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbe is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,navy shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the conventional prompt global strike programs of the ,army and the ,navy1 including-- 7,a7 the total costs to the respective military departments for such programs2 7,b7 the strategy for such programs with respect to manning1 training1 and equipping1 including cost estimates2 and 7,c7 a testing strategy and schedule for such programs4 7#b7 ,certifications ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the budget of the ,president for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbe is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation shall submit to the congressional defense committees a certification regarding the sufficiency1 including any anomalies1 with respect to-- 7,a7 the total program costs of the conventional prompt global strike programs of the ,army and the ,navy2 and 7,b7 the testing strategy for such programs4 7#c7 ,termination ,the requirement to submit a report under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense determines that the conventional prompt global strike programs of the ,army and the ,navy are unable to be acquired under the authority of section #hjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note74 #afgb4 ,submission of reports under ,missile ,defense ,review and ,nuclear ,posture ,review ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 each report produced by the ,department of ,defense pursuant to the ,missile ,defense ,review published in #bjai2 and 7#b7 each report produced by the ,department pursuant to the ,nuclear ,posture ,review published in #bjah4 #afgc4 ,report on consideration of risks of inadvertent escalation to nuclear war 7a7 ,report ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjba1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report-- 7#a7 detailing the efforts of the ,department of ,defense with respect to developing and implementing guidance to ensure that the risks of inadvertent escalation to a nuclear war are considered within the decision-making processes of the ,department regarding relevant activities 7such as developing contingency plans1 managing military crises and conflicts1 and supporting the ,department of ,state in the development1 negotiation1 and implementation of cooperative risk-reduction measures72 and 7#b7 identifying the capabilities and factors taken into account in developing such guidance4 7b7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbj1 the ,under ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the progress and findings made in carrying out subsection 7a74 #afgd4 ,limitation on availability of funds relating to reports on missile systems and arms control treaties 7a7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 if the ,secretary of ,defense has not submitted the covered reports1 not more than #be percent of the funds specified in paragraph 7#b7 may be obligated or expended until the date on which the covered reports have been submitted4 7#b7 ,funds specified ,the funds specified in this paragraph are the funds authorized to be appropriated by the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the immediate office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7b7 ,covered reports defined ,in this section1 the term covered reports means-- 7#a7 the report under section #afih7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #agib72 and 7#b7 the assessment under section #abcf7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #afej74 #afge4 ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency review 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall conduct a review of the ability of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency to carry out its mission requirements1 as well as the recommendations detailed in the ,u4,s4 ,cyberspace ,solarium ,commission's ,report regarding the ,agency4 7b7 ,elements of review ,the review conducted in accordance with subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an assessment of how additional budget resources could be used by the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency for projects and programs that-- 7,a7 support the national risk management mission2 7,b7 support public and private-sector cybersecurity2 7,c7 promote public-private integration2 and 7,d7 provide situational awareness of cybersecurity threats4 7#b7 ,a force structure assessment of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 including-- 7,a7 a determination of the appropriate size and composition of personnel to carry out the mission requirements of the ,agency1 as well as the recommendations detailed in the ,u4,s4 ,cyberspace ,solarium ,commission's ,report regarding the ,agency2 7,b7 as assessment of whether existing personnel are appropriately matched to the prioritization of threats in the cyber domain and risks to critical infrastructure2 7,c7 an assessment of whether the ,agency has the appropriate personnel and resources to-- 7i7 perform risk assessments1 threat hunting1 and incident response to support both private and public cybersecurity2 7ii7 carry out its responsibilities related to the security of ,federal information and ,federal information systems 7as such term is defined in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7iii7 carry out its critical infrastructure responsibilities1 including national risk management2 7,d7 an assessment of whether current structure1 personnel1 and resources of regional field offices are sufficient to carry out ,agency responsibilities and mission requirements2 and 7,e7 an assessment of current ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency facilities1 including a review of the suitability of such facilities to fully support current and projected mission requirements nationally and regionally1 and recommendations regarding future facility requirements4 7c7 ,submission of review ,not later than #a year 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 ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report detailing the result of the review conducted in accordance with subsection 7a71 including recommendations to address any identified gaps4 7d7 ,general ,services ,administration review 7#a7 ,submission of assessment ,upon submission to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate of the report required under subsection 7c71 the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,administrator of the ,general ,services ,administration the results of the assessment required under subsection 7b77#b77;,e74 7#b7 ,review ,the ,administrator of the ,general ,services ,administration shall-- 7,a7 conduct a review of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency assessment required under subsection 7b77#b77;,e72 and 7,b7 make recommendations regarding resources needed to procure or build a new facility or augment existing facilities to ensure sufficient size and accommodations to fully support current and projected mission requirements1 including the integration of personnel from the private sector and other ,federal departments and agencies4 7#c7 ,submission of review ,not later than #cj days after receipt of the assessment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator of the ,general ,services ,administration shall submit to the ,president1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives the review required under paragraph 7#b74 ,,xvii ,reports and ,other ,matters ,a ,studies and ,reports #agja4 ,review of support of special operations to combat terrorism 7a7 ,review ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of all support provided1 or planned to be provided1 under section #abg;e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,such review shall include an analysis of each of the following3 7#a7 ,the strategic alignment between such support and relevant ,executive orders1 global campaign plans1 theatre campaign plans1 execute orders1 and other guiding documents for currency1 relevancy1 and efficacy4 7#b7 ,the extent to which ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command has the processes and procedures to manage1 integrate1 and synchronize the authority under section #abg;e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in support of the objectives and priorities specified by the documents listed in 7a77#a7 as well as the objectives and priorities of-- 7,a7 the geographic combatant commands2 7,b7 theatre elements of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command2 7,c7 relevant chiefs of mission and other appropriate positions in the ,department of ,state2 and 7,d7 any other interagency organization affected by the use of such authority4 7#c7 ,for the activities carried out pursuant to such authority1 the extent to which ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command has the processes and procedures to-- 7,a7 determine the professionalism1 cohesion1 and institutional capacity of the military in the country where forces receiving support are based2 7,b7 determine the adherence of the forces receiving support to human rights norms and the laws of armed conflict2 7,c7 establish measures of effectiveness2 7,d7 assess such activities against established measures of effectiveness as identified in subparagraph 7,c72 7,e7 establish criteria to determine the successful completion of such activities2 7,f7 deconflict and synchronize activities conducted under such authority with other relevant funding authorities2 7,g7 deconflict and synchronize activities conducted under such authorities with other relevant activities conducted by organizations related to1 but outside the purview of1 the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,h7 track the training1 support1 and facilitation provided to forces receiving support1 and the significant activities undertaken by such forces as a result of such training1 support1 and facilitation4 7#d7 ,the extent to which ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command has processes and procedures to manage the sunset1 termination1 or transition of activities carried out pursuant to such authority1 including-- 7,a7 accountability with respect to equipment provided2 and 7,b7 integrity of the tactics1 techniques1 and procedures developed4 7#e7 ,the extent to which ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command has and uses processes and procedures to-- 7,a7 report to ,congress biannually on the matters referred to in paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 notify ,congress with respect to the intent to sunset1 terminate1 or transition activities carried out pursuant to such authority4 7#f7 ,any other issues the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate with respect to the authority under section #abg;e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide for the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the progress of the review required under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the review required under subsection 7a7 and the recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general pursuant to such review4 7d7 ,support defined ,in this section1 the term support includes-- 7#a7 personnel who provide capacity for-- 7,a7 training and equipment2 7,b7 training1 advice1 and assistance2 or 7,c7 advice1 assistance1 and accompaniment capacity2 7#b7 financial assistance2 and 7#c7 equipment and weapons4 #agjb4 ,,ffrdc study of explosive ordnance disposal agencies 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development corporation under which such corporation shall conduct a study of the responsibilities1 authorities1 policies1 programs1 resources1 organization1 and activities of the explosive ordnance disposal agencies of the ,department of ,defense1 ,defense ,agencies1 and military departments4 ,in carrying out the study1 the federally funded research and development corporation shall solicit input from relevant nonprofit organizations1 such as the ,national ,defense ,industrial ,association ,,eod ,committee1 ,united ,states ,army ,,eod ,association1 ,united ,states ,bomb ,technician ,association and the ,,eod ,warrior ,foundation4 7b7 ,elements of study ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the ,department of ,defense1 each ,defense ,agency1 and each the military departments1 each of the following3 7#a7 ,an identification and evaluation of-- 7,a7 technology research1 development1 and acquisition activities related to explosive ordnance disposal1 including an identification and evaluation of-- 7i7 current and future technology and related industrial base gaps2 and 7ii7 any technical or operational risks associated with such technology or related industrial base gaps2 7,b7 recruiting1 training1 education1 assignment1 promotion1 and retention of military and civilian personnel with responsibilities relating to explosive ordnance disposal2 7,c7 administrative and operational force structure with respect to explosive ordnance disposal1 including an identification and assessment of risk associated with force structure capacity or capability gaps1 if any2 and 7,d7 the demand for1 and activities conducted in support of1 domestic and international military explosive ordnance disposal operations1 including-- 7i7 support provided to ,department of ,defense agencies and other ,federal agencies2 and 7ii7 an identification and assessment of risk associated with the prioritization and availability of explosive ordnance disposal support among supported agencies and operations4 7#b7 ,recommendations1 if any1 for changes to-- 7,a7 the organization and distribution of responsibilities and authorities relating to explosive ordnance disposal2 7,b7 the explosive ordnance disposal force structure1 management1 prioritization1 and operating concepts in support of the explosive ordnance disposal requirements of the ,armed ,forces and other ,federal agencies2 and 7,c7 resource investment strategies and technology prioritization for explosive ordnance disposal1 including science and technology1 prototyping1 experimentation1 test and evaluation1 and related #e-year funding profiles4 7c7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,august #ca1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the study conducted under subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include the comments on the study1 if any1 of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the directors of each of the ,defense ,agencies1 and the ,secretaries of each of the military departments4 7#b7 ,form of report ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #agjc4 ,report on the ,human ,rights ,office at ,united ,states ,southern ,command 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the promotion of human rights and the protection of civilians abroad is an ethical1 legal1 and strategic interest of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the ,human ,rights ,office at the ,united ,states ,southern ,command plays an essential role in the promotion of human rights and the professionalization of foreign security forces in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command2 7#c7 the ,secretary of ,defense should ensure the status of the ,human ,rights ,office at the ,united ,states ,southern ,command and1 to the extent possible1 ensure the ,united ,states ,southern ,command has the assets necessary to support the activities of the ,human ,rights ,office2 and 7#d7 the ,secretary of ,defense should ensure the development1 at each of the combatant commands1 of an office responsible for-- 7,a7 advising the commander of the combatant command on the promotion of human rights and protection of civilians2 and 7,b7 integrating such promotion and protection into command strategy4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on-- 7#a7 the activities of the ,human ,rights ,office at the ,united ,states ,southern ,command to provide and promote-- 7,a7 analysis and policy support to the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command regarding human rights and the protection of civilians2 7,b7 education of employees of the ,department of ,defense regarding human rights and protection of civilians pursuant to the document promulgated by the ,united ,states ,southern ,command on ,july #a1 #aiih1 titled ,regulation #a-bj 7relating to policy and procedures for human rights administration72 7,c7 integration of the promotion of human rights and protection of civilians into the strategy1 planning1 training1 and exercises of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command1 including into programs of the armed forces of partner countries through the ,human ,rights ,initiative program of such ,command2 7,d7 promotion of human rights and the protection of civilians through security cooperation activities2 7,e7 implementation of section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,f7 countering trafficking in persons2 and 7#b7 the resources necessary over the period of the future years defense plan for fiscal year #bjbb under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the ,united ,states ,southern ,command to support the activities of the ,human ,rights ,office at such ,command4 7c7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form4 #agjd4 ,report on joint training range exercises for the ,pacific region 7a7 ,report ,not later than ,march #ae1 #bjba1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 in coordination with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a plan to integrate combined1 joint1 and multi-domain1 training and experimentation in the ,pacific region1 including existing ranges1 training areas1 and test facilities1 to achieve the following objectives3 7#a7 ,support future combined and joint exercises and training to test operational capabilities and weapon systems4 7#b7 ,employ multi-domain training to validate joint operational concepts4 7#c7 ,integrate allied and partner countries into national-level exercises4 7b7 ,matters ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall address the following3 7#a7 ,integration of cyber1 space1 and electromagnetic spectrum domains4 7#b7 ,mobile and fixed range instrumentation packages for experimentation and training4 7#c7 ,digital1 integrated command and control for air defense systems4 7#d7 ,command1 control1 communications1 computer1 and information 7,c#da7 systems4 7#e7 ,war gaming1 modeling1 and simulations packages4 7#f7 ,intelligence support systems4 7#g7 ,manpower management1 execution1 collection1 and analysis required for the incorporation of space and cyber activities into the training range exercise plan contained in such report4 7#h7 ,connectivity requirements to support all domain integration and training4 7#i7 ,any training range upgrades or infrastructure improvements necessary to integrate legacy training and exercise facilities into integrated1 operational sites4 7#aj7 ,exercises led by the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 within the area of operations of the ,command1 that integrate allied and partnered countries and link to the national-level exercises of the ,united ,states4 7#aa7 ,incorporation of any other functional and geographic combatant commands required to support the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7c7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7a7 may be submitted in classified form1 and shall include an unclassified summary4 #agje4 ,study on ,chinese policies and influence in the development of international standards for emerging technologies 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate non-governmental entity with relevant expertise1 as determined by the ,director1 to conduct a study and make recommendations with respect to the impact of the policies of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and coordination among industrial entities within the ,people's ,republic of ,china on international bodies engaged in developing and setting international standards for emerging technologies4 ,the study may include-- 7#a7 an assessment of how the role of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in international standards setting organizations has grown over the previous #aj years1 including in leadership roles in standards-drafting technical committees1 and the quality or value of that participation2 7#b7 an assessment of the impact of the standardization strategy of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 as identified in the ,chinese ,standard #bjce on international bodies engaged in developing and setting standards for select emerging technologies1 such as advanced communication technologies or cloud computing and cloud services2 7#c7 an examination of whether international standards for select emerging technologies are being designed to promote interests of the ,people's ,republic of ,china that are expressed in the ,made in ,china #bjbe plan to the exclusion of other participants2 7#d7 an examination of how the previous practices that the ,people's ,republic of ,china has utilized while participating in international standards setting organizations may foretell how the ,people's ,republic of ,china will engage in international standardization activities of critical technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum information science1 and what may be the consequences2 7#e7 recommendations on how the ,united ,states can take steps to mitigate influence of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and bolster ,united ,states public and private sector participation in international standards-setting bodies2 and 7#f7 any other areas the ,director1 in consultation with the entity selected to conduct the study1 believes is important to address4 7b7 ,report to congress ,the agreement entered into under subsection 7a7 shall require the entity conducting the study to1 not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the findings and recommendations of the review conducted under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 make a copy of such report available on a publicly accessible website4 #agjf4 ,sense of ,congress and strategy on catastrophic critical infrastructure failure response 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the occurrence of a catastrophic critical infrastructure failure event1 in which key networks facilitating the delivery of essential services such as electricity1 water1 or communications fail for an extended duration1 would constitute a significant threat to the national security and common welfare of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 such a catastrophic critical infrastructure failure event could occur by various means1 including but not limited to those linked to natural phenomenon 7including earthquakes1 hurricanes1 or geomagnetic disturbances7 or military conflict 7including cyberattacks1 electromagnetic pulse effects1 or kinetic assault72 and 7#c7 the ,department of the ,defense should strengthen its preparedness for catastrophic critical infrastructure failure events1 including with respect to preemptive infrastructure enhancements1 the facilitation of resiliency and relief efforts in the aftermath thereto1 and the mitigation of impacts of such an event on activities of the ,department4 7b7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes an analysis of each of the following3 7,a7 ,particular threat scenarios involving catastrophic critical infrastructure failure events which the ,secretary believes could be adequately addressed by existing ,department of ,defense plans and resources4 7,b7 ,particular threat scenarios involving catastrophic critical infrastructure failure events which the ,secretary believes could not currently be adequately addressed by existing ,department of ,defense plans and resources4 7,c7 ,unique challenges1 with respect to activities and operations of the ,department of ,defense1 presented by catastrophic critical infrastructure failure events involving geomagnetic disturbance or electromagnetic pulse events4 7,d7 ,strategies to increase future preparedness with respect to any threat scenarios identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted in classified form1 but if so submitted1 shall be accompanied by an unclassified summary4 #agjg4 ,,gao study on the school-to-prison pipeline 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the school to prison pipeline in order to-- 7#a7 highlight this issue2 7#b7 offer proof of concept to ,states that evidence-based interventions1 such as restorative practices1 are-- 7,a7 more effective than punitive1 exclusionary measures2 7,b7 improve student achievement2 and 7,c7 enhance public safety and student-well-being2 and 7#c7 determine the long-term benefits of replacing a punitive approach to discipline with restorative practices in schools1 by analyzing the potential savings generated by helping children stay in school and out of the criminal justice system4 7b7 ,cost-,benefit analysis ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include a cost-benefit analysis to determine the effectiveness and impact of school resource officers and local law enforcement personnel on school climate and student discipline4 7c7 ,report ,upon the conclusion of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall prepare and submit to ,congress a report regarding the study and the conclusions and recommendations generated from the study4 #agjh4 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs report on unclaimed property 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to ,congress a report on the unclaimed property in the possession of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7b7 ,review of report ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of the report submitted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,unclaimed property defined ,the term unclaimed property includes any intangible personal property1 including money1 liquidated obligations1 choses in action1 accounts1 entrusted funds1 deposits1 evidences of debt or instruments held by any ,federal agency1 officer or employee thereof 7except bonuses1 gratuities1 and sums held by the ,social ,security ,administration71 which has remained unclaimed by the owner4 #agji4 ,report regarding veterans who receive benefits under laws administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall publish a report regarding veterans who receive benefits under laws administered by the ,secretary1 including the ,transition ,assistance ,program under sections #aadb and #aadd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,data ,the data regarding veterans published in the report under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall be disaggregated by-- 7,a7 sex2 7,b7 sexual orientation2 7,c7 gender identity2 7,d7 minority group member status2 and 7,e7 minority group member status listed by sex2 and 7#b7 may not include any personally identifiable information4 7c7 ,matters included ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 identification of any disparities in the use of benefits under laws administered by the ,secretary2 7#b7 an analysis of the cause of such disparities1 and recommendations to address such disparities2 and 7#c7 identification of veterans who are determined to be ineligible for benefits due to discharge status4 7d7 ,minority group member defined ,in this section1 the term minority group member has the meaning given that term in section #edd of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 #agaj4 ,,gao report on ,,zte compliance with settlement agreement 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on the compliance of ,zhongxing ,telecommunications ,equipment ,corporation and ,,zte ,kangxun ,telecommunications ,ltd4 7collectively referred to in this section as ,,zte7 with the ,superseding ,settlement ,agreement and ,superseding ,order reached with the ,department of ,commerce on ,june #h1 #bjah 7in this section referred to as the agreement74 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include a comprehensive analysis of the following3 7#a7 ,the level of compliance by ,,zte1 past and present1 with the obligations of ,,zte under the agreement4 7#b7 ,the transparency and candor of ,,zte in representing such level of compliance4 7#c7 ,efforts by the ,united ,states ,government to monitor1 report on1 and ensure compliance by ,,zte with the agreement4 7#d7 ,whether any actions taken by ,,zte since ,june #h1 #bjah1 constitute a material breach of the obligations of ,,zte under the agreement4 7#e7 ,recommended courses of action for the ,united ,states ,government to improve compliance by ,,zte with the agreement or to respond to a material breach of the obligations of ,,zte under the agreement4 #agaj;,a4 ,,gao study of cybersecurity insurance 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study to assess and analyze the state and availability of insurance coverage in the ,united ,states for cybersecurity risks1 which shall include-- 7#a7 identifying the number and dollar volume of cyber insurance policies currently in force and the percentage of businesses1 and specifically small businesses1 that have cyber insurance coverage2 7#b7 assessing the extent to which ,states have established minimum standards for the scope of cyber insurance policies2 and 7#c7 identifying any barriers to modeling and underwriting cybersecurity risks4 7b7 ,report ,not later than the expiration of the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit a report to the ,congress setting forth the findings and conclusions of the study conducted pursuant to subsection 7a71 which shall include recommendations on whether or not ,federal intervention would help facilitate the growth and development of insurers offering coverage for cybersecurity risks1 the availability and affordability of such coverage1 and policyholder education regarding such coverage4 #agaj;,b4 ,report on recognition of ,african ,american servicemembers in ,department of ,defense naming practices ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the following information3 7#a7 ,a description of current ,department of ,defense naming conventions for military installations1 infrastructure1 vessels1 and weapon systems4 7#b7 ,a list of all military installations 7including reserve component facilities71 infrastructure 7including reserve component infrastructure71 vessels1 and weapon systems that are currently named after ,african ,americans who served in the ,armed ,forces4 7#c7 ,an explanation of the steps being taken to recognize the service of ,african ,americans who have served in the ,armed ,forces with honor1 heroism1 and distinction by increasing the number of military installations1 infrastructure1 vessels1 and weapon systems named after deserving ,african ,american members of the ,armed ,forces4 #agaj;,c4 ,report on ,government police training and equipping programs 7a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to ,congress a report on ,united ,states ,government police training and equipping programs outside the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a list of all ,united ,states ,government departments and agencies involved in implementing police training and equipping programs4 7#b7 ,a description of the scope1 size1 and components of all police training and equipping programs for fiscal years #bjbc1 #bjbd1 and #bjbe1 including1 for each such program-- 7,a7 the name of each country that received assistance under the program2 7,b7 for each training activity1 the number of foreign personnel provided training1 their units of operation1 location of the training1 cost of the activity1 the ,united ,states unit involved1 and the nationality and unit of non-,united ,states training personnel1 if any1 involved in each activity2 7,c7 the purpose and objectives of the program2 7,d7 the funding and personnel levels for the program in each such fiscal year2 7,e7 the authority under which the program is conducted2 7,f7 the name of the ,united ,states ,government department or agency with lead responsibility for the program and the mechanisms for oversight of the program2 and 7,g7 the metrics for measuring the results of the program4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the requirements for police training and equipping programs1 and what changes1 if any1 are required to improve the capacity of the ,united ,states ,government to meet such requirements4 7#d7 ,an evaluation of the appropriate role of ,united ,states ,government departments and agencies in coordinating on and carrying out police training and equipping programs4 7#e7 ,an evaluation of the appropriate role of contractors in carrying out police training and equipping programs1 and what modifications1 if any1 are needed to improve oversight of such contractors4 7#f7 ,recommendations for legislative modifications1 if any1 to existing authorities relating to police training and equipping programs4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report required under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,public availability internet ,all unclassified portions of the report required under this section shall be made publicly available on an appropriate internet website4 7e7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term police includes national police1 gendarmerie1 counter-narcotics police1 counterterrorism police1 formed police units1 border security1 and customs4 #agaj;,d4 ,deepfake report 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,digital content forgery ,the term digital content forgery means the use of emerging technologies1 including artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques1 to fabricate or manipulate audio1 visual1 or text content with the intent to mislead4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7b7 ,reports on digital content forgery technology 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 and with respect to subparagraphs 7,f7 through 7,h7 of paragraph 7#b71 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall research the state of digital content forgery technology and produce a report on such technology4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report produced under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the underlying technologies used to create or propagate digital content forgeries1 including the evolution of such technologies4 7,b7 ,a description of the types of digital content forgeries1 including those used to commit fraud1 cause harm1 or violate civil rights recognized under ,federal law4 7,c7 ,an assessment of how foreign governments1 and the proxies and networks thereof1 use1 or could use1 digital content forgeries to harm national security4 7,d7 ,an assessment of how non-governmental entities in the ,united ,states use1 or could use1 digital content forgeries4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the uses1 applications1 dangers1 and benefits1 including the impact on individuals1 of deep learning technologies used to generate high fidelity artificial content of events that did not occur4 7,f7 ,an analysis of the methods used to determine whether content is genuinely created by a human or through digital content forgery technology1 and an assessment of any effective heuristics used to make such a determination1 as well as recommendations on how to identify and address suspect content and elements to provide warnings to users of such content4 7,g7 ,a description of the technological countermeasures that are1 or could be1 used to address concerns with digital content forgery technology4 7,h7 ,proposed research and development activities for the ,science and ,technology ,directorate of the ,department of ,homeland ,security to undertake related to the identification of forged digital content and related countermeasures4 7,i7 ,any additional information the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,consultation and public hearings ,in producing each report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 consult with any other agency of the ,federal ,government that the ,secretary considers necessary2 and 7,b7 conduct public hearings to gather1 or otherwise allow interested parties an opportunity to present1 information and advice relevant to the production of the report4 7#d7 ,form of report ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be produced in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7#e7 ,applicability of ,,foia ,nothing in this section1 or in a report produced under this section1 may be construed to allow the disclosure of information or a record that is exempt from public disclosure under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,freedom of ,information ,act74 7#f7 ,applicability of the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act71 shall not apply to this section4 #agaj;,e4 ,study on unemployment rate of women veterans who served on active duty in the ,armed ,forces after ,september #aa1 #bjja 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 in consultation with the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics of the ,department of ,labor1 shall conduct a study on why ,post-#i_/aa ,veterans who are women are at higher risk of unemployment than all other groups of women veterans and their non- veteran counterparts4 7#b7 ,conduct of study 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct the study under paragraph 7#a7 primarily through the ,center for ,women ,veterans under section #cah of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,consultation -,in carrying out the study conducted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may consult with-- 7i7 the ,department of ,labor2 7ii7 other ,federal agencies1 such as the ,department of ,defense1 the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 and the ,small ,business ,administration2 7iii7 foundations2 and 7iv7 entities in the private sector4 7#c7 ,elements of study ,the study conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to ,post-#i_/aa ,veterans who are women1 at a minimum1 an analysis of the following3 7,a7 ,rank at time of separation from the ,armed ,forces4 7,b7 ,geographic location upon such separation4 7,c7 ,educational level upon such separation4 7,d7 ,the percentage of such veterans who enrolled in an education or employment training program of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs or the ,department of ,labor after such separation4 7,e7 ,industries that have employed such veterans4 7,f7 ,military occupational specialties available to such veterans4 7,g7 ,barriers to employment of such veterans4 7,h7 ,causes to fluctuations in employment of such veterans4 7,i7 ,current employment training programs of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs or the ,department of ,labor that are available to such veterans4 7,j7 ,economic indicators that impact unemployment of such veterans4 7,k7 ,health conditions of such veterans that could impact employment4 7,l7 ,whether there are differences in the analyses conducted under subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,k7 based on the race of such veteran4 7,m7 ,the difference between unemployment rates of ,post-#i_/aa ,veterans who are women compared to unemployment rates of ,post-#i_/aa ,veterans who are men1 including an analysis of potential causes of such difference4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after completing the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on such study4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the analyses conducted under subsection 7a77#c74 7,b7 ,a description of the methods used to conduct the study under subsection 7a74 7,c7 ,such other matters relating to the unemployment rates of ,post-#i_/aa ,veterans who are women as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,post-#i_/aa ,veteran ,defined ,in this section1 the term ,post-#i_/aa ,veteran' means a veteran who served on active duty in the ,armed ,forces on or after ,september #aa1 #bjja4 #agaj;,f4 ,report on the ,oklahoma ,city ,national ,memorial ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,interior shall submit to ,congress a report containing the following information3 7#a7 ,a description of the current status of the ,oklahoma ,city ,national ,memorial1 an affiliated site of the ,national ,park ,system4 7#b7 ,a summary of non-,federal funding that has been raised in accordance with section #g7b7 of the ,oklahoma ,city ,national ,memorial ,act of #aiig 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dejss-#e7b774 #agaj;,g4 ,reports on military service academies ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the superintendent of each military service academy shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees a report that includes1 with respect to the academy overseen by the superintendent1 the following3 7#a7 ,anonymized equal opportunity claims and determinations involving the academy over the past #bj years4 7#b7 ,results of a climate survey of cadets or midshipmen 7as the case may be7 conducted by an external entity4 7#c7 ,a review of educational and extracurricular instruction at the academy1 including-- 7,a7 a review of courses to ensure the inclusion of minority communities in authorship and course content2 and 7,b7 a review of faculty and staff demographics to determine diversity recruitment practices at the academy4 #agaj;,h4 ,independent study on identifying and addressing threats that individually or collectively affect national security1 financial security1 or both 7a7 ,independent study ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury in the ,secretary's capacity as the ,chair of the ,financial ,stability ,oversight ,council and the heads of other relevant departments and agencies1 shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center under which the center will conduct a study on identifying and addressing threats that individually or collectively affect national security1 financial security1 or both4 7b7 ,elements of study ,in carrying out the study referred to in subsection 7a71 the selected ,federally funded research and development center shall be contractually obligated to-- 7#a7 identify threats that individually or collectively affect national security1 financial security1 or both1 including-- 7,a7 foreign entities and governments acquiring financial interests in domestic companies that have access to critical or sensitive national security materials1 technologies1 or information2 7,b7 other currencies being used in lieu of the ,united ,states ,dollar in international transactions2 7,c7 foreign influence in companies seeking to access capital markets by conducting initial public offerings in other countries2 7,d7 the use of financial instruments1 markets1 payment systems1 or digital assets in ways that appear legitimate but may be part of a foreign malign strategy to weaken or undermine the economic security of the ,united ,states2 7,e7 the use of entities1 such as corporations1 companies1 limited liability companies1 limited partnerships1 business trusts1 business associations1 or other similar entities to obscure or hide the foreign beneficial owner of such entities2 and 7,f7 any other known or potential threats that individually or collectively affect national security1 financial security1 or both currently or in the foreseeable future4 7#b7 assess the extent to which the ,united ,states ,government is currently able to identify and characterize the threats identified under paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 assess the extent to which the ,united ,states ,government is currently able to mitigate the risk posed by the threats identified under paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 assess whether current levels of information sharing and cooperation between the ,united ,states ,government and allies and partners has been helpful or can be improved upon in order for the ,united ,states ,government to identify1 characterize1 and mitigate the threats identified under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#e7 recommend opportunities1 and any such authorities or resources required1 to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the ,united ,states ,government in identifying the threats identified under paragraph 7#a7 and mitigating the risk posed by such threats4 7c7 ,submission to ,director of ,national ,intelligence ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the federally funded research and development center selected to conduct the study under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence a report on the results of the study in both classified and unclassified form4 7d7 ,submission to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,director of ,national ,intelligence receives the report under subsection 7c71 the ,director shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an unaltered copy of the report in both classified and unclassified form1 and such comments as the ,director1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,treasury in his capacity as the ,chair of the ,financial ,stability ,oversight ,council and the heads of other relevant departments and agencies1 may have with respect to the report4 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #agaj;,i4 ,maritime security and domain awareness 7a7 ,progress report on maritime security 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 and the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the steps taken since ,december #bj1 #bjai1 to make further use of the following mechanisms to combat ,,iuu fishing3 7,a7 ,inclusion of counter-,,iuu fishing in existing shiprider agreements to which the ,united ,states is a party4 7,b7 ,entry into shiprider agreements that include counter-,,iuu fishing with priority flag states and countries in priority regions with which the ,united ,states does not already have such agreements4 7,c7 ,inclusion of counter-,,iuu fishing in the mission of the ,combined ,maritime ,forces4 7,d7 ,inclusion of counter-,,iuu fishing exercises in the annual at-sea exercises conducted by the ,department of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard4 7,e7 ,development of partnerships similar to the ,oceania ,maritime ,security ,initiative and the ,africa ,maritime ,law ,enforcement ,partnership in other priority regions4 7#b7 ,element ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include a description of specific steps taken by the ,secretary of the ,navy with respect to each mechanism described in paragraph 7#a71 including a detailed description of any security cooperation engagement undertaken to combat ,,iuu fishing by such mechanisms and resulting coordination between the ,department of the ,navy and the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,assessment of service coordination on maritime domain awareness 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 to assess the available commercial solutions for collecting1 sharing1 and disseminating among ,united ,states maritime services and partner countries maritime domain awareness information relating to illegal maritime activities1 including ,,iuu fishing4 7#b7 ,elements ,the assessment carried out pursuant to an agreement under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 build on the ongoing ,coast ,guard assessment related to autonomous vehicles2 7,b7 consider appropriate commercially and academically available technological solutions2 and 7,c7 consider any limitation related to affordability1 exportability1 maintenance1 and sustainment requirements and any other factor that may constrain the suitability of such solutions for use in a joint and combined environment1 including the potential provision of such solutions to one or more partner countries4 7#c7 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than #a year after entering into an agreement under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives the assessment prepared in accordance with the agreement4 7c7 ,report on use of fishing fleets by foreign governments 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,naval ,intelligence shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the use by governments of foreign countries of distant-water fishing fleets as extensions of the official maritime security forces of such countries4 7#b7 ,element ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an analysis of the manner in which fishing fleets are leveraged in support of the naval operations and policies of foreign countries more generally4 7,b7 ,a consideration of-- 7i7 threats posed1 on a country-by-country basis1 to the fishing vessels and other vessels of the ,united ,states and partner countries2 7ii7 risks to ,navy and ,coast ,guard operations of the ,united ,states1 and the naval and coast guard operations of partner countries2 and 7iii7 the broader challenge to the interests of the ,united ,states and partner countries4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 any term that is also used in the ,maritime ,,safe ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 shall have the meaning given such term in that ,act4 #agaj;,j4 ,comptroller ,general report on ,department of ,defense processes for responding to congressional reporting requirements 7a7 ,comptroller ,general analysis ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report containing an analysis of ,department of ,defense processes for responding to congressional reporting requirements in the annual ,national ,defense ,authorization ,acts1 or the accompanying committee reports4 7b7 ,criteria for ,evaluation ,the analysis required under subsection 7a7 shall include an evaluation of funding and changes to policies and business practices by the ,department for improving the effectiveness1 efficiency1 and public transparency of the ,department's compliance with congressional reporting requirements4 7c7 ,contents of report ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a description of-- 7,a7 current laws1 guidance1 policies for ,department of ,defense compliance with congressional oversight reporting requirements2 and 7,b7 recent direction from the congressional defense committees for the ,department concerning how it designs1 modifies1 tracks1 delivers1 and inventories completed reports4 7#b7 ,a review and evaluation of the cost and effectiveness of-- 7,a7 the methods the ,department of ,defense uses to track and respond to reporting requirements2 and 7,b7 the ways in which the ,department of ,defense ensures suitability of content and timeliness4 7#c7 ,an analysis of options for modernizing the preparation and delivery process for reports that includes-- 7,a7 the coordination of ,department of ,defense business practices and internal policies with legislative processes2 and 7,b7 a determination of the feasibility of maintaining a congressional tracking database that makes unclassified reports publicly available in a searchable online database that identifies1 for each report included in the database-- 7i7 the deadline on which the required report was required to be submitted2 7ii7 the date on which the report was received2 7iii7 the classification level of the completed report2 7iv7 the form in which the report was submitted2 7v7 the standard legislative citation and hyperlink to original legislative language that required the report2 7vi7 the total cost associated with the report2 7vii7 a brief summary of the report2 7viii7 a unique identifier for the report2 and 7ix7 the subject and sub-subject codes associated with the report4 #agaj,k4 ,report on predatory social media and the military community 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on risks facing service members1 military families1 and separated veterans on social media4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include an analysis of the following3 7#a7 ,content related to predatory loans or financial or educational products4 7#b7 ,content related unproven or unnecessary medical treatments or procedures4 7#c7 ,content related to ethnic or racial violent extremism4 7#d7 ,the risks to readiness1 morale1 and national security posed by such content4 7#e7 ,the ways in which social media algorithms may amplify such content4 7#f7 ,the steps taken by social media companies and executive agencies to address the risks posed by the content described in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c74 7c7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in an unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,executive agency defined ,in this section1 the term executive agency means an executive department or independent establishment in the executive branch of the ,federal ,government4 #agaj,l4 ,report on transforming business processes for revolutionary change 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the efforts of the ,secretary to implement the recommendations set forth in the study conducted by the ,defense ,business ,board titled ,transforming ,department of ,defense's ,core ,business ,processes for ,revolutionary ,change4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the actions carried out by the ,secretary of ,defense to implement the recommendations set forth in the study described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 identification of the specific recommendations1 if any1 that have been implemented by the ,secretary2 7#c7 the amount of any cost savings achieved as a result of implementing such recommendations2 7#d7 identification of any recommendations that have not been implemented2 and 7#e7 alternative recommendations that may help the ,department of ,defense achieve #abe1jjj1jjj1jjj in cost savings over the period of #e fiscal years beginning after the year in which the report is submitted4 #agaj,m4 ,review and ,report of experimentation with ticks and insects 7a7 ,review ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of whether the ,department of ,defense experimented with ticks1 other insects1 airborne releases of tick-borne bacteria1 viruses1 pathogens1 or any other tick-borne agents regarding use as a biological weapon between the years of #aiej and #aigg4 7b7 ,report ,if the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states finds that any experiment described under subsection 7a7 occurred1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on-- 7#a7 the scope of such experiment2 and 7#b7 whether any ticks1 insects1 or other vector-borne agents used in such experiment were released outside of any laboratory by accident or experiment design4 #agaj,n4 ,report on agile program and project management 7a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a publicly available report on agile program and project management within the ,department of ,defense4 ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a review of all statutory provisions enabling the use of agile program and project management within the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the implementation of statutory provisions enabling the use of agile program and project management within the ,department of ,defense and ,armed ,forces4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of the agile program and project methodologies used within the ,department of ,defense and ,armed ,forces4 7#d7 ,an evaluation of the how agile program and project methodologies have enabled efforts to prepare the ,department of ,defense and ,armed ,forces for the future of work4 7#e7 ,an evaluation of the enterprise scalability of the agile program and project methodologies used within the ,department of ,defense and ,armed ,forces1 including how well agile methods are integrated into the enterprise when used at scale4 7#f7 ,an analysis of the impediments to the further adoption and enterprise scalability of agile program and project management including statutory impediments1 as well as existing policy1 guidance1 and instruction of the ,department of ,defense and ,armed ,forces4 7#g7 ,an analysis of the impact of further adoption and enterprise scalability of agile program and project management on the future of work within the ,department of ,defense and ,armed ,forces4 7#h7 ,such other information as the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate4 7b7 ,interim briefing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjba1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the topics to be covered by the report under subsection 7a71 including and preliminary data and any issues or concerns of the ,comptroller ,general relating to the report4 7c7 ,access to relevant data ,for purposes of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,comptroller ,general has access to all relevant data4 ,b ,electronic ,message ,preservation #agaa4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,electronic ,message ,preservation ,act4 #agab4 ,preservation of electronic messages and other records 7a7 ,requirement for ,preservation of ,electronic ,messages ,chapter #bi of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #biab4 ,preservation of electronic messages and other records 7a7 ,regulations required ,the ,archivist shall promulgate regulations governing ,federal agency preservation of electronic messages that are determined to be records4 ,such regulations shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 require the electronic capture1 management1 and preservation of such electronic records in accordance with the records disposition requirements of chapter #cc2 7#b7 require that such electronic records are readily accessible for retrieval through electronic searches2 and 7#c7 include timelines for ,federal agency implementation of the regulations that ensure compliance as expeditiously as practicable4 7b7 ,ensuring compliance ,the ,archivist shall promulgate regulations that-- 7#a7 establish mandatory minimum functional requirements for electronic records management systems to ensure compliance with the requirements in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 establish a process to ensure that the electronic records management system of each ,federal agency meets the functional requirements established under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,coverage of other electronic records ,to the extent practicable1 the regulations promulgated under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall also include requirements for the capture1 management1 and preservation of other electronic records4 7d7 ,compliance by ,federal agencies ,each ,federal agency shall comply with the regulations promulgated under subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7e7 ,review of regulations required ,the ,archivist shall periodically review and1 as necessary1 amend the regulations promulgated under subsections 7a7 and 7b74 4 7b7 ,deadline for regulations 7#a7 ,preservation of electronic messages ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,archivist shall promulgate the regulations required under section #biab7;a7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,ensuring compliance ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,archivist shall promulgate the regulations required under section #biab7;b7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,reports on implementation of regulations 7#a7 ,agency report to ,archivist ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the head of each ,federal agency shall submit to the ,archivist a report on the agency's compliance with the regulations promulgated under section #biab of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 and shall make the report publicly available on the website of the agency4 7#b7 ,archivist report to ,congress ,not later than #ij days after receipt of all reports required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,archivist shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives a report on ,federal agency compliance with the regulations promulgated under section #biab7;a7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 and shall make the report publicly available on the website of the agency4 7#c7 ,federal agency defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,federal agency has the meaning given that term in section #bija of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #bi of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding after the item relating to section #biaa the following new item3 #biab4 ,preservation of electronic messages and other records4 4 7e7 ,definitions ,section #bija of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#ad72 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#ae7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#ae7 the term electronic messages means electronic mail and other electronic messaging systems that are used for purposes of communicating between individuals2 and 7#af7 the term electronic records management system means software designed to manage electronic records1 including by-- 7,a7 categorizing and locating records2 7,b7 ensuring that records are retained as long as necessary2 7,c7 identifying records that are due for disposition2 and 7,d7 ensuring the storage1 retrieval1 and disposition of records4 4 #agac4 ,presidential records 7a7 ,additional ,regulations ,relating to ,presidential ,records 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bbjf of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#c72 7,b7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#d7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 provisions for establishing standards necessary for the economical and efficient management of electronic ,presidential records during the ,president's term of office1 including-- 7,a7 records management controls necessary for the capture1 management1 and preservation of electronic messages2 7,b7 records management controls necessary to ensure that electronic messages are readily accessible for retrieval through electronic searches2 and 7,c7 a process to ensure the electronic records management system to be used by the ,president for the purposes of complying with the requirements in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 4 7#b7 ,definitions ,section #bbja of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#f7 ,the term electronic messages has the meaning given that term under section #bija7ae74 7#g7 ,the term electronic records management system has the meaning given that term under section #bija7af74 4 7b7 ,certification of ,president's ,management of ,presidential ,records 7#a7 ,certification required ,chapter #bb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bbaj4 ,certification of the ,president's management of ,presidential records 7a7 ,annual ,certification ,the ,archivist shall annually certify whether the electronic records management controls established by the ,president meet requirements under sections #bbjc7;a7 and #bbjf7e74 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,archivist shall report annually to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives on the status of the certification4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #bb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bbaj4 ,certification of the ,president's management of ,presidential records4 4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,section #bbjc7;g7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,one year following the conclusion of a ,president's term of office1 or if a ,president serves consecutive terms #a year following the conclusion of the last term1 the ,archivist shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives a report on-- 7,a7 the volume and format of electronic ,presidential records deposited into that ,president's ,presidential archival depository2 and 7,b7 whether the electronic records management controls of that ,president met the requirements under sections #bbjc7;a7 and #bbjf7e74 4 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,c ,space ,technology ,advancement ,report 7,,star7 ,act of #bjbj #agba4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,space ,technology ,advancement ,report 7,,star7 ,act of #bjbj4 #agbb4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,as stated in the ,united ,states-,china ,economic and ,security ,commission's #bjai ,report to ,congress1 the ,united ,states retains many advantages over the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7,,prc7 in space1 including-- 7,a7 the organization and technical expertise of its space program2 7,b7 the capabilities of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration for human spaceflight and exploration2 7,c7 its vibrant commercial space sector2 7,d7 its long history of space leadership2 and 7,e7 many international partnerships4 7#b7 ,the ,,prc seeks to establish a leading position in the economic and military use of outer space and views space as critical to its future security and economic interests4 7#c7 ,the ,,prc's national-level commitment to establishing itself as a global space leader harms ,united ,states interests and threatens to undermine many of the advantages the ,united ,states has worked so long to establish4 7#d7 ,for over #fj years1 the ,united ,states has led the world in space exploration and human space flight through a robust national program that ensures ,,nasa develops and maintains critical spaceflight systems to enable this leadership1 including the ,apollo program's ,saturn ,v rocket1 the ,space ,shuttle1 the ,international ,space ,station and the ,space ,launch ,system and ,orion today4 7#e7 ,the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency noted in its #bjai ,challenges to ,u4,s4 ,security in ,space report that the ,,prc was developing a national super-heavy lift rocket comparable to ,,nasa's ,space ,launch ,system4 7#f7 ,the ,united ,states space program and commercial space sector risks being hollowed out by the ,,prc's plans to attain leadership in key technologies4 7#g7 ,it is in the economic and security interest of the ,united ,states to remain the global leader in space power4 7#h7 ,a recent report by the ,air ,force ,research ,laboratory and the ,defense ,innovation ,unit found that ,china's strategy to bolster its domestic space industry includes a global program of theft and other misappropriation of intellectual property1 direct integration of state-owned entities and their technology with commercial start-ups1 the use of front companies to invest in ,united ,states space companies1 vertical control of supply chains1 and predatory pricing4 7#i7 ,the ,united ,states ,congress passed the ,wolf ,amendment as part of the ,fiscal ,year #bjab ,consolidated and ,further ,continuing ,appropriations ,act 7,public ,law #aab-ee7 and every year thereafter in response to the nefarious and offensive nature of ,chinese activities in the space industry4 #agbc4 ,report2 strategy 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter in fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc1 the ,national ,space ,council shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an interagency assessment of the ability of the ,united ,states to compete with foreign space programs and in the emerging commercial space economy4 7#b7 ,content of report ,the report shall include information on the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the human exploration and spaceflight capabilities of the national space program of the ,united ,states relative to national programs of the ,,prc4 7,b7 ,an assessment of-- 7i7 the viability of extraction of space-based precious minerals1 onsite exploitation of space-based natural resources1 and utilization of space-based solar power2 7ii7 the programs of the ,united ,states and the ,,prc that are related to the issues described in clause 7i72 and 7iii7 any potential terrestrial or space environmental impacts of space-based solar power4 7,c7 ,an assessment of ,united ,states strategic interests in or related to cislunar space4 7,d7 ,a comparative assessment of future ,united ,states space launch capabilities and those of the ,,prc4 7,e7 ,the extent of foreign investment in the commercial space sector of the ,united ,states1 especially in venture capital and other private equity investments that seek to work with the ,federal ,government4 7,f7 ,the steps by which the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 the ,department of ,defense1 and other ,united ,states ,federal agencies conduct the necessary due diligence and security reviews prior to investing in private space entities that may have received funding from foreign investment4 7,g7 ,current steps that the ,united ,states is taking to identify and help mitigate threats to domestic space industry from influence of the ,,prc4 7,h7 ,an assessment of the current ability1 role1 costs1 and authorities of the ,department of ,defense to mitigate the threats of commercial communications and navigation in space from the ,,prc's growing counterspace capabilities1 and any actions required to improve this capability4 7,i7 ,an assessment of how the ,,prc's activities are impacting ,united ,states national security1 including-- 7i7 theft by the ,,prc of ,united ,states intellectual property through technology transfer requirements or otherwise2 and 7ii7 efforts of the ,,prc to seize control of critical elements of the ,united ,states space industry supply chain and ,united ,states space industry companies or sister companies with shared leadership2 and government cybersecurity capabilities4 7,j7 ,an assessment of efforts of the ,,prc to pursue cooperative agreements with other nations to advance space development4 7,k7 ,recommendations to ,congress1 including recommendations with respect to-- 7i7 any legislative proposals to address threats by the ,,prc to the ,united ,states national space programs as well as domestic commercial launch and satellite industries2 and 7ii7 how the ,united ,states ,government can best utilize existing ,federal entities to investigate and prevent potentially harmful investment by the ,,prc in the ,united ,states commercial space industry4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7b7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the submission of the report required in subsection 7a71 the ,president1 in consultation with the ,national ,space ,council1 shall develop and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy to ensure the ,united ,states can-- 7,a7 compete with other national space programs2 7,b7 maintain leadership in the emerging commercial space economy2 7,c7 identify market1 regulatory1 and other means to address unfair competition from the ,,prc based on the findings of in the report required in subsection 7a72 7,d7 leverage commercial space capabilities to ensure ,united ,states national security and the security of ,united ,states interests in space2 7,e7 protect ,united ,states supply chains and manufacturing critical to competitiveness in space2 and 7,f7 coordinate with international allies and partners in space4 7#c7 ,form ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees of congress ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,,prc ,the term ,,prc means the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,d ,,amber ,alert ,nationwide #agca4 ,cooperation with ,department of ,homeland ,security ,subtitle ,a of title ,,iii of the ,,protect ,act 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #cja-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7including airports1 maritime ports1 border crossing areas and checkpoints1 and ports of exit from the ,united ,states7 after gaps in areas of interstate travel2 and 7ii7 in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 by inserting 1 territories of the ,united ,states1 and tribal governments after ,states2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by inserting 1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 after ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7#b7 in section #cjb-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 in paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 by inserting 1 territorial1 tribal1 after ,state2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 after ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 territorial1 tribal1 after ,state4 #agcb4 ,,amber ,alerts along major transportation routes 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjc of the ,,protect ,act 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and major transportation routes after along highways2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 after ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7,b7 by inserting and at airports1 maritime ports1 border crossing areas and checkpoints1 and ports of exit from the ,united ,states after along highways2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking other motorist information systems to notify motorists and inserting other information systems to notify motorists1 aircraft passengers1 ship passengers1 and travelers2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 aircraft passengers1 ship passengers1 and travelers after necessary to notify motorists2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking other motorist information systems to notify motorists and inserting other information systems to notify motorists1 aircraft passengers1 ship passengers1 and travelers2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting 1 aircraft passengers1 ship passengers1 and travelers after support the notification of motorists2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting 1 aircraft passengers1 ship passengers1 and travelers after motorists1 each place it appears2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by inserting 1 aircraft passengers1 ship passengers1 and travelers after motorists2 and 7v7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by inserting 1 aircraft passengers1 ship passengers1 and travelers after motorists2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 by striking other motorist information systems to notify motorists1 each place it appears1 and inserting other information systems to notify motorists1 aircraft passengers1 ship passengers1 and travelers2 7#e7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,federal share 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,federal share of the cost of any activities funded by a grant under this section may not exceed #hj percent4 7#b7 ,waiver ,if the ,secretary determines that ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,puerto ,rico1 or the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states is unable to comply with the requirement under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall waive such requirement4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking ,in this section and inserting ,in this subtitle2 and 7,b7 by striking or ,puerto ,rico and inserting ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 ,puerto ,rico1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states1 and any other territory of the ,united ,states2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7h71 by striking fiscal year #bjjd and inserting each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,,protect ,act 7,public ,law #ajh-ba7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #cjc and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,grant program for notification and communications systems along highways and major transportation routes for recovery of abducted children4 4 #agcc4 ,,amber ,alert communication plans in the territories ,section #cjd of the ,,protect ,act 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#d71 by inserting a territorial government or after with2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,federal share 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,federal share of the cost of any activities funded by a grant under this section may not exceed #ej percent4 7#b7 ,waiver ,if the ,attorney ,general determines that ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,puerto ,rico1 the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states1 or an ,indian tribe is unable to comply with the requirement under paragraph 7#a71 the ,attorney ,general shall waive such requirement4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by inserting 1 including territories of the ,united ,states before the period at the end4 #agcd4 ,government ,accountability ,office report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall conduct a study assessing-- 7#a7 the implementation of the amendments made by this ,act2 7#b7 any challenges related to integrating the territories of the ,united ,states into the ,,amber ,alert system2 7#c7 the readiness1 educational1 technological1 and training needs of territorial law enforcement agencies in responding to cases involving missing1 abducted1 or exploited children2 and 7#d7 any other related matters the ,attorney ,general or the ,secretary of ,transportation determines appropriate4 7b7 ,report required ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit a report on the findings of the study required under subsection 7a7 to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 each of the delegates or resident commissioner to the ,house of ,representatives from ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,virgin ,islands of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,public availability ,the ,comptroller ,general shall make the report required under subsection 7b7 available on a public ,government website4 7d7 ,obtaining official data 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general may secure information necessary to conduct the study under subsection 7a7 directly from any ,federal agency and from any territorial government receiving grant funding under the ,,protect ,act4 ,upon request of the ,comptroller ,general1 the head of a ,federal agency or territorial government shall furnish the requested information to the ,comptroller ,general4 7#b7 ,agency records ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 nothing in this subsection shall require a ,federal agency or any territorial government to produce records subject to a common law evidentiary privilege4 ,records and information shared with the ,comptroller ,general shall continue to be subject to withholding under sections #eeb and #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,the ,comptroller ,general is obligated to give the information the same level of confidentiality and protection required of the ,federal agency or territorial government4 ,the ,comptroller ,general may be requested to sign a nondisclosure or other agreement as a condition of gaining access to sensitive or proprietary data to which the ,comptroller ,general is entitled4 7#c7 ,privacy of personal information ,the ,comptroller ,general1 and any ,federal agency and any territorial government that provides information to the ,comptroller ,general1 shall take such actions as are necessary to ensure the protection of the personal information of a minor4 ,e ,other ,matters #agda4 ,technical1 conforming1 and clerical amendments 7a7 ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,section #abg;e7g7 is amended by striking ,low-,intensity and inserting ,low ,intensity4 7#b7 ,section #adb is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7d72 and 7,b7 by redesignating the second subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,section #aib7;c7 is amended by striking the first paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,section #bca is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking and after the colon2 7,b7 by striking quadrennial defense review each place it appears and inserting national defense strategy2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7f77#c71 by striking section #aah and inserting section #aac7;g74 7#e7 ,section #ajgc;c7a7 is amended by redesignating the second paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#g74 7#f7 ,section #ajdd;e is amended by striking subsection 7h7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7i74 7#g7 ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #eh is amended by striking the item relating to section #aadb and inserting the following3 #aadb4 ,preseparation counseling2 transmittal of certain records to ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 4 7#h7 ,section #aefd7;c77#b7 is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking in and inserting is4 7#i7 ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #aac is amended by striking ,sec4 each place it appears1 except for the first ,sec4 preceding the item relating to section #bbjj;g4 7#aj7 ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ace is amended by striking the item relating to section #bbgi;c4 7#aa7 ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #adb is amended by striking the item relating to section #bdag and inserting the following3 #bdag4 ,administrative and other costs4 4 7#ab7 ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #aeb is amended by striking the item relating to section #befh;a and inserting the following3 #befh;a4 ,damaged personal protective equipment3 award to members separating from the ,armed ,forces and veterans4 4 7#ac7 ,section #bdag7b7 is amended by striking entities - and inserting entities--4 7#ad7 ,section #bfda;b7a77#c77;,b7 is amended by striking subsection 7c77#e7 and inserting subsection 7c77#f74 7#ae7 ,section #bhjd7;b7 is amended in the third sentence by striking 2 and4 7#af7 ,section #bhij7;e77#b7 is amended by inserting a before landlord in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a74 7#ag7 ,section #bhia7;e77#a7 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting unit after housing the third place it appears2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting the before tenant4 7#ah7 ,section #bhia;a is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by adding a period at the end of paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,b71 by striking the before any basic4 7#ai7 ,section #bhid7;c77#c7 is amended by inserting 1 the office after installation housing management office4 7b7 ,title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code ,section #aifg7;a77#c77;,d7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the matter preceding clause 7i7 by inserting a comma after theater of operations4 7c7 ,,ndaa for fiscal year #bjai ,effective as of ,august #ac1 #bjah1 and as if included therein as enacted1 the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,section #bbf7;b77#c77;,c7 7#acb ,stat4 #afhf7 is amended by striking commercial-off the-shelf and inserting commercially available off-the-shelf items 7as defined in section #ajd of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code7 that may serve as4 7#b7 ,section #hji7;b77#c7 7#acb ,stat4 #ahdj7 is amended by striking ,section #eih7;d77#d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act of for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note7 and inserting ,section #efc7;d77#d7 of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note74 7#c7 ,section #hcf7;a77#b77;,b7 7#acb ,stat4 #ahfj7 is amended by inserting of such title after ,section #ajd7a77;,a74 7#d7 ,section #hcf7;c77#h7 is amended by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following new subparagraphs3 7,a7 by striking commercial items and inserting commercial products2 and 7,b7 by striking the item both places it appears and inserting commercial product4 4 7#e7 ,section #hhi7;f7 7#acb ,stat4 #aiah7 is amended by striking appropriate congressional committees' and inserting appropriate congressional committees4 7#f7 ,section #abhf7;e77#b77;,d7 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note2 #acb ,stat4 #bjhj7 is amended by striking improve and inserting improved4 7#g7 ,section #ageg7;a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaf2 #acb ,stat4 #bbah7 is amended by inserting to persons before who are potential4 7#h7 ,section #agei7;a77#b7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhah2 #acb ,stat4 #bbbc7 is amended by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period4 7#i7 ,section #agfc7;c7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhbb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbca7 is amended by striking ,december #e1 #aiia and inserting ,december #e1 #aiie4 7#aj7 ,section #aggc7;b77#a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhdb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbce7 is amended by striking section #ageb7a77;,d7 and inserting section #ageb7b77;,d74 7#aa7 ,section #aggd7;a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhdc2 #acb ,stat4 #bbcg7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by inserting under before section #aggc4 7#ab7 ,section #bhbg7;b77#a7 7#acb ,stat4 #bbgj7 is amended by inserting in the matter preceding the paragraphs after amended4 7d7 ,,ndaa for fiscal year #bjaf ,effective as of ,december #bc1 #bjaf1 and as if included therein as enacted1 section #hef7;a77#a7 the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgg note7 is amended by inserting ,united ,states ,code1 after title #da14 7e7 ,coordination with other amendments made by this ,act ,for purposes of applying amendments made by provisions of this ,act other than this section1 the amendments made by this section shall be treated as having been enacted immediately before any such amendments by other provisions of this ,act4 #agdb4 ,addition of ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau to the list of officers providing reports of unfunded priorities ,section #bbb;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 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 ,the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau4 4 #agdc4 ,acceptance of property by military academies and museums 7a7 ,acceptance of property ,section #bfja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,the ,secretary concerned may display1 at a military museum1 recognition for an individual or organization that contributes money to a nonprofit entity described in subparagraph 7,a71 or an individual or organization that contributes a gift directly to the armed force concerned for the benefit of a military museum1 whether or not the contribution is subject to the condition that recognition be provided4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe uniform regulations governing the circumstances under which contributor recognition may be provided1 appropriate forms of recognition1 and suitable display standards4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting or personal after real both places it appears2 and 7,b7 by striking or the ,coast ,guard ,academy and inserting the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 the ,national ,defense ,university1 the ,defense ,acquisition ,university1 the ,air ,university1 the ,army ,war ,college1 the ,army ,command and ,general ,staff ,college1 the ,naval ,war ,college1 the ,naval ,postgraduate ,school1 or the ,marine ,corps ,university4 7b7 ,lease of non-,excess property to military museums 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bffg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#i7 in the case of a lease of a museum facility to a museum foundation1 may provide for use in generating revenue for activities of the museum facility and for such administrative purposes as may be necessary to support the facility4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7i71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,the term museum foundation means any entity-- 7,a7 qualifying as an exempt organization under section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 and 7,b7 incorporated for the primary purpose of supporting a ,department of ,defense museum4 2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7k7-- 7i7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and museums after leases for education2 and 7ii7 by inserting or to a museum foundation before the period at the end4 7#b7 ,repeals 7,a7 ,lease or license of ,united ,states ,navy ,museum facilities at ,washington ,navy ,yard1 ,district of ,columbia ,the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc7 is amended by striking section #bheb4 7,b7 ,lease of facility to ,marine ,corps ,heritage ,foundation ,section #bhhd of the ,floyd ,d4 ,spence ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjja 7,public ,law #ajf-cih2 #aad ,stat4 #afed;,a-#ddj7 is amended by striking subsection 7e74 #agdd4 ,reauthorization of ,national ,oceanographic ,partnership ,program 7a7 ,national ,oceanographic ,partnership ,program ,section #hica of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #hica4 ,national ,oceanographic ,partnership ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall establish a program to be known as the ,national ,oceanographic ,partnership ,program4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the program are as follows3 7#a7 ,to promote the national goals of assuring national security1 advancing economic development1 protecting quality of life1 ensuring environmental stewardship1 and strengthening science education and communication through improved knowledge of the ocean4 7#b7 ,to coordinate and strengthen oceanographic efforts in support of those goals by-- 7,a7 creating and carrying out partnerships among ,federal agencies1 academia1 industry1 and other members of the oceanographic community in the areas of science1 data1 resources1 education1 and communication2 and 7,b7 accepting1 planning1 and executing oceanographic research projects funded by grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or other vehicles as appropriate1 that contribute to assuring national security1 advancing economic development1 protecting quality of life1 ensuring environmental stewardship1 and strengthening science education and communication through improved knowledge of the ocean4 4 7b7 ,ocean ,policy ,committee 7#a7 ,in general ,section #hicb of such title is amended to read as follows3 #hicb4 ,ocean ,policy ,committee 7a7 ,committee ,there is established an ,ocean ,policy ,committee 7hereinafter referred to as the ,committee74 ,the ,committee shall retain the membership1 co-chairs1 and subcommittees outlined in ,executive ,order ,no4 #achdj4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,committee shall continue the activities of that ,committee as it was in existence on the day before the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba4 ,in discharging its responsibilities and to assist in the execution of the activities delineated in this subsection1 the ,committee may delegate to a subcommittee1 as appropriate4 ,the ,committee shall-- 7#a7 prescribe policies and procedures to implement the ,national ,oceanographic ,partnership ,program2 7#b7 engage and collaborate1 pursuant to existing laws and regulations1 with stakeholders1 including regional ocean partnerships1 to address ocean-related matters that may require interagency or intergovernmental solutions2 7#c7 facilitate coordination and integration of ,federal activities in ocean and coastal waters to inform ocean policy and identify priority ocean research1 technology1 and data needs2 and 7#d7 review1 select1 and identify partnership projects for implementation under the program1 based on-- 7,a7 whether the project addresses important research objectives or operational goals2 7,b7 whether the project has1 or is designed to have1 appropriate participation within the oceanographic community of public1 academic1 commercial1 private participation or support2 7,c7 whether the partners have a long-term commitment to the objectives of the project2 7,d7 whether the resources supporting the project are shared among the partners2 and 7,e7 whether the project has been subjected to adequate review according to each of the supporting agencies4 7c7 ,annual report and briefing 7#a7 ,not later than ,march #a of each year1 the ,committee shall post a report on the ,national ,oceanographic ,partnership ,program on a publicly available website and brief-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,e7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the report and all briefing materials shall be posted to a publicly available website not later than #cj days after the briefing4 7#c7 ,the report and briefing shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of activities of the program carried out during the prior fiscal year4 7,b7 ,a general outline of the activities planned for the program during the current fiscal year4 7,c7 ,a summary of projects1 partnerships1 and collaborations1 including the ,federal and non-,federal sources of funding1 continued from the prior fiscal year and projects expected to begin during the current and subsequent fiscal years1 as required in the program office report outlined in section #hicb7;f77#b77;,c7 of this title4 7,d7 ,the amounts requested in the budget submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca for the subsequent fiscal year1 for the programs1 projects1 activities and the estimated expenditures under such programs1 projects1 and activities1 to execute the ,national ,oceanographic ,partnership ,program4 7,e7 ,a summary of national ocean research priorities informed by the ,ocean ,research ,advisory ,panel required in section #hicc7;b77#d7 of this title4 7,f7 ,a list of the members of the ,ocean ,research ,advisory ,panel described in section #hicc7;a7 of this title and any working groups described in section #hicb7;f77#b77;,a7 of this title in existence during the fiscal years covered4 7d7 ,national oceanographic partnership fund 7#a7 ,there is established in the ,treasury a separate account to be known as the ,national ,oceanographic ,partnership ,program ,fund to be jointly managed by the ,secretary of the ,navy1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 and any other ,federal agency that contributes amounts to the ,fund4 7#b7 ,amounts in the ,fund shall be available to the ,national ,oceanic ,partnership ,program without further appropriation to remain available for up to #e years from the date contributed or until expended for the purpose of carrying out this section4 7#c7 ,there is authorized to be credited to the ,fund the following3 7,a7 ,such amounts as determined appropriate to be transferred to the ,fund by the head of a ,federal agency or entity participating in the ,national ,oceanographic ,partnership ,program4 7,b7 ,funds provided by a ,state1 local government1 tribal government1 territory1 or possession1 or any subdivisions thereof4 7,c7 ,funds contributed by-- 7i7 a non-profit organization1 individual1 or ,congressionally-established foundation2 and 7ii7 by private grants1 contracts1 and donations4 7#d7 ,for the purpose of carrying out this section1 as directed by the ,committee1 departments or agencies represented on the ,committee may enter into contracts1 make grants1 including transactions authorized by paragraph 7#e71 and may transfer funds available to the ,national ,oceanographic ,partnership ,program under paragraph 7#c7 to participating departments and agencies for such purposes4 7#e7 ,the ,committee or any participating ,federal agency or entity may enter into an agreement to use1 with or without reimbursement1 the land1 services1 equipment1 personnel1 and facilities of any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states1 or of any ,state1 local government1 ,indian tribal government1 ,territory1 ,district of ,columbia1 or possession1 or of any political subdivision thereof1 or of any foreign government or international organization or individual1 for the purpose of carrying out this section4 7e7 ,establishment and forms of partnership projects ,a partnership project under the ,national ,oceanographic ,partnership ,program-- 7#a7 may be established by any instrument that the ,committee considers appropriate2 and 7#b7 may include demonstration projects4 7f7 ,partnership program office 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy and ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration shall jointly establish a partnership program office for the ,national ,oceanographic ,partnership ,program4 ,competitive procedures will be used to select an external operator for the partnership program office4 7#b7 ,the ,committee will monitor the performance of the duties of the partnership program office1 which shall consist of the following3 7,a7 ,to support working groups established by the ,committee or subcommittee and report working group activities to the ,committee1 including working group proposals for partnership projects4 7,b7 ,to support the process for proposing partnership projects to the ,committee1 including1 where appropriate1 managing review of such projects4 7,c7 ,to submit to the ,committee and make publicly available an annual report on the status of all partnership projects1 including the ,federal and non-,federal sources of funding for each project1 and activities of the office4 7,d7 ,to perform any additional duties for the administration of the ,national ,oceanographic ,partnership ,program that the ,committee considers appropriate4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #hic of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #hicb and inserting the following new item3 #hicb4 ,ocean ,policy ,committee4 4 7c7 ,ocean ,research ,advisory ,panel ,section #hicc of such title is amended to read as follows3 #hicc4 ,ocean ,research ,advisory ,panel 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,the ,committee shall establish an ,ocean ,research ,advisory ,panel consisting of not less than #aj and not more than #ah members appointed by the ,co-chairs1 including the following3 7,a7 ,three members who will represent the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine4 7,b7 ,members selected from among individuals who will represent the views of ocean industries1 ,state1 tribal1 territorial or local governments1 academia1 and such other views as the ,co-chairs consider appropriate4 7,c7 ,members selected from among individuals eminent in the fields of marine science1 marine technology1 and marine policy1 or related fields4 7#b7 ,the ,committee shall ensure that an appropriate balance of academic1 scientific1 industry1 and geographical interests and gender and racial diversity are represented by the members of the ,advisory ,panel4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,committee shall assign the following responsibilities to the ,advisory ,panel3 7#a7 ,to advise the ,committee on policies and procedures to implement the ,national ,oceanographic ,partnership ,program4 7#b7 ,to advise the ,committee on matters relating to national oceanographic science1 engineering1 facilities1 or resource requirements4 7#c7 ,to advise the ,committee on improving diversity1 equity1 and inclusion in the ocean sciences and related fields4 7#d7 ,to advise the ,committee on national ocean research priorities4 7#e7 ,any additional responsibilities that the ,committee considers appropriate4 7#f7 ,to meet no fewer than two times a year4 7c7 ,administrative and technical support ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration shall provide such administrative and technical support as the ,ocean ,research ,advisory ,panel may require4 7d7 ,federal advisory committee act ,section #ad of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the ,ocean ,research ,advisory ,panel appointed under section #hicc4 4 #agde4 ,requirements relating to program and project management 7a7 ,standards for ,program and ,project ,management ,section #ejc7;c77#a77;,d7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking consistent with widely accepted standards and inserting in accordance with standards accredited by the ,american ,national ,standards ,institute4 7b7 ,program ,management ,improvement ,officers and ,program ,management ,policy ,council ,section #aabf of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by inserting after senior executive of the agency the following3 1 who has significant program and project management oversight responsibilities12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#d7 by striking twice and inserting four times4 #agdf4 ,quarterly briefings on ,joint ,all ,domain ,command and ,control concept 7a7 ,in general ,during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,october #a1 #bjbb1 the ,director of the ,joint ,all ,domain ,command and ,control 7in this section referred to as ,,jadc#b7 ,cross ,functional ,team 7in this section referred to as ,,cft71 in consultation with the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 shall provide to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives quarterly briefings on the progress of the ,department's ,joint ,all ,domain ,command and ,control concept4 7b7 ,elements ,each briefing under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the ,,jadc#b concept1 the following elements3 7#a7 ,the status of the joint concept of command and control4 7#b7 ,how the ,,jadc#b ,,cft is identifying gaps and addressing validated requirements based on the joint concept of command and control4 7#c7 ,progress in developing specific plans to evaluate and implement materiel and non-materiel improvements to command and control capabilities4 7#d7 ,clarification on distribution of responsibilities and authorities within the ,,cft and the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense with respect to ,,jadc#b1 and how the ,,cft and the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense are synchronizing and aligning with joint and military concepts1 solutions1 experimentation1 and exercises4 7#e7 ,the status of and review of any recommendations for resource allocation necessary to achieve operational ,,jadc#b4 7#f7 ,a sufficiency assessment of planned funding across the future years defense program for the development of ,,jadc#b capabilities4 #agdg4 ,resources to implement a ,department of ,defense policy on civilian casualties in connection with ,united ,states military operations 7a7 ,resources ,to implement ,department of ,defense policy on civilian casualties in connection with ,united ,states military operations 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to facilitate fulfillment of the requirements in section #icf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #acd note74 7#b7 ,personnel ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall do the following3 7,a7 ,add to1 and assign within1 each of the ,united ,states ,central ,command1 the ,united ,states ,africa ,command1 the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 the ,united ,states ,european ,command1 the ,united ,states ,southern ,command1 the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 and the ,united ,states ,northern ,command not fewer than two personnel who shall have primary responsibility for the following in connection with military operations undertaken by such command3 7i7 ,providing guidance and oversight relating to prevention of and response to civilian casualties1 promotion of observance of human rights1 and the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure4 7ii7 ,overseeing civilian casualty response functions on behalf of the commander of such command4 7iii7 ,receiving reports of civilian casualties and conduct of civilian casualty assessments4 7iv7 ,analyzing civilian casualty incidents and trends4 7v7 ,offering condolences for casualties1 including ex gratia payments4 7vi7 ,ensuring the integration of activities relating to civilian casualty mitigation1 protection of civilians1 and promotion of observance of human rights in security cooperation activities4 7vii7 ,consulting with non-governmental organizations on civilian casualty and human rights matters4 7,b7 ,add to1 and assign within1 the ,office of the ,under ,secretary for ,policy not fewer than two personnel who shall have primary responsibility for implementing and overseeing implementation by the components of the ,department of ,defense of ,department policy on civilian casualties resulting from ,united ,states military operations4 7,c7 ,add to1 and assign within1 the ,joint ,staff not fewer than two personnel who shall have primary responsibility for the following3 7i7 ,overseeing implementation by the components of the ,department of ,defense of ,department policy on civilian casualties resulting from ,united ,states military operations4 7ii7 ,developing and sharing in the implementation of such policy4 7iii7 ,communicating operational guidance on such policy4 7#c7 ,training1 software1 and other requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,in each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense and each ,secretary of a military department may obligate and expend1 from amounts specified in subparagraph 7,b71 not more than #e1jjj1jjj for the following3 7i7 ,training related to civilian casualty mitigation and response4 7ii7 ,information technology equipment1 support and maintenance1 and data storage1 in order to implement the policy of the ,department related relating to civilian casualties resulting from ,united ,states military operations as required by section #icf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai4 7,b7 ,funds ,the funds for a fiscal year specified in this subparagraph are funds as follows3 7i7 ,in the case of the ,secretary of ,defense1 amounts authorized to be appropriated for such fiscal year for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide4 7ii7 ,in the case of a ,secretary of a military department1 amounts authorized to be appropriated for such fiscal year for operation and maintenance for the components of the ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary4 7b7 ,united ,states military operations defined ,in this section1 the term ,united ,states military operations includes any mission1 strike1 engagement1 raid1 or incident involving ,united ,states ,armed ,forces4 #agdh4 ,sense of ,congress regarding reporting of civilian casualties resulting from ,united ,states military operations ,it is the sense of ,congress-- 7#a7 to commend the ,department of ,defense for the measures it has implemented and is currently implementing to prevent1 mitigate1 track1 investigate1 learn from1 respond to1 and report civilian casualties resulting from ,united ,states military operations2 and 7#b7 to agree with the ,department that civilian casualties are a tragic and unavoidable part of war1 and to recognize that the ,department endeavors to conduct all military operations in compliance with the international law of armed conflict and the laws of the ,united ,states1 including distinction1 proportionality1 and the requirement to take feasible precautions in planning and conducting operations to reduce the risk of harm to civilians and other protected persons and objects2 and the protection of civilians and other protected persons and objects1 in addition to a legal obligation and a strategic interest1 is a moral and ethical imperative2 that the ,department has submitted to ,congress three successive annual reports on civilian casualties resulting from ,united ,states military operations for calendar years #bjag1 #bjah1 and #bjai1 and has updated reports as appropriate2 and to recognize the efforts of the ,department1 both in policy and in practice1 to reduce the harm to civilians and other protected persons and objects resulting from ,united ,states military operations1 and to encourage the ,department to make additional progress in-- 7,a7 developing at all combatant commands personnel and offices responsible for advising the commanders of such commands1 and integrating into command strategy1 the promotion of observance of human rights and the protection of civilians and other protected persons and objects2 7,b7 finalizing and implementing the policy of the ,department relating to civilian casualties resulting from ,united ,states military operations1 as required by section #icf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #acd note72 7,c7 finalizing ,department-wide regulations to implement section #abac of the ,national ,defense ,authorization for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 for ex gratia payments for damage1 personal injury1 or death that is incident to the use of force by the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 a coalition that includes the ,united ,states1 a military organization supporting the ,united ,states1 or a military organization supporting the ,united ,states or such coalition2 and 7,d7 professionalizing foreign partner forces to reduce civilian casualties1 including in connection with train and equip programs1 advise1 assist1 accompany1 and enable missions1 and fully combined and coalition operations4 #agdi4 ,prohibition of public display of ,confederate battle flag on ,department of ,defense property 7a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided in subsection 7b7 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prohibit the public display of the ,confederate battle flag at all ,department of ,defense property4 7b7 ,exceptions ,the prohibition under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to-- 7#a7 a museum located on a ,department of ,defense installation that addresses the ,civil ,war from a historical or educational perspective2 7#b7 an educational or historical display depicting a ,civil ,war battle in which the ,confederate battle flag is present1 but not the main focus of the display2 7#c7 a ,state flag that incorporates the ,confederate battle flag2 7#d7 a ,state-issued license plate with a depiction of the ,confederate battle flag2 or 7#e7 a grave site of a ,confederate soldier4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,confederate battle flag means the battle flag carried by ,confederate armies during the ,civil ,war4 7#b7 ,the term ,department of ,defense property means all installations1 workplaces1 common-access areas1 and public areas of the ,department of ,defense1 including-- 7,a7 office buildings1 facilities1 naval vessels1 aircraft1 ,government vehicles1 hangars1 ready rooms1 conference rooms1 individual offices1 cubicles1 storage rooms1 tool and equipment rooms1 workshops1 break rooms1 galleys1 recreational areas1 commissaries1 ,navy and ,marine ,corps exchanges1 and heads2 7,b7 sensitive compartmented information facilities and other secure facilities2 7,c7 open-bay barracks and common areas of barracks and living quarters2 7,d7 all ,department of ,defense school houses and training facilities including1 officer candidate school1 the basic school1 recruit training command1 and recruiting offices2 7,e7 all areas of the ,department of ,defense in public or plain view1 including outside areas1 work office buildings1 stores1 or barracks1 including parking lots2 7,f7 the front yard or external porch of ,government-owned and ,government-operated housing and public-private venture housing2 and 7,g7 automobile bumper stickers1 clothing1 and other apparel that is located on or in any installation1 workplace1 common-access area1 or public area of the ,department of ,defense4 #agej4 ,deployment of real-time status of special use airspace 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in consultation1 as appropriate1 with the ,secretary of ,defense and the heads of the military services1 including the ,national ,guard and ,air ,national ,guard1 and other appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall initiate1 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 a program to enable public dissemination of information on-- 7#a7 the real-time status of the activation or deactivation of military operations areas and restricted areas2 and 7#b7 the reports submitted to the ,administrator pursuant to section #gc4ai of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,status report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the ,administrator initiates the program required under subsection 7a71 and every year thereafter until such program is complete1 the ,administrator shall submit a status report to the appropriate committees of ,congress on the implementation of such program4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 an update on the progress of the ,administrator in modifying policies1 systems1 or equipment that may be necessary to enable the public dissemination of information on the real-time status of the activation or deactivation of military operations areas and restricted areas2 7,b7 a description of any challenges to completing the program initiated pursuant to subsection 7a71 including challenges in-- 7i7 receiving the timely and complete submissions of data concerning airspace usage2 7ii7 modifying policies2 and 7iii7 acquiring necessary systems or equipment2 and 7,c7 a timeline of the anticipated completion of the program and the modifications described in subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,utilization reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress-- 7#a7 describing whether the ,department of ,defense has submitted the utilization reports required under section #gc4ai of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations for the prior fiscal year1 and1 if so1 to what extent such reports have been submitted2 and 7#b7 providing1 if the ,secretary discovers that all such reports have not been submitted in a timely and complete manner-- 7,a7 an explanation for the failure to submit any such reports in the manner prescribed by regulation2 and 7,b7 a plan to ensure the timely and complete submission of all such reports4 7d7 ,policies ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress on special use airspace1 including a review of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's-- 7#a7 policies and processes for establishing1 reviewing1 and revoking military operations areas and restricted areas2 and 7#b7 administration1 including release of1 underutilized special use airspace4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term underutilized1 with respect to a military operations area or restricted area1 means such an area determined by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administrator to have had1 during the #b most recent consecutive fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this ,act1 the number of hours actually utilized be less than #ge percent of the number of hours the area was activated1 discounted for weather cancellations and delays1 loss of use for reasons beyond the control of the ,federal agency using the area1 and other factors determined appropriate by the ,administrator4 #agea4 ,duties of ,secretary under ,uniformed and ,overseas ,citizens ,absentee ,voting ,act 7a7 ,ensuring ability of absent uniformed services voters serving at diplomatic and consular posts ,to receive and transmit balloting materials ,in carrying out the ,secretary's duties as the ,presidential designee under the ,uniformed and ,overseas ,citizens ,absentee ,voting ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcja et seq471 the ,secretary shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that an absent uniformed services voter under such ,act who is absent from the ,united ,states by reason of active duty or service at a diplomatic and consular post of the ,united ,states is able to receive and transmit balloting materials in the same manner and with the same rights and protections as an absent uniformed services voter under such ,act who is absent from the ,united ,states by reason of active duty or service at a military installation4 7b7 ,effective date ,this section shall apply with respect to elections held on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ageb4 ,publicly available database of casualties of members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall publish on an appropriate publicly available website of the ,department of ,defense a database of all casualties of members of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states that occur during military operations that take place during #aiij or any subsequent year4 7b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the database published under subsection 7a7 has the following capabilities3 7#a7 ,the capability of generating a machine readable report1 to the extent practicable1 through searches based on each1 and any combination1 of the casualty attributes4 7#b7 ,the capability of downloading individual records as the result of a search based on each1 and any combination1 of the casualty attributes4 7c7 ,next-of-,kin opt out ,the ,secretary shall develop a mechanism under which the next-of-kin 7as determined by the ,secretary7 of any individual whose information would be included in the database required under subsection 7a7 may elect to have such information excluded from the database4 7d7 ,casualty attributes ,in this section1 the term casualty attributes means each of the following with respect to the casualty of a member of the ,armed ,forces3 7#a7 ,the conflict in which the casualty occurred4 7#b7 ,the country where the casualty occurred4 7#c7 ,the attributes of the member of the ,armed ,forces1 including-- 7,a7 service2 7,b7 component2 7,c7 name2 7,d7 rank2 7,e7 date of death2 and 7,f7 any other information as determined by the ,secretary4 #agec4 ,notice and comment for proposed actions of the ,secretary of ,defense relating to food and beverage ingredients 7a7 ,notice and comment ,before promulgating any service-wide or ,department-wide final rule1 statement1 or determination relating to the limitation or prohibition of an ingredient in a food or beverage item provided to members of the ,armed ,forces by the ,department of ,defense 7including an item provided through a commissary store1 a dining facility on a military installation1 or a military medical treatment facility71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 publish in the ,federal ,register a notice of the proposed rule1 statement1 or determination 7in this section referred to as a proposed action72 and 7#b7 provide interested persons an opportunity to submit public comments with respect to the proposed action4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included in notice ,the ,secretary shall include in any notice published under subsection 7a77#b7 the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of the notice4 7#b7 ,the date of publication of the notice4 7#c7 ,the contact information for the office of the ,department of ,defense responsible for the proposed action4 7#d7 ,the deadline for comments to be submitted with respect to the proposed action and a description of the method to submit such comments4 7#e7 ,a description of the proposed action4 7#f7 ,findings and a statement of reason supporting the proposed action4 7c7 ,waiver authority ,the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency may waive subsections 7a7 and 7b7 if the ,director determines such waiver is necessary for military operations or for the response to a national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq471 a medical emergency1 or a pandemic4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports ,on a quarterly basis1 the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an identification of any waiver under subsection 7c7 issued or in effect during the quarter preceding submission of the report4 7#b7 ,matters ,a report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to each waiver identified1 the following3 7,a7 ,the date1 time1 and location of the issuance of such waiver4 7,b7 ,a detailed justification for the issuance of such waiver4 7,c7 ,an identification of the rule1 statement1 or determination for which the ,director issued such waiver1 including the proposed duration of such rule1 statement1 or determination4 #aged4 ,space strategies and assessment 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states ,government should support activities in space by-- 7#a7 ensuring robust1 innovative1 and increasingly capable civil and national security space programs2 7#b7 supporting effective and stable space partnerships with allies of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 leveraging1 to the greatest extent practicable and appropriate1 commercial space capabilities2 and 7#d7 ensuring freedom of navigation and providing measures to assure the supply chain related to such space assets and manufacturing processes of such assets4 7b7 ,strategy required ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president1 in consultation with the ,national ,space ,council1 shall develop and maintain a strategy to ensure that the ,united ,states1 as appropriate1 strengthens civil and national security capabilities and operations in space through-- 7#a7 challenging and inspiring civil space goals and programs2 7#b7 partnerships with allies of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 leveraging of commercial space capabilities2 7#d7 ensuring supply chain and manufacturing processes for space assets2 7#e7 sustaining a highly skilled1 world-class workforce2 and 7#f7 considering the financial security and cybersecurity concerns threatening commercial and ,federal ,government launch sites of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,submission of strategy and plan ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chair of the ,national ,space ,council1 in consultation with relevant departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report setting forth-- 7#a7 the strategy under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 a plan to implement the strategy1 including to-- 7,a7 ensure the freedom of navigation of space assets and protect the supply chain relating to such assets and manufacturing process of such assets from threats from ,china1 ,russia1 ,iran1 and ,north ,korea1 which may include protection from intellectual property theft and threats with respect to electronic warfare capabilities2 7,b7 identify capabilities required to ensure civil and national security space leadership2 7,c7 provide contingency and resiliency for civil and national security space operations2 and 7,d7 strengthen relations with the allies of the ,united ,states with respect to space4 7d7 ,assessment and report 7#a7 ,assessment and report requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7,a7 an assessment of the capabilities and role of relevant departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government to-- 7i7 ensure access to launch1 communications1 and freedom of navigation and other relevant infrastructure and services for civil and national security space programs and activities2 and 7ii7 identify vulnerabilities that could affect access to space infrastructure2 and 7iii7 address financial security and cybersecurity concerns threatening commercial and ,federal ,government launch sites of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 recommendations and costs to improve the capabilities assessed pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 including recommendations with respect to-- 7i7 the electronic warfare capabilities of ,china1 ,russia1 ,iran1 and ,north ,korea2 and 7ii7 the use of counterspace weapons and cyber attacks by ,china1 ,russia1 ,iran1 and ,north ,korea4 7#b7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,e7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,f7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,g7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,h7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,i7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term launch site has the meaning given that term under section #ejijb of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 #agee4 ,nonimmigrant status for certain nationals of ,portugal ,for purposes of clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of section #aja7;a77#ae77;,e7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ae77;,e771 ,portugal shall be considered to be a foreign state described in such section if the ,government of ,portugal provides similar nonimmigrant status to nationals of the ,united ,states4 #agef4 ,sense of ,congress on extension of limitations on importation of uranium from ,russian ,federation ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 a secure nuclear fuel supply chain is essential to the economic and national security of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the ,government of the ,russian ,federation uses its control over energy resources1 including in the civil nuclear sector1 to exert political influence and create economic dependency in other countries2 7#c7 the ,agreement ,suspending the ,antidumping ,investigation on ,uranium from the ,russian ,federation 7commonly referred to as the 8,russian ,suspension ,agreement071 which limits imports of ,russian uranium to #bj percent of the market share1 is vital to averting ,american dependence on ,russian energy2 7#d7 the ,united ,states should-- 7,a7 expeditiously complete negotiation of an extension of the ,russian ,suspension ,agreement to cap the market share for ,russian uranium at #bj percent or lower2 or 7,b7 if an agreement to extend the ,russian ,suspension ,agreement cannot be reached1 complete the antidumping investigation under title ,,vii of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #afga et seq47 with respect to imports of uranium from the ,russian ,federation-- 7i7 to avoid unfair trade in uranium and maintain a nuclear fuel supply chain in the ,united ,states1 consistent with the national security and nonproliferation goals of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 to protect the ,united ,states nuclear fuel supply chain from the continued manipulation of the global and ,united ,states uranium markets by the ,russian ,federation and ,russian-influenced competitors2 7#e7 a renegotiated1 long-term extension of the ,russian ,suspension ,agreement can prevent adversaries of the ,united ,states from monopolizing the nuclear fuel supply chain2 7#f7 as was done in #bjjh1 upon completion of a new negotiated long-term extension of the ,russian ,suspension ,agreement1 ,congress should enact legislation to codify the terms of extension into law to ensure long-term stability for the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain2 and 7#g7 if the negotiations to extend the ,russian ,suspension ,agreement prove unsuccessful1 ,congress should be prepared to enact legislation to prevent the manipulation by the ,russian ,federation of global uranium markets and potential domination by the ,russian ,federation of the ,united ,states uranium market4 #ageg4 ,authority to establish a movement coordination center pacific in the ,indopacific region 7a7 ,authority ,to establish 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 may authorize-- 7,a7 the establishment of a ,movement ,coordination ,center ,pacific 7in this section referred to as the ,center72 and 7,b7 participation of the ,department of ,defense in an ,air ,transport and ,air-to-,air refueling and other ,exchanges of ,services program 7in this section referred to as the ,,atares program7 of the ,center4 7#b7 ,scope of participation ,participation in the ,,atares program under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall be limited to the reciprocal exchange or transfer of air transportation and air refueling services on a reimbursable basis or by replacement-in-kind or the exchange of air transportation or air refueling services of an equal value with foreign militaries4 7#c7 ,limitations ,the ,department of ,defense's balance of executed transportation hours1 whether as credits or debits1 in participation in the ,,atares program under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may not exceed #ejj hours4 ,the ,department of ,defense's balance of executed flight hours for air refueling in the ,,atares program under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may not exceed #bjj hours4 7b7 ,written arrangement or agreement 7#a7 ,arrangement or agreement required ,the participation of the ,department of ,defense in the ,,atares or exchange like program under subsection 7a7 shall be in accordance with a written arrangement or agreement entered into by the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state4 7#b7 ,funding arrangements ,if ,department of ,defense facilities1 equipment1 or funds are used to support the ,,atares program1 the written arrangement or agreement under paragraph 7#a7 shall specify the details of any equitable cost-sharing or other funding arrangement4 7#c7 ,other elements ,any written arrangement or agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall require that any accrued credits and liabilities resulting from an unequal exchange or transfer of air transportation or air refueling services shall be liquidated1 not less than once every #e years1 through the ,,atares program4 7c7 ,implementation ,in carrying out any written arrangement or agreement entered into under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense may-- 7#a7 pay the ,department of ,defense's equitable share of the operating expenses of the ,center and the ,,atares program from funds available to the ,department of ,defense for operation and maintenance2 and 7#b7 assign members of the ,armed ,forces or ,department of ,defense civilian personnel1 within billets authorized for the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 to duty at the ,center as necessary to fulfill the ,department of ,defense obligations under that arrangement or agreement4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that contains-- 7#a7 a summary of the coordination structure of the center and program1 and details related to its formation and implementation2 7#b7 list of the military services1 by country1 participating or seeking to participate in the program2 7#c7 for each country on the list under paragraph 7#b71 a description of completed agreements and those still to be completed with host nations1 as applicable2 and 7#d7 any other relevant matters that the ,secretary determines should be included4 #ageh4 ,establishment of vetting procedures and monitoring requirements for certain military training 7a7 ,establishment of vetting procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish procedures to vet covered individuals for eligibility for physical access to ,department of ,defense installations and facilities within the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,criteria for procedures ,the procedures established under paragraph 7#a7 shall include biographic and biometric screening of covered individuals1 continuous review of whether covered individuals should continue to be authorized for physical access1 biographic checks of the immediate family members of covered individuals1 and any other measures that the ,secretary determines appropriate for vetting4 7#c7 ,collection of information ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 collect the information required to vet individuals under the procedures established under this subsection2 7,b7 as required for the effective implementation of this section1 seek to enter into agreements with the relevant departments and agencies of the ,united ,states to facilitate the sharing of information in the possession of such departments and agencies concerning covered individuals2 and 7,c7 ensure that the initial vetting of covered individuals is conducted as early and promptly as practicable1 to minimize disruptions to ,united ,states programs to train foreign military students4 7b7 ,determination authority 7#a7 ,review of vetting results ,the ,secretary shall assign to an organization within the ,department with responsibility for security and counterintelligence the responsibility of-- 7,a7 reviewing the results of the vetting of a covered individual conducted under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 making a recommendation regarding whether such individual should be given physical access to a ,department of ,defense installation or facility4 7#b7 ,negative recommendation ,if the recommendation with respect to a covered individual under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 is that the individual should not be given physical access to a ,department of ,defense installation or facility-- 7,a7 such individual may only be given such access if such access is authorized by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,secretary of ,state is promptly provided with notification of such recommendation4 7c7 ,additional security measures 7#a7 ,security measures required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that-- 7,a7 all ,department of ,defense common access cards issued to foreign nationals in the ,united ,states comply with the credentialing standards issued by the ,office of ,personnel ,management2 7,b7 all such common access cards issued to foreign nationals in the ,united ,states include a visual indicator as required by the standard developed by the ,department of ,commerce ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7,c7 physical access by covered individuals is limited1 as appropriate1 to those ,department of ,defense installations or facilities within the ,united ,states directly associated with the training or education or necessary for such individuals to access authorized benefits2 7,d7 a policy is in place covering possession of firearms on ,department of ,defense property by covered individuals2 7,e7 covered individuals who have been granted physical access to ,department of ,defense installations and facilities are incorporated into the ,insider ,threat ,program of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,f7 covered individuals are prohibited from transporting1 possessing1 storing1 or using personally owned firearms on ,department of ,defense installations or property consistent with the ,secretary of ,defense policy memorandum dated ,january #af1 #bjbj4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the security measures required under paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on the date that is #aha days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,notification required ,upon the establishment of the security measures required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives notice of the establishment of such security measures4 7d7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,briefing requirement ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,armed ,services and ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representative a briefing on the establishment of any policy or guidance related to the implementation of this section4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to such committees a report on the implementation and effects of this section4 ,such report shall include a description of-- 7,a7 any positive or negative effects on the training of foreign military students as a result of this section2 7,b7 the effectiveness of the vetting procedures implemented pursuant to this section in preventing harm to members of the ,armed ,forces and ,united ,states persons2 7,c7 any mitigation strategies used to address any negative effects of the implementation of this section2 and 7,d7 a proposed plan to mitigate any ongoing negative effects to the vetting and training of foreign military students by the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,report by ,comptroller ,general ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress an unclassified report 7which may contain a classified annex7 on the safety and security of ,united ,states personnel and international students assigned to ,united ,states military bases participating in programs authorized under chapter #e of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdg et seq47 7relating to international military education and training71 particularly with respect to whether-- 7,a7 relevant ,united ,states diplomatic and consular personnel properly vet foreign personnel participating in such programs and entering such bases2 7,b7 existing screening protocols with respect to such vetting include counter-terrorism screening and are sufficiently effective at ensuring the safety and security of ,united ,states personnel and international students assigned to such bases2 and 7,c7 whether existing screening protocols with respect to such vetting are in compliance with applicable requirements of section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and sections #ejb;,b and #fbj,m of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd and #bcgh;d74 7e7 ,vetting procedures review for ,department of ,state regional and country strategies ,the ,secretary of ,state shall ensure that any comprehensive regional strategy1 such as a joint regional strategy or its equivalent1 and any country strategy1 such as an integrated country strategy or its equivalent1 that is produced by the ,department of ,state during the #h-year period beginning on the date that is #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and each successor strategy to such strategy during such #h-year period1 shall integrate a review of vetting procedures for diplomatic visas that includes-- 7#a7 an evaluation of the vetting procedures of diplomatic and consular posts for issuing visas to diplomats and government officials2 7#b7 an analysis of the frequency and regularity of the review of such procedures2 7#c7 a description of the methods and resources used to vet applications for diplomatic visas2 7#d7 a description of the methodologies employed for ensuring any such diplomatic visas issued for purposes of security assistance 7as such term is defined for purposes of section #ejb;,b of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa7 are vetted in compliance with applicable requirements of section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and sections #ejb;,b and #fbj,m of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd and #bcgh;d72 and 7#e7 a description of the methods and resources used to conduct recurring reviews of individuals remaining in the ,united ,states for more than one year from the date of the issuance of a visa1 and recurring reviews of individuals entering the ,united ,states on a multi-entry visa over a period of time longer than #a year4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered individual means any foreign national 7except foreign nationals of ,australia1 ,canada1 ,new ,zealand1 and the ,united ,kingdom who have been granted a security clearance that is reciprocally accepted by the ,united ,states for access to classified information7 who-- 7,a7 is seeking physical access to a ,department of ,defense installation or facility within the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 is-- 7i7 selected1 nominated1 or accepted for training or education for a period of more than #ad days occurring on a ,department of ,defense installation or facility within the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 an immediate family member accompanying any foreign national who has been selected1 nominated1 or accepted for such training or education4 7#b7 ,the term ,united ,states means the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and ,guam4 7#c7 ,the term immediate family member with respect to any individual means the parent1 step-parent1 sibling1 step-sibling1 half-sibling1 child1 or step-child of the individual4 #agei4 ,women1 ,peace1 and ,security ,act implementation 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that #ae1jjj1jjj annually is an appropriate allocation of funding to be made available for activities consistent with the ,women1 ,peace1 and ,security ,act of #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-fh2 #aca ,stat4 #abjb7 and with any guidance specified in this section1 in order to fully implement such ,act and in furtherance of the national security priorities of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,in general ,during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out activities consistent with the ,women1 ,peace1 and ,security ,act of #bjag and with the guidance specified in this section1 including by carrying out-- 7#a7 any ,defense-wide directives and programs that advance the implementation of the ,women1 ,peace1 and ,security ,act of #bjag1 including directives relating to military doctrine1 programs that are applicable across the ,department1 and programs that are specific to a combatant command2 7#b7 the hiring and training of full-time equivalent personnel as gender advisors of the ,department2 7#c7 the integration of gender analysis into training for military personnel across ranks1 to include special emphasis on senior level training and support for women1 peace1 and security2 and 7#d7 security cooperation activities that further implement the ,women1 ,peace1 and ,security ,act of #bjag4 7c7 ,security cooperation activities ,consistent with the ,women1 ,peace1 and ,security ,act of #bjag1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall incorporate gender analysis and participation by women into security cooperation activities conducted with the national security forces of foreign countries pursuant to subsection 7b77#d71 including by-- 7#a7 incorporating gender analysis 7including data disaggregated by sex7 and priorities for women1 peace1 and security into educational1 training1 and capacity-building materials and programs1 including as authorized by section #ccc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 advancing and advising on the recruitment1 employment1 development1 retention1 and promotion of women in the national security forces of such foreign countries1 including by-- 7,a7 identifying available military career opportunities for women2 7,b7 promoting such career opportunities among women and girls2 7,c7 promoting the skills necessary for such careers2 7,d7 encouraging the interest of women and girls in such careers1 including by highlighting as role models women in such careers in the ,united ,states or in applicable foreign countries2 and 7,e7 advising on best practices to prevent the harassment and abuse of women serving in the national security forces of such foreign countries2 7#c7 incorporating training and advising to address sexual harassment and abuse against women within such national security forces2 7#d7 integrating gender analysis into policy and planning2 7#e7 ensuring any infrastructure constructed pursuant to the security cooperation activity addresses the requirements of women serving in such national security forces1 including by addressing appropriate equipment2 and 7#f7 including ,department of ,defense personnel who are women in security cooperation activities of the ,united ,states conducted abroad4 7d7 ,partner country assessments ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in any partner country assessment conducted in the course of carrying out security cooperation activities specified in subsection 7b77#d7 consideration of any barriers or opportunities with respect to women in the national security forces of such partner countries1 including any barriers or opportunities relating to-- 7#a7 protections against exploitation1 abuse1 and harassment2 or 7#b7 recruitment1 employment1 development1 retention1 or promotion of the women4 7e7 ,pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state-- 7,a7 shall direct and carry out a pilot program to conduct partner country assessments referred to in subsection 7d7 on barriers to the participation of women in the national security forces of participating partner countries 7in this subsection referred to as a pilot barrier assessment72 7,b7 in carrying out such pilot program1 shall seek to enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations or federally funded research and development centers independent of the ,department of ,defense for the purpose of conducting the pilot barrier assessments2 and 7,c7 after a pilot barrier assessment is conducted1 shall-- 7i7 review the methods of research and analysis used by any entity contracted with pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 in conducting such assessment and identify lessons learned from the review2 and 7ii7 assess the ability of the ,department of ,defense to conduct future pilot barrier assessments without entering into a contract pursuant to subparagraph 7,b71 including by assessing potential costs and benefits for the ,department that may arise from conducting such future assessments4 7#b7 ,selection of countries 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the commanders of the combatant commands and relevant ,united ,states ambassadors1 shall select one partner country from within the geographic area of responsibility of each geographic combatant command for participation in the pilot program4 7,b7 ,consideration ,in making the selection under subparagraph 7,a71 the demonstrated political commitment of the partner country to increasing the participation of women in the security sector and the national security priorities and theater campaign strategies of the ,united ,states shall be considered4 7#c7 ,pilot barrier assessment ,a pilot barrier assessment under this subsection shall be-- 7,a7 adapted to the local context of the partner country being assessed2 7,b7 conducted in collaboration with the security sector of the partner country being assessed2 and 7,c7 based on tested methodologies4 7#d7 ,findings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense should use findings from each pilot barrier assessment to inform effective security cooperation activities and security sector assistance interventions by the ,united ,states in the partner country assessed4 ,such activities and interventions shall substantially increase opportunities for the recruitment1 employment1 development1 retention1 deployment1 and promotion of women in the national security forces of such partner country 7including for deployments to peace operations and for participation in counterterrorism operations and activities74 7,b7 ,model methodology ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall develop a model barrier assessment methodology from the findings of the pilot program for use across the geographic combatant commands4 7#e7 ,reports on pilot program 7,a7 ,initial report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an initial report on the implementation of the pilot program under this subsection1 including an identification of the partner counties selected for participation in the program and the justifications for such selections4 7,b7 ,update to report ,not later than #b years after the date on which the initial report under subparagraph 7,a7 is submitted1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an update to the initial report4 7,c7 ,report on methodology ,on the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense determines the pilot program to be complete1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the model barrier assessment methodology developed under paragraph 7#d77;,b74 7f7 ,building ,united ,states capacity 7#a7 ,military service academies ,consistent with subsection 7c77#f71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall make every effort to encourage the admission of diverse individuals 7including individuals who are women7 to each military service academy1 including by-- 7,a7 establishing programs that hold commanding officers accountable for removing biases with respect to such individuals2 7,b7 ensuring that each military service academy fosters a zero tolerance environment for harassment towards such individuals2 and 7,c7 ensuring that each military service academy fosters equal opportunities for growth that enable the full participation of such individuals in all training programs1 career tracks1 and elements of the ,department1 especially in elements of the ,armed ,forces previously closed to women1 such as infantry and special operations forces4 7#b7 ,partnerships with schools and nonprofit organizations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall make every effort to enter into partnerships with elementary schools1 secondary schools1 postsecondary educational institutions1 and nonprofit organizations1 to support activities relating to the implementation of the ,women1 ,peace1 and ,security ,act of #bjag4 7g7 ,standardization of policies 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall initiate a process to standardize policies relating to women1 peace1 and security across the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,roles1 responsibilities1 and requirements ,in carrying out the process initiated under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall establish roles1 responsibilities1 and requirements for gender advisors1 gender focal points1 and women1 peace1 and security subject matter experts1 including with respect to commander and senior official-level engagement and support for women1 peace1 and security commitments4 7h7 ,department education1 and training ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 integrate gender analysis into relevant training for all members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 develop standardized training1 across the ,department1 for gender advisors1 gender focal points1 and women1 peace1 and security subject matter experts2 7#c7 ensure that gender analysis and the meaningful participation of women and their relationship to security outcomes is addressed in professional military education curriculum2 and 7#d7 build the capacity of the ,department to conduct the partner country assessments referred to in subsection 7d74 7i7 ,briefing ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency shall provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of ,congress on the efforts to build partner defense institution and security force capacity pursuant to this section4 7j7 ,reports ,during the period beginning on the date of the enactment and ending on ,january #a1 #bjbe1 on a basis that is not less frequently than annually1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress reports on the steps the ,department has taken to implement the ,women1 ,peace1 and ,security ,act of #bjag1 including with respect to activities carried out under this section4 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term gender analysis has the meaning given that term in the ,women's ,entrepreneurship and ,economic ,empowerment ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-dbh2 #acb ,stat4 #eeji74 7#c7 ,the terms elementary school and secondary school have the meanings given those terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#d7 ,the term postsecondary educational institution has the meaning given that term in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 #agfj4 ,developing crisis capabilities to meet needs for homeland security-critical supplies 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies-- 7#a7 to identify categories of homeland security-critical supplies that would be needed to address potential national emergencies or disasters1 including any public health emergency1 act of terrorism 7as defined in section #cjgg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code71 cyber attack1 and other attack2 7#b7 to develop plans1 designs1 and guidance relating to the production1 in accordance with other applicable law1 of the categories of homeland security-critical supplies identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 to address the respective national emergencies and disasters1 including such production by nontraditional manufacturers2 and 7#c7 based on such final plans1 designs1 and guidance1 to enter into such contingent arrangements with governmental and private entities1 in accordance with other applicable law1 as may be necessary to expedite the production of homeland security-critical supplies in the event of a national emergency or disaster4 7b7 ,process ,in coordinating the development or revision of a plan1 design1 or guidance with respect to any homeland security-critical supply under this section3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall give each ,federal department or agency with responsibility for regulating the supply an opportunity-- 7,a7 to contribute to the development or revision of the plan1 design1 or guidance2 and 7,b7 to approve or disapprove the plan1 design1 or guidance under regulations appropriate to approving the supply for emergency or disaster use4 7#b7 ,if a ,federal department or agency with responsibility for regulating the homeland security-critical supply disapproves of the plan1 design1 or guidance with respect to the supply1 the head of the disapproving department or agency shall provide to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security the rationale for the disapproval4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may-- 7,a7 if no ,federal department or agency disapproves a plan1 design1 or guidance as described in paragraphs 7#a77;,b7 and 7#b71 finalize the plan1 design1 or guidance for purposes of subsections 7a77#c7 and 7c72 and 7,b7 if a ,federal department or agency does disapprove a plan1 design1 or guidance as described in paragraphs 7#a77;,b7 and 7#b71 provide an updated plan1 design1 or guidance for review and approval or disapproval in accordance with paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7c7 ,public posting ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall publish each final plan1 design1 or guidance that is developed under this section on a public ,internet website1 except that the ,secretary may withhold publication of1 or redact information from the publication of1 a plan1 design1 or guidance if-- 7#a7 publicly posting the information would not be in the interest of homeland security2 7#b7 the information is protected from public disclosure by other applicable law2 or 7#c7 the information is protected from public disclosure by contract4 7d7 ,relation to other law ,nothing in this section shall be construed to expand1 repeal1 limit1 or otherwise affect the provisions of other applicable law pertaining to the regulation of a homeland security-critical supply4 7e7 ,biennial review ,not less than every #b years1 in accordance with subsections 7a7 through 7e71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall coordinate the review and1 as needed1 revision of each plan1 design1 and guidance in effect under this section4 7f7 ,definition ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term homeland security-critical supply-- 7,a7 means any supply needed to ensure public safety and welfare during-- 7i7 a national emergency or disaster1 including any public health emergency1 act of terrorism 7as defined in section #cjgg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code71 cyber attack1 and other attack2 or 7ii7 any other reasonably foreseeable contingency of grave consequence to the ,united ,states during which shortages are reasonably anticipated2 and 7,b7 includes a vaccine1 a medication1 medical equipment1 and personal protective equipment4 7#b7 ,the term nontraditional manufacturer may include 7as determined by the ,secretary7-- 7,a7 a home craftsperson2 7,b7 a distiller2 7,c7 a cosmetic manufacturer2 7,d7 a manufacturing facility primarily designed for an industry other than manufacturing homeland security-critical supplies2 7,e7 an institution of higher education2 7,f7 an advanced manufacturing facility2 7,g7 a machine shop2 and 7,h7 a research laboratory4 #agfa4 ,establishment of western emergency refined petroleum products reserve 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 shall establish a reserve1 to be known as the ,western ,emergency ,refined ,petroleum ,products ,reserve 7in this section referred to as the ,reserve71 to store refined petroleum products that may be made available to military and governmental entities during an emergency situation1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7b7 ,use of reserve ,in accordance with subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may make refined petroleum products stored in the ,reserve available to other ,federal agencies1 ,state and local governments1 and any other public entity determined appropriate by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,reimbursement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require reimbursement for associated costs for storage capacity or refined petroleum products made available to other ,federal agencies1 ,state or local governments1 or any other public entity pursuant to this section4 7d7 ,location ,the ,reserve shall-- 7#a7 be located in the western region of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 utilize salt cavern storage2 and 7#c7 be in immediate proximity to existing pipeline1 rail1 and highway infrastructure4 7e7 ,condition on commencement ,commencement of the program shall be subject to the availability of appropriations for the program4 #agfb4 ,foreign state computer intrusions 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ig of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #afje;,b the following3 #afje;,c4 ,computer intrusions by a foreign state ,a foreign state shall not be immune from the jurisdiction of the courts of the ,united ,states or of the ,states in any case not otherwise covered by this chapter in which money damages are sought against a foreign state by a national of the ,united ,states for personal injury1 harm to reputation1 or damage to or loss of property resulting from any of the following activities1 whether occurring in the ,united ,states or a foreign state3 7#a7 ,unauthorized access to or access exceeding authorization to a computer located in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,unauthorized access to confidential1 electronic stored information located in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the transmission of a program1 information1 code1 or command to a computer located in the ,united ,states1 which1 as a result of such conduct1 causes damage without authorization4 7#d7 ,the use1 dissemination1 or disclosure1 without consent1 of any information obtained by means of any activity described in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c74 7#e7 ,the provision of material support or resources for any activity described in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 or 7#d71 including by an official1 employee1 or agent of such foreign state4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #ig of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #afje;,b the following3 #afje;,c4 ,computer intrusions by a foreign state4 4 7c7 ,application ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall apply to any action pending on or filed on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #agfc4 ,online and distance education classes and nonimmigrant visas 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for the period described in subsection 7b71 a nonimmigrant described in subparagraph 7,f71 7,j71 or 7,m7 of section #aja7;a77#ae7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ae77 may engage in online or distance education classes or programs that are determined necessary by an institution or program described in such subparagraph for the protection of health and safety1 and such classes or programs shall count towards the requirement to pursue a full course of study to maintain nonimmigrant status4 7b7 ,period described ,the period described in this section-- 7#a7 begins on ,march #ac1 #bjbj2 and 7#b7 ends on the date that is the later of-- 7,a7 ,june #cj1 #bjba2 or 7,b7 the date that is #ij days after the date on which the public health emergency declared with respect to ,,covid-#ai by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 is terminated4 #agfd4 ,transfer of ,mare ,island ,naval ,cemetery to ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs for maintenance by ,national ,cemetery ,administration 7a7 ,agreement ,beginning on the date that is #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits the report required by subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall seek to enter into an agreement with the city of ,vallejo1 ,california1 under which the city of ,vallejo shall transfer to the ,secretary all right1 title1 and interest in the ,mare ,island ,naval ,cemetery in ,vallejo1 ,california1 at no cost to the ,secretary4 ,the ,secretary shall seek to enter into such agreement before the date that is #a year after the date on which such report is submitted4 7b7 ,maintenance by ,national ,cemetery ,administration ,if the ,mare ,island ,naval ,cemetery is transferred to the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,national ,cemetery ,administration shall maintain the cemetery as a national shrine4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the feasibility and advisability of exercising the authority granted by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of exercising the authority granted by subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,an estimate of the costs1 including both direct and indirect costs1 that the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs would incur by exercising such authority4 #agfe4 ,mitigation of helicopter noise 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall take the following actions to mitigate helicopter noise and to receive1 track1 and analyze complaints on an ongoing basis from individuals in the ,national ,capital ,region3 7#a7 ,develop a noise inquiry website1 to assist in directing mitigation efforts toward concentrated areas of inquiry1 that is based off of the websites of the ,ronald ,reagan ,washington ,national ,airport and the ,dulles ,international ,airport4 ,such website shall-- 7,a7 provide a form to collect inquiry information2 7,b7 geo-tag the location of the inquiry to an exportable map2 7,c7 export information to an ,excel spreadsheet2 and 7,d7 send an email response to the individual making the inquiry4 7#b7 ,establish a helicopter noise abatement working group led by the ,department of ,defense to collect1 correlate1 and identify trends associated with helicopter noise within the ,national ,capital ,region1 with officials of the ,department of ,defense and the ,federal ,aviation ,administration in attendance4 ,the working group shall recommend procedural changes to mitigate the impact of helicopter noise on the community only to the extent consistent with aviation safety and airspace efficiency and while sustaining aircrew readiness1 training1 and mission support4 7b7 ,definition of ,national ,capital ,region ,in this section1 the term ,national ,capital ,region has the meaning given the term in section #begd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #agff4 ,department of ,defense support for certain sporting events ,section #befd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting the ,paralympics1 after the ,olympics12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,inapplicability to and inserting ,support of2 7,b7 by striking ,subsections 7a7 and 7b7 do not apply to and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize technical1 contracting1 and specialized equipment support to2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting and ,paralympic after ,olympic2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a77iii71 by inserting and ,paralympic after ,olympic4 #agfg4 ,pilot program for online real estate inventory tool 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army in consultation with ,administrator of the ,general ,services ,administration and ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment shall establish a pilot program for developing an online real estate tool of existing inventory of space available at ,army installations4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the online inventory tool is to-- 7#a7 achieve efficiencies in real estate property management consistent with the ,national ,defense ,strategy goal of finding greater efficiencies within the ,department of ,defense operations2 7#b7 provide a public tool to better market space available at ,army installations for better utilization of existing space2 and 7#c7 provide a tool to better quantify existing space and how it is utilize for current missions and requirements4 7c7 ,considerations ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall consider-- 7#a7 innovative approaches to establishing this pilot program including use of other transaction authorities consistent with section #bcga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as well as use of commercial off-the-shelf technologies2 7#b7 developing appropriate protections of sensitive or classified information from being included with the online inventory tool2 and 7#c7 developing appropriate levels of access for private sector users of the system4 7d7 ,establishment of policy ,after the pilot program has been established and locations identified1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall develop policy requiring the use of the system described in subsection 7a7 to query for existing inventory before any military construction or off-post leases are agreed to4 ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall ensure that all relevant notifications to congressional defense committees include certification that the system in subsection 7a7 was queried4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to effect the application of title ,v of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadaa et seq474 #agfh4 ,establishment of ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission 7a7 ,establishment ,section #aecja7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,the ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission4 4 7b7 ,designation of region 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #aeg of such title is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aegcd4 ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission ,the region of the ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission shall include the following counties3 7#a7 ,rhode ,island ,the counties of ,providence1 ,washington1 ,newport1 and ,bristol in the ,state of ,rhode ,island4 7#b7 ,connecticut ,the counties of ,hartford1 ,new ,haven1 and ,new ,london in the ,state of ,connecticut4 7#c7 ,massachusetts ,the counties of ,hampden and ,bristol in the ,state of ,massachusetts4 4 7#b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the analysis for ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #aeg of such title is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aegcd4 ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,the authorization of appropriations in section #aegea of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply with respect to the ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission beginning with fiscal year #bjba4 #agfi4 ,fed,ramp ,authorization ,act 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,federal ,risk and ,authorization ,management ,program ,authorization ,act of #bjbj or the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,authorization ,act4 7b7 ,codification of the ,fed,r,a,m,p program 7#a7 ,amendment ,chapter #cf of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new sections3 #cfjg4 ,federal ,risk and ,authorization ,management ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,general ,services ,administration the ,federal ,risk and ,authorization ,management ,program4 ,the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 in accordance with the guidelines established pursuant to section #cfab1 shall establish a governmentwide program that provides the authoritative standardized approach to security assessment and authorization for cloud computing products and services that process unclassified information used by agencies4 7b7 ,components of fedramp ,the ,joint ,authorization ,board and the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office are established as components of ,fed,r,a,m,p4 #cfjh4 ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office 7a7 ,,gsa duties 7#a7 ,roles and responsibilities ,the ,administrator of ,general ,services shall-- 7,a7 determine the categories and characteristics of cloud computing information technology goods or services that are within the jurisdiction of ,fed,r,a,m,p and that require ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization from the ,joint ,authorization ,board or the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office2 7,b7 develop1 coordinate1 and implement a process for the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office1 the ,joint ,authorization ,board1 and agencies to review security assessments of cloud computing services pursuant to subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #cfaa1 and appropriate oversight of continuous monitoring of cloud computing services2 and 7,c7 ensure the continuous improvement of ,fed,r,a,m,p4 7#b7 ,implementation ,the ,administrator shall oversee the implementation of ,fed,r,a,m,p1 including-- 7,a7 appointing a ,program ,director to oversee the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office2 7,b7 hiring professional staff as may be necessary for the effective operation of the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office1 and such other activities as are essential to properly perform critical functions2 7,c7 entering into interagency agreements to detail personnel on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis to assist the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office and the ,joint ,authorization ,board in discharging the responsibilities of the ,office under this section2 and 7,d7 such other actions as the ,administrator may determine necessary to carry out this section4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office shall have the following duties3 7#a7 ,provide guidance to independent assessment organizations1 validate the independent assessments1 and apply the requirements and guidelines adopted in section #cfji7;c77#e74 7#b7 ,oversee and issue guidelines regarding the qualifications1 roles1 and responsibilities of independent assessment organizations4 7#c7 ,develop templates and other materials to support the ,joint ,authorization ,board and agencies in the authorization of cloud computing services to increase the speed1 effectiveness1 and transparency of the authorization process1 consistent with standards defined by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7#d7 ,establish and maintain a public comment process for proposed guidance before the issuance of such guidance by ,fed,r,a,m,p4 7#e7 ,issue ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization for any authorizations to operate issued by an agency that meets the requirements and guidelines described in paragraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,establish frameworks for agencies to use authorization packages processed by the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office and ,joint ,authorization ,board4 7#g7 ,coordinate with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security to establish a framework for continuous monitoring and reporting required of agencies pursuant to section #ceec4 7#h7 ,establish a centralized and secure repository to collect and share necessary data1 including security authorization packages1 from the ,joint ,authorization ,board and agencies to enable better sharing and reuse to such packages across agencies4 7c7 ,evaluation of automation procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office shall assess and evaluate available automation capabilities and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the issuance of provisional authorizations to operate issued by the ,joint ,authorization ,board and ,fed,r,a,m,p authorizations1 including continuous monitoring of cloud environments and among cloud environments4 7#b7 ,means for automation ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section and updated annually thereafter1 the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office shall establish a means for the automation of security assessments and reviews4 7d7 ,metrics for authorization ,the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office shall establish annual metrics regarding the time and quality of the assessments necessary for completion of a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization process in a manner that can be consistently tracked over time in conjunction with the periodic testing and evaluation process pursuant to section #ceed in a manner that minimizes the agency reporting burden4 #cfji4 ,joint ,authorization ,board 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established the ,joint ,authorization ,board which shall consist of cloud computing experts1 appointed by the ,director in consultation with the ,administrator1 from each of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#c7 ,the ,general ,services ,administration4 7#d7 ,such other agencies as determined by the ,director1 in consultation with the ,administrator4 7b7 ,issuance of provisional authorizations ,to operate ,the ,joint ,authorization ,board shall conduct security assessments of cloud computing services and issue provisional authorizations to operate to cloud service providers that meet ,fed,r,a,m,p security guidelines set forth in section #cfjh7;b77#a74 7c7 ,duties ,the ,joint ,authorization ,board shall-- 7#a7 develop and make publicly available on a website1 determined by the ,administrator1 criteria for prioritizing and selecting cloud computing services to be assessed by the ,joint ,authorization ,board2 7#b7 provide regular updates on the status of any cloud computing service during the assessment and authorization process of the ,joint ,authorization ,board2 7#c7 review and validate cloud computing services and independent assessment organization security packages or any documentation determined to be necessary by the ,joint ,authorization ,board to evaluate the system security of a cloud computing service2 7#d7 in consultation with the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office1 serve as a resource for best practices to accelerate the ,fed,r,a,m,p process2 7#e7 establish requirements and guidelines for security assessments of cloud computing services1 consistent with standards defined by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 to be used by the ,joint ,authorization ,board and agencies2 7#f7 perform such other roles and responsibilities as the ,administrator may assign1 in consultation with the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office and members of the ,joint ,authorization ,board2 and 7#g7 establish metrics and goals for reviews and activities associated with issuing provisional authorizations to operate and provide to the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office4 7d7 ,determinations of demand for cloud computing services ,the ,joint ,authorization ,board shall consult with the ,chief ,information ,officers ,council established in section #cfjc to establish a process for prioritizing and accepting the cloud computing services to be granted a provisional authorization to operate through the ,joint ,authorization ,board1 which shall be made available on a public website4 7e7 ,detail of personnel ,to assist the ,joint ,authorization ,board in discharging the responsibilities under this section1 personnel of agencies may be detailed to the ,joint ,authorization ,board for the performance of duties described under subsection 7c74 #cfaj4 ,independent assessment organizations 7a7 ,requirements for accreditation ,the ,joint ,authorization ,board shall determine the requirements for certification of independent assessment organizations pursuant to section #cfji4 ,such requirements may include developing or requiring certification programs for individuals employed by the independent assessment organizations who lead ,fed,r,a,m,p assessment teams4 7b7 ,assessment ,accredited independent assessment organizations may assess1 validate1 and attest to the quality and compliance of security assessment materials provided by cloud service providers4 #cfaa4 ,roles and responsibilities of agencies 7a7 ,in general ,in implementing the requirements of ,fed,r,a,m,p1 the head of each agency shall1 consistent with guidance issued by the ,director pursuant to section #cfab-- 7#a7 create policies to ensure cloud computing services used by the agency meet ,fed,r,a,m,p security requirements and other risk-based performance requirements as defined by the ,director2 7#b7 issue agency-specific authorizations to operate for cloud computing services in compliance with section #ceed2 7#c7 confirm whether there is a provisional authorization to operate in the cloud security repository established under section #cfjh7;b77#aj7 issued by the ,joint ,authorization ,board or a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization issued by the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office before beginning an agency authorization for a cloud computing product or service2 7#d7 to the extent practicable1 for any cloud computing product or service the agency seeks to authorize that has received either a provisional authorization to operate by the ,joint ,authorization ,board or a ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization by the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office1 use the existing assessments of security controls and materials within the authorization package2 and 7#e7 provide data and information required to the ,director pursuant to section #cfab to determine how agencies are meeting metrics as defined by the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office4 7b7 ,submission of policies required ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this section1 the head of each agency shall submit to the ,director the policies created pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 for review and approval4 7c7 ,submission of authorizations ,to operate required ,upon issuance of an authorization to operate or a provisional authorization to operate issued by an agency1 the head of each agency shall provide a copy of the authorization to operate letter and any supplementary information required pursuant to section #cfjh7;b7 to the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office4 7d7 ,presumption of adequacy 7#a7 ,in general ,the assessment of security controls and materials within the authorization package for provisional authorizations to operate issued by the ,joint ,authorization ,board and agency authorizations to operate that receive ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization from the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office shall be presumed adequate for use in agency authorizations of cloud computing products and services4 7#b7 ,information security requirements ,the presumption under paragraph 7#a7 does not modify or alter the responsibility of any agency to ensure compliance with subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ce for any cloud computing products or services used by the agency4 #cfab4 ,roles and responsibilities of the ,office of ,management and ,budget ,the ,director shall have the following duties3 7#a7 ,issue guidance to ensure that an agency does not operate a ,federal ,government cloud computing service using ,government data without an authorization to operate issued by the agency that meets the requirements of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ce and ,fed,r,a,m,p4 7#b7 ,ensure agencies are in compliance with any guidance or other requirements issued related to ,fed,r,a,m,p4 7#c7 ,review1 analyze1 and update guidance on the adoption1 security1 and use of cloud computing services used by agencies4 7#d7 ,ensure the ,joint ,authorization ,board is in compliance with section #cfji7;c74 7#e7 ,adjudicate disagreements between the ,joint ,authorization ,board and cloud service providers seeking a provisional authorization to operate through the ,joint ,authorization ,board4 7#f7 ,promulgate regulations on the role of ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization in agency acquisition of cloud computing products and services that process unclassified information4 #cfac4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,,fedramp ,there is authorized to be appropriated #bj1jjj1jjj each year for the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office and the ,joint ,authorization ,board4 #cfad4 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #ab months after the date of the enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,director shall submit to the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the status1 efficiency1 and effectiveness of ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office and agencies during the preceding year in supporting the speed1 effectiveness1 sharing1 reuse1 and security of authorizations to operate for cloud computing products and services1 including progress towards meeting the metrics adopted by the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office pursuant to section #cfjh7;d7 and the ,joint ,authorization ,board pursuant to section #cfji7;c77#e74 7#b7 ,data on agency use of provisional authorizations to operate issued by the ,joint ,authorization ,board and agency sponsored authorizations that receive ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization by the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office4 7#c7 ,the length of time for the ,joint ,authorization ,board to review applications for and issue provisional authorizations to operate4 7#d7 ,the length of time for the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office to review agency applications for and issue ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization4 7#e7 ,the number of provisional authorizations to operate issued by the ,joint ,authorization ,board and ,fed,r,a,m,p authorizations issued by the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office for the previous year4 7#f7 ,a review of progress made during the preceding year in advancing automation techniques to securely automate ,fed,r,a,m,p processes and to accelerate reporting as described in this section4 7#g7 ,the number and characteristics of authorized cloud computing services in use at each agency consistent with guidance provided by the ,director in section #cfab4 #cfae4 ,federal ,secure ,cloud ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment1 purposes1 and duties 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,federal ,secure ,cloud ,advisory ,committee 7referred to in this section as the ,committee7 to ensure effective and ongoing coordination of agency adoption1 use1 authorization1 monitoring1 acquisition1 and security of cloud computing products and services to enable agency mission and administrative priorities4 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,committee are the following3 7,a7 ,to examine the operations of ,fed,r,a,m,p and determine ways that authorization processes can continuously be improved1 including the following3 7i7 ,measures to increase agency re-use of provisional authorizations to operate issued by the ,joint ,authorization ,board4 7ii7 ,proposed actions that can be adopted to reduce the cost of provisional authorizations to operate and ,fed,r,a,m,p authorizations for cloud service providers4 7iii7 ,measures to increase the number of provisional authorizations to operate or ,fed,r,a,m,p authorizations for cloud computing services offered by small businesses 7as defined by section #c7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7;a774 7,b7 ,collect information and feedback on agency compliance with and implementation of ,fed,r,a,m,p requirements4 7,c7 ,serve as a forum that facilitates communication and collaboration among the ,fed,r,a,m,p stakeholder community4 7#c7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,committee are1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,provide advice and recommendations to the ,administrator1 the ,joint ,authorization ,board1 and to agencies on technical1 financial1 programmatic1 and operational matters regarding secure adoption of cloud computing services4 7,b7 ,submit reports as required4 7b7 ,members 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,committee shall be comprised of not more than #ae members who are qualified representatives from the public and private sectors1 appointed by the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,office of ,electronic ,government1 as follows3 7,a7 ,the ,administrator or the ,administrator's designee1 who shall be the ,chair of the ,committee4 7,b7 ,at least one representative each from the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency and the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7,c7 ,at least two officials who serve as the ,chief ,information ,security ,officer within an agency1 who shall be required to maintain such a position throughout the duration of their service on the ,committee4 7,d7 ,at least one official serving as ,chief ,procurement ,officer 7or equivalent7 in an agency1 who shall be required to maintain such a position throughout the duration of their service on the ,committee4 7,e7 ,at least one individual representing an independent assessment organization4 7,f7 ,no fewer than five representatives from unique businesses that primarily provide cloud computing services or products1 including at least two representatives from a small business 7as defined by section #c7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7;a7774 7,g7 ,at least two other government representatives as the ,administrator determines to be necessary to provide sufficient balance1 insights1 or expertise to the ,committee4 7#b7 ,deadline for appointment ,each member of the ,committee shall be appointed not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,period of appointment2 vacancies 7,a7 ,in general ,each non-,federal member of the ,committee shall be appointed for a term of #c years1 except that the initial terms for members may be staggered #a-1 #b-1 or #c-year terms to establish a rotation in which one-third of the members are selected each year4 ,any such member may be appointed for not more than #b consecutive terms4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the ,committee shall not affect its powers1 but shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made4 ,any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term4 ,a member may serve after the expiration of that member's term until a successor has taken office4 7c7 ,meetings and rules of procedures 7#a7 ,meetings ,the ,committee shall hold not fewer than three meetings in a calendar year1 at such time and place as determined by the ,chair4 7#b7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,committee shall meet and begin the operations of the ,committee4 7#c7 ,rules of procedure ,the ,committee may establish rules for the conduct of the business of the ,committee1 if such rules are not inconsistent with this section or other applicable law4 7d7 ,employee status 7#a7 ,in general ,a member of the ,committee 7other than a member who is appointed to the ,committee in connection with another ,federal appointment7 shall not be considered an employee of the ,federal ,government by reason of any service as such a member1 except for the purposes of section #egjc of title #e1 relating to travel expenses4 7#b7 ,pay not permitted ,a member of the ,committee covered by paragraph 7#a7 may not receive pay by reason of service on the panel4 7e7 ,applicability to the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall apply to the ,committee1 except that section #ad of such ,act shall not apply4 7f7 ,hearings and evidence ,the ,committee1 or on the authority of the ,committee1 any subcommittee1 may1 for the purposes of carrying out this section1 hold hearings1 sit and act at such times and places1 take testimony1 receive evidence1 and administer oaths4 7g7 ,contracting ,the ,committee1 may1 to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in appropriation ,acts1 enter into contracts to enable the ,committee to discharge its duties under this section4 7h7 ,information from federal agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,committee is authorized to secure directly from any executive department1 bureau1 agency1 board1 commission1 office1 independent establishment1 or instrumentality of the ,government1 information1 suggestions1 estimates1 and statistics for the purposes of the ,committee4 ,each department1 bureau1 agency1 board1 commission1 office1 independent establishment1 or instrumentality shall1 to the extent authorized by law1 furnish such information1 suggestions1 estimates1 and statistics directly to the ,committee1 upon request made by the ,chair1 the ,chair of any subcommittee created by a majority of the ,committee1 or any member designated by a majority of the ,committee4 7#b7 ,receipt1 handling1 storage1 and dissemination ,information may only be received1 handled1 stored1 and disseminated by members of the ,committee and its staff consistent with all applicable statutes1 regulations1 and ,executive orders4 7i7 ,detail of employees ,any ,federal ,government employee may be detailed to the ,committee without reimbursement from the ,committee1 and such detailee shall retain the rights1 status1 and privileges of his or her regular employment without interruption4 7j7 ,postal services ,the ,committee may use the ,united ,states mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as agencies4 7k7 ,expert and consultant services ,the ,committee is authorized to procure the services of experts and consultants in accordance with section #caji of title #e1 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 #e4 7l7 ,reports 7#a7 ,interim reports ,the ,committee may submit to the ,administrator and ,congress interim reports containing such findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations as have been agreed to by the ,committee4 7#b7 ,annual reports ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,committee shall submit to the ,administrator and ,congress a final report containing such findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations as have been agreed to by the ,committee4 #cfaf4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided under subsection 7b71 the definitions under sections #cejb and #ceeb apply to sections #cfjg through this section4 7b7 ,additional definitions ,in sections #cfjg through this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of ,general ,services4 7#b7 ,authorization package ,the term authorization package-- 7,a7 means the essential information used to determine whether to authorize the operation of an information system or the use of a designated set of common controls2 and 7,b7 at a minimum1 includes the information system security plan1 privacy plan1 security control assessment1 privacy control assessment1 and any relevant plans of action and milestones4 7#c7 ,cloud computing ,the term cloud computing has the meaning given that term by the ,national ,institutes of ,standards and ,technology in ,,nist ,special ,publication #hjj-ade and any amendatory or superseding document thereto4 7#d7 ,cloud service provider ,the term cloud service provider means an entity offering cloud computing services to agencies4 7#e7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#f7 ,fedramp ,the term ,fed,r,a,m,p means the ,federal ,risk and ,authorization ,management ,program established under section #cfjg7;a74 7#g7 ,fedramp authorization ,the term ,fed,r,a,m,p authorization means a cloud computing product or service that has received an agency authorization to operate and has been approved by the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office to meet requirements and guidelines established by the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office4 7#h7 ,fedramp program management office ,the term ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office means the office that administers ,fed,r,a,m,p established under section #cfjh4 7#i7 ,independent assessment organization ,the term independent assessment organization means a third-party organization accredited by the ,program ,director of the ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office to undertake conformity assessments of cloud service providers4 7#aj7 ,joint authorization board ,the term ,joint ,authorization ,board means the ,joint ,authorization ,board established under section #cfji4 4 7#b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #cf of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new items3 #cfjg4 ,federal ,risk and ,authorization ,management ,program4 #cfjh4 ,fed,r,a,m,p ,program ,management ,office4 #cfji4 ,joint ,authorization ,board4 #cfaj4 ,independent assessment organizations4 #cfaa4 ,roles and responsibilities of agencies4 #cfab4 ,roles and responsibilities of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 #cfac4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,,fedramp4 #cfad4 ,reports to ,congress4 #cfae4 ,federal ,secure ,cloud ,advisory ,committee4 #cfaf4 ,definitions4 4 7#c7 ,sunset ,this section and any amendment made by this section shall be repealed on the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this section4 7#d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section or any amendment made by this section shall be construed as altering or impairing the authorities of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aggj4 ,taxpayers ,right-,to-,know ,act 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,taxpayers ,right-,to-,know ,act4 7b7 ,inventory of government programs ,section #aabb7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#a7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this subsection-- 7,a7 the term ,federal financial assistance has the meaning given that term under section #geja2 7,b7 the term open ,government data asset has the meaning given that term under section #cejb of title #dd2 7,c7 the term program means a single program activity or an organized set of aggregated1 disaggregated1 or consolidated program activities by one or more agencies directed toward a common purpose or goal2 and 7,d7 the term program activity has the meaning given that term in section #aaae7;h74 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking ,in general4--,not later than ,october #a1 #bjab1 the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall and inserting ,website and program inventory4--,the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting that includes the information required under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 after a single website2 and 7,c7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 include on the website described in subparagraph 7,a71 or another appropriate ,federal ,government website where related information is made available1 as determined by the ,director-- 7i7 a program inventory that shall identify each program2 and 7ii7 for each program identified in the program inventory1 the information required under paragraph 7#c72 7,c7 make the information in the program inventory required under subparagraph 7,b7 available as an open ,government data asset2 and 7,d7 at a minimum-- 7i7 update the information required to be included on the single website under subparagraph 7,a7 on a quarterly basis2 and 7ii7 update the program inventory required under subparagraph 7,b7 on an annual basis4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking described under paragraph 7#a7 shall include and inserting identified in the program inventory required under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 shall include2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting and12 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 for each program activity that is part of a program-- 7i7 a description of the purposes of the program activity and the contribution of the program activity to the mission and goals of the agency2 7ii7 a consolidated view for the current fiscal year and each of the #b fiscal years before the current fiscal year of-- 7,i7 the amount appropriated2 7,,ii7 the amount obligated2 and 7,,iii7 the amount outlayed2 7iii7 to the extent practicable and permitted by law1 links to any related evaluation1 assessment1 or program performance review by the agency1 an inspector general1 or the ,government ,accountability ,office 7including program performance reports required under section #aaaf71 and other related evidence assembled in response to implementation of the ,foundations for ,evidence-,based ,policymaking ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-dce2 #acb ,stat4 #eebi72 7iv7 an identification of the statutes that authorize the program activity or the authority under which the program activity was created or operates2 7v7 an identification of any major regulations specific to the program activity2 7vi7 any other information that the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget determines relevant relating to program activity data in priority areas most relevant to ,congress or the public to increase transparency and accountability2 and 7vii7 for each assistance listing under which ,federal financial assistance is provided1 for the current fiscal year and each of the #b fiscal years before the current fiscal year and consistent with existing law relating to the protection of personally identifiable information-- 7,i7 a linkage to the relevant program activities that fund ,federal financial assistance by assistance listing2 7,,ii7 information on the population intended to be served by the assistance listing based on the language of the solicitation1 as required under section #fajb2 7,,iii7 to the extent practicable and based on data reported to the agency providing the ,federal financial assistance1 the results of the ,federal financial assistance awards provided by the assistance listing2 7,,iv7 to the extent practicable1 the percentage of the amount appropriated for the assistance listing that is used for management and administration2 7,v7 the identification of each award of ,federal financial assistance and1 to the extent practicable1 the name of each direct or indirect recipient of the award2 and 7,,vi7 any information relating to the award of ,federal financial assistance that is required to be included on the website established under section #b7;b7 of the ,federal ,funding ,accountability and ,transparency ,act of #bjjf 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #faja note74 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,archiving ,the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall-- 7,a7 archive and preserve the information included in the program inventory required under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 after the end of the period during which such information is made available under paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 make information archived in accordance with subparagraph 7,a7 publicly available as an open ,government data asset4 4 7c7 ,guidance1 implementation1 reporting1 and review 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,b7 the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7,c7 the term program has the meaning given that term in section #aabb7;a77#a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7b7 of this section2 7,d7 the term program activity has the meaning given that term in section #aaae7;h7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,e7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7#b7 ,plan for implementation and reconciling program definitions ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7,a7 includes a plan that-- 7i7 discusses how making available on a website the information required under subsection 7a7 of section #aabb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7b71 will leverage existing data sources while avoiding duplicative or overlapping information in presenting information relating to program activities and programs2 7ii7 indicates how any gaps in data will be assessed and addressed2 7iii7 indicates how the ,director will display such data2 and 7iv7 discusses how the ,director will expand the information collected with respect to program activities to incorporate the information required under the amendments made by subsection 7b72 7,b7 sets forth details regarding a pilot program1 developed in accordance with best practices for effective pilot programs-- 7i7 to develop and implement a functional program inventory that could be limited in scope2 and 7ii7 under which the information required under the amendments made by subsection 7b7 with respect to program activities shall be made available on the website required under section #aabb7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 establishes an implementation timeline for-- 7i7 gathering and building program activity information2 7ii7 developing and implementing the pilot program2 7iii7 seeking and responding to stakeholder comments2 7iv7 developing and presenting findings from the pilot program to the appropriate congressional committees2 7v7 notifying the appropriate congressional committees regarding how program activities will be aggregated1 disaggregated1 or consolidated as part of identifying programs2 and 7vi7 implementing a ,governmentwide program inventory through an iterative approach2 and 7,d7 includes recommendations1 if any1 to reconcile the conflicting definitions of the term program in relevant ,federal statutes1 as it relates to the purpose of this section4 7#c7 ,implementation 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall make available online all information required under the amendments made by subsection 7b7 with respect to all programs4 7,b7 ,extensions ,the ,director may1 based on an analysis of the costs of implementation1 and after submitting to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of the action by the ,director1 extend the deadline for implementation under subparagraph 7,a7 by not more than a total of #a year4 7#d7 ,reporting ,not later than #b years after the date on which the ,director makes available online all information required under the amendments made by subsection 7b7 with respect to all programs1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding the implementation of this section and the amendments made by this section1 which shall-- 7,a7 review how the ,director and agencies determined how to aggregate1 disaggregate1 or consolidate program activities to provide the most useful information for an inventory of ,government programs2 7,b7 evaluate the extent to which the program inventory required under section #aabb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section1 provides useful information for transparency1 decision-making1 and oversight2 7,c7 evaluate the extent to which the program inventory provides a coherent picture of the scope of ,federal investments in particular areas2 and 7,d7 include the recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general1 if any1 for improving implementation of this section and the amendments made by this section4 7d7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aabb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting described in subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 after the website each place it appears2 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting described in subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 after the website2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in the subsection heading1 by striking on website2 and 7ii7 in the first sentence1 by striking on the website4 7#b7 ,other amendments 7,a7 ,section #aaae7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking the website provided under and inserting a website described in4 7,b7 ,section #aj of the ,,gpra ,modernization ,act of #bjaj 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #aaae note7 is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking the website described under and inserting a website described in2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the website described under and inserting a website described in2 and 7,,ii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the website as required under and inserting a website described in4 7,c7 ,section #aabj7;a77#e7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the website described under and inserting a website described in4 7,d7 ,section #aabf7;b77#b77;,e7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the website of the ,office of ,management and ,budget pursuant to and inserting a website described in4 7,e7 ,section #ceab7;a77#a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the website described under and inserting a website described in4 #agga4 ,building ,united ,states capacity for verification and manufacturing of advanced microelectronics 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 shall carry out research and development to enable advances and breakthroughs in measurement science1 standards1 material characterization1 instrumentation1 testing1 and manufacturing capabilities that will accelerate the underlying research and development for design1 development1 and manufacturability of next generation microelectronics and ensure the competitiveness and leadership of the ,united ,states within the microlectronics sector4 7b7 ,elements ,the activities under subsection 7a7 shall include research and development in the following areas3 7#a7 ,advanced metrology and characterization for manufacturing of microchips using #c nanometer transistor processes or more advanced processes4 7#b7 ,metrology for security and supply chain verification1 including pre-silicon security verification of the design for logical and physical vulnerabilities beyond current functional analysis4 #aggb4 ,threshold for reporting additions to toxics release inventory ,section #gcba of the ,,pfas ,act of #bjai 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,limitation ,section #cgb4ch of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation71 shall not apply to a chemical described in paragraph 7#a7 unless the ,administrator1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b77;,b71 revises the threshold for reporting such chemical to #aj1jjj pounds4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,limitation ,section #cgb4ch of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation71 shall not apply to the substances and classes of substances included in the toxics release inventory under paragraph 7#a7 unless the ,administrator1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b77;,b71 revises the threshold for reporting such substances and class of substances to #aj1jjj pounds4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,limitation ,section #cgb4ch of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation71 shall not apply to the substances and classes of substances described in paragraph 7#b7 unless the ,administrator sets a #aj1jjj pound reporting threshold for such substances and classes of substances4 4 #aggc4 ,hemp products ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not prohibit1 on the basis of a product containing hemp or any ingredient derived from hemp1 the possession1 use1 or consumption of such product by a member of the ,armed ,forces if-- 7#a7 the hemp meets the definition in section #big;,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcio72 and 7#b7 such possession1 use1 or consumption is in compliance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local law4 #aggd4 ,exemption from ,paperwork ,reduction ,act 7a7 ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences ,chapter #ajd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #baag4 ,exemption from ,paperwork ,reduction ,act ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ce of title #dd shall not apply to the voluntary collection of information during the conduct of research by the ,university4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baaf the following new item3 #baag4 ,exemption from ,paperwork ,reduction ,act4 4 #agge4 ,support for the designation of ,national ,borinqueneers ,day 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the ,sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 in #ahih1 ,puerto ,rico became a territory of the ,united ,states and1 the following year1 ,congress authorized raising a military unit of volunteer soldiers on the island1 which was organized as the ,puerto ,rico ,regiment of ,volunteer ,infantry2 7#b7 in #aijh1 ,congress incorporated the regiment as part of the regular ,united ,states ,army as the ,puerto ,rico ,regiment of ,infantry2 7#c7 in #aiag1 after the ,united ,states entry into ,world ,war ,i1 the ,puerto ,rico ,regiment of ,infantry was sent to ,panama to defend the ,panama ,canal ,zone2 7#d7 in #aibj1 ,congress redesignated the unit as the #feth ,infantry ,regiment of the ,united ,states ,army2 7#e7 during ,world ,war ,,ii1 the #feth ,infantry ,regiment served in ,north ,africa and ,europe1 including combat operations in ,france and ,germany for which members of the unit received commendations for valiant service1 including #a ,distinguished ,service ,cross1 #b ,silver ,stars1 #b ,bronze ,stars1 and #ij ,purple ,hearts2 7#f7 in #aiej1 the #feth ,infantry ,regiment deployed to ,south ,korea1 and during the voyage the soldiers nicknamed the unit the ,borinqueneers1 a reference to the native ,tano ,tribe's name for the island of ,puerto ,rico2 7#g7 during the ,korean war1 the #feth ,infantry ,regiment 7hereinafter1 the ,borinqueneers7 engaged in substantial combat operations on the ,korean ,peninsula1 and the unit played a central role in several important offensives and counter-offensives that earned it well-deserved admiration and commendation2 7#h7 the ,borinqueneers' extraordinary service during the ,korean war resulted in the ,regiment receiving #b ,presidential ,unit ,citations 7,army and ,navy71 #b ,republic of ,korea ,presidential ,unit ,citations1 a ,meritorious ,unit ,commendation 7,army71 a ,navy ,unit ,commendation1 the ,chryssoun ,aristion ,andrias 7,bravery ,gold ,medal of ,greece71 and campaign participation credits for ,united ,nations ,offensive1 ,chinese ,communist ,forces 7,,ccf7 ,intervention1 ,first ,united ,nations ,counteroffensive1 ,,ccf ,spring ,offensive1 ,united ,nations ,summer-,fall ,offensive1 ,second ,korean ,winter1 ,korea ,summer-,fall #aieb1 ,third ,korean ,winter1 and ,korea ,summer #aiec2 7#i7 the ,borinqueneers' extraordinary service during the ,korean war also resulted in numerous individual commendations and awards for its soldiers1 including #a ,medal of ,honor1 #i ,distinguished ,service ,crosses1 more than #bej ,silver ,stars1 more than #fjj ,bronze ,stars1 and more than #b1gjj ,purple ,hearts2 7#aj7 in #aief1 the #feth ,infantry ,regiment was deactivated from the regular ,united ,states ,army and1 in #aiei1 its units and regimental number were assigned to the ,puerto ,rico ,national ,guard2 7#aa7 in #aihb1 the ,united ,states ,army ,center of ,military ,history officially authorized designating the #feth ,infantry ,regiment as the ,borinqueneers2 and 7#ab7 on ,april #ac1 #bjaf1 ,congress awarded the ,congressional ,gold ,medal to the #feth ,infantry ,regiment in recognition of the ,borinqueneers' numerous contributions to ,american history and outstanding military service from ,world ,war ,i through the recent conflicts in ,afghanistan and ,iraq4 7b7 ,resolution ,the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 expresses support for the designation of ,national ,borinqueneers ,day2 7#b7 recognizes the bravery1 service1 and sacrifice of the ,puerto ,rican soldiers of the #feth ,infantry ,regiment in the armed conflicts of the ,united ,states in the #bjth and #bast centuries2 7#c7 expresses deep gratitude for the contributions to the ,armed ,forces that have been made by hundreds of thousands of patriotic ,united ,states citizens from ,puerto ,rico2 and 7#d7 urges individuals and communities across the ,united ,states to participate in activities that are designed-- 7,a7 to celebrate the distinguished service of the military veterans who served in the #feth ,infantry ,regiment1 known as the ,borinqueneers2 7,b7 to pay tribute to the sacrifices made and adversities overcome by ,puerto ,rican and ,hispanic military service members2 and 7,c7 to recognize the significant contributions to ,american history made by the #feth ,infantry ,regiment1 known as the ,borinqueneers4 #aggf4 ,temporary relief for private student loan borrowers 7a7 ,in general ,a servicer of a private education loan extended to a covered borrower shall suspend all payments on such loan through ,september #cj1 #bjba4 7b7 ,no accrual of interest ,interest shall not accrue on a loan described under subsection 7a7 for which payment was suspended for the period of the suspension4 7c7 ,consideration of payments ,a servicer of a private education loan extended to a covered borrower shall deem each month for which a loan payment was suspended under this section as if the borrower of the loan had made a payment for the purpose of any loan forgiveness program or loan rehabilitation program for which the borrower would have otherwise qualified4 7d7 ,reporting to consumer reporting agencies ,during the period in which a loan payment was suspended under this section1 the servicer of the loan shall ensure that1 for the purpose of reporting information about the loan to a consumer reporting agency1 any payment that has been suspended is treated as if it were a regularly scheduled payment made by a borrower4 7e7 ,suspending involuntary collection ,during the period for which a loan payment was suspended under this section1 the servicer or holder of the loan shall suspend all involuntary collection related to the loan4 7f7 ,notice to borrowers and transition period ,to inform covered borrowers of the actions taken in accordance with this section and ensure an effective transition1 the servicer of a private education loan extended to a covered borrower shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ae days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 notify covered borrowers-- 7,a7 of the actions taken in accordance with subsections 7a7 and 7b7 for whom payments have been suspended and interest waived2 7,b7 of the actions taken in accordance with subsection 7e7 for whom collections have been suspended2 7,c7 of the option to continue making payments toward principal2 and 7,d7 that the program under this section is a temporary program2 and 7#b7 beginning on ,august #a1 #bjbj1 carry out a program to provide not less than #f notices by postal mail1 telephone1 or electronic communication to covered borrowers indicating when the borrower's normal payment obligations will resume4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered borrower ,the term covered borrower means a borrower of a private education loan4 7#b7 ,private education loan ,the term private education loan has the meaning given the term in section #adj of the ,truth in ,lending ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afej74 #aggg4 ,support for national maritime heritage grants program ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjba for the ,department of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,defense may contribute #e1jjj1jjj to support the ,national ,maritime ,heritage ,grants ,program established under section #cjhgjc of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aggh4 ,extension of time to review ,world ,war ,i ,valor ,medals 7a7 ,in general ,section #ehd7;f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #abha7 is amended by striking five and inserting seven4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect as if enacted on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #abha74 #aggi4 ,ensuring ,chinese debt transparency 7a7 ,united ,states policy at the international financial institutions ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at each international financial institution 7as defined in section #agja7;c77#b7 of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act7 that it is the policy of the ,united ,states to use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states at the respective institution to seek to secure greater transparency with respect to the terms and conditions of financing provided by the government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to any member state of the respective institution that is a recipient of financing from the institution1 consistent with the rules and principles of the ,paris ,club4 7b7 ,report required ,the ,chairman of the ,national ,advisory ,council on ,international ,monetary and ,financial ,policies shall include in the annual report required by section #agja of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act-- 7#a7 a description of progress made toward advancing the policy described in subsection 7a7 of this section2 and 7#b7 a discussion of financing provided by entities owned or controlled by the government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to the member states of international financial institutions that receive financing from the international financial institutions1 including any efforts or recommendations by the ,chairman to seek greater transparency with respect to the former financing4 7c7 ,sunset ,subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of this section shall have no force or effect after the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date that is #g years after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7#b7 #cj days after the date that the ,secretary reports to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate that the ,people's ,republic of ,china is in substantial compliance with the rules and principles of the ,paris ,club4 #aghj4 ,strategy to secure email 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall develop and submit to ,congress a strategy1 including recommendations1 to implement across all ,united ,states-based email providers ,domain-based ,message ,authentication1 ,reporting1 and ,conformance standard at scale4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a recommendation for the minimum size threshold for ,united ,states-based email providers for applicability of ,domain-based ,message ,authentication1 ,reporting1 and ,conformance4 7#b7 ,a description of the security and privacy benefits of implementing the ,domain-based ,message ,authentication1 ,reporting1 and ,conformance standard at scale1 including recommendations for national security exemptions1 as appropriate1 as well as the burdens of such implementation and an identification of the entities on which such burdens would most likely fall4 7#c7 ,an identification of key ,united ,states and international stakeholders associated with such implementation4 7#d7 ,an identification of any barriers to such implementing1 including a cost-benefit analysis where feasible4 7#e7 ,an initial estimate of the total cost to the ,federal ,government and implementing entities in the private sector of such implementing1 including recommendations for defraying such costs1 if applicable4 7c7 ,consultation ,in developing the strategies and recommendations under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may1 as appropriate1 consult with representatives from the information technology sector4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,domain-based ,message ,authentication1 ,reporting1 and ,conformance means an email authentication1 policy1 and reporting protocol that verifies the authenticity of the sender of an email and blocks and reports to the sender fraudulent accounts4 #agha4 ,report on threat posed by domestic terrorists 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7acting through the ,national ,counterterrorism ,center7 shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes an evaluation of the nature and extent of the domestic terror threat and domestic terrorist groups4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 describe the manner in which domestic terror activity is tracked and reported2 7#b7 identify all known domestic terror groups1 whether formal in nature or loosely affiliated ideologies2 7#c7 include a breakdown of the ideology of each group2 and 7#d7 describe the efforts of such groups1 if any1 to infiltrate or target domestic constitutionally protected activity by citizens for cooption or to carry out attacks1 and the number of individuals associated or affiliated with each group that engages in such efforts4 #aghb4 ,domestic procurement of tungsten and tungsten powder ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prioritize the procurement of tungsten and tungsten powder from only domestic producers4 #aghc4 ,department of defense mechanism for provision of dissenting views 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a mechanism through which members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense may privately provide dissenting views regarding the ,department of ,defense and ,united ,states national security policy without fear of retribution4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the mechanism required by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to alleviate the duty of any individual to follow the military chain of command or to follow the policies of the ,department of ,defense and ,federal ,government4 #aghd4 ,sector ,risk ,management ,agencies 7a7 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,armed ,services in the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and ,committee on ,armed ,services in the ,senate4 7#b7 ,critical infrastructure ,the term critical infrastructure has the meaning given that term in section #b7d7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 7#c7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#d7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department4 7#e7 ,information sharing and analysis organization ,the term information sharing and analysis organization has the meaning given that term in section #bbbb7e7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#g7 ,sector risk management agency ,the term sector risk management agency has the meaning given that term in section #bbja7e7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 7b7 ,critical infrastructure sector designation 7#a7 ,initial review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall review the current framework for securing critical infrastructure1 as described in section #bbjb7;c77#d7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act and ,presidential ,policy ,directive #ba1 and submit a report to the ,president containing recommendations for-- 7,a7 any revisions to the current framework for securing critical infrastructure2 7,b7 any revisions to the list of critical infrastructure sectors set forth in ,presidential ,policy ,directive #ba or previously designated subsectors2 and 7,c7 any revisions to the list of designated ,federal departments or agencies that serve as the ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency for a sector or subsector1 necessary to comply with paragraph 7#c77;,b74 7#b7 ,periodic evaluation by the ,secretary ,at least once every #e years1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director1 shall-- 7,a7 evaluate the current list of critical infrastructure sectors and subsectors and the appropriateness of ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency designations1 as set forth in ,presidential ,policy ,directive #ba1 or any successor document or policy2 and 7,b7 recommend to the ,president-- 7i7 any revisions to the list of critical infrastructure sectors or subsectors2 and 7ii7 any revisions to the designation of any ,federal department or agency designated as the ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency for a sector or subsector4 7#c7 ,review and revision by the president 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after a recommendation by the ,secretary pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 the ,president shall-- 7i7 review the recommendation and revise1 as appropriate1 the designation of a critical infrastructure sector or subsector or the designation of a ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency2 or 7ii7 submit a report to appropriate congressional committees1 and the ,majority and ,minority ,leaders of the ,senate and the ,speaker and ,minority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 explaining the basis for rejecting the recommendations of the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the ,president may only designate an agency under this subsection if the agency is referenced in section #bje of the ,chief ,financial ,officers ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ija74 7#d7 ,publication ,any designation of critical infrastructure sectors shall be published in the ,federal ,register4 7c7 ,sector risk management agencies 7#a7 ,references ,any reference to a sector-specific agency in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 record1 or other paper of the ,united ,states shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency of the relevant critical infrastructure sector4 7#b7 ,sector risk management agency ,subtitle ,a of title ,,xxii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bbae4 ,sector ,risk ,management ,agencies 7a7 ,in general ,each ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency1 as designated by law or presidential directive1 shall-- 7#a7 provide specialized sector-specific expertise to critical infrastructure owners and operators within the relevant sector2 and 7#b7 support programs and associated activities of its designated critical infrastructure sector in coordination with the ,director4 7b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 ,sector ,risk ,management ,agencies shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with the ,department and other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 as appropriate2 7#b7 collaborate with critical infrastructure owners and operators within the designated critical infrastructure sector or subsector2 and 7#c7 coordinate with independent regulatory agencies1 and ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial entities1 as appropriate4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,each ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency shall utilize its specialized expertise about its designated critical infrastructure sector or subsector and authorities under applicable law to-- 7#a7 support sector risk management1 including-- 7,a7 establishing and carrying out programs1 in coordination with the ,director1 to assist critical infrastructure owners and operators within the designated sector in identifying1 understanding1 and mitigating threats1 vulnerabilities1 and risks to their systems or assets1 or within a region or sector2 and 7,b7 recommending security measures to mitigate the consequences of destruction1 compromise1 and disruption of systems and assets2 7#b7 assess sector risk1 including-- 7,a7 identifying1 assessing1 and prioritizing risks within the designated sector1 considering physical and cyber threats1 vulnerabilities1 and consequences2 and 7,b7 supporting national risk assessment efforts led by the ,department1 through the ,director2 7#c7 sector coordination1 including-- 7,a7 serving as a day-to-day ,federal interface for the prioritization and coordination of sector-specific activities and responsibilities under this section2 7,b7 serving as the government coordinating council chair for the designated sector or subsector2 and 7,c7 participating in cross-sector coordinating councils1 as appropriate2 7#d7 facilitating the sharing of information about cyber and physical threats within the sector to the ,department1 including-- 7,a7 facilitating1 in coordination with the ,director1 access to1 and exchange of1 information and intelligence necessary to strengthen the security of critical infrastructure1 including through information sharing and analysis organizations and the national cybersecurity and communications integration center established in section #bbji of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb2 7,b7 facilitating the identification of intelligence needs and priorities of critical infrastructure owners and operators in the sector1 in coordination with the ,director1 the ,office of ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and other ,federal departments and agencies1 as appropriate2 7,c7 providing the ,director ongoing1 and where possible1 real-time awareness of identified threats1 vulnerabilities1 mitigations1 and other actions related to the security of the sector2 and 7,d7 supporting the reporting requirements of the ,department of ,homeland ,security under applicable law by providing1 on an annual basis1 sector-specific critical infrastructure information2 7#e7 supporting incident management1 including-- 7,a7 supporting1 in coordination with the ,director1 incident management and restoration efforts during or following a security incident2 and 7,b7 supporting the ,director1 upon request1 in conducting vulnerability assessments and asset response activities for critical infrastructure2 and 7#f7 contributing to emergency preparedness efforts1 including-- 7,a7 coordinating with critical infrastructure owners and operators within the designated sector1 as well as the ,director1 in the development of planning documents for coordinated action in the event of a natural disaster1 act of terrorism1 or other man-made disaster or emergency2 7,b7 conducting exercises and simulations of potential natural disasters1 acts of terrorism1 or other man-made disasters or emergencies within the sector2 and 7,c7 supporting the ,department and other ,federal departments or agencies in developing planning documents or conducting exercises or simulations relevant to their assigned sector4 4 7#c7 ,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 #bbad the following new item3 ,sec4 #bbae4 ,sector risk management agencies4 4 7d7 ,reporting and auditing ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every #d years thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 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 effectiveness of ,sector ,risk ,management ,agencies in carrying out their responsibilities under section #bbae of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by this section4 #aghe4 ,integration of members of the ,armed ,forces who are minorities ,each ,secretary of a military department shall-- 7#a7 share lessons learned and best practices on the progress of plans to integrate members of the ,armed ,forces who identify as belonging to a minority group into the military department under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 strategically communicate such progress with other military departments and the public4 #aghf4 ,policy on conscious and unconscious gender bias ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a policy that defines conscious and unconscious gender bias and provides guidance to eliminate conscious and unconscious gender bias4 #aghg4 ,protections for pregnant members of the ,armed ,forces ,each ,secretary of a military department shall develop and implement policies to ensure that the career of a member of the ,armed ,forces is not negatively affected as a result of such member becoming pregnant4 #aghh4 ,release of ,department of ,defense documents on the #aiha ,el ,mozote massacre in ,el ,salvador 7a7 ,release of materials ,not more than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct all ,defense ,agency bureaus1 departments1 agencies1 and entities to identify and release to ,salvadoran judicial authorities1 including to the ,salvadoran presiding judge investigating and prosecuting the ,el ,mozote massacre case1 all materials that might be relevant to the ,el ,mozote massacre that occurred in ,december of #aiha4 7b7 ,materials described ,the materials required to be released under subsection 7a7 include-- 7#a7 all documents1 correspondence1 reproductions of ,salvadoran documents1 and other similar materials dated during1 or originating from1 the period beginning on ,january #a1 #aiha1 and ending on ,january #cj1 #aihc1 that are relevant to the massacre that occurred at ,el ,mozote1 ,el ,salvador1 and surrounding communities1 in ,december of #aiha2 7#b7 all materials dated during1 or originating from1 the period referred to in paragraph 7#a7 related to the establishment1 operations1 command structure1 officers and troops of the ,atlacatl ,battalion2 and 7#c7 any other materials the ,secretary determines are relevant to the ,el ,mozote massacre4 7c7 ,timeline for completion ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a specific timeline for the completion of the release of the materials as required under subsection 7a74 ,such timeline for completion may not exceed #aej days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #aghi4 ,study and establishment of the ,assistant ,deputy ,secretary for ,environment and ,resilience 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a study on the creation of a position of ,assistant ,deputy ,secretary for ,environment and ,resilience1 which would broaden the responsibilities and authorities of the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary for ,environment4 ,the ,secretary shall determine the scope of duties for this position by evaluating which defense activities outside of sustainment are impacted by the threat of anticipated or unanticipated changes in environmental conditions1 or extreme weather events4 ,the ,secretary shall also consider whether the position of ,assistant ,deputy ,secretary for ,environment and ,resilience should-- 7,a7 update and execute on the ,department of ,defense's #bjad ,climate ,change ,adaptation ,roadmap2 7,b7 collaborate with other ,assistant ,deputy ,secretaries of ,defense and ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense to develop recommendations on how to factor climate risks into ,department of ,defense policies2 and 7,c7 undertake such other duties related to environmental resilience as the ,secretary may determine appropriate4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than the end of the #fj-;day period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue a report to the ,congress containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,establishment ,after issuing the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall establish the position of ,assistant ,deputy ,secretary for ,environment and ,resilience and delegate such duties to the position as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 taking into account the results of the study required under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,annual report ,the ,assistant ,deputy ,secretary for ,environment and ,resilience shall issue an annual report to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,congress containing a description of the actions taken by the ,assistant ,deputy ,secretary during the previous year4 #agij4 ,expansion of eligibility for ,,hud-,,vash 7a7 ,,hud provisions ,section #h7o77#ai7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#ai77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,veteran defined ,in this paragraph1 the term veteran has the meaning given that term in section #bjjb7;b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7b7 ,,vha case managers ,subsection 7b7 of section #bjjc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,in the case of vouchers provided under the ,,hud-,,vash program under section #h7o77#ai7 of such ,act1 for purposes of the preceding sentence1 the term veteran shall have the meaning given such term in section #bjjb7;b7 of this title44 7c7 ,annual reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the homelessness services provided under programs of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 including services under ,,hud-,,vash program under section #h7o77#a7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#ai774 7#b7 ,included information ,each such annual report shall include1 with respect to the year preceding the submittal of the report1 a statement of the number of eligible individuals who were furnished such homelessness services and the number of individuals furnished such services under each such program1 disaggregated by the number of men who received such services and the number of women who received such services1 and such other information as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 #agia4 ,waiver authority with respect to institutions located in an area affected by ,hurricane ,maria 7a7 ,waiver authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 unless enacted with specific reference to this section or section #cib of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfh;a71 for any affected institution that was receiving assistance under title ,,iii of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajea et seq47 at the time of a covered hurricane disaster1 the ,secretary of ,education shall1 for each of the fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbb 7and may1 for each of the fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd7-- 7#a7 waive-- 7,a7 the eligibility data requirements set forth in section #cia7;d7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfh7;d772 7,b7 the wait-out period set forth in section #cac7;d7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei7;d772 7,c7 the allotment requirements under section #cbd of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfc72 and 7,d7 the use of the funding formula developed pursuant to section #cbf7;f77#c7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfc;b7f77#c772 7#b7 waive or modify any statutory or regulatory provision to ensure that affected institutions that were receiving assistance under title ,,iii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajea et seq47 at the time of a covered hurricane disaster are not adversely affected by any formula calculation for fiscal year #bjbj or for any of the #d succeeding fiscal years1 as necessary2 and 7#c7 make available to each affected institution an amount that is not less than the amount made available to such institution under title ,,iii of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajea et seq47 for fiscal year #bjag1 except that for any fiscal year for which the funds appropriated for payments under such title are less than the appropriated level for fiscal year #bjag1 the amount made available to such institutions shall be ratably reduced among the institutions receiving funds under such title4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,affected institution ,the term affected institution means an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 that-- 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a part ,a institution 7which term shall have the meaning given the term eligible institution under section #cab7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh7;b7772 or 7ii7 a part ,b institution1 as such term is defined in section #cbb7b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa7b771 or as identified in section #cbf7;e7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfc;b7e772 7,b7 is located in a covered area affected by a hurricane disaster2 and 7,c7 is able to demonstrate that1 as a result of the impact of a covered hurricane disaster1 the institution-- 7i7 incurred physical damage2 7ii7 has pursued collateral source compensation from insurance1 the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 and the ,small ,business ,administration1 as appropriate2 and 7iii7 was not able to fully reopen in existing facilities or to fully reopen to the pre-hurricane enrollment levels during the #cj-;day period beginning on ,september #g1 #bjag4 7#b7 ,covered area affected by a hurricane disaster ,the term covered area affected by a hurricane disaster means an area for which the ,president declared a major disaster under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj7 as a result of ,hurricane ,maria4 7#c7 ,covered hurricane disaster ,the term covered hurricane disaster means a major disaster that the ,president declared to exist1 in accordance with section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj71 and that was caused by ,hurricane ,maria or ,hurricane ,irma4 #agib4 ,credit monitoring ,section #fje;,a7k7 of the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha;c-#a7k77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#d74 #agic4 ,department of ,homeland ,security ,,cisa ,director term limitation 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7b7 of section #bbjb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #feb7 is amended by-- 7#a7 redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7#b7 inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,qualifications 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall be appointed from among individuals who have-- 7i7 extensive knowledge in at least two of the areas specified in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 not fewer than #e years of demonstrated experience in efforts to foster coordination and collaboration between the ,federal ,government1 the private sector1 and other entities on issues related to cybersecurity1 infrastructure security1 or security risk management4 7,b7 ,specified areas ,the areas specified in this subparagraph are the following3 7i7 ,cybersecurity4 7ii7 ,infrastructure security4 7iii7 ,security risk management4 7#c7 ,term ,effective with respect to an individual appointed to be the ,director by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the term of office of such an individual so appointed shall be #e years1 and such an individual may not serve more than two terms4 ,the term of office of the individual serving as the ,director as of such date of enactment shall be #e years beginning on the date on which the ,director began serving4 4 7b7 ,change of title of ,assistant ,director to ,executive ,assistant ,director 7#a7 ,cybersecurity division ,section #bbjc of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fec7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the heading for paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,assistant ,director and inserting ,executive ,assistant ,director2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,assistant ,director for ,cybersecurity 7in this section referred to as the ,assistant ,director7 and inserting ,executive ,assistant ,director for ,cybersecurity 7in this section referred to as the ,executive ,assistant ,director72 and 7,b7 by striking ,assistant ,director each place it appears and inserting ,executive ,assistant ,director4 7#b7 ,infrastructure security division ,section #bbjd of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fed7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the heading for paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,assistant ,director and inserting ,executive ,assistant ,director2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,assistant ,director for ,infrastructure ,security 7in this section referred to as the ,assistant ,director7 and inserting ,executive ,assistant ,director for ,infrastructure ,security 7in this section referred to as the ,executive ,assistant ,director72 and 7,b7 by striking ,assistant ,director each place it appears and inserting ,executive ,assistant ,director4 7c7 ,amendment relating to qualifications for certain ,,cisa ,executive ,assistant ,directors ,the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 of section #bbjc7;a77#b7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fec7;a77#b771 by striking ,president without the advice and consent of the ,senate and inserting ,secretary2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 of section #bbjd7;a77#b7 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fed7;a77#b771 by striking ,president without the advice and consent of the ,senate and inserting ,secretary4 7d7 ,amendment to position level of ,,cisa ,director ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ecac1 by inserting after ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration4 the following3 ,director1 ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency4 2 and 7#b7 in section #ecad1 by striking ,director1 ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency44 #agid4 ,workforce issues for military realignments in the ,pacific ,section #f7;b77#a77;,b77i7 of the ,joint ,resolution entitled ,a ,joint ,resolution to approve the ,covenant ,to ,establish a ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands in ,political ,union ,with the ,united ,states of ,america1 and for other purposes1 approved ,march #bd1 #aigf 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjf7;b77#a77;,b77i7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking contact and inserting contract2 7#b7 by inserting supporting1 after connected to12 7#c7 by striking or before associated with2 7#d7 by inserting or adversely affected by after associated with12 and 7#e7 by inserting 1 with priority given to federally funded military projects after and in the ,commonwealth4 #agie4 ,inclusion on the ,vietnam ,veterans ,memorial ,wall of the names of the lost crew members of the ,u4,s4,s4 ,frank ,e4 ,evans killed on ,june #c1 #aifi 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall authorize the inclusion on the ,vietnam ,veterans ,memorial ,wall in the ,district of ,columbia of the names of the #gd crew members of the ,u4,s4,s4 ,frank ,e4 ,evans killed on ,june #c1 #aifi4 7b7 ,required consultation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,american ,battlefield ,monuments ,commission1 and other applicable authorities with respect to any adjustments to the nomenclature and placement of names pursuant to subsection 7a7 to address any space limitations on the placement of additional names on the ,vietnam ,veterans ,memorial ,wall4 7c7 ,nonapplicability of ,commemorative ,works ,act ,chapter #hi of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,commemorative ,works ,act71 shall not apply to any activities carried out under subsection 7a7 or 7b74 #agif4 ,study on viability of seawater mining for critical minerals 7a7 ,finding ,the ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 extracting minerals from seawater has the potential to provide a domestic source for minerals that are critical to the defense industrial base of the ,united ,states1 which would reduce the dependence of the ,united ,states on imports of the minerals while strengthening the national security and the defense industrial base of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the cost of extracting uranium from seawater has dropped significantly to nearly #djj per kilogram2 and 7#c7 extracting uranium from seawater is an environmentally friendly1 emerging technology solution that has the potential to transform how uranium is extracted4 7b7 ,study ,within #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the head of any other relevant ,federal agency and relevant stakeholders1 shall conduct a study of the viability of extracting minerals1 such as uranium1 that are critical to the defense industrial base of the ,united ,states1 from seawater4 7c7 ,report ,within #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a written report which contains the results of the study required by subsection 7b74 #agig4 ,restrictions on ,confucius ,institutes 7a7 ,restrictions on ,confucius ,institutes ,an institution of higher education or other postsecondary educational institution 7referred to in this section as an institution7 shall not be eligible to receive ,federal funds from the ,department of ,defense1 other than educational assistance funds that are provided directly to students1 unless-- 7#a7 the institution submits any contract or agreement between the institution and a ,confucius ,institute to the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine2 and 7#b7 the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine issues a written determination that the contract or agreement includes clear provisions that-- 7,a7 protect academic freedom at the institution2 7,b7 prohibit the application of any foreign law on any campus of the institution2 and 7,c7 grant full managerial authority of the ,confucius ,institute to the institution1 including full control over what is being taught1 the activities carried out1 the research grants that are made1 and who is employed at the ,confucius ,institute4 7b7 ,confucius ,institute defined ,in this section1 the term ,confucius ,institute means a cultural institute directly or indirectly funded by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7c7 ,funding 7#a7 ,increase ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #bja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dbja1 for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,defense-wide1 basic research1 basic research initiatives 7,,pe #jfjaaaj;,d#h,z71 line #jjc is hereby increased by #a1jjj1jjj 7to be used in support of the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine assessments under subsection 7a774 7#b7 ,offset ,notwithstanding the amounts set forth in the funding tables in division ,d1 the amount authorized to be appropriated in section #cja for operation and maintenance as specified in the corresponding funding table in section #dcja1 for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 admin servicewide activities1 ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency1 line #bhj is hereby reduced by #a1jjj1jjj4 #agih4 ,disclosure requirement 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajd of the ,sarbanes-,oxley ,act of #bjjb 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gbad7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,disclosure regarding foreign jurisdictions that prevent inspections 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term covered issuer means an issuer that is required to file reports under section #ac or #ae7;d7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghm1 #gho7d772 and 7,b7 the term non-inspection year means1 with respect to a covered issuer1 a year-- 7i7 during which the ,commission identifies the covered issuer under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 with respect to every report described in subparagraph 7,a7 filed by the covered issuer during that year2 and 7ii7 that begins after the date of enactment of this subsection4 7#b7 ,disclosure to ,commission ,the ,commission shall-- 7,a7 identify each covered issuer that1 with respect to the preparation of the audit report on the financial statement of the covered issuer that is included in a report described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 filed by the covered issuer1 retains a registered public accounting firm that has a branch1 office1 or affiliate that-- 7i7 is located in a foreign jurisdiction2 7ii7 performs more than one-third of the audit services for the audit report of the covered issuer2 and 7iii7 the ,board is unable to inspect or investigate completely because of a position taken by an authority in the foreign jurisdiction described in clause 7i71 as determined by the ,board2 and 7,b7 require each covered issuer identified under subparagraph 7,a7 to1 in accordance with rules issued by the ,commission1 submit to the ,commission documentation to determine whether the covered issuer is owned or controlled by a governmental entity in the foreign jurisdiction described in subparagraph 7,a77i74 7#c7 ,trading prohibition after #c years of non-inspections 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,commission determines that a covered issuer has #c consecutive non-inspection years1 the ,commission shall prohibit the securities of the covered issuer from being traded-- 7i7 on a national securities exchange2 or 7ii7 through any other method that is within the jurisdiction of the ,commission to regulate1 including through the method of trading that is commonly referred to as the over-the-counter trading of securities4 7,b7 ,removal of initial prohibition ,if1 after the ,commission imposes a prohibition on a covered issuer under subparagraph 7,a71 the covered issuer certifies to the ,commission that the covered issuer has retained a registered public accounting firm that the ,board has inspected under this section to the satisfaction of the ,commission1 the ,commission shall end that prohibition4 7,c7 ,recurrence of non-inspection years ,if1 after the ,commission ends a prohibition under subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,d7 with respect to a covered issuer1 the ,commission determines that the covered issuer has a non-inspection year1 the ,commission shall prohibit the securities of the covered issuer from being traded-- 7i7 on a national securities exchange2 or 7ii7 through any other method that is within the jurisdiction of the ,commission to regulate1 including through the method of trading that is commonly referred to as the over-the-counter trading of securities4 7,d7 ,removal of subsequent prohibition ,if1 after the end of the #e-year period beginning on the date on which the ,commission imposes a prohibition on a covered issuer under subparagraph 7,c71 the covered issuer certifies to the ,commission that the covered issuer will retain a registered public accounting firm that the ,board is able to inspect and investigate1 the ,commission shall end that prohibition4 4 7b7 ,additional disclosure 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7,a7 the term audit report has the meaning given the term in section #b7;a7 of the ,sarbanes-,oxley ,act of #bjjb 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gbja7;a772 7,b7 the term ,commission means the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission2 7,c7 the term covered form-- 7i7 means-- 7,i7 the form described in section #bdi4caj of title #ag1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation2 and 7,,ii7 the form described in section #bdi4bbj;f of title #ag1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation2 and 7ii7 includes a form that-- 7,i7 is the equivalent of1 or substantially similar to1 the form described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 of clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 a foreign issuer files with the ,commission under the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;a et seq47 or rules issued under that ,act2 7,d7 the terms covered issuer and non-inspection year have the meanings given the terms in subsection 7i77#a7 of section #ajd of the ,sarbanes-,oxley ,act of #bjjb 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gbad71 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section2 and 7,e7 the term foreign issuer has the meaning given the term in section #bdj4c;b-#d of title #ag1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7#b7 ,requirement ,each covered issuer that is a foreign issuer and for which1 during a non-inspection year with respect to the covered issuer1 a registered public accounting firm described in subsection 7i77#b77;,a7 of section #ajd of the ,sarbanes-,oxley ,act of #bjjb 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gbad71 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section1 has prepared an audit report shall disclose in each covered form filed by that issuer that covers such a non-inspection year-- 7,a7 that1 during the period covered by the covered form1 such a registered public accounting firm has prepared an audit report for the issuer2 7,b7 the percentage of the shares of the issuer owned by governmental entities in the foreign jurisdiction in which the issuer is incorporated or otherwise organized2 7,c7 whether governmental entities in the applicable foreign jurisdiction with respect to that registered public accounting firm have a controlling financial interest with respect to the issuer2 7,d7 the name of each official of the ,chinese ,communist ,party who is a member of the board of directors of-- 7i7 the issuer2 or 7ii7 the operating entity with respect to the issuer2 and 7,e7 whether the articles of incorporation of the issuer 7or equivalent organizing document7 contains any charter of the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 including the text of any such charter4 7c7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall issue rules to implement this section1 and the amendments made by this section1 consistent with the ,commission's mandate1 including-- 7#a7 the protection of investors2 and 7#b7 maintaining fair1 orderly1 and efficient markets4 #agii4 ,increased realism and training effectiveness for airborne anti-submarine warfare training at offshore training ranges 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide for greater training effectiveness for aircrews by procuring contract services that will realistically simulate real-world1 manned submersible1 diesel-powered vessels that are very similar to third-world and near-peer adversaries4 7b7 ,goals and best practices ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall apply the following goals and best practices3 7#a7 ,provide for on-demand services available on training range scheduling services within #c days of training exercises4 7#b7 ,meet the demand for scalable1 highly relevant1 and robust training assets for use by fixed and rotary-wing ,navy anti-submarine communities on both coasts4 7#c7 ,minimize the use of foreign naval vessels1 reserving them only for large1 joint and allied exercises4 7#d7 ,ensure that such vessels are classed for use on sea-based ranges and equipped for safe operation with ,unite ,states naval air1 surface1 and submarine forces4 #ahjj4 ,review of use of innovative wood product technology 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 shall review the potential to incorporate innovative wood product technologies 7such as mass timber and cellulose nanomaterials7 in constructing or renovating facilities owned or managed by the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that-- 7#a7 includes the findings of the review required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 identifies any barriers to incorporating innovative wood product technologies 7such as mass timber and cellulose nanomaterials7 in constructing or renovating facilities owned or managed by the ,department of ,defense4 #ahja4 ,strategy to increase participation in international military education and training programs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan to increase the number of foreign female participants receiving training under the ,international ,military ,education and ,training program authorized under chapter #e of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdg et seq47 and any other military exchange program offered to foreign participants1 with the goal of doubling such participation over the #aj-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,interim progress reports ,not later than #b years after the date of the submission of the plan required by subsection 7a71 and every #b years thereafter until the end of the #aj-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the most recently available data on foreign female participation in activities conducted under the ,international ,military ,education and ,training program and any other military exchange programs and describes the manner and extent to which the goal described in subsection 7a7 has been achieved as of the date of the submission of the report4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #ahjb4 ,establishment of ,office of ,cyber ,engagement of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7a7 ,establishment ,chapter #c of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cbd4 ,office of ,cyber ,engagement 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,department an office to be known as the ,office of ,cyber ,engagement 7in this section referred to as the ,office74 7b7 ,head of ,office 7#a7 ,the head of the ,office shall be known as the ,director of ,cyber ,engagement 7in this section referred to as the ,director74 7#b7 ,the ,director shall be responsible for the functions of the ,office and appointed by the ,secretary in the ,senior ,executive ,service4 7#c7 ,the ,director shall report to the ,deputy ,secretary or ,secretary4 7c7 ,functions ,the functions of the ,office are the following3 7#a7 ,to address cyber risks 7including identity theft7 to veterans1 their families1 caregivers1 and survivors4 7#b7 ,to develop1 promote1 and disseminate information and best practices regarding such cyber risks4 7#c7 ,to coordinate with the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and other ,federal agencies4 7#d7 ,other functions determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,resources ,the ,secretary shall ensure that appropriate personnel1 funding1 and other resources are provided to the ,office to carry out its responsibilities4 7e7 ,inclusion of information on ,office in annual report on ,department activities ,the ,secretary shall include in each annual ,performance and ,accountability report submitted by the ,secretary to ,congress a description of the activities of the ,office during the fiscal year covered by such report4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding the following3 #cbd4 ,office of ,cyber ,engagement4 4 7c7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall establish the ,office of ,cyber ,engagement under section #cbd of such title1 as added by subsection 7a71 not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,reporting ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and thrice semiannually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the progress of the ,office of ,cyber ,engagement established under section #cbd of such title1 as added by subsection 7a74 ,each report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the number of individuals assisted by the ,office of ,cyber ,engagement4 7#b7 ,the results of any assessments conducted by the ,office4 7#c7 ,progress in convening the working group described in subsection 7c77#c7 of such section4 7#d7 ,other matters the ,secretary determines appropriate4 #ahjc4 ,certified notice at completion of an assessment 7a7 ,in general ,section #gba7;b77#c7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe7;b77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by adding or assessment at the end2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7b7 that concludes action under this section and inserting this subsection that concludes action under this section1 or upon the ,committee making a notification under paragraph 7#a77;,c77v77,,iii77aa77,,dd72 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c77i7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 whether the transaction is described under clause 7i71 7ii71 7iii71 7iv71 or 7v7 of subsection 7a77#d77;,b74 4 7b7 ,technical corrections 7#a7 ,in general ,section #agbg7;a7 of the ,foreign ,investment ,risk ,review ,modernization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 7#d77;,c77v7 and inserting 7#d77;,f72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting subparagraph 7,c74 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments under paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on the date of enactment of the ,foreign ,investment ,risk ,review ,modernization ,act of #bjah4 #ahjd4 ,department of ,homeland ,security acquisition documentation 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 #gaa4 ,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 such requirements1 as appropriate2 7,b7 a complete lifecycle cost estimate with supporting documentation2 7,c7 verification of such lifecycle cost estimate against independent cost estimates1 and reconciliation of any differences2 7,d7 a cost-benefit analysis with supporting documentation2 7,e7 an integrated master schedule with supporting documentation2 7,f7 plans for conducting systems engineering reviews and test and evaluation activities throughout development to support production and deployment decisions2 7,g7 an acquisition plan that outlines the procurement approach1 including planned contracting vehicles2 7,h7 a logistics and support plan for operating and maintaining deployed capabilities until such capabilities are disposed of or retired2 and 7,i7 an acquisition program baseline that is traceable to the program's operational requirements under subparagraph 7,a71 life-cycle cost estimate under subparagraph 7,b71 and integrated master schedule under subparagraph 7,e74 7#b7 prepare cost estimates and schedules for major acquisition programs1 as required under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,e71 in a manner consistent with best practices as identified by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 ensure any revisions to the acquisition documentation maintained pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 are reviewed and approved in accordance with departmental policy2 and 7#d7 submit certain acquisition documentation to the ,secretary to produce for submission to ,congress an annual comprehensive report on the status of departmental acquisitions4 7b7 ,waiver ,on a case-by-case basis with respect to any major acquisition program under this section1 the ,secretary may waive the requirement under paragraph 7#c7 of subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year if either-- 7#a7 such program has not-- 7,a7 entered the full rate production phase in the acquisition lifecycle2 7,b7 had a reasonable cost estimate established2 and 7,c7 had a system configuration defined fully2 or 7#b7 such program does not meet the definition of capital asset1 as such term is 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 make information available1 as applicable1 to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate regarding the requirement described in subsection 7a7 in the prior fiscal year that includes the following specific information regarding each major acquisition program for which the ,secretary has issued a waiver under subsection 7b73 7#a7 ,the grounds for granting a waiver for such program4 7#b7 ,the projected cost of such program4 7#c7 ,the proportion of a component's or office's annual acquisition budget attributed to such program1 as available4 7#d7 ,information on the significance of such program with respect to the component's or office's operations and execution of its mission4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,acquisition program baseline ,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 shall be met to accomplish the goals of such program4 7#b7 ,major acquisition program ,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 #cjj million 7based on fiscal year #bjai constant dollars7 over its lifecycle cost4 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 amended by adding after the item related to section #gaj the following new item3 ,sec4 #gaa4 ,acquisition documentation4 4 #ahje4 ,large-scale non-intrusive inspection scanning plan 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,large-scale non-intrusive inspection system ,the term large-scale1 non-intrusive inspection system means a technology1 including x-ray1 gamma-ray1 and passive imaging systems1 capable of producing an image of the contents of a commercial or passenger vehicle or freight rail car in #a pass of such vehicle or car4 7#b7 ,scanning ,the term scanning means utilizing nonintrusive imaging equipment1 radiation detection equipment1 or both1 to capture data1 including images of a commercial or passenger vehicle or freight rail car4 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit a plan to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives for increasing to #ajj percent the rate of high-throughput scanning of commercial and passenger vehicles and freight rail traffic entering the ,united ,states at land ports of entry and rail-border crossings along the border using large-scale non-intrusive inspection systems or similar technology to enhance border security4 7c7 ,baseline information ,the plan under subsection 7b7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following information regarding large-scale non-intrusive inspection systems or similar technology operated by ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection at land ports of entry and rail-border crossings as of the date of the enactment of this ,act3 7#a7 ,an inventory of large-scale non-intrusive inspection systems or similar technology in use at each land port of entry4 7#b7 ,for each system or technology identified in the inventory under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the scanning method of such system or technology2 7,b7 the location of such system or technology at each land port of entry that specifies whether in use in pre-primary1 primary1 or secondary inspection area1 or some combination of such areas2 7,c7 the percentage of commercial and passenger vehicles and freight rail traffic scanned by such system or technology2 7,d7 seizure data directly attributed to scanned commercial and passenger vehicles and freight rail traffic2 and 7,e7 the number of personnel required to operate each system or technology4 7#c7 ,information regarding the continued use of other technology and tactics used for scanning1 such as canines and human intelligence in conjunction with large scale1 nonintrusive inspection systems4 7d7 ,elements ,the plan under subsection 7b7 shall include the following information3 7#a7 ,benchmarks for achieving incremental progress towards #ajj percent high-throughput scanning within the next #f years of commercial and passenger vehicles and freight rail traffic entering the ,united ,states at land ports of entry and rail-border crossings along the border with corresponding projected incremental improvements in scanning rates by fiscal year and rationales for the specified timeframes for each land port of entry4 7#b7 ,estimated costs1 together with an acquisition plan1 for achieving the #ajj percent high-throughput scanning rate within the timeframes specified in paragraph 7#a71 including acquisition1 operations1 and maintenance costs for large-scale1 nonintrusive inspection systems or similar technology1 and associated costs for any necessary infrastructure enhancements or configuration changes at each port of entry4 ,such acquisition plan shall promote1 to the extent practicable1 opportunities for entities that qualify as small business concerns 7as defined under section #c7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7;a774 7#c7 ,any projected impacts1 as identified by the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 on the total number of commercial and passenger vehicles and freight rail traffic entering at land ports of entry and rail-border crossings where such systems are in use1 and average wait times at peak and non-peak travel times1 by lane type if applicable1 as scanning rates are increased4 7#d7 ,any projected impacts1 as identified by the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 on land ports of entry and rail-border crossings border security operations as a result of implementation actions1 including any changes to the number of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection officers or their duties and assignments4 7e7 ,annual report ,not later than #a year after the submission of the plan under subsection 7b71 and biennially thereafter for the following #f years1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives that describes the progress implementing the plan and includes-- 7#a7 an inventory of large-scale1 nonintrusive inspection systems or similar technology operated by ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection at each land port of entry2 7#b7 for each system or technology identified in the inventory required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the scanning method of such system or technology2 7,b7 the location of such system or technology at each land port of entry that specifies whether in use in pre-primary1 primary1 or secondary inspection area1 or some combination of such areas2 7,c7 the percentage of commercial and passenger vehicles and freight rail traffic scanned by such system or technology2 and 7,d7 seizure data directly attributed to scanned commercial and passenger vehicles and freight rail traffic2 7#c7 the total number of commercial and passenger vehicles and freight rail traffic entering at each land port of entry at which each system or technology is in use1 and information on average wait times at peak and non-peak travel times1 by lane type if applicable2 7#d7 a description of the progress towards reaching the benchmarks referred to in subsection 7d77#a71 and an explanation if any of such benchmarks are not achieved as planned2 7#e7 a comparison of actual costs 7including information on any awards of associated contracts7 to estimated costs set forth in subsection 7d77#b72 7#f7 any realized impacts1 as identified by the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 on land ports of entry and rail-border crossings operations as a result of implementation actions1 including any changes to the number of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection officers or their duties and assignments2 7#g7 any proposed changes to the plan and an explanation for such changes1 including changes made in response to any ,department of ,homeland ,security research and development findings or changes in terrorist or transnational criminal organizations tactics1 techniques1 or procedures2 and 7#h7 any challenges to implementing the plan or meeting the benchmarks1 and plans to mitigate any such challenges4 #ahjf4 ,national supply chain database 7a7 ,establishment of ,national ,supply ,chain ,database ,subject to the availability of funds as authorized under subsection 7#c71 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology 7referred to in this ,act as the ,,nist7 shall establish a ,national ,supply ,chain ,database that will assist the ,nation in minimizing disruptions in the supply chain by having an assessment of ,united ,states manufacturers' capabilities4 7b7 ,connections ,with ,state ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership 7#a7 ,in general ,the infrastructure for the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database shall be created through the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership 7,,mep7 program of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology by connecting the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnerships ,centers through the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database4 7#b7 ,national view ,the connection provided through the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database shall provide a national view of the supply chain and enable the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology to understand whether there is a need for some manufacturers to retool in some key areas to meet the need of urgent products1 such as defense supplies1 food1 and medical devices1 including personal protective equipment4 7#c7 ,individual state databases ,each ,state's supply chain database maintained by the ,,nist-recognized ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership ,center within the ,state shall be complementary in design to the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database4 7c7 ,maintenance of ,national ,supply ,chain ,database ,the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership program or its designee shall maintain the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database as an integration of the ,state level databases from each ,state's ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership ,center and may be populated with information from past1 current1 or potential ,center clients4 7d7 ,database ,content 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database may-- 7,a7 provide basic company information2 7,b7 provide an overview of capabilities1 accreditations1 and products2 7,c7 contain proprietary information2 and 7,d7 include other items determined necessary by the ,director of the ,,nist4 7#b7 ,searchable database ,the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database shall use the ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system 7,,naics7 ,codes as follows3 7,a7 ,sector #ca-cc - ,manufacturing4 7,b7 ,sector #ed - ,professional1 ,scientific1 and ,technical ,services4 7,c7 ,sector #dh-di - ,transportation and ,warehousing4 7#c7 ,levels ,the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database shall be multi-leveled as follows3 7,a7 ,level #a shall have basic company information and shall be available to the public4 7,b7 ,level #b shall have a deeper overview into capabilities1 products1 and accreditations and shall be available to all companies that contribute to the database and agree to terms of mutual disclosure4 7,c7 ,level #c shall hold proprietary information4 7#d7 ,exempt from public disclosure ,the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database and any information related to it not publicly released by the ,,nist shall be exempt from public disclosure under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and access to non-public content shall be limited to the contributing company and ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership ,center staff who sign an appropriate non-disclosure agreement4 7e7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there authorized to be appropriated to the ,director of the ,,nist #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba to develop and launch the ,national ,supply ,chain ,database4 #ahjg4 ,coordination with ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership ,centers ,notwithstanding section #cd7;d77#b77;,a77iv7 of the ,national ,institute for ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs7d77#b77;,a77iv771 each ,manufacturing ,,usa ,institute 7established under subsection 7d7 of such ,act7 shall1 as appropriate1 contract with a ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership ,center 7established under section #be of such ,act7 in each ,state in which such ,institute provides services1 either directly or through another such ,center1 to provide defense industrial base-related outreach1 technical assistance1 workforce development1 and technology transfer assistance to small and medium-sized manufacturers4 ,no ,center shall charge in excess of its standard rate for such services4 ,funds received by a ,center through such a contract shall not constitute financial assistance under #be7;e7 of such ,act4 #ahjh4 ,,covid-#ai ,emergency ,medical ,supplies ,enhancement 7a7 ,determination on emergency supplies and relationship to state and local efforts 7#a7 ,determination ,for the purposes of section #aja of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deaa71 the following materials shall be deemed to be scarce and critical materials essential to the national defense and otherwise meet the requirements of section #aja7;b7 of such ,act during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period3 7,a7 ,diagnostic tests1 including serological tests1 for ,,covid-#ai and the reagents and other materials necessary for producing or conducting such tests4 7,b7 ,personal protective equipment1 including face shields1 ,n-#ie respirator masks1 and any other masks determined by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to be needed to respond to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 and the materials to produce such equipment4 7,c7 ,medical ventilators1 the components necessary to make such ventilators1 and medicines needed to use a ventilator as a treatment for any individual who is hospitalized for ,,covid-#ai4 7,d7 ,pharmaceuticals and any medicines determined by the ,food and ,drug ,administration or another ,government agency to be effective in treating ,,covid-#ai 7including vaccines for ,,covid-#ai7 and any materials necessary to produce or use such pharmaceuticals or medicines 7including self-injection syringes or other delivery systems74 7,e7 ,any other medical equipment or supplies determined by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security to be scarce and critical materials essential to the national defense for purposes of section #aja of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deaa74 7#b7 ,exercise of title ,i authorities in relation to contracts by state and local governments ,in exercising authorities under title ,i of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deaa et seq47 during the ,,covid-#ai emergency period1 the ,president 7and any officer or employee of the ,united ,states to which authorities under such title ,i have been delegated7-- 7,a7 may exercise the prioritization or allocation authority provided in such title ,i to exclude any materials described in paragraph 7#a7 ordered by a ,state or local government that are scheduled to be delivered within #ae days of the time at which-- 7i7 the purchase order or contract by the ,federal ,government for such materials is made2 or 7ii7 the materials are otherwise allocated by the ,federal ,government under the authorities contained in such ,act2 and 7,b7 shall1 within #bd hours of any exercise of the prioritization or allocation authority provided in such title ,i-- 7i7 notify any ,state or local government if the exercise of such authorities would delay the receipt of such materials ordered by such government2 and 7ii7 take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that such materials ordered by such government are delivered in the shortest possible period4 7#c7 ,update to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,not later than #ae days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation shall be revised to reflect the requirements of paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7b7 ,engagement with the private sector 7#a7 ,sense of congress ,the ,congress-- 7,a7 appreciates the willingness of private companies not traditionally involved in producing items for the health sector to volunteer to use their expertise and supply chains to produce essential medical supplies and equipment2 7,b7 encourages other manufacturers to review their existing capacity and to develop capacity to produce essential medical supplies1 medical equipment1 and medical treatments to address the ,,covid-#ai emergency2 and 7,c7 commends and expresses deep appreciation to individual citizens who have been producing personal protective equipment and other materials for1 in particular1 use at hospitals in their community4 7#b7 ,outreach representative 7,a7 ,designation ,consistent with the authorities in title ,,vii of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deea et seq471 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall designate or shall appoint1 pursuant to section #gjc of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deec71 an individual to be known as the ,outreach ,representative4 ,such individual shall-- 7i7 be appointed from among individuals with substantial experience in the private sector in the production of medical supplies or equipment2 and 7ii7 act as the ,government-wide single point of contact during the ,,covid-#ai emergency for outreach to manufacturing companies and their suppliers who may be interested in producing medical supplies or equipment1 including the materials described under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,encouraging partnerships ,the ,outreach ,representative shall seek to develop partnerships between companies1 in coordination with the ,supply ,chain ,stabilization ,task ,force or any overall coordinator appointed by the ,president to oversee the response to the ,,covid-#ai emergency1 including through the exercise of the authorities under section #gjh of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deeh74 7c7 ,enhancement of supply chain production ,in exercising authority under title ,,iii of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deca et seq47 with respect to materials described in subsection 7a71 the ,president shall seek to ensure that support is provided to companies that comprise the supply chains for reagents1 components1 raw materials1 and other materials and items necessary to produce or use the materials described in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,oversight of current activity and needs 7#a7 ,response to immediate needs 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #g days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president1 in coordination with the ,national ,response ,coordination ,center of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,administrator of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 and heads of other ,federal agencies 7as appropriate71 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report assessing the immediate needs described in subparagraph 7,b7 to combat the ,,covid-#ai pandemic and the plan for meeting those immediate needs4 7,b7 ,assessment ,the report required by this paragraph shall include-- 7i7 an assessment of the needs for medical supplies or equipment necessary to address the needs of the population of the ,united ,states infected by the virus ,,sars-,co,v-#b that causes ,,covid-#ai and to prevent an increase in the incidence of ,,covid-#ai throughout the ,united ,states1 including diagnostic tests1 serological tests1 medicines that have been approved by the ,food and ,drug ,administration to treat ,,covid-#ai1 and ventilators and medicines needed to employ ventilators2 7ii7 based on meaningful consultations with relevant stakeholders1 an identification of the target rate of diagnostic testing for each ,state and an assessment of the need for personal protective equipment and other supplies 7including diagnostic tests7 required by-- 7,i7 health professionals1 health workers1 and hospital staff including supplies needed for worst case scenarios for surges of ,,covid-#ai infections and hospitalizations2 7,,ii7 workers in industries and sectors described in the ,advisory ,memorandum on ,identification of ,essential ,critical ,infrastructure ,workers during the ,,covid-#ai ,response issued by the ,director of ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security on ,april #ag1 #bjbj 7and any expansion of industries and sectors included in updates to such advisory memorandum72 7,,iii7 students1 teachers1 and administrators at primary and secondary schools2 and 7,,iv7 other workers determined to be essential based on such consultation2 7iii7 an assessment of the quantities of equipment and supplies in the ,strategic ,national ,stockpile 7established under section #cai;,f-#b of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 77#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d-#f;b7a77#a777 as of the date of the report1 and the projected gap between the quantities of equipment and supplies identified as needed in the assessment under clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 and the quantities in the ,strategic ,national ,stockpile2 7iv7 an identification of the industry sectors and manufacturers most ready to fulfill purchase orders for such equipment and supplies 7including manufacturers that may be incentivized7 through the exercise of authority under section #cjc7;e7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #decc7;e77 to modify1 expand1 or improve production processes to manufacture such equipment and supplies to respond immediately to a need identified in clause 7i7 or 7ii72 7v7 an identification of ,government-owned and privately-owned stockpiles of such equipment and supplies not included in the ,strategic ,national ,stockpile that could be repaired or refurbished2 7vi7 an identification of previously distributed critical supplies that can be redistributed based on current need2 7vii7 a description of any exercise of the authorities described under paragraph 7#a77;,e7 or 7#b77;,a7 of subsection 7a72 and 7viii7 an identification of critical areas of need1 by county and by areas identified by the ,indian ,health ,service1 in the ,united ,states and the metrics and criteria for identification as a critical area4 7,c7 ,plan ,the report required by this paragraph shall include a plan for meeting the immediate needs to combat the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 including the needs described in subparagraph 7,b74 ,such plan shall include-- 7i7 each contract the ,federal ,government has entered into to meet such needs1 including the purpose of each contract1 the type and amount of equipment1 supplies1 or services to be provided under the contract1 the entity performing such contract1 and the dollar amount of each contract2 7ii7 each contract that the ,federal ,government intends to enter into within #ad days after submission of such report1 including the information described in subparagraph 7,b7 for each such contract2 and 7iii7 whether any of the contracts described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 have or will have a priority rating under the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq471 including purchase orders pursuant to ,department of ,defense ,directive #ddjj4a 7or any successor directive71 subpart ,a of part #aja of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any other applicable authority4 7,d7 ,additional requirements ,the report required by this paragraph1 and each update required by subparagraph 7,e71 shall include-- 7i7 any requests for equipment and supplies from ,state or local governments and ,indian ,tribes1 and an accompanying list of the employers and unions consulted in developing these requests2 7ii7 any modeling or formulas used to determine allocation of equipment and supplies1 and any related chain of command issues on making final decisions on allocations2 7iii7 the amount and destination of equipment and supplies delivered2 7iv7 an explanation of why any portion of any contract described under subparagraph 7,c71 whether to replenish the ,strategic ,national ,stockpile or otherwise1 will not be filled2 7v7 of products procured under such contract1 the percentage of such products that are used to replenish the ,strategic ,national ,stockpile1 that are targeted to ,,covid-#ai hotspots1 and that are used for the commercial market2 7vi7 a description of the range of prices for goods described in subsection 7a71 or other medical supplies and equipment that are subject to shortages1 purchased by the ,united ,states ,government1 transported by the ,government1 or otherwise known to the ,government1 which shall also identify all such prices that exceed the prevailing market prices of such goods prior to ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and any actions taken by the ,government under section #ajb of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej or similar provisions of law to prevent hoarding of such materials and charging of such increased prices between ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and the date of the submission of the first report required by this paragraph1 and1 for all subsequent reports1 within each reporting period2 7vii7 metrics1 formulas1 and criteria used to determine ,,covid-#ai hotspots or areas of critical need for a ,state1 county1 or an area identified by the ,indian ,health ,service2 7viii7 production and procurement benchmarks1 where practicable2 and 7ix7 results of the consultation with the relevant stakeholders required by subparagraph 7,b77ii74 7,e7 ,updates ,the ,president1 in coordination with the ,national ,response ,coordination ,center of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,administrator of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 and heads of other ,federal agencies 7as appropriate71 shall update such report every #ad days4 7,f7 ,public availability ,the ,president shall make the report required by this paragraph and each update required by subparagraph 7,e7 available to the public1 including on a ,government website4 7#b7 ,response to longer-term needs 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ad days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,president1 in coordination with the ,national ,response ,coordination ,center of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,administrator of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 and heads of other ,federal agencies 7as appropriate71 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing an assessment of the needs described in subparagraph 7,b7 to combat the ,,covid-#ai pandemic and the plan for meeting such needs during the #f-month period beginning on the date of submission of the report4 7,b7 ,assessment ,the report required by this paragraph shall include-- 7i7 an assessment of the elements describe in clauses 7i7 through 7v7 and clause 7viii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b72 7ii7 an assessment of needs related to ,,covid-#ai vaccines2 7iii7 an assessment of the manner in which the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej could be exercised to increase services related to health surveillance to ensure that the appropriate level of contact tracing related to detected infections is available throughout the ,united ,states to prevent future outbreaks of ,,covid-#ai infections2 and 7iv7 an assessment of any additional services needed to address the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7,c7 ,plan ,the report required by this paragraph shall include a plan for meeting the longer-term needs to combat the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 including the needs described in subparagraph 7,b74 ,this plan shall include-- 7i7 a plan to exercise authorities under the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq47 necessary to increase the production of the medical equipment1 supplies1 and services that are essential to meeting the needs identified in subparagraph 7,b71 including the number of ,n-#ie respirator masks and other personal protective equipment needed1 based on meaningful consultations with relevant stakeholders1 by the private sector to resume economic activity and by the public and nonprofit sectors to significantly increase their activities2 7ii7 results of the consultations with the relevant stakeholders required by clause 7i72 7iii7 an estimate of the funding and other measures necessary to rapidly expand manufacturing production capacity for such equipment and supplies1 including-- 7,i7 any efforts to expand1 retool1 or reconfigure production lines2 7,,ii7 any efforts to establish new production lines through the purchase and installation of new equipment2 or 7,,iii7 the issuance of additional contracts1 purchase orders1 purchase guarantees1 or other similar measures2 7iv7 each contract the ,federal ,government has entered into to meet such needs or expand such production1 the purpose of each contract1 the type and amount of equipment1 supplies1 or services to be provided under the contract1 the entity performing such contract1 and the dollar amount of each contract2 7v7 each contract that the ,federal ,government intends to enter into within #ad days after submission of such report1 including the information described in clause 7iv7 for each such contract2 7vi7 whether any of the contracts described in clause 7iv7 or 7v7 have or will have a priority rating under the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq471 including purchase orders pursuant to ,department of ,defense ,directive #ddjj4a 7or any successor directive71 subpart ,a of part #aja of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any other applicable authority2 and 7vii7 the manner in which the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq47 could be used to increase services necessary to combat the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 including services described in subparagraph 7,b77ii74 7,d7 ,updates ,the ,president1 in coordination with the ,national ,response ,coordination ,center of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,administrator of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 and heads of other ,federal agencies 7as appropriate71 shall update such report every #ad days4 7,e7 ,public availability ,the ,president shall make the report required by this subsection and each update required by subparagraph 7,d7 available to the public1 including on a ,government website4 7#c7 ,report on exercising authorities under the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ad days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the exercise of authorities under titles ,i1 ,,iii1 and ,,vii of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq47 prior to the date of such report4 7,b7 ,contents ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 and each update required under subparagraph 7,c7 shall include1 with respect to each exercise of such authority-- 7i7 an explanation of the purpose of the applicable contract1 purchase order1 or other exercise of authority 7including an allocation of materials1 services1 and facilities under section #aja7;a77#b7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deaa7;a77#b772 7ii7 the cost of such exercise of authority2 and 7iii7 if applicable-- 7,i7 the amount of goods that were purchased or allocated2 7,,ii7 an identification of the entity awarded a contract or purchase order or that was the subject of the exercise of authority2 and 7,,iii7 an identification of any entity that had shipments delayed by the exercise of any authority under the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq474 7,c7 ,updates ,the ,president shall update the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 every #ad days4 7,d7 ,public availability ,the ,president shall make the report required by this subsection and each update required by subparagraph 7,c7 available to the public1 including on a ,government website4 7#d7 ,quarterly reporting ,the ,president shall submit to ,congress1 and make available to the public 7including on a ,government website71 a quarterly report detailing all expenditures made pursuant to titles ,i1 ,,iii1 and ,,vii of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq474 7#e7 ,exercise of loan authorities 7,a7 ,in general ,any loan made pursuant to section #cjb or #cjc of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej1 carried out by the ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation pursuant to the authorities delegated by ,executive ,order ,no4 #acibb1 shall be subject to the notification requirements contained in section #addf of the ,,build ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifef74 7,b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,for purposes of the notifications required by subparagraph 7,a71 the term appropriate congressional committees1 as used section #addf of the ,,build ,act of #bjah1 shall be deemed to include the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing and ,urban ,development of the ,senate4 7#f7 ,sunset ,the requirements of this subsection shall terminate on the later of-- 7,a7 ,december #ca1 #bjba2 or 7,b7 the end of the ,,covid-#ai emergency period4 7e7 ,enhancements to the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#a7 ,health emergency authority ,section #ajg of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deag7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,health emergency authority ,with respect to a public health emergency declaration by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act1 or preparations for such a health emergency1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency are authorized to carry out the authorities provided under this section to the same extent as the ,president4 4 7#b7 ,emphasis on business concerns owned by women1 minorities1 veterans1 and ,native ,americans ,section #ajh of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deah7 is amended-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,,modernization ,,of ,,small ,,business ,,suppliers and inserting ,,small ,,business ,,participation ,,and ,,fair ,,inclusion2 7,b7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,participation and inclusion 7#a7 ,in general ,in providing any assistance under this ,act1 the ,president shall accord a strong preference for subcontractors and suppliers that are-- 7,a7 small business concerns2 or 7,b7 businesses of any size owned by women1 minorities1 veterans1 and the disabled4 7#b7 ,special consideration ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,president shall accord the preference described under paragraph 7#a7 to small business concerns and businesses described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 that are located in areas of high unemployment or areas that have demonstrated a continuing pattern of economic decline1 as identified by the ,secretary of ,labor4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,minority defined ,in this section1 the term minority-- 7#a7 has the meaning given the term in section #cjh7;b7 of the ,financial ,institutions ,reform1 ,recovery1 and ,enforcement ,act of #aihi2 and 7#b7 includes any indigenous person in the ,united ,states1 including any territories of the ,united ,states4 4 7#c7 ,additional information in annual report ,section #cjd7;f77#c7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #decd7;f77#c77 is amended by striking year4 and inserting year1 including the percentage of contracts awarded using ,fund amounts to each of the groups described in section #ajh7;a77#a77;,b7 7and1 with respect to minorities1 disaggregated by ethnic group71 and the percentage of the total amount expended during such fiscal year on such contracts44 7#d7 ,definition of national defense ,section #gjb7ad7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej is amended by striking and critical infrastructure protection and restoration and inserting 1 critical infrastructure protection and restoration1 and health emergency preparedness and response activities4 7f7 ,securing essential medical materials 7#a7 ,statement of policy ,section #b7;b7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dejb7 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#i71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 authorities under this ,act should be used when appropriate to ensure the availability of medical materials essential to national defense1 including through measures designed to secure the drug supply chain1 and taking into consideration the importance of ,united ,states competitiveness1 scientific leadership and cooperation1 and innovative capacity2 4 7#b7 ,strengthening domestic capability ,section #ajg of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deag7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 7including medical materials7 after materials2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting 7including medical materials such as drugs to diagnose1 cure1 mitigate1 treat1 or prevent disease that essential to national defense7 after essential materials4 7#c7 ,strategy on securing supply chains for medical articles ,title ,i of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aji4 ,strategy on securing supply chains for medical materials 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,president1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall transmit a strategy to the appropriate ,members of ,congress that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed plan to use the authorities under this title and title ,,iii1 or any other provision of law1 to ensure the supply of medical materials 7including drugs to diagnose1 cure1 mitigate1 treat1 or prevent disease7 essential to national defense1 to the extent necessary for the purposes of this ,act4 7#b7 ,an analysis of vulnerabilities to existing supply chains for such medical articles1 and recommendations to address the vulnerabilities4 7#c7 ,measures to be undertaken by the ,president to diversify such supply chains1 as appropriate and as required for national defense2 and 7#d7 ,a discussion of-- 7,a7 any significant effects resulting from the plan and measures described in this subsection on the production1 cost1 or distribution of vaccines or any other drugs 7as defined under section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba772 7,b7 a timeline to ensure that essential components of the supply chain for medical materials are not under the exclusive control of a foreign government in a manner that the ,president determines could threaten the national defense of the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 efforts to mitigate any risks resulting from the plan and measures described in this subsection to ,united ,states competitiveness1 scientific leadership1 and innovative capacity1 including efforts to cooperate and proactively engage with ,united ,states allies4 7b7 ,progress report ,following submission of the strategy under subsection 7a71 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate ,members of ,congress an annual progress report evaluating the implementation of the strategy1 and may include updates to the strategy as appropriate4 ,the strategy and progress reports shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7c7 ,appropriate members of congress ,the term appropriate ,members of ,congress means the ,speaker1 majority leader1 and minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 the majority leader and minority leader of the ,senate1 the ,chairman and ,ranking ,member of the ,committees on ,armed ,services and ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,chairman and ,ranking ,member of the ,committees on ,armed ,services and ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 4 7g7 ,,gao report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on ensuring that the ,united ,states ,government has access to the medical supplies and equipment necessary to respond to future pandemics and public health emergencies1 including recommendations with respect to how to ensure that the ,united ,states supply chain for diagnostic tests 7including serological tests71 personal protective equipment1 vaccines1 and therapies is better equipped to respond to emergencies1 including through the use of funds in the ,defense ,production ,act ,fund under section #cjd of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #decd7 to address shortages in that supply chain4 7#b7 ,review of assessment and plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after each of the submission of the reports described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7d71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of such reports1 including identifying any gaps and providing any recommendations regarding the subject matter in such reports4 7,b7 ,monthly review ,not later than a month after the submission of the assessment under subparagraph 7,a71 and monthly thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general shall issue a report to the appropriate congressional committees with respect to any updates to the reports described in paragraph 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7d7 that were issued during the previous #a-month period1 containing an assessment of such updates1 including identifying any gaps and providing any recommendations regarding the subject matter in such updates4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committees on ,appropriations1 ,armed ,services1 ,energy and ,commerce1 ,financial ,services1 ,homeland ,security1 and ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,appropriations1 ,armed ,services1 ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions1 ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,,covid-#ai emergency period ,the term ,,covid-#ai emergency period means the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending after the end of the incident period for the emergency declared on ,march #ac1 #bjbj1 by the ,president under ,section #eja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daba et seq47 relating to the ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic4 7#c7 ,relevant stakeholder ,the term relevant stakeholder means-- 7,a7 representative private sector entities2 7,b7 representatives of the nonprofit sector2 7,c7 representatives of primary and secondary school systems2 and 7,d7 representatives of labor organizations representing workers1 including unions that represent health workers1 manufacturers1 teachers1 other public sector employees1 and service sector workers4 7#d7 ,state ,the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and any territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 #ahji4 ,prohibition on provision of grant funds to entities that have violated intellectual property rights of ,united ,states entities 7a7 ,amendment ,section #dgaaj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,prohibition on provision of grant funds to entities that have violated intellectual property rights of ,united ,states entities 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning on the date that is #cj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 amounts provided as project grants under this subchapter may not be used to enter into a contract described in paragraph 7#b7 with any entity on the list required by paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,contract described ,a contract described in this paragraph is a contract or other agreement for the procurement of infrastructure or equipment for a passenger boarding bridge at an airport4 7#c7 ,list required 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 and thereafter as required by subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall1 based on information provided by the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative and the ,attorney ,general1 make available to the public a list of entities that-- 7i7 7,i7 are owned or controlled by1 or receive subsidies from1 the government of a country-- 7aa7 identified by the ,trade ,representative under subsection 7a77#a7 of section #ahb of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bbdb7 in the most recent report required by that section2 and 7bb7 subject to monitoring by the ,trade ,representative under section #cjf of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaf72 and 7,,ii7 have been determined by a ,federal court to have misappropriated intellectual property or trade secrets from an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 own or control1 are owned or controlled by1 are under common ownership or control with1 or are successors to1 an entity described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,updates to list ,the ,administrator shall update the list required by subparagraph 7,a71 based on information provided by the ,trade ,representative and the ,attorney ,general-- 7i7 not less frequently than every #ij days during the #ahj-;day period following the initial publication of the list under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 not less frequently than annually during the #e-year period following the #ahj-;day period described in clause 7i74 7,c7 ,continuation of requirement to update list 7i7 ,in general ,not later than the end of the #e-year period described in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 the ,administrator shall make a determination with respect to whether continuing to update the list required by subparagraph 7,a7 is necessary to carry out this subsection4 7ii7 ,effect of determination that updates are necessary ,if the ,administrator determines under clause 7i7 that continuing to update the list required by subparagraph 7,a7 is necessary1 the ,administrator shall continue to update the list1 based on information provided by the ,trade ,representative and the ,attorney ,general1 not less frequently than annually4 7iii7 ,effect of determination that updates are not necessary ,if the ,administrator determines under clause 7i7 that continuing to update the list required by subparagraph 7,a7 is not necessary1 the ,administrator shall1 not later than #ij days after making the determination1 submit to ,congress a report on the determination and the reasons for the determination4 4 7b7 ,sunset ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall not have any force or effect on and after ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 #ahaj4 ,disclosure of imports from the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue rules to require each company that produces or imports manufactured goods sold in the military commissary and exchange systems to file an annual report with the ,secretary to disclose-- 7#a7 whether any of such goods were-- 7,a7 imported1 directly or indirectly1 from an entity that manufactures goods1 including electronics1 food products1 textiles1 shoes1 and teas1 that originated in the ,,xuar2 or 7,b7 manufactured with materials that originated or are sourced in the ,,xuar2 and 7#b7 with respect to any goods or materials described under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 whether the goods or materials originated in forced labor camps2 and 7,b7 whether the company or any affiliate of the company intends to continue with such importation4 7b7 ,,gao report ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall periodically evaluate and report to ,congress on the effectiveness of the disclosures required under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,forced labor camp ,the term forced labor camp means-- 7,a7 any entity engaged in the pairing assistance program which subsidizes the establishment of manufacturing facilities in ,,xuar2 7,b7 any entity using convict labor1 forced labor1 or indentured labor described under section #cjg of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #acjg72 and 7,c7 any other entity that the ,secretary of ,defense determines is appropriate4 7#b7 ,,xuar ,the term ,,xuar means the ,xinjiang ,uyghur ,autonomous ,region4 #ahaa4 ,ted ,stevens ,center for ,arctic ,security ,studies 7a7 ,plan required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to establish a ,department of ,defense ,regional ,center for ,security ,studies for the ,arctic4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the benefits of establishing such a center1 including the manner in which the establishment of such a center would benefit ,united ,states and ,department interests in the ,arctic region4 7,b7 ,a description of the mission and purpose of such a center1 including specific policy guidance from the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,c7 ,an analysis of suitable reporting relationships with the applicable combatant commands4 7,d7 ,an assessment of suitable locations for such a center that are-- 7i7 in proximity to other academic institutions that study security implications with respect to the ,arctic region2 7ii7 in proximity to the designated lead for ,arctic affairs of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command2 7iii7 in proximity to a central hub of assigned ,arctic-focused ,armed ,forces so as to suitably advance relevant professional development of skills unique to the ,arctic region2 and 7iv7 in a ,state located outside the contiguous ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,a description of the establishment and operational costs of such a center1 including for-- 7i7 military construction for required facilities2 7ii7 facility renovation2 7iii7 personnel costs for faculty and staff2 and 7iv7 other costs the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7,f7 ,an evaluation of the existing infrastructure1 resources1 and personnel available at military installations and at universities and other academic institutions hat could reduce the costs described in accordance with subparagraph 7,e74 7,g7 ,an examination of partnership opportunities with ,united ,states allies and partners for potential collaboration and burden sharing4 7,h7 ,a description of potential courses and programs that such a center could carry out1 including-- 7i7 core1 specialized1 and advanced courses2 7ii7 potential planning workshops2 7iii7 seminars2 7iv7 confidence-building initiatives2 and 7v7 academic research4 7,i7 ,a description of any modification to title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 necessary for the effective operation of such a center4 7#c7 ,form ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not earlier than #cj days after the submittal of the plan required by subsection 7a71 and subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,defense may establish and administer a ,department of ,defense ,regional ,center for ,security ,studies for the ,arctic1 to be known as the ,ted ,stevens ,center for ,arctic ,security ,studies1 for the purpose described in section #cdb7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,location ,the ,ted ,stevens ,center for ,arctic ,security ,studies may be located-- 7,a7 in proximity to other academic institutions that study security implications with respect to the ,arctic region2 7,b7 in proximity to the designated lead for ,arctic affairs of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command2 and 7,c7 in proximity to a central hub of assigned ,arctic-focused ,armed ,forces so as to suitably advance relevant professional development of skills unique to the ,arctic region4 #ahab4 ,payments for private education loan borrowers1 as a result of ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,relief for covered borrowers as a result of the ,,covid-#ai national emergency 7#a7 ,student loan relief as a result of the ,,covid-#ai national emergency ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall carry out a program under which the ,secretary shall make payments1 on behalf of a covered borrower1 with respect to the private education loans of such borrower4 7#b7 ,payment amount ,payments made under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a covered borrower shall be in an amount equal to the lesser of-- 7,a7 the total amount of each private education loan of the borrower2 or 7,b7 #aj1jjj4 7#c7 ,notification of borrowers ,not later than #ae days following the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall notify each covered borrower of-- 7,a7 the requirements to make payments under this section2 and 7,b7 the opportunity for such borrower to make an election under paragraph 7#d77;,a7 with respect to the application of such payments to the private education loans of such borrower4 7#d7 ,distribution of funding 7,a7 ,election by borrower ,not later than #de days after a notice is sent under paragraph 7#c71 a covered borrower may elect to apply the payments made under this subsection with respect to such borrower under paragraph 7#a7 to any private education loan of the borrower4 7,b7 ,automatic payment 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of a covered borrower who does not make an election under subparagraph 7,a7 before the date described in such subparagraph1 the ,secretary shall apply the amount determined with respect to such borrower under paragraph 7#a7 in order of the private education loan of the borrower with the highest interest rate4 7ii7 ,equal interest rates ,in case of two or more private education loans described in clause 7i7 with equal interest rates1 the ,secretary shall apply the amount determined with respect to such borrower under paragraph 7#a7 first to the loan with the highest principal4 7#e7 ,data to implement ,holders and servicers of private education loans made to covered borrowers shall report1 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary1 the information necessary to calculate the amount to be paid under this subsection4 7#f7 ,ratable reduction ,to the extent that amounts appropriated to carry out this section are insufficient to fully comply with the payments required under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall distribute available funds by ratably reducing the amounts required to be paid under such paragraph4 7b7 ,additional protections for covered borrowers 7#a7 ,loan modification after payment ,each private education loan holder who receives a payment pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall1 before the first payment due on the private education loan after the receipt of such payment 7and taking into account any suspension of payments that may be required under any other provision of law71 modify the loan1 based on the payment made under subsection 7a71 to lower monthly payments due on the loan4 ,such modification may take the form of a re-amortization1 a lowering of the applicable interest rate1 or any other modification that would lower such payments4 7#b7 ,repayment plan and forgiveness terms ,each private education loan holder who receives a payment pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall modify all private education loan contracts with respect to covered borrowers that it holds to provide for the same repayment plan and forgiveness terms available to ,direct ,loans borrowers under section #fhe4bji7;c7 of title #cd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 in effect as of ,january #a1 #bjbj4 7#c7 ,treatment of ,state statutes of limitation ,for a covered borrower who has defaulted on a private education loan under the terms of the promissory note prior to any loan payment made under subsection 7a71 no payment made under such subsection shall be considered an event that impacts the calculation of the applicable ,state statutes of limitation4 7#d7 ,prohibition on pressuring borrowers 7,a7 ,in general ,a private education loan debt collector or creditor may not pressure a covered borrower to elect to apply any amount received pursuant to subsection 7a7 to any private education loan4 7,b7 ,violations ,a violation of this paragraph is deemed-- 7i7 an unfair1 deceptive1 or abusive act or practice under ,federal law in connection with any transaction with a consumer for a consumer financial product or service under section #ajca of the ,consumer ,financial ,protection ,act of #bjaj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #eeca72 and 7ii7 with respect to a violation by a debt collector1 an unfair or unconscionable means to collect or attempt to collect any debt under section #hjh of the ,federal ,debt ,collection ,practices ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afib;f74 7,c7 ,pressure defined ,in this paragraph1 the term pressure means any communication1 recommendation1 or other similar communication1 other than providing basic information about a borrower's options1 urging a borrower to make an election described under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered borrower ,the term covered borrower means a borrower of a private education loan4 7#b7 ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices ,act terms ,the terms creditor and debt collector have the meaning given those terms1 respectively1 under section #hjc of the ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afib;a74 7#c7 ,private education loan ,the term private education loan has the meaning given the term in section #adj of the ,truth in ,lending ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afej74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 ,f ,semiconductor ,manufacturing ,incentives #ahba4 ,semiconductor incentive grants 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#b7 the term covered entity means a private entity1 a consortium of private entities1 or a consortium of public and private entities with a demonstrated ability to construct1 expand1 or modernize a facility relating to the fabrication1 assembly1 testing1 advanced packaging1 or advanced research and development of semiconductors2 7#c7 the term covered incentive means an incentive offered by a governmental entity to a covered entity for the purposes of constructing within the jurisdiction of the governmental entity1 or expanding or modernizing an existing facility within that jurisdiction1 a facility described in paragraph 7#b72 7#d7 the term governmental entity means a ,state or local government2 7#e7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce2 and 7#f7 the term semiconductor has the meaning given the term by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,department of ,commerce a program that1 in accordance with the requirements of this section1 provides grants to covered entities to incentivize investment of semiconductor fabrication facilities1 or assembly1 testing1 advanced packaging1 or advanced research and development of semiconductors in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,procedure 7,a7 ,in general ,a covered entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application that describes the project for which the covered entity is seeking a grant under this section4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,in order for a covered entity to qualify for a grant under this section1 the covered entity shall demonstrate to the ,secretary1 in the application submitted by the covered entity under subparagraph 7,a71 that-- 7i7 the covered entity has a documented interest in constructing1 expanding1 or modernizing a facility described in subsection 7a77#b72 and 7ii7 with respect to the project described in clause 7i71 the covered entity has-- 7,i7 been offered a covered incentive2 7,,ii7 made commitments to worker and community investment1 including through-- 7aa7 training and education benefits paid by the covered entity2 and 7bb7 programs to expand employment opportunity for economically disadvantaged individuals2 and 7,,iii7 secured commitments from regional educational and training entities and institutions of higher education to provide workforce training1 including programming for training and job placement of economically disadvantaged individuals4 7,c7 ,considerations for review ,with respect to the review by the ,secretary of an application submitted by a covered entity under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 the ,secretary may not approve the application unless the ,secretary-- 7,i7 confirms that the covered entity has satisfied the eligibility criteria under subparagraph 7,b72 7,,ii7 determines that the project to which the application relates is in the interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7,,iii7 has notified the appropriate committees of congress #ae days before making any commitment to provide a grant to any covered entity that exceeds #aj1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary may consider whether-- 7,i7 the covered entity has previously received a grant made under this subsection2 7,,ii7 the governmental entity offering the applicable covered incentive has benefitted from a grant previously made under this subsection2 and 7,,iii7 to the extent practicable1 the covered entity is considered a small business concern1 as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb71 notwithstanding section #aba4ajc of title #ac1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,amount ,the ,secretary shall not award more than #c1jjj1jjj1jjj to a covered entity under this subsection4 7#d7 ,use of funds ,a covered entity that receives a grant under this subsection may only use the grant amounts to-- 7,a7 finance the construction1 expansion1 or modernization of a facility described in subsection 7a77#b71 as documented in the application submitted by the covered entity under paragraph 7#b77;,a71 or for similar uses in state of practice and legacy facilities1 as determined necessary by the ,secretary for purposes relating to the national security and economic competitiveness of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 support workforce development for the facility described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,c7 support site development for the facility described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#e7 ,clawback 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall recover the full amount with interest of a grant provided to a covered entity under this subsection if-- 7i7 as of the date that is #e years after the date on which the ,secretary makes the grant1 the project to which the grant relates has not been completed1 except that the ,secretary may issue a waiver with respect to the requirement under this subparagraph if the ,secretary determines that issuing such a waiver is appropriate and in the interests of the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 during the applicable term with respect to the grant1 the covered entity engages in any joint research or technology licensing effort-- 7,i7 with the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 the ,government of ,iran1 the ,government of ,north ,korea1 or other foreign entity of concern2 and 7,,ii7 that relates to a sensitive technology or product1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary shall recover up to the full amount with interest of a grant provided to a covered entity if the ,secretary determines that commitments required under paragraph 7#b7 have not been fully implemented1 except that the ,secretary may issue a waiver with respect to the requirement under this subparagraph if the ,secretary determines that issuing such a waiver is appropriate and in the interests of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,consultation and coordination required ,in carrying out the program established under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall consult and coordinate with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense4 7d7 ,inspector general reviews ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,commerce shall-- 7#a7 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and biennially thereafter until the date that is #aj years after that date of enactment1 conduct a review of the program established under subsection 7b71 which shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 a determination of the number of instances in which grants were provided under that subsection during the period covered by the review in violation of a requirement of this section2 7,b7 an evaluation of how-- 7i7 the program is being carried out1 including how recipients of grants are being selected under the program2 and 7ii7 other ,federal programs are leveraged for manufacturing1 research1 and training to complement the grants awarded under the program2 and 7,c7 a description of the outcomes of projects supported by grants made under the program1 including a description of-- 7i7 facilities described in subsection 7a77#b7 that were constructed1 expanded1 or modernized as a result of grants made under the program2 7ii7 research and development carried out with grants made under the program2 and 7iii7 workforce training programs carried out with grants made under the program1 including efforts to hire individuals from disadvantaged populations2 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress the results of each review conducted under paragraph 7#a74 #ahbb4 ,department of ,commerce study on status of semiconductors technologies in the ,united ,states industrial base 7a7 ,in general ,commencing not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the heads of other appropriate ,federal departments and agencies1 shall undertake a review1 which shall include a survey1 using authorities in section #gje of the ,defense ,production ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deee71 to assess the capabilities of the ,united ,states industrial base to support the national defense in light of the global nature of the supply chain and significant interdependencies between the ,united ,states industrial base and the industrial base of foreign countries with respect to the manufacture1 design1 and end use of semiconductors4 7b7 ,response to survey ,the ,secretary shall ensure compliance with the survey from among all relevant potential respondents1 including the following3 7#a7 ,corporations1 partnerships1 associations1 or any other organized groups domiciled and with substantial operations in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,corporations1 partnerships1 associations1 or any other organized groups domiciled in the ,united ,states with operations outside the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,foreign domiciled corporations1 partnerships1 associations1 or any other organized groups with substantial operations or business presence in1 or substantial revenues derived from1 the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,information requested ,the information sought from a responding entity pursuant to the survey required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 at minimum1 information on the following with respect to the manufacture1 design1 or end use of semiconductors by such entity3 7#a7 ,an identification of the geographic scope of operations4 7#b7 ,information on relevant cost structures4 7#c7 ,an identification of types of semiconductors development1 manufacture1 assembly1 test1 and packaging equipment in operation at such entity4 7#d7 ,an identification of all relevant intellectual property1 raw materials1 and semi-finished goods and components sourced domestically and abroad by such entity4 7#e7 ,specifications of the semiconductors manufactured or designed by such entity1 descriptions of the end-uses of such semiconductors1 and a description of any technical support provided to end-users of such semiconductors by such entity4 7#f7 ,information on domestic and export market sales by such entity4 7#g7 ,information on the financial performance1 including income and expenditures1 of such entity4 7#h7 ,a list of all foreign and domestic subsidies1 and any other financial incentives1 received by such entity in each market in which such entity operates4 7#i7 ,a list of regulatory or other informational requests about the entities' operations1 sales1 or other proprietary information by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 entities under its direction or officials of the ,,ccp1 a description of the nature of the request1 and the type of information provided4 7#aj7 ,information on any joint ventures1 technology licensing agreements1 and cooperative research or production arrangements of such entity4 7#aa7 ,a description of efforts by such entity to evaluate and control supply chain risks it faces4 7#ab7 ,a list and description of any sales1 licensing agreements1 or partnerships between such entity and the ,people's ,liberation ,army or ,people's ,armed ,police1 including any business relationships with entities through which such sales1 licensing agreements1 or partnerships may occur4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,commerce shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the heads of other appropriate ,federal departments and agencies1 submit to ,congress a report on the results of the review required by subsection 7a74 ,the report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the results of the survey4 7,b7 ,a list of critical technology areas impacted by potential disruptions in production of semiconductors1 and a detailed description and assessment of the impact of such potential disruptions on such areas4 7,c7 ,a description and assessment of gaps and vulnerabilities in the semiconductors supply chain and the national industrial supply base4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted appropriate committees of ,congress in classified form4 #ahbc4 ,funding for development and adoption of secure semiconductor and secure semiconductor supply chains 7a7 ,multilateral semiconductor security fund 7#a7 ,establishment of fund ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a trust fund1 to be known as the ,multilateral ,semiconductor ,security ,fund 7in this section referred to as the ,fund71 consisting of any appropriated funds credited to the ,fund4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,fund shall be to work with and support a variety of stakeholders1 including governments1 businesses1 academia1 and civil society1 and allies or partner nations who are members of the ,fund and are critical to the global semiconductor supply chain in order to build safe and secure semiconductor supply chains outside of and devoid of entities from countries subject to a ,united ,states embargo4 ,considerations for building safe and secure semiconductor supply chains include1 but are not limited to-- 7,a7 relevant semiconductor designs2 7,b7 chemicals and materials relevant to the semiconductor industry2 7,c7 semiconductor design tools2 7,d7 semiconductor manufacturing equipment2 and 7,e7 basic and applied semiconductor research capability4 7#c7 ,restriction of use of funds 7,a7 ,availability contingent on international agreement ,amounts in the ,fund shall be available to the ,secretary of ,state1 subject to appropriation1 on and after the date on which the ,secretary enters into an agreement with at least #e other governments of countries that are allies or partners of the ,united ,states that are critical to the global semiconductor supply chain to participate in the common funding mechanism under subsection 7b77#a7 and the commitments described in paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection4 7,b7 ,limitation ,at no point during fiscal years #bjba through #bjcj shall a ,united ,states contribution cause the cumulative total of ,united ,states contributions to exceed #cc percent of the total contributions to the ,fund from all sources4 7,c7 ,notification ,the ,secretary of ,state shall notify the appropriate congressional committees not later than #ae days in advance of making a contribution to the ,fund1 including-- 7i7 the amount of the proposed contribution2 7ii7 the total of funds contributed by other donors2 and 7iii7 the national interests served by ,united ,states participation in the ,fund4 7,d7 ,withholdings 7i7 ,support for acts of international terrorism ,if at any time the ,secretary of ,state determines that the ,fund has provided assistance to a country1 the government of which the ,secretary of ,state has determined1 for purposes of section #fbj;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga7 has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism1 the ,united ,states shall immediately withhold contributions to the ,fund and cease participating in ,fund activities4 7ii7 ,support for embargoed countries ,if at any time the ,secretary of ,state determines that the ,fund1 or any investments made by the fund1 has supported the semiconductor supply chain of or an entity with a substantial nexus to the semiconductor supply chain of a country under a ,united ,states embargo1 the ,united ,states shall immediately withhold contributions and no longer make any contributions until it certifies that non-market economies do not stand to benefit from investments made from the ,fund4 7iii7 ,excessive salaries ,if at any time during any of the fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,state determines that the salary of any individual employed by the ,fund exceeds the salary of the ,vice ,president of the ,united ,states for that fiscal year1 then the ,united ,states should withhold from its contribution for the next fiscal year an amount equal to the aggregate amount by which the salary of each such individual exceeds the salary of the ,vice ,president of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,ensuring permanent member status ,if at any time the ,secretary of ,state certifies that the ,united ,states does not have a permanent representative to the ,board of ,trustees as established in paragraph 7#f71 the ,secretary shall withhold contributions to the ,fund until the ,secretary certifies that the ,united ,states is given a permanent seat4 7#e7 ,composition 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,fund should be governed by a ,board of ,trustees1 to be composed of representatives of participating allies and partners that are donors or participants in the ,fund4 ,the ,board of ,trustees should include-- 7i7 #e permanent member countries1 who qualify based upon meeting an established initial contribution threshold1 whose contributions should cumulatively be not less than #ej percent of total contributions1 and who should hold veto power over programs and projects2 and 7ii7 #e term members1 as appropriate1 who are selected by the permanent members on the basis of their commitment to building a free secure semiconductor supply chain4 7,b7 ,qualifications ,individuals appointed to the ,board shall have demonstrated knowledge and experience in the fields of semiconductors1 semiconductor manufacturing1 and supply chain management4 7,c7 ,united states representation 7i7 ,in general 7,i7 ,founding permanent member ,the ,secretary of ,state shall seek to establish the ,united ,states as a founding permanent member of the ,fund4 7,,ii7 ,coordinator of united states government activities to advance semiconductor supply chain security ,the ,secretary of ,state shall appoint an individual qualified as according to subparagraph 7,b7 of this subsection to represent the ,united ,states on the ,board of ,trustees4 7ii7 ,effective and termination dates 7,i7 ,effective date ,this paragraph shall take effect upon the date the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 certifies and transmits to ,congress an agreement establishing the ,fund4 7,,ii7 ,termination date ,the membership established pursuant to clause 7i7 shall terminate upon the date of termination of the ,fund4 7,d7 ,removal procedures ,the ,fund shall establish procedures for the removal of member donors of the ,board who do not abide by the ,fund's core objectives as defined in paragraph 7#d7 of this section4 7#f7 ,availability of amounts 7,a7 ,in general ,amounts in the ,fund shall remain available through the end of the #ajth fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,remainder to treasury ,any amounts remaining in the ,fund after the end of the fiscal year described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be deposited in the general fund of the ,treasury4 7b7 ,common funding mechanism for development and adoption of secure semiconductor and secure semiconductor supply chains 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall seek to establish a common funding mechanism1 in coordination with the governments of countries that are ,members of the ,fund1 that uses amounts from the ,fund1 and amounts committed by such governments1 to support those efforts described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,mutual commitments ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 the ,secretary of ,treasury1 and the ,secretary of ,commerce1 shall seek to negotiate a set of mutual commitments with the governments of countries that are ,members of the ,fund upon which to condition any expenditure of funds pursuant to the common funding mechanism described in paragraph 7#a74 ,such commitments shall1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 develop common policies for the protection of basic and applied research in both academic and commercial settings2 7,b7 develop common reporting requirements for researchers participating in talents programs of countries subject to a ,united ,states arms embargo2 7,c7 establish substantially similar if not identical export controls licensing requirements for all segments of the semiconductor supply chain2 7,d7 establish substantially similar if not identical policies for inbound investment from entities with a substantial nexus to countries subject to an embargo in all segments of the semiconductor supply chain2 7,e7 establish harmonized treatment of semiconductors and verification processes for the importation of semiconductors or items incorporating semiconductors from embargoed countries2 7,f7 establish common policies on protecting knowledge1 know-how1 and personnel from migrating to embargoed countries or taking employment with entities with a substantial nexus to these countries2 7,g7 develop common policies1 including disclosure requirements and restrictions1 on outbound investments1 including index funds1 into entities that support or contribute to the development of the semiconductor industry in countries subject to an embargo2 7,h7 establish transparency requirements for any subsidies or other financial benefits 7including revenue foregone7 provided to semiconductor firms located in or outside such countries2 7,i7 establish consistent policies with respect to countries that-- 7i7 are not participating in the common funding mechanism2 and 7ii7 do not meet transparency requirements established under subparagraph 7,h72 7,j7 promote harmonized treatment of semiconductor and verification processes for items being exported to a country considered a national security risk by a country participating in the common funding mechanism2 7,k7 establish a consistent policies and common external policies to address nonmarket economies as the behavior of such countries pertains to semiconductor2 and 7,l7 align policies on supply chain integrity and semiconductor security4 7#c7 ,annual report to congress ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for each fiscal year during which amounts in the ,fund are available under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to ,congress a report on the status of the implementation of this section that includes a description of-- 7,a7 any commitments made by the governments of countries that are partners of the ,united ,states to providing funding for the common funding mechanism described in subsection 7b77#a7 and the specific amount so committed2 7,b7 the criteria established for expenditure of funds through the common funding mechanism2 7,c7 how1 and to whom1 amounts have been expended from the ,fund2 7,d7 amounts remaining in the ,fund2 7,e7 the progress of the ,secretary of ,state toward entering into an agreement with the governments of countries that are partners of the ,united ,states to participate in the common funding mechanism and the commitments described in subsection 7b77#b72 and 7,f7 any additional authorities needed to enhance the effectiveness of the ,fund in achieving the security goals of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,gao report on trust fund effectiveness ,not later than #b years after the date that the ,fund is formally established1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report evaluating the effectiveness of the ,fund1 including-- 7,a7 the effectiveness of the programs1 projects1 and activities supported by the ,fund2 and 7,b7 an assessment of the merits of continued ,united ,states participation in the ,fund4 #ahbd4 ,advanced semiconductor research and design 7a7 ,appropriate committees of congress ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,education and ,labor and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the leadership of the ,united ,states in semiconductor technology and innovation is critical to the economic growth and national security of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,subcommittee on semiconductor leadership 7#a7 ,establishment required ,the ,president shall establish in the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council a subcommittee on matters relating to leadership of the ,united ,states in semiconductor technology and innovation4 7#b7 ,duties ,the duties of the subcommittee established under paragraph 7#a7 are as follows3 7,a7 ,national strategy on semiconductor research 7i7 ,development ,in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and in consultation with the semiconductor industry and academia1 develop a national strategy on semiconductor research1 development1 manufacturing1 and supply chain security1 including guidance for the funding of research1 and strengthening of the domestic semiconductors workforce4 7ii7 ,reporting and updates ,not less frequently than once every #e years1 to update the strategy developed under clause 7i7 and to submit the revised strategy to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7iii7 ,implementation ,in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 on an annual basis coordinate and recommend each agency's semiconductor related research and development programs and budgets to ensure consistency with the ,national ,semiconductor ,strategy4 7,b7 ,fostering coordination of research and development ,to foster the coordination of semiconductor research and development4 7#c7 ,sunset ,the subcommittee established under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,industrial advisory committee ,the ,president shall establish a standing subcommittee of the ,president's ,council of ,advisors on ,science and ,technology to advise the ,united ,states ,government on matters relating to semiconductors policy4 7e7 ,national semiconductor technology center 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,commerce shall establish a national semiconductor technology center to conduct research and prototyping of advanced semiconductor technology to strengthen the economic competitiveness and security of the domestic supply chain1 which will be operated as a public private-sector consortium with participation from the private sector1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,energy1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,national ,science ,foundation1 and the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7#b7 ,functions ,the functions of the center established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be as follows3 7,a7 ,to conduct advanced semiconductor manufacturing1 design research1 and prototyping that strengthens the entire domestic ecosystem and is aligned with the ,national ,strategy on ,semiconductor ,research4 7,b7 ,to establish a ,national ,advanced ,packaging ,manufacturing ,program led by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 in coordination with the ,center1 to strengthen semiconductor advanced test1 assembly1 and packaging capability in the domestic ecosystem1 and which shall coordinate with the ,manufacturing ,,usa institute established under paragraph 7#d74 7,c7 ,to establish an investment fund1 in partnership with the private sector1 to support startups in the domestic semiconductor ecosystem4 7,d7 ,to establish a ,semiconductor ,manufacturing ,program through the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology to enable advances and breakthroughs in measurement science1 standards1 material characterization1 instrumentation1 testing1 and manufacturing capabilities that will accelerate the underlying research and development for metrology of next generation semiconductors and ensure the competitiveness and leadership of the ,united ,states within this sector4 7,e7 ,to work with the ,secretary of ,labor1 the private sector1 educational institutions1 and workforce training entities to develop workforce training programs and apprenticeships in advanced semiconductor packaging capabilities4 7#c7 ,components ,the fund established under paragraph 7#b77;,c7 shall cover the following3 7,a7 ,advanced metrology and characterization for manufacturing of microchips using #c nanometer transistor processes or more advanced processes4 7,b7 ,metrology for security and supply chain verification4 7#d7 ,creation of a manufacturing usa institute ,the fund established under paragraph 7#b77;,c7 may also cover the creation of a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute described in section #cd7;d7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs7d77 that is focused on semiconductor manufacturing4 ,such institute may emphasize the following3 7,a7 ,research to support the virtualization and automation of maintenance of semiconductor machinery4 7,b7 ,development of new advanced test1 assembly and packaging capabilities4 7,c7 ,developing and deploying educational and skills training curricula needed to support the industry sector and ensure the ,united ,states can build and maintain a trusted and predictable talent pipeline4 7f7 ,authorizations of appropriations 7#a7 ,national semiconductor technology center 7,a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection 7e71 #iad1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba-- 7i7 of which1 #cjj1jjj1jjj shall be available to carry out subsection 7e77#b77;,a72 7ii7 of which1 #ejj1jjj1jjj shall be available to carry out subsection 7e77#b77;,b72 7iii7 of which1 #ej1jjj1jjj shall be available to carry out subsection 7e77#b77;,c72 7iv7 of which1 #ej1jjj1jjj shall be available to carry out subsection 7e77#b77;,d7-- 7,i7 of which1 #b1jjj1jjj shall be available for each of fiscal year #bjba to carry out subsection 7e77#c77;,a72 7,,ii7 of which1 #b1jjj1jjj shall be available for fiscal years #bjba o carry out subsection 7e77#c77;,b72 and 7,,iii7 of which1 #e1jjj1jjj shall be available for fiscal year #bjba to carry out subsection 7e77#d72 and 7v7 of which1 #ad1jjj1jjj shall be available to carry out subsection 7e77#b77;,e74 7#b7 ,semiconductor research at national science foundation ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out programs at the ,national ,science ,foundation on semiconductor research in alignment with the ,national ,strategy on ,semiconductor ,research1 #cjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 7#c7 ,semiconductors research at the national institute of standards and technology ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out semiconductors research at the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 7g7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,the amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7f7 shall supplement and not supplant amounts already appropriated to carry out the purposes described in such paragraphs4 7h7 ,domestic production requirements ,the head of any executive agency receiving funding under this section shall develop policies to require domestic production1 to the extent possible1 for any intellectual property resulting from semiconductors research and development conducted as a result of these funds and domestic control requirements to protect any such intellectual property from foreign adversaries4 #ahbe4 ,prohibition relating to foreign entities of concern 7a7 ,definition 7#a7 ,in this subtitle1 the term foreign entity means-- 7,a7 any person-- 7i7 controlled by1 or is subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign government2 7ii7 who acts as an agent1 representative1 is an employee of1 or acts in any other capacity at the order1 request1 or under the direction or control1 of a foreign government2 7iii7 whose activities are directly or indirectly supervised1 directed1 controlled1 financed1 or subsidized in whole or in majority part by an interest as described in subparagraph 7,b7 of this subsection2 7iv7 who directly or indirectly through any contract1 arrangement1 understanding1 relationship1 or otherwise1 owns #be percent or more of the equity interests of an interest as described in subparagraph 7,b7 of this subsection1 or has significant responsibility to control1 manage1 or such an interest2 7v7 who is a citizen or resident1 wherever located1 of a nation-state controlled by a foreign government2 or 7,b7 any organization1 corporation1 partnership or association-- 7i7 organized under the laws of a nation-state controlled by a foreign government2 or 7ii7 wherever organized or doing business1 that is owned or controlled by a foreign government4 7#b7 ,in this subtitle1 the term foreign entity of concern means any foreign entity 7as defined by paragraph 7#a7 of this section7-- 7,a7 designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the ,secretary of ,state under section #aahi of title #h2 7,b7 included on the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury2 or 7,c7 alleged by the ,attorney ,general to have been involved in activities for which a conviction was obtained under any of the following statutes3 7i7 ,espionage ,act 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #gib et seq474 7ii7 ,section #iea or #ajcj of title #ah4 7iii7 ,economic ,espionage ,act 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #ahca et seq474 7iv7 ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggh74 7v7 ,section #bbgd1 #bbge1 #bbgf1 #bbgg1 #bbgh1 or #bbhd of title #db4 7vi7 ,export ,control ,reform ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja et seq474 7vii7 ,international ,economic ,emergency ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq474 7b7 ,limitation ,none of the funds appropriated pursuant to an authorization in this subtitle may be provided to a grantee that is determined to be a foreign entity of concern 7as defined by this subtitle74 ,g ,biliteracy ,education ,seal and ,teaching ,act #ahca4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,biliteracy ,education ,seal and ,teaching ,act or the ,,best ,act4 #ahcb4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the people of the ,united ,states celebrate cultural and linguistic diversity and seek to prepare students with skills to succeed in the #bast century4 7#b7 ,it is fitting to commend the dedication of students who have achieved proficiency in multiple languages and to encourage their peers to follow in their footsteps4 7#c7 ,the congressionally requested ,commission on ,language ,learning1 in its #bjag report ,america's ,languages3 ,investing in ,language ,education for the #bast ,century1 notes the pressing national need for more people of the ,united ,states who are proficient in two or more languages for national security1 economic growth1 and the fulfillment of the potential of all people of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,the ,commission on ,language ,learning also notes the extensive cognitive1 educational1 and employment benefits deriving from biliteracy4 7#e7 ,biliteracy in general correlates with higher graduation rates1 higher grade point averages1 higher rates of matriculation into higher education1 and higher earnings for all students1 regardless of background4 7#f7 ,the study of ,america's languages in elementary and secondary schools should be encouraged because it contributes to a student's cognitive development and to the national economy and security4 7#g7 ,recognition of student achievement in language proficiency will enable institutions of higher education and employers to readily recognize and acknowledge the valuable expertise of bilingual students in academia and the workplace4 7#h7 ,states such as ,utah1 ,arizona1 ,washington1 and ,new ,mexico have developed innovative testing methods for languages1 including ,native ,american languages1 where no formal proficiency test currently exists4 7#i7 ,the use of proficiency in a government-recognized official ,native ,american language as the base language for a ,seal of ,biliteracy1 with proficiency in any additional partner language demonstrated through tested proficiency1 has been successfully demonstrated in ,hawaii4 7#aj7 ,students in every ,state and every school should be able to benefit from a ,seal of ,biliteracy program4 #ahcc4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,,esea definitions ,the terms ,english learner1 secondary school1 and ,state have the meanings given those terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#b7 ,native ,american languages ,the term ,native ,american languages has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,native ,american ,languages ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bijb74 7#c7 ,seal of ,biliteracy program ,the term ,seal of ,biliteracy program means any program described in section #ahcd7;a7 that is established or improved1 and carried out1 with funds received under this subtitle4 7#d7 ,second language ,the term second language means any language other than ,english 7or a ,native ,american language1 pursuant to section #ahcd7;a77#b771 including ,braille1 ,american ,sign ,language1 or a ,classical language4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,education4 #ahcd4 ,grants for ,state ,seal of ,biliteracy programs 7a7 ,establishment of program 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts made available under subsection 7f71 the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,states to enable the ,states to establish or improve1 and carry out1 ,seal of ,biliteracy programs to recognize student proficiency in speaking1 reading1 and writing in both ,english and a second language4 7#b7 ,inclusion of ,native ,american languages ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 each ,seal of ,biliteracy program shall contain provisions allowing the use of ,native ,american languages1 including allowing speakers of any ,native ,american language recognized as official by any ,american government1 including any ,tribal government1 to use equivalent proficiency in speaking1 reading1 and writing in the ,native ,american language in lieu of proficiency in speaking1 reading1 and writing in ,english4 7#c7 ,duration ,a grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of #b years1 and may be renewed at the discretion of the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,renewal ,at the end of a grant term1 a ,state that receives a grant under this section may reapply for a grant under this section4 7#e7 ,limitations ,a ,state shall not receive more than #a grant under this section at any time4 7#f7 ,return of unspent grant funds ,each ,state that receives a grant under this section shall return any unspent grant funds not later than #f months after the date on which the term for the grant ends4 7b7 ,grant application ,a ,state that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information and assurances as the ,secretary may require1 including-- 7#a7 a description of the criteria a student must meet to demonstrate the proficiency in speaking1 reading1 and writing in both languages necessary for the ,state ,seal of ,biliteracy program2 7#b7 a detailed description of the ,state's plan-- 7,a7 to ensure that ,english learners and former ,english learners are included in the ,state ,seal of ,biliteracy program2 7,b7 to ensure that-- 7i7 all languages1 including ,native ,american languages1 can be tested for the ,state ,seal of ,biliteracy program2 and 7ii7 ,native ,american language speakers and learners are included in the ,state ,seal of ,biliteracy program1 including students at tribally controlled schools and at schools funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education2 and 7,c7 to reach students1 including eligible students described in subsection 7c77#b7 and ,english learners1 their parents1 and schools with information regarding the ,state ,seal of ,biliteracy program2 7#c7 an assurance that a student who meets the requirements under paragraph 7#a7 and subsection 7c7 receives-- 7,a7 a permanent seal or other marker on the student's secondary school diploma or its equivalent2 and 7,b7 documentation of proficiency on the student's official academic transcript2 and 7#d7 an assurance that a student is not charged a fee for providing information under subsection 7c77#a74 7c7 ,student participation in a ,seal of ,biliteracy program 7#a7 ,in general ,to participate in a ,seal of ,biliteracy program1 a student shall provide information to the ,state that serves the student at such time1 in such manner1 and including such information and assurances as the ,state may require1 including an assurance that the student has met the criteria established by the ,state under subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,student eligibility for participation ,a student who gained proficiency in a second language outside of school may apply under paragraph 7#a7 to participate in a ,seal of ,biliteracy program4 7d7 ,use of funds ,grant funds made available under this section shall be used for-- 7#a7 the administrative costs of establishing or improving1 and carrying out1 a ,seal of ,biliteracy program that meets the requirements of subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 public outreach and education about the ,seal of ,biliteracy program4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after receiving a grant under this section1 a ,state shall issue a report to the ,secretary describing the implementation of the ,seal of ,biliteracy program for which the ,state received the grant4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 ,h ,accountability for ,world ,bank ,loans to ,china #ahda4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,accountability for ,world ,bank ,loans to ,china ,act of #bjai4 #ahdb4 ,findings ,the ,congress finds as follows3 7#a7 ,possessing more than #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1jjj in foreign exchange reserves1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china has devoted state resources to establish the ,asian ,infrastructure ,investment ,bank1 the ,new ,development ,bank1 and activities under the ,belt and ,road ,initiative1 potentially creating rivals to the multilateral development banks led by the ,united ,states and its allies4 7#b7 ,the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development 7,,ibrd71 the ,world ,bank's primary financing institution for middle-income countries1 ceases to finance 78graduates07 countries that are able to sustain long-term development without recourse to ,bank resources4 7#c7 ,the ,,ibrd examines a country's potential graduation when the country reaches the ,graduation ,discussion ,income 7,,gdi71 which amounts to a ,gross ,national ,income 7,,gni7 per capita of #f1ige4 7#d7 ,the ,world ,bank calculates ,china's ,,gni per capita as equivalent to #i1dgj4 7#e7 ,according to the ,center for ,global ,development1 ,china has received #g1hjj1jjj1jjj in ,,ibrd commitments since crossing the ,,gdi threshold in #bjaf4 #ahdc4 ,united ,states support for graduation of ,china from ,world ,bank assistance 7a7 ,in general ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development 7,,ibrd7 shall instruct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at the ,,ibrd that it is the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 pursue the expeditious graduation of the ,people's ,republic of ,china from assistance by the ,,ibrd1 consistent with the lending criteria of the ,,ibrd2 and 7#b7 until the graduation of ,china from ,,ibrd assistance1 prioritize projects in ,china that contribute to global public goods1 to the extent practicable4 7b7 ,sunset ,subsection 7a7 shall have no force or effect on or after the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date that is #g years after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7#b7 the date that the ,secretary of the ,treasury reports to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate that termination of subsection 7a7 is important to the national interest of the ,united ,states1 with a detailed explanation of the reasons therefor4 #ahdd4 ,accountability for ,world ,bank loans to the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development 7in this section referred to as the ,,ibrd7 shall submit the report described in subsection 7b7 to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7b7 ,report described ,the report described in this subsection shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed description of the efforts of the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,,ibrd to enforce the timely graduation of countries from the ,,ibrd1 with a particular focus on the efforts with regard to the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#b7 ,if the ,people's ,republic of ,china is a member country of the ,,ibrd1 an explanation of any economic or political factors that have prevented the graduation of the ,people's ,republic of ,china from the ,,ibrd4 7#c7 ,a discussion of any effects resulting from fungibility and ,,ibrd lending to ,china1 including the potential for ,,ibrd lending to allow for funding by the government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china of activities that may be inconsistent with the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,an action plan to help ensure that the ,people's ,republic of ,china graduates from the ,,ibrd within #b years after submission of the report1 consistent with the lending eligibility criteria of the ,,ibrd4 7c7 ,waiver of requirement that report include action plan ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may waive the requirement of subsection 7b77#d7 on reporting to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate that the waiver is important to the national interest of the ,united ,states1 with a detailed explanation of the reasons therefor4 #ahde4 ,ensuring debt transparency with respect to the ,belt and ,road ,initiative ,within #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 submit to the ,committee on ,financial ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report 7which should be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex7 that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the level of indebtedness of countries receiving assistance through the ,belt and ,road ,initiative that are also beneficiary countries of the international financial institutions1 including the level and nature of indebtedness to the ,people's ,republic of ,china or an entity owned or controlled by the government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#b7 ,an analysis of debt management assistance provided by the ,world ,bank1 the ,international ,monetary ,fund1 and the ,office of ,technical ,assistance of the ,department of the ,treasury to borrowing countries of the ,belt and ,road ,initiative of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7or any comparable initiative or successor initiative of ,china74 7#c7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of ,united ,states efforts1 including bilateral efforts and multilateral efforts1 at the ,world ,bank1 the ,international ,monetary ,fund1 other international financial institutions and international organizations to promote debt transparency4 ,i ,employment ,fairness for ,taiwan #ahea4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,employment ,fairness for ,taiwan ,act of #bjbj4 #aheb4 ,sense of the ,congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,taiwan is responsible for remarkable achievements in economic and democratic development1 with its per capita gross domestic product rising in purchasing power parity terms from #c1dgj in #aihj to more than #ee1jjj in #bjah2 7#b7 the experience of ,taiwan in creating a vibrant and advanced economy under democratic governance and the rule of law can inform the work of the international financial institutions1 including through the contributions and insights of ,taiwan nationals2 and 7#c7 ,taiwan nationals who seek employment at the international financial institutions should not be held at a disadvantage in hiring because the economic success of ,taiwan has rendered it ineligible for financial assistance from such institutions4 #ahec4 ,fairness for ,taiwan nationals regarding employment at international financial institutions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at each international financial institution to use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to seek to ensure that ,taiwan nationals are not discriminated against in any employment decision by the institution1 including employment through consulting or part-time opportunities1 on the basis of-- 7#a7 whether they are citizens or nationals of1 or holders of a passport issued by1 a member country of1 or a state or other jurisdiction that receives assistance from1 the international financial institution2 or 7#b7 any other consideration that1 in the determination of the ,secretary1 unfairly disadvantages ,taiwan nationals with respect to employment at the institution4 7b7 ,international financial institution defined ,in this section1 the term international financial institution has the meaning given the term in section #agja7;c77#b7 of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act4 7c7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may waive subsection 7a7 for not more than #a year at a time after reporting to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate that providing the waiver-- 7#a7 will substantially promote the objective of equitable treatment for ,taiwan nationals at the international financial institutions2 or 7#b7 is in the national interest of the ,united ,states1 with a detailed explanation of the reasons therefor4 7d7 ,progress report ,the ,chairman of the ,national ,advisory ,council on ,international ,monetary and ,financial ,policies shall submit to the committees specified in subsection 7c7 an annual report1 in writing1 that describes the progress made toward advancing the policy described in subsection 7a71 and a summary of employment trends with respect to ,taiwan nationals at the international financial institutions4 7e7 ,sunset ,the preceding provisions of this section shall have no force or effect beginning with the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date that is #g years after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7#b7 the date that the ,secretary of the ,treasury reports to the committees specified in subsection 7c7 that each international financial institution has adopted the policy described in subsection 7a74 ,b ,military ,construction ,authorizations #bjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba4 #bjjb4 ,expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by law 7a7 ,expiration of authorizations after three years ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 all authorizations contained in titles ,,xxi through ,,xxvii and title ,,xxix for military construction projects1 land acquisition1 family housing projects and facilities1 and contributions to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program 7and authorizations of appropriations therefor7 shall expire on the later of-- 7#a7 ,october #a1 #bjbc2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbd4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to authorizations for military construction projects1 land acquisition1 family housing projects and facilities1 and contributions to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program 7and authorizations of appropriations therefor71 for which appropriated funds have been obligated before the later of-- 7#a7 ,october #a1 #bjbc2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for fiscal year #bjbd for military construction projects1 land acquisition1 family housing projects and facilities1 or contributions to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program4 #bjjc4 ,effective date ,titles ,,xxi through ,,xxvii and title ,,xxix shall take effect on the later of-- 7#a7 ,october #a1 #bjbj2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,xxi ,army ,military ,construction #baja4 ,authorized ,army construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bajc7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army3 ,inside the ,united ,states,state,installation,amount,alaska ,fort ,wainwright#ia1ejj1jjj;,arizona,yuma ,proving ,ground#ad1jjj1jjj;,colorado,fort ,carson#bh1jjj1jjj;,georgia,fort ,gillem#ga1jjj1jjj;,fort ,gordon#hj1jjj1jjj;,hawaii,fort ,shafter#bf1jjj1jjj,schofield ,barracks#ci1jjj1jjj,wheeler ,army ,air ,field#hi1jjj1jjj,louisiana,fort ,polk#be1jjj1jjj,oklahoma,mc,alester ,army ,ammunition ,plant#ce1jjj1jjj,virginia,humphreys ,engineer ,center#ea1jjj1jjj #bajb4 ,family housing 7a7 ,construction and acquisition ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bajc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may construct or acquire family housing units 7including land acquisition and supporting facilities7 at the installations1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army3 ,family ,housing,state_/,country,installation,un its,amount,italy ,vicenza,family ,housing ,new ,construction#hd1ajj1jjj,kwajalein,kwaja lein ,atoll,family ,housing ,replacement ,construction#cb1jjj1jjj 7b7 ,planning and design ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bajc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed #c1cjj1jjj4 #bajc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,army 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 for military construction1 land acquisition1 and military family housing functions of the ,department of the ,army as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 7b7 ,limitation on total cost of construction projects ,notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other cost variation authorized by law1 the total cost of all projects carried out under section #baja of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bajd4 ,limitation on military construction project at ,kwajalein ,atoll ,the ,secretary of the ,army may not commence the military construction project authorized by section #baja7;b7 at ,kwajalein ,atoll1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 and none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for that military construction project may be obligated or expended1 until the ,secretary submits to ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a design plan for the project that ensures that1 upon completion of the project1 the project will be resilient to #ae inches of sea level rise and periods of complete inundation and wave-overwash predicted during the #aj-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #baje4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjag project ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bajb7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bfhi7 for ,camp ,walker1 ,korea1 for family housing new construction1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #bhhc71 the ,secretary of the ,army may construct an elevated walkway between two existing parking garages to connect children's playgrounds4 ,,xxii ,navy ,military ,construction #bbja4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy3 ,inside the ,united ,states,state,installation or ,location,amount,arizona,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,yuma#ii1fjj1jjj;,california ,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,pendleton#fh1ecj1jjj,naval ,air ,station ,lemoore #ahg1bbj1jjj,naval ,base ,san ,diego #abh1ejj1jjj ,marine ,corps ,air ,ground ,combat ,center ,twentynine ,palms#gf1ejj1jjj;,guam,andersen ,air ,force ,base#ba1bhj1jjj;,joint ,region ,marianas#edf1eej1jjj;,hawaii,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor-,hickam #aad1ijj1jjj,maine,portsmouth ,naval ,shipyard #gae1jjj1jjj ,nevada,fallon ,range ,training ,complex#bi1jdj1jjj,virginia,naval ,station ,norfolk #cj1djj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the united states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects outside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,installation or ,location,amount,bahrain ,island,naval ,support ,activity ,bahrain#fh1cdj1jjj;,greece,naval ,support ,activity ,souda ,bay#ej1ahj1jjj,spain,naval ,station ,rota#fj1aaj1jjj #bbjb4 ,family housing and improvements to military family housing units 7a7 ,family housing ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed #e1hed1jjj4 7b7 ,improvements to military family housing units ,subject to section #bhbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed #cg1jdc1jjj4 #bbjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,navy 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 for military construction1 land acquisition1 and military family housing functions of the ,department of the ,navy1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 7b7 ,limitation on total cost of construction projects ,notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other cost variation authorized by law1 the total cost of all projects carried out under section #bbja of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 ,,xxiii ,air ,force ,military ,construction #bcja4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force3 ,inside the ,united ,states,state,installation or ,location,amount,california,edwards ,air ,force ,base#dj1jjj1jjj;,guam,joint ,region ,marianas #ef1jjj1jjj,new ,jersey,joint ,base ,mc,guire-,dix-,lakehurst#bb1jjj1jjj,tex as ,joint ,base ,san ,antonio#ai1ejj1jjj,virginia,joint ,base ,langley-,eustis#ai1ejj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects outside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installation or location outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,installation or ,location,amount,qatar,al ,udeid#bf1jjj1jjj #bcjb4 ,family housing and improvements to military family housing units 7a7 ,family housing ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed #b1ifi1jjj4 7b7 ,improvements to military family housing units ,subject to section #bhbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed #id1bde1jjj4 #bcjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,air ,force 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 for military construction1 land acquisition1 and military family housing functions of the ,department of the ,air ,force1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 7b7 ,limitation on total cost of construction projects ,notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other cost variation authorized by law1 the total cost of all projects carried out under section #bcja may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bcjd4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah project 7a7 ,modification of project authority ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bcja7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahbf7 for ,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath1 ,united ,kingdom1 for construction of a #b1chd square-meter ,consolidated ,corrosion ,control ,facility1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #bjjd71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct a #b1gjj square-meter ,consolidated ,corrosion ,control and ,wash ,rack ,facility4 7b7 ,modification of project amounts 7#a7 ,division ,b table ,the authorization table in section #bcja7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahbf7 is amended in the item relating to ,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath1 ,united ,kingdom1 by striking #acf1iib1jjj and inserting #agb1bib1jjj to reflect the project modification made by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,division ,d table ,the funding table in section #dfja of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #bjjd7 is amended in the item relating to ,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath1 ,consolidated ,corrosion ,control ,facility1 by striking #bj1jjj in the ,conference ,authorized column and inserting #ee1cjj to reflect the project modification made by subsection 7a74 #bcje4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects 7a7 ,eielson air force base1 alaska ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bcja7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbdf7 for ,eielson ,air ,force ,base1 ,alaska1 for construction of a ,f-#ce ,,catm ,range1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bdjd71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct a #dbf square-meter outdoor range with covered and heated firing lines4 7b7 ,barksdale air force base1 louisiana 7#a7 ,modification of project authority ,in the case of the authorization contained in table in section #bcja7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbdf7 for ,barksdale ,air ,force ,base1 ,louisiana1 for construction of an ,entrance ,road and ,gate ,complex the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct a #aij square meter visitor control center1 #dd square meter gate house1 #abd square meter privately owned vehicle inspection facility1 #cch square meter truck inspection facility and a #de square meter gatehouse4 7#b7 ,project conditions ,the military construction project referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall be carried out consistent with the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria relating to ,entry ,control ,facilities and applicable construction guidelines of the ,department of the ,air ,force4 ,construction in a flood plain is authorized1 subject to the condition that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force include appropriate mitigation measures4 7#c7 ,modification of project amounts 7,a7 ,division ,b table ,the authorization table in section #bcja7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbdf7 is amended in the item relating to ,barksdale ,air ,force ,base1 ,louisiana1 by striking #ab1bej1jjj and inserting #dh1jjj1jjj to reflect the project modification made by paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,division ,d table ,the funding table in section #dfja of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bdjd7 is amended in the item relating to ,barksdale ,air ,force ,base1 ,louisiana1 by striking #ab1bej in the ,conference ,authorized column and inserting #dh1jjj to reflect the project modification made by paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,royal air force lakenheath1 united kingdom ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bcja7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbdg7 for ,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath1 ,united ,kingdom1 for construction of a #dhe square-meter ,f-#ce;,a ,,adal ,conventional ,munitions ,,mx1 as specified in the funding table of section #dfja of such ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bdje71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct a #a1bjf square-meter maintenance facility for such purpose4 7d7 ,force protection and safety ,the funding table in section #dfja of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bdjf7 is amended in the item relating to ,force ,protection and ,safety under ,military ,construction1 ,air ,force1 by striking #ce1jjj in the ,conference ,authorized column and inserting #ej1jjj to reflect amounts appropriated for such purpose4 #bcjf4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbj projects 7a7 ,tyndall air force base1 florida ,in the case of the authorizations contained in the table in section #biab7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aiac7 for ,tyndall ,air ,force ,base1 ,florida-- 7#a7 for construction of an ,auxiliary ,ground ,equipment ,facility1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfjc of such ,act 7#acc ,stat4 #bajc71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct up to #d1ggj square meters of aircraft support equipment storage2 7#b7 for construction of ,dorm ,complex ,phase #a1 as specified in such funding table1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct up to #ah1ggj square meters of visiting quarters2 7#c7 for construction of ,lodging ,facilities ,phase #a1 as specified in such funding table1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct up to #ab1dga meters of visiting quarters4 7#d7 for construction of an ,operations ,group_/,maintenance ,group ,,hq at the installation1 as specified in such funding table1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct up to #c1dbj square meters of headquarters2 7#e7 for construction of ,ops_/,aircraft ,maintenance ,unit_/,hangar number #b and ,ops_/,aircraft ,maintenance ,unit_/,hangar number #c1 as specified in such funding table1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct #b1abg square meters of squadron operations and #b1hge square meters of aircraft maintenance unit for each project2 7#f7 for construction of a ,security ,forces ,mobility ,storage ,facility1 as specified in such funding table1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct up to #icj square meters of equipment storage2 and 7#g7 for construction of ,site ,development1 ,utilities1 and ,demolition ,phase #b1 as specified in such funding table1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct up to #g1jjj meters of storm water piping1 box culverts1 underground detention1 and grading for surface detention4 7b7 ,offutt air force base1 nebraska ,in the case of the authorizations contained in the table in section #biab7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aiac7 for ,offutt ,air ,force ,base1 ,nebraska-- 7#a7 for construction of an ,emergency ,power ,microgrid1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfjc of such ,act 7#acc ,stat4 #bajd71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct seven #b4e-megawatt diesel engine generators1 seven diesel exhaust fluid systems1 #ae-k,v switchgear1 two import_/export inter-ties1 five import-only inter-ties1 and #hjj square meters of switchgear facility2 7#b7 for construction of a ,flightline ,hangars ,campus1 as specified in such funding table1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct #dde square meter of petroleum operations center1 #bfh square meters of de-icing liquid storage1 and #agc square meters of warehouse2 and 7#c7 for construction of a ,lake ,campus1 as specified in such funding table1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct #bdj square meters of recreation complex and #bgj square meters of storage2 7#d7 for construction of a ,logistics ,readiness ,squadron ,campus1 as specified in such funding table1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct #b1ecf square meters of warehouse2 and 7#e7 for construction of a ,security ,campus1 as specified in such funding table1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct #d1bah square meters of operations center and #a1cdc square meters of military working dog kennel4 7c7 ,joint base langley-,eustis1 virginia ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #biab7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aiac7 for ,joint ,base ,langley-,eustis1 ,virginia1 for construction of a ,dormitory at the installation1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfjc of such ,act 7#acc ,stat4 #bajd71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct up to #f1gbj square meters of dormitory4 #bcjg4 ,technical corrections related to authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbj family housing projects 7a7 ,authorization of omitted ,spangdahlem ,air ,base family housing project ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjd7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #ahfi7 and available for military family housing functions1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may carry out the military family housing project at ,spangdahlem ,air ,base1 ,germany1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#acc ,stat4 #bjii74 7b7 ,correction of amount authorized for family housing improvements ,section #bcjc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #ahfi7 is amended by striking #ec1ehd1jjj and inserting #df1fch1jjj to reflect the amount specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#acc ,stat4 #bjii7 for ,construction ,improvements under ,family ,housing ,construction1 ,air ,force4 ,,xxiv ,defense ,agencies ,military ,construction #bdja4 ,authorized ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the united states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bdjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of ,defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,inside the ,united ,states,state,installation or ,location,amount,alabama,anniston ,army ,depot#ah1jjj1jjj;,alaska,fort ,greely#dh1jjj1jjj;,arizona,fort ,huachuca#cc1gbh1jjj,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,yuma#di1ejj1jjj;,california,beale ,air ,force ,base#bb1hjj1jjj;,colorado,fort ,carson#ae1fjj1jjj;,,conus ,unspecified,c,o,n,u,s ,unspecified#ad1djj1jjj;,florida,hurlbur t ,field#hc1abj1jjj,kentucky,fort ,knox#fi1caj1jjj,new ,mexico,kirtland ,air ,force ,base#df1fjj1jjj ,north ,carolina,fort ,bragg#aac1hjj1jjj,ohio,wright-,patterso n ,air ,force ,base#bc1ejj1jjj,texas,fort ,hood#cb1gjj1jjj,virginia,joint ,expeditionary ,base ,little ,creek-,story#aab1ejj1jjj,washington,joi nt ,base ,lewis-,mc,chord#ba1hjj1jjj,navy ,fuel ,depot ,manchester#hb1jjj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bdjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects outside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of ,defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installation or location outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,installation or ,location,amount,japan ,defense ,fuel ,support ,point ,tsurumi#di1ejj1jjj #bdjb4 ,authorized ,energy ,resilience and ,conservation ,investment ,program projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bdjc7;a7 and available for energy conservation projects as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out energy conservation projects under chapter #agc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,,ercip ,projects3 ,inside the ,united ,states,state,installation or ,location,amount,alabama,fort ,rucker#bd1jjj1jjj;,arkansas,ebbing ,air ,national ,guard ,base#b1fjj1jjj;,california,marine ,corps ,air ,ground ,combat ,center ,twentynine ,palms#aa1fdf1jjj,military ,ocean ,terminal ,concord#bi1jjj1jjj,naval ,support ,activity ,monterey#aj1edj1jjj,naval ,air ,weapons ,station ,china ,lake#h1iej1jjj ,district of ,columbia,joint ,base ,anacostia-,bolling#dd1cac1jjj;,georgia, fort ,benning#ag1jjj1jjj,maryland,naval ,support ,activity ,bethesda#ac1hdj1jjj,naval ,support ,activity ,south ,potomac#ah1dfj1jjj,missouri,whiteman ,air ,force ,base#ag1caj1jjj,nevada,creech ,air ,force ,base#cb1jjj1jjj,north ,carolina,fort ,bragg#f1ajj1jjj,ohio,wright-,patterson ,air ,force ,base#ce1jjj1jjj,tennessee,memphis ,air ,national ,guard ,base#d1ghj1jjj,virginia,naval ,medical ,center ,portsmouth#faa1jjj,surface ,combat ,systems ,center ,wallops ,island#i1ajj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bdjc7;a7 and available for energy conservation projects as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out energy conservation projects under chapter #agc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the installation or location outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,,ercip ,projects3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,installation or ,location,amount,italy,naval ,support ,activity ,naples#c1dij1jjj #bdjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,defense ,agencies 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 for military construction1 land acquisition1 and military family housing functions of the ,department of ,defense 7other than the military departments71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 7b7 ,limitation on total cost of construction projects ,notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other cost variation authorized by law1 the total cost of all projects carried out under section #bdja of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bdjd4 ,military construction infrastructure and weapon system synchronization for ,ground ,based ,strategic ,deterrent 7a7 ,authorization for ,planning and design ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,air ,force1 for fiscal year #bjba1 for the ,ground ,based ,strategic ,deterrent1 as specified in the funding table in section #dbja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may use not more than #ae1jjj1jjj for the purpose of obtaining or carrying out necessary planning and construction design in connection with military construction projects and other infrastructure projects necessary to support the development and fielding of the ,ground ,based ,strategic ,deterrent weapon system4 7b7 ,air ,force ,project ,management and ,supervision ,each contract entered into by the ,united ,states for a military construction project or other infrastructure project in connection with the development and fielding of the ,ground ,based ,strategic ,deterrence weapon system shall be carried out under the direction and supervision of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 ,the ,secretary may utilize and consult with the ,air ,force ,civil ,engineer ,center1 the ,army ,corps of ,engineers1 and the ,naval ,facilities ,engineering ,command for subject matter expertise1 contracting capacity1 and other support as determined to be necessary by the ,secretary to carry out this section4 7c7 ,use of ,single ,prime ,contractor ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may award contracts for planning and construction design and for military construction projects and other infrastructure projects authorized by law in connection with the development and fielding of the ,ground ,based ,strategic ,deterrent weapon system to a single prime contractor if the ,secretary determines that awarding the contracts to a single prime contractor-- 7#a7 is in the best interest of the ,government2 and 7#b7 is necessary to ensure the proper synchronization and execution of work related to the development and fielding of the ,ground ,based ,strategic ,deterrent weapon system and its associated military construction projects and other infrastructure projects4 7d7 ,exceptions to current law ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may carry out this section without regard to the following provisions of law3 7#a7 ,section #bcjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,section #bhjg7;a7 of such title4 7#c7 ,section #bhea7;a7 of such title4 7e7 ,expiration of ,authority ,the authorities provided by this section shall expire upon the earlier of the following3 7#a7 ,the date that is #ae years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,the date on which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force submits to the congressional defense committees a certification that the fielding of the ,ground ,based ,strategic ,deterrent weapon system is complete4 7f7 ,report ,required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the plans to synchronize the development and fielding of the ,ground ,based ,strategic ,deterrent weapon system and its associated military construction projects and other infrastructure projects4 ,the report shall contain1 at minimum1 the following elements3 7#a7 ,a description of the estimated total cost1 scope of work1 location1 and schedule for the planning and design1 military construction1 and other infrastructure investments necessary to support the development and fielding of the ,ground ,based ,strategic ,deterrent weapon system4 7#b7 ,a recommendation regarding the methods by which a programmatic military construction authorization1 authorization of appropriations1 and appropriation1 on an installation-by-installation basis1 could be used to support the synchronized development and fielding of the ,ground ,based ,strategic ,deterrent and its associated military construction projects and other infrastructure projects4 7#c7 ,identification of the specific provisions of law1 if any1 that the ,secretary determines may adversely impact or delay the development and fielding of the ,ground ,based ,strategic ,deterrent weapon system and its associated construction projects1 assuming1 as described in paragraph 7#b71 the use of a programmatic military construction authorization on an installation-by-installation basis4 7#d7 ,a plan to ensure sufficient capability and capacity to cover civilian and military manning for oversight and contract management related to the development and fielding of the ,ground ,based ,strategic ,deterrent weapon system and its associated construction projects4 ,,xxv ,international ,programs ,a ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program #beja4 ,authorized ,,nato construction and land acquisition projects ,the ,secretary of ,defense may make contributions for the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program as provided in section #bhjf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in an amount not to exceed the sum of the amount authorized to be appropriated for this purpose in section #bejb and the amount collected from the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization as a result of construction previously financed by the ,united ,states4 #bejb4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,,nato 7a7 ,authorization ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 for contributions by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #bhjf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the share of the ,united ,states of the cost of projects for the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program authorized by section #beja as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 7b7 ,authority ,to carry out project and recognize ,,nato authorization amounts as budgetary resources for project execution ,when the ,united ,states is designated as the ,host ,nation for the purposes of executing a project under the ,,nato ,security ,investment ,program 7,,nsip71 the ,department of ,defense construction agent may carry out the project and recognize the ,,nato project authorization amounts as budgetary resources to incur obligations for the purposes of executing the ,,nsip project4 ,b ,host ,country ,in-,kind ,contributions #beaa4 ,republic of ,korea funded construction projects ,pursuant to agreement with the ,republic of ,korea for required in-kind contributions1 the ,secretary of ,defense may accept military construction projects for the installations or locations in the ,republic of ,korea1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,republic of ,korea ,funded ,construction ,projects,component,installation or ,location,project,amount,army,camp ,carroll,site ,development #di1jjj1jjj;,army,camp ,humphreys,attack ,reconnaissance ,battalion ,hangar #ii1jjj1jjj;,army,camp ,humphreys,hot ,refuel ,point #ce1jjj1jjj,navy,c,o,m,r,o,k,f,l,t ,naval ,base1 ,busan,maritime ,operations ,center #bf1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,daegu ,air ,base,a,g,e ,facility and ,parking ,apron#ad1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,kunsan ,air ,base,backup ,generator ,plant#ai1jjj1jjj;,air ,force ,osan ,air ,base,aircraft ,corrosion ,control ,facility 7,phase #c7 #ab1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,osan ,air ,base,child ,development ,center #bj1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,osan ,air ,base,munitions ,storage ,area ,delta 7,phase #a7 #hd1jjj1jjj;,defense-,wide,camp ,humphreys,elementary ,school#eh1jjj1jjj #beab4 ,state of ,qatar funded construction projects ,pursuant to agreement with the ,state of ,qatar for required in-kind contributions1 the ,secretary of ,defense may accept military construction projects for ,al ,udeid ,air ,base in the ,state of ,qatar1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,state of ,qatar ,funded ,construction ,projects,component,installation ,project,amount,air ,force,al ,udeid ,billet 7,a#ab7fc1jjj1jjj;,billet 7,,bi#b7 #fc1jjj1jjj;,billet 7,d l #j7gg1jjj1jjj;,billet 7#jji7gg1jjj1jjj;,billet 7#jjg7gg1jjj1jjj;,armory_/,mount#g1bjj1j jj;,billet 7,a#jf7gg1jjj1jjj;,dining ,facility#ad1fjj1jjj;,billet 7,,bos7#gg1jjj1jjj;,billet 7,b#jd7gg1jjj1jjj;,billet 7,a#jd7gg1jjj1jjj;,billet 7,,aos7#gg1jjj1jjj;,dining ,facility#ad1fjj1jjj,,msg 7,base ,operations ,support ,facility7#i1cjj1jjj;,,itn 7,communications ,facility7#c1ejj1jjj ,,xxvi ,guard and ,reserve ,forces ,facilities #bfja4 ,authorized ,army ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,army ,national ,guard locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army ,national ,guard,state,location,amount,arizona,nat ional ,guard ,armory ,tucson#ah1ajj1jjj;,colorado,peterson ,air ,force ,base#ae1jjj1jjj;,indiana,army ,aviation ,support ,facility ,shelbyville#ab1jjj1jjj,kentucky,boone ,national ,guard ,center ,frankfort#ae1jjj1jjj,mississippi,nation al ,guard ,armory ,brandon#aj1djj1jjj,nebraska,national ,guard ,armory ,north ,platte#i1cjj1jjj,new ,jersey,joint ,base ,mc,guire-,dix-,lakehurst#ae1jjj1jjj,ohi o,beightler ,armory ,columbus#ae1jjj1jjj,oregon,hermiston ,national ,guard ,armory#be1jce1jjj,puerto ,rico,fort ,allen#cg1jjj1jjj,south ,carolina,joint ,base ,charleston#ae1jjj1jjj,tennessee,nationa l ,guard ,armory ,mc,minnville#aa1bjj1jjj,texas,national ,guard ,readiness ,center ,fort ,worth#ac1hjj1jjj,utah,national ,guard ,armory ,nephi#ab1jjj1jjj,virgin ,islands,l,t,c ,lionel ,a4 ,jackson ,armory ,st4 ,croix#ci1djj1jjj,wisconsin,national ,guard ,armory ,appleton#aa1fjj1jjj #bfjb4 ,authorized ,army ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,army ,reserve locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army ,reserve,state,location,amount,florida,r eserve ,center ,gainesville#cf1jjj1jjj,massachusetts,de vens ,reserve ,forces ,training ,area#h1gjj1jjj,north ,carolina,reserve ,center ,asheville#bd1jjj1jjj,wisconsin,fort ,mc,coy#ad1fjj1jjj #bfjc4 ,authorized ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out the military construction projects for the ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve,state,location,amount,maryland ,reserve ,training ,center1 ,camp ,fretterd ,reisterstown#ci1ejj1jjj,utah,hill ,air ,force ,base#be1jaj1jjj #bfjd4 ,authorized ,air ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,air ,national ,guard locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,national ,guard,state,location,amount,alabama,mon tgomery ,regional ,airport ,air ,national ,guard ,base #aa1fjj1jjj;,guam,joint ,region ,marianas#bj1jjj1jjj,maryland,joint ,base ,andrews#i1djj1jjj,texas,joint ,base ,san ,antonio#aj1hjj1jjj #bfje4 ,authorized ,air ,force ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,air ,force ,reserve location inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force ,reserve,state,location,amount,texas,nav al ,air ,station ,joint ,reserve ,base ,fort ,worth#ad1bjj1jjj #bfjf4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,national ,guard and ,reserve ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 for the costs of acquisition1 architectural and engineering services1 and construction of facilities for the ,guard and ,reserve ,forces1 and for contributions therefor1 under chapter #ahjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7including the cost of acquisition of land for those facilities71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bfjg4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbj project ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bfja of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #ahge7 for ,anniston ,army ,depot1 ,alabama1 for construction of an ,enlisted ,transient ,barracks1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#acc ,stat4 #bjif71 the ,secretary of the ,army may carry out the project at ,fort ,mc,clellan1 ,alabama4 ,,xxvii ,base ,realignment and ,closure ,activities #bgja4 ,authorization of appropriations for base realignment and closure activities funded through ,department of ,defense base closure account ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 for base realignment and closure activities1 including real property acquisition and military construction projects1 as authorized by the ,defense ,base ,closure and ,realignment ,act of #aiij 7part ,a of title ,,xxix of ,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhg note7 and funded through the ,department of ,defense ,base ,closure ,account established by section #bijf of such ,act 7as amended by section #bgaa of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #badj771 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 ,,xxviii ,military ,construction ,general ,provisions ,a ,military ,construction ,program ,changes #bhja4 ,modification and clarification of construction authority in the event of a declaration of war or national emergency 7a7 ,limitation on amount of funds available for national emergency ,section #bhjh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,limitation on amount of funds available for national emergency 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 in the event of a declaration by the ,president of a national emergency in which the construction authority described in subsection 7a7 is used1 the total cost of all military construction projects undertaken using that authority during the national emergency may not exceed #ejj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,in the event of a national emergency declaration in which the construction authority described in subsection 7a7 will be used only within the ,united ,states1 the total cost of all military construction projects undertaken using that authority during the national emergency may not exceed #ajj1jjj1jjj4 4 7b7 ,additional conditions on source of funds ,section #bhjh7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the second sentence and inserting the following new subsection3 7b7 ,conditions on sources of funds ,a military construction project to be undertaken using the construction authority described in subsection 7a7 may be undertaken only within the total amount of funds that have been appropriated for military construction1 including funds appropriated for family housing1 that-- 7#a7 remain unobligated as of the date on which the first contract would be entered into in connection with that military construction project undertaken using such authority2 and 7#b7 are available because the military construction project for which the funds were appropriated-- 7,a7 has been canceled2 or 7,b7 has reduced costs as a result of project modifications or other cost savings4 4 7c7 ,waiver of other provisions of law ,section #bhjh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after subsection 7c71 as added by subsection 7a71 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,waiver of other provisions of law in event of national emergency ,in the event of a declaration by the ,president of a national emergency in which the construction authority described in subsection 7a7 is used1 the authority provided by such subsection to waive or disregard another provision of law that would otherwise apply to a military construction project authorized by this section may be used only if-- 7#a7 such other provision of law does not provide a means by which compliance with the requirements of the law may be waived1 modified1 or expedited2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,defense determines that the nature of the national emergency necessitates the noncompliance with the requirements of the law4 4 7d7 ,additional notification requirements ,subsection 7e7 of section #bhjh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#a71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking of the decision and all that follows through the end of the subsection and inserting the following3 of the following3 7,a7 ,the reasons for the decision to use the construction authority described in subsection 7a71 including1 in the event of a declaration by the ,president of a national emergency1 the reasons why use of the armed forces is required in response to the declared national emergency4 7,b7 ,the construction projects to be undertaken using the construction authority described in subsection 7a71 including1 in the event of a declaration by the ,president of a national emergency1 an explanation of how each construction project directly supports the immediate security1 logistical1 or short-term housing and ancillary supporting facility needs of the members of the armed forces used in the national emergency4 7,c7 ,the estimated cost of the construction projects to be undertaken using the construction authority described in subsection 7a71 including the cost of any real estate action pertaining to the construction projects1 and certification of compliance with the funding conditions imposed by subsections 7b7 and 7c74 7,d7 ,any determination made pursuant to subsection 7d77#b7 to waive or disregard another provision of law to undertake any construction project using the construction authority described in subsection 7a74 7,e7 ,the military construction projects1 including any military family housing and ancillary supporting facility projects1 whose cancellation1 modification1 or other cost savings result in funds being available to undertake construction projects using the construction authority described in subsection 7a7 and the possible impact of the cancellation or modification of such military construction projects on military readiness and the quality of life of members of the armed forces and their dependents4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,in the event of a declaration by the ,president of a national emergency in which the construction authority described in subsection 7a7 is used1 a construction project to be undertaken using such construction authority may be carried out only after the end of the five-day period beginning on the date the notification required by paragraph 7#a7 is received by the appropriate committees of ,congress4 4 7e7 ,clerical ,amendments ,section #bhjh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting ,construction authorized4-- after 7a72 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#a71 by inserting ,notification requirement4--7#a7 after 7e72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#a71 by inserting ,termination of authority4-- after 7f74 7f7 ,exception for pandemic mitigation and response projects ,subsections 7b71 7c71 7d7 of section #bhjh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section1 shall not apply to a military construction project commenced under the authority of subsection 7a7 of such section #bhjh during the emergency period described in section #aace7;g77#a77;,b7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#e7;g77#a77;,b77 if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that the military construction project will directly support pandemic mitigation and response efforts of health care providers or support members of the ,armed ,forces directly participating in such pandemic mitigation and response efforts4 ,subsection 7e7 of section #bhjh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#a7 and amended by subsection 7d7 of this section1 shall still apply to any such military construction project4 #bhjb4 ,extension of sunset for annual locality adjustment of dollar thresholds applicable to unspecified minor military construction authorities ,section #bhje7;f77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjbb and inserting #bjbg4 #bhjc4 ,modification of reporting requirement regarding cost increases associated with certain military construction projects and military family housing projects 7a7 ,elimination of submission to ,comptroller ,general ,section #bhec7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c71 by striking and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#f74 7b7 ,synchronization of notification requirements ,section #bhec7;c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after cost increase in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7subject to subsection 7f774 #bhjd4 ,expansion of ,department of ,defense land exchange authority 7a7 ,additional purposes authorized ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #bhfi7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the real property1 to transfer and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and inserting the following3 the real property-- 7,a7 to transfer to the ,united ,states all right1 title1 and interest of the person in and to a parcel of real property1 including any improvements thereon under the person's control2 7,b7 to carry out a land acquisition1 including the acquisition of all right1 title1 and interest or a lesser interest in real property under an agreement entered into under section #bfhd;a of this title to limit encroachments and other constraints on military training1 testing1 and operations2 or 7,c7 to provide installation-support services 7as defined in #bfgi7;e7 of this title71 a replacement facility1 or improvements to an existing facility1 as agreed upon between the ,secretary concerned and the person4 4 7b7 ,requirements for ,acceptance of ,replacement ,facilities ,section #bhfi7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the ,secretary concerned may agree to accept a replacement facility or improvements to an existing facility under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 only if the ,secretary concerned determines that the replacement facility or improvements-- 7,a7 are completed and usable1 fully functional1 and ready for occupancy2 7,b7 satisfy all operational requirements2 and 7,c7 meet all ,federal1 ,state1 and local requirements applicable to the facility relating to health1 safety1 and the environment4 4 7c7 ,fair market value requirement ,section #bhfi7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking of the land to be and inserting of the real property1 installation-support services1 replacement facility1 or improvements to an existing facility2 and 7#b7 in the second sentence1 by striking of the land is less than the fair market value of the real property to be conveyed and inserting of the real property conveyed by the ,secretary concerned exceeds the fair market value of the real property1 installation-support services1 replacement facility1 or improvements received by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,relation to ,other ,military ,construction ,requirements ,section #bhfi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,relation to ,other ,military ,construction ,requirements ,the acquisition of real property or an interest therein1 a replacement facility1 or improvements to an existing facility using the authority provided by this section shall not be treated as a military construction project for which an authorization is required by section #bhjb of this title4 4 7e7 ,delayed implementation of amendments ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 but the ,secretary concerned 7as defined in section #bhja7;c77#e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 may not enter into any real estate transaction authorized by such amendments until after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense issues final regulations providing for the implementation of such amendments by the ,department of ,defense4 #bhje4 ,congressional project authorization required for military construction projects for energy resilience1 energy security1 and energy conservation 7a7 ,replacement of notice and wait authority ,section #biad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #biad4 ,military construction projects for energy resilience1 energy security1 and energy conservation 7a7 ,project authorization required ,the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out such military construction projects for energy resilience1 energy security1 and energy conservation as are authorized by law1 using funds appropriated or otherwise made available for that purpose4 7b7 ,submission of project proposals 7#a7 ,as part of the ,department of ,defense ,form #acia submitted to the appropriate committees of ,congress for a military construction project covered by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include the following information3 7,a7 ,the project title4 7,b7 ,the location of the project4 7,c7 ,a brief description of the scope of work4 7,d7 ,the original project cost estimate and the current working cost estimate1 if different4 7,e7 ,such other information as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,in the case of a military construction project for energy conservation1 the ,secretary also shall include the following information3 7,a7 ,the original expected savings-to-investment ratio and simple payback estimates and measurement and verification cost estimate4 7,b7 ,the most current expected savings-to-investment ratio and simple payback estimates and measurement and verification plan and costs4 7,c7 ,a brief description of the measurement and verification plan and planned funding source4 7#c7 ,in the case of a military construction project for energy resilience or energy security1 the ,secretary also shall include the rationale for how the project would enhance mission assurance1 support mission critical functions1 and address known vulnerabilities4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,i of chapter #agc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #biad and inserting the following new item3 #biad4 ,military construction projects for energy resilience1 energy security1 and energy conservation4 4 #bhjf4 ,one-year extension of temporary1 limited authority to use operation and maintenance funds for construction projects in certain areas outside the ,united ,states 7a7 ,extension of authority ,subsection 7h7 of section #bhjh of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #ajh-acf2 #aag ,stat4 #agbc71 as most recently amended by section #bhjg7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbfd71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba2 and 7#b7 paragraph 7#b71 by striking fiscal year #bjba and inserting fiscal year #bjbb4 7b7 ,continuation of limitation on use of authority ,subsection 7c7 of section #bhjh of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #ajh-acf2 #aag ,stat4 #agbc71 as most recently amended by section #bhjg7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbfd71 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking either and inserting each2 and 7#b7 by inserting after the first paragraph 7#b7 the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,the period beginning ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on the earlier of ,december #ca1 #bjba1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military activities of the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbb4 4 7c7 ,technical corrections ,subsection 7c7 of section #bhjh of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #ajh-acf2 #aag ,stat4 #agbc71 as most recently amended by section #bhjg7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbfd7 and subsection 7b7 of this section1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating the second paragraph 7#a7 as subparagraph 7,a72 and 7#b7 by redesignating the first paragraph 7#b7 as subparagraph 7,b74 #bhjg4 ,pilot ,program to support combatant command military construction priorities 7a7 ,pilot ,program ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a pilot program to evaluate the usefulness of reserving a portion of the military construction funds of the military departments to help the combatant commands satisfy their military construction priorities in a timely manner4 7b7 ,location ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct the pilot program for the benefit of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7c7 ,required investment ,for each fiscal year during which the pilot program is conducted1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall reserve to carry out military construction projects under the pilot program an amount equal to #aj percent of the total amount authorized to be appropriated for military construction projects by titles ,,xxi1 ,,xxii1 and ,,xxiii of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for that fiscal year4 7d7 ,commencement and ,duration 7#a7 ,commencement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall commence the pilot program no later than ,october #a1 #bjbc4 ,the ,secretary may commence the pilot program as early as ,october #a1 #bjbb1 if the ,secretary determines that compliance with the reservation of funds requirement under subsection 7c7 is practicable beginning with fiscal year #bjbc4 7#b7 ,duration ,the pilot program shall be in effect for the fiscal year in which the ,secretary commences the pilot program1 as described in paragraph 7#a71 and the subsequent #b fiscal years4 ,any construction commenced under the pilot program before the expiration date may continue to completion4 7e7 ,progress report ,not later than ,february #ae of the final fiscal year of the pilot program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report evaluating the success of the pilot program in improving the timeliness of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command in achieving its military construction priorities4 ,the ,secretary shall include in the report-- 7#a7 an evaluation of the likely positive and negative impacts were the pilot program extended or made permanent and1 if extended or made permanent1 the likely positive and negative impacts of expansion to cover all or additional combatant commands2 and 7#b7 the recommendations of the ,secretary regarding whether the pilot program should be extended or made permanent and expanded4 #bhjh4 ,biannual report regarding military installations supported by disaster relief appropriations 7a7 ,report required ,biannually through ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 both the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the relevant congressional committees a report regarding the obligation and expenditure at military installations under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned of appropriations made available to the ,secretary concerned in title ,v of the ,military ,construction1 ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7division ,f of ,public ,law #aaf-id74 7b7 ,elements of report ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include for the period covered by the report the following elements3 7#a7 ,the timeline for award of contracts for each military construction project to be funded with appropriations referred to in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,the status1 including obligations and expenditures1 of each contract already awarded for such military construction projects4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the contracting capacity of the communities in the vicinity of such military installations to support such contracts4 7#d7 ,the expectations that such local communities will be required to address4 7c7 ,public ,availability of report ,the information in each report specific to a particular military installation shall be made available online using a public forum commonly used in the locality in which the installation is located4 7d7 ,early termination ,notwithstanding the date specified in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,secretary of the ,navy may terminate the reporting requirement applicable to the ,secretary concerned under such subsection effective on the date on which the ,secretary concerned certifies to the relevant congressional committees that at least #ij percent of the appropriations referred to in such subsection and made available to the ,secretary concerned have been expended4 7e7 ,relevant congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term relevant congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,military ,construction1 ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,military ,construction1 ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies of the ,senate4 ,b ,military ,family ,housing ,reforms #bhaa4 ,expenditure priorities in using ,department of ,defense ,family ,housing ,improvement ,fund 7a7 ,in general ,section #bhhc7;d77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7,a7 after 7#a72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require that eligible entities receiving amounts from the ,department of ,defense ,family ,housing ,improvement ,fund prioritize the use of such amounts for expenditures related to operating expenses1 debt payments1 and asset recapitalization before other program management-incentive fee expenditures4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the requirements set forth in subparagraph 7,b7 of section #bhhc7;d77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall apply to appropriate legal documents entered into or renewed on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act between the ,secretary of a military department and a landlord regarding privatized military housing4 ,in this subsection1 the terms landlord and privatized military housing have the meanings given those terms in section #cjja7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aiaf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhba note74 #bhab4 ,promulgation of guidance to facilitate return of military families displaced from privatized military housing 7a7 ,guidance required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall promulgate guidance for commanders of military installations and installation housing management offices to facilitate and manage the return of tenants who are displaced from privatized military housing-- 7#a7 as a result of an environmental hazard or other damage adversely affecting the habitability of the privatized military housing2 or 7#b7 during remediation or repair activities in response to the hazard or damages4 7b7 ,availability of reimbursement ,as part of the guidance1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall identify situations in which a tenant of privatized military housing should be reimbursed for losses to personal property of the tenant that are not covered by insurance and are incurred by the tenant in the situations described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall promulgate the guidance in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 the ,chief ,housing ,officer1 landlords1 and other interested persons4 7d7 ,implementation ,the ,secretaries of the military departments shall be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the guidance at military installations under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms landlord1 privatized military housing1 and tenant have the meanings given those terms in section #cjja7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aiaf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhba note74 #bhac4 ,promulgation of guidance on mold mitigation in privatized military housing 7a7 ,guidance required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a working group to promulgate guidance regarding best practices for mold mitigation in privatized military housing and for making the determination regarding when the presence of mold in a unit of home privatized military housing is an emergency situation requiring the relocation of the residents of the unit4 7b7 ,members ,the working groups shall include the ,surgeon ,generals of the ,armed ,forces and such other subject-matter experts as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 #bhad4 ,expansion of uniform code of basic standards for privatized military housing and hazard and habitability inspection and assessment requirements to ,government-owned and ,government-controlled military family housing 7a7 ,uniform code of basic standards for military housing ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall expand the uniform code of basic housing standards for safety1 comfort1 and habitability for privatized military housing established pursuant to section #cjea7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aida2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhga note7 to include ,governmentowned and ,governmentcontrolled military family housing located inside or outside the ,united ,states and occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,inspection and assessment plan ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall expand the ,department of ,defense housing inspection and assessment plan prepared pursuant to section #cjea7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aida2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhga note7 to include ,governmentowned and ,governmentcontrolled military family housing located inside or outside the ,united ,states and occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces and commence inspections and assessments of such military family housing pursuant to the plan4 #bhae4 ,establishment of ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program housing liaison 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjba1 each ,secretary of a military department shall appoint at least one ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program housing liaison for that military department4 7b7 ,duties ,the duties of a ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program housing liaison are to assist military families enrolled in that ,program1 and who are disproportionally housed in facilities under the ,military ,housing ,privatization ,initiative1 in obtaining cost-effective services needed by such families4 #bhaf4 ,department of ,defense report on criteria and metrics used to evaluate performance of landlords of privatized military housing that receive incentive fees 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report-- 7#a7 describing the criteria and metrics currently used by the ,department of ,defense to analyze the performance of landlords that receive incentive fees2 7#b7 evaluating the effectiveness of such criteria and metrics in accurately judging the performance of such landlords2 and 7#c7 containing such recommendations as the ,secretary considers appropriate to revise such criteria and metrics to better evaluate the performance of such landlords4 7b7 ,preparation of report ,to prepare the report required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense first shall solicit the views of the ,secretaries of the military departments4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms incentive fees and landlord have the meanings given those terms in paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj7 of section #bhga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhag4 ,report on ,department of ,defense efforts regarding oversight and role in management of privatized military housing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the progress made by the ,department of ,defense in implementing the recommendations contained in the report of the ,comptroller ,general regarding military housing entitled ,,dod ,needs to ,strengthen ,oversight and ,clarify ,its ,role in the ,management of ,privatized ,housing and dated ,march #bjbj 7,,gao-#bj-bha74 #bhah4 ,improved ,department of ,defense and landlord response to identification and remediation of severe environmental health hazards in military housing 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms landlord1 privatized military housing1 and tenant have the meanings given those terms in section #cjja7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aiaf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhba note74 7#b7 ,the term severe environmental health hazard means asbestos1 radon1 lead1 and such other hazardous substances as the ,secretary of ,defense may designate4 7b7 ,guidance required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance regarding hazard assessments conducted under section #cjeb7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhba note7 subsection 7b7 and under the process developed under section #cjec7;a7 of such ,act 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhba note7 to improve ,department of ,defense and landlord identification and resolution of severe environmental health hazards in housing under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense 7including privatized military housing74 7#b7 ,testing and inspection requirements ,the guidance issued under this subsection shall specifically require1 on an annual basis or at more frequent intervals as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 the following3 7,a7 ,testing in housing under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense 7including privatized military housing7 for known severe environmental health hazards4 7,b7 ,inspections of such housing to determine the efficacy of mitigation or encapsulation measures regarding severe environmental health hazards4 ,such inspections shall be performed by qualified home inspectors 7as described in section #cjea7;d7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhba note7 and adhere to recognized industry practices and standards4 7#c7 ,additional requirement for lead encapsulation ,the guidance issued under this subsection shall specifically require that testing of the integrity of lead encapsulation will be performed on an emergency basis at the request of the affected tenant4 7#d7 ,prompt notification requirement ,the results of testing and inspections described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 shall be shared with the tenant of the affected housing within #dh hours after receipt of the results by the housing management office of the military installation for which the housing is provided1 the installation commander1 or the landlord1 whichever occurs first4 7#e7 ,alternative housing ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall provide alternative housing to affected tenants until any discrepancies are resolved1 as provided in the department's displaced tenants policy4 7c7 ,additional protections for certain members ,members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to a military installation who are required to reside in on-installation housing 7including privatized military housing on the installation7 because of the members' essential status shall be provided the following information before occupying the housing 7and1 in the case of privatized military housing1 signing lease documents73 7#a7 ,the most recent results of testing and inspections described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7b7 regarding the housing4 7#b7 ,if any of the tests and inspections were positive1 information on the mitigation or encapsulation measures in place in the housing4 7#c7 ,information on required maintenance of mitigation measures4 #bhai4 ,inclusion of assessment of performance metrics in annual publication on use of incentive fees for privatized military housing projects 7a7 ,required ,inclusion of assessment of performance metrics ,section #bhia;c7b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 1 on a publicly accessible website1 information and inserting the following3 the following on a publicly accessible website3 7,a7 ,for each contract for the provision or management of housing units3 7i7 ,an assessment of indicators underlying the performance metrics under such contract to ensure such indicators adequately measure the condition and quality of each housing unit covered by the contract1 including the following3 7,i7 ,tenant satisfaction4 7,,ii7 ,maintenance management4 7,,iii7 ,project safety4 7,,iv7 ,financial management4 7ii7 ,a detailed description of each indicator assessed under subparagraph 7,a71 including an indication of the following3 7,i7 ,the limitations of available survey data4 7,,ii7 ,how tenant satisfaction and maintenance management is calculated4 7,,iii7 ,whether relevant data is missing4 7,b7 ,information 4 7b7 ,conforming and clerical amendments 7#a7 ,conforming amendments ,section #bhia;c7b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a77;,b72 and 7,b7 by striking each contract and inserting each contract for the provision or management of housing units4 7#b7 ,clerical amendments 7,a7 ,section heading ,the heading of section #bhia;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #bhia;c4 ,transparency regarding finances and performance metrics 4 7,b7 ,subsection heading ,section #bhia;c7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the subsection heading by striking ,availability of ,information on ,use of ,incentive ,fees and inserting ,public ,availability of ,certain ,information4 7,c7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,v of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bhia;c and inserting the following new item3 #bhia;c4 ,transparency regarding finances and performance metrics4 4 ,c ,real ,property and ,facilities ,administration #bhba4 ,codification of reporting requirements regarding ,united ,states overseas military enduring locations and contingency locations 7a7 ,inclusion of information in existing annual report ,section #bfhg;a7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,master ,plans and inserting overseas military locations2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 overseas military locations1 whether such a location is designated as an enduring location or contingency location4 2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,to satisfy the reporting requirement specified in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 a report under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the strategic goal and operational requirements supported by each overseas military location4 7,b7 ,a summary of the terms of agreements for each overseas military location1 including-- 7i7 the type of implementing agreement2 7ii7 any annual lease or access costs to the ,united ,states under the agreement2 and 7iii7 any limitation on ,united ,states military presence1 activities1 or operations at the overseas military location4 7,c7 ,a list of all infrastructure investments made at each overseas military location during the previous fiscal year1 delineated by project location1 project title or description1 cost of project1 any amount paid by a host nation to cover all or part of the project cost1 and authority used to undertake the project4 7,d7 ,a list of all infrastructure requirements for each overseas military location anticipated during the fiscal year in which the report is submitted and the next four fiscal years1 delineated as described in subparagraph 7,c74 7,e7 ,a list of any overseas military locations newly established during the previous fiscal year4 7,f7 ,a description of any plans to transition an existing contingency overseas military location to an enduring overseas military location or to upgrade or downgrade the designation of an existing enduring or contingency overseas military location during the fiscal year in which the report is submitted or the next four fiscal years4 7,g7 ,a list of any overseas military locations that1 during the previous fiscal year1 were transferred to the control of security forces of the host country or another military force1 closed1 or for any other reason no longer used by the armed forces1 including a summary of any costs associated with the transfer or closure of the overseas military location4 7,h7 ,a summary of the impact that the establishment or maintenance of each overseas military location has on security commitments undertaken by the ,united ,states pursuant to any international security treaty or the current security environments in the combatant commands1 including ,united ,states participation in theater security cooperation activities and bilateral partnership1 exchanges1 and training exercises4 7,i7 ,a summary of any force protection risks identified for each overseas military location1 the actions proposed to mitigate such risks1 and the resourcing and implementation plan to implement the mitigation actions4 7,j7 ,an assessment of force protection measures by host nations for each overseas military location and recommendations to mitigate any potential risks identified4 7,k7 ,such other such matters related to overseas military locations as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7#c7 7,a7 ,in this subsection1 the term overseas military location covers both enduring locations and contingency locations established outside the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,an enduring location is primarily characterized either by the presence of permanently assigned ,united ,states forces with robust infrastructure and quality of life amenities to support that presence1 by the sustained presence of allocated ,united ,states forces with infrastructure and quality of life amenities consistent with that presence1 or by the periodic presence of allocated ,united ,states forces with little or no permanent ,united ,states military presence or controlled infrastructure4 ,enduring locations include main operating bases1 forward operating sites1 and cooperative security locations4 7,c7 ,a contingency location refers to a location outside of the ,united ,states that is not covered by subparagraph 7,b71 but that is used by ,united ,states forces to support and sustain operations during named and unnamed contingency operations or other operations as directed by appropriate authority and is categorized by mission life-cycle requirements as initial1 temporary1 or semi-permanent4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prepare the report under paragraph 7#a7 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#e7 ,a report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex as necessary4 4 7b7 ,conforming and ,clerical ,amendments 7#a7 ,conforming amendments ,section #bfhg;a7e77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking host nation both places it appears and inserting host country4 7#b7 ,section heading ,the heading of section #bfhg;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #bfhg;a4 ,overseas base closures and realignments and status of ,united ,states overseas military locations 4 7#c7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #aei of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bfhg;a and inserting the following new item3 #bfhg;a4 ,overseas base closures and realignments and status of ,united ,states overseas military locations4 4 7c7 ,repeal of superceded reporting requirement ,section #bhaf of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #aagf7 is repealed4 #bhbb4 ,limitations on renewal of utility privatization contracts 7a7 ,contract renewal authority ,section #bfhh7;d77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7,a7 after 7#b72 and 7#b7 by inserting after the first sentence the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,a longer-term contract entered into under the authority of subparagraph 7,a7 may be renewed in the manner provided in such subparagraph1 except that such a contract renewal may only be awarded during the final five years of the existing contract term4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #bfhh7;d77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the determination of cost effectiveness and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,a determination of cost effectiveness under this paragraph 2 and 7#b7 by striking the contract and inserting the contract or contract renewal4 #bhbc4 ,vesting exercise of discretion with ,service ,secretaries regarding entering into longer-term contracts for utility services ,section #bfhh7;d77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #bhbb1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 or the designee of the ,secretary1 and inserting ,the ,secretary concerned2 and 7#b7 by striking if the ,secretary and inserting if the ,secretary concerned4 #bhbd4 ,use of on-site energy production to promote military installation energy resilience and energy security 7a7 ,promotion of on-,site energy security and energy resilience ,section #biaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,promotion of on-,site energy security and energy resilience 7#a7 ,consistent with the energy security and resilience goals of the ,department of ,defense and the energy performance master plan referred to in this section1 the ,secretary concerned shall consider1 when feasible1 projects for the production of installation energy that benefits military readiness and promotes installation energy security and energy resilience in the following manner3 7,a7 ,location of the energy-production infrastructure on the military installation that will consume the energy4 7,b7 ,incorporation of energy resilience features1 such as microgrids1 to ensure that energy remains available to the installation even when the installation is not connected to energy sources located off the installation4 7,c7 ,reduction in periodic refueling needs from sources off the installation to not more than once every two years4 7#c7 ,in this subsection1 the term microgrid means an integrated energy system consisting of interconnected loads and energy resources that1 if necessary1 can be removed from the local utility grid and function as an integrated1 stand-alone system4 4 7b7 ,evaluation of feasibility of expanding use of on-,site energy production 7#a7 ,projects authorized ,subsection 7h7 of section #biaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 7,a7 ,using amounts made available for military construction projects under section #biad of this title1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out at least four projects to promote installation energy security and energy resilience in the manner described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,at least one project shall be designed to develop technology that demonstrates the ability to connect an existing on-site energy generation facility that uses solar power with one or more installation facilities performing critical missions in a manner that allows the generation facility to continue to provide electrical power to these facilities even if the installation is disconnected from the commercial power supply4 7,c7 ,at least one project shall be designed to develop technology that demonstrates that one or more installation facilities performing critical missions can be isolated1 for purposes of electrical power supply1 from the remainder of the installation and from the commercial power supply in a manner that allows an on-site energy generation facility that uses a renewable energy source1 other than solar energy1 to provide the necessary power exclusively to these facilities4 7,d7 ,at least two projects shall be designed to develop technology that demonstrates the ability to store sufficient electrical energy from an on-site energy generation facility that uses a renewable energy source to provide the electrical energy required to continue operation of installation facilities performing critical missions during nighttime operations4 7,e7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not select as the site of a project under this paragraph a military installation that already has the ability to satisfy any of the project requirements described in subparagraph 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d74 7,f7 ,the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense to commence a project under this paragraph expires on ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the congressional defense committees regarding the plan to carry out the on-site energy production projects authorized by paragraph 7#b7 of section #biaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a74 #bhbe4 ,availability of ,energy ,resilience and ,conservation ,investment ,program funds for certain activities related to privatized utility systems ,section #biad7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,for purposes of this section1 a military construction project is deemed to include activities related to utility systems authorized under subsections 7h71 7j71 and 7k7 of section #bfhh or section #biac of this title1 notwithstanding that the ,united ,states does not own the utility system1 and energy-related activities included as a separate requirement in an energy savings performance contract 7as defined in section #hjd7c7 of the ,national ,energy ,conservation ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hbhg;c7#c7774 4 #bhbf4 ,improving water management and security on military installations 7a7 ,risk-,based approach to installation water management and security 7#a7 ,general requirement ,the ,secretary concerned shall adopt a risk-based approach to water management and security for each military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,implementation priorities ,the ,secretary concerned shall begin implementation of paragraph 7#a7 by prioritizing those military installations under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary that the ,secretary determines-- 7,a7 are experiencing the greatest risks to sustainable water management and security2 and 7,b7 face the most severe existing or potential adverse impacts to mission assurance as a result of such risks4 7#c7 ,determination method ,determinations under paragraph 7#b7 shall be made on the basis of the water management and security assessments made by the ,secretary concerned under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,water management and security assessments 7#a7 ,assessment methodology ,the ,secretaries concerned1 acting jointly1 shall develop a methodology to assess risks to sustainable water management and security and mission assurance4 7#b7 ,elements ,required elements of the assessment methodology shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an evaluation of the water sources and supply connections for a military installation1 including water flow rate and extent of competition for the water sources4 7,b7 ,an evaluation of the age1 condition1 and jurisdictional control of water infrastructure serving the military installation4 7,c7 ,an evaluation of the military installation's water-security risks related to drought-prone climates1 impacts of defense water usage on regional water demands1 water quality1 and legal issues1 such as water rights disputes4 7,d7 ,an evaluation of the resiliency of the military installation's water supply and the overall health of the aquifer basin of which the water supply is a part1 including the robustness of the resource1 redundancy1 and ability to recover from disruption4 7,e7 ,an evaluation of existing water metering and consumption at the military installation1 considered at a minimum-- 7i7 by type of installation activity1 such as training1 maintenance1 medical1 housing1 and grounds maintenance and landscaping2 and 7ii7 by fluctuations in consumption1 including peak consumption by quarter4 7c7 ,evaluation of installations for potential net zero water usage 7#a7 ,evaluation required ,the ,secretary concerned shall conduct an evaluation of each military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary to determine the potential for the military installation1 or at a minimum certain installation activities1 to achieve net zero water usage4 7#b7 ,elements ,required elements of each evaluation shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an evaluation of alternative water sources to offset use of freshwater1 including water recycling and harvested rainwater for use as non-potable water4 7,b7 ,an evaluation of the practicality of implementing ,department of ,energy guidelines for net zero water usage1 when practicable to minimize water consumption and wastewater discharge in buildings scheduled for renovation4 7,c7 ,an evaluation of the practicality of implementing net zero water usage technology into new construction in water-constrained areas1 as determined by water management and security assessments conducted under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,improved ,landscaping management practices 7#a7 ,landscaping management ,the ,secretary concerned shall implement1 to the maximum extent practicable1 at each military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary landscaping management practices to increase water resilience and ensure greater quantities of water availability for operational1 training1 and maintenance requirements4 7#b7 ,arid or semi-arid climates ,for military installations located in arid or semi-arid climates1 landscaping management practices shall include the use of xeriscaping4 7#c7 ,non-arid climates ,for military installations located in arid or non-arid climates1 landscaping management practices shall include the use of plants common to the region in which the installation is located and native grasses and plants4 7#d7 ,pollinator ,conservation ,reference ,guide ,the ,secretary concerned shall follow the recommendations of the ,department of ,defense ,pollinator ,conservation ,reference ,guide 7,september #bjah7 to the maximum extent practicable in order to reduce operation and maintenance costs related to landscaping management1 while improving area management4 ,consistent with such guide1 in the preparation of a military installation landscaping plan1 the ,secretary concerned should consider the following3 7,a7 ,adding native flowering plants to sunny open areas and removing overhanging tree limbs above open patches within forested areas or dense shrub4 7,b7 ,removing or controlling invasive plants to improve pollinator habitat4 7,c7 ,preserving known and potential pollinator nesting and overwintering sites4 7,d7 ,eliminating or minimizing pesticide use in pollinator habitat areas4 7,e7 ,mowing in late fall or winter after plants have bloomed and set seed1 adjusting timing to avoid vulnerable life stages of special status pollinators4 7,f7 ,mowing mid-day when adult pollinators can avoid mowing equipment4 7e7 ,implementation report 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the other ,secretaries concerned1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the progress made in implementing this section4 7#b7 ,report elements ,the report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the methodology developed under subsection 7b7 to conduct water management and security assessments4 7,b7 ,a list of the military installations that have been assessed using such methodology and a description of the findings4 7,c7 ,a list of planned assessments for the one-year period beginning on the date of the submission of the report4 7,d7 ,an evaluation of the progress made on implementation of xeriscaping and other regionally appropriate landscaping practices at military installations4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term net zero water usage1 with respect to a military installation or installation activity1 means a situation in which the combination of limitations on the consumption of water resources and the return of water to an original water source by the installation or activity is sufficient to prevent any reduction in the water resources of the area in both quantity and quality over a reasonable period of time4 7#b7 ,the terms ,secretary concerned and ,secretary mean the ,secretary of a military department and the ,secretary of ,defense with respect to the ,pentagon ,reservation4 7#c7 ,the term xeriscaping means landscape design that emphasizes low water use and drought-tolerant plants that require little or no supplemental irrigation4 #bhbg4 ,pilot program to test use of emergency diesel generators in a microgrid configuration at certain military installations 7a7 ,pilot program authorized ,the ,secretary of ,defense may conduct a pilot program 7to be known as the ,emergency ,diesel ,generator ,microgrid ,program7 to evaluate the feasibility and cost effectiveness of connecting existing diesel generators at a military installation selected pursuant to subsection 7c7 to create and support one or more microgrid configurations at the installation capable of providing full-scale electrical power for the defense critical facilities located at the installation during an emergency involving the loss of external electric power supply caused by an extreme weather condition1 manmade intentional infrastructure damage1 or other circumstances4 7b7 ,goal of pilot program ,the goals of the ,emergency ,diesel ,generator ,microgrid ,program are-- 7#a7 to test assumptions about lower operating and maintenance costs1 parts interchangeability1 lower emissions1 lower fuel usage1 increased resiliency1 increased reliability1 and reduced need for emergency diesel generators2 and 7#b7 to establish design criteria that could be used to build and sustain emergency diesel generator microgrids at other military installations4 7c7 ,pilot program locations ,as the locations to conduct the ,emergency ,diesel ,generator ,microgrid ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall select two major military installations located in different geographical regions of the ,united ,states that the ,secretary determines-- 7#a7 are defense critical electric infrastructure sites or contain1 or are served by1 defense critical electric infrastructure2 7#b7 contain more than one defense critical function for national defense purposes and the mission assurance of such critical defense facilities are paramount to maintaining national defense and force projection capabilities at all times2 and 7#c7 face unique electric energy supply1 delivery1 and distribution challenges that1 based on the geographic location of the installations and the overall physical size of the installations1 adversely impact rapid electric infrastructure restoration after an interruption4 7d7 ,specifications of diesel generators and microgrid 7#a7 ,generator specifications ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall use existing diesel generators that are sized _/ #gejk,w output4 7#b7 ,microgrid specifications ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall create the microgrid using commercially available and proven designs and technologies4 ,the existing diesel generators used for the microgrid should be spaced within #a4j to #a4e mile of each other and1 using a dedicated underground electric cable network1 be tied into a microgrid configuration sufficient to supply mission critical facilities within the service area of the microgrid4 ,a selected military installation may contain more than one such microgrid under the ,emergency ,diesel ,generator ,microgrid ,program4 7e7 ,program authorities ,the ,secretary of ,defense may use the authority under section #biad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7known as the ,energy ,resilience and ,conservation ,investment ,program7 and energy savings performance contracts to conduct the ,emergency ,diesel ,generator ,microgrid ,program4 7f7 ,definitions ,for purposes of the ,emergency ,diesel ,generator ,microgrid ,program3 7#a7 ,the term defense critical electric infrastructure has the meaning given that term in section #bae;,a of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo-#a74 7#b7 ,the term energy savings performance contract has the meaning given that term in section #hjd7c7 of the ,national ,energy ,conservation ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hbhg;c7#c774 7#c7 ,the term existing diesel generators means diesel generators located1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 at a major military installation selected as a location for the ,emergency ,diesel ,generator ,microgrid ,program and intended for emergency use4 7#d7 ,the term major military installation has the meaning given that term in section #bhfd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhbh4 ,improved electrical metering of ,department of ,defense infrastructure supporting critical missions 7a7 ,options ,to improve electrical metering ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments shall improve the metering of electrical energy usage of covered defense structures to accurately determine energy consumption by such a structure to increase energy efficiency and improve energy resilience1 using any combination of the options specified in subsection 7b7 or such other methods as the ,secretary concerned considers practicable4 7b7 ,metering options ,electrical energy usage options to be considered for a covered defense structure include the following3 7#a7 ,installation of a smart meter at the electric power supply cable entry point of the covered defense structure1 with remote data storage and retrieval capability using cellular communication1 to provide historical energy usage data on an hourly basis to accurately determine the optimum cost effective energy efficiency and energy resilience measures for the covered defense structure4 7#b7 ,use of an energy usage audit firm to individually meter the covered defense structure using clamp-on meters and data storage to provide year-long electric energy load profile data1 particularly in the case of a covered defense structure located in climates with highly variable use based on weather or temperature changes to accurately identify electric energy usage demand for both peak and off peak periods for a covered defense structure4 7#c7 ,manual collection and calculation of the connected load via nameplate data survey of all the connected electrical devices for the covered defense structure and comparing it to the designed maximum rating of the incoming electric supply to determine the maximum electrical load for the covered defense structure4 7c7 ,consideration of partnerships ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments shall consider the use of arrangements 7known as public-private partnerships7 with appropriate entities outside the ,government to reduce the cost of carrying out this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered defense structure means any infrastructure under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense inside the ,united ,states that the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of the military department concerned determines-- 7,a7 is used to support a critical mission of the ,department2 and 7,b7 is located at a military installation with base-wide resilient power4 7#b7 ,the term energy resilience has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;e77#f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,implementation report ,as part of the ,department of ,defense energy management report to be submitted under section #bibe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 during fiscal year #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include information on the progress being made to comply with the requirements of this section4 #bhbi4 ,renaming certain military installations and other defense property 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term advisory panel means an advisory panel established by the ,secretary concerned to assist the ,secretary concerned in the renaming process required by this section4 7#b7 ,the term covered defense property means any real property1 including any building1 structure1 or other improvement to real property thereon1 under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned that is named after any person who served in the political or military leadership of any armed rebellion against the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the term covered military installation means a military installation or reserve component facility that is named after any person who served in the political or military leadership of any armed rebellion against the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,the term identification report means the initial report required by subsection 7c7 that identifies covered military installations and covered defense property4 7#e7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given that term in section #bhja7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,the term other improvement includes any library1 classroom1 parade ground or athletic field1 training range1 roadway1 or similar physical feature4 7#g7 ,the term process report means the report required by subsection 7d7 that describes the renaming process to be used by the ,secretary concerned4 7#h7 ,the term renaming report means the final report required by subsection 7f7 that provides new names for covered military installations and covered defense property4 7#i7 ,the term reserve component facility has the meaning given the term facility in section #ahbcb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and covers those facilities for which title is vested in the ,united ,states or for which the ,secretary of ,defense contributed funds under section #ahbcc7;a7 of such title or former section #bbcc of such title4 7#aj7 ,the term ,secretary concerned means the ,secretary of a military department and includes the ,secretary of ,defense with respect to matters concerning the ,defense ,agencies4 7b7 ,renaming required2 deadline ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7#a7 complete the renaming process required by this section2 and 7#b7 commence the renaming of each covered military installation and covered defense property identified in the renaming report pursuant to the guidance issued by the ,secretary concerned under subsection 7f74 7c7 ,identification report2 deadline ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary concerned shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that identifies each covered military installation and all covered defense property under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned that the ,secretary concerned determines satisfies the definitions given those terms in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,process report2 deadline 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary concerned shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the process by which the ,secretary concerned will rename each covered military installation and covered defense property identified in the renaming report prepared by the ,secretary concerned4 7#b7 ,report elements ,at minimum1 the process report shall contain the following elements3 7,a7 ,a detailed description of the process to be used by the ,secretary concerned to develop a list of potential names for renaming covered military installations and covered defense property4 7,b7 ,an explanation regarding whether or not the ,secretary concerned established1 or will establish1 an advisory panel to support the review process and make recommendations to the ,secretary concerned4 ,if the ,secretary concerned has established1 or will establish1 an advisory panel1 the report shall include the names and positions of the individuals who will serve on the advisory panel that represent3 7i7 ,military leadership from covered military installations4 7ii7 ,military leadership from military installations containing covered defense property4 7iii7 ,state leaders and leaders of the locality in which a covered military installation or covered defense property is located4 7iv7 ,representatives from military museums1 military historians1 or relevant historians from the impacted ,states and localities with relevant expertise4 7v7 ,community civil rights leaders4 7,c7 ,the criteria the ,secretary concerned will use to inform the renaming process4 7,d7 ,a description of the process for accepting and considering public comments from members of the ,armed ,forces1 veterans1 and members of the local community on potential names for renaming covered military installations and covered defense property4 7,e7 ,a timeline for the renaming process consistent with the deadline specified in subsection 7b74 7e7 ,congressional guidance on renaming criteria 7#a7 ,preferences ,as part of the renaming process established by the ,secretary concerned and described in the process report required by subsection 7c71 the ,secretary concerned shall give a preference for renaming covered military installations and covered defense property after either-- 7,a7 a battlefield victory by the ,armed ,forces consistent with current ,department of ,defense naming conventions2 or 7,b7 a deceased member of the ,armed ,forces 7other than the limited exception described in clause 7iv77 who satisfies one of more of the following3 7i7 ,was a recipient of the ,congressional ,medal of ,honor4 7ii7 ,was recognized for heroism in combat or for other significant contributions to the ,united ,states4 7iii7 ,was a member of a minority group who overcame prejudice and adversity to perform distinguished military service4 7iv7 ,is a deceased woman who overcame prejudice and adversity to perform distinguished military service on behalf of the ,united ,states1 including a woman who performed such distinguished military service 7whether temporary service1 auxiliary service1 or other qualifying military service7 before #aidh when women were allowed to officially join the ,armed ,forces4 7v7 ,has links to the community or ,state where the military installation or covered property is located4 7vi7 ,served at the covered military installation1 in a unit of the ,armed ,forces based at the covered installation2 or at the military installation containing the covered defense property4 7#b7 ,other considerations 7,a7 ,junior servicemembers ,junior members of the ,armed ,forces should be favored in the renaming process over general officers or flag officers4 7,b7 ,branch consideration ,a deceased member of the ,armed ,forces whose name is selected in the renaming process should have served in the same ,armed ,force as the majority of the members of the ,armed ,forces stationed at the covered military installation renamed in honor of the deceased member or at which the renamed covered defense property is located4 7,c7 ,conflict consideration ,the names selected in the renaming process should recognize and reflect significant battles or contingency operations since #aiag or the contributions of members of the ,armed ,forces who served in wars and contingency operations since #aiag4 7,d7 ,personal conduct ,a deceased member of the ,armed ,forces whose name is selected in the renaming process should be a person whose personal conduct reflects the current values of the ,armed ,forces and its members4 7f7 ,renaming report2 deadline 7#a7 ,report required ,upon completing the renaming process identified in the process report1 but not later than #cj days before the deadline specified in subsection 7b71 each ,secretary concerned shall submit to the congressional defense committees a final report containing the list of the new names chosen for each covered military installation and covered defense property identified in the identification report prepared by the ,secretary concerned4 7#b7 ,report elements ,at minimum1 the renaming report shall contain an explanation of the reasons for the selection of each new name chosen for covered military installations and covered defense property4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary concerned shall make the renaming report publicly available as soon as practicable after submission of the renaming report4 7#d7 ,guidance for actual renaming ,not later than #cj days after submission of the renaming report1 the ,secretary concerned shall issue guidance to promptly affect the name changes contained in the renaming report4 7g7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section or the renaming process required by this section shall be construed to have any effect on grave markers or cemeteries that may exist on real property under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense4 ,d ,land ,conveyances #bhca4 ,land conveyance1 ,camp ,navajo1 ,arizona 7a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,secretary of the ,army may convey1 without consideration1 to the ,state of ,arizona ,department of ,emergency and ,military ,affairs 7in this section referred to as the ,state7 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to a parcel of real property1 including any improvements thereon1 consisting of not more than #c1jjj acres at ,camp ,navajo1 ,arizona1 for the purpose of permitting the ,state to use the property-- 7#a7 for training the ,arizona ,army ,national ,guard and ,air ,national ,guard2 and 7#b7 for defense industrial base economic development purposes that are compatible with the environmental security and primary ,national ,guard training purpose of ,camp ,navajo4 7b7 ,condition of conveyance 7#a7 ,use of revenues ,the authority of the ,secretary of the ,army to make the conveyance described in subsection 7a7 is subject to the condition that the ,state agree that all revenues generated from the use of the property conveyed under such subsection will be used to support the training requirements of the ,arizona ,army ,national ,guard and ,air ,national ,guard1 including necessary infrastructure maintenance and capital improvements4 7#b7 ,audit ,the ,united ,states ,property and ,fiscal ,office for ,arizona shall-- 7,a7 conduct periodic audits of all revenues generated by uses of the conveyed property and the use of such revenues2 and 7,b7 provide the audit results to the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau4 7c7 ,reversionary interest 7#a7 ,interest retained ,if the ,secretary of the ,army determines at any time that the property conveyed under subsection 7a7 is not being used in accordance with the purposes of the conveyance specified in such subsection1 or that the ,state has not complied with the condition imposed by subsection 7b71 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the conveyed property1 including any improvements thereon1 shall1 at the option of the ,secretary1 revert to and become the property of the ,united ,states1 and the ,united ,states shall have the right of immediate entry onto the ,property4 7#b7 ,determination ,a determination by the ,secretary under this subsection shall be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing4 7d7 ,alternative consideration option 7#a7 ,consideration option ,in lieu of exercising the reversionary interest retained under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of the ,army may accept an offer by the ,state to pay to the ,united ,states an amount equal to the fair market value of the property conveyed under subsection 7a71 excluding the value of any improvements on the conveyed property constructed without ,federal funds after the date of the conveyance is completed1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,treatment of consideration received ,consideration received by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall be deposited in the special account in the ,treasury established for the ,secretary under subsection 7e7 of section #bffg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and shall be available to the ,secretary for the same uses and subject to the same limitations as provided in that section4 7e7 ,payment of costs of conveyance 7#a7 ,payment required ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall require the ,state to cover costs to be incurred by the ,secretary1 or to reimburse the ,secretary for such costs incurred by the ,secretary1 to carry out the conveyance under subsection 7a71 including survey costs1 costs for environmental documentation related to the conveyance1 and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance4 ,if amounts are collected from the ,state in advance of the ,secretary incurring the actual costs1 and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the conveyance1 the ,secretary shall refund the excess amount to the ,state4 7#b7 ,treatment of amounts received ,amounts received as reimbursement under paragraph 7#a7 shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover those costs incurred by the ,secretary in carrying out the conveyance or1 if the period of availability for obligations for that appropriation has expired1 to the fund or account currently available to the ,secretary for the same purpose4 ,amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account1 and shall be available for the same purposes1 and subject to the same conditions and limitations1 as amounts in such fund or account4 7f7 ,description of property ,the exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary of the ,army4 7g7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section shall be construed to alleviate1 alter1 or affect the responsibility of the ,united ,states for cleanup and remediation of the property to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 in accordance with the ,defense ,environmental ,restoration ,program under section #bgja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq474 7h7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary of the ,army may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 ,these additional terms may include a requirement for the ,state to consult with the ,secretary of the ,navy regarding use of the conveyed property4 #bhcb4 ,modification of land exchange involving ,naval ,industrial ,reserve ,ordnance ,plant1 ,sunnyvale1 ,california 7a7 ,elements of exchange ,section #bhda7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahfj7 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 real property1 including improvements thereon1 located in ,titusville1 ,florida1 that will replace the ,,nirop and meet the readiness requirements of the ,department of the ,navy1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 reimbursement for the costs of relocation of contractor and ,government personnel and equipment from the ,,nirop to the replacement facilities1 to the extent specified in the land exchange agreement contemplated in subsection 7b74 4 7b7 ,elements of land exchange agreement ,section #bhda7;b77#a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahfj7 is amended by inserting after identifies the following3 the costs of relocation to be reimbursed by the ,exchange ,entity14 7c7 ,valuation of properties and compensation ,section #bhda of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahfj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7c72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7i7 as subsections 7e7 through 7j71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsections3 7c7 ,valuation ,the ,secretary shall determine the fair market value of the properties1 including improvements thereon1 to be exchanged by the ,secretary and the ,exchange ,entity under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,compensation 7#a7 ,compensation required ,the ,exchange ,entity shall provide compensation under the land exchange agreement described in subsection 7b7 that is equal to or exceeds the fair market value of the ,,nirop1 as determined under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,in-kind consideration ,as part of the compensation under the land exchange agreement1 the ,secretary and the ,exchange ,entity may agree for the ,exchange ,entity to provide the following forms of in-kind consideration at any property or facility under the control of the ,secretary3 7,a7 ,alteration1 repair1 improvement1 or restoration 7including environmental restoration7 of property4 7,b7 ,use of facilities by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,provision of real property maintenance services4 7,d7 ,provision of or payment of utility services4 7,e7 ,provision of such other services relating to activities that will occur on the property as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,deposit ,the ,secretary shall deposit any cash payments received under the land exchange agreement1 other than cash payments accepted under section #bfie of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in the account in the ,treasury established pursuant to section #egb7;b7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,use of proceeds ,proceeds deposited pursuant to paragraph 7#c7 in the account referred to in such paragraph shall be available to the ,secretary in such amounts as provided in appropriations ,acts for the following activities3 7,a7 ,maintenance1 protection1 alternation1 repair1 improvement1 or restoration 7including environmental restoration7 of property or facilities4 7,b7 ,payment of utilities services4 7,c7 ,real property maintenance services4 4 7d7 ,treatment of certain amounts received ,subsection 7f7 of section #bhda of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahfa71 as redesignated by subsection 7c77#b7 of this section1 is amended by striking 7a71 7c77#b71 and 7d7and inserting 7a7 and 7e74 7e7 ,sunset ,subsection 7j7 of section #bhda of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahfa71 as redesignated by subsection 7c77#b7 of this section1 is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjbc and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbf1 if the ,secretary and the ,exchange ,entity have not entered into a land exchange agreement described in subsection 7b7 before that date4 #bhcc4 ,land conveyance1 ,sharpe ,army ,depot1 lathrop1 ,california 7a7 ,conveyance authorized ,if the ,secretary of the ,army determines that no department or agency of the ,federal ,government will accept the transfer of a parcel of real property consisting of approximately #ebe acres at ,sharpe ,army ,depot in ,lathrop1 ,california1 the ,secretary may convey to the ,port of ,stockton1 ,california1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the property1 including any improvements thereon1 for the purpose of permitting the ,port of ,stockton to use the property for the development or operation of a port facility4 7b7 ,modification of parcel authorized for conveyance ,if a department or agency of the ,federal ,government will accept the transfer of a portion of the parcel of real property described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall modify the conveyance authorized by such subsection to exclude the portion of the parcel to be accepted by that department or agency4 7c7 ,consideration 7#a7 ,public benefit conveyance ,the ,secretary of the ,army may assign the property for conveyance under subsection 7a7 as a public benefit conveyance without monetary consideration to the ,federal ,government if the ,port of ,stockton satisfies the conveyance requirements specified in section #eed of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,fair market value ,if the ,port of ,stockton fails to qualify for a public benefit conveyance under paragraph 7#a7 and still desires to acquire the real property described in subsection 7a71 the ,port of ,stockton shall pay to the ,united ,states an amount equal to the fair market value of the property to be conveyed4 ,the ,secretary shall determine the fair market value of the property using an independent appraisal based on the highest and best use of the property4 7d7 ,description of ,property ,the exact acreage and legal description of the real property to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary of the ,army4 ,the cost of the survey shall be borne by the ,port of ,stockton4 7e7 ,additional ,terms and conditions ,the ,secretary of the ,army may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,sunset ,if the real property authorized for conveyance by subsection 7a7 is not conveyed within #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army may report the property excess for disposal in accordance with existing law4 #bhcd4 ,land exchange1 ,san ,bernardino ,county1 ,california 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,county ,the term ,county means the ,county of ,san ,bernardino1 ,california4 7#b7 ,federal land ,the term ,federal land means the approximately #gc acres of ,federal land generally depicted as ,federal ,land ,proposed for ,exchange on the map titled ,big ,bear ,land ,exchange and dated ,august #f1 #bjah4 7#c7 ,non-federal land ,the term non-,federal land means the approximately #ga acres of land owned by the ,county generally depicted as ,non-,federal ,land ,proposed for ,exchange on the map referred to in paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,exchange authorized ,subject to valid existing rights and the terms of this section1 no later than #a year after the date that the portion of the ,pacific ,crest ,national ,scenic ,trail is relocated in accordance with subsection 7i71 if the ,county offers to convey the non-,federal land to the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall-- 7#a7 convey to the ,county all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,federal land2 and 7#b7 accept from the ,county a conveyance of all right1 title1 and interest of the ,county in and to the non-,federal land4 7c7 ,equal value and cash equalization 7#a7 ,equal value exchange ,the land exchange under this section shall be for equal value1 or the values shall be equalized by a cash payment as provided for under this subsection or an adjustment in acreage4 ,at the option of the ,county1 any excess value of the non-,federal lands may be considered a gift to the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,cash equalization payment ,the ,county may equalize the values of the lands to be exchanged under this section by cash payment without regard to any statutory limit on the amount of such a cash equalization payment4 7#c7 ,deposit and use of funds received from county ,any cash equalization payment received by the ,secretary of ,agriculture under this subsection shall be deposited in the fund established under ,public ,law #ij-aga 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dhd;a2 commonly known as the ,sisk ,act74 ,the funds so deposited shall remain available to the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 until expended1 for the acquisition of lands1 waters1 and interests in land for the ,san ,bernardino ,national ,forest4 7d7 ,appraisal ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall complete an appraisal of the land to be exchanged under this section in accordance with-- 7#a7 the ,uniform ,appraisal ,standards for ,federal ,land ,acquisitions2 and 7#b7 the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice4 7e7 ,title approval ,title to the land to be exchanged under this section shall be in a format acceptable to the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,county4 7f7 ,survey of non-,federal lands ,before completing the exchange under this section1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall inspect the non-,federal lands to ensure that the land meets ,federal standards1 including hazardous materials and land line surveys4 7g7 ,costs of conveyance ,as a condition of the conveyance of the ,federal land under this section1 any costs related to the exchange under this section shall be paid by the ,county4 7h7 ,management of acquired lands ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall manage the non-,federal land acquired under this section in accordance with the ,act of ,march #a1 #aiaa 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dhj et seq42 commonly known as the ,weeks ,act71 and other laws and regulations pertaining to ,national ,forest ,system lands4 7i7 ,pacific crest national scenic trail relocation ,no later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in accordance with applicable laws1 shall relocate the portion of the ,pacific ,crest ,national ,scenic ,trail located on the ,federal land-- 7#a7 to adjacent ,national ,forest ,system land2 7#b7 to land owned by the ,county1 subject to ,county approval2 7#c7 to land within the ,federal land1 subject to ,county approval2 or 7#d7 in a manner that combines two or more of the options described in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c74 7j7 ,map and legal descriptions ,as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall finalize a map and legal descriptions of all land to be conveyed under this section4 ,the ,secretary may correct any minor errors in the map or in the legal descriptions4 ,the map and legal descriptions shall be on file and available for public inspection in appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service4 #bhce4 ,land conveyance1 ,over-the-,horizon ,backscatter ,radar ,system receiving station1 ,modoc ,county1 ,california 7a7 ,conveyance required 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after receiving a request from ,modoc ,county1 ,california 7in this section referred to as the ,county7 regarding the conveyance required by this section1 but subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall convey to the ,county all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to a parcel of ,national ,forest ,system land1 including improvements thereon1 consisting of approximately #ibg acres in ,modoc ,national ,forest in the ,state of ,california and containing an obsolete ,over-the-,horizon ,backscatter ,radar ,system receiving station established on the parcel pursuant to a memorandum of agreement between the ,department of the ,air ,force and ,forest ,service dated ,may #ah and #bc1 #aihg4 7#b7 ,applicable law and ,national security determination ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall carry out the conveyance under subsection 7a7 in accordance with this section and all other applicable law1 including the condition that the conveyance not take place until the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 determines that the conveyance will not harm the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,purpose of conveyance ,the purpose of the conveyance under subsection 7a7 is to preserve and utilize the improvements constructed on the parcel of ,national ,forest ,system land described in such subsection and to permit the ,county to use the conveyed property1 including improvements thereon1 for the development of renewable energy1 including solar and biomass cogeneration4 7c7 ,consideration 7#a7 ,in general ,as consideration for the conveyance under subsection 7a71 the ,county shall pay to the ,secretary of ,agriculture an amount that is not less than the fair market value of the parcel of land to be conveyed1 as determined in accordance with the ,uniform ,appraisal ,standards for ,federal ,land ,acquisition and the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice4 7#b7 ,treatment of cash consideration ,the ,secretary shall deposit the payment received under paragraph 7#a7 in the account in the ,treasury established by ,public ,law #ij-aga 7commonly known as the ,sisk ,act2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #dhd;a74 ,the amount deposited shall be available to the ,secretary1 in such amounts as may be provided in advance in appropriation ,acts1 to pay any necessary and incidental costs incurred by the ,secretary in connection with the improvement1 maintenance1 reconstruction1 or construction of a facility or improvement for the ,national ,forest ,system located in the ,state of ,california4 7d7 ,reservation of easement related to ,continued use of water wells ,the conveyance required by subsection 7a7 shall be conditioned on the reservation of an easement by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary deems appropriate1 necessary to provide access for use authorized by the ,secretary of the four water wells in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act and associated water conveyance infrastructure on the parcel of ,national ,forest ,system lands to be conveyed4 7e7 ,withdrawal ,the ,national ,forest ,system land described in subsection 7a7 is withdrawn from the operation of the mining and mineral leasing laws of the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,payment of costs of conveyance 7#a7 ,payment required ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall require the ,county to cover costs 7except costs for environmental remediation of the property7 to be incurred by the ,secretary1 or to reimburse the ,secretary for such costs incurred by the ,secretary1 to carry out the conveyance under subsection 7a71 including survey costs1 costs for environmental documentation1 and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance4 ,if amounts are collected from the ,county in advance of the ,secretary incurring the actual costs1 and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the conveyance1 the ,secretary shall refund the excess amount to the ,county4 7#b7 ,treatment of amounts received ,amounts received as reimbursement under paragraph 7#a7 shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover those costs incurred by the ,secretary of ,agriculture in carrying out the conveyance4 ,amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account1 and shall be available for the same purposes1 and subject to the same conditions and limitations1 as amounts in such fund or account4 7g7 ,environmental remediation 7#a7 ,in general ,to expedite the conveyance of the parcel of ,national ,forest ,system land described in subsection 7a71 including improvements thereon1 environmental remediation of the land by the ,department of the ,air ,force shall be limited to the removal of the perimeter wooden fence1 which was treated with an arsenic-based weatherproof coating1 and treatment of soil affected by leaching of such chemical4 7#b7 ,potential ,future ,environmental remediation ,responsibilities ,notwithstanding the conveyance of the parcel of ,national ,forest ,system land described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall be responsible for the remediation of any environmental contamination1 discovered post-conveyance1 that is attributed to ,air ,force occupancy of and operations on the parcel pre-conveyance4 7h7 ,compliance with environmental laws ,notwithstanding the requirements of section #abj7;h7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h771 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall not be required to provide any of the covenants and warranties otherwise required under such section in connection with the conveyance of the property under subsection 7a74 7i7 ,description of property ,the exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 #bhcf4 ,transfer of administrative jurisdiction1 ,naval ,support ,activity ,panama ,city1 ,florida1 parcel 7a7 ,transfer to the ,secretary of the ,navy ,administrative jurisdiction over the parcel of ,federal land consisting of approximately #a4bc acres located within ,naval ,support ,activity ,panama ,city1 ,florida1 and used by the ,department of the ,navy pursuant to ,executive ,order ,no4 #ajcee of ,may #bf1 #aieb1 and ,public ,land ,order ,number #ieb of ,april #f1 #aied1 is transferred from the ,secretary of the ,interior to the ,secretary of the ,navy4 7b7 ,land survey ,the exact acreage and legal description of the ,federal land transferred by subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7c7 ,consideration and reimbursement 7#a7 ,no consideration ,the transfer made by subsection 7a7 shall be without consideration4 7#b7 ,reimbursement ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall reimburse the ,secretary of the ,interior for any costs incurred by the ,secretary of the ,interior under subsection 7b7 in conducting the survey and preparing the legal description of the ,federal land transferred by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,status of land after transfer ,upon transfer of the ,federal land by subsection 7a71 the land shall cease to be public land and shall be treated as property 7as defined in section #ajb7i7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code7 under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,navy4 #bhcg4 ,land conveyance1 ,milan ,army ,ammunition ,plant1 ,tennessee 7a7 ,conveyance ,authorized ,the ,secretary of the ,army may convey to the ,city of ,milan1 ,tennessee 7in this section referred to as the ,city71 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to parcels of real property1 including any improvements thereon1 at ,milan ,army ,ammunition ,plant1 ,tennessee1 consisting of approximately #bib acres and commonly referred to as ,parcels ,a1 ,b and ,c4 7b7 ,consideration 7#a7 ,consideration required ,as consideration for the conveyance under subsection 7a71 the ,city shall provide consideration an amount equivalent to the fair market value of the property conveyed under such subsection1 as determined by an appraisal approved by the ,secretary of the ,army4 ,the consideration may be in the form of cash payment1 in-kind consideration1 or a combination thereof1 provided at such time as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,in-kind consideration ,in-kind consideration provided by the ,city under paragraph 7#a7 may include the acquisition1 construction1 provision1 improvement1 maintenance1 repair1 or restoration 7including environmental restoration71 or combination thereof1 of any facility1 real property1 or infrastructure under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 7c7 ,payment of ,costs of ,conveyance 7#a7 ,payment required ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall require the ,city to pay costs to be incurred by the ,secretary1 or to reimburse the ,secretary for such costs incurred by the ,secretary1 to carry out the conveyance under subsection 7a71 including survey costs1 appraisal costs1 costs for environmental documentation related to the conveyance1 and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance4 7#b7 ,treatment of amounts received ,amounts received as reimbursement under paragraph 7#a7 shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to pay the costs incurred by the ,secretary in carrying out the conveyance under subsection 7a7 or1 if the period of availability of obligations for that appropriation has expired1 to the appropriations of fund that is currently available to the ,secretary for the same purpose4 ,amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account and shall be available for the same purposes1 and subject to the same conditions and limitations1 as amounts in such fund or account4 7d7 ,description of ,property ,the exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary of the ,army4 7e7 ,additional ,terms and ,conditions ,the ,secretary of the ,army may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 ,e ,military ,land ,withdrawals #bhda4 ,renewal of land withdrawal and reservation to benefit ,naval ,air ,facility1 ,el ,centro1 ,california ,section #bibe of the ,el ,centro ,naval ,air ,facility ,ranges ,withdrawal ,act 7subtitle ,b of title ,,xxix of ,public ,law #ajd-bja2 #aaj ,stat4 #bhaf7 is amended by striking #be years after the date of the enactment of this subtitle and inserting on ,november #f1 #bjdf4 #bhdb4 ,renewal of ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex land withdrawal and reservation ,notwithstanding section #cjae of the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act of #aiii 7title ,,xxx of ,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aac ,stat4 #hib71 the withdrawal and reservation of lands 7known as the ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex7 made by section #cjaa7;a7 of such ,act 7#aac ,stat4 #hhe7 shall terminate on ,november #f1 #bjdf4 #bhdc4 ,renewal of ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range land withdrawal and reservation ,notwithstanding section #cjae of the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act of #aiii 7title ,,xxx of ,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aac ,stat4 #hib71 the withdrawal and reservation of lands 7known as the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range7 made by section #cjaa7;b7 of such ,act 7#aac ,stat4 #hhf7 shall terminate on ,november #f1 #bjdf4 #bhdd4 ,additional requirements regarding ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term affected ,indian tribe means an ,indian tribe that has historical connections to-- 7,a7 the land withdrawn and reserved as the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range2 or 7,b7 the land included as part of the ,desert ,national ,wildlife ,refuge4 7#b7 ,the term current memorandum of understanding means the memorandum of understanding referred to in section #cjaa7;b77#e77;,e7 of the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act of #aiii 7title ,,xxx of ,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aac ,stat4 #hhh7 as in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,the term heavy force means a military unit with armored motorized equipment1 such as tanks1 motorized artillery1 and armored personnel carriers4 7#d7 ,the term large force means a military unit designated as a battalion or larger organizational unit4 7#e7 ,the term ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range means the land known as the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range withdrawn and reserved by section #cjaa7;b7 of the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act of #aiii 7title ,,xxx of ,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aac ,stat4 #hhf74 7#f7 ,the term overlapping lands means land withdrawn and reserved as the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range that also is included as part of the ,desert ,national ,wildlife ,refuge4 ,this land is commonly referred to as the ,joint-,use ,area4 7#g7 ,the term revised memorandum of understanding means the current memorandum of understanding revised as required by subsection 7c77#a7 and other provisions of this section4 7#h7 ,the term ,secretaries means the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,secretary of the ,interior acting jointly4 7#i7 ,the term small force means a military force of squad1 platoon1 or equivalent or smaller size4 7b7 ,improved coordination and management of overlapping lands ,the ,secretaries shall coordinate the management of the overlapping lands for military use and wildlife refuge purposes consistent with their respective jurisdictional authorities described in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#e7 of section #cjaa7;b7 of the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act of #aiii 7title ,,xxx of ,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aac ,stat4 #hhg74 7c7 ,revision and extension of current ,memorandum of understanding 7#a7 ,revision required ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries shall revise the current memorandum of understanding to facilitate the management of the overlapping lands-- 7,a7 for the purposes for which the ,desert ,national ,wildlife ,refuge was established2 and 7,b7 to support military training needs consistent with the uses described under section #cjaa7;b77#a7 of the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act of #aiii 7title ,,xxx of ,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aac ,stat4 #hhf71 as modified by subsection 7f74 7#b7 ,relation to current law ,upon completion of the revision process1 the revised memorandum of understanding shall supersede the current memorandum of understanding4 ,subject to paragraph 7#a7 and subsection 7d71 clauses 7i71 7ii71 7iii71 and 7iv7 of section #cjaa7;b77#e77;,e7 of the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act of #aiii 7title ,,xxx of ,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aac ,stat4 #hhh7 shall apply to the revised memorandum of understanding in the same manner as such clauses applied to the current memorandum of understanding4 7d7 ,elements of revised memorandum of understanding 7#a7 ,in general ,the revised memorandum of understanding shall include1 at a minimum1 provisions to address the following3 7,a7 ,the proper management and protection of the natural and cultural resources of the overlapping lands4 7,b7 ,the sustainable use by the public of such resources to the extent consistent with existing laws and regulations1 including applicable environmental laws4 7,c7 ,the use of the overlapping lands for the military training needs for which the lands are withdrawn and reserved and for wildlife conservation purposes for which the ,desert ,national ,wildlife ,refuge was established1 consistent with their respective jurisdictional authorities4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretaries shall prepare the revised memorandum of understanding in consultation with the following3 7,a7 ,the resource consultative committee4 7,b7 ,affected ,indian tribes4 7#c7 ,tribal issues ,the revised memorandum of understanding shall include provisions to address the manner in which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force will accomplish the following3 7,a7 ,meet the ,united ,states trust responsibilities with respect to affected ,indian tribes1 tribal lands1 and rights reserved by treaty or ,federal law affected by the withdrawal and reservation of the overlapping lands4 7,b7 ,guarantee reasonable access to1 and use by members of affected ,indian tribes of high priority cultural sites throughout the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range1 including the overlapping lands1 consistent with the reservation of the lands for military use4 7,c7 ,protect identified cultural and archaeological sites throughout the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range1 including the overlapping lands1 and1 in the event of an inadvertent ground disturbance of such a site1 implement appropriate response activities to once again facilitate historic and subsistence use of the site by members of affected ,indian tribes4 7,d7 ,provide for timely consultation with affected ,indian tribes as required by paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,guaranteeing ,department of the ,interior access ,the revised memorandum of understanding shall guarantee that the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 has access to the overlapping lands for not less than #ed days during each calendar year to carry out the management responsibilities of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service regarding the ,desert ,national ,wildlife ,refuge4 7#e7 ,elements of ,,usfws access ,the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service may carry out more than one management responsibility on the overlapping lands on an access day guaranteed by paragraph 7#d74 ,recognized ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service management responsibilities include the following3 7,a7 ,the installation or maintenance of wildlife water development projects1 for which at least #ae access days guaranteed by paragraph 7#d7 shall be annually allotted during spring or winter months4 7,b7 ,the conduct of annual desert bighorn sheep surveys4 7,c7 ,the management of the annual desert bighorn sheep hunt in accordance with the ,national ,wildlife ,refuge ,system ,administration ,act of #aiff 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffh;dd-#ffh;ee71 for which at least #af access days guaranteed by paragraph 7#d7 shall be allotted4 7,d7 ,the conduct of annual biological surveys for the ,agassiz's desert tortoise and other federally protected species1 ,state-listed and at-risk species1 migratory birds1 golden eagle nests and rare plants1 for which at least #cj access days guaranteed by paragraph 7#d7 shall be annually allotted during spring or summer months4 7,e7 ,the conduct of annual invasive species surveys and treatment1 for which at least #ae access days guaranteed by paragraph 7#d7 shall be annually allotted during spring or summer months4 7,f7 ,the conduct of annual contaminant surveys of soil1 springs1 groundwater and vegetation1 for which at least #aj access days guaranteed by paragraph 7#d7 shall be annually allotted during spring or summer months4 7,g7 ,the regular installation and maintenance of climate monitoring systems4 7,h7 ,such additional access opportunities1 as needed1 for wildlife research1 including ,global ,positioning ,system collaring of desert bighorn sheep1 bighorn sheep disease monitoring1 investigation of wildlife mortalities1 and deploying1 maintaining1 and retrieving output from wildlife camera traps4 7#f7 ,hunting1 fishing1 and trapping ,the revised memorandum of understanding shall continue to require that any hunting1 fishing1 and trapping on the overlapping lands is conducted in accordance with section #cjbj of the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act of #aiii 7title ,,xxx of ,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aac ,stat4 #hif74 7#g7 ,other required matters ,the revised memorandum of understanding also shall include provisions regarding the following3 7,a7 ,the identification of current test and target impact areas and related buffer or safety zones1 to the extent consistent with military purposes4 7,b7 ,the design and construction of all gates1 fences1 and barriers in the overlapping lands1 to be constructed after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 in a manner to allow wildlife access1 to the extent practicable and consistent with military security1 safety1 and sound wildlife management use4 7,c7 ,the incorporation of any existing management plans pertaining to the overlapping lands to the extent that the ,secretaries1 upon review of such plans1 determine that incorporation into the revised memorandum of understanding is appropriate4 7,d7 ,procedures to ensure periodic reviews of the revised memorandum of understanding are conducted by the ,secretaries1 and that the ,state of ,nevada1 affected ,indian tribes1 and the public are provided a meaningful opportunity to comment upon any proposed substantial revisions4 7e7 ,resource ,consultative ,committee 7#a7 ,establishment required ,pursuant to the revised memorandum of understanding1 the ,secretaries shall establish a resource consultative committee comprised of members1 designated at the discretion of the ,secretaries1 from the following3 7,a7 ,interested ,federal agencies4 7,b7 ,at least one elected official 7or other authorized representative7 from the ,state of ,nevada generally and at least one representative from the ,nevada ,department of ,wildlife4 7,c7 ,at least one elected official 7or other authorized representative7 from each local and tribal government impacted by the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range4 7,d7 ,at least one representative of an interested conservation organization4 7,e7 ,at least one representative of a sportsmen's organization4 7,f7 ,at least one member of the general public familiar with the overlapping lands and resources thereon4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the resource consultative committee shall be established solely for the purpose of exchanging views1 information1 and advice relating to the management of the natural and cultural resources of the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range4 7#c7 ,operational basis ,the resource consultative committee shall operate in accordance with the terms set forth in the revised memorandum of understanding1 which shall specify the ,federal agencies and elected officers or representatives of ,state1 local1 and tribal governments to be invited to participate4 ,the memorandum of understanding shall establish procedures for creating a forum for exchanging views1 information1 and advice relating to the management of natural and cultural resources on the lands concerned1 procedures for rotating the chair of the committee1 and procedures for scheduling regular meetings4 7#d7 ,coordinator ,the ,secretaries shall appoint an individual to serve as coordinator of the resource consultative committee4 ,the duties of the coordinator shall be specified in the revised memorandum of understanding4 ,the coordinator shall not be a member of the committee4 7f7 ,authorized and ,prohibited activities 7#a7 ,additional authorized activities ,additional military activities on the overlapping lands are authorized to be conducted1 in a manner consistent with the ,national ,wildlife ,refuge ,system ,administration ,act of #aiff 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffh;dd et seq471 as follows3 7,a7 ,emergency response4 7,b7 ,establishment and use of existing or new electronic tracking and communications sites4 7,c7 ,continued use of roads in existence as of the date of the enactment of this ,act and maintenance of such a road consistent with the types of purposes for which the road has been used as of that date4 7,d7 ,small force readiness training by ,air ,force1 ,joint1 or ,coalition forces4 7#b7 ,prohibited activities ,military activities on the overlapping lands are prohibited for the following purposes3 7,a7 ,large force or heavy force activities4 7,b7 ,designation of new weapon impact areas4 7,c7 ,any ground disturbance activity not authorized by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to preclude the following regarding the overlapping lands3 7,a7 ,low-level overflights of military aircraft1 except that low-level flights of military aircraft over the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service ,corn ,creek field station and visitor center are prohibited4 7,b7 ,the designation of new units of special use airspace4 7,c7 ,the use or establishment of military flight training routes4 7g7 ,tribal liaison positions 7#a7 ,access coordinator ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall create a tribal liaison position for the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range1 to be held by a member of an affected ,indian tribe1 who will help coordinate access to cultural and archaeological sites throughout the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range and accompany members of ,indian tribes accessing such sites4 7#b7 ,cultural resources liaison ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall create a tribal liaison position for the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range1 to be held by a member of an affected ,indian tribe1 who will serve as a tribal cultural resources liaison to ensure that-- 7,a7 appropriate steps are being taken to protect cultural and archaeological sites throughout the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range2 and 7,b7 the management plan for the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range is being followed4 7h7 ,fish and wildlife liaison ,the ,secretaries shall create a ,fish and ,wildlife ,service liaison position for the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range1 to be held by a ,fish and ,wildlife ,service official designated by the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 who will serve as a liaison to ensure that-- 7#a7 appropriate steps are being taken to protect ,fish and ,wildlife ,service managed resources throughout the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range2 and 7#b7 the management plan for the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range is being followed4 #bhde4 ,specified duration of ,white ,sands ,missile ,range land withdrawal and reservation and establishment of special reservation area for northern and western extension areas 7a7 ,duration of land withdrawal and reservation ,the withdrawal and reservation of lands 7known as the ,white ,sands ,missile ,range7 made by section #biea of the ,military ,land ,withdrawals ,act of #bjac 7title ,,xxix of ,public ,law #aac-ff2 #abg ,stat4 #ajci71 and the special reservation area established by this section1 shall terminate on ,october #a1 #bjdf4 7b7 ,special reservation area 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is hereby established a special reservation area consisting of the approximately #cda1dae acres of public land 7including interests in land7 in ,socorro and ,torrance ,counties1 ,new ,mexico1 and the approximately #ceb1aae acres of public land 7including interests in land7 in ,sierra1 ,socorro1 and ,doa ,ana ,counties1 ,new ,mexico1 depicted as ,northern ,call-,up ,area and ,western ,call-,up ,area1 respectively1 on the maps entitled ,,wsmr ,northern ,call-,up ,area and ,,wsmr ,western ,call-,up ,area1 both dated ,august #af1 #bjaf4 ,these lands include approximately #aj1gge acres under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,army4 7#b7 ,reservation generally ,the special reservation area1 excluding the portion of the special reservation area under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,army1 is reserved for use by the ,secretary of the ,army for military purposes consisting of overflight research1 development1 test1 and evaluation and training4 7#c7 ,army lands ,the portion of the special reservation area under the administrative jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,army is reserved for use by the ,secretary of the ,army for military purposes as determined by the ,secretary of the ,army4 7c7 ,exception from special reservation ,the ,secretary of the ,army may permit1 on a case-by-case basis and consistent with section #ddgah of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the erection in the special reservation area established by subsection 7b7 of a structure that extends higher than #ej feet in height above the surface estate4 7d7 ,maps and legal descriptions ,section #cjab of the ,military ,land ,withdrawals ,act of #bjac 7title ,,xxix of ,public ,law #aac-ff2 #abg ,stat4 #ajbf7 shall apply with respect to the maps referred to in subsection 7a7 and the preparation of legal descriptions of the special reservation area established by subsection 7b71 except that the reference to the date of the enactment of that ,act shall be deemed to refer to the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,rules of construction ,the establishment of the special reservation area by subsection 7b7 shall not be construed-- 7#a7 to alter the terms1 operation1 or duration of any agreement entered into by the ,secretary of the ,army or the ,secretary of the ,interior involving any portion of the lands included in the special reservation area1 and the ,secretaries shall continue to comply with the terms of any such agreement2 or 7#b7 to vest in the ,secretary of the ,army or the ,secretary of the ,interior any authority vested in the ,secretary of ,transportation or the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 #bhdf4 ,grand ,canyon ,centennial ,protection ,act 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,grand ,canyon ,centennial ,protection ,act4 7b7 ,withdrawal of certain federal land in the state of arizona 7#a7 ,definition of map ,in this section1 the term ,map means the map prepared by the ,bureau of ,land ,management entitled ,grand ,canyon ,centennial ,protection ,act and dated ,july #aa1 #bjai4 7#b7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the approximately #a1jjf1ede acres of ,federal land in the ,state of ,arizona1 generally depicted on the ,map as ,federal ,mineral ,estate to be ,withdrawn1 including any land or interest in land that is acquired by the ,united ,states after the date of the enactment of this section1 are hereby withdrawn from-- 7,a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7,c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 7#c7 ,availability of map ,the ,map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service and the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 ,f ,asia-,pacific and ,indo-,pacific ,issues #bhea4 ,change to biennial reporting requirement for ,interagency ,coordination ,group of ,inspectors ,general for ,guam ,realignment ,section #bhce7;e77#a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhg note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,annual and inserting ,biennial2 and 7#b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,february #a of each year and inserting ,february #a1 #bjbb1 and every second ,february #a thereafter2 7,b7 by striking fiscal year and inserting #b fiscal years2 7,c7 by striking such year and inserting such years2 and 7,d7 by striking the year and inserting the years4 #bheb4 ,additional exception to restriction on development of public infrastructure in connection with realignment of ,marine ,corps forces in ,asia-,pacific region ,notwithstanding section #bhba7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aac-bia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhg note71 the ,secretary of ,defense may proceed with the public infrastructure project on ,guam intended to provide a new public health laboratory1 as identified in the report prepared by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #bhbb7;d77#b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aac-ff2 #abg ,stat4 #ajag7 and entitled ,economic ,adjustment ,committee ,implementation ,plan ,supporting the ,preferred ,alternative for the ,relocation of ,marine ,corps ,forces to ,guam1 subject to the availability of funds for the project4 #bhec4 ,development of master plan for infrastructure to support rotational ,armed ,forces in ,australia 7a7 ,master plan required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a master plan for the construction of infrastructure required to support the rotational presence of units and members the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in the ,northern ,territory of the ,commonwealth of ,australia 7in this section referred to as the ,northern ,territory74 7b7 ,master plan elements ,the master plan shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a list and description of the scope1 cost1 and schedule for each military construction1 repair1 or other infrastructure project carried out at installations or training areas in the ,northern ,territory since ,october #a1 #bjaa4 7#b7 ,a list and description of the scope1 cost1 and schedule for each military construction1 repair1 or other infrastructure project anticipated to be necessary at installations or training areas in the ,northern ,territory during the #aj-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,the site plans for each installation and training area in the ,northern ,territory4 7#d7 ,for each project included in the master plan pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 an explanation of-- 7,a7 whether the proponent of the project was the ,secretary of a military department1 a combat support agency1 a combatant command1 or the ,commonwealth of ,australia2 and 7,b7 the funding source1 or anticipated resource sponsor1 for the project1 including whether the project is funded by the ,united ,states1 by the ,commonwealth of ,australia1 or jointly by both countries4 7#e7 ,such other issues as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense to be appropriate4 7c7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall coordinate with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and the ,secretaries of the military departments to develop the master plan4 7d7 ,report requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a copy of the master plan4 ,the report shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #bhed4 ,study and strategy regarding bulk fuels management in ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command ,area of ,responsibility 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ordering and delivery of bulk fuels is organizationally bifurcated to the detriment of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,legacy bulk fuel management will not meet the accelerated pace of operations required to support the ,national ,defense ,strategy and the emphasis on disaggregated operations4 7#c7 ,the number of ,united ,states flagged tanking vessels continues to decline1 which has resulted in an excessive reliance on foreign flagged tanking vessels to be available to support the ,national ,defense ,strategy4 7#d7 ,a foreign flagged tanking vessel support strategy induces excessive risk to support ,united ,states disaggregated operations in a highly contested environment4 7#e7 ,the inadequacies of the legacy bulk fuel management strategy is particularly acute in the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command ,area of ,responsibility4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that a single organizational element should be responsible for the bulk fuel management and delivery throughout the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command ,area of ,responsibility4 7c7 ,study and strategy required ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study of current and projected bulk fuel management strategies in the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command ,area of ,responsibility2 and 7#b7 prepare a proposed bulk fuel management strategy that optimally supports bulk fuel management in the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command ,area of ,responsibility4 7d7 ,elements of study ,the study required by subsection 7c7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a description of current organizational responsibility of bulk fuel management in the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command ,area of ,responsibility from ordering1 storage1 strategic transportation1 and tactical transportation to the last tactical mile4 7#b7 ,a description of legacy bulk fuel management assets that can be used to support the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7#c7 ,options for congressional consideration to better align organizational responsibility through the entirety of the bulk fuel management system in the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command ,area of ,responsibility1 as proposed in the bulk fuel management strategy prepared pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection4 7e7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall conduct the study and prepare the bulk fuel management strategy required by subsection 7c7 in coordination with subject-matter experts of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command1 and the ,defense ,logistics ,agency4 7f7 ,report required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the results of the study required by subsection 7c7 and the bulk fuel management strategy required by such subsection4 7g7 ,prohibition on certain construction pending report ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba for the ,navy for construction related to additional bulk fuel storage in the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command ,area of ,responsibility may be obligated or expended until the report required by subsection 7f7 is submitted to the congressional defense committees4 #bhee4 ,department of ,defense report on easements and leased lands in ,hawai#8i 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,lands throughout the ,state of ,hawai#8i currently owned and leased by the ,department of ,defense or in which the ,department of ,defense otherwise has a real property interest are critical to maintaining the readiness of the ,armed ,forces now stationed or to be stationed in ,hawai#8i and throughout the ,indo-,pacific region and elsewhere4 7#b7 ,securing long-term continued utilization of those lands by the ,armed ,forces is thus critical to the national defense4 7#c7 ,as a result of various factors1 including complex land ownership and utilization issues and competing actual and potential uses1 the interdependency of the various military components1 and the necessity of maintaining public support for the presence and operations of the ,armed ,forces1 the realization of the congressional and ,department of ,defense goals of ensuring the continuity of critical land and facilities infrastructure requires a sustained1 dedicated1 funded1 top-level effort to coordinate realization of these goals across the ,armed ,forces1 between the ,department of ,defense and other agencies of the ,federal ,government1 and between the ,department of ,defense and the ,state of ,hawai#8i and its civilian sector4 7#d7 ,the end result of this effort must account for military and civilian concerns and for the changing missions and needs of all components of the ,armed ,forces stationed or otherwise operating out of the ,state of ,hawai#8i as the ,department of ,defense adjusts to meet the objectives outlined in the ,national ,defense ,strategy4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committee a report describing the progress being made by the ,department of ,defense to renew ,department of ,defense land leases and easements in the ,state of ,hawai#8i that encompass one acre or more and will expire before ,january #a1 #bjcj4 ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the location1 size1 and expiration date of each lease and easement4 7#b7 ,major milestones and expected timelines for maintaining access to the land covered by each lease and easement4 7#c7 ,actions completed over the preceding #b years for each lease and easement4 7#d7 ,department-wide and service-specific authorities governing each lease and easement extension4 7#e7 ,a summary of coordination efforts between the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments4 7#f7 ,the status of efforts to develop an inventory of military land in ,hawai#8i1 to include current possible future uses1 that would assist in land negotiations with the ,state of ,hawai#8i4 7#g7 ,the risks and potential solutions to ensure the renewability of required and critical leases and easements4 ,g ,other ,matters #bhfa4 ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,program 7a7 ,prioritization of community infrastructure projects ,section #bcia7;d77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7,a7 after 7#a72 7#b7 by striking 1 if the ,secretary determines that such assistance will enhance the military value1 resilience1 or military family quality of life at such military installation2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,the ,secretary shall establish criteria for the selection of community infrastructure projects to receive assistance under this subsection1 including selection of community infrastructure projects in the following order of priority3 7i7 ,projects that will enhance military installation resilience4 7ii7 ,projects that will enhance military value at a military installation4 7iii7 ,projects that will enhance military family quality of life at a military installation4 4 7b7 ,cost-,sharing requirements ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #bcia7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 7,a7 ,the criteria established for the selection of community infrastructure projects to receive assistance under this subsection shall include a requirement that1 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,state or local government agree to contribute not less than #cj percent of the funding for the community infrastructure project4 7,b7 ,if a proposed community infrastructure project will be carried out in a rural area or the ,secretary of ,defense determines that a proposed community infrastructure project is advantageous for reasons related to national security1 the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall not penalize a ,state or local government for offering to make a contribution of #cj percent or less of the funding for the community infrastructure project2 and 7ii7 may reduce the requirement for a ,state or local government contribution to #cj percent or less or waive the cost-sharing requirement entirely4 4 7c7 ,specified duration of program ,section #bcia7;d77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking upon the expiration of the #aj-year period which begins on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai and inserting on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7d7 ,clarification of military family quality of life criteria ,section #bcia7;e77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,for the purposes of determining whether proposed community infrastructure will enhance quality of life1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider the impact of the community infrastructure on alleviating installation commuter workforce issues and the benefit of schools or other local infrastructure located off of a military installation that will support members of the armed forces and their dependents residing in the community4 4 #bhfb4 ,pilot program on reduction of effects of military aviation noise on certain covered property 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a #e-year pilot program under which the commander of a military installation may provide funds for the purpose of installing noise insulation on covered property impacted by military aviation noise from aircraft utilizing the installation4 7b7 ,cost sharing requirement ,to be eligible to receive funds under the pilot program1 a recipient shall enter into an agreement with the commander to cover at least #ej percent of the cost to acquire and install the noise insulation for the covered property4 7c7 ,noise reduction threshold ,to be eligible to receive funds under the pilot program1 the commander must determine that1 if noise insulation is installed as requested1 noise at the covered property would be reduced by at least five d,b4 7d7 ,other funding limitations ,funds provided under the pilot program shall be used for the installation of noise insulation for covered property-- 7#a7 located within a ,department of ,defense noise contour between #fe d,b day-night average sound level and #ge d,b day-night average sound level as validated on a ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act-compliant assessment within the past three years2 and 7#b7 where interior noise has been measured at #de d,b day-night average sound level by the installation4 7e7 ,goals and best practices ,in carrying out the pilot program1 a commander shall pursue the following goals and use the following best practices3 7#a7 ,minimize cost in order to maximize the quantity of covered property served4 7#b7 ,focus efforts on covered property newly impacted by increased noise levels4 7f7 ,covered property defined ,for purposes of the pilot program1 the term covered property means the following3 7#a7 ,a private residence4 7#b7 ,a hospital4 7#c7 ,a daycare facility4 7#d7 ,a school4 7#e7 ,a facility whose primary purpose is serving senior citizens4 7g7 ,condition on commencement ,commencement of the pilot program shall be subject to the availability of appropriations for the program4 #bhfc4 ,department of ,defense policy for regulation of dangerous dogs in military communities 7a7 ,policy ,required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 through the ,veterinary ,service ,activity of the ,department of ,defense1 shall establish a standardized policy applicable across all military communities for the regulation of dangerous dogs that is-- 7#a7 breed-neutral2 and 7#b7 consistent with advice from professional veterinary and animal behavior experts in regard to effective regulation of dangerous dogs4 7b7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prescribe regulations implementing the policy established under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,best practices ,the regulations prescribed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include strategies1 for implementation within all military communities1 for the prevention of dog bites that are consistent with the following best practices3 7,a7 ,enforcement of comprehensive1 nonbreed-specific regulations relating to dangerous dogs1 with emphasis on identification of dangerous dog behavior and chronically irresponsible owners4 7,b7 ,enforcement of animal control regulations1 such as leash laws and stray animal control policies4 7,c7 ,promotion and communication of resources for pet spaying and neutering4 7,d7 ,investment in community education initiatives1 such as teaching criteria for pet selection1 pet care best practices1 owner responsibilities1 and safe and appropriate interaction with dogs4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term dangerous dog means a dog that-- 7,a7 has attacked a person or another animal without justification1 causing injury or death to the person or animal2 or 7,b7 exhibits behavior that reasonably suggests the likely risk of such an attack4 7#b7 ,the term military communities means-- 7,a7 all installations of the ,department2 and 7,b7 all military housing1 including privatized military housing under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhfd4 ,responsibility of ,navy for military construction requirements for certain ,fleet ,readiness ,centers ,the ,navy shall be responsible for programming1 requesting1 and executing any military construction requirements related to any ,fleet ,readiness ,center that is a tenant command at a ,marine ,corps installation4 ,,xxix ,overseas ,contingency ,operations ,military ,construction #bija4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out the military construction projects for the installation outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,location,amount,spain,ro ta#ei1bcj1jjj #bijb4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out the military construction projects for the installations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,location,amount,germany, ramstein#cf1cde1jjj ,spangdahlem ,air ,base#be1hbd1jjj ,romania,campia ,turzii#acj1ejj1jjj #bijc4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 for the military construction projects outside the ,united ,states authorized by this title as specified in the funding table in section #dfjb4 ,c ,,department ,,of ,,energy ,,national ,,security ,,authorizations ,,and ,,other ,,authorizations ,,xxi ,,department ,,of ,,energy ,,national ,,security ,,programs ,a ,national ,security ,programs and ,authorizations #caja4 ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #bjba for the activities of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration in carrying out programs as specified in the funding table in section #dgja4 7b7 ,authorization of new plant projects ,from funds referred to in subsection 7a7 that are available for carrying out plant projects1 the ,secretary of ,energy may carry out new plant projects for the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration as follows3 ,project #ba-;,d-#eaj1 ,high ,explosive ,synthesis1 ,formulation1 and ,production facility1 ,pantex ,plant1 ,amarillo1 ,texas1 #agg1cie1jjj4,project #ba-;,d-#eaa1 ,savannah ,river ,plutonium ,processing ,facility1 ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina1 #bda1hif1jjj4,project #ba-;,d-#eab1 ,plutonium ,pit ,production ,project1 ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico1 #aaf1ijj1jjj for planning and design and #gi1ajj1jjj for construction4,project #ba-;,d-#ecj1 ,steam and ,condensate ,upgrade1 ,knolls ,atomic ,power ,laboratory1 ,schenectady1 ,new ,york1 #ej1bjj1jjj4;,general ,purpose ,project1 ,,ta-#ae ,dual-,axis ,radiographic ,hydrodynamic ,test facility1 ,hydro ,vessel ,repair facility1 ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico1 #af1dia1jjj4;,general ,purpose ,project1 ,u#a;a4#jc ,test ,bed ,facility ,improvements1 ,nevada ,national ,security ,site1 ,mercury1 ,nevada1 #af1jjj1jjj4 #cajb4 ,defense environmental cleanup 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #bjba for defense environmental cleanup activities in carrying out programs as specified in the funding table in section #dgja4 7b7 ,authorization of new plant projects ,from funds referred to in subsection 7a7 that are available for carrying out plant projects1 the ,secretary of ,energy may carry out1 for defense environmental cleanup activities1 the following new plant projects3 ,project #ba-;,d-#dja1 ,hoisting ,capability ,project1 ,waste ,isolation ,pilot ,plant1 ,carlsbad1 ,new ,mexico1 #aj1jjj1jjj4 #cajc4 ,other defense activities ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #bjba for other defense activities in carrying out programs as specified in the funding table in section #dgja4 #cajd4 ,nuclear energy ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #bjba for nuclear energy as specified in the funding table in section #dgja4 ,b ,program ,authorizations1 ,restrictions1 ,limitations1 and ,other ,matters #caaa4 ,nuclear warhead acquisition processes 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 in its #beth year1 the science-based ,stockpile ,stewardship ,program established under section #dbja of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beba7 has succeeded in providing the ,united ,states with a credible nuclear deterrent in the absence of nuclear explosive testing2 7#b7 maintaining global moratoria on nuclear explosive testing is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 a robust1 second-to-none science and technology enterprise is required to maintain and certify the nuclear weapons stockpile of the ,united ,states2 and 7#d7 the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration must continue to improve program management and execution of the major acquisition programs of the ,administration4 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,phases ,subtitle ,a of title ,,xlii of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dbja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dbbc4 ,requirements for certain joint nuclear weapons life cycle phases 7a7 ,design and engineering requirements ,the ,administrator shall ensure the following3 7#a7 ,the national security laboratories engage in peer review of proposed designs of nuclear weapons4 7#b7 ,the nuclear weapons production facilities are involved early and often during the design and engineering process of nuclear weapons in order to take into account how such design and engineering will affect the production of the nuclear weapons4 7b7 ,requirements after phase #a ,after the ,administrator completes phase #a of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle for a nuclear weapon1 the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the potential military characteristics of the nuclear weapon4 7#b7 ,a description of the stockpile-to-target sequence requirements of the nuclear weapon4 7#c7 ,a description of any other requirements of the ,administration or the ,department of ,energy that will affect the nuclear weapon1 including the first product unit date1 the initial operational capability date1 the final operational capability date1 or requirements relating to increased safety and surety4 7#d7 ,initial assessments of the effect to the nuclear security enterprise workforce and any required new or recapitalized major facilities or capabilities relating to the nuclear weapon4 7c7 ,requirements entering into phase #b ,not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council approves a nuclear weapon for phase #b of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle1 the ,administrator shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to implement an independent peer-review process1 a board of experts1 or both1 with respect to the nonnuclear weapon component and subsystem design and engineering aspects of such nuclear weapon4 ,the ,administrator shall ensure that such process-- 7#a7 uses all relevant capabilities of the ,federal ,government1 the defense industrial base1 and academia1 and other capabilities that the ,administrator determines necessary2 and 7#b7 informs the entire development life cycle of such nuclear weapon4 7d7 ,requirements entering into phase #c 7#a7 ,independent cost assessment ,before the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council approves a nuclear weapon for phase #c of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle1 the ,administrator shall ensure that an independent cost assessment is conducted for phase #c that includes assigning a percentage of confidence level with respect to the ,administrator being able to carry out phase #c within the estimated schedule and cost objectives4 7#b7 ,certifications and reports ,not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council approves a nuclear weapon for phase #c of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle-- 7,a7 the ,administrator shall certify to the congressional defense committees that-- 7i7 the joint nuclear weapons life cycle process for phases #a through #e of the nuclear weapon has equal or greater rigor as the life extension process under each part of phase #f2 and 7ii7 the level of design and technology maturity of the proposed design of the nuclear weapon can be carried out within the estimated schedule and cost objectives specified in the cost assessment under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing-- 7i7 the specific warhead requirements for the delivery system of the nuclear weapon1 including such planned requirements during the #ae-year period following the date of the report2 and 7ii7 an identification of the tail numbers of the warheads for that delivery system that may require life extensions1 be retired1 or be altered during such period1 and a description of the considerations for deciding on such actions4 7e7 ,waivers ,subsections 7b7 through 7d7 may be waived during a period of war declared by ,congress after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba4 7f7 ,joint nuclear weapons life cycle defined ,in this section1 the term joint nuclear weapons life cycle has the meaning given that term in section #dbbj4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dbbb the following new item3 ,sec4 #dbbc4 ,requirements for certain joint nuclear weapons life cycle phases4 4 7c7 ,selected acquisition reports and independent cost estimates ,section #dbag7;b77#a7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #becg7;b77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking phase #f4b;,a and inserting phase #b;,a and phase #f4b;,a2 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking phase #f4c and inserting phase #c and phase #f4c2 7,c7 in clause 7iii7-- 7i7 by striking phase #f4d and inserting phase #d and phase #f4d2 and 7ii7 by striking phase #f4e and inserting phase #e and phase #f4e2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking phase #f4b and inserting phase #b and phase #f4b4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director for ,cost ,estimating and ,program ,evaluation of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing recommendations to strengthen governance1 program execution1 and program management controls with respect to the process of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle 7as defined in section #dbbj of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;b74 #caab4 ,uncosted and unobligated amounts of ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,section #cbea7;b7 of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdea7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,in the budget justification materials for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf submitted to ,congress in support of each such budget1 the ,administrator shall include a detailed description of the uncosted and unobligated amounts that the ,administrator maintains1 listed by the year for which the amounts were appropriated1 including-- 7,a7 the gross uncosted and unobligated amounts for each individual program element 7using thresholds specified in the report submitted by the ,secretary of ,energy to ,congress titled ,report on ,uncosted ,balances for ,fiscal ,year ,ended ,september #cj1 #bjad72 and 7,b7 an explanation for why the uncosted and unobligated amounts have not been expended4 4 #caac4 ,extension of limitation relating to reclassification of high-level waste ,section #caba of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aiec7 is amended by striking fiscal year #bjbj and inserting fiscal year #bjbj or fiscal year #bjba4 #caad4 ,extension of pilot program on unavailability for overhead costs of amounts specified for laboratory-directed research and development ,section #caai of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgia note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking four and inserting five2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,february #ae1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 #caae4 ,plutonium pit production 7a7 ,independent cost estimate 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall conduct an independent cost estimate of the ,savannah ,river ,plutonium ,processing ,facility project in accordance with ,department of ,energy ,directive #dac4c;b1 as in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,confidence level ,the assessment under paragraph 7#a7 shall assign a percentage of confidence level with respect to the ,secretary being able to carry out the ,facility project within the estimated schedule and cost objectives4 7#c7 ,submission ,the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the independent cost estimate under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,conditional reports and certifications 7#a7 ,low confidence ,if the assessment under subsection 7a7 assigns a confidence level below #ij percent pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the report described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command shall certify to such committees that either-- 7i7 the requirement to produce not less than #hj war reserve plutonium pits during #bjcj pursuant to section #dbai of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;a7 cannot be extended by up to five years without causing a grave threat to the national security of the ,united ,states1 taking into account options for temporarily surging the production of such pits at ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory and other mitigation strategies available to the ,commander2 or 7ii7 such requirement can be so extended without causing a grave threat to the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,report ,the report described in this paragraph is a report by the ,secretary that contains either of the following3 7,a7 ,a certification by the ,secretary1 without delegation1 that1 notwithstanding the confidence level contained in the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary has a confidence level of #ij percent or greater with respect to being able to carry out the ,facility project within the estimated schedule and cost objectives4 7,b7 ,if the ,secretary cannot make the certification under subparagraph 7,a71 a plan by the ,secretary to achieve such a confidence level of #ij percent or greater1 including with respect to changing the costs1 schedule1 and scope of the ,facility project4 #caaf4 ,program for research and development of advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall establish a program to assess the viability of using low-enriched uranium in naval nuclear propulsion reactors1 including such reactors located on aircraft carriers and submarines1 that meet the requirements of the ,navy4 7b7 ,activities ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall carry out activities to develop an advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium1 including activities relating to-- 7#a7 down-blending of high-enriched uranium into low-enriched uranium2 7#b7 manufacturing of candidate advanced low-enriched uranium fuels2 7#c7 irradiation tests and post-irradiation examination of these fuels2 and 7#d7 modification or procurement of equipment and infrastructure relating to such activities4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan outlining the activities the ,administrator will carry out under the program established under subsection 7a71 including the funding requirements associated with developing a low-enriched uranium fuel4 #caag4 ,independent study on effects of use of nuclear weapons 7a7 ,study ,the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine under which the ,national ,academies conduct a study on the atmospheric effects of nuclear explosions4 7b7 ,matters included ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of the non-fallout atmospheric effects of likely and plausible scenarios for nuclear war1 ranging from relatively small1 regional exchanges to large exchanges associated with nuclear war between major powers4 7#b7 ,an examination of the effects evaluated under paragraph 7#a7 by-- 7,a7 the yield1 type1 and number of nuclear weapons2 7,b7 the types and locations of targets2 7,c7 the time distribution of the explosions2 7,d7 the atmospheric conditions2 and 7,e7 other factors that may have a significant impact on the effects4 7#c7 ,an assessment of current models of nuclear explosions1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 the fires such explosions may cause2 7,b7 the atmospheric transport of the gases from such explosions2 7,c7 the radioactive material from such explosions2 and 7,d7 the soot and other debris from such explosions and fires1 the atmospheric effects of such soot and debris1 and the consequences of such effects1 including the consequences relating to extreme weather1 air pollution1 stratospheric ozone1 agriculture1 and marine and terrestrial ecosystems4 7#d7 ,identification of the capabilities and limitations of the models described in paragraph 7#c7 for assessing the impacts of nuclear war1 including-- 7,a7 an evaluation of the relevant uncertainties2 7,b7 a highlight of the key data gaps2 and 7,c7 recommendations for how such models can be improved to inform decision making4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,academies shall submit to the ,administrator for ,national ,security and the congressional defense committees a report on the study under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,information ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,national ,academies the information of the ,department of ,defense necessary for the ,national ,academies to conduct the study under subsection 7a71 including information relating to relevant scenarios described in subsection 7b74 #caah4 ,reports on diversity of certain contractor employees of ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration 7a7 ,annual reports ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 and each year thereafter through #bjbb1 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the diversity of contractor employees of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 7b7 ,matters included ,subject to subsection 7c71 each report under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for each covered element of the ,administration1 the following3 7#a7 ,with respect to the fiscal year covered by the report and the previous fiscal year1 demographic data of-- 7,a7 the contractor employees of the covered element2 7,b7 the contractor employees hired at the covered element during each such year2 and 7,c7 the contractor employees of the covered element who voluntarily separated during each such year4 7#b7 ,to the extent practical1 a breakdown of the data under subparagraph 7,a7 by each position in the ,standard ,occupational ,classification ,system by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics4 7#c7 ,a description of the plan to increase diversity at the covered element1 and how such plan responds to any trends identified with respect to the data under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,an identification of the official of the covered element responsible for implementing such plan and a description of how the person determines whether the covered element is meeting the goals of the plan4 7#e7 ,a description of the training resources relating to diversity1 equality1 and inclusion are available to contractor employees of the covered element with hiring authority1 and an identification of how many such contractor employees have been trained4 7c7 ,data ,the ,administrator shall carry out this section using data that is-- 7#a7 otherwise available to the ,administrator and to the management and operating contractors of the nuclear security enterprise2 7#b7 collected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations of the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission1 regulations of the ,office of ,federal ,contract ,compliance ,programs of the ,department of ,labor1 and applicable provisions of ,federal law on privacy2 and 7#c7 obtained from relevant elements of the ,federal ,government pursuant to a memorandum of understanding specifying the terms and conditions for the sharing of such data1 including by identifying-- 7,a7 the statutory authority governing such sharing2 7,b7 the minimum amount of data needed to be shared2 7,c7 the exact data to be shared2 7,d7 the method of securely sharing such data2 and 7,e7 the limitations on the use and disclosure of such data4 7d7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall make publicly available on the internet website of the ,department of ,energy each report under subsection 7a71 subject to the regulations and ,federal law specified in subsection 7c77#b74 7e7 ,,gao review ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,administrator submits the first report under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a review of-- 7#a7 the diversity of contractor employees with respect to both the hiring and retention of such employees2 7#b7 the demographic composition of such employees2 and 7#c7 the issues relating to diversity that such report identifies and the steps taken by the ,administrator to address such issues4 7f7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration is undertaking the largest and most complex workload since the end of the ,cold ,war2 7#b7 ensuring that the nuclear security enterprise hires1 trains1 and retains a diverse and highly educated workforce is a national security priority of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 more than #e1jjj employees were hired at the laboratories1 plants1 and sites of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration during fiscal year #bjai2 and 7#d7 the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration has taken important actions to hire and retain the best and brightest workforce and is encouraged to continue to build upon these efforts1 particularly as its aging workforce continues to retire4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term contractor employee means an employee of a management and operating contractor of the nuclear security enterprise4 7#b7 ,the term covered element means each national security laboratory and nuclear weapons production facility 7as such terms are defined in section #cbha of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdga774 7#c7 ,the term nuclear security enterprise has the meaning that term in section #cbha of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdga774 #caai4 ,findings1 purpose1 and apology relating to fallout emitted during the ,government's atmospheric nuclear tests ,section #b7;a77#a7 of the ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act 7,public ,law #aja-dbf2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj note7 is amended by inserting 1 including individuals in ,new ,mexico1 ,idaho1 ,colorado1 ,arizona1 ,utah1 ,texas1 ,wyoming1 ,oregon1 ,washington1 ,south ,dakota1 ,north ,dakota1 ,nevada1 ,guam1 and the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 after tests exposed individuals4 #cabj4 ,sense of ,congress regarding uranium mining and nuclear testing ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should compensate and recognize all of the miners1 workers1 downwinders1 and others suffering from the effects of uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out during the ,cold ,war4 #caba4 ,prohibition on use of funds for nuclear weapons test explosions 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjba1 or authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for any fiscal year before fiscal year #bjba and available for obligation as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 may be obligated or expended to conduct or make preparations for any explosive nuclear weapons test that produces any yield4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in subsection 7a7 shall be construed to apply to nuclear stockpile stewardship activities that are consistent with the zero-yield standard and other requirements under law4 #cabb4 ,sense of ,congress on the ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,act 7,,eeoicpa7 was enacted as part of the ,fiscal ,year #bjja ,defense ,authorization ,act 7,public ,law #ajf-cih7 to ensure fairness and equity to the civilian men and women who1 since the commencement of the ,manhattan ,project1 have performed duties uniquely related to the nuclear weapons production and testing programs of the ,department of ,energy 7,,doe7 and its predecessor agencies and were made ill from exposure to toxic substances related to such work2 7#b7 as part of ,,eeoicpa1 ,congress provided for a system of efficient1 uniform1 and adequate compensation and health care to assist the defense nuclear workers who were employed by the ,,doe1 its contractors1 and certain private vendors2 7#c7 as part of reforms to this program enacted as part of the ,fiscal ,year #bjje ,defense ,authorization ,act 7,public ,law #ajh-cge71 ,congress created the ,office of the ,ombudsman for the ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program 7although such ,office is within the ,department of ,labor1 the ,office of the ,ombudsman is independent of the other officers and employees of the ,department of ,labor engaged in activities related to the administration of the provisions of ,,eeoicpa72 7#d7 the ,office of the ,ombudsman provides guidance and assistance to claimants navigating the claims application process and prepares an annual report to ,congress with-- 7,a7 the number and types of complaints1 grievances1 and requests for assistance received by the ,ombudsman during the preceding year2 and 7,b7 an assessment of the most common difficulties encountered by claimants and potential claimants during the preceding year2 7#e7 claimants rely on the ,office of the ,ombudsman in the ,department of ,labor to provide impartial advice and guidance in navigating what can be a challenging claims process1 and its operations should be continued2 7#f7 ,congress has reauthorized the ,office of the ,ombudsman on a bipartisan basis as part of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act on multiple occasions1 including most recently in the ,fiscal ,year #bjbj ,defense ,authorization ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-dh72 and 7#g7 the ,office of the ,ombudsman is critical to the successful implementation of ,,eeoicpa4 ,,xxxii ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board #cbja4 ,authorization ,there are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba1 #bh1hcf1jjj for the operation of the ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board under chapter #ba of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhf et seq474 ,,xxxiv ,naval ,petroleum ,reserves #cdja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,amount ,there are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,energy #ac1jjf1jjj for fiscal year #bjba for the purpose of carrying out activities under chapter #hfi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to the naval petroleum reserves4 7b7 ,period of availability ,funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in subsection 7a7 shall remain available until expended4 ,,xxxv ,maritime ,matters ,a ,maritime ,administration #ceja4 ,authorization of the ,maritime ,administration 7a7 ,fiscal year #bjba authorization ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,transportation for fiscal year #bjba1 to be available without fiscal year limitation if so provided in appropriations ,acts1 for programs associated with maintaining the ,united ,states merchant marine1 the following amounts3 7#a7 ,for expenses necessary for operations of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 #ha1idd1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #gf1ddd1jjj shall be for ,academy operations2 and 7,b7 #e1ejj1jjj shall remain available until expended for capital asset management at the ,academy4 7#b7 ,for expenses necessary to support the ,state maritime academies1 #cg1gjj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #b1djj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for the ,student ,incentive ,program2 and 7,b7 #cj1ejj1jjj shall remain available until expended for maintenance and repair of ,state maritime academy training vessels4 7#c7 ,for expenses necessary to support the ,national ,security ,multi-,mission ,vessel ,program1 #chh1hae1jjj1 which shall remain available until expended4 7#d7 ,for expenses necessary to support ,maritime ,administration operations and programs1 #ee1hec1jjj4 7#e7 ,for expenses necessary to dispose of vessels in the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet1 #d1bjj1jjj1 which shall remain available until expended4 7#f7 ,for expenses necessary to maintain and preserve a ,united ,states flag merchant marine to serve the national security needs of the ,united ,states under chapter #eca of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #did1jjh1jjj4 7#g7 ,for expenses necessary for the loan guarantee program authorized under chapter #ecg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #cc1jjj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #cj1jjj1jjj may be used for the cost 7as defined in section #ejb7e7 of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a7#e777 of loan guarantees under the program2 and 7,b7 #c1jjj1jjj may be used for administrative expenses relating to loan guarantee commitments under the program4 7#h7 ,for expenses necessary to provide small shipyards and maritime communities grants under section #edaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,amount of fiscal year #bjba contractor payments under operating agreements ,section #ecajf7;a77#a77;,b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #e1bcc1dfc and inserting #h1bcc1dfc4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ecaaa7b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #cad1jjg1ghj and inserting #did1jjh1jjj4 #cejb4 ,sense of ,congress regarding role of domestic maritime industry in national security 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states domestic maritime industry1 with a fleet of nearly #dj1jjj vessels1 supports nearly #fej1jjj ,american jobs and provides more than #aej1jjj1jjj in annual economic output4 7#b7 ,the vessel innovations of the domestic trades that transformed worldwide maritime commerce include the development of container ships1 self-unloading vessels1 articulated tug-barges1 trailer barges1 chemical parcel tankers1 railroad-on-barge carfloats1 and river flotilla towing systems4 7#c7 ,the domestic fleet is essential to national security is needed to crew ,united ,states ,government-owned and other sealift vessels to protect the ,nation4 7#d7 ,the ,department of ,defense and the entire national security infrastructure of the ,united ,states benefits from a robust commercial shipyard and ship repair industry1 which helps provide both economic and military sealift support4 7#e7 ,the ,department of ,defense depends on the ,united ,states domestic trades' fleet of container ships1 roll-on_/roll-off ships1 product tankers1 and other vessels to assist with the flow of military cargoes during both peace time and war time4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,united ,states coastwise trade laws promote a strong domestic trade maritime industry1 which supports the national security and economic vitality of the ,united ,states and the efficient operation of the ,united ,states transportation system2 and 7#b7 a strong commercial maritime industry makes the ,united ,states more secure4 #cejc4 ,nonapplicability of requirement relating to minimum number of operating days for vessels operating under ,,msp ,operating ,agreements ,notwithstanding part #bif of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 until ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 or upon the written determination of the ,secretary of ,transportation until ,june #ca1 #bjba1 the operator of a vessel operating such vessel under an ,,msp ,operating ,agreement 7as such term is defined in section #bif4b of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7-- 7#a7 shall not be required to comply with any requirement with respect to operating days 7as such term is defined in such section7 contained in such agreement2 and 7#b7 shall maintain such vessel in a state of operational readiness1 including through the employment of the vessel's crew complement1 until the applicable date4 #cejd4 ,improvements to process for waiving navigation and vessel-inspection laws 7a7 ,improvements to waiver process ,section #eja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding to address an immediate adverse effect on military operations after national defense2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,duration of waiver 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 a waiver issued under this subsection shall be for a period of not more than #aj days4 7,b7 ,waiver extension ,upon the termination of the period of a waiver issued under this subsection1 the head of an agency may extend the waiver for an additional period of not more than #aj days1 if the ,maritime ,administrator makes the determinations referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7,c7 ,aggregate duration ,the aggregate duration of the period of all waivers and extensions of waivers under this subsection with respect to any one set of events shall not exceed #de days4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking paragraph 7#b77;,a7 and inserting paragraph 7#c77;,a72 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,notification required for extensions ,for purposes of this paragraph1 an extension requested or issued under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 shall be treated in the same manner as a waiver requested or issued under this section4 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #aj days after the date of the conclusion of the voyage of a vessel that1 during such voyage1 operated under a waiver issued under this section1 the owner or operator of the vessel shall submit to the ,maritime ,administrator a report that includes-- 7,a7 the name and flag of the vessel2 7,b7 the dates of the voyage2 7,c7 any relevant ports of call2 and 7,d7 any other information the ,maritime ,administrator determines necessary4 7#b7 ,publication ,not later than #dh hours after receiving a report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,maritime ,administrator shall publish such report on an appropriate website of the ,department of ,transportation4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to waivers issued after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ceje4 ,maritime transportation system emergency relief program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ejc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ejcjh4 ,maritime transportation system emergency relief program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section the following definitions shall apply3 7#a7 ,eligible ,state entity ,the term eligible ,state entity means a port authority1 or a ,state-owned or -operated vessel and facilities associated with the operation of such vessel1 in any ,state4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a public or private entity that is created or organized in the ,united ,states or under the laws of the ,united ,states1 with significant operations in and a majority of its employees based in the ,united ,states1 that is engaged in-- 7,a7 vessel construction1 transportation by water1 or support activities for transportation by water with an assigned ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system code beginning with #ccff1 #dhc1 or #dhhc2 or 7,b7 as determined by the ,secretary of ,transportation-- 7i7 construction related to activities described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7ii7 maritime education and training4 7#c7 ,eligible operating costs ,the term eligible operating costs means costs relating to-- 7,a7 emergency response2 7,b7 cleaning2 7,c7 sanitization2 7,d7 janitorial services2 7,e7 staffing2 7,f7 workforce retention2 7,g7 paid leave2 7,h7 procurement and use of protective health equipment1 testing1 and training for employees and contractors2 7,i7 debt service payments2 7,j7 infrastructure repair projects2 and 7,k7 other maritime transportation system operations2 7#d7 ,emergency ,the term emergency means a natural disaster affecting a wide area 7such as a flood1 hurricane1 tidal wave1 earthquake1 severe storm1 or landslide7 or a catastrophic failure from any external cause1 that impacts the ,united ,states maritime transportation system and as a result of which-- 7,a7 the ,governor of a ,state has declared an emergency and the ,maritime ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,administration1 has concurred in the declaration2 7,b7 the ,president has declared a major disaster under section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj72 7,c7 national emergency declared by the ,president under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 is in effect2 or 7,d7 a public health emergency declared pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 is in effect4 7b7 ,general authority ,the ,maritime ,administrator may-- 7#a7 make grants to eligible ,state entities for eligible operating costs2 and 7#b7 make grants and enter into contracts and other agreements with eligible entities for-- 7,a7 the costs of capital projects to protect1 repair1 reconstruct1 or replace equipment and facilities of the ,united ,states maritime transportation system that the ,maritime ,administrator determines is in danger of suffering serious physical damage1 or has suffered serious physical damage1 as a result of an emergency2 and 7,b7 eligible operating costs of ,united ,states maritime transportation equipment and facilities in an area directly affected by an emergency during-- 7i7 the #a-year period beginning on the date of a declaration described in subsections 7a77#d77;,a7 and 7a77#d77;,b72 and 7ii7 an additional #a-year period beginning #a year after the date of a declaration described in subsections 7a77#d77;,a7 and 7a77#d77;,b71 if the ,maritime ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,administration1 determines there is a compelling need arising out of the emergency for which the declaration is made4 7c7 ,allocation ,the ,maritime ,administrator shall determine an appropriate method for the equitable allocation and distribution of funds under this section to eligible ,state entities and eligible entities4 7d7 ,applications ,an applicant for assistance under this section shall submit an application for such assistance to the ,maritime ,administrator at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information and assurances as the ,maritime ,administrator may require4 7e7 ,coordination of emergency funds 7#a7 ,use of funds ,funds appropriated to carry out this section shall be in addition to any other funds available under this chapter4 7#b7 ,no effect on other government activity ,the provision of funds under this section shall not affect the ability of any other agency of the ,government1 including the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 or a ,state agency1 a local governmental entity1 organization1 or person1 to provide any other funds otherwise authorized by law4 7f7 ,grant requirements ,a grant awarded under this section that is made to address an emergency defined under subsection 7a77#d77;,b7 shall be-- 7#a7 subject to the terms and conditions the ,maritime ,administrator determines are necessary2 and 7#b7 made only for expenses that are not reimbursed under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 or any ,federal1 ,state1 or local assistance program4 7g7 ,federal share of costs ,the ,federal share payable of the costs for which a grant is made under this section shall be #ajj percent4 7h7 ,administrative costs ,of the amounts available to carry out this section1 not more than one-half of one percent may be used for administration of this section4 7i7 ,quality assurance ,the ,maritime ,administrator shall institute adequate policies1 procedures1 and internal controls to prevent waste1 fraud1 abuse1 and program mismanagement for the distribution of funds under this section4 7j7 ,reports ,the ,maritime ,administrator shall annually report to the ,congress regarding financial assistance provided under this section1 including a description of such assistance4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ejcjh4 ,port development2 maritime transportation system emergency relief program4 4 7c7 ,inclusion of ,,covid-#ai pandemic public health emergency ,for purposes of section #ejcjh of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a71 the public health emergency declared pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 resulting from the ,,covid-#ai pandemic shall be treated as an emergency4 #cejf4 ,centers of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education3 technical amendments 7a7 ,redesignation and transfer of section ,section #edajb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is redesignated as section #eagjf of such title and transferred to appear after section #eagje of such title4 7b7 ,clerical amendments ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the analysis for chapter #eda1 by striking the item relating to section #edajb2 and 7#b7 in the analysis for chapter #eag1 by striking the item relating to section #eagje and inserting the following3 #eagje4 ,training for use of force against piracy4 #eagjf4 ,center of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training and education4 4 #cejg4 ,merchant mariner education loan program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #eag of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eagjg4 ,merchant mariner career training loan program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish the ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,merchant ,mariner ,career ,training ,loan ,program 7in this section referred to as the program7 in accordance with the requirements of this section4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the program shall be to make merchant mariner career training loans available to eligible students to provide for the training of ,united ,states merchant mariners1 including those working to receive a ,standards of ,training1 ,certification and ,watchkeeping endorsement under subchapter ,b of chapter ,i of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7c7 ,administration ,the program shall be carried out by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 allocate1 on an annual basis1 the award of loans under the program based on the needs of students2 7#b7 develop an application process and eligibility criteria for the award of loans under the program2 7#c7 approve applications for loans under the program based on the eligibility criteria and allocations made under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#d7 designate maritime training institutions at which loans made under the program may be used4 7e7 ,designation of maritime training institutions 7#a7 ,in general ,in designating maritime training institutions under subsection 7d77#d71 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 may include ,federal1 ,state1 and commercial training institutions and nonprofit training organizations1 including centers of excellence designated under section #eagjf2 7,b7 shall designate institutions based on geographic diversity and scope of classes offered2 7,c7 shall ensure that designated institutions have the ability to administer the program2 and 7,d7 shall ensure that designated institutions meet requirements to provide training instruction for appropriate ,coast ,guard-approved training instruction4 7#b7 ,exclusions ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 may exclude from participation in the program a maritime training institution that has had severe performance deficiencies1 including deficiencies demonstrated by audits or program reviews conducted during the #e calendar years immediately preceding the present year2 7,b7 shall exclude from participation in the program a maritime training institution that has delinquent or outstanding debts to the ,united ,states1 unless such debts are being repaid under or in accordance with a repayment arrangement satisfactory to the ,united ,states1 or the ,secretary in the ,secretary's discretion determines that the existence or amount of any such debts has not been finally determined by the appropriate ,federal agency2 7,c7 may exclude from participation in the program a maritime training institution that has failed to comply with quality standards established by the ,department of ,labor1 the ,coast ,guard1 or a ,state2 and 7,d7 may establish such other criteria as the ,secretary determines will protect the financial interest of the ,united ,states and promote the purposes of this section4 7f7 ,state maritime academies 7#a7 ,use of funds for loans to students attending ,state maritime academies ,the ,secretary may obligate not more than #ej percent of the amounts appropriated to carry out this section for a fiscal year for loans to undergraduate students attending ,state maritime academies receiving assistance under chapter #eae of this title4 7#b7 ,academic standards for students ,students at ,state maritime academies receiving loans under the program shall maintain satisfactory progress toward the completion of their course of study as evidenced by the maintenance of a cumulative ,c average1 or its equivalent1 or academic standing consistent with the requirements for graduation1 as determined by the institution4 7g7 ,loan amounts and use 7#a7 ,maximum amounts 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may not make loans to a student under the program in an amount that exceeds #cj1jjj in a calendar year or #abj1jjj in the aggregate4 7,b7 ,adjustment for inflation ,the ,secretary shall1 every #e years for the life of a loan under the program1 adjust the maximum amounts described in subparagraph 7,a7 in accordance with any change in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics of the ,department of ,labor that occurs since the previous adjustment4 7#b7 ,use of loan proceeds ,a student who receives a loan under the program may use the proceeds of the loan only for postsecondary expenses incurred at an institution designated by the ,secretary under subsection 7d77#d7 for books1 tuition1 required fees1 travel to and from training facilities1 and room and board4 7h7 ,student eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 to be eligible to receive a loan under the program1 a student shall-- 7,a7 be eligible to hold a license or merchant mariner document issued by the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 provide to the ,secretary such information as the ,secretary may require1 including all current ,coast ,guard documents1 certifications1 proof of ,united ,states citizenship or permanent legal status1 and a statement of intent to enter a maritime career2 7,c7 meet the enrollment requirements of a maritime training institution designated by the ,secretary under subsection 7d77#d72 and 7,d7 sign an agreement to-- 7i7 complete a course of instruction at such a maritime training institution2 and 7ii7 maintain a license or document and work under the authority of the license or document and any associated endorsements for at least #ah months following the date of graduation from the maritime program for which the loan proceeds will be used4 7#b7 ,limitation ,an undergraduate student at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy shall not be eligible for a loan under the program4 7i7 ,administration of loans 7#a7 ,contents of loan agreements ,any agreement between the ,secretary and a student borrower for a loan under the program shall-- 7,a7 be evidenced by a note or other written instrument that provides for the repayment of the principal amount of the loan and any origination fee1 together with interest thereon1 in equal installments 7or1 if the student borrower so requests1 in graduated periodic installments determined in accordance with such schedules as may be approved by the ,secretary7 payable quarterly1 bimonthly1 or monthly1 at the option of the student borrower1 over a period beginning #i months from the date on which the student borrower completes study or discontinues attendance at the maritime program for which the loans are used at the institution approved by the ,secretary and not exceeding #aj years2 7,b7 include provision for acceleration of repayment of the whole1 or any part1 of such loan1 at the option of the student borrower2 7,c7 provide the loan without security and without endorsement2 7,d7 provide that the liability to repay the loan shall be canceled upon the death of the student borrower1 or if the student borrower becomes permanently and totally disabled1 as determined in accordance with regulations to be issued by the ,secretary2 7,e7 contain a notice of the system of disclosure of information concerning default on such loan to credit bureau organizations2 and 7,f7 include provisions for deferral of repayment1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,rate of interest ,a student borrower who receives a loan under the program shall be obligated to repay the loan amount to the ,secretary1 together with interest beginning in the period referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 at a rate of interest determined by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 in accordance with section #dee of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;e74 7#c7 ,disclosure required prior to disbursement 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall at or prior to the time the ,secretary makes a loan to a student borrower under the program1 provide thorough and adequate loan information on such loan to the student borrower4 ,the disclosures required by this paragraph may be made as part of the written application material provided to the student borrower1 as part of the promissory note evidencing the loan1 or on a separate written form provided to the student borrower4 7,b7 ,contents ,the disclosures shall include-- 7i7 the address to which communications and payments should be sent2 7ii7 the principal amount of the loan2 7iii7 the amount of any charges collected at or prior to the disbursal of the loan and whether such charges are to be deducted from the proceeds of the loan or paid separately by the student borrower2 7iv7 the stated interest rate on the loan2 7v7 the yearly and cumulative maximum amounts that may be borrowed2 7vi7 an explanation of when repayment of the loan will be required and when the student borrower will be obligated to pay interest that accrues on the loan2 7vii7 a statement as to the minimum and maximum repayment term that the ,secretary may impose1 and the minimum monthly payment required by law and a description of any penalty imposed as a consequence of default1 such as liability for expenses reasonably incurred in attempts by the ,secretary to collect on a loan2 7viii7 a statement of the total cumulative balance1 including the loan applied for1 owed by the student borrower to the ,secretary1 and an estimate of the projected monthly payment1 given such cumulative balance2 7ix7 an explanation of any special options the student borrower may have for loan consolidation or other refinancing of the loan2 7x7 a statement that the student borrower has the right to prepay all or part of the loan1 at any time1 without penalty2 7xi7 a statement summarizing circumstances in which repayment of the loan or interest that accrues on the loan may be deferred1 and a brief notice of the program for repayment of loans1 on the basis of military service1 pursuant to the ,department of ,defense educational loan repayment program 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #afcjb72 7xii7 a definition of default and the consequences to the student borrower if the student borrower defaults1 together with a statement that the disbursement of1 and the default on1 a loan under this part shall be reported to a credit bureau or credit reporting agency2 7xiii7 to the extent practicable1 the effect of accepting the loan on the eligibility of the student borrower for other forms of student assistance2 and 7xiv7 an explanation of any cost the student borrower may incur in the making or collection of the loan4 7,c7 ,information to be provided without cost ,the information provided under this paragraph shall be available to the ,secretary without cost to the student borrower4 7#d7 ,repayment after default ,the ,secretary may require any student borrower who has defaulted on a loan made under the program to-- 7,a7 pay all reasonable collection costs associated with such loan2 and 7,b7 repay the loan pursuant to an income contingent repayment plan4 7#e7 ,authorization to reduce rates and fees ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 the ,secretary may prescribe by regulation any reductions in the interest rate or origination fee paid by a student borrower of a loan made under the program as the ,secretary determines appropriate to encourage ontime repayment of the loan4 ,such reductions may be offered only if the ,secretary determines the reductions are cost neutral and in the best financial interest of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,collection of repayments ,the ,secretary shall collect repayments made under the program and exercise due diligence in such collection1 including maintenance of all necessary records to ensure that maximum repayments are made4 ,collection and servicing of repayments under the program shall be pursued to the full extent of the law1 including wage garnishment if necessary4 ,the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall provide the ,secretary of ,transportation with any information regarding a merchant mariner that may aid in the collection of repayments under this section4 7#g7 ,repayment schedule ,a student borrower who receives a loan under the program shall repay the loan quarterly1 bimonthly1 or monthly1 at the option of the student borrower1 over a period beginning #i months from the date the student borrower completes study or discontinues attendance at the maritime program for which the loan proceeds are used and ending not more than #aj years after the date repayment begins4 ,provisions for deferral of repayment shall be determined by the ,secretary4 7#h7 ,contracts for servicing and collection of loans ,the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 enter into a contract or other arrangement with ,state or nonprofit agencies and1 on a competitive basis1 with collection agencies for servicing and collection of loans under this section2 and 7,b7 conduct litigation necessary to carry out this section4 7j7 ,revolving loan fund 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a revolving loan fund consisting of amounts deposited in the fund under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,deposits ,the ,secretary shall deposit in the fund-- 7,a7 receipts from the payment of principal and interest on loans made under the program2 and 7,b7 any other monies paid to the ,secretary by or on behalf of individuals under the program4 7#c7 ,availability of amounts ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 amounts in the fund shall be available to the ,secretary-- 7,a7 to cover the administrative costs of the program1 including the maintenance of records and making collections under this section2 and 7,b7 to the extent that amounts remain available after paying such administrative costs1 to make loans under the program4 7#d7 ,maintenance of records ,the ,secretary shall maintain accurate records of the administrative costs referred to in paragraph 7#c77;,a74 7k7 ,annual report ,the ,secretary1 on an annual basis1 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 the program1 including-- 7#a7 the total amount of loans made under the program in the preceding year2 7#b7 the number of students receiving loans under the program in the preceding year2 and 7#c7 the total amount of loans made under program that are in default as of the date of the report4 7l7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbf-- 7#a7 #aj1jjj1jjj for making loans under the program2 and 7#b7 #a1jjj1jjj for administrative expenses of the ,secretary in carrying out the program4 #eagjh4 ,merchant mariner recruitment1 training1 and retention grant program 7a7 ,strategic plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and at least once every #c years thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration1 shall publish in the ,federal ,register a plan to recruit1 train1 and retain merchant mariners for the #e-year period following the date of publication of the most recently published plan under this paragraph4 7#b7 ,contents ,a plan published under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain-- 7,a7 a strategy to address merchant mariner recruitment1 training1 and retention issues in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 demonstration and research priorities concerning merchant mariner recruitment1 training1 and retention4 7#c7 ,factors ,in developing a plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall take into account1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 the availability of existing research 7as of the date of publication of the plan72 and 7,b7 the need to ensure results that have broad applicability4 7#d7 ,consultation ,in developing a plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consult with representatives of the maritime industry1 labor organizations1 including the ,commander of the ,transportation ,command and the ,commander of the ,military ,sealift ,command1 and other governmental entities and persons with an interest in the maritime industry4 7#e7 ,transmittal to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall transmit copies of a plan published under paragraph 7#a7 to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7b7 ,demonstration and research projects 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may award grants to1 or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with1 a maritime training institutions designated under section #eafjg7;e7 or a consortium such institutions1 to carry out demonstration and research projects that implement the priorities identified in the plan prepared under subsection 7a77#a71 for the purpose of recruiting1 training1 or retaining ,united ,states merchant mariners4 7#b7 ,competitive awards ,grants shall be awarded4 and contracts and cooperative agreements shall be entered into1 under this subsection on a competitive basis under guidelines and requirements to be established by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement under this section for a project under this subsection1 a maritime training institution shall submit to the ,secretary a proposal that includes1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 a description of the project2 and 7,b7 a method for evaluating the effectiveness of the project4 7#d7 ,eligible projects ,projects eligible for grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements under this subsection-- 7,a7 shall carry out the demonstration and research priorities included in the plan published under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,b7 may-- 7i7 provide training to upgrade the skills of ,united ,states merchant mariners1 including training to acquire a ,standards of ,training1 ,certification and ,watchkeeping endorsement under subchapter ,b of chapter ,i of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7ii7 promote the use of distance learning that enables students to take courses through the use of teleconferencing1 the ,internet1 and other media technology2 7iii7 assist in providing services to address merchant mariner recruitment and training of youth residing in targeted high poverty areas within empowerment zones and enterprise communities2 7iv7 implement partnerships with national and regional organizations with special expertise in developing1 organizing1 and administering merchant mariner recruitment and training services2 7v7 design1 develop1 and test an array of approaches to providing recruitment1 training1 or retention services1 including to one or more targeted populations2 7vi7 in conjunction with employers1 organized labor1 other groups 7such as community coalitions71 and ,federal1 ,state1 or local agencies1 design1 develop1 and test various training approaches in order to determine effective practices2 or 7vii7 assist in the development and replication of effective service delivery strategies for the national maritime industry as a whole4 #eagji4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbf-- 7#a7 #aj1jjj1jjj for making grants and entering into cooperative agreements under sections #eagjg and #eagjh2 and 7#b7 #a1jjj1jjj for administrative expenses of the ,secretary in carrying out such sections4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the analysis for such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eagjg4 ,merchant mariner career training loan program4 #eagjh4 ,merchant mariner recruitment1 training1 and retention program4 #eagji4 ,authorization of appropriations4 4 #cejh4 ,assistance for inland and small coastal ports and terminals ,section #ejcjb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting and subsection 7d7 after this subsection2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 ,in the case of a small project funded under subsection 7d71 a private entity or group of entities4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#g77;,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c77;,a7 and inserting subsection 7d72 7,d7 in paragraph 7#h77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7 by striking under this subsection and inserting under this subsection and subsection 7d72 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii7 by inserting under subsection 7d7 or after project2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#aa7 by-- 7i7 striking under this subsection and inserting under this subsection and subsection 7d7 each place such phrase appears2 and 7ii7 striking fiscal year4 and inserting fiscal year1 and shall be awarded as grants under the subsection for which the original grant was made42 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,assistance for inland and small coastal ports and terminals 7#a7 ,in general ,of amounts reserved under subsection 7c77#g77;,b71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration1 shall make grants under this subsection-- 7,a7 to the owners or operators of a facility at a port1 as such term is defined in subsection 7c71 to and from which the average annual tonnage of cargo for the immediately preceding #c calendar years from the time an application is submitted is less than #h1jjj1jjj short tons as determined using ,corps of ,engineers data2 and 7,b7 for infrastructure improvements1 equipment purchases1 and capital investments at such a facility1 including piers1 wharves1 docks1 terminals1 and similar structures used principally for the movement of goods1 including areas of land1 water1 or areas in proximity to such structure that are necessary for the movement of goods4 7#b7 ,awards ,in providing assistance under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 take into account-- 7i7 the economic advantage and the contribution to freight transportation at an eligible facility2 and 7ii7 the competitive disadvantage of an eligible facility2 7,b7 not make more than #a award per applicant for each fiscal year appropriation2 and 7,c7 promote the enhancement and efficiencies of an eligible facility4 7#c7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,assistance provided under this subsection may be used to-- 7i7 make capital improvements2 7ii7 construct1 improve1 repair1 or maintain transportation or physical infrastructure1 buildings1 equipment1 or facility security2 7iii7 perform planning activities related to carrying out an activity described in clause 7i72 and 7iv7 otherwise fulfill the purposes for which such assistance is provided4 7,b7 ,acquisition methods ,the ,secretary may not require as a condition of issuing a grant under this subsection-- 7i7 direct ownership of either a facility or equipment to be procured using funds awarded under this subsection2 or 7ii7 that equipment procured using such funds be new4 7#d7 ,prohibited uses ,funds provided under this subsection may not be used for-- 7,a7 projects conducted on property lying outside port or terminal boundaries and not owned or leased by the applicant2 7,b7 any single grant award more than #aj percent of total allocation of funds to carry out this subsection per fiscal year appropriation2 or 7,c7 activities1 including channel improvements or harbor deepening1 authorized1 as of the date of the application for assistance under this subsection1 to be carried out by of the ,corps of ,engineers4 7#e7 ,matching requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may not provide assistance under this subsection unless the ,secretary determines that sufficient funding is available to meet the matching requirements of subsection 7c77#h74 ,any costs of the project to be paid by the recipient's matching share may be incurred prior to the date on which assistance is provided4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,for the purpose of making the determination under subparagraph 7,a71 funding may include a loan agreement1 a commitment from investors1 cash on balance sheet1 or other contributions determined acceptable by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,application and award 7,a7 ,minimum standards for payment or reimbursement ,each application submitted shall include a comprehensive description of-- 7i7 the project2 7ii7 the need for the project2 7iii7 the methodology for implementing the project2 and 7iv7 documentation of matching funds as described in paragraph 7#e74 7,b7 ,demonstration of effectiveness ,in determining whether a project will achieve the purposes for which such assistance is requested under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall accept documentation used to obtain a commitment of the matching funds described in paragraph 7#e71 including feasibility studies1 business plans1 investor prospectuses1 loan applications1 or similar documentation4 7,c7 ,project approval required ,the ,secretary may not award a grant under this subsection unless the ,secretary determines that the-- 7i7 project will be completed without unreasonable delay2 and 7ii7 recipient has authority to carry out the proposed project4 7#g7 ,procedural safeguards1 audits1 and examinations 7,a7 ,procedural safeguards ,the ,administrator shall issue guidelines to establish appropriate accounting1 reporting1 and review procedures to ensure that-- 7i7 assistance provided under this subsection is used for the purposes for which such assistance made available2 and 7ii7 grantees have properly accounted for all expenditures of grant funds4 7,b7 ,audits and examinations ,all grantees under this subsection shall maintain such records as the ,administrator may require and make such records available for review and audit by the ,administrator4 7#h7 ,limitation ,not more than #aj percent of the funds made available under subsection 7c77#g77;,b7 may be used to the planning and design of eligible projects described in paragraph 7#c77;,a77iii74 7#i7 ,definition of project ,in this subsection1 the term project has the meaning given such term in subsection 7c74 4 #ceji4 ,national ,shipper ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,in general ,part ,b of subtitle ,,iv of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dbe ,national ,shipper ,advisory ,committee ,sec4 #dbeja4 ,definitions4 #dbejb4 ,national ,shipper ,advisory ,committee4 #dbejc4 ,administration4 #dbeja4 ,definitions ,in this chapter3 7#a7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,federal ,maritime ,commission4 7#b7 ,committee ,the term ,committee means the ,national ,shipper ,advisory ,committee established by section #dbejb4 #dbejb4 ,national ,shipper ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,national ,shipper ,advisory ,committee4 7b7 ,function ,the ,committee shall advise the ,federal ,maritime ,commission on policies relating to the competitiveness1 reliability1 integrity1 and fairness of the international ocean freight delivery system4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall consist of #bd members appointed by the ,commission in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,expertise ,each member of the ,committee shall have particular expertise1 knowledge1 and experience in matters relating to the function of the ,committee4 7#c7 ,representation ,members of the ,committee shall be appointed as follows3 7,a7 ,twelve members shall represent entities who import cargo to the ,united ,states using ocean common carriers4 7,b7 ,twelve members shall represent entities who export cargo from the ,united ,states using ocean common carriers4 #dbejc4 ,administration 7a7 ,meetings ,the ,committee shall1 not less than once each year1 meet at the call of the ,commission or a majority of the members of the ,committee4 7b7 ,employee status ,a member of the ,committee shall not be considered an employee of the ,federal ,government by reason of service on such ,committee1 except for the purposes of the following3 7#a7 ,chapter #ha of title #e4 7#b7 ,chapter #aga of title #bh and any other ,federal law relating to tort liability4 7c7 ,acceptance of volunteer services ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a member of the ,committee may serve on such committee on a voluntary basis without pay4 7d7 ,status of members 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 with respect to a member of the ,committee whom the ,commission appoints to represent an entity or group-- 7,a7 the member is authorized to represent the interests of the applicable entity or group2 and 7,b7 requirements under ,federal law that would interfere with such representation and that apply to a special ,government employee 7as defined in section #bjb7;a7 of title #ah71 including requirements relating to employee conduct1 political activities1 ethics1 conflicts of interest1 and corruption1 do not apply to the member4 7#b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subsection 7b71 a member of the ,committee shall be treated as a special ,government employee for purposes of the committee service of the member if the member1 without regard to service on the ,committee1 is a special ,government employee4 7e7 ,service on ,committee 7#a7 ,solicitation of nominations ,before appointing an individual as a member of the ,committee1 the ,commission shall publish a timely notice in the ,federal ,register soliciting nominations for membership on such ,committee4 7#b7 ,appointments 7,a7 ,in general ,after considering nominations received pursuant to a notice published under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission may appoint a member to the ,committee4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,the ,commission shall not seek1 consider1 or otherwise use information concerning the political affiliation of a nominee in making an appointment to the ,committee4 7#c7 ,service at pleasure of the ,commission ,each member of the ,committee shall serve at the pleasure of the ,commission4 7#d7 ,security background examinations ,the ,commission may require an individual to have passed an appropriate security background examination before appointment to the ,committee4 7#e7 ,prohibition ,a ,federal employee may not be appointed as a member of the ,committee4 7#f7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,the term of each member of the ,committee shall expire on ,december #ca of the third full year after the effective date of the appointment4 7,b7 ,continued service after term ,when the term of a member of the ,committee ends1 the member1 for a period not to exceed #a year1 may continue to serve as a member until a successor is appointed4 7#g7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy on the ,committee shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7#h7 ,special rule for reappointments ,notwithstanding paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,commission may reappoint a member of a committee for any term1 other than the first term of the member1 without soliciting1 receiving1 or considering nominations for such appointment4 7f7 ,staff services ,the ,commission shall furnish to the ,committee any staff and services considered by the ,commission to be necessary for the conduct of the ,committee's functions4 7g7 ,chair2 ,vice ,chair 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall elect a ,chair and ,vice ,chair from among the committee's members4 7#b7 ,vice ,chairman acting as ,chairman ,the ,vice ,chair shall act as ,chair in the absence or incapacity of1 or in the event of a vacancy in the office of1 the ,chair4 7h7 ,subcommittees and working groups 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chair of the ,committee may establish and disestablish subcommittees and working groups for any purpose consistent with the function of the ,committee4 7#b7 ,participants ,subject to conditions imposed by the ,chair1 members of the ,committee may be assigned to subcommittees and working groups established under paragraph 7#a74 7i7 ,consultation1 advice1 reports1 and recommendations 7#a7 ,consultation ,before taking any significant action1 the ,commission shall consult with1 and consider the information1 advice1 and recommendations of1 the ,committee if the function of the ,committee is to advise the ,commission on matters related to the significant action4 7#b7 ,advice1 reports1 and recommendations ,the ,committee shall submit1 in writing1 to the ,commission its advice1 reports1 and recommendations1 in a form and at a frequency determined appropriate by the ,committee4 7#c7 ,explanation of actions taken ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,commission receives recommendations from the ,committee under paragraph 7#b71 the ,commission shall-- 7,a7 publish the recommendations on a public website2 and 7,b7 respond1 in writing1 to the ,committee regarding the recommendations1 including by providing an explanation of actions taken regarding the recommendations4 7#d7 ,submission to ,congress ,the ,commission 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 the advice1 reports1 and recommendations received from the ,committee under paragraph 7#b74 7j7 ,observers ,the ,commission may designate a representative to-- 7#a7 attend any meeting of the ,committee2 and 7#b7 participate as an observer at such meeting4 7k7 ,termination ,the ,committee shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbi4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subtitle ,,iv of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item related to chapter #dbc the following3 #dbe4,national ,shipper ,advisory ,committee#dbeja 4 #ceaj4 ,sea year cadets on cable security fleet and tanker security fleet vessels ,section #eacjg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,sea year cadets on cable security fleet and tanker security fleet vessels ,the ,secretary shall require an operator of a vessel participating in the ,maritime ,security ,program under chapter #eca of this title1 the ,cable ,security ,fleet under chapter #ecb of this title1 or the ,tanker ,security ,fleet under chapter #ecd of this title to carry on each ,maritime ,security ,program vessel1 ,cable ,security ,fleet vessel1 or ,tanker ,security ,fleet vessel #b ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy cadets1 if available1 on each voyage4 4 #ceaj;,a4 ,superintendent of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy ,section #eacja7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 due to the unique mission of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 it is highly desirable that the ,superintendent of the ,academy be a graduate of the ,academy in good standing and have attained an unlimited merchant marine officer's license4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by inserting after attained the following the rank of ,captain1 ,chief ,mate1 or ,chief ,engineer in the merchant marine of the ,united ,states1 or2 and 7,b7 in subparagraphs 7,b77i77,i7 and 7,c77i71 by inserting merchant marine1 before ,navy14 #ceaj;,b4 ,maritime academy information ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,maritime ,administrator shall make available on a public website data1 as available1 on the following3 7#a7 ,the number of graduates from the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy and each ,state ,maritime ,academy for the previous #e years4 7#b7 ,the number of graduates from the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy and each ,state ,maritime ,academy for the previous #e years who have become employed in1 or whose status qualifies under1 each of the following categories3 7,a7 ,maritime ,afloat4 7,b7 ,maritime ,ashore4 7,c7 ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,non-maritime4 7,e7 ,graduate studies4 7,f7 ,unknown4 7#c7 ,the number of students at each ,state ,maritime ,academy class receiving or who have received for the previous #e years funds under the student incentive payment program under section #eaeji of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the number of students described under paragraph 7#c7 who used partial student incentive payments who graduated without an obligation under the program4 7#e7 ,the number of students described under paragraph 7#c7 who graduated with an obligation under the program4 #ceaj;,c4 ,mariner licensing and credentialing 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b7 and subject to subsection 7c71 for purposes of licensing and credentialing of mariners1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall prescribe a tonnage measurement as a small passenger vessel1 as defined in section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the ,m_/,v ,,liseron 7,united ,states official number #igacci7 for purposes of applying the optional regulatory measurement under section #adcje and under chapter #ade of that title4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply with respect to the vessel referred to in such subsection if the length of the vessel exceeds its length on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,restrictions ,the vessel referred to in subsection 7a7 is subject to the following restrictions3 7#a7 ,the vessel may not operate outside the inland waters of the ,united ,states1 as established under section #aea of title #cc1 ,united ,states ,code1 when carrying passengers for hire and operating under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may issue a restricted credential as appropriate for a licensed individual employed to serve on such vessel under prescribed regulations4 #ceaj;,d4 ,national ,shipper ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,in general ,part ,b of subtitle ,,iv of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dbe ,national ,shipper ,advisory ,committee ,sec4 #dbeja4 ,definitions4 #dbejb4 ,national ,shipper ,advisory ,committee4 #dbejc4 ,administration4 #dbeja4 ,definitions ,in this chapter3 7#a7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,federal ,maritime ,commission4 7#b7 ,committee ,the term ,committee means the ,national ,shipper ,advisory ,committee established by section #dbejb4 #dbejb4 ,national ,shipper ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,national ,shipper ,advisory ,committee4 7b7 ,function ,the ,committee shall advise the ,federal ,maritime ,commission on policies relating to the competitiveness1 reliability1 integrity1 and fairness of the international ocean freight delivery system4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall consist of #bd members appointed by the ,commission in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,expertise ,each member of the ,committee shall have particular expertise1 knowledge1 and experience in matters relating to the function of the ,committee4 7#c7 ,representation ,members of the ,committee shall be appointed as follows3 7,a7 ,twelve members shall represent entities who import cargo to the ,united ,states using ocean common carriers4 7,b7 ,twelve members shall represent entities who export cargo from the ,united ,states using ocean common carriers4 #dbejc4 ,administration 7a7 ,meetings ,the ,committee shall1 not less than once each year1 meet at the call of the ,commission or a majority of the members of the ,committee4 7b7 ,employee status ,a member of the ,committee shall not be considered an employee of the ,federal ,government by reason of service on such ,committee1 except for the purposes of the following3 7#a7 ,chapter #ha of title #e4 7#b7 ,chapter #aga of title #bh and any other ,federal law relating to tort liability4 7c7 ,acceptance of volunteer services ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a member of the ,committee may serve on such committee on a voluntary basis without pay4 7d7 ,status of members 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 with respect to a member of the ,committee whom the ,commission appoints to represent an entity or group-- 7,a7 the member is authorized to represent the interests of the applicable entity or group2 and 7,b7 requirements under ,federal law that would interfere with such representation and that apply to a special ,government employee 7as defined in section #bjb7;a7 of title #ah71 including requirements relating to employee conduct1 political activities1 ethics1 conflicts of interest1 and corruption1 do not apply to the member4 7#b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subsection 7b71 a member of the ,committee shall be treated as a special ,government employee for purposes of the committee service of the member if the member1 without regard to service on the ,committee1 is a special ,government employee4 7e7 ,service on ,committee 7#a7 ,solicitation of nominations ,before appointing an individual as a member of the ,committee1 the ,commission shall publish a timely notice in the ,federal ,register soliciting nominations for membership on such ,committee4 7#b7 ,appointments 7,a7 ,in general ,after considering nominations received pursuant to a notice published under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission may appoint a member to the ,committee4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,the ,commission shall not seek1 consider1 or otherwise use information concerning the political affiliation of a nominee in making an appointment to the ,committee4 7#c7 ,service at pleasure of the ,commission ,each member of the ,committee shall serve at the pleasure of the ,commission4 7#d7 ,security background examinations ,the ,commission may require an individual to have passed an appropriate security background examination before appointment to the ,committee4 7#e7 ,prohibition ,a ,federal employee may not be appointed as a member of the ,committee4 7#f7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,the term of each member of the ,committee shall expire on ,december #ca of the third full year after the effective date of the appointment4 7,b7 ,continued service after term ,when the term of a member of the ,committee ends1 the member1 for a period not to exceed #a year1 may continue to serve as a member until a successor is appointed4 7#g7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy on the ,committee shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7#h7 ,special rule for reappointments ,notwithstanding paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,commission may reappoint a member of a committee for any term1 other than the first term of the member1 without soliciting1 receiving1 or considering nominations for such appointment4 7f7 ,staff services ,the ,commission shall furnish to the ,committee any staff and services considered by the ,commission to be necessary for the conduct of the ,committee's functions4 7g7 ,chair2 ,vice ,chair 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall elect a ,chair and ,vice ,chair from among the committee's members4 7#b7 ,vice ,chairman acting as ,chairman ,the ,vice ,chair shall act as ,chair in the absence or incapacity of1 or in the event of a vacancy in the office of1 the ,chair4 7h7 ,subcommittees and working groups 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chair of the ,committee may establish and disestablish subcommittees and working groups for any purpose consistent with the function of the ,committee4 7#b7 ,participants ,subject to conditions imposed by the ,chair1 members of the ,committee may be assigned to subcommittees and working groups established under paragraph 7#a74 7i7 ,consultation1 advice1 reports1 and recommendations 7#a7 ,consultation ,before taking any significant action1 the ,commission shall consult with1 and consider the information1 advice1 and recommendations of1 the ,committee if the function of the ,committee is to advise the ,commission on matters related to the significant action4 7#b7 ,advice1 reports1 and recommendations ,the ,committee shall submit1 in writing1 to the ,commission its advice1 reports1 and recommendations1 in a form and at a frequency determined appropriate by the ,committee4 7#c7 ,explanation of actions taken ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,commission receives recommendations from the ,committee under paragraph 7#b71 the ,commission shall-- 7,a7 publish the recommendations on a public website2 and 7,b7 respond1 in writing1 to the ,committee regarding the recommendations1 including by providing an explanation of actions taken regarding the recommendations4 7#d7 ,submission to ,congress ,the ,commission 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 the advice1 reports1 and recommendations received from the ,committee under paragraph 7#b74 7j7 ,observers ,the ,commission may designate a representative to-- 7#a7 attend any meeting of the ,committee2 and 7#b7 participate as an observer at such meeting4 7k7 ,termination ,the ,committee shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbi4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subtitle ,,iv of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item related to chapter #dbc the following3 #dbe4,national ,shipper ,advisory ,committee#dbeja 4 ,b ,tanker ,security ,fleet #ceaa4 ,tanker ,security ,fleet 7a7 ,in general ,part ,c of subtitle ,v of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after chapter #eca the following new chapter3 #ecb ,tanker ,security ,fleet #ecbja4 ,definitions4 #ecbjb4 ,establishment of the ,tanker ,security ,fleet4 #ecbjc4 ,vessel standards4 #ecbjd4 ,award of operating agreements4 #ecbje4 ,effectiveness of operating agreements4 #ecbjf4 ,obligations and rights under operating agreements4 #ecbjg4 ,payments4 #ecbjh4 ,national security requirements4 #ecbji4 ,regulatory relief4 #ecbaj4 ,special rule regarding age of participating ,fleet vessels4 #ecbaa4 ,regulations4 #ecbab4 ,authorization of appropriations4 #ecbac4 ,acquisition of ,fleet vessels4 #ecbja4 ,definitions ,in this chapter3 7#a7 ,foreign commerce ,the term foreign commerce means-- 7,a7 commerce or trade between the ,united ,states1 its territories or possessions1 or the ,district of ,columbia1 and a foreign country2 and 7,b7 commerce or trade between foreign countries including trade between foreign ports in accordance with normal commercial bulk shipping practices in such a manner as will permit vessels of the ,united ,states freely to compete with foreign-flag liquid bulk carrying vessels in their operation or in competing charters1 subject to rules and regulations promulgated by the ,secretary of ,transportation pursuant to this chapter or subtitle4 7#b7 ,participating ,fleet vessel ,the term participating ,fleet vessel means any tank vessel covered by an operating agreement under this chapter on or after ,january #a1 #bjba4 7#c7 ,person ,the term person includes corporations1 partnerships1 and associations existing under1 or authorized by1 laws of the ,united ,states1 or any ,state1 territory1 district1 or possession thereof1 or any foreign country4 7#d7 ,tank vessel ,the term tank vessel has the meaning that term has under section #baja4 7#e7 ,united states citizen trust ,the term ,united ,states citizen trust-- 7,a7 means a trust for which-- 7i7 each of the trustees is a citizen of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 the application for documentation of the vessel under chapter #aba includes an affidavit of each trustee stating that the trustee is not aware of any reason involving a beneficiary of the trust that is not a citizen of the ,united ,states1 or involving any other person who is not a citizen of the ,united ,states1 as a result of which the beneficiary or other person would hold more than #be percent of the aggregate power to influence or limit the exercise of the authority of the trustee with respect to matters involving any ownership or operation of the vessel that may adversely affect the interests of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 does not include a trust for which any person that is not a citizen of the ,united ,states has authority to direct1 or participate in directing1 a trustee for a trust in matters involving any ownership or operation of the vessel that may adversely affect the interests of the ,united ,states or in removing a trustee without cause1 either directly or indirectly through the control of another person1 unless the trust instrument provides that persons who are not citizens of the ,united ,states may not hold more than #be percent of the aggregate authority to so direct or remove a trustee2 and 7,c7 may include a trust for which a person who is not a citizen of the ,united ,states holds more than #be percent of the beneficial interest in the trust4 #ecbjb4 ,establishment of the ,tanker ,security ,fleet 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall establish a fleet of active1 commercially viable1 militarily useful1 privately owned product tankers to meet national defense and other security requirements and maintain a ,united ,states presence in international commercial shipping4 ,the fleet shall consist of privately owned vessels of the ,united ,states for which there are in effect operating agreements under this chapter1 and shall be known as the ,tanker ,security ,fleet 7hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the ,fleet74 7b7 ,vessel ,eligibility ,a vessel is eligible to be included in the ,fleet if the vessel-- 7#a7 meets the requirements under paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 or 7#d7 of subsection 7c72 7#b7 is operated 7or in the case of a vessel to be constructed1 will be operated7 in providing transportation in ,united ,states foreign commerce2 7#c7 is self-propelled2 7#d7 is not more than #aj years of age on the date the vessel is first included in the ,fleet and not more than #be years of age at any time during which the vessel is included in the ,fleet2 7#e7 is determined by the ,secretary of ,defense to be suitable for use by the ,united ,states for national defense or military purposes in time of war or national emergency2 7#f7 is commercially viable1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7#g7 is-- 7,a7 a vessel of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 not a vessel of the ,united ,states1 but-- 7i7 the owner of the vessel has demonstrated an intent to have the vessel documented under chapter #aba if it is included in the ,fleet2 and 7ii7 at the time an operating agreement is entered into under this chapter1 the vessel is eligible for documentation under chapter #aba4 7c7 ,requirements regarding citizenship of owners1 charterers1 and operators 7#a7 ,vessels owned and operated by section #ejeja citizens ,a vessel meets the requirements of this paragraph if1 during the period of an operating agreement under this chapter that applies to the vessel1 the vessel will be owned and operated by one or more persons that are citizens of the ,united ,states under section #ejeja4 7#b7 ,vessels owned by a section #ejeja citizen1 or ,united ,states citizen trust1 and chartered to a documentation citizen ,a vessel meets the requirements of this paragraph if-- 7,a7 during the period of an operating agreement under this chapter that applies to the vessel1 the vessel will be-- 7i7 owned by a person that is a citizen of the ,united ,states under section #ejeja or that is a ,united ,states citizen trust2 and 7ii7 demise chartered to a person-- 7,i7 that is eligible to document the vessel under chapter #aba2 7,,ii7 the chairman of the board of directors1 chief executive officer1 and a majority of the members of the board of directors of which are citizens of the ,united ,states under section #ejeja1 and are appointed and subjected to removal only upon approval by the ,secretary2 and 7,,iii7 that certifies to the ,secretary that there are no treaties1 statutes1 regulations1 or other laws that would prohibit the owner or operator for the vessel from performing its obligations under an operating agreement under this chapter2 7,b7 in the case of a vessel that will be demise chartered to a person that is owned or controlled by another person that is not a citizen of the ,united ,states under section #ejeja1 the other person enters into an agreement with the ,secretary not to influence the operation of the vessel in a manner that will adversely affect the interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of ,defense notify the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives that the ,secretaries concur with the certification required under subparagraph 7,a77ii77,,iii71 and have reviewed and agree that there are no legal1 operational1 or other impediments that would prohibit the owner or operator for the vessel from performing its obligations under an operating agreement under this chapter4 7#c7 ,vessels owned and operated by a defense owner or operator ,a vessel meets the requirements of this paragraph if-- 7,a7 during the period of an operating agreement under this chapter that applies to the vessel1 the vessel will be owned and operated by a person that-- 7i7 is eligible to document a vessel under chapter #aba2 7ii7 operates or manages other vessels of the ,united ,states for the ,secretary of ,defense1 or charters other vessels to the ,secretary of ,defense2 7iii7 has entered into a special security agreement for the purpose of this paragraph with the ,secretary of ,defense2 7iv7 makes the certification described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii77,,iii72 and 7v7 in the case of a vessel described in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 enters into an agreement referred to in that subparagraph2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of ,defense notify the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives that they concur with the certification required under subparagraph 7,a77iv71 and have reviewed and agree that there are no legal1 operational1 or other impediments that would prohibit the owner or operator for the vessel from performing its obligations under an operating agreement under this chapter4 7#d7 ,vessels owned by documentation citizens and chartered to section #ejeja citizens ,a vessel meets the requirements of this paragraph if1 during the period of an operating agreement under this chapter1 the vessel will be-- 7,a7 owned by a person who is eligible to document a vessel under chapter #aba2 and 7,b7 demise chartered to a person that is a citizen of the ,united ,states under section #ejeja4 7d7 ,request by secretary of defense ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall request that the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard issue any waiver under section #eja that the ,secretary of ,defense determines is necessary for purposes of this chapter4 7e7 ,vessel standards 7#a7 ,certificate of ,inspection ,a vessel used to provide oceangoing transportation that the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard determines meets the criteria of subsection 7b7 but which1 on the date of enactment of this section1 is not documented under chapter #aba1 shall be eligible for a certificate of inspection if the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard determines that-- 7,a7 the vessel is classed by and designed in accordance with the rules of the ,american ,bureau of ,shipping1 or another classification society accepted by the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 the vessel complies with applicable international agreements and associated guidelines1 as determined by the country in which the vessel was documented immediately before becoming documented under chapter #aba2 and 7,c7 the country has not been identified by the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard as inadequately enforcing international vessel regulations as to that vessel4 7#b7 ,reliance on classification society 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard may rely on a certification from the ,american ,bureau of ,shipping or1 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 another classification society accepted by the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 to establish that a vessel is in compliance with the requirements of paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,foreign classification society ,the ,secretary may accept certification from a foreign classification society under subparagraph 7,a7 only-- 7i7 to the extent that the government of the foreign country in which the society is headquartered provides access on a reciprocal basis to the ,american ,bureau of ,shipping2 and 7ii7 if the foreign classification society has offices and maintains records in the ,united ,states4 #ecbjc4 ,vessel standards 7a7 ,certificate of inspection ,a vessel used to provide transportation service as a common carrier that the ,secretary of ,transportation determines meets the criteria of section #ecajb7;b71 which on the date of enactment of this section is not a documented vessel1 shall be eligible for a certificate of inspection if the ,secretary determines that-- 7#a7 the vessel is classed by and designed in accordance with the rules of the ,american ,bureau of ,shipping or another classification society accepted by the ,secretary2 7#b7 the vessel complies with applicable international agreements and associated guidelines1 as determined by the country in which the vessel was documented immediately before becoming a documented vessel 7as defined in that section72 and 7#c7 that country has not been identified by the ,secretary as inadequately enforcing international vessel regulations as to that vessel4 7b7 ,continued ,eligibility for ,certificate ,subsection 7a7 does not apply to any vessel that has failed to comply with the applicable international agreements and association guidelines referred to in subsection 7a77#b74 7c7 ,reliance on ,classification ,society 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may rely on a certification from the ,american ,bureau of ,shipping or1 subject to paragraph 7#b71 another classification society accepted by the ,secretary1 to establish that a vessel is in compliance with the requirements of subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7#b7 ,foreign classification society ,the ,secretary may accept certification from a foreign classification society under paragraph 7#a7 only-- 7,a7 to the extent that the government of the foreign country in which the society is headquartered provides access on a reciprocal basis to the ,american ,bureau of ,shipping2 and 7,b7 if the foreign classification society has offices and maintains records in the ,united ,states4 #ecbjd4 ,award of operating agreements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall require1 as a condition of including any vessel in the ,fleet1 that the owner or operator of the vessel enter into an operating agreement with the ,secretary under this section4 7b7 ,procedure for applications 7#a7 ,participating ,fleet vessels 7,a7 ,in ,general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall accept an application for an operating agreement for a participating ,fleet vessel under the priority under paragraph 7#b7 only from a person that has authority to enter into an operating agreement under this chapter4 7,b7 ,vessel under demise charter ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 in the case of a vessel that is subject to a demise charter that terminates by its own terms on ,september #cj1 #bjce 7without giving effect to any extension provided therein for completion of a voyage or to effect the actual redelivery of the vessel71 or that is terminable at the will of the owner of the vessel after such date1 only the owner of the vessel shall be treated as having the authority referred to in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,vessel owned by a united states citizen trust ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,b71 in the case of a vessel owned by a ,united ,states citizen trust1 the term owner of the vessel includes the beneficial owner of the vessel with respect to such trust4 7#b7 ,discretion within priority ,the ,secretary of ,transportation-- 7,a7 may award operating agreements under paragraph 7#a7 according to such priorities as the ,secretary considers appropriate2 and 7,b7 shall award operating agreements within any such priority-- 7i7 in accordance with operational requirements specified by the ,secretary of ,defense2 7ii7 in the case of operating agreements awarded under subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a71 according to applicants' records of owning and operating vessels2 and 7iii7 subject to approval of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,limitation ,for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary may not award operating agreements under this chapter that require payments under section #ecbjg for more than #aj vessels4 #ecbje4 ,effectiveness of operating agreements 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,secretary of ,transportation may enter into an operating agreement under this chapter for fiscal year #bjba and any subsequent fiscal year4 ,each such agreement may be renewed annually for up to #g years4 7b7 ,vessels under charter to the ,united ,states ,the owner or operator of a vessel under charter to the ,united ,states is eligible to receive payments pursuant to any operating agreement that covers such vessel4 7c7 ,termination 7#a7 ,termination by ,secretary for lack of owner or operator compliance ,if the owner or operator with respect to an operating agreement materially fails to comply with the terms of the agreement-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall notify the owner or operator and provide a reasonable opportunity to comply with the operating agreement2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary shall terminate the operating agreement if the owner or operator fails to achieve such compliance4 7#b7 ,termination by owner or operator 7,a7 ,in general ,if an owner or operator provides notice of the intent to terminate an operating agreement under this chapter by not later than #fj days prior to the date specified by the owner or operator for such termination1 such agreement shall terminate on the date specified by the owner or operator4 7,b7 ,replacement ,an operating agreement with respect to a vessel shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date on which the vessel begins operating under the agreement1 if-- 7i7 the owner or operator notifies the ,secretary1 by not later than #b years after the date the vessel begins operating under the agreement1 that the owner or operator intends to terminate the agreement under this subparagraph2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 determines that-- 7,i7 an application for an operating agreement under this chapter has been received for a replacement vessel that is acceptable to the ,secretaries2 and 7,,ii7 during the period of an operating agreement under this chapter that applies to the replacement vessel1 the replacement vessel will be-- 7aa7 owned and operated by one or more persons that are citizens of the ,united ,states under section #ejeja2 or 7bb7 owned by a person who is eligible to document the vessel under chapter #aba1 and operated by a person that is a citizen of the ,united ,states under section #ejeja4 7d7 ,nonrenewal for lack of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,if sufficient funds are not made available to carry out an operating agreement under this chapter-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives notice that such agreement shall be not renewed effective on the #fjth day of the fiscal year1 unless such funds are made available before such day2 and 7,b7 effective on the #fjth day of such fiscal year1 terminate such agreement and provide notice of such termination to the owner or operator of the vessel covered by the agreement4 7#b7 ,release of vessels from obligations ,if an operating agreement for a vessel under this chapter is not renewed pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 then the owner or operator of the vessel is released from any further obligation under the operating agreement as of the date of such termination or nonrenewal4 7#c7 ,foreign transfer and registration ,the owner or operator of a vessel covered by an operating agreement under this chapter may transfer and register such vessel under a foreign registry that is acceptable to the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,defense1 notwithstanding section #ecbja4 7#d7 ,requisition ,if chapter #efc is applicable to a vessel after registration1 then the vessel is available to be requisitioned by the ,secretary pursuant to chapter #efc4 #ecbjf4 ,obligations and rights under operating agreements 7a7 ,operation of ,vessel ,an operating agreement under this chapter shall require that1 during the period the vessel covered by the agreement is operating under the agreement the vessel shall-- 7#a7 be operated in the ,united ,states foreign commerce1 mixed ,united ,states foreign commerce and domestic trade allowed under a registry endorsement issued under section #abaaa1 in foreign-to-foreign commerce1 or under a charter to the ,united ,states2 7#b7 not be operated in the coastwise trade except as described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 be documented under chapter #aba4 7b7 ,operating agreement is an obligation of the ,united ,states ,government ,an operating agreement under this chapter constitutes a contractual obligation of the ,united ,states ,government to pay the amounts provided for in the agreement to the extent of actual appropriations4 7c7 ,obligations of owner or operator 7#a7 ,in general ,the owner or operator of a vessel covered by an operating agreement under this chapter shall agree1 as a condition of such agreement1 to remain obligated to carry out the requirements described in paragraph 7#b7 until the termination date specified in the agreement1 even in the case of early termination of the agreement under section #ecbje7;c74 ,this subsection shall not apply in the case of an operating agreement terminated for lack of funds under section #ecbje7;d74 7#b7 ,requirements ,the requirements described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,to continue the documentation of the vessel under chapter #aba4 7,b7 ,to be bound by the requirements of section #ecbjh4 7,c7 ,that all terms and conditions of an emergency preparedness agreement entered into under section #ecbjh shall remain in effect1 except that the terms of such emergency preparedness agreement may be modified by the mutual consent of the owner or operator1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,defense as provided in such section4 7d7 ,transfer of operating agreements ,the owner or operator of a vessel covered by an operating agreement under this chapter may transfer that agreement 7including all rights and obligations under the agreement7 to any person that is eligible to enter into that operating agreement under this chapter1 if the transfer is approved by the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of ,defense4 7e7 ,replacement of vessels covered by agreements ,an owner or operator of a vessel covered by an operating agreement under this chapter may replace the vessel with another vessel that is eligible to be included in the ,fleet under section #ecbjb7;b71 if the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 approves the replacement of the vessel4 ,in selecting a replacement vessel1 the owner or operator shall give primary consideration to-- 7#a7 the commercial viability of the vessel2 7#b7 the utility of the vessel with respect to the operating requirements of the owner or operator2 and 7#c7 ensuring that the commercial and military utility of any replacement vessel is not less than that of the initial vessel4 #ecbjg4 ,payments 7a7 ,annual payment ,subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose and the other provisions of this chapter1 the ,secretary shall pay to the owner or operator of a vessel covered by an operating agreement under this chapter an amount equal to #f1jjj1jjj for each vessel covered by the agreement for each fiscal year that the vessel is covered by the agreement4 ,such amount shall be paid in equal monthly installments on the last day of each month4 ,the amount payable under this subsection may not be reduced except as provided by this section4 7b7 ,certification required for payment ,as a condition of receiving payment under this section for a fiscal year for a vessel1 the owner or operator of the vessel shall certify1 in accordance with regulations issued by the ,secretary1 that the vessel has been and will be operated in accordance with section #ecbjf for at least #cbj days during the fiscal year4 ,days during which the vessel is drydocked1 surveyed1 inspected1 or repaired shall be considered days of operation for purposes of this subsection4 7c7 ,general limitations ,the ,secretary may not make any payment under this chapter for a vessel with respect to any days for which the vessel is-- 7#a7 not operated or maintained in accordance with an operating agreement under this chapter2 or 7#b7 more than #be years of age4 7d7 ,reductions in payments ,with respect to payments under this chapter for a vessel covered by an operating agreement1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 may not reduce such a payment for the operation of the vessel to carry military or other preference cargoes under section #eecjb7;a71 #eecjd1 #eecje1 or #eecad1 section #bfca of title #aj1 or any other cargo preference law of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 may not make such a payment for any day that the vessel is engaged in transporting more than #g1ejj tons of civilian bulk preference cargoes pursuant to section #eecjb7;a71 #eecje1 or #eecad1 that is bulk cargo2 and 7#c7 shall make a pro rata reduction for each day less than #cbj in a fiscal year that the vessel is not operated in accordance with section #ecbjf4 7e7 ,limitations regarding noncontiguous domestic trade 7#a7 ,in general ,no owner or operator shall receive payments pursuant to this chapter during a period in which it participates in noncontiguous domestic trade4 7#b7 ,limitation on application ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to a owner or operator that is a citizen of the ,united ,states within the meaning of section #ejeja1 applying the #ge percent ownership requirement of that section4 7#c7 ,participates in a noncontiguous trade defined ,in this subsection the term participates in a noncontiguous domestic trade means directly or indirectly owns1 charters1 or operates a vessel engaged in transportation of cargo between a point in the contiguous #dh ,states and a point in ,alaska1 ,hawaii1 or ,puerto ,rico1 other than a point in ,alaska north of the ,arctic ,circle4 #ecbjh4 ,national security requirements 7a7 ,emergency preparedness agreement required ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall establish an emergency preparedness program under this section under which the owner or operator of a vessel covered by an operating agreement under this chapter shall agree1 as a condition of the operating agreement1 to enter into an emergency preparedness agreement with the ,secretaries4 ,each such emergency preparedness agreement shall be entered into as promptly as practicable after the owner or operator has entered into the operating agreement4 7b7 ,terms of agreement ,the terms of an agreement under this section-- 7#a7 shall provide that upon request by the ,secretary of ,defense during time of war or national emergency1 or whenever determined by the ,secretary of ,defense to be necessary for national security or contingency operation 7as that term is defined in section #aja of title #aj71 the owner or operator shall make available commercial transportation resources 7including services7 described in subsection 7d7 to the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#b7 shall include such additional terms as may be established by the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7#c7 shall allow for the modification or addition of terms upon agreement by the ,secretary of ,transportation and the owner or operator and the approval by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,participation after expiration of operating agreement ,except as provided by section #ecbjf1 the ,secretary may not require1 through an emergency preparedness agreement or an operating agreement1 that an owner or operator of a vessel covered by an operating agreement continue to participate in an emergency preparedness agreement after the operating agreement has expired according to its terms or is otherwise no longer in effect4 ,after the expiration of an emergency preparedness agreement1 a owner or operator may voluntarily continue to participate in the agreement4 7d7 ,resources made available ,the commercial transportation resources to be made available under an emergency preparedness agreement shall include vessels or capacity in vessels1 terminal facilities1 management services1 and other related services1 or any agreed portion of such nonvessel resources for activation as the ,secretary of ,defense may determine to be necessary1 seeking to minimize disruption of the owner or operator's service to commercial customers4 7e7 ,compensation 7#a7 ,in general ,each emergency preparedness agreement under this section shall provide that the ,secretary of ,defense shall pay fair and reasonable compensation for all commercial transportation resources provided pursuant to this section4 7#b7 ,specific requirements ,compensation under this subsection-- 7,a7 shall not be less than the owner or operator's commercial market charges for like transportation resources2 7,b7 shall be fair and reasonable considering all circumstances2 7,c7 shall be provided from the time that a vessel or resource is required by the ,secretary of ,defense until the time it is redelivered to the owner or operator and is available to reenter commercial service2 and 7,d7 shall be in addition to and shall not in any way reflect amounts payable under section #ecbjg4 7f7 ,temporary replacement vessels ,notwithstanding section #eecjb7;a71 #eecjd1 #eecje1 or #eecad1 section #bfca of title #aj1 or any other cargo preference law of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 an owner or operator may operate or employ in foreign commerce a foreign-flag vessel or foreign-flag vessel capacity as a temporary replacement for a vessel of the ,united ,states or vessel of the ,united ,states capacity that is activated by the ,secretary of ,defense under an emergency preparedness agreement or a primary ,department of ,defense sealift readiness program2 and 7#b7 such replacement vessel or vessel capacity shall be eligible during the replacement period to transport preference cargoes subject to sections #eecjb7;a71 #eecjd1 #eecje1 and #eecad and section #bfca of title #aj to the same extent as the eligibility of the vessel or vessel capacity replaced4 7g7 ,redelivery and ,liability of the ,united ,states for ,damages 7#a7 ,in general ,all commercial transportation resources activated under an emergency preparedness agreement shall1 upon termination of the period of activation1 be redelivered to the owner or operator in the same good order and condition as when received1 less ordinary wear and tear1 or the ,secretary of ,defense shall fully compensate the owner or operator for any necessary repair or replacement4 7#b7 ,limitation on ,united ,states liability ,except as may be expressly agreed in an emergency preparedness agreement1 or as otherwise provided by law1 the ,government shall not be liable for disruption of an owner or operator's commercial business or other consequential damages to an owner or operator arising from the activation of commercial transportation resources under an emergency preparedness agreement4 #ecbji4 ,regulatory relief 7a7 ,operation in foreign commerce ,an owner or operator for a vessel included in an operating agreement under this chapter may operate the vessel in the foreign commerce of the ,united ,states without restriction4 7b7 ,other restrictions ,the restrictions of section #eecje7;a7 concerning the building1 rebuilding1 or documentation of a vessel in a foreign country shall not apply to a vessel for any day the operator of the vessel is receiving payments for the operation of that vessel under an operating agreement under this chapter4 7c7 ,telecommunications equipment ,the telecommunications and other electronic equipment on an existing vessel that is redocumented under the laws of the ,united ,states for operation under an operating agreement under this chapter shall be deemed to satisfy all ,federal ,communications ,commission equipment certification requirements1 if-- 7#a7 such equipment complies with all applicable international agreements and associated guidelines as determined by the country in which the vessel was documented immediately before becoming documented under the laws of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 that country has not been identified by the ,secretary as inadequately enforcing international regulations as to that vessel2 and 7#c7 at the end of its useful life1 such equipment shall be replaced with equipment that meets ,federal ,communications ,commission equipment certification standards4 #ecbaj4 ,special rule regarding age of participating ,fleet vessels ,any age restriction under section #ecbjb7;b77#d7 shall not apply to a participating ,fleet vessel during the #cj-month period beginning on the date the vessel begins operating under an operating agreement under this chapter1 if the ,secretary of ,transportation determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has entered into an arrangement to obtain and operate under the operating agreement for the participating ,fleet vessel a replacement vessel that1 upon commencement of such operation1 will be eligible to be included in the ,fleet under section #ecbjb7;b74 #ecbaa4 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of ,defense may each prescribe rules as necessary to carry out their respective responsibilities under this chapter4 #ecbab4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for payments under section #ecbjg1 #fj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjce1 to remain available until expended4 #ecbac4 ,acquisition of ,fleet vessels 7a7 ,in general ,upon replacement of a ,fleet vessel under an operating agreement under this chapter1 and subject to agreement by the owner or operator of the vessel1 the ,secretary of ,transportation may1 subject to the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,defense1 acquire the vessel being replaced for inclusion in the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet4 7b7 ,requirements ,to be eligible for acquisition by the ,secretary of ,transportation under this section a vessel shall-- 7#a7 have been covered by an operating agreement under this chapter for not less than #c years2 and 7#b7 meet recapitalization requirements for the ,ready ,reserve ,force4 7c7 ,fair market value ,a fair market value shall be established by the ,maritime ,administration for acquisition of an eligible vessel under this section4 7d7 ,appropriations ,vessel acquisitions under this section shall be subject to the availability of appropriations4 ,amounts made available to carry out this section shall be derived from amounts authorized to be appropriated for the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet4 ,amounts authorized to be appropriated to carry out the ,maritime ,security ,program may not be use to carry out this section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of chapters for subtitle ,,vii of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ecb4,tanker ,security ,fleet#ecbja 4 7c7 ,deadline for accepting applications 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall begin accepting applications for enrollment of vessels in the ,tanker ,security ,fleet established under chapter #ecb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 by not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,approval ,not later than #ij days after receipt of an application for the enrollment of a vessel in the ,tanker ,security ,fleet1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall-- 7,a7 approve the application and enter into an operating agreement with the applicant2 or 7,b7 provide to the applicant a written explanation for the denial of the application4 ,,xxxvi ,farm and ranch mental health #cfja4 ,public service announcement campaign to address farm and ranch mental health 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall carry out a public service announcement campaign to address the mental health of farmers and ranchers4 7b7 ,requirements ,the public service announcement campaign under subsection 7a7 shall include television1 radio1 print1 outdoor1 and digital public service announcements4 7c7 ,contractor 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may enter into a contract or other agreement with a third party to carry out the public service announcement campaign under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,requirement ,in awarding a contract under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall use a competitive bidding process4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,agriculture to carry out this section #c1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 #cfjb4 ,employee training program to manage farmer and rancher stress 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall expand the pilot program carried out by the ,secretary in fiscal year #bjai that trained employees of the ,farm ,service ,agency in the management of stress experienced by farmers and ranchers1 to train employees of the ,farm ,service ,agency1 the ,risk ,management ,agency1 and the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service in the management of stress experienced by farmers and ranchers1 including the detection of stress and suicide prevention4 7b7 ,report ,not less frequently than once every #b years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report describing the implementation of this section4 #cfjc4 ,task force for assessment of causes of mental stress and best practices for response 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall convene a task force of agricultural and rural stakeholders at the national1 ,state1 and local levels-- 7#a7 to assess the causes of mental stress in farmers and ranchers2 and 7#b7 to identify best practices for responding to that mental stress4 7b7 ,submission of report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the task force convened under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,secretary of ,agriculture a report containing the assessment and best practices under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively1 of subsection 7a74 7c7 ,collaboration ,in carrying out this section1 the task force convened under subsection 7a7 shall collaborate with nongovernmental organizations and ,state and local agencies4 ,d ,funding ,tables #djja4 ,authorization of amounts in funding tables 7a7 ,in general ,whenever a funding table in this division specifies a dollar amount authorized for a project1 program1 or activity1 the obligation and expenditure of the specified dollar amount for the project1 program1 or activity is hereby authorized1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7b7 ,merit-,based decisions ,a decision to commit1 obligate1 or expend funds with or to a specific entity on the basis of a dollar amount authorized pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be based on merit-based selection procedures in accordance with the requirements of sections #bcjd7k7 and #bcgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or on competitive procedures2 and 7#b7 comply with other applicable provisions of law4 7c7 ,relationship to transfer and programming authority ,an amount specified in the funding tables in this division may be transferred or reprogrammed under a transfer or reprogramming authority provided by another provision of this ,act or by other law4 ,the transfer or reprogramming of an amount specified in such funding tables shall not count against a ceiling on such transfers or reprogrammings under section #ajja or section #aeab of this ,act or any other provision of law1 unless such transfer or reprogramming would move funds between appropriation accounts4 7d7 ,applicability to classified annex ,this section applies to any classified annex that accompanies this ,act4 7e7 ,oral and written communications ,no oral or written communication concerning any amount specified in the funding tables in this division shall supersede the requirements of this section4 ,,xli ,procurement #daja4 ,procurement ,,sec4 #daja4 ,,procurement7,in ,thousands of ,dollars7,line,item,f,y #bjba ,request,house ,authorized,a,i,r,c,r,a,f,t ,,procurement1 ,,armyfixed ,,wing#jjb,,mq-#a ,,uav#ge1jjj ,additional aircraft#ge1jjjjjc;,,future ,,uas ,,family#a1ajja1ajjjjd,,rq-#aa 7,,raven7#bj1heabj1hea,,rotary#jjg;,,ah- #fd ,,apache ,,block ,,iiia ,,reman#gib1jbggib1jbgjjh;,,ah-#fd ,,apache ,,block ,,iiia ,,reman ,,ap#afi1dfjafi1dfjjaa,,uh-#fj ,,blackhawk ,m ,,model 7,,myp7#gdb1iihgbe1bih ,unjustified costs-#ag1gjjjab,,uh-#fj ,,blackhawk ,m ,,model 7,,myp7 ,,ap#hg1dbghg1dbgjac,,uh-#fj ,,black ,,hawk ,l ,,and ,v ,,models#agb1gigagb1gigjad;,,ch-#dg ,,helicopter#afj1gejbff1hej ,program increase#acf1jjj ,unjustified cost growth-#bi1ijjjae;,,ch-#dg ,,helicopter ,,ap#ah1cgbdg1cgb ,program increase#bi1jjj,,modification ,,of ,,aircraft#jah,,universal ,,ground ,,control ,,equipment 7,,uas7#g1ejig1ejijai;,,gray ,,eagle ,,mods#baf1bhjaf1bhjjbj,,multi ,,sensor ,,abn ,,recon 7,,mip7#ce1hfdce1hfdjba;,,ah-#fd ,,mods#aah1cafaac1baf ,unjustified cost growth--,m-,,dsa-#e1ajjjbb;,,ch-#dg ,,cargo ,,helicopter ,,mods 7,,myp7#ae1edhae1edhjbc;,,grcs ,,sema ,,mods 7,,mip7#b1idgb1idgjbd;,,arl ,,sema ,,mods 7,,mip7#i1eihi1eihjbe;,,emarss ,,sema ,,mods 7,,mip7#b1debb1debjbf,,utility_/,,cargo ,,airplane ,,mods#ac1hfhac1hfhjbg,,utility ,,helicopter ,,mods#be1hdbca1cdb ,program increase#e1ejjjbh,,network ,,and ,,mission ,,plan#gg1dcbgg1dcbjbi;,,comms1 ,,nav ,,surveillance#aja1ceeaja1ceejca;,,aviat ion ,,assured ,,pnt#ed1fjied1fjijcb;,,gatm ,,rollup#ab1ahjab1ahjjcd,,uas ,,mods#d1bjdd1bjd;,,ground ,,support ,,avionics#jce;,,aircraft ,,survivability ,,equipment#di1deedi1deejcf,,survivabili ty ,,cm#h1jceh1jcejcg;,,cmws#aj1efgaj1efgjc h;,,common ,,infrared ,,countermeasures 7,,circm7#bcg1dfgbcg1dfg,,other ,,support#jci;,,avionics ,,support ,,equipment#a1ghia1ghijdj;,,common ,,ground ,,equipment#ag1ehdag1ehdjda;,,aircrew ,,integrated ,,systems#dh1bfedh1bfejdb;,,air ,,traffic ,,control#bf1djhbf1djhjdd,,launcher1 #b4ge ,,rocket#b1befb1befjde,,launcher ,,guided ,,missile3 ,,longbow ,,hellfire ,,xm#bh1ihbh1ihb ,,total ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,army#c1jgd1eidc1bfg1cid,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,armysurface-,,to-,,air ,,missile ,,system#jjb,m-,,shorad--,,procurement#c gh1fedcgh1fedjjc,,mse ,,missile#fjc1ahhfjc1ahhjjd,,precision ,,strike ,,missile 7,,prsm7#di1idadb1dda ,contract delay-#g1ejjjje;,,indirect ,,fire ,,protection ,,capability ,,inc #b-;,i#ajf1bfabe1jaa ,army identified funds excess to need-#dj1ejj ,funding excess to need-#dj1gej;,,air-,,to-,,surface ,,missile ,,system#jjf;,,hellfire ,,sys ,,summary#ia1bbeia1bbejjg;,,joint ,,air-,,to-,,ground ,,msls 7,,jagm7#bac1cigbac1cigjjh,,long ,,range ,,precision ,,munition#de1cjgde1cjg;,,anti-,,tank_/, ,assault ,,missile ,,sys#jji;,,javelin 7,,aaws-,m7 ,,system ,,summary#aij1cbeaij1cbejaj,,tow #b ,,system ,,summary#aba1jgdaba1jgdjaa;,,guided ,,mlrs ,,rocket 7,,gmlrs7#hej1aeghej1aegjab,,mlrs ,,reduced ,,range ,,practice ,,rockets 7,,rrpr7#cj1hcfcj1hcfjac;,,high ,,mobility ,,artillery ,,rocket ,,system 7,,himars#da1bbfda1bbf,,modifications#ja f,,patriot ,,mods#bgh1jejbgh1jejjag;,,atacms ,,mods#ada1fijada1fijjbj;,,avenger ,,mods#ac1idbac1idbjba;,,itas_/,,tow ,,mods#e1fffe1fffjbb,,mlrs ,,mods#caj1daicaj1daijbc;,,himars ,,modifications#f1jhaf1jha,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#jbd,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#e1jije1jij,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities#jbe;,,air ,,defense ,,targets#h1ighh1igh ,,total ,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,army#c1dia1ejgc1djb1geg,,procurement ,,of ,w,,tcv1 ,,armytracked ,,combat ,,vehicles#jjb;,,armored ,,multi ,,purpose ,,vehicle 7,,ampv7#aib1igaagb1iga ,prior year carry-over-#hj1jjj ,program increase#fj1jjj,,modification ,,of ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles#jjd,,stryker ,,upgrade#hdg1baba1ahc1jeb ,,crows-,j program delay-#ci1afj ,program increase--,army ,,upl#cge1jjjjje;,,bradley ,,program 7,,mod7#dic1ajidce1gei ,prior year carry-over-#ag1cej ,,ubis early to need-#dj1jjjjjf,m#aji ,,fov ,,modifications#bf1hicba1hic ,prior year carryover-#e1jjjjjg,,paladin ,,integrated ,,management 7,,pim7#dce1hbedce1hbejji;,,assault ,,bridge 7,,mod7#e1jgde1jgdjaj;,,assault ,,breacher ,,vehicle#ai1ejjai1ejjjaa,m#hh ,,fov 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,,comm ,,follow-,,on#ec1djaec1dja,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment#jbg,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment#bae1feibae1fei,,torpedoes ,,and ,,related ,,equip#jbh,,sstd#e1haae1haajbi,,mk-#dh ,,torpedo#bhd1ijabhd1ijajcj;,,asw ,,targets#ac1hccac1hcc,,mod ,,of ,,torpedoes ,,and ,,related ,,equip#jca,,mk-#ed ,,torpedo ,,mods#aaj1bhfaaj1bhfjcb,,mk-#dh ,,torpedo ,,adcap ,,mods#eg1badeg1badjcc,,maritime ,,mines#e1hcbe1hcb,,support ,,equipment#jcd,,torpedo ,,support ,,equipment#ig1ehaig1ehajce;,,asw ,,range ,,support#d1aeid1aei;,,destination ,,transportation#jcf;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation#d1ajfd1ajf;,,guns ,,and ,,gun ,,mounts#jcg,,small ,,arms ,,and ,,weapons#af1jcjaf1jcj,,modification ,,of ,,guns ,,and ,,gun ,,mounts#jch;,,ciws ,,mods#cg1adgcg1adgjci;,,coast ,,guard ,,weapons#de1hjdde1hjdjdj;,,gun ,,mount ,,mods#gd1dbggd1dbgjda,,lcs ,,module ,,weapons#d1becd1becjdb;,,airborne ,,mine ,,neutralization ,,systems#f1ffbf1ffb,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#jde,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#aei1eghaei1egh ,,total ,,weapons ,,procurement1 ,,navy#d1hhd1iied1hji1fie,,procurement ,,of ,,ammo1 ,,navy ,,mcnavy ,,ammunition#jja;,,general ,,purpose ,,bombs#da1difda1difjjb;,,jdam#fd1fcafd1 fcajjc;,,airborne ,,rockets1 ,,all ,,types#fj1gaifj1gaijjd,,machine ,,gun ,,ammunition#aa1aehaa1aehjje,,practice ,,bombs#ea1djiea1djijjf;,,cartridges ,,cart ,,actuated ,,devices#fd1fidfd1fidjjg;,,air ,,expendable ,,countermeasures#ea1ebcea1ebcjjh;,,jato s#f1gfaf1gfajjie ,,inch_/#ed ,,gun ,,ammunition#ca1eagca1eagjaj;,,intermedi ate ,,caliber ,,gun ,,ammunition#ch1jjech1jjejaa,,other ,,ship ,,gun ,,ammunition#dj1fbfdj1fbfjab,,small ,,arms ,,landing ,,party ,,ammo#dh1bjbdh1bjbjac,,pyrotechnic ,,and ,,demolition#i1gffi1gffjae;,,ammunition ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#b1aaeb1aae,,marine ,,corps ,,ammunition#jaf,,mortars#df1ghadf1ghaja g;,,direct ,,support ,,munitions#aai1ejdgi1ffb ,,usmc identified funds excess to need-#ci1hdbjah;,,infantry ,,weapons ,,ammunition#hc1bbjhc1bbjjai;,,combat ,,support ,,munitions#cb1fejcb1fejjbj;,,ammo ,,modernization#ae1addae1addjba;,,artill ery ,,munitions#ei1eciei1ecijbb;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#d1adbd1adb ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammo1 ,,navy ,,mc#hhc1fjbhdc1gfj,,shipbuilding ,,and ,,conversion1 ,,navyfleet ,,ballistic ,,missile ,,ships#jja,,ohio ,,replacement ,,submarine#b1hia1dgeb1hia1dgejjb,,ohio ,,replacement ,,submarine ,,ap#a1abc1agea1abc1age,,other ,,warships#jjc;,,carrier ,,replacement ,,program#iig1eddijg1edd ,full funding early to need-#ij1jjjjjd;,,cvn-#haa1fde1fjfa1dfe1 fjf ,full funding early to need-#ahj1jjjjje,,virginia ,,class ,,submarine#b1ccd1ficd1fcj1fic ,restore second ,virginia-class ,,ssn#b1bif1jjjjjf,,virginia ,,class ,,submarine#a1ija1ahgb1agc1ahg ,restore second ,virginia-class ,,ssn#bgb1jjjjjg;,,cvn ,,refueling ,,overhauls#a1hgh1deca1hgh1decjjh;,,cvn ,,refueling ,,overhauls ,,ap#ag1chdag1chdjji;,,ddg #ajjjgh1bjegh1bjejaj;,,ddg-#eac1jdj1bgjc 1jdj1bgjjaa;,,ddg-#ea ,,ap#bi1bigbi1bigjac;,,ffg-,,frigate#a1j ec1abcied1ebc ,anticipated learning curve-#ih1fjj;,,amphibious ,,ships#jad,,lpd ,,flight ,,ii#a1aee1hjaa1aah1aja ,excessive unit cost growth-#cg1gjjjai;,,expeditionary ,,fast ,,transport 7,,epf7 #bfj1jjj ,one additional ship#bfj1jjj;,,auxiliaries1 ,,craft ,,and ,,prior ,,yr ,,program ,,cost#jbb,,towing1 ,,salvage1 ,,and ,,rescue ,,ship 7,,ats7#afh1bjiafh1bjijbc,,lcu #agjjhg1ciehg1ciejbd,,outfitting#hbe1ehf hbe1ehfjbf,,service ,,craft#bdi1ghabdi1ghajbg,,lcac ,,slep#ef1dfaef1dfajbh;,,completion ,,of ,,py ,,shipbuilding ,,programs#cfi1aabcfi1aab ,,total ,,shipbuilding ,,and ,,conversion1 ,,navy#ai1ijb1gegbb1cbd1deg,,other ,,procurement1 ,,navyship ,,propulsion ,,equipment#jja,,surface ,,power ,,equipment#aa1gchaa1gch;,,generators#jj b,,surface ,,combatant ,,hm,e#eh1digeh1dig,,navigation ,,equipment#jjc,,other ,,navigation ,,equipment#gd1jhdgd1jhd,,other ,,shipboard ,,equipment#jjd,,sub ,,periscope1 ,,imaging ,,and ,,supt ,,equip ,,prog#bjd1hjfbjd1hjfjje;,,ddg ,,mod#edg1efieca1afi ,excessive ,,cssqt cost growth-#af1djjjjf;,,firefighting ,,equipment#ah1cidah1cidjjg;,,command ,,and ,,control ,,switchboard#b1cgdb1cgdjjh,,lha_/,,lhd ,,midlife#gh1bfegh1bfejji,,pollution ,,control ,,equipment#bc1jcebc1jcejaj,,submarine ,,support ,,equipment#fd1fcbfj1acb ,excess cost growth-#d1ejjjaa,,virginia ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#bb1hfhbb1hfhjab,,lcs ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#c1igfc1igfjac,,submarine ,,batteries#ca1cbbca1cbbjad,,lpd ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#ej1dgeee1dge ,electronic actuator pilot program#e1jjjjae;,,ddg #ajjj ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#db1bgicf1ggi ,excess cost growth-#e1ejjjaf,,strategic ,,platform ,,support ,,equip#ae1dbiae1dbijag;,,dssp ,,equipment#b1iahb1iahjah;,,cg ,,modernization#hg1ighhg1ighjai,,lcac#i1 cffi1cffjbj,,underwater ,,eod ,,equipment#af1hdbaf1hdbjba;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#aje1gaeie1gae ,cost growth-#aj1jjjjbb;,,chemical ,,warfare ,,detectors#c1jddc1jddjbc,,submarine ,,life ,,support ,,system#e1hhee1hhe,,reactor ,,plant ,,equipment#jbd,,ship ,,maintenance1 ,,repair ,,and ,,modernization#a1bfj1gbadjj1fba ,,lcs in-service modernization excess cost growth-#ab1ajj ,realignment to ,,opn-#bd;,a for ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,plan-#aih1jjj ,transfer to ,o,m for ship depot maintenance-#fej1jjjjbd;,,ashipyard ,,infrastructure ,,optimization ,,plan#aih1jjj ,realignment from ,,opn-#bd for ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,plan#aih1jjjjbe,,reactor ,,power ,,units#e1cjee1cjejbf,,reactor ,,components#dae1djddae1djd,,ocean ,,engineering#jbg;,,diving ,,and ,,salvage ,,equipment#aa1adcaa1adc,,small ,,boats#jbh,,standard ,,boats#eb1cgaeb1cga,,production ,,facilities ,,equipment#jbi,,operating ,,forces ,,ipe#bcc1ffgbcc1ffg,,other ,,ship ,,support#jcj,,lcs ,,common ,,mission ,,modules ,,equipment#ci1gadci1gadjca,,lcs ,,mcm ,,mission ,,modules#bah1hbbafg1ibb ,,cobra early to need-#i1cjj ,program ,decrease-#da1fjjjcb,,lcs ,,asw ,,mission ,,modules#fa1geifa1geijcc,,lcs ,,suw ,,mission ,,modules#bd1dabbd1dabjcd,,lcs ,,in-,,service ,,modernization#aba1hdhaea1hdh ,preservation of ,,lcs #c and ,,lcs #dcj1jjjjce,,small ,,medium ,,uuv#fg1gjidc1gji ,early to need based on ,,iote schedule-#bd1jjj,,ship ,,sonars#jcg,,spq-#i;,b ,,radar#bg1eagbg1eagjch;,,an_/,,sqq-#hi ,,surf ,,asw ,,combat ,,system#abh1ffdabh1ffdjci,,ssn ,,acoustic ,,equipment#cgd1gcgcgd1gcgjdj,,undersea ,,warfare ,,support ,,equipment#i1bhfi1bhf;,,asw ,,electronic ,,equipment#jda,,submarine ,,acoustic ,,warfare ,,system#bf1jffbf1jffjdb,,sstd#ac1bdaac1 bdajdc;,,fixed ,,surveillance ,,system#aic1ddfaic1ddfjdd,,surtass#fc1h chfc1hch;,,electronic ,,warfare ,,equipment#jde;,,an_/,,slq-#cbchg1aiech g1aie,,reconnaissance ,,equipment#jdf,,shipboard ,,iw ,,exploit#bce1gddbbc1fdd ,excess cost growth-#ab1ajjjdg;,,automated ,,identification ,,system 7,,ais7#c1hfbc1hfb,,other ,,ship ,,electronic ,,equipment#jdh;,,cooperative ,,engagement ,,capability#bf1jjfbf1jjfjdi,,naval ,,tactical ,,command ,,support ,,system 7,,ntcss7#ae1cheae1chejej;,,atdls#ajc1hc eajc1hcejea,,navy ,,command ,,and ,,control ,,system 7,,nccs7#c1eidc1eidjeb,,minesweeping ,,system ,,replacement#ae1gddae1gddjec,,shallow ,,water ,,mcm#e1dice1dicjed,,navstar ,,gps ,,receivers 7,,space7#ch1jdcch1jdcjee;,,american ,,forces ,,radio ,,and ,,tv ,,service#b1eibb1eibjef,,strategic ,,platform ,,support ,,equip#g1iheg1ihe;,,aviation ,,electronic ,,equipment#jeg;,,ashore ,,atc ,,equipment#hc1dgehc1dgejeh;,,afloat ,,atc ,,equipment#fe1aacfe1aacjei;,,id ,,systems#bc1haebc1haejfj;,,joint ,,precision ,,approach ,,and ,,landing ,,system 7#ajj1geaajj1geajfa,,naval ,,mission ,,planning ,,systems#ac1idgac1idg,,other ,,shore ,,electronic ,,equipment#jfb,,maritime ,,integrated ,,broadcast ,,system#a1cgea1cgejfc,,tactical_/,,mobi le ,c#d;,i ,,systems#bb1ggabb1ggajfd;,,dcgs-,n#ah1h gbah1hgbjfe;,,canes#chi1ehechi1ehejff,,r adiac#aj1cceaj1ccejfg;,,canes-,,intell#d h1feddh1fedjfh;,,gpete#h1acch1accjfi,,ma sf#d1aejd1aejjgj;,,integ ,,combat ,,system ,,test ,,facility#e1icde1icdjga;,,emi ,,control ,,instrumentation#d1ccdd1ccdjgb;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#aei1haeaei1hae,,shipboard ,,communications#jgc,,shipboard ,,tactical ,,communications#ef1ajfef1ajfjgd,,ship ,,communications ,,automation#abd1bhhabd1bhhjge;,,communi cations ,,items ,,under #e,m#de1abjde1abj,,submarine ,,communications#jgf,,submarine ,,broadcast ,,support#ca1accca1accjgg,,submarine ,,communication ,,equipment#fb1badfb1bad,,satellite ,,communications#jgh,,satellite ,,communications ,,systems#dg1dbadg1dbajgi,,navy ,,multiband ,,terminal 7,,nmt7#fd1eebfd1eeb,,shore ,,communications#jhj;,,joint ,,communications ,,support ,,element 7,,jcse7#d1cihd1cih;,,cryptographic ,,equipment#jha;,,info ,,systems ,,security ,,program 7,,issp7#aeg1eeaadg1eea ,program decrease-#aj1jjjjhb,,mio ,,intel ,,exploitation ,,team#iheihe;,,cryptologic ,,equipment#jhc;,,cryptologic ,,communications ,,equip#ae1ijfae1ijf,,other ,,electronic ,,support#jij;,,coast ,,guard ,,equipment#gj1fhigj1fhi,,sonobuoys#jib, ,sonobuoys--,,all ,,types#bcg1fcibhf1fci ,inventory increase#di1jjj;,,aircraft ,,support ,,equipment#jic,,minotaur#e1jgge1jggjid, ,weapons ,,range ,,support ,,equipment#hc1ifihc1ifijie;,,aircraft ,,support ,,equipment#ahg1gehahg1gehjif;,,advanced ,,arresting ,,gear 7,,aag7#af1jeiaf1jeijig,,meteorological ,,equipment#ae1aibae1aibjii,,legacy ,,airborne ,,mcm#f1fgdf1fgdajj,,lamps ,,equipment#a1ahia1ahiaja;,,aviation ,,support ,,equipment#eh1hgceh1hgcajb,,umcs-,,unma n ,,carrier ,,aviation7,,uca7,,mission ,,cntrl#fj1icgfj1icg,,ship ,,gun ,,system ,,equipment#ajc,,ship ,,gun ,,systems ,,equipment#e1edje1edj,,ship ,,missile ,,systems ,,equipment#ajd;,,harpoon ,,support ,,equipment#bjhbjhaje,,ship ,,missile ,,support ,,equipment#bfb1jggbeb1jgg ,excess cost growth-#aj1jjjajf,,tomahawk ,,support ,,equipment#hd1jhggf1jhg ,,tmpc cost growth-#h1jjj;,,fbm ,,support ,,equipment#ajg,,strategic ,,missile ,,systems ,,equip#beh1iajbeh1iaj;,,asw ,,support ,,equipment#ajh,,ssn ,,combat ,,control ,,systems#agc1ggjagc1ggjaji;,,asw ,,support ,,equipment#bf1ehdbf1ehd,,other ,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment#aaj;,,explosive ,,ordnance ,,disposal ,,equip#g1dgjg1dgjaaa;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#f1ceff1cef,,other ,,expendable ,,ordnance#aab;,,anti-,,ship ,,missile ,,decoy ,,system#hf1cefhf1cefaac,,submarine ,,training ,,device ,,mods#fi1bdjfi1bdjaad,,surface ,,training ,,equipment#aib1bdeaib1bde;,,civil ,,engineering ,,support ,,equipment#aae,,passenger ,,carrying ,,vehicles#f1abcf1abcaaf;,,general ,,purpose ,,trucks#b1ficb1ficaag;,,construction ,,maintenance ,,equip#dg1cjadg1cjaaah;,,fire ,,fighting ,,equipment#aj1cebaj1cebaai,,tactical ,,vehicles#ca1dgeca1dgeaba,,pollution ,,control ,,equipment#b1fcjb1fcjabb;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#dg1igbdg1igbabc,,physical ,,security ,,vehicles#a1agaa1aga,,supply ,,support ,,equipment#abd,,supply ,,equipment#ai1ficai1ficabe;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation#d1iefd1iefabf,,special ,,purpose ,,supply ,,systems#ffh1fcifch1fci ,program decrease-#cj1jjj,,training ,,devices#abg,,training ,,support ,,equipment#d1jbfd1jbfabh,,training ,,and ,,education ,,equipment#gc1dedgc1ded;,,command ,,support ,,equipment#abi;,,command ,,support ,,equipment#cb1cijcb1cijacj,,medical ,,support ,,equipment#igdigdacb,,naval ,,mip ,,support ,,equipment#e1fjfe1fjfacc,,operating ,,forces ,,support ,,equipment#af1jbdaf1jbdacd;,c#d;,,isr ,,equipment#f1figf1figace;,,environmenta l ,,support ,,equipment#bg1ejcbg1ejcacf,,physical ,,security ,,equipment#ach1bhaach1bhaacg;,,enterpri se ,,information ,,technology#db1fhjdb1fhj,,other#adj,,ne xt ,,generation ,,enterprise ,,service#ahd1ddcahd1ddcada;,,cyberspace ,,activities#af1ebcaf1ebc;,,classified ,,programs#da;,,aclassified ,,programs#ah1ddfah1ddf,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#adb,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#cgd1aiedba1aie ,,spy-#a battle spare#dg1jjj ,,total ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,navy#aj1idh1eahaj1bcf1jah,,procurement 1 ,,marine ,,corpstracked ,,combat ,,vehicles#jja;,,aav#g;,a#a ,,pip#hg1dgfhg1dgfjjb;,,amphibious ,,combat ,,vehicle ,,family ,,of ,,vehicles#dgh1hgddgh1hgdjjc,,lav ,,pip#da1ihhda1ihh;,,artillery ,,and ,,other ,,weapons#jjdaee,,mm ,,lightweight ,,towed ,,howitzer#eieijje;,,artillery ,,weapons ,,system#agd1fhgbcd1ccg ,ground ,based ,anti-,ship ,missiles--,,usmc ,,upl#ei1fejjjf,,weapons ,,and ,,combat ,,vehicles ,,under #e ,,million#bd1hfgbd1hfg,,other ,,support#jjg,,modification ,,kits#c1jfgj ,,usmc funds identified excess to need-#c1jfg;,,guided ,,missiles#jjh;,,ground ,,based ,,air ,,defense#ah1ibjah1ibjjji;,,anti-,,armor ,,missile-,,javelin#ai1hhhai1hhhjaj;,,fa mily ,,anti-,,armor ,,weapon ,,systems 7,,foaaws7#ba1hiaba1hiajaa;,,anti-,,armo r ,,missile-,,tow#cd1ihecd1ihejab;,,guided ,,mlrs ,,rocket 7,,gmlrs7#acc1fhiacc1fhi;,,command ,,and ,,control ,,systems#jac;,,common ,,aviation ,,command ,,and ,,control ,,system 7,c#ce1jegce1jeg,,repair 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,activities#a1jed1gbghii1bhi ,e ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,act of #bjbj #ejja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,act of #bjbj4 #ejjb4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,artificial intelligence is a tool that has the potential to change and possibly transform every sector of the ,united ,states economy and society4 7#b7 ,the ,federal ,government should continue to play an important role advancing research1 development1 standards1 and education activities in artificial intelligence through coordination and collaboration between government1 academia1 and the private sector to leverage the intellectual1 physical1 and digital resources of each stakeholder4 7#c7 ,the ,federal ,government lacks clear understanding of the capabilities of artificial intelligence and its potential to affect various social and economic sectors1 including ethical concerns1 national security implications1 and workforce impacts4 7#d7 ,researchers from academia1 ,federal laboratories1 and much of the private sector have limited access to many high-quality datasets1 computing resources1 or real-world testing environments to design and deploy safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems4 7#e7 ,there is a lack of standards and benchmarking for artificial intelligence systems that academia and the public and private sectors can use to evaluate the performance of these systems before and after deployment4 7#f7 ,artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a highly interdisciplinary field with expertise required from a diverse range of scientific and other scholarly disciplines that traditionally work independently and continue to face cultural and institutional barriers to large scale collaboration4 7#g7 ,current ,federal investments and funding mechanisms are largely insufficient to incentivize and support the large-scale interdisciplinary and public-private collaborations that will be required to advance trustworthy artificial intelligence systems in the ,united ,states4 7#h7 ,the ,united ,states education pipeline for artificial intelligence fields faces significant challenges4 ,not only does the artificial intelligence research field lack the gender and racial diversity of the ,american population as a whole1 but it is failing to both retain researchers and adequately support educators to meet the demands of the next generation of students studying artificial intelligence4 7#i7 ,in order to help drive forward advances in trustworthy artificial intelligence across all sectors and to the benefit of all ,americans1 the ,federal ,government must provide sufficient resources and use its convening power to facilitate the growth of artificial intelligence human capital1 research1 and innovation capacity in academia and other nonprofit research organizations1 companies of all sizes and across all sectors1 and within the ,federal ,government4 #ejjc4 ,definitions ,in this division3 7#a7 ,advisory ,committee ,the term ,advisory ,committee means the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,advisory ,committee established under section #eajd7;a74 7#b7 ,agency head ,the term agency head means the head of any ,executive agency 7as defined in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#c7 ,artificial intelligence ,the term artificial intelligence means a machine-based system that can1 for a given set of human-defined objectives1 make predictions1 recommendations or decisions influencing real or virtual environments4 ,artificial intelligence systems use machine and human-based inputs to-- 7,a7 perceive real and virtual environments2 7,b7 abstract such perceptions into models through analysis in an automated manner2 and 7,c7 use model inference to formulate options for information or action4 7#d7 ,initiative ,the term ,initiative means the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative established under section #eaja7;a74 7#e7 ,initiative ,office ,the term ,initiative ,office means the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,office established under section #eajb7;a74 7#f7 ,institute ,the term ,institute means an ,artificial ,intelligence ,research ,institute described in section #ebja7;b77#a74 7#g7 ,interagency ,committee ,the term ,interagency ,committee means the interagency committee established under section #eajc7;a74 7#h7 ,k-#ab education ,the term ,k-#ab education means elementary school and secondary education1 as such terms are defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#i7 ,machine learning ,the term machine learning means an application of artificial intelligence that is characterized by providing systems the ability to automatically learn and improve on the basis of data or experience1 without being explicitly programmed4 ,i ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative #eaja4 ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative 7a7 ,establishment2 purposes ,the ,president shall establish and implement an initiative to be known as the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative4 ,the purposes of the ,initiative shall be to-- 7#a7 ensure continued ,united ,states leadership in artificial intelligence research and development2 7#b7 lead the world in the development and use of trustworthy artificial intelligence systems in the public and private sectors2 7#c7 maximize the benefits of artificial intelligence systems for all ,american people2 and 7#d7 prepare the present and future ,united ,states workforce for the integration of artificial intelligence systems across all sectors of the economy and society4 7b7 ,initiative activities ,in carrying out the ,initiative1 the ,president1 acting through the ,initiative ,office1 the ,interagency ,committee1 and agency heads as the ,president considers appropriate1 shall carry out activities that include the following3 7#a7 ,sustained1 consistent1 and coordinated support for artificial intelligence research and development through grants1 cooperative agreements1 testbeds1 and access to data and computing resources4 7#b7 ,support for the development of voluntary standards1 best practices1 and benchmarks for the development and use of trustworthy artificial intelligence systems4 7#c7 ,support for educational programs at all levels1 in both formal and informal learning environments1 to prepare the ,american workforce and the general public to be able to use and interact with artificial intelligence systems1 as well as adapt to the potentially transformative impact of artificial intelligence on society and the economy4 7#d7 ,support for interdisciplinary research1 education1 and training programs for students and researchers that promote learning in the methods and systems used in artificial intelligence and foster interdisciplinary perspectives and collaborations among subject matter experts in relevant fields1 including computer science1 mathematics1 statistics1 engineering1 social sciences1 psychology1 behavioral science1 ethics1 security1 legal scholarship1 and other disciplines that will be necessary to advance artificial intelligence research and development responsibly4 7#e7 ,support for partnerships to leverage knowledge1 computing resources1 access to open datasets1 and other resources from industry1 government1 nonprofit organizations1 ,federal laboratories1 ,state programs1 and institutions of higher education to advance activities under the ,initiative4 7#f7 ,interagency planning and coordination of ,federal artificial intelligence research1 development1 demonstration1 standards engagement1 and other activities under the ,initiative4 7#g7 ,establish the public sector infrastructure and artificial intelligence capabilities necessary to respond to pressing national challenges1 including economic and public health emergencies such as pandemics4 7#h7 ,outreach to diverse stakeholders1 including citizen groups and industry1 to ensure public input is taken into account in the activities of the ,initiative4 7#i7 ,leveraging existing ,federal investments to advance objectives of the ,initiative4 7#aj7 ,support for a network of interdisciplinary artificial intelligence research institutes1 as described in section #ebja7;b77#g77;,b74 7#aa7 ,support opportunities for international cooperation with strategic allies1 as appropriate1 on the research and development1 assessment1 and resources for trustworthy artificial intelligence systems and the development of voluntary consensus standards for those systems4 #eajb4 ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,office 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall establish or designate1 and appoint a director of1 an office to be known as the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,office to carry out the responsibilities described in subsection 7b7 with respect to the ,initiative4 ,the ,initiative ,office shall have sufficient staff to carry out such responsibilities1 including staff detailed from the ,federal departments and agencies described in section #eajc7;c74 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,director of the ,initiative ,office shall-- 7#a7 provide technical and administrative support to the ,interagency ,committee and the ,advisory ,committee2 7#b7 serve as the point of contact on ,federal artificial intelligence activities carried out under the ,initiative for ,federal departments and agencies1 industry1 academia1 nonprofit organizations1 professional societies1 ,state governments1 and such other persons as the ,initiative ,office considers appropriate to exchange technical and programmatic information2 7#c7 conduct regular public outreach to diverse stakeholders1 including through the convening of conferences and educational events1 the publication of information about significant ,initiative activities on a publicly available website1 and the dissemination of findings and recommendations of the ,advisory ,committee1 as appropriate2 and 7#d7 promote access to and early adoption of the technologies1 innovations1 lessons learned1 and expertise derived from ,initiative activities to agency missions and systems across the ,federal ,government1 and to industry1 including startup companies4 7c7 ,funding estimate ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall develop an estimate of the funds necessary to carry out the activities of the ,initiative ,coordination ,office1 including an estimate of how much each participating ,federal department and agency described in section #eajc7;c7 will contribute to such funds1 and submit such estimate to ,congress not later than #ij days after the enactment of this ,act4 ,the ,director shall update this estimate each year based on participating agency investments in artificial intelligence4 #eajc4 ,coordination by ,interagency ,committee 7a7 ,interagency committee ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 acting through the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council1 shall establish or designate an ,interagency ,committee to coordinate ,federal programs and activities in support of the ,initiative4 7b7 ,co-,chairs ,the ,interagency ,committee shall be co-chaired by the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy and1 on an annual rotating basis1 a representative from the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 the ,national ,science ,foundation1 or the ,department of ,energy1 as selected by the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 7c7 ,agency participation ,the ,committee shall include representatives from-- 7#a7 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7#b7 the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7#c7 the ,department of ,energy2 7#d7 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 7#e7 the ,department of ,defense2 7#f7 the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency2 7#g7 the ,department of ,commerce2 7#h7 the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 7#i7 the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7#aj7 the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy2 7#aa7 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services2 7#ab7 the ,department of ,education2 7#ac7 the ,department of ,labor2 7#ad7 the ,department of the ,treasury2 7#ae7 the ,general ,services ,administration2 7#af7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7#ag7 the ,department of ,state2 7#ah7 the ,privacy and ,civil ,liberties ,oversight ,board2 7#ai7 the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 7#bj7 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 and 7#ba7 any other ,federal agency as considered appropriate by the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 7d7 ,responsibilities ,the ,interagency ,committee shall-- 7#a7 provide for interagency coordination of ,federal artificial intelligence research1 development1 and demonstration activities1 development of voluntary consensus standards and guidelines for research1 development1 testing1 and adoption of ethically developed1 safe1 and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems1 and education and training activities and programs of ,federal departments and agencies undertaken pursuant to the ,initiative2 7#b7 not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 develop a strategic plan for artificial intelligence 7to be updated not less than every #c years7 that-- 7,a7 establishes goals1 priorities1 and metrics for guiding and evaluating the ,initiative's activities2 and 7,b7 describes how the agencies carrying out the ,initiative will-- 7i7 determine and prioritize areas of artificial intelligence research1 development1 and demonstration requiring ,federal ,government leadership and investment2 7ii7 support long-term funding for interdisciplinary artificial intelligence research1 development1 demonstration1 education and public outreach activities2 7iii7 support research and other activities on ethical1 legal1 environmental1 safety1 security1 and other appropriate societal issues related to artificial intelligence2 7iv7 provide or facilitate the availability of curated1 standardized1 secure1 representative1 and privacy-protected data sets for artificial intelligence research and development2 7v7 provide or facilitate the necessary computing1 networking1 and data facilities for artificial intelligence research and development2 7vi7 support and coordinate ,federal education and workforce activities related to artificial intelligence2 7vii7 reduce barriers to transferring artificial intelligence systems from the laboratory into application for the benefit of society and ,united ,states competitiveness2 7viii7 support and coordinate the network of artificial intelligence research institutes described in section #ebja7;b77#g77;,b72 7ix7 in consultation with the ,council of ,economic ,advisers1 measure and track the contributions of artificial intelligence to ,united ,states economic growth and other societal indicators2 7x7 leverage the resources of the ,initiative to respond to pressing national challenges1 including economic and public health emergencies such as pandemics2 and 7xi7 protect the privacy rights and civil liberties of individuals2 7#c7 propose an annually coordinated interagency budget for the ,initiative to the ,office of ,management and ,budget that is intended to ensure that the balance of funding across the ,initiative is sufficient to meet the goals and priorities established for the ,initiative2 and 7#d7 in carrying out this section1 take into consideration the recommendations of the ,advisory ,committee1 existing reports on related topics1 and the views of academic1 ,state1 industry1 and other appropriate groups4 7e7 ,annual report ,for each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year #bjbb1 not later than #ij days after submission of the ,president's annual budget request for such fiscal year1 the ,interagency ,committee shall prepare and submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that includes-- 7#a7 a summarized budget in support of the ,initiative for such fiscal year and the preceding fiscal year1 including a disaggregation of spending for each ,federal agency participating in the ,initiative and for the development and acquisition of any research facilities and instrumentation2 and 7#b7 an assessment of how ,federal agencies are implementing the plan described in subsection 7d77#b71 and a description of those efforts4 #eajd4 ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 establish an advisory committee to be known as the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,advisory ,committee4 7b7 ,qualifications ,the ,advisory ,committee shall consist of members1 appointed by the ,secretary of ,energy1 who are representing broad and interdisciplinary expertise and perspectives1 including from academic institutions1 companies across diverse sectors1 nonprofit and civil society entities1 and ,federal laboratories1 that are qualified to provide advice and information on science and technology research1 development1 ethics1 standards1 education1 technology transfer1 commercial application1 security1 and economic competitiveness related to artificial intelligence4 7c7 ,membership consideration ,in selecting the members of the ,advisory ,committee1 the ,secretary of ,energy may seek and give consideration to recommendations from the ,congress1 industry1 nonprofit organizations1 the scientific community 7including the ,national ,academy of ,sciences1 scientific professional societies1 and academic institutions71 the defense community1 and other appropriate organizations4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,committee shall advise the ,president and the ,initiative ,office on matters related to the ,initiative1 including recommendations related to-- 7#a7 the current state of ,united ,states competitiveness and leadership in artificial intelligence1 including the scope and scale of ,united ,states investments in artificial intelligence research and development in the international context2 7#b7 the progress made in implementing the ,initiative1 including a review of the degree to which the ,initiative has achieved the goals under the metrics established by the ,interagency ,committee under section #eajc7;d77#b72 7#c7 the state of the science around artificial intelligence1 including progress towards artificial general intelligence2 7#d7 the workforce of the ,united ,states1 including matters relating to the potential for using artificial intelligence for rapid retraining of workers1 due to the possible effect of technological displacement and to increase the labor force participation of traditionally underrepresented populations1 including minorities1 low-income populations1 and persons with disabilities2 7#e7 how to leverage the resources of the initiative to streamline operations in various areas of government operations1 including health care1 cybersecurity1 infrastructure1 and disaster recovery2 7#f7 the need to update the ,initiative2 7#g7 the balance of activities and funding across the ,initiative2 7#h7 whether the strategic plan developed or updated by the ,interagency ,committee established under section #eajc7;d77#b7 is helping to maintain ,united ,states leadership in artificial intelligence2 7#i7 the management1 coordination1 and activities of the ,initiative2 7#aj7 whether ethical1 legal1 safety1 security1 and other appropriate societal issues are adequately addressed by the ,initiative2 7#aa7 opportunities for international cooperation with strategic allies on artificial intelligence research activities and standards development2 and 7#ab7 how artificial intelligence can enhance opportunities for diverse geographic regions of the ,united ,states1 including urban and rural communities4 7e7 ,reports ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than once every #c years thereafter1 the ,advisory ,committee shall submit to the ,president1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 a report on the ,advisory ,committee's findings and recommendations under subsection 7d74 7f7 ,travel expenses of non-,federal members ,non-,federal members of the ,advisory ,committee1 while attending meetings of the ,advisory ,committee or while otherwise serving at the request of the head of the ,advisory ,committee away from their homes or regular places of business1 may be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 as authorized by section #egjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for individuals in the ,government serving without pay4 ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit members of the ,advisory ,committee who are officers or employees of the ,united ,states from being allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with existing law4 7g7 ,,faca exemption ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall charter the ,advisory ,committee in accordance with the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 except that the ,advisory ,committee shall be exempt from section #ad of such ,act4 #eaje4 ,national ,academies artificial intelligence impact study on workforce 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,science ,foundation shall enter into a contract with the ,national ,research ,council of the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine to conduct a study of the current and future impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce of the ,united ,states across sectors4 7b7 ,contents ,the study shall address-- 7#a7 workforce impacts across sectors caused by the increased adoption of artificial intelligence1 automation1 and other related trends2 7#b7 workforce needs and employment opportunities generated by the increased adoption of artificial intelligence across sectors2 7#c7 opportunities for artificial intelligence to increase the labor force participation of traditionally underrepresented populations1 including minorities1 low-income populations1 and persons with disabilities2 7#d7 research gaps and data needed to better understand and track both workforce impacts and workforce needs and opportunities generated by adoption of artificial intelligence systems across sectors2 and 7#e7 recommendations to address the challenges and opportunities described in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d74 7c7 ,stakeholders ,in conducting the study1 the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine shall seek input from a wide range of stakeholders in the public and private sectors4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,the contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall require the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine1 not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 to-- 7#a7 submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the findings and recommendations of the study conducted under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 make a copy of such report available on a publicly accessible website4 #eajf4 ,,gao report on computational needs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study of artificial intelligence computer hardware and computing required in order to maintain ,united ,states leadership in artificial intelligence research and development4 ,the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 assess the composition of civilian computing resources supported by the ,federal ,government at universities and ,federal ,laboratories1 including programs with laboratory computing1 high performance computing1 cloud computing1 quantum computing1 edge computing1 and other computing resources2 7#b7 evaluate projected needs for computing consumption and performance required by the public and private sector for the training1 auditing1 validation1 testing1 and use of artificial intelligence over the next #e years2 and 7#c7 offer recommendations to meet these projected needs4 #eajg4 ,national ,,ai ,research ,resource ,task ,force 7a7 ,establishment of task force 7#a7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 in coordination with the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 shall establish a task force-- 7i7 to investigate the feasibility and advisability of establishing and sustaining a national artificial intelligence research resource2 and 7ii7 to propose a roadmap detailing how such resource should be established and sustained4 7,b7 ,designation ,the task force established by subparagraph 7,a7 shall be known as the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,research ,resource ,task ,force 7in this section referred to as the ,task ,force74 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,composition ,the ,task ,force shall be composed of #ab members selected by the co-chairpersons of the ,task ,force from among technical experts in artificial intelligence or related subjects1 of whom-- 7i7 #d shall be representatives from the ,interagency ,committee established in section #eajc1 including the co-chairpersons of the ,task ,force2 7ii7 #d shall be representatives from institutions of higher education 7as such term is defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 and 7iii7 #d shall be representatives from private organizations4 7,b7 ,appointment ,not later than #abj days after enactment of this ,act1 the co-chairpersons of the ,task ,force shall appoint members to the ,task ,force pursuant to subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,term of appointment ,members of the ,task ,force shall be appointed for the life of the ,task ,force4 7,d7 ,vacancy ,any vacancy occurring in the membership of the ,task ,force shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made4 7,e7 ,co-chairpersons ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy and the ,director of the ,national ,sciences ,foundation1 or their designees1 shall be the co-chairpersons of the ,task ,force4 ,if the role of the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation is vacant1 the ,chair of the ,national ,science ,board shall act as a co-chairperson of the ,task ,force4 7,f7 ,expenses for non-federal members ,non-,federal ,members of the ,task ,force shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for employees 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 ,task ,force4 7b7 ,roadmap and implementation plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,task ,force shall develop a coordinated roadmap and implementation plan for creating and sustaining a ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,research ,resource4 7#b7 ,contents ,the roadmap and plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,goals for establishment and sustainment of a national artificial intelligence research resource and metrics for success4 7,b7 ,a plan for ownership and administration of the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,research ,resource1 including-- 7i7 an appropriate agency or organization responsible for the implementation1 deployment1 and administration of the ,resource2 and 7ii7 a governance structure for the resource1 including oversight and decision-making authorities4 7,c7 ,a model for governance and oversight to establish strategic direction1 make programmatic decisions1 and manage the allocation of resources4 7,d7 ,capabilities required to create and maintain a shared computing infrastructure to facilitate access to computing resources for researchers across the country1 including scalability1 secured access control1 resident data engineering and curation expertise1 provision of curated1 data sets1 compute resources1 educational tools and services1 and a user interface portal4 7,e7 ,an assessment of1 and recommend solutions to1 barriers to the dissemination and use of high-quality government data sets as part of the national artificial intelligence research resource4 7,f7 ,an assessment of security requirements associated with the national artificial intelligence research resource and its research and recommend a framework for the management of access controls4 7,g7 ,an assessment of privacy and civil liberties requirements associated with the national artificial intelligence research resource and its research4 7,h7 ,a plan for sustaining the resources1 including through ,federal funding and partnerships with the private sector4 7,i7 ,the parameters for the establishment and sustainment of the national artificial intelligence resource1 including agency roles and responsibilities and milestones to implement the resource4 7c7 ,consultations ,in conducting its duties required under subsection 7b71 the ,task ,force shall consult with the following3 7#a7 ,the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#b7 ,the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 7#c7 ,the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine4 7#d7 ,the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7#e7 ,the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency4 7#f7 ,the ,intelligence ,advanced ,research ,projects ,activity4 7#g7 ,the ,department of ,energy4 7#h7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7#i7 ,the ,general ,services ,administration4 7#aj7 ,private industry4 7#aa7 ,institutions of higher education4 7#ab7 ,such other persons as the ,task ,force considers appropriate4 7d7 ,staff ,staff of the ,task ,force shall comprise detailees with expertise in artificial intelligence1 or related fields from the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 the ,national ,science ,foundation1 or any other agency the co-chairs deem appropriate1 with the consent of the head of the agency4 ,the co-chairs shall also be authorized to hire staff from outside the ,federal government for the duration of the task force4 7e7 ,task force reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ab months after the date on which all of the appointments have been made under subsection 7a77#b77;,b71 the ,task ,force shall submit to ,congress and the ,president an interim report containing the findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations of the ,task ,force4 ,the report shall include specific recommendations regarding steps the ,task ,force believes necessary for the establishment and sustainment of a national artificial intelligence research resource4 7#b7 ,final report ,taking into account the findings of the ,government ,accountability ,office report required in section #ajf of this ,act1 not later than #f months after the submittal of the interim report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,task ,force shall submit to ,congress and the ,president a final report containing the findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations of the ,task ,force1 including the specific recommendations required by subsection 7b74 7f7 ,termination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,task ,force shall terminate #ij days after the date on which it submits the final report under subsection 7e77#b74 7#b7 ,records ,upon termination of the ,task ,force1 all of its records shall become the records of the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,national artificial intelligence research resource and resource ,the terms ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,research ,resource and ,resource mean a system that provides researchers and students across scientific fields and disciplines with access to compute resources1 co-located with publicly-available1 artificial intelligence-ready government and non-government data sets and a research environment with appropriate educational tools and user support4 7#b7 ,ownership ,the term ownership means responsibility and accountability for the implementation1 deployment1 and ongoing development of the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,research ,resource1 and for providing staff support to that effort4 #eajh4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 artificial intelligence systems have the potential to transform every sector of the ,united ,states economy1 boosting productivity1 enhancing scientific research1 and increasing ,u4,s4 competitiveness2 and 7#b7 the ,united ,states ,government should use this ,initiative to enable the benefits of trustworthy artificial intelligence while preventing the creation and use of artificial intelligence systems that behave in ways that cause harm1 including-- 7,a7 high-risk systems that lack sufficient robustness to prevent adversarial attacks2 7,b7 high-risk systems that harm the privacy or security of users or the general public2 7,c7 artificial general intelligence systems that may become self-aware or uncontrollable2 and 7,d7 artificial intelligence systems that may perpetuate societal biases against protected classes of persons1 including on the basis of sex1 race1 age1 disability1 color1 creed1 national origin1 or religion1 or otherwise automate discriminatory decision-making4 #eaji4 ,rule of construction regarding ethical artificial intelligence ,for purposes of this division1 the term ethical 7when used in the context of artificial intelligence7 shall be deemed to include efforts to minimize or eliminate discriminatory algorithmic bias1 particularly as it pertains to protected classes of persons1 including on the basis of sex1 race1 age1 disability1 color1 creed1 national origin1 or religion4 ,,ii ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,research ,institutes #ebja4 ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,research ,institutes 7a7 ,in general ,as part of the ,initiative1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall establish a program to award financial assistance for the planning1 establishment1 and support of ,institutes 7as described in subsection 7b77#b77 in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,financial assistance ,to establish and support national artificial intelligence research institutes 7#a7 ,in general ,under the ,initiative1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 and every other agency head may award financial assistance to an eligible entity1 or consortia thereof1 as determined by an agency head1 to establish and support an ,institute4 7#b7 ,artificial intelligence institutes ,an ,institute described in this subsection is an artificial intelligence research institute that-- 7,a7 is focused on-- 7i7 a particular economic or social sector1 including health1 education1 manufacturing1 agriculture1 security1 energy1 and environment1 and includes a component that addresses the ethical1 societal1 safety1 and security implications relevant to the application of artificial intelligence in that sector2 or 7ii7 a cross-cutting challenge for artificial intelligence systems1 including trustworthiness1 or foundational science2 7,b7 requires partnership among public and private organizations1 including1 as appropriate1 ,federal agencies1 research universities1 community colleges1 nonprofit research organizations1 ,federal laboratories1 ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 and industry 7or consortia thereof72 7,c7 has the potential to create an innovation ecosystem1 or enhance existing ecosystems1 to translate ,institute research into applications and products1 as appropriate to the topic of each ,institute2 7,d7 supports interdisciplinary research and development across multiple institutions and organizations involved in artificial intelligence research and related disciplines1 including physics1 engineering1 mathematical sciences1 computer and information science1 robotics1 biological and cognitive sciences1 material science1 social and behavioral sciences1 cybersecurity1 and technology ethics2 7,e7 supports interdisciplinary education activities1 including curriculum development1 research experiences1 and faculty professional development across two-year1 undergraduates1 masters1 and doctoral level programs2 and 7,f7 supports workforce development in artificial intelligence related disciplines in the ,united ,states1 including broadening participation of underrepresented communities4 7#c7 ,use of funds ,financial assistance awarded under paragraph 7#a7 may be used by an ,institute for-- 7,a7 managing and making available to researchers accessible1 curated1 standardized1 secure1 and privacy protected data sets from the public and private sectors for the purposes of training and testing artificial intelligence systems and for research using artificial intelligence systems1 pursuant to section #ecja7;b7 and #ecja7;c72 7,b7 developing and managing testbeds for artificial intelligence systems1 including sector-specific test beds1 designed to enable users to evaluate artificial intelligence systems prior to deployment2 7,c7 conducting research and education activities involving artificial intelligence systems to solve challenges with social1 economic1 health1 scientific1 and national security implications2 7,d7 providing or brokering access to computing resources1 networking1 and data facilities for artificial intelligence research and development relevant to the ,institute's research goals2 7,e7 providing technical assistance to users1 including software engineering support1 for artificial intelligence research and development relevant to the ,institute's research goals2 7,f7 engaging in outreach and engagement to broaden participation in artificial intelligence research and workforce2 and 7,g7 such other activities that an agency head1 whose agency's missions contribute to or are affected by artificial intelligence1 considers consistent with the purposes described in section #eaja7;a74 7#d7 ,duration 7,a7 ,initial periods ,an award of financial assistance under paragraph 7#a7 shall be awarded for an initial period of #e years4 7,b7 ,extension ,an established ,institute may apply for1 and the agency head may grant1 extended funding for periods of #e years on a merit-reviewed basis using the merit review criteria of the sponsoring agency4 7#e7 ,application for financial assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,a person or group of persons seeking financial assistance under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit to an agency head an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the agency head may require4 7,b7 ,requirements ,an application submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 for an ,institute shall1 at a minimum1 include the following3 7i7 ,a plan for the ,institute to include-- 7,i7 the proposed goals and activities of the ,institute2 7,,ii7 how the ,institute will form partnerships with other research institutions1 industry1 and nonprofits to leverage expertise in artificial intelligence and access to data1 including non-governmental data and computing resources2 7,,iii7 how the institute will support long-term and short-term education and workforce development in artificial intelligence1 including broadening participation of underrepresented communities2 and 7,,iv7 a plan for how the ,institute will transition from planning into operations4 7ii7 ,a description of the anticipated sources and nature of any non-,federal contributions1 including privately held data sets1 computing resources1 and other types of in-kind support4 7iii7 ,a description of the anticipated long-term impact of such ,institute4 7#f7 ,competitive1 merit review ,in awarding financial assistance under paragraph 7#a71 the agency head shall-- 7,a7 use a competitive1 merit review process that includes peer review by a diverse group of individuals with relevant expertise from both the private and public sectors2 and 7,b7 ensure the focus areas of the ,institute do not substantially duplicate the efforts of any other ,institute4 7#g7 ,collaboration 7,a7 ,in general ,in awarding financial assistance under paragraph 7#a71 an agency head may collaborate with ,federal departments and agencies whose missions contribute to or are affected by artificial intelligence systems1 including the agencies outlined in section #eajc7;c74 7,b7 ,coordinating network ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall establish a network of ,institutes receiving financial assistance under this subsection1 to be known as the ,artificial ,intelligence ,leadership ,network1 to coordinate cross-cutting research and other activities carried out by the ,institutes4 7,c7 ,funding ,the head of an agency may request1 accept1 and provide funds from other ,federal departments and agencies1 ,state1 ,united ,states territory1 local1 or tribal government agencies1 private sector for-profit entities1 and nonprofit entities1 to be available to the extent provided by appropriations ,acts1 to support an ,institute's activities4 ,the head of an agency may not give any special consideration to any agency or entity in return for a donation4 ,,iii ,department of ,commerce #ecja4 ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology activities 7a7 ,in general ,as part of the ,initiative1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall-- 7#a7 support measurement research and development of best practices and voluntary standards for trustworthy artificial intelligence systems1 including for-- 7,a7 privacy and security1 including for datasets used to train or test artificial intelligence systems and software and hardware used in artificial intelligence systems2 7,b7 advanced computer chips and hardware designed for artificial intelligence systems2 7,c7 data management and techniques to increase the usability of data1 including strategies to systematically clean1 label1 and standardize data into forms useful for training artificial intelligence systems and the use of common1 open licenses2 7,d7 safety and robustness of artificial intelligence systems1 including assurance1 verification1 validation1 security1 control1 and the ability for artificial intelligence systems to withstand unexpected inputs and adversarial attacks2 7,e7 auditing mechanisms and benchmarks for accuracy1 transparency1 verifiability1 and safety assurance for artificial intelligence systems2 7,f7 applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence systems to improve other scientific fields and engineering2 7,g7 model documentation1 including performance metrics and constraints1 measures of fairness1 training and testing processes1 and results2 7,h7 system documentation1 including connections and dependences within and between systems1 and complications that may arise from such connections2 and 7,i7 all other areas deemed by the ,director to be critical to the development and deployment of trustworthy artificial intelligence2 7#b7 produce curated1 standardized1 representative1 secure1 and privacy protected data sets for artificial intelligence research1 development1 and use1 prioritizing data for high-value1 high-risk research2 7#c7 support one or more institutes as described in section #ebja7;a7 for the purpose of advancing the field of artificial intelligence2 7#d7 support and strategically engage in the development of voluntary consensus standards1 including international standards1 through open1 transparent1 and consensus-based processes2 7#e7 taking into account the findings from the ,national ,academies study in section #eaje1 develop taxonomies and lexica to describe artificial intelligence tasks1 knowledge1 skills1 abilities1 competencies1 and work roles to guide career development1 education1 and training activities in industry1 academia1 nonprofit organizations1 and the ,federal government1 identify workforce gaps in the public and private sector1 and create criteria and measurement for credentials in artificial intelligence-related careers2 and 7#f7 enter into and perform such contracts1 including cooperative research and development arrangements and grants and cooperative agreements or other transactions1 as may be necessary in the conduct of the work of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and on such terms as the ,director considers appropriate1 in furtherance of the purposes of this division4 7b7 ,risk management framework ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall work to develop1 and periodically update1 in collaboration with other public and private sector organizations1 including the ,national ,science ,foundation and the ,department of ,energy1 a voluntary risk management framework for the trustworthiness of artificial intelligence systems4 ,the framework shall-- 7#a7 identify and provide standards1 guidelines1 best practices1 methodologies1 procedures1 and processes for assessing the trustworthiness of1 and mitigating risks to1 artificial intelligence systems2 7#b7 establish common definitions and characterizations for aspects and levels of trustworthiness1 including explainability1 transparency1 safety1 privacy1 security1 robustness1 fairness1 bias1 ethics1 validation1 verification1 interpretability1 and other properties related to artificial intelligence systems that are common across all sectors2 7#c7 provide guidance and implementation steps for risk management of artificial intelligence systems2 7#d7 provide sector-specific case studies of implementation of the framework2 7#e7 align with voluntary consensus standards1 including international standards1 to the fullest extent possible2 7#f7 incorporate voluntary consensus standards and industry best practices2 and 7#g7 not prescribe or otherwise require-- 7,a7 the use of specific solutions2 or 7,b7 the use of specific information or communications technology products or services4 7c7 ,data sharing and documentation best practices ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall1 in collaboration with other public and private sector organizations1 develop guidance to facilitate the creation of voluntary data sharing arrangements between industry1 federally funded research centers1 and ,federal agencies for the purpose of advancing artificial intelligence research and technologies1 including-- 7#a7 options for partnership models between government entities1 industry1 universities1 and nonprofits that incentivize each party to share the data they collected2 and 7#b7 best practices for datasets used to train artificial intelligence systems1 including-- 7,a7 standards for metadata that describe the properties of datasets1 including-- 7i7 the origins of the data2 7ii7 the intent behind the creation of the data2 7iii7 authorized uses of the data2 7iv7 descriptive characteristics of the data1 including what populations are included and excluded from the datasets2 and 7v7 any other properties as determined by the ,director2 and 7,b7 standards for privacy and security of datasets with human characteristics4 7d7 ,stakeholder outreach ,in carrying out the activities under this subsection1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 solicit input from university researchers1 private sector experts1 relevant ,federal agencies1 ,federal laboratories1 ,state and local governments1 civil society groups1 and other relevant stakeholders2 7#b7 solicit input from experts in relevant fields of social science1 technology ethics1 and law2 and 7#c7 provide opportunity for public comment on guidelines and best practices developed as part of the ,initiative1 as appropriate4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology to carry out this section #fd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 #ecjb4 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,artificial ,intelligence ,center 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration 7hereafter referred to as the ,administrator7 shall establish1 a ,center for ,artificial ,intelligence 7hereafter referred to as the ,center74 7b7 ,center goals ,the goals of the ,center shall be to-- 7#a7 coordinate and facilitate the scientific and technological efforts across the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 and 7#b7 expand external partnerships1 and build workforce proficiency to effectively transition artificial intelligence applications to operations4 7c7 ,center priorities ,through the ,center1 the ,administrator shall implement a comprehensive program to improve the use of artificial intelligence systems across the agency in support of the mission of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 ,the priorities of the ,center shall be to-- 7#a7 coordinate and facilitate artificial intelligence research and innovation1 tools1 systems1 and capabilities across the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7#b7 establish data standards and develop and maintain a central repository for agency-wide artificial intelligence applications2 7#c7 accelerate the transition of artificial intelligence research to applications in support of the mission of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7#d7 develop and conduct training for the workforce of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration related to artificial intelligence research and application of artificial intelligence for such agency2 7#e7 facilitate partnerships between the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and other public sector organizations1 private sector organizations1 and institutions of higher education for research1 personnel exchange1 and workforce development with respect to artificial intelligence systems2 and 7#f7 make data of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration accessible1 available1 and ready for artificial intelligence applications4 7d7 ,stakeholder engagement ,in carrying out the activities authorized in this section1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders including private sector entities and institutions of higher education2 7#b7 leverage the collective body of research on artificial intelligence and machine learning2 and 7#c7 engage with relevant ,federal agencies1 research communities1 and potential users of information produced under this section4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 ,,iv ,national ,science ,foundation ,artificial ,intelligence ,activities #edja4 ,artificial intelligence research and education 7a7 ,in general ,as part of the ,initiative1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall fund research and education activities in artificial intelligence systems and related fields1 including competitive awards or grants to institutions of higher education or eligible nonprofit organizations 7or consortia thereof74 7b7 ,uses of funds ,in carrying out the activities under subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall-- 7#a7 support research1 including interdisciplinary research on artificial intelligence systems and related areas2 7#b7 support collaborations among researchers across disciplines1 including between social scientists and computer and data scientists1 to advance research critical to the development and deployment of trustworthy artificial intelligence systems1 including support for interdisciplinary research relating advances in artificial intelligence to changes in the future workplace1 in a social and economic context2 7#c7 use the existing programs of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 in collaboration with other ,federal departments and agencies1 as appropriate to-- 7,a7 improve the teaching and learning of artificial intelligence systems at all levels of education2 and 7,b7 increase participation in artificial intelligence related fields1 including by individuals identified in sections #cc and #cd of the ,science and ,engineering ,equal ,opportunity ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahhe;a and #ahhe;b72 7#d7 engage with institutions of higher education1 research communities1 industry1 ,federal laboratories1 nonprofit organizations1 ,state and local governments1 and potential users of information produced under this section1 including through the convening of workshops and conferences1 to leverage the collective body of knowledge across disciplines relevant to artificial intelligence1 facilitate new collaborations and partnerships1 and identify emerging research needs2 7#e7 support partnerships among institutions of higher education and industry that facilitate collaborative research1 personnel exchanges1 and workforce development with respect to artificial intelligence systems2 7#f7 ensure adequate access to research and education infrastructure with respect to artificial intelligence systems1 including through the development of new computing resources and partnership with the private sector for the provision of cloud-based computing services2 7#g7 conduct prize competitions1 as appropriate1 pursuant to section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai72 7#h7 coordinate research efforts funded through existing programs across the directorates of the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7#i7 provide guidance on data sharing by grantees to public and private sector organizations consistent with the standards and guidelines developed under section #ecja7;c72 and 7#aj7 evaluate opportunities for international collaboration with strategic allies on artificial intelligence research and development4 7c7 ,artificial intelligence research grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall award grants for research on artificial intelligence systems4 ,research areas may include-- 7,a7 artificial intelligence systems1 including machine learning1 computer vision1 robotics1 and hardware for accelerating artificial intelligence systems2 7,b7 artificial intelligence-enabled systems2 7,c7 fields and research areas that will contribute to the advancement of artificial intelligence systems1 including information theory1 causal and statistical inference1 data mining1 information extraction1 human-robot interaction1 and intelligent interfaces2 7,d7 fields and research areas that increase understanding of human characteristics relevant to artificial intelligence systems1 including computational neuroscience1 reasoning and representation1 speech and language1 multi-agent systems1 intelligent interfaces1 human-artificial intelligence cooperation1 and artificial intelligence-augmented human problem solving2 7,e7 fields and research areas that increase understanding of learning1 adaptability1 and resilience beyond the human cognitive model1 including topics in developmental biology1 zoology1 botany1 morphological computation1 and organismal systems2 7,f7 fields and research areas that will contribute to the development and deployment of trustworthy artificial intelligence systems1 including-- 7i7 algorithmic explainability2 7ii7 methods to assess1 characterize1 and reduce bias in datasets and artificial intelligence systems2 and 7iii7 safety and robustness of artificial intelligence systems1 including assurance1 verification1 validation1 security1 and control2 7,g7 privacy and security1 including for datasets used for the training and inference of artificial intelligence systems1 and software and hardware used in artificial intelligence systems2 7,h7 fields and research areas that address the application of artificial intelligence systems to scientific discovery and societal challenges1 including economic and public health emergencies2 7,i7 societal1 ethical1 safety1 education1 workforce1 and security implications of artificial intelligence systems1 including social impact of artificial intelligence systems on different groups within society1 especially historically marginalized groups2 and 7,j7 qualitative and quantitative forecasting of future capabilities1 applications1 and impacts4 7#b7 ,engineering support ,in soliciting proposals for funding under this section1 the ,director shall permit applicants to include in their proposed budgets funding for software engineering support to assist with the proposed research4 7#c7 ,ethics 7,a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7i7 a number of emerging areas of research1 including artificial intelligence1 have potential ethical1 social1 safety1 and security implications that might be apparent as early as the basic research stage2 7ii7 the incorporation of ethical1 social1 safety1 and security considerations into the research design and review process for ,federal awards may help mitigate potential harms before they happen2 7iii7 the ,national ,science ,foundation's intent to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine to conduct a study and make recommendations with respect to governance of research in emerging technologies is a positive step toward accomplishing this goal2 and 7iv7 the ,national ,science ,foundation should continue to work with stakeholders to understand and adopt policies that promote best practices for governance of research in emerging technologies at every stage of research4 7,b7 ,ethics statements 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall amend grant proposal instructions to include a requirement for an ethics statement to be included as part of any proposal for funding prior to making the award4 ,such statement shall be considered by the ,director in the review of proposals1 taking into consideration any relevant input from the peer-reviewers for the proposal1 and shall factor into award decisions as deemed necessary by the ,director4 7ii7 ,contents ,such statements may include1 as appropriate-- 7,i7 the potential societal benefits of the research2 7,,ii7 any foreseeable or quantifiable risks to society1 including how the research could enable products1 technologies1 or other outcomes that could intentionally or unintentionally cause significant societal harm2 and 7,,iii7 how technical or social solutions can mitigate such risks and1 as appropriate1 a plan to implement such mitigation measures4 7iii7 ,guidance ,the ,director shall issue clear guidance on what constitutes a foreseeable or quantifiable risk described in clause 7ii77,,ii71 and to the extent practical harmonize this policy with existing ethical policies or related requirements for human subjects4 7iv7 ,annual reports ,the ,director shall encourage grantees to update their ethics statements as appropriate as part of the annual reports required by all grantees under the grant terms and conditions4 7d7 ,education 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall award grants for education programs at the ,k-#ab1 community college1 undergraduate1 graduate1 postdoctoral1 adult learning1 and retraining stages of education that-- 7,a7 support the development of a diverse workforce pipeline for science and technology with respect to artificial intelligence systems2 7,b7 increase awareness of ethical1 social1 safety1 and security implications of artificial intelligence systems2 and 7,c7 promote the widespread understanding of artificial intelligence principles and methods to create an educated workforce and general public able to use products enabled by artificial intelligence systems and adapt to future societal and economic changes caused by artificial intelligence systems4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,grants awarded under this section for education activities referred to in paragraph 7#a7 may be used for-- 7,a7 collaborative interdisciplinary research1 development1 testing1 and dissemination of ,k-#ab1 undergraduate1 and community college curriculum development1 dissemination1 and other educational tools and methods in artificial intelligence related fields2 7,b7 curriculum development in the field of technology ethics2 7,c7 support for informal education activities for ,k-#ab students to engage with artificial intelligence systems1 including mentorship programs for underrepresented populations2 7,d7 efforts to achieve equitable access to ,k-#ab artificial intelligence education for populations and geographic areas traditionally underrepresented in the artificial intelligence field2 7,e7 training and professional development programs1 including innovative pre-service and in-service programs1 in artificial intelligence and related fields for ,k-#ab teachers2 7,f7 efforts to improve the retention rate for researchers focusing on artificial intelligence systems at institutions of higher learning and other nonprofit research institutions2 7,g7 outreach programs to educate the general public about the uses of artificial intelligence and its societal implications2 7,h7 assessments of activities conducted under this subsection2 and 7,i7 any other relevant activities the ,director determines will accomplish the aim described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,artificial intelligence traineeships and fellowships 7,a7 ,artificial intelligence traineeships 7i7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall award grants to institutions of higher education to establish traineeship programs for graduate students who pursue artificial intelligence-related research leading to a masters or doctorate degree by providing funding and other assistance1 and by providing graduate students opportunities for research experiences in government or industry related to the students' artificial intelligence studies4 7ii7 ,use of funds ,an institution of higher education shall use grant funds provided under clause 7i7 for the purposes of-- 7,i7 providing traineeships to students who are pursuing research in artificial intelligence leading to a masters or doctorate degree2 7,,ii7 paying tuition and fees for students receiving traineeships who are citizens1 nationals1 or lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens of the ,united ,states2 7,,iii7 creating and requiring courses or training programs in technology ethics for students receiving traineeships2 7,,iv7 creating opportunities for research in technology ethics for students receiving traineeships2 7,v7 establishing scientific internship programs for students receiving traineeships in artificial intelligence at for-profit institutions1 nonprofit research institutions1 or government laboratories2 and 7,,vi7 other costs associated with the administration of the program4 7,b7 ,artificial intelligence fellowships ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall award fellowships to masters and doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers at institutions of higher education who are pursuing degrees or research in artificial intelligence and related fields1 including in the field of technology ethics4 ,in making such awards1 the ,director shall-- 7i7 ensure recipients of artificial intelligence fellowships are citizens1 nationals1 or lawfully admitted permanent resident aliens of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 conduct outreach1 including through formal solicitations1 to solicit proposals from students and postdoctoral researchers seeking to carry out research in aspects of technology ethics with relevance to artificial intelligence systems4 7,c7 ,faculty recruitment fellowships 7i7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall establish a program to award grants to institutions of higher education to recruit and retain tenure-track or tenured faculty in artificial intelligence and related fields4 7ii7 ,use of funds ,an institution of higher education shall use grant funds provided under clause 7i7 for the purposes of-- 7,i7 recruiting new tenure-track or tenured faculty members to that conduct research and teaching in artificial intelligence and related fields and research areas1 including technology ethics2 and 7,,ii7 paying salary and benefits for the academic year of newly recruited tenure-track or tenured faculty members for a duration of up to #c years4 7,d7 ,faculty technology ethics fellowships 7i7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall establish a program to award fellowships to tenure-track and tenured faculty in social and behavioral sciences1 ethics1 law1 and related fields to develop new research projects and partnerships in technology ethics1 in collaboration with faculty conducting empirical research in artificial intelligence and related fields4 7ii7 ,purposes ,the purposes of such fellowships are to enable researchers in social and behavioral sciences1 ethics1 law1 and related fields to establish new research and education partnerships with researchers in artificial intelligence and related fields2 learn new techniques and acquire systematic knowledge in artificial intelligence and related fields2 shift their research to focus on technology ethics2 and mentor and advise graduate students and postdocs pursuing research in technology ethics4 7iii7 ,uses of funds ,a fellowship may include salary and benefits for up to one academic year and additional expenses to support coursework or equivalent training in artificial intelligence systems4 7,e7 ,update to ,robert ,noyce ,teacher ,scholarship ,program ,section #aj7;i77#e7 of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,authorization ,act of #bjjb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbn-#a7;i77#e77 is amended by inserting and artificial intelligence after computer science4 7#d7 ,update to advanced technological education program 7,a7 ,in general ,section #c7;b7 of the ,scientific and ,advanced-,technology ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfb7;i77 is amended by striking #aj and inserting #ab4 7,b7 ,artificial intelligence centers of excellence ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation shall establish national centers of scientific and technical education to advance education and workforce development in areas related to artificial intelligence pursuant to ,section #c of the ,scientific and ,advanced-,technology ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfb7;i774 ,activities of such centers may include-- 7i7 the development1 dissemination1 and evaluation of curriculum and other educational tools and methods in artificial intelligence related fields and research areas1 including technology ethics2 7ii7 the development and evaluation of artificial intelligence related certifications for #b-year programs2 and 7iii7 interdisciplinary science and engineering research in employment-based adult learning and career retraining related to artificial intelligence fields4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,national ,science ,foundation to carry out this section #hfh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 ,v ,department of ,energy ,artificial ,intelligence ,research ,program #eeja4 ,department of ,energy ,artificial ,intelligence ,research ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a cross-cutting research and development program to advance artificial intelligence tools1 systems1 capabilities1 and workforce needs and to improve the reliability of artificial intelligence methods and solutions relevant to the mission of the ,department4 ,in carrying out this program1 the ,secretary shall coordinate across all relevant offices and programs at the ,department1 including the ,office of ,science1 the ,office of ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy1 the ,office of ,nuclear ,energy1 the ,office of ,fossil ,energy1 the ,office of ,electricity1 the ,office of ,cybersecurity1 ,energy ,security1 and ,emergency ,response1 the ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency-,energy1 and any other relevant office determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,research areas ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall award financial assistance to eligible entities to carry out research projects on topics including-- 7#a7 the application of artificial intelligence systems to improve large-scale simulations of natural and other phenomena2 7#b7 the study of applied mathematics1 computer science1 and statistics1 including foundations of methods and systems of artificial intelligence1 causal and statistical inference1 and the development of algorithms for artificial intelligence systems2 7#c7 the analysis of existing large-scale datasets from science and engineering experiments and simulations1 including energy simulations and other priorities at the ,department as determined by the ,secretary using artificial intelligence tools and techniques2 7#d7 the development of operation and control systems that enhance automated1 intelligent decisionmaking capabilities2 7#e7 the development of advanced computing hardware and computer architecture tailored to artificial intelligence systems1 including the codesign of networks and computational hardware2 7#f7 the development of standardized datasets for emerging artificial intelligence research fields and applications1 including methods for addressing data scarcity2 and 7#g7 the development of trustworthy artificial intelligence systems1 including-- 7,a7 algorithmic explainability2 7,b7 analytical methods for identifying and mitigating bias in artificial intelligence systems2 and 7,c7 safety and robustness1 including assurance1 verification1 validation1 security1 and control4 7c7 ,technology transfer ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall support technology transfer of artificial intelligence systems for the benefit of society and ,united ,states economic competitiveness4 7d7 ,facility use and upgrades ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 make available high-performance computing infrastructure at national laboratories2 7#b7 make any upgrades necessary to enhance the use of existing computing facilities for artificial intelligence systems1 including upgrades to hardware2 7#c7 establish new computing capabilities necessary to manage data and conduct high performance computing that enables the use of artificial intelligence systems2 and 7#d7 maintain and improve1 as needed1 networking infrastructure1 data input and output mechanisms1 and data analysis1 storage1 and service capabilities4 7e7 ,ethics 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall amend grant proposal instructions to include a requirement for an ethics statement to be included as part of any proposal for funding prior to making the award4 ,such statement shall be considered by the ,secretary in the review of proposals1 taking into consideration any relevant input from the peer-reviewers for the proposal1 and shall factor into award decisions as deemed necessary by the ,secretary4 ,such statements may include1 as appropriate-- 7,a7 the potential societal benefits of the research2 7,b7 any foreseeable or quantifiable risks to society1 including how the research could enable products1 technologies1 or other outcomes that could intentionally or unintentionally cause significant societal harm2 and 7,c7 how technical or social solutions can mitigate such risks and1 as appropriate1 a plan to implement such mitigation measures4 7#b7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary shall issue clear guidance on what constitutes risks as described in section 7#a77;,b71 and to the extent practical harmonize this policy with existing ethical policies or related requirements for human subjects4 7#c7 ,annual reports ,the ,secretary shall encourage awardees to update their ethics statements as appropriate as part of the annual reports required by all awardees under the grant terms and conditions4 7f7 ,risk management ,the ,secretary shall review agency policies for risk management in artificial intelligence related projects and issue as necessary policies and principles that are consistent with the framework developed under section #ecja7;b74 7g7 ,data privacy and sharing ,the ,secretary shall review agency policies for data sharing with other public and private sector organizations and issue as necessary policies and principles that are consistent with the standards and guidelines submitted under section #ecja7;c74 ,in addition1 the ,secretary shall establish a streamlined mechanism for approving research projects or partnerships that require sharing sensitive public or private data with the ,department4 7h7 ,partnerships with other ,federal agencies ,the ,secretary may request1 accept1 and provide funds from other ,federal departments and agencies1 ,state1 ,united ,states territory1 local1 or ,tribal government agencies1 private sector for-profit entities1 and nonprofit entities1 to be available to the extent provided by appropriations ,acts1 to support a research project or partnership carried out under this section4 ,the ,secretary may not give any special consideration to any agency or entity in return for a donation4 7i7 ,stakeholder engagement ,in carrying out the activities authorized in this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 collaborate with a range of stakeholders including small businesses1 institutes of higher education1 industry1 and the ,national ,laboratories2 7#b7 leverage the collective body of knowledge from existing artificial intelligence and machine learning research2 and 7#c7 engage with other ,federal agencies1 research communities1 and potential users of information produced under this section4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#b7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,energy4 7#c7 ,national laboratory ,the term national laboratory has the meaning given such term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#d7 ,eligible entities ,the term eligible entities means-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education2 7,b7 a ,national ,laboratory2 7,c7 a ,federal research agency2 7,d7 a ,state research agency2 7,e7 a nonprofit research organization2 7,f7 a private sector entity2 or 7,g7 a consortium of #b or more entities described in subparagraph 7,a7 through 7,f74 7k7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,department to carry out this section #bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 #eejb4 ,department of ,energy ,veterans' ,health ,initiative 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,energy4 7#b7 ,national ,laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given that term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are to advance ,department of ,energy expertise in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing in order to improve health outcomes for veteran populations by-- 7#a7 supporting basic research through the application of artificial intelligence1 high-performance computing1 modeling and simulation1 machine learning1 and large-scale data analytics to identify and solve outcome-defined challenges in the health sciences2 7#b7 maximizing the impact of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs' health and genomics data housed at the ,national ,laboratories1 as well as data from other sources1 on science1 innovation1 and health care outcomes through the use and advancement of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing capabilities of the ,department of ,energy2 7#c7 promoting collaborative research through the establishment of partnerships to improve data sharing between ,federal agencies1 ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 and nonprofit institutions2 7#d7 establishing multiple scientific computing user facilities to house and provision available data to foster transformational outcomes2 and 7#e7 driving the development of technology to improve artificial intelligence1 high-performance computing1 and networking relevant to mission applications of the ,department of ,energy1 including modeling1 simulation1 machine learning1 and advanced data analytics4 7c7 ,department of ,energy veterans health research and development 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish and carry out a research program in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing1 focused on the development of tools to solve big data challenges associated with veteran's healthcare1 and to support the efforts of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to identify potential health risks and challenges utilizing data on long-term healthcare1 health risks1 and genomic data collected from veteran populations4 ,the ,secretary shall carry out this program through a competitive1 merit-reviewed process1 and consider applications from ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 multi-institutional collaborations1 and other appropriate entities4 7#b7 ,program components ,in carrying out the program established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 conduct basic research in modeling and simulation1 machine learning1 large-scale data analytics1 and predictive analysis in order to develop novel or optimized algorithms for prediction of disease treatment and recovery2 7,b7 develop methods to accommodate large data sets with variable quality and scale1 and to provide insight and models for complex systems2 7,c7 develop new approaches and maximize the use of algorithms developed through artificial intelligence1 machine learning1 data analytics1 natural language processing1 modeling and simulation1 and develop new algorithms suitable for high-performance computing systems and large biomedical data sets2 7,d7 advance existing and construct new data enclaves capable of securely storing data sets provided by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 ,department of ,defense1 and other sources2 and 7,e7 promote collaboration and data sharing between ,national ,laboratories1 research entities1 and user facilities of the ,department by providing the necessary access and secure data transfer capabilities4 7#c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the program required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary is authorized to-- 7,a7 enter into memoranda of understanding in order to carry out reimbursable agreements with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and other entities in order to maximize the effectiveness of ,department of ,energy research and development to improve veterans' healthcare2 7,b7 consult with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and other ,federal agencies as appropriate2 and 7,c7 ensure that data storage meets all privacy and security requirements established by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 and that access to data is provided in accordance with relevant ,department of ,veterans ,affairs data access policies1 including informed consent4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate1 a report detailing the effectiveness of-- 7,a7 the interagency coordination between each ,federal agency involved in the research program carried out under this subsection2 7,b7 collaborative research achievements of the program2 and 7,c7 potential opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of the ,department4 7#e7 ,funding ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to carry out this section #e1djj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 7d7 ,interagency collaboration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out research1 development1 and demonstration activities to develop tools to apply to big data that enable ,federal agencies1 institutions of higher education1 nonprofit research organizations1 and industry to better leverage the capabilities of the ,department to solve complex1 big data challenges4 ,the ,secretary shall carry out these activities through a competitive1 merit-reviewed process1 and consider applications from ,national ,laboratories1 institutions of higher education1 multi-institutional collaborations1 and other appropriate entities4 7#b7 ,activities ,in carrying out the research1 development1 and demonstration activities authorized under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 utilize all available mechanisms to prevent duplication and coordinate research efforts across the ,department2 7,b7 establish multiple user facilities to serve as data enclaves capable of securely storing data sets created by ,federal agencies1 institutions of higher education1 nonprofit organizations1 or industry at ,national ,laboratories2 and 7,c7 promote collaboration and data sharing between ,national ,laboratories1 research entities1 and user facilities of the ,department by providing the necessary access and secure data transfer capabilities4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report evaluating the effectiveness of the activities authorized under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,funding ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,energy to carry out paragraph 7#a7 #ae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 ,f ,corporate ,transparency ,act of #bjai #fjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,corporate ,transparency ,act of #bjai4 #fjjb4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,nearly #b1jjj1jjj corporations and limited liability companies are being formed under the laws of the ,states each year4 7#b7 ,very few ,states require information about the beneficial owners of the corporations and limited liability companies formed under their laws4 7#c7 ,a person forming a corporation or limited liability company within the ,united ,states typically provides less information at the time of incorporation than is needed to obtain a bank account or driver's license and typically does not name a single beneficial owner4 7#d7 ,criminals have exploited ,state formation procedures to conceal their identities when forming corporations or limited liability companies in the ,united ,states1 and have then used the newly created entities to commit crimes affecting interstate and international commerce such as terrorism1 proliferation financing1 drug and human trafficking1 money laundering1 tax evasion1 counterfeiting1 piracy1 securities fraud1 financial fraud1 and acts of foreign corruption4 7#e7 ,law enforcement efforts to investigate corporations and limited liability companies suspected of committing crimes have been impeded by the lack of available beneficial ownership information1 as documented in reports and testimony by officials from the ,department of ,justice1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 and the ,government ,accountability ,office1 and others4 7#f7 ,in ,july #bjjf1 the leading international antimoney laundering standard-setting body1 the ,financial ,action ,task ,force on ,money ,laundering 7in this section referred to as the ,,fatf71 of which the ,united ,states is a member1 issued a report that criticizes the ,united ,states for failing to comply with a ,,fatf standard on the need to collect beneficial ownership information and urged the ,united ,states to correct this deficiency by ,july #bjjh4 ,in ,december #bjaf1 ,,fatf issued another evaluation of the ,united ,states1 which found that little progress has been made over the last ten years to address this problem4 ,it identified the lack of timely access to adequate1 accurate and current beneficial ownership information as a fundamental gap in ,united ,states efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist finance4 7#g7 ,in response to the #bjjf ,,fatf report1 the ,united ,states has urged the ,states to obtain beneficial ownership information for the corporations and limited liability companies formed under the laws of such ,states4 7#h7 ,in contrast to practices in the ,united ,states1 all #bh countries in the ,european ,union are required to have corporate registries that include beneficial ownership information4 7#i7 ,to reduce the vulnerability of the ,united ,states to wrongdoing by ,united ,states corporations and limited liability companies with hidden owners1 to protect interstate and international commerce from criminals misusing ,united ,states corporations and limited liability companies1 to strengthen law enforcement investigations of suspect corporations and limited liability companies1 to set a clear1 universal standard for ,state incorporation practices1 and to bring the ,united ,states into compliance with international anti-money laundering standards1 ,federal legislation is needed to require the collection of beneficial ownership information for the corporations and limited liability companies formed under the laws of such ,states4 #fjjc4 ,transparent incorporation practices 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,amendment to the ,bank ,secrecy ,act ,chapter #ec of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #eccb the following new section3 #eccc ,transparent incorporation practices 7a7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,beneficial ownership reporting 7,a7 ,in general ,each applicant to form a corporation or limited liability company under the laws of a ,state or ,indian ,tribe shall file a report with ,fin,c,e,n containing a list of the beneficial owners of the corporation or limited liability company that-- 7i7 except as provided in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 and subject to paragraph 7#b71 identifies each beneficial owner by-- 7,i7 full legal name2 7,,ii7 date of birth2 7,,iii7 current residential or business street address2 and 7,,iv7 a unique identifying number from a non-expired passport issued by the ,united ,states1 a non-expired personal identification card1 or a non-expired driver's license issued by a ,state2 and 7ii7 if the applicant is not a beneficial owner1 also provides the identification information described in clause 7i7 relating to such applicant4 7,b7 ,updated information ,each corporation or limited liability company formed under the laws of a ,state or ,indian ,tribe shall-- 7i7 submit to ,fin,c,e,n an annual filing containing a list of-- 7,i7 the current beneficial owners of the corporation or limited liability company and the information described in subparagraph 7,a7 for each such beneficial owner2 and 7,,ii7 any changes in the beneficial owners of the corporation or limited liability company during the previous year2 and 7ii7 pursuant to any rule issued by the ,secretary of the ,treasury under subparagraph 7,c71 update the list of the beneficial owners of the corporation or limited liability company within the time period prescribed by such rule4 7,c7 ,rulemaking on updating information ,not later than #i months after the completion of the study required under section #d7;a77#a7 of the ,corporate ,transparency ,act of #bjai1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall consider the findings of such study and1 if the ,secretary determines it to be necessary or appropriate1 issue a rule requiring corporations and limited liability companies to update the list of the beneficial owners of the corporation or limited liability company within a specified amount of time after the date of any change in the list of beneficial owners or the information required to be provided relating to each beneficial owner4 7,d7 ,state notification ,each ,state in which a corporation or limited liability company is being formed shall notify each applicant of the requirements listed in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7#b7 ,certain beneficial owners ,if an applicant to form a corporation or limited liability company or a beneficial owner1 or similar agent of a corporation or limited liability company who is required to provide identification information under this subsection1 does not have a nonexpired passport issued by the ,united ,states1 a nonexpired personal identification card1 or a non-expired driver's license issued by a ,state1 each such person shall provide to ,fin,c,e,n the full legal name1 current residential or business street address1 a unique identifying number from a non-expired passport issued by a foreign government1 and a legible and credible copy of the pages of a non-expired passport issued by the government of a foreign country bearing a photograph1 date of birth1 and unique identifying information for each beneficial owner1 and each application described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and each update described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall include a written certification by a person residing in the ,state or ,indian country under the jurisdiction of the ,indian ,tribe forming the entity that the applicant1 corporation1 or limited liability company-- 7,a7 has obtained for each such beneficial owner1 a current residential or business street address and a legible and credible copy of the pages of a non-expired passport issued by the government of a foreign country bearing a photograph1 date of birth1 and unique identifying information for the person2 7,b7 has verified the full legal name1 address1 and identity of each such person2 7,c7 will provide the information described in subparagraph 7,a7 and the proof of verification described in subparagraph 7,b7 upon request of ,fin,c,e,n2 and 7,d7 will retain the information and proof of verification under this paragraph until the end of the #e-year period beginning on the date that the corporation or limited liability company terminates under the laws of the ,state or ,indian ,tribe4 7#c7 ,exempt entities 7,a7 ,in general ,with respect to an applicant to form a corporation or limited liability company under the laws of a ,state or ,indian ,tribe1 if such entity is described in subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d7 of subsection 7d77#d7 and will be exempt from the beneficial ownership disclosure requirements under this subsection1 such applicant1 or a prospective officer1 director1 or similar agent of the applicant1 shall file a written certification with ,fin,c,e,n-- 7i7 identifying the specific provision of subsection 7d77#d7 under which the entity proposed to be formed would be exempt from the beneficial ownership disclosure requirements under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 7ii7 stating that the entity proposed to be formed meets the requirements for an entity described under such provision of subsection 7d77#d72 and 7iii7 providing identification information for the applicant or prospective officer1 director1 or similar agent making the certification in the same manner as provided under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b74 7,b7 ,existing corporations or limited liability companies ,on and after the date that is #b years after the final regulations are issued to carry out this section1 a corporation or limited liability company formed under the laws of the ,state or ,indian ,tribe before such date shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection unless an officer1 director1 or similar agent of the entity submits to ,fin,c,e,n a written certification-- 7i7 identifying the specific provision of subsection 7d77#d7 under which the entity is exempt from the requirements under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 7ii7 stating that the entity meets the requirements for an entity described under such provision of subsection 7d77#d72 and 7iii7 providing identification information for the officer1 director1 or similar agent making the certification in the same manner as provided under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b74 7,c7 ,exempt entities having ownership interest ,if an entity described in subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d7 of subsection 7d77#d7 has or will have an ownership interest in a corporation or limited liability company formed or to be formed under the laws of a ,state or ,indian ,tribe1 the applicant1 corporation1 or limited liability company in which the entity has or will have the ownership interest shall provide the information required under this subsection relating to the entity1 except that the entity shall not be required to provide information regarding any natural person who has an ownership interest in1 exercises substantial control over1 or receives substantial economic benefits from the entity4 7#d7 ,fin,c,e,n ,,id numbers 7,a7 ,issuance of ,fin,c,e,n ,,id number 7i7 ,in general ,fin,c,e,n shall issue a ,fin,c,e,n ,,id number to any individual who requests such a number and provides ,fin,c,e,n with the information described under subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv7 of paragraph 7#a77;,a77i74 7ii7 ,updating of information ,an individual with a ,fin,c,e,n ,,id number shall submit an annual filing with ,fin,c,e,n updating any information described under subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv7 of paragraph 7#a77;,a77i74 7,b7 ,use of ,fin,c,e,n ,,id number in reporting requirements ,any person required to report the information described under paragraph 7#a77;,a77i7 with respect to an individual may instead report the ,fin,c,e,n ,,id number of the individual4 7,c7 ,treatment of information submitted for ,fin,c,e,n ,,id number ,for purposes of this section1 any information submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be deemed to be beneficial ownership information4 7#e7 ,retention and disclosure of beneficial ownership information by ,fin,c,e,n 7,a7 ,retention of information ,beneficial ownership information relating to each corporation or limited liability company formed under the laws of the ,state or ,indian ,tribe shall be maintained by ,fin,c,e,n until the end of the #e-year period 7or such other period of time as the ,secretary of the ,treasury may1 by rule1 determine7 beginning on the date that the corporation or limited liability company terminates4 7,b7 ,disclosure of information ,beneficial ownership information reported to ,fin,c,e,n pursuant to this section shall be provided by ,fin,c,e,n only upon receipt of-- 7i7 subject to subparagraph 7,c71 a request1 through appropriate protocols1 by a local1 ,tribal1 ,state1 or ,federal law enforcement agency2 7ii7 a request made by a ,federal agency on behalf of a law enforcement agency of another country under an international treaty1 agreement1 or convention1 or an order under section #ceab of title #ah or section #aghb of title #bh2 or 7iii7 a request made by a financial institution1 with customer consent1 as part of the institution's compliance with due diligence requirements imposed under the ,bank ,secrecy ,act1 the ,,usa ,,patriot ,act1 or other applicable ,federal1 ,state1 or ,tribal law4 7,c7 ,appropriate protocols 7i7 ,privacy ,the protocols described in subparagraph 7,b77i7 shall-- 7,i7 protect the privacy of any beneficial ownership information provided by ,fin,c,e,n to a local1 ,tribal1 ,state1 or ,federal law enforcement agency2 7,,ii7 ensure that a local1 ,tribal1 ,state1 or ,federal law enforcement agency requesting beneficial ownership information has an existing investigatory basis for requesting such information2 7,,iii7 ensure that access to beneficial ownership information is limited to authorized users at a local1 ,tribal1 ,state1 or ,federal law enforcement agency who have undergone appropriate training1 and refresher training no less than every #b years1 and that the identity of such authorized users is verified through appropriate mechanisms1 such as two-factor authentication2 7,,iv7 include an audit trail of requests for beneficial ownership information by a local1 ,tribal1 ,state1 or ,federal law enforcement agency1 including1 as necessary1 information concerning queries made by authorized users at a local1 ,tribal1 ,state1 or ,federal law enforcement agency2 7,v7 require that every local1 ,tribal1 ,state1 or ,federal law enforcement agency that receives beneficial ownership information from ,fin,c,e,n conducts an annual audit to verify that the beneficial ownership information received from ,fin,c,e,n has been accessed and used appropriately1 and consistent with this paragraph2 and 7,,vi7 require ,fin,c,e,n to conduct an annual audit of every local1 ,tribal1 ,state1 or ,federal law enforcement agency that has received beneficial ownership information to ensure that such agency has requested beneficial ownership information1 and has used any beneficial ownership information received from ,fin,c,e,n1 appropriately1 and consistent with this paragraph4 7ii7 ,limitation on use ,beneficial ownership information provided to a local1 ,tribal1 ,state1 or ,federal law enforcement agency under this paragraph may only be used for law enforcement1 national security1 or intelligence purposes4 7,d7 ,access procedures ,fin,c,e,n shall establish stringent procedures for the protection and proper use of beneficial ownership information disclosed pursuant to subparagraph 7,b71 including procedures to ensure such information is not being inappropriately accessed or misused by law enforcement agencies4 7,e7 ,report to ,congress ,fin,c,e,n shall issue an annual report to ,congress stating-- 7i7 the number of times law enforcement agencies and financial institutions have accessed beneficial ownership information pursuant to subparagraph 7,b72 7ii7 the number of times beneficial ownership information reported to ,fin,c,e,n pursuant to this section was inappropriately accessed1 and by whom2 and 7iii7 the number of times beneficial ownership information was disclosed under subparagraph 7,b7 pursuant to a subpoena4 7,f7 ,disclosure of non-,,pii data ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,b71 ,fin,c,e,n may issue guidance and otherwise make materials available to financial institutions and the public using beneficial ownership information reported pursuant to this section if such information is aggregated in a manner that removes all personally identifiable information4 ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 personally identifiable information includes information that would allow for the identification of a particular corporation or limited liability company4 7b7 ,no bearer share corporations or limited liability companies ,a corporation or limited liability company formed under the laws of a ,state or ,indian ,tribe may not issue a certificate in bearer form evidencing either a whole or fractional interest in the corporation or limited liability company4 7c7 ,penalties 7#a7 ,in general ,it shall be unlawful for any person to affect interstate or foreign commerce by-- 7,a7 knowingly providing1 or attempting to provide1 false or fraudulent beneficial ownership information1 including a false or fraudulent identifying photograph1 to ,fin,c,e,n in accordance with this section2 7,b7 willfully failing to provide complete or updated beneficial ownership information to ,fin,c,e,n in accordance with this section2 or 7,c7 knowingly disclosing the existence of a subpoena or other request for beneficial ownership information reported pursuant to this section1 except-- 7i7 to the extent necessary to fulfill the authorized request2 or 7ii7 as authorized by the entity that issued the subpoena1 or other request4 7#b7 ,civil and criminal penalties ,any person who violates paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be liable to the ,united ,states for a civil penalty of not more than #aj1jjj2 and 7,b7 may be fined under title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 imprisoned for not more than #c years1 or both4 7#c7 ,limitation ,any person who negligently violates paragraph 7#a7 shall not be subject to civil or criminal penalties under paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may waive the penalty for violating paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that the violation was due to reasonable cause and was not due to willful neglect4 7#e7 ,criminal penalty for the misuse or unauthorized disclosure of beneficial ownership information ,the criminal penalties provided for under section #ecbb shall apply to a violation of this section to the same extent as such criminal penalties apply to a violation described in section #ecbb1 if the violation of this section consists of the misuse or unauthorized disclosure of beneficial ownership information4 7d7 ,definitions ,for the purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,applicant ,the term applicant means any natural person who files an application to form a corporation or limited liability company under the laws of a ,state or ,indian ,tribe4 7#b7 ,bank ,secrecy ,act ,the term ,bank ,secrecy ,act means-- 7,a7 section #ba of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act2 7,b7 chapter #b of title ,i of ,public ,law #ia-ejh2 and 7,c7 this subchapter4 7#c7 ,beneficial owner 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the term beneficial owner means a natural person who1 directly or indirectly1 through any contract1 arrangement1 understanding1 relationship1 or otherwise-- 7i7 exercises substantial control over a corporation or limited liability company2 7ii7 owns #be percent or more of the equity interests of a corporation or limited liability company2 or 7iii7 receives substantial economic benefits from the assets of a corporation or limited liability company4 7,b7 ,exceptions ,the term beneficial owner shall not include-- 7i7 a minor child1 as defined in the ,state or ,indian ,tribe in which the entity is formed2 7ii7 a person acting as a nominee1 intermediary1 custodian1 or agent on behalf of another person2 7iii7 a person acting solely as an employee of a corporation or limited liability company and whose control over or economic benefits from the corporation or limited liability company derives solely from the employment status of the person2 7iv7 a person whose only interest in a corporation or limited liability company is through a right of inheritance2 or 7v7 a creditor of a corporation or limited liability company1 unless the creditor also meets the requirements of subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,substantial economic benefits defined 7i7 ,in general ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a77ii71 a natural person receives substantial economic benefits from the assets of a corporation or limited liability company if the person has an entitlement to more than a specified percentage of the funds or assets of the corporation or limited liability company1 which the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall1 by rule1 establish4 7ii7 ,rulemaking criteria ,in establishing the percentage under clause 7i71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall seek to-- 7,i7 provide clarity to corporations and limited liability companies with respect to the identification and disclosure of a natural person who receives substantial economic benefits from the assets of a corporation or limited liability company2 and 7,,ii7 identify those natural persons who1 as a result of the substantial economic benefits they receive from the assets of a corporation or limited liability company1 exercise a dominant influence over such corporation or limited liability company4 7#d7 ,corporation2 limited liability company ,the terms corporation and limited liability company-- 7,a7 have the meanings given such terms under the laws of the applicable ,state or ,indian ,tribe2 7,b7 include any non-,united ,states entity eligible for registration or registered to do business as a corporation or limited liability company under the laws of the applicable ,state or ,indian ,tribe2 7,c7 do not include any entity that is-- 7i7 a business concern that is an issuer of a class of securities registered under section #ab of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gha7 or that is required to file reports under section #ae7;d7 of that ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gho7d772 7ii7 a business concern constituted1 sponsored1 or chartered by a ,state or ,indian ,tribe1 a political subdivision of a ,state or ,indian ,tribe1 under an interstate compact between two or more ,states1 by a department or agency of the ,united ,states1 or under the laws of the ,united ,states2 7iii7 a bank1 as defined under-- 7,i7 section #b7;a7 of the ,investment ,company ,act of #aidj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;a-#b7;a772 or 7,,ii7 section #bjb7;a7 of the ,investment ,advisers ,act of #aidj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;b-#b7;a772 7iv7 a credit union 7as defined in section #aja of the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb772 7v7 a bank holding company 7as defined in section #b of the ,bank ,holding ,company ,act of #aief 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahda77 or a savings and loan holding company 7as defined in section #aj7;a7 of the ,home ,owners' ,loan ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adfg;a7a772 7vi7 a broker or dealer 7as defined in section #c of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;c77 that is registered under section #ae of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gho72 7vii7 an exchange or clearing agency 7as defined in section #c of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;c77 that is registered under section #f or #ag;,a of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;f and #ghq-#a72 7viii7 an investment company 7as defined in section #c of the ,investment ,company ,act of #aidj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;a-#c77 or an investment adviser 7as defined in section #bjb7aa7 of the ,investment ,advisers ,act of #aidj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;b-#b7aa7771 if the company or adviser is registered with the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission1 has filed an application for registration which has not been denied1 under the ,investment ,company ,act of #aidj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;a-#a et seq47 or the ,investment ,adviser ,act of #aidj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;b-#a et seq471 or is an investment adviser described under section #bjc7l7 of the ,investment ,advisers ,act of #aidj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;b-#c7l772 7ix7 an insurance company 7as defined in section #b of the ,investment ,company ,act of #aidj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;a-#b772 7x7 a registered entity 7as defined in section #a;a of the ,commodity ,exchange ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #a;a771 or a futures commission merchant1 introducing broker1 commodity pool operator1 or commodity trading advisor 7as defined in section #a;a of the ,commodity ,exchange ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #a;a77 that is registered with the ,commodity ,futures ,trading ,commission2 7xi7 a public accounting firm registered in accordance with section #ajb of the ,sarbanes-,oxley ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gbab7 or an entity controlling1 controlled by1 or under common control of such a firm2 7xii7 a public utility that provides telecommunications service1 electrical power1 natural gas1 or water and sewer services1 within the ,united ,states2 7xiii7 a church1 charity1 nonprofit entity1 or other organization that is described in section #eja7;c71 #ebg1 or #didg7;a77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 that has not been denied tax exempt status1 and that has filed the most recently due annual information return with the ,internal ,revenue ,service1 if required to file such a return2 7xiv7 a financial market utility designated by the ,financial ,stability ,oversight ,council under section #hjd of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act2 7xv7 an insurance producer 7as defined in section #ccd of the ,gramm-,leach-,bliley ,act72 7xvi7 any pooled investment vehicle that is operated or advised by a person described in clause 7iii71 7iv71 7v71 7vi71 7viii71 7ix71 or 7xi72 7xvii7 any business concern that-- 7,i7 employs more than #bj employees on a full-time basis in the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 files income tax returns in the ,united ,states demonstrating more than #e1jjj1jjj in gross receipts or sales2 and 7,,iii7 has an operating presence at a physical office within the ,united ,states2 or 7xviii7 any corporation or limited liability company formed and owned by an entity described in this clause or in clause 7i71 7ii71 7iii71 7iv71 7v71 7vi71 7vii71 7viii71 7ix71 7x71 7xi71 7xii71 7xiii71 7xiv71 7xv71 or 7xvi72 and 7,d7 do not include any individual business concern or class of business concerns which the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,attorney ,general of the ,united ,states have jointly determined1 by rule of otherwise1 to be exempt from the requirements of subsection 7a71 if the ,secretary and the ,attorney ,general jointly determine that requiring beneficial ownership information from the business concern would not serve the public interest and would not assist law enforcement efforts to detect1 prevent1 or prosecute terrorism1 money laundering1 tax evasion1 or other misconduct4 7#e7 ,fincen ,the term ,fin,c,e,n means the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network of the ,department of the ,treasury4 7#f7 ,indian country ,the term ,indian country has the meaning given that term in section #aaea of title #ah4 7#g7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given that term under section #ajb of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid4 7#h7 ,personal identification card ,the term personal identification card means an identification document issued by a ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or local government to an individual solely for the purpose of identification of that individual4 7#i7 ,state ,the term ,state means any ,state1 commonwealth1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 or the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 4 7#b7 ,rulemaking 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue regulations to carry out this division and the amendments made by this division1 including1 to the extent necessary1 to clarify the definitions in section #eccc7;d7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,revision of final rule ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall revise the final rule titled ,customer ,due ,diligence ,requirements for ,financial ,institutions 7,may #aa1 #bjaf2 #ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #bicig7 to-- 7i7 bring the rule into conformance with this division and the amendments made by this division2 7ii7 account for financial institutions' access to comprehensive beneficial ownership information filed by corporations and limited liability companies1 under threat of civil and criminal penalties1 under this division and the amendments made by this division2 and 7iii7 reduce any burdens on financial institutions that are1 in light of the enactment of this division and the amendments made by this division1 unnecessary or duplicative4 7#c7 ,conforming amendments ,title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #ecba7;a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking sections #ecad and #ecae each place it appears and inserting sections #ecad1 #ecae1 and #eccc2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#f71 by inserting 7except section #eccc7 after subchapter each place it appears2 and 7,b7 in section #ecbb1 by striking section #ecae or #ecbd each place it appears and inserting section #ecae1 #ecbd1 or #eccc4 7#d7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of chapter #ec of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #eccb the following3 #eccc4 ,transparent incorporation practices4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba and #bjbb to the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network to carry out this division and the amendments made by this division4 7c7 ,federal contractors ,not later than the first day of the first full fiscal year beginning at least #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator for ,federal ,procurement ,policy shall revise the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation maintained under section #acjc7;a77#a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 to require any contractor or subcontractor who is subject to the requirement to disclose beneficial ownership information under section #eccc of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 to provide the information required to be disclosed under such section to the ,federal ,government as part of any bid or proposal for a contract with a value threshold in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold under section #acd of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 #fjjd4 ,studies and reports 7a7 ,updating of beneficial ownership information 7#a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general of the ,united ,states1 shall conduct a study to evaluate-- 7,a7 the necessity of a requirement for corporations and limited liability companies to update the list of their beneficial owners within a specified amount of time after the date of any change in the list of beneficial owners or the information required to be provided relating to each beneficial owner1 taking into account the annual filings required under section #eccc7;a77#a77;,b77i7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the information contained in such annual filings2 and 7,b7 the burden that a requirement to update the list of beneficial owners within a specified period of time after a change in such list of beneficial owners would impose on corporations and limited liability companies4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit a report on the study required under paragraph 7#a7 to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,public comment ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall seek and consider public input1 comments1 and data in order to conduct the study required under subparagraph paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,other legal entities ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study and submit to the ,congress a report-- 7#a7 identifying each ,state or ,indian ,tribe that has procedures that enable persons to form or register under the laws of the ,state or ,indian ,tribe partnerships1 trusts1 or other legal entities1 and the nature of those procedures2 7#b7 identifying each ,state or ,indian ,tribe that requires persons seeking to form or register partnerships1 trusts1 or other legal entities under the laws of the ,state or ,indian ,tribe to provide information about the beneficial owners 7as that term is defined in section #eccc7;d77#a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this division7 or beneficiaries of such entities1 and the nature of the required information2 7#c7 evaluating whether the lack of available beneficial ownership information for partnerships1 trusts1 or other legal entities-- 7,a7 raises concerns about the involvement of such entities in terrorism1 money laundering1 tax evasion1 securities fraud1 or other misconduct2 7,b7 has impeded investigations into entities suspected of such misconduct2 and 7,c7 increases the costs to financial institutions of complying with due diligence requirements imposed under the ,bank ,secrecy ,act1 the ,,usa ,,patriot ,act1 or other applicable ,federal1 ,state1 or ,tribal law2 and 7#d7 evaluating whether the failure of the ,united ,states to require beneficial ownership information for partnerships and trusts formed or registered in the ,united ,states has elicited international criticism and what steps1 if any1 the ,united ,states has taken or is planning to take in response4 7c7 ,effectiveness of incorporation practices ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study and submit to the ,congress a report assessing the effectiveness of incorporation practices implemented under this division and the amendments made by this division in-- 7#a7 providing law enforcement agencies with prompt access to reliable1 useful1 and complete beneficial ownership information2 and 7#b7 strengthening the capability of law enforcement agencies to combat incorporation abuses1 civil and criminal misconduct1 and detect1 prevent1 or punish terrorism1 money laundering1 tax evasion1 or other misconduct4 7d7 ,annual report on beneficial ownership information 7#a7 ,report ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue an annual report to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate with respect to the beneficial ownership information collected pursuant to section #eccc of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 that contains-- 7,a7 aggregate data on the number of beneficial owners per reporting corporation or limited liability company2 7,b7 the industries or type of business of each reporting corporation or limited liability company2 and 7,c7 the locations of the beneficial owners4 7#b7 ,privacy ,in issuing reports under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall not reveal the identities of beneficial owners or names of the reporting corporations or limited liability companies4 #fjje4 ,definitions ,in this division1 the terms ,bank ,secrecy ,act1 beneficial owner1 corporation1 and limited liability company have the meaning given those terms1 respectively1 under section #eccc7;d7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,g ,,counter ,act of #bjai #gjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,coordinating ,oversight1 ,upgrading and ,innovating ,technology1 and ,examiner ,reform ,act of #bjai or the ,,counter ,act of #bjai4 #gjjb4 ,bank ,secrecy ,act definition ,section #ecab7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,bank ,secrecy ,act ,the term ,bank ,secrecy ,act means-- 7,a7 section #ba of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act2 7,b7 chapter #b of title ,i of ,public ,law #ia-ejh2 and 7,c7 this subchapter4 4 ,i ,strengthening ,treasury #gaja4 ,improving the definition and purpose of the ,bank ,secrecy ,act ,section #ecaa of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting to protect our national security1 to safeguard the integrity of the international financial system1 and before to require2 and 7#b7 by inserting to law enforcement and before in criminal4 #gajb4 ,special hiring authority 7a7 ,in general ,section #caj of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7g72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,special hiring authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may appoint1 without regard to the provisions of sections #ccji through #ccah of title #e1 candidates directly to positions in the competitive service 7as defined in section #bajb of that title7 in ,fin,c,e,n4 7#b7 ,primary responsibilities ,the primary responsibility of candidates appointed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be to provide substantive support in support of the duties described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,e71 and 7,f7 of subsection 7b77#b74 4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #cfj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every year thereafter for #g years1 the ,director of the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate that includes-- 7#a7 the number of new employees hired since the preceding report through the authorities described under section #caj7;d7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 along with position titles and associated pay grades for such hires2 and 7#b7 a copy of any ,federal ,government survey of staff perspectives at the ,office of ,terrorism and ,financial ,intelligence1 including findings regarding the ,office and the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network from the most recently administered ,federal ,employee ,viewpoint ,survey4 #gajc4 ,civil ,liberties and ,privacy ,officer 7a7 ,appointment of ,officers ,not later than the end of the #c-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 a ,civil ,liberties and ,privacy ,officer shall be appointed1 from among individuals who are attorneys with expertise in data privacy laws-- 7#a7 within each ,federal functional regulator1 by the head of the ,federal functional regulator2 7#b7 within the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network1 by the ,secretary of the ,treasury2 and 7#c7 within the ,internal ,revenue ,service ,small ,business and ,self-,employed ,tax ,center1 by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7b7 ,duties ,each ,civil ,liberties and ,privacy ,officer shall1 with respect to the applicable regulator1 ,network1 or ,center within which the ,officer is located-- 7#a7 be consulted each time ,bank ,secrecy ,act or anti-money laundering regulations affecting civil liberties or privacy are developed or reviewed2 7#b7 be consulted on information-sharing programs1 including those that provide access to personally identifiable information2 7#c7 ensure coordination and clarity between anti-money laundering1 civil liberties1 and privacy regulations2 7#d7 contribute to the evaluation and regulation of new technologies that may strengthen data privacy and the protection of personally identifiable information collected by each ,federal functional regulator2 and 7#e7 develop metrics of program success4 7c7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,bank ,secrecy ,act ,the term ,bank ,secrecy ,act has the meaning given that term under section #ecab of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,federal functional regulator ,the term ,federal functional regulator means the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission1 and the ,commodity ,futures ,trading ,commission4 #gajd4 ,civil ,liberties and ,privacy ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established the ,civil ,liberties and ,privacy ,council 7hereinafter in this section referred to as the ,council71 which shall consist of the ,civil ,liberties and ,privacy ,officers appointed pursuant to section #gajc4 7b7 ,chair ,the ,director of the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network shall serve as the ,chair of the ,council4 7c7 ,duty ,the members of the ,council shall coordinate on activities related to their duties as ,civil ,liberties ,privacy ,officers1 but may not supplant the individual agency determinations on civil liberties and privacy4 7d7 ,meetings ,the meetings of the ,council-- 7#a7 shall be at the call of the ,chair1 but in no case may the ,council meet less than quarterly2 7#b7 may include open and partially closed sessions1 as determined necessary by the ,council2 and 7#c7 shall include participation by public and private entities1 law enforcement agencies1 and a representative of ,state bank supervisors 7as defined under section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac774 7e7 ,report ,the ,chair of the ,council shall issue an annual report to the ,congress on the program and policy activities1 including the success of programs as measured by metrics of program success developed pursuant to section #gajc7;b77#e71 of the ,council during the previous year and any legislative recommendations that the ,council may have4 7f7 ,nonapplicability of ,,faca ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the ,council4 #gaje4 ,international coordination 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall work with the ,secretary's foreign counterparts1 including through the ,financial ,action ,task ,force1 the ,international ,monetary ,fund1 the ,world ,bank1 the ,egmont ,group of ,financial ,intelligence ,units1 the ,organisation for ,economic ,co-operation and ,development1 and the ,united ,nations1 to promote stronger anti-money laundering frameworks and enforcement of anti-money laundering laws4 7b7 ,cooperation goal ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury may work directly with foreign counterparts and other organizations where the goal of cooperation can best be met4 7c7 ,international ,monetary ,fund 7#a7 ,support for capacity of the ,international ,monetary ,fund to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism ,title ,,xvi of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbp et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #afbi4 ,support for capacity of the ,international ,monetary ,fund to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at the ,international ,monetary ,fund to support the increased use of the administrative budget of the ,fund for technical assistance that strengthens the capacity of ,fund members to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism4 4 7#b7 ,national ,advisory ,council report to ,congress ,the ,chairman of the ,national ,advisory ,council on ,international ,monetary and ,financial ,policies shall include in the report required by section #agja of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbr7 a description of-- 7,a7 the activities of the ,international ,monetary ,fund in the most recently completed fiscal year to provide technical assistance that strengthens the capacity of ,fund members to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism1 and the effectiveness of the assistance2 and 7,b7 the efficacy of efforts by the ,united ,states to support such technical assistance through the use of the ,fund's administrative budget1 and the level of such support4 7#c7 ,sunset ,effective on the date that is the end of the #d-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 section #afbi of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 is repealed4 #gajf4 ,treasury ,attachs ,program 7a7 ,in general ,title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #cae the following3 #caf4 ,treasury ,attachs ,program 7a7 ,in general ,there is established the ,treasury ,attachs ,program1 under which the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall appoint employees of the ,department of the ,treasury1 after nomination by the ,director of the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network 7,fin,c,e,n71 as a ,treasury attach1 who shall-- 7#a7 be knowledgeable about the ,bank ,secrecy ,act and anti-money laundering issues2 7#b7 be co-located in a ,united ,states embassy2 7#c7 perform outreach with respect to ,bank ,secrecy ,act and anti-money laundering issues2 7#d7 establish and maintain relationships with foreign counterparts1 including employees of ministries of finance1 central banks1 and other relevant official entities2 7#e7 conduct outreach to local and foreign financial institutions and other commercial actors1 including-- 7,a7 information exchanges through ,fin,c,e,n and ,fin,c,e,n programs2 and 7,b7 soliciting buy-in and cooperation for the implementation of-- 7i7 ,united ,states and multilateral sanctions2 and 7ii7 international standards on anti-money laundering and the countering of the financing of terrorism2 and 7#f7 perform such other actions as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7b7 ,number of attachs ,the number of ,treasury attachs appointed under this section at any one time shall be not fewer than #f more employees than the number of employees of the ,department of the ,treasury serving as ,treasury attachs on ,march #a1 #bjbj4 7c7 ,compensation ,each ,treasury attach appointed under this section and located at a ,united ,states embassy shall receive compensation at the higher of-- 7#a7 the rate of compensation provided to a ,foreign ,service officer at a comparable career level serving at the same embassy2 or 7#b7 the rate of compensation the ,treasury attach would otherwise have received1 absent the application of this subsection4 7d7 ,bank ,secrecy ,act defined ,in this section1 the term ,bank ,secrecy ,act has the meaning given that term under section #ecab4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for chapter #c of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #cae the following3 #caf4 ,treasury ,attachs ,program4 4 #gajg4 ,increasing technical assistance for international cooperation 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe to the ,secretary of the ,treasury for purposes of providing technical assistance that promotes compliance with international standards and best practices1 including in particular those aimed at the establishment of effective anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism regimes1 in an amount equal to twice the amount authorized for such purpose for fiscal year #bjbj4 7b7 ,activity and evaluation report ,not later than #cfj days after enactment of this ,act1 and every year thereafter for #e years1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue a report to the ,congress on the assistance 7as described under subsection 7a77 of the ,office of ,technical ,assistance of the ,department of the ,treasury containing-- 7#a7 a narrative detailing the strategic goals of the ,office in the previous year1 with an explanation of how technical assistance provided in the previous year advances the goals2 7#b7 a description of technical assistance provided by the ,office in the previous year1 including the objectives and delivery methods of the assistance2 7#c7 a list of beneficiaries and providers 7other than ,office staff7 of the technical assistance2 7#d7 a description of how technical assistance provided by the ,office complements1 duplicates1 or otherwise affects or is affected by technical assistance provided by the international financial institutions 7as defined under section #agja7;c7 of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act72 and 7#e7 a copy of any ,federal ,government survey of staff perspectives at the ,office of ,technical ,assistance1 including any findings regarding the ,office from the most recently administered ,federal ,employee ,viewpoint ,survey4 #gajh4 ,fin,c,e,n ,domestic ,liaisons ,section #caj of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #gajb1 is further amended by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,fin,c,e,n ,domestic ,liaisons 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,fin,c,e,n shall appoint at least #f senior ,fin,c,e,n employees as ,fin,c,e,n ,domestic ,liaisons1 who shall-- 7,a7 each be assigned to focus on a specific region of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 be located at an office in such region 7or co-located at an office of the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system in such region72 and 7,c7 perform outreach to ,,bsa officers at financial institutions 7including non-bank financial institutions7 and persons who are not financial institutions1 especially with respect to actions taken by ,fin,c,e,n that require specific actions by1 or have specific effects on1 such institutions or persons1 as determined by the ,director4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,,bsa officer ,the term ,,bsa officer means an employee of a financial institution whose primary job responsibility involves compliance with the ,bank ,secrecy ,act1 as such term is defined under section #ecab4 7,b7 ,financial institution ,the term financial institution has the meaning given that term under section #ecab4 4 #gaji4 ,fin,c,e,n ,exchange ,section #caj of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #gajh1 is further amended by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,fin,c,e,n ,exchange 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,fin,c,e,n ,exchange is hereby established within ,fin,c,e,n1 which shall consist of the ,fin,c,e,n ,exchange program of ,fin,c,e,n in existence on the day before the date of enactment of this paragraph4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the ,fin,c,e,n ,exchange shall facilitate a voluntary public-private information sharing partnership among law enforcement1 financial institutions1 and ,fin,c,e,n to-- 7,a7 effectively and efficiently combat money laundering1 terrorism financing1 organized crime1 and other financial crimes2 7,b7 protect the financial system from illicit use2 and 7,c7 promote national security4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and annually thereafter for the next #e years1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate a report containing-- 7i7 an analysis of the efforts undertaken by the ,fin,c,e,n ,exchange and the results of such efforts2 7ii7 an analysis of the extent and effectiveness of the ,fin,c,e,n ,exchange1 including any benefits realized by law enforcement from partnership with financial institutions2 and 7iii7 any legislative1 administrative1 or other recommendations the ,secretary may have to strengthen ,fin,c,e,n ,exchange efforts4 7,b7 ,classified annex ,each report under subparagraph 7,a7 may include a classified annex4 7#d7 ,information sharing requirement ,information shared pursuant to this subsection shall be shared in compliance with all other applicable ,federal laws and regulations4 7#e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing under this subsection may be construed to create new information sharing authorities related to the ,bank ,secrecy ,act 7as such term is defined under section #ecab of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#f7 ,financial institution defined ,in this subsection1 the term financial institution has the meaning given that term under section #ecab4 4 #gaaj4 ,study and strategy on trade-based money laundering 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall carry out a study1 in consultation with appropriate private sector stakeholders and ,federal departments and agencies1 on trade-based money laundering4 7b7 ,report ,not later than the end of the #a-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue a report to the ,congress containing-- 7#a7 all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 proposed strategies to combat trade-based money laundering4 7c7 ,classified annex ,the report required under this section may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,contracting authority ,the ,secretary may contract with a private third-party to carry out the study required under this section4 ,the authority of the ,secretary to enter into contracts under this subsection shall be in effect for each fiscal year only to the extent and in the amounts as are provided in advance in appropriations ,acts4 #gaaa4 ,study and strategy on de-risking 7a7 ,review ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with appropriate private sector stakeholders1 examiners1 the ,federal functional regulators 7as defined under section #gajc71 ,state bank supervisors1 and other relevant stakeholders1 shall undertake a formal review of-- 7#a7 any adverse consequences of financial institutions de-risking entire categories of relationships1 including charities1 embassy accounts1 money services businesses 7as defined under section #ajaj4ajj7;ff7 of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 and their agents1 countries1 international and domestic regions1 and respondent banks2 7#b7 the reasons why financial institutions are engaging in de-risking2 7#c7 the association with and effects of de-risking on money laundering and financial crime actors and activities2 7#d7 the most appropriate ways to promote financial inclusion1 particularly with respect to developing countries1 while maintaining compliance with the ,bank ,secrecy ,act1 including an assessment of policy options to-- 7,a7 more effectively tailor ,federal actions and penalties to the size of foreign financial institutions and any capacity limitations of foreign governments2 and 7,b7 reduce compliance costs that may lead to the adverse consequences described in paragraph 7#a72 7#e7 formal and informal feedback provided by examiners that may have led to de-risking2 7#f7 the relationship between resources dedicated to compliance and overall sophistication of compliance efforts at entities that may be experiencing de-risking versus those that have not experienced de-risking2 and 7#g7 any best practices from the private sector that facilitate correspondent bank relationships4 7b7 ,de-,risking strategy ,the ,secretary shall develop a strategy to reduce de-risking and adverse consequences related to de-risking4 7c7 ,report ,not later than the end of the #a-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,federal functional regulators1 ,state bank supervisors1 and other relevant stakeholders1 shall issue a report to the ,congress containing-- 7#a7 all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the strategy developed pursuant to subsection 7b74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,de-risking ,the term de-risking means the wholesale closing of accounts or limiting of financial services for a category of customer due to unsubstantiated risk as it relates to compliance with the ,bank ,secrecy ,act4 7#b7 ,,bsa terms ,the terms ,bank ,secrecy ,act and financial institution have the meaning given those terms1 respectively1 under section #ecab off title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,state bank supervisor ,the term ,state bank supervisor has the meaning given that term under section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac74 #gaab4 ,,aml examination authority delegation study 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with ,state bank supervisors 7as defined under section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac77 and other relevant stakeholders1 shall carry out a study on the ,secretary's delegation of examination authority under the ,bank ,secrecy ,act1 including-- 7#a7 an evaluation of the efficacy of the delegation1 especially with respect to the mission of the ,bank ,secrecy ,act2 7#b7 whether the delegated agencies have appropriate resources to perform their delegated responsibilities2 and 7#c7 whether the examiners in delegated agencies have sufficient training and support to perform their responsibilities4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate a report containing-- 7#a7 all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 recommendations to improve the efficacy of delegation authority1 including the potential for de-delegation of any or all such authority where it may be appropriate4 7c7 ,bank ,secrecy ,act defined ,the term ,bank ,secrecy ,act has the meaning given that term under section #ecab of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gaac4 ,study and strategy on ,chinese money laundering 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall carry out a study on the extent and effect of ,chinese money laundering activities in the ,united ,states1 including territories and possessions of the ,united ,states1 and worldwide4 7b7 ,strategy ,to combat ,chinese money laundering ,upon the completion of the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with such other ,federal departments and agencies as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 develop a strategy to combat ,chinese money laundering activities4 7c7 ,report ,not later than the end of the #a-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue a report to ,congress containing-- 7#a7 all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the strategy developed under subsection 7b74 ,,ii ,improving ,,aml_/,,cft ,oversight #gbja4 ,pilot program on sharing of suspicious activity reports within a financial group 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,sharing with foreign branches and affiliates ,section #ecah7;g7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,pilot program on sharing with foreign branches1 subsidiaries1 and affiliates 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue rules establishing the pilot program described under subparagraph 7,b71 subject to such controls and restrictions as the ,director of the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network determines appropriate1 including controls and restrictions regarding participation by financial institutions and jurisdictions in the pilot program4 ,in prescribing such rules1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the sharing of information described under such subparagraph 7,b7 is subject to appropriate standards and requirements regarding data security and the confidentiality of personally identifiable information4 7,b7 ,pilot program described ,the pilot program required under this paragraph shall-- 7i7 permit a financial institution with a reporting obligation under this subsection to share reports 7and information on such reports7 under this subsection with the institution's foreign branches1 subsidiaries1 and affiliates for the purpose of combating illicit finance risks1 notwithstanding any other provision of law except subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c72 7ii7 terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 except that the ,secretary may extend the pilot program for up to #b years upon submitting a report to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate that includes-- 7,i7 a certification that the extension is in the national interest of the ,united ,states1 with a detailed explanation of the reasons therefor2 7,,ii7 an evaluation of the usefulness of the pilot program1 including a detailed analysis of any illicit activity identified or prevented as a result of the program2 and 7,,iii7 a detailed legislative proposal providing for a long-term extension of the pilot program activities1 including expected budgetary resources for the activities1 if the ,secretary determines that a long-term extension is appropriate4 7,c7 ,prohibition involving certain jurisdictions ,in issuing the regulations required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may not permit a financial institution to share information on reports under this subsection with a foreign branch1 subsidiary1 or affiliate located in-- 7i7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7ii7 the ,russian ,federation2 or 7iii7 a jurisdiction that-- 7,i7 is subject to countermeasures imposed by the ,federal ,government2 7,,ii7 is a state sponsor of terrorism2 or 7,,iii7 the ,secretary has determined cannot reasonably protect the privacy and confidentiality of such information or would otherwise use such information in a manner that is not consistent with the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,implementation updates ,not later than #cfj days after the date rules are issued under subparagraph 7,a71 and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,secretary1 or the ,secretary's designee1 shall brief the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate on-- 7i7 the degree of any information sharing permitted under the pilot program1 and a description of criteria used by the ,secretary to evaluate the appropriateness of the information sharing2 7ii7 the effectiveness of the pilot program in identifying or preventing the violation of a ,united ,states law or regulation1 and mechanisms that may improve such effectiveness2 and 7iii7 any recommendations to amend the design of the pilot program4 7,e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as limiting the ,secretary's authority under provisions of law other than this paragraph to establish other permissible purposes or methods for a financial institution sharing reports 7and information on such reports7 under this subsection with the institution's foreign headquarters or with other branches of the same institution4 7,f7 ,notice of use of other authority ,if the ,secretary1 pursuant to any authority other than that provided under this paragraph1 permits a financial institution to share information on reports under this subsection with a foreign branch1 subsidiary1 or affiliate located in a foreign jurisdiction1 the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of such permission and the applicable foreign jurisdiction4 7#f7 ,treatment of foreign jurisdiction-originated reports ,a report received by a financial institution from a foreign affiliate with respect to a suspicious transaction relevant to a possible violation of law or regulation shall be subject to the same confidentiality requirements provided under this subsection for a report of a suspicious transaction described under paragraph 7#a74 4 7#b7 ,notification prohibitions ,section #ecah7;g77#b77;,a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by inserting after transaction has been reported the following3 or otherwise reveal any information that would reveal that the transaction has been reported2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting after transaction has been reported1 the following3 or otherwise reveal any information that would reveal that the transaction has been reported14 7b7 ,rulemaking ,not later than the end of the #cfj-;day period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue regulations to carry out the amendments made by this section4 #gbjb4 ,sharing of compliance resources 7a7 ,in general ,section #ecah of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7o7 ,sharing of compliance resources 7#a7 ,sharing permitted ,two or more financial institutions may enter into collaborative arrangements in order to more efficiently comply with the requirements of this subchapter4 7#b7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the appropriate supervising agencies shall carry out an outreach program to provide financial institutions with information1 including best practices1 with respect to the sharing of resources described under paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 may not be construed to require financial institutions to share resources4 #gbjc4 ,,gao ,study on feedback loops 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall carry out a study on-- 7#a7 best practices within the ,united ,states ,government for providing feedback 7feedback loop7 to relevant parties 7including regulated private entities7 on the usage and usefulness of personally identifiable information 7,,pii71 sensitive-but-unclassified 7,,sbu7 data1 or similar information provided by such parties to ,government users of such information and data 7including law enforcement or regulators72 and 7#b7 any practices or standards inside or outside the ,united ,states for providing feedback through sensitive information and public-private partnership information sharing efforts1 specifically related to efforts to combat money laundering and other forms of illicit finance4 7b7 ,report ,not later than the end of the #ah-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall issue a report to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives containing-- 7#a7 all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a72 7#b7 with respect to each of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a71 any best practices or significant concerns identified by the ,comptroller ,general1 and their applicability to public-private partnerships and feedback loops with respect to ,united ,states efforts to combat money laundering and other forms of illicit finance2 and 7#c7 recommendations to reduce or eliminate any unnecessary ,government collection of the information described under subsection 7a77#a74 #gbjd4 ,fin,c,e,n study on ,,bsa value 7a7 ,study ,the ,director of the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network shall carry out a study on ,bank ,secrecy ,act value4 7b7 ,report ,not later than the end of the #cj-;day period beginning on the date the study under subsection 7a7 is completed1 the ,director shall issue a report to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under this section4 7c7 ,classified annex ,the report required under this section may include a classified annex1 if the ,director determines it appropriate4 7d7 ,bank ,secrecy ,act defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term ,bank ,secrecy ,act has the meaning given that term under section #ecab of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gbje4 ,sharing of threat pattern and trend information ,section #ecah7;g7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #gbja7;a77#a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,sharing of threat pattern and trend information 7,a7 ,,sar ,activity ,review ,the ,director of the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network shall restart publication of the ,,sar ,activity ,review - ,trends1 ,tips ,issues1 on not less than a semi-annual basis1 to provide meaningful information about the preparation1 use1 and value of reports filed under this subsection by financial institutions1 as well as other reports filed by financial institutions under the ,bank ,secrecy ,act4 7,b7 ,inclusion of typologies ,in each publication described under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,director shall provide financial institutions with typologies1 including data that can be adapted in algorithms 7including for artificial intelligence and machine learning programs7 where appropriate1 on emerging money laundering and counter terror financing threat patterns and trends4 7,c7 ,typology defined ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term typology means the various techniques used to launder money or finance terrorism4 4 #gbjf4 ,modernization and upgrading whistleblower protections 7a7 ,rewards ,section #ecbc7;d7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,source of rewards ,for the purposes of paying a reward under this section1 the ,secretary may1 subject to amounts made available in advance by appropriation ,acts1 use criminal fine1 civil penalty1 or forfeiture amounts recovered based on the original information with respect to which the reward is being paid4 4 7b7 ,whistleblower incentives ,chapter #ec of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting after section #ecbc the following3 #ecbc;,a4 ,whistleblower incentives 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered judicial or administrative action ,the term covered judicial or administrative action means any judicial or administrative action brought by ,fin,c,e,n under the ,bank ,secrecy ,act that results in monetary sanctions exceeding #a1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,fin,c,e,n ,the term ,fin,c,e,n means the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network4 7#c7 ,monetary sanctions ,the term monetary sanctions1 when used with respect to any judicial or administrative action1 means-- 7,a7 any monies1 including penalties1 disgorgement1 and interest1 ordered to be paid2 and 7,b7 any monies deposited into a disgorgement fund as a result of such action or any settlement of such action4 7#d7 ,original information ,the term original information means information that-- 7,a7 is derived from the independent knowledge or analysis of a whistleblower2 7,b7 is not known to ,fin,c,e,n from any other source1 unless the whistleblower is the original source of the information2 and 7,c7 is not exclusively derived from an allegation made in a judicial or administrative hearing1 in a governmental report1 hearing1 audit1 or investigation1 or from the news media1 unless the whistleblower is a source of the information4 7#e7 ,related action ,the term related action1 when used with respect to any judicial or administrative action brought by ,fin,c,e,n1 means any judicial or administrative action that is based upon original information provided by a whistleblower that led to the successful enforcement of the action4 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7#g7 ,whistleblower ,the term whistleblower means any individual who provides1 or #b or more individuals acting jointly who provide1 information relating to a violation of laws enforced by ,fin,c,e,n1 in a manner established1 by rule or regulation1 by ,fin,c,e,n4 7b7 ,awards 7#a7 ,in general ,in any covered judicial or administrative action1 or related action1 the ,secretary1 under such rules as the ,secretary may issue and subject to subsection 7c71 shall pay an award or awards to #a or more whistleblowers who voluntarily provided original information to ,fin,c,e,n that led to the successful enforcement of the covered judicial or administrative action1 or related action1 in an aggregate amount equal to not more than #cj percent1 in total1 of what has been collected of the monetary sanctions imposed in the action4 7#b7 ,source of awards ,for the purposes of paying any award under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may1 subject to amounts made available in advance by appropriation ,acts1 use monetary sanction amounts recovered based on the original information with respect to which the award is being paid4 7c7 ,determination of amount of award2 denial of award 7#a7 ,determination of amount of award 7,a7 ,discretion ,the determination of the amount of an award made under subsection 7b7 shall be in the discretion of the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,criteria ,in responding to a disclosure and determining the amount of an award made1 ,fin,c,e,n staff shall meet with the whistleblower to discuss evidence disclosed and rebuttals to the disclosure1 and shall take into consideration-- 7i7 the significance of the information provided by the whistleblower to the success of the covered judicial or administrative action2 7ii7 the degree of assistance provided by the whistleblower and any legal representative of the whistleblower in a covered judicial or administrative action2 7iii7 the mission of ,fin,c,e,n in deterring violations of the law by making awards to whistleblowers who provide information that lead to the successful enforcement of such laws2 and 7iv7 such additional relevant factors as the ,secretary may establish by rule4 7#b7 ,denial of award ,no award under subsection 7b7 shall be made-- 7,a7 to any whistleblower who is1 or was at the time the whistleblower acquired the original information submitted to ,fin,c,e,n1 a member1 officer1 or employee of-- 7i7 an appropriate regulatory agency2 7ii7 the ,department of ,justice2 7iii7 a self-regulatory organization2 or 7iv7 a law enforcement organization2 7,b7 to any whistleblower who is convicted of a criminal violation1 or who the ,secretary has a reasonable basis to believe committed a criminal violation1 related to the judicial or administrative action for which the whistleblower otherwise could receive an award under this section2 7,c7 to any whistleblower who gains the information through the performance of an audit of financial statements required under the ,bank ,secrecy ,act and for whom such submission would be contrary to its requirements2 or 7,d7 to any whistleblower who fails to submit information to ,fin,c,e,n in such form as the ,secretary may1 by rule1 require4 7#c7 ,statement of reasons ,for any decision granting or denying an award1 the ,secretary shall provide to the whistleblower a statement of reasons that includes findings of fact and conclusions of law for all material issues4 7d7 ,representation 7#a7 ,permitted representation ,any whistleblower who makes a claim for an award under subsection 7b7 may be represented by counsel4 7#b7 ,required representation 7,a7 ,in general ,any whistleblower who anonymously makes a claim for an award under subsection 7b7 shall be represented by counsel if the whistleblower anonymously submits the information upon which the claim is based4 7,b7 ,disclosure of identity ,prior to the payment of an award1 a whistleblower shall disclose their identity and provide such other information as the ,secretary may require1 directly or through counsel for the whistleblower4 7e7 ,appeals ,any determination made under this section1 including whether1 to whom1 or in what amount to make awards1 shall be in the discretion of the ,secretary4 ,any such determination1 except the determination of the amount of an award if the award was made in accordance with subsection 7b71 may be appealed to the appropriate court of appeals of the ,united ,states not more than #cj days after the determination is issued by the ,secretary4 ,the court shall review the determination made by the ,secretary in accordance with section #gjf of title #e4 7f7 ,employee protections ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue regulations protecting a whistleblower from retaliation1 which shall be as close as practicable to the employee protections provided for under section #ajeg of the ,consumer ,financial ,protection ,act of #bjaj4 2 and 7#b7 in the table of contents for such chapter1 by inserting after the item relating to section #ecbc the following new item3 #ecbc;,a4 ,whistleblower incentives4 4 #gbjg4 ,certain violators barred from serving on boards of ,united ,states financial institutions ,section #ecba of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,certain violators barred from serving on boards of ,united ,states financial institutions 7#a7 ,in general ,an individual found to have committed an egregious violation of a provision of 7or rule issued under7 the ,bank ,secrecy ,act shall be barred from serving on the board of directors of a ,united ,states financial institution for a #aj-year period beginning on the date of such finding4 7#b7 ,egregious violation defined ,with respect to an individual1 the term egregious violation means-- 7,a7 a felony criminal violation for which the individual was convicted2 and 7,b7 a civil violation where the individual willfully committed such violation and the violation facilitated money laundering or the financing of terrorism4 4 #gbjh4 ,additional damages for repeat ,bank ,secrecy ,act violators 7a7 ,in general ,section #ecba of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #gbjh1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,additional damages for repeat violators ,in addition to any other fines permitted by this section and section #ecbb1 with respect to a person who has previously been convicted of a criminal provision of 7or rule issued under7 the ,bank ,secrecy ,act or who has admitted1 as part of a deferred- or non-prosecution agreement1 to having previously committed a violation of a criminal provision of 7or rule issued under7 the ,bank ,secrecy ,act1 the ,secretary may impose an additional civil penalty against such person for each additional such violation in an amount equal to up three times the profit gained or loss avoided by such person as a result of the violation4 4 7b7 ,prospective application of amendment ,for purposes of determining whether a person has committed a previous violation under section #ecba7;g7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 such determination shall only include violations occurring after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #gbji4 ,justice annual report on deferred and non-prosecution agreements 7a7 ,annual report ,the ,attorney ,general shall issue an annual report1 every year for the #e years beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 to the ,committees on ,financial ,services and the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and the ,judiciary of the ,senate containing-- 7#a7 a list of deferred prosecution agreements and non-prosecution agreements that the ,attorney ,general has entered into during the previous year with any person with respect to a violation or suspected violation of the ,bank ,secrecy ,act2 7#b7 the justification for entering into each such agreement2 7#c7 the list of factors that were taken into account in determining that the ,attorney ,general should enter into each such agreement2 and 7#d7 the extent of coordination the ,attorney ,general conducted with the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network prior to entering into each such agreement4 7b7 ,classified annex ,each report under subsection 7a7 may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,bank ,secrecy ,act defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term ,bank ,secrecy ,act has the meaning given that term under section #ecab of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gbaj4 ,return of profits and bonuses 7a7 ,in general ,section #ecbb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,return of profits and bonuses ,a person convicted of violating a provision of 7or rule issued under7 the ,bank ,secrecy ,act shall-- 7#a7 in addition to any other fine under this section1 be fined in an amount equal to the profit gained by such person by reason of such violation1 as determined by the court2 and 7#b7 if such person is an individual who was a partner1 director1 officer1 or employee of a financial institution at the time the violation occurred1 repay to such financial institution any bonus paid to such individual during the ,federal fiscal year in which the violation occurred or the ,federal fiscal year after which the violation occurred4 4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 may not be construed to prohibit a financial institution from requiring the repayment of a bonus paid to a partner1 director1 officer1 or employee if the financial institution determines that the partner1 director1 officer1 or employee engaged in unethical1 but non-criminal1 activities4 #gbaa4 ,application of ,bank ,secrecy ,act to dealers in antiquities 7a7 ,in general ,section #ecab7;a77#b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,y71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,z7 as subparagraph 7,,aa72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7,y7 the following3 7,z7 a person trading or acting as an intermediary in the trade of antiquities1 including an advisor1 consultant or any other person who engages as a business in the solicitation of the sale of antiquities2 or 4 7b7 ,study on the facilitation of money laundering and terror finance through the trade of works of art or antiquities 7#a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in coordination with ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,attorney ,general1 and ,homeland ,security ,investigations1 shall perform a study on the facilitation of money laundering and terror finance through the trade of works of art or antiquities1 including an analysis of-- 7,a7 the extent to which the facilitation of money laundering and terror finance through the trade of works of art or antiquities may enter or affect the financial system of the ,united ,states1 including any qualitative data or statistics2 7,b7 whether thresholds and definitions should apply in determining which entities to regulate2 7,c7 an evaluation of which markets1 by size1 entity type1 domestic or international geographical locations1 or otherwise1 should be subject to regulations1 but only to the extent such markets are not already required to report on the trade of works of art or antiquities to the ,federal ,government2 7,d7 an evaluation of whether certain exemptions should apply2 and 7,e7 any other points of study or analysis the ,secretary determines necessary or appropriate4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than the end of the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue a report to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,rulemaking ,not later than the end of the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date the ,secretary issues the report required under subsection 7b77#b71 the ,secretary shall issue regulations to carry out the amendments made by subsection 7a74 #gbab4 ,geographic targeting order ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue a geographic targeting order1 similar to the order issued by the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network on ,november #ae1 #bjah1 that-- 7#a7 applies to commercial real estate to the same extent1 with the exception of having the same thresholds1 as the order issued by ,fin,c,e,n on ,november #ae1 #bjah1 applies to residential real estate2 and 7#b7 establishes a specific threshold for commercial real estate4 #gbac4 ,study and revisions to currency transaction reports and suspicious activity reports 7a7 ,currency transaction reports 7#a7 ,,ctr indexed for inflation 7,a7 ,in general ,every #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall revise regulations issued with respect to section #ecac of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 to update each #aj1jjj threshold amount in such regulation to reflect the change in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers published by the ,department of ,labor1 rounded to the nearest #ajj4 ,for purposes of calculating the change described in the previous sentence1 the ,secretary shall use #aj1jjj as the base amount and the date of enactment of this ,act as the base date4 7,b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may make appropriate adjustments to the threshold amounts described under subparagraph 7,a7 in high-risk areas 7e4g41 ,high ,intensity ,financial ,crime ,areas or ,h,i,f,c,as71 if the ,secretary has demonstrable evidence that shows a threshold raise would increase serious crimes1 such as trafficking1 or endanger national security4 7#b7 ,,gao ctr study 7,a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall carry out a study of currency transaction reports4 ,such study shall include-- 7i7 a review 7carried out in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network1 the ,united ,states ,attorney ,general1 the ,state ,attorneys ,general1 and ,state1 ,tribal1 and local law enforcement7 of the effectiveness of the current currency transaction reporting regime2 7ii7 an analysis of the importance of currency transaction reports to law enforcement2 and 7iii7 an analysis of the effects of raising the currency transaction report threshold4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than the end of the #a-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall issue a report to the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,congress containing-- 7i7 all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 recommendations for improving the current currency transaction reporting regime4 7b7 ,modified ,s,a,rs study and design 7#a7 ,study ,the ,director of the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network shall carry out a study1 in consultation with industry stakeholders 7including money services businesses1 community banks1 and credit unions71 the ,federal functional regulators1 ,state bank supervisors1 and law enforcement1 of the design of a modified suspicious activity report form for certain customers and activities4 ,such study shall include-- 7,a7 an examination of appropriate optimal ,s,a,rs thresholds to determine the level at which a modified ,s,a,rs form could be employed2 7,b7 an evaluation of which customers or transactions would be appropriate for a modified ,,sar1 including-- 7i7 seasoned business customers2 7ii7 financial technology 7,fintech7 firms2 7iii7 structuring transactions2 and 7iv7 any other customer or transaction that may be appropriate for a modified ,,sar2 and 7,c7 an analysis of the most effective methods to reduce the regulatory burden imposed on financial institutions in complying with the ,bank ,secrecy ,act1 including an analysis of the effect of-- 7i7 modifying thresholds2 7ii7 shortening forms2 7iii7 combining ,bank ,secrecy ,act forms2 7iv7 filing reports in periodic batches2 and 7v7 any other method that may reduce the regulatory burden4 7#b7 ,study considerations ,in carrying out the study required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall seek to balance law enforcement priorities1 regulatory burdens experienced by financial institutions1 and the requirement for reports to have a high degree of usefulness to law enforcement under the ,bank ,secrecy ,act4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than the end of the #a-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall issue a report to ,congress containing-- 7,a7 all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 sample designs of modified ,s,a,rs forms based on the study results4 7#d7 ,contracting authority ,the ,director may contract with a private third-party to carry out the study required under this subsection4 ,the authority of the ,director to enter into contracts under this paragraph shall be in effect for each fiscal year only to the extent and in the amounts as are provided in advance in appropriations ,acts4 7c7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,bank ,secrecy ,act ,the term ,bank ,secrecy ,act has the meaning given that term under section #ecab of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,federal functional regulator ,the term ,federal functional regulator has the meaning given that term under section #gajc4 7#c7 ,regulatory burden ,the term regulatory burden means the man-hours to complete filings1 cost of data collection and analysis1 and other considerations of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act74 7#d7 ,,sar2 suspicious activity report ,the term ,,sar and suspicious activity report mean a report of a suspicious transaction under section #ecah7;g7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,seasoned ,business ,customer ,the term seasoned business customer1 shall have such meaning as the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall prescribe1 which shall include any person that-- 7,a7 is incorporated or organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any ,state1 or is registered as1 licensed by1 or otherwise eligible to do business within the ,united ,states1 a ,state1 or political subdivision of a ,state2 7,b7 has maintained an account with a financial institution for a length of time as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 meet such other requirements as the ,secretary may determine necessary or appropriate4 7#f7 ,state bank supervisor ,the term ,state bank supervisor has the meaning given that term under section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac74 #gbad4 ,streamlining requirements for currency transaction reports and suspicious activity reports 7a7 ,review ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury 7in consultation with ,federal law enforcement agencies1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,federal functional regulators1 ,state bank supervisors1 and other relevant stakeholders7 shall undertake a formal review of the current financial institution reporting requirements under the ,bank ,secrecy ,act and its implementing regulations and propose changes to further reduce regulatory burdens1 and ensure that the information provided is of a high degree of usefulness to law enforcement1 as set forth under section #ecaa of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,contents ,the review required under subsection 7a7 shall include a study of-- 7#a7 whether the timeframe for filing a suspicious activity report should be increased from #cj days2 7#b7 whether or not currency transaction report and suspicious activity report thresholds should be tied to inflation or otherwise periodically be adjusted2 7#c7 whether the circumstances under which a financial institution determines whether to file a continuing suspicious activity report1 or the processes followed by a financial institution in determining whether to file a continuing suspicious activity report 7or both7 can be narrowed2 7#d7 analyzing the fields designated as critical on the suspicious activity report form and whether the number of fields should be reduced2 7#e7 the increased use of exemption provisions to reduce currency transaction reports that are of little or no value to law enforcement efforts2 7#f7 the current financial institution reporting requirements under the ,bank ,secrecy ,act and its implementing regulations and guidance2 and 7#g7 such other items as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,report ,not later than the end of the #a-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with law enforcement and persons subject to ,bank ,secrecy ,act requirements1 shall issue a report to the ,congress containing all findings and determinations made in carrying out the review required under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,federal functional regulator ,the term ,federal functional regulator has the meaning given that term under section #gajc4 7#b7 ,state bank supervisor ,the term ,state bank supervisor has the meaning given that term under section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac74 7#c7 ,other terms ,the terms ,bank ,secrecy ,act and financial institution have the meaning given those terms1 respectively1 under section #ecab of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,iii ,modernizing the ,,aml ,system #gcja4 ,encouraging innovation in ,,bsa compliance ,section #ecah of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #gbjb1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7p7 ,encouraging innovation in compliance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal functional regulators shall encourage financial institutions to consider1 evaluate1 and1 where appropriate1 responsibly implement innovative approaches to meet the requirements of this subchapter1 including through the use of innovation pilot programs4 7#b7 ,exemptive relief ,the ,secretary1 pursuant to subsection 7a71 may provide exemptions from the requirements of this subchapter if the ,secretary determines such exemptions are necessary to facilitate the testing and potential use of new technologies and other innovations4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,this subsection may not be construed to require financial institutions to consider1 evaluate1 or implement innovative approaches to meet the requirements of the ,bank ,secrecy ,act4 7#d7 ,federal functional regulator defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,federal functional regulator means the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission1 and the ,commodity ,futures ,trading ,commission4 4 #gcjb4 ,innovation ,labs 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eccc4 ,innovation ,labs 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,department of the ,treasury and each ,federal functional regulator an ,innovation ,lab4 7b7 ,director ,the head of each ,innovation ,lab shall be a ,director1 to be appointed by the ,secretary of the ,treasury or the head of the ,federal functional regulator1 as applicable4 7c7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,innovation ,lab shall be-- 7#a7 to provide outreach to law enforcement agencies1 ,state bank supervisors1 financial institutions1 and other persons 7including vendors and technology companies7 with respect to innovation and new technologies that may be used to comply with the requirements of the ,bank ,secrecy ,act2 7#b7 to support the implementation of responsible innovation and new technology1 in a manner that complies with the requirements of the ,bank ,secrecy ,act2 7#c7 to explore opportunities for public-private partnerships2 and 7#d7 to develop metrics of success4 7d7 ,fin,c,e,n lab ,the ,innovation ,lab established under subsection 7a7 within the ,department of the ,treasury shall be a lab within the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,federal functional regulator ,the term ,federal functional regulator means the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission1 and the ,commodity ,futures ,trading ,commission4 7#b7 ,state bank supervisor ,the term ,state bank supervisor has the meaning given that term under section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eccc4 ,innovation ,labs4 4 #gcjc4 ,innovation ,council 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec of ,title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #gcjb1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eccd4 ,innovation ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established the ,innovation ,council 7hereinafter in this section referred to as the ,council71 which shall consist of each ,director of an ,innovation ,lab established under section #eccd1 a representative of ,state bank supervisors 7as defined under section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac771 and the ,director of the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network4 7b7 ,chair ,the ,director of the ,innovation ,lab of the ,department of the ,treasury shall serve as the ,chair of the ,council4 7c7 ,duty ,the members of the ,council shall coordinate on activities related to innovation under the ,bank ,secrecy ,act1 but may not supplant individual agency determinations on innovation4 7d7 ,meetings ,the meetings of the ,council-- 7#a7 shall be at the call of the ,chair1 but in no case may the ,council meet less than semi-annually2 7#b7 may include open and closed sessions1 as determined necessary by the ,council2 and 7#c7 shall include participation by public and private entities and law enforcement agencies4 7e7 ,report ,the ,council shall issue an annual report1 for each of the #g years beginning on the date of enactment of this section1 to the ,secretary of the ,treasury on the activities of the ,council during the previous year1 including the success of programs as measured by metrics of success developed pursuant to section #eccd7;c77#d71 and any regulatory or legislative recommendations that the ,council may have4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding the end the following3 #eccd4 ,innovation ,council4 4 #gcjd4 ,testing methods rulemaking 7a7 ,in general ,section #ecah of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #gcja1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7q7 ,testing 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the head of each agency to which the ,secretary has delegated duties or powers under subsection 7a71 shall issue a rule to specify-- 7,a7 with respect to technology and related technology-internal processes 7new technology7 designed to facilitate compliance with the ,bank ,secrecy ,act requirements1 the standards by which financial institutions are to test new technology2 and 7,b7 in what instances or under what circumstance and criteria a financial institution may replace or terminate legacy technology and processes for any examinable technology or process without the replacement or termination being determined an examination deficiency4 7#b7 ,standards ,the standards described under paragraph 7#a7 may include-- 7,a7 an emphasis on using innovative approaches1 such as machine learning1 rather than rules-based systems2 7,b7 risk-based back-testing of the regime to facilitate calibration of relevant systems2 7,c7 requirements for appropriate data privacy and security2 and 7,d7 a requirement that the algorithms used by the regime be disclosed to the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network1 upon request4 7#c7 ,confidentiality of algorithms ,if a financial institution or any director1 officer1 employee1 or agent of any financial institution1 voluntarily or pursuant to this subsection or any other authority1 discloses the institution's algorithms to a ,government agency1 such algorithms and any materials associated with the creation of such algorithms shall be considered confidential and not subject to public disclosure4 4 7b7 ,update of manual ,the ,financial ,institutions ,examination ,council shall ensure-- 7#a7 that any manual prepared by the ,council is updated to reflect the rulemaking required by the amendment made by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 that financial institutions are not penalized for the decisions based on such rulemaking to replace or terminate technology used for compliance with the ,bank ,secrecy ,act 7as defined under section #ecab of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 or other anti-money laundering laws4 #gcje4 ,fin,c,e,n study on use of emerging technologies 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network 7,fin,c,e,n7 shall carry out a study on-- 7,a7 the status of implementation and internal use of emerging technologies1 including artificial intelligence 7,,ai71 digital identity technologies1 blockchain technologies1 and other innovative technologies within ,fin,c,e,n2 7,b7 whether ,,ai1 digital identity technologies1 blockchain technologies1 and other innovative technologies can be further leveraged to make ,fin,c,e,n's data analysis more efficient and effective2 and 7,c7 how ,fin,c,e,n could better utilize ,,ai1 digital identity technologies1 blockchain technologies1 and other innovative technologies to more actively analyze and disseminate the information it collects and stores to provide investigative leads to ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local law enforcement1 and other ,federal agencies 7collective1 ,agencies71 and better support its ongoing investigations when referring a case to the ,agencies4 7#b7 ,inclusion of ,,gto data ,the study required under this subsection shall include data collected through the ,geographic ,targeting ,orders 7,,gto7 program4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study required under this subsection1 ,fin,c,e,n shall consult with the ,directors of the ,innovations ,labs established in section #gcjb4 7b7 ,report ,not later than the end of the #f-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall issue a report to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives containing-- 7#a7 all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a72 7#b7 with respect to each of subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b7 and 7,c7 of subsection 7a77#a71 any best practices or significant concerns identified by the ,director1 and their applicability to ,,ai1 digital identity technologies1 blockchain technologies1 and other innovative technologies with respect to ,united ,states efforts to combat money laundering and other forms of illicit finance2 and 7#c7 any policy recommendations that could facilitate and improve communication and coordination between the private sector1 ,fin,c,e,n1 and ,agencies through the implementation of innovative approaches1 in order to meet their ,bank ,secrecy ,act 7as defined under section #ecab of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 and anti-money laundering compliance obligations4 #gcjf4 ,discretionary surplus funds ,the dollar amount specified under section #g7;a77#c77;,a7 of the ,federal ,reserve ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bhi7;a77#c77;,a77 is reduced by #cg1jjj1jjj4 ,h ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbj #aja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbj4 #ajb4 ,definition of ,commandant ,in this division1 the term ,commandant means the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 ,i ,authorizations #hjja4 ,authorizations of appropriations ,section #dijb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking year #bjai and inserting years #bjbj and #bjba2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking provided for1 #g1iad1aie1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 and inserting provided for-- 7i7 #h1aea1fbj1hej for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7ii7 #h1cif1afi1dge for fiscal year #bjba4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7-- and inserting subparagraph 7,a77i71 #ag1jce1jjj shall be for environmental compliance and restoration42 7#d7 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b72 7#e7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,of the amount authorized under subparagraph1 7,a77ii7 #ag1cgf1jjj shall be for environmental compliance and restoration4 2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,for the procurement and inserting 7,a7 ,for the procurement2 7,b7 by striking and equipment1 #b1fid1gde1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 and inserting and equipment-- 7i7 #b1gid1gde1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7ii7 #c1cab1aad1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,of the amounts authorized under subparagraph 7,a71 the following amounts shall be for the alteration of bridges3 7i7 #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7ii7 #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and equipment1 #bi1ada1jjj for fiscal year #bjai4 and inserting and equipment-- 7,a7 #ac1hcd1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7,b7 #ad1aaa1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 2 and 7#h7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,for the ,coast ,guard's ,medicare-eligible retiree health care fund contribution to the ,department of ,defense-- 7,a7 #bje1ajg1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7,b7 #bji1bji1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 4 #hjjb4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training ,section #dijd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #dc1jjj for fiscal year #bjah and #dd1ejj for fiscal year #bjai and inserting #dd1ejj for each of fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking fiscal years #bjah and #bjai and inserting fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba4 #hjjc4 ,determination of budgetary effects ,the budgetary effects of this division1 for the purpose of complying with the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj1 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ,budgetary ,effects of ,,paygo ,legislation for this division1 submitted for printing in the ,congressional ,record by the ,chairman of the ,house ,budget ,committee1 provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage4 #hjjd4 ,availability of amounts for acquisition of additional ,national ,security ,cutter 7a7 ,in general ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by-- 7#a7 section #dijb7b77;,a77i7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #hjja of this division1 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7#b7 section #dijb7b77;,a77ii7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #hjja of this division1 #eej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba1 is authorized for the acquisition of a ,national ,security ,cutter4 7b7 ,treatment of acquired ,cutter ,any cutter acquired using amounts available pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be in addition to the ,national ,security ,cutters approved under the existing acquisition baseline in the program of record for the ,national ,security ,cutter4 #hjje4 ,procurement authority for ,polar ,security ,cutters 7a7 ,funding ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by-- 7#a7 section #dijb7b77;,a77i7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #hjja of this division1 #ace1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7#b7 section #dijb7b77;,a77ii7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #hjja of this division1 #faj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba1 is authorized for construction of a ,polar ,security ,cutter4 7b7 ,prohibition on contracts or use of funds for development of common hull design ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may not enter into any contract for1 and no funds shall be obligated or expended on1 the development of a common hull design for medium ,polar ,security ,cutters and ,great ,lakes icebreakers4 #hjjf4 ,sense of the ,congress on need for new ,great ,lakes icebreaker 7a7 ,findings ,the ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,great ,lakes shipping industry is crucial to the ,american economy1 including the ,united ,states manufacturing base1 providing important economic and national security benefits4 7#b7 ,a recent study found that the ,great ,lakes shipping industry supports #bcg1jjj jobs and tens of billions of dollars in economic activity4 7#c7 ,united ,states ,coast ,guard icebreaking capacity is crucial to full utilization of the ,great ,lakes shipping system1 as during the winter icebreaking season up to #ae percent of annual cargo loads are delivered1 and many industries would have to reduce their production if ,coast ,guard icebreaking services were not provided4 7#d7 ,six of the ,coast ,guard's nine icebreaking cutters in the ,great ,lakes are more than #cj years old and are frequently inoperable during the winter icebreaking season1 including those that have completed a recent service life extension program4 7#e7 ,during the previous #aj winters1 ,coast ,guard ,great ,lakes icebreaking cutters have been inoperable for an average of #fe cutter-days during the winter icebreaking season1 with this annual lost capability exceeding #ajj cutter days1 with a high of #bdf cutter days during the winter of #bjag-bjah4 7#f7 ,the #bjai ice season provides further proof that current ,coast ,guard icebreaking capacity is inadequate for the needs of the ,great ,lakes shipping industry1 as only six of the nine icebreaking cutters are operational1 and millions of tons of cargo was not loaded or was delayed due to inadequate ,coast ,guard icebreaking assets during a historically average winter for ,great ,lakes ice coverage4 7#g7 ,the ,congress has authorized the ,coast ,guard to acquire a new ,great ,lakes icebreaker as capable as ,coast ,guard ,cutter ,mackinaw 7,,wlbb-#cj71 the most capable ,great ,lakes icebreaker1 and #aj million has been appropriated to fund the design and initial acquisition work for this icebreaker4 7#h7 ,the ,coast ,guard has not initiated a new acquisition program for this ,great ,lakes icebreaker4 7b7 ,sense of the ,congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress of the ,united ,states that a new ,coast ,guard icebreaker as capable as ,coast ,guard ,cutter ,mackinaw 7,,wlbb-#cj7 is needed on the ,great ,lakes1 and the ,coast ,guard should acquire this icebreaker as soon as possible4 #hjjg4 ,procurement authority for ,great ,lakes icebreaker 7a7 ,in general ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by section #dijb7b77;,a77ii7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #hjja of this division1 #afj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba is authorized for the acquisition of a ,great ,lakes icebreaker at least as capable as ,,uscgc ,mackinaw 7,,wlbb-#cj74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant 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 for acquiring an icebreaker as required by section #hbj7;b7 of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb74 #hjjh4 ,polar ,security ,cutter acquisition report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committees on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and ,armed ,services of the ,senate a report on-- 7#a7 the extent to which specifications1 key drawings1 and detail design for the ,polar ,security ,cutter are complete before the start of construction2 7#b7 the extent to which ,polar ,security ,cutter hulls numbers one1 two1 and three are science ready2 and 7#c7 what actions will be taken to ensure that ,polar ,security ,cutter hull number four is science capable1 as described in the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine's ,committee on ,polar ,icebreaker ,cost ,assessment letter report entitled ,acquisition and ,operation of ,polar ,icebreakers3 ,fulfilling the ,nation's ,needs and dated ,july #aa1 #bjag4 #hjji4 ,shoreside infrastructure ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by section #dijb7b77;,a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #hjja of this division1 for each of fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba1 #afg1ejj1jjj is authorized for the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating to fund the acquisition1 construction1 rebuilding1 or improvement of the ,coast ,guard shoreside infrastructure and facilities necessary to support ,coast ,guard operations and readiness4 #hjaj4 ,major acquisition systems infrastructure ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by section #dijb7b77;,a77ii7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #hjja of this division1 #aje1jjj1jjj is authorized for the hangar replacement listed in the fiscal year #bjbj ,unfunded ,priority ,list4 #hjaa4 ,polar icebreakers 7a7 ,in general ,section #efa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #efa4 ,icebreaking in polar regions 7a7 ,procurement authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of-- 7,a7 the ,polar ,security ,cutters approved as part of a major acquisition program as of ,november #a1 #bjai2 and 7,b7 #c additional ,polar ,security ,cutters4 7#b7 ,condition for out-year contract payments ,a contract entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide that any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract during a fiscal year after fiscal year #bjai is subject to the availability of appropriations or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year4 7b7 ,planning ,the ,secretary shall facilitate planning for the design1 procurement1 maintenance1 deployment1 and operation of icebreakers as needed to support the statutory missions of the ,coast ,guard in the polar regions by allocating all funds to support icebreaking operations in such regions1 except for recurring incremental costs associated with specific projects1 to the ,coast ,guard4 7c7 ,reimbursement ,nothing in this section shall preclude the ,secretary from seeking reimbursement for operation and maintenance costs of the ,polar ,star1 ,healy1 or any other ,polar ,security ,cutter from other ,federal agencies and entities1 including foreign countries1 that benefit from the use of those vessels4 7d7 ,restriction 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant may not-- 7,a7 transfer1 relinquish ownership of1 dismantle1 or recycle the ,polar ,sea or ,polar ,star2 7,b7 change the current homeport of the ,polar ,sea or ,polar ,star2 or 7,c7 expend any funds-- 7i7 for any expenses directly or indirectly associated with the decommissioning of the ,polar ,sea or ,polar ,star1 including expenses for dock use or other goods and services2 7ii7 for any personnel expenses directly or indirectly associated with the decommissioning of the ,polar ,sea or ,polar ,star1 including expenses for a decommissioning officer2 7iii7 for any expenses associated with a decommissioning ceremony for the ,polar ,sea or ,polar ,star2 7iv7 to appoint a decommissioning officer to be affiliated with the ,polar ,sea or ,polar ,star2 or 7v7 to place the ,polar ,sea or ,polar ,star in inactive status4 7#b7 ,sunset ,this subsection shall cease to have effect on ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 7e7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may not expend amounts appropriated for the ,coast ,guard for any of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbd1 for-- 7,a7 design activities related to a capability of a ,polar ,security ,cutter that is based solely on an operational requirement of a ,federal department or agency other than the ,coast ,guard1 except for amounts appropriated for design activities for a fiscal year before fiscal year #bjaf2 or 7,b7 long-lead-time materials1 production1 or postdelivery activities related to such a capability4 7#b7 ,other amounts ,amounts made available to the ,secretary under an agreement with a ,federal department or agency other than the ,coast ,guard and expended on a capability of a ,polar ,security ,cutter that is based solely on an operational requirement of such ,federal department or agency shall not be treated as amounts expended by the ,secretary for purposes of the limitation under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,enhanced maintenance program for the ,polar ,star 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,commandant shall conduct an enhanced maintenance program on the ,polar ,star to extend the service life of such vessel until at least ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,the ,commandant may use funds made available pursuant to section #dijb7a77;,a71 to carry out this subsection4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,polar ,sea ,the term ,polar ,sea means ,coast ,guard ,cutter ,polar ,sea 7,,wagb #aa74 7#b7 ,polar ,star ,the term ,polar ,star means ,coast ,guard ,cutter ,polar ,star 7,,wagb #aj74 7#c7 ,healy ,the term ,healy means ,coast ,guard ,cutter ,healy 7,,wagb #bj74 4 7b7 ,contracting for major acquisitions programs ,section #aacg7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting and #c ,polar ,security ,cutters in addition to those approved as part of a major acquisition program on ,november #a1 #bjai before the period at the end4 7c7 ,repeals 7#a7 ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjf ,section #baj of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjf 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #ejd note7 is repealed4 7#b7 ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab ,section #bbb of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bac7 is repealed4 7#c7 ,howard ,coble ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjad ,section #eje of the ,howard ,coble ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-bha7 is repealed4 7#d7 ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah ,section #hba of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is repealed4 #hjab4 ,acquisition of fast response cutter 7a7 ,in general ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #dijb7b77;,a77ii7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #hjja of this division1 #bfe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba shall be made available for the acquisition of four ,fast ,responses ,cutters4 7b7 ,treatment of acquired cutters ,any cutter acquired pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be in addition to the #eh cutters approved under the existing acquisition baseline4 ,,ii ,coast ,guard ,a ,military ,personnel ,matters #iaja4 ,grade on retirement 7a7 ,retirement of ,commandant or ,vice ,commandant ,section #cjc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,retirement under this section is subject to section #beja7;a7 of this title4 4 7b7 ,retirement ,section #cjf of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting satisfactorily1 as determined under section #beja of this title before the period2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting satisfactorily1 as determined under section #beja of this title before the period2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting if performance of duties in such grade is determined to have been satisfactory pursuant to section #beja of this title before the period4 7c7 ,grade on retirement ,section #beja of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,any commissioned officer1 other than a commissioned warrant officer1 and inserting ,commissioned ,officers4-- 7#a7 ,in general ,a commissioned officer 2 7,b7 by striking him and inserting the commissioned officer2 7,c7 by striking his and inserting the commissioned officer's2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,conditional determination ,when a commissioned officer is under investigation for alleged misconduct at the time of retirement-- 7,a7 the ,secretary may conditionally determine the highest grade of satisfactory service of the commissioned officer pending completion of the investigation2 and 7,b7 the grade under subparagraph 7,a7 is subject to resolution under subsection 7c77#b74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by inserting ,warrant officers4-- after 7b72 7,b7 by striking him and inserting the warrant officer2 and 7,c7 by striking his and inserting the warrant officer's2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,retirement in lower grade 7#a7 ,misconduct in lower grade ,in the case of a commissioned officer whom the ,secretary determines committed misconduct in a lower grade1 the ,secretary may determine the commissioned officer has not served satisfactorily in any grade equal to or higher than that lower grade4 7#b7 ,adverse findings ,a determination of the retired grade of a commissioned officer shall be resolved following a conditional determination under subsection 7a77#b7 if the investigation of or personnel action against the commissioned officer results in adverse findings4 7#c7 ,recalculation of retired pay ,if the retired grade of a commissioned officer is reduced pursuant to this subsection1 the retired pay of the commissioned officer shall be recalculated under chapter #ga of title #aj1 and any modification of the retired pay of the commissioned officer shall go into effect on the effective date of the reduction in retired grade4 7d7 ,finality of retired grade determinations 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a determination of the retired grade of a commissioned officer under this section is administratively final on the day the commissioned officer is retired1 and may not be reopened4 7#b7 ,reopening determinations ,a determination of the retired grade of a commissioned officer may be reopened if-- 7,a7 the retirement or retired grade of the commissioned officer was procured by fraud2 7,b7 substantial evidence comes to light after the retirement that could have led to a lower retired grade under this section and such evidence was known by competent authority at the time of retirement2 7,c7 a mistake of law or calculation was made in the determination of the retired grade2 7,d7 in the case of a retired grade following a conditional determination under subsection 7a77#b71 the investigation of or personnel action against the commissioned officer results in adverse findings2 or 7,e7 the ,secretary determines1 under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary1 that good cause exists to reopen the determination4 7#c7 ,requirements ,if a determination of the retired grade of a commissioned officer is reopened under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall notify the commissioned officer of the reopening2 and 7,b7 may not make an adverse determination on the retired grade of the commissioned officer until the commissioned officer has had a reasonable opportunity to respond regarding the basis of the reopening4 7#d7 ,recalculation of retired pay ,if the retired grade of a commissioned officer is reduced through the reopening of the commissioned officer's retired grade under paragraph 7#b71 the retired pay of the commissioned officer shall be recalculated under chapter #ga of title #aj1 and any modification of the retired pay of the commissioned officer shall go into effect on the effective date of the reduction in retired grade4 7e7 ,inapplicability to commissioned warrant officers ,this section1 including subsection 7b71 shall not apply to commissioned warrant officers4 4 #iajb4 ,authority for officers to opt out of promotion board consideration 7a7 ,eligibility of officers for consideration for promotion ,section #baac of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 7#a7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,commandant may provide that an officer may1 upon the officer's request and with the approval of the ,commandant1 be excluded from consideration by a selection board convened under section #bajf4 7#b7 ,the ,commandant shall approve a request under paragraph 7#a7 only if-- 7,a7 the basis for the request is to allow the officer to complete a broadening assignment1 advanced education1 another assignment of significant value to the ,coast ,guard1 a career progression requirement delayed by the assignment or education1 or a qualifying personal or professional circumstance1 as determined by the ,commandant2 7,b7 the ,commandant determines the exclusion from consideration is in the best interest of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,c7 the officer has not previously failed of selection for promotion to the grade for which the officer requests the exclusion from consideration4 4 7b7 ,eligibility of reserve officer for promotion ,section #cgdc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #cgdc4 ,eligibility for promotion 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 a ,reserve officer is eligible for consideration for promotion and for promotion under this subchapter if that officer is in an active status4 7b7 ,exception ,a ,reserve officer who has been considered but not recommended for retention in an active status by a board convened under subsection #cgeb7;a7 of this title is not eligible for consideration for promotion4 7c7 ,request for exclusion 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant may provide that an officer may1 upon the officer's request and with the approval of the ,commandant1 be excluded from consideration by a selection board convened under section #cgdj7;b7 of this title to consider officers for promotion to the next higher grade4 7#b7 ,approval of request ,the ,commandant shall approve a request under paragraph 7#a7 only if-- 7,a7 the basis for the request is to allow an officer to complete a broadening assignment1 advanced education1 another assignment of significant value to the ,coast ,guard1 a career progression requirement delayed by the assignment or education1 or a qualifying personal or professional circumstance1 as determined by the ,commandant2 7,b7 the ,commandant determines the exclusion from consideration is in the best interest of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,c7 the officer has not previously failed of selection for promotion to the grade for which the officer requests the exclusion from consideration4 4 #iajc4 ,temporary promotion authority for officers in certain grades with critical skills 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bacj4 ,promotion to certain grades for officers with critical skills3 captain1 commander1 lieutenant commander1 lieutenant 7a7 ,in general ,an officer in the grade of lieutenant 7junior grade71 lieutenant1 lieutenant commander1 or commander who is described in subsection 7b7 may be temporarily promoted to the grade of lieutenant1 lieutenant commander1 commander1 or captain under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary4 ,appointments under this section shall be made by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7b7 ,covered officers ,an officer described in this subsection is any officer in a grade specified in subsection 7a7 who-- 7#a7 has a skill in which the ,coast ,guard has a critical shortage of personnel 7as determined by the ,secretary72 and 7#b7 is serving in a position 7as determined by the ,secretary7 that-- 7,a7 is designated to be held by a lieutenant1 lieutenant commander1 commander1 or captain2 and 7,b7 requires that an officer serving in such position have the skill possessed by such officer4 7c7 ,preservation of position and status of officers appointed 7#a7 ,the temporary positions authorized under this section shall not be counted among or included in the list of positions on the active duty promotion list4 7#b7 ,an appointment under this section does not change the position on the active duty list or the permanent1 probationary1 or acting status of the officer so appointed1 prejudice the officer in regard to other promotions or appointments1 or abridge the rights or benefits of the officer4 7d7 ,board recommendation required ,a temporary promotion under this section may be made only upon the recommendation of a board of officers convened by the ,secretary for the purpose of recommending officers for such promotions4 7e7 ,acceptance and effective date of appointment ,each appointment under this section1 unless expressly declined1 is1 without formal acceptance1 regarded as accepted on the date such appointment is made1 and a member so appointed is entitled to the pay and allowances of the grade of the temporary promotion under this section beginning on the date the appointment is made4 7f7 ,termination of appointment ,unless sooner terminated1 an appointment under this section terminates-- 7#a7 on the date the officer who received the appointment is promoted to the permanent grade of lieutenant1 lieutenant commander1 commander1 or captain2 7#b7 on the date the officer is detached from a position described in subsection 7b77#b71 unless the officer is on a promotion list to the permanent grade of lieutenant1 lieutenant commander1 commander1 or captain1 in which case the appointment terminates on the date the officer is promoted to that grade2 7#c7 when the appointment officer determines that the officer who received the appointment has engaged in misconduct or has displayed substandard performance2 or 7#d7 when otherwise determined by the ,commandant to be in the best interests of the ,coast ,guard4 7g7 ,limitation on number of eligible positions ,an appointment under this section may only be made for service in a position designated by the ,secretary for the purposes of this section4 ,the number of positions so designated may not exceed the following percentages of the respective grades3 7#a7 ,as lieutenant1 #j4e percent4 7#b7 ,as lieutenant commander1 #c4j percent4 7#c7 ,as commander1 #b4f percent4 7#d7 ,as captain1 #b4f percent4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,i of chapter #ba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bacj4 ,promotion to certain grades for officers with critical skills3 captain1 commander1 lieutenant commander1 lieutenant4 4 #iajd4 ,career intermission program 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bead4 ,career flexibility to enhance retention of members 7a7 ,programs authorized ,the ,commandant may carry out a program under which members of the ,coast ,guard may be inactivated from active service in order to meet personal or professional needs and returned to active service at the end of such period of inactivation from active service4 7b7 ,period of inactivation from active service2 effect of inactivation 7#a7 ,in general ,the period of inactivation from active service under a program under this section of a member participating in the program shall be such period as the ,commandant shall specify in the agreement of the member under subsection 7c71 except that such period may not exceed #c years4 7#b7 ,exclusion from years of service ,any service by a ,reserve officer while participating in a program under this section shall be excluded from computation of the total years of service of that officer pursuant to section #adgjf7;a7 of title #aj4 7#c7 ,exclusion from retirement ,any period of participation of a member in a program under this section shall not count toward-- 7,a7 eligibility for retirement or transfer to the ,ready ,reserve under either chapter #hda or #abbc of title #aj2 or 7,b7 computation of retired or retainer pay under chapter #ga or #abbc of title #aj4 7c7 ,agreement ,each member of the ,coast ,guard who participates in a program under this section shall enter into a written agreement with the ,commandant under which that member shall agree as follows3 7#a7 ,to accept an appointment or enlist1 as applicable1 and serve in the ,coast ,guard ,ready ,reserve during the period of the inactivation of the member from active service under the program4 7#b7 ,to undergo during the period of the inactivation of the member from active service under the program such inactive service training as the ,commandant shall require in order to ensure that the member retains proficiency1 at a level determined by the ,commandant to be sufficient1 in the military skills1 professional qualifications1 and physical readiness of the member during the inactivation of the member from active service4 7#c7 ,following completion of the period of the inactivation of the member from active service under the program1 to serve #b months as a member of the ,coast ,guard on active service for each month of the period of the inactivation of the member from active service under the program4 7d7 ,conditions of release ,the ,commandant shall prescribe regulations specifying the guidelines regarding the conditions of release that must be considered and addressed in the agreement required by subsection 7c74 ,at a minimum1 the ,commandant shall prescribe the procedures and standards to be used to instruct a member on the obligations to be assumed by the member under paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection while the member is released from active service4 7e7 ,order to active service ,under regulations prescribed by the ,commandant1 a member of the ,coast ,guard participating in a program under this section may1 in the discretion of the ,commandant1 be required to terminate participation in the program and be ordered to active service4 7f7 ,pay and allowances 7#a7 ,basic pay ,during each month of participation in a program under this section1 a member who participates in the program shall be paid basic pay in an amount equal to two-thirtieths of the amount of monthly basic pay to which the member would otherwise be entitled under section #bjd of title #cg as a member of the uniformed services on active service in the grade and years of service of the member when the member commences participation in the program4 7#b7 ,special or incentive pay or bonus 7,a7 ,prohibition ,a member who participates in such a program shall not1 while participating in the program1 be paid any special or incentive pay or bonus to which the member is otherwise entitled under an agreement under chapter #e of title #cg that is in force when the member commences participation in the program4 7,b7 ,not treated as failure to perform services ,the inactivation from active service of a member participating in a program shall not be treated as a failure of the member to perform any period of service required of the member in connection with an agreement for a special or incentive pay or bonus under chapter #e of title #cg that is in force when the member commences participation in the program4 7#c7 ,return to active service 7,a7 ,special or incentive pay or bonus ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 upon the return of a member to active service after completion by the member of participation in a program-- 7i7 any agreement entered into by the member under chapter #e of title #cg for the payment of a special or incentive pay or bonus that was in force when the member commenced participation in the program shall be revived1 with the term of such agreement after revival being the period of the agreement remaining to run when the member commenced participation in the program2 and 7ii7 any special or incentive pay or bonus shall be payable to the member in accordance with the terms of the agreement concerned for the term specified in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,limitation 7i7 ,in general ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to any special or incentive pay or bonus otherwise covered by such subparagraph with respect to a member if1 at the time of the return of the member to active service as described in that subparagraph-- 7,i7 such pay or bonus is no longer authorized by law2 or 7,,ii7 the member does not satisfy eligibility criteria for such pay or bonus as in effect at the time of the return of the member to active service4 7ii7 ,pay or bonus ceases being authorized ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall cease to apply to any special or incentive pay or bonus otherwise covered by such subparagraph with respect to a member if1 during the term of the revived agreement of the member under subparagraph 7,a77i71 such pay or bonus ceases being authorized by law4 7,c7 ,repayment ,a member who is ineligible for payment of a special or incentive pay or bonus otherwise covered by this paragraph by reason of subparagraph 7,b77i77,,ii7 shall be subject to the requirements for repayment of such pay or bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable agreement of the member under chapter #e of title #cg4 7,d7 ,required service is additional ,any service required of a member under an agreement covered by this paragraph after the member returns to active service as described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in addition to any service required of the member under an agreement under subsection 7c74 7#d7 ,travel and transportation allowance 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 a member who participates in a program is entitled1 while participating in the program1 to the travel and transportation allowances authorized by section #dgd of title #cg for-- 7i7 travel performed from the residence of the member1 at the time of release from active service to participate in the program1 to the location in the ,united ,states designated by the member as the member's residence during the period of participation in the program2 and 7ii7 travel performed to the residence of the member upon return to active service at the end of the participation of the member in the program4 7,b7 ,single residence ,an allowance is payable under this paragraph only with respect to travel of a member to and from a single residence4 7#e7 ,leave balance ,a member who participates in a program is entitled to carry forward the leave balance existing as of the day on which the member begins participation and accumulated in accordance with section #gja of title #aj1 but not to exceed #fj days4 7g7 ,promotion 7#a7 ,officers 7,a7 ,in general ,an officer participating in a program under this section shall not1 while participating in the program1 be eligible for consideration for promotion under chapter #ba or #cg of this title4 7,b7 ,return to service ,upon the return of an officer to active service after completion by the officer of participation in a program-- 7i7 the ,commandant may adjust the date of rank of the officer in such manner as the ,commandant may prescribe in regulations for purposes of this section2 and 7ii7 the officer shall be eligible for consideration for promotion when officers of the same competitive category1 grade1 and seniority are eligible for consideration for promotion4 7#b7 ,enlisted members ,an enlisted member participating in a program under this section shall not be eligible for consideration for advancement during the period that-- 7,a7 begins on the date of the inactivation of the member from active service under the program2 and 7,b7 ends at such time after the return of the member to active service under the program that the member is treatable as eligible for promotion by reason of time in grade and such other requirements as the ,commandant shall prescribe in regulations for purposes of the program4 7h7 ,continued entitlements ,a member participating in a program under this section shall1 while participating in the program1 be treated as a member of the ,armed ,forces on active duty for a period of more than #cj days for purposes of-- 7#a7 the entitlement of the member and of the dependents of the member to medical and dental care under the provisions of chapter #ee of title #aj2 and 7#b7 retirement or separation for physical disability under the provisions of chapter #fa of title #aj and chapters #ba and #bc of this title4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,i of chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bead4 ,career flexibility to enhance retention of members4 4 #iaje4 ,direct commissioning authority for individuals with critical skills 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #cg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #cgch the following3 #cgch;a4 ,direct commissioning authority for individuals with critical skills ,an individual with critical skills that the ,commandant considers necessary for the ,coast ,guard to complete its missions who is not currently serving as an officer in the ,coast ,guard may be commissioned into the ,coast ,guard at a grade up to and including commander4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,,ii of chapter #cg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #cgch the following3 #cgch;a4 ,direct commissioning authority for individuals with critical skills4 4 7c7 ,technical amendment ,the heading for the first chapter of subtitle ,,iii of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,chapter #a and inserting ,chapter #cg4 #iajf4 ,employment assistance 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #bg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bgac4 ,employment assistance 7a7 ,in general ,in order to improve the accuracy and completeness of a certification or verification of job skills and experience required by section #aadc7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish a database to record all training performed by members of the ,coast ,guard that may have application to employment in the civilian sector2 and 7#b7 make unclassified information regarding such information available to ,states and other potential employers referred to in section #aadc7;c7 of title #aj so that ,states and other potential employers may allow military training to satisfy licensing or certification requirements to engage in a civilian profession4 7b7 ,form of certification or verification ,the ,secretary shall ensure that a certification or verification of job skills and experience required by section #aadc7;a77#a7 of title #aj is rendered in such a way that ,states and other potential employers can confirm the accuracy and authenticity of the certification or verification4 7c7 ,requests by states ,a ,state may request that the ,secretary confirm the accuracy and authenticity of a certification or verification of job skills and experience provided under section #aadc7;c7 of title #aj4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bgac4 ,employment assistance4 4 ,b ,organization and ,management ,matters #ibja4 ,congressional affairs2 ,director 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cba4 ,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 ,the ,director of ,congressional ,affairs is separate and distinct from the ,director of ,governmental and ,public ,affairs for the ,coast ,guard and is the principal advisor to the ,commandant on all congressional and legislative matters for the ,coast ,guard and may have such additional functions as the ,commandant may direct4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cba4 ,congressional affairs2 ,director4 4 #ibjb4 ,limitations on claims 7a7 ,admiralty claims ,section #icg7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ajj1jjj and inserting #dbe1jjj4 7b7 ,claims for damage to property of the ,united ,states ,section #ich of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ajj1jjj and inserting #dbe1jjj4 #ibjc4 ,renewal of temporary early retirement authority ,section #bai of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bac2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #abic note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,for fiscal years #bjac through #bjah and inserting ,for fiscal years #bjai through #bjbe2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 and inserting subsection 7c77#a74 #ibjd4 ,major acquisitions2 operation and sustainment costs ,section #eajc7;e77#c7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 operate and sustain the cutters and aircraft described in paragraph 7#b72 4 #ibje4 ,support of women serving in the ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,action plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall-- 7,a7 determine which recommendations in the ,,rand gender diversity report can practicably be implemented to promote gender diversity in the ,coast ,guard2 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 the actions the ,coast ,guard has taken1 or plans to take1 to implement such recommendations4 7#b7 ,curriculum and training ,the ,commandant shall update curriculum and training materials used at-- 7,a7 officer accession points1 including the ,coast ,guard ,academy and the ,leadership ,development ,center2 7,b7 enlisted member accession at the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,training ,center ,cape ,may in ,cape ,may1 ,new ,jersey2 and 7,c7 the officer1 enlisted member1 and civilian leadership courses managed by the ,leadership ,development ,center4 ,such updates shall reflect actions the ,coast ,guard has taken1 or plans to take1 to carry out the recommendations of the ,,rand gender diversity report4 7#c7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term ,,rand gender diversity report means the ,,rand ,corporation's ,homeland ,security ,operational ,analysis ,center #bjai report entitled ,improving ,gender ,diversity in the ,u4,s4 ,coast ,guard3 ,identifying ,barriers to ,female ,retention4 7b7 ,advisory board on ,women at the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #aijd as section #aijf2 7#b7 by inserting after section #aijc the following3 #aijd4 ,advisory ,board on ,women at the ,coast ,guard ,academy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,superintendent of the ,academy shall establish at the ,coast ,guard ,academy an advisory board to be known as the ,advisory ,board on ,women at the ,coast ,guard ,academy 7referred to in this section as the ,advisory ,board74 7b7 ,membership ,the ,advisory ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #ab current cadets of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including not fewer than #c cadets from each current class4 7c7 ,appointment2 term ,cadets shall serve on the ,advisory ,board pursuant to appointment by the ,superintendent of the ,academy4 ,appointments shall be made not later than #fj days after the date of the swearing in of a new class of cadets at the ,academy4 ,the term of membership of a cadet on the ,advisory ,board shall be #a academic year4 7d7 ,reappointment ,the ,superintendent of the ,academy may reappoint not more than #f cadets from the previous term to serve on the ,advisory ,board for an additional academic year if the ,superintendent of the ,academy determines such reappointment to be in the best interests of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7e7 ,meetings ,the ,advisory ,board shall meet with the ,commandant at least once each academic year on the activities of the ,advisory ,board4 ,the ,advisory ,board shall meet in person with the ,superintendent of the ,academy not less than twice each academic year on the duties of the ,advisory ,board4 7f7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,board shall identify opportunities and challenges facing cadets at the ,academy who are women1 including an assessment of culture1 leadership development1 and access to health care of cadets at the ,academy who are women4 7g7 ,working groups ,the ,advisory ,board may establish one or more working groups to assist the ,advisory ,board in carrying out its duties1 including working groups composed in part of cadets at the ,academy who are not current members of the ,advisory ,board4 7h7 ,reports and briefings ,the ,advisory ,board shall regularly provide the ,commandant and the ,superintendent reports and briefings on the results of its duties1 including recommendations for actions to be taken in light of such results4 ,such reports and briefings may be provided in writing1 in person1 or both4 2 and 7#c7 by amending the analysis for such chapter-- 7,a7 by amending the item relating to section #aijd to read as follows3 #aijd4 ,advisory ,board on ,women at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 #aijf4 ,participation in ,federal1 ,state1 or other educational research grants4 4 7c7 ,advisory board on women in the coast guard ,chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subchapter ,,ii as subchapter ,,iii2 7#b7 by inserting after subchapter ,i the following3 ,,ii ,advisory ,board on ,women in the ,coast ,guard #beba4 ,advisory ,board on ,women in the ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall establish within the ,coast ,guard an ,advisory ,board on ,women in the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,membership ,the ,advisory ,board established under subsection 7a7 shall be composed of such number of members as the ,commandant considers appropriate1 selected by the ,commandant through a public selection process from among applicants for membership on the ,board4 ,the members of the ,board shall1 to the extent practicable1 represent the diversity of the ,coast ,guard4 ,the members of the ,committee shall include an equal number of each of the following3 7#a7 ,active duty officers of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,active duty enlisted members of the ,coast ,guard4 7#c7 ,members of the ,coast ,guard ,reserve4 7#d7 ,retired members of the ,coast ,guard4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,board established under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall advise the ,commandant on improvements to the recruitment1 retention1 wellbeing1 and success of women serving in the ,coast ,guard and attending the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including recommendations for the report on gender diversity in the ,coast ,guard required by section #eaji of chapter #ea of title #ad2 7#b7 may submit to the ,commandant recommendations in connection with its duties under this subsection1 including recommendations to implement the advice described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 may brief ,congress on its duties under this subsection1 including the advice described in paragraph 7#a7 and any recommendations described in paragraph 7#b74 2 and 7#c7 by amending the analysis for such chapter by striking the items relating to subchapter ,,ii and inserting the following3 ,,subchapter ,,ii--,,advisory ,,board ,,on ,,women ,,in ,,the ,,coast ,,guard #beba4 ,advisory ,board on ,women in the ,coast ,guard4 ,,subchapter ,,iii--,,lighthouse ,,service #beca4 ,personnel of former ,lighthouse ,service4 4 7d7 ,recurring report 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaji4 ,report on gender diversity in the ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbb1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,commandant 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 gender diversity in the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall contain the following3 7#a7 ,gender diversity overview ,an overview of ,coast ,guard active duty and reserve members1 including the number of officers and enlisted members and the percentages of men and women in each4 7#b7 ,recruitment and retention 7,a7 ,an analysis of the changes in the recruitment and retention of women over the previous #b years4 7,b7 ,a discussion of any changes to ,coast ,guard recruitment and retention over the previous #b years that were aimed at increasing the recruitment and retention of female members4 7#c7 ,parental leave 7,a7 ,the number of men and women who took parental leave during each year covered by the report1 including the average length of such leave periods4 7,b7 ,a discussion of the ways in which the ,coast ,guard worked to mitigate the impacts of parental leave on ,coast ,guard operations and on the careers of the members taking such leave4 7#d7 ,limitations ,an analysis of current gender-based limitations on ,coast ,guard career opportunities1 including discussion of-- 7,a7 shipboard opportunities2 7,b7 opportunities to serve at remote units2 and 7,c7 any other limitations on the opportunities of female members4 7#e7 ,progress update ,an update on the ,coast ,guard's progress on the implementation of the action plan required under subsection 7a7 of section #ibje of the ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbj4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaji4 ,report on gender diversity in the ,coast ,guard4 4 #ibjf4 ,disposition of infrastructure related to ,e-,,loran ,section #iad of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking date and inserting later of the date of the conveyance of the properties directed under section #ecc7;a7 of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-abj7 or the date2 and 7,b7 by striking determination by the ,secretary and inserting determination by the ,secretary of ,transportation under section #cab7;d7 of title #di2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,availability of proceeds ,the proceeds of such sales1 less the costs of sale incurred by the ,general ,services ,administration1 shall be deposited into the ,coast ,guard ,housing ,fund for uses authorized under section #bidf of this title4 4 #ibjg4 ,positions of importance and responsibility ,section #bajc7;c77#c7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking rear admiral 7lower half7 and inserting vice admiral4 #ibjh4 ,research projects2 transactions other than contracts and grants 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #g of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gai4 ,research projects2 transactions other than contracts and grants 7a7 ,additional forms of transactions authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant may enter into-- 7,a7 transactions 7other than contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and grants7 in carrying out basic1 applied1 and advanced research projects2 and 7,b7 agreements with the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 the ,secretary of a military department1 or any other official designated by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #bcga;b of title #aj to participate in prototype projects and follow-on production contracts or transactions that are being carried out by such official and are directly relevant to the ,coast ,guard's cyber capability and ,command1 ,control1 ,communications1 ,computers1 and intelligence initiatives4 7#b7 ,additional authority ,the authority under this subsection is in addition to the authority provided in section #gag to use contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and grants in carrying out such projects4 7#c7 ,funding ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,commandant may use funds made available for-- 7,a7 operations and support2 7,b7 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation2 and 7,c7 procurement1 construction1 and improvement4 7b7 ,advance payments ,the authority under subsection 7a7 may be exercised without regard to section #ccbd of title #ca4 7c7 ,recovery of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7d71 a cooperative agreement for performance of basic1 applied1 or advanced research authorized by section #gag1 and a transaction authorized by subsection 7a71 may include a clause that requires a person or other entity to make payments to the ,coast ,guard or any other department or agency of the ,federal ,government as a condition for receiving support under the agreement or transaction1 respectively4 7#b7 ,availability of funds ,the amount of any payment received by the ,federal ,government pursuant to a requirement imposed under paragraph 7#a7 may be credited1 to the extent authorized by the ,commandant1 to an appropriate appropriations account4 ,amounts so credited shall be merged with other funds in the account and shall be available for the same purposes and the same period for which other funds in such account are available4 7d7 ,conditions 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall ensure that to the extent that the ,commandant determines practicable1 no cooperative agreement containing a clause described in subsection 7c77#a71 and no transaction entered into under subsection 7a71 provides for research that duplicates research being conducted under existing programs carried out by the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,other agreements not feasible ,a cooperative agreement containing a clause described in subsection 7c77#a71 or under a transaction authorized by subsection 7a71 may be used for a research project only if the use of a standard contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement for such project is not feasible or appropriate4 7e7 ,education and training ,the ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 ensure that management1 technical1 and contracting personnel of the ,coast ,guard involved in the award or administration of transactions under this section or other innovative forms of contracting are afforded opportunities for adequate education and training2 and 7#b7 establish minimum levels and requirements for continuous and experiential learning for such personnel1 including levels and requirements for acquisition certification programs4 7f7 ,protection of certain information from disclosure 7#a7 ,in general ,disclosure of information described in paragraph 7#b7 is not required1 and may not be compelled1 under section #eeb of title #e for #e years after the date on which the information is received by the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,limitation 7,a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#a7 applies to information described in subparagraph 7,b7 that is in the records of the ,coast ,guard only if the information was submitted to the ,coast ,guard in a competitive or noncompetitive process having the potential for resulting in an award1 to the party submitting the information1 of a cooperative agreement for performance of basic1 applied1 or advanced research authorized by section #gag or another transaction authorized by subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,information described ,the information referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is the following3 7i7 ,a proposal1 proposal abstract1 and supporting documents4 7ii7 ,a business plan submitted on a confidential basis4 7iii7 ,technical information submitted on a confidential basis4 7g7 ,regulations ,the ,commandant shall prescribe regulations1 as necessary1 to carry out this section4 7h7 ,annual report ,on the date on which the ,president submits to ,congress a budget pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report describing each use of the authority provided under this section during the most recently completed fiscal year1 including details of each use consisting of-- 7#a7 the amount of each transaction2 7#b7 the entities or organizations involved2 7#c7 the product or service received2 7#d7 the research project for which the product or service was required2 and 7#e7 the extent of the cost sharing among ,federal ,government and non-,federal sources4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #g of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gai4 ,research projects2 transactions other than contracts and grants4 4 #ibji4 ,acquisition workforce authorities 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aaaa4 ,acquisition workforce authorities 7a7 ,expedited hiring authority 7#a7 ,in general ,for the purposes of section #ccjd of title #e1 the ,commandant may-- 7,a7 designate any category of acquisition positions within the ,coast ,guard as shortage category positions2 and 7,b7 use the authorities in such section to recruit and appoint highly qualified persons directly to positions so designated4 7#b7 ,reports ,the ,commandant shall include in reports under section #aajb information described in such section regarding positions designated under this subsection4 7b7 ,reemployment authority 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 if an annuitant receiving an annuity from the ,civil ,service ,retirement and ,disability ,fund becomes employed in any category of acquisition positions designated by the ,commandant under subsection 7a71 the annuity of the annuitant so employed shall continue4 ,the annuitant so reemployed shall not be considered an employee for purposes of subchapter ,,iii of chapter #hc or chapter #hd of title #e4 7#b7 7,a7 ,election ,an annuitant retired under section #hccf7;d77#a7 or #hdad7;b77#a77;,a7 of title #e1 receiving an annuity from the ,civil ,service ,retirement and ,disability ,fund1 who becomes employed in any category of acquisition positions designated by the ,commandant under subsection 7a7 after the date of the enactment of the ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbj1 may elect to be subject to section #hcdd or #hdfh of such title 7as the case may be74 7i7 ,deadline ,an election for coverage under this subsection shall be filed not later than #ij days after the ,commandant takes reasonable actions to notify an employee who may file an election4 7ii7 ,coverage ,if an employee files an election under this subsection1 coverage shall be effective beginning on the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning on or after the date of the filing of the election4 7,b7 ,application ,paragraph 7#a7 shall apply to an individual who is eligible to file an election under subparagraph 7,a7 and does not file a timely election under clause 7i7 of such subparagraph4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,i of chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aaaa4 ,acquisition workforce authorities4 4 7c7 ,repeal of ,superseded ,authority ,section #djd of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-bha7 is repealed4 #ibaj4 ,vessel conversion1 alteration1 and repair projects 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any provision of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fca et seq47 and any regulation or policy implementing such ,act1 the ,commandant may use full and open competitive procedures1 as prescribed in section #bcjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to acquire maintenance and repair services for vessels with a homeport in ,coast ,guard ,district #ag4 7b7 ,applicability ,subsection 7a7 shall apply only if there are not at least #b qualified small businesses located in ,coast ,guard ,district #ag that are able and available to provide the services described in such subsection4 7c7 ,limitation ,the full and open competitive procedures described in subsection 7a7 may only be used to acquire such services from a business located in ,coast ,guard ,district #ag that is able and available to provide such services4 #ibaa4 ,modification of acquisition process and procedures 7a7 ,extraordinary relief 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aaeg4 ,extraordinary relief 7a7 ,in general ,with respect to any prime contracting entity receiving extraordinary relief pursuant to the ,act entitled ,an ,act to authorize the making1 amendment1 and modification of contracts to facilitate the national defense1 approved ,august #bh1 #aieh 7,public ,law #he-hjd2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #adcb et seq47 for a major acquisition1 the ,secretary shall not consider any further request by the prime contracting entity for extraordinary relief under such ,act for such major acquisition4 7b7 ,inapplicability to subcontractors ,the limitation under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to subcontractors of a prime contracting entity4 7c7 ,quarterly report ,not less frequently than quarterly during each fiscal year in which extraordinary relief is approved or provided to an entity under the ,act referred to in subsection 7a7 for the acquisition of ,offshore ,patrol ,cutters1 the ,commandant shall provide 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 that describes in detail such relief and the compliance of the entity with the oversight measures required as a condition of receiving such relief4 4 7#c7 ,analysis for chapter #aa ,the analysis for chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aaef the following3 #aaeg4 ,extraordinary relief4 4 7b7 ,notice to ,congress with respect to breach of contract ,section #aace of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,notice to ,congress with respect to breach of contract ,not later than #dh hours after the ,commandant becomes aware that a major acquisition contract cannot be carried out under the terms specified in the contract1 the ,commandant shall provide a written notification to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the terms of the contract that cannot be met2 and 7#b7 an assessment of whether the applicable contract officer has issued a cease and desist order to the contractor based on the breach of such terms of the contract4 4 #ibab4 ,establishment and purpose of ,fund2 definition ,section #adfa7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting and the ,coast ,guard after liabilities of the ,department of ,defense4 #ibac4 ,payments from ,fund ,section #adfc7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking and ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 and ,coast ,guard2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking 7other than retired pay payable by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security72 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d7 by inserting and the ,department of ,homeland ,security that after ,department of ,defense4 #ibad4 ,determination of contributions to ,fund ,section #adfe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking 7a7 ,not and inserting the following3 7a7 7#a7 ,not 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbb1 the ,board of ,actuaries shall determine the amount that is the present value 7as of ,september #cj1 #bjbb7 of future benefits payable from the ,fund that are attributable to service in the ,coast ,guard performed before ,october #a1 #bjbb4 ,that amount is the original ,coast ,guard unfunded liability of the ,fund4 ,the ,board shall determine the period of time over which the original ,coast ,guard unfunded liability should be liquidated and shall determine an amortization schedule for the liquidation of such liability over that period4 ,contributions to the ,fund for the liquidation of the original ,coast ,guard unfunded liability in accordance with such schedule shall be made as provided in section #adff7;b7 of this title4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by inserting 1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 after ,secretary of ,defense 2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting and ,coast ,guard after ,department of ,defense2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 by striking 7other than the ,coast ,guard7 and inserting members of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii7 by striking 7other than the ,coast ,guard72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting the ,coast ,guard ,retired ,pay account and the after appropriated to2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting and ,coast ,guard after ,department of ,defense2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting 1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 after ,secretary of ,defense2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking 7other than the ,coast ,guard7 and inserting members of the ,armed ,forces2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking 7other than the ,coast ,guard72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting 1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 after ,secretary of ,defense2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting 1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 after ,secretary of ,defense2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7 by striking ,secretary of ,defense shall and inserting ,secretary of ,defense and1 with regard to the ,coast ,guard1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 #ibae4 ,payments into ,fund ,section #adff of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,secretary of ,defense shall and inserting ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 with respect to the ,coast guard1 shall2 and 7ii7 by striking each month as the ,department of ,defense contribution and inserting each month the respective pro rata share contribution of the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 by striking 7other than the ,coast ,guard72 and 7,c7 by striking the flush language following paragraph 7#a77;,b7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7b7 ,amounts paid into the ,fund under this subsection shall be paid from funds available for as appropriate-- 7#a7 the pay of members of the armed forces under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department2 or 7#b7 the ,retired ,pay appropriation for the ,coast ,guard4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 by striking liability of the ,fund4 and inserting liabilities of the ,fund for the ,department of ,defense and the ,coast ,guard42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting and the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating before shall promptly4 ,c ,access to ,child ,care for ,coast ,guard ,families #icja4 ,report on child care and school-age care assistance for qualified families 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 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 child care and school-age care options available to qualified families4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,financial assistance 7,a7 ,an assessment of-- 7i7 the subsidies and financial assistance for child care and school-age care made available by the ,coast ,guard to qualified families2 and 7ii7 the extent to which qualified families have taken advantage of such subsidies and assistance4 7,b7 ,the average number of days between-- 7i7 the date on which an application for a subsidy or other financial assistance for child care or school-age care is submitted by a qualified family2 and 7ii7 upon approval of an application1 the date on which such subsidy or assistance is received by the qualified family4 7,c7 ,recommendations for streamlining the payment of such subsidies and financial assistance4 7,d7 ,the amount of funding allocated to such subsidies and financial assistance4 7,e7 ,the remaining costs for child care or school-age care to qualified families that are not covered by the ,coast ,guard4 7,f7 ,a description of barriers to access to such subsidies and financial assistance4 7,g7 ,the number of qualified families that do not receive any such subsidies or financial assistance4 7#b7 ,regulation of child care services 7,a7 ,an assessment of-- 7i7 the regulations of ,states with respect to child care services 7such as staffing1 space and furnishings1 safety1 curriculum requirements1 and allowable care hours72 and 7ii7 the effect that differences in such regulations may have on access to child care for qualified families4 7,b7 ,an assessment of-- 7i7 the regulations of the ,coast ,guard and the ,department of ,defense with respect to child development centers and other child care providers 7including school-age care providers71 and a comparison of such regulations with similar ,state regulations2 and 7ii7 the effect that such regulations may have on access to child care and school-age care for qualified families4 7,c7 ,the number of qualified families1 and children1 that do not have access to a ,coast ,guard child development center for child care4 7#c7 ,parity with ,department of ,defense ,the differences between child care and school-age care services offered by the ,coast ,guard and child care and school-age care authorities of the ,coast ,guard and the ,department of ,defense relating to the following3 7,a7 ,authorized uses of appropriated funds for child care and school-age care services4 7,b7 ,access to1 and total capacity of1 ,coast ,guard child development centers and ,department of ,defense child development centers4 7,c7 ,child care and school-age care programs or policy4 7,d7 ,coast ,guard and ,department of ,defense programs to provide additional assistance to members and civilian employees with respect to child care and school-age care options4 7,e7 ,respite care programs4 7,f7 ,nonappropriated funds4 7,g7 ,coast ,guard family child care centers4 7,h7 ,coast ,guard and ,department of ,defense publicly available online resources for families seeking military child care and school-age care4 7#d7 ,feasibility ,an analysis of the feasibility of the ,commandant entering into agreements with private child care and school-age care service providers to provide child care and school-age care for qualified families4 7#e7 ,availability ,an analysis of the availability of child care and school-age care for qualified families1 including accessibility after normal work hours1 proximity1 and total capacity4 7#f7 ,recommendations ,recommendations-- 7,a7 to improve access to child care and school-age care for qualified families2 7,b7 to ensure parity between the ,coast ,guard and the ,department of ,defense with respect to child care and school-age care2 7,c7 to expand access to child care and school-age care for all qualified families1 including qualified families that have a child with special needs2 and 7,d7 to ensure that regional child care and child development center needs at the unit1 sector1 or district level are identified1 assessed1 and reasonably evaluated by the ,commandant for future infrastructure needs4 7#g7 ,other matters ,a description or analysis of any other matter the ,comptroller ,general considers relevant to the improvement of expanded access to child care and school-age care for qualified families4 #icjb4 ,review of family support services website and online tracking system 7a7 ,memorandum of ,understanding 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the ,secretary of ,defense to enable qualified families to access the website at https3_/_/militarychildcare4com 7or a successor website7 for purposes of ,coast ,guard family access to information with respect to ,state-accredited child development centers and other child care support services as such services become available from the ,department of ,defense through such website4 ,the memorandum shall provide for the expansion of the geographical areas covered by such website1 including regions in which qualified families live that are not yet covered by the program4 7#b7 ,inclusion of child development centers accessible under pilot program ,the information accessible pursuant to the memorandum of understanding required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include information with respect to any child development center accessible pursuant to the pilot program under section #icjd4 7#c7 ,electronic ,registration1 ,payment1 and ,tracking ,system ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall develop and maintain an internet website of the ,coast ,guard accessible to qualified families to carry out the following activities3 7,a7 ,register children for a ,coast ,guard child development center4 7,b7 ,make online child care payments to a ,coast ,guard child development center4 7,c7 ,track the status of a child on the wait list of a ,coast ,guard child development center1 including the placement and position of the child on the wait list4 7b7 ,wait list 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall maintain a record of the wait list for each ,coast ,guard child development center4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,each record under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the total number of children of qualified families on the wait list4 7,b7 ,with respect to each child on the wait list-- 7i7 the age of the child2 7ii7 the number of days the child has been on the wait list2 7iii7 the position of the child on the wait list2 7iv7 any special needs consideration2 and 7v7 information on whether a sibling of the child is on the wait list of1 or currently enrolled in1 the ,coast ,guard child development center concerned4 7#c7 ,requirement to archive ,information placed in the record of a ,coast ,guard child development center under paragraph 7#a7 shall be archived for a period of not less than #aj years after the date of its placement in the record4 #icjc4 ,study and survey on ,coast ,guard child care needs 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and for each of the #b fiscal years thereafter1 the ,commandant shall conduct a study on the child care needs of qualified families that incorporates-- 7,a7 the results of the survey under subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 any other information the ,commandant considers appropriate to ensure adequate tracking and future needs-based assessments with respect to adequate access to ,coast ,guard child development centers4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in conducting a study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant may consult a federally funded research and development center4 7#c7 ,scope of data ,the data obtained through each study under paragraph 7#a7 shall be obtained on a regional basis1 including by ,coast ,guard unit1 sector1 and district4 7b7 ,survey 7#a7 ,in general ,together with each study under subsection 7a71 and annually as the ,commandant considers appropriate1 the ,commandant shall carry out a survey of individuals described in paragraph 7#b7 on access to ,coast ,guard child development centers4 7#b7 ,participants 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall seek the participation in the survey of the following ,coast ,guard individuals3 7i7 ,commanding officers1 regardless of whether the commanding officers have children4 7ii7 ,regular and reserve personnel4 7iii7 ,spouses of individuals described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 7,b7 ,scope of participation ,individuals described in clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 shall be surveyed regardless of whether such individuals use or have access to ,coast ,guard child development centers or other ,federal child care facilities4 7,c7 ,voluntary participation ,participation of any individual described in subparagraph 7,a7 in a survey shall be on a voluntary basis4 7c7 ,availability ,on request1 the ,commandant 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 the results of any study or survey under this section4 #icjd4 ,pilot program to expand access to child care 7a7 ,in general ,commencing not later than #fj days after the date on which the report under section #icja is submitted1 the ,commandant shall carry out a pilot program1 based on the recommendations provided in such report1 to expand access to public or private child development centers for qualified families4 7b7 ,duration ,the duration of the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall be not more than #c years beginning on the date on which the pilot program is established4 7c7 ,discharge on district basis ,the ,commandant-- 7#a7 may carry out the pilot program on a district basis2 and 7#b7 shall include in the pilot program remote and urban locations4 7d7 ,reservation of child care slots ,as part of the pilot program1 the ,commandant shall seek to enter into one or more memoranda of understanding with one or more child development centers to reserve slots for qualified families in locations in which-- 7#a7 the ,coast ,guard lacks a ,coast ,guard child development center2 or 7#b7 the wait lists for the nearest ,coast ,guard child development center or ,department of ,defense child development center1 where applicable1 indicate that qualified families may not be accommodated4 7e7 ,annual assessment of results ,as part of any study conducted pursuant to section #icjc7;a7 after the end of the #a-year period beginning with the commencement of the pilot program1 the ,commandant shall also undertake a current assessment of the impact of the pilot program on access to child development centers for qualified families4 ,the ,commandant shall include the results of any such assessment in the results of the most current study or survey submitted pursuant to section #icjc7;a74 #icje4 ,improvements to ,coast ,guard-owned family housing ,section #bibb7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,commandant shall ensure that1 in a location in which ,coast ,guard family child care centers 7as such term is defined in section #icji of the ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbj7 are necessary to meet the demand for child care for qualified families 7as such term is defined in such section71 not fewer than two housing units are maintained in accordance with safety inspection standards so as to accommodate family child care providers4 4 #icjf4 ,briefing on transfer of family child care provider qualifications and certifications 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall brief the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on the feasibility of developing a policy to allow the transfer of a ,coast ,guard-mandated family child care provider qualification or certification between ,coast ,guard-owned housing units if1 as determined by the ,commandant-- 7#a7 the qualification or certification is not expired2 7#b7 the transfer of the qualification or certification would not pose a danger to any child in the care of the family child care provider2 and 7#c7 the transfer would expedite the ability of the family child care provider to establish1 administer1 and provide family home daycare in a ,coast ,guard-owned housing unit4 7b7 ,briefing element ,the briefing required by subsection 7a7 shall include analysis of options for transferring a ,coast ,guard-mandated family child care provider qualification or certification as described in that subsection1 and of any legal challenges associated with such transfer4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,the policy under subsection 7a7 shall not be construed to supersede any other applicable ,federal1 ,state1 or local law 7including regulations7 relating to the provision of child care services4 #icjg4 ,inspections of ,coast ,guard child development centers and family child care providers 7a7 ,inspections ,section #bibc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,inspections 7#a7 ,in general ,not less than twice annually1 the ,commandant shall ensure that each ,coast ,guard child development center is subject to an unannounced inspection4 7#b7 ,responsibility for inspections ,of the biannual inspections under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #a shall be carried out by a representative of the ,coast ,guard installation served by the ,coast ,guard child development center concerned2 and 7,b7 #a shall be carried out by a representative of the ,coast ,guard child development services work-life programs4 4 7b7 ,family child care providers 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #bi of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bibf4 ,family child care providers 7a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than quarterly1 the ,commandant shall ensure that each family child care provider is subject to inspection4 7b7 ,responsibility for inspections ,of the quarterly inspections under subsection 7a7 each year-- 7#a7 #c inspections shall be carried out by a representative of the ,coast ,guard installation served by the family child care provider concerned2 and 7#b7 #a inspection shall be carried out by a representative of the ,coast ,guard child development services work-life programs4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #bi of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bibf4 ,family child care providers4 4 #icjh4 ,expanding opportunities for family child care ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 establish a procedure to allow ,coast ,guard family child care centers to occur at off-base housing1 including off-base housing owned or subsidized by the ,coast ,guard2 and 7#b7 establish a procedure to ensure that all requirements with respect to such family child care programs are met1 including home inspections4 #icji4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,coast ,guard child development center ,the term ,coast ,guard child development center has the meaning given that term in section #biba7c7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,coast ,guard family child care center ,the term ,coast ,guard family child care center means a location at which family home daycare is provided4 7#c7 ,family child care provider ,the term family child care provider means an individual who provides family home daycare4 7#d7 ,family home daycare ,the term family home daycare has the meaning given that term in section #biba7e7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,qualified family ,the term qualified family means any regular1 reserve1 or retired member of the ,coast ,guard1 and any civilian employee of the ,coast ,guard1 with one or more dependents4 ,d ,reports #idja4 ,modifications of certain reporting requirements 7a7 ,especially hazardous cargo ,subsection 7e7 of section #gjajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,especially hazardous cargo 7#a7 ,enforcement of security zones ,consistent with other provisions of ,federal law1 the ,coast ,guard shall coordinate and be responsible for the enforcement of any ,federal security zone established by the ,coast ,guard around a vessel containing especially hazardous cargo4 ,the ,coast ,guard shall allocate available resources so as to deter and respond to a transportation security incident1 to the maximum extent practicable1 and to protect lives or protect property in danger4 7#b7 ,especially hazardous cargo defined ,in this subsection1 the term especially hazardous cargo means anhydrous ammonia1 ammonium nitrate1 chlorine1 liquefied natural gas1 liquefied petroleum gas1 and any other substance1 material1 or group or class of material1 in a particular amount and form that the ,secretary determines by regulation poses a significant risk of creating a transportation security incident while being transported in maritime commerce4 4 7b7 ,compliance with security standards ,section #hji of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-bic2 #df ,u4,s4,c4 #gjaja note7 is amended by striking subsections 7g7 and 7i74 7c7 ,marine safety long-,term strategy ,section #baaf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,the strategy shall include the issuance of a triennial plan and inserting ,the #e-year strategy shall include the issuance of a plan2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,contents of strategy and triennial plans and inserting #e-,year strategy and plan2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking strategy and triennial plans and inserting #e-year strategy and plan2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking strategy and triennial plans and inserting #e-year strategy and plan2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking plans and inserting plan2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,beginning with fiscal year #bjbj and triennially thereafter1 the ,secretary and inserting ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of the ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbj1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 by striking triennial2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,no less frequently than semiannually and inserting ,in conjunction with the submission of the #e-year strategy and plan2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking ,report to ,congress and inserting ,periodic briefings2 7ii7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking report triennially and all that follows through the ,senate and inserting periodically brief the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking annual2 and 7,,ii7 by striking for the year covered by the report and inserting for the period covered by the briefing2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking plans and inserting plan4 7d7 ,abandoned seafarers fund ,section #aaaac7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,on the date and inserting ,except as provided in paragraph 7#e71 on the date2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,no report required ,a report under paragraph 7#d7 shall not be required if there were no expenditures from the ,fund in the preceding fiscal year4 ,the ,commandant shall notify ,congress in the event a report is not required under paragraph 7#d7 by reason of this paragraph4 4 7e7 ,major acquisition program risk assessment ,section #eajg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,april #ae and ,october #ae and inserting ,october #ae2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the #b fiscal-year quarters preceding such assessment and inserting the previous fiscal year2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking such #b fiscal-year quarters and inserting such fiscal year2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking such #b fiscal-year quarters and inserting such fiscal year2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking such #b fiscal-year quarters and inserting such fiscal year4 #idjb4 ,report on cybersecurity workforce 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant 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 how the ,coast ,guard plans to establish a workforce with the cybersecurity expertise to provide prevention assessments and response capacity to ,operational ,technology and ,industrial ,control ,systems in national port and maritime environments4 7b7 ,contents ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the number and skills of active duty and reserve ,coast ,guard members expected for initial operating capacity and full operating capacity of the workforce described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,a description of the career development path for officers and enlisted members participating in the workforce4 7#c7 ,a determination of how the workforce will fulfill the cybersecurity needs of the ,area ,maritime ,security ,council and ,united ,states port environments4 7#d7 ,a determination of how the workforce will integrate with the ,hunt and ,incident ,response and ,assessment ,teams of the ,cyber and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#e7 ,an assessment of successful models used by other ,armed ,forces1 including the ,national ,guard1 to recruit1 maintain1 and utilize a cyber workforce1 including the use of ,reserve personnel for that purpose4 #idjc4 ,report on navigation and bridge resource management 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant 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 training and qualification processes of the ,coast ,guard for deck watch officers1 with a specific focus on basic navigation1 bridge resource management1 crew rest1 and qualification processes4 7b7 ,contents ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,recommendations for improving prearrival training1 if necessary1 and an assessment of how commercial industry best practices on prearrival training can be incorporated into military at sea watchkeeping4 7#b7 ,a detailed description of the deck watch officer assessment process of the ,coast ,guard4 7#c7 ,a list of programs that have been approved for credit toward merchant mariner credentials4 7#d7 ,a complete analysis of the gap between the existing curriculum for deck watch officer training and the ,standards of ,training1 ,certification1 and ,watchkeeping for officer in charge of a navigational watch at the operational level1 ,chief level1 and ,master level4 7#e7 ,a complete analysis of the gap between the existing training curriculum for deck watch officers and the licensing requirement for #crd mate unlimited1 ,chief1 and ,master4 7#f7 ,an assessment of deck watch officer options to complete the #crd mate unlimited license and the qualification under the ,standards of ,training1 ,certification1 and ,watchkeeping for officer in charge of a navigational watch4 7#g7 ,an assessment of senior deck watch officer options to complete the ,chief ,mate and ,master unlimited license and the qualification under the ,standards of ,training1 ,certification1 and ,watchkeeping for ,chief ,mate and ,master4 #idjd4 ,report on helicopter life-cycle support and recapitalization ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant 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 that-- 7#a7 includes an updated fleet life-cycle analysis and service life extension plan that includes dynamic components1 and which clearly demonstrates the mission viability of the ,,mh-#fe through anticipated fleet recapitalization2 7#b7 includes a realistic sustainment budget necessary to achieve the operational availability rates necessary to meet ,,mh-#fe mission requirements through fleet recapitalization2 7#c7 includes an update on the status of the ,coast ,guard ,,mh-#fe helicopter recapitalization2 and 7#d7 includes a description of any alternative1 available1 and cost-effective ,government and civil systems1 or updates1 that the ,coast ,guard is considering for ,,mh-#fe operational missions1 including ,coast ,guard cutter deployability requirements1 in the event of delays to the future vertical lift program of the ,coast ,guard4 #idje4 ,report on ,coast ,guard response capabilities for cyber incidents on vessels entering ports or waters of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant 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 response capabilities of the ,coast ,guard with respect to cyber incidents on vessels entering ports or waters of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,review ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include a review of each of the following3 7#a7 ,the number and type of commercial vessels of the ,united ,states subject to regulations under part #ajd of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling74 7#b7 ,policies and guidance issued by the ,commandant1 in accordance with guidelines on cyber risk management of the ,international ,maritime ,organization1 to vessels of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,measures to be taken by owners or operators of commercial vessels of the ,united ,states to increase cybersecurity posture on such vessels4 7#d7 ,responses of the ,commandant to cyber incidents on vessels described in paragraph 7#a7 prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#e7 ,response protocols followed by personnel of the ,coast ,guard to a cyber incident on any vessel described in paragraph 7#a7 experienced while that vessel is traveling to ports or waters of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,oversight by the ,commandant of-- 7,a7 vessel-to-facility interface1 as defined in section #aja4aje of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling72 and 7,b7 actions taken by the ,coast ,guard in coordination with vessel and facility owners and operators to protect commercial vessels and port facility infrastructure from cyber attacks and proliferation4 7#g7 ,requirements of the ,commandant for the reporting of cyber incidents that occur on the vessels described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,recommendations and appropriations ,the ,commandant shall include in the report under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 recommendations-- 7,a7 to improve cyber incident response2 and 7,b7 for policies to address gaps identified by the review under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 a description of authorities and appropriations necessary to improve the preparedness of the ,coast ,guard for cyber incidents on vessels entering ports or waters of the ,united ,states and the ability of the ,coast ,guard to prevent and respond to such incidents4 7d7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7e7 ,vessel of the ,united ,states defined ,in this section1 the term vessel of the ,united ,states has the meaning given such term in section #aaf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 #idjf4 ,study and report on ,coast ,guard interdiction of illicit drugs in transit zones 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,coast ,guard seizes an average of #a1bba pounds of cocaine and #he pounds of marijuana each day in the transit zones of the ,eastern ,pacific ,ocean1 ,caribbean ,sea1 and ,southern maritime border approaches4 7#b7 ,the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force-,south 7,,jiatf-,south7 estimates that it has a spectrum of actionable intelligence on more than #hj percent of drug movements into the ,united ,states from ,central ,america and ,south ,america4 7#c7 ,the ,coast ,guard must balance asset allocation across #aa statutory missions4 ,as such1 the ,coast ,guard interdicts less than #aj percent of maritime noncommercial smuggling of illicit drugs into the ,united ,states from ,central ,america and ,south ,america4 7#d7 ,in #bjag1 the ,government ,accountability ,office recommended that the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard-- 7,a7 develop new performance goals relating to the interdiction of illicit drugs smuggled into the ,united ,states1 or describe the manner in which existing goals are sufficient2 7,b7 report such goals to the public2 7,c7 assess the extent to which limitations in performance data with respect to such goals are documented2 7,d7 document measurable corrective actions and implementation timeframes with respect to such goals2 and 7,e7 document efforts to monitor implementation of such corrective actions4 7b7 ,study ,the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall conduct a study in order to identify gaps in resources that contribute to low interdiction rates for maritime noncommercial smuggling of illicit drugs into the ,united ,states from ,central ,america and ,south ,america despite having actionable intelligence on more than #hj percent of drug movements in the transit zones of the ,eastern ,pacific ,ocean1 ,caribbean ,sea1 and ,southern maritime border approaches4 7c7 ,report ,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 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 results of the study under subsection 7b74 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 a statement of the ,coast ,guard mission requirements for drug interdiction in the ,caribbean basin2 7#b7 the number of maritime surveillance hours and ,coast ,guard assets used in each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjai to counter the illicit trafficking of drugs and other related threats throughout the ,caribbean basin2 and 7#c7 a determination of whether such hours and assets satisfied the ,coast ,guard mission requirements for drug interdiction in the ,caribbean basin4 7d7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #idjg4 ,report on liability limits set in section #ajjd of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant 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 setting forth the following3 7#a7 ,each liability limit set under section #ajjd of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjd71 including the statutory or regulatory authority establishing such limit4 7#b7 ,if the ,commandant determines that any liability limit listed in such section should be modified-- 7,a7 a description of the modification2 7,b7 a justification for such modification2 and 7,c7 a recommendation for legislative or regulatory action to achieve such modification4 #idjh4 ,report on ,coast ,guard defense readiness resources allocation 7a7 ,report required ,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 ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the allocation of resources by the ,coast ,guard to support its defense readiness mission4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,funding levels allocated by the ,coast ,guard to support defense readiness missions for each of the past #aj fiscal years4 7#b7 ,funding levels transferred or otherwise provided by the ,department of ,defense to the ,coast ,guard in support of the ,coast ,guard's defense readiness missions for each of the past #aj fiscal years4 7#c7 ,the number of ,coast ,guard detachments assigned in support of the ,coast ,guard's defense readiness mission for each of the past #aj fiscal years4 7c7 ,assessment ,in addition to the elements detailed in subsection 7b71 the report shall include an assessment of the impacts on the ,coast ,guard's non-defense mission readiness and operational capabilities due to the annual levels of reimbursement provided by the ,department of ,defense to compensate the ,coast ,guard for its expenses to fulfill its defense readiness mission4 #idji4 ,report on the feasibility of liquefied natural gas fueled vessels ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant 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 the following3 7#a7 ,the feasibility1 safety1 and cost effectiveness of using liquefied natural gas to fuel new ,coast ,guard vessels4 7#b7 ,the feasibility1 safety1 and cost effectiveness of converting existing vessels to run on liquefied natural gas fuels4 7#c7 ,the operational feasibility of using liquefied natural gas to fuel ,coast ,guard vessels4 #idaj4 ,coast ,guard authorities study 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 ,coast ,guard authorities4 7b7 ,assessment ,the assessment under subsection 7a7 shall provide-- 7#a7 an examination of emerging issues that may require ,coast ,guard oversight1 regulation1 or action2 7#b7 a description of potential limitations and shortcomings of relying on current ,coast ,guard authorities to address emerging issues2 and 7#c7 an overview of adjustments and additions that could be made to existing ,coast ,guard authorities to fully address emerging issues4 7c7 ,report to the ,congress ,not later than #a year after entering into an arrangement with the ,secretary under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academy of ,sciences 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 the assessment under this section4 7d7 ,emerging issues ,in this section1 the term emerging issues means changes in the maritime industry and environment that in the determination of the ,national ,academy of ,sciences are reasonably likely to occur within #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including-- 7#a7 the introduction of new technologies in the maritime domain2 7#b7 the advent of new processes or operational activities in the maritime domain2 and 7#c7 changes in the use of navigable waterways4 7e7 ,form ,the assessment required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #idaa4 ,report on effects of climate change on ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant 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 vulnerabilities of ,coast ,guard installations and requirements resulting from climate change over the next #bj years4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a list of the #aj most vulnerable ,coast ,guard installations based on the effects of climate change1 including rising sea tides1 increased flooding1 drought1 desertification1 wildfires1 thawing permafrost1 or any other categories the ,commandant determines necessary4 7#b7 ,an overview of-- 7,a7 mitigations that may be necessary to ensure the continued operational viability and to increase the resiliency of the identified vulnerable installations2 and 7,b7 the cost of such mitigations4 7#c7 ,a discussion of the climate-change-related effects on the ,coast ,guard1 including-- 7,a7 the increase in the frequency of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions2 and 7,b7 campaign plans1 contingency plans1 and operational posture of the ,coast ,guard4 7#d7 ,an overview of mitigations that may be necessary to ensure mission resiliency and the cost of such mitigations4 7c7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #idab4 ,shore infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 develop a plan to standardize ,coast ,guard facility condition assessments2 7#b7 establish shore infrastructure performance goals1 measures1 and baselines to track the effectiveness of maintenance and repair investments and provide feedback on progress made2 7#c7 develop a process to routinely align the ,coast ,guard shore infrastructure portfolio with mission needs1 including disposing of unneeded assets2 7#d7 establish guidance for planning boards to document inputs1 deliberations1 and project prioritization decisions for infrastructure maintenance projects2 7#e7 employ models for ,coast ,guard infrastructure asset lines for-- 7,a7 predicting the outcome of investments in shore infrastructure2 7,b7 analyzing tradeoffs2 and 7,c7 optimizing decisions among competing investments2 7#f7 include supporting details about competing project alternatives and report tradeoffs in congressional budget requests and related reports2 and 7#g7 explore the development of real property management expertise within the ,coast ,guard workforce1 including members of the ,senior ,executive ,service4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 the ,commandant shall brief 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 actions required under subsection 7a74 #idac4 ,coast ,guard housing2 status and authorities briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a briefing on ,coast ,guard housing1 including-- 7#a7 a description of the material condition of ,coast ,guard housing facilities2 7#b7 the amount of current ,coast ,guard housing construction and deferred maintenance backlogs2 7#c7 an overview of the manner in which the ,coast ,guard manages and maintains housing facilities2 7#d7 a discussion of whether reauthorizing housing authorities for the ,coast ,guard similar to those provided in section #bjh of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-cbd72 and 7#e7 recommendations regarding how the ,congress could adjust those authorities to prevent mismanagement of ,coast ,guard housing facilities4 #idad4 ,physical access control system report ,not later #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually for each of the #d years thereafter1 the ,commandant 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 regarding the status of the ,coast ,guard's compliance with ,homeland ,security ,presidential ,directive #ab 7,,hspd-#ab7 and ,federal ,information ,processing ,standard #bja 7,,fips-#bja71 including-- 7#a7 the status of ,coast ,guard efforts to field a comprehensive ,physical ,access ,control ,system at ,coast ,guard installations and locations necessary to bring the ,service into compliance with ,,hspd-#ab and ,,fips-#bja;,b2 7#b7 the status of the selection of a technological solution2 7#c7 the estimated phases and timeframe to complete the implementation of such a system2 and 7#d7 the estimated cost for each phase of the project4 #idae4 ,study on ,certificate of ,compliance inspection program with respect to vessels that carry bulk liquefied gases as cargo and liquefied natural gas tank vessels 7a7 ,,gao report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 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 resources1 regulations1 policies1 protocols1 and other actions designed to carry out the ,coast ,guard ,certificate of ,compliance program with respect to liquefied natural gas tank vessels 7including examinations under section #aec4hjh of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 and vessels that carry bulk liquefied gases as cargo 7including examinations under part #aed of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 for purposes of maintaining the efficiency of examinations under that program4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment of the adequacy of current ,coast ,guard resources1 regulations1 policies1 and protocols to maintain vessel examination efficiency while carrying out the program referred to in paragraph 7#a7 as ,united ,states bulk liquefied gases cargo1 liquefied natural gas exports1 and associated vessel traffic at ,united ,states ports increase4 7b7 ,national ,academies study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date on which the report required under subsection 7a7 is submitted1 the ,commandant shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies under which the ,national ,academies shall-- 7,a7 conduct an evaluation of the constraints and challenges to maintaining examination efficiency under the program as ,united ,states bulk liquefied gases cargo1 liquefied natural gas exports1 and associated vessel traffic at ,united ,states ports increase2 and 7,b7 issue recommendations for changes to resources1 regulations1 policies1 and protocols to maintain the efficiency of the program1 including analysis of the following alternatives3 7i7 ,establishment of a ,coast ,guard marine examination unit near the ,panama ,canal to conduct inspections under the program on liquefied natural gas tank vessels bound for the ,united ,states1 similar to ,coast ,guard operations carried out by ,coast ,guard ,activities ,europe and ,coast ,guard ,activities ,far ,east1 including the effects of the establishment of such a unit on the domestic aspects of the program4 7ii7 ,management of all marine examiners with gas carrier qualification within each ,coast ,guard ,district by a single ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection 7as defined in section #ej4aj-aj of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 to improve the efficiency of their vessel examination assignments4 7iii7 ,extension of the duration of assignment of marine examiners with a gas carrier qualification at ,coast ,guard units that most frequently inspect vessels that carry bulk liquefied gases as cargo and liquefied natural gas tank vessels4 7iv7 ,increase in the use of civilians to conduct and support examinations under the program4 7v7 ,extension of the duration of certificates of compliance under the program for vessels that carry bulk liquefied gases as cargo and liquefied natural gas tank vessels that are less than #aj years of age and participate in a ,coast ,guard vessel quality program4 #idaf4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states review and report on ,coast ,guard's ,international ,port ,security ,program 7a7 ,,gao report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 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 setting forth the results of a comprehensive review1 conducted by the ,comptroller ,general for purposes of the report1 on the ,coast ,guard's ,international ,port ,security ,program1 including the findings1 and any recommendations for improvement of the program1 of the ,comptroller ,general4 7b7 ,required elements of review ,the review required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 review of the actions of the ,coast ,guard under the ,coast ,guard's ,international ,port ,security ,program1 since #bjad1 to enhance foreign port inspections2 7#b7 review of the actions of the ,coast ,guard to recognize and monitor port inspection programs of foreign governments2 7#c7 identification and review of the actions the ,coast ,guard takes to address any deficiencies it observes during visits at foreign ports2 7#d7 identify and review the benchmarks of the ,coast ,guard for measuring the effectiveness of the program2 and 7#e7 review of the extent to which the ,coast ,guard and ,united ,states ,customs and ,border ,protection coordinate efforts to screen and inspect cargo at foreign ports4 #idag4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states review and report on surge capacity of the ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,,gao report ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 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 setting for the results of a comprehensive review1 conducted by the ,comptroller ,general for purposes of the report1 on the surge capacity of the ,coast ,guard to respond to a catastrophic incident 7such as a hurricane71 including the findings1 and any recommendations for improvement1 of the ,comptroller ,general4 7b7 ,required elements of review ,the review required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description and review of each ,coast ,guard deployment in response to a catastrophic incident after #bjje2 7#b7 identification of best practices informed by the deployments described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 a review of the ability of the surge force of the ,coast ,guard to meet the demands of the response roles in which it was serving during each deployment described in paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 identification of any statutory or regulatory impediments1 such as adaptability1 planning1 training1 mobilization1 or information and resource integration1 to the surge capacity of the ,coast ,guard in response to a catastrophic incident2 7#e7 review of the impacts of a surge of the ,coast ,guard in response to a catastrophic incident on the capacity of the ,coast ,guard to perform its statutory missions2 7#f7 review of the capability of the ,coast ,guard to surge in response to concurrent or subsequent catastrophic incidents2 and 7#g7 review and description of existing voluntary and involuntary deployments of ,coast ,guard personnel and assets in support of a ,united ,states ,customs and ,border ,protection response to a national emergency 7as defined in ,presidential ,proclamation #ihdd7 on the surge capacity of the ,coast ,guard in the event of a catastrophic incident4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms catastrophic incident and surge capacity have the meaning given such terms in section #fjb of the ,post-,katrina ,emergency ,management ,reform ,act of #bjjf 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #gja74 #idah4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states review and report on marine inspections program of ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,,gao report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 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 setting forth the results of a comprehensive review1 conducted by the ,comptroller ,general for purposes of the report1 on the marine inspections program of the ,coast ,guard1 including the findings1 and any recommendations for improvement of the program1 of the ,comptroller ,general4 7b7 ,required elements of review ,the review required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of the demand for marine inspectors2 7#b7 an identification of the number of fully qualified marine inspectors2 7#c7 a determination of whether the number of marine inspectors identified in paragraph 7#b7 is sufficient to meet the demand described in paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 a review of the enlisted marine inspector workforce compared to the civilian marine inspector workforce and whether there is any discernable distinction or impact between such workforces in the performance of the marine safety mission2 7#e7 an evaluation of the training continuum of marine inspectors2 7#f7 a description and review of what actions1 if any1 the ,coast ,guard is taking to adapt to the current rise in ,united ,states export of crude oil and other fuels1 such as implementing a safety inspection regime for barges2 and 7#g7 an analysis of extending tours of duty for marine inspectors and increasing the number of civilian marine inspectors4 #idai4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states review and report on information technology program of ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,,gao report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 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 setting forth the results of a comprehensive review1 conducted by the ,comptroller ,general for purposes of the report1 on the ,coast ,guard ,command1 ,control1 ,communications1 ,computers1 ,cyber1 and ,intelligence ,service ,center1 including the findings1 and any recommendations for improvement of the program1 of the ,comptroller ,general4 7#b7 ,required elements of review ,the review required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 analysis of how the ,coast ,guard manages its information technology program1 including information technology acquisitions1 to meet its various mission needs and reporting requirements2 7,b7 analysis of the adequacy of the physical information technology infrastructure within ,coast ,guard districts1 including network infrastructure1 for meeting mission needs and reporting requirements2 7,c7 analysis of whether and1 if so1 how the ,coast ,guard-- 7i7 identifies and satisfies any knowledge and skill requirements2 and 7ii7 recruits1 trains1 and develops its information technology personnel2 7,d7 analysis of whether and1 if so1 how the ,coast ,guard separates information technology from operational technology for cybersecurity purposes2 7,e7 analysis of how the ,coast ,guard intends to update its ,marine ,information for ,safety and ,law ,enforcement system1 personnel1 accounting and other databases1 and implement an electronic health records system2 and 7,f7 analysis of the goals and acquisition strategies for all proposed ,coast ,guard enterprise-wide cloud computing service procurements4 7b7 ,review on cloud computing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant 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 detailed description of the ,coast ,guard's strategy to implement cloud computing for the entire ,coast ,guard1 including-- 7#a7 the goals and acquisition strategies for all proposed enterprise-wide cloud computing service procurements2 7#b7 a strategy to sustain competition and innovation throughout the period of performance of each contract for procurement of cloud-computing goods and services for the ,coast ,guard1 including defining opportunities for multiple cloud-service providers and insertion of new technologies2 7#c7 an assessment of potential threats and security vulnerabilities of the strategy1 and plans to mitigate such risks2 and 7#d7 an estimate of the cost and timeline to implement cloud computing service for all ,coast ,guard computing4 #idbj4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states study and report on access to health care by members of ,coast ,guard and dependents 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study that examines access to1 experience with1 and needs under the ,,tricare program of members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall analyze the following3 7,a7 ,the record of the ,,tricare program in meeting the standards for care for primary and specialty care for members of the ,coast ,guard and dependents of those members1 including members stationed in remote units4 7,b7 ,the accuracy and update periodicity of lists of providers under the ,,tricare program in areas serving ,coast ,guard families4 7,c7 ,the wait times under the ,,tricare program for appointments1 specialty care1 and referrals for members of the ,coast ,guard and dependents of those members4 7,d7 ,the availability of providers under the ,,tricare program in remote locations1 including providers for mental health1 juvenile specialty care1 dental1 and female health4 7,e7 ,the access of members of the ,coast ,guard and dependents of those members to services under the ,,tricare program in comparison to the access to such services by personnel of the ,department of ,defense and dependents of such personnel4 7,f7 ,the liaison assistance between members of the ,coast ,guard and dependents of those members and the ,,tricare program provided by the ,coast ,guard in comparison to such assistance provided by the ,department of ,defense4 7,g7 ,how delayed access to care1 timeliness of care1 and distance traveled to care may impact personnel readiness of members of the ,coast ,guard4 7,h7 ,the regions particularly impacted by lack of access to care and recommendations to address those access issues4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general 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 containing the findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations to improve access to quality1 timely1 and effective health care for members of the ,coast ,guard and dependents of those members from the study required under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms dependent and ,,tricare program have the meanings given such terms in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #idba4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states study and report on medical staffing standards and needs for ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study that examines the health care system of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall analyze the following3 7,a7 ,the billets in clinics of the ,coast ,guard1 whether for personnel of the ,coast ,guard or otherwise1 including the number of billets1 vacancies1 and length of vacancies4 7,b7 ,the wait times for patients to attain an appointment for urgent care1 routine physician care1 and dental care4 7,c7 ,the impact of billet vacancies on such wait times4 7,d7 ,the ability of the ,coast ,guard to use other medical personnel of the ,department of ,defense1 including physicians and physician assistants1 to fill provider vacancies for the ,coast ,guard4 7,e7 ,the barriers1 if any1 to improving coordination and access to physicians within the health care system of the ,department of ,defense4 7,f7 ,the accessibility and availability of behavioral health medical personnel at clinics of the ,coast ,guard1 including personnel available for family counseling1 therapy1 and other needs4 7,g7 ,the staffing models of clinics of the ,coast ,guard1 including recommendations to modernize such models4 7,h7 ,the locations and needs of ,coast ,guard units with or without clinics4 7,i7 ,how access to care models for members of the ,coast ,guard are managed1 including models with respect to the time and distance traveled to receive care1 the cost of that travel1 and alternate options to secure care quickly and efficiently for members serving in units without a clinic4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general 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 containing the findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations from the study required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of the number of members of the ,coast ,guard and types of units of the ,coast ,guard serviced by the health care system of the ,coast ,guard4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the ability of the ,coast ,guard to conduct medical support at outlying units1 including remote units4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the capacity of the ,coast ,guard to support surge operations using historical data from the #aj-year period preceding the date of the report4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the impact to operations of the ,coast ,guard by extended wait times or travel times to receive care or other issues identified by the report4 7c7 ,recommendations ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the report is submitted under subsection 7b71 the ,commandant 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 written recommendations for medical staffing standards for the ,coast ,guard based on each finding and conclusion contained in the report1 including recommendations for health service technicians1 flight surgeons1 physician assistants1 dentists1 dental hygienists1 family advocate services1 pharmacists1 and administrators1 and other recommendations1 as appropriate4 #idbb4 ,report on fast response cutters1 offshore patrol cutters1 and national security cutters 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant 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 combination of ,fast ,response ,cutters1 ,offshore ,patrol ,cutters1 and ,national ,security ,cutters necessary to carry out ,coast ,guard missions4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an updated cost estimate for each type of cutter described in such subsection2 and 7#b7 a cost estimate for a ,sensitive ,compartmented ,information ,facility outfitted to manage data in a manner equivalent to the ,national ,security ,cutter ,sensitive ,compartmented ,information ,facilities4 ,e ,coast ,guard ,academy ,improvement ,act #ieja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,improvement ,act4 #iejb4 ,coast ,guard ,academy study 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 ,public ,administration not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of the this ,act under which the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration shall-- 7#a7 conduct an assessment of the cultural competence of the ,coast ,guard ,academy as an organization and of individuals at the ,coast ,guard ,academy to carry out effectively the primary duties of the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard listed in section #ajb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 when interacting with individuals of different races1 ethnicities1 genders1 religions1 sexual orientations1 socioeconomic backgrounds1 or from different geographic origins2 and 7#b7 issue recommendations based upon the findings in such assessment4 7b7 ,assessment of cultural competence 7#a7 ,cultural competence of the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,the arrangement described in subsection 7a7 shall require the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration to1 not later than #a year after entering into an arrangement with the ,secretary under subsection 7a71 submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate the assessment described under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,assessment scope ,the assessment described under subsection 7a77#a7 shall-- 7,a7 describe the level of cultural competence described in subsection 7a77#a7 based on the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration's assessment of the ,coast ,guard ,academy's relevant practices1 policies1 and structures1 including an overview of discussions with faculty1 staff1 students1 and relevant ,coast ,guard ,academy affiliated organizations2 7,b7 examine potential changes which could be used to further enhance such cultural competence by-- 7i7 modifying institutional practices1 policies1 and structures2 and 7ii7 any other changes deemed appropriate by the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration2 and 7,c7 make recommendations to enhance the cultural competence of the ,coast ,guard ,academy described in subparagraph 7,a71 including any specific plans1 policies1 milestones1 performance measures1 or other information necessary to implement such recommendations4 7c7 ,final action memorandum ,not later than #f months after submission of the assessment under subsection 7b77#a71 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 ,senate1 a final action memorandum in response to all recommendations contained in the assessment4 ,the final action memorandum shall include the rationale for accepting1 accepting in part1 or rejecting each recommendation1 and shall specify1 where applicable1 actions to be taken to implement such recommendations1 including an explanation of how each action enhances the ability of the ,coast ,guard to carry out the primary duties of the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard listed in section #ajb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of the submission of the final action memorandum required under subsection 7c71 the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 shall submit a plan to carry out the recommendations or the parts of the recommendations accepted in the final action memorandum to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,strategy with milestones ,if any recommendation or parts of recommendations accepted in the final action memorandum address any of the following actions1 then the plan required in paragraph 7#a7 shall include a strategy with appropriate milestones to carry out such recommendations or parts of recommendations3 7,a7 ,improve outreach and recruitment of a more diverse ,coast ,guard ,academy cadet candidate pool based on race1 ethnicity1 gender1 religion1 sexual orientation1 socioeconomic background1 and geographic origin4 7,b7 ,modify institutional structures1 practices1 and policies to foster a more diverse cadet corps body1 faculty1 and staff workforce based on race1 ethnicity1 gender1 religion1 sexual orientation1 socioeconomic background1 and geographic origin4 7,c7 ,modify existing or establish new policies and safeguards to foster the retention of cadets1 faculty1 and staff of different races1 ethnicities1 genders1 religions1 sexual orientations1 socioeconomic backgrounds1 and geographic origins at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7,d7 ,restructure the admissions office of the ,coast ,guard ,academy to be headed by a civilian with significant relevant higher education recruitment experience4 7#c7 ,implementation ,unless otherwise directed by an ,act of ,congress1 the ,commandant shall begin implementation of the plan developed under this subsection not later than #ahj days after the submission of such plan to ,congress4 7#d7 ,update ,the ,commandant shall include in the first annual report required under chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 submitted after the date of enactment of this section1 the strategy with milestones required in paragraph 7#b7 and shall report annually thereafter on actions taken and progress made in the implementation of such plan4 #iejc4 ,annual report ,chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaaa4 ,report on diversity at ,coast ,guard ,academy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjba1 and annually thereafter1 the ,commandant shall submit a report on diversity at the ,coast ,guard ,academy to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the status of the implementation of the plan required under section #iejb of the ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbj2 7#b7 specific information on outreach and recruitment activities for the preceding year1 including the effectiveness of the ,coast ,guard ,academy minority outreach team program described under section #aije and of outreach and recruitment activities in the territories and other possessions of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 enrollment information about the incoming class1 including the gender1 race1 ethnicity1 religion1 socioeconomic background1 and ,state of residence of ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets2 7#d7 information on class retention1 outcomes1 and graduation rates1 including the race1 gender1 ethnicity1 religion1 socioeconomic background1 and ,state of residence of ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets2 7#e7 information on efforts to retain diverse cadets1 including through professional development and professional advancement programs for staff and faculty2 and 7#f7 a summary of reported allegations of discrimination on the basis of race1 color1 national origin1 sex1 gender1 or religion for the preceding #e years4 4 #iejd4 ,assessment of ,coast ,guard ,academy admission processes 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 ,public ,administration under which the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration shall1 not later than #a year after submitting an assessment under section #iejb7;a71 submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate an assessment of the ,coast ,guard ,academy admissions process4 7b7 ,assessment scope ,the assessment required to be sought under subsection 7a7 shall1 at a minimum1 include-- 7#a7 a study1 or an audit if appropriate1 of the process the ,coast ,guard ,academy uses to-- 7,a7 identify candidates for recruitment2 7,b7 recruit applicants2 7,c7 assist applicants in the application process2 7,d7 evaluate applications2 and 7,e7 make admissions decisions2 7#b7 discussion of the consideration during the admissions process of diversity1 including-- 7,a7 race2 7,b7 ethnicity2 7,c7 gender2 7,d7 religion2 7,e7 sexual orientation2 7,f7 socioeconomic background2 and 7,g7 geographic origin2 7#c7 an overview of the admissions processes at other ,federal service academies1 including-- 7,a7 discussion of consideration of diversity1 including any efforts to attract a diverse pool of applicants1 in those processes2 and 7,b7 an analysis of how the congressional nominations requirement in current law related to military service academies and the ,merchant ,marine ,academy impacts those processes and the overall demographics of the student bodies at those academies2 7#d7 a determination regarding how a congressional nominations requirement for ,coast ,guard ,academy admissions could impact diversity among the student body and the ability of the ,coast ,guard to carry out effectively the ,service's primary duties described in section #ajb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#e7 recommendations for improving ,coast ,guard ,academy admissions processes1 including whether a congressional nominations process should be integrated into such processes4 #ieje4 ,coast ,guard ,academy minority outreach team program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by inserting after section #aijd 7as amended by this division7 the following3 #aije4 ,coast ,guard ,academy minority outreach team program 7a7 ,in general ,there is established within the ,coast ,guard ,academy a minority outreach team program 7in this section referred to as the ,program 7 under which officers1 including minority officers and officers from territories and other possessions of the ,united ,states1 who are ,academy graduates may volunteer their time to recruit minority students and strengthen cadet retention through mentorship of cadets4 7b7 ,administration ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjba1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with ,program volunteers and ,academy alumni that participated in prior programs at the ,academy similar to the ,program1 shall appoint a permanent civilian position at the ,academy to administer the ,program by1 among other things-- 7#a7 overseeing administration of the ,program2 7#b7 serving as a resource to volunteers and outside stakeholders2 7#c7 advising ,academy leadership on recruitment and retention efforts based on recommendations from volunteers and outside stakeholders2 7#d7 establishing strategic goals and performance metrics for the ,program with input from active volunteers and ,academy leadership2 and 7#e7 reporting annually to the ,commandant on academic year and performance outcomes of the goals for the ,program before the end of each academic year4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aijd 7as amended by this division7 the following3 #aije4 ,coast ,guard ,academy minority outreach team program4 4 #iejf4 ,coast ,guard college student pre-commissioning initiative 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #baca4 ,college student pre-commissioning initiative 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized within the ,coast ,guard a college student pre-commissioning initiative program 7in this section referred to as the ,program 7 for eligible undergraduate students to enlist and receive a guaranteed commission as an officer in the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,criteria for selection ,to be eligible for the ,program a student must meet the following requirements upon submitting an application3 7#a7 ,age ,a student must be not less than #ai years old and not more than #bg years old as of ,september #cj of the fiscal year in which the ,program selection panel selecting such student convenes4 7#b7 ,character 7,a7 ,all applicants ,all applicants must be of outstanding moral character and meet other character requirements as set forth by the ,commandant4 7,b7 ,coast ,guard ,applicants ,an applicant serving in the ,coast ,guard may not be commissioned if in the #cf months prior to the first ,officer ,candidate ,school class convening date in the selection cycle1 such applicant was convicted by a court-martial or awarded nonjudicial punishment1 or did not meet performance or character requirements set forth by the ,commandant4 7#c7 ,citizenship ,a student must be a ,united ,states citizen4 7#d7 ,clearance ,a student must be eligible for a secret clearance4 7#e7 ,dependency 7,a7 ,in general ,a student may not have more than #b dependents4 7,b7 ,sole custody ,a student who is single may not have sole or primary custody of dependents4 7#f7 ,education 7,a7 ,institution ,a student must be an undergraduate sophomore or junior-- 7i7 at a historically ,black college or university described in section #cbb7b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa7b77 or an institution of higher education described in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a772 or 7ii7 an undergraduate sophomore or junior enrolled at an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 that1 at the time of application of the sophomore or junior1 has had for #c consecutive years an enrollment of undergraduate full-time equivalent students 7as defined in section #cab7;e7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh7;e777 that is a total of at least #ej percent ,black ,american1 ,hispanic1 ,asian ,american 7as defined in section #cga7;c7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7c7771 ,native ,american ,pacific ,islander 7as defined in such section71 or ,native ,american 7as defined in such section71 among other criteria1 as determined by the ,commandant4 7,b7 ,location ,the institution at which such student is an undergraduate must be within #ajj miles of a ,coast guard unit or ,coast ,guard ,recruiting ,office unless otherwise approved by the ,commandant4 7,c7 ,records ,a student must meet credit and grade point average requirements set forth by the ,commandant4 7#g7 ,medical and administrative ,a student must meet other medical and administrative requirements as set forth by the ,commandant4 7c7 ,enlistment and obligation ,individuals selected and accept to participate in the ,program shall enlist in the ,coast ,guard in pay grade ,e-#c with a #d-year duty obligation and #d-year inactive ,reserve obligation4 7d7 ,military activities prior to ,officer ,candidate ,school ,individuals enrolled in the ,program shall participate in military activities each month1 as required by the ,commandant1 prior to attending ,officer ,candidate ,school4 7e7 ,participation in ,officer ,candidate ,school ,each graduate of the ,program shall attend the first enrollment of ,officer ,candidate ,school that commences after the date of such graduate's graduation4 7f7 ,commissioning ,upon graduation from ,officer ,candidate ,school1 ,program graduates shall be discharged from enlisted status and commissioned as an ,o-#a with an initial #c-year duty obligation4 7g7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,august #ae of each year1 the ,commandant shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the ,program4 7#b7 ,contents ,the briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 shall describe-- 7,a7 outreach and recruitment efforts over the previous year2 and 7,b7 demographic information of enrollees including-- 7i7 race2 7ii7 ethnicity2 7iii7 gender2 7iv7 geographic origin2 and 7v7 educational institution4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis chapter #ba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bacj 7as added by this division7 the following3 #baca4 ,college student pre-commissioning initiative4 4 #iejg4 ,annual board of visitors ,section #aijc7;d7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 recruitment and retention1 including diversity1 inclusion1 and issues regarding women specifically2 4 #iejh4 ,homeland ,security rotational cybersecurity research program at ,coast ,guard ,academy 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,e of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #daa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #hdf4 ,rotational cybersecurity research program ,to enhance the ,department's cybersecurity capacity1 the ,secretary may establish a rotational research1 development1 and training program for-- 7#a7 detail to the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency 7including the national cybersecurity and communications integration center authorized by section #bbji7 of ,coast ,guard ,academy graduates and faculty2 and 7#b7 detail to the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 as faculty1 of individuals with expertise and experience in cybersecurity who are employed by-- 7,a7 the ,agency 7including the center72 7,b7 the ,directorate of ,science and ,technology2 or 7,c7 institutions that have been designated by the ,department as a ,center of ,excellence for ,cyber ,defense1 or the equivalent4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #daa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to subtitle ,e of such ,act the following3 ,sec4 #hdf4 ,rotational cybersecurity research program4 4 ,f ,other ,matters #ifja4 ,strategy on leadership of ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall develop and make available to the public a strategy to improve leadership development in the ,coast ,guard1 including mechanisms to address counterproductive leadership in the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy shall include the following3 7#a7 ,mechanisms to foster positive and productive leadership qualities in emerging ,coast ,guard leaders1 beginning1 at minimum1 members at grade ,o-#b for officers1 members at grade ,e-#f for enlisted members1 and members training to become an officer in charge4 7#b7 ,mechanisms for the ongoing evaluation of unit commanders1 including identification of counterproductive leadership qualities in commanders4 7#c7 ,formal training on the recognition of counterproductive leadership qualities 7in self and others71 including at leadership seminars and school houses in the ,coast ,guard1 including means to correct such qualities4 7#d7 ,clear and transparent policies on standards for command climate1 leadership qualities1 and inclusion4 7#e7 ,policy to ensure established and emerging leaders have access to hands-on training and tools to improve diversity and inclusion4 7#f7 ,policy and procedures for commanders to identify and hold accountable counterproductive leaders4 7c7 ,counterproductive leadership defined ,in this section1 the term counterproductive leadership has the meaning given that term for purposes of ,army ,doctrine ,publication #f-bb4 #ifjb4 ,expedited transfer in cases of sexual assault2 dependents of members of the ,coast ,guard ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall establish a policy to allow the transfer of a member of the ,coast ,guard whose dependent is the victim of sexual assault perpetrated by a member of the ,armed ,forces who is not related to the victim4 #ifjc4 ,access to resources during creosote-related building closures at ,coast ,guard ,base ,seattle1 ,washington 7a7 ,in general ,with respect to the creosote-related building closures at ,coast ,guard ,base ,seattle1 ,washington1 the ,commandant shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 enter into #a or more agreements or otherwise take actions to secure access to resources1 including a gym1 that are not otherwise available to members of the ,coast ,guard during such closures4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall brief ,congress with respect to actions taken by the ,commandant to comply with subsection 7a74 #ifjd4 ,southern resident orca conservation and enforcement 7a7 ,report and action plan on orca enforcement opportunities ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 shall submit to ,congress a report on ,coast ,guard efforts to enforce southern resident orca vessel buffer zones and other vessel-related regulations in ,puget ,sound in coordination with existing ,coast ,guard fisheries enforcement1 maritime domain awareness1 the ,be ,whale ,wise campaign1 and other related missions4 ,such report shall include recommendations on what resources1 appropriations1 and assets are needed to meet orca conservation and related fisheries enforcement targets in the #acth ,coast ,guard ,district within #a year of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,southern resident orcas ,the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 shall undertake efforts to reduce vessel noise impacts on ,southern resident orcas in ,puget ,sound1 the ,salish ,sea1 and the ,strait of ,juan de ,fuca4 7c7 ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall-- 7,a7 support the development1 implementation1 and enforcement of commercial vessel noise reduction measures that are technically feasible and economically achievable2 7,b7 establish procedures for timely communication of information to commercial vessel operators regarding orca sightings in ,puget ,sound and make navigational safety recommendations in accordance with the ,cooperative ,vessel ,traffic ,service ,agreement2 and 7,c7 collaborate on studies or trials analyzing vessel noise impacts on ,southern resident orcas4 7#b7 ,vessel noise impacts ,the ,undersecretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere shall assess vessel noise impacts on ,southern resident orcas in the program area and make recommendations to reduce that noise and noise related impacts to ,southern resident orcas to the ,commandant4 7#c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,commandant shall coordinate with ,canadian agencies affiliated with the ,enhancing ,cetacean ,habitat and ,observation 7,,echo7 program and other international organizations as appropriate4 7#d7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,commandant and the ,undersecretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere shall consult with ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments and maritime industry and conservation stakeholders including ports1 higher education institutions1 and nongovernmental organizations4 #ifje4 ,sense of ,congress and report on implementation of policy on issuance of warrants and subpoenas and whistleblower protections by agents of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,coast ,guard components with investigative authority should exercise such authority with due respect for the rights of whistleblowers2 and 7#b7 the ,commandant should-- 7,a7 ensure compliance with the legal requirements intended to protect whistleblowers2 7,b7 seek to shield the disclosure of the identities of whistleblowers2 and 7,c7 create an environment in which whistleblowers do not fear reprisal for reporting misconduct4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant 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 policy of the ,coast ,guard on the issuance of warrants and subpoenas and whistleblower protections by agents of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service4 7c7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a discussion of current and any new policy of the ,coast ,guard on the issuance of warrants and subpoenas and whistleblower protections by agents of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service1 including ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service ,criminal ,investigation ,operating ,procedure ,,ciop #bjai-jb1 and the differences between such current policies and new policies4 7#b7 ,a plan 7including milestones7 for the implementation of the following3 7,a7 ,incorporation of ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service ,criminal ,investigation ,operating ,procedure ,,ciop #bjai-jb into the next revision of the relevant ,coast ,guard investigative manual4 7,b7 ,training on the policy described in paragraph 7#a7 for the following3 7i7 ,agents and legal counsel of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service4 7ii7 ,personnel of the ,office of ,general ,law4 7iii7 ,relevant ,coast ,guard headquarters personnel4 7iv7 ,such other ,coast ,guard personnel as the ,commandant considers appropriate4 #ifjf4 ,inspector ,general report on access to ,equal ,opportunity ,advisors and ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,specialists 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the inspector general of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall conduct a study and develop recommendations on the need to separate ,equal ,opportunity ,advisors and ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,specialists1 as practicable1 through the pre-complaint and formal discrimination complaint processes1 for the complainant1 the opposing party1 and the commanding officers and officers in charge4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the completion of the study required by subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall brief the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on the manner in which the ,coast ,guard plans to implement the recommendations developed as a result of the study4 #ifjg4 ,insider ,threat ,program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on a plan to expand the ,coast ,guard ,insider ,threat ,program to include the monitoring of all ,coast ,guard devices1 including mobile devices4 ,,iii ,maritime ,a ,navigation #ajaja4 ,electronic charts2 equivalency 7a7 ,requirements ,section #caje7;a77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,electronic charts in lieu of marine charts1 charts1 and maps ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the following vessels1 while operating on the navigable waters of the ,united ,states1 equipped with and operating electronic navigational charts that are produced by a government hydrographic office or conform to a standard acceptable to the ,secretary1 shall be deemed in compliance with any requirement under title #cc or title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to have a chart1 marine chart1 or map on board such vessel3 7,a7 ,a self-propelled commercial vessel of at least #fe feet in overall length4 7,b7 ,a vessel carrying more than a number of passengers for hire determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,a towing vessel of more than #bf feet in overall length and #fjj horsepower4 7,d7 ,any other vessel for which the ,secretary decides that electronic charts are necessary for the safe navigation of the vessel4 4 7b7 ,exemptions and waivers ,section #caje7;a77#b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking operates2 and and inserting operates22 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking those waters4 and inserting those waters2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 permit vessels described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of paragraph 7#a7 that operate solely landward of the baseline from which the territorial sea of the ,united ,states is measured to utilize software-based1 platform-independent electronic chart systems that the ,secretary determines are capable of displaying electronic navigational charts with necessary scale and detail to ensure safe navigation for the intended voyage4 4 #ajajb4 ,subrogated claims 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajab7;b7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgab7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,subrogated rights ,except for a guarantor claim pursuant to a defense under section #ajaf7;f77#a71 ,fund compensation of any claim by an insurer or other indemnifier of a responsible party or injured third party is subject to the subrogated rights of that responsible party or injured third party to such compensation4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ajajc4 ,loan provisions under ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajac of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgac7 is amended by striking subsection 7f74 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #ajab7;a7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgab7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by adding and after the semicolon at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,d71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#f74 #ajajd4 ,oil pollution research and development program ,section #gjja of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 technology1 after research2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking this subsection and inserting paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 by striking which are effective in preventing or mitigating oil discharges and which and inserting and methods that are effective in preventing1 mitigating1 or restoring damage from oil discharges and that2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking this subsection and inserting paragraph 7#a7 each place it appears2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking oil discharges4 ,such program shall and inserting acute and chronic oil discharges on coastal and marine resources 7including impacts on protected areas such as sanctuaries7 and protected species1 and such program shall2 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7iii7 and 7iv7 as clauses 7iv7 and 7v71 respectively2 7iii7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 ,research to understand and quantify the effects of sublethal impacts of oil discharge on living natural marine resources1 including impacts on pelagic fish species1 marine mammals1 and commercially and recreationally targeted fish and shellfish species4 2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 ,research to understand the long-term effects of major oil discharges and the long-term effects of smaller endemic oil discharges4 7vii7 ,the identification of potential impacts on ecosystems1 habitat1 and wildlife from the additional toxicity1 heavy metal concentrations1 and increased corrosiveness of mixed crude1 such as diluted bitumen crude4 7viii7 ,the development of methods to restore and rehabilitate natural resources and ecosystem functions damaged by oil discharges4 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e7 by striking this subsection and inserting paragraph 7#a72 7,f7 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#g7 ,simulated environmental testing 7,a7 ,in general ,agencies represented on the ,interagency ,committee shall ensure the long-term use and operation of the ,oil and ,hazardous ,materials ,simulated ,environmental ,test ,tank 7,,ohmsett7 ,research ,center in ,new ,jersey for oil pollution technology testing and evaluations4 7,b7 ,other testing facilities ,nothing in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be construed as limiting the ability of the ,interagency ,committee to contract or partner with a facility or facilities other than the ,center described in subparagraph 7,a7 for the purpose of oil pollution technology testing and evaluations1 provided such a facility or facilities have testing and evaluation capabilities equal to or greater than those of such ,center4 7,c7 ,in-kind contributions 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency may accept donations of crude oil and crude oil product samples in the form of in-kind contributions for use by the ,federal ,government for product testing1 research and development1 and for other purposes as the ,secretary and the ,administrator determine appropriate4 7ii7 ,use of donated oil ,oil accepted under clause 7i7 may be used directly by the ,secretary and shall be provided to other ,federal agencies or departments through interagency agreements to carry out the purposes of this ,act4 2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7d72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d77iii71 by striking subsection 7b77#a77;,f7 and inserting subsection 7d72 and 7,h7 in paragraph 7#aj7-- 7i7 by striking this subsection and inserting paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 by striking agencies represented on the ,interagency ,committee and inserting ,under ,secretary2 7iii7 by inserting 1 and ,states and ,indian tribes after other persons2 and 7iv7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7d72 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7d72 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,chairman of the ,interagency ,committee and inserting ,chair2 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 by striking subsection 7c77#h7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7e77#h72 7#e7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7f7 as subsections 7e7 through 7h71 respectively2 and 7#f7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term ,chair means the ,chairperson of the ,interagency ,committee designated under subsection 7c77#b72 7#b7 the term ,commandant means the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard2 7#c7 the term institution of higher education means an institution of higher education1 as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a772 7#d7 the term ,interagency ,committee means the ,interagency ,coordinating ,committee on ,oil ,pollution ,research established under subsection 7b72 7#e7 the term ,under ,secretary means the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere2 and 7#f7 the term ,vice ,chair means the ,vice ,chairperson of the ,interagency ,committee designated under subsection 7c77#c74 7b7 ,establishment of ,interagency ,coordinating ,committee on ,oil ,pollution ,research 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established an ,interagency ,coordinating ,committee on ,oil ,pollution ,research4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the ,interagency ,committee shall coordinate a comprehensive program of oil pollution research1 technology development1 and demonstration among the ,federal agencies1 in cooperation and coordination with industry1 #d-year institutions of higher education and research institutions1 ,state governments1 and other nations1 as appropriate1 and shall foster cost-effective research mechanisms1 including the joint funding of research4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,interagency ,committee shall be composed of-- 7,a7 at least #a representative of the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 at least #a representative of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7,c7 at least #a representative of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7,d7 at least #a representative of the ,department of the ,interior2 7,e7 at least #a representative of the ,bureau of ,safety and ,environmental ,enforcement2 7,f7 at least #a representative of the ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy ,management2 7,g7 at least #a representative of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 7,h7 at least #a representative of the ,department of ,energy2 7,i7 at least #a representative of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration2 7,j7 at least #a representative of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 7,k7 at least #a representative of the ,navy2 7,l7 at least #a representative of the ,corps of ,engineers2 7,m7 at least #a representative of the ,united ,states ,arctic ,research ,commission2 and 7,n7 at least #a representative of each of such other ,federal agencies as the ,president considers to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,chairperson ,the ,commandant shall designate a ,chairperson from among the members of the ,interagency ,committee selected under paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,vice ,chairperson ,the ,under ,secretary shall designate a ,vice ,chairperson from among the members of the ,interagency ,committee selected under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7#d7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,quarterly meetings ,at a minimum1 the members of the ,interagency ,committee shall meet once each quarter4 7,b7 ,public summaries ,after each meeting1 a summary shall be made available by the ,chair or ,vice ,chair1 as appropriate4 7d7 ,duties of the ,interagency ,committee 7#a7 ,research ,the ,interagency ,committee shall-- 7,a7 coordinate a comprehensive program of oil pollution research1 technology development1 and demonstration among the ,federal agencies1 in cooperation and coordination with industry1 #d-year institutions of higher education and research institutions1 ,states1 ,indian tribes1 and other countries1 as appropriate2 and 7,b7 foster cost-effective research mechanisms1 including the joint funding of research and the development of public-private partnerships for the purpose of expanding research4 7#b7 ,oil pollution research and technology plan 7,a7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbj1 the ,interagency ,committee shall submit to ,congress a research plan to report on the state of oil discharge prevention and response capabilities that-- 7i7 identifies current research programs conducted by ,federal agencies1 ,states1 ,indian tribes1 #d-year institutions of higher education1 and corporate entities2 7ii7 assesses the current status of knowledge on oil pollution prevention1 response1 and mitigation technologies and effects of oil pollution on the environment2 7iii7 identifies significant oil pollution research gaps1 including an assessment of major technological deficiencies in responses to past oil discharges2 7iv7 establishes national research priorities and goals for oil pollution technology development related to prevention1 response1 mitigation1 and environmental effects2 7v7 assesses the research on the applicability and effectiveness of the prevention1 response1 and mitigation technologies to each class of oil2 7vi7 estimates the resources needed to conduct the oil pollution research and development program established pursuant to subsection 7e71 and timetables for completing research tasks2 7vii7 summarizes research on response equipment in varying environmental conditions1 such as in currents1 ice cover1 and ice floes2 and 7viii7 includes such other information or recommendations as the ,interagency ,committee determines to be appropriate4 7,b7 ,advice and guidance 7i7 ,national ,academy of ,sciences contract ,the ,chair1 through the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 shall contract with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to-- 7,i7 provide advice and guidance in the preparation and development of the research plan2 7,,ii7 assess the adequacy of the plan as submitted1 and submit a report to ,congress on the conclusions of such assessment2 and 7,,iii7 provide organization guidance regarding the implementation of the research plan1 including delegation of topics and research among ,federal agencies represented on the ,interagency ,committee4 7ii7 ,,nist advice and guidance ,the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall provide the ,interagency ,committee with advice and guidance on issues relating to quality assurance and standards measurements relating to its activities under this section4 7,c7 #aj-year updates ,not later than #aj years after the date of enactment of the ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbj1 and every #aj years thereafter1 the ,interagency ,committee shall submit to ,congress a research plan that updates the information contained in the previous research plan submitted under this subsection4 4 #ajaje4 ,limited indemnity provisions in standby oil spill response contracts 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 a contract for the containment or removal of a discharge entered into by the ,president under section #caa7;c7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;c77 shall contain a provision to indemnify a contractor for liabilities and expenses incidental to the containment or removal arising out of the performance of the contract that is substantially identical to the terms contained in subsections 7d7 through 7h7 of section ,h4#d 7except for paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7d77 of the contract offered by the ,coast ,guard in the solicitation numbered ,,dtcg#hi-ih-;,a-#fh;,f#iec and dated ,november #ag1 #aiih4 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,source of funds ,the provision required under subsection 7a7 shall include a provision that the obligation to indemnify is limited to funds available in the ,oil ,spill ,liability ,trust ,fund established by section #ieji7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf at the time the claim for indemnity is made4 7#b7 ,uncompensated removal ,a claim for indemnity under a contract described in subsection 7a7 shall be made as a claim for uncompensated removal costs under section #ajab7;a77#d7 of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgab7;a77#d774 7#c7 ,limitation ,the total indemnity for a claim under a contract described in subsection 7a7 may not be more than #ej1jjj per incident4 7c7 ,applicability of exemptions ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,united ,states shall not be obligated to indemnify a contractor for any act or omission of the contractor carried out pursuant to a contract entered into under this section where such act or omission is grossly negligent or which constitutes willful misconduct4 ,b ,shipping #ajbja4 ,passenger vessel security and safety requirements2 application ,section #cejg7k77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by adding and after the semicolon at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7#c7 by striking subparagraph 7,d74 #ajbjb4 ,small passenger vessels and uninspected passenger vessels ,section #ababa of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 was built in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 was not built in the ,united ,states and is at least #c years old2 or 7,c7 if rebuilt1 was rebuilt-- 7i7 in the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 outside the ,united ,states at least #c years before the certificate requested under subsection 7b7 would take effect4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting #abacb1 after #abaac14 #ajbjc4 ,non-operating individual 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall not enforce section #hgja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to the following3 7#a7 ,a vessel with respect to individuals1 other than crew members required by the ,certificate of ,inspection or to ensure the safe navigation of the vessel and not a member of the steward's department1 engaged on board for the sole purpose of carrying out spill response activities1 salvage1 marine firefighting1 or commercial diving business or functions from or on any vessel1 including marine firefighters1 spill response personnel1 salvage personnel1 and commercial divers and diving support personnel4 7#b7 ,an offshore supply vessel1 an industrial vessel 7as such term is defined in section #ij4aj-af of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations71 or other similarly engaged vessel with respect to persons engaged in the business of the ship on board the vessel-- 7,a7 for-- 7i7 supporting or executing the industrial business or function of the vessel2 7ii7 brief periods to conduct surveys or investigations1 assess crew competence1 conduct vessel trials1 provide extraordinary security resources1 or similar tasks not traditionally performed by the vessel crew2 or 7iii7 performing maintenance tasks on equipment under warranty1 or on equipment not owned by the vessel owner1 or maintenance beyond the capability of the vessel crew to perform2 and 7,b7 not the master or crew members required by the certificate of inspection and not a member of the steward's department4 7b7 ,sunset ,the prohibition in subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant 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 detailing recommendations to ensure that personnel working on a vessel who perform work or operate equipment on such vessel not related to the operation of the vessel itself undergo a background check and the appropriate training necessary to ensure personnel safety and the safety of the vessel's crew4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 a discussion of-- 7,a7 options and recommendations for ensuring that the individuals covered by subsection 7a7 are appropriately screened to mitigate security and safety risks1 including to detect substance abuse2 7,b7 communication and collaboration between the ,coast ,guard1 the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 and relevant stakeholders regarding the development of processes and requirements for conducting background checks and ensuring such individuals receive basic safety familiarization and basic safety training approved by the ,coast ,guard2 7,c7 any identified legislative changes necessary to implement effective training and screening requirements for individuals covered by subsection 7a72 and 7,d7 the timeline and milestones for implementing such requirements4 #ajbjd4 ,conforming amendments3 training2 public safety personnel ,chapter #gja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #gjajg-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking law enforcement personnel and inserting public safety personnel2 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#h71 by striking law enforcement personnel-- and inserting public safety personnel--2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,c71 by striking law enforcement agency personnel and inserting public safety personnel2 and 7#b7 in section #gjacb-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking law enforcement personnel-- and inserting public safety personnel--2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking law enforcement personnel each place it appears and inserting public safety personnel2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,public safety personnel defined ,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 4 #ajbje4 ,maritime transportation assessment ,section #eeeja7;e7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking an assessment of the condition and inserting a conditions and performance analysis2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 a compendium of the ,federal programs engaged in the maritime transportation system4 4 #ajbjf4 ,engine cut-off switches2 use requirement 7a7 ,in general ,section #dcab of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,use requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,an individual operating a covered recreational vessel shall use an engine cut-off switch link while operating on plane or above displacement speed4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply if-- 7,a7 the main helm of the covered vessel is installed within an enclosed cabin2 or 7,b7 the vessel does not have an engine cut-off switch and is not required to have one under subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,civil penalty ,section #dcaa of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by-- 7#a7 redesignating subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 7f71 and 7g7 as subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 7g71 and 7h71 respectively2 and 7#b7 inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,a person violating section #dcab7;b7 of this title is liable to the ,united ,states ,government for a civil penalty of not more than-- 7#a7 #ajj for the first offense2 7#b7 #bej for the second offense2 and 7#c7 #ejj for any subsequent offense4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall take effect #ij days after the date of the enactment of this section1 unless the ,commandant1 prior to the date that is #ij days after the date of the enactment of this section1 determines that the use requirement enacted in subsection 7a7 would not promote recreational boating safety4 #ajbjg4 ,authority to waive operator of self-propelled uninspected passenger vessel requirements ,section #hije of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,after consultation with the ,governor of ,alaska and the ,state boating law administrator of ,alaska1 the ,secretary may exempt an individual operating a self-propelled uninspected passenger vessel from the requirements of section #hijc of this title1 if-- 7#a7 the individual only operates such vessel wholly within waters located in ,alaska2 and 7#b7 such vessel is-- 7,a7 #bf feet or less in length2 and 7,b7 carrying not more than #f passengers4 4 #ajbjh4 ,exemptions and equivalents 7a7 ,in general ,section #dcje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the heading and inserting the following3 #dcje4 ,exemptions and equivalents 2 7#b7 by striking ,if the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,exemptions ,if the ,secretary 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,equivalents ,the ,secretary may accept a substitution for associated equipment performance or other safety standards for a recreational vessel if the substitution provides an equivalent level of safety4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #dc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #dcje and inserting the following3 #dcje4 ,exemptions and equivalents4 4 #ajbji4 ,waiver of navigation and vessel inspection laws ,section #eja7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,on request and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,on request 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,explanation ,not later than #bd hours after making a request under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and ,armed ,services of the ,senate a written explanation of the circumstances requiring such a waiver in the interest of national defense1 including a confirmation that there are insufficient qualified vessels to meet the needs of national defense without such a waiver4 4 #ajbaj4 ,renewal of merchant mariner licenses and documents ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a briefing on the ,coast ,guard's implementation of section #gajf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7#a7 an overview of the manner in which the ,coast ,guard manages and processes renewal applications under such section1 including communication with the applicant regarding application status2 7#b7 the number of applications received and approved over the previous #b years1 or in the event applications were denied1 a summary detailing the reasons for such denial2 7#c7 an accounting of renewal applications filed up to #h months in advance of the expiration of a pre-existing license1 including the processing of such applications and communication with the applicant regarding application status or any other extenuating circumstances2 and 7#d7 any other regulatory or statutory changes that would be necessary to further improve the ,coast ,guard's issuance of credentials to fully qualified mariners in the most effective and efficient manner possible in order to ensure a safe1 secure1 economically and environmentally sound marine transportation system4 #ajbaa4 ,certificate extensions 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #aba of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abajh4 ,authority to extend duration of vessel certificates 7a7 ,certificates ,provided a vessel is in compliance with inspection requirements in section #ccac1 the ,secretary of the department in which in the ,coast ,guard is operating may1 if the ,secretary makes the determination described in subsection 7b71 extend1 for a period of not more than #a year1 an expiring certificate of documentation issued for a vessel under chapter #aba4 7b7 ,determination ,the determination referred to in subsection 7a7 is a determination that such extension is required to enable the ,coast ,guard to-- 7#a7 eliminate a backlog in processing applications for such certificates2 or 7#b7 act in response to a national emergency or natural disaster4 7c7 ,manner of extension ,any extension granted under this section may be granted to individual vessels or to a specifically identified group of vessels4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,i of chapter #aba of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abajh4 ,authority to extend duration of vessel certificates4 4 #ajbab4 ,vessel safety standards 7a7 ,fishing ,safety ,training ,grants ,program ,subsection 7i7 of section #dejb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #ej percent and inserting #ge percent2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #bjai and inserting #bjba4 7b7 ,fishing ,safety ,research ,grant ,program ,subsection 7j7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #ej percent and inserting #ge percent2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #bjai and inserting #bjba4 7c7 ,fishing safety grants ,the cap on the ,federal share of the cost of any activity carried out with a grant under subsections 7i7 and 7j7 of section #dejb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as in effect prior to the date of enactment of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah1 shall apply to any funds appropriated under the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-ca7 for the purpose of making such grants4 #ajbac4 ,medical standards 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ce of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ceji4 ,medical standards ,the owner of a vessel to which section #cejg applies shall ensure that-- 7#a7 a physician is always present and available to treat any passengers who may be on board the vessel in the event of an emergency situation2 7#b7 the vessel is in compliance with the ,health ,care ,guidelines for ,cruise ,ship ,medical ,facilities established by the ,american ,college of ,emergency ,physicians2 and 7#c7 the initial safety briefing given to the passengers on board the vessel includes-- 7,a7 the location of the vessel's medical facilities2 and 7,b7 the appropriate steps passengers should follow during a medical emergency4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ce of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ceji4 ,medical standards4 4 ,c ,advisory ,committees #ajcja4 ,advisory committees 7a7 ,national ,offshore ,safety ,advisory ,committee2 representation ,section #aeajf7;c77#c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking mineral and oil operations1 including geophysical services and inserting operations2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking exploration and recovery2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking engaged in diving services related to offshore construction1 inspection1 and maintenance and inserting providing diving services to the offshore industry2 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking engaged in safety and training services related to offshore exploration and construction and inserting providing safety and training services to the offshore industry2 7#e7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking engaged in pipelaying services related to offshore construction and inserting providing subsea engineering1 construction1 or remotely operated vehicle support to the offshore industry2 7#f7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking mineral and energy2 7#g7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by inserting and entities providing environmental protection1 compliance1 or response services to the offshore industry after national environmental entities2 and 7#h7 in subparagraph 7,j71 by striking deepwater ports and inserting entities engaged in offshore oil exploration and production on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf adjacent to ,alaska4 7b7 ,technical corrections ,section #aeaji of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or to which this chapter applies after committee established under this chapter each place it appears4 #ajcjb4 ,maritime ,transportation ,system ,national ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,maritime ,transportation ,system ,national ,advisory ,committee ,chapter #eee of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eeejb4 ,maritime ,transportation ,system ,national ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,maritime ,transportation ,system ,national ,advisory ,committee 7in this section referred to as the ,committee74 7b7 ,function ,the ,committee shall advise the ,secretary of ,transportation on matters relating to the ,united ,states maritime transportation system and its seamless integration with other segments of the transportation system1 including the viability of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine4 7c7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall consist of #bg members appointed by the ,secretary of ,transportation in accordance with this section and section #aeaji4 7#b7 ,expertise ,each member of the ,committee shall have particular expertise1 knowledge1 and experience in matters relating to the function of the ,committee4 7#c7 ,representation ,members of the ,committee shall be appointed as follows3 7,a7 ,at least one member shall represent the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7,b7 ,at least one member shall represent the ,department of ,commerce4 7,c7 ,at least one member shall represent the ,corps of ,engineers4 7,d7 ,at least one member shall represent the ,coast ,guard4 7,e7 ,at least one member shall represent ,customs and ,border ,protection4 7,f7 ,at least one member shall represent ,state and local governmental entities4 7,g7 ,additional members shall represent private sector entities that reflect a cross-section of maritime industries1 including port and water stakeholders1 academia1 and labor4 7,h7 ,the ,secretary may appoint additional representatives from other ,federal agencies as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#d7 ,restrictions on members representing ,federal agencies ,members of the ,committee that represent ,federal agencies shall not-- 7,a7 comprise more than one-third of the total membership of the ,committee or of any subcommittee therein2 or 7,b7 serve as the chair or co-chair of the ,committee or of any subcommittee therein4 7#e7 ,administration ,for purposes of section #aeaji-- 7,a7 the ,committee shall be treated as a committee established under chapter #aea2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall fulfill all duties and responsibilities and have all authorities of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security with regard to the ,committee4 4 7b7 ,treatment of existing committee ,notwithstanding any other provision of law-- 7#a7 an advisory committee substantially similar to the ,committee established by section #eeejb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and that was in force or in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including the charter1 membership1 and other aspects of such advisory committee1 may remain in force or in effect for the #b-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this section2 and 7#b7 during such #b-year period-- 7,a7 requirements relating the ,maritime ,transportation ,system ,national ,advisory ,committee established by such section shall be treated as satisfied by such substantially similar advisory committee2 and 7,b7 the enactment of this section shall not be the basis-- 7i7 to deem1 find1 or declare such committee1 including the charter1 membership1 and other aspects thereof1 void1 not in force1 or not in effect2 7ii7 to suspend the activities of such committee2 or 7iii7 to bar the members of such committee from a meeting4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #eee of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eeejb4 ,maritime ,transportation ,system ,national ,advisory ,committee4 4 7d7 ,repeal ,section #eefjc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the item relating to that section in the analysis for chapter #eef of that title1 are repealed4 #ajcjc4 ,expired maritime liens ,section #cacdc7;e7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,a notice2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a71 as so designated by this section1 the following3 7#b7 ,on expiration of a notice of claim of lien under paragraph 7#a71 and after a request by the vessel owner1 the ,secretary shall annotate the abstract of title to reflect the expiration of the lien4 4 #ajcjd4 ,great ,lakes ,pilotage ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,in general ,section #icjg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking seven and inserting #h2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking representing the interests of and inserting chosen from among nominations made by2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking representing the interests of ,great ,lakes ports and inserting chosen from among nominations made by ,great ,lakes port authorities and marine terminals2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 by striking representing the interests of and inserting chosen from among nominations made by2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7iv7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,f72 7v7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 one member chosen from among nominations made by ,great ,lakes maritime labor organizations2 and 2 and 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,f71 as so redesignated1 by striking with a background in finance or accounting12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#a71 by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjcj4 7b7 ,committee deemed not expired ,notwithstanding section #icjg7;f77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 in any case in which the date of enactment of this ,act occurs after ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 the ,great ,lakes ,pilotage ,advisory ,committee in existence as of ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 shall be deemed not expired during the period beginning on ,september #cj1 #bjbj through the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,accordingly1 the committee membership1 charter1 and the activities of such ,committee shall continue as though such ,committee had not expired4 #ajcje4 ,national ,commercial ,fishing ,safety ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,national ,commercial ,fishing ,safety ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,amendments to section #aeajb ,section #aeajb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by inserting and provide recommendations in writing to after advise 2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 review marine casualties and investigations of vessels covered by chapter #de of this title and make recommendations to the ,secretary to improve safety and reduce vessel casualties4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,quorum ,a quorum of #aj members is required to send any written recommendations from the ,committee to the ,secretary4 7e7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall preclude the ,secretary from taking emergency action to ensure safety and preservation of life at sea4 4 7#b7 ,amendments to section #aeaji ,section #aeaji of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking ,each and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 each 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,minimum requirements ,the committee established under section #aeajb1 shall-- 7,a7 meet in-person1 not less frequently than twice each year1 at the call of the ,secretary of a majority of the members of the committee2 7,b7 hold additional meetings as necessary2 7,c7 post the minutes of each meeting of the committee on a publicly available website not later than #b weeks after the date on which a meeting concludes2 and 7,d7 provide reasonable public notice of any meeting of the committee1 and publish such notice in the ,federal ,register and on a publicly available website4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7f77#h7-- 7i7 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,reappointment ,notwithstanding 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,limitation ,with respect to the committee established under section #aeajb1 members may serve not more than #c terms4 2 7,c7 in subsection 7j77#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 make all responses required by subparagraph 7,c7 which are related to recommendations made by the committee established under section #aeajb available to the public not later than #cj days after the date of response4 2 7,d7 by amending subsection 7k7 to read as follows3 7k7 ,observers 7#a7 ,in general ,any ,federal agency with matters under such agency's administrative jurisdiction related to the function of a committee established under this chapter may designate a representative to-- 7,a7 attend any meeting of such committee2 and 7,b7 participate as an observer at meetings of such committee that relate to such a matter4 7#b7 ,national ,commercial ,fishing ,safety ,advisory ,committee ,with respect to the committee established under section #aeajb1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall designate a representative under paragraph 7#a74 2 7,e7 in subsection 7l71 by striking #bjbg and inserting #bjbi2 7,f7 by redesignating subsection 7l7 as subsection 7m72 7,g7 by inserting after subsection 7k7 the following3 7l7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to the ,committee if requested by the ,chairman4 7#b7 ,committee consultation ,with respect to the committee established under section #aeajb1 the ,chairman of the committee shall seek expertise from the fishing industry1 marine safety experts1 the shipbuilding industry1 and others as the committee determines appropriate4 2 and 7,h7 by adding at the end the following3 7n7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall preclude the ,secretary from taking emergency action to ensure safety and preservation of life at sea4 4 #ajcjf4 ,exemption of commercial fishing vessels operating in ,alaskan ,region from ,global ,maritime ,distress and ,safety ,system requirements of ,federal ,communications ,commission 7a7 ,definition of ,secretary ,in this section1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7b7 ,exemption ,subject to subsection 7c71 the ,federal ,communications ,commission shall exempt fishing vessels that primarily operate in the ,alaskan ,region1 including fishing vessels that transit from ,states in the ,pacific ,northwest to conduct fishing operations in the ,alaskan ,region1 from the requirements relating to carriage of ,,vhf-,,dsc and ,,mf-,,dsc equipment under subpart ,w of part #hj of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7c7 ,functional requirements ,a fishing vessel exempted under subsection 7b7 shall-- 7#a7 be capable of transmitting ship-to-shore distress alerts using not fewer than #b separate and independent systems1 each using a different radio communication service2 7#b7 be equipped with-- 7,a7 a ,,vhf radiotelephone installation2 7,b7 an ,,mf or ,,hf radiotelephone installation2 7,c7 a ,category #a1 #djf4j-djf4a ,m,hz ,,epirb meeting the requirements of section #hj4ajfa of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation2 7,d7 a ,,navtex receiver meeting the requirements of section #hj4aaja7;c77#a7 of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation2 7,e7 survival craft equipment meeting the requirements of section #hj4ajie of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation2 and 7,f7 a ,search and ,rescue ,transponder meeting the requirements of section #hj4aaja7;c77#f7 of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation2 7#c7 maintain a continuous watch on ,,vhf ,channel #af2 and 7#d7 as an alternative to the equipment listed in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 of paragraph 7#b71 carry equipment found by the ,federal ,communications ,commission1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 to be equivalent or superior with respect to ensuring the safety of the vessel4 7d7 ,definition of ,alaskan ,region ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall define the term ,alaskan ,region for purposes of this section4 ,the ,secretary shall include in the definition of such term the area of responsibility of ,coast ,guard ,district #ag4 ,d ,ports #ajdja4 ,port1 harbor1 and coastal facility security ,section #gjaaf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 1 cyber incidents1 transnational organized crime1 and foreign state threats after an act of terrorism2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 by inserting cyber incidents1 transnational organized crime1 and foreign state threats after terrorism each place it appears2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking armed and inserting 1 armed 7as needed712 and 7ii7 by striking terrorism or transportation security incidents1 and inserting terrorism1 cyber incidents1 transnational organized crime1 foreign state threats1 or transportation security incidents12 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking #gjjcd1 and inserting #gjjcc12 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,when preventing or responding to acts of terrorism1 cyber incidents1 transnational organized crime1 or foreign state threats1 the ,secretary may carry out this section without regard to chapters #e and #f of title #e or ,executive ,order ,nos4 #abhff and #acefc44 #ajdjb4 ,aiming laser pointer at vessel 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gjjad4 ,aiming laser pointer at vessel 7a7 ,prohibition ,it shall be unlawful to cause the beam of a laser pointer to strike a vessel operating on the navigable waters of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,exceptions ,this section shall not apply to a member or element of the ,department of ,defense or ,department of ,homeland ,security acting in an official capacity for the purpose of research1 development1 operations1 testing1 or training4 7c7 ,laser pointer defined ,in this section the term laser pointer means any device designed or used to amplify electromagnetic radiation by stimulated emission that emits a beam designed to be used by the operator as a pointer or highlighter to indicate1 mark1 or identify a specific position1 place1 item1 or object4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,,ii of chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gjjad4 ,aiming laser pointer at vessel4 4 #ajdjc4 ,safety of special activities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall conduct a #b-year pilot program to establish and implement a process to-- 7#a7 establish safety zones to address special activities in the exclusive economic zone2 7#b7 account for the number of safety zones established for special activities2 7#c7 differentiate whether an applicant who requests a safety zone for such activities is-- 7,a7 an individual2 7,b7 an organization2 or 7,c7 a government entity2 and 7#d7 account for ,coast ,guard resources utilized to enforce safety zones established for special activities1 including-- 7,a7 the number of ,coast ,guard or ,coast ,guard ,auxiliary vessels used2 and 7,b7 the number of ,coast ,guard or ,coast ,guard ,auxiliary patrol hours required4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the expiration of the #b-year pilot program1 the ,commandant shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate regarding-- 7#a7 the process required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 whether the authority to establish safety zones to address special activities in the exclusive economic zone should be extended or made permanent in the interest of safety4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,safety zone ,the term safety zone has the meaning given such term in section #afe4bj of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,special activities ,the term special activities includes-- 7,a7 space activities1 including launch and reentry1 as such terms are defined in section #ejijb of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 carried out by ,united ,states citizens2 and 7,b7 offshore energy development activities1 as described in section #h7p77#a77;,c7 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #accg7p77#a77;,c771 on or near a fixed platform4 7#c7 ,united ,states citizen ,the term ,united ,states citizen has the meaning given the term eligible owners in section #abajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,fixed platform ,the term fixed platform means an artificial island1 installation1 or structure permanently attached to the sea-bed for the purpose of exploration or exploitation of resources or for other economic purposes4 #ajdjd4 ,security plans2 reviews ,section #gjajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7b77#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,the ,secretary shall review and approve ,area ,maritime ,transportation ,security ,plans and updates under this subsection4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#d71 by inserting or update after plan each place it appears4 #ajdje4 ,vessel traffic service ,section #gjjja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #gjjja4 ,vessel traffic services 7a7 ,in general ,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 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 safety1 except that 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 ,national policy 7#a7 ,establishment and update of national policy 7,a7 ,establishment of policy ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish a national policy which is inclusive of local variances permitted under subsection 7c71 to be applied to all vessel traffic service centers and publish such policy in the ,federal ,register4 7,b7 ,update ,the ,secretary shall periodically update the national policy established under subparagraph 7,a7 and shall publish such update in the ,federal ,register or on a publicly available website4 7#b7 ,elements ,the national policy established and updated under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,standardization of titles1 roles1 and responsibilities for all personnel assigned1 working1 or employed in a vessel traffic service center4 7,b7 ,standardization of organizational structure within vessel traffic service centers1 to include supervisory and reporting chain and processes4 7,c7 ,establishment of directives for the application of authority provided to each vessel traffic service center1 specifically with respect to directing or controlling vessel movement when such action is justified in the interest of safety4 7,d7 ,establishment of thresholds and measures for monitoring1 informing1 recommending1 and directing vessel traffic4 7,e7 ,establishment of national procedures and protocols for vessel traffic management4 7,f7 ,standardization of training for all vessel traffic service directors1 operators1 and watchstanders4 7,g7 ,establishment of certification and competency evaluation for all vessel traffic service directors1 operators1 and watchstanders4 7,h7 ,establishment of standard operating language when communicating with vessel traffic users4 7,i7 ,establishment of data collection1 storage1 management1 archiving1 and dissemination policies and procedures for vessel incidents and near-miss incidents4 7c7 ,local variances 7#a7 ,development ,in this section1 the ,secretary may provide for such local variances as the ,secretary considers appropriate to account for the unique vessel traffic1 waterway characteristics1 and any additional factors that are appropriate to enhance navigational safety in any area where vessel traffic services are provided4 7#b7 ,review and approval by ,secretary ,the ,captain of the ,port covered by a vessel traffic service center may develop and submit to the ,secretary regional policies in addition to the national policy established and updated under subsection 7b7 to account for variances from that national policy with respect to local vessel traffic conditions and volume1 geography1 water body characteristics1 waterway usage1 and any additional factors that the ,captain considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,review and implementation ,not later than #ahj days after receiving regional policies under paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall review such regional policies2 and 7,b7 the ,captain of the port concerned shall implement the policies that the ,secretary approves4 7#d7 ,maintenance ,the ,secretary shall maintain a central depository for all local variances approved under this section4 7d7 ,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 ,international ,coordination ,with respect to vessel traffic service areas that cross international boundaries1 the ,secretary may enter into bilateral or cooperative agreements with international partners to jointly carry out the functions under subsection 7a77#a7 and to jointly manage such areas to collect1 share1 assess1 and analyze information in the possession or control of the international partner4 7#c7 ,limitation 7,a7 ,inherently governmental function ,a nongovernmental entity may not under this subsection carry out an inherently governmental function4 7,b7 ,definition of inherently governmental function ,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 7#d7 ,disclosure ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall de-identify information prior to release to the public1 including near miss incidents4 7e7 ,performance evaluation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop and implement a standard method for evaluating the performance of vessel traffic service centers4 7#b7 ,elements ,the standard method developed and implemented under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 analysis and collection of data with respect to the following within a vessel traffic service area covered by each vessel traffic service center3 7,a7 ,volume of vessel traffic1 categorized by type of vessel4 7,b7 ,total volume of flammable1 combustible1 or hazardous liquid cargo transported1 categorized by vessel type as provided in the ,notice of ,arrival1 if applicable1 or as determined by other means4 7,c7 ,data on near-miss incidents4 7,d7 ,data on marine casualties4 7,e7 ,application by vessel traffic operators of traffic management authority during near-miss incidents and marine casualties4 7,f7 ,other additional methods as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,secretary 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 evaluation conducted under paragraph 7#a7 of the performance of vessel traffic service centers1 including-- 7,a7 recommendations to improve safety and performance2 and 7,b7 data regarding marine casualties and near-miss incidents that have occurred during the period covered by the report4 7f7 ,risk assessment program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop a continuous risk assessment program to evaluate and mitigate safety risks for each vessel traffic service area to improve safety and reduce the risks of oil and hazardous material discharge in navigable waters4 7#b7 ,method for assessment ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with stakeholders and the public1 shall develop a standard method for conducting risk assessments under paragraph 7#a7 that includes the collection and management of all information necessary to identify and analyze potential hazardous navigational trends within a vessel traffic service area4 7#c7 ,information to be assessed 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that a risk assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a7 includes an assessment of the following3 7i7 ,volume of vessel traffic1 categorized by type of vessel4 7ii7 ,total volume of flammable1 combustible1 or hazardous liquid cargo transported1 categorized by vessel type as provided in the ,notice of ,arrival1 if applicable1 or as determined by other means4 7iii7 ,data on near-miss events incidents4 7iv7 ,data on marine casualties4 7v7 ,geographic locations for near-miss events incidents and marine casualties1 including latitude and longitude4 7vi7 ,cyclical risk factors such as weather1 seasonal water body currents1 tides1 bathymetry1 and topography4 7vii7 ,weather data1 in coordination with the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7,b7 ,information storage and management policies ,the ,secretary shall retain all information collected under subparagraph 7,a7 and ensure policies and procedures are in place to standardize the format in which that information is retained to facilitate statistical analysis of that information to calculate within a vessel traffic service area1 at a minimum1 the incident rate1 intervention rate1 and casualty prevention rate4 7#d7 ,public availability 7,a7 ,assessments and information ,in accordance with section #eeb of title #e1 the ,secretary shall make any risk assessments conducted under paragraph 7#a7 and any information collected under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 available to the public4 7,b7 ,information in possession or control of international partners ,the ,secretary shall endeavor to coordinate with international partners as described in subsection 7d77#b7 to enter into agreements to make information collected1 shared1 and analyzed under that paragraph available to the public4 7,c7 ,disclosure ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall de-identify information prior to release to the public1 including near-miss incidents4 7g7 ,vessel traffic service training 7#a7 ,training program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop a comprehensive nationwide training program for all vessel traffic service directors1 operators1 and watchstanders4 7,b7 ,elements ,the comprehensive nationwide training program under subparagraph 7,a7 and any variances to that program under subsection 7c7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7i7 ,realistic vessel traffic scenarios to the maximum extent practicable that integrate-- 7,i7 the national policy developed under subsection 7b72 7,,ii7 international rules under the ,international ,navigational ,rules ,act of #aigg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq472 7,,iii7 inland navigation rules under part #hc of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,,iv7 the application of vessel traffic authority2 and 7,v7 communication with vessel traffic service users4 7ii7 ,proficiency training with respect to use1 interpretation1 and integration of available data on vessel traffic service display systems such as radar1 and vessel automatic identification system feeds4 7iii7 ,practical application of-- 7,i7 the international rules under the ,international ,navigational ,rules ,act of #aigg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq472 and 7,,ii7 the inland navigation rules under part #hc of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7iv7 ,proficiency training with respect to the operation of radio communications equipment and any other applicable systems necessary to execute vessel traffic service authorities4 7v7 ,incorporation of the ,standard ,marine ,communication ,phrases adopted by the ,international ,maritime ,organization by resolution on ,april #d1 #bjjj1 as amended and consolidated1 or any successor resolution4 7vi7 ,incorporation to the maximum extent possible of guidance and recommendations contained in vessel traffic services operator training1 vessel traffic services supervisor training1 or other relevant training set forth by the ,international ,association of ,marine ,aids to ,navigation and ,lighthouse ,authorities4 7vii7 ,a minimum number of hours of training for an individual to complete before the individual is qualified to fill a vessel traffic services position without supervision4 7viii7 ,local area geographic and operational familiarization4 7ix7 ,such additional components as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,standard competency qualification process 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop a standard competency qualification process to be applied to all personnel assigned1 employed1 or working in a vessel traffic service center4 7,b7 ,application of process ,the competency qualification process developed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include measurable thresholds for determining proficiency4 7#c7 ,international and inland navigation rules test 7,a7 ,in general ,all personnel assigned1 employed1 or working in a vessel traffic service center with responsibilities that include communicating1 interacting1 or directing vessels within a vessel traffic service area1 as determined under the national policy developed under subsection 7b71 shall be required to pass a ,united ,states international and inland navigation rules test developed by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,elements of test ,the ,secretary shall determine the content and passing standard for the rules test developed under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,testing frequency ,the ,secretary shall establish a frequency1 not to exceed once every #e years1 for personnel described in subparagraph 7,a7 to be required to pass the rules test developed under such subparagraph4 7h7 ,research on vessel traffic 7#a7 ,vessel communication ,the ,secretary shall conduct research1 in consultation with subject matter experts identified by the ,secretary1 to develop more effective procedures for monitoring vessel communications on radio frequencies to identify and address unsafe situations in a vessel traffic service area4 ,the ,secretary shall consider data collected under subparagraph 7,a7 of subsection 7f77#c74 7#b7 ,professional mariner representation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct research1 in consultation with local stakeholders and subject matter experts identified by the ,secretary1 to evaluate and determine the feasibility1 costs and benefits of representation by professional mariners on the vessel traffic service watchfloor at each vessel traffic service center4 7,b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall implement representation by professional mariners on the vessel traffic service watchfloor at those vessel traffic service centers for which it is determined feasible and beneficial pursuant to research conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 7i7 ,inclusion of identification system on certain vessels 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,navigation ,safety ,advisory ,committee shall advise and provide recommendations to the ,secretary on matters relating to the practicability1 economic costs1 regulatory burden1 and navigational impact of outfitting vessels lacking independent means of propulsion that carry flammable1 combustible1 or hazardous liquid cargo with vessel automatic identification systems4 7#b7 ,regulations ,based on the evaluation under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall prescribe such regulations as the ,secretary considers appropriate to establish requirements relating to the outfitting of vessels described in such subparagraph with vessel automatic identification systems4 7j7 ,periodic review of vessel traffic service needs 7#a7 ,in general ,based on the performance evaluation conducted under subsection 7e7 and the risk assessment conducted under subsection 7f71 the ,secretary shall periodically review vessel traffic service areas to determine-- 7,a7 if there are any additional vessel traffic service needs in those areas2 and 7,b7 if a vessel traffic service area should be moved or modified4 7#b7 ,information to be assessed 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that a review conducted under paragraph 7#a7 includes an assessment of the following3 7i7 ,volume of vessel traffic1 categorized by type of vessel4 7ii7 ,total volume of flammable1 combustible1 or hazardous liquid cargo transported1 categorized by vessel type as provided in the ,notice of ,arrival1 if applicable1 or as determined by other means4 7iii7 ,data on near miss incidents4 7iv7 ,data on marine casualties4 7v7 ,geographic locations for near-miss incidents and marine casualties1 including latitude and longitude4 7vi7 ,cyclical risk factors such as weather1 seasonal water body currents1 tides1 bathymetry1 and topography4 7vii7 ,weather data1 in coordination with the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#c7 ,stakeholder input ,in conducting the periodic reviews under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall seek input from port and waterway stakeholders to identify areas of increased vessel conflicts or marine casualties that could benefit from the use of routing measures or vessel traffic service special areas to improve safety1 port security1 and environmental protection4 7#d7 ,disclosure ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall de-identify information prior to release to the public1 including near miss incidents4 7k7 ,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 ,service ,center1 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 7l7 ,existing authority ,nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the existing authorities of the ,secretary to enhance navigation1 vessel safety1 marine environmental protection1 and to ensure safety and preservation of life and property at sea4 7m7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,hazardous liquid cargo ,the term hazardous liquid cargo has the meaning given that term in regulations prescribed under section #eajc of title #di4 7#b7 ,marine casualty ,the term marine casualty has the meaning given that term in regulations prescribed under section #faja7;a74 7#c7 ,vessel traffic service area ,the term vessel traffic service area means an area specified in subpart ,c of part #afa of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7#d7 ,vessel traffic service center ,the term vessel traffic service center means a center for the provision of vessel traffic services in a vessel traffic service area4 7#e7 ,near miss incident ,the term near miss incident means any occurrence or series of occurrences having the same origin1 involving one or more vessels1 facilities1 or any combination thereof1 resulting in the substantial threat of a marine casualty4 7#f7 ,de-identified ,the term de-identified means the process by which all information that is likely to establish the identity of the specific persons or entities noted in the reports1 data1 or other information is removed from the reports1 data1 or other information4 4 #ajdjf4 ,transportation work identification card pilot program ,section #gjaje7;g7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking shall concurrently and all that follows and inserting the following3 shall-- 7#a7 develop and1 no later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbj1 implement a joint application for merchant mariner's documents under chapter #gc and for a transportation security card issued under this section2 and 7#b7 upon receipt of a joint application developed under paragraph 7#a7 concurrently process an application from an individual for merchant mariner's documents under chapter #gc and an application from such individual for a transportation security card under this section4 4 ,,iv ,miscellaneous ,a ,navigation and ,shipping #aaaja4 ,coastwise trade 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall review the adequacy of and continuing need for provisions in title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 that require a ,united ,states vessel documented under chapter #aba of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 possessing a coastwise endorsement under that chapter1 and engaged in coastwise trade1 to comply with regulations for vessels engaged in an international voyage4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a briefing on the findings of the review required under subsection 7a7 and a discussion of how existing laws and regulations could be amended to ensure the safety of vessels described in subsection 7a7 while infringing as little as possible on commerce4 #aaajb4 ,towing vessels operating outside boundary line 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term ,boundary ,line has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 the term ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection has the meaning given the term in section #ccje7;d77#d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#c7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7b7 ,interim exemption ,a towing vessel described in subsection 7c7 and a response vessel included on a vessel response plan are exempt from any additional requirements of subtitle ,,ii of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and chapter ,i of title #cc and chapter ,i of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act71 that would result solely from such vessel operating outside the ,boundary ,line1 if-- 7#a7 the vessel is-- 7,a7 operating outside the ,boundary ,line solely to perform regular harbor assist operations2 or 7,b7 listed as a response vessel on a vessel response plan and is operating outside the ,boundary ,line solely to perform duties of a response vessel2 7#b7 the vessel is approved for operations outside the ,boundary ,line by the ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection and the ,coast ,guard ,marine ,safety ,center2 and 7#c7 the vessel has sufficient manning and lifesaving equipment for all persons on board1 in accordance with part #ae and section #ada4bbe of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7c7 ,applicability ,this section applies to a towing vessel-- 7#a7 that is subject to inspection under chapter #cc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and subchapter ,m of chapter ,i of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation72 7#b7 with only ,lakes1 ,bays1 and ,sounds or ,rivers routes recorded on such vessel's certificate of inspection pursuant to section #acf4bcj of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation72 7#c7 that1 with respect to a vessel described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 is operating as a harbor assist vessel and regularly engaged in harbor assist operations1 including the docking1 undocking1 mooring1 unmooring1 and escorting of vessels with limited maneuverability2 and 7#d7 that1 with respect to a vessel that is described in subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 is listed-- 7,a7 on a vessel response plan under part #aee of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 on the date of approval of the vessel response plan2 or 7,b7 by name or reference in the vessel response plan's geographic-specific appendix on the date of approval of the vessel response plan4 7d7 ,limitations ,a vessel exempted under subsection 7b7 is subject to the following operating limitations3 7#a7 ,the voyage of a vessel described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 shall-- 7,a7 be less than #ab hours in total duration2 7,b7 originate and end in the inspection zone of a single ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection2 and 7,c7 occur no further than #aj nautical miles from the ,boundary ,line4 7#b7 ,the voyage of a vessel described in subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 shall-- 7,a7 originate and end in the inspection zone of a single ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection2 and 7,b7 either-- 7i7 in the case of a voyage in the territorial waters of ,alaska1 ,guam1 ,hawaii1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 have sufficient manning as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7ii7 be less than #ab hours4 7e7 ,safety 7#a7 ,safety restrictions ,the ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection for an inspection zone may restrict operations under the interim exemption provided under subsection 7b7 for safety purposes4 7#b7 ,comprehensive lists ,the ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection for an inspection zone shall maintain and periodically update a comprehensive list of all towing vessels described in subsection 7c7 that operate in the inspection zone4 7#c7 ,notification ,not later than #bd hours prior to intended operations outside of the ,boundary ,line1 a towing vessel exempted under subsection 7b7 shall notify the ,office in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection for the inspection zone of such operations4 ,such notification shall include-- 7,a7 the date1 time1 and length of voyage2 7,b7 a crew list1 with each crew member's credentials and work hours2 and 7,c7 an attestation from the master of the towing vessel that the vessel has sufficient manning and lifesaving equipment for all persons on board4 7f7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall brief the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives regarding the following3 7#a7 ,the impacts of the interim exemption provided under this section4 7#b7 ,any safety concerns regarding the expiration of such interim exemption4 7#c7 ,whether such interim exemption should be extended4 7g7 ,termination ,the interim exemption provided under subsection 7b7 shall terminate on the date that is #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #aaajc4 ,sense of ,congress regarding the maritime industry of the ,united ,states ,it is the sense of ,congress that the maritime industry of the ,united ,states contributes to the ,nation's economic prosperity and national security4 #aaajd4 ,cargo preference study 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an audit regarding the enforcement of the ,united ,states ,cargo ,preference ,laws set forth in sections #eecjb1 #eecjc1 #eecjd1 and #eecje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #bfca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7hereinafter in this section referred to as the ,united ,states ,cargo ,preference ,laws74 7b7 ,scope ,the audit conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the period from ,october #ad1 #bjjh1 until the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 a listing of the agencies and organizations required to comply with the ,united ,states ,cargo ,preference ,laws2 7#b7 an analysis of the compliance or noncompliance of such agencies and organizations with such laws1 including-- 7,a7 the total amount of oceangoing cargo that each such agency1 organization1 or contractor procured for its own account or for which financing was in any way provided with ,federal funds1 including loan guarantees2 7,b7 the percentage of such cargo shipped on privately owned commercial vessels of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 an assessment of internal programs and controls used by each such agency or organization to monitor and ensure compliance with the ,united ,states ,cargo ,preference ,laws1 to include education1 training1 and supervision of its contracting personnel1 and the procedures and controls used to monitor compliance with cargo preference requirements by contractors and subcontractors2 and 7,d7 instances in which cargoes are shipped on foreign-flag vessels under non-availability determinations but not counted as such for purposes of calculating cargo preference compliance2 and 7#c7 an overview of enforcement activities undertaken by the ,maritime ,administration from ,october #ad1 #bjjh1 until the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including a listing of all bills of lading collected by the ,maritime ,administration during that period4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general 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 detailing the results of the audit and providing recommendations related to such results1 to include-- 7#a7 actions that should be taken by agencies and organizations to fully comply with the ,united ,states ,cargo ,preference ,laws2 and 7#b7 ,other measures that may compel agencies and organizations1 and their contractors and subcontractors1 to use ,united ,states flag vessels in the international transportation of ocean cargoes as mandated by the ,united ,states ,cargo ,preference ,laws4 #aaaje4 ,towing vessel inspection fees ,notwithstanding section #igja of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #baaj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may not charge an inspection fee for towing vessels required to have a ,certificate of ,inspection under subchapter ,m of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 until-- 7#a7 the completion of the review required under section #hae of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb72 and 7#b7 the promulgation of regulations to establish specific inspection fees for such vessels4 ,b ,maritime ,domain ,awareness #aabja4 ,unmanned maritime systems and satellite vessel tracking technologies 7a7 ,assessment ,the ,commandant1 acting through the ,blue ,technology ,center of ,expertise1 shall regularly assess available unmanned maritime systems and satellite vessel tracking technologies for potential use to support missions of the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,commandant 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 the actual and potential effects of the use of then-existing unmanned maritime systems and satellite vessel tracking technologies on the mission effectiveness of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an inventory of current unmanned maritime systems used by the ,coast ,guard1 an overview of such usage1 and a discussion of the mission effectiveness of such systems1 including any benefits realized or risks or negative aspects of such usage4 7,b7 ,an inventory of satellite vessel tracking technologies1 and a discussion of the potential mission effectiveness of such technologies1 including any benefits or risks or negative aspects of such usage4 7,c7 ,a prioritized list of ,coast ,guard mission requirements that could be met with additional unmanned maritime systems1 or with satellite vessel tracking technologies1 and the estimated costs of accessing1 acquiring1 or operating such systems1 taking into consideration the interoperability of such systems with the current and future fleet of-- 7i7 ,national ,security ,cutters2 7ii7 ,fast ,response ,cutters2 7iii7 ,offshore ,patrol ,cutters2 7iv7 ,polar ,security ,cutters2 and 7v7 in-service legacy cutters1 including the #baj- and #bgj-;foot medium endurance cutters and #bbe-;foot ,buoy ,tenders4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,unmanned maritime systems 7,a7 ,in general ,the term unmanned maritime systems means-- 7i7 remotely operated or autonomous vehicles produced by the commercial sector designed to travel in the air1 on or under the ocean surface1 on land1 or any combination thereof1 and that function without an on-board human presence2 and 7ii7 associated components of such vehicles1 including control and communications systems1 data transmission systems1 and processing systems4 7,b7 ,examples ,such term includes the following3 7i7 ,unmanned undersea vehicles4 7ii7 ,unmanned surface vehicles4 7iii7 ,unmanned aerial vehicles4 7iv7 ,autonomous underwater vehicles4 7v7 ,autonomous surface vehicles4 7vi7 ,autonomous aerial vehicles4 7#b7 ,available unmanned maritime systems ,the term available unmanned maritime systems includes systems that can be purchased commercially or are in use by the ,department of ,defense or other ,federal agencies4 7#c7 ,satellite vessel tracking technologies ,the term satellite vessel tracking technologies means shipboard broadcast systems that use satellites and terrestrial receivers to continually track vessels4 #aabjb4 ,unmanned aircraft systems testing 7a7 ,training area ,the ,commandant shall carry out and update1 as appropriate1 a program for the use of one or more training areas to facilitate the use of unmanned aircraft systems and small unmanned aircraft to support missions of the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,designation of area 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall1 as part of the program under subsection 7a71 designate an area for the training1 testing1 and development of unmanned aircraft systems and small unmanned aircraft4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in designating a training area under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant shall-- 7,a7 ensure that such training area has or receives all necessary ,federal ,aviation ,administration flight authorization2 and 7,b7 take into consideration all of the following attributes of the training area3 7i7 ,direct over-water maritime access from the site4 7ii7 ,the availability of existing ,coast ,guard support facilities1 including pier and dock space4 7iii7 ,proximity to existing and available offshore ,warning ,area airspace for test and training4 7iv7 ,existing facilities and infrastructure to support unmanned aircraft system-augmented1 and small unmanned aircraft-augmented1 training1 evaluations1 and exercises4 7v7 ,existing facilities with a proven track record of supporting unmanned aircraft systems and small unmanned aircraft systems flight operations4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term existing means as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 the terms small unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft system have the meanings given those terms in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aabjc4 ,land-based unmanned aircraft system program of ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,funding for certain enhanced capabilities ,section #cai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,funding for certain enhanced capabilities ,in each of fiscal years #bjbj and #bjba1 the ,commandant may provide additional funding of #e1jjj1jjj for additional long-range maritime patrol aircraft1 acquired through full and open competition4 4 7b7 ,report on use of unmanned aircraft systems for certain surveillance 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjba1 the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration on matters related to aviation safety and civilian aviation and aerospace operations1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report setting forth an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of using unmanned aircraft systems for surveillance of marine protected areas1 the transit zone1 and the ,arctic in order to-- 7,a7 establish and maintain regular maritime domain awareness of such areas2 7,b7 ensure appropriate response to illegal activities in such areas2 and 7,c7 collaborate with ,state1 local1 and tribal authorities1 and international partners1 in surveillance missions over their waters in such areas4 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 #aabjd4 ,prohibition on operation or procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,prohibition on agency operation or procurement ,the ,commandant may not operate or enter into or renew a contract for the procurement of-- 7#a7 an unmanned aircraft system that-- 7,a7 is manufactured in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country2 7,b7 uses flight controllers1 radios1 data transmission devices1 cameras1 or gimbals manufactured in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country2 7,c7 uses a ground control system or operating software developed in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country2 or 7,d7 uses network connectivity or data storage located in or administered by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country2 or 7#b7 a system manufactured in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country for the detection or identification of unmanned aircraft systems4 7b7 ,exemption 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant is exempt from the restriction under subsection 7a7 if-- 7,a7 the operation or procurement is for the purposes of-- 7i7 counter-,,uas system surrogate testing and training2 or 7ii7 intelligence1 electronic warfare1 and information warfare operations1 testing1 analysis1 and training2 or 7,b7 the ,commandant receives a certification from the ,coast ,guard unit requesting to operate or procure an unmanned aircraft system otherwise restricted under subsection 7a71 which shall include supporting manufacturer information1 that the unmanned aircraft system does not-- 7i7 connect to the internet or an outside telecommunications service2 7ii7 connect to other devices or electronics1 except as necessary to perform the mission2 or 7iii7 perform any missions in support of classified information or that may threaten national security4 7#b7 ,expiration ,the authority under this subsection to operate or procure an unmanned aircraft system otherwise restricted under subsection 7a7 expires on the date that is #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,commandant may waive the restriction under subsection 7a7 on a case by case basis by certifying in writing to the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the relevant committees of jurisdiction that the operation or procurement is required in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered foreign country ,the term covered foreign country means the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#b7 ,counter-,,uas system ,the term counter-,,uas system has the meaning given such term in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,unmanned aircraft system ,the term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given such term in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aabje4 ,united ,states commercial space-based radio frequency maritime domain awareness testing and evaluation program 7a7 ,testing and evaluation program ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 acting through the ,blue ,technology ,center of ,expertise1 shall carry out a testing and evaluation program of ,united ,states commercial space-based radio frequency geolocation and maritime domain awareness products and services to support the mission objectives of maritime enforcement by the ,coast ,guard and other components of the ,coast ,guard4 ,the objectives of this testing and evaluation program shall include-- 7#a7 developing an understanding of how ,united ,states commercial space-based radio frequency data products can meet current and future mission requirements2 7#b7 establishing how ,united ,states commercial space-based radio frequency data products should integrate into existing work flows2 and 7#c7 establishing how ,united ,states commercial space-based radio frequency data products could be integrated into analytics platforms4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #bdj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 such ,secretary shall prepare and 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 results of the testing and evaluation program under subsection 7a71 including recommendations on how the ,coast ,guard should fully exploit ,united ,states commercial space-based radio frequency data products to meet current and future mission requirements4 #aabjf4 ,authorization of use of automatic identification systems devices to mark fishing equipment 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term ,automatic ,identification ,system has the meaning given the term in section #afd4df7;a7 of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation2 7#b7 the term ,automatic ,identification ,system device means a covered device that operates in radio frequencies assigned to the ,automatic ,identification ,system2 7#c7 the term ,commission means the ,federal ,communications ,commission2 and 7#d7 the term covered device means a device used to mark fishing equipment4 7b7 ,rulemaking required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission1 in consultation with the ,commandant1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,secretary of ,commerce 7acting through the ,administrator of ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration71 shall initiate a rulemaking proceeding to consider whether to authorize covered devices to operate in radio frequencies assigned to the ,automatic ,identification ,system4 7c7 ,considerations ,in conducting the rulemaking under subsection 7b71 the ,commission shall consider whether imposing requirements with respect to the manner in which ,automatic ,identification ,system devices are deployed and used would enable the authorization of covered devices to operate in radio frequencies assigned to the ,automatic ,identification ,system consistent with the core purpose of the ,automatic ,identification ,system to prevent maritime accidents4 ,c ,arctic #aacja4 ,coast ,guard ,arctic prioritization 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the strategic importance of the ,arctic continues to increase as the ,united ,states and other countries recognize the military significance of the sea lanes and choke points within the region and understand the potential for power projection from the ,arctic into multiple regions4 7#b7 ,russia and ,china have conducted military exercises together in the ,arctic1 have agreed to connect the ,northern ,sea ,route1 claimed by ,russia1 with ,china's ,maritime ,silk ,road1 and are working together in developing natural gas resources in the ,arctic4 7#c7 ,the economic significance of the ,arctic continues to grow as countries around the globe begin to understand the potential for maritime transportation through1 and economic and trade development in1 the region4 7#d7 ,increases in human1 maritime1 and resource development activity in the ,arctic region may create additional mission requirements for the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#e7 ,the increasing role of the ,united ,states in the ,arctic has been highlighted in each of the last four national defense authorization acts4 7#f7 ,the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,arctic ,strategic ,outlook released in ,april #bjai states1 ,demonstrating commitment to operational presence1 ,canada1 ,denmark1 and ,norway have made strategic investments in ice-capable patrol ships charged with national or homeland security missions4 ,the ,united ,states is the only ,arctic ,state that has not made similar investments in ice-capable surface maritime security assets4 ,this limits the ability of the ,coast ,guard1 and the ,nation1 to credibly uphold sovereignty or respond to contingencies in the ,arctic44 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,arctic is a region of strategic importance to the national security interests of the ,united ,states1 and the ,coast ,guard must better align its mission prioritization and development of capabilities to meet the growing array of challenges in the region2 7#b7 the increasing freedom of navigation and expansion of activity in the ,arctic must be met with an increasing show of ,coast ,guard forces capable of exerting influence through persistent presence2 7#c7 ,congress fully supports the needed and important re-capitalization of the fleet of cutters and aircraft of the ,coast ,guard1 but1 the ,coast ,guard must avoid overextending operational assets for remote international missions at the cost of dedicated focus on this domestic area of responsibility with significant international interest and activity2 and 7#d7 although some progress has been made to increase awareness of ,arctic issues and to promote increased presence in the region1 additional measures are needed to protect vital economic1 environmental1 and national security interests of the ,united ,states1 and to show the commitment of the ,united ,states to this emerging strategic choke point of increasing great power competition4 7c7 ,arctic defined ,in this section1 the term ,arctic has the meaning given that term in section #aab of the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa74 #aacjb4 ,arctic ,,pars ,native engagement ,the ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 engage directly with local coastal whaling and fishing communities in the ,arctic region when conducting the ,alaskan ,arctic ,coast ,port ,access ,route ,study1 in accordance with chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and as described in the notice of study published in the ,federal ,register on ,december #ba1 #bjah 7#hc ,fed4 ,reg4 #fegja72 and 7#b7 consider the concerns of the ,arctic coastal community regarding any ,alaskan ,arctic ,coast ,port ,access ,route1 including safety needs and concerns4 #aacjc4 ,voting requirement ,section #cje7;i77#a77;,g77iv7 of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahee7;i77#a77;,g77iv77 is amended to read as follows3 7iv7 ,voting requirement ,the panel may act only by the affirmative vote of at least #e of its members1 except that any decision made pursuant to the last sentence of subparagraph 7,c7 shall require the unanimous vote of all #f members of the panel4 4 #aacjd4 ,report on the ,arctic capabilities of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report setting forth the results of a study on the ,arctic capabilities of the ,armed ,forces4 ,the ,secretary shall enter into a contract with an appropriate federally funded research and development center for the conduct of the study4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a comparison of the capabilities of the ,united ,states1 the ,russian ,federation1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and other countries operating in the ,arctic1 including an assessment of the ability of the navy of each such country to operate in varying sea-ice conditions4 7#b7 ,a description of commercial and foreign military surface forces currently operating in the ,arctic in conditions inaccessible to ,navy surface forces4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the potential security risk posed to ,coast ,guard forces by military forces of other countries operating in the ,arctic in conditions inaccessible to ,navy surface or aviation forces in the manner such forces currently operate4 7#d7 ,a comparison of the domain awareness capabilities of-- 7,a7 ,coast ,guard forces operating alone2 and 7,b7 ,coast ,guard forces operating in tandem with ,navy surface and aviation forces and the surface and aviation forces of other allies4 7#e7 ,a comparison of the defensive capabilities of-- 7,a7 ,coast ,guard forces operating alone2 and 7,b7 ,coast ,guard forces operating in mutual defense with ,navy forces1 other ,armed ,forces1 and the military forces of allies4 7c7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #aacje4 ,report on ,arctic search and rescue 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant 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 search and rescue capabilities of the ,coast ,guard in ,arctic coastal communities4 7b7 ,contents ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of ways in which the ,coast ,guard can more effectively partner with ,arctic coastal communities to respond to search and rescue incidents through training1 funding1 and deployment of assets4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the costs of forward deploying on a seasonal basis ,coast ,guard assets in support of such communities for responses to such incidents4 #aacjf4 ,arctic ,shipping ,federal ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to establish a ,federal advisory committee to provide policy recommendations to the ,secretary of ,transportation on positioning the ,united ,states to take advantage of emerging opportunities for ,arctic maritime transportation4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advisory committee ,the term ,advisory ,committee means the ,arctic ,shipping ,federal ,advisory ,committee established under subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,arctic ,the term ,arctic has the meaning given the term in section #aab of the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa74 7#c7 ,arctic sea routes ,the term ,arctic ,sea ,routes means the international ,northern ,sea ,route1 the ,transpolar ,sea ,route1 and the ,northwest ,passage4 7c7 ,establishment of the ,arctic shipping ,federal ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,establishment of ,advisory ,committee 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,defense acting through the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,navy1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 shall establish an ,arctic ,shipping ,federal ,advisory ,committee in the ,department of ,transportation to advise the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating on matters related to ,arctic maritime transportation1 including ,arctic seaway development4 7,b7 ,meetings ,the ,advisory ,committee shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson1 and at least once annually in ,alaska4 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall be composed of #ag members as described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,composition ,the members of the ,advisory ,committee shall be-- 7i7 #a individual appointed and designated by the ,secretary of ,transportation to serve as the ,chairperson of the ,advisory ,committee2 7ii7 #a individual appointed and designated by the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating to serve as the ,vice ,chairperson of the ,advisory ,committee2 7iii7 #a designee of the ,secretary of ,commerce2 7iv7 #a designee of the ,secretary of ,state2 7v7 #a designee of the ,secretary of ,transportation2 7vi7 #a designee of the ,secretary of ,defense2 7vii7 #a designee from the ,state of ,alaska1 nominated by the ,governor of ,alaska and designated by the ,secretary of ,transportation2 7viii7 #a designee from the ,state of ,washington1 nominated by the ,governor of ,washington and designated by the ,secretary of ,transportation2 7ix7 #c ,alaska ,native ,tribal members2 7x7 #a individual representing ,alaska ,native subsistence co-management groups affected by ,arctic maritime transportation2 7xi7 #a individual representing coastal communities affected by ,arctic maritime transportation2 7xii7 #a individual representing vessels of the ,united ,states 7as defined in section #aaf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code7 participating in the shipping industry2 7xiii7 #a individual representing the marine safety community2 7xiv7 #a individual representing the ,arctic business community2 and 7xv7 #a individual representing maritime labor organizations4 7,c7 ,terms 7i7 ,limitations ,each member of the ,advisory ,committee described in clauses 7vii7 through 7xv7 of subparagraph 7,b7 shall serve for a #b-year term and shall not be eligible for more than #b consecutive term reappointments4 7ii7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the membership of the ,advisory ,committee shall not affect its responsibilities1 but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment and in accordance with the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7#c7 ,functions ,the ,advisory ,committee shall carry out all of the following functions3 7,a7 ,develop a set of policy recommendations that would enhance the leadership role played by the ,united ,states in improving the safety and reliability of ,arctic maritime transportation in accordance with customary international maritime law and existing ,federal authority4 ,such policy recommendations shall consider options to establish a ,united ,states entity that could perform the following functions in accordance with ,united ,states law and customary international maritime law3 7i7 ,construction1 operation1 and maintenance of current and future maritime infrastructure necessary for vessels transiting the ,arctic ,sea ,routes1 including potential new deep draft and deepwater ports4 7ii7 ,provision of services that are not widely commercially available in the ,united ,states ,arctic that would-- 7,i7 improve ,arctic maritime safety and environmental protection2 7,,ii7 enhance ,arctic maritime domain awareness2 and 7,,iii7 support navigation and incident response for vessels transiting the ,arctic ,sea ,routes4 7iii7 ,establishment of rules of measurement for vessels and cargo for the purposes of levying voluntary rates of charges or fees for services4 7,b7 ,as an option under subparagraph 7,a71 consider establishing a congressionally chartered seaway development corporation modeled on the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation1 and-- 7i7 develop recommendations for establishing such a corporation and a detailed implementation plan for establishing such an entity2 or 7ii7 if the ,advisory ,committee decides against recommending the establishment of such a corporation1 provide a written explanation as to the rationale for the decision and develop an alternative1 as practicable4 7,c7 ,provide advice and recommendations1 as requested1 to the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating on ,arctic marine transportation1 including seaway development1 and consider national security interests1 where applicable1 in such recommendations4 7,d7 ,in developing the advice and recommendations under subparagraph 7,c71 engage with and solicit feedback from coastal communities1 ,alaska ,native subsistence co-management groups1 and ,alaska ,native tribes4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,advisory ,committee shall submit a report with its recommendations under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7c77#c7 to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7e7 ,termination of the ,advisory ,committee ,not later than #h years after the submission of the report described in subsection 7d71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall dissolve the ,advisory ,committee4 7f7 ,international engagement ,if a ,special ,representative for the ,arctic ,region is appointed by the ,secretary of ,state1 the duties of that ,representative shall include-- 7#a7 coordination of any activities recommended by the implementation plan submitted by the ,advisory ,committee and approved by the ,secretary of ,transportation2 and 7#b7 facilitation of multilateral dialogues with member and observer nations of the ,arctic ,council to encourage cooperation on ,arctic maritime transportation4 7g7 ,tribal consultation ,in implementing any of the recommendations provided under subsection 7c77#c77;,c71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall consult with ,alaska ,native tribes4 ,d ,other ,matters #aadja4 ,plan for wing-in-ground demonstration plan 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration with regard to any regulatory or safety matter regarding airspace1 air space authorization1 or aviation1 shall develop plans for a demonstration program that will determine whether wing-in-ground craft1 as such term is defined in section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 that is capable of carrying at least one individual1 can-- 7,a7 provide transportation in areas in which energy exploration1 development or production activity takes place on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf2 and 7,b7 under the craft's own power1 safely reach helidecks or platforms located on offshore energy facilities4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the plans required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 examine and explain any safety issues with regard to the operation of the such craft as a vessel1 or as an aircraft1 or both2 7,b7 include a timeline and technical milestones for the implementation of such a demonstration program2 7,c7 outline resource requirements needed to undertake such a demonstration program2 7,d7 describe specific operational circumstances under which the craft may be used1 including distance from ,united ,states land1 altitude1 number of individuals1 amount of cargo1 and speed and weight of vessel2 7,e7 describe the operations under which ,federal ,aviation ,administration statutes1 regulations1 circulars1 or orders apply2 and 7,f7 describe the certifications1 permits1 or authorizations required to perform any operations4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 along with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration with regard to any regulatory or safety matter regarding airspace1 air space authorization1 or aviation1 shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science and ,transportation of the ,senate on the plan developed under subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 any regulatory changes needed regarding inspections and manning1 to allow such craft to operate between onshore facilities and offshore energy facilities when such craft is operating as a vessel2 7#b7 any regulatory changes that would be necessary to address potential impacts to air traffic control1 the ,national ,airspace ,system1 and other aircraft operations1 and to ensure safe operations on or near helidecks and platforms located on offshore energy facilities when such craft are operating as aircraft2 and 7#c7 any other statutory or regulatory changes related to authority of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration over operations of the craft4 #aadjb4 ,northern ,michigan oil spill response planning ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and the ,administrator of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration1 shall update the ,northern ,michigan ,area ,contingency ,plan to include a worst-case discharge from a pipeline in adverse weather conditions4 #aadjc4 ,documentation of ,,lng tankers ,section #g7;b7 of the ,america's ,cup ,act of #bjaa 7,public ,law #aab-fa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking of the vessel on the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 by inserting before the period the following3 1 unless prior to any such sale the vessel has been operated in a coastwise trade for not less than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbj and prior to sale of vessel2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,limitation on ownership ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may only issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement to a vessel designated in paragraph 7#a7 if the owner of the vessel is an individual or individuals who are citizens of the ,united ,states1 or is deemed to be such a citizen under section #ejeja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,limitation on repair and modification 7,a7 ,requirement ,any qualified work shall be performed at a shipyard facility located in the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,exceptions ,the requirement in subparagraph 7,a7 does not apply to any qualified work-- 7i7 for which the owner or operator enters into a binding agreement no later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbj2 or 7ii7 necessary for the safe towage of the vessel from outside the ,united ,states to a shipyard facility in the ,united ,states for completion of the qualified work4 7,c7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 qualified work means repair and modification necessary for the issuance of a certificate of inspection issued as a result of the waiver for which a coastwise endorsement is issued under paragraph 7#a74 4 #aadjd4 ,replacement vessel ,notwithstanding section #bjh7;g77#e7 of the ,american ,fisheries ,act 7,public ,law #aje-bgg2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahea note71 a vessel eligible under section #bjh7;e77#ba7 of such ,act that is replaced under section #bjh7;g7 of such ,act shall be subject to a sideboard restriction catch limit of zero metric tons in the ,bering ,sea and ,aleutian ,islands and in the ,gulf of ,alaska unless that vessel is also a replacement vessel under section #fgi4d7o77#d7 of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 in which case such vessel shall not be eligible to be a catcher_/processor under section #bjf7;b77#b7 of such ,act4 #aadje4 ,educational vessel 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #abaab7;a77#b7 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 endorsement for the vessel ,oliver ,hazard ,perry 7,,imo number #hggeefj2 ,united ,states official number #abegbbd74 7b7 ,termination of effectiveness of endorsement ,the coastwise endorsement authorized under subsection 7a7 for the vessel ,oliver ,hazard ,perry 7,,imo number #hggeefj2 ,united ,states official number #abegbbd7 shall expire on the first date on which any of the following occurs3 7#a7 ,the vessel is sold to a person1 including an entity1 that is not related by ownership or control to the person1 including an entity1 that owned the vessel on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,the vessel is rebuilt and not rebuilt in the ,united ,states 7as defined in section #abaja7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#c7 ,the vessel is no longer operating in primary service as a sailing school vessel4 #aadjf4 ,waters deemed not navigable waters of the ,united ,states for certain purposes ,the ,coalbank ,slough in ,coos ,bay1 ,oregon1 is deemed to not be navigable waters of the ,united ,states for all purposes of subchapter ,j of ,chapter ,i of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #aadjg4 ,anchorages 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall suspend the establishment of new anchorage grounds on the ,hudson ,river between ,yonkers1 ,new ,york1 and ,kingston1 ,new ,york1 under section #g of the ,rivers and ,harbors ,appropriations ,act of #aiae 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dga7 or chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,restriction ,the ,commandant may not establish or expand any anchorage grounds outside of the reach on the ,hudson ,river described in subsection 7a7 without first providing notice to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate not later than #ahj days prior to the establishment or expansion of any such anchorage grounds4 7c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section-- 7#a7 prevents the master or pilot of a vessel operating on the reach of the ,hudson ,river described in subsection 7a7 from taking emergency actions necessary to maintain the safety of the vessel or to prevent the loss of life or property2 or 7#b7 shall be construed as limiting the authority of the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating to exercise authority over the movement of a vessel under section #gjjjb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other applicable laws or regulations governing the safe navigation of a vessel4 7d7 ,study ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 in consultation with the ,hudson ,river ,safety1 ,navigation1 and ,operations ,committee1 shall conduct a study of the ,hudson ,river north of ,tarrytown1 ,new ,york to examine-- 7#a7 the nature of vessel traffic including vessel types1 sizes1 cargoes1 and frequency of transits2 7#b7 the risks and benefits of historic practices for commercial vessels anchoring2 and 7#c7 the risks and benefits of establishing anchorage grounds on the ,hudson ,river4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #a year 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 containing the findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations from the study required under subsection 7d74 #aadjh4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states study and report on vertical evacuation for tsunamis at ,coast ,guard ,stations in ,washington and ,oregon 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study that examines the potential use1 in the event of a ,cascadia subduction zone event1 of a vertical evacuation of ,coast ,guard personnel stationed at ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,station ,grays ,harbor and ,sector ,field ,office ,port ,angeles1 ,washington1 and at ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,station ,yaquina ,bay and ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,motor ,lifeboat ,station ,coos ,bay1 ,oregon1 and the dependents of such ,coast ,guard personnel housed in ,coast ,guard housing4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall analyze the following3 7,a7 ,the number of such personnel and dependents to be evacuated4 7,b7 ,the resources available to conduct an evacuation1 and the feasibility of a successful evacuation in a case in which inundation maps and timelines are available4 7,c7 ,with the resources available1 the amount of time needed to evacuate such personnel and dependents4 7,d7 ,any resource that is otherwise available within a reasonable walking distance to the ,coast ,guard facilities listed in paragraph 7#a74 7,e7 ,the benefit to the surrounding community of such a vertical evacuation4 7,f7 ,the interoperability of the tsunami warning system with the ,coast ,guard communication systems at the ,coast ,guard facilities listed in paragraph 7#a74 7,g7 ,current interagency coordination and communication policies in place for emergency responders to address a ,cascadia subduction zone event4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general 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 containing the findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations1 if any1 from the study required under subsection 7a74 #aadji4 ,authority to enter into agreements with ,national ,coast ,guard ,museum ,association 7a7 ,in general ,section #caf of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #caf4 ,national ,coast ,guard ,museum 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,commandant may establish1 accept1 operate1 maintain and support the ,museum1 on lands which will be federally owned and administered by the ,coast ,guard1 and are located in ,new ,london1 ,connecticut4 7b7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall not expend any funds appropriated to the ,coast ,guard on the construction of any museum established under this section4 7#b7 ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary may expend funds appropriated to the ,coast ,guard on the engineering and design of a ,museum4 7#c7 ,the priority for the use of funds appropriated to the ,coast ,guard shall be to preserve1 protect1 and display historic ,coast ,guard artifacts1 including the design1 fabrication1 and installation of exhibits or displays in which such artifacts are included4 7#d7 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall minimize the use of ,federal funds for the construction of the ,museum4 7c7 ,funding plan ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of the ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbj and at least #ij days before the date on which the ,commandant accepts the ,museum under subsection 7f71 the ,commandant 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 for constructing1 operating1 and maintaining such ,museum1 including-- 7#a7 estimated planning1 engineering1 design1 construction1 operation1 and maintenance costs2 7#b7 the extent to which appropriated1 nonappropriated1 and non-,federal funds will be used for such purposes1 including the extent to which there is any shortfall in funding for engineering1 design1 or construction2 7#c7 an explanation of any environmental remediation issues related to the land associated with the ,museum2 and 7#d7 a certification by the ,inspector ,general of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating that the estimates provided pursuant to paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 are reasonable and realistic4 7d7 ,construction 7#a7 ,the ,association may construct the ,museum described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,the ,museum shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the ,international ,building ,code #bjah1 and construction performed on ,federal land under this section shall be exempt from ,state and local requirements for building or demolition permits4 7e7 ,agreements ,under such terms and conditions as the ,commandant considers appropriate1 notwithstanding section #ejd1 and until the ,commandant accepts the ,museum under subsection 7f71 the ,commandant may-- 7#a7 license ,federal land to the ,association for the purpose of constructing the ,museum described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 7,a7 at a nominal charge1 lease the ,museum from the ,association for activities and operations related to the ,museum2 and 7,b7 authorize the ,association to generate revenue from the use of the ,museum4 7f7 ,acceptance ,not earlier than #ij days after the ,commandant submits the plan under subsection 7c71 the ,commandant shall accept the ,museum from the ,association and all right1 title1 and interest in and to the ,museum shall vest in the ,united ,states when-- 7#a7 the ,association demonstrates1 in a manner acceptable to the ,commandant1 that the ,museum meets the design and construction requirements of subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 all financial obligations of the ,association incident to the ,national ,coast ,guard ,museum have been satisfied4 7g7 ,gifts 7#a7 ,the ,commandant may solicit from the ,association and accept funds and in-kind gifts from nonprofit entities1 including services related to activities for the construction of the ,museum4 7#b7 ,funds and in-kind gifts described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 accepted and administered consistent with section #bfja of title #aj2 and 7,b7 deposited in the ,coast ,guard ,general ,gift ,fund4 7#c7 ,the use of any funds and in-kind gifts described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to the availability of appropriations4 7h7 ,authority ,the ,commandant may not establish a ,museum except as set forth in this section4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,museum ,the term ,museum means the ,national ,coast ,guard ,museum4 7#b7 ,association ,the term ,association means the ,national ,coast ,guard ,museum ,association4 4 7b7 ,briefings ,not later than ,march #a of the fiscal year after the fiscal year in which the report required under subsection 7d7 of section #caf of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is provided1 and not later than ,march #a of each year thereafter until #a year after the year in which the ,national ,coast ,guard ,museum is accepted pursuant to subsection 7f7 of such section1 the ,commandant shall brief the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on the following issues with respect to the ,museum3 7#a7 ,the acceptance of gifts4 7#b7 ,engineering4 7#c7 ,design and project status4 7#d7 ,land ownership4 7#e7 ,environmental remediation4 7#f7 ,operation and support issues4 7#g7 ,plans4 #aadaj4 ,formal sexual assault policies for passenger vessels 7d7 ,maintenance and placement of video surveillance equipment ,section #cejg7;b77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the owner and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the owner 2 7#b7 by striking 1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end1 the following3 7,b7 ,placement of video surveillance equipment 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of the ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbj1 the ,commandant in consultation with other relevant ,federal agencies or entities as determined by the ,commandant1 shall establish guidance for performance of the risk assessment described in paragraph 7#b7 regarding the appropriate placement of video surveillance equipment in passenger and crew common areas where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy4 7ii7 ,risk assessment ,not later than #a year after the ,commandant establishes the guidance described in paragraph 7#a71 the owner shall conduct the risk assessment required under paragraph 7#a7 and shall-- 7,i7 evaluate the placement of video surveillance equipment to deter1 prevent1 and record a sexual assault aboard the vessel considering factors such as3 ship layout and design1 itinerary1 crew complement1 number of passengers1 passenger demographics1 and historical data on the type and location of prior sexual assault incident allegations2 7,,ii7 incorporate to the maximum extent practicable the video surveillance guidance established by the ,commandant regarding the appropriate placement of video surveillance equipment2 7,,iii7 arrange for the risk assessment to be conducted by an independent third party with expertise in the use and placement of camera surveillance to deter1 prevent and record criminal behavior2 and 7,,iv7 the independent third party referred to in paragraph 7,c7 shall be a company that has been accepted by a classification society that is a member of the ,international ,association of ,classification ,societies 7hereinafter referred to as ,,iacs7 or another classification society recognized by the ,secretary as meeting acceptable standards for such a society pursuant to section #ccaf7;b74 7,c7 ,surveillance plan ,not later than #ahj days after completion of the risk assessment conducted under subparagraph 7,b77ii71 the owner of a vessel shall develop a plan to install video surveillance equipment in places determined to be appropriate in accordance with the results of the risk assessment conducted under subparagraph 7,b77ii71 except in areas where a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy4 ,such plan shall be evaluated and approved by an independent third party with expertise in the use and placement of camera surveillance to deter1 prevent and record criminal behavior that has been accepted as set forth in paragraph 7#b77;,d74 7,d7 ,installation ,the owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall1 consistent with the surveillance plan approved under subparagraph 7,c71 install appropriate video surveillance equipment aboard the vessel not later than #b years after approval of the plan1 or during the next scheduled drydock1 whichever is later4 7,e7 ,attestation ,at the time of initial installation under subparagraph 7,d71 the vessel owner shall obtain written attestations from-- 7i7 an ,,iacs classification society that the video surveillance equipment is installed in accordance with the surveillance plan required under subparagraph 7,c72 and 7ii7 the company security officer that the surveillance equipment and associated systems are operational1 which attestation shall be obtained each year thereafter4 7,f7 ,updates ,the vessel owner shall ensure the risk assessment described in subparagraph 7,b77ii7 and installation plan in subparagraph 7,c7 are updated not later than #e years after the initial installation conducted under subparagraph 7,d71 and every #e years thereafter4 ,the updated assessment and plan shall be approved by an independent third party with expertise in the use and placement of camera surveillance to deter1 prevent1 and record criminal behavior that has been accepted by an ,,iacs classification society4 ,the vessel owner shall implement the updated installation plan not later than #ahj days after approval4 7,g7 ,availability ,each risk assessment1 installation plan and attestation shall be protected from disclosure under the ,freedom of ,information ,act1 section #eeb of title #e but shall be available to the ,coast ,guard-- 7i7 upon request1 and 7ii7 at the time of the certificate of compliance or certificate of inspection examination4 7,h7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section a ship security officer is an individual that1 with the master's approval1 has full responsibility for vessel security consistent with the ,international ,ship and ,port ,facility ,security ,code4 4 7e7 ,access to video records2 notice of video surveillance ,section #cejg7;b71 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,notice of video surveillance ,the owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall provide clear and conspicuous signs on board the vessel notifying the public of the presence of video surveillance equipment4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking ,the owner and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,law enforcement ,the owner 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,civil actions ,except as proscribed by law enforcement authorities or court order1 the owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall1 upon written request1 provide to any individual or the individual's legal representative a copy of all records of video surveillance-- 7i7 in which the individual is a subject of the video surveillance2 and 7ii7 that may provide evidence of any sexual assault incident in a civil action4 7,c7 ,limited access ,the owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall ensure that access to records of video surveillance is limited to the purposes described in this paragraph4 4 7f7 ,retention requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,section #cejg7;b71 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,retention requirements ,the owner of a vessel to which this section applies shall retain all records of video surveillance for not less than #bj days after the footage is obtained4 ,the vessel owner shall include a statement in the security guide required by subsection 7c77#a77;,a7 that the vessel owner is required by law to retain video surveillance footage for the period specified in this paragraph4 ,if an incident described in subsection 7g77#c77;,a77i7 is alleged and reported to law enforcement1 all records of video surveillance from the voyage that the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation determines are relevant shall-- 7,a7 be provided to the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation2 and 7,b7 be preserved by the vessel owner for not less than #d years from the date of the alleged incident4 4 7#b7 ,administrative provisions 7,a7 ,study and report ,each owner of a vessel to which section #cejg1 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 applies shall1 not later than ,march #a1 #bjbc1 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 detailing the total number of voyages for the preceding year and the percentage of those voyages that were #cj days or longer4 7,b7 ,interim standards ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 shall promulgate interim standards for the retention of records of video surveillance4 7,c7 ,final standards ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 shall promulgate final standards for the retention of records of video surveillance4 7,d7 ,considerations ,in promulgating standards under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,b71 the ,commandant shall-- 7i7 consider factors that would aid in the investigation of serious crimes1 including the results of the report by the ,commandant provided under subparagraph 7,a71 as well as crimes that go unreported until after the completion of a voyage2 7ii7 consider the different types of video surveillance systems and storage requirements in creating standards both for vessels currently in operation and for vessels newly built2 7iii7 consider privacy1 including standards for permissible access to and monitoring and use of the records of video surveillance2 and 7iv7 consider technological advancements1 including requirements to update technology4 #aadaa4 ,regulations for covered small passenger vessels ,section #ccjf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 including covered small passenger vessels 7as defined in subsection 7n77#e77 after vessels subject to inspection2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting before the period at the end 1 including rechargeable devices utilized for personal or commercial electronic equipment2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7n7 ,covered small passenger vessels 7#a7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall prescribe additional regulations to secure the safety of individuals and property on board covered small passenger vessels4 7#b7 ,comprehensive review ,in order to prescribe the regulations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall conduct a comprehensive review of all requirements 7including calculations71 in existence on the date of enactment of the ,elijah ,e4 ,cummings ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbj1 that apply to covered small passenger vessels1 with respect to fire detection1 protection1 and suppression systems1 and avenues of egress1 on board such vessels4 7#c7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the regulations prescribed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to covered small passenger vessels1 regulations for-- 7i7 marine firefighting training programs to improve crewmember training and proficiency1 including emergency egress training for each member of the crew1 to occur for all members on the crew-- 7,i7 at least monthly while such members are employed on board the vessel2 and 7,,ii7 each time a new crewmember joins the crew of such vessel2 7ii7 in all areas on board the vessel where passengers and crew have access1 including dining areas1 sleeping quarters1 and lounges-- 7,i7 interconnected fire detection equipment1 including audible and visual alarms2 and 7,,ii7 additional fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment2 7iii7 the installation and use of monitoring devices to ensure the wakefulness of the required night watch2 7iv7 increased fire detection and suppression systems 7including additional fire extinguishers7 on board such vessels in unmanned areas with machinery or areas with other potential heat sources2 7v7 all general areas accessible to passengers to have no less than #b independent avenues of escape that are-- 7,i7 constructed and arranged to allow for free and unobstructed egress from such areas2 7,,ii7 located so that if one avenue of escape is not available1 another avenue of escape is available2 and 7,,iii7 not located directly above1 or dependent on1 a berth2 7vi7 the handling1 storage1 and operation of flammable items1 such as rechargeable batteries1 including lithium ion batteries utilized for commercial purposes on board such vessels2 7vii7 passenger emergency egress drills for all areas on the vessel to which passengers have access1 which shall occur prior to the vessel beginning each excursion2 and 7viii7 all passengers to be provided a copy of the emergency egress plan for the vessel4 7,b7 ,applicability to certain covered small passenger vessels ,the requirements described in clauses 7iii71 7v71 7vii71 and 7viii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 shall only apply to a covered small passenger vessel that has overnight passenger accommodations4 7#d7 ,interim requirements 7,a7 ,interim requirements ,the ,secretary shall1 prior to issuing final regulations under paragraph 7#a71 implement interim requirements to enforce the requirements under paragraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall implement the interim requirements under subparagraph 7,a7 without regard to chapters #e and #f of title #e and ,executive ,order ,nos4 #abhff and #acefc 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #fja note2 relating to regulatory planning and review and relating to improving regulation and regulatory review74 7#e7 ,definition of covered small passenger vessel ,in this subsection1 the term covered small passenger vessel-- 7,a7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 means a small passenger vessel 7as defined in section #baja7 that-- 7i7 has overnight passenger accommodations2 or 7ii7 is operating on a coastwise or oceans route2 and 7,b7 does not include a ferry 7as defined in section #baja7 or fishing vessel 7as defined in section #baja74 4 ,v ,technical1 ,conforming1 and ,clarifying ,amendments #abjja4 ,transfers 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,section #bae of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-bic2 #ad ,u4,s4,c4 #ejd note7 is redesignated as section #cbb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 transferred to appear after section #cba of such title 7as added by this division71 and amended so that the enumerator1 section heading1 typeface1 and typestyle conform to those appearing in other sections in title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,section #djf of the ,maritime ,transportation ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bie2 #ad ,u4,s4,c4 #eja note7 is redesignated as section #gbj of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 transferred to appear after section #gai of such title 7as added by this division71 and amended so that the enumerator1 section heading1 typeface1 and typestyle conform to those appearing in other sections in title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,section #aaaj of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is redesignated as section #eaaj of such title and transferred to appear after section #eaji of such title 7as added by this division74 7#d7 ,section #dja of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-bha7 is amended by striking subsection 7e74 7#e7 ,subchapter ,i of chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is amended by inserting after section #aaji the following3 #aaaj4 ,elevation of disputes to the ,chief ,acquisition ,officer ,if1 after #ij days following the elevation to the ,chief ,acquisition ,officer of any design or other dispute regarding level #a or level #b acquisition1 the dispute remains unresolved1 the ,commandant shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed description of the issue and the rationale underlying the decision taken by the ,chief ,acquisition ,officer to resolve the issue4 4 7#f7 ,section #g of the ,rivers and ,harbors ,appropriations ,act of #aiae 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dga7 is amended-- 7,a7 by transferring such section to appear after section #gjjje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 by striking 8,sec4 #g40 and inserting 8#gjjjf4 ,establishment by ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally02 and 7,c7 by adjusting the margins with respect to subsections 7a7 and 7b7 for the presence of a section heading accordingly4 7#g7 ,section #bag of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-bha2 #ad ,u4,s4,c4 #ejd note7-- 7,a7 is redesignated as section #eaab of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 transferred to appear after section #eaaa of such title 7as added by this division71 and amended so that the enumerator1 section heading1 typeface1 and typestyle conform to those appearing in other sections in title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 is amended-- 7i7 by striking the heading and inserting the following3 #eaab4 ,sexual assault and sexual harassment in the ,coast ,guard 2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 7,a7 ,the number of instances in which a covered individual was accused of misconduct or crimes considered collateral to the investigation of a sexual assault committed against the individual4 7,b7 ,the number of instances in which adverse action was taken against a covered individual who was accused of collateral misconduct or crimes as described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,the percentage of investigations of sexual assaults that involved an accusation or adverse action against a covered individual as described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7,d7 ,in this paragraph1 the term covered individual means an individual who is identified as a victim of a sexual assault in the case files of a military criminal investigative organization4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,the analysis for chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #cbb4 ,redistricting notification requirement4 4 7#b7 ,the analysis for chapter #g of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #gbj4 ,,vhf communication services4 4 7#c7 ,the analysis for chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aaaj and inserting the following3 #aaaj4 ,elevation of disputes to the ,chief ,acquisition ,officer4 4 7#d7 ,the analysis for chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaaj4 ,mission need statement4 #eaaa4 ,report on diversity at ,coast ,guard ,academy4 #eaab4 ,sexual assault and sexual harassment in the ,coast ,guard4 4 7#e7 ,the analysis for chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gjjje the following3 #gjjjf4 ,establishment by the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally4 4 #abjjb4 ,additional transfers 7a7 ,section #bjd of the ,marine ,transportation ,security ,act 7#a7 ,the ,maritime ,transportation ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by striking section #bjd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aijb;a74 7#b7 ,section #c of the ,act to ,prevent ,pollution from ,ships 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aijb7-- 7,a7 is amended by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7i7 as subsections 7f7 through 7j7 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,discharge of agricultural cargo residue ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the discharge from a vessel of any agricultural cargo residue material in the form of hold washings shall be governed exclusively by the provisions of this ,act that implement ,annex ,v to the ,international ,convention for the ,prevention of ,pollution from ,ships4 4 7b7 ,,lng ,tankers 7#a7 ,the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjf is amended by striking section #cjd 7,public ,law #aji-bda2 #abj ,stat4 #ebg74 7#b7 ,section #e of the ,deepwater ,port ,act of #aigd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aejd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,,lng ,tankers 7#a7 ,program ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall develop and implement a program to promote the transportation of liquefied natural gas to and from the ,united ,states on ,united ,states flag vessels4 7#b7 ,information to be provided ,when the ,coast ,guard is operating as a contributing agency in the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission's shoreside licensing process for a liquefied natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas terminal located on shore or within ,state seaward boundaries1 the ,coast ,guard shall provide to the ,commission the information described in section #e7;c77#b77,k7 of the ,deepwater ,port ,act of #aigd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aejd7;c77#b77,k77 with respect to vessels reasonably anticipated to be servicing that port4 4 #abjjc4 ,license exemptions2 repeal of obsolete provisions 7a7 ,service under licenses issued without examination 7#a7 ,repeal ,section #hcjc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the item relating to that section in the analysis for chapter #hc of that title1 are repealed4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #adcje7;a77#aj7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking sections #hcjc and #hcjd and inserting section #hcjd4 7b7 ,standards for tank vessels of the united states ,section #iajb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7a7 before the first sentence2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b74 #abjjd4 ,maritime transportation system 7a7 ,maritime transportation system ,section #cab7;b77#d7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking marine transportation system and inserting maritime transportation system4 7b7 ,clarification of reference to marine transportation system programs ,section #ejcjg7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking marine transportation and inserting maritime transportation4 #abjje4 ,references to persons and seamen 7a7 ,technical correction of references to persons ,title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in section #cab7;d71 by striking persons and inserting individuals4 7#b7 ,in section #cac7;d77#b77;,b71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#c7 ,in section #ejd-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#ai77;,b71 by striking a person and inserting an individual2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#d71 by striking seamen2 and inserting mariners24 7#d7 ,in section #eba1 by striking persons each place it appears and inserting individuals4 7#e7 ,in section #ebb-- 7,a7 by striking a person and inserting an individual2 and 7,b7 by striking person the second and third place it appears and inserting individual4 7#f7 ,in section #ebe7;a77#a77;,c77ii71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#g7 ,in section #ebf-- 7,a7 by striking person each place it appears and inserting individual2 7,b7 by striking persons each place it appears and inserting individuals2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking person's and inserting individual's4 7#h7 ,in section #gji-- 7,a7 by striking persons and inserting individuals2 and 7,b7 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#i7 ,in section #icc7;b71 by striking ,every person and inserting ,an individual4 7#aj7 ,in section #aajb7;d71 by striking persons and inserting individuals4 7#aa7 ,in section #aijb7;b77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking person or persons and inserting individual or individuals2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#ab7 ,in section #aida7;b71 by striking persons and inserting individuals4 7#ac7 ,in section #baja7;b71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#ad7 ,in section #bajb7;c71 by striking ,a person and inserting ,an individual4 7#ae7 ,in section #bajd7;b7-- 7,a7 by striking persons and inserting individuals2 and 7,b7 by striking ,a person and inserting ,an individual4 7#af7 ,in section #baah7;d71 by striking person and inserting individual who is4 7#ag7 ,in section #badg7;d71 by striking a person and inserting an individual4 7#ah7 ,in section #baej7;f71 by striking person and inserting individual who is4 7#ai7 ,in section #bafa7;b71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#bj7 ,in section #bcag-- 7,a7 by striking persons and inserting individuals2 7,b7 by striking person each place it appears and inserting individual2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking person's and inserting individual's4 7#ba7 ,in section #beca-- 7,a7 by striking person each place it appears and inserting individual2 and 7,b7 by striking persons each place it appears and inserting individuals4 7#bb7 ,in section #bgji1 by striking persons and inserting individuals4 7#bc7 ,in section #bgaj-- 7,a7 by striking persons and inserting individuals2 and 7,b7 by striking person each place it appears and inserting individual4 7#bd7 ,in section #bgaa7;b71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#be7 ,in section #bgcb1 by striking a person and inserting an individual4 7#bf7 ,in section #bgcc-- 7,a7 by striking ,a person and inserting ,an individual2 and 7,b7 by striking that person and inserting that individual4 7#bg7 ,in section #bgcd1 by striking person each place it appears and inserting individual4 7#bh7 ,in section #bgce1 by striking a person and inserting an individual4 7#bi7 ,in section #bgcf1 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#cj7 ,in section #bgcg1 by striking a person and inserting an individual4 7#ca7 ,in section #bgch1 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#cb7 ,in section #bgci1 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#cc7 ,in section #bgdj-- 7,a7 by striking person and inserting individual2 and 7,b7 by striking one the second place it appears4 7#cd7 ,in section #bgda-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking a person and inserting an individual2 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking person's and inserting individual's2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#ce7 ,in section #bgdc1 by striking person each place it appears and inserting individual4 7#cf7 ,in section #bgdd-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking a person and inserting an individual2 and 7,b7 in subsections 7a7 and 7c71 by striking person each place it appears and inserting individual4 7#cg7 ,in section #bgde1 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#ch7 7,a7 ,in section #bgfa-- 7i7 in the section heading1 by striking ,persons and inserting ,individuals2 7ii7 by striking persons and inserting individuals2 and 7iii7 by striking person and inserting individual4 7,b7 ,in the analysis for chapter #bg1 by striking the item relating to section #bgfa and inserting the following3 #bgfa4 ,individuals discharged as result of court-martial2 allowances to4 4 7#ci7 7,a7 ,in the heading for section #bgfg1 by striking persons and inserting individuals4 7,b7 ,in the analysis for chapter #bg1 by striking the item relating to section #bgfg and inserting the following3 #bgfg4 ,reimbursement for medical-related travel expenses for certain individuals residing on islands in the continental ,united ,states4 4 7#dj7 ,in section #bgfi-- 7,a7 by striking a person's and inserting an individual's2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#da7 ,in section #bggb7;a77#b71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#db7 ,in section #bggc-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking persons each place it appears and inserting individuals2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking a person and inserting an individual4 7#dc7 ,in section #bgge1 by striking person each place it appears and inserting individual4 7#dd7 ,in section #bggf1 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#de7 7,a7 ,in section #bggg-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking persons and inserting individuals2 and 7ii7 by striking persons each place it appears and inserting individuals4 7,b7 ,in the analysis for chapter #bg1 by striking the item relating to section #bggg and inserting the following3 #bggg4 ,clothing for destitute shipwrecked individuals4 4 7#df7 ,in section #bggi1 by striking persons each place it appears and inserting individuals4 7#dg7 ,in section #bijb7;c71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#dh7 ,in section #bijc7;b71 by striking person and inserting individual4 7#di7 ,in section #bijd7;b77#a77;,b71 by striking a person and inserting an individual4 7#ej7 ,in section #cgjf-- 7,a7 by striking a person and inserting an individual2 and 7,b7 by striking person's and inserting individual's4 7#ea7 ,in section #cgjg-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by striking person and inserting individual2 and 7ii7 by striking person's and inserting individual's2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking a person and inserting an individual4 7#eb7 ,in section #cgjh1 by striking person each place it appears and inserting individual4 7#ec7 ,in section #cgch-- 7,a7 by striking a person each place it appears and inserting an individual2 7,b7 by striking person's and inserting individual's2 and 7,c7 by striking ,a person and inserting ,an individual4 7b7 ,correction of references to persons and seamen 7#a7 ,section #bcjc;a7a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking persons and inserting individuals4 7#b7 ,section #bcjf7;a77#c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#c7 ,an owner1 charterer1 managing operator1 or agent of a vessel of the ,united ,states notifying the ,coast ,guard under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 shall-- 7,a7 provide the name and identification number of the vessel1 the names of individuals on board1 and other information that may be requested by the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,b7 submit written confirmation to the ,coast ,guard within #bd hours after nonwritten notification to the ,coast ,guard under such paragraphs4 4 7#c7 ,section #gcjc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking seaman each place it appears and inserting individual4 7#d7 ,section #gcai of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking seaman each place it appears and inserting individual4 7#e7 ,section #geja7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking seaman and inserting holder4 7#f7 ,section #gejh7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking individual seamen or a specifically identified group of seamen and inserting an individual or a specifically identified group of individuals4 7#g7 ,section #geaj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c77#h77;,b71 by striking merchant seamen and inserting merchant mariner2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking merchant seaman and inserting merchant mariner4 7#h7 ,section #hajc7k77#c77;,c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking merchant mariners each place it appears and inserting merchant mariner's4 7#i7 ,section #hajd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking a licensed individual or seaman and inserting an individual2 7,b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,a licensed individual or seaman and inserting ,an individual2 7,c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking a seaman each place it appears and inserting an individual2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7j71 by striking seaman and inserting individual4 7#aj7 ,section #hcjb7;d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #c persons and inserting #c individuals4 7#aa7 ,section #aabja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking a person each place it appears and inserting an individual4 7#ab7 ,section #aabjb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking a person and inserting an individual2 and 7,b7 by striking the person each place it appears and inserting the individual4 7#ac7 ,section #aabjc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking a person each place it appears and inserting an individual2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking that person and inserting that individual4 7#ad7 ,section #aeaji7;i77#b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking additional persons and inserting additional individuals4 #abjjf4 ,references to himself and his 7a7 ,section #aibg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by-- 7#a7 striking of his initial and inserting of an initial2 and 7#b7 striking from his pay and inserting from the pay of such cadet4 7b7 ,section #bajh7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking himself and inserting such officer4 7c7 ,section #bgcb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking distinguishes himself conspicuously by and inserting displays conspicuous2 and 7#b7 by striking his and inserting such individual's4 7d7 ,section #bgcf of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is further amended by striking distinguishes himself by and inserting performs4 7e7 ,section #bgch of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is further amended by striking distinguishes himself by and inserting displays4 7f7 ,section #bgci of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is further amended by striking distinguishes himself by and inserting displays4 7g7 ,section #bgdb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking he distinguished himself and inserting of the acts resulting in the consideration of such award4 7h7 ,section #bgdc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this division1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking distinguishes himself2 and 7#b7 by striking he and inserting such individual4 #abjjg4 ,miscellaneous technical corrections 7a7 ,miscellaneous technical corrections 7#a7 ,section #ccje7;d77#c77;,b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjag and inserting ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah4 7#b7 ,section #dcab of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjag each place it appears and inserting ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb74 7#c7 ,the analysis for chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the item relating to the heading for the first subchapter and inserting the following3 ,subchapter ,i--,vessel ,operations 2 7,b7 by striking the item relating to the heading for the second subchapter and inserting the following3 ,subchapter ,,ii--,ports and ,waterways ,safety 2 7,c7 by striking the item relating to the heading for the third subchapter and the item relating to section #gjjba of such chapter and inserting the following3 ,subchapter ,,iii--,conditions for ,entry into ,ports in the ,united ,states #gjjba4 ,conditions for entry into ports in the ,united ,states4 2 7,d7 by striking the item relating to the heading for the fourth subchapter and inserting the following3 ,subchapter ,,iv--,definitions ,regulations1 ,enforcement1 ,investigatory ,powers1 ,applicability 2 7,e7 by striking the item relating to the heading for the fifth subchapter and inserting the following3 ,subchapter ,v--,regattas and ,marine ,parades 2 and 7,f7 by striking the item relating to the heading for the sixth subchapter and inserting the following3 ,subchapter ,,vi--,regulation of ,vessels in ,territorial ,waters of the ,united ,states 4 7#d7 ,section #gjjca of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,a through ,c and inserting ,i through ,,iii4 7#e7 ,section #gjjcb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,a through ,c and inserting ,i through ,,iii4 7#f7 ,section #gjjcc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,a through ,c and inserting ,i through ,,iii4 7#g7 ,section #gjjcd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,a through ,c each place it appears and inserting ,i through ,,iii4 7#h7 ,section #gjjce7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,a through ,c and inserting ,i through ,,iii4 7#i7 ,section #gjjcf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by-- 7,a7 striking ,a through ,c each place it appears and inserting ,i through ,,iii2 and 7,b7 striking ,a1 ,b1 or ,c each place it appears and inserting ,i1 ,,ii1 or ,,iii4 7#aj7 ,section #gjjea of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking immediate ,federal response1 and all that follows through subject to the approval and inserting immediate ,federal response1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may make1 subject to the approval2 and 7,b7 by striking authority to issue such rules and all that follows through ,any appropriation and inserting authority to issue such rules and regulations to the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 ,any appropriation4 7#aa7 ,section #gjjeb7;e7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,secretary and inserting ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating each place it appears4 7b7 ,alteration of bridges2 technical changes ,the ,act of ,june #ba1 #aidj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #eaa et seq471 popularly known as the ,truman-,hobbs ,act1 is amended by striking section #ab 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ebb74 7c7 ,report of determination2 technical correction ,section #aje7;f77#b7 of the ,pribilof ,islands ,transition ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aafa note2 ,public ,law #ajf-efb7 is amended by striking subsection 7a71 and inserting paragraph 7#a714 7d7 ,technical corrections to ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7#a7 ,section #djh of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 and the item relating to such section in section #b of such ,act are repealed1 and the provisions of law redesignated1 transferred1 or otherwise amended by section #djh are amended to read as if such section were not enacted4 7#b7 ,section #ead7;b7 of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is amended by striking ,chapter #cj and inserting ,chapter #c4 7#c7 ,section #haj7;d7 of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is amended by striking within #cj days after receiving the notice under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall1 by not later than #fj days after transmitting such notice1 and inserting in accordance within subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary shall4 7#d7 ,section #hbj7;a7 of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is amended by striking years #bjah and and inserting year4 7#e7 ,section #hbj7;b77#b7 of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is amended by inserting and the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada7 after 7,public ,law #aae-ca74 7#f7 ,section #hba7;a77#b7 of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is amended by striking ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjag and inserting ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah4 7#g7 ,this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 and apply as if included therein4 7e7 ,technical correction ,section #ecc7;d77#b77;,a7 of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-abj7 is amended by striking ,tract #f and inserting such ,tract4 7f7 ,distant water tuna fleet2 technical corrections ,section #dba of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bda7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term treaty area has the meaning given the term in the ,treaty on ,fisheries ,between the ,governments of ,certain ,pacific ,island ,states and the ,government of the ,united ,states of ,america as in effect on the date of the enactment of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bda74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking #ab4f or #ab4g and inserting #ac4f2 and 7,b7 by striking and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab and inserting ,authorization ,act of #bjbj4 #abjjh4 ,technical corrections relating to codification of ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act ,effective upon the enactment of section #dja of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb71 and notwithstanding section #djb7;e7 of such ,act-- 7#a7 section #af of the ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act1 as added by section #cae of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dd2 #aca ,stat4 #idg7-- 7,a7 is redesignated as section #gjjbb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 transferred to appear after section #gjjba of that title1 and amended so that the enumerator1 section heading1 typeface1 and typestyle conform to those appearing in other sections in title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 as so redesignated and transferred1 is amended-- 7i7 in subsections 7b7 and 7e71 by striking section #d7;a77#e7 each place it appears and inserting section #gjjja7;a77#e72 7ii7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking not later than and all that follows through thereafter1 and inserting periodically2 and 7iii7 by striking subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #gjjjb7b71 by inserting or #gjjbb after section #gjjba2 7,b7 in section #gjjcf7;e71 by inserting or #gjjbb after section #gjjba2 and 7,c7 in the analysis for such chapter-- 7i7 by inserting ,sec4 above the section items1 in accordance with the style and form of such an entry in other chapter analyses of such title2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 #gjjbb4 ,prohibition on entry and operation4 4 #abjji4 ,aids to navigation 7a7 ,section #eda of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,in and inserting 7a7 ,in2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,in the case of pierhead beacons1 the ,commandant may-- 7#a7 acquire1 by donation or purchase in behalf of the ,united ,states1 the right to use and occupy sites for pierhead beacons2 and 7#b7 properly mark all pierheads belonging to the ,united ,states situated on the northern and northwestern lakes1 whenever the ,commandant is duly notified by the department charged with the construction or repair of pierheads that the construction or repair of any such pierheads has been completed4 4 7b7 ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #edh4 ,prohibition against officers and employees being interested in contracts for materials ,no officer1 enlisted member1 or civilian member of the ,coast ,guard in any manner connected with the construction1 operation1 or maintenance of lighthouses1 shall be interested1 either directly or indirectly1 in any contract for labor1 materials1 or supplies for the construction1 operation1 or maintenance of lighthouses1 or in any patent1 plan1 or mode of construction or illumination1 or in any article of supply for the construction1 operation1 or maintenance of lighthouses4 #edi4 ,lighthouse and other sites2 necessity and sufficiency of cession by ,state of jurisdiction 7a7 ,no lighthouse1 beacon1 public pier1 or landmark1 shall be built or erected on any site until cession of jurisdiction over the same has been made to the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,for the purposes of subsection 7a71 a cession by a ,state of jurisdiction over a place selected as the site of a lighthouse1 or other structure or work referred to in subsection 7a71 shall be deemed sufficient if the cession contains a reservation that process issued under authority of such ,state may continue to be served within such place4 7c7 ,if no reservation of service described in subsection 7b7 is contained in a cession1 all process may be served and executed within the place ceded1 in the same manner as if no cession had been made4 #eej4 ,marking pierheads in certain lakes ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall properly mark all pierheads belonging to the ,united ,states situated on the northern and northwestern lakes1 whenever he is duly notified by the department charged with the construction or repair of pierheads that the construction or repair of any such pierhead has been completed4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #edg the following3 #edh4 ,prohibition against officers and employees being interested in contracts for materials4 #edi4 ,lighthouse and other sites2 necessity and sufficiency of cession by ,state of jurisdiction4 #eej4 ,marking pierheads in certain lakes4 4 #abjaj4 ,transfers related to employees of ,lighthouse ,service 7a7 ,section #f of chapter #ajc of the ,act of ,june #bj1 #aiah 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gfc7 is repealed4 7b7 ,chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #beca the following3 #becb4 ,retirement of employees 7a7 ,optional retirement ,except as provided in subsections 7d7 and 7e71 a covered employee may retire from further performance of duty if such officer or employee-- 7#a7 has completed #cj years of active service in the ,government and is at least #ee years of age2 7#b7 has completed #be years of active service in the ,government and is at least #fb years of age2 or 7#c7 is involuntarily separated from further performance of duty1 except by removal for cause on charges of misconduct or delinquency1 after completing #be years of active service in the ,government1 or after completing #bj years of such service and if such employee is at least #ej years of age4 7b7 ,compulsory retirement ,a covered employee who becomes #gj years of age shall be compulsorily retired from further performance of duty4 7c7 ,retirement for disability 7#a7 ,in general ,a covered employee who has completed #ae years of active service in the ,government and is found1 after examination by a medical officer of the ,united ,states1 to be disabled for useful and efficient service by reason of disease or injury not due to vicious habits1 intemperance1 or willful misconduct of such officer or employee1 shall be retired4 7#b7 ,restoration to active duty ,any individual retired under paragraph 7#a7 may1 upon recovery1 be restored to active duty1 and shall from time to time1 before reaching the age at which such individual may retire under subsection 7a71 be reexamined by a medical officer of the ,united ,states upon the request of the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7d7 ,annual compensation 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 ,the annual compensation of a person retired under this section shall be a sum equal to one-fortieth of the average annual pay received for the last #c years of service for each year of active service in the ,lighthouse ,service1 or in a department or branch of the ,government having a retirement system1 not to exceed thirty-fortieths of such average annual pay received4 7#b7 ,retirement before #ee ,the retirement pay computed under paragraph 7#a7 for any officer or employee retiring under this section shall be reduced by one-sixth of #a percent for each full month the officer or employee is under #ee years of age at the date of retirement4 7#c7 ,no allowance or subsistence ,retirement pay under this section shall not include any amount on account of subsistence or other allowance4 7e7 ,exception ,the retirement and pay provision in this section shall not apply to-- 7#a7 any person in the field service of the ,lighthouse ,service whose duties do not require substantially all their time2 or 7#b7 persons of the ,coast ,guard4 7f7 ,waiver ,any person entitled to retirement pay under this section may decline to accept all or any part of such retirement pay by a waiver signed and filed with the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 ,such waiver may be revoked in writing at any time1 but no payment of the retirement pay waived shall be made covering the period during which such waiver was in effect4 7g7 ,definition ,for the purposes of this section1 the term covered employee means an officer or employee engaged in the field service or on vessels of the ,lighthouse ,service1 except a person continuously employed in district offices or shop4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #beca the following3 #becb4 ,retirement of employees4 4 #abjaa4 ,transfers related to surviving spouses of ,lighthouse ,service employees 7a7 ,benefit to surviving spouses ,chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by inserting after section #becb 7as added by this division7 the following3 #becc4 ,surviving spouses ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall pay #ajj per month to the surviving spouse of a current or former employee of the ,lighthouse ,service in accordance with section #becb if such employee dies-- 7#a7 at a time when such employee was receiving or was entitled to receive retirement pay under this subchapter2 or 7#b7 from non-service-connected causes after fifteen or more years of employment in such service4 4 7b7 ,transfers related to surviving spouses of ,lighthouse ,service employees 7#a7 ,chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #becc 7as added by this division7 the following3 #becd4 ,application for benefits 4 7#b7 7,a7 ,section #c of chapter #gfa of the ,act of ,august #ai1 #aiej 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ggc71 is redesignated as section #becd7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 transferred to appear after the heading of section #becd of that title1 and amended so that the enumerator1 section heading1 typeface1 and typestyle conform to those appearing in other sections in title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,section #becd7;a71 as so redesignated1 transferred1 and amended is further amended by striking this ,act and inserting section #becc4 7#c7 7,a7 ,section #d of chapter #gfa of the ,act of ,august #ai1 #aiej 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ggd71 is redesignated as section #becd7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 transferred to appear after section #becd7;a7 of that title1 and amended so that the enumerator1 section heading1 typeface1 and typestyle conform to those appearing in other sections in title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,section #becd7;b71 as so redesignated1 transferred1 and amended is further amended by striking the provisions of this ,act and inserting section #becc4 7#d7 7,a7 ,the proviso under the heading ,payment to ,civil ,service ,retirement and ,disability ,fund of title ,v of division ,c of ,public ,law #aab-gd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ggf7 is redesignated as section #becd7;c7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 transferred to appear after section #becd7;b7 of that title1 and amended so that the enumerator1 section heading1 typeface1 and typestyle conform to those appearing in other sections in title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,section #becd7;c71 as so redesignated1 transferred1 and amended is further amended by striking the ,act of ,may #bi1 #aidd1 and the ,act of ,august #ai1 #aiej 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gga-gge71 and inserting section #becc4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #becb 7as added by this division7 the following3 #becc4 ,surviving spouses4 #becd4 ,application for benefits4 4 #abjab4 ,repeals related to lighthouse statutes 7a7 ,in general ,the following provisions are repealed3 7#a7 ,section #dfhj of the ,revised ,statutes of the ,united ,states 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gbe74 7#b7 ,section #dffa of the ,revised ,statutes of the ,united ,states 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gbg74 7#c7 ,section #dffb of the ,revised ,statutes of the ,united ,states 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gbh74 7#d7 ,the final paragraph in the account ,for ,life-,saving and ,life-,boat ,stations under the heading ,treasury ,department in the first section of chapter #acj of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahge 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gcj;a74 7#e7 ,section #aa of chapter #cja of the ,act of ,june #ag1 #aiaj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gdc74 7#f7 ,the first section of chapter #bae of the ,act of ,may #ac1 #aich 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gde;a74 7#g7 ,the first section of chapter #cac of the ,act of ,february #be1 #aibi 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gdg;b74 7#h7 ,section #b of chapter #ajc of the ,act of ,june #bj1 #aiah 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gdh74 7#i7 ,section #d of chapter #cga of the ,act of ,may #bb1 #aibf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ged;a74 7#aj7 ,chapter #fdb of the ,act of ,august #aj1 #aici 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gfc;a-#a74 7#aa7 ,chapter #ghh of the ,act of ,october #bi1 #aidi 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gfc-a74 7#ab7 ,chapter #ebd of the ,act of ,july #i1 #aief 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gfc-b74 7#ac7 ,the last #b provisos under the heading ,lighthouse ,service1 under the heading ,department of ,commerce1 in the first section of chapter #afa of the ,act of ,march #d1 #aiba 7#da ,stat4 #adag1 formerly #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gfd74 7#ad7 ,section #c of chapter #bae of the ,act of ,may #ac1 #aich 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ggj74 7#ae7 ,the first section and section #b of chapter #gfa of the ,act of ,august #ai1 #aiej 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gga and #ggb74 7b7 ,savings 7#a7 ,notwithstanding any repeals made by this section1 any individual beneficiary currently receiving payments under the authority of any provisions repealed in this section shall continue to receive such benefits4 7#b7 ,notwithstanding the repeals made under paragraphs 7#aj7 and 7#aa7 of subsection 7a71 any pay increases made under chapter #ghh of the ,act of ,october #bi1 #aidi1 and chapter #ebd of the ,act of ,july #i1 #aief1 as in effect prior to their repeal shall remain in effect4 ,,vi ,federal ,maritime ,commission #acjja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,federal ,maritime ,commission ,authorization ,act of #bjbj4 #acjjb4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #cjh of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bh1jab1caj for fiscal year #bjah and #bh1edd1edc for fiscal year #bjai and inserting #bi1jhf1hhh for fiscal year #bjbj and #bi1fci1ech for fiscal year #bjba4 #acjjc4 ,unfinished proceedings ,section #cje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,federal and inserting 7a7 ,in ,general4--,the ,federal2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,transparency 7#a7 ,in general ,in conjunction with the transmittal by the ,president to the ,congress of the ,budget of the ,united ,states for fiscal year #bjba and biennially thereafter1 the ,federal ,maritime ,commission 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 reports that describe the ,commission's progress toward addressing the issues raised in each unfinished regulatory proceeding1 regardless of whether the proceeding is subject to a statutory or regulatory deadline4 7#b7 ,format of reports ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 among other things1 clearly identify for each unfinished regulatory proceeding-- 7,a7 the popular title2 7,b7 the current stage of the proceeding2 7,c7 an abstract of the proceeding2 7,d7 what prompted the action in question2 7,e7 any applicable statutory1 regulatory1 or judicial deadline2 7,f7 the associated docket number2 7,g7 the date the rulemaking was initiated2 7,h7 a date for the next action2 and 7,i7 if a date for the next action identified in the previous report is not met1 the reason for the delay4 4 #acjjd4 ,transfer of ,federal ,maritime ,commission provisions 7a7 ,transfer 7#a7 ,subtitle ,,iv of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,d ,federal ,maritime ,commission #dfa ,federal ,maritime ,commission 4 7#b7 ,chapter #c of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is redesignated as chapter #dfa of part ,d of subtitle ,,iv of such title and transferred to appear in such part4 7#c7 ,sections #cja through #cjh of such title are redesignated as sections #dfaja through #dfajh1 respectively1 of such title4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #dfaja7;c77#c77;,a77v7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as so redesignated1 is amended by striking #cjd and inserting #dfajd4 7#b7 section #cbb7;b7 of the ,coast ,guard ,personnel and ,maritime ,safety ,act of #bjjb 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #aaac note7 is amended by striking #bjh of the ,merchant ,marine ,act1 #aicf 7#df ,app4 ,u4,s4,c4 #aaah7 and inserting #dfajf7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,section #ajca7bc7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjj 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #aaac note7 is amended by striking #bjh1 #ija7;b77#b71 and #abaa of the ,merchant ,marine ,act1 #aicf 7#df ,app4 ,u4,s4,c4 #aaah1 #abda7;b77#b71 #abia7 and inserting #ddajf7;a7 and #eecje7;d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the analysis for subtitle ,i of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to chapter #c4 7#e7 ,the analysis for subtitle ,,iv of such title is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,part ,d--,federal ,maritime ,commission #dfa4;,federal ,maritime ,commission#dfaja 4 7#f7 ,the analysis for chapter #dfa of part ,d of subtitle ,,iv of such title1 as so redesignated1 is amended to read as follows3 ,sec4 #dfaja4 ,general organization4 #dfajb4 ,quorum4 #dfajc4 ,meetings4 #dfajd4 ,delegation of authority4 #dfaje4 ,regulations4 #dfajf4 ,annual report4 #dfajg4 ,expenditures4 #dfajh4 ,authorization of appropriations4 4 7c7 ,technical correction ,section #dfajc7;c77#c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as so redesignated1 is amended by striking #eee;b7c7 and inserting #eeb;b7c74 ,i ,department of ,state ,authorities and ,activities #adjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,eliot ,l4 ,engel ,department of ,state ,authorization ,act of #bjbj4 ,i ,organization and ,operations of the ,department of ,state #adaja4 ,sense of ,congress on importance of ,department of ,state's work ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,united ,states global engagement is key to a stable and prosperous world2 7#b7 ,united ,states leadership is indispensable in light of the many complex and interconnected threats facing the ,united ,states and the world2 7#c7 diplomacy and development are critical tools of national power1 and full deployment of these tools is vital to ,united ,states national security2 7#d7 challenges such as the global refugee and migration crises1 terrorism1 historic famine and food insecurity1 and fragile or repressive societies cannot be addressed without sustained and robust ,united ,states diplomatic and development leadership2 7#e7 the ,united ,states ,government must use all of the instruments of national security and foreign policy at its disposal to protect ,united ,states citizens1 promote ,united ,states interests and values1 and support global stability and prosperity2 7#f7 ,united ,states security and prosperity depend on having partners and allies that share our interests and values1 and these partnerships are nurtured and our shared interests and values are promoted through ,united ,states diplomatic engagement1 security cooperation1 economic statecraft1 and assistance that helps further economic development1 good governance1 including the rule of law and democratic institutions1 and the development of shared responses to natural and humanitarian disasters2 7#g7 as the ,united ,states ,government agencies primarily charged with conducting diplomacy and development1 the ,department and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid7 require sustained and robust funding to carry out this important work1 which is essential to our ability to project ,united ,states leadership and values and to advance the ,united ,states interests around the world2 7#h7 the work of the ,department and ,,usaid makes the ,united ,states and the world safer and more prosperous by alleviating global poverty and hunger1 fighting ,,hiv_/,,aids and other infectious diseases1 strengthening alliances1 expanding educational opportunities for women and girls1 promoting good governance and democracy1 supporting anti-corruption efforts1 driving economic development and trade1 preventing armed conflicts and humanitarian crises1 and creating ,american jobs and export opportunities2 7#i7 the ,department and ,,usaid are vital national security agencies1 whose work is critical to the projection of ,united ,states power and leadership worldwide1 and without which ,americans would be less safe1 our economic power would be diminished1 and global stability and prosperity would suffer2 7#aj7 investing in diplomacy and development before conflicts break out saves ,american lives while also being cost-effective2 and 7#aa7 the contributions of personnel working at the ,department and ,,usaid are extraordinarily valuable and allow the ,united ,states to maintain its leadership around the world4 #adajb4 ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,all special envoys1 ambassadors1 and coordinators located within the ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor shall report directly to the ,assistant ,secretary42 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii7-- 7,a7 by striking section and inserting sections #aaf and2 and 7,b7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 7commonly referred to as the annual ,country ,reports on ,human ,rights ,practices72 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,c7 ,authorities ,in addition to the duties1 functions1 and responsibilities specified in this paragraph1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor is authorized to-- 7i7 promote democracy and actively support human rights throughout the world2 7ii7 promote the rule of law and good governance throughout the world2 7iii7 strengthen1 empower1 and protect civil society representatives1 programs1 and organizations1 and facilitate their ability to engage in dialogue with governments and other civil society entities2 7iv7 work with regional bureaus to ensure adequate personnel at diplomatic posts are assigned responsibilities relating to advancing democracy1 human rights1 labor rights1 women's equal participation in society1 and the rule of law1 with particular attention paid to adequate oversight and engagement on such issues by senior officials at such posts2 7v7 review and1 as appropriate1 make recommendations to the ,secretary of ,state regarding the proposed transfer of-- 7,i7 defense articles and defense services authorized under the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 or the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq472 and 7,,ii7 military items listed on the #fjj series of the ,commerce ,control ,list contained in ,supplement ,no4 #a to part #ggd of subtitle ,b of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7vi7 coordinate programs and activities that protect and advance the exercise of human rights and internet freedom in cyberspace2 and 7vii7 implement other relevant policies and provisions of law4 7,d7 ,efficiency ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor shall take whatever actions may be necessary to minimize the duplication of efforts within the ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor4 7,e7 ,local oversight ,united ,states missions1 to the extent practicable1 should assist in exercising oversight authority and coordinate with the ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor to ensure that funds are appropriately used and comply with anti-corruption practices4 4 #adajc4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs 7a7 ,in general ,section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,assistant secretary for international narcotics and law enforcement affairs 7,a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be in the ,department of ,state an ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs1 who shall be responsible to the ,secretary of ,state for all matters1 programs1 and related activities pertaining to international narcotics1 anti-crime1 and law enforcement affairs in the conduct of foreign policy by the ,department1 including1 as appropriate1 leading the coordination of programs carried out by ,united ,states ,government agencies abroad1 and such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7,b7 ,areas of responsibility ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to international narcotics1 anti-crime1 and law enforcement affairs in the conduct of foreign policy1 including programs carried out by other ,united ,states ,government agencies when such programs pertain to the following matters3 7i7 ,combating international narcotics production and trafficking4 7ii7 ,strengthening foreign justice systems1 including judicial and prosecutorial capacity1 appeals systems1 law enforcement agencies1 prison systems1 and the sharing of recovered assets4 7iii7 ,training and equipping foreign police1 border control1 other government officials1 and other civilian law enforcement authorities for anti-crime purposes1 including ensuring that no foreign security unit or member of such unit shall receive such assistance from the ,united ,states ,government absent appropriate vetting4 7iv7 ,ensuring the inclusion of human rights and women's participation issues in law enforcement programs1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor1 and other senior officials in regional and thematic bureaus and offices4 7v7 ,combating1 in conjunction with other relevant bureaus of the ,department1 all forms of transnational organized crime1 including illicit trafficking in human beings1 arms1 wildlife1 and cultural property1 migrant smuggling1 corruption1 money laundering1 the illicit smuggling of bulk cash1 the licit use of financial systems for malign purposes1 and other new and emerging forms of crime4 7vi7 ,identifying and responding to global corruption1 including strengthening the capacity of foreign government institutions responsible for addressing financial crimes and engaging with multilateral organizations responsible for monitoring and supporting foreign governments' anti-corruption efforts4 7,c7 ,additional duties ,in addition to the responsibilities specified in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs shall also-- 7i7 carry out timely and substantive consultation with chiefs of mission and1 as appropriate1 the heads of other ,united ,states ,government agencies to ensure effective coordination of all international narcotics and law enforcement programs carried out overseas by the ,department and such other agencies2 7ii7 coordinate with the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy to ensure lessons learned from other ,united ,states ,government agencies are available to the ,bureau of ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs of the ,department2 7iii7 develop standard requirements for monitoring and evaluation of ,bureau programs1 including metrics for success that do not rely solely on the amounts of illegal drugs that are produced or seized2 7iv7 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 annually certify in writing to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate that ,united ,states law enforcement personnel posted abroad whose activities are funded to any extent by the ,bureau of ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs are complying with section #bjg of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cibg72 and 7v7 carry out such other relevant duties as the ,secretary may assign4 4 7b7 ,modification of annual international narcotics control strategy report ,subsection 7a7 of section #dhi of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia;h7 is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following new paragraph3 7#i7 ,a separate section that contains an identification of all ,united ,states ,government-supported units funded by the ,bureau of ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs and any ,bureau-funded operations by such units in which ,united ,states law enforcement personnel have been physically present4 4 #adajd4 ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs2 ,bureau of ,population1 ,refugees1 and ,migration ,section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsections3 7g7 ,bureau of consular affairs ,there is in the ,department of ,state the ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs1 which shall be headed by the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,consular ,affairs4 7h7 ,bureau of population1 refugees1 and migration ,there is in the ,department of ,state the ,bureau of ,population1 ,refugees1 and ,migration1 which shall be headed by the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,population1 ,refugees1 and ,migration4 4 #adaje4 ,office of ,international ,disability ,rights 7a7 ,establishment ,there should be established in the ,department an ,office of ,international ,disability ,rights 7referred to in this section as the ,office74 7b7 ,duties ,the ,office should-- 7#a7 seek to ensure that all ,united ,states foreign operations are accessible to1 and inclusive of1 persons with disabilities2 7#b7 promote the human rights and full participation in international development activities of all persons with disabilities2 7#c7 promote disability inclusive practices and the training of ,department staff on soliciting quality programs that are fully inclusive of people with disabilities2 7#d7 represent the ,united ,states in diplomatic and multilateral fora on matters relevant to the rights of persons with disabilities1 and work to raise the profile of disability across a broader range of organizations contributing to international development efforts2 7#e7 conduct regular consultation with civil society organizations working to advance international disability rights and empower persons with disabilities internationally2 7#f7 consult with other relevant offices at the ,department that are responsible for drafting annual reports documenting progress on human rights1 including1 wherever applicable1 references to instances of discrimination1 prejudice1 or abuses of persons with disabilities2 and 7#g7 advise the ,bureau of ,human ,resources ,development of the ,department regarding the hiring and recruitment and overseas practices of civil service employees and ,foreign ,service officers with disabilities and their family members with chronic medical conditions or disabilities4 7c7 ,supervision ,the ,office may be headed by-- 7#a7 a senior advisor to the appropriate ,assistant ,secretary2 or 7#b7 an officer exercising significant authority who reports to the ,president or ,secretary1 appointed by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7d7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary should direct ,ambassadors at ,large1 ,representatives1 ,special ,envoys1 and coordinators working on human rights to consult with the ,office to promote the human rights and full participation in international development activities of all persons with disabilities4 #adajf4 ,office of ,global ,women's ,issues 7a7 ,in general ,there should be established an ,office of ,global ,women's ,issues 7referred to in this section as the ,office71 which may be placed within the organizational structure of the ,department at the discretion of the ,secretary4 7b7 ,purpose ,the ,office should coordinate efforts of the ,united ,states ,government1 as directed by the ,secretary1 regarding gender equality and advancing the status of women and girls in ,united ,states foreign policy4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,office should-- 7#a7 serve as the principal advisor to the ,secretary regarding gender equality1 women's and girls' empowerment1 and violence against women and girls as a priority of ,united ,states foreign policy2 7#b7 represent the ,united ,states in diplomatic and multilateral fora on matters relevant to the status of women and girls2 7#c7 advise the ,secretary and provide input on all activities1 policies1 programs1 and funding relating to gender equality and the advancement of women and girls internationally for all bureaus and offices of the ,department and in the international programs of all other ,federal agencies2 7#d7 work to ensure that efforts to advance gender equality and women's and girls' empowerment are fully integrated into the programs1 structures1 processes1 and capacities of all bureaus and offices of the ,department and in the international programs of other ,federal agencies2 and 7#e7 conduct regular consultation with civil society organizations working to advance gender equality and empower women and girls internationally4 7d7 ,supervision ,the ,office should be headed by an ,ambassador-at-large for ,global ,women's ,issues4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a report or briefing regarding this section4 #adajg4 ,special appointments 7a7 ,report on positions ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the duties1 responsibilities1 and number of staff of each existing ,special ,envoy1 ,special ,representative1 ,special ,coordinator1 ,special ,negotiator1 ,envoy1 ,representative1 ,coordinator1 ,special ,advisor1 and other similar position at the ,department4 7#b7 ,recommendations regarding whether to maintain in the ,department each such position1 including those listed in the report submitted by the ,secretary to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate on ,april #ad1 #bjag1 pursuant to section #dah of the ,department of ,state ,authorities ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbc71 that are not expressly authorized by a provision of law enacted by ,congress4 7#c7 ,justifications supporting each of the ,secretary's recommendations under paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,advice and consent ,not later than #ij days after the submission of the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,president shall submit the name of each ,special ,envoy1 ,special ,representative1 ,special ,coordinator1 ,special ,negotiator1 ,envoy1 ,representative1 ,coordinator1 ,special ,advisor1 or other person occupying a similar position at the ,department exercising significant authority pursuant to the laws of the ,united ,states that is not expressly authorized by a provision of law enacted by ,congress who is included in such report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate to seek the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7c7 ,rule of construction regarding establishment of positions ,nothing in this section may be construed as prohibiting the establishment or maintenance of any ,special ,envoy1 ,special ,representative1 ,special ,coordinator1 ,special ,negotiator1 ,envoy1 ,representative1 ,coordinator1 ,special ,advisor1 or other similar position at the ,department exercising significant authority pursuant to the laws of the ,united ,states if the name of the appointee for each such position is submitted to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 to seek the advice and consent of the ,senate1 not later than #ij days after each such appointment4 7d7 ,limited exception for temporary appointments ,the ,secretary may maintain or establish a position with the title of ,special ,envoy1 ,special ,representative1 ,special ,coordinator1 ,special ,negotiator1 ,special ,advisor1 or a similar position not exercising significant authority pursuant to the laws of the ,united ,states for not longer than #ahj days if the ,secretary1 not later than #ae days before the appointment of a person to such a position1 submits to the appropriate congressional committees a notification that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a certification that the position is not expected to demand the exercise of significant authority pursuant to the laws of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,a description of the duties and purpose of the position4 7#c7 ,the rationale for giving the specific title to the position4 7e7 ,renewal of temporary appointment ,nothing in this section may be construed as prohibiting the ,secretary from renewing for a period not to exceed #ahj days any position maintained or established under subsection 7d7 if the ,secretary complies with the notification requirements contained in such subsection4 7f7 ,funding restrictions 7#a7 ,positions not submitted for advice and consent ,no funds may be authorized to be appropriated for-- 7,a7 any ,special ,envoy1 ,special ,representative1 ,special ,coordinator1 ,special ,negotiator1 ,envoy1 ,representative1 ,coordinator1 ,special ,advisor1 or other similar position at the ,department exercising significant authority pursuant to the laws of the ,united ,states if the name of the person appointed to such position has not been submitted to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate for the advice and consent of the ,senate in accordance with subsection 7b72 or 7,b7 any staff or resources related to such a position until the person appointed to such position has been submitted to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate for the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,temporary positions ,no funds may be authorized to be appropriated for any position described in subsection 7d7 or for any staff or resources related to such position unless the ,secretary has complied with the notification requirements under such subsection4 7#c7 ,fiscal year #bjba ,the restrictions described in this subsection shall not apply in fiscal year #bjba to positions or associated staff and resources for which funding is expressly appropriated for such fiscal year in an ,act of ,congress4 7g7 ,confirmation for authorized positions 7#a7 ,in general ,no ,special ,envoy1 ,special ,representative1 ,special ,coordinator1 ,special ,negotiator1 ,envoy1 ,representative1 ,coordinator1 ,special ,advisor1 or other similar position at the ,department exercising significant authority pursuant to the laws of the ,united ,states that is authorized by an ,act of ,congress 7except the position authorized by section #fba of the ,tibetan ,policy ,act of #bjjb 7subtitle ,b of title ,,vi of ,public ,law #ajg-bbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fija note77 may be appointed without the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,fiscal year #bjba ,the restriction described in paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply in fiscal year #bjba to positions or associated staff and resources for which funding is expressly appropriated for such fiscal year in an ,act of ,congress4 7h7 ,elimination of ,special ,representative and ,policy ,coordinator for ,burma 7#a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7,a7 ,congress established the ,special ,representative and ,policy ,coordinator for ,burma in ,july #bjjh at a time when the ,united ,states did not maintain full diplomatic relations with ,burma and had not appointed an ,ambassador to ,burma in #ah years4 7,b7 ,in #bjab1 the ,united ,states re-established full diplomatic relations with ,burma and appointed a ,united ,states ,ambassador to ,burma who1 along with the ,secretary of ,state1 ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,east ,asia and the ,pacific1 and other ,united ,states ,government officials1 represents the ,united ,states' interests in ,burma4 7#b7 ,repeal ,section #g of the ,tom ,lantos ,block ,burmese ,jade 7,junta's ,anti-,democratic ,efforts7 ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bhf2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note2 relating to the establishment of a ,special ,representative and ,policy ,coordinator for ,burma7 is hereby repealed4 #adajh4 ,anti-piracy information sharing ,the ,secretary is authorized to provide for the participation by the ,united ,states in the ,information ,sharing ,centre located in ,singapore1 as established by the ,regional ,cooperation ,agreement on ,combating ,piracy and ,armed ,robbery against ,ships in ,asia 7,re,c,a,a,p74 #adaji4 ,importance of foreign affairs training to national security ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,department is a crucial national security agency1 whose employees1 both ,foreign and ,civil ,service1 require the best possible training at every stage of their careers to prepare them to promote and defend ,united ,states national interests and the health and safety of ,united ,states citizens abroad2 7#b7 the ,secretary should explore establishing a training float requiring that a certain percentage of the ,foreign ,service shall be in long-term training at any given time2 7#c7 the ,department's ,foreign ,service ,institute should seek to substantially increase its educational and training offerings to ,department personnel1 including developing new and innovative educational and training courses1 methods1 programs1 and opportunities2 and 7#d7 consistent with existing ,department gift acceptance authority and other applicable laws1 the ,department and ,foreign ,service ,institute should seek and accept funds and other resources from foundations1 not-for-profit corporations1 and other appropriate sources to help the ,department and the ,institute accomplish the goals specified in paragraph 7#c74 #adaaj4 ,classification and assignment of ,foreign ,service officers ,the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj is amended-- 7#a7 in section #eja 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ciha71 by inserting ,if a position designated under this section is unfilled for more than #cfe calendar days1 such position may be filled1 as appropriate1 on a temporary basis1 in accordance with section #cji4 after ,positions designated under this section are excepted from the competitive service42 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 of section #ejb7;a7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cihb7;a771 by inserting 1 or domestically1 in a position working on issues relating to a particular country or geographic area1 after geographic area4 #adaaa4 ,energy diplomacy and security within the ,department of ,state 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7c7 of section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as amended by section #adajc of this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 7as redesignated pursuant to such section #adajc7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,energy resources 7,a7 ,authorization for assistant secretary ,subject to the numerical limitation specified in paragraph 7#a71 there is authorized to be established in the ,department of ,state an ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,energy ,resources4 7,b7 ,personnel ,the ,secretary of ,state shall ensure that there are sufficient personnel dedicated to energy matters within the ,department of ,state whose responsibilities shall include-- 7i7 formulating and implementing international policies aimed at protecting and advancing ,united ,states energy security interests by effectively managing ,united ,states bilateral and multilateral relations2 7ii7 ensuring that analyses of the national security implications of global energy and environmental developments are reflected in the decision making process within the ,department2 7iii7 incorporating energy security priorities into the activities of the ,department2 7iv7 coordinating energy activities of the ,department with relevant ,federal departments and agencies2 and 7v7 working internationally to-- 7,i7 support the development of energy resources and the distribution of such resources for the benefit of the ,united ,states and ,united ,states allies and trading partners for their energy security and economic development needs2 7,,ii7 promote availability of diversified energy supplies and a well-functioning global market for energy resources1 technologies1 and expertise for the benefit of the ,united ,states and ,united ,states allies and trading partners2 7,,iii7 resolve international disputes regarding the exploration1 development1 production1 or distribution of energy resources2 7,,iv7 support the economic and commercial interests of ,united ,states persons operating in the energy markets of foreign countries2 7,v7 support and coordinate international efforts to alleviate energy poverty2 7,,vi7 leading the ,united ,states commitment to the ,extractive ,industries ,transparency ,initiative2 7,,vii7 coordinating within the ,department and with relevant ,federal departments and agencies on developing and implementing international energy-related sanctions2 and 7,,viii7 coordinating energy security and other relevant functions within the ,department currently undertaken by-- 7aa7 the ,bureau of ,economic and ,business ,affairs2 7bb7 the ,bureau of ,oceans and ,international ,environmental and ,scientific ,affairs2 and 7cc7 other offices within the ,department of ,state4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ica of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agcga7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7a7 and 7b71 respectively4 #adaab4 ,the ,national ,museum of ,american ,diplomacy ,title ,i of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief is amended by adding after section #fc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgce7 the following new section3 #fd4 ,the ,national ,museum of ,american ,diplomacy 7a7 ,activities 7#a7 ,support authorized ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to provide1 by contract1 grant1 or otherwise1 for the performance of appropriate museum visitor and educational outreach services and related events1 including organizing programs and conference activities1 museum shop services and food services in the public exhibition and related space utilized by the ,national ,museum of ,american ,diplomacy4 7#b7 ,recovery of costs ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to recover any revenues generated under the authority of paragraph 7#a7 for visitor and outreach services and related events referred to in such paragraph1 including fees for use of facilities at the ,national ,museum for ,american ,diplomacy4 ,any such revenues may be retained as a recovery of the costs of operating the museum4 7b7 ,disposition of ,national ,museum of ,american ,diplomacy ,documents1 ,artifacts1 and ,other ,articles 7#a7 ,property ,all historic documents1 artifacts1 or other articles permanently acquired by the ,department of ,state and determined by the ,secretary of ,state to be suitable for display by the ,national ,museum of ,american ,diplomacy shall be considered to be the property of the ,united ,states ,government and shall be subject to disposition solely in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,sale1 trade1 or transfer ,whenever the ,secretary of ,state makes the determination described in paragraph 7#c7 with respect to a document1 artifact1 or other article under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may sell at fair market value1 trade1 or transfer such document1 artifact1 or other article without regard to the requirements of subtitle ,i of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,the proceeds of any such sale may be used solely for the advancement of the mission of the ,national ,museum of ,american ,diplomacy and may not be used for any purpose other than the acquisition and direct care of the collections of the museum4 7#c7 ,determinations prior to sale1 trade1 or transfer ,the determination described in this paragraph with respect to a document1 artifact1 or other article under paragraph 7#a71 is a determination that-- 7,a7 such document1 artifact1 or other article no longer serves to further the purposes of the ,national ,museum of ,american ,diplomacy as set forth in the collections management policy of the museum2 7,b7 the sale1 trade1 or transfer of such document1 artifact1 or other article would serve to maintain the standards of the collection of the museum2 or 7,c7 sale1 trade1 or transfer of such document1 artifact1 or other article would be in the best interests of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,loans ,in addition to the authorization under paragraph 7#b7 relating to the sale1 trade1 or transfer of documents1 artifacts1 or other articles under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,state may loan such documents1 artifacts1 or other articles1 when not needed for use or display by the ,national ,museum of ,american ,diplomacy to the ,smithsonian ,institution or a similar institution for repair1 study1 or exhibition4 4 #adaac4 ,extension of period for reimbursement of fishermen for costs incurred from the illegal seizure and detention of ,u4,s4-flag fishing vessels by foreign governments 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7e7 of section #g of the ,fishermen's ,protective ,act of #aifg 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #aigg7 is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,amounts ,payments may be made under this section only to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriation ,acts4 4 7b7 ,retroactive applicability 7#a7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act and apply as if the date specified in subsection 7e7 of section #g of the ,fishermen's ,protective ,act of #aifg1 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 were the day after such date of enactment4 7#b7 ,agreements and payments ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 enter into agreements pursuant to section #g of the ,fishermen's ,protective ,act of #aifg for any claims to which such section would otherwise apply but for the date specified in subsection 7e7 of such section1 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 make payments in accordance with agreements entered into pursuant to such section if any such payments have not been made as a result of the expiration of the date specified in such section1 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #adaad4 ,art in embassies 7a7 ,in general ,no funds are authorized to be appropriated for the purchase of any piece of art for the purposes of installation or display in any embassy1 consulate1 or other foreign mission of the ,united ,states if the purchase price of such piece of art is in excess of #ej1jjj1 unless such purchase is subject to prior consultation with1 and the regular notification procedures of1 the appropriate congressional committees4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the costs of the ,art in ,embassies ,program for each of fiscal years #bjab1 #bjac1 and #bjad4 7c7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate on the date that is #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term art includes paintings1 sculptures1 photographs1 industrial design1 and craft art4 #adaae4 ,amendment or repeal of reporting requirements 7a7 ,burma 7#a7 ,in general ,section #egj of ,public ,law #ajd-bjh is amended-- 7,a7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,multilateral strategy ,the ,president shall develop1 in coordination with members of ,,asean and other likeminded countries1 a comprehensive1 multilateral strategy to bring about further democratic consolidation in ,burma and improve human rights practices and the quality of life in ,burma1 including the development of a dialogue leading to genuine national reconciliation4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking six months and inserting year2 7ii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#g72 and 7iii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 improvements in human rights practices2 7#d7 progress toward broad-based and inclusive economic growth2 7#e7 progress toward genuine national reconciliation2 7#f7 progress on improving the quality of life of the ,burmese people1 including progress relating to market reforms1 living standards1 labor standards1 use of forced labor in the tourism industry1 and environmental quality2 and 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act and apply with respect to the first report required under subsection 7d7 of section #egj of ,public ,law #ajd-bjh that is required after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,repeals ,the following provisions of law are hereby repealed3 7#a7 ,subsection 7b7 of section #hjd of ,public ,law #aja-bdf4 7#b7 ,section #f of ,public ,law #ajd-de4 7#c7 ,section #djf of ,public ,law #aja-bdf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdad;a74 7#d7 ,subsection 7c7 of section #gjb of ,public ,law #if-dfe 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbb74 #adaaf4 ,reporting on implementation of ,,gao recommendations 7a7 ,initial report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that lists all of the ,government ,accountability ,office's recommendations relating to the ,department that have not been fully implemented4 7b7 ,comptroller general report ,not later than #cj days after the ,secretary submits the report under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that identifies any discrepancies between the list of recommendations included in such report and the ,government ,accountability ,office's list of outstanding recommendations for the ,department4 7c7 ,implementation report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the submission of the ,comptroller ,general's report under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes the implementation status of each recommendation from the ,government ,accountability ,office included in the report submitted under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,justification ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a detailed justification for each decision not to fully implement a recommendation or to implement a recommendation in a different manner than specified by the ,government ,accountability ,office2 7,b7 a timeline for the full implementation of any recommendation the ,secretary has decided to adopt1 but has not yet fully implemented2 and 7,c7 an explanation for any discrepancies included in the ,comptroller ,general report submitted under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,form ,the information required in each report under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form1 to the maximum extent practicable1 but may be included in a classified annex to the extent necessary4 #adaag4 ,office of ,global ,criminal ,justice 7a7 ,in general ,there should be established within the ,department an ,office of ,global ,criminal ,justice 7referred to in this section as the ,office71 which may be placed within the organizational structure of the ,department at the discretion of the ,secretary4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,office should carry out the following3 7#a7 ,advise the ,secretary and other relevant senior officials on issues related to war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and genocide4 7#b7 ,assist in formulating ,united ,states policy on the prevention of1 responses to1 and accountability for mass atrocities4 7#c7 ,coordinate ,united ,states ,government positions relating to the international and hybrid courts currently prosecuting persons responsible for genocide1 war crimes1 and crimes against humanity anywhere in the world4 7#d7 ,work with other governments1 international organizations1 and nongovernmental organizations1 as appropriate1 to establish and assist international and domestic commissions of inquiry1 fact-finding missions1 and tribunals to investigate1 document1 and prosecute atrocities in every region of the globe4 7#e7 ,coordinate the deployment of diplomatic1 legal1 economic1 military1 and other tools to help expose the truth1 judge those responsible1 protect and assist victims1 enable reconciliation1 deter atrocities1 and build the rule of law4 7#f7 ,provide advice and expertise on transitional justice to ,united ,states personnel operating in conflict and post-conflict environments4 7#g7 ,act as a point of contact for international1 hybrid1 and mixed tribunals exercising jurisdiction over war crimes1 crimes against humanity1 and genocide committed around the world4 7#h7 ,represent the ,department on any interagency whole-of-government coordinating entities addressing genocide and other mass atrocities4 7#i7 ,perform any additional duties and exercise such powers as the ,secretary of ,state may prescribe4 7c7 ,supervision ,the ,office should be led by an ,ambassador-at-,large for ,global ,criminal ,justice4 ,,ii ,embassy ,construction #adbja4 ,embassy security1 construction1 and maintenance ,for ,embassy ,security1 ,construction1 and ,maintenance1 there is authorized to be appropriated #a1ige1ddi1jjj for fiscal year #bjba4 #adbjb4 ,standard design in capital construction 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,department's ,bureau of ,overseas ,building ,operations 7,,obo7 or successor office should give appropriate consideration to standardization in construction1 in which each new ,united ,states embassy and consulate starts with a standard design and keeps customization to a minimum4 7b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall carry out any new ,united ,states embassy compound or new consulate compound project that utilizes a non-standard design1 including those projects that are in the design or pre-design phase as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 only in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees4 ,the ,secretary shall provide the appropriate congressional committees1 for each such project1 the following documentation3 7#a7 ,a comparison of the estimated full lifecycle costs of the project to the estimated full lifecycle costs of such project if it were to use a standard design4 7#b7 ,a comparison of the estimated completion date of such project to the estimated completion date of such project if it were to use a standard design4 7#c7 ,a comparison of the security of the completed project to the security of such completed project if it were to use a standard design4 7#d7 ,a justification for the ,secretary's selection of a non-standard design over a standard design for such project4 7#e7 ,a written explanation if any of the documentation necessary to support the comparisons and justification1 as the case may be1 described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 cannot be provided4 7c7 ,sunset ,the consultation requirement under subsection 7b7 shall expire on the date that is #d years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #adbjc4 ,capital construction transparency 7a7 ,in general ,section #aah of the ,department of ,state ,authorities ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading 1 by striking ,annual report on embassy construction costs and inserting ,biannual report on overseas capital construction projects2 and 7#b7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and every #ahj days thereafter until the date that is #d years after such date of enactment1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive report regarding all ongoing overseas capital construction projects and major embassy security upgrade projects4 7b7 ,contents ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following with respect to each ongoing overseas capital construction project and major embassy security upgrade project3 7#a7 ,the initial cost estimate as specified in the proposed allocation of capital construction and maintenance funds required by the ,committees on ,appropriations for ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs4 7#b7 ,the current cost estimate4 7#c7 ,the value of each request for equitable adjustment received by the ,department to date4 7#d7 ,the value of each certified claim received by the ,department to date4 7#e7 ,the value of any usage of the project's contingency fund to date and the value of the remainder of the project's contingency fund4 7#f7 ,an enumerated list of each request for adjustment and certified claim that remains outstanding or unresolved4 7#g7 ,an enumerated list of each request for equitable adjustment and certified claim that has been fully adjudicated or that the ,department has settled1 and the final dollar amount of each adjudication or settlement4 7#h7 ,the date of estimated completion specified in the proposed allocation of capital construction and maintenance funds required by the ,committees on ,appropriations not later than #de days after the date of the enactment of an ,act making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs4 7#i7 ,the current date of estimated completion4 4 7b7 ,initial report ,the first report required under subsection 7a7 of section #aah of the ,department of ,state ,authorities ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7as amended by this section7 shall include an annex regarding all overseas capital construction projects and major embassy security upgrade projects completed during the #aj-year period ending on ,december #ca1 #bjah1 including1 for each such project1 the elements specified in subsection 7b7 of such section #aah4 #adbjd4 ,contractor performance information 7a7 ,deadline for completion ,the ,secretary shall complete all contractor performance evaluations required by subpart #db4ae of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation for those contractors engaged in construction of new embassy or new consulate compounds by ,october #a1 #bjba4 7b7 ,prioritization system 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a prioritization system for clearing the current backlog of required evaluations referred to in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the system required under paragraph 7#a7 should prioritize the evaluations as follows3 7,a7 ,project completion evaluations should be prioritized over annual evaluations4 7,b7 ,evaluations for relatively large contracts should have priority4 7,c7 ,evaluations that would be particularly informative for the awarding of government contracts should have priority4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the ,department's plan for completing all evaluations by ,october #a1 #bjba1 in accordance with subsection 7a7 and the prioritization system developed pursuant to subsection 7b74 7d7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 contractors deciding whether to bid on ,department contracts would benefit from greater understanding of the ,department as a client2 and 7#b7 the ,department should develop a forum where contractors can comment on the ,department's project management performance4 #adbje4 ,growth projections for new embassies and consulates 7a7 ,in general ,for each new ,united ,states embassy compound 7,,nec7 and new consulate compound project 7,,ncc7 in or not yet in the design phase as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,department shall project growth over the estimated life of the facility using all available and relevant data1 including the following3 7#a7 ,relevant historical trends for ,department personnel and personnel from other agencies represented at the ,,nec or ,,ncc that is to be constructed4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the tradeoffs between risk and the needs of ,united ,states ,government policy conducted as part of the most recent ,vital ,presence ,validation ,process1 if applicable4 7#c7 ,reasonable assumptions about the strategic importance of the ,,nec or ,,ncc1 as the case may be1 over the life of the building at issue4 7#d7 ,any other data that would be helpful in projecting the future growth of ,,nec or ,,ncc4 7b7 ,other federal agencies ,the head of each ,federal agency represented at a ,united ,states embassy or consulate shall provide to the ,secretary1 upon request1 growth projections for the personnel of each such agency over the estimated life of each embassy or consulate1 as the case may be4 7c7 ,basis for estimates ,the ,department shall base its growth assumption for all ,n,e,cs and ,n,c,cs on the estimates required under subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7d7 ,congressional notification ,any congressional notification of site selection for a ,,nec or ,,ncc submitted after the date of the enactment of this ,act shall include the growth assumption used pursuant to subsection 7c74 #adbjf4 ,long-range planning process 7a7 ,plans required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,secretary shall develop-- 7,a7 a comprehensive #f-year plan documenting the ,department's overseas building program for the replacement of overseas diplomatic posts taking into account security factors under the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii and other relevant statutes and regulations1 as well as occupational safety and health factors pursuant to the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj and other relevant statutes and regulations1 including environmental factors such as indoor air quality that impact employee health and safety2 and 7,b7 a comprehensive #f-year plan detailing the ,department's long-term planning for the maintenance and sustainment of completed diplomatic posts1 which takes into account security factors under the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii and other relevant statutes and regulations1 as well as occupational safety and health factors pursuant to the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj and other relevant statutes and regulations1 including environmental factors such as indoor air quality that impact employee health and safety4 7#b7 ,initial report ,the first plan developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall also include a one-time status report on existing small diplomatic posts and a strategy for establishing a physical diplomatic presence in countries in which there is no current physical diplomatic presence4 ,such report1 which may include a classified annex1 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the extent to which each small diplomatic post furthers the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,a description of how each small diplomatic post provides ,american ,citizen ,services1 including data on specific services provided and the number of ,americans receiving services over the previous year4 7,c7 ,a description of whether each small diplomatic post meets current security requirements4 7,d7 ,a description of the full financial cost of maintaining each small diplomatic post4 7,e7 ,input from the relevant chiefs of mission on any unique operational or policy value the small diplomatic post provides4 7#c7 ,updated information ,the annual updates of each of the plans developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall highlight any changes from the previous year's plan to the ordering of construction and maintenance projects4 7b7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,submission of plans to congress ,not later than #fj days after the completion of each plan required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit the plans to the appropriate congressional committees4 7#b7 ,reference in budget justification materials ,in the budget justification materials submitted to the appropriate congressional committees in support of the ,department's budget for any fiscal year 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code71 the plans required under subsection 7a7 shall be referenced to justify funding requested for building and maintenance projects overseas4 7#c7 ,form of report ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,small diplomatic post defined ,in this section1 the term small diplomatic post means any ,united ,states embassy or consulate that has employed five or fewer ,united ,states ,government employees on average over the #cf months prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #adbjg4 ,value engineering and risk assessment 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,federal departments and agencies are required to use value engineering 7,,ve7 as a management tool1 where appropriate1 to reduce program and acquisition costs pursuant to ,,omb ,circular ,a-#aca1 ,value ,engineering1 dated ,december #ca1 #bjac4 7#b7 ,,obo has a ,policy ,directive and ,standard ,operation ,procedure1 dated ,may #bd1 #bjag1 on conducting risk management studies on all international construction projects4 7b7 ,notification requirements 7#a7 ,submission to authorizing committees ,the proposed allocation of capital construction and maintenance funds that is required by the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives not later than #de days after the date of the enactment of an ,act making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs shall also be submitted to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,requirement to confirm completion of value engineering and risk assessment studies ,the notifications required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include confirmation that the ,department has completed the requisite ,,ve and risk management studies described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,reporting and briefing requirements ,the ,secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees upon request-- 7#a7 a description of each risk management study referred to in subsection 7a77#b7 and a table detailing which recommendations related to each such study were accepted and which were rejected2 and 7#b7 a report or briefing detailing the rationale for not implementing any such recommendations that may otherwise yield significant cost savings to the ,department if implemented4 #adbjh4 ,business volume ,section #djb7;c77#b77;,e7 of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dheb7;c77#b77;,e77 is amended by striking in #c years and inserting cumulatively over #c years4 #adbji4 ,embassy security requests and deficiencies ,the ,secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees upon request information on security deficiencies at ,united ,states diplomatic posts1 including relating to the following3 7#a7 ,requests made over the previous year by ,united ,states diplomatic posts for security upgrades4 7#b7 ,significant security deficiencies at ,united ,states diplomatic posts that are not operating out of a new embassy compound or new consulate compound4 #adbaj4 ,overseas security briefings ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall revise the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual to stipulate that information on the current threat environment shall be provided to all ,united ,states ,government employees under chief of mission authority traveling to a foreign country on official business4 ,to the extent practicable1 such material shall be provided to such employees prior to their arrival at a ,united ,states diplomatic post or as soon as possible thereafter4 #adbaa4 ,contracting methods in capital construction 7a7 ,delivery ,unless the ,secretary notifies the appropriate congressional committees that the use of the design-build project delivery method would not be appropriate1 the ,secretary shall make use of such method at ,united ,states diplomatic posts that have not yet received design or capital construction contracts as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,notification ,before executing a contract for a delivery method other than design-build in accordance with subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall notify the appropriate congressional committees in writing of the decision1 including the reasons therefor4 ,the notification required by this subsection may be included in any other report regarding a new ,united ,states diplomatic post that is required to be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees4 7c7 ,performance evaluation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding performance evaluation measures in accordance with ,,gao's ,standards for ,internal ,control in the ,federal ,government that will be applicable to design and construction1 lifecycle cost1 and building maintenance programs of the ,bureau of ,overseas ,building ,operations of the ,department4 #adbab4 ,competition in embassy construction ,not later than #de days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committee a report detailing steps the ,department is taking to expand the embassy construction contractor base in order to increase competition and maximize value4 #adbac4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that the ,bureau of ,overseas ,building ,operations of the ,department or its successor office shall continue to balance functionality and security with accessibility1 as defined by guidelines established by the ,united ,states ,access ,board in constructing embassies and consulates1 and shall ensure compliance with the ,architectural ,barriers ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #daea et seq47 to the fullest extent possible4 #adbad4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,design-build ,the term design-build means a method of project delivery in which one entity works under a single contract with the ,department to provide design and construction services4 7#b7 ,non-standard design ,the term non-standard design means a design for a new embassy compound project or new consulate compound project that does not utilize a standardized design for the structural1 spatial1 or security requirements of such embassy compound or consulate compound1 as the case may be4 ,,iii ,personnel ,issues #adcja4 ,defense ,base ,act insurance waivers 7a7 ,application for waivers ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall apply to the ,department of ,labor for a waiver from insurance requirements under the ,defense ,base ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afea et seq47 for all countries with respect to which the requirement was waived prior to ,january #bjag1 and for which there is not currently a waiver4 7b7 ,certification requirement ,not later than #de days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees that the requirement in subsection 7a7 has been met4 #adcjb4 ,study on ,foreign ,service allowances 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing an empirical analysis on the effect of overseas allowances on the foreign assignment of ,foreign ,service officers 7,f,s,os71 to be conducted by a federally-funded research and development center with appropriate expertise in labor economics and military compensation4 7#b7 ,contents ,the analysis required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify all allowances paid to ,f,s,os assigned permanently or on temporary duty to foreign areas2 7,b7 examine the efficiency of the ,foreign ,service bidding system in determining foreign assignments2 7,c7 examine the factors that incentivize ,f,s,os to bid on particular assignments1 including danger levels and hardship conditions2 7,d7 examine the ,department's strategy and process for incentivizing ,f,s,os to bid on assignments that are historically in lower demand1 including with monetary compensation1 and whether monetary compensation is necessary for assignments in higher demand2 7,e7 make any relevant comparisons to military compensation and allowances1 noting which allowances are shared or based on the same regulations2 7,f7 recommend options for restructuring allowances to improve the efficiency of the assignments system and better align ,,fso incentives with the needs of the ,foreign ,service1 including any cost savings associated with such restructuring2 7,g7 recommend any statutory changes necessary to implement subparagraph 7,f71 such as consolidating existing legal authorities for the provision of hardship and danger pay2 and 7,h7 detail any effects of recommendations made pursuant to subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g7 on other ,united ,states ,government departments and agencies with civilian employees permanently assigned or on temporary duty in foreign areas1 following consultation with such departments and agencies4 7b7 ,briefing requirement ,before initiating the analysis required under subsection 7a77#a71 and not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs in the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the implementation of this section that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the name of the federally funded research and development center that will conduct such analysis4 7#b7 ,the scope of such analysis and terms of reference for such analysis as specified between the ,department and such federally funded research and development center4 7c7 ,availability of information 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make available to the federally-funded research and development center carrying out the analysis required under subsection 7a77#a7 all necessary and relevant information to allow such center to conduct such analysis in a quantitative and analytical manner1 including historical data on the number of bids for each foreign assignment and any survey data collected by the ,department from eligible bidders on their bid decision-making4 7#b7 ,cooperation ,the ,secretary shall work with the heads of other relevant ,united ,states ,government departments and agencies to ensure such departments and agencies provide all necessary and relevant information to the federally-funded research and development center carrying out the analysis required under subsection 7a77#a74 7d7 ,interim report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall require that the chief executive officer of the federally-funded research and development center that carries out the analysis required under subsection 7a77#a7 submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives an interim report on such analysis not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #adcjc4 ,science and technology fellowships ,section #ejd of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #aigi 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef;d7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,grants and cooperative agreements related to science and technology fellowship programs 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to make grants or enter into cooperative agreements related to ,department of ,state science and technology fellowship programs1 including for assistance in recruiting fellows and the payment of stipends1 travel1 and other appropriate expenses to fellows4 7#b7 ,exclusion from consideration as compensation ,stipends under paragraph 7#a7 shall not be considered compensation for purposes of section #bji of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,maximum annual amount ,the total amount of grants made pursuant to this subsection may not exceed #ejj1jjj in any fiscal year4 4 #adcjd4 ,travel for separated families ,section #ija7ae7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djha7ae77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #a round-trip per year for each child below age #ba of a member of the ,service assigned abroad and inserting in the case of one or more children below age #ba of a member of the ,service assigned abroad1 #a round-trip per year2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by inserting for each child before to visit the member abroad2 and 7,b7 by striking 2 or and inserting a comma2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by inserting for each child before to visit the other parent2 and 7,b7 by inserting or after resides12 7#d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 for one of the child's parents to visit the child or children abroad if the child or children do not regularly reside with that parent and that parent is not receiving an education allowance or educational travel allowance for the child or children under section #eibd7d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 2 and 7#e7 in the matter following subparagraph 7,c71 as added by paragraph 7#d7 of this section1 by striking a payment and inserting the cost of round-trip travel4 #adcje4 ,home leave travel for separated families ,section #ijc7;b7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djhc7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,in cases in which the family members of a member of the ,service reside apart from the member at authorized locations outside the ,united ,states because they are prevented by official order from residing with the member at post1 the member may take the leave ordered under this section where that member's family members reside1 notwithstanding section #fcje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code44 #adcjf4 ,sense of ,congress regarding certain fellowship programs ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,department fellowships that promote the employment of candidates belonging to under-represented groups1 including the ,charles ,b4 ,rangel ,international ,affairs ,graduate ,fellowship ,program1 the ,thomas ,r4 ,pickering ,foreign ,affairs ,fellowship ,program1 and the ,donald ,m4 ,payne ,international ,development ,fellowship ,program1 represent smart investments vital for building a strong1 capable1 and representative national security workforce4 #adcjg4 ,technical correction ,subparagraph 7,a7 of section #fja7;c77#f7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djja7;c77#f77 is amended1 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by-- 7#a7 striking promotion and inserting promotion1 on or after ,january #a1 #bjag12 and 7#b7 striking individual joining the ,service on or after ,january #a1 #bjag1 and inserting ,foreign ,service officer1 appointed under section #cjb7;a77#a71 who has general responsibility for carrying out the functions of the ,service4 #adcjh4 ,foreign ,service awards 7a7 ,in general ,section #fad of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djac7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending the section heading to read as follows3 ,department ,awards2 and 7#b7 in the first sentence1 by inserting or ,civil ,service after the ,service4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the item relating to section #fad in the table of contents of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj is amended to read as follows3 ,sec4 #fad4 ,department awards4 4 #adcji4 ,diplomatic programs 7a7 ,sense of ,congress on workforce recruitment ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should continue to hold entry-level classes for ,foreign ,service officers and specialists and continue to recruit civil servants through programs such as the ,presidential ,management ,fellows ,program and ,pathways ,internship ,programs in a manner and at a frequency consistent with prior years and consistent with the need to maintain a pool of experienced personnel effectively distributed across skill codes and ranks4 ,it is further the sense of ,congress that absent continuous recruitment and training of ,foreign ,service officers and civil servants1 the ,department will lack experienced1 qualified personnel in the short1 medium1 and long terms4 7b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may not implement any reduction-in-force action under section #cejb or #ceie of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or for any incentive payments for early separation or retirement under any other provision of law unless-- 7#a7 the appropriate congressional committees are notified not less than #ae days in advance of such obligation or expenditure2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary has provided to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed report that describes the ,department's strategic staffing goals1 including-- 7,a7 a justification that describes how any proposed workforce reduction enhances the effectiveness of the ,department2 7,b7 a certification that such workforce reduction is in the national interest of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 a comprehensive strategic staffing plan for the ,department1 including #e-year workforce forecasting and a description of the anticipated impact of any proposed workforce reduction2 and 7,d7 a dataset displaying comprehensive workforce data for all current and planned employees of the ,department1 disaggregated by-- 7i7 ,foreign ,service officer and ,foreign ,service specialist rank2 7ii7 civil service job skill code1 grade level1 and bureau of assignment2 7iii7 contracted employees1 including the equivalent job skill code and bureau of assignment2 and 7iv7 employees hired under schedule ,c of subpart ,c of part #bac of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 including their equivalent grade and job skill code and bureau of assignment4 #adcaj4 ,sense of ,congress regarding veterans employment at the ,department of ,state ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,department should continue to promote the employment of veterans1 in accordance with section #cja of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cida71 as amended by section #addjg of this ,act1 including those veterans belonging to traditionally underrepresented groups at the ,department2 7#b7 veterans employed by the ,department have made significant contributions to ,united ,states foreign policy in a variety of regional and global affairs bureaus and diplomatic posts overseas2 and 7#c7 the ,department should continue to encourage veteran employment and facilitate their participation in the workforce4 #adcaa4 ,employee assignment restrictions and preclusions 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,department should expand the appeal process it makes available to employees related to assignment preclusions and restrictions4 7b7 ,appeal of assignment restriction or preclusion ,section #ejb7;a77#b7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cihb7;a77#b771 as amended by section #adaaj of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new sentences3 ,any employee subjected to an assignment restriction or preclusion shall have the same appeal rights as provided by the ,department regarding denial or revocation of a security clearance4 ,any such appeal shall be resolved not later than #fj days after such appeal is filed44 7c7 ,notice and certification ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall revise1 and certify to the appropriate congressional committees regarding such revision1 the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual guidance regarding denial or revocation of a security clearance to expressly state that all review and appeal rights relating thereto shall also apply to any recommendation or decision to impose an assignment restriction or preclusion to an employee4 #adcab4 ,recall and reemployment of career members 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 career ,department employees provide invaluable service to the ,united ,states as nonpartisan professionals who contribute subject matter expertise and professional skills to the successful development and execution of ,united ,states foreign policy2 and 7#b7 reemployment of skilled former members of the ,foreign and civil service who have voluntarily separated from the ,foreign or civil service due to family reasons or to obtain professional skills outside government is of benefit to the ,department4 7b7 ,reemployment ,subsection 7b7 of section #cjh of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cidh7 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,former career tenured members of the ,service seeking reappointment1 if separated for other than cause for up to #d years prior to the date of the enactment of this sentence1 shall be eligible to participate in the regular assignment bidding process without restriction and shall not be required to accept a directed first assignment upon reappointment44 7c7 ,notice of employment opportunities 7#a7 ,in general ,title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after chapter #ajb the following new chapter3 #ajc ,notice of ,employment ,opportunities for ,department of ,state and ,,usaid ,positions #ajcja4 ,notice of employment opportunities for department of state and usaid positions ,to ensure that individuals who have separated from the ,department of ,state or the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and who are eligible for reappointment are aware of such opportunities1 the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall publicize notice of all employment opportunities1 including positions for which the relevant agency is accepting applications from individuals within the agency's workforce under merit promotion procedures1 on publicly accessible sites1 including www4usajobs4gov4 ,if using merit promotion procedures1 the notice shall expressly state that former employees eligible for reinstatement may apply4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for subpart ,i of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajcja4 ,notice of employment opportunities for ,department of ,state and ,,usaid positions 4 #adcac4 ,strategic staffing plan for the department 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive #e-year strategic staffing plan for the ,department that is aligned with and furthers the objectives of the ,national ,security ,strategy of the ,united ,states of ,america issued in ,december #bjag1 or any subsequent strategy issued not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 which shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a dataset displaying comprehensive workforce data1 including all shortages in bureaus described in ,,gao report ,,gao-#ai-bbj1 for all current and planned employees of the ,department1 disaggregated by-- 7,a7 ,foreign ,service officer and ,foreign ,service specialist rank2 7,b7 civil service job skill code1 grade level1 and bureau of assignment2 7,c7 contracted employees1 including the equivalent job skill code and bureau of assignment2 and 7,d7 employees hired under schedule ,c of subpart ,c of part #bac of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 including the equivalent grade and job skill code and bureau of assignment of such employee4 7#b7 ,recommendations on the number of ,foreign ,service officers disaggregated by service cone that should be posted at each ,united ,states diplomatic post and in the ,district of ,columbia1 with a detailed basis for such recommendations4 7#c7 ,recommendations on the number of civil service officers that should be employed by the ,department1 with a detailed basis for such recommendations4 7b7 ,maintenance ,the dataset required under subsection 7a77#a7 shall be maintained and updated on a regular basis4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall lead the development of the plan required under subsection 7a7 but may consult or partner with private sector entities with expertise in labor economics1 management1 or human resources1 as well as organizations familiar with the demands and needs of the ,department's workforce4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding root causes of ,foreign ,service and civil service shortages1 the effect of such shortages on national security objectives1 and the ,department's plan to implement recommendations described in ,,gao-#ai-bbj4 #adcad4 ,consulting services 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ajc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #adcab of this ,act1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ajcjb4 ,consulting services for the ,department of ,state ,any consulting service obtained by the ,department of ,state through procurement contract pursuant to section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be limited to those contracts with respect to which expenditures are a matter of public record and available for public inspection1 except if otherwise provided under existing law1 or under existing ,executive order issued pursuant to existing law4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for subpart ,i of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding after the item relating to section #ajcjb the following new item3 #ajcjb4 ,consulting services for the ,department of ,state 4 #adcae4 ,incentives for critical posts ,section #aaae7;d7 of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-cb7 is amended by striking the last sentence4 #adcaf4 ,extension of authority for certain accountability review boards ,section #cja7;a77#c7 of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhca7;a77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking ,afghanistan and and inserting ,afghanistan1 ,yemen1 ,syria1 and2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking ,afghanistan or and inserting ,afghanistan1 ,yemen1 ,syria1 or2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking beginning on ,october #a1 #bjje1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjji and inserting beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 #adcag4 ,foreign ,service suspension without pay ,subsection 7c7 of section #faj of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djaj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking suspend and inserting indefinitely suspend without duties2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#g72 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraphs3 7#e7 ,any member of the ,service suspended from duties under this subsection may be suspended without pay only after a final written decision is provided to such member under paragraph 7#b74 7#f7 ,if no final written decision under paragraph 7#b7 has been provided within #a calendar year of the date the suspension at issue was proposed1 not later than #cj days thereafter the ,secretary of ,state shall report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate in writing regarding the specific reasons for such delay4 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking 7#g7 ,in this subsection32 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7,a7 ,the term and inserting the following3 7#g7 ,in this subsection1 the term 2 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 7relating to the definition of suspend and suspension72 and 7,d7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 and moving such subparagraphs #b ems to the left4 #adcah4 ,foreign ,affairs ,manual and ,foreign ,affairs ,handbook changes 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every #ahj days thereafter for #e years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing all changes made to the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual or the ,foreign ,affairs ,handbook4 7b7 ,covered periods ,the first report required under subsection 7a7 shall cover the #e-year period preceding the submission of such report4 ,each subsequent report shall cover the #ahj-;day period preceding submission4 7c7 ,contents ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall contain the following3 7#a7 ,the location within the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual or the ,foreign ,affairs ,handbook where a change has been made4 7#b7 ,the statutory basis for each such change4 7#c7 ,a side-by-side comparison of the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual or ,foreign ,affairs ,handbook before and after such change4 7#d7 ,a summary of such changes displayed in spreadsheet form4 #adcai4 ,waiver authority for individual occupational requirements of certain positions ,the ,secretary of ,state may waive any or all of the individual occupational requirements with respect to an employee or prospective employee of the ,department of ,state for a civilian position categorized under the ,,gs-#jacj occupational series if the ,secretary determines that the individual possesses significant scientific1 technological1 engineering1 or mathematical expertise that is integral to performing the duties of the applicable position1 based on demonstrated job performance and qualifying experience4 ,with respect to each waiver granted under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall set forth in a written document that is transmitted to the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management the rationale for the decision of the ,secretary to waive such requirements4 #adcbj4 ,appointment of employees to the ,global ,engagement ,center ,the ,secretary may appoint1 for a #c-year period that may be extended for up to an additional #b years1 solely to carry out the functions of the ,global ,engagement ,center1 employees of the ,department without regard to the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointment in the competitive service1 and may fix the basic compensation of such employees without regard to chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of such title4 #adcba4 ,rest and recuperation and overseas operations leave for ,federal employees 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #fc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new sections3 #fcbi;d4 ,rest and recuperation leave 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term agency means an ,executive agency 7as that term is defined in section #aje71 but does not include the ,government ,accountability ,office2 7#b7 the term combat zone means a geographic area designated by an ,executive order of the ,president as an area in which the ,armed ,forces are engaging or have engaged in combat1 an area designated by law to be treated as a combat zone1 or a location the ,department of ,defense has certified for combat zone tax benefits due to its direct support of military operations2 7#c7 the term employee has the meaning given that term in section #fcja2 7#d7 the term high risk1 high threat post has the meaning given that term in section #ajd of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhjc72 and 7#e7 the term leave year means the period beginning on the first day of the first complete pay period in a calendar year and ending on the day immediately before the first day of the first complete pay period in the following calendar year4 7b7 ,leave for rest and recuperation ,the head of an agency may prescribe regulations to grant up to #bj days of paid leave1 per leave year1 for the purposes of rest and recuperation to an employee of the agency serving in a combat zone1 any other high risk1 high threat post1 or any other location presenting significant security or operational challenges4 7c7 ,discretionary authority of agency head ,use of the authority under subsection 7b7 is at the sole and exclusive discretion of the head of the agency concerned4 7d7 ,records ,an agency shall record leave provided under this section separately from leave authorized under any other provision of law4 #fcbi;e4 ,overseas operations leave 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term agency means an ,executive agency 7as that term is defined in section #aje71 but does not include the ,government ,accountability ,office2 7#b7 the term employee has the meaning given that term in section #fcja2 and 7#c7 the term leave year means the period beginning with the first day of the first complete pay period in a calendar year and ending with the day immediately before the first day of the first complete pay period in the following calendar year4 7b7 ,leave for overseas operations ,the head of an agency may prescribe regulations to grant up to #aj days of paid leave1 per leave year1 to an employee of the agency serving abroad where the conduct of business could pose potential security or safety related risks or would be inconsistent with host-country practice4 ,such regulations may provide that additional leave days may be granted during such leave year if the head of the agency determines that to do so is necessary to advance the national security or foreign policy interests of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,discretionary authority of agency head ,use of the authority under subsection 7b7 is at the sole and exclusive discretion of the head of the agency concerned4 7d7 ,records ,an agency shall record leave provided under this section separately from leave authorized under any other provision of law4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendments ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #fcbi;c the following new items3 #fcbi;d4 ,rest and recuperation leave #fcbi;e4 ,overseas operations leave 4 ,,iv ,a ,diverse ,workforce3 ,recruitment1 ,retention1 and ,promotion #addja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,applicant flow data ,the term applicant flow data means data that tracks the rate of applications for job positions among demographic categories4 7#b7 ,demographic data ,the term demographic data means facts or statistics relating to the demographic categories specified in the ,office of ,management and ,budget statistical policy directive entitled ,standards for ,maintaining1 ,collecting1 and ,presenting ,federal ,data on ,race and ,ethnicity 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #fgcih74 7#c7 ,diversity ,the term diversity means those classes of persons protected under the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;a et seq47 and the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 7#d7 ,workforce ,the term workforce means-- 7,a7 individuals serving in a position in the civil service 7as defined in section #baja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 individuals who are members of the ,foreign ,service 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cijb772 7,c7 all individuals serving under a personal services agreement or personal services contract2 7,d7 all individuals serving under a ,foreign ,service ,limited appointment under section #cji of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj2 or 7,e7 individuals working in the ,department of ,state under any other authority4 #addjb4 ,collection1 analysis1 and dissemination of workforce data 7a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management and the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report1 which shall also be posted on a publicly available website of the ,department in a searchable database format1 that includes disaggregated demographic data and other information regarding the diversity of the workforce of the ,department4 7b7 ,data ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following data3 7#a7 ,demographic data on each element of the workforce of the ,department1 disaggregated by rank and grade or grade-equivalent1 with respect to the following groups3 7,a7 ,applicants for positions in the ,department4 7,b7 ,individuals hired to join the workforce4 7,c7 ,individuals promoted during the #b-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including promotions to and within the ,senior ,executive ,service or the ,senior ,foreign ,service4 7,d7 ,individuals serving on applicable selection boards4 7,e7 ,members of any external advisory committee or board who are subject to appointment by individuals at senior positions in the ,department4 7,f7 ,individuals participating in professional development programs of the ,department1 and the extent to which such participants have been placed into senior positions within the ,department after such participation4 7,g7 ,individuals participating in mentorship or retention programs4 7,h7 ,individuals who separated from the agency during the #b-year period ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including individuals in the ,senior ,executive ,service or the ,senior ,foreign ,service4 7#b7 ,an assessment of agency compliance with the essential elements identified in ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission ,management ,directive #gae1 effective ,october #a1 #bjjc4 7#c7 ,data on the overall number of individuals who are part of the workforce1 the percentages of such workforce corresponding to each element listed in section #addja7d71 and the percentages corresponding to each rank1 grade1 or grade-equivalent4 7c7 ,recommendation ,the ,secretary may include in the report under subsection 7a7 a recommendation to the ,director of ,office of ,management and ,budget and to the appropriate congressional committees regarding whether the ,department should collect more detailed data on demographic categories in addition to the race and ethnicity categories specified in the ,office of ,management and ,budget statistical policy directive entitled ,standards for ,maintaining1 ,collecting1 and ,presenting ,federal ,data on ,race and ,ethnicity 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #fgcih74 7d7 ,other contents ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall also describe and assess the effectiveness of the efforts of the ,department-- 7#a7 to propagate fairness1 impartiality1 and inclusion in the work environment1 both domestically and abroad2 7#b7 to enforce anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies1 both domestically and at posts overseas2 7#c7 to refrain from engaging in unlawful discrimination in any phase of the employment process1 including recruitment1 hiring1 evaluation1 assignments1 promotion1 retention1 and training2 7#d7 to prevent illegal retaliation against employees for participating in a protected equal employment opportunity activity or for reporting sexual harassment or sexual assault2 7#e7 to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified employees and applicants with disabilities2 and 7#f7 to recruit a representative workforce by-- 7,a7 recruiting women and minorities2 7,b7 recruiting at women's colleges1 historically ,black colleges and universities1 minority-serving institutions1 and other institutions serving a significant percentage of minority students2 7,c7 placing job advertisements in newspapers1 magazines1 and job sites oriented toward women and minorities2 7,d7 sponsoring and recruiting at job fairs in urban and rural communities and land-grant colleges or universities2 7,e7 providing opportunities through the ,foreign ,service ,internship ,program under chapter #ab of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dada et seq47 and other hiring initiatives2 7,f7 recruiting mid-level and senior-level professionals through programs designed to increase minority representation in international affairs2 7,g7 offering the ,foreign ,service written and oral assessment examinations in several locations throughout the ,united ,states to reduce the burden of applicants having to travel at their own expense to take either or both such examinations2 7,h7 expanding the use of paid internships2 and 7,i7 supporting recruiting and hiring opportunities through-- 7i7 the ,charles ,b4 ,rangel ,international ,affairs ,fellowship ,program2 7ii7 the ,thomas ,r4 ,pickering ,foreign ,affairs ,fellowship ,program2 7iii7 the ,donald ,m4 ,payne ,international ,development ,fellowship ,program2 and 7iv7 other initiatives1 including agency-wide policy initiatives4 7e7 ,annual updates ,not later than #a year after the publication of the report required under subsection 7a7 and annually thereafter for the following #e years1 the ,secretary shall work with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management and the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget to provide a report to the appropriate congressional committees1 which shall be posted on the ,department's website1 which may be included in another annual report required under another provision of law1 that includes-- 7#a7 disaggregated demographic data relating to the workforce and information on the status of diversity and inclusion efforts of the ,department2 7#b7 an analysis of applicant flow data2 and 7#c7 disaggregated demographic data relating to participants in professional development programs of the ,department and the rate of placement into senior positions for participants in such programs4 #addjc4 ,exit interviews for workforce 7a7 ,retained members ,the ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service and the ,director of ,human ,resources of the ,department shall conduct periodic interviews with a representative and diverse cross-section of the workforce of the ,department-- 7#a7 to understand the reasons of individuals in such workforce for remaining in a position in the ,department2 and 7#b7 to receive feedback on workplace policies1 professional development opportunities1 and other issues affecting the decision of individuals in the workforce to remain in the ,department4 7b7 ,departing members ,the ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service and the ,director of ,human ,resources shall provide an opportunity for an exit interview to each individual in the workforce of the ,department who separates from service with the ,department to better understand the reasons of such individual for leaving such service4 7c7 ,use of analysis from interviews ,the ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service and the ,director of ,human ,resources shall analyze demographic data and other information obtained through interviews under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 to determine-- 7#a7 to what extent1 if any1 the diversity of those participating in such interviews impacts the results2 and 7#b7 whether to implement any policy changes or include any recommendations in a report required under subsection 7a7 or 7e7 of section #addjb relating to the determination reached pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,tracking data ,the ,department shall-- 7#a7 track demographic data relating to participants in professional development programs and the rate of placement into senior positions for participants in such programs2 7#b7 annually evaluate such data-- 7,a7 to identify ways to improve outreach and recruitment for such programs1 consistent with merit system principles2 and 7,b7 to understand the extent to which participation in any professional development program offered or sponsored by the ,department differs among the demographic categories of the workforce2 and 7#c7 actively encourage participation from a range of demographic categories1 especially from categories with consistently low participation1 in such professional development programs4 #addjd4 ,recruitment and retention 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 continue to seek a diverse and talented pool of applicants2 and 7#b7 instruct the ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service and the ,director of the ,bureau of ,human ,resources of the ,department to have a recruitment plan of action for the recruitment of people belonging to traditionally under-represented groups1 which should include outreach at appropriate colleges1 universities1 affinity groups1 and professional associations4 7b7 ,scope ,the diversity recruitment initiatives described in subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 recruiting at women's colleges1 historically ,black colleges and universities1 minority-serving institutions1 and other institutions serving a significant percentage of minority students2 7#b7 placing job advertisements in newspapers1 magazines1 and job sites oriented toward diverse groups2 7#c7 sponsoring and recruiting at job fairs in urban and rural communities and land-grant colleges or universities2 7#d7 providing opportunities through highly respected1 international leadership programs1 that focus on diversity recruitment and retention2 7#e7 expanding the use of paid internships2 and 7#f7 cultivating partnerships with organizations dedicated to the advancement of the profession of international affairs and national security to advance shared diversity goals4 7c7 ,expand training on anti-,harassment and anti-,discrimination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 through the ,foreign ,service ,institute and other educational and training opportunities-- 7,a7 ensure the provision to all individuals in the workforce of training on anti-harassment and anti-discrimination information and policies1 including in existing ,foreign ,service ,institute courses or modules prioritized in the ,department's ,diversity and ,inclusion ,strategic ,plan for #bjaf-bjbj to promote diversity in ,bureau awards or mitigate unconscious bias2 7,b7 expand the provision of training on workplace rights and responsibilities to focus on anti-harassment and anti-discrimination information and policies1 including policies relating to sexual assault prevention and response2 and 7,c7 make such expanded training mandatory for-- 7i7 individuals in senior and supervisory positions2 7ii7 individuals having responsibilities related to recruitment1 retention1 or promotion of employees2 and 7iii7 any other individual determined by the ,department who needs such training based on analysis by the ,department or ,,opm analysis4 7#b7 ,best practices ,the ,department shall give special attention to ensuring the continuous incorporation of research-based best practices in training provided under this subsection4 #addje4 ,leadership engagement and accountability 7a7 ,reward and recognize efforts ,to promote diversity and inclusion 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall implement performance and advancement requirements that reward and recognize the efforts of individuals in senior positions and supervisors in the ,department in fostering an inclusive environment and cultivating talent consistent with merit system principles1 such as through participation in mentoring programs or sponsorship initiatives1 recruitment events1 and other similar opportunities4 7#b7 ,outreach events ,the ,secretary shall create opportunities for individuals in senior positions and supervisors in the ,department to participate in outreach events and to discuss issues relating to diversity and inclusion with the workforce on a regular basis1 including with employee resource groups4 7b7 ,external advisory committees and boards ,for each external advisory committee or board to which individuals in senior positions in the ,department appoint members1 the ,secretary is strongly encouraged by ,congress to ensure such external advisory committee or board is developed1 reviewed1 and carried out by qualified teams that represent the diversity of the organization4 #addjf4 ,professional development opportunities and tools 7a7 ,expand provision of professional development and career advancement opportunities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to expand professional development opportunities that support the mission needs of the ,department1 such as-- 7,a7 academic programs2 7,b7 private-public exchanges2 and 7,c7 detail assignments to relevant positions in-- 7i7 private or international organizations2 7ii7 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments2 7iii7 other branches of the ,federal ,government2 or 7iv7 professional schools of international affairs4 7#b7 ,training for senior positions 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer1 or sponsor members of the workforce to participate in1 a ,senior ,executive ,service candidate development program or other program that trains members on the skills required for appointment to senior positions in the ,department4 7,b7 ,requirements ,in determining which members of the workforce are granted professional development or career advancement opportunities under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 ensure any program offered or sponsored by the ,department under such subparagraph comports with the requirements of subpart ,c of part #dab of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor thereto1 including merit staffing and assessment requirements2 7ii7 consider the number of expected vacancies in senior positions as a factor in determining the number of candidates to select for such programs2 7iii7 understand how participation in any program offered or sponsored by the ,department under such subparagraph differs by gender1 race1 national origin1 disability status1 or other demographic categories2 and 7iv7 actively encourage participation from a range of demographic categories1 especially from categories with consistently low participation4 #addjg4 ,examination and oral assessment for the ,foreign ,service 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,department should offer both the ,foreign ,service written examination and oral assessment in more locations throughout the ,united ,states4 ,doing so would ease the financial burden on potential candidates who do not currently reside in and must travel at their own expense to one of the few locations where these assessments are offered4 7b7 ,foreign ,service examinations ,section #cja7;b7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cida7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,board of ,examiners for the ,foreign ,service annually offers the oral assessment examinations described in paragraph 7#a7 in cities1 chosen on a rotating basis1 located in at least three different time zones across the ,united ,states4 4 #addjh4 ,payne fellowship authorization 7a7 ,in general ,undergraduate and graduate components of the ,donald ,m4 ,payne ,international ,development ,fellowship ,program may conduct outreach to attract outstanding students with an interest in pursuing a ,foreign ,service career who represent diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds4 7b7 ,review of past programs ,the ,secretary shall review past programs designed to increase minority representation in international affairs positions4 #addji4 ,voluntary participation 7a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title should be construed so as to compel any employee to participate in the collection of the data or divulge any personal information4 ,department employees shall be informed that their participation in the data collection contemplated by this title is voluntary4 7b7 ,privacy protection ,any data collected under this title shall be subject to the relevant privacy protection statutes and regulations applicable to ,federal employees4 ,v ,information ,security #adeja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,information system ,the term information system has the meaning given such term in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 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 #cjjc7d774 7#c7 ,relevant congressional committees ,the term relevant congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the appropriate congressional committees2 7,b7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #adejb4 ,information system security 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,incident ,the term incident has the meaning given such term in section #ceeb7;b7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,penetration test ,the term penetration test means a test methodology in which assessors attempt to circumvent or defeat the security features of an information system4 7b7 ,consultations process ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a process for conducting semiannual consultations with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and any other department or agency representative who the ,secretary determines to be appropriate regarding the security of ,united ,states ,government and nongovernmental information systems used or operated by the ,department1 a contractor of the ,department1 or another organization on behalf of the ,department1 including any such systems or networks facilitating the use of sensitive or classified information4 7c7 ,independent penetration testing of information systems ,in coordination with the consultations under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall commission independent1 semiannual penetration tests1 which shall be carried out by an appropriate ,federal department or agency other than the ,department1 such as the ,department of ,homeland ,security or the ,national ,security ,agency1 to ensure that adequate policies and protections are implemented to detect and prevent penetrations or compromises of such information systems1 including malicious intrusions by any unauthorized individual1 state actor1 or other entity4 7d7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement under subsection 7c7 for up to #a year if the ,secretary-- 7#a7 determines that such requirement would have adverse effects on national security or the diplomatic mission of the ,department2 and 7#b7 not later than #cj days after the commencement of such a determination1 submits to the relevant congressional committees a written justification that describes how such penetration tests would undermine national security or the diplomatic mission of the ,department4 7e7 ,incident reporting ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director of the ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and any other department or agency representative who the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 shall securely submit to the relevant congressional committees a classified report that describes in detail the following3 7#a7 ,for the first reporting period1 all known and suspected incidents affecting the information systems specified in subsection 7b7 that occurred during the #ahj-;day period immediately preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,for all subsequent reporting periods1 all known and suspected incidents affecting the information systems specified in subsection 7b7 that occurred since the submission of the most recent report4 7f7 ,contents ,each report under subsection 7e7 shall include1 for the relevant reporting period1 a summary overview addressing the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the relevant information system1 as specified in subsection 7b71 that experienced a known or suspected incident4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the date and time each such incident occurred or was suspected to have occurred4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the duration over which each such incident took place or is suspected of having taken place1 including whether such incident is ongoing4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the volume and sensitivity of information accessed1 compromised1 or potentially compromised by each incident1 including any such information contained on information systems owned1 operated1 managed1 or utilized by any other ,federal department or agency4 7#e7 ,an assessment of whether such information system was compromised by such incident1 including an assessment of the following3 7,a7 ,the known or suspected perpetrators1 including state actors4 7,b7 ,the methods used to carry out the incident4 7,c7 ,the known or suspected intent of the actors in accessing the information system4 7#f7 ,a description of the actions the ,department has taken or plans to take1 including timelines and descriptions of any progress on plans described in prior reports1 to prevent future1 similar incidents affecting such information systems4 #adejc4 ,prohibition on contracting with certain telecommunications providers 7a7 ,list of covered contractors ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall develop or maintain1 as the case may be1 and update as frequently as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 a list of covered contractors with respect to which the prohibition specified in subsection 7b7 shall apply4 ,not later than #cj days after the initial development of the list under this subsection1 any update thereto1 and annually thereafter for #e years after such initial #cj day period1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a copy of such list4 7b7 ,prohibition on contracts ,the ,secretary may not enter into a contract with a covered contractor on the list described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,removal from list ,to be removed from the list described in subsection 7a71 a covered contractor may submit a request to the ,secretary in such manner as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall determine a process for removing covered contractors from the list1 as appropriate1 and publicly disclose such process4 7d7 ,waivers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president or the ,secretary may waive the prohibition specified in subsection 7b7 if the ,president or the ,secretary determines that such waiver is justified for national security reasons4 7#b7 ,waiver for overseas operations ,the ,secretary may waive the prohibition specified in subsection 7b7 for ,united ,states diplomatic posts or diplomatic personnel overseas if the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 determines that no suitable alternatives are available4 7e7 ,covered contractor defined ,in this section1 the term covered contractor means a provider of telecommunications1 telecommunications equipment1 or information technology equipment1 including hardware1 software1 or services1 that has knowingly assisted or facilitated a cyber attack or conducted surveillance1 including passive or active monitoring1 carried out against-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states by1 or on behalf of1 any government1 or persons associated with such government1 listed as a cyber threat actor in the intelligence community's #bjag assessment of worldwide threats to ,united ,states national security or any subsequent worldwide threat assessment of the intelligence community2 or 7#b7 individuals1 including activists1 journalists1 opposition politicians1 or other individuals for the purposes of suppressing dissent or intimidating critics1 on behalf of a country included in the annual country reports on human rights practices of the ,department for systematic acts of political repression1 including arbitrary arrest or detention1 torture1 extrajudicial or politically motivated killing1 or other gross violations of human rights4 7f7 ,effective date ,this section shall apply with respect to contracts of a covered contractor entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #adejd4 ,preserving records of electronic communications conducted related to official duties of positions in the public trust of the ,american people 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 as a matter of rule of law and transparency in a democratic government1 all officers and employees of the ,department and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development must preserve all records of communications conducted in their official capacities or related to their official duties with entities outside of the ,united ,states ,government4 ,it is further the sense of ,congress that such practice should include foreign government officials or other foreign entities which may seek to influence ,united ,states ,government policies and actions4 7b7 ,publication ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual guidance implementing chapter #ca of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,federal ,records ,act71 to treat electronic messaging systems1 software1 and applications as equivalent to electronic mail for the purpose of identifying ,federal records1 and shall also publish in the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual the statutory penalties for failure to comply with such guidance4 ,no funds are authorized to be appropriated or made available to the ,department of ,state under any ,act to support the use or establishment of accounts on third-party messaging applications or other non-,government online communication tools if the ,secretary does not certify to the relevant congressional committees that the ,secretary has carried out this section4 #adeje4 ,foreign ,relations of the ,united ,states 7,,frus7 series and declassification ,the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief is amended-- 7#a7 in section #djb7;a77#b7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dceb7;a77#b771 by striking #bf and inserting #bj2 and 7#b7 in section #djd 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dced7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking #cj;and inserting #be2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,c71 by striking #cj and inserting #be4 #adejf4 ,vulnerability ,disclosure ,policy and ,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 ,state4 7#c7 ,information technology ,the term information technology has the meaning given such term in section #aaaja of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,state4 7b7 ,department of ,state ,vulnerability ,disclosure ,process 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall design1 establish1 and make publicly known a ,vulnerability ,disclosure ,process 7,,vdp7 to improve ,department cybersecurity by-- 7,a7 providing security researchers with clear guidelines for-- 7i7 conducting vulnerability discovery activities directed at ,department information technology2 and 7ii7 submitting discovered security vulnerabilities to the ,department2 and 7,b7 creating ,department procedures and infrastructure to receive and fix discovered vulnerabilities4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in establishing the ,,vdp pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 identify which ,department information technology should be included in the process2 7,b7 determine whether the process should differentiate among and specify the types of security vulnerabilities that may be targeted2 7,c7 provide a readily available means of reporting discovered security vulnerabilities and the form in which such vulnerabilities should be reported2 7,d7 identify which ,department offices and positions will be responsible for receiving1 prioritizing1 and addressing security vulnerability disclosure reports2 7,e7 consult with the ,attorney ,general regarding how to ensure that individuals1 organizations1 and companies that comply with the requirements of the process are protected from prosecution under section #ajcj of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 and similar provisions of law for specific activities authorized under the process2 7,f7 consult with the relevant offices at the ,department of ,defense that were responsible for launching the #bjaf ,vulnerability ,disclosure ,program1 ,hack the ,pentagon1 and subsequent ,department of ,defense bug bounty programs2 7,g7 engage qualified interested persons1 including nongovernmental sector representatives1 about the structure of the process as constructive and to the extent practicable2 and 7,h7 award contracts to entities1 as necessary1 to manage the process and implement the remediation of discovered security vulnerabilities4 7#c7 ,annual reports ,not later than #ahj days after the establishment of the ,,vdp under paragraph 7#a7 and annually thereafter for the next #e years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report on the ,,vdp1 including information relating to the following3 7,a7 ,the number and severity1 in accordance with the ,national ,vulnerabilities ,database of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 of security vulnerabilities reported4 7,b7 ,the number of previously unidentified security vulnerabilities remediated as a result4 7,c7 ,the current number of outstanding previously unidentified security vulnerabilities and ,department of ,state remediation plans4 7,d7 ,the average length of time between the reporting of security vulnerabilities and remediation of such vulnerabilities4 7,e7 ,the resources1 surge staffing1 roles1 and responsibilities within the ,department used to implement the ,,vdp and complete security vulnerability remediation4 7,f7 ,any other information the ,secretary determines relevant4 7c7 ,department of ,state bug bounty pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a bug bounty pilot program to minimize security vulnerabilities of internet-facing information technology of the ,department4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in establishing the pilot program described in paragraph 7#a71 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 contracts to entities1 as necessary1 to manage such pilot program and for executing the remediation of security vulnerabilities identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 identify which ,department information technology should be included in such pilot program2 7,d7 consult with the ,attorney ,general on how to ensure that individuals1 organizations1 or companies that comply with the requirements of such 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 such 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 a process by which an approved individual1 organization1 or company can register with the entity referred to in subparagraph 7,b71 submit to a background check as determined by the ,department1 and receive a determination as to eligibility for participation in such pilot program2 7,g7 engage qualified interested persons1 including nongovernmental sector representatives1 about the structure of such pilot program as constructive and to the extent practicable2 and 7,h7 consult with relevant ,united ,states ,government officials to ensure that such pilot program complements persistent network and vulnerability scans of the ,department of ,state's internet-accessible systems1 such as the scans conducted pursuant to ,binding ,operational ,directive ,,bod-#ae-ja4 7#c7 ,duration ,the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a7 should be short-term in duration and not last longer than #a year4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the bug bounty pilot program under subsection 7a7 is completed1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on such pilot program1 including information relating to-- 7,a7 the number of approved individuals1 organizations1 or companies involved in such pilot program1 broken down by the number of approved individuals1 organizations1 or companies that-- 7i7 registered2 7ii7 were approved2 7iii7 submitted security vulnerabilities2 and 7iv7 received compensation2 7,b7 the number and severity1 in accordance with the ,national ,vulnerabilities ,database of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 of security vulnerabilities reported as part of such pilot program2 7,c7 the number of previously unidentified security vulnerabilities remediated as a result of such 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 such vulnerabilities2 7,f7 the types of compensation provided under such pilot program2 and 7,g7 the lessons learned from such pilot program4 ,,vi ,public ,diplomacy #adfja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,public ,diplomacy ,modernization ,act of #bjbj4 #adfjb4 ,avoiding duplication of programs and efforts ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 identify opportunities for greater efficiency of operations1 including through improved coordination of efforts across public diplomacy bureaus and offices of the ,department2 and 7#b7 maximize shared use of resources between1 and within1 such public diplomacy bureaus and offices in cases in which programs1 facilities1 or administrative functions are duplicative or substantially overlapping4 #adfjc4 ,improving research and evaluation of public diplomacy 7a7 ,research and evaluation activities ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of ,research and ,evaluation appointed pursuant to subsection 7b71 shall-- 7#a7 conduct regular research and evaluation of public diplomacy programs and activities of the ,department1 including through the routine use of audience research1 digital analytics1 and impact evaluations1 to plan and execute such programs and activities2 and 7#b7 make available to ,congress the findings of the research and evaluations conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,director of research and evaluation 7#a7 ,appointment ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall appoint a ,director of ,research and ,evaluation 7referred to in this subsection as the ,director7 in the ,office of ,policy1 ,planning1 and ,resources for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs of the ,department4 7#b7 ,limitation on appointment ,the appointment of the ,director pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall not result in an increase in the overall full-time equivalent positions within the ,department4 7#c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,director shall-- 7,a7 coordinate and oversee the research and evaluation of public diplomacy programs and activities of the ,department in order to-- 7i7 improve public diplomacy strategies and tactics2 and 7ii7 ensure that such programs and activities are increasing the knowledge1 understanding1 and trust of the ,united ,states by relevant target audiences2 7,b7 routinely organize and oversee audience research1 digital analytics1 and impact evaluations across all public diplomacy bureaus and offices of the ,department2 7,c7 support ,united ,states diplomatic posts' public affairs sections2 7,d7 share appropriate public diplomacy research and evaluation information within the ,department and with other appropriate ,federal departments and agencies2 7,e7 regularly design and coordinate standardized research questions1 methodologies1 and procedures to ensure that public diplomacy programs and activities across all public diplomacy bureaus and offices are designed to meet appropriate foreign policy objectives2 and 7,f7 report biannually to the ,united ,states ,advisory ,commission on ,public ,diplomacy1 through the ,subcommittee on ,research and ,evaluation established pursuant to subsection 7f71 regarding the research and evaluation of all public diplomacy bureaus and offices4 7#d7 ,guidance and training ,not later than #a year after the appointment of the ,director pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall develop guidance and training1 including curriculum for use by the ,foreign ,service ,institute1 for all public diplomacy officers of the ,department regarding the reading and interpretation of public diplomacy program and activity evaluation findings to ensure that such findings and related lessons learned are implemented in the planning and evaluation of all public diplomacy programs and activities of the ,department4 7c7 ,prioritizing research and evaluation 7#a7 ,in general ,the head of the ,office of ,policy1 ,planning1 and ,resources for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs of the ,department shall ensure that research and evaluation of public diplomacy and activities of the ,department1 as coordinated and overseen by the ,director pursuant to subsection 7b71 supports strategic planning and resource allocation across all public diplomacy bureaus and offices of the ,department4 7#b7 ,allocation of resources ,amounts allocated for the purpose of research and evaluation of public diplomacy programs and activities of the ,department pursuant to subsection 7b7 shall be made available to be disbursed at the direction of the ,director of ,research and ,evaluation among the research and evaluation staff across all public diplomacy bureaus and offices of the ,department4 7#c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,department should gradually increase its allocation of funds made available under the headings ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,programs and ,diplomatic ,programs for research and evaluation of public diplomacy programs and activities of the ,department pursuant to subsection 7b7 to a percentage of program funds that is commensurate with ,federal ,government best practices4 7d7 ,limited exemption relating to the ,privacy ,act 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,department shall maintain1 collect1 use1 and disseminate records 7as such term is defined in section #eeb;a7a77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 for audience research1 digital analytics1 and impact evaluation of communications related to public diplomacy efforts intended for foreign audiences4 7#b7 ,conditions ,audience research1 digital analytics1 and impact evaluations under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 reasonably tailored to meet the purposes of this subsection2 and 7,b7 carried out with due regard for privacy and civil liberties guidance and oversight4 7e7 ,united ,states ,advisory ,commission on ,public ,diplomacy 7#a7 ,subcommittee for research and evaluation ,the ,united ,states ,advisory ,commission on ,public ,diplomacy shall establish a ,subcommittee on ,research and ,evaluation to monitor and advise regarding audience research1 digital analytics1 and impact evaluations carried out by the ,department and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media4 7#b7 ,annual report ,the ,subcommittee on ,research and ,evaluation established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report1 in conjunction with the ,united ,states ,advisory ,commission on ,public ,diplomacy's ,comprehensive ,annual ,report on the performance of the ,department and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media1 describing all actions taken by the ,subcommittee pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 and any findings made as a result of such actions4 #adfjd4 ,permanent reauthorization of the united states advisory commission on public diplomacy ,section #accd of the ,foreign ,affairs ,reform and ,restructuring ,act of #aiih 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #feec7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,sunset and inserting ,continuation2 and 7#b7 by striking until ,october #a1 #bjbj4 #adfje4 ,streamlining of support functions 7a7 ,working group established ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a working group to explore the possibilities and cost-benefit analysis of transitioning to a shared services model as such pertains to human resources1 travel1 purchasing1 budgetary planning1 and all other executive support functions for all bureaus of the ,department that report to the ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy of the ,department4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan to implement any such findings of the working group established under subsection 7a74 #adfjf4 ,guidance for closure of public diplomacy facilities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall adopt1 and include in the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual1 guidelines to collect and utilize information from each diplomatic post at which the construction of a new embassy compound or new consulate compound would result in the closure or co-location of an ,american ,space1 ,american ,center1 ,american ,corner1 or any other public diplomacy facility under the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhfe et seq474 7b7 ,requirements ,the guidelines required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,standardized notification to each chief of mission at a diplomatic post describing the requirements of the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii and the impact on the mission footprint of such requirements4 7#b7 ,an assessment and recommendations from each chief of mission of potential impacts to public diplomacy programming at such diplomatic post if any public diplomacy facility referred to in subsection 7a7 is closed or staff is co-located in accordance with such ,act4 7#c7 ,a process by which assessments and recommendations under paragraph 7#b7 are considered by the ,secretary and the appropriate ,under ,secretaries and ,assistant ,secretaries of the ,department4 7#d7 ,notification to the appropriate congressional committees1 prior to the initiation of a new embassy compound or new consulate compound design1 of the intent to close any such public diplomacy facility or co-locate public diplomacy staff in accordance with such ,act4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing the guidelines required under subsection 7a7 and any recommendations for any modifications to such guidelines4 #adfjg4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,audience research ,the term audience research means research conducted at the outset of a public diplomacy program or the outset of campaign planning and design regarding specific audience segments to understand the attitudes1 interests1 knowledge1 and behaviors of such audience segments4 7#b7 ,digital analytics ,the term digital analytics means the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data1 accumulated in digital format1 to indicate the outputs and outcomes of a public diplomacy program or campaign4 7#c7 ,impact evaluation ,the term impact evaluation means an assessment of the changes in the audience targeted by a public diplomacy program or campaign that can be attributed to such program or campaign4 7#d7 ,public diplomacy bureaus and offices ,the term public diplomacy bureaus and offices means1 with respect to the ,department1 the following3 7,a7 ,the ,bureau of ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs4 7,b7 ,the ,bureau of ,global ,public ,affairs4 7,c7 ,the ,office of ,policy1 ,planning1 and ,resources for ,public ,diplomacy and ,public ,affairs4 7,d7 ,the ,global ,engagement ,center4 7,e7 ,the public diplomacy functions within the regional and functional bureaus4 ,,vii ,combating ,public ,corruption #adgja4 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 it is in the foreign policy interest of the ,united ,states to help foreign countries promote good governance and combat public corruption2 7#b7 multiple ,federal departments and agencies operate programs that promote good governance in foreign countries and enhance such countries' ability to combat public corruption2 7#c7 the ,department should promote coordination among the ,federal departments and agencies implementing programs to promote good governance and combat public corruption in foreign countries in order to improve effectiveness and efficiency2 and 7#d7 the ,department should identify areas in which ,united ,states efforts to help other countries promote good governance and combat public corruption could be enhanced4 #adgjb4 ,annual assessment 7a7 ,in general ,for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall assess the capacity and commitment of foreign countries to combat public corruption4 ,each such assessment shall-- 7#a7 utilize independent1 third party indicators that measure transparency1 accountability1 and corruption in the public sector in such countries1 including the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain1 to identify those countries that are most vulnerable to public corruption2 7#b7 consider1 to the extent reliable information is available1 whether the government of a country identified under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 has adopted measures to prevent public corruption1 such as measures to inform and educate the public1 including potential victims1 about the causes and consequences of public corruption2 7,b7 has enacted laws and established government structures1 policies1 and practices that prohibit public corruption2 7,c7 enforces such laws through a fair judicial process2 7,d7 vigorously investigates1 prosecutes1 convicts1 and sentences public officials who participate in or facilitate public corruption1 including nationals of such country who are deployed in foreign military assignments1 trade delegations abroad1 or other similar missions who engage in or facilitate public corruption2 7,e7 prescribes appropriate punishment for serious1 significant corruption that is commensurate with the punishment prescribed for serious crimes2 7,f7 prescribes appropriate punishment for significant corruption that provides a sufficiently stringent deterrent and adequately reflects the nature of the offense2 7,g7 convicts and sentences persons responsible for such acts that take place wholly or partly within the country of such government1 including1 as appropriate1 requiring the incarceration of individuals convicted of such acts2 7,h7 holds private sector representatives accountable for their role in public corruption2 and 7,i7 addresses threats for civil society to monitor anti-corruption efforts2 and 7#c7 further consider-- 7,a7 verifiable measures taken by the government of a country identified under paragraph 7#a7 to prohibit government officials from participating in1 facilitating1 or condoning public corruption1 including the investigation1 prosecution1 and conviction of such officials2 7,b7 the extent to which such government provides access1 or1 as appropriate1 makes adequate resources available1 to civil society organizations and other institutions to combat public corruption1 including reporting1 investigating1 and monitoring2 7,c7 the extent to which an independent judiciary or judicial body in such country is responsible for1 and effectively capable of1 deciding public corruption cases impartially1 on the basis of facts and in accordance with law1 without any improper restrictions1 influences1 inducements1 pressures1 threats1 or interferences1 whether direct or indirect1 from any source or for any reason2 7,d7 the extent to which such government cooperates meaningfully with the ,united ,states to strengthen government and judicial institutions and the rule of law to prevent1 prohibit1 and punish public corruption2 7,e7 the extent to which such government-- 7i7 is assisting in international investigations of transnational public corruption networks and in other cooperative efforts to combat serious1 significant corruption1 including cooperating with the governments of other countries to extradite corrupt actors2 7ii7 recognizes the rights of victims of public corruption1 ensures their access to justice1 and takes steps to prevent such victims from being further victimized or persecuted by corrupt actors1 government officials1 or others2 and 7iii7 refrains from prosecuting legitimate victims of public corruption or whistleblowers due to such persons having assisted in exposing public corruption1 and refrains from other discriminatory treatment of such persons2 and 7,f7 contain such other information relating to public corruption as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7b7 ,identification ,after conducting each assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall identify the countries described in paragraph 7#a7 of such subsection that are-- 7#a7 meeting minimum standards to combat public corruption2 7#b7 not meeting such minimum standards but making significant efforts to do so2 and 7#c7 neither meeting such minimum standards nor making significant efforts to do so4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter through fiscal year #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make publicly available a report that identifies the countries described in subsection 7a77#a7 and paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7b71 including a description of the methodology and data utilized in the assessments under subsection 7a7 and the reasons for such identifications4 7d7 ,briefing in lieu of report ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement to submit and make publicly available a written report under subsection 7c7 if the ,secretary-- 7#a7 determines that publication of such report would-- 7,a7 undermine existing ,united ,states anti-corruption efforts in one or more countries2 or 7,b7 threaten the national interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 provides a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees that identifies the countries described in subsection 7a77#a7 and paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7b71 including a description of the methodology and data utilized in the assessment under subsection 7a7 and the reasons for such identifications4 #adgjc4 ,transparency and accountability ,for each country identified under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of section #adgjb7;b71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 as appropriate1 shall-- 7#a7 ensure that a corruption risk assessment and mitigation strategy is included in the integrated country strategy for such country2 and 7#b7 utilize appropriate mechanisms to combat corruption in such countries1 including by ensuring-- 7,a7 the inclusion of anti-corruption clauses in contracts1 grants1 and cooperative agreements entered into by the ,department or the ,agency for or in such countries1 which allow for the termination of such contracts1 grants1 or cooperative agreements1 as the case may be1 without penalty if credible indicators of public corruption are discovered2 7,b7 the inclusion of appropriate clawback or flowdown clauses within the procurement instruments of the ,department and the ,agency that provide for the recovery of funds misappropriated through corruption2 7,c7 the appropriate disclosure to the ,united ,states ,government1 in confidential form1 if necessary1 of the beneficial ownership of contractors1 subcontractors1 grantees1 cooperative agreement participants1 and other organizations implementing programs on behalf of the ,department or ,agency2 and 7,d7 the establishment of mechanisms for investigating allegations of misappropriated resources and equipment4 #adgjd4 ,designation of embassy anti-corruption points of contact 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall annually designate an anti-corruption point of contact at the ,united ,states diplomatic post to each country identified under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of section #adgjb7;b71 or which the ,secretary otherwise determines is in need of such a point of contact4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,each designated anti-corruption point of contact under subsection 7a7 shall be responsible for coordinating and overseeing implementation of a whole-of-government approach among the relevant ,federal departments and agencies that operate programs that promote good governance in foreign countries and enhance such countries' ability to combat public corruption in order to accomplish such objectives in the country to which such point of contact is posted1 including through the development and implementation of corruption risk assessment tools and mitigation strategies4 7c7 ,training ,the ,secretary shall implement appropriate training for designated anti-corruption points of contact under subsection 7a74 #adgje4 ,reporting requirements 7a7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbf1 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on implementation of this title1 including a description of the following3 7,a7 ,the offices within the ,department and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development that are engaging in significant anti-corruption activities4 7,b7 ,the findings and actions of designated anti-corruption points of contact to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with section #adgjc4 7,c7 ,the training implemented under section #adgjd7;c74 7,d7 ,management of the whole-of-government effort referred to in section #adgjd7;b7 to combat corruption within the countries identified in section #adgjb and efforts to improve coordination across ,federal departments and agencies4 7,e7 ,the risk assessment tools and mitigation strategies utilized by the ,department and the ,agency4 7,f7 ,other information determined by the ,secretary to be necessary and appropriate4 7#b7 ,form of report ,each report under this subsection shall be submitted in an unclassified format but may include a classified annex4 7b7 ,online platform ,the ,secretary shall consolidate existing reports with anti-corruption components into one online1 public platform1 which should-- 7#a7 include-- 7,a7 the annual ,country ,reports on ,human ,rights ,practices2 7,b7 the annual ,fiscal ,transparency ,report2 7,c7 the annual ,investment ,climate ,statements2 7,d7 the annual ,international ,narcotics ,control ,strategy ,report2 7,e7 the ,country ,scorecards of the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation2 and 7,f7 any other relevant public reports2 and 7#b7 link to third-party indicators and compliance mechanisms used by the ,united ,states ,government to inform policy and programming1 such as-- 7,a7 the ,international ,finance ,corporation's ,doing ,business surveys2 7,b7 the ,international ,budget ,partnership's ,open ,budget ,index2 and 7,c7 multilateral peer review anti-corruption compliance mechanisms1 such as the ,organization for ,economic ,co-operation and ,development's ,working ,group on ,bribery in ,international ,business ,transactions and the ,united ,nations ,convention ,against ,corruption1 done at ,new ,york ,october #ca1 #bjjc1 to further highlight expert international views on country challenges and country efforts4 7c7 ,training ,the ,secretary and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall incorporate anti-corruption components into existing ,foreign ,service and ,civil ,service training courses to-- 7#a7 increase the ability of ,department and ,agency personnel to support anti-corruption as a foreign policy priority2 and 7#b7 strengthen the ability of such personnel to design1 implement1 and evaluate more effective anti-corruption programming around the world1 including enhancing skills to better evaluate and mitigate public corruption risks in assistance programs4 #adgjf4 ,foreign investments and national security 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and biennially thereafter for the following #e years1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the heads of other agencies1 as appropriate1 shall submit to ,congress an interagency strategy to work with foreign governments and multilateral institutions to guard against the risks of certain transactions involving foreign investments4 7b7 ,contents ,each interagency strategy under paragraph 7#a7 shall include plans relating to the following3 7#a7 ,information sharing with foreign governments and multilateral institutions regarding risks associated with potential foreign investments4 7#b7 ,promoting ,american and other alternatives to foreign investments identified as presenting substantial risk to the national security or sovereignty of a country4 7#c7 ,providing technical assistance to foreign governments or multilateral institutions regarding screening foreign investments4 7#d7 ,designating points of contact at each ,united ,states mission to foreign governments and multilateral institutions1 and in associated regional bureaus1 to coordinate efforts described in this paragraph4 7c7 ,coordination ,if the ,secretary determines such is appropriate1 the designated points of contact referred to in subsection 7b77#d7 may be the same individual designated under section #adgjd7;a74 ,,viii ,miscellaneous #adhja4 ,case-,zablocki ,act ,reform ,section #aab;b of title #a1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,committee on ,international ,relations and inserting ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,each department or agency of the ,united ,states ,government that enters into any international agreement described in subsection 7a7 on behalf of the ,united ,states1 shall designate a ,chief ,international ,agreements ,officer1 who-- 7#a7 shall be a current employee of such department or agency2 7#b7 shall serve concurrently as ,chief ,international ,agreements ,officer2 and 7#c7 subject to the authority of the head of such department or agency1 shall have department or agency-wide responsibility for efficient and appropriate compliance with subsection 7a7 to transmit the text of any international agreement to the ,department of ,state expeditiously after such agreement has been signed4 4 #adhjb4 ,limitation on assistance to countries in default ,section #fbj7q7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgj7q77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,no assistance and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,no assistance 2 7#b7 by inserting the government of before any country2 7#c7 by inserting the government of before such country each place it appears2 7#d7 by striking determines and all that follows and inserting determines1 after consultation with the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 that assistance for such country is in the national interest of the ,united ,states42 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,no assistance shall be furnished under this ,act1 the ,peace ,corps ,act1 the ,millennium ,challenge ,act of #bjjc1 the ,african ,development ,foundation ,act1 the ,,build ,act of #bjah1 section #ejd of the ,,freedom ,support ,act1 or section #bc of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act to the government of any country which is in default during a period in excess of #a calendar year in payment to the ,united ,states of principal or interest or any loan made to the government of such country by the ,united ,states unless the ,president determines1 following consultation with the congressional committees specified in paragraph 7#a71 that assistance for such country is in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 4 #adhjc4 ,prohibition on assistance to governments supporting international terrorism 7a7 ,prohibition ,subsection 7a7 of section #fbj;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga7 is amended by striking that the government of that country and all that follows and inserting that the government of that country-- 7#a7 has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism2 7#b7 grants sanctuary from prosecution to any individual or group which has committed an act of international terrorism2 7#c7 otherwise supports international terrorism2 or 7#d7 is controlled by an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi74 4 7b7 ,rescission ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended by striking and the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and inserting 1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 7c7 ,waiver ,subsection 7d77#b7 of such section is amended by striking and the chairman of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and inserting 1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 7d7 ,prohibition on lethal military equipment exports ,such section1 as so amended1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,prohibition on lethal military equipment exports 7#a7 ,prohibition 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,united ,states shall not provide any assistance under this ,act or section #bc of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act to any foreign government that provides lethal military equipment to a country the government of which the ,secretary of ,state has determined supports international terrorism for purposes of section #aged7;c7 of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah4 7,b7 ,termination ,the prohibition on assistance under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a foreign government shall terminate #ab months after such government ceases to provide the lethal military equipment described in such subparagraph4 7,c7 ,applicability ,this subsection applies with respect to lethal military equipment provided under a contract entered into after ,october #a1 #aiig4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive the prohibition on assistance under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a foreign government if the ,president determines that to do so is important to the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,report ,upon the exercise of the waiver authority pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report with respect to the furnishing of assistance under the waiver authority1 including-- 7,a7 a detailed explanation of the assistance to be provided2 7,b7 the estimated dollar amount of such assistance2 and 7,c7 an explanation of how the assistance furthers the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 4 #adhjd4 ,sean and ,david ,goldman ,child ,abduction ,prevention and ,return ,act of #bjad amendment ,subsection 7b7 of section #aja of the ,sean and ,david ,goldman ,international ,child ,abduction ,prevention and ,return ,act of #bjad 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iaaa2 ,public ,law #aac-aej7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 respectively1 after access cases2 and 7ii7 by inserting and the number of children involved before the semicolon at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting respectively1 the number of children involved1 after access cases12 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by inserting 1 and number of children involved in such cases before the semicolon at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 the total number of pending cases the ,department of ,state has assigned to case officers and number of children involved for each country and as a total for all countries4 4 #adhje4 ,modification of authorities of ,commission for the ,preservation of ,america's ,heritage ,abroad 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #cabc of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in section #cabcjb1 by inserting 1 and unimpeded access to those sites1 after and historic buildings4 7#b7 ,in section #cabcjd7;a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking and historic buildings and inserting and historic buildings1 and unimpeded access to those sites2 and 7ii7 by striking and protected and inserting 1 protected1 and made accessible2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and protecting and inserting 1 protecting1 and making accessible4 7#c7 ,in section #cabcje1 by inserting and to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate after ,president4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission for the ,preservation of ,america's ,heritage ,abroad shall submit to the ,president and to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report that contains an evaluation of the extent to which the ,commission is prepared to continue its activities and accomplishments with respect to the foreign heritage of ,united ,states citizens from eastern and central ,europe1 were the ,commission's duties and powers extended to include other regions1 including the ,middle ,east and ,north ,africa1 and any additional resources or personnel the ,commission would require4 #adhjf4 ,chief of mission concurrence ,in the course of providing concurrence to the exercise of the authority pursuant to section #abg;e of title #aj1 ,united ,state ,code1 or section #abjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah-- 7#a7 each relevant chief of mission shall inform and consult in a timely manner with relevant individuals at relevant missions or bureaus of the ,department of ,state2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,state shall take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that such relevant individuals have the security clearances necessary to so consult in a timely manner with respect to such concurrence4 ,j ,combating ,russian ,money ,laundering #aejja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,combating ,russian ,money ,laundering ,act4 #aejjb4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 protect the ,united ,states financial sector from abuse by malign actors2 and 7#b7 use all available financial tools to counter adversaries4 #aejjc4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the efforts of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 ,russian state-owned enterprises1 and ,russian oligarchs to move and disguise the source1 ownership1 location1 or control of illicit funds or value constitute money laundering2 7#b7 money laundering assists in the ,russian ,government's political and economic influence and destabilization operations1 which in turn affect the ,united ,states and ,european democracy1 national security1 and rule of law2 7#c7 the ,secretary of the ,treasury should determine whether ,russia and the financial institutions through which the ,russian ,government1 political leaders1 state-owned enterprises1 and oligarchs launder money are of primary money laundering concern2 and 7#d7 the ,secretary of the ,treasury should consider the need for financial institutions and other obligated entities to apply enhanced due diligence measures to transactions with the ,russian ,government1 political leaders1 state-owned enterprises1 and financial institutions4 #aejjd4 ,determination with respect to primary money laundering concern of ,russian illicit finance 7a7 ,determination ,if the ,secretary of the ,treasury determines that reasonable grounds exist for concluding that one or more financial or non-financial institutions operating outside of the ,united ,states1 or #a or more classes of transactions within1 or involving1 a jurisdiction outside of the ,united ,states1 or #a or more types of accounts is of primary money laundering concern in connection with ,russian illicit finance1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury may require domestic financial institutions and domestic financial agencies to take #a or more of the special measures described in section #ecah;,a7b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code by order1 regulation1 or otherwise as permitted by law4 7b7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit to the ,committees on ,financial ,services and ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report on financial and non-financial institutions operating outside of the ,united ,states1 classes of transactions1 jurisdictions outside of the ,united ,states1 and accounts for which there are reasonable grounds to conclude are of primary money laundering concern in connection with ,russian illicit finance4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall also-- 7,a7 identify any additional regulations1 statutory changes1 enhanced due diligence1 and reporting requirements that are necessary to better identify1 prevent1 and combat money laundering linked to ,russia1 including related to-- 7i7 identifying the beneficial ownership of anonymous companies2 7ii7 strengthening current1 or enacting new1 reporting requirements and customer due diligence requirements for the real estate sector1 law firms1 and other trust and corporate service providers2 7iii7 enhanced know-your-customer procedures and screening for transactions involving ,russian political leaders1 ,russian state-owned enterprises1 and known ,russian transnational organized crime figures2 and 7iv7 establishing a permanent solution to collecting information nationwide to track ownership of real estate2 and 7,b7 include data and case studies on the use of financial and non-financial institutions1 including limited liability companies1 real estate1 law firms1 and electronic currencies1 to move and disguise ,russian funds4 7#c7 ,format ,the report required under this subsection shall be made available to the public1 including on the website of the ,department of the ,treasury1 but may contain a classified annex and be accompanied by a classified briefing4 7c7 ,use of report information ,to make primary money laundering concern determinations ,if applicable1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall use the information contained in the report issued under subsection 7b7 to support findings that reasonable grounds exist for concluding that a jurisdiction outside of the ,united ,states1 #a or more financial institutions operating outside of the ,united ,states1 #a or more classes of transactions within1 or involving1 a jurisdiction outside of the ,united ,states1 or #a or more types of accounts is of primary money laundering concern1 in accordance with section #ecah;,a of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,sense of ,congress on international cooperation ,it is the sense of the ,congress that the ,secretary of the ,treasury and other relevant cabinet members 7such as the ,secretary of ,state1 ,secretary of ,defense1 ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and ,attorney ,general7 should work jointly with ,european1 ,e4,u41 and ,u4,k4 financial intelligence units1 trade transparency units1 and appropriate law enforcement authorities to present1 both in the report required under subsection 7b7 and in future analysis of suspicious transaction reports1 cash transaction reports1 currency and monetary instrument reports1 and other relevant data to identify trends and assess risks in the movement of illicit funds from ,russia through the ,united ,states1 ,british1 and ,european financial systems4 ,k ,kleptocracy ,asset ,recovery ,rewards ,act #afjja4 ,short title ,the division may be cited as the ,kleptocracy ,asset ,recovery ,rewards ,act4 #afjjb4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,stolen ,asset ,recovery ,initiative 7,st,a,r71 a ,world ,bank and ,united ,nations anti-money-laundering effort1 estimates that between #bj billion to #dj billion has been lost to developing countries annually through corruption4 7#b7 ,in #bjad1 more than #dhj million in corruption proceeds hidden in bank accounts around the world by former ,nigerian dictator ,sani ,abacha and his co-conspirators was forfeited through efforts by the ,department of ,justice4 7#c7 ,in #bjaj1 the ,department of ,justice established the ,kleptocracy ,asset ,recovery ,initiative1 to work in partnership with ,federal law enforcement agencies to forfeit the proceeds of foreign official corruption and1 where appropriate1 return those proceeds to benefit the people harmed by these acts of corruption and abuse of office4 7#d7 ,of the #bj billion to #dj billion lost by developing countries annually through corruption1 only about #e billion has been repatriated in the last #ae years4 7#e7 ,governments weakened by corruption and loss of assets due to corruption have fewer resources to devote to the fight against terrorism and fewer resources to devote to building strong financial1 law enforcement1 and judicial institutions to aid in the fight against the financing of terrorism4 7#f7 ,the ,united ,states has a number of effective programs to reward individuals who provide valuable information that assist in the identification1 arrest1 and conviction of criminal actors and their associates1 as well as seizure and forfeiture of illicitly derived assets and the proceeds of criminal activity4 7#g7 ,the ,internal ,revenue ,service has the ,whistleblower ,program1 which pays awards to individuals who provide specific and credible information to the ,,irs if the information results in the collection of taxes1 penalties1 interest or other amounts from noncompliant taxpayers4 7#h7 ,the ,department of ,state administers rewards programs on international terrorism1 illegal narcotics1 and transnational organized crime with the goal of bringing perpetrators to justice4 7#i7 ,none of these existing rewards programs specifically provide monetary incentives for identifying and recovering stolen assets linked solely to foreign government corruption1 as opposed to criminal prosecutions or civil or criminal forfeitures4 7#aj7 ,the recovery of stolen assets linked to foreign government corruption and the proceeds of such corruption may not always involve a ,,bsa violation or lead to a forfeiture action4 ,in such cases there would be no ability to pay rewards under existing ,treasury ,department authorities4 7#aa7 ,foreign government corruption can take many forms but typically entails government officials stealing1 misappropriating1 or illegally diverting assets and funds from their own government treasuries to enrich their personal wealth directly through embezzlement or bribes to allow government resources to be expended in ways that are not transparent and may not either be necessary or be the result of open competition4 ,corruption also includes situations where public officials take bribes to allow government resources to be expended in ways which are not transparent and may not be necessary or the result of open competition4 ,these corrupt officials often use the ,united ,states and international financial system to hide their stolen assets and the proceeds of corruption4 7#ab7 ,the individuals who come forward to expose foreign governmental corruption and kleptocracy often do so at great risk to their own safety and that of their immediate family members and face retaliation from persons who exercise foreign political or governmental power4 ,monetary rewards can provide a necessary incentive to expose such corruption and provide a financial means to provide for their well-being and avoid retribution4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that a ,department of the ,treasury stolen asset recovery rewards program to help identify and recover stolen assets linked to foreign government corruption and the proceeds of such corruption hidden behind complex financial structures is needed in order to-- 7#a7 intensify the global fight against corruption2 and 7#b7 serve ,united ,states efforts to identify and recover such stolen assets1 forfeit proceeds of such corruption1 and1 where appropriate and feasible1 return the stolen assets or proceeds thereof to the country harmed by the acts of corruption4 #afjjc4 ,in general 7a7 ,department of the ,treasury ,kleptocracy ,asset ,recovery ,rewards ,program ,chapter #ig of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #igjf4 ,department of the ,treasury ,kleptocracy ,asset ,recovery ,rewards ,program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,department of the ,treasury a program to be known as the ,kleptocracy ,asset ,recovery ,rewards ,program for the payment of rewards to carry out the purposes of this section4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the rewards program shall be designed to support ,u4,s4 ,government programs and investigations aimed at restraining1 seizing1 forfeiting1 or repatriating stolen assets linked to foreign government corruption and the proceeds of such corruption4 7#c7 ,implementation ,the rewards program shall be administered by1 and at the sole discretion of1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation1 as appropriate1 with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,attorney ,general1 and the heads of such other departments and agencies as the ,secretary may find appropriate4 7b7 ,rewards authorized ,in the sole discretion of the ,secretary and in consultation1 as appropriate1 with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments or agencies1 the ,secretary may pay a reward to any individual1 or to any nonprofit humanitarian organization designated by such individual1 if that individual furnishes information leading to-- 7#a7 the restraining or seizure of stolen assets in an account at a ,u4,s4 financial institution 7including a ,u4,s4 branch of a foreign financial institution71 that come within the ,united ,states1 or that come within the possession or control of any ,united ,states person2 7#b7 the forfeiture of stolen assets in an account at a ,u4,s4 financial institution 7including a ,u4,s4 branch of a foreign financial institution71 that come within the ,united ,states1 or that come within the possession or control of any ,united ,states person2 or 7#c7 where appropriate1 the repatriation of stolen assets in an account at a ,u4,s4 financial institution 7including a ,u4,s4 branch of a foreign financial institution71 that come within the ,united ,states1 or that come within the possession or control of any ,united ,states person4 7c7 ,coordination 7#a7 ,procedures ,to ensure that the payment of rewards pursuant to this section does not duplicate or interfere with any other payment authorized by the ,department of ,justice or other ,federal law enforcement agencies for the obtaining of information or other evidence1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,attorney ,general1 and the heads of such other agencies as the ,secretary may find appropriate1 shall establish procedures for the offering1 administration1 and payment of rewards under this section1 including procedures for-- 7,a7 identifying actions with respect to which rewards will be offered2 7,b7 the receipt and analysis of data2 and 7,c7 the payment of rewards and approval of such payments4 7#b7 ,prior approval of the ,attorney ,general required ,before making a reward under this section in a matter over which there is ,federal criminal jurisdiction1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall obtain the written concurrence of the ,attorney ,general4 7d7 ,payment of rewards 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,for the purpose of paying rewards pursuant to this section1 there is authorized to be appropriated-- 7,a7 #dej1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7,b7 for each fiscal year1 any amount recovered in stolen assets described under subsection 7b7 that the ,secretary determines is necessary to carry out this program consistent with this section4 7#b7 ,limitation on annual payments ,except as provided under paragraph 7#c71 the total amount of rewards paid pursuant to this section may not exceed #be million in any calendar year4 7#c7 ,presidential authority ,the ,president may waive the limitation under paragraph 7#b7 with respect to a calendar year if the ,president provides written notice of such waiver to the appropriate committees of the ,congress at least #cj days before any payment in excess of such limitation is made pursuant to this section4 7#d7 ,payments to be made first from stolen asset amounts ,in paying any reward under this section1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent possible1 make such reward payment-- 7,a7 first1 from appropriated funds authorized under paragraph 7#a77;,b72 and 7,b7 second1 from appropriated funds authorized under paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7e7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,submission of information ,no award may be made under this section based on information submitted to the ,secretary unless such information is submitted under penalty of perjury4 7#b7 ,maximum amount ,no reward paid under this section may exceed #e million1 unless the ,secretary-- 7,a7 personally authorizes such greater amount in writing2 7,b7 determines that offer or payment of a reward of a greater amount is necessary due to the exceptional nature of the case2 and 7,c7 notifies the appropriate committees of the ,congress of such determination4 7#c7 ,approval 7,a7 ,in general ,no reward amount may be paid under this section without the written approval of the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,delegation ,the ,secretary may not delegate the approval required under subparagraph 7,a7 to anyone other than an ,under ,secretary of the ,department of the ,treasury4 7#d7 ,protection measures ,if the ,secretary determines that the identity of the recipient of a reward or of the members of the recipient's immediate family must be protected1 the ,secretary shall take such measures in connection with the payment of the reward as the ,secretary considers necessary to effect such protection4 7#e7 ,forms of reward payment ,the ,secretary may make a reward under this section in the form of a monetary payment4 7f7 ,ineligibility1 reduction in1 or denial of reward 7#a7 ,officer and employees ,an officer or employee of any entity of ,federal1 ,state1 or local government or of a foreign government who1 while in the performance of official duties1 furnishes information described under subsection 7b7 shall not be eligible for a reward under this section4 7#b7 ,participating individuals ,if the claim for a reward is brought by an individual who the ,secretary has a reasonable basis to believe knowingly planned1 initiated1 directly participated in1 or facilitated the actions that led to assets of a foreign state or governmental entity being stolen1 misappropriated1 or illegally diverted or to the payment of bribes or other foreign governmental corruption1 the ,secretary shall appropriately reduce1 and may deny1 such award4 ,if such individual is convicted of criminal conduct arising from the role described in the preceding sentence1 the ,secretary shall deny or may seek to recover any reward1 as the case may be4 7g7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,within #ahj days of the enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,secretary shall issue a report to the appropriate committees of the ,congress-- 7,a7 detailing to the greatest extent possible the amount1 location1 and ownership or beneficial ownership of any stolen assets that1 on or after the date of the enactment of this section1 come within the ,united ,states or that come within the possession or control of any ,united ,states person2 7,b7 discussing efforts being undertaken to identify more such stolen assets and their owners or beneficial owners2 and 7,c7 including a discussion of the interactions of the ,department of the ,treasury with the international financial institutions 7as defined in section #agja7;c77#b7 of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act7 to identify the amount1 location1 and ownership1 or beneficial ownership1 of stolen assets held in financial institutions outside the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,exception for ongoing investigations ,the report issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall not include information related to ongoing investigations4 7h7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of the ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of the ,congress means the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,financial asset ,the term #8financial asset' means any funds1 investments1 or ownership interests1 as defined by the ,secretary1 that on or after the date of the enactment of this section come within the ,united ,states or that come within the possession or control of any ,united ,states person4 7#c7 ,foreign government corruption ,the term foreign government corruption includes bribery of a foreign public official1 or the misappropriation1 theft1 or embezzlement of public funds or property by or for the benefit of a foreign public official4 7#d7 ,foreign public official ,the term foreign public official includes any person who occupies a public office by virtue of having been elected1 appointed1 or employed1 including any military1 civilian1 special1 honorary1 temporary1 or uncompensated official4 7#e7 ,immediate family member ,the term immediate family member1 with respect to an individual1 has the meaning given the term member of the immediate family under section #cf7k7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjh7k774 7#f7 ,rewards program ,the term rewards program means the program established in subsection 7a77#a7 of this section4 7#g7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7#h7 ,stolen assets ,the term stolen assets means financial assets within the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 constituting1 derived from1 or traceable to1 any proceeds obtained directly or indirectly from foreign government corruption4 4 7b7 ,report on disposition of recovered assets ,within #cfj days of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress 7as defined under section #igjf7;h7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 describing policy choices and recommendations for disposition of stolen assets recovered pursuant to section #igjf of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,table of contents amendment ,the table of contents for chapter #ig of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #igjf4 ,department of the ,treasury ,kleptocracy ,asset ,recovery ,rewards ,program4 4 ,l ,stopping ,trafficking1 ,illicit ,flows1 ,laundering1 and ,exploitation #agjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,stopping ,trafficking1 ,illicit ,flows1 ,laundering1 and ,exploitation ,act of #bjbj or the ,,stifle ,act of #bjbj 4 #agjjb4 ,findings ,the ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,trafficking is a national-security threat and an economic drain of our resources4 7#b7 ,as the ,u4,s4 ,department of the ,treasury's recently released #bjbj ,national ,strategy for ,combating ,terrorist and ,other ,illicit ,financing concludes1 ,while money laundering1 terrorism financing1 and ,,wmd proliferation financing differ qualitatively and quantitatively1 the illicit actors engaging in these activities can exploit the same vulnerabilities and financial channels44 7#c7 ,among those are bad actors engaged in trafficking1 whether they trade in drugs1 arms1 cultural property1 wildlife1 natural resources1 counterfeit goods1 organs1 or1 even1 other humans4 7#d7 ,their illegal 7or dark7 markets use similar and sometimes related or overlapping methods and means to acquire1 move1 and profit from their crimes4 7#e7 ,in a ,march #bjag1 report from ,global ,financial ,integrity1 ,transnational ,crime and the ,developing ,world1 the global business of transnational crime was valued at #a4f trillion to #b4b trillion annually1 resulting in crime1 violence1 terrorism1 instability1 corruption1 and lost tax revenues worldwide4 #agjjc4 ,,gao ,study 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall carry out a study on-- 7#a7 the major trafficking routes used by transnational criminal organizations1 terrorists1 and others1 and to what extent the trafficking routes for people 7including children71 drugs1 weapons1 cash1 child sexual exploitation materials1 or other illicit goods are similar1 related1 or cooperative2 7#b7 commonly used methods to launder and move the proceeds of trafficking2 7#c7 the types of suspicious financial activity that are associated with illicit trafficking networks1 and how financial institutions identify and report such activity2 7#d7 the nexus between the identities and finances of trafficked persons and fraud2 7#e7 the tools1 guidance1 training1 partnerships1 supervision1 or other mechanisms that ,federal agencies1 including the ,department of the ,treasury's ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network1 the ,federal financial regulators1 and law enforcement1 provide to help financial institutions identify techniques and patterns of transactions that may involve the proceeds of trafficking2 7#f7 what steps financial institutions are taking to detect and prevent bad actors who are laundering the proceeds of illicit trafficking1 including data analysis1 policies1 training procedures1 rules1 and guidance2 7#g7 what role gatekeepers1 such as lawyers1 notaries1 accountants1 investment advisors1 logistics agents1 and trust and company service providers1 play in facilitating trafficking networks and the laundering of illicit proceeds2 and 7#h7 the role that emerging technologies1 including artificial intelligence1 digital identity technologies1 blockchain technologies1 virtual assets1 and related exchanges and online marketplaces1 and other innovative technologies1 can play in both assisting with and potentially enabling the laundering of proceeds from trafficking4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall solicit feedback and perspectives to the extent practicable from survivor and victim advocacy organizations1 law enforcement1 research organizations1 private-sector organizations 7including financial institutions and data and technology companies71 and any other organization or entity that the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate4 7c7 ,report ,the ,comptroller ,general shall issue one or more reports to the ,congress containing the results of the study required under subsection 7a74 ,the first report shall be issued not later than the end of the #ae-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,the reports shall contain-- 7#a7 all findings and determinations made in carrying out the study required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 recommendations for any legislative or regulatory changes necessary to combat trafficking or the laundering of proceeds from trafficking4 ,m ,improving ,corporate ,governance ,through ,diversity #ahjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,improving ,corporate ,governance ,through ,diversity ,act of #bjbj4 #ahjjb4 ,submission of data relating to diversity by issuers ,section #ac of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghm7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7s7 ,submission of data relating to diversity 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term executive officer has the meaning given the term in section #bcj4eja7;f7 of title #ag1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection2 and 7,b7 the term veteran has the meaning given the term in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,submission of disclosure ,each issuer required to file an annual report under subsection 7a7 shall disclose in any proxy statement and any information statement relating to the election of directors filed with the ,commission the following3 7,a7 ,data1 based on voluntary self-identification1 on the racial1 ethnic1 and gender composition of-- 7i7 the board of directors of the issuer2 7ii7 nominees for the board of directors of the issuer2 and 7iii7 the executive officers of the issuer4 7,b7 ,the status of any member of the board of directors of the issuer1 any nominee for the board of directors of the issuer1 or any executive officer of the issuer1 based on voluntary self-identification1 as a veteran4 7,c7 ,whether the board of directors of the issuer1 or any committee of that board of directors1 has1 as of the date on which the issuer makes a disclosure under this paragraph1 adopted any policy1 plan1 or strategy to promote racial1 ethnic1 and gender diversity among-- 7i7 the board of directors of the issuer2 7ii7 nominees for the board of directors of the issuer2 or 7iii7 the executive officers of the issuer4 7#c7 ,alternative submission ,in any #a-year period in which an issuer required to file an annual report under subsection 7a7 does not file with the ,commission a proxy statement relating to the election of directors or an information statement1 the issuer shall disclose the information required under paragraph 7#b7 in the first annual report of issuer that the issuer submits to the ,commission after the end of that #a-year period4 7#d7 ,annual report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 and annually thereafter1 the ,commission shall submit to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and publish on the website of the ,commission a report that analyzes the information disclosed pursuant to paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 and identifies any trends in such information4 7#e7 ,best practices 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,office of ,minority and ,women ,inclusion of the ,commission shall1 not later than the end of the #c-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subsection and every #c years thereafter1 publish best practices for compliance with this subsection4 7,b7 ,comments ,the ,director of the ,office of ,minority and ,women ,inclusion of the ,commission may1 pursuant to subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 solicit public comments related to the best practices published under subparagraph 7,a74 4 #ahjjc4 ,diversity advisory group 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission shall establish a ,diversity ,advisory ,group 7the ,advisory ,group71 which shall be composed of representatives from the government1 academia1 and the private sector4 7b7 ,study and recommendations ,the ,advisory ,group shall-- 7#a7 carry out a study that identifies strategies that can be used to increase gender1 racial1 and ethnic diversity among members of boards of directors of issuers2 and 7#b7 not later than #i months after the establishment of the ,advisory ,group1 submit a report to the ,commission1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate that-- 7,a7 describes any findings from the study conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 makes recommendations of strategies that issuers could use to increase gender1 racial1 and ethnic diversity among board members4 7c7 ,annual report ,not later than #a year following the submission of a report pursuant to subsection 7b71 and annually thereafter1 the ,commission shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate that describes the status of gender1 racial1 and ethnic diversity among members of the board of directors of issuers4 7d7 ,public availability of reports ,the ,commission shall make all reports of the ,advisory ,group available to issuers and the public1 including on the website of the ,commission4 7e7 ,definitions ,for the purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,issuer ,the term issuer has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd4 7#b7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission4 ,n ,banking ,transparency for ,sanctioned ,persons ,act of #bjai #aijja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,banking ,transparency for ,sanctioned ,persons ,act of #bjai4 #aijjb4 ,report on financial services benefitting state sponsors of terrorism1 human rights abusers1 and corrupt officials 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue a report to the ,committees on ,financial ,services and ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate that includes-- 7#a7 a copy of any license issued by the ,secretary in the preceding #ahj days that authorizes a financial institution to provide financial services benefitting a state sponsor of terrorism2 and 7#b7 a list of any foreign financial institutions that1 in the preceding #ahj days1 knowingly conducted a significant transaction or transactions1 directly or indirectly1 for a sanctioned person included on the ,department of the ,treasury's ,specially ,designated ,nationals ,and ,blocked ,persons ,list who-- 7,a7 is owned or controlled by1 or acts on behalf of1 the government of a state sponsor of terrorism2 or 7,b7 is designated pursuant to any of the following3 7i7 ,section #djd of the ,russia and ,moldova ,jackson-,vanik ,repeal and ,sergei ,magnitsky ,rule of ,law ,accountability ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bjh74 7ii7 ,subtitle ,f of title ,,xii of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh1 the ,global ,magnitsky ,human ,rights ,accountability ,act74 7iii7 ,executive ,order ,no4 #achah4 7b7 ,form of report ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 #aijjc4 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may waive the requirements of section #aijjb with respect to a foreign financial institution described in paragraph 7#b7 of such section-- 7#a7 upon receiving credible assurances that the foreign financial institution has ceased1 or will imminently cease1 to knowingly conduct any significant transaction or transactions1 directly or indirectly1 for a person described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of such paragraph 7#b72 or 7#b7 upon certifying to the ,committees on ,financial ,services and ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate that the waiver is important to the national interest of the ,united ,states1 with an explanation of the reasons therefor4 #aijjd4 ,definitions ,for purposes of this division3 7#a7 ,financial institution ,the term financial institution means a ,united ,states financial institution or a foreign financial institution4 7#b7 ,foreign financial institution ,the term foreign financial institution has the meaning given that term under section #efa4cjh of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,knowingly ,the term knowingly with respect to conduct1 a circumstance1 or a result1 means that a person has actual knowledge1 or should have known1 of the conduct1 the circumstance1 or the result4 7#d7 ,united ,states financial institution ,the term ,united ,states financial institution has the meaning given the term ,u4,s4 financial institution under section #efa4cji of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #aijje4 ,sunset ,the reporting requirement under this division shall terminate on the date that is the end of the #g-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,o ,public ,lands #bjjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,protecting ,america's ,wilderness ,act4 ,i ,colorado ,wilderness #bjaja4 ,short title2 definition 7a7 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #bjbj4 7b7 ,secretary defined ,as used in this title1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior or the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 as appropriate4 #bjajb4 ,additions to ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system in the ,state of ,colorado 7a7 ,additions ,section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7,public ,law #ajc-gg2 #ajg ,stat4 #gef2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note7 is amended by adding at the end the following paragraphs3 7#bc7 ,certain lands managed by the ,colorado ,river ,valley ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #caf acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,maroon ,bells ,addition ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,july #bj1 #bjah1 which is hereby incorporated in and shall be deemed to be a part of the ,maroon ,bells-,snowmass ,wilderness ,area designated by ,public ,law #hh-egg4 7#bd7 ,certain lands managed by the ,gunnison ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #ch1bag acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,redcloud ,handies ,peak ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,redcloud ,peak ,wilderness4 7#be7 ,certain lands managed by the ,gunnison ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,grand ,mesa1 ,uncompahgre1 and ,gunnison ,national ,forests1 which comprise approximately #bf1gcd acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,redcloud ,handies ,peak ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,handies ,peak ,wilderness4 7#bf7 ,certain lands managed by the ,royal ,gorge ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #af1dha acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,table ,mountain ,mc,intyre ,hills ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,november #g1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,mc,intyre ,hills ,wilderness4 7#bg7 ,certain lands managed by the ,colorado ,river ,valley ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #aj1bhb acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,grand ,hogback ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #af1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,grand ,hogback ,wilderness4 7#bh7 ,certain lands managed by the ,grand ,junction ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #be1fbd acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,demaree ,canyon ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,demaree ,canyon ,wilderness4 7#bi7 ,certain lands managed by the ,grand ,junction ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #bh1bgi acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,little ,books ,cliff ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,little ,bookcliffs ,wilderness4 7#cj7 ,certain lands managed by the ,colorado ,river ,valley ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #ad1hhf acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,bull ,gulch ,castle ,peak ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,january #bi1 #bjbj1 which shall be known as the ,bull ,gulch ,wilderness4 7#ca7 ,certain lands managed by the ,colorado ,river ,valley ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #ab1jaf acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,bull ,gulch ,castle ,peak ,proposed ,wilderness ,areas1 dated ,january #bi1 #bjbj1 which shall be known as the ,castle ,peak ,wilderness4 4 7b7 ,further additions ,the following lands in the ,state of ,colorado administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management or the ,united ,states ,forest ,service are hereby designated as wilderness and1 therefore1 as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7#a7 ,certain lands managed by the ,colorado ,river ,valley ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,white ,river ,national ,forest1 which comprise approximately #ai1bdj acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,assignation ,ridge ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,november #ab1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,assignation ,ridge ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,certain lands managed by the ,royal ,gorge ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,pike and ,san ,isabel ,national ,forests1 which comprise approximately #bc1aaf acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,badger ,creek ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,november #g1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,badger ,creek ,wilderness4 7#c7 ,certain lands managed by the ,royal ,gorge ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,pike and ,san ,isabel ,national ,forests1 which comprise approximately #ce1bea acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,beaver ,creek ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,november #g1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,beaver ,creek ,wilderness4 7#d7 ,certain lands managed by the ,royal ,gorge ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or the ,bureau of ,reclamation or located in the ,pike and ,san ,isabel ,national ,forests1 which comprise approximately #cb1hhd acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,grape ,creek ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,november #g1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,grape ,creek ,wilderness4 7#e7 ,certain lands managed by the ,grand ,junction ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #ac1cea acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,north ,south ,bangs ,canyon ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,north ,bangs ,canyon ,wilderness4 7#f7 ,certain lands managed by the ,grand ,junction ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #e1add acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,north ,south ,bangs ,canyon ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,south ,bangs ,canyon ,wilderness4 7#g7 ,certain lands managed by the ,grand ,junction ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #bf1fbd acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,unaweep ,palisade ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as ,the ,palisade ,wilderness4 7#h7 ,certain lands managed by the ,grand ,junction ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,grand ,mesa1 ,uncompaghre1 and ,gunnison ,national ,forests1 which comprise approximately #ai1ggf acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,unaweep ,palisade ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,unaweep ,wilderness4 7#i7 ,certain lands managed by the ,grand ,junction ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management and ,uncompaghre ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management and in the ,manti-,la,sal ,national ,forest1 which comprise approximately #cg1fcg acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,sewemup ,mesa ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,november #g1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,sewemup ,mesa ,wilderness4 7#aj7 ,certain lands managed by the ,kremmling ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #ca acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,platte ,river ,addition ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,july #bj1 #bjah1 and which are hereby incorporated in and shall be deemed to be part of the ,platte ,river ,wilderness designated by ,public ,law #ih-eej4 7#aa7 ,certain lands managed by the ,uncompahgre ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #ag1ehg acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,roubideau ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,roubideau ,wilderness4 7#ab7 ,certain lands managed by the ,uncompahgre ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,grand ,mesa1 ,uncompaghre1 and ,gunnison ,national ,forests1 which comprise approximately #ab1ajb acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,norwood ,canyon ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,november #g1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,norwood ,canyon ,wilderness4 7#ac7 ,certain lands managed by the ,tres ,rios ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #bd1dge acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,papoose ,cross ,canyon ,proposed ,wilderness1 and dated ,january #bi1 #bjbj1 which shall be known as the ,cross ,canyon ,wilderness4 7#ad7 ,certain lands managed by the ,tres ,rios ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #ba1bbj acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,mc,kenna ,peak ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #af1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,mc,kenna ,peak ,wilderness4 7#ae7 ,certain lands managed by the ,tres ,rios ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #ad1bgj acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,weber-,menefee ,mountain ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,weber-,menefee ,mountain ,wilderness4 7#af7 ,certain lands managed by the ,uncompahgre and ,tres ,rios ,field ,offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 which comprise approximately #cc1cea acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,dolores ,river ,canyon ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,november #g1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,dolores ,river ,canyon ,wilderness4 7#ag7 ,certain lands managed by the ,royal ,gorge ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,pike and ,san ,isabel ,national ,forests1 which comprise approximately #ag1ibb acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,browns ,canyon ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,browns ,canyon ,wilderness4 7#ah7 ,certain lands managed by the ,san ,luis ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #aj1ebg acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,san ,luis ,hills ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai which shall be known as the ,san ,luis ,hills ,wilderness4 7#ai7 ,certain lands managed by the ,royal ,gorge ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #bc1eei acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,table ,mountain ,mc,intyre ,hills ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,november #g1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,table ,mountain ,wilderness4 7#bj7 ,certain lands managed by the ,tres ,rios ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,san ,juan ,national ,forest1 which comprise approximately #aj1hdd acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,north ,south ,ponderosa ,gorge ,proposed ,wilderness1 and dated ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 which shall be known as the ,north ,ponderosa ,gorge ,wilderness4 7#ba7 ,certain lands managed by the ,tres ,rios ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,san ,juan ,national ,forest1 which comprise approximately #ab1cic acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,north ,south ,ponderosa ,gorge ,proposed ,wilderness1 and dated ,january #ca1 #bjbj which shall be known as the ,south ,ponderosa ,gorge ,wilderness4 7#bb7 ,certain lands managed by the ,little ,snake ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management which comprise approximately #cc1afh acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,diamond ,breaks ,proposed ,wilderness1 and dated ,january #ca1 #bjbj which shall be known as the ,diamond ,breaks ,wilderness4 7#bc7 ,certain lands managed by the ,tres ,rios ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management which comprises approximately #d1ghb acres1 as generally depicted on the map titled ,papoose ,cross ,canyon ,proposed ,wilderness01 and dated ,january #bi1 #bjbj which shall be known as the ,papoose ,canyon ,wilderness4 7c7 ,west elk addition ,certain lands in the ,state of ,colorado administered by the ,gunnison ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 the ,united ,states ,national ,park ,service1 and the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 which comprise approximately #f1fie acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,west ,elk ,addition ,proposed ,wilderness1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 are hereby designated as wilderness and1 therefore1 as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system and are hereby incorporated in and shall be deemed to be a part of the ,west ,elk ,wilderness designated by ,public ,law #hh-egg4 ,the boundary adjacent to ,blue ,mesa ,reservoir shall be #ej feet landward from the water's edge1 and shall change according to the water level4 7d7 ,blue mesa reservoir ,if the ,bureau of ,reclamation determines that lands within the ,west ,elk ,wilderness ,addition are necessary for future expansion of the ,blue ,mesa ,reservoir1 the ,secretary shall by publication of a revised boundary description in the ,federal ,register revise the boundary of the ,west ,elk ,wilderness ,addition4 7e7 ,maps and descriptions ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of the ,act1 the ,secretary shall file a map and a boundary description of each area designated as wilderness by this section with the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 ,each map and boundary description shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct clerical and typographical errors in the map or boundary description4 ,the maps and boundary descriptions shall be on file and available for public inspection in the ,office of the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 ,department of the ,interior1 and in the ,office of the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 ,department of ,agriculture1 as appropriate4 7f7 ,state and private lands ,lands within the exterior boundaries of any wilderness area designated under this section that are owned by a private entity or by the ,state of ,colorado1 including lands administered by the ,colorado ,state ,land ,board1 shall be included within such wilderness area if such lands are acquired by the ,united ,states4 ,such lands may be acquired by the ,united ,states only as provided in the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 #bjajc4 ,administrative provisions 7a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 lands designated as wilderness by this title shall be managed by the ,secretary in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 and this title1 except that1 with respect to any wilderness areas designated by this title1 any reference in the ,wilderness ,act to the effective date of the ,wilderness ,act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,grazing ,grazing of livestock in wilderness areas designated by this title shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of section #d7;d77#d7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#d771 as further interpreted by section #ajh of ,public ,law #if-efj1 and the guidelines set forth in appendix ,a of ,house ,report #aja-dje of the #ajast ,congress4 7c7 ,state jurisdiction ,as provided in section #d7;d77#g7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#g771 nothing in this title shall be construed as affecting the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the ,state of ,colorado with respect to wildlife and fish in ,colorado4 7d7 ,buffer zones 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title creates a protective perimeter or buffer zone around any area designated as wilderness by this title4 7#b7 ,activities outside wilderness ,the fact that an activity or use on land outside the areas designated as wilderness by this title can be seen or heard within the wilderness shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the wilderness4 7e7 ,military helicopter overflights and operations 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title restricts or precludes-- 7,a7 low-level overflights of military helicopters over the areas designated as wilderness by this title1 including military overflights that can be seen or heard within any wilderness area2 7,b7 military flight testing and evaluation2 7,c7 the designation or creation of new units of special use airspace1 or the establishment of military flight training routes over any wilderness area2 or 7,d7 helicopter operations at designated landing zones within the potential wilderness areas established by subsection 7i77#a74 7#b7 ,aerial navigation training exercises ,the ,colorado ,army ,national ,guard1 through the ,high-,altitude ,army ,national ,guard ,aviation ,training ,site1 may conduct aerial navigation training maneuver exercises over1 and associated operations within1 the potential wilderness areas designated by this title-- 7,a7 in a manner and degree consistent with the memorandum of understanding dated ,august #d1 #aihg1 entered into among the ,colorado ,army ,national ,guard1 the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 and the ,forest ,service2 or 7,b7 in a manner consistent with any subsequent memorandum of understanding entered into among the ,colorado ,army ,national ,guard1 the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 and the ,forest ,service4 7f7 ,running events ,the ,secretary may continue to authorize competitive running events currently permitted in the ,redcloud ,peak ,wilderness ,area and ,handies ,peak ,wilderness ,area in a manner compatible with the preservation of such areas as wilderness4 7g7 ,land trades ,if the ,secretary trades privately owned land within the perimeter of the ,redcloud ,peak ,wilderness ,area or the ,handies ,peak ,wilderness ,area in exchange for ,federal land1 then such ,federal land shall be located in ,hinsdale ,county1 ,colorado4 7h7 ,recreational climbing ,nothing in this title prohibits recreational rock climbing activities in the wilderness areas1 such as the placement1 use1 and maintenance of fixed anchors1 including any fixed anchor established before the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 and 7#b7 subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the ,secretary4 7i7 ,potential wilderness designations 7#a7 ,in general ,the following lands are designated as potential wilderness areas3 7,a7 ,certain lands managed by the ,colorado ,river ,valley ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #g1cgf acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,pisgah ,east ,west ,proposed ,wilderness and dated ,october #af1 #bjai1 which1 upon designation as wilderness under paragraph 7#b71 shall be known as the ,pisgah ,east ,wilderness4 7,b7 ,certain lands managed by the ,colorado ,river ,valley ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 which comprise approximately #f1hbh acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,pisgah ,east ,west ,proposed ,wilderness and dated ,october #af1 #bjai1 which1 upon designation as wilderness under paragraph 7#b71 shall be known as the ,pisgah ,west ,wilderness4 7,c7 ,certain lands managed by the ,colorado ,river ,valley ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management or located in the ,white ,river ,national ,forest1 which comprise approximately #af1aja acres1 as generally depicted on a map titled ,flat ,tops ,proposed ,wilderness ,addition1 dated ,october #i1 #bjai1 and which1 upon designation as wilderness under paragraph 7#b71 shall be incorporated in and shall be deemed to be a part of the ,flat ,tops ,wilderness designated by ,public ,law #id-adf4 7#b7 ,designation as wilderness ,lands designated as a potential wilderness area by subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall be designated as wilderness on the date on which the ,secretary publishes in the ,federal ,register a notice that all nonconforming uses of those lands authorized by subsection 7e7 in the potential wilderness area that would be in violation of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 have ceased4 ,such publication in the ,federal ,register and designation as wilderness shall occur for the potential wilderness area as the nonconforming uses cease in that potential wilderness area and designation as wilderness is not dependent on cessation of nonconforming uses in the other potential wilderness area4 7#c7 ,management ,except for activities provided for under subsection 7e71 lands designated as a potential wilderness area by paragraph 7#a7 shall be managed by the ,secretary in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act as wilderness pending the designation of such lands as wilderness under this subsection4 #bjajd4 ,water 7a7 ,effect on water rights ,nothing in this title-- 7#a7 affects the use or allocation1 in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 of any water1 water right1 or interest in water2 7#b7 affects any vested absolute or decreed conditional water right in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 including any water right held by the ,united ,states2 7#c7 affects any interstate water compact in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#d7 authorizes or imposes any new reserved ,federal water rights2 and 7#e7 shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights reserved or appropriated by the ,united ,states in the ,state of ,colorado on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,midstream areas 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subsection is to protect for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations-- 7,a7 the unique and nationally important values of areas designated as wilderness by section #bjajb7;b7 7including the geological1 cultural1 archaeological1 paleontological1 natural1 scientific1 recreational1 environmental1 biological1 wilderness1 wildlife1 riparian1 historical1 educational1 and scenic resources of the public land72 and 7,b7 the water resources of area streams1 based on seasonally available flows1 that are necessary to support aquatic1 riparian1 and terrestrial species and communities4 7#b7 ,wilderness water rights 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any water rights within the wilderness designated by section #bjajb7;b7 required to fulfill the purposes of such wilderness are secured in accordance with subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,g74 7,b7 ,state law 7i7 ,procedural requirements ,any water rights for which the ,secretary pursues adjudication shall be appropriated1 adjudicated1 changed1 and administered in accordance with the procedural requirements and priority system of ,state law4 7ii7 ,establishment of water rights 7,i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subclause 7,,ii71 the purposes and other substantive characteristics of the water rights pursued under this paragraph shall be established in accordance with ,state law4 7,,ii7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subclause 7,i7 and in accordance with this title1 the ,secretary may appropriate and seek adjudication of water rights to maintain surface water levels and stream flows on and across the wilderness designated by section #bjajb7;b7 to fulfill the purposes of such wilderness4 7,c7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary shall promptly1 but not earlier than ,january #a1 #bjba1 appropriate the water rights required to fulfill the purposes of the wilderness designated by section #bjajb7;b74 7,d7 ,required determination ,the ,secretary shall not pursue adjudication for any instream flow water rights unless the ,secretary makes a determination pursuant to subparagraph 7,e77ii7 or 7,f74 7,e7 ,cooperative enforcement 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall not pursue adjudication of any ,federal instream flow water rights established under this paragraph if-- 7,i7 the ,secretary determines1 upon adjudication of the water rights by the ,colorado ,water ,conservation ,board1 that the ,board holds water rights sufficient in priority1 amount1 and timing to fulfill the purposes of this subsection2 and 7,,ii7 the ,secretary has entered into a perpetual agreement with the ,colorado ,water ,conservation ,board to ensure full exercise1 protection1 and enforcement of the ,state water rights within the wilderness to reliably fulfill the purposes of this subsection4 7ii7 ,adjudication ,if the ,secretary determines that the provisions of clause 7i7 have not been met1 the ,secretary shall adjudicate and exercise any ,federal water rights required to fulfill the purposes of the wilderness in accordance with this paragraph4 7,f7 ,insufficient water rights ,if the ,colorado ,water ,conservation ,board modifies the instream flow water rights obtained under subparagraph 7,e7 to such a degree that the ,secretary determines that water rights held by the ,state are insufficient to fulfill the purposes of this title1 the ,secretary shall adjudicate and exercise ,federal water rights required to fulfill the purposes of this title in accordance with subparagraph 7,b74 7,g7 ,failure to comply ,the ,secretary shall promptly act to exercise and enforce the water rights described in subparagraph 7,e7 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 the ,state is not exercising its water rights consistent with subparagraph 7,e77i77,i72 or 7ii7 the agreement described in subparagraph 7,e77i77,,ii7 is not fulfilled or complied with sufficiently to fulfill the purposes of this title4 7#c7 ,water resource facility ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 beginning on the date of enactment of this title1 neither the ,president nor any other officer1 employee1 or agent of the ,united ,states shall fund1 assist1 authorize1 or issue a license or permit for development of any new irrigation and pumping facility1 reservoir1 water conservation work1 aqueduct1 canal1 ditch1 pipeline1 well1 hydropower project1 transmission1 other ancillary facility1 or other water1 diversion1 storage1 or carriage structure in the wilderness designated by section #bjajb7;b74 7c7 ,access and operation 7#a7 ,definition ,as used in this subsection1 the term water resource facility means irrigation and pumping facilities1 reservoirs1 water conservation works1 aqueducts1 canals1 ditches1 pipelines1 wells1 hydropower projects1 transmission and other ancillary facilities1 and other water diversion1 storage1 and carriage structures4 7#b7 ,access to water resource facilities ,subject to the provisions of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall allow reasonable access to water resource facilities in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act within the areas described in sections #bjajb7;b7 and #bjajb7;c71 including motorized access where necessary and customarily employed on routes existing as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,access routes ,existing access routes within such areas customarily employed as of the date of enactment of this ,act may be used1 maintained1 repaired1 and replaced to the extent necessary to maintain their present function1 design1 and serviceable operation1 so long as such activities have no increased adverse impacts on the resources and values of the areas described in sections #bjajb7;b7 and #bjajb7;c7 than existed as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#d7 ,use of water resource facilities ,subject to the provisions of this subsection and subsection 7a77#d71 the ,secretary shall allow water resource facilities existing on the date of enactment of this ,act within areas described in sections #bjajb7;b7 and #bjajb7;c7 to be used1 operated1 maintained1 repaired1 and replaced to the extent necessary for the continued exercise1 in accordance with ,colorado ,state law1 of vested water rights adjudicated for use in connection with such facilities by a court of competent jurisdiction prior to the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,the impact of an existing facility on the water resources and values of the area shall not be increased as a result of changes in the adjudicated type of use of such facility as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#e7 ,repair and maintenance ,water resource facilities1 and access routes serving such facilities1 existing within the areas described in sections #bjajb7;b7 and #bjajb7;c7 on the date of enactment of this ,act shall be maintained and repaired when and to the extent necessary to prevent increased adverse impacts on the resources and values of the areas described in sections #bjajb7;b7 and #bjajb7;c74 #bjaje4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that military aviation training on ,federal public lands in ,colorado1 including the training conducted at the ,high-,altitude ,army ,national ,guard ,aviation ,training ,site1 is critical to the national security of the ,united ,states and the readiness of the ,armed ,forces4 #bjajf4 ,department of defense study on impacts that the expansion of wilderness designations in the western united states would have on the readiness of the armed forces of the united states with respect to aviation training 7a7 ,study required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the impacts that the expansion of wilderness designations in the ,western ,united ,states would have on the readiness of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states with respect to aviation training4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the study required under subsection 7a74 ,,ii ,northwest ,california ,wilderness1 ,recreation1 and ,working ,forests #bjbja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,northwest ,california ,wilderness1 ,recreation1 and ,working ,forests ,act4 #bjbjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means-- 7,a7 with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7,b7 with respect to land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,california4 ,a ,restoration and economic development #bjbaa4 ,south ,fork ,trinity-,mad ,river ,restoration ,area 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,collaboratively developed ,the term collaboratively developed means projects that are developed and implemented through a collaborative process that-- 7,a7 includes-- 7i7 appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies2 and 7ii7 multiple interested persons representing diverse interests2 and 7,b7 is transparent and nonexclusive4 7#b7 ,plantation ,the term plantation means a forested area that has been artificially established by planting or seeding4 7#c7 ,restoration ,the term restoration means the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded1 damaged1 or destroyed by establishing the composition1 structure1 pattern1 and ecological processes necessary to facilitate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem sustainability1 resilience1 and health under current and future conditions4 7#d7 ,restoration area ,the term restoration area means the ,south ,fork ,trinity-,mad ,river ,restoration ,area1 established by subsection 7b74 7#e7 ,shaded fuel break ,the term shaded fuel break means a vegetation treatment that effectively addresses all project-generated slash and that retains3 adequate canopy cover to suppress plant regrowth in the forest understory following treatment2 the longest lived trees that provide the most shade over the longest period of time2 the healthiest and most vigorous trees with the greatest potential for crown-growth in plantations and in natural stands adjacent to plantations2 and all mature hardwoods1 when practicable4 7#f7 ,stewardship contract ,the term stewardship contract means an agreement or contract entered into under section #fjd of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;c74 7#g7 ,wildland-urban interface ,the term wildland-urban interface has the meaning given the term by section #aja of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaa74 7b7 ,establishment ,subject to valid existing rights1 there is established the ,south ,fork ,trinity-,mad ,river ,restoration ,area1 comprising approximately #gbi1jhi acres of ,federal land administered by the ,forest ,service and approximately #a1bhj acres of ,federal land administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,south ,fork ,trinity-,mad ,river ,restoration ,area--,proposed and dated ,july #c1 #bjah1 to be known as the ,south ,fork ,trinity-,mad ,river ,restoration ,area4 7c7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the restoration area are to-- 7#a7 establish1 restore1 and maintain fire-resilient forest structures containing late successional forest structure characterized by large trees and multistoried canopies1 as ecologically appropriate2 7#b7 protect late successional reserves2 7#c7 enhance the restoration of ,federal lands within the restoration area2 7#d7 reduce the threat posed by wildfires to communities within the restoration area2 7#e7 protect and restore aquatic habitat and anadromous fisheries2 7#f7 protect the quality of water within the restoration area2 and 7#g7 allow visitors to enjoy the scenic1 recreational1 natural1 cultural1 and wildlife values of the restoration area4 7d7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the restoration area-- 7,a7 in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7c72 7,b7 in a manner that-- 7i7 in the case of the ,forest ,service1 prioritizes restoration of the restoration area over other nonemergency vegetation management projects on the portions of the ,six ,rivers and ,shasta-,trinity ,national ,forests in ,humboldt and ,trinity ,counties2 and 7ii7 in the case of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 establishes with the ,forest ,service an agreement for cooperation to ensure timely completion of consultation required by section #g of the ,endangered ,species ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7 on restoration projects within the restoration area and agreement to maintain and exchange information on planning schedules and priorities on a regular basis2 7,c7 in accordance with-- 7i7 the laws 7including regulations7 and rules applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system for land managed by the ,forest ,service2 7ii7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 for land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 7iii7 this title2 and 7iv7 any other applicable law 7including regulations72 and 7,d7 in a manner consistent with congressional intent that consultation for restoration projects within the restoration area is completed in a timely and efficient manner4 7#b7 ,conflict of laws 7,a7 ,in general ,the establishment of the restoration area shall not change the management status of any land or water that is designated wilderness or as a wild and scenic river1 including lands and waters designated by this title4 7,b7 ,resolution of conflict ,if there is a conflict between the laws applicable to the areas described in subparagraph 7,a7 and this section1 the more restrictive provision shall control4 7#c7 ,uses 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall only allow uses of the restoration area that the ,secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall prioritize restoration activities within the restoration area4 7,c7 ,limitation ,nothing in this section shall limit the ,secretary's ability to plan1 approve1 or prioritize activities outside of the restoration area4 7#d7 ,wildland fire 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section prohibits the ,secretary1 in cooperation with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies1 as appropriate1 from conducting wildland fire operations in the restoration area1 consistent with the purposes of this section4 7,b7 ,priority ,the ,secretary may use prescribed burning and managed wildland fire to the fullest extent practicable to achieve the purposes of this section4 7#e7 ,road decommissioning 7,a7 ,in general ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall decommission unneeded ,national ,forest ,system roads identified for decommissioning and unauthorized roads identified for decommissioning within the restoration area-- 7i7 subject to appropriations2 7ii7 consistent with the analysis required by subparts ,a and ,b of part #bab of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7iii7 in accordance with existing law4 7,b7 ,additional requirement ,in making determinations regarding road decommissioning under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7i7 appropriate ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governmental entities2 and 7ii7 members of the public4 7,c7 ,definition ,as used in subparagraph 7,a71 the term decommission means-- 7i7 to reestablish vegetation on a road2 and 7ii7 to restore any natural drainage1 watershed function1 or other ecological processes that are disrupted or adversely impacted by the road by removing or hydrologically disconnecting the road prism4 7#f7 ,vegetation management 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d71 the ,secretary may conduct vegetation management projects in the restoration area only where necessary to-- 7i7 maintain or restore the characteristics of ecosystem composition and structure2 7ii7 reduce wildfire risk to communities by promoting forests that are fire resilient2 7iii7 improve the habitat of threatened1 endangered1 or sensitive species2 7iv7 protect or improve water quality2 or 7v7 enhance the restoration of lands within the restoration area4 7,b7 ,additional requirements 7i7 ,shaded fuel breaks ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize1 as practicable1 the establishment of a network of shaded fuel breaks within-- 7,i7 the portions of the wildland-urban interface that are within #aej feet from private property contiguous to ,federal land2 7,,ii7 #aej feet from any road that is open to motorized vehicles as of the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7aa7 except that1 where topography or other conditions require1 the ,secretary may establish shaded fuel breaks up to #bge feet from a road so long as the combined total width of the shaded fuel breaks for both sides of the road does not exceed #cjj feet2 and 7bb7 provided that the ,secretary shall include vegetation treatments within a minimum of #be feet of the road where practicable1 feasible1 and appropriate as part of any shaded fuel break2 or 7,,iii7 #aej feet of any plantation4 7ii7 ,plantations2 riparian reserves ,the ,secretary may undertake vegetation management projects-- 7,i7 in areas within the restoration area in which fish and wildlife habitat is significantly compromised as a result of past management practices 7including plantations72 and 7,,ii7 within designated riparian reserves only where necessary to maintain the integrity of fuel breaks and to enhance fire resilience4 7,c7 ,compliance ,the ,secretary shall carry out vegetation management projects within the restoration area-- 7i7 in accordance with-- 7,i7 this section2 and 7,,ii7 existing law 7including regulations72 7ii7 after providing an opportunity for public comment2 and 7iii7 subject to appropriations4 7,d7 ,best available science ,the ,secretary shall use the best available science in planning and implementing vegetation management projects within the restoration area4 7#g7 ,grazing 7,a7 ,existing grazing ,the grazing of livestock in the restoration area1 where established before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be permitted to continue-- 7i7 subject to-- 7,i7 such reasonable regulations1 policies1 and practices as the ,secretary considers necessary2 and 7,,ii7 applicable law 7including regulations72 and 7ii7 in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,targeted new grazing ,the ,secretary may issue annual targeted grazing permits for the grazing of livestock in the restoration area1 where not established before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 to control noxious weeds1 aid in the control of wildfire within the wildland-urban interface1 or to provide other ecological benefits subject to-- 7i7 such reasonable regulations1 policies1 and practices as the ,secretary considers necessary2 and 7ii7 a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7c74 7,c7 ,best ,available ,science ,the ,secretary shall use the best available science when determining whether to issue targeted grazing permits within the restoration area4 7e7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the restoration area is withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 7f7 ,use of stewardship contracts ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 use stewardship contracts to implement this section2 and 7#b7 use revenue derived from such stewardship contracts for restoration and other activities within the restoration area which shall include staff and administrative costs to support timely consultation activities for restoration projects4 7g7 ,collaboration ,in developing and implementing restoration projects in the restoration area1 the ,secretary shall consult with collaborative groups with an interest in the restoration area4 7h7 ,environmental review ,a collaboratively developed restoration project within the restoration area may be carried out in accordance with the provisions for hazardous fuel reduction projects set forth in sections #bad1 #bae1 and #baf of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fead-feaf71 as applicable4 7i7 ,multiparty monitoring ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall-- 7#a7 in collaboration with the ,secretary of the ,interior and interested persons1 use a multiparty monitoring1 evaluation1 and accountability process to assess the positive or negative ecological1 social1 and economic effects of restoration projects within the restoration area2 and 7#b7 incorporate the monitoring results into the management of the restoration area4 7j7 ,funding ,the ,secretary shall use all existing authorities to secure as much funding as necessary to fulfill the purposes of the restoration area4 7k7 ,forest residues utilization 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with applicable law1 including regulations1 and this section1 the ,secretary may utilize forest residues from restoration projects1 including shaded fuel breaks1 in the restoration area for research and development of biobased products that result in net carbon sequestration4 7#b7 ,partnerships ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may enter into partnerships with universities1 nongovernmental organizations1 industry1 ,tribes1 and ,federal1 ,state1 and local governmental agencies4 #bjbab4 ,redwood ,national and ,state ,parks restoration 7a7 ,partnership agreements ,the ,secretary of the ,interior is authorized to undertake initiatives to restore degraded redwood forest ecosystems in ,redwood ,national and ,state ,parks in partnership with the ,state of ,california1 local agencies1 and nongovernmental organizations4 7b7 ,compliance ,in carrying out any initiative authorized by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall comply with all applicable law4 #bjbac4 ,california ,public ,lands ,remediation ,partnership 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,partnership ,the term partnership means the ,california ,public ,lands ,remediation ,partnership1 established by subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,priority lands ,the term priority lands means ,federal land within the ,state that is determined by the partnership to be a high priority for remediation4 7#c7 ,remediation ,the term remediation means to facilitate the recovery of lands and waters that have been degraded1 damaged1 or destroyed by illegal marijuana cultivation or another illegal activity4 ,remediation includes but is not limited to removal of trash1 debris1 and other material1 and establishing the composition1 structure1 pattern1 and ecological processes necessary to facilitate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem sustainability1 resilience1 and health under current and future conditions4 7b7 ,establishment ,there is hereby established a ,california ,public ,lands ,remediation ,partnership4 7c7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the partnership are to-- 7#a7 coordinate the activities of ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local authorities1 and the private sector1 in the remediation of priority lands in the ,state affected by illegal marijuana cultivation or other illegal activities2 and 7#b7 use the resources and expertise of each agency1 authority1 or entity in implementing remediation activities on priority lands in the ,state4 7d7 ,membership ,the members of the partnership shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 or a designee of the ,secretary of ,agriculture to represent the ,forest ,service4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,interior1 or a designee of the ,secretary of the ,interior1 to represent the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 ,bureau of ,land ,management1 and ,national ,park ,service4 7#c7 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy1 or a designee of the ,director4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of the ,state ,natural ,resources ,agency1 or a designee of the ,secretary1 to represent the ,california ,department of ,fish and ,wildlife4 7#e7 ,a designee of the ,california ,state ,water ,resources ,control ,board4 7#f7 ,a designee of the ,california ,state ,sheriffs' ,association4 7#g7 ,one member to represent federally recognized ,indian ,tribes1 to be appointed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#h7 ,one member to represent nongovernmental organizations with an interest in ,federal land remediation1 to be appointed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#i7 ,one member to represent local governmental interests1 to be appointed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#aj7 ,a law enforcement official from each of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,department of the ,interior4 7,b7 ,the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#aa7 ,a scientist to provide expertise and advise on methods needed for remediation efforts1 to be appointed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#ab7 ,a designee of the ,national ,guard ,counter ,drug ,program4 7e7 ,duties ,to further the purposes of this section1 the partnership shall-- 7#a7 identify priority lands for remediation in the ,state2 7#b7 secure resources from ,federal and non-,federal sources to apply to remediation of priority lands in the ,state2 7#c7 support efforts by ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local agencies1 and nongovernmental organizations in carrying out remediation of priority lands in the ,state2 7#d7 support research and education on the impacts of1 and solutions to1 illegal marijuana cultivation and other illegal activities on priority lands in the ,state2 7#e7 involve other ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local agencies1 nongovernmental organizations1 and the public in remediation efforts1 to the extent practicable2 and 7#f7 take any other administrative or advisory actions as necessary to address remediation of priority lands in the ,state4 7f7 ,authorities ,to implement this section1 the partnership may1 subject to the prior approval of the ,secretary of ,agriculture-- 7#a7 make grants to the ,state1 political subdivisions of the ,state1 nonprofit organizations1 and other persons2 7#b7 enter into cooperative agreements with1 or provide grants or technical assistance to1 the ,state1 political subdivisions of the ,state1 nonprofit organizations1 ,federal agencies1 and other interested parties2 7#c7 hire and compensate staff2 7#d7 obtain funds or services from any source1 including ,federal and non-,federal funds1 and funds and services provided under any other ,federal law or program2 7#e7 contract for goods or services2 and 7#f7 support activities of partners and any other activities that further the purposes of this section4 7g7 ,procedures ,the partnership shall establish such rules and procedures as it deems necessary or desirable4 7h7 ,local hiring ,the partnership shall1 to the maximum extent practicable and in accordance with existing law1 give preference to local entities and persons when carrying out this section4 7i7 ,service without compensation ,members of the partnership shall serve without pay4 7j7 ,duties and authorities of the secretary of agriculture 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall convene the partnership on a regular basis to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,technical and financial assistance ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture and ,secretary of the ,interior may provide technical and financial assistance1 on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis1 as determined by the appropriate ,secretary1 to the partnership or any members of the partnership to carry out this title4 7#c7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture and ,secretary of the ,interior may enter into cooperative agreements with the partnership1 any members of the partnership1 or other public or private entities to provide technical1 financial1 or other assistance to carry out this title4 #bjbad4 ,trinity ,lake visitor center 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 may establish1 in cooperation with any other public or private entities that the ,secretary may determine to be appropriate1 a visitor center in ,weaverville1 ,california-- 7#a7 to serve visitors2 and 7#b7 to assist in fulfilling the purposes of the ,whiskeytown-,shasta-,trinity ,national ,recreation ,area4 7b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the visitor center authorized under subsection 7a7 is designed to interpret the scenic1 biological1 natural1 historical1 scientific1 paleontological1 recreational1 ecological1 wilderness1 and cultural resources of the ,whiskeytown-,shasta-,trinity ,national ,recreation ,area and other nearby ,federal lands4 7c7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may1 in a manner consistent with this title1 enter into cooperative agreements with the ,state and any other appropriate institutions and organizations to carry out the purposes of this section4 #bjbae4 ,del ,norte ,county visitor center 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture and ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting jointly or separately1 may establish1 in cooperation with any other public or private entities that the ,secretaries determine to be appropriate1 a visitor center in ,del ,norte ,county1 ,california-- 7#a7 to serve visitors2 and 7#b7 to assist in fulfilling the purposes of ,redwood ,national and ,state ,parks1 the ,smith ,river ,national ,recreation ,area1 and other nearby ,federal lands4 7b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretaries shall ensure that the visitor center authorized under subsection 7a7 is designed to interpret the scenic1 biological1 natural1 historical1 scientific1 paleontological1 recreational1 ecological1 wilderness1 and cultural resources of ,redwood ,national and ,state ,parks1 the ,smith ,river ,national ,recreation ,area1 and other nearby ,federal lands4 #bjbaf4 ,management plans 7a7 ,in general ,in revising the land and resource management plan for the ,shasta-,trinity1 ,six ,rivers1 ,klamath1 and ,mendocino ,national ,forests1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consider the purposes of the ,south ,fork ,trinity-,mad ,river ,restoration ,area established by section #bjbaa2 and 7#b7 include or update the fire management plan for the wilderness areas and wilderness additions established by this title4 7b7 ,requirement ,in carrying out the revisions required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 develop spatial fire management plans in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,guidance for ,implementation of ,federal ,wildland ,fire ,management ,policy dated ,february #ac1 #bjji1 including any amendments to that guidance2 and 7,b7 other appropriate policies2 7#b7 ensure that a fire management plan-- 7,a7 considers how prescribed or managed fire can be used to achieve ecological management objectives of wilderness and other natural or primitive areas2 and 7,b7 in the case of a wilderness area expanded by section #bjbca1 provides consistent direction regarding fire management to the entire wilderness area1 including the addition2 7#c7 consult with-- 7,a7 appropriate ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governmental entities2 and 7,b7 members of the public2 and 7#d7 comply with applicable laws 7including regulations74 #bjbag4 ,study2 partnerships related to overnight accommodations 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in consultation with interested ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local entities1 and private and nonprofit organizations1 shall conduct a study to evaluate the feasibility and suitability of establishing overnight accommodations near ,redwood ,national and ,state ,parks on-- 7#a7 ,federal land at the northern boundary or on land within #bj miles of the northern boundary2 and 7#b7 ,federal land at the southern boundary or on land within #bj miles of the southern boundary4 7b7 ,partnerships 7#a7 ,agreements authorized ,if the study conducted under subsection 7a7 determines that establishing the described accommodations is suitable and feasible1 the ,secretary may enter into agreements with qualified private and nonprofit organizations for the development1 operation1 and maintenance of overnight accommodations4 7#b7 ,contents ,any agreements entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the ,secretary and the private or nonprofit organization4 7#c7 ,compliance ,the ,secretary shall enter agreements under paragraph 7#a7 in accordance with existing law4 7#d7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection-- 7,a7 reduces or diminishes the authority of the ,secretary to manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 amends or modifies the application of any existing law 7including regulations7 applicable to land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 ,b ,recreation #bjbba4 ,horse ,mountain ,special ,management ,area 7a7 ,establishment ,subject to valid existing rights1 there is established the ,horse ,mountain ,special ,management ,area 7referred to in this section as the special management area7 comprising approximately #g1cii acres of ,federal land administered by the ,forest ,service in ,humboldt ,county1 ,california1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,horse ,mountain ,special ,management ,area--,proposed and dated ,april #ac1 #bjag4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purpose of the special management area is to enhance the recreational and scenic values of the special management area while conserving the plants1 wildlife1 and other natural resource values of the area4 7c7 ,management plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act and in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall develop a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of the special management area4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in developing the management plan required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7,a7 appropriate ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governmental entities2 and 7,b7 members of the public4 7#c7 ,additional requirement ,the management plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall ensure that recreational use within the special management area does not cause significant adverse impacts on the plants and wildlife of the special management area4 7d7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the special management area-- 7,a7 in furtherance of the purposes described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 the laws 7including regulations7 generally applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system2 7ii7 this section2 and 7iii7 any other applicable law 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,recreation ,the ,secretary shall continue to authorize1 maintain1 and enhance the recreational use of the special management area1 including hunting1 fishing1 camping1 hiking1 hang gliding1 sightseeing1 nature study1 horseback riding1 rafting1 mountain biking1 and motorized recreation on authorized routes1 and other recreational activities1 so long as such recreational use is consistent with the purposes of the special management area1 this section1 other applicable law 7including regulations71 and applicable management plans4 7#c7 ,motorized vehicles 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the use of motorized vehicles in the special management area shall be permitted only on roads and trails designated for the use of motorized vehicles4 7,b7 ,use of snowmobiles ,the winter use of snowmobiles shall be allowed in the special management area-- 7i7 during periods of adequate snow coverage during the winter season2 and 7ii7 subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,new trails 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may construct new trails for motorized or nonmotorized recreation within the special management area in accordance with-- 7i7 the laws 7including regulations7 generally applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system2 7ii7 this section2 and 7iii7 any other applicable law 7including regulations74 7,b7 ,priority ,in establishing new trails within the special management area1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 prioritize the establishment of loops that provide high-quality1 diverse recreational experiences2 and 7ii7 consult with members of the public4 7e7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the special management area is withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of appropriation or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 disposition under laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing4 #bjbbb4 ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail 7a7 ,feasibility study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in cooperation with the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a study that describes the feasibility of establishing a nonmotorized ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail that follows the route described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,route ,the trail described in paragraph 7#a7 shall extend from the ,ides ,cove ,trailhead in the ,mendocino ,national ,forest to ,crescent ,city1 ,california1 by roughly following the route as generally depicted on the map entitled ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail--,proposed and dated ,july #be1 #bjah4 7#c7 ,additional requirement ,in completing the study required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall consult with-- 7,a7 appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 regional1 and local agencies2 7,b7 private landowners2 7,c7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,d7 members of the public4 7b7 ,designation 7#a7 ,in general ,upon a determination that the ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail is feasible and meets the requirements for a ,national ,recreation ,trail in section #abdc of title #af1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall designate the ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,national ,trails ,system ,act 7,public ,law #ij-edc72 7,b7 this title2 and 7,c7 other applicable law 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,administration ,upon designation by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail 7referred to in this section as the trail7 shall be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in consultation with-- 7,a7 other ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 regional1 and local agencies2 7,b7 private landowners2 and 7,c7 other interested organizations4 7#c7 ,private property rights 7,a7 ,in general ,no portions of the trail may be located on non-,federal land without the written consent of the landowner4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall not acquire for the trail any land or interest in land outside the exterior boundary of any federally managed area without the consent of the owner of the land or interest in the land4 7,c7 ,effect ,nothing in this section-- 7i7 requires any private property owner to allow public access 7including ,federal1 ,state1 or local government access7 to private property2 or 7ii7 modifies any provision of ,federal1 ,state1 or local law with respect to public access to or use of private land4 7c7 ,cooperative agreements ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture may enter into cooperative agreements with ,state1 ,tribal1 and local government entities and private entities to complete needed trail construction1 reconstruction1 realignment1 maintenance1 or education projects related to the ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail4 7d7 ,map 7#a7 ,map required ,upon designation of the ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall prepare a map of the trail4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the map referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service4 #bjbbc4 ,elk ,camp ,ridge ,recreation ,trail 7a7 ,designation 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture after an opportunity for public comment1 shall designate a trail 7which may include a system of trails7-- 7,a7 for use by off-highway vehicles or mountain bicycles1 or both2 and 7,b7 to be known as the ,elk ,camp ,ridge ,recreation ,trail4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in designating the ,elk ,camp ,ridge ,recreation ,trail 7referred to in this section as the trail71 the ,secretary shall only include trails that are-- 7,a7 as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 authorized for use by off-highway vehicles or mountain bikes1 or both2 and 7,b7 located on land that is managed by the ,forest ,service in ,del ,norte ,county4 7#c7 ,map ,a map that depicts the trail shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service4 7b7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the trail-- 7,a7 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations72 7,b7 to ensure the safety of citizens who use the trail2 and 7,c7 in a manner by which to minimize any damage to sensitive habitat or cultural resources4 7#b7 ,monitoring2 evaluation ,to minimize the impacts of the use of the trail on environmental and cultural resources1 the ,secretary shall annually assess the effects of the use of off-highway vehicles and mountain bicycles on-- 7,a7 the trail2 7,b7 land located in proximity to the trail2 and 7,c7 plants1 wildlife1 and wildlife habitat4 7#c7 ,closure ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,state and ,del ,norte ,county1 and subject to paragraph 7#d71 may temporarily close or permanently reroute a portion of the trail if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 the trail is having an adverse impact on-- 7i7 wildlife habitats2 7ii7 natural resources2 7iii7 cultural resources2 or 7iv7 traditional uses2 7,b7 the trail threatens public safety2 or 7,c7 closure of the trail is necessary-- 7i7 to repair damage to the trail2 or 7ii7 to repair resource damage4 7#d7 ,rerouting ,any portion of the trail that is temporarily closed by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#c7 may be permanently rerouted along any road or trail-- 7,a7 that is-- 7i7 in existence as of the date of the closure of the portion of the trail2 7ii7 located on public land2 and 7iii7 open to motorized or mechanized use2 and 7,b7 if the ,secretary determines that rerouting the portion of the trail would not significantly increase or decrease the length of the trail4 7#e7 ,notice of available routes ,the ,secretary shall ensure that visitors to the trail have access to adequate notice relating to the availability of trail routes through-- 7,a7 the placement of appropriate signage along the trail2 and 7,b7 the distribution of maps1 safety education materials1 and other information that the ,secretary concerned determines to be appropriate4 7c7 ,effect ,nothing in this section affects the ownership1 management1 or other rights relating to any non-,federal land 7including any interest in any non-,federal land74 #bjbbd4 ,trinity ,lake ,trail 7a7 ,trail construction 7#a7 ,feasibility study ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall study the feasibility and public interest of constructing a recreational trail for nonmotorized uses around ,trinity ,lake4 7#b7 ,construction 7,a7 ,construction authorized ,subject to appropriations1 and in accordance with paragraph 7#c71 if the ,secretary determines under paragraph 7#a7 that the construction of the trail described in such paragraph is feasible and in the public interest1 the ,secretary may provide for the construction of the trail4 7,b7 ,use of volunteer services and contributions ,the trail may be constructed under this section through the acceptance of volunteer services and contributions from non-,federal sources to reduce or eliminate the need for ,federal expenditures to construct the trail4 7#c7 ,compliance ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall comply with-- 7,a7 the laws 7including regulations7 generally applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system2 and 7,b7 this title4 7b7 ,effect ,nothing in this section affects the ownership1 management1 or other rights relating to any non-,federal land 7including any interest in any non-,federal land74 #bjbbe4 ,trails study 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in accordance with subsection 7b7 and in consultation with interested parties1 shall conduct a study to improve motorized and nonmotorized recreation trail opportunities 7including mountain bicycling7 on land not designated as wilderness within the portions of the ,six ,rivers1 ,shasta-,trinity1 and ,mendocino ,national ,forests located in ,del ,norte1 ,humboldt1 ,trinity1 and ,mendocino ,counties4 7b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the study required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall consult with the ,secretary of the ,interior regarding opportunities to improve1 through increased coordination1 recreation trail opportunities on land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior that shares a boundary with the national forest land described in subsection 7a74 #bjbbf4 ,construction of mountain bicycling routes 7a7 ,trail construction 7#a7 ,feasibility study ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall study the feasibility and public interest of constructing recreational trails for mountain bicycling and other nonmotorized uses on the routes as generally depicted in the report entitled ,trail ,study for ,smith ,river ,national ,recreation ,area ,six ,rivers ,national ,forest and dated #bjaf4 7#b7 ,construction 7,a7 ,construction authorized ,subject to appropriations1 and in accordance with paragraph 7#c71 if the ,secretary determines under paragraph 7#a7 that the construction of one or more routes described in such paragraph is feasible and in the public interest1 the ,secretary may provide for the construction of the routes4 7,b7 ,modifications ,the ,secretary may modify the routes as necessary in the opinion of the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,use of volunteer services and contributions ,routes may be constructed under this section through the acceptance of volunteer services and contributions from non-,federal sources to reduce or eliminate the need for ,federal expenditures to construct the route4 7#c7 ,compliance ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall comply with-- 7,a7 the laws 7including regulations7 generally applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system2 and 7,b7 this title4 7b7 ,effect ,nothing in this section affects the ownership1 management1 or other rights relating to any non-,federal land 7including any interest in any non-,federal land74 #bjbbg4 ,partnerships 7a7 ,agreements authorized ,the ,secretary is authorized to enter into agreements with qualified private and nonprofit organizations to undertake the following activities on ,federal lands in ,mendocino1 ,humboldt1 ,trinity1 and ,del ,norte ,counties-- 7#a7 trail and campground maintenance2 7#b7 public education1 visitor contacts1 and outreach2 and 7#c7 visitor center staffing4 7b7 ,contents ,any agreements entered into under subsection 7a7 shall clearly define the role and responsibility of the ,secretary and the private or nonprofit organization4 7c7 ,compliance ,the ,secretary shall enter into agreements under subsection 7a7 in accordance with existing law4 7d7 ,effect ,nothing in this section-- 7#a7 reduces or diminishes the authority of the ,secretary to manage land and resources under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary2 or 7#b7 amends or modifies the application of any existing law 7including regulations7 applicable to land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 ,c ,conservation #bjbca4 ,designation of wilderness 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the following areas in the ,state are designated as wilderness areas and as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7#a7 ,black butte river wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #aa1aag acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,black ,butte ,river ,wilderness--,proposed and dated ,april #ac1 #bjag1 which shall be known as the ,black ,butte ,river ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,chanchelulla wilderness additions ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #f1bab acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,chanchelulla ,wilderness ,additions--,proposed and dated ,july #af1 #bjah1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,chanchelulla ,wilderness1 as designated by section #aja7;a77#d7 of the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,stat4 #afai74 7#c7 ,chinquapin wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #bg1beh acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,chinquapin ,wilderness--,proposed and dated ,january #ae1 #bjbj1 which shall be known as the ,chinquapin ,wilderness4 7#d7 ,elkhorn ridge wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,state1 comprising approximately #cg acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,elkhorn ,ridge ,wilderness ,additions and dated ,october #bd1 #bjai1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,elkhorn ,ridge ,wilderness1 as designated by section #f7;d7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjgj74 7#e7 ,english ridge wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,state1 comprising approximately #f1bjd acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,english ,ridge ,wilderness--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,english ,ridge ,wilderness4 7#f7 ,headwaters forest wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,state1 comprising approximately #d1cfj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,headwaters ,forest ,wilderness--,proposed and dated ,october #ae1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,headwaters ,forest ,wilderness4 7#g7 ,mad river buttes wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #f1jjb acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,mad ,river ,buttes ,wilderness--,proposed and dated ,july #be1 #bjah1 which shall be known as the ,mad ,river ,buttes ,wilderness4 7#h7 ,mount lassic wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #a1bib acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,mount ,lassic ,wilderness ,additions--,proposed and dated ,february #bc1 #bjag1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,mount ,lassic ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c7f7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe74 7#i7 ,north fork eel wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service and the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,state1 comprising approximately #af1bgd acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,north ,fork ,wilderness ,additions and dated ,january #ae1 #bjbj1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,north ,fork ,eel ,wilderness1 as designated by section #aja7;a77#ai7 of the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,stat4 #afba74 7#aj7 ,pattison wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #bh1eie acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,pattison ,wilderness--,proposed and dated ,july #af1 #bjah1 which shall be known as the ,pattison ,wilderness4 7#aa7 ,sanhedrin wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #aab acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,sanhedrin ,wilderness ,addition--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,sanhedrin ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c7b7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe74 7#ab7 ,siskiyou wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #bg1gdg acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,siskiyou ,wilderness ,additions and ,potential ,wildernesses--,proposed and dated ,july #bd1 #bjah1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,siskiyou ,wilderness1 as designated by section #aja7;a77#cj7 of the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,stat4 #afbc7 7as amended by section #c7e7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe774 7#ac7 ,south fork eel river wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,state1 comprising approximately #fjc acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,south ,fork ,eel ,river ,wilderness ,additions--,proposed and dated ,october #bd1 #bjai1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,south ,fork ,eel ,river ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c7aj7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjff74 7#ad7 ,south fork trinity river wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #bf1ddf acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river ,wilderness and ,potential ,wildernesses--,proposed and dated ,march #aa1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river ,wilderness4 7#ae7 ,trinity alps wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #fj1hbf acres1 as generally depicted on the maps entitled ,trinity ,alps ,proposed ,wilderness ,additions ,,east and ,trinity ,alps ,proposed ,wilderness ,additions ,,west and dated ,january #ae1 #bjbj1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,trinity ,alps ,wilderness1 as designated by section #aja7;a77#cd7 of the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,stat4 #afbc7 7as amended by section #c7g7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe774 7#af7 ,underwood wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service in the ,state1 comprising approximately #ae1jfi acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,underwood ,wilderness--,proposed and dated ,january #ae1 #bjbj1 which shall be known as the ,underwood ,wilderness4 7#ag7 ,yolla bolly-middle eel wilderness additions ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service and the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,state1 comprising approximately #aj1gbi acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,yolla ,bolly ,middle ,eel ,wilderness ,additions and ,potential ,wildernesses--,proposed and dated ,june #g1 #bjah1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,yolla ,bolly-,middle ,eel ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb7 7as amended by section #c7d7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe774 7#ah7 ,yuki wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service and the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the ,state1 comprising approximately #aa1jgf acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,yuki ,wilderness ,additions--,proposed and dated ,january #ae1 #bjbj1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,yuki ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c7c7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe74 7b7 ,redesignation of north fork wilderness as north fork eel river wilderness ,section #aja7;a77#ai7 of ,public ,law #ih-dbe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,stat4 #afba7 is amended by striking ,north ,fork ,wilderness and inserting ,north ,fork ,eel ,river ,wilderness4 ,any reference in a law1 map1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the ,north ,fork ,wilderness shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,north ,fork ,eel ,river ,wilderness4 7c7 ,elkhorn ridge wilderness adjustments ,the boundary of the ,elkhorn ,ridge ,wilderness established by section #f7;d7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note7 is adjusted by deleting approximately #cj acres of ,federal land as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,elkhorn ,ridge ,wilderness ,additions and dated ,october #bd1 #bjai4 #bjbcb4 ,administration of wilderness 7a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 the wilderness areas and wilderness additions established by section #bjbca shall be administered by the ,secretary in accordance with this subtitle and the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except that-- 7#a7 any reference in the ,wilderness ,act to the effective date of that ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 any reference in that ,act to the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the ,secretary4 7b7 ,fire management and related activities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may take such measures in a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section #bjbca as are necessary for the control of fire1 insects1 and diseases in accordance with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a77 and ,house ,report #ih-dj of the #ihth ,congress4 7#b7 ,funding priorities ,nothing in this subtitle limits funding for fire and fuels management in the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by this title4 7#c7 ,administration ,consistent with paragraph 7#a7 and other applicable ,federal law1 to ensure a timely and efficient response to fire emergencies in the wilderness additions designated by this subtitle1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall-- 7,a7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 establish agency approval procedures 7including appropriate delegations of authority to the ,forest ,supervisor1 ,district ,manager1 or other agency officials7 for responding to fire emergencies2 and 7,b7 enter into agreements with appropriate ,state or local firefighting agencies4 7c7 ,grazing ,the grazing of livestock in the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by this title1 if established before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be administered in accordance with-- 7#a7 section #d7;d77#d7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#d772 and 7#b7 7,a7 for lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the guidelines set forth in the report of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #edhg of the #ifth ,congress 7,h4 ,rept4 #if-fag72 or 7,b7 for lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the guidelines set forth in ,appendix ,a of the report of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress 7,h4 ,rept4 #aja-dje74 7d7 ,fish and wildlife 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#g7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#g771 nothing in this title affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife on public land in the ,state4 7#b7 ,management activities ,in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the ,secretary may conduct any management activities that are necessary to maintain or restore fish1 wildlife1 and plant populations and habitats in the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section #bjbca1 if the management activities are-- 7,a7 consistent with relevant wilderness management plans2 and 7,b7 conducted in accordance with-- 7i7 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 and 7ii7 appropriate policies1 such as the policies established in ,appendix ,b of ,house ,report #aja-dje4 7e7 ,buffer zones 7#a7 ,in general ,congress does not intend for designation of wilderness or wilderness additions by this title to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around each wilderness area or wilderness addition4 7#b7 ,activities or uses up to boundaries ,the fact that nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from within a wilderness area shall not1 of itself1 preclude the activities or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness area4 7f7 ,military activities ,nothing in this subtitle precludes-- 7#a7 low-level overflights of military aircraft over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section #bjbca2 7#b7 the designation of new units of special airspace over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section #bjbca2 or 7#c7 the use or establishment of military flight training routes over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section #bjbca4 7g7 ,horses ,nothing in this subtitle precludes horseback riding in1 or the entry of recreational or commercial saddle or pack stock into1 an area designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by section #bjbca-- 7#a7 in accordance with section #d7;d77#e7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#e772 and 7#b7 subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the ,secretary4 7h7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section #bjbca are withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 operation of the mineral materials and geothermal leasing laws4 7i7 ,use by members of indian tribes 7#a7 ,access ,in recognition of the past use of wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by this title by members of ,indian ,tribes for traditional cultural and religious purposes1 the ,secretary shall ensure that ,indian ,tribes have access to the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section #bjbca for traditional cultural and religious purposes4 7#b7 ,temporary closures 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary1 on request of an ,indian ,tribe1 may temporarily close to the general public one or more specific portions of a wilderness area or wilderness addition to protect the privacy of the members of the ,indian ,tribe in the conduct of the traditional cultural and religious activities in the wilderness area or wilderness addition4 7,b7 ,requirement ,any closure under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be made in such a manner as to affect the smallest practicable area for the minimum period of time necessary for the activity to be carried out4 7#c7 ,applicable law ,access to the wilderness areas and wilderness additions under this subsection shall be in accordance with-- 7,a7 ,public ,law #ie-cda 7commonly known as the ,american ,indian ,religious ,freedom ,act7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiif et seq472 and 7,b7 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7j7 ,incorporation of acquired land and interests ,any land within the boundary of a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section #bjbca that is acquired by the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 become part of the wilderness area in which the land is located2 7#b7 be withdrawn in accordance with subsection 7h72 and 7#c7 be managed in accordance with this section1 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 and any other applicable law4 7k7 ,climatological data collection ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 and subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe1 the ,secretary may authorize the installation and maintenance of hydrologic1 meteorologic1 or climatological collection devices in the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section #bjbca if the ,secretary determines that the facilities and access to the facilities are essential to flood warning1 flood control1 or water reservoir operation activities4 7l7 ,authorized events ,the ,secretary may continue to authorize the competitive equestrian event permitted since #bjab in the ,chinquapin ,wilderness established by section #bjbca in a manner compatible with the preservation of the area as wilderness4 7m7 ,recreational climbing ,nothing in this title prohibits recreational rock climbing activities in the wilderness areas1 such as the placement1 use1 and maintenance of fixed anchors1 including any fixed anchor established before the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 and 7#b7 subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the ,secretary4 #bjbcc4 ,designation of potential wilderness 7a7 ,designation ,in furtherance of the purposes of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the following areas in the ,state are designated as potential wilderness areas3 7#a7 ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #c1gig acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,chinquapin ,proposed ,potential ,wilderness and dated ,january #ae1 #bjbj4 7#b7 ,certain ,federal land administered by the ,national ,park ,service1 compromising approximately #ca1jjj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,redwood ,national ,park--,potential ,wilderness and dated ,october #i1 #bjai4 7#c7 ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #h1ifa acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,siskiyou ,wilderness ,additions and ,potential ,wildernesses--,proposed and dated ,july #bd1 #bjah4 7#d7 ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #dje acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river ,wilderness and ,potential ,wildernesses--,proposed and dated ,march #aa1 #bjai4 7#e7 ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #a1bef acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,trinity ,alps ,proposed ,potential ,wilderness and dated ,january #ae1 #bjbj4 7#f7 ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #d1bhb acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,yolla ,bolly ,middle ,eel ,wilderness ,additions and ,potential ,wildernesses--,proposed and dated ,june #g1 #bjah4 7#g7 ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #b1iji acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,yuki ,proposed ,potential ,wilderness and dated ,january #ae1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,management ,except as provided in subsection 7c7 and subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall manage the potential wilderness areas designated by subsection 7a7 7referred to in this section as potential wilderness areas7 as wilderness until the potential wilderness areas are designated as wilderness under subsection 7d74 7c7 ,ecological restoration 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of ecological restoration 7including the elimination of nonnative species1 removal of illegal1 unused1 or decommissioned roads1 repair of skid tracks1 and any other activities necessary to restore the natural ecosystems in a potential wilderness area and consistent with paragraph 7#b771 the ,secretary may use motorized equipment and mechanized transport in a potential wilderness area until the potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,limitation ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall use the minimum tool or administrative practice necessary to accomplish ecological restoration with the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources4 7d7 ,eventual wilderness designation ,the potential wilderness areas shall be designated as wilderness and as a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system on the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date on which the ,secretary publishes in the ,federal ,register notice that the conditions in a potential wilderness area that are incompatible with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 have been removed2 or 7#b7 the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act for potential wilderness areas located on lands managed by the ,forest ,service4 7e7 ,administration as wilderness 7#a7 ,in general ,on its designation as wilderness under subsection 7d71 a potential wilderness area shall be administered in accordance with section #bjbcb and the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7#b7 ,designation ,on its designation as wilderness under subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 the land described in subsection 7a77#a7 shall be incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,chinquapin ,wilderness established by section #bjbca7;a77#c72 7,b7 the land described in subsection 7a77#c7 shall be incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,siskiyou ,wilderness as designated by section #bca7;a77#cj7 of the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,stat4 #afbc7 7as amended by section #c7e7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe7 and expanded by section #bjbca7;a77#ab772 7,c7 the land described in subsection 7a77#d7 shall be incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river ,wilderness established by section #bjbca7;a77#ad72 7,d7 the land described in subsection 7a77#e7 shall be incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,trinity ,alps ,wilderness as designated by section #aja7;a77#cd7 of the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,stat4 #afbc7 7as amended by section #c7g7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe7 and expanded by section #bjbca7;a77#ae772 7,e7 the land described in subsection 7a77#f7 shall be incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,yolla ,bolly-,middle ,eel ,wilderness as designated by section #c of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb7 7as amended by section #c7d7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe7 and expanded by section #bjbca7;a77#ag772 and 7,f7 the land described in subsection 7a77#g7 shall be incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,yuki ,wilderness as designated by section #c7c7 of ,public ,law #aji-cfb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #abj ,stat4 #bjfe7 and expanded by section #bjbca7;a77#ah74 7f7 ,report ,within #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #c years thereafter until the date upon which the potential wilderness is designated wilderness under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate on the status of ecological restoration within the potential wilderness area and the progress toward the potential wilderness area's eventual wilderness designation under subsection 7d74 #bjbcd4 ,designation of wild and scenic rivers ,section #c7;a7 of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bca7 ,south fork trinity river ,the following segments from the source tributaries in the ,yolla ,bolly-,middle ,eel ,wilderness1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #ah4c-mile segment from its multiple source springs in the ,cedar ,basin of the ,yolla ,bolly-,middle ,eel ,wilderness in section #ae1 ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #aj ,w4 to 4#be miles upstream of the ,wild ,mad ,road1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the 4#fe-mile segment from 4#be miles upstream of ,wild ,mad ,road to the confluence with the unnamed tributary approximately 4#d miles downstream of the ,wild ,mad ,road in section #bi1 ,t4 #bh ,n41 ,r4 #aa ,w41 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the #i4h-mile segment from 4#ge miles downstream of ,wild ,mad ,road to ,silver ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the #e4d-mile segment from ,silver ,creek confluence to ,farley ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,e7 ,the #c4f-mile segment from ,farley ,creek to ,cave ,creek1 as a recreational river4 7,f7 ,the #e4f-mile segment from ,cave ,creek to the confluence of the unnamed creek upstream of ,hidden ,valley ,ranch in section #e1 ,t4 #ae1 ,r4 #g ,e41 as a wild river4 7,g7 ,the #b4e-mile segment from unnamed creek confluence upstream of ,hidden ,valley ,ranch to the confluence with the unnamed creek flowing west from ,bear ,wallow ,mountain in section #bi1 ,t4 #a ,n41 ,r4 #g ,e41 as a scenic river4 7,h7 ,the #c4h-mile segment from the unnamed creek confluence in section #bi1 ,t4 #a ,n41 ,r4 #g ,e4 to ,plummer ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,i7 ,the #a4h-mile segment from ,plummer ,creek to the confluence with the unnamed tributary north of ,mc,clellan ,place in section #f1 ,t4 #a ,n41 ,r4 #g ,e41 as a scenic river4 7,j7 ,the #e4d-mile segment from the unnamed tributary confluence in section #f1 ,t4 #a ,n41 ,r4 #g ,e4 to ,hitchcock ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,k7 ,the #g-mile segment from ,eltapom ,creek to the ,grouse ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,l7 ,the #e-mile segment from ,grouse ,creek to ,coon ,creek1 as a wild river4 7#bcb7 ,east fork south fork trinity river ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #h4d-mile segment from its source in the ,pettijohn ,basin in the ,yolla ,bolly-,middle ,eel ,wilderness in section #aj1 ,t4 #c ,s41 ,r4 #aj ,w4 to 4#be miles upstream of the ,wild ,mad ,road1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #c4d-mile segment from 4#be miles upstream of the ,wild ,mad ,road to the ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river1 as a recreational river4 7#bcc7 ,rattlesnake creek ,the #e4i-mile segment from the confluence with the unnamed tributary in the southeast corner of section #e1 ,t4 #a ,s41 ,r4 #ab ,w4 to the ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture as a recreational river4 7#bcd7 ,butter creek ,the #g-mile segment from 4#be miles downstream of the ,road #c,n#jh crossing to the ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture as a scenic river4 7#bce7 ,hayfork creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #c4b-mile segment from ,little ,creek to ,bear ,creek1 as a recreational river4 7,b7 ,the #ac4b-mile segment from ,bear ,creek to the northern boundary of section #ai1 ,t4 #c ,n41 ,r4 #g ,e41 as a scenic river4 7#bcf7 ,olsen creek ,the #b4h-mile segment from the confluence of its source tributaries in section #e1 ,t4 #c ,n41 ,r4 #g ,e4 to the northern boundary of section #bd1 ,t4 #c ,n41 ,r4 #f ,e41 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a scenic river4 7#bcg7 ,rusch creek ,the #c4b-mile segment from 4#be miles downstream of the #cb,n#aa ,road crossing to ,hayfork ,creek1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture as a recreational river4 7#bch7 ,eltapom creek ,the #c4d-mile segment from ,buckhorn ,creek to the ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture as a wild river4 7#bci7 ,grouse creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #c4i-mile segment from ,carson ,creek to ,cow ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,b7 ,the #g4d-mile segment from ,cow ,creek to the ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river1 as a recreational river4 7#bdj7 ,madden creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #f4h-mile segment from the confluence of ,madden ,creek and its unnamed tributary in section #ah1 ,t4 #e ,n41 ,r4 #e ,e4 to ,fourmile ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #a4f-mile segment from ,fourmile ,creek to the ,south ,fork ,trinity ,river1 as a recreational river4 7#bda7 ,canyon creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7,a7 ,the #f4f-mile segment from the outlet of lower ,canyon ,creek ,lake to ,bear ,creek upstream of ,ripstein1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #aa4b-mile segment from ,bear ,creek upstream of ,ripstein to the southern boundary of section #be1 ,t4 #cd ,n41 ,r4 #aa ,w41 as a recreational river4 7#bdb7 ,north fork trinity river ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #ab-mile segment from the confluence of source tributaries in section #bd1 ,t4 #h ,n41 ,r4 #ab ,w4 to the ,trinity ,alps ,wilderness boundary upstream of ,hobo ,gulch1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the 4#e-mile segment from where the river leaves the ,trinity ,alps ,wilderness to where it fully reenters the ,trinity ,alps ,wilderness downstream of ,hobo ,gulch1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the #ac4i-mile segment from where the river fully reenters the ,trinity ,alps ,wilderness downstream of ,hobo ,gulch to the ,trinity ,alps ,wilderness boundary upstream of the ,county ,road #dba crossing1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the #a4c-mile segment from the ,trinity ,alps ,wilderness boundary upstream of the ,county ,road #dba crossing to the ,trinity ,river1 as a recreational river4 7#bdc7 ,east fork north fork trinity river ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #i4e-mile segment from the river's source north of ,mt4 ,hilton in section #ai1 ,t4 #cf ,n41 ,r4 #aj ,w4 to the end of ,road #ce,n#bj approximately 4#e miles downstream of the confluence with the ,east ,branch ,east ,fork ,north ,fork ,trinity ,river1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #c4be-mile segment from the end of ,road #ce,n#bj to 4#be miles upstream of ,coleridge1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the #d4f-mile segment from 4#be miles upstream of ,coleridge to the confluence of ,fox ,gulch1 as a recreational river4 7#bdd7 ,new river ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #ab4g-mile segment of ,virgin ,creek from its source spring in section #bb1 ,t4 #i ,n41 ,r4 #g ,e4 to ,slide ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #b4c-mile segment of the ,new ,river where it begins at the confluence of ,virgin and ,slide ,creeks to ,barron ,creek1 as a wild river4 7#bde7 ,middle eel river ,the following segment1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #cg4g-mile segment from its source in ,frying ,pan ,meadow to ,rose ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #a4e-mile segment from ,rose ,creek to the ,black ,butte ,river1 as a recreational river4 7,c7 ,the #aj4e-mile segment of ,balm of ,gilead ,creek from its source in ,hopkins ,hollow to the ,middle ,eel ,river1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the #ac-mile segment of the ,north ,fork ,middle ,fork ,eel ,river from the source on ,dead ,puppy ,ridge in section #aa1 ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #aa ,w4 to the confluence of the ,middle ,eel ,river1 as a wild river4 7#bdf7 ,north ,fork ,eel ,river1 ,,ca ,the #ad4c-mile segment from the confluence with ,gilman ,creek to the ,six ,rivers ,national ,forest boundary1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture as a wild river4 7#bdg7 ,red ,mountain ,creek1 ,,ca ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #e4be-mile segment from its source west of ,mike's ,rock in section #bc1 ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #ab ,e4 to the confluence with ,littlefield ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #a4f-mile segment from the confluence with ,littlefield ,creek to the confluence with the unnamed tributary in section #cb1 ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #h ,e41 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the #a4be-mile segment from the confluence with the unnamed tributary in section #cb1 ,t4 #d ,s41 ,r4 #h ,e4 to the confluence with the ,north ,fork ,eel ,river1 as a wild river4 7#bdh7 ,redwood creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7,a7 ,the #f4b-mile segment from the confluence with ,lacks ,creek to the confluence with ,coyote ,creek as a scenic river on publication by the ,secretary of a notice in the ,federal ,register that sufficient inholdings within the boundaries of the segments have been acquired in fee title to establish a manageable addition to the system4 7,b7 ,the #ai4a-mile segment from the confluence with ,coyote ,creek in section #b1 ,t4 #h ,n41 ,r4 #b ,e4 to the ,redwood ,national ,park boundary upstream of ,orick in section #cd1 ,t4 #aa ,n41 ,r4 #a ,e4 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the #b4c-mile segment of ,emerald ,creek 7also known as ,harry ,weir ,creek7 from its source in section #bi1 ,t4 #aj ,n41 ,r4 #b ,e4 to the confluence with ,redwood ,creek as a scenic river4 7#bdi7 ,lacks creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7,a7 ,the #e4a-mile segment from the confluence with two unnamed tributaries in section #ad1 ,t4 #g ,n41 ,r4 #c ,e4 to ,kings ,crossing in section #bg1 ,t4 #h ,n41 ,r4 #c ,e4 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #b4g-mile segment from ,kings ,crossing to the confluence with ,redwood ,creek as a scenic river upon publication by the ,secretary of a notice in the ,federal ,register that sufficient inholdings within the segment have been acquired in fee title or as scenic easements to establish a manageable addition to the system4 7#bej7 ,lost man creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7,a7 ,the #f4d-mile segment of ,lost ,man ,creek from its source in section #e1 ,t4 #aj ,n41 ,r4 #b ,e4 to 4#be miles upstream of the ,prairie ,creek confluence1 as a recreational river4 7,b7 ,the #b4c-mile segment of ,larry ,damm ,creek from its source in section #h1 ,t4 #aa ,n41 ,r4 #b ,e4 to the confluence with ,lost ,man ,creek1 as a recreational river4 7#bea7 ,little lost man creek ,the #c4f-mile segment of ,little ,lost ,man ,creek from its source in section #f1 ,t4 #aj ,n41 ,r4 #b ,e4 to 4#be miles upstream of the ,lost ,man ,creek road crossing1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a wild river4 7#beb7 ,south fork elk river ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior through a cooperative management agreement with the ,state of ,california3 7,a7 ,the #c4f-mile segment of the ,little ,south ,fork ,elk ,river from the source in section #ba1 ,t4 #c ,n41 ,r4 #a ,e4 to the confluence with the ,south ,fork ,elk ,river1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #b4b-mile segment of the unnamed tributary of the ,little ,south ,fork ,elk ,river from its source in section #ae1 ,t4 #c ,n41 ,r4 #a ,e4 to the confluence with the ,little ,south ,fork ,elk ,river1 as a wild river4 7,c7 ,the #c4f-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,elk ,river from the confluence of the ,little ,south ,fork ,elk ,river to the confluence with ,tom ,gulch1 as a recreational river4 7#bec7 ,salmon creek ,the #d4f-mile segment from its source in section #bg1 ,t4 #c ,n41 ,r4 #a ,e4 to the ,headwaters ,forest ,reserve boundary in section #ah1 ,t4 #c ,n41 ,r4 #a ,e4 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a wild river through a cooperative management agreement with the ,state of ,california4 7#bed7 ,south fork eel river ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7,a7 ,the #f4b-mile segment from the confluence with ,jack of ,hearts ,creek to the southern boundary of the ,south ,fork ,eel ,wilderness in section #h1 ,t4 #bb ,n41 ,r4 #af ,w41 as a recreational river to be administered by the ,secretary through a cooperative management agreement with the ,state of ,california4 7,b7 ,the #f4a-mile segment from the southern boundary of the ,south ,fork ,eel ,wilderness to the northern boundary of the ,south ,fork ,eel ,wilderness in section #bi1 ,t4 #bc ,n41 ,r4 #af ,w41 as a wild river4 7#bee7 ,elder creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior through a cooperative management agreement with the ,state of ,california3 7,a7 ,the #c4f-mile segment from its source north of ,signal ,peak in section #f1 ,t4 #ba ,n41 ,r4 #ae ,w4 to the confluence with the unnamed tributary near the center of section #bh1 ,t4 #bb ,n41 ,r4 #af ,w41 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #a4c-mile segment from the confluence with the unnamed tributary near the center of section #bh1 ,t4 #bb ,n41 ,r4 #ae ,w4 to the confluence with the ,south ,fork ,eel ,river1 as a recreational river4 7,c7 ,the #b4a-mile segment of ,paralyze ,canyon from its source south of ,signal ,peak in section #g1 ,t4 #ba ,n41 ,r4 #ae ,w4 to the confluence with ,elder ,creek1 as a wild river4 7#bef7 ,cedar creek ,the following segments to be administered as a wild river by the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7,a7 ,the #g4g-mile segment from its source in section #bb1 ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #af ,w4 to the southern boundary of the ,red ,mountain unit of the ,south ,fork ,eel ,wilderness4 7,b7 ,the #a4i-mile segment of ,north ,fork ,cedar ,creek from its source in section #bh1 ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #af ,e4 to the confluence with ,cedar ,creek4 7#beg7 ,east branch south fork eel river ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a scenic river on publication by the ,secretary of a notice in the ,federal ,register that sufficient inholdings within the boundaries of the segments have been acquired in fee title or as scenic easements to establish a manageable addition to the system3 7,a7 ,the #b4c-mile segment of ,cruso ,cabin ,creek from the confluence of two unnamed tributaries in section #ah1 ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #ae ,w4 to the confluence with ,elkhorn ,creek4 7,b7 ,the #a4h-mile segment of ,elkhorn ,creek from the confluence of two unnamed tributaries in section #bb1 ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #af ,w4 to the confluence with ,cruso ,cabin ,creek4 7,c7 ,the #ad4b-mile segment of the ,east ,branch ,south ,fork ,eel ,river from the confluence of ,cruso ,cabin and ,elkhorn ,creeks to the confluence with ,rays ,creek4 7,d7 ,the #a4g-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from its source on the north flank of ,red ,mountain's north ridge in section #b1 ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #ag ,w4 to the confluence with the ,east ,branch ,south ,fork ,eel ,river4 7,e7 ,the #a4c-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from its source on the north flank of ,red ,mountain's north ridge in section #a1 ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #ag ,w4 to the confluence with the ,east ,branch ,south ,fork ,eel ,river4 7,f7 ,the #a4h-mile segment of ,tom ,long ,creek from the confluence with the unnamed tributary in section #ab1 ,t4 #e ,s41 ,r4 #d ,e4 to the confluence with the ,east ,branch ,south ,fork ,eel ,river4 7#beh7 ,mattole river estuary ,the #a4e-mile segment from the confluence of ,stansberry ,creek to the ,pacific ,ocean1 to be administered as a recreational river by the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#bei7 ,honeydew creek ,the following segments to be administered as a wild river by the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7,a7 ,the #e4a-mile segment of ,honeydew ,creek from its source in the southwest corner of section #be1 ,t4 #c ,s41 ,r4 #a ,w4 to the eastern boundary of the ,king ,range ,national ,conservation ,area in section #ah1 ,t4 #c ,s41 ,r4 #a ,e4 7,b7 ,the #b4h-mile segment of ,west ,fork ,honeydew ,creek from its source west of ,north ,slide ,peak to the confluence with ,honeydew ,creek4 7,c7 ,the #b4g-mile segment of ,upper ,east ,fork ,honeydew ,creek from its source in section #bc1 ,t4 #c ,s41 ,r4 #a ,w4 to the confluence with ,honeydew ,creek4 7#bfj7 ,bear creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior3 7,a7 ,the #a4i-mile segment of ,north ,fork ,bear ,creek from the confluence with the unnamed tributary immediately downstream of the ,horse ,mountain ,road crossing to the confluence with the ,south ,fork1 as a scenic river4 7,b7 ,the #f4a-mile segment of ,south ,fork ,bear ,creek from the confluence in section #b1 ,t4 #e ,s41 ,r4 #a ,w4 with the unnamed tributary flowing from the southwest flank of ,queen ,peak to the confluence with the ,north ,fork1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the #c-mile segment of ,bear ,creek from the confluence of the ,north and ,south ,forks to the southern boundary of section #aa1 ,t4 #d ,s41 ,r4 #a ,e41 as a wild river4 7#bfa7 ,gitchell creek ,the #c-mile segment of ,gitchell ,creek from its source near ,saddle ,mountain to the ,pacific ,ocean to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a wild river4 7#bfb7 ,big flat creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a wild river3 7,a7 ,the #d-mile segment of ,big ,flat ,creek from its source near ,king ,peak in section #cf1 ,t4 #c ,s41 ,r4 #a ,w4 to the ,pacific ,ocean4 7,b7 ,the 4#h-mile segment of the unnamed tributary from its source in section #ce1 ,t4 #c ,s41 ,r4 #a ,w4 to the confluence with ,big ,flat ,creek4 7,c7 ,the #b4g-mile segment of ,north ,fork ,big ,flat ,creek from the source in section #cd1 ,t4 #c ,s41 ,r4 #a ,w4 to the confluence with ,big ,flat ,creek4 7#bfc7 ,big creek ,the following segments to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as wild rivers3 7,a7 ,the #b4g-mile segment of ,big ,creek from its source in section #bf1 ,t4 #c ,s41 ,r4 #a ,w4 to the ,pacific ,ocean4 7,b7 ,the #a4i-mile unnamed southern tributary from its source in section #be1 ,t4 #c ,s41 ,r4 #a ,w4 to the confluence with ,big ,creek4 7#bfd7 ,elk creek ,the #aa4d-mile segment from its confluence with ,lookout ,creek to its confluence with ,deep ,hole ,creek1 to be jointly administered by the ,secretaries of ,agriculture and the ,interior1 as a wild river4 7#bfe7 ,eden creek ,the #b4g-mile segment from the private property boundary in the northwest quarter of section #bg1 ,t4 #ba ,n41 ,r4 #ab ,w4 to the eastern boundary of section #bc1 ,t4 #ba ,n41 ,r4 #ab ,w41 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a wild river4 7#bff7 ,deep hole creek ,the #d4c-mile segment from the private property boundary in the southwest quarter of section #ac1 ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #ab ,w4 to the confluence with ,elk ,creek1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a wild river4 7#bfg7 ,indian creek ,the #c4c-mile segment from #cjj feet downstream of the jeep trail in section #ac1 ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #ac ,w4 to the confluence with the ,eel ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a wild river4 7#bfh7 ,fish creek ,the #d4b-mile segment from the source at ,buckhorn ,spring to the confluence with the ,eel ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a wild river4 4 #bjbce4 ,sanhedrin ,special ,conservation ,management ,area 7a7 ,establishment ,subject to valid existing rights1 there is established the ,sanhedrin ,special ,conservation ,management ,area 7referred to in this section as the conservation management area71 comprising approximately #ad1agg acres of ,federal land administered by the ,forest ,service in ,mendocino ,county1 ,california1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,sanhedrin ,special ,conservation ,management ,area--,proposed and dated ,april #ab1 #bjag4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the conservation management area are to-- 7#a7 conserve1 protect1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological1 scenic1 wildlife1 recreational1 roadless1 cultural1 historical1 natural1 educational1 and scientific resources of the conservation management area2 7#b7 protect and restore late-successional forest structure1 oak woodlands and grasslands1 aquatic habitat1 and anadromous fisheries within the conservation management area2 7#c7 protect and restore the wilderness character of the conservation management area2 and 7#d7 allow visitors to enjoy the scenic1 natural1 cultural1 and wildlife values of the conservation management area4 7c7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the conservation management area-- 7,a7 in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 the laws 7including regulations7 generally applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system2 7ii7 this section2 and 7iii7 any other applicable law 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,uses ,the ,secretary shall only allow uses of the conservation management area that the ,secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,motorized vehicles 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 the use of motorized vehicles in the conservation management area shall be permitted only on existing roads1 trails1 and areas designated for use by such vehicles as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,new or temporary roads ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 no new or temporary roads shall be constructed within the conservation management area4 7#c7 ,exception ,nothing in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 prevents the ,secretary from-- 7,a7 rerouting or closing an existing road or trail to protect natural resources from degradation1 or to protect public safety1 as determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary2 7,b7 designating routes of travel on lands acquired by the ,secretary and incorporated into the conservation management area if the designations are-- 7i7 consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 completed1 to the maximum extent practicable1 within #c years of the date of acquisition2 7,c7 constructing a temporary road on which motorized vehicles are permitted as part of a vegetation management project carried out in accordance with subsection 7e72 7,d7 authorizing the use of motorized vehicles for administrative purposes2 or 7,e7 responding to an emergency4 7#d7 ,decommissioning of temporary roads 7,a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall decommission any temporary road constructed under paragraph 7#c77;,c7 not later than #c years after the date on which the applicable vegetation management project is completed4 7,b7 ,definition ,as used in subparagraph 7,a71 the term decommission means-- 7i7 to reestablish vegetation on a road2 and 7ii7 to restore any natural drainage1 watershed function1 or other ecological processes that are disrupted or adversely impacted by the road by removing or hydrologically disconnecting the road prism4 7e7 ,timber harvest 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 no harvesting of timber shall be allowed within the conservation management area4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,the ,secretary may authorize harvesting of timber in the conservation management area-- 7,a7 if the ,secretary determines that the harvesting is necessary to further the purposes of the conservation management area2 7,b7 in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 subject to-- 7i7 such reasonable regulations1 policies1 and practices as the ,secretary determines appropriate2 and 7ii7 all applicable laws 7including regulations74 7f7 ,grazing ,the grazing of livestock in the conservation management area1 where established before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be permitted to continue-- 7#a7 subject to-- 7,a7 such reasonable regulations1 policies1 and practices as the ,secretary considers necessary2 and 7,b7 applicable law 7including regulations72 and 7#b7 in a manner consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7g7 ,wildfire1 insect1 and disease management ,consistent with this section1 the ,secretary may take any measures within the conservation management area that the ,secretary determines to be necessary to control fire1 insects1 and diseases1 including the coordination of those activities with a ,state or local agency4 7h7 ,acquisition and incorporation of land and interests in land 7#a7 ,acquisition authority ,in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations71 the ,secretary may acquire any land or interest in land within or adjacent to the boundaries of the conservation management area by purchase from willing sellers1 donation1 or exchange4 7#b7 ,incorporation ,any land or interest in land acquired by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 incorporated into1 and administered as part of1 the conservation management area2 and 7,b7 withdrawn in accordance with subsection 7i74 7i7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land located in the conservation management area is withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patenting under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 ,d ,miscellaneous #bjbda4 ,maps and legal descriptions 7a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare maps and legal descriptions of the-- 7#a7 wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section #bjbca2 7#b7 potential wilderness areas designated by section #bjbcc2 7#c7 ,south ,fork ,trinity-,mad ,river ,restoration ,area2 7#d7 ,horse ,mountain ,special ,management ,area2 and 7#e7 ,sanhedrin ,special ,conservation ,management ,area4 7b7 ,submission of maps and legal descriptions ,the ,secretary shall file the maps and legal descriptions prepared under subsection 7a7 with-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7c7 ,force of law ,the maps and legal descriptions prepared under subsection 7a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions4 7d7 ,public availability ,the maps and legal descriptions prepared under subsection 7a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service1 ,bureau of ,land ,management1 and ,national ,park ,service4 #bjbdb4 ,updates to land and resource management plans ,as soon as practicable1 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations71 the ,secretary shall incorporate the designations and studies required by this title into updated management plans for units covered by this title4 #bjbdc4 ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company ,utility facilities and rights-of-way 7a7 ,effect of ,act ,nothing in this title-- 7#a7 affects any validly issued right-of-way for the customary operation1 maintenance1 upgrade1 repair1 relocation within an existing right-of-way1 replacement1 or other authorized activity 7including the use of any mechanized vehicle1 helicopter1 and other aerial device7 in a right-of-way acquired by or issued1 granted1 or permitted to ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company 7including any predecessor or successor in interest or assign7 that is located on land included in the ,south ,fork ,trinity--,mad ,river ,restoration ,area1 ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail1 ,sanhedrin ,special ,conservation ,management ,area1 and ,horse ,mountain ,special ,management ,area2 or 7#b7 prohibits the upgrading or replacement of any-- 7,a7 utility facilities of the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company1 including those utility facilities known on the date of enactment of this ,act within the-- 7i7 ,south ,fork ,trinity--,mad ,river ,restoration ,area known as-- 7,i7 ,gas ,transmission ,line #agg;,a or rights-of-way2 7,,ii7 ,gas ,transmission ,line ,,dfm #acab-jb or rights-of-way2 7,,iii7 ,electric ,transmission ,line ,bridgeville--,cottonwood #aae k,v or rights-of-way2 7,,iv7 ,electric ,transmission ,line ,humboldt--,trinity #fj k,v or rights-of-way2 7,v7 ,electric ,transmission ,line ,humboldt--,trinity #aae k,v or rights-of-way2 7,,vi7 ,electric ,transmission ,line ,maple ,creek--,hoopa #fj k,v or rights-of-way2 7,,vii7 ,electric ,distribution ,line--,willow ,creek #aaja #ab k,v or rights-of-way2 7,,viii7 ,electric ,distribution ,line--,willow ,creek #aajc #ab k,v or rights-of-way2 7,,ix7 ,electric ,distribution ,line--,low ,gap #aaja #ab k,v or rights-of-way2 7,x7 ,electric ,distribution ,line--,fort ,seward #aaba #ab k,v or rights-of-way2 7,,xi7 ,forest ,glen ,border ,district ,regulator ,station or rights-of-way2 7,,xii7 ,durret ,district ,gas ,regulator ,station or rights-of-way2 7,,xiii7 ,gas ,distribution ,line #dbfi;,c or rights-of-way2 7,,xiv7 ,gas ,distribution ,line #dciia or rights-of-way2 7,,xv7 ,gas ,distribution ,line #diic;,d or rights-of-way2 7,,xvi7 ,sportsmans ,club ,district ,gas ,regulator ,station or rights-of-way2 7,,xvii7 ,highway #cf and ,zenia ,district ,gas ,regulator ,station or rights-of-way2 7,,xviii7 ,dinsmore ,lodge #bnd ,stage ,gas ,regulator ,station or rights-of-way2 7,,xix7 ,electric ,distribution ,line--,wildwood #aaja #abk,v or rights-of-way2 7,,xx7 ,low ,gap ,substation2 7,,xxi7 ,hyampom ,switching ,station2 or 7,,xxii7 ,wildwood ,substation2 7ii7 ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail known as-- 7,i7 ,gas ,transmission ,line #agg;,a or rights-of-way2 7,,ii7 ,electric ,transmission ,line ,humboldt--,trinity #aae k,v or rights-of-way2 7,,iii7 ,electric ,transmission ,line ,bridgeville--,cottonwood #aae k,v or rights-of-way2 or 7,,iv7 ,electric ,transmission ,line ,humboldt--,trinity #fj k,v or rights-of-way2 7iii7 ,sanhedrin ,special ,conservation ,management ,area known as1 ,electric ,distribution ,line--,willits #aajc #ab k,v or rights-of-way2 or 7iv7 ,horse ,mountain ,special ,management ,area known as1 ,electric ,distribution ,line ,willow ,creek #aaja #ab k,v or rights-of-way2 or 7,b7 utility facilities of the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company in rights-of-way issued1 granted1 or permitted by the ,secretary adjacent to a utility facility referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,plans for access ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subtitle or the issuance of a new utility facility right-of-way within the ,south ,fork ,trinity--,mad ,river ,restoration ,area1 ,bigfoot ,national ,recreation ,trail1 ,sanhedrin ,special ,conservation ,management ,area1 and ,horse ,mountain ,special ,management ,area1 whichever is later1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company1 shall publish plans for regular and emergency access by the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company to the rights-of-way of the ,pacific ,gas and ,electric ,company4 ,,iii ,central ,coast ,heritage ,protection #bjcja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,central ,coast ,heritage ,protection ,act4 #bjcjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,scenic areas ,the term scenic area means a scenic area designated by section #bjcjh7;a74 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means-- 7,a7 with respect to land managed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 and 7,b7 with respect to land managed by the ,forest ,service1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,california4 7#d7 ,wilderness area ,the term wilderness area means a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section #bjcjc7;a74 #bjcjc4 ,designation of wilderness 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the following areas in the ,state are designated as wilderness areas and as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7#a7 ,certain land in the ,bakersfield ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management comprising approximately #ce1aaf acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,caliente ,mountain ,wilderness and dated ,november #ac1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,caliente ,mountain ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,certain land in the ,bakersfield ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management comprising approximately #ac1ccb acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,soda ,lake ,wilderness and dated ,june #be1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,soda ,lake ,wilderness4 7#c7 ,certain land in the ,bakersfield ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management comprising approximately #ab1ehe acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,temblor ,range ,wilderness and dated ,june #be1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,temblor ,range ,wilderness4 7#d7 ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #bc1fgj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,chumash ,wilderness ,area ,additions--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the ,chumash ,wilderness as designated by the ,los ,padres ,condor ,range and ,river ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #ajb-cja2 #ajf ,stat4 #bdb74 7#e7 ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #ed1jcf acres1 as generally depicted on the maps entitled ,dick ,smith ,wilderness ,area ,additions--,proposed ,map #a of #b 7,bear ,canyon and ,cuyama ,peak ,units7 and ,dick ,smith ,wilderness ,area ,additions--,proposed ,map #b of #b 7,buckhorn and ,mono ,units7 and dated ,november #ad1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the ,dick ,smith ,wilderness as designated by the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-dbe2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note74 7#f7 ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest and the ,bakersfield ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management comprising approximately #g1bhi acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,garcia ,wilderness ,area ,additions--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the ,garcia ,wilderness as designated by the ,los ,padres ,condor ,range and ,river ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #ajb-cja2 #ajf ,stat4 #bdb74 7#g7 ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest and the ,bakersfield ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management comprising approximately #h1ggd acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,machesna ,mountain ,wilderness--,proposed ,additions and dated ,october #cj1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the ,machesna ,mountain ,wilderness as designated by the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-dbe2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note74 7#h7 ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #cj1ahd acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,matilija ,wilderness ,area ,additions--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the ,matilija ,wilderness as designated by the ,los ,padres ,condor ,range and ,river ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #ajb-cja2 #ajf ,stat4 #bdb74 7#i7 ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #bc1ifi acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,san ,rafael ,wilderness ,area ,additions--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the ,san ,rafael ,wilderness as designated by ,public ,law #ij-bga 7#hb ,stat4 #ea71 the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-dbe2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note71 and the ,los ,padres ,condor ,range and ,river ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #ajb-cja2 #ajf ,stat4 #bdb74 7#aj7 ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #b1iba acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,santa ,lucia ,wilderness ,area ,additions--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the ,santa ,lucia ,wilderness as designated by the ,endangered ,american ,wilderness ,act of #aigh 7,public ,law #ie-bcg2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note74 7#aa7 ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #ad1cac acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,sespe ,wilderness ,area ,additions--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into and managed as part of the ,sespe ,wilderness as designated by the ,los ,padres ,condor ,range and ,river ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #ajb-cja2 #ajf ,stat4 #bdb74 7#ab7 ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #ag1hgj acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,diablo ,caliente ,wilderness ,area--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,diablo ,caliente ,wilderness4 7b7 ,maps and legal descriptions 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file maps and legal descriptions of the wilderness areas with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,force of law ,the maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service and ,bureau of ,land ,management4 #bjcjd4 ,designation of the ,machesna ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness 7a7 ,designation ,in furtherance of the purposes of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #b1cei acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,machesna ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 is designated as the ,machesna ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness ,area4 7b7 ,map and legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file a map and legal description of the ,machesna ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness ,area 7referred to in this section as the potential wilderness area7 with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,force of law ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal description4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service4 7c7 ,management ,except as provided in subsection 7d7 and subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall manage the potential wilderness area in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7d7 ,trail use1 construction1 reconstruction1 and realignment 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may reconstruct1 realign1 or reroute the ,pine ,mountain ,trail4 7#b7 ,requirement ,in carrying out the reconstruction1 realignment1 or rerouting under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 comply with all existing laws 7including regulations72 and 7,b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 use the minimum tool or administrative practice necessary to accomplish the reconstruction1 realignment1 or rerouting with the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources4 7#c7 ,motorized vehicles and machinery ,in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may use motorized vehicles and machinery to carry out the trail reconstruction1 realignment1 or rerouting authorized by this subsection4 7#d7 ,motorized and mechanized vehicles ,the ,secretary may permit the use of motorized and mechanized vehicles on the existing ,pine ,mountain ,trail in accordance with existing law 7including regulations7 and this subsection until such date as the potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness in accordance with subsection 7h74 7e7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,federal land in the potential wilderness area is withdrawn from all forms of-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 7f7 ,cooperative agreements ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governmental entities and private entities to complete the trail reconstruction1 realignment1 or rerouting authorized by subsection 7d74 7g7 ,boundaries ,the ,secretary shall modify the boundary of the potential wilderness area to exclude any area within #aej feet of the centerline of the new location of any trail that has been reconstructed1 realigned1 or rerouted under subsection 7d74 7h7 ,wilderness designation 7#a7 ,in general ,the potential wilderness area1 as modified under subsection 7g71 shall be designated as wilderness and as a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which the ,secretary publishes in the ,federal ,register notice that the trail reconstruction1 realignment1 or rerouting authorized by subsection 7d7 has been completed2 or 7,b7 the date that is #bj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,administration of wilderness ,on designation as wilderness under this section1 the potential wilderness area shall be-- 7,a7 incorporated into the ,machesna ,mountain ,wilderness ,area1 as designated by the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-dbe2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note7 and expanded by section #bjcjc2 and 7,b7 administered in accordance with section #cje and the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 #bjcje4 ,administration of wilderness 7a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 the wilderness areas shall be administered by the ,secretary in accordance with this title and the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except that-- 7#a7 any reference in the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 to the effective date of that ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 any reference in the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 to the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall be considered to be a reference to the ,secretary that has jurisdiction over the wilderness area4 7b7 ,fire management and related activities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may take any measures in a wilderness area as are necessary for the control of fire1 insects1 and diseases in accordance with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a77 and ,house ,report #ih-dj of the #ihth ,congress4 7#b7 ,funding priorities ,nothing in this title limits funding for fire and fuels management in the wilderness areas4 7#c7 ,revision and development of local fire management plans ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall amend the local information in the ,fire ,management ,reference ,system or individual operational plans that apply to the land designated as a wilderness area4 7#d7 ,administration ,consistent with paragraph 7#a7 and other applicable ,federal law1 to ensure a timely and efficient response to fire emergencies in the wilderness areas1 the ,secretary shall enter into agreements with appropriate ,state or local firefighting agencies4 7c7 ,grazing ,the grazing of livestock in the wilderness areas1 if established before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be permitted to continue1 subject to any reasonable regulations as the ,secretary considers necessary in accordance with-- 7#a7 section #d7;d77#d7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#d772 7#b7 the guidelines set forth in ,appendix ,a of ,house ,report #aja-dje1 accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress for land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior2 7#c7 the guidelines set forth in ,house ,report #if-fag1 accompanying ,h4,r4 #edhg of the #ifth ,congress for land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7#d7 all other laws governing livestock grazing on ,federal public land4 7d7 ,fish and wildlife 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#g7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#g771 nothing in this title affects the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife on public land in the ,state4 7#b7 ,management activities ,in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the ,secretary may conduct any management activities that are necessary to maintain or restore fish and wildlife populations and habitats in the wilderness areas1 if the management activities are-- 7,a7 consistent with relevant wilderness management plans2 7,b7 conducted in accordance with appropriate policies1 such as the policies established in ,appendix ,b of ,house ,report #aja-dje2 and 7,c7 in accordance with memoranda of understanding between the ,federal agencies and the ,state ,department of ,fish and ,wildlife4 7e7 ,buffer zones 7#a7 ,in general ,congress does not intend for the designation of wilderness areas by this title to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around each wilderness area4 7#b7 ,activities or uses up to boundaries ,the fact that nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from within a wilderness area shall not1 of itself1 preclude the activities or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness area4 7f7 ,military activities ,nothing in this title precludes-- 7#a7 low-level overflights of military aircraft over the wilderness areas2 7#b7 the designation of new units of special airspace over the wilderness areas2 or 7#c7 the use or establishment of military flight training routes over wilderness areas4 7g7 ,horses ,nothing in this title precludes horseback riding in1 or the entry of recreational saddle or pack stock into1 a wilderness area-- 7#a7 in accordance with section #d7;d77#e7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#e772 and 7#b7 subject to any terms and conditions determined to be necessary by the ,secretary4 7h7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the wilderness areas are withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 7i7 ,incorporation of acquired land and interests ,any land within the boundary of a wilderness area that is acquired by the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 become part of the wilderness area in which the land is located2 and 7#b7 be managed in accordance with-- 7,a7 this section2 7,b7 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 and 7,c7 any other applicable law4 7j7 ,climatological data collection ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 and subject to terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe1 the ,secretary may authorize the installation and maintenance of hydrologic1 meteorologic1 or climatological collection devices in the wilderness areas if the ,secretary determines that the facilities and access to the facilities are essential to flood warning1 flood control1 or water reservoir operation activities4 #bjcjf4 ,designation of ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers 7a7 ,indian creek1 mono creek1 and matilija creek1 california ,section #c7;a7 of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bca7 ,indian creek1 california ,the following segments of ,indian ,creek in the ,state of ,california1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #i4e-mile segment of ,indian ,creek from its source in sec4 #ai1 ,t4 #g ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,w41 to the ,dick ,smith ,wilderness boundary1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #a-mile segment of ,indian ,creek from the ,dick ,smith ,wilderness boundary to #j4be miles downstream of ,road #f,n#bd1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the #c4i-mile segment of ,indian ,creek from #j4be miles downstream of ,road #f,n#bd to the southern boundary of sec4 #cb1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,w41 as a wild river4 7#bcb7 ,mono creek1 california ,the following segments of ,mono ,creek in the ,state of ,california1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #d4b-mile segment of ,mono ,creek from its source in sec4 #a1 ,t4 #g ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,w41 to #j4be miles upstream of ,don ,victor ,fire ,road in sec4 #bh1 ,t4 #g ,n41 ,r4 #be ,w41 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #b4a-mile segment of ,mono ,creek from #j4be miles upstream of the ,don ,victor ,fire ,road in sec4 #bh1 ,t4 #g ,n41 ,r4 #be ,w41 to #j4be miles downstream of ,don ,victor ,fire ,road in sec4 #cd1 ,t4 #g ,n41 ,r4 #be ,w41 as a recreational river4 7,c7 ,the #ad4g-mile segment of ,mono ,creek from #j4be miles downstream of ,don ,victor ,fire ,road in sec4 #cd1 ,t4 #g ,n41 ,r4 #be ,w41 to the ,ogilvy ,ranch private property boundary in sec4 #bb1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,w41 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the #c4e-mile segment of ,mono ,creek from the ,ogilvy ,ranch private property boundary to the southern boundary of sec4 #cc1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,w41 as a recreational river4 7#bcc7 ,matilija creek1 california ,the following segments of ,matilija ,creek in the ,state of ,california1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #g4b-mile segment of the ,matilija ,creek from its source in sec4 #be1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #be ,w41 to the private property boundary in sec4 #i1 ,t4 #e ,n41 ,r4 #bd ,w41 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #g4be-mile segment of the ,upper ,north ,fork ,matilija ,creek from its source in sec4 #cf1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #bd ,w41 to the ,matilija ,wilderness boundary1 as a wild river4 4 7b7 ,sespe creek1 california ,section #c7;a7 of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#adb7 and inserting the following3 7#adb7 ,sespe creek1 california ,the following segments of ,sespe ,creek in the ,state of ,california1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #b4g-mile segment of ,sespe ,creek from the private property boundary in sec4 #aj1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #bd ,w41 to the ,hartman ,ranch private property boundary in sec4 #ad1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #bd ,w41 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #ae-mile segment of ,sespe ,creek from the ,hartman ,ranch private property boundary in sec4 #ad1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #bd ,w41 to the western boundary of sec4 #f1 ,t4 #e ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,w41 as a recreational river4 7,c7 ,the #f4a-mile segment of ,sespe ,creek from the western boundary of sec4 #f1 ,t4 #e ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,w41 to the confluence with ,trout ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,d7 ,the #bh4f-mile segment of ,sespe ,creek from the confluence with ,trout ,creek to the southern boundary of sec4 #ce1 ,t4 #e ,n41 ,r4 #bj ,w41 as a wild river4 4 7c7 ,sisquoc river1 california ,section #c7;a7 of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#adc7 and inserting the following3 7#adc7 ,sisquoc river1 california ,the following segments of the ,sisquoc ,river and its tributaries in the ,state of ,california1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #cc-mile segment of the main stem of the ,sisquoc ,river extending from its origin downstream to the ,los ,padres ,forest boundary1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #d4b-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,sisquoc ,river from its source northeast of ,san ,rafael ,mountain in sec4 #b1 ,t4 #g ,n41 ,r4 #bh ,w41 to its confluence with the ,sisquoc ,river1 as a wild river4 7,c7 ,the #aj4d-mile segment of ,manzana ,creek from its source west of ,san ,rafael ,peak in sec4 #d1 ,t4 #g ,n41 ,r4 #bh ,w41 to the ,san ,rafael ,wilderness boundary upstream of ,nira ,campground1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the #j4f-mile segment of ,manzana ,creek from the ,san ,rafael ,wilderness boundary upstream of the ,nira ,campground to the ,san ,rafael ,wilderness boundary downstream of the confluence of ,davy ,brown ,creek1 as a recreational river4 7,e7 ,the #e4h-mile segment of ,manzana ,creek from the ,san ,rafael ,wilderness boundary downstream of the confluence of ,davy ,brown ,creek to the private property boundary in sec4 #a1 ,t4 #h ,n41 ,r4 #cj ,w41 as a wild river4 7,f7 ,the #c4h-mile segment of ,manzana ,creek from the private property boundary in sec4 #a1 ,t4 #h ,n41 ,r4 #cj ,w41 to the confluence of the ,sisquoc ,river1 as a recreational river4 7,g7 ,the #c4d-mile segment of ,davy ,brown ,creek from its source west of ,ranger ,peak in sec4 #cb1 ,t4 #h ,n41 ,r4 #bi ,w41 to #cjj feet upstream of its confluence with ,munch ,canyon1 as a wild river4 7,h7 ,the #a4d-mile segment of ,davy ,brown ,creek from #cjj feet upstream of its confluence with ,munch ,canyon to its confluence with ,manzana ,creek1 as a recreational river4 7,i7 ,the #b-mile segment of ,munch ,canyon from its source north of ,ranger ,peak in sec4 #cc1 ,t4 #h ,n41 ,r4 #bi ,w41 to #cjj feet upstream of its confluence with ,sunset ,valley ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,j7 ,the #j4e-mile segment of ,munch ,canyon from #cjj feet upstream of its confluence with ,sunset ,valley ,creek to its confluence with ,davy ,brown ,creek1 as a recreational river4 7,k7 ,the #b4f-mile segment of ,fish ,creek from #ejj feet downstream of ,sunset ,valley ,road to its confluence with ,manzana ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,l7 ,the #a4e-mile segment of ,east ,fork ,fish ,creek from its source in sec4 #bf1 ,t4 #h ,n41 ,r4 #bi ,w41 to its confluence with ,fish ,creek1 as a wild river4 4 7d7 ,piru creek1 california ,section #c7;a7 of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#aii7 and inserting the following3 7#aii7 ,piru creek1 california ,the following segments of ,piru ,creek in the ,state of ,california1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture3 7,a7 ,the #i4a-mile segment of ,piru ,creek from its source in sec4 #c1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,w41 to the private property boundary in sec4 #d1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,w41 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #ag4b-mile segment of ,piru ,creek from the private property boundary in sec4 #d1 ,t4 #f ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,w41 to #j4be miles downstream of the ,gold ,hill ,road1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the #d4a-mile segment of ,piru ,creek from #j4be miles downstream of ,gold ,hill ,road to the confluence with ,trail ,canyon1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the #g4be-mile segment of ,piru ,creek from the confluence with ,trail ,canyon to the confluence with ,buck ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,e7 ,the #c-mile segment of ,piru ,creek from #j4e miles downstream of ,pyramid ,dam at the first bridge crossing to the boundary of the ,sespe ,wilderness1 as a recreational river4 7,f7 ,the #ac-mile segment of ,piru ,creek from the boundary of the ,sespe ,wilderness to the boundary of the ,sespe ,wilderness1 as a wild river4 7,g7 ,the #b4b-mile segment of ,piru ,creek from the boundary of the ,sespe ,wilderness to the upper limit of ,piru ,reservoir1 as a recreational river4 4 7e7 ,effect ,the designation of additional miles of ,piru ,creek under subsection 7d7 shall not affect valid water rights in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,motorized use of trails ,nothing in this section 7including the amendments made by this section7 affects the motorized use of trails designated by the ,forest ,service for motorized use that are located adjacent to and crossing upper ,piru ,creek1 if the use is consistent with the protection and enhancement of river values under the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abga et seq474 #bjcjg4 ,designation of the ,fox ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness 7a7 ,designation ,in furtherance of the purposes of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #da1jhb acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,fox ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness ,area and dated ,november #ad1 #bjai1 is designated as the ,fox ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness ,area4 7b7 ,map and legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall file a map and a legal description of the ,fox ,mountain ,potential ,wilderness ,area 7referred to in this section as the potential wilderness area7 with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,force of law ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary of ,agriculture may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal description4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service4 7c7 ,management ,except as provided in subsection 7d7 and subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall manage the potential wilderness area in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7d7 ,trail use construction1 reconstruction1 and realignment 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture may-- 7,a7 construct a new trail for use by hikers1 equestrians1 and mechanized vehicles that connects the ,aliso ,park ,campground to the ,bull ,ridge ,trail2 and 7,b7 reconstruct or realign-- 7i7 the ,bull ,ridge ,trail2 and 7ii7 the ,rocky ,ridge ,trail4 7#b7 ,requirement ,in carrying out the construction1 reconstruction1 or alignment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 comply with all existing laws 7including regulations72 and 7,b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 use the minimum tool or administrative practice necessary to accomplish the construction1 reconstruction1 or alignment with the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources4 7#c7 ,motorized vehicles and machinery ,in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may use motorized vehicles and machinery to carry out the trail construction1 reconstruction1 or realignment authorized by this subsection4 7#d7 ,mechanized vehicles ,the ,secretary may permit the use of mechanized vehicles on the existing ,bull ,ridge ,trail and ,rocky ,ridge ,trail in accordance with existing law 7including regulations7 and this subsection until such date as the potential wilderness area is designated as wilderness in accordance with subsection 7h74 7e7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,federal land in the potential wilderness area is withdrawn from all forms of-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 7f7 ,cooperative agreements ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governmental entities and private entities to complete the trail construction1 reconstruction1 and realignment authorized by subsection 7d74 7g7 ,boundaries ,the ,secretary shall modify the boundary of the potential wilderness area to exclude any area within #ej feet of the centerline of the new location of any trail that has been constructed1 reconstructed1 or realigned under subsection 7d74 7h7 ,wilderness designation 7#a7 ,in general ,the potential wilderness area1 as modified under subsection 7g71 shall be designated as wilderness and as a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which the ,secretary publishes in the ,federal ,register notice that the trail construction1 reconstruction1 or alignment authorized by subsection 7d7 has been completed2 or 7,b7 the date that is #bj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,administration of wilderness ,on designation as wilderness under this section1 the potential wilderness area shall be-- 7,a7 incorporated into the ,san ,rafael ,wilderness1 as designated by ,public ,law #ij-bga 7#hb ,stat4 #ea71 the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-dbe2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note71 and the ,los ,padres ,condor ,range and ,river ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #ajb-cja2 #ajf ,stat4 #bdb71 and section #bjcjc2 and 7,b7 administered in accordance with section #bjcje and the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 #bjcjh4 ,designation of scenic areas 7a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 there are established the following scenic areas3 7#a7 ,condor ridge scenic area ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest comprising approximately #ah1fff acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,condor ,ridge ,scenic ,area--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,condor ,ridge ,scenic ,area4 7#b7 ,black mountain scenic area ,certain land in the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest and the ,bakersfield ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management comprising approximately #af1baf acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,black ,mountain ,scenic ,area--,proposed and dated ,march #bi1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,black ,mountain ,scenic ,area4 7b7 ,maps and legal descriptions 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall file a map and legal description of the ,condor ,ridge ,scenic ,area and ,black ,mountain ,scenic ,area with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,force of law ,the maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary of ,agriculture may correct any clerical and typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the maps and legal descriptions filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service and ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7c7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the scenic areas is to conserve1 protect1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological1 scenic1 wildlife1 recreational1 cultural1 historical1 natural1 educational1 and scientific resources of the scenic areas4 7d7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall administer the scenic areas-- 7,a7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances the resources of the scenic areas1 and in particular the scenic character attributes of the scenic areas2 and 7,b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 this section2 7ii7 the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 for land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior2 7iii7 any laws 7including regulations7 relating to the ,national ,forest ,system1 for land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7iv7 any other applicable law 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,uses ,the ,secretary shall only allow those uses of the scenic areas that the ,secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection 7c74 7e7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,federal land in the scenic areas is withdrawn from all forms of-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 7f7 ,prohibited uses ,the following shall be prohibited on the ,federal land within the scenic areas3 7#a7 ,permanent roads4 7#b7 ,permanent structures4 7#c7 ,timber harvesting except when necessary for the purposes described in subsection 7g74 7#d7 ,transmission lines4 7#e7 ,except as necessary to meet the minimum requirements for the administration of the scenic areas and to protect public health and safety-- 7,a7 the use of motorized vehicles2 or 7,b7 the establishment of temporary roads4 7#f7 ,commercial enterprises1 except as necessary for realizing the purposes of the scenic areas4 7g7 ,wildfire1 insect1 and disease management ,consistent with this section1 the ,secretary may take any measures in the scenic areas that the ,secretary determines to be necessary to control fire1 insects1 and diseases1 including1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 the coordination of those activities with the ,state or a local agency4 7h7 ,adjacent management ,the fact that an otherwise authorized activity or use can be seen or heard within a scenic area shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the scenic area4 #bjcji4 ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail 7a7 ,in general ,the contiguous trail established pursuant to this section shall be known as the ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail named after the ,california condor1 a critically endangered bird species that lives along the extent of the trail corridor4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purposes of the ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail are to-- 7#a7 provide a continual extended hiking corridor that connects the southern and northern portions of the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest1 spanning the entire length of the forest along the coastal mountains of southern and central ,california2 and 7#b7 provide for the public enjoyment of the nationally significant scenic1 historic1 natural1 and cultural qualities of the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest4 7c7 ,amendment ,section #e7;a7 of the ,national ,trails ,system ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abdd7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ca7 ,condor national scenic trail 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail1 a trail extending approximately #djj miles from ,lake ,piru in the southern portion of the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest to the ,bottchers ,gap ,campground in northern portion of the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest4 7,b7 ,administration ,the trail shall be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in consultation with-- 7i7 other ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 regional1 and local agencies2 7ii7 private landowners2 and 7iii7 other interested organizations4 7,c7 ,recreational uses ,notwithstanding section #g7;c71 the use of motorized vehicles on roads or trails included in the ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail on which motorized vehicles are permitted as of the date of enactment of this paragraph may be permitted4 7,d7 ,private property rights 7i7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary shall not acquire for the trail any land or interest in land outside the exterior boundary of any federally managed area without the consent of the owner of land or interest in land4 7ii7 ,effect ,nothing in this paragraph-- 7,i7 requires any private property owner to allow public access 7including ,federal1 ,state1 or local government access7 to private property2 or 7,,ii7 modifies any provision of ,federal1 ,state1 or local law with respect to public access to or use of private land4 7,e7 ,realignment ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may realign segments of the ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail as necessary to fulfill the purposes of the trail4 7,f7 ,map ,a map generally depicting the trail described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service4 4 7d7 ,study 7#a7 ,study required ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 in accordance with this section1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall conduct a study that-- 7,a7 addresses the feasibility of1 and alternatives for1 connecting the northern and southern portions of the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest by establishing a trail across the applicable portions of the northern and southern ,santa ,lucia ,mountains of the southern ,california ,coastal ,range2 and 7,b7 considers realignment of the trail or construction of new trail segments to avoid existing trail segments that currently allow motorized vehicles4 7#b7 ,contents ,in carrying out the study required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall-- 7,a7 conform to the requirements for national scenic trail studies described in section #e7;b7 of the ,national ,trails ,system ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abdd7;b772 7,b7 provide for a continual hiking route through and connecting the southern and northern sections of the ,los ,padres ,national ,forest2 7,c7 promote recreational1 scenic1 wilderness and cultural values2 7,d7 enhance connectivity with the overall ,national ,forest trail system2 7,e7 consider new connectors and realignment of existing trails2 7,f7 emphasize safe and continuous public access1 dispersal from high-use areas1 and suitable water sources2 and 7,g7 to the extent practicable1 provide all-year use4 7#c7 ,additional requirement ,in completing the study required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall consult with-- 7,a7 appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 regional1 and local agencies2 7,b7 private landowners2 7,c7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,d7 members of the public4 7#d7 ,submission ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit the study required by paragraph 7#a7 to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#e7 ,additions and alterations to the condor national scenic trail 7,a7 ,in general ,upon completion of the study required by paragraph 7#a71 if the ,secretary of ,agriculture determines that additional or alternative trail segments are feasible for inclusion in the ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall include those segments in the ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail4 7,b7 ,effective date ,additions or alternations to the ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail shall be effective on the date the ,secretary of ,agriculture publishes in the ,federal ,register notice that the additional or alternative segments are included in the ,condor ,national ,scenic ,trail4 7e7 ,cooperative agreements ,in carrying out this section 7including the amendments made by this section71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture may enter into cooperative agreements with ,state1 ,tribal1 and local government entities and private entities to complete needed trail construction1 reconstruction1 and realignment projects authorized by this section 7including the amendments made by this section74 #bjcaj4 ,forest service study ,not later than #f years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service7 shall study the feasibility of opening a new trail1 for vehicles measuring #ej inches or less1 connecting ,forest ,service ,highway #ie to the existing off-highway vehicle trail system in the ,ballinger ,canyon off-highway vehicle area4 #bjcaa4 ,nonmotorized recreation opportunities ,not later than #f years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in consultation with interested parties1 shall conduct a study to improve nonmotorized recreation trail opportunities 7including mountain bicycling7 on land not designated as wilderness within the ,santa ,barbara1 ,ojai1 and ,mt4 ,pinos ranger districts4 #bjcab4 ,use by members of ,tribes 7a7 ,access ,the ,secretary shall ensure that ,tribes have access1 in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 to the wilderness areas1 scenic areas1 and potential wilderness areas designated by this title for traditional cultural and religious purposes4 7b7 ,temporary closures 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary1 on request of a ,tribe1 may temporarily close to the general public one or more specific portions of a wilderness area1 scenic area1 or potential wilderness area designated by this title to protect the privacy of the members of the ,tribe in the conduct of traditional cultural and religious activities4 7#b7 ,requirement ,any closure under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 made in such a manner as to affect the smallest practicable area for the minimum period of time necessary for the activity to be carried out2 and 7,b7 be consistent with the purpose and intent of ,public ,law #ie-cda 7commonly known as the ,american ,indian ,religious ,freedom ,act7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiif7 and the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 ,,iv ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,foothills and ,rivers ,protection #bjdja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,foothills and ,rivers ,protection ,act4 #bjdjb4 ,definition of ,state ,in this title1 the term ,state means the ,state of ,california4 ,a ,san gabriel national recreation area #bjdaa4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subtitle are-- 7#a7 to conserve1 protect1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the ecological1 scenic1 wildlife1 recreational1 cultural1 historical1 natural1 educational1 and scientific resources of the ,recreation ,area2 7#b7 to provide environmentally responsible1 well-managed recreational opportunities within the ,recreation ,area2 7#c7 to improve access to and from the ,recreation ,area2 7#d7 to provide expanded educational and interpretive services to increase public understanding of1 and appreciation for1 the natural and cultural resources of the ,recreation ,area2 7#e7 to facilitate the cooperative management of the land and resources within the ,recreation ,area1 in collaboration with the ,state and political subdivisions of the ,state1 historical1 business1 cultural1 civic1 recreational1 tourism and other nongovernmental organizations1 and the public2 and 7#f7 to allow the continued use of the ,recreation ,area by all individuals1 entities1 and local government agencies in activities relating to integrated water management1 flood protection1 water conservation1 water quality1 water rights1 water supply1 groundwater recharge and monitoring1 wastewater treatment1 public roads and bridges1 and utilities within or adjacent to the ,recreation ,area4 #bjdab4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,adjudication ,the term adjudication means any final judgment1 order1 ruling1 or decree entered in any judicial proceeding adjudicating or affecting water rights1 surface water management1 or groundwater management4 7#b7 ,advisory council ,the term ,advisory ,council means the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,public ,advisory ,council established under section #bjdag7;a74 7#c7 ,federal lands ,the term ,federal lands means-- 7,a7 public lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,interior2 and 7,b7 lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,chief of ,engineers4 7#d7 ,management plan ,the term management plan means the management plan for the ,recreation ,area required under section #bjdad7;d74 7#e7 ,partnership ,the term ,partnership means the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,partnership established by section #bjdah7;a74 7#f7 ,public water system ,the term public water system has the meaning given the term in #db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj7;f77#d7 or in section #aafbge of the ,california ,health and ,safety ,code4 7#g7 ,recreation area ,the term ,recreation ,area means the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area established by section #bjdac7;a74 7#h7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#i7 ,utility facility ,the term utility facility means-- 7,a7 any electric substations1 communication facilities1 towers1 poles1 and lines1 ground wires1 communication circuits1 and other structures1 and related infrastructure2 and 7,b7 any such facilities associated with a public water system4 7#aj7 ,water resource facility ,the term water resource facility means irrigation and pumping facilities1 dams and reservoirs1 flood control facilities1 water conservation works1 including debris protection facilities1 sediment placement sites1 rain gauges and stream gauges1 water quality facilities1 recycled water facilities1 water pumping1 conveyance and distribution systems1 water storage tanks and reservoirs1 and water treatment facilities1 aqueducts1 canals1 ditches1 pipelines1 wells1 hydropower projects1 and transmission and other ancillary facilities1 groundwater recharge facilities1 water conservation1 water filtration plants1 and other water diversion1 conservation1 groundwater recharge1 storage1 and carriage structures4 #bjdac4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area 7a7 ,establishment2 boundaries ,subject to valid existing rights1 there is established as a unit of the ,national ,park ,system in the ,state the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area depicted as the ,proposed ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area on the map entitled ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,proposed ,boundary1 numbered #ejc_/aeb1gcg1 and dated ,july #bjai4 7b7 ,map and legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the ,recreation ,area with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,force of law ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct any clerical or typographical error in the map or legal description4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,national ,park ,service4 7c7 ,administration and jurisdiction 7#a7 ,public lands ,the public lands included in the ,recreation ,area shall be administered by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service4 7#b7 ,department of defense land ,although certain ,federal lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense are included in the recreation area1 nothing in this subtitle transfers administration jurisdiction of such ,federal lands from the ,secretary of ,defense or otherwise affects ,federal lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#c7 ,state and local jurisdiction ,nothing in this subtitle alters1 modifies1 or diminishes any right1 responsibility1 power1 authority1 jurisdiction1 or entitlement of the ,state1 a political subdivision of the ,state1 including1 but not limited to courts of competent jurisdiction1 regulatory commissions1 boards1 and departments1 or any ,state or local agency under any applicable ,federal1 ,state1 or local law 7including regulations74 #bjdad4 ,management 7a7 ,national park system ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall manage the public lands included in the ,recreation ,area in a manner that protects and enhances the natural resources and values of the public lands1 in accordance with-- 7#a7 this subtitle2 7#b7 section #ajjaja7;a71 chapter #ajjc1 and sections #ajjgea7;a71 #ajjgeb1 #ajjgec and #ajbaja of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code 7formerly known as the ,national ,park ,service ,organic ,act72 7#c7 the laws generally applicable to units of the ,national ,park ,system2 and 7#d7 other applicable law1 regulations1 adjudications1 and orders4 7b7 ,cooperation with secretary of defense ,the ,secretary shall cooperate with the ,secretary of ,defense to develop opportunities for the management of the ,federal land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense included in the ,recreation ,area in accordance with the purposes described in section #bjdaa1 to the maximum extent practicable4 7c7 ,treatment of non-,federal land 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this subtitle-- 7,a7 authorizes the ,secretary to take any action that would affect the use of any land not owned by the ,united ,states within the ,recreation ,area2 7,b7 affects the use of1 or access to1 any non-,federal land within the ,recreation ,area2 7,c7 modifies any provision of ,federal1 ,state1 or local law with respect to public access to1 or use of1 non-,federal land2 7,d7 requires any owner of non-,federal land to allow public access 7including ,federal1 ,state1 or local government access7 to private property or any other non-,federal land2 7,e7 alters any duly adopted land use regulation1 approved land use plan1 or any other regulatory authority of any ,state or local agency or unit of ,tribal government2 7,f7 creates any liability1 or affects any liability under any other law1 of any private property owner or other owner of non-,federal land with respect to any person injured on the private property or other non-,federal land2 7,g7 conveys to the ,partnership any land use or other regulatory authority2 7,h7 shall be construed to cause any ,federal1 ,state1 or local regulation or permit requirement intended to apply to units of the ,national ,park ,system to affect the ,federal lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense or non-,federal lands within the boundaries of the recreation area2 or 7,i7 requires any local government to participate in any program administered by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,cooperation ,the ,secretary is encouraged to work with owners of non-,federal land who have agreed to cooperate with the ,secretary to advance the purposes of this subtitle4 7#c7 ,buffer zones 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this subtitle establishes any protective perimeter or buffer zone around the ,recreation ,area4 7,b7 ,activities or uses up to boundaries ,the fact that an activity or use of land can be seen or heard from within the ,recreation ,area shall not preclude the activity or land use up to the boundary of the ,recreation ,area4 7#d7 ,facilities ,nothing in this subtitle affects the operation1 maintenance1 modification1 construction1 destruction1 removal1 relocation1 improvement or expansion of any water resource facility or public water system1 or any solid waste1 sanitary sewer1 water or waste-water treatment1 groundwater recharge or conservation1 hydroelectric1 conveyance distribution system1 recycled water facility1 or utility facility located within or adjacent to the ,recreation ,area4 7#e7 ,exemption ,section #ajjijc of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the ,puente ,hills landfill1 materials recovery facility1 or intermodal facility4 7d7 ,management plan 7#a7 ,deadline ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary and the ,advisory ,council shall establish a comprehensive management plan for the ,recreation ,area that supports the purposes described in section #bjdaa4 7#b7 ,use of existing plans ,in developing the management plan1 to the extent consistent with this section1 the ,secretary may incorporate any provision of a land use or other plan applicable to the public lands included in the ,recreation ,area4 7#c7 ,incorporation of visitor services plan ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall incorporate into the management plan the visitor services plan under section #bjdai7;a77#b74 7#d7 ,partnership ,in developing the management plan1 the ,secretary shall consider recommendations of the ,partnership4 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall incorporate recommendations of the ,partnership into the management plan if the ,secretary determines that the recommendations are feasible and consistent with the purposes in section #bjdaa1 this subtitle1 and applicable laws 7including regulations74 7e7 ,fish and wildlife ,nothing in this subtitle affects the jurisdiction of the ,state with respect to fish or wildlife located on public lands in the ,state4 #bjdae4 ,acquisition of non-,federal land within ,recreation ,area 7a7 ,limited acquisition authority 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may acquire non-,federal land within the boundaries of the ,recreation ,area only through exchange1 donation1 or purchase from a willing seller4 7#b7 ,additional requirement ,as a further condition on the acquisition of land1 the ,secretary shall make a determination that the land contains important biological1 cultural1 historic1 or recreational values4 7b7 ,prohibition on use of eminent domain ,nothing in this subtitle authorizes the use of eminent domain to acquire land or an interest in land4 7c7 ,treatment of acquired land ,any land or interest in land acquired by the ,united ,states within the boundaries of the ,recreation ,area shall be-- 7#a7 included in the ,recreation ,area2 and 7#b7 administered by the ,secretary in accordance with-- 7,a7 this subtitle2 and 7,b7 other applicable laws 7including regulations74 #bjdaf4 ,water rights2 water resource facilities2 public roads2 utility facilities 7a7 ,no effect on water rights ,nothing in this subtitle or section #bjdbb-- 7#a7 shall affect the use or allocation1 as in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 of any water1 water right1 or interest in water 7including potable1 recycled1 reclaimed1 waste1 imported1 exported1 banked1 or stored water1 surface water1 groundwater1 and public trust interest72 7#b7 shall affect any public or private contract in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act for the sale1 lease1 loan1 or transfer of any water 7including potable1 recycled1 reclaimed1 waste1 imported1 exported1 banked1 or stored water1 surface water1 and groundwater72 7#c7 shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights reserved or appropriated by the ,united ,states in the ,state on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#d7 authorizes or imposes any new reserved ,federal water right or expands water usage pursuant to any existing ,federal reserved1 riparian or appropriative right2 7#e7 shall be considered a relinquishment or reduction of any water rights 7including potable1 recycled1 reclaimed1 waste1 imported1 exported1 banked1 or stored water1 surface water1 and groundwater7 held1 reserved1 or appropriated by any public entity or other persons or entities1 on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#f7 shall be construed to1 or shall interfere or conflict with the exercise of the powers or duties of any watermaster1 public agency1 public water system1 court of competent jurisdiction1 or other body or entity responsible for groundwater or surface water management or groundwater replenishment as designated or established pursuant to any adjudication or ,federal or ,state law1 including the management of the ,san ,gabriel ,river watershed and basin1 to provide water supply or other environmental benefits2 7#g7 shall be construed to impede or adversely impact any previously adopted ,los ,angeles ,county ,drainage ,area project1 as described in the report of the ,chief of ,engineers dated ,june #cj1 #aiib1 including any supplement or addendum to that report1 or any maintenance agreement to operate that project2 7#h7 shall interfere or conflict with any action by a watermaster1 water agency1 public water system1 court of competent jurisdiction1 or public agency pursuant to any ,federal or ,state law1 water right1 or adjudication1 including any action relating to water conservation1 water quality1 surface water diversion or impoundment1 groundwater recharge1 water treatment1 conservation or storage of water1 pollution1 waste discharge1 the pumping of groundwater2 the spreading1 injection1 pumping1 storage1 or the use of water from local sources1 storm water flows1 and runoff1 or from imported or recycled water1 that is undertaken in connection with the management or regulation of the ,san ,gabriel ,river2 7#i7 shall interfere with1 obstruct1 hinder1 or delay the exercise of1 or access to1 any water right by the owner of a public water system or any other individual or entity1 including the construction1 operation1 maintenance1 replacement1 removal1 repair1 location1 or relocation of any well2 pipeline2 or water pumping1 treatment1 diversion1 impoundment1 or storage facility2 or other facility or property necessary or useful to access any water right or operate an public water system2 7#aj7 shall require the initiation or reinitiation of consultation with the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service under1 or the application of any provision of1 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 relating to any action affecting any water1 water right1 or water management or water resource facility in the ,san ,gabriel ,river watershed and basin2 or 7#aa7 authorizes any agency or employee of the ,united ,states1 or any other person1 to take any action inconsistent with any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#aj74 7b7 ,water resource facilities 7#a7 ,no effect on existing water resource facilities ,nothing in this subtitle or section #bjdbb shall affect-- 7,a7 the use1 operation1 maintenance1 repair1 construction1 destruction1 removal1 reconfiguration1 expansion1 improvement or replacement of a water resource facility or public water system within or adjacent to the ,recreation ,area or ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument2 or 7,b7 access to a water resource facility within or adjacent to the ,recreation ,area or ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument4 7#b7 ,no effect on new water resource facilities ,nothing in this subtitle or section #bjdbb shall preclude the establishment of a new water resource facility 7including instream sites1 routes1 and areas7 within the ,recreation ,area or ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument if the water resource facility or public water system is necessary to preserve or enhance the health1 safety1 reliability1 quality or accessibility of water supply1 or utility services to residents of ,los ,angeles ,county4 7#c7 ,flood control ,nothing in this subtitle or section #bjdbb shall be construed to-- 7,a7 impose any new restriction or requirement on flood protection1 water conservation1 water supply1 groundwater recharge1 water transfers1 or water quality operations and maintenance2 or 7,b7 increase the liability of an agency or public water system carrying out flood protection1 water conservation1 water supply1 groundwater recharge1 water transfers1 or water quality operations4 7#d7 ,diversion or use of water ,nothing in this subtitle or section #bjdbb shall authorize or require the use of water or water rights in1 or the diversion of water to1 the ,recreation ,area or ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument4 7c7 ,utility facilities and rights of way ,nothing in this subtitle or section #bjdbb shall-- 7#a7 affect the use1 operation1 maintenance1 repair1 construction1 destruction1 reconfiguration1 expansion1 inspection1 renewal1 reconstruction1 alteration1 addition1 relocation1 improvement1 removal1 or replacement of a utility facility or appurtenant right-of-way within or adjacent to the ,recreation ,area or ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument2 7#b7 affect access to a utility facility or right-of-way within or adjacent to the ,recreation ,area or ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument2 or 7#c7 preclude the establishment of a new utility facility or right-of-way 7including instream sites1 routes1 and areas7 within the ,recreation ,area or ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument if such a facility or right-of-way is necessary for public health and safety1 electricity supply1 or other utility services4 7d7 ,roads2 public transit 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,public road ,the term public road means any paved road or bridge 7including any appurtenant structure and right-of-way7 that is-- 7i7 operated or maintained by a non-,federal entity2 and 7ii7 7,i7 open to vehicular use by the public2 or 7,,ii7 used by a public agency or utility for the operation1 maintenance1 improvement1 repair1 removal1 relocation1 construction1 destruction or rehabilitation of infrastructure1 a utility facility1 or a right-of-way4 7,b7 ,public transit ,the term public transit means any transit service 7including operations and rights-of-way7 that is-- 7i7 operated or maintained by a non-,federal entity2 and 7ii7 7,i7 open to the public2 or 7,,ii7 used by a public agency or contractor for the operation1 maintenance1 repair1 construction1 or rehabilitation of infrastructure1 a utility facility1 or a right-of-way4 7#b7 ,no effect on public roads or public transit ,nothing in this subtitle or section #bjdbb-- 7,a7 authorizes the ,secretary to take any action that would affect the operation1 maintenance1 repair1 or rehabilitation of public roads or public transit 7including activities necessary to comply with ,federal or ,state safety or public transit standards72 or 7,b7 creates any new liability1 or increases any existing liability1 of an owner or operator of a public road4 #bjdag4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,public ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish an advisory council1 to be known as the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,public ,advisory ,council4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,council shall advise the ,secretary regarding the development and implementation of the management plan and the visitor services plan4 7c7 ,applicable law ,the ,advisory ,council shall be subject to-- 7#a7 the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app472 and 7#b7 all other applicable laws 7including regulations74 7d7 ,membership ,the ,advisory ,council shall consist of #bb members1 to be appointed by the ,secretary after taking into consideration recommendations of the ,partnership1 of whom-- 7#a7 #b shall represent local1 regional1 or national environmental organizations2 7#b7 #b shall represent the interests of outdoor recreation1 including off-highway vehicle recreation1 within the ,recreation ,area2 7#c7 #b shall represent the interests of community-based organizations1 the missions of which include expanding access to the outdoors2 7#d7 #b shall represent business interests2 7#e7 #a shall represent ,indian ,tribes within or adjacent to the ,recreation ,area2 7#f7 #a shall represent the interests of homeowners' associations within the ,recreation ,area2 7#g7 #c shall represent the interests of holders of adjudicated water rights1 public water systems1 water agencies1 wastewater and sewer agencies1 recycled water facilities1 and water management and replenishment entities2 7#h7 #a shall represent energy and mineral development interests2 7#i7 #a shall represent owners of ,federal grazing permits or other land use permits within the ,recreation ,area2 7#aj7 #a shall represent archaeological and historical interests2 7#aa7 #a shall represent the interests of environmental educators2 7#ab7 #a shall represent cultural history interests2 7#ac7 #a shall represent environmental justice interests2 7#ad7 #a shall represent electrical utility interests2 and 7#ae7 #b shall represent the affected public at large4 7e7 ,terms 7#a7 ,staggered terms ,a member of the ,advisory ,council shall be appointed for a term of #c years1 except that1 of the members first appointed1 #g of the members shall be appointed for a term of #a year and #g of the members shall be appointed for a term of #b years4 7#b7 ,reappointment ,a member may be reappointed to serve on the ,advisory ,council on the expiration of the term of service of the member4 7#c7 ,vacancy ,a vacancy on the ,advisory ,council shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made4 7f7 ,quorum ,a quorum shall be ten members of the advisory council4 ,the operations of the advisory council shall not be impaired by the fact that a member has not yet been appointed as long as a quorum has been attained4 7g7 ,chairperson2 procedures ,the ,advisory ,council shall elect a chairperson and establish such rules and procedures as the advisory council considers necessary or desirable4 7h7 ,service without compensation ,members of the ,advisory ,council shall serve without pay4 7i7 ,termination ,the ,advisory ,council shall cease to exist-- 7#a7 on the date that is #e years after the date on which the management plan is adopted by the ,secretary2 or 7#b7 on such later date as the ,secretary considers to be appropriate4 #bjdah4 ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,partnership 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,partnership1 to be known as the ,san ,gabriel ,national ,recreation ,area ,partnership4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,partnership are to-- 7#a7 coordinate the activities of ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local authorities and the private sector in advancing the purposes of this subtitle2 and 7#b7 use the resources and expertise of each agency in improving management and recreational opportunities within the ,recreation ,area4 7c7 ,membership ,the ,partnership shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary 7or a designee7 to represent the ,national ,park ,service4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense 7or a designee7 to represent the ,corps of ,engineers4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7or a designee7 to represent the ,forest ,service4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of the ,natural ,resources ,agency of the ,state 7or a designee7 to represent-- 7,a7 the ,california ,department of ,parks and ,recreation2 and 7,b7 the ,rivers and ,mountains ,conservancy4 7#e7 ,one designee of the ,los ,angeles ,county ,board of ,supervisors4 7#f7 ,one designee of the ,puente ,hills ,habitat ,preservation ,authority4 7#g7 ,four designees of the ,san ,gabriel ,council of ,governments1 of whom one shall be selected from a local land conservancy4 7#h7 ,one designee of the ,san ,gabriel ,valley ,economic ,partnership4 7#i7 ,one designee of the ,los ,angeles ,county ,flood ,control ,district4 7#aj7 ,one designee of the ,san ,gabriel ,valley ,water ,association4 7#aa7 ,one designee of the ,central ,basin ,water ,association4 7#ab7 ,one designee of the ,main ,san ,gabriel ,basin ,watermaster4 7#ac7 ,one designee of a public utility company1 to be appointed by the ,secretary4 7#ad7 ,one designee of the ,watershed ,conservation ,authority4 7#ae7 ,one designee of the ,advisory ,council for the period during which the ,advisory ,council remains in effect4 7#af7 ,one designee of ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument ,community ,collaborative4 7d7 ,duties ,to advance the purposes described in section #bjdaa1 the ,partnership shall-- 7#a7 make recommendations to the ,secretary regarding the development and implementation of the management plan2 7#b7 review and comment on the visitor services plan under section #bjdai7;a77#b71 and facilitate the implementation of that plan2 7#c7 assist units of local government1 regional planning organizations1 and nonprofit organizations in advancing the purposes of the ,recreation ,area by-- 7,a7 carrying out programs and projects that recognize1 protect1 and enhance important resource values within the ,recreation ,area2 7,b7 establishing and maintaining interpretive exhibits and programs within the ,recreation ,area2 7,c7 developing recreational and educational opportunities in the ,recreation ,area in accordance with the purposes of this subtitle2 7,d7 increasing public awareness of1 and appreciation for1 natural1 historic1 scenic1 and cultural resources of the ,recreation ,area2 7,e7 ensuring that signs identifying points of public access and sites of interest are posted throughout the ,recreation ,area2 7,f7 promoting a wide range of partnerships among governments1 organizations1 and individuals to advance the purposes of the ,recreation ,area2 and 7,g7 ensuring that management of the ,recreation ,area takes into consideration-- 7i7 local ordinances and land-use plans2 and 7ii7 adjacent residents and property owners2 7#d7 make recommendations to the ,secretary regarding the appointment of members to the ,advisory ,council2 and 7#e7 carry out any other actions necessary to achieve the purposes of this subtitle4 7e7 ,authorities ,subject to approval by the ,secretary1 for the purposes of preparing and implementing the management plan1 the ,partnership may use ,federal funds made available under this section-- 7#a7 to make grants to the ,state1 political subdivisions of the ,state1 nonprofit organizations1 and other persons2 7#b7 to enter into cooperative agreements with1 or provide grants or technical assistance to1 the ,state1 political subdivisions of the ,state1 nonprofit organizations1 ,federal agencies1 and other interested parties2 7#c7 to hire and compensate staff2 7#d7 to obtain funds or services from any source1 including funds and services provided under any other ,federal law or program2 7#e7 to contract for goods or services2 and 7#f7 to support activities of partners and any other activities that-- 7,a7 advance the purposes of the ,recreation ,area2 and 7,b7 are in accordance with the management plan4 7f7 ,terms of office2 reappointment2 vacancies 7#a7 ,terms ,a member of the ,partnership shall be appointed for a term of #c years4 7#b7 ,reappointment ,a member may be reappointed to serve on the ,partnership on the expiration of the term of service of the member4 7#c7 ,vacancy ,a vacancy on the ,partnership shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made4 7g7 ,quorum ,a quorum shall be #aa members of the ,partnership4 ,the operations of the ,partnership shall not be impaired by the fact that a member has not yet been appointed as long as a quorum has been attained4 7h7 ,chairperson2 procedures ,the ,partnership shall elect a chairperson and establish such rules and procedures as it deems necessary or desirable4 7i7 ,service without compensation ,a member of the ,partnership shall serve without compensation4 7j7 ,duties and authorities of secretary 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall convene the ,partnership on a regular basis to carry out this subtitle4 7#b7 ,technical and financial assistance ,the ,secretary may provide to the ,partnership or any member of the ,partnership1 on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis1 such technical and financial assistance as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate to carry out this subtitle4 7#c7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the ,partnership1 a member of the ,partnership1 or any other public or private entity to provide technical1 financial1 or other assistance to carry out this subtitle4 7#d7 ,construction of facilities on non-federal land 7,a7 ,in general ,in order to facilitate the administration of the ,recreation ,area1 the ,secretary is authorized1 subject to valid existing rights1 to construct administrative or visitor use facilities on land owned by a non-profit organization1 local agency1 or other public entity in accordance with this title and applicable law 7including regulations74 7,b7 ,additional requirements ,a facility under this paragraph may only be developed-- 7i7 with the consent of the owner of the non-,federal land2 and 7ii7 in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws 7including regulations7 and plans4 7#e7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall give priority to actions that-- 7,a7 conserve the significant natural1 historic1 cultural1 and scenic resources of the ,recreation ,area2 and 7,b7 provide educational1 interpretive1 and recreational opportunities consistent with the purposes of the ,recreation ,area4 7k7 ,committees ,the ,partnership shall establish-- 7#a7 a ,water ,technical ,advisory ,committee to advise the ,secretary regarding water-related issues relating to the ,recreation ,area2 and 7#b7 a ,public ,safety ,advisory ,committee to advise the ,secretary regarding public safety issues relating to the ,recreation ,area4 #bjdai4 ,visitor services and facilities 7a7 ,visitor services 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subsection is to facilitate the development of an integrated visitor services plan to improve visitor experiences in the ,recreation ,area through expanded recreational opportunities and increased interpretation1 education1 resource protection1 and enforcement4 7#b7 ,visitor services plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop and carry out an integrated visitor services plan for the ,recreation ,area in accordance with this paragraph4 7,b7 ,contents ,the visitor services plan shall-- 7i7 assess current and anticipated future visitation to the ,recreation ,area1 including recreation destinations2 7ii7 consider the demand for various types of recreation 7including hiking1 picnicking1 horseback riding1 and the use of motorized and mechanized vehicles71 as permissible and appropriate2 7iii7 evaluate the impacts of recreation on natural and cultural resources1 water rights and water resource facilities1 public roads1 adjacent residents and property owners1 and utilities within the ,recreation ,area1 as well as the effectiveness of current enforcement and efforts2 7iv7 assess the current level of interpretive and educational services and facilities2 7v7 include recommendations to-- 7,i7 expand opportunities for high-demand recreational activities1 in accordance with the purposes described in section #bjdaa2 7,,ii7 better manage ,recreation ,area resources and improve the experience of ,recreation ,area visitors through expanded interpretive and educational services and facilities1 and improved enforcement2 and 7,,iii7 better manage ,recreation ,area resources to reduce negative impacts on the environment1 ecology1 and integrated water management activities in the ,recreation ,area2 7vi7 in coordination and consultation with affected owners of non-,federal land1 assess options to incorporate recreational opportunities on non-,federal land into the ,recreation ,area-- 7,i7 in manner consistent with the purposes and uses of the non-,federal land2 and 7,,ii7 with the consent of the non-,federal landowner2 7vii7 assess opportunities to provide recreational opportunities that connect with adjacent ,national ,forest ,system land2 and 7viii7 be developed and carried out in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws and ordinances4 7,c7 ,consultation ,in developing the visitor services plan1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 consult with-- 7,i7 the ,partnership2 7,,ii7 the ,advisory ,council2 7,,iii7 appropriate ,state and local agencies2 and 7,,iv7 interested nongovernmental organizations2 and 7ii7 involve members of the public4 7b7 ,visitor use facilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may construct visitor use facilities in the ,recreation ,area4 7#b7 ,requirements ,each facility under paragraph 7#a7 shall be developed in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local-- 7,a7 laws 7including regulations72 and 7,b7 plans4 7c7 ,donations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may accept and use donated funds 7subject to appropriations71 property1 in-kind contributions1 and services to carry out this subtitle4 7#b7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary may not use the authority provided by paragraph 7#a7 to accept non-,federal land that has been acquired after the date of the enactment of this ,act through the use of eminent domain4 7d7 ,cooperative agreements ,in carrying out this subtitle1 the ,secretary may make grants to1 or enter into cooperative agreements with1 units of ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments and private entities to conduct research1 develop scientific analyses1 and carry out any other initiative relating to the management of1 and visitation to1 the ,recreation ,area4 ,b ,san gabriel mountains #bjdba4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#b7 ,wilderness area or addition ,the term wilderness area or addition means any wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section #bjdbc7;a74 #bjdbb4 ,national monument boundary modification 7a7 ,in general ,the ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument established by ,presidential ,proclamation #iaid 7#ed ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjcja note7 7referred to in this section as the ,monument7 is modified to include the approximately #aji1afg acres of additional ,national ,forest ,system land depicted as the ,proposed ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument ,expansion on the map entitled ,proposed ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument ,expansion and dated ,june #bf1 #bjai4 7b7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall administer the ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument1 including the lands added by subsection 7a71 in accordance with-- 7#a7 ,presidential ,proclamation #iaid1 as issued on ,october #aj1 #bjad 7#ed ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjcja note72 7#b7 the laws generally applicable to the ,monument2 and 7#c7 this title4 7c7 ,management plan ,within #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall consult with ,state and local governments and the interested public to update the existing ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument ,plan to provide management direction and protection for the lands added to the ,monument by subsection 7a74 #bjdbc4 ,designation of ,wilderness ,areas and ,additions 7a7 ,designation ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the following parcels of ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,state are designated as wilderness and as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7#a7 ,condor peak wilderness ,certain ,federal land in the ,angeles ,national ,forest1 comprising approximately #h1bjg acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,condor ,peak ,wilderness--,proposed and dated ,june #f1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,condor ,peak ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,san gabriel wilderness additions ,certain ,federal land in the ,angeles ,national ,forest1 comprising approximately #b1jcb acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,san ,gabriel ,wilderness ,additions and dated ,june #f1 #bjai1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,san ,gabriel ,wilderness designated by ,public ,law #ij-cah 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #hb ,stat4 #aca74 7#c7 ,sheep mountain wilderness additions ,certain ,federal land in the ,angeles ,national ,forest1 comprising approximately #ac1gbf acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,sheep ,mountain ,wilderness ,additions and dated ,june #f1 #bjai1 which is incorporated in1 and considered to be a part of1 the ,sheep ,mountain ,wilderness designated by section #aja7;a77#bi7 of the ,california ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,stat4 #afbc2 ,public ,law #ih-dbe74 7#d7 ,yerba buena wilderness ,certain ,federal land in the ,angeles ,national ,forest1 comprising approximately #f1fid acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,yerba ,buena ,wilderness--,proposed and dated ,june #f1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,yerba ,buena ,wilderness4 7b7 ,map and legal description 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the wilderness areas and additions with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,force of law ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this subtitle1 except that the ,secretary may correct any clerical or typographical error in the map or legal description4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service4 #bjdbd4 ,administration of ,wilderness ,areas and ,additions 7a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 the wilderness areas and additions shall be administered by the ,secretary in accordance with this section and the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except that any reference in that ,act to the effective date of that ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,fire management and related activities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may take such measures in a wilderness area or addition designated in section #bjdbc as are necessary for the control of fire1 insects1 or diseases in accordance with-- 7,a7 section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a772 and 7,b7 ,house ,report #ih-dj of the #ihth ,congress4 7#b7 ,funding priorities ,nothing in this subtitle limits funding for fire or fuels management in a wilderness area or addition4 7#c7 ,revision and development of local fire management plans ,as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall amend1 as applicable1 any local fire management plan that applies to a wilderness area or addition designated in section #bjdbc4 7#d7 ,administration ,in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 and any other applicable ,federal law1 to ensure a timely and efficient response to a fire emergency in a wilderness area or addition1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 establish agency approval procedures 7including appropriate delegations of authority to the ,forest ,supervisor1 ,district ,manager1 or other agency officials7 for responding to fire emergencies2 and 7,b7 enter into agreements with appropriate ,state or local firefighting agencies4 7c7 ,grazing ,the grazing of livestock in a wilderness area or addition1 if established before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 shall be administered in accordance with-- 7#a7 section #d7;d77#d7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#d772 and 7#b7 the guidelines contained in ,appendix ,a of the report of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress 7,h4 ,rept4 #aja-dje74 7d7 ,fish and wildlife 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#g7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#g771 nothing in this subtitle affects the jurisdiction or responsibility of the ,state with respect to fish or wildlife on public land in the ,state4 7#b7 ,management activities 7,a7 ,in general ,in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the ,secretary may conduct any management activity that are necessary to maintain or restore fish or wildlife populations or habitats in the wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated in section #bjdbc1 if the management activities are-- 7i7 consistent with relevant wilderness management plans2 and 7ii7 conducted in accordance with appropriate policies1 such as the policies established in ,appendix ,b of the report of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress 7,h4 ,rept4 #aja-dje74 7,b7 ,inclusions ,a management activity under subparagraph 7,a7 may include the occasional and temporary use of motorized vehicles1 if the use1 as determined by the ,secretary1 would promote healthy1 viable1 and more naturally distributed wildlife populations that would enhance wilderness values while causing the minimum impact necessary to accomplish those tasks4 7,c7 ,existing activities ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a77 and appropriate policies 7such as the policies established in ,appendix ,b of ,house ,report #aja-dje71 the ,state may use aircraft 7including helicopters7 in a wilderness area or addition to survey1 capture1 transplant1 monitor1 or provide water for a wildlife population1 including bighorn sheep4 7e7 ,buffer zones 7#a7 ,in general ,congress does not intend for the designation of wilderness areas or wilderness additions by section #bjdbc to lead to the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones around each wilderness area or wilderness addition4 7#b7 ,activities or uses up to boundaries ,the fact that a nonwilderness activities or uses can be seen or heard from within a wilderness area or wilderness addition designated by section #bjdbc shall not1 of itself1 preclude the activities or uses up to the boundary of the wilderness area or addition4 7f7 ,military activities ,nothing in this title precludes-- 7#a7 low-level overflights of military aircraft over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section #bjdbc2 7#b7 the designation of new units of special airspace over the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section #bjdbc2 or 7#c7 the use or establishment of military flight training routes over wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section #bjdbc4 7g7 ,horses ,nothing in this subtitle precludes horseback riding in1 or the entry of recreational or commercial saddle or pack stock into1 an area designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by section #bjdbc-- 7#a7 in accordance with section #d7;d77#e7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#e772 and 7#b7 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be necessary4 7h7 ,law enforcement ,nothing in this subtitle precludes any law enforcement or drug interdiction effort within the wilderness areas or wilderness additions designated by section #bjdbc in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7i7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the wilderness areas and additions designated by section #bjdbc are withdrawn from-- 7#a7 all forms of entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 operation of the mineral materials and geothermal leasing laws4 7j7 ,incorporation of acquired land and interests ,any land within the boundary of a wilderness area or addition that is acquired by the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 become part of the wilderness area or addition in which the land is located2 and 7#b7 be managed in accordance with this section1 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 and any other applicable laws 7including regulations74 7k7 ,climatological data collection ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 and subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe1 the ,secretary may authorize the installation and maintenance of hydrologic1 meteorologic1 or climatological collection devices in a wilderness area or addition if the ,secretary determines that the facilities and access to the facilities is essential to a flood warning1 flood control1 or water reservoir operation activity4 7l7 ,authorized events ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may authorize the ,angeles ,crest #ajj competitive running event to continue in substantially the same manner and degree in which this event was operated and permitted in #bjae within additions to the ,sheep ,mountain ,wilderness in section #bjdbc of this title and the ,pleasant ,view ,ridge ,wilderness ,area designated by section #ahjb of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji1 provided that the event is authorized and conducted in a manner compatible with the preservation of the areas as wilderness4 #bjdbe4 ,designation of ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers 7a7 ,designation ,section #c7;a7 of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 77 ,east ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river1 ,california ,the following segments of the ,east ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the #aj-mile segment from the confluence of the ,prairie ,fork and ,vincent ,gulch to #ajj yards upstream of the ,heaton ,flats trailhead and day use area1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #b4g-mile segment from #ajj yards upstream of the ,heaton ,flats trailhead and day use area to #ajj yards upstream of the confluence with ,williams ,canyon1 as a recreational river4 77 ,north ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river1 ,california ,the #d4c-mile segment of the ,north ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river from the confluence with ,cloudburst ,canyon to #j4be miles upstream of the confluence with the ,west ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture as a recreational river4 77 ,west ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river1 ,california ,the following segments of the ,west ,fork ,san ,gabriel ,river1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the #f4g-mile segment from #j4be miles downstream of its source near ,red ,box ,gap in sec4 #ad1 ,t4 #b ,n41 ,r4 #ab ,w41 to the confluence with the unnamed tributary #j4be miles downstream of the power lines in sec4 #bb1 ,t4 #b ,n41 ,r4 #aa ,w41 as a recreational river4 7,b7 ,the #a4f-mile segment of the ,west ,fork from #j4be miles downstream of the powerlines in sec4 #bb1 ,t4 #b ,n41 ,r4 #aa ,w41 to the confluence with ,bobcat ,canyon1 as a wild river4 77 ,little ,rock ,creek1 ,california ,the following segments of ,little ,rock ,creek and tributaries1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the #aj4c-mile segment from its source on ,mt4 ,williamson in sec4 #f1 ,t4 #c ,n41 ,r4 #i ,w41 to #ajj yards upstream of the confluence with the ,south ,fork ,little ,rock ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the #f4f-mile segment from #ajj yards upstream of the confluence with the ,south ,fork ,little ,rock ,creek to the confluence with ,santiago ,canyon1 as a recreational river4 7,c7 ,the #a-mile segment of ,cooper ,canyon ,creek from #j4be miles downstream of ,highway #b to #ajj yards downstream of ,cooper ,canyon ,campground1 as a scenic river4 7,d7 ,the #a4c-mile segment of ,cooper ,canyon ,creek from #ajj yards downstream of ,cooper ,canyon ,campground to the confluence with ,little ,rock ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,e7 ,the #a-mile segment of ,buckhorn ,creek from #ajj yards downstream of the ,buckhorn ,campground to its confluence with ,cooper ,canyon ,creek1 as a wild river4 4 7b7 ,water resource facilities2 and water use 7#a7 ,water resource facilities 7,a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term water resource facility means irrigation and pumping facilities1 dams and reservoirs1 flood control facilities1 water conservation works and facilities1 including debris protection facilities1 sediment placement sites1 rain gauges and stream gauges1 water quality facilities1 recycled water facilities and water pumping1 conveyance distribution systems1 water storage tanks and reservoirs1 and water treatment facilities1 aqueducts1 canals1 ditches1 pipelines1 wells1 hydropower projects1 and transmission and other ancillary facilities1 groundwater recharge facilities1 water conservation1 water filtration plants1 and other water diversion1 conservation1 groundwater recharge1 storage1 and carriage structures4 7,b7 ,no effect on existing water resource facilities ,nothing in this section shall alter1 modify1 or affect-- 7i7 the use1 operation1 maintenance1 repair1 construction1 destruction1 reconfiguration1 expansion1 relocation or replacement of a water resource facility downstream of a wild and scenic river segment designated by this section1 provided that the physical structures of such facilities or reservoirs shall not be located within the river areas designated in this section2 or 7ii7 access to a water resource facility downstream of a wild and scenic river segment designated by this section4 7,c7 ,no effect on new water resource facilities ,nothing in this section shall preclude the establishment of a new water resource facilities 7including instream sites1 routes1 and areas7 downstream of a wild and scenic river segment4 7#b7 ,limitation ,any new reservation of water or new use of water pursuant to existing water rights held by the ,united ,states to advance the purposes of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abga et seq47 shall be for nonconsumptive instream use only within the segments designated by this section4 7#c7 ,existing law ,nothing in this section affects the implementation of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq474 #bjdbf4 ,water rights 7a7 ,statutory construction ,nothing in this title1 and no action to implement this title-- 7#a7 shall constitute an express or implied reservation of any water or water right1 or authorizing an expansion of water use pursuant to existing water rights held by the ,united ,states1 with respect to the ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument1 the land designated as a wilderness area or wilderness addition by section #bjdbc or land adjacent to the wild and scenic river segments designated by the amendment made by section #bjdbe2 7#b7 shall affect1 alter1 modify1 or condition any water rights in the ,state in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including any water rights held by the ,united ,states2 7#c7 shall be construed as establishing a precedent with regard to any future wilderness or wild and scenic river designations2 7#d7 shall affect1 alter1 or modify the interpretation of1 or any designation1 decision1 adjudication or action made pursuant to1 any other ,act2 or 7#e7 shall be construed as limiting1 altering1 modifying1 or amending any of the interstate compacts or equitable apportionment decrees that apportions water among or between the ,state and any other ,state4 7b7 ,state water law ,the ,secretary shall comply with applicable procedural and substantive requirements of the law of the ,state in order to obtain and hold any water rights not in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act with respect to the ,san ,gabriel ,mountains ,national ,monument1 wilderness areas and wilderness additions designated by section #bjdbc1 and the wild and scenic rivers designated by amendment made by section #bjdbe4 ,v ,rim of the ,valley ,corridor ,preservation #bjeja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,rim of the ,valley ,corridor ,preservation ,act4 #bjejb4 ,boundary adjustment2 land acquisition2 administration 7a7 ,boundary adjustment ,section #ejg7;c77#a7 of the ,national ,parks and ,recreation ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjkk7c77#a77 is amended in the first sentence by striking 1 which shall and inserting and generally depicted as ,rim of the ,valley ,unit ,proposed ,addition on the map entitled ,rim of the ,valley ,unit--,santa ,monica ,mountains ,national ,recreation ,area1 numbered #fch_/adg1gbc1 and dated ,september #bjah4 ,both maps shall4 7b7 ,rim of the valley unit ,section #ejg of the ,national ,parks and ,recreation ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjkk7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7u7 ,rim of the valley unit 7#a7 ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall update the general management plan for the recreation area to reflect the boundaries designated on the map referred to in subsection 7c77#a7 as the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit 7hereafter in the subsection referred to as the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit74 ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall administer the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit1 and any land or interest in land acquired by the ,united ,states and located within the boundaries of the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit1 as part of the recreation area in accordance with the provisions of this section and applicable laws and regulations4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may acquire non-,federal land within the boundaries of the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit only through exchange1 donation1 or purchase from a willing seller4 ,nothing in this subsection authorizes the use of eminent domain to acquire land or interests in land4 7#c7 ,nothing in this subsection or the application of the management plan for the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit shall be construed to-- 7,a7 modify any provision of ,federal1 ,state1 or local law with respect to public access to or use of non-,federal land2 7,b7 create any liability1 or affect any liability under any other law1 of any private property owner or other owner of non-,federal land with respect to any person injured on private property or other non-,federal land2 7,c7 affect the ownership1 management1 or other rights relating to any non-,federal land 7including any interest in any non-,federal land72 7,d7 require any local government to participate in any program administered by the ,secretary2 7,e7 alter1 modify1 or diminish any right1 responsibility1 power1 authority1 jurisdiction1 or entitlement of the ,state1 any political subdivision of the ,state1 or any ,state or local agency under existing ,federal1 ,state1 and local law 7including regulations72 7,f7 require the creation of protective perimeters or buffer zones1 and the fact that certain activities or land can be seen or heard from within the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit shall not1 of itself1 preclude the activities or land uses up to the boundary of the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit2 7,g7 require or promote use of1 or encourage trespass on1 lands1 facilities1 and rights-of-way owned by non-,federal entities1 including water resource facilities and public utilities1 without the written consent of the owner2 7,h7 affect the operation1 maintenance1 modification1 construction1 or expansion of any water resource facility or utility facility located within or adjacent to the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit2 7,i7 terminate the fee title to lands or customary operation1 maintenance1 repair1 and replacement activities on or under such lands granted to public agencies that are authorized pursuant to ,federal or ,state statute2 7,j7 interfere with1 obstruct1 hinder1 or delay the exercise of any right to1 or access to any water resource facility or other facility or property necessary or useful to access any water right to operate any public water or utility system2 7,k7 require initiation or reinitiation of consultation with the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service under1 or the application of provisions of1 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq471 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 or division ,a of subtitle ,,iii of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 concerning any action or activity affecting water1 water rights or water management or water resource facilities within the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit2 or 7,l7 limit the ,secretary's ability to update applicable fire management plans1 which may consider fuels management strategies including managed natural fire1 prescribed fires1 non-fire mechanical hazardous fuel reduction activities1 or post-fire remediation of damage to natural and cultural resources4 7#d7 ,the activities of a utility facility or water resource facility shall take into consideration ways to reasonably avoid or reduce the impact on the resources of the ,rim of the ,valley ,unit4 7#e7 ,for the purpose of paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 the term utility facility means electric substations1 communication facilities1 towers1 poles1 and lines1 ground wires1 communications circuits1 and other structures1 and related infrastructure2 and 7,b7 the term water resource facility means irrigation and pumping facilities2 dams and reservoirs2 flood control facilities2 water conservation works1 including debris protection facilities1 sediment placement sites1 rain gauges1 and stream gauges2 water quality1 recycled water1 and pumping facilities2 conveyance distribution systems2 water treatment facilities2 aqueducts2 canals2 ditches2 pipelines2 wells2 hydropower projects2 transmission facilities2 and other ancillary facilities1 groundwater recharge facilities1 water conservation1 water filtration plants1 and other water diversion1 conservation1 groundwater recharge1 storage1 and carriage structures4 4 ,,vi ,wild ,olympics ,wilderness and ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers #bjfja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,wild ,olympics ,wilderness and ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act4 #bjfjb4 ,designation of olympic national forest wilderness areas 7a7 ,in general ,in furtherance of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the following ,federal land in the ,olympic ,national ,forest in the ,state of ,washington comprising approximately #abf1eed acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,wild ,olympics ,wilderness and ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act and dated ,april #h1 #bjai 7referred to in this section as the map71 is designated as wilderness and as components of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7#a7 ,lost creek wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #g1aei acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,lost ,creek ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,rugged ridge wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #e1ief acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,rugged ,ridge ,wilderness4 7#c7 ,alckee creek wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #a1ghg acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,alckee ,creek ,wilderness4 7#d7 ,gates of the elwha wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #e1ffi acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,gates of the ,elwha ,wilderness4 7#e7 ,buckhorn wilderness additions ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #ba1ife acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 is incorporated in1 and shall be managed as part of1 the ,buckhorn ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c of the ,washington ,state ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ih-cci74 7#f7 ,green mountain wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #d1gij acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,green ,mountain ,wilderness4 7#g7 ,the brothers wilderness additions ,certain land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #h1fbe acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 is incorporated in1 and shall be managed as part of1 the ,the ,brothers ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c of the ,washington ,state ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ih-cci74 7#h7 ,mount skokomish wilderness additions ,certain land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #h1icc acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 is incorporated in1 and shall be managed as part of1 the ,mount ,skokomish ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c of the ,washington ,state ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ih-cci74 7#i7 ,wonder mountain wilderness additions ,certain land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #bf1eag acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 is incorporated in1 and shall be managed as part of1 the ,wonder ,mountain ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c of the ,washington ,state ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ih-cci74 7#aj7 ,moonlight dome wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #i1aag acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,moonlight ,dome ,wilderness4 7#aa7 ,south quinault ridge wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #aj1hhg acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,south ,quinault ,ridge ,wilderness4 7#ab7 ,colonel bob wilderness additions ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #cec acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 is incorporated in1 and shall be managed as part of1 the ,colonel ,bob ,wilderness1 as designated by section #c of the ,washington ,state ,wilderness ,act of #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ih-cci74 7#ac7 ,sam's river wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #ac1dah acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,sam's ,river ,wilderness4 7#ad7 ,canoe creek wilderness ,certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #a1cgh acres1 as generally depicted on the map1 which shall be known as the ,canoe ,creek ,wilderness4 7b7 ,administration 7#a7 ,management ,subject to valid existing rights1 the land designated as wilderness by subsection 7a7 shall be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary71 in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except that any reference in that ,act to the effective date of that ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,map and description 7,a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file a map and a legal description of the land designated as wilderness by subsection 7a7 with-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,effect ,each map and legal description filed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct minor errors in the map and legal description4 7,c7 ,public availability ,each map and legal description filed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be filed and made available for public inspection in the appropriate office of the ,forest ,service4 7c7 ,potential wilderness 7#a7 ,in general ,in furtherance of the purposes of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 certain ,federal land managed by the ,forest ,service1 comprising approximately #e1cdf acres as identified as ,potential ,wilderness on the map1 is designated as potential wilderness4 7#b7 ,designation as wilderness ,on the date on which the ,secretary publishes in the ,federal ,register notice that any nonconforming uses in the potential wilderness designated by paragraph 7#a7 have terminated1 the potential wilderness shall be-- 7,a7 designated as wilderness and as a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system2 and 7,b7 incorporated into the adjacent wilderness area4 7d7 ,adjacent management 7#a7 ,no protective perimeters or buffer zones ,the designations in this section shall not create a protective perimeter or buffer zone around any wilderness area4 7#b7 ,nonconforming uses permitted outside of boundaries of wilderness areas ,any activity or use outside of the boundary of any wilderness area designated under this section shall be permitted even if the activity or use would be seen or heard within the boundary of the wilderness area4 7e7 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases ,the ,secretary may take such measures as are necessary to control fire1 insects1 and diseases1 in the wilderness areas designated by this section1 in accordance with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a77 and subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 #bjfjc4 ,wild and scenic river designations 7a7 ,in general ,section #c7;a7 of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bca7 ,elwha river1 washington ,the approximately #bi4j-mile segment of the ,elwha ,river and tributaries from the source to ,cat ,creek1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a wild river4 7#bcb7 ,dungeness river1 washington ,the segment of the ,dungeness ,river from the headwaters to the ,state of ,washington ,department of ,natural ,resources land in ,t4 #bi ,n41 ,r4 #d ,w41 sec4 #ab1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 except that portions of the river within the boundaries of ,olympic ,national ,park shall be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 including the following segments of the mainstem and major tributary the ,gray ,wolf ,river1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #e4h-mile segment of the ,dungeness ,river from the headwaters to the #bhgj ,bridge1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #b4a-mile segment of the ,dungeness ,river from the #bhgj ,bridge to ,silver ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the approximately #b4g-mile segment of the ,dungeness ,river from ,silver ,creek to ,sleepy ,hollow ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the approximately #f4c-mile segment of the ,dungeness ,river from ,sleepy ,hollow ,creek to the ,olympic ,national ,forest boundary1 as a scenic river4 7,e7 ,the approximately #a4i-mile segment of the ,dungeness ,river from the ,national ,forest boundary to the ,state of ,washington ,department of ,natural ,resources land in ,t4 #bi ,n41 ,r4 #d ,w41 sec4 #ab1 to be administered as a recreational river through a cooperative management agreement between the ,state of ,washington and the ,secretary of ,agriculture as provided in section #aj7;e7 of the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abha7;e774 7,f7 ,the approximately #af4a-mile segment of the ,gray ,wolf ,river from the headwaters to the #bhgj ,bridge1 as a wild river4 7,g7 ,the approximately #a4a-mile segment of the ,gray ,wolf ,river from the #bhgj ,bridge to the confluence with the ,dungeness ,river1 as a scenic river4 7#bcc7 ,big quilcene river1 washington ,the segment of the ,big ,quilcene ,river from the headwaters to the ,city of ,port ,townsend water intake facility1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #d4d-mile segment from the headwaters to the ,buckhorn ,wilderness boundary1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #e4c-mile segment from the ,buckhorn ,wilderness boundary to the ,city of ,port ,townsend water intake facility1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,section #g7;a71 with respect to the licensing of dams1 water conduits1 reservoirs1 powerhouses1 transmission lines1 or other project works1 shall apply to the approximately #e-mile segment from the ,city of ,port ,townsend water intake facility to the ,olympic ,national ,forest boundary4 7#bcd7 ,dosewallips river1 washington ,the segment of the ,dosewallips ,river from the headwaters to the private land in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #c ,w41 sec4 #ae1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 except that portions of the river within the boundaries of ,olympic ,national ,park shall be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #ab4i-mile segment from the headwaters to ,station ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #f4h-mile segment from ,station ,creek to the private land in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #c ,w41 sec4 #ae1 as a scenic river4 7#bce7 ,duckabush river1 washington ,the segment of the ,duckabush ,river from the headwaters to the private land in ,t4 #be ,n41 ,r4 #c ,w41 sec4 #a1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 except that portions of the river within the boundaries of ,olympic ,national ,park shall be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #ai4j-mile segment from the headwaters to the ,brothers ,wilderness boundary1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #a4i-mile segment from the ,brothers ,wilderness boundary to the private land in ,t4 #be ,n41 ,r4 #c ,w41 sec4 #a1 as a scenic river4 7#bcf7 ,hamma hamma river1 washington ,the segment of the ,hamma ,hamma ,river from the headwaters to the eastern edge of the ,,nw#ad sec4 #ba1 ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #c ,w41 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #c4a-mile segment from the headwaters to the ,mt4 ,skokomish ,wilderness boundary1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #e4h-mile segment from the ,mt4 ,skokomish ,wilderness boundary to ,lena ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the approximately #f4h-mile segment from ,lena ,creek to the eastern edge of the ,,nw#ad sec4 #ba1 ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #c ,w41 to be administered as a recreational river through a cooperative management agreement between the ,state of ,washington and the ,secretary of ,agriculture as provided in section #aj7;e7 of the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abha7;e774 7#bcg7 ,south fork skokomish river1 washington ,the segment of the ,south ,fork ,skokomish ,river from the headwaters to the ,olympic ,national ,forest boundary to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #f4g-mile segment from the headwaters to ,church ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #h4c-mile segment from ,church ,creek to ,le,bar ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the approximately #d4j-mile segment from ,le,bar ,creek to upper end of gorge in the ,,nw#ad sec4 #bb1 ,t4 #bb ,n41 ,r4 #e ,w41 as a recreational river4 7,d7 ,the approximately #f4j-mile segment from the upper end of the gorge to the ,olympic ,national ,forest boundary1 as a scenic river4 7#bch7 ,middle fork satsop river1 washington ,the approximately #g4i-mile segment of the ,middle ,fork ,satsop ,river from the headwaters to the ,olympic ,national ,forest boundary1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 as a scenic river4 7#bci7 ,west fork satsop river1 washington ,the approximately #h4b-mile segment of the ,west ,fork ,satsop ,river from the headwaters to the ,olympic ,national ,forest boundary1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 as a scenic river4 7#bdj7 ,wynoochee river1 washington ,the segment of the ,wynoochee ,river from the headwaters to the head of ,wynoochee ,reservoir to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 except that portions of the river within the boundaries of ,olympic ,national ,park shall be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #b4e-mile segment from the headwaters to the boundary of the ,wonder ,mountain ,wilderness1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #g4d-mile segment from the boundary of the ,wonder ,mountain ,wilderness to the head of ,wynoochee ,reservoir1 as a recreational river4 7#bda7 ,east fork humptulips river1 washington ,the segment of the ,east ,fork ,humptulips ,river from the headwaters to the ,olympic ,national ,forest boundary to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #g4d-mile segment from the headwaters to the ,moonlight ,dome ,wilderness boundary1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #aj4c-mile segment from the ,moonlight ,dome ,wilderness boundary to the ,olympic ,national ,forest boundary1 as a scenic river4 7#bdb7 ,west fork humptulips river1 washington ,the approximately #ba4d-mile segment of the ,west ,fork ,humptulips ,river from the headwaters to the ,olympic ,national ,forest ,boundary1 to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 as a scenic river4 7#bdc7 ,quinault river1 washington ,the segment of the ,quinault ,river from the headwaters to private land in ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #h ,w41 sec4 #cc1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #af4e-mile segment from the headwaters to ,graves ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #f4g-mile segment from ,graves ,creek to ,cannings ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the approximately #a4j-mile segment from ,cannings ,creek to private land in ,t4 #bd ,n41 ,r4 #h ,w41 sec4 #cc1 as a recreational river4 7#bdd7 ,queets river1 washington ,the segment of the ,queets ,river from the headwaters to the ,olympic ,national ,park boundary to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 except that portions of the river outside the boundaries of ,olympic ,national ,park shall be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 including the following segments of the mainstem and certain tributaries in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #bh4f-mile segment of the ,queets ,river from the headwaters to the confluence with ,sams ,river1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #af4j-mile segment of the ,queets ,river from the confluence with ,sams ,river to the ,olympic ,national ,park boundary1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the approximately #ae4g-mile segment of the ,sams ,river from the headwaters to the confluence with the ,queets ,river1 as a scenic river4 7,d7 ,the approximately #ag4g-mile segment of ,matheny ,creek from the headwaters to the confluence with the ,queets ,river1 to be administered as a scenic river through a cooperative management agreement between the ,state of ,washington and the ,secretary of ,agriculture as provided in section #aj7;e7 of the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abha7;e774 7#bde7 ,hoh river1 washington ,the segment of the ,hoh ,river and the major tributary ,south ,fork ,hoh from the headwaters to ,olympic ,national ,park boundary1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #bj4g-mile segment of the ,hoh ,river from the headwaters to ,jackson ,creek1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #f4j-mile segment of the ,hoh ,river from ,jackson ,creek to the ,olympic ,national ,park boundary1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the approximately #ac4h-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,hoh ,river from the headwaters to the ,olympic ,national ,park boundary1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the approximately #d4f-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,hoh ,river from the ,olympic ,national ,park boundary to the ,washington ,state ,department of ,natural ,resources boundary in ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #aj ,w41 sec4 #bi1 to be administered as a recreational river through a cooperative management agreement between the ,state of ,washington and the ,secretary of ,agriculture as provided in section #aj7;e7 of the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abha7;e774 7#bdf7 ,bogachiel river1 washington ,the approximately #be4f-mile segment of the ,bogachiel ,river from the source to the ,olympic ,national ,park boundary1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 as a wild river4 7#bdg7 ,south fork calawah river1 washington ,the segment of the ,south ,fork ,calawah ,river and the major tributary ,sitkum ,river from the headwaters to ,hyas ,creek to be administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 except those portions of the river within the boundaries of ,olympic ,national ,park shall be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 including the following segments in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #ae4g-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,calawah ,river from the headwaters to the ,sitkum ,river1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #j4i-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,calawah ,river from the ,sitkum ,river to ,hyas ,creek1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the approximately #a4f-mile segment of the ,sitkum ,river from the headwaters to the ,rugged ,ridge ,wilderness boundary1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the approximately #aa4i-mile segment of the ,sitkum ,river from the ,rugged ,ridge ,wilderness boundary to the confluence with the ,south ,fork ,calawah1 as a scenic river4 7#bdh7 ,sol duc river1 washington ,the segment of the ,sol ,duc ,river from the headwaters to the ,olympic ,national ,park boundary to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 including the following segments of the mainstem and certain tributaries in the following classes3 7,a7 ,the approximately #g4j-mile segment of the ,sol ,duc ,river from the headwaters to the end of ,sol ,duc ,hot ,springs ,road1 as a wild river4 7,b7 ,the approximately #aj4h-mile segment of the ,sol ,duc ,river from the end of ,sol ,duc ,hot ,springs ,road to the ,olympic ,national ,park boundary1 as a scenic river4 7,c7 ,the approximately #ad4b-mile segment of the ,north ,fork ,sol ,duc ,river from the headwaters to the ,olympic ,hot ,springs ,road bridge1 as a wild river4 7,d7 ,the approximately #j4b-mile segment of the ,north ,fork ,sol ,duc ,river from the ,olympic ,hot ,springs ,road bridge to the confluence with the ,sol ,duc ,river1 as a scenic river4 7,e7 ,the approximately #h4j-mile segment of the ,south ,fork ,sol ,duc ,river from the headwaters to the confluence with the ,sol ,duc ,river1 as a scenic river4 7#bdi7 ,lyre river1 washington ,the approximately #j4b-mile segment of the ,lyre ,river from ,lake ,crescent to the ,olympic ,national ,park boundary1 to be administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior as a scenic river4 4 7b7 ,effect ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 does not affect valid existing water rights4 7c7 ,updates to land and resource management plans 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall1 with respect to the designations made under subsection 7a7 on lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary1 incorporate such designations into updated management plans for units of the ,national ,forest ,system in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,exception ,the date specified in paragraph 7#a7 shall be #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act if the ,secretary of ,agriculture-- 7,a7 is unable to meet the requirement under such paragraph by the date specified in such paragraph2 and 7,b7 not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 includes in the ,department of ,agriculture annual budget submission to ,congress a request for additional sums as may be necessary to meet the requirement of such paragraph4 7#c7 ,comprehensive management plan requirements ,updated management plans under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 satisfy the requirements under section #c7;d7 of the ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abgd7;d774 #bjfjd4 ,existing rights and withdrawal 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with section #ab7;b7 of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abhc7;b771 nothing in this title or the amendment made by section #bjfjc7;a7 affects or abrogates existing rights1 privileges1 or contracts held by private parties1 nor does this title in any way modify or direct the management1 acquisition1 or disposition of lands managed by the ,washington ,department of ,natural ,resources on behalf of the ,state of ,washington4 7b7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,federal land within the boundaries of the river segments designated by this title and the amendment made by section #bjfjc7;a7 is withdrawn from all forms of-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 #bjfje4 ,treaty rights ,nothing in this title alters1 modifies1 diminishes1 or extinguishes the reserved treaty rights of any ,indian tribe with hunting1 fishing1 gathering1 and cultural or religious rights in the ,olympic ,national ,forest as protected by a treaty4 ,,vii ,study on ,flood ,risk ,mitigation #bjgja4 ,study on ,flood ,risk ,mitigation ,the ,comptroller ,general shall conduct a study to determine the contributions of wilderness designations under this division to protections to flood risk mitigation in residential areas4 ,,viii ,,miscellaneous #bjhja4 ,promoting health and wellness for veterans and servicemembers ,the ,secretary of ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture are encouraged to ensure servicemember and veteran access to public lands designed by this division for the purposes of outdoor recreation and to participate in outdoor-related volunteer and wellness programs4 #bjhjb4 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases ,nothing in this division may be construed to limit the authority of the ,secretary of the ,interior or the ,secretary of ,agriculture under section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a771 in accordance with existing laws 7including regulations74 #bjhjc4 ,military activities ,nothing in this division precludes-- 7#a7 low-level overflights of military aircraft over wilderness areas2 7#b7 the designation of new units of special airspace over wilderness areas2 or 7#c7 the establishment of military flight training routes over wilderness areas4 ,p ,colorado ,outdoor ,recreation and ,economy ,act #bajja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,colorado ,outdoor ,recreation and ,economy ,act4 #bajjb4 ,definition of ,state ,in this division1 the term ,state means the ,state of ,colorado4 ,i ,,continental ,,divide #baaja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,covered area ,the term covered area means any area designated as wilderness by the amendments to section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 made by section #baajb7;a74 7#b7 ,historic landscape ,the term ,historic ,landscape means the ,camp ,hale ,national ,historic ,landscape designated by section #baajg7;a74 7#c7 ,recreation management area ,the term ,recreation ,management ,area means the ,tenmile ,recreation ,management ,area designated by section #baajd7;a74 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#e7 ,wildlife conservation area ,the term ,wildlife ,conservation ,area means1 as applicable-- 7,a7 the ,porcupine ,gulch ,wildlife ,conservation ,area designated by section #baaje7;a72 and 7,b7 the ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wildlife ,conservation ,area designated by section #baajf7;a74 #baajb4 ,colorado ,wilderness additions 7a7 ,designation ,section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ah71 by striking #aiic1 and inserting #aiic1 and certain ,federal land within the ,white ,river ,national ,forest that comprises approximately #f1hif acres1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,ptarmigan ,peak ,wilderness ,additions on the map entitled ,proposed ,ptarmigan ,peak ,wilderness ,additions and dated ,june #bd1 #bjai12 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bc7 ,holy cross wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land within the ,white ,river ,national ,forest that comprises approximately #c1hff acres1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,megan ,dickie ,wilderness ,addition on the map entitled ,holy ,cross ,wilderness ,addition ,proposal and dated ,june #bd1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into1 and managed as part of1 the ,holy ,cross ,wilderness designated by section #ajb7;a77#e7 of ,public ,law #if-efj 7#id ,stat4 #cbff74 7#bd7 ,hoosier ridge wilderness ,certain ,federal land within the ,white ,river ,national ,forest that comprises approximately #e1bce acres1 as generally depicted as #8,proposed ,hoosier ,ridge ,wilderness' on the map entitled ,tenmile ,proposal and dated ,june #bd1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,hoosier ,ridge ,wilderness4 7#be7 ,tenmile wilderness ,certain ,federal land within the ,white ,river ,national ,forest that comprises approximately #g1fbd acres1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,tenmile ,wilderness on the map entitled ,tenmile ,proposal and dated ,june #bd1 #bjai1 which shall be known as the ,tenmile ,wilderness4 7#bf7 ,eagles nest wilderness additions ,certain ,federal land within the ,white ,river ,national ,forest that comprises approximately #i1fgj acres1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,freeman ,creek ,wilderness ,addition and ,proposed ,spraddle ,creek ,wilderness ,addition on the map entitled ,eagles ,nest ,wilderness ,additions ,proposal and dated ,june #bd1 #bjai1 which shall be incorporated into1 and managed as part of1 the ,eagles ,nest ,wilderness designated by ,public ,law #id-ceb 7#ij ,stat4 #hgj74 4 7b7 ,applicable law ,any reference in the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 to the effective date of that ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this ,act for purposes of administering a covered area4 7c7 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a771 the ,secretary may carry out any activity in a covered area that the ,secretary determines to be necessary for the control of fire1 insects1 and diseases1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7d7 ,grazing ,the grazing of livestock on a covered area1 if established before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be permitted to continue subject to such reasonable regulations as are considered to be necessary by the ,secretary1 in accordance with-- 7#a7 section #d7;d77#d7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#d772 and 7#b7 the guidelines set forth in ,appendix ,a of the report of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress 7,h4 ,rept4 #aja-dje74 7e7 ,coordination ,for purposes of administering the ,federal land designated as wilderness by paragraph 7#bf7 of section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 7as added by subsection 7a77#b771 the ,secretary shall1 as determined to be appropriate for the protection of watersheds1 coordinate the activities of the ,secretary in response to fires and flooding events with interested ,state and local agencies1 including operations using aircraft or mechanized equipment4 #baajc4 ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wilderness 7a7 ,designation ,in furtherance of the purposes of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 certain ,federal land in the ,white ,river ,national ,forest in the ,state1 comprising approximately #h1jcf acres and generally depicted as ,proposed ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wilderness on the map entitled ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,proposal and dated ,june #bd1 #bjai1 is designated as a potential wilderness area4 7b7 ,management ,subject to valid existing rights and except as provided in subsection 7d71 the potential wilderness area designated by subsection 7a7 shall be managed in accordance with-- 7#a7 the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 and 7#b7 this section4 7c7 ,livestock use of vacant allotments 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations71 the ,secretary shall publish a determination regarding whether to authorize livestock grazing or other use by livestock on the vacant allotments known as-- 7,a7 the ,big ,hole ,allotment2 and 7,b7 the ,blue ,ridge ,allotment4 7#b7 ,modification of allotments ,in publishing a determination pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may modify or combine the vacant allotments referred to in that paragraph4 7#c7 ,permit or other authorization ,not later than #a year after the date on which a determination of the ,secretary to authorize livestock grazing or other use by livestock is published under paragraph 7#a71 if applicable1 the ,secretary shall grant a permit or other authorization for that livestock grazing or other use in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations74 7d7 ,range improvements 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary permits livestock grazing or other use by livestock on the potential wilderness area under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary1 or a third party authorized by the ,secretary1 may use any motorized or mechanized transport or equipment for purposes of constructing or rehabilitating such range improvements as are necessary to obtain appropriate livestock management objectives 7including habitat and watershed restoration74 7#b7 ,termination of authority ,the authority provided by this subsection terminates on the date that is #b years after the date on which the ,secretary publishes a positive determination under subsection 7c77#c74 7e7 ,designation as wilderness 7#a7 ,designation ,the potential wilderness area designated by subsection 7a7 shall be designated as wilderness1 to be known as the ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wilderness-- 7,a7 effective not earlier than the date that is #ahj days after the date of enactment this ,act2 and 7,b7 on the earliest of-- 7i7 the date on which the ,secretary publishes in the ,federal ,register a notice that the construction or rehabilitation of range improvements under subsection 7d7 is complete2 7ii7 the date described in subsection 7d77#b72 and 7iii7 the effective date of a determination of the ,secretary not to authorize livestock grazing or other use by livestock under subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,administration ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,secretary shall manage the ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wilderness in accordance with-- 7,a7 the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg72 and 7,b7 this title4 #baajd4 ,tenmile ,recreation ,management ,area 7a7 ,designation ,subject to valid existing rights1 the approximately #ag1abb acres of ,federal land in the ,white ,river ,national ,forest in the ,state1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,tenmile ,recreation ,management ,area on the map entitled ,tenmile ,proposal and dated ,june #bd1 #bjai1 are designated as the ,tenmile ,recreation ,management ,area4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,recreation ,management ,area are to conserve1 protect1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the recreational1 scenic1 watershed1 habitat1 and ecological resources of the ,recreation ,management ,area4 7c7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,recreation ,management ,area-- 7,a7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances-- 7i7 the purposes of the ,recreation ,management ,area described in subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 recreation opportunities1 including mountain biking1 hiking1 fishing1 horseback riding1 snowshoeing1 climbing1 skiing1 camping1 and hunting2 and 7,b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjj et seq472 7ii7 any other applicable laws 7including regulations72 and 7iii7 this section4 7#b7 ,uses 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall only allow such uses of the ,recreation ,management ,area as the ,secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,vehicles 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7iii71 the use of motorized vehicles in the ,recreation ,management ,area shall be limited to the roads1 vehicle classes1 and periods authorized for motorized vehicle use on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7ii7 ,new or temporary roads ,except as provided in clause 7iii71 no new or temporary road shall be constructed in the ,recreation ,management ,area4 7iii7 ,exceptions ,nothing in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 prevents the ,secretary from-- 7,i7 rerouting or closing an existing road or trail to protect natural resources from degradation1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 7,,ii7 authorizing the use of motorized vehicles for administrative purposes or roadside camping2 7,,iii7 constructing temporary roads or permitting the use of motorized vehicles to carry out pre- or post-fire watershed protection projects2 7,,iv7 authorizing the use of motorized vehicles to carry out any activity described in subsection 7d71 7e77#a71 or 7f72 or 7,v7 responding to an emergency4 7,c7 ,commercial timber 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 no project shall be carried out in the ,recreation ,management ,area for the purpose of harvesting commercial timber4 7ii7 ,limitation ,nothing in clause 7i7 prevents the ,secretary from harvesting or selling a merchantable product that is a byproduct of an activity authorized under this section4 7d7 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases ,the ,secretary may carry out any activity1 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations71 that the ,secretary determines to be necessary to prevent1 control1 or mitigate fire1 insects1 or disease in the ,recreation ,management ,area1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7e7 ,water 7#a7 ,effect on water management infrastructure ,nothing in this section affects the construction1 repair1 reconstruction1 replacement1 operation1 maintenance1 or renovation within the ,recreation ,management ,area of-- 7,a7 water management infrastructure in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7,b7 any future infrastructure necessary for the development or exercise of water rights decreed before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,applicable law ,section #c7;e7 of the ,james ,peak ,wilderness and ,protection ,area ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-baf2 #aaf ,stat4 #ajeh7 shall apply to the ,recreation ,management ,area4 7f7 ,regional transportation projects ,nothing in this section precludes the ,secretary from authorizing1 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations71 the use or leasing of ,federal land within the ,recreation ,management ,area for-- 7#a7 a regional transportation project1 including-- 7,a7 highway widening or realignment2 and 7,b7 construction of multimodal transportation systems2 or 7#b7 any infrastructure1 activity1 or safety measure associated with the implementation or use of a facility constructed under paragraph 7#a74 7g7 ,applicable law ,nothing in this section affects the designation of the ,federal land within the ,recreation ,management ,area for purposes of-- 7#a7 section #ach of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#b7 section #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7h7 ,permits ,nothing in this section alters or limits-- 7#a7 any permit held by a ski area or other entity2 or 7#b7 the acceptance1 review1 or implementation of associated activities or facilities proposed or authorized by law or permit outside the boundaries of the ,recreation ,management ,area4 #baaje4 ,porcupine ,gulch ,wildlife ,conservation ,area 7a7 ,designation ,subject to valid existing rights1 the approximately #h1bhg acres of ,federal land located in the ,white ,river ,national ,forest1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,porcupine ,gulch ,wildlife ,conservation ,area on the map entitled ,porcupine ,gulch ,wildlife ,conservation ,area ,proposal and dated ,june #bd1 #bjai1 are designated as the ,porcupine ,gulch ,wildlife ,conservation ,area 7referred to in this section as the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area74 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area are-- 7#a7 to conserve and protect a wildlife migration corridor over ,interstate #gj2 and 7#b7 to conserve1 protect1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the wildlife1 scenic1 roadless1 watershed1 and ecological resources of the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4 7c7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area-- 7,a7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances the purposes described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjj et seq472 7ii7 any other applicable laws 7including regulations72 and 7iii7 this section4 7#b7 ,uses 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall only allow such uses of the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area as the ,secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,recreation ,the ,secretary may permit such recreational activities in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area that the ,secretary determines are consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7,c7 ,motorized vehicles and mechanized transport2 new or temporary roads 7i7 ,motorized vehicles and mechanized transport ,except as provided in clause 7iii71 the use of motorized vehicles and mechanized transport in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area shall be prohibited4 7ii7 ,new or temporary roads ,except as provided in clause 7iii7 and subsection 7e71 no new or temporary road shall be constructed within the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4 7iii7 ,exceptions ,nothing in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 prevents the ,secretary from-- 7,i7 authorizing the use of motorized vehicles or mechanized transport for administrative purposes2 7,,ii7 constructing temporary roads or permitting the use of motorized vehicles or mechanized transport to carry out pre- or post-fire watershed protection projects2 7,,iii7 authorizing the use of motorized vehicles or mechanized transport to carry out activities described in subsection 7d7 or 7e72 or 7,,iv7 responding to an emergency4 7,d7 ,commercial timber 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 no project shall be carried out in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area for the purpose of harvesting commercial timber4 7ii7 ,limitation ,nothing in clause 7i7 prevents the ,secretary from harvesting or selling a merchantable product that is a byproduct of an activity authorized under this section4 7d7 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases ,the ,secretary may carry out any activity1 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations71 that the ,secretary determines to be necessary to prevent1 control1 or mitigate fire1 insects1 or disease in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7e7 ,regional transportation projects ,nothing in this section or section #baaaj7;e7 precludes the ,secretary from authorizing1 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations71 the use or leasing of ,federal land within the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area for-- 7#a7 a regional transportation project1 including-- 7,a7 highway widening or realignment2 and 7,b7 construction of multimodal transportation systems2 or 7#b7 any infrastructure1 activity1 or safety measure associated with the implementation or use of a facility constructed under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,applicable law ,nothing in this section affects the designation of the ,federal land within the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area for purposes of-- 7#a7 section #ach of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#b7 section #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,water ,section #c7;e7 of the ,james ,peak ,wilderness and ,protection ,area ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-baf2 #aaf ,stat4 #ajeh7 shall apply to the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4 #baajf4 ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wildlife ,conservation ,area 7a7 ,designation ,subject to valid existing rights1 the approximately #c1ebh acres of ,federal land in the ,white ,river ,national ,forest in the ,state1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wildlife ,conservation ,area on the map entitled ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,proposal and dated ,june #bd1 #bjai1 are designated as the ,williams ,fork ,mountains ,wildlife ,conservation ,area 7referred to in this section as the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area74 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area are to conserve1 protect1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the wildlife1 scenic1 roadless1 watershed1 recreational1 and ecological resources of the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4 7c7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area-- 7,a7 in a manner that conserves1 protects1 and enhances the purposes described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 in accordance with-- 7i7 the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjj et seq472 7ii7 any other applicable laws 7including regulations72 and 7iii7 this section4 7#b7 ,uses 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall only allow such uses of the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area as the ,secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,motorized vehicles 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7iii71 the use of motorized vehicles in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area shall be limited to designated roads and trails4 7ii7 ,new or temporary roads ,except as provided in clause 7iii71 no new or temporary road shall be constructed in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4 7iii7 ,exceptions ,nothing in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 prevents the ,secretary from-- 7,i7 authorizing the use of motorized vehicles for administrative purposes2 7,,ii7 authorizing the use of motorized vehicles to carry out activities described in subsection 7d72 or 7,,iii7 responding to an emergency4 7,c7 ,bicycles ,the use of bicycles in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area shall be limited to designated roads and trails4 7,d7 ,commercial timber 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 no project shall be carried out in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area for the purpose of harvesting commercial timber4 7ii7 ,limitation ,nothing in clause 7i7 prevents the ,secretary from harvesting or selling a merchantable product that is a byproduct of an activity authorized under this section4 7,e7 ,grazing ,the laws 7including regulations7 and policies followed by the ,secretary in issuing and administering grazing permits or leases on land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary shall continue to apply with regard to the land in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area1 consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases ,the ,secretary may carry out any activity1 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations71 that the ,secretary determines to be necessary to prevent1 control1 or mitigate fire1 insects1 or disease in the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7e7 ,regional transportation projects ,nothing in this section or section #baaaj7;e7 precludes the ,secretary from authorizing1 in accordance with applicable laws 7including regulations71 the use or leasing of ,federal land within the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area for-- 7#a7 a regional transportation project1 including-- 7,a7 highway widening or realignment2 and 7,b7 construction of multimodal transportation systems2 or 7#b7 any infrastructure1 activity1 or safety measure associated with the implementation or use of a facility constructed under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,water ,section #c7;e7 of the ,james ,peak ,wilderness and ,protection ,area ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-baf2 #aaf ,stat4 #ajeh7 shall apply to the ,wildlife ,conservation ,area4 #baajg4 ,camp ,hale ,national ,historic ,landscape 7a7 ,designation ,subject to valid existing rights1 the approximately #bh1fgf acres of ,federal land in the ,white ,river ,national ,forest in the ,state1 as generally depicted as ,proposed ,camp ,hale ,national ,historic ,landscape on the map entitled ,camp ,hale ,national ,historic ,landscape ,proposal and dated ,june #bd1 #bjai1 are designated the ,camp ,hale ,national ,historic ,landscape4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,historic ,landscape are-- 7#a7 to provide for-- 7,a7 the interpretation of historic events1 activities1 structures1 and artifacts of the ,historic ,landscape1 including with respect to the role of the ,historic ,landscape in local1 national1 and world history2 7,b7 the historic preservation of the ,historic ,landscape1 consistent with-- 7i7 the designation of the ,historic ,landscape as a national historic site2 and 7ii7 the other purposes of the ,historic ,landscape2 7,c7 recreational opportunities1 with an emphasis on the activities related to the historic use of the ,historic ,landscape1 including skiing1 snowshoeing1 snowmobiling1 hiking1 horseback riding1 climbing1 other road- and trail-based activities1 and other outdoor activities2 and 7,d7 the continued environmental remediation and removal of unexploded ordnance at the ,camp ,hale ,formerly ,used ,defense ,site and the ,camp ,hale historic cantonment area2 and 7#b7 to conserve1 protect1 restore1 and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the scenic1 watershed1 and ecological resources of the ,historic ,landscape4 7c7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,historic ,landscape in accordance with-- 7,a7 the purposes of the ,historic ,landscape described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 any other applicable laws 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,management plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall prepare a management plan for the ,historic ,landscape4 7,b7 ,contents ,the management plan prepared under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include plans for-- 7i7 improving the interpretation of historic events1 activities1 structures1 and artifacts of the ,historic ,landscape1 including with respect to the role of the ,historic ,landscape in local1 national1 and world history2 7ii7 conducting historic preservation and veteran outreach and engagement activities2 7iii7 managing recreational opportunities1 including the use and stewardship of-- 7,i7 the road and trail systems2 and 7,,ii7 dispersed recreation resources2 7iv7 the conservation1 protection1 restoration1 or enhancement of the scenic1 watershed1 and ecological resources of the ,historic ,landscape1 including conducting the restoration and enhancement project under subsection 7d72 and 7v7 environmental remediation and1 consistent with subsection 7e77#b71 the removal of unexploded ordnance4 7#c7 ,explosive hazards ,the ,secretary shall provide to the ,secretary of the ,army a notification of any unexploded ordnance 7as defined in section #aja7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 that is discovered in the ,historic ,landscape4 7d7 ,camp hale restoration and enhancement project 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a restoration and enhancement project in the ,historic ,landscape-- 7,a7 to improve aquatic1 riparian1 and wetland conditions in and along the ,eagle ,river and tributaries of the ,eagle ,river2 7,b7 to maintain or improve recreation and interpretive opportunities and facilities2 and 7,c7 to conserve historic values in the ,camp ,hale area4 7#b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the project described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall coordinate with-- 7,a7 the ,united ,states ,army ,corps of ,engineers2 7,b7 the ,camp ,hale-,eagle ,river ,headwaters ,collaborative ,group2 7,c7 the ,national ,forest ,foundation2 7,d7 the ,colorado ,department of ,public ,health and ,environment2 7,e7 the ,colorado ,state ,historic ,preservation ,office2 7,f7 units of local government2 and 7,g7 other interested organizations and members of the public4 7e7 ,environmental remediation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall continue to carry out the projects and activities of the ,department of the ,army in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act relating to cleanup of-- 7,a7 the ,camp ,hale ,formerly ,used ,defense ,site2 or 7,b7 the ,camp ,hale historic cantonment area4 7#b7 ,removal of unexploded ordnance 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army may remove unexploded ordnance 7as defined in section #aja7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 from the ,historic ,landscape1 as the ,secretary of the ,army determines to be appropriate in accordance with applicable law 7including regulations74 7,b7 ,action on receipt of notice ,on receipt from the ,secretary of a notification of unexploded ordnance under subsection 7c77#c71 the ,secretary of the ,army may remove the unexploded ordnance in accordance with-- 7i7 the program for environmental restoration of formerly used defense sites under section #bgja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq472 and 7iii7 any other applicable provision of law 7including regulations74 7#c7 ,effect of subsection ,nothing in this subsection modifies any obligation in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act relating to environmental remediation or removal of any unexploded ordnance located in or around the ,camp ,hale historic cantonment area1 the ,camp ,hale ,formerly ,used ,defense ,site1 or the ,historic ,landscape1 including such an obligation under-- 7,a7 the program for environmental restoration of formerly used defense sites under section #bgja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq472 or 7,c7 any other applicable provision of law 7including regulations74 7f7 ,interagency agreement ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,army shall enter into an agreement-- 7#a7 to specify-- 7,a7 the activities of the ,secretary relating to the management of the ,historic ,landscape2 and 7,b7 the activities of the ,secretary of the ,army relating to environmental remediation and the removal of unexploded ordnance in accordance with subsection 7e7 and other applicable laws 7including regulations72 and 7#b7 to require the ,secretary to provide to the ,secretary of the ,army1 by not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act and periodically thereafter1 as appropriate1 a management plan for the ,historic ,landscape for purposes of the removal activities described in subsection 7e74 7g7 ,effect ,nothing in this section-- 7#a7 affects the jurisdiction of the ,state over any water law1 water right1 or adjudication or administration relating to any water resource2 7#b7 affects any water right in existence on or after the date of enactment of this ,act1 or the exercise of such a water right1 including-- 7,a7 a water right under an interstate water compact 7including full development of any apportionment made in accordance with such a compact72 7,b7 a water right decreed within1 above1 below1 or through the ,historic ,landscape2 7,c7 a water right held by the ,united ,states2 7,d7 the management or operation of any reservoir1 including the storage1 management1 release1 or transportation of water2 and 7,e7 the construction or operation of such infrastructure as is determined to be necessary by an individual or entity holding water rights to develop and place to beneficial use those rights1 subject to applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local law 7including regulations72 7#c7 constitutes an express or implied reservation by the ,united ,states of any reserved or appropriative water right2 7#d7 alters or limits-- 7,a7 a permit held by a ski area2 7,b7 the implementation of activities governed by a ski area permit2 or 7,c7 the authority of the ,secretary to modify or expand an existing ski area permit2 7#e7 prevents the ,secretary from closing portions of the ,historic ,landscape for public safety1 environmental remediation1 or other use in accordance with applicable laws2 or 7#f7 affects-- 7,a7 any special use permit in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7,b7 the renewal of a permit described in subparagraph 7,a74 7h7 7#a7 ,funding ,there is established in the general fund of the ,treasury a special account1 to be known as the ,camp ,hale ,historic ,preservation and ,restoration ,fund4 7#b7 ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,camp ,hale ,historic ,preservation and ,restoration ,fund #aj1jjj1jjj1 to be available to the ,secretary until expended1 for activities relating to historic interpretation1 preservation1 and restoration carried out in and around the ,historic ,landscape4 7i7 ,designation of overlook ,the interpretive site located beside ,united ,states ,route #bd in the ,state1 at #ci4dca,n #ajf4cbc,w1 is hereby designated as the ,sandy ,treat ,overlook4 #baajh4 ,white ,river ,national ,forest ,boundary modification 7a7 ,in general ,the boundary of the ,white ,river ,national ,forest is modified to include the approximately #abj acres comprised of the ,,sw #a_/d1 the ,,se #a_/d1 and the ,,ne #a_/d of the ,,se #a_/d of sec4 #a1 ,t4 #b ,s41 ,r4 #hj ,w41 #fth ,principal ,meridian1 in ,summit ,county in the ,state4 7b7 ,land and water conservation fund ,for purposes of section #bjjcjf of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 the boundaries of the ,white ,river ,national ,forest1 as modified under subsection 7a71 shall be considered to be the boundaries of the ,white ,river ,national ,forest as in existence on ,january #a1 #aife4 #baaji4 ,rocky ,mountain ,national ,park ,potential ,wilderness ,boundary adjustment 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to provide for the ongoing maintenance and use of portions of the ,trail ,river ,ranch and the associated property located within ,rocky ,mountain ,national ,park in ,grand ,county in the ,state4 7b7 ,boundary adjustment ,section #aieb7;b7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #ajgj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,boundary adjustment ,the boundary of the ,potential ,wilderness is modified to exclude the area comprising approximately #ae4e acres of land identified as ,potential ,wilderness to ,non-wilderness on the map entitled ,rocky ,mountain ,national ,park ,proposed ,wilderness ,area ,amendment and dated ,january #af1 #bjah4 4 #baaaj4 ,administrative provisions 7a7 ,fish and wildlife ,nothing in this title affects the jurisdiction or responsibility of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife in the ,state4 7b7 ,no buffer zones 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title or an amendment made by this title establishes a protective perimeter or buffer zone around-- 7,a7 a covered area2 7,b7 a wilderness area or potential wilderness area designated by section #baajc2 7,c7 the ,recreation ,management ,area2 7,d7 a ,wildlife ,conservation ,area2 or 7,e7 the ,historic ,landscape4 7#b7 ,outside activities ,the fact that a nonwilderness activity or use on land outside of a covered area can be seen or heard from within the covered area shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the covered area4 7c7 ,maps and legal descriptions 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file maps and legal descriptions of each area described in subsection 7b77#a7 with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,force of law ,each map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary may correct any typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions4 7#c7 ,public availability ,each map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,forest ,service4 7d7 ,acquisition of land 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundaries of an area described in subsection 7b77#a7 only through exchange1 donation1 or purchase from a willing seller4 7#b7 ,management ,any land or interest in land acquired under paragraph 7#a7 shall be incorporated into1 and administered as a part of1 the wilderness area1 ,recreation ,management ,area1 ,wildlife ,conservation ,area1 or ,historic ,landscape1 as applicable1 in which the land or interest in land is located4 7e7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the areas described in subsection 7b77#a7 are withdrawn from-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under mining laws2 and 7#c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 7f7 ,military overflights ,nothing in this title or an amendment made by this title restricts or precludes-- 7#a7 any low-level overflight of military aircraft over any area subject to this title or an amendment made by this title1 including military overflights that can be seen1 heard1 or detected within such an area2 7#b7 flight testing or evaluation over an area described in paragraph 7#a72 or 7#c7 the use or establishment of-- 7,a7 any new unit of special use airspace over an area described in paragraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 any military flight training or transportation over such an area4 7g7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that military aviation training on ,federal public lands in ,colorado1 including the training conducted at the ,high-,altitude ,army ,national ,guard ,aviation ,training ,site1 is critical to the national security of the ,united ,states and the readiness of the ,armed ,forces4 ,,ii ,,san ,,juan ,,mountains #babja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,covered land ,the term covered land means-- 7,a7 land designated as wilderness under paragraphs 7#bg7 through 7#bi7 of section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 7as added by section #babjb72 and 7,b7 a ,special ,management ,area4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#c7 ,special management area ,the term ,special ,management ,area means each of-- 7,a7 the ,sheep ,mountain ,special ,management ,area designated by section #babjc7;a77#a72 and 7,b7 the ,liberty ,bell ,east ,special ,management ,area designated by section #babjc7;a77#b74 #babjb4 ,additions to ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system ,section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 7as amended by section #baajb7;a77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bg7 ,lizard head wilderness addition ,certain ,federal land in the ,grand ,mesa1 ,uncompahgre1 and ,gunnison ,national ,forests comprising approximately #c1ada acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,wilson1 ,sunshine1 ,black ,face and ,san ,bernardo ,additions to the ,lizard ,head ,wilderness and dated ,september #f1 #bjah1 which is incorporated in1 and shall be administered as part of1 the ,lizard ,head ,wilderness4 7#bh7 ,mount sneffels wilderness additions 7,a7 ,liberty bell and last dollar additions ,certain ,federal land in the ,grand ,mesa1 ,uncompahgre1 and ,gunnison ,national ,forests comprising approximately #g1bce acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,liberty ,bell and ,last ,dollar ,additions to the ,mt4 ,sneffels ,wilderness1 ,liberty ,bell ,east ,special ,management ,area and dated ,september #f1 #bjah1 which is incorporated in1 and shall be administered as part of1 the ,mount ,sneffels ,wilderness4 7,b7 ,whitehouse additions ,certain ,federal land in the ,grand ,mesa1 ,uncompahgre1 and ,gunnison ,national ,forests comprising approximately #ab1dfe acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,whitehouse ,additions to the ,mt4 ,sneffels ,wilderness and dated ,september #f1 #bjah1 which is incorporated in1 and shall be administered as part of1 the ,mount ,sneffels ,wilderness4 7#bi7 ,mckenna peak wilderness ,certain ,federal land in the ,state of ,colorado comprising approximately #h1hhd acres of ,bureau of ,land ,management land1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,mc,kenna ,peak ,wilderness ,area and dated ,september #ah1 #bjah1 to be known as the ,mc,kenna ,peak ,wilderness4 4 #babjc4 ,special management areas 7a7 ,designation 7#a7 ,sheep mountain special management area ,the ,federal land in the ,grand ,mesa1 ,uncompahgre1 and ,gunnison and ,san ,juan ,national ,forests in the ,state comprising approximately #ba1ffc acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,sheep ,mountain ,special ,management ,area and dated ,september #ai1 #bjah1 is designated as the ,sheep ,mountain ,special ,management ,area4 7#b7 ,liberty bell east special management area ,the ,federal land in the ,grand ,mesa1 ,uncompahgre1 and ,gunnison ,national ,forests in the ,state comprising approximately #gib acres1 as generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,liberty ,bell and ,last ,dollar ,additions to the ,mt4 ,sneffels ,wilderness1 ,liberty ,bell ,east ,special ,management ,area and dated ,september #f1 #bjah1 is designated as the ,liberty ,bell ,east ,special ,management ,area4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,special ,management ,areas is to conserve and protect for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the geological1 cultural1 archaeological1 paleontological1 natural1 scientific1 recreational1 wilderness1 wildlife1 riparian1 historical1 educational1 and scenic resources of the ,special ,management ,areas4 7c7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall manage the ,special ,management ,areas in a manner that-- 7,a7 conserves1 protects1 and enhances the resources and values of the ,special ,management ,areas described in subsection 7b72 7,b7 subject to paragraph 7#c71 maintains or improves the wilderness character of the ,special ,management ,areas and the suitability of the ,special ,management ,areas for potential inclusion in the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system2 and 7,c7 is in accordance with-- 7i7 the ,national ,forest ,management ,act of #aigf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjj et seq472 7ii7 this title2 and 7iii7 any other applicable laws4 7#b7 ,prohibitions ,the following shall be prohibited in the ,special ,management ,areas3 7,a7 ,permanent roads4 7,b7 ,except as necessary to meet the minimum requirements for the administration of the ,federal land1 to provide access for abandoned mine cleanup1 and to protect public health and safety-- 7i7 the use of motor vehicles1 motorized equipment1 or mechanical transport 7other than as provided in paragraph 7#c772 and 7ii7 the establishment of temporary roads4 7#c7 ,authorized activities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may allow any activities 7including helicopter access for recreation and maintenance and the competitive running event permitted since #aiib7 that have been authorized by permit or license as of the date of enactment of this ,act to continue within the ,special ,management ,areas1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may require4 7,b7 ,permitting ,the designation of the ,special ,management ,areas by subsection 7a7 shall not affect the issuance of permits relating to the activities covered under subparagraph 7,a7 after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,c7 ,bicycles ,the ,secretary may permit the use of bicycles in-- 7i7 the portion of the ,sheep ,mountain ,special ,management ,area identified as ,ophir ,valley ,area on the map entitled ,proposed ,sheep ,mountain ,special ,management ,area and dated ,september #ai1 #bjah2 and 7ii7 the portion of the ,liberty ,bell ,east ,special ,management ,area identified as ,liberty ,bell ,corridor on the map entitled ,proposed ,liberty ,bell and ,last ,dollar ,additions to the ,mt4 ,sneffels ,wilderness1 ,liberty ,bell ,east ,special ,management ,area and dated ,september #f1 #bjah4 7d7 ,applicable law ,water and water rights in the ,special ,management ,areas shall be administered in accordance with section #h of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7,public ,law #ajc-gg2 #ajg ,stat4 #gfb71 except that1 for purposes of this division-- 7#a7 any reference contained in that section to the lands designated as wilderness by this ,act1 the ,piedra1 ,roubideau1 and ,tabeguache areas identified in section #i of this ,act1 or the ,bowen ,gulch ,protection ,area or the ,fossil ,ridge ,recreation ,management ,area identified in sections #e and #f of this ,act1 or the areas described in sections #b1 #e1 #f1 and #i of this ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the ,special ,management ,areas2 and 7#b7 any reference contained in that section to this ,act shall be considered to be a reference to the ,colorado ,outdoor ,recreation and ,economy ,act4 #babjd4 ,release of wilderness study areas 7a7 ,dominguez canyon wilderness study area ,subtitle ,e of title ,,ii of ,public ,law #aaa-aa is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #bdjh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjzzz-#g7 as section #bdji2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #bdjg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjzzz-#f7 the following3 #bdjh4 ,release 7a7 ,in general ,congress finds that1 for the purposes of section #fjc7;c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb7;c771 the portions of the ,dominguez ,canyon ,wilderness ,study ,area not designated as wilderness by this subtitle have been adequately studied for wilderness designation4 7b7 ,release ,any public land referred to in subsection 7a7 that is not designated as wilderness by this subtitle-- 7#a7 is no longer subject to section #fjc7;c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb7;c772 and 7#b7 shall be managed in accordance with this subtitle and any other applicable laws4 4 7b7 ,mckenna peak wilderness study area 7#a7 ,in general ,congress finds that1 for the purposes of section #fjc7;c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb7;c771 the portions of the ,mc,kenna ,peak ,wilderness ,study ,area in ,san ,miguel ,county in the ,state not designated as wilderness by paragraph 7#bi7 of section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 7as added by section #babjb7 have been adequately studied for wilderness designation4 7#b7 ,release ,any public land referred to in paragraph 7#a7 that is not designated as wilderness by paragraph 7#bi7 of section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 7as added by section #babjb7-- 7,a7 is no longer subject to section #fjc7;c7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aghb7;c772 and 7,b7 shall be managed in accordance with applicable laws4 #babje4 ,administrative provisions 7a7 ,fish and wildlife ,nothing in this title affects the jurisdiction or responsibility of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife in the ,state4 7b7 ,no buffer zones 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title establishes a protective perimeter or buffer zone around covered land4 7#b7 ,activities outside wilderness ,the fact that a nonwilderness activity or use on land outside of the covered land can be seen or heard from within covered land shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the covered land4 7c7 ,maps and legal descriptions 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary or the ,secretary of the ,interior1 as appropriate1 shall file a map and a legal description of each wilderness area designated by paragraphs 7#bg7 through 7#bi7 of section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 7as added by section #babjb7 and the ,special ,management ,areas with-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,force of law ,each map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title1 except that the ,secretary or the ,secretary of the ,interior1 as appropriate1 may correct any typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions4 7#c7 ,public availability ,each map and legal description filed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,bureau of ,land ,management and the ,forest ,service4 7d7 ,acquisition of land 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary or the ,secretary of the ,interior1 as appropriate1 may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundaries of a ,special ,management ,area or the wilderness designated under paragraphs 7#bg7 through 7#bi7 of section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 7as added by section #babjb7 only through exchange1 donation1 or purchase from a willing seller4 7#b7 ,management ,any land or interest in land acquired under paragraph 7#a7 shall be incorporated into1 and administered as a part of1 the wilderness or ,special ,management ,area in which the land or interest in land is located4 7e7 ,grazing ,the grazing of livestock on covered land1 if established before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be permitted to continue subject to such reasonable regulations as are considered to be necessary by the ,secretary with jurisdiction over the covered land1 in accordance with-- 7#a7 section #d7;d77#d7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#d772 and 7#b7 the applicable guidelines set forth in ,appendix ,a of the report of the ,committee on ,interior and ,insular ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives accompanying ,h4,r4 #begj of the #ajast ,congress 7,h4 ,rept4 #aja-dje7 or ,h4,r4 #edhg of the #ifth ,congress 7,h4 ,rept4 #if-fag74 7f7 ,fire1 insects1 and diseases ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#a7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a771 the ,secretary with jurisdiction over a wilderness area designated by paragraphs 7#bg7 through 7#bi7 of section #b7;a7 of the ,colorado ,wilderness ,act of #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ajc-gg7 7as added by section #babjb7 may carry out any activity in the wilderness area that the ,secretary determines to be necessary for the control of fire1 insects1 and diseases1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7g7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the covered land and the approximately #f1eij acres generally depicted on the map entitled ,proposed ,naturita ,canyon ,mineral ,withdrawal ,area and dated ,september #f1 #bjah1 is withdrawn from-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under mining laws2 and 7#c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 ,,iii ,,thompson ,,divide #bacja4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this title are-- 7#a7 subject to valid existing rights1 to withdraw certain ,federal land in the ,thompson ,divide area from mineral and other disposal laws2 and 7#b7 to promote the capture of fugitive methane emissions that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere-- 7,a7 to reduce methane gas emissions2 and 7,b7 to provide-- 7i7 new renewable electricity supplies and other beneficial uses of fugitive methane emissions2 and 7ii7 increased royalties for taxpayers4 #bacjb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,fugitive methane emissions ,the term fugitive methane emissions means methane gas from those ,federal lands in ,garfield1 ,gunnison1 ,delta1 or ,pitkin ,county in the ,state generally depicted on the pilot program map as ,fugitive ,coal ,mine ,methane ,use ,pilot ,program ,area that would leak or be vented into the atmosphere from an active1 inactive or abandoned underground coal mine4 7#b7 ,pilot program ,the term pilot program means the ,greater ,thompson ,divide ,fugitive ,coal ,mine ,methane ,use ,pilot ,program established by section #bacje7;a77#a74 7#c7 ,pilot program map ,the term pilot program map means the map entitled ,greater ,thompson ,divide ,fugitive ,coal ,mine ,methane ,use ,pilot ,program ,area and dated ,june #ag1 #bjai4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#e7 ,thompson divide lease 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,thompson ,divide lease means any oil or gas lease in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act within the ,thompson ,divide ,withdrawal and ,protection ,area4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term ,thompson ,divide lease does not include any oil or gas lease that-- 7i7 is associated with a ,wolf ,creek ,storage ,field development right2 or 7ii7 before the date of enactment of this ,act1 has expired1 been cancelled1 or otherwise terminated4 7#f7 ,thompson divide map ,the term ,thompson ,divide map means the map entitled ,greater ,thompson ,divide ,area ,map and dated ,june #ac1 #bjai4 7#g7 ,thompson divide withdrawal and protection area ,the term ,thompson ,divide ,withdrawal and ,protection ,area means the ,federal land and minerals generally depicted on the ,thompson ,divide map as the ,thompson ,divide ,withdrawal and ,protection ,area4 7#h7 ,wolf creek storage field development right 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,wolf ,creek ,storage ,field development right means a development right for any of the ,federal mineral leases numbered ,,coc #jjgdif1 ,,coc #jjgdig1 ,,coc #jjgdih1 ,,coc #jjgdii1 ,,coc #jjgejj1 ,,coc #jjgech1 ,,coc #jjhabh1 ,,coc #jaecgc1 ,,coc #jabhjah1 ,,coc #jeafde1 and ,,coc #jeafdf1 and generally depicted on the ,thompson ,divide map as ,wolf ,creek ,storage ,agreement4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term ,wolf ,creek ,storage ,field development right does not include any storage right or related activity within the area described in subparagraph 7,a74 #bacjc4 ,thompson ,divide ,withdrawal and ,protection ,area 7a7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,thompson ,divide ,withdrawal and ,protection ,area is withdrawn from-- 7#a7 entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7#b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7#c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 7b7 ,surveys ,the exact acreage and legal description of the ,thompson ,divide ,withdrawal and ,protection ,area shall be determined by surveys approved by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7c7 ,grazing ,the grazing of livestock on covered land1 if established before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be allowed to continue subject to such reasonable regulations as are considered to be necessary by the ,secretary with jurisdiction over the covered land4 #bacjd4 ,thompson ,divide lease exchange 7a7 ,in general ,in exchange for the relinquishment by a leaseholder of all ,thompson ,divide leases of the leaseholder1 the ,secretary may issue to the leaseholder credits for any bid1 royalty1 or rental payment due under any ,federal oil or gas lease on ,federal land in the ,state1 in accordance with subsection 7b74 7b7 ,amount of credits 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the amount of the credits issued to a leaseholder of a ,thompson ,divide lease relinquished under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7,a7 be equal to the sum of-- 7i7 the amount of the bonus bids paid for the applicable ,thompson ,divide leases2 7ii7 the amount of any rental paid for the applicable ,thompson ,divide leases as of the date on which the leaseholder submits to the ,secretary a notice of the decision to relinquish the applicable ,thompson ,divide leases2 and 7iii7 the amount of any expenses incurred by the leaseholder of the applicable ,thompson ,divide leases in the preparation of any drilling permit1 sundry notice1 or other related submission in support of the development of the applicable ,thompson ,divide leases as of ,january #bh1 #bjai1 including any expenses relating to the preparation of any analysis under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 and 7,b7 require the approval of the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,exclusion ,the amount of a credit issued under subsection 7a7 shall not include any expenses paid by the leaseholder of a ,thompson ,divide lease for legal fees or related expenses for legal work with respect to a ,thompson ,divide lease4 7c7 ,cancellation ,effective on relinquishment under this section1 and without any additional action by the ,secretary1 a ,thompson ,divide lease-- 7#a7 shall be permanently cancelled2 and 7#b7 shall not be reissued4 7d7 ,conditions 7#a7 ,applicable law ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 each exchange under this section shall be conducted in accordance with-- 7,a7 this division2 and 7,b7 other applicable laws 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,acceptance of credits ,the ,secretary may1 subject to appropriations1 accept credits issued under subsection 7a7 in the same manner as cash for the payments described in that subsection4 7#c7 ,applicability ,the use of a credit issued under subsection 7a7 shall be subject to the laws 7including regulations7 applicable to the payments described in that subsection1 to the extent that the laws are consistent with this section4 7#d7 ,treatment of credits ,subject to appropriations1 all amounts in the form of credits issued under subsection 7a7 accepted by the ,secretary shall be considered to be amounts received for the purposes of-- 7,a7 section #ce of the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #aia72 and 7,b7 section #bj of the ,geothermal ,steam ,act of #aigj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajai74 7e7 ,wolf creek storage field development rights 7#a7 ,conveyance to secretary ,as a condition precedent to the relinquishment of a ,thompson ,divide lease1 any leaseholder with a ,wolf ,creek ,storage ,field development right shall permanently relinquish1 transfer1 and otherwise convey to the ,secretary1 in a form acceptable to the ,secretary1 all ,wolf ,creek ,storage ,field development rights of the leaseholder4 7#b7 ,limitation of transfer ,an interest acquired by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be held in perpetuity2 and 7,b7 shall not be-- 7i7 transferred2 7ii7 reissued2 or 7iii7 otherwise used for mineral extraction4 #bacje4 ,greater ,thompson ,divide ,fugitive ,coal ,mine ,methane ,use ,pilot ,program 7a7 ,fugitive coal mine methane use pilot program 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,bureau of ,land ,management a pilot program1 to be known as the ,greater ,thompson ,divide ,fugitive ,coal ,mine ,methane ,use ,pilot ,program4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the pilot program is to promote the capture1 beneficial use1 mitigation1 and sequestration of fugitive methane emissions-- 7,a7 to reduce methane emissions2 7,b7 to promote economic development2 7,c7 to produce bid and royalty revenues2 7,d7 to improve air quality2 and 7,e7 to improve public safety4 7#c7 ,plan 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a plan-- 7i7 to complete an inventory of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection 7b72 7ii7 to provide for the leasing of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection 7c72 and 7iii7 to provide for the capping or destruction of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,coordination ,in developing the plan under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall coordinate with-- 7i7 the ,state2 7ii7 ,garfield1 ,gunnison1 ,delta1 and ,pitkin ,counties in the ,state2 7iii7 lessees of ,federal coal within the counties referred to in clause 7ii72 7iv7 interested institutions of higher education in the ,state2 and 7v7 interested members of the public4 7b7 ,fugitive methane emission inventory 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall complete an inventory of fugitive methane emissions4 7#b7 ,conduct ,the ,secretary may conduct the inventory under paragraph 7#a7 through1 or in collaboration with-- 7,a7 the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 7,b7 the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey2 7,c7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7,d7 the ,united ,states ,forest ,service2 7,e7 ,state departments or agencies2 7,f7 ,garfield1 ,gunnison1 ,delta1 or ,pitkin ,county in the ,state2 7,g7 the ,garfield ,county ,federal ,mineral ,lease ,district2 7,h7 institutions of higher education in the ,state2 7,i7 lessees of ,federal coal within a county referred to in subparagraph 7,f72 7,j7 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7,k7 the ,national ,center for ,atmospheric ,research2 or 7,l7 other interested entities1 including members of the public4 7#c7 ,contents ,the inventory under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the general location and geographic coordinates of each vent1 seep1 or other source producing significant fugitive methane emissions2 7,b7 an estimate of the volume and concentration of fugitive methane emissions from each source of significant fugitive methane emissions including details of measurements taken and the basis for that emissions estimate2 7,c7 an estimate of the total volume of fugitive methane emissions each year2 7,d7 relevant data and other information available from-- 7i7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7ii7 the ,mine ,safety and ,health ,administration2 7iii7 ,colorado ,department of ,natural ,resources2 7iv7 ,colorado ,public ,utility ,commission2 7v7 ,colorado ,department of ,health and ,environment2 and 7vi7 ,office of ,surface ,mining ,reclamation and ,enforcement2 and 7,e7 such other information as may be useful in advancing the purposes of the pilot program4 7#d7 ,public participation2 disclosure 7,a7 ,public participation ,the ,secretary shall provide opportunities for public participation in the inventory under this subsection4 7,b7 ,availability ,the ,secretary shall make the inventory under this subsection publicly available4 7,c7 ,disclosure ,nothing in this subsection requires the ,secretary to publicly release information that-- 7i7 poses a threat to public safety2 7ii7 is confidential business information2 or 7iii7 is otherwise protected from public disclosure4 7#e7 ,use ,the ,secretary shall use the inventory in carrying out-- 7,a7 the leasing program under subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 the capping or destruction of fugitive methane emissions under subsection 7d74 7c7 ,fugitive methane emission leasing program 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights and in accordance with this section1 not later than #a year after the date of completion of the inventory required under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall carry out a program to encourage the use and destruction of fugitive methane emissions4 7#b7 ,fugitive methane emissions from coal mines subject to lease 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall authorize the holder of a valid existing ,federal coal lease for a mine that is producing fugitive methane emissions to capture for use1 or destroy by flaring1 the fugitive methane emissions4 7,b7 ,conditions ,the authority under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be-- 7i7 subject to valid existing rights2 and 7ii7 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may require4 7,c7 ,limitations ,the program carried out under paragraph 7#a7 shall only include fugitive methane emissions that can be captured for use1 or destroyed by flaring1 in a manner that does not-- 7i7 endanger the safety of any coal mine worker2 or 7ii7 unreasonably interfere with any ongoing operation at a coal mine4 7,d7 ,cooperation 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall work cooperatively with the holders of valid existing ,federal coal leases for mines that produce fugitive methane emissions to encourage-- 7,i7 the capture of fugitive methane emissions for beneficial use1 such as generating electrical power1 producing usable heat1 transporting the methane to market1 transforming the fugitive methane emissions into a different marketable material2 or 7,,ii7 if the beneficial use of the fugitive methane emissions is not feasible1 the destruction of the fugitive methane emissions by flaring4 7ii7 ,guidance ,in furtherance of the purposes of this paragraph1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance for the implementation of ,federal authorities and programs to encourage the capture for use1 or destruction by flaring1 of fugitive methane emissions while minimizing impacts on natural resources or other public interest values4 7,e7 ,royalties ,the ,secretary shall determine whether any fugitive methane emissions used or destroyed pursuant to this paragraph are subject to the payment of a royalty under applicable law4 7#c7 ,fugitive methane emissions from abandoned coal mines 7,a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 notwithstanding section #bacjc1 subject to valid existing rights1 and in accordance with section #ba of the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #bda7 and any other applicable law1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 authorize the capture for use1 or destruction by flaring1 of fugitive methane emissions from abandoned coal mines on ,federal land2 and 7ii7 make available for leasing such fugitive methane emissions from abandoned coal mines on ,federal land as the ,secretary considers to be in the public interest4 7,b7 ,source ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall offer for lease each significant vent1 seep1 or other source of fugitive methane emissions from abandoned coal mines4 7,c7 ,bid qualifications ,a bid to lease fugitive methane emissions under this paragraph shall specify whether the prospective lessee intends-- 7i7 to capture the fugitive methane emissions for beneficial use1 such as generating electrical power1 producing usable heat1 transporting the methane to market1 transforming the fugitive methane emissions into a different marketable material2 7ii7 to destroy the fugitive methane emissions by flaring2 or 7iii7 to employ a specific combination of-- 7,i7 capturing the fugitive methane emissions for beneficial use2 and 7,,ii7 destroying the fugitive methane emission by flaring4 7,d7 ,priority 7i7 ,in general ,if there is more than one qualified bid for a lease under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall select the bid that the ,secretary determines is likely to most significantly advance the public interest4 7ii7 ,considerations ,in determining the public interest under clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall take into consideration-- 7,i7 the size of the overall decrease in the time-integrated radiative forcing of the fugitive methane emissions2 7,,ii7 the impacts to other natural resource values1 including wildlife1 water1 and air2 and 7,,iii7 other public interest values1 including scenic1 economic1 recreation1 and cultural values4 7,e7 ,lease form 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop and provide to prospective bidders a lease form for leases issued under this paragraph4 7ii7 ,due diligence ,the lease form developed under clause 7i7 shall include terms and conditions requiring the leased fugitive methane emissions to be put to beneficial use or flared by not later than #a year after the date of issuance of the lease4 7,f7 ,royalty rate ,the ,secretary shall develop a minimum bid and royalty rate for leases under this paragraph to advance the purposes of this section1 to the maximum extent practicable4 7d7 ,sequestration ,if1 by not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 any significant fugitive methane emissions from abandoned coal mines on ,federal land are not leased under subsection 7c77#c71 the ,secretary shall1 in accordance with applicable law1 take all reasonable measures-- 7#a7 to cap those fugitive methane emissions at the source in any case in which the cap will result in the long-term sequestration of all or a significant portion of the fugitive methane emissions2 or 7#b7 if sequestration under paragraph 7#a7 is not feasible1 destroy the fugitive methane emissions by flaring4 7e7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report detailing-- 7#a7 the economic and environmental impacts of the pilot program1 including information on increased royalties and estimates of avoided greenhouse gas emissions2 and 7#b7 any recommendations by the ,secretary on whether the pilot program could be expanded geographically to include other significant sources of fugitive methane emissions from coal mines4 #bacjf4 ,effect ,except as expressly provided in this title1 nothing in this title-- 7#a7 expands1 diminishes1 or impairs any valid existing mineral leases1 mineral interest1 or other property rights wholly or partially within the ,thompson ,divide ,withdrawal and ,protection ,area1 including access to the leases1 interests1 rights1 or land in accordance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws 7including regulations72 7#b7 prevents the capture of methane from any active1 inactive1 or abandoned coal mine covered by this title1 in accordance with applicable laws2 or 7#c7 prevents access to1 or the development of1 any new or existing coal mine or lease in ,delta or ,gunnison ,county in the ,state4 ,,iv ,,curecanti ,,national ,,recreation ,,area #badja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,map ,the term map means the map entitled ,curecanti ,national ,recreation ,area1 ,proposed ,boundary1 numbered #faf_/ajj1dhe;,c1 and dated ,august #aa1 #bjaf4 7#b7 ,national recreation area ,the term ,national ,recreation ,area means the ,curecanti ,national ,recreation ,area established by section #badjb7;a74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 #badjb4 ,curecanti ,national ,recreation ,area 7a7 ,establishment ,effective beginning on the earlier of the date on which the ,secretary approves a request under subsection 7c77#b77;,b77i77,i7 and the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 there shall be established as a unit of the ,national ,park ,system the ,curecanti ,national ,recreation ,area1 in accordance with this division1 consisting of approximately #ej1ffg acres of land in the ,state1 as generally depicted on the map as ,curecanti ,national ,recreation ,area ,proposed ,boundary4 7b7 ,availability of map ,the map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the ,national ,park ,service4 7c7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall administer the ,national ,recreation ,area in accordance with-- 7,a7 this title2 and 7,b7 the laws 7including regulations7 generally applicable to units of the ,national ,park ,system1 including section #ajjaja7;a71 chapter #ajjc1 and sections #ajjgea7;a71 #ajjgeb1 #ajjgec1 and #ajbaja of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,dam1 power plant1 and reservoir management and operations 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title affects or interferes with the authority of the ,secretary-- 7i7 to operate the ,uncompahgre ,valley ,reclamation ,project under the reclamation laws2 7ii7 to operate the ,wayne ,n4 ,aspinall ,unit of the ,colorado ,river ,storage ,project under the ,act of ,april #aa1 #aief 7commonly known as the ,colorado ,river ,storage ,project ,act7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #fbj et seq472 or 7iii7 under the ,federal ,water ,project ,recreation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#ab et seq474 7,b7 ,reclamation land 7i7 ,submission of request to retain administrative jurisdiction ,if1 before the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commissioner of ,reclamation submits to the ,secretary a request for the ,commissioner of ,reclamation to retain administrative jurisdiction over the minimum quantity of land within the land identified on the map as ,lands withdrawn or acquired for ,bureau of ,reclamation projects that the ,commissioner of ,reclamation identifies as necessary for the effective operation of ,bureau of ,reclamation water facilities1 the ,secretary may-- 7,i7 approve1 approve with modifications1 or disapprove the request2 and 7,,ii7 if the request is approved under subclause 7,i71 make any modifications to the map that are necessary to reflect that the ,commissioner of ,reclamation retains management authority over the minimum quantity of land required to fulfill the reclamation mission4 7ii7 ,transfer of land 7,i7 ,in general ,administrative jurisdiction over the land identified on the map as ,lands withdrawn or acquired for ,bureau of ,reclamation projects1 as modified pursuant to clause 7i77,,ii71 if applicable1 shall be transferred from the ,commissioner of ,reclamation to the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service by not later than the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,,ii7 ,access to transferred land 7aa7 ,in general ,subject to item 7bb71 the ,commissioner of ,reclamation shall retain access to the land transferred to the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service under subclause 7,i7 for reclamation purposes1 including for the operation1 maintenance1 and expansion or replacement of facilities4 7bb7 ,memorandum of understanding ,the terms of the access authorized under item 7aa7 shall be determined by a memorandum of understanding entered into between the ,commissioner of ,reclamation and the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,management agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into management agreements1 or modify management agreements in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 relating to the authority of the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 the ,commissioner of ,reclamation1 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 or the ,chief of the ,forest ,service to manage ,federal land within or adjacent to the boundary of the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7,b7 ,state land ,the ,secretary may enter into cooperative management agreements for any land administered by the ,state that is within or adjacent to the ,national ,recreation ,area1 in accordance with the cooperative management authority under section #ajagjc of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,recreational activities 7,a7 ,authorization ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall allow boating1 boating-related activities1 hunting1 and fishing in the ,national ,recreation ,area in accordance with applicable ,federal and ,state laws4 7,b7 ,closures2 designated zones 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,superintendent of the ,national ,recreation ,area1 may designate zones in which1 and establish periods during which1 no boating1 hunting1 or fishing shall be permitted in the ,national ,recreation ,area under subparagraph 7,a7 for reasons of public safety1 administration1 or compliance with applicable laws4 7ii7 ,consultation required ,except in the case of an emergency1 any closure proposed by the ,secretary under clause 7i7 shall not take effect until after the date on which the ,superintendent of the ,national ,recreation ,area consults with-- 7,i7 the appropriate ,state agency responsible for hunting and fishing activities2 and 7,,ii7 the ,board of ,county ,commissioners in each county in which the zone is proposed to be designated4 7#e7 ,landowner assistance ,on the written request of an individual that owns private land located not more than #c miles from the boundary of the ,national ,recreation ,area1 the ,secretary may work in partnership with the individual to enhance the long-term conservation of natural1 cultural1 recreational1 and scenic resources in and around the ,national ,recreation ,area-- 7,a7 by acquiring all or a portion of the private land or interests in private land located not more than #c miles from the boundary of the ,national ,recreation ,area by purchase1 exchange1 or donation1 in accordance with section #badjc2 7,b7 by providing technical assistance to the individual1 including cooperative assistance2 7,c7 through available grant programs2 and 7,d7 by supporting conservation easement opportunities4 7#f7 ,withdrawal ,subject to valid existing rights1 all ,federal land within the ,national ,recreation ,area is withdrawn from-- 7,a7 entry1 appropriation1 and disposal under the public land laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7,c7 operation of the mineral leasing1 mineral materials1 and geothermal leasing laws4 7#g7 ,grazing 7,a7 ,state land subject to a state grazing lease 7i7 ,in general ,if ,state land acquired under this title is subject to a ,state grazing lease in effect on the date of acquisition1 the ,secretary shall allow the grazing to continue for the remainder of the term of the lease1 subject to the related terms and conditions of user agreements1 including permitted stocking rates1 grazing fee levels1 access rights1 and ownership and use of range improvements4 7ii7 ,access ,a lessee of ,state land may continue its use of established routes within the ,national ,recreation ,area to access ,state land for purposes of administering the lease if the use was permitted before the date of enactment of this ,act1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may require4 7,b7 ,state and private land ,the ,secretary may1 in accordance with applicable laws1 authorize grazing on land acquired from the ,state or private landowners under section #badjc1 if grazing was established before the date of acquisition4 7,c7 ,private land ,on private land acquired under section #badjc for the ,national ,recreation ,area on which authorized grazing is occurring before the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the lessee1 may allow the continuation and renewal of grazing on the land based on the terms of acquisition or by agreement between the ,secretary and the lessee1 subject to applicable law 7including regulations74 7,d7 ,federal land ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 allow1 consistent with the grazing leases1 uses1 and practices in effect as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 the continuation and renewal of grazing on ,federal land located within the boundary of the ,national ,recreation ,area on which grazing is allowed before the date of enactment of this ,act1 unless the ,secretary determines that grazing on the ,federal land would present unacceptable impacts 7as defined in section #a4d4g4a of the ,national ,park ,service document entitled ,management ,policies #bjjf3 ,the ,guide to ,managing the ,national ,park ,system7 to the natural1 cultural1 recreational1 and scenic resource values and the character of the land within the ,national ,recreation ,area2 and 7ii7 retain all authorities to manage grazing in the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7,e7 ,termination of leases ,within the ,national ,recreation ,area1 the ,secretary may-- 7i7 accept the voluntary termination of a lease or permit for grazing2 or 7ii7 in the case of a lease or permit vacated for a period of #c or more years1 terminate the lease or permit4 7#h7 ,water rights ,nothing in this title-- 7,a7 affects any use or allocation in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act of any water1 water right1 or interest in water2 7,b7 affects any vested absolute or decreed conditional water right in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act1 including any water right held by the ,united ,states2 7,c7 affects any interstate water compact in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7,d7 authorizes or imposes any new reserved ,federal water right2 7,e7 shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water right reserved or appropriated by the ,united ,states in the ,state on or before the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7,f7 constitutes an express or implied ,federal reservation of any water or water rights with respect to the ,national ,recreation area4 7#i7 ,fishing easements 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this title diminishes or alters the fish and wildlife program for the ,aspinall ,unit developed under section #h of the ,act of ,april #aa1 #aief 7commonly known as the ,colorado ,river ,storage ,project ,act7 7#gj ,stat4 #aaj1 chapter #bjc2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #fbj;g71 by the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 and the ,colorado ,division of ,wildlife 7including any successor in interest to that division7 that provides for the acquisition of public access fishing easements as mitigation for the ,aspinall ,unit 7referred to in this paragraph as the program74 7,b7 ,acquisition of fishing easements ,the ,secretary shall continue to fulfill the obligation of the ,secretary under the program to acquire #bf miles of class #a public fishing easements to provide to sportsmen access for fishing within the ,upper ,gunnison ,basin upstream of the ,aspinall ,unit1 subject to the condition that no existing fishing access downstream of the ,aspinall ,unit shall be counted toward the minimum mileage requirement under the program4 7,c7 ,plan ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 develop a plan for fulfilling the obligation of the ,secretary described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 submit to ,congress a report that-- 7,i7 includes the plan developed under clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 describes any progress made in the acquisition of public access fishing easements as mitigation for the ,aspinall ,unit under the program4 #badjc4 ,acquisition of land2 boundary management 7a7 ,acquisition 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundary of the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7#b7 ,manner of acquisition 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 land described in paragraph 7#a7 may be acquired under this subsection by-- 7i7 donation2 7ii7 purchase from willing sellers with donated or appropriated funds2 7iii7 transfer from another ,federal agency2 or 7iv7 exchange4 7,b7 ,state land ,land or interests in land owned by the ,state or a political subdivision of the ,state may only be acquired by purchase1 donation1 or exchange4 7b7 ,transfer of administrative jurisdiction 7#a7 ,forest service land 7,a7 ,in general ,administrative jurisdiction over the approximately #b1efj acres of land identified on the map as ,u4,s4 ,forest ,service proposed transfer to the ,national ,park ,service is transferred to the ,secretary1 to be administered by the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service as part of the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7,b7 ,boundary adjustment ,the boundary of the ,gunnison ,national ,forest shall be adjusted to exclude the land transferred to the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,bureau of land management land ,administrative jurisdiction over the approximately #e1jdj acres of land identified on the map as ,bureau of ,land ,management proposed transfer to ,national ,park ,service is transferred from the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management to the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 to be administered as part of the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7#c7 ,withdrawal ,administrative jurisdiction over the land identified on the map as ,proposed for transfer to the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 subject to the revocation of ,bureau of ,reclamation withdrawal shall be transferred to the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management on relinquishment of the land by the ,bureau of ,reclamation and revocation by the ,bureau of ,land ,management of any withdrawal as may be necessary4 7c7 ,potential land exchange 7#a7 ,in general ,the withdrawal for reclamation purposes of the land identified on the map as ,potential exchange lands shall be relinquished by the ,commissioner of ,reclamation and revoked by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management and the land shall be transferred to the ,national ,park ,service4 7#b7 ,exchange2 inclusion in national recreation area ,on transfer of the land described in paragraph 7#a71 the transferred land-- 7,a7 may be exchanged by the ,secretary for private land described in section #badjb7;c77#e7-- 7i7 subject to a conservation easement remaining on the transferred land1 to protect the scenic resources of the transferred land2 and 7ii7 in accordance with the laws 7including regulations7 and policies governing ,national ,park ,service land exchanges2 and 7,b7 if not exchanged under subparagraph 7,a71 shall be added to1 and managed as a part of1 the ,national ,recreation ,area4 7d7 ,addition to national recreation area ,any land within the boundary of the ,national ,recreation ,area that is acquired by the ,united ,states shall be added to1 and managed as a part of1 the ,national ,recreation ,area4 #badjd4 ,general management plan ,not later than #c years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this title1 the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service1 in consultation with the ,commissioner of ,reclamation1 shall prepare a general management plan for the ,national ,recreation ,area in accordance with section #ajjejb of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 #badje4 ,boundary survey ,the ,secretary 7acting through the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service7 shall prepare a boundary survey and legal description of the ,national ,recreation ,area4 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,july #ba1 #bjbj4;,cheryl ,l4 ,johnson1,clerk ,august #e1 #bjbj,read twice and placed on the calendar