,one ,hundred ,sixteenth ,congress of the ,united ,states of ,america #ast ,session ,begun and held at the ,city of ,washington on ,thursday1 the third day of ,january1 two thousand and nineteen ,s4 #agij ,,an ,,act ,to authorize appropriations for fiscal year #bjbj 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 ,this ,act may be cited as the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj4 #b4 ,organization of ,act into divisions2 table of contents 7a7 ,divisions ,this ,act is organized into four 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--,intelligence ,authorizations for ,fiscal ,years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj4 7#f7 ,division ,f--,other ,matters4 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,sec4 #d4 ,budgetary effects of this ,act4,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--,army ,programs,sec4 #aaa4 ,authority of the ,secretary of the ,army to waive certain limitations related to the ,distributed ,common ,ground ,system-,army ,increment #a4,subtitle ,c--,navy ,programs,sec4 #aba4 ,ford-class aircraft carrier cost limitation baselines4,sec4 #abb4 ,modification of annual report on cost targets for certain aircraft carriers4,sec4 #abc4 ,refueling and complex overhauls of the ,u4,s4,s4 ,john ,c4 ,stennis and ,u4,s4,s4 ,harry ,s4 ,truman4,sec4 #abd4 ,ford class aircraft carrier support for ,f-#ce;,c aircraft4,sec4 #abe4 ,prohibition on use of funds for reduction of aircraft carrier force structure4,sec4 #abf4 ,modification of prohibition on availability of funds for ,navy waterborne security barriers4,sec4 #abg4 ,,lha ,replacement ,amphibious ,assault ,ship ,program4,sec4 #abh4 ,strategic sealift fleet vessel4,sec4 #abi4 ,design and construction of amphibious transport dock designated ,,lpd-#ca4,sec4 #acj4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,littoral ,combat ,ship4,sec4 #aca4 ,limitation on the next new class of ,navy large surface combatants4,sec4 #acb4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending quarterly updates on the ,,ch-#ec,k ,king ,stallion helicopter program4,sec4 #acc4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,,vh-#ib;,a helicopter4,sec4 #acd4 ,report on carrier wing and aviation combat element composition4,subtitle ,d--,air ,force ,programs,sec4 #ada4 ,modification of requirement to preserve certain ,c-#e aircraft4,sec4 #adb4 ,,oc-#ace;,b aircraft recapitalization program4,sec4 #adc4 ,requirement to align ,air ,force aviation force structure with ,national ,defense ,strategy4,sec4 #add4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for reduction in ,,kc-#aj primary mission aircraft inventory4,sec4 #ade4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,f-#ae;,,ex aircraft4,sec4 #adf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,,vc-#be;,b aircraft4,sec4 #adg4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,,rc-#bf;,b aircraft4,sec4 #adh4 ,limitation on availability of funds for retirement of ,,rc-#ace aircraft4,sec4 #adi4 ,air ,force aggressor squadron modernization4,sec4 #aej4 ,air ,force plan for ,combat ,rescue ,helicopter fielding4,sec4 #aea4 ,report on feasibility of multiyear contract for procurement of ,,jassm-,,er missiles4,sec4 #aeb4 ,report on aircraft fleet of the ,civil ,air ,patrol4,sec4 #aec4 ,sense of ,congress on the light attack aircraft initiative of the ,air ,force4,subtitle ,e--,defense-wide1 ,joint1 and ,multiservice ,matters,sec4 #afa4 ,economic order quantity contracting and buy-to-budget acquisition for ,f-#ce aircraft program4,sec4 #afb4 ,relief from contractors for failure to deliver ready-for-issue spare parts for the ,f-#ce aircraft program4,sec4 #afc4 ,limitation on availability of funds for reallocation of ,turkish ,f-#ce;,a aircraft to the ,united ,states4,sec4 #afd4 ,requirement to establish the use of an ,agile ,dev,ops software development solution as an alternative for ,joint ,strike ,fighter ,autonomic ,logistics ,information ,system4,sec4 #afe4 ,f-#ce sustainment cost4,sec4 #aff4 ,reports on the progress and performance of the ,f-#ce aircraft program4,sec4 #afg4 ,other reports on the ,f-#ce aircraft program4,sec4 #afh4 ,limitation on availability of funds for communications systems lacking certain resiliency features4,sec4 #afi4 ,repeal of tactical unmanned vehicle common data link requirement4,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 ,program on enhancement of preparation of dependents of members of ,armed ,forces for careers in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics4,sec4 #bab4 ,updates to the ,department of ,defense personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering4,sec4 #bac4 ,establishment of joint reserve detachment of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit4,sec4 #bad4 ,research and educational programs and activities for ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities and ,minority-,serving ,institutions of ,higher ,education4,sec4 #bae4 ,modification of authority for prizes for advanced technology achievements4,sec4 #baf4 ,joint hypersonics transition office4,sec4 #bag4 ,modification of proof of concept commercialization program4,sec4 #bah4 ,modification of authority and addition of technology areas for expedited access to technical talent4,sec4 #bai4 ,expansion of coordination in support of national security innovation and entrepreneurial education4,sec4 #bbj4 ,modification of defense quantum information science and technology research and development program4,sec4 #bba4 ,understanding of investments in artificial intelligence and development of capabilities by adversaries4,sec4 #bbb4 ,advisory role of ,,jason scientific advisory group4,sec4 #bbc4 ,direct ,air ,capture and ,blue ,carbon ,removal ,technology ,program4,sec4 #bbd4 ,requiring defense microelectronics products and services meet trusted supply chain and operational security standards4,sec4 #bbe4 ,development and acquisition strategy to procure secure1 low probability of detection data link network capability4,sec4 #bbf4 ,establishment of secure next-generation wireless network 7#e;,g7 infrastructure for the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range and base infrastructure4,sec4 #bbg4 ,administration of manufacturing innovation institutes funded by the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bbh4 ,research program on foreign malign influence operations4,sec4 #bbi4 ,diversification of the research and engineering workforce of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bcj4 ,policy on the talent management of digital expertise and software professionals4,sec4 #bca4 ,digital engineering capability to automate testing and evaluation4,sec4 #bcb4 ,process to align policy formulation and emerging technology development4,sec4 #bcc4 ,improvement of the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bcd4 ,pilot program on enhanced civics education4,sec4 #bce4 ,technology and national security fellowship4,sec4 #bcf4 ,documentation relating to the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system4,sec4 #bcg4 ,sensor data integration for fifth generation aircraft4,sec4 #bch4 ,sense of ,congress on future vertical lift technologies4,sec4 #bci4 ,use of funds for ,strategic ,environmental ,research ,program1 ,environmental ,security ,technical ,certification ,program1 and ,operational ,energy ,capability ,improvement4,sec4 #bdj4 ,limitation and report on ,indirect ,fire ,protection ,capability ,increment #b capability4,subtitle ,c--,plans1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters,sec4 #bea4 ,master plan for implementation of authorities relating to science and technology reinvention laboratories4,sec4 #beb4 ,infrastructure to support research1 development1 test1 and evaluation missions4,sec4 #bec4 ,energetics plan4,sec4 #bed4 ,strategy and implementation plan for fifth generation information and communications technologies4,sec4 #bee4 ,department-wide software science and technology strategy4,sec4 #bef4 ,artificial intelligence education strategy4,sec4 #beg4 ,cyber science and technology activities roadmap and reports4,sec4 #beh4 ,report on ,b-#eb commercial engine replacement program4,sec4 #bei4 ,commercial edge computing technologies and best practices for ,department of ,defense warfighting systems4,sec4 #bfj4 ,biannual report on the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center4,sec4 #bfa4 ,quarterly updates on the ,optionally ,manned ,fighting ,vehicle program4,sec4 #bfb4 ,national ,study on ,defense ,research ,at ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities and ,other ,minority ,institutions4,sec4 #bfc4 ,study on national security emerging biotechnologies for the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bfd4 ,independent study on optimizing resources allocated to ,combating ,terrorism ,technical ,support ,office4,sec4 #bfe4 ,independent assessment of electronic warfare plans and programs4,sec4 #bff4 ,technical correction to ,global ,research ,watch ,program4,title ,,iii--,operation and ,maintenance,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations,sec4 #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,energy and ,environment,sec4 #caa4 ,timeline for ,clearinghouse review of applications for energy projects that may have an adverse impact on military operations and readiness4,sec4 #cab4 ,authority to accept contributions of funds from applicants for energy projects for mitigation of impacts on military operations and readiness4,sec4 #cac4 ,use of proceeds from sale of recyclable materials4,sec4 #cad4 ,disposal of recyclable materials4,sec4 #cae4 ,department of ,defense improvement of previously conveyed utility systems serving military installations4,sec4 #caf4 ,modification of ,department of ,defense environmental restoration authorities to include ,federal ,government facilities used by ,national ,guard4,sec4 #cag4 ,use of operational energy cost savings of ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #cah4 ,sale of electricity from alternate energy and cogeneration production facilities4,sec4 #cai4 ,energy resilience programs and activities4,sec4 #cbj4 ,technical and grammatical corrections and repeal of obsolete provisions relating to energy4,sec4 #cba4 ,transfer authority for funding of study and assessment on health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water by ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry4,sec4 #cbb4 ,replacement of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam with fluorine-free fire-fighting agent4,sec4 #cbc4 ,prohibition of uncontrolled release of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam at military installations4,sec4 #cbd4 ,prohibition on use of fluorinated aqueous film forming foam for training exercises4,sec4 #cbe4 ,real-time sound-monitoring at ,navy installations where tactical fighter aircraft operate4,sec4 #cbf4 ,development of extreme weather vulnerability and risk assessment tool4,sec4 #cbg4 ,removal of barriers that discourage investments to increase military installation resilience4,sec4 #cbh4 ,budgeting of ,department of ,defense relating to extreme weather4,sec4 #cbi4 ,prohibition on ,perfluoroalkyl ,substances and ,polyfluoroalkyl ,substances in ,meals ,ready-to-,eat ,food ,packaging4,sec4 #ccj4 ,disposal of materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or aqueous film-forming foam4,sec4 #cca4 ,agreements to share monitoring data relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other contaminants of concern4,sec4 #ccb4 ,cooperative agreements with ,states to address contamination by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4,sec4 #ccc4 ,plan to phase out use of burn pits4,sec4 #ccd4 ,information relating to locations of burn pit use4,sec4 #cce4 ,data quality review of radium testing conducted at certain locations of the ,department of the ,navy4,sec4 #ccf4 ,reimbursement of ,environmental ,protection ,agency for certain costs in connection with the ,twin ,cities ,army ,ammunition ,plant1 ,minnesota4,sec4 #ccg4 ,pilot program for availability of working-capital funds for increased combat capability through energy optimization4,sec4 #cch4 ,report on efforts to reduce high energy intensity at military installations4,subtitle ,c--,treatment of ,contaminated ,water ,near ,military ,installations,sec4 #cda4 ,short title4,sec4 #cdb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #cdc4 ,provision of water uncontaminated with perfluorooctanoic acid 7,,pfoa7 and perfluorooctane sulfonate 7,,pfos7 for agricultural purposes4,sec4 #cdd4 ,acquisition of real property by ,air ,force4,sec4 #cde4 ,remediation plan4,subtitle ,d--,logistics and ,sustainment,sec4 #cea4 ,materiel readiness metrics and objectives4,sec4 #ceb4 ,clarification of authority regarding use of working-capital funds for unspecified minor military construction projects related to revitalization and recapitalization of defense industrial base facilities4,sec4 #cec4 ,modification to limitation on length of overseas forward deployment of naval vessels4,sec4 #ced4 ,extension of temporary installation reutilization authority for arsenals1 depots1 and plants4,sec4 #cee4 ,f-#ce ,joint ,strike ,fighter sustainment4,sec4 #cef4 ,report on strategic policy for prepositioned materiel and equipment4,sec4 #ceg4 ,pilot program to train skilled technicians in critical shipbuilding skills4,sec4 #ceh4 ,requirement for military department inter-service depot maintenance4,sec4 #cei4 ,strategy to improve infrastructure of certain depots of the ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,e--,reports,sec4 #cfa4 ,readiness reporting4,sec4 #cfb4 ,technical correction to deadline for transition to ,defense ,readiness ,reporting ,system ,strategic4,sec4 #cfc4 ,report on ,navy ship depot maintenance budget4,sec4 #cfd4 ,report on ,runit ,dome4,sec4 #cfe4 ,prohibition on subjective upgrades by commanders of unit ratings in monthly readiness reporting on military units4,sec4 #cff4 ,requirement to include foreign language proficiency in readiness reporting systems of ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,f--,other ,matters,sec4 #cga4 ,prevention of encroachment on military training routes and military operations areas4,sec4 #cgb4 ,expansion and enhancement of authorities on transfer and adoption of military animals4,sec4 #cgc4 ,extension of authority for ,secretary of ,defense to use ,department of ,defense reimbursement rate for transportation services provided to certain non-,department of ,defense entities4,sec4 #cgd4 ,extension of authority of ,secretary of ,transportation to issue non-premium aviation insurance4,sec4 #cge4 ,defense personal property program4,sec4 #cgf4 ,public events about ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4,sec4 #cgg4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,innovative ,readiness ,training program4,sec4 #cgh4 ,detonation chambers for explosive ordnance disposal4,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,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,sec4 #dae4 ,authorized strengths for ,marine ,corps ,reserves on active duty4,sec4 #daf4 ,modification of authorized strength of ,air ,force ,reserve serving on full-time reserve component duty for administration of the reserves or the ,national ,guard4,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 ,maker of original appointments in a regular or reserve component of commissioned officers previously subject to original appointment in other type of component4,sec4 #ejb4 ,furnishing of adverse information on officers to promotion selection boards4,sec4 #ejc4 ,limitation on number of officers recommendable for promotion by promotion selection boards4,sec4 #ejd4 ,expansion of authority for continuation on active duty of officers in certain military specialties and career tracks4,sec4 #eje4 ,management policies for joint qualified officers4,sec4 #ejf4 ,modification of authorities on management of deployments of members of the ,armed ,forces and related unit operating and personnel tempo matters4,sec4 #ejg4 ,personnel tempo of the ,armed ,forces and the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command during periods of inapplicability of high-deployment limitations4,sec4 #ejh4 ,permanent authority to defer past age #fd the retirement of chaplains in general and flag officer grades4,sec4 #eji4 ,higher grade in retirement for officers following reopening of determination or certification of retired grade4,sec4 #eaj4 ,authority of promotion boards to recommend that officers of particular merit be placed higher on promotion list4,sec4 #eaj;,a4 ,availability on the internet of certain information about officers serving in general or flag officer grades4,sec4 #eaj;,b4 ,functional badge or insignia upon commission for chaplains4,subtitle ,b--,reserve ,component ,management,sec4 #eaa4 ,modification of grade level threshold for ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4,sec4 #eab4 ,inclusion of ,,stem in courses of instruction for the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4,sec4 #eac4 ,inclusion of homeschooled students in ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps units4,sec4 #ead4 ,clarification of eligibility to serve as ,commander1 ,marine ,forces ,reserve4,sec4 #eae4 ,extension and periodic evaluation of suicide prevention and resilience program for the reserve components4,sec4 #eaf4 ,authority to defer mandatory separation at age #fh of officers in medical specialties in the reserve components4,sec4 #eag4 ,modernization of inspection authorities applicable to the ,national ,guard4,sec4 #eah4 ,consultation with ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau in the appointment or designation of ,national ,guard property and fiscal officers4,sec4 #eai4 ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4,sec4 #ebj4 ,repeal of requirement for review of certain ,army ,reserve officer unit vacancy promotions by commanders of associated active duty units4,sec4 #ebj;,a4 ,report on methods to enhance domestic response to large scale1 complex and catastrophic disasters4,sec4 #ebj;,b4 ,report and briefing on the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4,sec4 #ebj;,c4 ,sense of ,congress on increase in number of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps units4,subtitle ,c--,general ,service ,authorities and ,correction of ,military ,records,sec4 #eba4 ,advice and counsel of trauma experts in review by boards for correction of military records and discharge review boards of certain claims4,sec4 #ebb4 ,reduction in required number of members of discharge review boards4,sec4 #ebc4 ,establishment of process to review a request for upgrade of discharge or dismissal4,sec4 #ebd4 ,prohibition on reduction in the number of personnel assigned to duty with a service review agency4,sec4 #ebe4 ,training of members of boards for correction of military records and discharge review boards on sexual trauma1 intimate partner violence1 spousal abuse1 and related matters4,sec4 #ebf4 ,time requirements for certification of honorable service4,sec4 #ebg4 ,correction of certain discharge characterizations4,sec4 #ebh4 ,development of guidelines for use of unofficial sources of information to determine eligibility of members and former members of the ,armed ,forces for decorations when the service records are incomplete because of damage to the official record4,sec4 #ebi4 ,strategic plan for diversity and inclusion4,sec4 #ecj4 ,study regarding screening individuals who seek to enlist in the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ecj;,a4 ,feasibility study regarding notification to ,secretary of ,homeland ,security of honorable discharges of non-citizens4,sec4 #ecj;,b4 ,sense of ,congress regarding accession physicals4,subtitle ,d--,military ,justice,sec4 #eca4 ,expansion of pre-referral matters reviewable by military judges and military magistrates in the interest of efficiency in military justice4,sec4 #ecb4 ,command influence4,sec4 #ecc4 ,statute of limitations for certain offenses4,sec4 #ecd4 ,public access to dockets1 filings1 and court records of courts-martial or other records of trial of the military justice system4,sec4 #ece4 ,extension of ,defense ,advisory ,committee on ,investigation1 ,prosecution1 and ,defense of ,sexual ,assault in the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ecf4 ,authority for return of personal property to victims of sexual assault who file a ,restricted ,report before conclusion of related proceedings4,sec4 #ecg4 ,guidelines on sentences for offenses committed under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4,sec4 #ech4 ,notification of significant events and documentation of preference for prosecution jurisdiction for victims of sexual assault4,sec4 #eci4 ,increase in number of digital forensic examiners for certain military criminal investigative organizations4,sec4 #edj4 ,increase in investigative personnel and ,victim ,witness ,assistance ,program liaisons4,sec4 #edj;,a4 ,training for sexual assault initial disposition authorities on exercise of disposition authority for sexual assault and collateral offenses4,sec4 #edj;,b4 ,training for commanders in the ,armed ,forces on their role in all stages of military justice in connection with sexual assault4,sec4 #edj;,c4 ,timely disposition of nonprosecutable sex-related offenses4,sec4 #edj;,d4 ,department of ,defense-wide policy and military department-specific programs on reinvigoration of the prevention of sexual assault involving members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #edj;,e4 ,recommendations on separate punitive article in the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice on sexual harassment4,sec4 #edj;,f4 ,report on military justice system involving alternative authority for determining whether to prefer or refer changes for felony offenses under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4,sec4 #edj;,g4 ,report on standardization among the military departments in collection and presentation of information on matters within the military justice system4,sec4 #edj;,h4 ,report on expansion of ,air ,force safe to report policy across the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #edj;,i4 ,assessment of racial1 ethnic1 and gender disparities in the military justice system4,sec4 #edj;,j4 ,pilot programs on defense investigators in the military justice system4,sec4 #edj,k4 ,report on preservation of recourse to restricted report on sexual assault for victims of sexual assault following certain victim or third-party communications4,sec4 #edj,l4 ,report on establishment of guardian ad litem program for certain military dependents who are a victim or witness of an offense under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice involving abuse or exploitation4,sec4 #edj,m4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states report on implementation by the ,armed ,forces of recent statutory requirements on sexual assault prevention and response in the military4,sec4 #edj,n4 ,sense of ,congress on the ,port ,chicago #ej4,subtitle ,e--,other ,legal ,matters,sec4 #eda4 ,improvement of certain ,special ,victims' ,counsel authorities4,sec4 #edb4 ,availability of ,special ,victims' ,counsel at military installations4,sec4 #edc4 ,notification of issuance of military protective order to civilian law enforcement4,sec4 #edd4 ,copyright protection for civilian faculty of certain accredited institutions4,sec4 #ede4 ,termination of leases of premises and motor vehicles of servicemembers who incur catastrophic injury or illness or die while in military service4,sec4 #edf4 ,military orders required for termination of leases pursuant to the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act4,sec4 #edg4 ,preservation of right to bring class action under ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act4,sec4 #edh4 ,legal counsel for victims of alleged domestic violence offenses4,sec4 #edi4 ,notice to victims of alleged sexual assault of pendency of further administrative action following a determination not to refer to trial by court-martial4,sec4 #eej4 ,treatment of information in ,catch a ,serial ,offender ,program for certain purposes4,sec4 #eej;,a4 ,policies and procedures on registration at military installations of civilian protective orders applicable to members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to such installations and certain other individuals4,sec4 #eej;,b4 ,defense ,advisory ,committee for the ,prevention of ,sexual ,misconduct4,sec4 #eej;,c4 ,training for ,special ,victims' ,counsel on civilian criminal justice matters in the ,states of the military installations to which assigned4,sec4 #eej;,d4 ,enhancing the capability of military criminal investigative organizations to prevent and combat child sexual exploitation4,sec4 #eej;,e4 ,feasibility study on establishment of database of military protective orders4,sec4 #eej;,f4 ,,gao review of ,,userra and ,,scra4,subtitle ,f--,member ,education,sec4 #eea4 ,authority for detail of certain enlisted members of the ,armed ,forces as students at law schools4,sec4 #eeb4 ,inclusion of ,coast ,guard in ,department of ,defense ,,starbase ,program4,sec4 #eec4 ,degree granting authority for ,united ,states ,army ,armament ,graduate ,school2 limitation on establishment of certain educational institutions4,sec4 #eed4 ,prohibition on off-duty employment for cadets and midshipmen completing obligated service after graduation4,sec4 #eee4 ,consideration of request for transfer of a cadet or midshipman at a military service academy who is the victim of a sexual assault or related offense4,sec4 #eef4 ,redesignation of the ,commandant of the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology as the ,director and ,chancellor of such ,institute4,sec4 #eeg4 ,eligibility of additional enlisted members for associate degree programs of the ,community ,college of the ,air ,force4,sec4 #eeh4 ,speech disorders of cadets and midshipmen4,sec4 #eei4 ,requirement to continue provision of tuition assistance for members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #efj4 ,information on institutions of higher education participating in the ,department of ,defense ,tuition ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #efj;,a4 ,inclusion of information on free credit monitoring in annual financial literacy briefing4,sec4 #efj;,b4 ,programs to facilitate the award of private pilot's certificates4,subtitle ,g--,member ,training and ,transition,sec4 #efa4 ,requirement to provide information regarding benefits claims to members during ,,tap counseling4,sec4 #efb4 ,participation of other ,federal agencies in the ,skill,bridge apprenticeship and internship program for members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #efc4 ,first modification of elements of report on the improved ,transition ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #efd4 ,second modification of elements of report on the improved ,transition ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #efe4 ,prohibition on gender-segregated training at ,marine ,corps ,recruit ,depots4,sec4 #eff4 ,assessment of deaths of recruits under the jurisdiction of the ,secretaries of the military departments4,sec4 #efg4 ,review of ,department of ,defense training programs regarding disinformation campaigns4,sec4 #efh4 ,command matters in connection with transition assistance programs4,sec4 #efi4 ,machine readability and electronic transferability of ,certificate of ,release or ,discharge from ,active ,duty 7,,dd ,form #bad74,sec4 #egj4 ,records of service for ,reserves4,sec4 #egj;,a4 ,limitations and requirements in connection with separations for members of the ,armed ,forces who suffer from mental health conditions in connection with a sex-related1 intimate partner violence-related1 or spousal-abuse offense4,sec4 #egj;,b4 ,prohibition on involuntary separation of certain members of the ,armed ,forces2 consideration of military service in removal determinations4,sec4 #egj;,c4 ,inclusion of question regarding immigration status on preseparation counseling checklist 7,,dd ,form #bfdh74,sec4 #egj;,d4 ,counseling for members of the ,armed ,forces who are not citizens of the ,united ,states on naturalization in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #egj;,e4 ,pilot program on information sharing between ,department of ,defense and designated relatives and friends of members of the ,armed ,forces regarding the experiences and challenges of military service4,sec4 #egj;,f4 ,connections of members retiring or separating from the ,armed ,forces with community-based organizations and related entities4,sec4 #egj;,g4 ,pilot program regarding online application for the ,transition ,assistance ,program4,subtitle ,h--,military ,family ,readiness and ,dependents' ,education,sec4 #ega4 ,authorizing members to take leave for a birth or adoption in more than one increment4,sec4 #egb4 ,deferred deployment for members who give birth4,sec4 #egc4 ,authority of the ,secretary concerned to transport remains of a covered decedent to no more than two places selected by the person designated to direct disposition of the remains4,sec4 #egd4 ,military funeral honors matters4,sec4 #ege4 ,improvement of occupational license portability for relocated spouses of members of the uniformed services4,sec4 #egf4 ,continued eligibility for education and training opportunities for spouses of promoted members4,sec4 #egg4 ,modification to authority to reimburse for ,state licensure and certification costs of a spouse of a servicemember arising from relocation4,sec4 #egh4 ,clarification regarding eligibility to transfer entitlement under ,post-#i_/aa ,educational ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #egi4 ,annual ,state report card4,sec4 #ehj4 ,improvements to child care for members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ehj;,a4 ,transportation of remains of casualties2 travel expenses for next of kin4,sec4 #ehj;,b4 ,meetings of officials of the ,department of ,defense with representative groups of survivors of deceased members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ehj;,c4 ,information and opportunities for registration for voting and absentee ballot requests for members of the ,armed ,forces undergoing deployment overseas4,sec4 #ehj;,d4 ,study on two-way military ballot barcode tracking4,sec4 #ehj;,e4 ,assistance to schools with military dependent students4,sec4 #ehj;,f4 ,first expansion of the ,my ,career ,advancement ,account program for military spouses4,sec4 #ehj;,g4 ,second expansion of the ,my ,career ,advancement ,account program for military spouses4,sec4 #ehj;,h4 ,report on training and support available to military spouses4,sec4 #ehj;,i4 ,ri'katak ,guest ,student ,program at ,united ,states ,army ,garrison,kwajalein ,atoll4,subtitle ,i--,decorations and ,awards,sec4 #eha4 ,modification of authorities on eligibility for and replacement of gold star lapel buttons4,sec4 #ehb4 ,standardization of honorable service requirement for award of military decorations4,sec4 #ehc4 ,authorization for award of the ,medal of ,honor to ,john ,j4 ,duffy for acts of valor in ,vietnam4,sec4 #ehd4 ,review of ,world ,war ,i valor medals4,subtitle ,j--,miscellaneous ,reports and ,other ,matters,sec4 #eia4 ,clarification of the term assault for purposes of ,workplace and ,gender ,relations ,surveys4,sec4 #eib4 ,inclusion of certain veterans on temporary disability or permanent disabled retirement lists in military adaptive sports programs4,sec4 #eic4 ,questions in surveys regarding extremist activity in the workplace4,sec4 #eid4 ,study on best practices for providing financial literacy education for separating members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #eie4 ,report on oversight of authorized strengths of certain grades of commissioned regular and reserve officers of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #eif4 ,report on certain waivers4,sec4 #eig4 ,notifications on manning of afloat naval forces4,sec4 #eih4 ,report regarding use of aerial systems of the ,department of ,defense to support agencies of ,states1 ,territories1 and the ,federal ,government4,sec4 #eii4 ,information for members of the ,armed ,forces on availability of services of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs relating to sexual trauma4,sec4 #eii;,a4 ,authority to issue an honorary promotion to ,colonel ,charles ,e4 ,mc,gee1 ,united ,states ,air ,force 7ret471 to the grade of brigadier general4,sec4 #eii;,b4 ,authority to issue an honorary and posthumous promotion to ,lieutenant ,colonel ,richard ,cole1 ,united ,states ,air ,force 7ret471 to the grade of colonel4,sec4 #eii;,c4 ,sense of ,congress on the honorable and distinguished service of ,general ,joseph ,f4 ,dunford1 ,united ,states ,marine ,corps1 to the ,united ,states4,title ,,vi--,,military ,c,o,m,p,e,n,s,a,t,i,o,n,subtitle ,a--,pay and ,allowances,sec4 #fja4 ,clarification of continuation of pays during hospitalization and rehabilitation resulting from wounds1 injury1 or illness incurred while on duty in a hostile fire area or exposed to an event of hostile fire or other hostile action4,sec4 #fjb4 ,continued entitlements while a member of the ,armed ,forces participates in a career intermission program4,sec4 #fjc4 ,exemption from repayment of voluntary separation pay4,sec4 #fjd4 ,consideration of service on active duty to reduce age of eligibility for retired pay for non-regular service4,sec4 #fje4 ,temporary adjustment of rates of basic allowance for housing following determination that local civilian housing costs significantly differ from such rates4,sec4 #fjf4 ,reinvestment of travel refunds by the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #fjg4 ,addition of partial dislocation allowance to allowable travel and transportation expenses for servicemembers4,sec4 #fjh4 ,reductions on account of earnings from work performed while entitled to an annuity supplement4,sec4 #fji4 ,increase in basic pay4,subtitle ,b--,bonuses and ,special ,incentive ,pays,sec4 #faa4 ,one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities4,subtitle ,c--,family and ,survivor ,benefits,sec4 #fba4 ,expansion of eligibility for exceptional transitional compensation for dependents to dependents of current members4,sec4 #fbb4 ,phase-out of reduction of ,survivor ,benefit ,plan survivor annuities by amount of dependency and indemnity compensation4,sec4 #fbc4 ,death gratuity for ,,rotc graduates4,sec4 #fbd4 ,expansion of authority to provide financial assistance to civilian providers of child care services or youth program services who provide such services to survivors of members of the ,armed ,forces who die in combat in the line of duty4,sec4 #fbe4 ,casualty assistance for survivors of deceased ,,rotc graduates4,subtitle ,d--,defense ,resale ,matters,sec4 #fca4 ,defense resale system matters4,sec4 #fcb4 ,procurement by commissary stores of certain locally sourced products4,sec4 #fcc4 ,,gao review of defense resale optimization study4,subtitle ,e--,morale1 ,welfare1 and ,recreation ,privileges,sec4 #fda4 ,extension of certain morale1 welfare1 and recreation privileges to ,foreign ,service officers on mandatory home leave4,sec4 #fdb4 ,extension of pilot program on a ,government lodging program4,subtitle ,f--,reports and ,other ,matters,sec4 #fea4 ,annual reports on approval of employment or compensation of retired general or flag officers by foreign governments for emoluments clause purposes4,sec4 #feb4 ,report regarding transition from overseas housing allowance to basic allowance for housing for servicemembers in the territories4,sec4 #fec4 ,report on extension to members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces of special and incentive pays for members of the ,armed ,forces not currently payable to members of the reserve components4,sec4 #fed4 ,study regarding recoupment of separation pay1 special separation benefits1 and voluntary separation incentive payments from members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans who receive disability compensation under laws administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4,sec4 #fee4 ,report on implementation of contributions to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund based on pay costs per ,armed ,force rather than on ,armed ,forces-wide basis4,sec4 #fef4 ,report on food insecurity among members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents4,title ,,vii--,health ,care ,provisions,subtitle ,a--,,tricare and ,other ,health ,care ,benefits,sec4 #gja4 ,modification of eligibility for ,,tricare ,reserve ,select for certain members of the ,selected ,reserve4,sec4 #gjb4 ,,tricare payment options for retirees and their dependents4,sec4 #gjc4 ,lead level screening and testing for children4,sec4 #gjd4 ,exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals or other airborne contaminants as part of periodic health assessments and other physical examinations4,sec4 #gje4 ,enhancement of recordkeeping with respect to exposure by members of the ,armed ,forces to certain occupational and environmental hazards while deployed overseas4,sec4 #gjf4 ,modifications to post-deployment mental health assessments for members of the ,armed ,forces deployed in support of a contingency operation4,sec4 #gjg4 ,provision of blood testing for firefighters of ,department of ,defense to determine exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4,subtitle ,b--,health ,care ,administration,sec4 #gaa4 ,modification of organization of military health system4,sec4 #gab4 ,support by military health system of medical requirements of combatant commands4,sec4 #gac4 ,requirements for certain prescription drug labels4,sec4 #gad4 ,officers authorized to command ,army dental units4,sec4 #gae4 ,improvements to interagency program office of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4,sec4 #gaf4 ,expansion of strategy to improve acquisition of managed care support contracts under ,,tricare program4,sec4 #gag4 ,inclusion of blast exposure history in medical records of members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gah4 ,comprehensive policy for provision of mental health care to members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gai4 ,limitation on the realignment or reduction of military medical manning end strength4,sec4 #gbj4 ,strategy to recruit and retain mental health providers4,sec4 #gba4 ,development of partnerships to improve combat casualty care for personnel of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gbb4 ,modification to referrals for mental health services4,subtitle ,c--,reports and ,other ,matters,sec4 #gca4 ,authorization of claims by members of the uniformed services against the ,united ,states for personal injury or death caused by medical malpractice4,sec4 #gcb4 ,extension and clarification of authority for ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund4,sec4 #gcc4 ,appointment of non-ex officio members of the ,henry ,m4 ,jackson ,foundation for the ,advancement of ,military ,medicine4,sec4 #gcd4 ,establishment of ,academic ,health ,system in ,national ,capital ,region4,sec4 #gce4 ,provision of veterinary services by veterinary professionals of the ,department of ,defense in emergencies4,sec4 #gcf4 ,three-year extension of authority to continue the ,,dod-,,va ,health ,care ,sharing ,incentive ,fund4,sec4 #gcg4 ,preservation of resources of the ,army ,medical ,research and ,materiel ,command and continuation as ,center of ,excellence4,sec4 #gch4 ,encouragement of participation in ,women's ,health ,transition ,training pilot program4,sec4 #gci4 ,national ,guard suicide prevention pilot program4,sec4 #gdj4 ,pilot ,program on civilian and military partnerships to enhance interoperability and medical surge capability and capacity of ,national ,disaster ,medical ,system4,sec4 #gda4 ,reports on suicide among members of the ,armed ,forces and suicide prevention programs and activities of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #gdb4 ,modification of requirements for longitudinal medical study on blast pressure exposure of members of the ,armed ,forces and collection of exposure information4,sec4 #gdc4 ,study and plan on the use of military-civilian integrated health delivery systems4,sec4 #gdd4 ,study on case management in the military health system4,sec4 #gde4 ,report on ,global ,health ,security ,strategy and the ,national ,biodefense ,security4,sec4 #gdf4 ,study on establishment of wounded warrior service dog program4,sec4 #gdg4 ,,gao report on ,department of ,defense quality assurance program and impacts of medical malpractice actions4,sec4 #gdh4 ,reports on ,millennium ,cohort ,study relating to women members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gdi4 ,study on effects of sleep deprivation on readiness of members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gej4 ,study and report on traumatic brain injury mitigation efforts4,title ,,viii--,acquisition ,policy1 ,acquisition ,management1 and ,related ,matters,subtitle ,a--,acquisition ,policy and ,management,sec4 #hjj4 ,authority for continuous integration and delivery of software applications and upgrades to embedded systems4,sec4 #hja4 ,pilot program on intellectual property evaluation for acquisition programs4,sec4 #hjb4 ,pilot program to use alpha contracting teams for complex requirements4,sec4 #hjc4 ,failure to provide other than certified cost or pricing data upon request4,sec4 #hjd4 ,comptroller ,general report on price reasonableness4,sec4 #hje4 ,limitation on transfer of funds related to cost overruns and cost underruns4,sec4 #hjf4 ,standardizing data collection and reporting on use of source selection procedures by ,federal agencies4,sec4 #hjg4 ,department of ,defense use of fixed-price contracts4,sec4 #hjh4 ,repeal of continuation of data rights during challenges4,sec4 #hji4 ,repeal of authority to waive acquisition laws to acquire vital national security capabilities4,sec4 #haj4 ,repeal of the ,defense ,cost ,accounting ,standards ,board4,subtitle ,b--,amendments to ,general ,contracting ,authorities1 ,procedures1 and ,limitations,sec4 #hae4 ,modification of ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation report4,sec4 #haf4 ,modification of written approval requirement for task and delivery order single contract awards4,sec4 #hag4 ,responsibility for data analysis and requirements validation for services contracts4,sec4 #hah4 ,documentation of market research related to commercial item determinations4,sec4 #hai4 ,availability of data on the use of other transaction authority and report on the use of authority to carry out prototype projects4,sec4 #hbj4 ,notification of ,navy procurement production disruptions4,sec4 #hba4 ,modification to acquisition authority of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4,sec4 #hbb4 ,extension of ,never ,contract ,with the ,enemy4,sec4 #hbc4 ,modification of justification and approval requirement for certain ,department of ,defense contracts4,sec4 #hbd4 ,extension of sunset relating to ,federal ,data ,center ,consolidation ,initiative4,sec4 #hbe4 ,pilot program to accelerate contracting and pricing processes4,sec4 #hbf4 ,uniformity in application of micro-purchase threshold to certain task or delivery orders4,sec4 #hbg4 ,requirement for cost estimates on models of commercial e-commerce portal program4,subtitle ,c--,provisions ,relating to ,major ,defense ,acquisition ,programs,sec4 #hcj4 ,modification of requirements for reporting to ,congress on certain acquisition programs4,sec4 #hca4 ,pilot program to streamline decision-making processes for weapon systems4,sec4 #hcb4 ,analysis of alternatives pursuant to materiel development decisions4,sec4 #hcc4 ,naval vessel certification required before ,milestone ,b approval4,subtitle ,d--,provisions ,relating to the ,acquisition ,system,sec4 #hce4 ,extramural acquisition innovation and research activities4,sec4 #hcf4 ,report on realignment of the defense acquisition system to implement acquisition reforms4,sec4 #hcg4 ,report and limitation on the availability of funds relating to the middle tier of acquisition programs4,sec4 #hch4 ,report on intellectual property policy and the cadre of intellectual property experts4,sec4 #hci4 ,guidance and reports relating to covered defense business systems4,sec4 #hdj4 ,implementation guidance for use of a modular open system approach4,sec4 #hda4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,office of the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,e--,industrial ,base ,matters,sec4 #hde4 ,modernization of acquisition processes to ensure integrity of industrial base4,sec4 #hdf4 ,report requirements for the national technology and industrial base4,sec4 #hdg4 ,mitigating risks related to foreign ownership1 control1 or influence of ,department of ,defense contractors or subcontractors4,sec4 #hdh4 ,prohibition on operation or procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems4,sec4 #hdi4 ,modification of prohibition on acquisition of sensitive materials from non-allied foreign nations4,sec4 #hej4 ,acquisition and disposal of certain rare earth materials4,sec4 #hea4 ,pilot program for development of technology-enhanced capabilities with partnership intermediaries4,sec4 #heb4 ,authorized official to carry out the procurement technical assistance cooperative agreement program4,sec4 #hec4 ,requirement that certain ship components be manufactured in the national technology and industrial base4,sec4 #hed4 ,addition of domestically produced stainless steel flatware and dinnerware to the ,berry ,amendment4,sec4 #hee4 ,application of miscellaneous technology base policies and programs to the ,columbia-class submarine program4,sec4 #hef4 ,application of limitation on procurement of goods other than ,united ,states goods to the ,,ffg-,frigate ,program4,sec4 #heg4 ,sense of ,congress regarding consideration of price in procurement of the ,,ffg7,x7 frigate4,subtitle ,f--,provisions ,relating to ,acquisition ,workforce,sec4 #hfj4 ,establishment of ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps4,sec4 #hfa4 ,defense acquisition workforce certification1 education1 and career fields4,sec4 #hfb4 ,software development and software acquisition training and management programs4,sec4 #hfc4 ,modification of temporary assignments of ,department of ,defense employees to a private-sector organization4,sec4 #hfd4 ,incentives and consideration for qualified training programs4,sec4 #hfe4 ,use of qualified apprentices by military construction contractors4,subtitle ,g--,small ,business ,matters,sec4 #hgj4 ,requirements relating to credit for certain small business concern subcontractors4,sec4 #hga4 ,inclusion of best in class designations in annual report on small business goals4,sec4 #hgb4 ,reauthorization and improvement of ,department of ,defense ,mentor-,protege ,program4,sec4 #hgc4 ,accelerated payments applicable to contracts with certain small business concerns under the ,prompt ,payment ,act4,sec4 #hgd4 ,postaward explanations for unsuccessful offerors for certain contracts4,sec4 #hge4 ,small business contracting credit for subcontractors that are ,puerto ,rico businesses or covered territory businesses4,sec4 #hgf4 ,technical amendment regarding treatment of certain surviving spouses under the definition of small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans4,sec4 #hgg4 ,extension of loan assistance and deferral eligibility to reservists and members of the ,national ,guard beyond periods of military conflict4,sec4 #hgh4 ,modification to the ,defense ,research and ,development ,rapid ,innovation ,program4,sec4 #hgi4 ,alignment of the ,department of ,defense ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program and ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program with the ,national ,defense ,science and ,technology ,strategy4,sec4 #hhj4 ,assistance for small business concerns participating in the ,,sbir and ,,sttr programs4,sec4 #hha4 ,cybersecurity technical assistance for ,,sbir and ,,sttr programs4,sec4 #hhb4 ,funding for defense research activities of small business concerns4,sec4 #hhc4 ,modifications to budget display requirements for the ,department of ,defense ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program and ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program4,sec4 #hhd4 ,pilot program for domestic investment under the ,,sbir program4,subtitle ,h--,other ,matters,sec4 #hhe4 ,review of guidance to contractors on nondiscrimination on the basis of sex4,sec4 #hhf4 ,comptroller ,general report on contractor violations of certain labor laws4,sec4 #hhg4 ,comptroller ,general report on contingency contracting4,sec4 #hhh4 ,policies and procedures for contractors to report gross violations of internationally recognized human rights4,sec4 #hhi4 ,comptroller ,general report on oversight of contractors providing private security functions4,sec4 #hij4 ,prohibition on contracting with persons that have business operations with the ,maduro regime4,sec4 #hia4 ,report on the ,combating ,trafficking in ,persons initiative4,sec4 #hib4 ,improved management of information technology and cyberspace investments4,sec4 #hic4 ,modification to requirements for purchase of commercial leasing services pursuant to multiple award contracts4,title ,,ix--,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management,subtitle ,a--,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters,sec4 #ija4 ,headquarters activities of the ,department of ,defense matters4,sec4 #ijb4 ,clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4,sec4 #ijc4 ,return to ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense of responsibility for business systems and related matters4,sec4 #ijd4 ,assessments of responsibilities and authorities of the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ije4 ,senior ,military ,advisor for ,cyber ,policy and ,deputy ,principal ,cyber ,advisor4,sec4 #ijf4 ,exclusion from limitations on personnel in the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,department of ,defense headquarters of fellows appointed under the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,defense ,fellows ,program4,subtitle ,b--,organization and ,management of ,other ,department of ,defense ,offices and ,elements,sec4 #iaa4 ,codification of ,assistant ,secretaries for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment of the ,army1 ,navy1 and ,air ,force4,subtitle ,c--,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters,sec4 #iba4 ,prohibition on ownership or trading of stocks in certain companies by certain officials of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ibb4 ,limitation on consolidation of ,defense ,media ,activity4,sec4 #ibc4 ,report on resources to implement the civilian casualty policy of the ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,d--,united ,states ,space ,force,sec4 #iea4 ,short title4,sec4 #ieb4 ,the ,space ,force4,sec4 #iec4 ,chief of ,space ,operations4,sec4 #ied4 ,space ,force ,acquisition ,council4,sec4 #iee4 ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,space ,policy4,sec4 #ief4 ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration4,sec4 #ieg4 ,service ,acquisition ,executive of the ,department of the ,air ,force for ,space ,systems and ,programs4,sec4 #ieh4 ,conforming amendments and clarification of authorities4,sec4 #iei4 ,effects on military installations4,sec4 #ifj4 ,availability of funds4,sec4 #ifa4 ,implementation4,title ,x--,general ,provisions,subtitle ,a--,financial ,matters,sec4 #ajja4 ,general transfer authority4,sec4 #ajjb4 ,defense ,business ,audit ,remediation ,plan4,sec4 #ajjc4 ,financial improvement and audit remediation plan4,sec4 #ajjd4 ,reporting requirements relating to ,department of ,defense audits4,sec4 #ajje4 ,inclusion of certain military construction projects in annual reports on unfunded priorities of the ,armed ,forces and the combatant commands4,sec4 #ajjf4 ,prohibition on delegation of responsibility for submittal to ,congress of ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirements and ,out-,year ,inventory numbers4,sec4 #ajjg4 ,annual budget justification display for service-common and other support and enabling capabilities for special operations forces4,sec4 #ajjh4 ,element in annual reports on the ,financial ,improvement and ,audit ,remediation ,plan on activities with respect to classified programs4,sec4 #ajji4 ,plan of the ,department of ,defense for financial management information4,sec4 #ajaj4 ,update of authorities and renaming of ,department of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,fund4,sec4 #ajaa4 ,transparency of accounting firms used to support ,department of ,defense audit4,sec4 #ajab4 ,modification of required elements of annual reports on emergency and extraordinary expenses of the ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,b--,counterdrug ,activities,sec4 #ajba4 ,modification of authority to support a unified counterdrug and counterterrorism campaign in ,colombia4,sec4 #ajbb4 ,extension of authority for joint task forces to provide support to law enforcement agencies conducting counter-terrorism activities4,sec4 #ajbc4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,department of ,defense counterdrug activities in the transit zone and ,caribbean basin4,sec4 #ajbd4 ,assessment of impact of any planned or proposed border wall on volume of illegal narcotics4,subtitle ,c--,naval ,vessels,sec4 #ajca4 ,modification of authority to purchase vessels using funds in ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund4,sec4 #ajcb4 ,use of ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund for procurement of two used vessels4,sec4 #ajcc4 ,transportation by sea of supplies for the ,armed ,forces and ,defense ,agencies4,sec4 #ajcd4 ,senior ,technical ,authority for each naval vessel class4,sec4 #ajce4 ,permanent authority for sustaining operational readiness of littoral combat ships on extended deployment4,sec4 #ajcf4 ,formal training for shipboard system programs of record4,sec4 #ajcg4 ,report on shipbuilder training and the defense industrial base4,sec4 #ajch4 ,use of competitive procedures for ,,cvn-#hj and ,,cvn-#ha dual aircraft carrier contract4,sec4 #ajci4 ,report on expanding naval vessel maintenance4,subtitle ,d--,counterterrorism,sec4 #ajda4 ,modification of support of special operations to combat terrorism4,sec4 #ajdb4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to certain countries4,sec4 #ajdc4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to the ,united ,states4,sec4 #ajdd4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the ,united ,states to house detainees transferred from ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4,sec4 #ajde4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4,sec4 #ajdf4 ,chief ,medical ,officer at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4,sec4 #ajdg4 ,independent assessment on gender and countering violent extremism4,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous ,authorities and ,limitations,sec4 #ajea4 ,scheduling of ,department of ,defense executive aircraft controlled by ,secretaries of military departments4,sec4 #ajeb4 ,explosive ordnance defense disposal program4,sec4 #ajec4 ,technical correction and extension of reporting requirement regarding enhancement of information sharing and coordination of military training between ,department of ,homeland ,security and ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ajed4 ,notification on the provision of defense sensitive support4,sec4 #ajee4 ,revision to authorities relating to mail service for members of the ,armed ,forces and ,department of ,defense civilians overseas4,sec4 #ajef4 ,access to and use of military post offices by ,united ,states citizens employed overseas by the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization who perform functions in support of military operations of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ajeg4 ,expenditure of funds for ,department of ,defense intelligence and counterintelligence activities4,sec4 #ajeh4 ,limitation on use of funds for the inactivation of ,army watercraft units4,title ,,xi--,civilian ,personnel ,matters,subtitle ,a--,general ,provisions,sec4 #aaja4 ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency personnel management authority4,sec4 #aajb4 ,report on the probationary period for ,department of ,defense employees4,sec4 #aajc4 ,civilian personnel management4,sec4 #aajd4 ,one-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances1 benefits1 and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone4,sec4 #aaje4 ,one-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for ,federal civilian employees working overseas4,sec4 #aajf4 ,performance of civilian functions by military personnel4,sec4 #aajg4 ,extension of direct hire authority for domestic industrial base facilities and ,major ,range and ,test ,facilities ,base4,sec4 #aajh4 ,authority to provide additional allowances and benefits for certain ,defense ,clandestine ,service employees4,sec4 #aaji4 ,modification of direct hire authorities for the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #aaaj4 ,designating certain ,,fehbp and ,,fegli services provided by ,federal employees as excepted services under the ,anti-,deficiency ,act4,sec4 #aaaa4 ,continuing supplemental dental and vision benefits and long-term care insurance coverage during a ,government shutdown4,sec4 #aaab4 ,limitation on transfer of ,office of ,personnel ,management4,sec4 #aaac4 ,assessment of ,accelerated ,promotion ,program suspension4,sec4 #aaad4 ,reimbursement for ,federal1 ,state1 and local income taxes incurred during travel1 transportation1 and relocation4,sec4 #aaae4 ,clarification of limitation on expedited hiring authority for post-secondary students4,sec4 #aaaf4 ,modification of temporary assignments of ,department of ,defense employees to a private-sector organization4,sec4 #aaag4 ,extension of authority for part-time reemployment4,subtitle ,b--,fair ,chance ,act,sec4 #aaba4 ,short title4,sec4 #aabb4 ,prohibition on criminal history inquiries prior to conditional offer for ,federal employment4,sec4 #aabc4 ,prohibition on criminal history inquiries by contractors prior to conditional offer4,sec4 #aabd4 ,report on employment of individuals formerly incarcerated in ,federal prisons4,subtitle ,c--,,atc ,hiring ,reform,sec4 #aaca4 ,short title2 definition4,sec4 #aacb4 ,hiring of air traffic control specialists4,sec4 #aacc4 ,ensuring hiring preference for applicants with experience at an air traffic control facility of the ,national ,guard4,sec4 #aacd4 ,,faa reports on air traffic controller hiring and training4,sec4 #aace4 ,,dot ,inspector ,general review and report4,title ,,xii--,matters relating to foreign nations,subtitle ,a--,assistance and training,sec4 #abja4 ,modification of authority to build capacity of foreign security forces4,sec4 #abjb4 ,modification and extension of cross servicing agreements for loan of personnel protection and personnel survivability equipment in coalition operations4,sec4 #abjc4 ,modifications of authorities relating to acquisition and cross-servicing agreements4,sec4 #abjd4 ,modification of quarterly report on obligation and expenditure of funds for security cooperation programs and activities4,sec4 #abje4 ,gender perspectives and participation by women in security cooperation activities4,sec4 #abjf4 ,plan to provide consistency of administration of authorities relating to vetting of units of security forces of foreign countries2 modification of assessment1 monitoring1 and evaluation of security cooperation programs and activities4,sec4 #abjg4 ,extension of authority for support of special operations for irregular warfare4,sec4 #abjh4 ,extension and modification of ,commanders' ,emergency ,response ,program and elimination of certain payments to redress injury and loss4,sec4 #abji4 ,two-year extension of program authority for ,global ,security ,contingency ,fund4,sec4 #abaj4 ,legal institutional capacity building initiative for foreign defense institutions4,sec4 #abaj;,a4 ,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 of authority to transfer defense articles and provide defense services to the military and security forces of ,afghanistan4,sec4 #abab4 ,extension and modification of authority to acquire products and services produced in countries along a major route of supply to ,afghanistan4,sec4 #abac4 ,authority for certain payments to redress injury and loss4,sec4 #abad4 ,extension and modification of semiannual report on enhancing security and stability in ,afghanistan4,sec4 #abae4 ,special ,immigrant ,visa program reporting requirement4,sec4 #abaf4 ,meaningful inclusion of ,afghan women in peace negotiations4,sec4 #abag4 ,extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations4,sec4 #abah4 ,support for reconciliation activities led by the ,government of ,afghanistan4,sec4 #abai4 ,modification and extension of the ,afghan ,special ,immigrant ,visa ,program4,subtitle ,c--,matters relating to ,syria1 ,iraq1 and ,iran,sec4 #abba4 ,modification of authority and limitation on use of funds to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4,sec4 #abbb4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals4,sec4 #abbc4 ,modification of authority to support operations and activities of the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq4,sec4 #abbd4 ,establishing a coordinator for detained ,,isis members and relevant displaced populations in ,syria4,sec4 #abbe4 ,report on lessons learned from efforts to liberate ,mosul and ,raqqah from control of the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4,sec4 #abbf4 ,expansion of availability of financial assets of ,iran to victims of terrorism4,sec4 #abbg4 ,report on the status of deconfliction channels with ,iran4,sec4 #abbh4 ,prohibition on provision of weapons and other forms of support to certain organizations4,subtitle ,d--,matters relating to the ,russian ,federation ,sec4 #abca4 ,extension of limitation on military cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,russia4,sec4 #abcb4 ,prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of ,russia over ,crimea4,sec4 #abcc4 ,sense of ,congress on updating and modernizing existing agreements to avert miscalculation between the ,united ,states and ,russia4,sec4 #abcd4 ,united ,states participation in ,open ,skies ,treaty4,sec4 #abce4 ,modifications of briefing1 notification1 and reporting requirements relating to non-compliance by the ,russian ,federation with its obligations under the ,,inf ,treaty4,sec4 #abcf4 ,report on treaties relating to nuclear arms control4,sec4 #abcg4 ,reports relating to the ,new ,,start ,treaty4,sec4 #abch4 ,report on military activities of the ,russian ,federation and the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the ,arctic region4,sec4 #abci4 ,updated strategy to counter the threat of malign influence by the ,russian ,federation and other countries4,subtitle ,e--,matters relating to ,europe and ,n,a,t,o,sec4 #abda4 ,sense of ,congress on support for the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization4,sec4 #abdb4 ,prohibition on the use of funds to suspend1 terminate1 or provide notice of denunciation of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty4,sec4 #abdc4 ,future years plans and planning transparency for the ,european ,deterrence ,initiative4,sec4 #abdd4 ,modification and extension of ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative4,sec4 #abde4 ,limitation on transfer of ,f-#ce aircraft to ,turkey4,sec4 #abdf4 ,baltic defense assessment2 extension and modification of security assistance for ,baltic countries for joint program for interoperability and deterrence against aggression4,sec4 #abdg4 ,extension of authority for and report on training for ,eastern ,european national security forces in the course of multilateral exercises4,sec4 #abdh4 ,extension and modification of ,,nato ,special ,operations ,headquarters4,sec4 #abdi4 ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,joint ,force ,command4,sec4 #abej4 ,report on ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,readiness ,initiative4,sec4 #abej;,a4 ,repeal of prohibition on transfer of articles on the ,united ,states munitions list to the ,republic of ,cyprus4,subtitle ,f--,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region,sec4 #abea4 ,modification of ,indo-,pacific ,maritime ,security ,initiative4,sec4 #abeb4 ,expansion of ,indo-,pacific ,maritime ,security ,initiative and limitation on use of funds4,sec4 #abec4 ,report on resourcing ,united ,states defense requirements for the ,indo-,pacific region and study on competitive strategies4,sec4 #abed4 ,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 #abee4 ,report on direct1 indirect1 and burden-sharing contributions of ,japan and ,south ,korea4,sec4 #abef4 ,sense of ,congress on security commitments to the ,governments of ,japan and the ,republic of ,korea and trilateral cooperation among the ,united ,states1 ,japan1 and the ,republic of ,korea4,sec4 #abeg4 ,sense of ,congress on ,north ,korea4,sec4 #abeh4 ,statement of policy and sense of ,congress on1 and strategy to fulfill obligations under1 ,mutual ,defense ,treaty with the ,republic of the ,philippines4,sec4 #abei4 ,report on security cooperation with the ,philippine ,national ,police4,sec4 #abfj4 ,modification of annual report on military and security developments involving the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #abfj;,a4 ,report on foreign military activities in ,pacific ,island countries4,sec4 #abfj;,b4 ,report on cybersecurity activities with ,taiwan4,sec4 #abfj;,c4 ,review and report related to the ,taiwan ,relations ,act4,sec4 #abfj;,d4 ,sense of ,congress on enhancement of the ,united ,states-,taiwan defense relationship4,sec4 #abfj;,e4 ,chinese foreign direct investment in countries of the ,arctic region4,sec4 #abfj;,f4 ,sense of ,congress on policy toward ,hong ,kong4,sec4 #abfj;,g4 ,sense of ,congress on enhancing defense and security cooperation with the ,republic of ,singapore4,sec4 #abfj;,h4 ,authority to transfer funds for ,bien ,hoa dioxin cleanup4,sec4 #abfj;,i4 ,limitation on removal of ,huawei ,technologies ,co4 ,ltd4 from entity list of ,bureau of ,industry and ,security4,sec4 #abfj;,j4 ,report on ,,zte compliance with ,superseding ,settlement ,agreement and ,superseding ,order4,sec4 #abfj,k4 ,report on the lay-down of ,united ,states ,marines in the ,indo-,pacific ,region4,subtitle ,g--,other matters,sec4 #abfa4 ,modification to report on legal and policy frameworks for the use of military force4,sec4 #abfb4 ,independent review of sufficiency of resources available to ,united ,states ,southern ,command and ,united ,states ,africa ,command4,sec4 #abfc4 ,united ,states ,central ,command posture assessment and review4,sec4 #abfd4 ,limitation on production of nuclear proliferation assessment statements4,sec4 #abfe4 ,western ,hemisphere resource assessment4,sec4 #abff4 ,human rights in ,brazil4,sec4 #abfg4 ,certification relating to assistance for ,guatemala4,sec4 #abfh4 ,independent analysis of human rights situation in ,honduras4,sec4 #abfi4 ,briefing on strategy to improve the efforts of the ,nigerian military to prevent1 mitigate1 and respond to civilian harm4,sec4 #abgj4 ,report on implications of ,chinese military presence in ,djibouti4,sec4 #abga4 ,rule of construction on the permanent stationing of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in ,somalia4,sec4 #abgb4 ,defense and diplomatic strategy for ,libya4,sec4 #abgc4 ,prohibition on in-flight refueling to non-,united ,states aircraft that engage in hostilities in the ongoing civil war in ,yemen4,sec4 #abgd4 ,report on ,saudi-led coalition strikes in ,yemen4,sec4 #abge4 ,reports on expenses incurred for in-flight refueling of ,saudi coalition aircraft conducting missions relating to civil war in ,yemen4,sec4 #abgf4 ,report on ,saudi ,arabia's human rights record4,sec4 #abgg4 ,report on intelligence community assessment relating to the killing of ,washington ,post columnist ,jamal ,khashoggi4,sec4 #abgh4 ,united ,states-,israel cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems4,sec4 #abgi4 ,extension and modification of authority for ,united ,states-,israel anti-tunnel cooperation activities4,sec4 #abhj4 ,report on cost imposition strategy4,sec4 #abha4 ,modification of initiative to support protection of national security academic researchers from undue influence and other security threats4,sec4 #abhb4 ,modification of responsibility for policy on civilian casualty matters4,sec4 #abhc4 ,report on export of certain satellites to entities with certain beneficial ownership structures4,sec4 #abhd4 ,rule of construction relating to the use of military force4,sec4 #abhe4 ,reports and briefings on use of military force and support of partner forces4,title ,,xiii--,cooperative ,threat ,reduction,sec4 #acja4 ,funding allocations2 specification of cooperative threat reduction funds4,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,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,sec4 #aeja4 ,purpose4,sec4 #aejb4 ,treatment as additional authorizations4,subtitle ,a--,authorization of appropriations for overseas contingency operations,sec4 #aeaa4 ,overseas contingency operations4,sec4 #aeab4 ,procurement4,sec4 #aeac4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4,sec4 #aead4 ,operation and maintenance4,sec4 #aeae4 ,military personnel4,sec4 #aeaf4 ,working capital funds4,sec4 #aeag4 ,drug interdiction and counter-drug activities1 defense-wide4,sec4 #aeah4 ,defense inspector general4,sec4 #aeai4 ,defense health program4,sec4 #aebj4 ,afghanistan security forces fund4,sec4 #aebj;,a4 ,special transfer authority4,subtitle ,b--,authorization of appropriations for emergency funds for recovery and restoration,sec4 #aeba4 ,procurement4,sec4 #aebb4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4,sec4 #aebc4 ,operation and maintenance4,sec4 #aebd4 ,restriction on transfer of funds authorized by this subtitle4,title ,,xvi--,strategic ,programs1 ,cyber1 and ,intelligence ,matters,subtitle ,a--,space ,activities,sec4 #afja4 ,repeal of requirement to establish ,united ,states ,space ,command as a subordinate unified command of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command4,sec4 #afjb4 ,coordination of modernization efforts relating to military-code capable ,,gps receiver cards4,sec4 #afjc4 ,demonstration of backup and complementary positioning1 navigation1 and timing capabilities of ,global ,positioning ,system4,sec4 #afjd4 ,annual determination on plan on full integration and exploitation of overhead persistent infrared capability4,sec4 #afje4 ,space-based environmental monitoring mission requirements4,sec4 #afjf4 ,resilient enterprise ground architecture4,sec4 #afjg4 ,prototype program for multi-global navigation satellite system receiver development4,sec4 #afjh4 ,commercial space situational awareness capabilities4,sec4 #afji4 ,program to enhance and improve launch support and infrastructure4,sec4 #afaj4 ,preparation to implement plan for use of allied launch vehicles4,sec4 #afaa4 ,independent study on plan for deterrence in space4,sec4 #afab4 ,study on leveraging diverse commercial satellite remote sensing capabilities4,sec4 #afac4 ,annual report on ,space ,command and ,control program4,sec4 #afad4 ,report on space debris4,subtitle ,b--,defense ,intelligence and ,intelligence-,related ,activities,sec4 #afba4 ,redesignation of ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence as ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4,sec4 #afbb4 ,modifications to ,,isr ,integration ,council and annual briefing requirements4,sec4 #afbc4 ,modification of annual authorization of appropriations for ,national ,flagship ,language ,initiative4,sec4 #afbd4 ,improving the onboarding methodology for intelligence personnel4,sec4 #afbe4 ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency activities on facilitating access to local criminal records historical data4,sec4 #afbf4 ,survey and report on alignment of intelligence collections capabilities and activities with ,department of ,defense requirements4,sec4 #afbg4 ,reports on ,consolidated ,adjudication ,facility of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency4,sec4 #afbh4 ,report on the expanded purview of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency4,sec4 #afbi4 ,termination of requirement for ,department of ,defense facility access clearances for joint ventures composed of previously-cleared entities4,subtitle ,c--,cyberspace-,related ,matters,sec4 #afca4 ,matters relating to military operations in the information environment4,sec4 #afcb4 ,notification requirements for sensitive military cyber operations4,sec4 #afcc4 ,evaluation of cyber vulnerabilities of major weapon systems of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #afcd4 ,quarterly assessments of the readiness of ,cyber ,mission ,forces4,sec4 #afce4 ,cyber posture review4,sec4 #afcf4 ,modification of elements of assessment required for termination of dual-hat arrangement for ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4,sec4 #afcg4 ,modification of cyber scholarship program4,sec4 #afch4 ,tier #a exercise of support to civil authorities for a cyber incident4,sec4 #afci4 ,extension of the ,cyberspace ,solarium ,commission4,sec4 #afdj4 ,authority to use operation and maintenance funds for cyber operations-peculiar capability development projects4,sec4 #afda4 ,role of ,chief ,information ,officer in improving enterprise-wide cybersecurity4,sec4 #afdb4 ,notification of delegation of authorities to the ,secretary of ,defense for military operations in cyberspace4,sec4 #afdc4 ,limitation of funding for ,consolidated ,afloat ,networks and ,enterprise ,services4,sec4 #afdd4 ,annual military cyberspace operations report4,sec4 #afde4 ,annual report on cyber attacks and intrusions against the ,department of ,defense by certain foreign entities4,sec4 #afdf4 ,control and analysis of ,department of ,defense data stolen through cyberspace4,sec4 #afdg4 ,use of ,national ,security ,agency cybersecurity expertise to support evaluation of commercial cybersecurity products4,sec4 #afdh4 ,framework to enhance cybersecurity of the ,united ,states defense industrial base4,sec4 #afdi4 ,report on cybersecurity training programs4,sec4 #afej4 ,national ,security ,presidential ,memorandums relating to ,department of ,defense operations in cyberspace4,sec4 #afea4 ,reorientation of ,big ,data ,platform program4,sec4 #afeb4 ,zero-based review of ,department of ,defense cyber and information technology personnel4,sec4 #afec4 ,study on improving cyber career paths in the ,navy4,sec4 #afed4 ,accreditation standards and processes for cybersecurity and information technology products and services4,sec4 #afee4 ,study on future cyber warfighting capabilities of ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #afef4 ,study to determine the optimal strategy for structuring and manning elements of the ,joint ,force ,headquarters-,cyber ,organizations1 ,joint ,mission ,operations ,centers1 and ,cyber ,operations-,integrated ,planning ,elements4,sec4 #afeg4 ,cyber governance structures and ,principal ,cyber ,advisors on military cyber force matters4,sec4 #afeh4 ,designation of test networks for testing and accreditation of cybersecurity products and services4,sec4 #afei4 ,consortia of universities to advise ,secretary of ,defense on cybersecurity matters4,sec4 #affj4 ,joint assessment of ,department of ,defense cyber red team capabilities1 capacity1 demand1 and requirements4,subtitle ,d--,nuclear ,forces,sec4 #affa4 ,conforming amendment to ,council on ,oversight of the ,national ,leadership ,command1 ,control1 and ,communications ,system4,sec4 #affb4 ,modification of authorities relating to nuclear command1 control1 and communications system4,sec4 #affc4 ,briefings on meetings held by ,nuclear ,weapons ,council4,sec4 #affd4 ,consideration of budget matters at meetings of ,nuclear ,weapons ,council4,sec4 #affe4 ,improvement to annual report on the modernization of the nuclear weapons enterprise4,sec4 #afff4 ,expansion of officials required to conduct biennial assessments of delivery platforms for nuclear weapons and nuclear command and control system4,sec4 #affg4 ,extension of annual briefing on costs of forward-deploying nuclear weapons in ,europe4,sec4 #affh4 ,elimination of conventional requirement for long-range standoff weapon4,sec4 #affi4 ,briefing on long-range standoff weapon and sea-launched cruise missile4,sec4 #afgj4 ,extension of prohibition on availability of funds for mobile variant of ground-based strategic deterrent missile4,sec4 #afga4 ,reports on development of ground-based strategic deterrent weapon4,sec4 #afgb4 ,prohibition on reduction of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #afgc4 ,independent study on policy of no-first-use of nuclear weapons4,sec4 #afgd4 ,independent study on risks of nuclear terrorism and nuclear war4,sec4 #afge4 ,report on military-to-military dialogue to reduce risks of miscalculation leading to nuclear war4,sec4 #afgf4 ,report on nuclear forces of the ,united ,states and near-peer countries4,sec4 #afgg4 ,report on operation of conventional forces of military departments under employment or threat of employment of nuclear weapons4,sec4 #afgh4 ,report on operation of conventional forces of certain combatant commands under employment or threat of employment of nuclear weapons4,sec4 #afgi4 ,briefings on plan for future-systems-level architecture of nuclear command1 control1 and communications systems4,sec4 #afhj4 ,sense of ,congress on nuclear deterrence commitments of the ,united ,states4,subtitle ,e--,missile ,defense ,programs,sec4 #afha4 ,national missile defense policy4,sec4 #afhb4 ,development of space-based ballistic missile intercept layer4,sec4 #afhc4 ,development of hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor payload4,sec4 #afhd4 ,modifications to required testing by ,missile ,defense ,agency of ground-based midcourse defense element of ballistic missile defense system4,sec4 #afhe4 ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense system and ,israeli cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-production4,sec4 #afhf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for lower tier air and missile defense sensor4,sec4 #afhg4 ,plan for the redesigned kill vehicle replacement4,sec4 #afhh4 ,organization1 authorities1 and billets of the ,missile ,defense ,agency4,sec4 #afhi4 ,annual assessment of ballistic missile defense system4,sec4 #afij4 ,command and control1 battle management1 and communications program4,sec4 #afia4 ,missile defense interceptor site in contiguous ,united ,states4,sec4 #afib4 ,independent study on impacts of missile defense development and deployment4,sec4 #afic4 ,report and briefing on multi-volume kill capability4,subtitle ,f--,other matters,sec4 #afid4 ,extension of authorization for protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft4,sec4 #afie4 ,repeal of requirement for commission on electromagnetic pulse attacks and similar events4,sec4 #afif4 ,repeal of review requirement for ammonium perchlorate report4,sec4 #afig4 ,transferability of conventional prompt global strike weapon system technologies to surface-launched platforms4,sec4 #afih4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for certain offensive ground-launched ballistic or cruise missile systems4,sec4 #afii4 ,hard and deeply buried targets4,title ,,xvii--,reports and ,other ,matters,subtitle ,a--,studies and ,reports,sec4 #agja4 ,modification of annual reporting requirements on defense manpower4,sec4 #agjb4 ,termination of requirement for submittal to ,congress of certain recurring reports4,sec4 #agjc4 ,modification of annual report on civilian casualties in connection with ,united ,states military operations4,sec4 #agjd4 ,extension of requirement for briefings on the national biodefense strategy4,sec4 #agje4 ,authorization of appropriations for title ,,iii of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej4,sec4 #agjf4 ,report on the ,department of ,defense plan for mass-casualty disaster response operations in the ,arctic4,sec4 #agjg4 ,transmittal to ,congress of requests for assistance from other departments of the ,federal ,government that are approved by the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #agjh4 ,report and briefing on implementation of national defense strategy4,sec4 #agji4 ,actions to increase analytic support4,sec4 #agaj4 ,inclusion of certain individuals investigated by ,inspectors ,general in the semiannual report4,sec4 #agaa4 ,annual report on ,joint ,military ,information ,support ,operations ,web ,operations ,center4,sec4 #agab4 ,mobility capability requirements study4,sec4 #agac4 ,assessment of special operations force structure4,sec4 #agad4 ,army aviation strategic plan and modernization roadmap4,sec4 #agae4 ,report on ground-based long-range artillery to counter land and maritime threats4,sec4 #agaf4 ,independent review of transportation working-capital fund4,sec4 #agag4 ,geographic command risk assessment of proposed use of certain aircraft capabilities4,sec4 #agah4 ,report on backlog of personnel security clearance adjudications4,sec4 #agai4 ,report regarding outstanding ,government ,accountability ,office recommendations4,sec4 #agbj4 ,report on ,national ,guard and ,united ,states ,northern ,command capacity to meet homeland defense and security incidents4,sec4 #agba4 ,assessment of standards1 processes1 procedures1 and policy relating to civilian casualties4,sec4 #agbb4 ,report on transfers of equipment to prohibited entities4,sec4 #agbc4 ,annual report on strikes undertaken by the ,united ,states against terrorist targets outside areas of active hostilities4,sec4 #agbd4 ,review and assessment of mitigation of military helicopter noise4,subtitle ,b--,other ,matters,sec4 #agca4 ,technical1 conforming1 and clerical amendments4,sec4 #agcb4 ,establishment of lead ,inspector ,general for an overseas contingency operation based on ,secretary of ,defense notification4,sec4 #agcc4 ,clarification of authority of ,inspectors ,general for overseas contingency operations4,sec4 #agcd4 ,employment status of annuitants for ,inspectors ,general for overseas contingency operations4,sec4 #agce4 ,extension of ,national ,security ,commission on ,artificial ,intelligence4,sec4 #agcf4 ,exemption from calculation of monthly income1 for purposes of bankruptcy laws1 of certain payments from the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #agcg4 ,extension of postage stamp for breast cancer research4,sec4 #agch4 ,national ,commission on ,military ,aviation ,safety4,sec4 #agci4 ,guarantee of residency for spouses of members of the uniformed services4,sec4 #agdj4 ,electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbances4,sec4 #agda4 ,improvements to ,manufacturing ,,usa ,program4,sec4 #agdb4 ,regional innovation program4,sec4 #agdc4 ,aviation workforce development4,sec4 #agdd4 ,oversight of ,department of ,defense execute orders4,sec4 #agde4 ,processes and procedures for notifications regarding special operations forces4,sec4 #agdf4 ,securing ,american science and technology4,sec4 #agdg4 ,standardized policy guidance for calculating aircraft operation and sustainment costs4,sec4 #agdh4 ,special ,federal ,aviation ,regulation ,working ,group4,sec4 #agdi4 ,prohibition on names related to the ,confederacy4,sec4 #agej4 ,support for ,national ,maritime ,heritage ,grants program4,sec4 #agea4 ,support for world language advancement and readiness4,sec4 #ageb4 ,designation of ,department of ,defense strategic ,arctic ports4,sec4 #agec4 ,independent studies regarding potential cost savings with respect to the nuclear security enterprise and force structure 4,sec4 #aged4 ,comprehensive ,department of ,defense policy on collective self-defense4,sec4 #agee4 ,policy regarding the transition of data and applications to the cloud4,sec4 #agef4 ,integrated public alert and warning system4,sec4 #ageg4 ,improving quality of information in background investigation request packages4,sec4 #ageh4 ,parole in place for members of the ,armed ,forces and certain military dependents4,sec4 #agei4 ,report on reducing the backlog in legally required historical declassification obligations of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #agfj4 ,military type certification for light attack experimentation aircraft4,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 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects4,title ,,xxii--,navy ,military ,construction,sec4 #bbja4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bbjb4 ,family housing4,sec4 #bbjc4 ,improvements to military family housing units4,sec4 #bbjd4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,navy4,sec4 #bbje4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjag project4,title ,,xxiii--,air ,force ,military ,construction,sec4 #bcja4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bcjb4 ,family housing4,sec4 #bcjc4 ,improvements to military family housing units4,sec4 #bcjd4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,air ,force4,sec4 #bcje4 ,modification of authorities to carry out phased ,joint ,intelligence ,analysis ,complex consolidation4,sec4 #bcjf4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjaf project4,sec4 #bcjg4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjag project4,sec4 #bcjh4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects4,sec4 #bcji4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai 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,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,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,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,sec4 #bgjb4 ,prohibition on conducting additional base realignment and closure 7,,brac7 round4,title ,,xxviii--,military ,construction ,general ,provisions,subtitle ,a--,military ,construction ,program,sec4 #bhja4 ,military installation resilience plans and projects4,sec4 #bhjb4 ,improved consultation with tribal governments when proposed military construction projects potentially impact ,indian tribes4,sec4 #bhjc4 ,increased authority for use of certain appropriations amounts for restoration or replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities4,sec4 #bhjd4 ,amendment of ,unified ,facilities ,criteria to promote military installation resilience1 energy resilience1 energy and climate resiliency1 and cyber resilience4,sec4 #bhje4 ,modification to ,department of ,defense ,form #acia regarding consideration of potential long-term adverse environmental effects4,sec4 #bhjf4 ,improved flood risk disclosure for military construction4,sec4 #bhjg4 ,prioritization of projects in annual report on unfunded requirements for laboratory military construction projects4,sec4 #bhjh4 ,technical corrections and improvements to defense access road resilience4,sec4 #bhji4 ,military construction projects for child development centers at military installations4,sec4 #bhaj4 ,prohibition on use of funds to reduce air base resiliency or demolish protected aircraft shelters in the ,european theater without creating a similar protection from attack4,sec4 #bhaa4 ,prohibition on use of funds to close or return certain bases to the host nation4,subtitle ,b--,real ,property and ,facilities ,administration,sec4 #bhba4 ,improved energy security for main operating bases in ,europe4,sec4 #bhbb4 ,access to ,department of ,defense installations for credentialed transportation workers4,sec4 #bhbc4 ,improved recording and maintaining of ,department of ,defense real property data4,subtitle ,c--,land ,conveyances,sec4 #bhca4 ,land conveyance1 ,hill ,air ,force ,base1 ,ogden1 ,utah4,sec4 #bhcb4 ,release of interests retained in ,camp ,joseph ,t4 ,robinson1 ,arkansas1 for use of such land as a veterans cemetery4,sec4 #bhcc4 ,modification of authorized uses of certain property conveyed by the ,united ,states in ,los ,angeles1 ,california4,sec4 #bhcd4 ,transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of ,federal land in ,arlington1 ,virginia4,subtitle ,d--,military ,land ,withdrawals,sec4 #bhda4 ,public notice regarding upcoming periods of ,secretary of the ,navy management of ,shared ,use ,area of the ,johnson ,valley ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area4,subtitle ,e--,white ,sands ,national ,park and ,white ,sands ,missile ,range,sec4 #bhea4 ,white ,sands ,missile ,range ,land ,enhancements4,subtitle ,f--,other ,matters,sec4 #bhfa4 ,installation and maintenance of fire extinguishers in ,department of ,defense facilities4,sec4 #bhfb4 ,definition of community infrastructure for purposes of military base reuse studies and community planning assistance4,sec4 #bhfc4 ,temporary authority for acceptance and use of contributions for certain design and construction projects mutually beneficial to the ,department of ,defense and the ,republic of ,korea4,sec4 #bhfd4 ,black start exercises at military installations4,sec4 #bhfe4 ,pilot program to extend service life of roads and runways under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense4,sec4 #bhff4 ,restrictions on rehabilitation of ,over-the-,horizon ,backscatter ,radar ,system receiving station1 ,modoc ,county1 ,california4,sec4 #bhfg4 ,designation of ,sumpter ,smith ,joint ,national ,guard ,base4,sec4 #bhfh4 ,santa ,ynez ,band of ,chumash ,indians land affirmation4,sec4 #bhfi4 ,lands to be taken into trust as part of the reservation of the ,lytton ,rancheria4,sec4 #bhgj4 ,little ,shell ,tribe of ,chippewa ,indians of ,montana4,sec4 #bhga4 ,sense of ,congress on restoration of ,tyndall ,air ,force ,base4,title ,,xxix--,authorization of ,overseas ,contingency ,operations ,military ,construction and ,emergency ,military ,construction,subtitle ,a--,overseas ,contingency ,operations ,military ,construction,sec4 #bija4 ,authorized ,army construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bijb4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bijc4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bijd4 ,authorized ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bije4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,emergency ,military ,construction,sec4 #biaa4 ,authorization of emergency ,navy construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #biab4 ,authorization of emergency ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #biac4 ,authorization of emergency ,army ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #biad4 ,authorization of emergency ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #biae4 ,authorization of emergency supplemental appropriations for military construction projects4,title ,,xxx--,military ,housing ,privatization ,reform,sec4 #cjja4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,a--,addition of ,new ,reform ,subchapter,sec4 #cjaa4 ,improved accountability and oversight of privatized military housing and protections and responsibilities for tenants of privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjab4 ,designation of ,chief ,housing ,officer for privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjac4 ,additional requirements relating to contracts for privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjad4 ,additional requirements relating to management of privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjae4 ,consideration of contractor history in contracts for privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjaf4 ,additional improvements for management of privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjag4 ,maintenance work order system for privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjah4 ,access by tenants of privatized military housing to maintenance work order system4,sec4 #cjai4 ,access by tenants to historical maintenance information for privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjbj4 ,prohibition on requirement to disclose personally identifiable information in certain requests for maintenance of privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjba4 ,treatment of incentive fees for landlords of privatized military housing for failure to remedy a health or environmental hazard4,sec4 #cjbb4 ,dispute resolution process for landlord-tenant disputes regarding privatized military housing and requests to withhold payments during dispute resolution process4,sec4 #cjbc4 ,investigation of reports of reprisals relating to privatized military housing and congressional notification4,sec4 #cjbd4 ,prohibition on use of nondisclosure agreements in connection with leases of privatized military housing4,subtitle ,b--,other ,amendatory ,provisions,sec4 #cjca4 ,installation of carbon monoxide detectors in military family housing4,sec4 #cjcb4 ,authority to furnish certain services in connection with use of alternative authority for acquisition and improvement of military housing4,sec4 #cjcc4 ,treatment of breach of contract for privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjcd4 ,modification to requirements for window fall prevention devices in military family housing units4,sec4 #cjce4 ,expansion of direct hire authority for ,department of ,defense for childcare services providers for ,department child development centers to include direct hire authority for installation military housing office personnel4,sec4 #cjcf4 ,modification of authority to make payments to lessors of privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjcg4 ,technical correction to definition used to make payments to lessors of privatized military housing4,subtitle ,c--,one-,time ,reporting ,requirements,sec4 #cjda4 ,report on civilian personnel shortages for appropriate oversight of management of military housing constructed or acquired using alternative authority for acquisition and improvement of military housing4,sec4 #cjdb4 ,plans for creation of councils on privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjdc4 ,plan for establishment of ,department of ,defense jurisdiction over off-base privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjdd4 ,inspector ,general review of ,department of ,defense oversight of privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjde4 ,information on legal services provided to members of the ,armed ,forces harmed by health or environmental hazards at military housing4,subtitle ,d--,development of ,housing ,reform ,standards and ,processes,sec4 #cjea4 ,uniform code of basic standards for privatized military housing and plan to conduct inspections and assessments4,sec4 #cjeb4 ,tool for assessment of hazards in ,department of ,defense housing4,sec4 #cjec4 ,process to identify and address environmental health hazards in ,department of ,defense housing4,sec4 #cjed4 ,department of ,defense policy on lead-based paint testing on military installations4,sec4 #cjee4 ,standard for minimum credentials for health and environmental inspectors of privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjef4 ,requirements relating to move-in1 move-out1 and maintenance of privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjeg4 ,standardized documentation1 templates1 and forms for privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjeh4 ,satisfaction survey for tenants of military housing4,subtitle ,e--,other ,housing ,reform ,matters,sec4 #cjfa4 ,radon testing of privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjfb4 ,mitigation of risks posed by certain items in military family housing units4,sec4 #cjfc4 ,suspension of ,resident ,energy ,conservation ,program and related programs for privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjfd4 ,department of the ,army pilot program to build and monitor use of single family homes4,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 ,,xxxi--,,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 and ,limitations,sec4 #caaa4 ,personnel matters at ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4,sec4 #caab4 ,estimation of costs of meeting defense environmental cleanup milestones required by consent orders4,sec4 #caac4 ,office of ,cost ,estimating and ,program ,evaluation4,sec4 #caad4 ,clarification of certain ,stockpile ,responsiveness ,program objectives4,sec4 #caae4 ,elimination of limitation on availability of funds relating to submission of annual reports on unfunded priorities4,sec4 #caaf4 ,modification to certain requirements relating to plutonium pit production capacity4,sec4 #caag4 ,annual certification of shipments to ,waste ,isolation ,pilot ,plant4,sec4 #caah4 ,extension and modification of pilot program on unavailability for overhead costs of amounts specified for laboratory-directed research and development4,sec4 #caai4 ,modification to limitation on availability of funds for acceleration of nuclear weapons dismantlement4,sec4 #cabj4 ,implementation of common financial reporting system for nuclear security enterprise4,sec4 #caba4 ,limitation relating to reclassification of high-level waste4,sec4 #cabb4 ,national ,laboratory ,jobs ,,access ,program4,subtitle ,c--,reports and other matters,sec4 #caca4 ,civil penalties for violations of certain whistleblower protections4,sec4 #cacb4 ,repeal of assessments of adequacy of budget requests relating to nuclear weapons stockpile4,sec4 #cacc4 ,repeal of requirement for review relating to enhanced procurement authority4,sec4 #cacd4 ,improvements to ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,act of #bjjj4,sec4 #cace4 ,replacement of ,w#gh warhead4,sec4 #cacf4 ,independent review of capabilities for detection1 verification1 and monitoring of nuclear weapons and fissile material4,sec4 #cacg4 ,assessment of high energy density physics4,sec4 #cach4 ,determination of effect of treaty obligations with respect to producing tritium4,sec4 #caci4 ,technical corrections to ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act and ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act4,title ,,xxxii--,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board,sec4 #cbja4 ,authorization4,sec4 #cbjb4 ,improvements to ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board4,sec4 #cbjc4 ,membership of ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board4,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 ,reauthorization of ,maritime ,security ,program4,sec4 #cejc4 ,maritime technical assistance program4,sec4 #cejd4 ,appointment of candidates attending sponsored preparatory school4,sec4 #ceje4 ,general support program4,sec4 #cejf4 ,improvements to the maritime guaranteed loan program4,sec4 #cejg4 ,requirement for small shipyard grantees4,sec4 #cejh4 ,salvage recoveries of cargoes4,sec4 #ceji4 ,salvage recoveries for subrogated ownership of vessels and cargoes4,sec4 #ceaj4 ,maritime ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #ceaa4 ,military to mariner4,sec4 #ceab4 ,department of ,transportation ,inspector ,general ,report4,sec4 #ceac4 ,independent study on the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy4,sec4 #cead4 ,port operations1 research1 and technology4,sec4 #ceae4 ,assessment and report on strategic seaports4,sec4 #ceaf4 ,technical corrections4,sec4 #ceag4 ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy sexual assault prevention and response program4,sec4 #ceah4 ,report on vessels for emerging offshore energy infrastructure4,sec4 #ceai4 ,report on ,united ,states flagged fuel tanker vessel capacity4,subtitle ,b--,cable ,security ,fleet,sec4 #ceba4 ,establishment of ,cable ,security ,fleet4,subtitle ,c--,maritime ,,safe ,act,sec4 #ceca4 ,short titles4,sec4 #cecb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #cecc4 ,purposes4,sec4 #cecd4 ,statement of policy4,part ,i--,programs to combat ,,iuu fishing and increase maritime security,sec4 #ceda4 ,coordination with international organizations4,sec4 #cedb4 ,engagement of diplomatic missions of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #cedc4 ,assistance by ,federal agencies to improve law enforcement within priority regions and priority flag states4,sec4 #cedd4 ,expansion of existing mechanisms to combat ,,iuu fishing4,sec4 #cede4 ,improvement of transparency and traceability programs4,sec4 #cedf4 ,technology programs4,sec4 #cedg4 ,savings clause4,part ,,ii--,establishment of interagency working group on ,,iuu fishing,sec4 #ceea4 ,interagency ,working ,group on ,,iuu ,fishing4,sec4 #ceeb4 ,strategic plan4,sec4 #ceec4 ,reports4,sec4 #ceed4 ,gulf of ,mexico ,,iuu ,fishing ,subworking ,group4,part ,,iii--,combating human trafficking in connection with the catching and processing of seafood products,sec4 #cefa4 ,finding4,sec4 #cefb4 ,adding the ,secretary of ,commerce to the ,interagency ,task ,force to ,monitor and ,combat ,trafficking4,sec4 #cefc4 ,human trafficking in the seafood supply chain report4,part ,,iv--,authorization of appropriations,sec4 #cega4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #cegb4 ,accounting of funds4,division ,d--,funding ,tables,sec4 #djja4 ,authorization of amounts in funding tables4,title ,,xli--,p,r,o,c,u,r,e,m,e,n,t,sec4 #daja4 ,procurement4,sec4 #dajb4 ,procurement for overseas contingency operations4,sec4 #dajc4 ,procurement for emergency requirements4,title ,,xlii--,,research1 ,,development1 ,,test1 ,,and ,e,v,a,l,u,a,t,i,o,n,sec4 #dbja4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4,sec4 #dbjb4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation for overseas contingency operations4,sec4 #dbjc4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation for emergency requirements4,title ,,xliii--,,operation ,,and ,m,a,i,n,t,e,n,a,n,c,e,sec4 #dcja4 ,operation and maintenance4,sec4 #dcjb4 ,operation and maintenance for overseas contingency operations4,sec4 #dcjc4 ,operation and maintenance for emergency requirements4,title ,,xliv--,,military ,p,e,r,s,o,n,n,e,l,sec4 #ddja4 ,military personnel4,sec4 #ddjb4 ,military personnel for overseas contingency operations4,title ,,xlv--,,other ,a,u,t,h,o,r,i,z,a,t,i,o,n,s,sec4 #deja4 ,other authorizations4,sec4 #dejb4 ,other authorizations for overseas contingency operations4,title ,,xlvi--,,military ,c,o,n,s,t,r,u,c,t,i,o,n,sec4 #dfja4 ,military construction4,sec4 #dfjb4 ,military construction for overseas contingency operations4,sec4 #dfjc4 ,military construction for emergency requirements4,title ,,xlvii--,,department ,,of ,,energy ,,national ,,security ,p,r,o,g,r,a,m,s,sec4 #dgja4 ,department of ,energy national security programs4,division ,e--,intelligence authorizations for fiscal years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj,sec4 #ejja4 ,short title4,sec4 #ejjb4 ,subdivisions and table of contents4,sec4 #ejjc4 ,definitions4,subdivision #a--;,intelligence authorizations for fiscal year #bjbj,sec4 #eajj4 ,table of contents4,title ,,li--,intelligence activities,sec4 #eaja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #eajb4 ,classified schedule of authorizations4,sec4 #eajc4 ,intelligence community management account4,title ,,lii--,central intelligence agency retirement and disability system,sec4 #ebja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,title ,,liii--,intelligence community matters,subtitle ,a--,general intelligence community matters,sec4 #ecja4 ,restriction on conduct of intelligence activities4,sec4 #ecjb4 ,increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law4,sec4 #ecjc4 ,expansion of scope of protections for identities of covert agents4,sec4 #ecjd4 ,required counterintelligence assessments1 briefings1 notifications1 and reports4,sec4 #ecje4 ,inclusion of security risks in program management plans required for acquisition of major systems in ,national ,intelligence ,program4,sec4 #ecjf4 ,intelligence community public-private talent exchange4,sec4 #ecjg4 ,assessment of contracting practices to identify certain security and counterintelligence concerns4,subtitle ,b--,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence,sec4 #ecba4 ,establishment of ,climate ,security ,advisory ,council4,sec4 #ecbb4 ,foreign ,malign ,influence ,response ,center4,sec4 #ecbc4 ,encouragement of cooperative actions to detect and counter foreign influence operations4,sec4 #ecbd4 ,transfer of ,national ,intelligence ,university to the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4,subtitle ,c--,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community,sec4 #ecca4 ,definitions4,sec4 #eccb4 ,inspector ,general external review panel4,sec4 #eccc4 ,harmonization of whistleblower processes and procedures4,sec4 #eccd4 ,oversight by ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community over intelligence community whistleblower matters4,sec4 #ecce4 ,report on cleared whistleblower attorneys4,subtitle ,d--,central ,intelligence ,agency,sec4 #ecda4 ,clarification of certain authority of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4,title ,,liv--,security clearances,sec4 #edja4 ,improving visibility into the security clearance process4,sec4 #edjb4 ,making certain policies and execution plans relating to personnel clearances available to industry partners4,title ,,lv--,matters relating to foreign countries,subtitle ,a--,matters relating to ,russia,sec4 #eeja4 ,annual reports on influence operations and campaigns in the ,united ,states by the ,russian ,federation4,sec4 #eejb4 ,assessment of legitimate and illegitimate financial and other assets of ,vladimir ,putin4,sec4 #eejc4 ,assessments of intentions of political leadership of the ,russian ,federation4,subtitle ,b--,matters relating to ,china,sec4 #eeaa4 ,annual reports on influence operations and campaigns in the ,united ,states by the ,communist ,party of ,china4,sec4 #eeab4 ,report on repression of ethnic ,muslim minorities in the ,xinjiang region of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #eeac4 ,report on efforts by ,people's ,republic of ,china to influence election in ,taiwan4,subtitle ,c--,matters relating to other countries,sec4 #eeba4 ,sense of ,congress and report on ,iranian efforts in ,syria and ,lebanon4,sec4 #eebb4 ,assessments regarding the ,northern ,triangle and ,mexico4,title ,,lvi--,federal ,efforts ,against ,domestic ,terrorism,sec4 #efja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #efjb4 ,strategic intelligence assessment of and reports on domestic terrorism4,title ,,lvii--,reports and other matters,subtitle ,a--,reports and briefings,sec4 #egja4 ,modification of requirements for submission to ,congress of certain reports4,sec4 #egjb4 ,increased transparency regarding counterterrorism budget of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #egjc4 ,study on role of retired and former personnel of intelligence community with respect to certain foreign intelligence operations4,sec4 #egjd4 ,collection1 analysis1 and dissemination of workforce data4,sec4 #egje4 ,plan for strengthening the supply chain intelligence function4,sec4 #egjf4 ,comprehensive economic assessment of investment in key ,united ,states technologies by companies or organizations linked to ,china4,sec4 #egjg4 ,report by ,director of ,national ,intelligence on fifth-generation wireless network technology4,sec4 #egjh4 ,report on use by intelligence community of facial recognition technology4,sec4 #egji4 ,report on deepfake technology1 foreign weaponization of deepfakes1 and related notifications4,sec4 #egaj4 ,annual report by ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states on cybersecurity and surveillance threats to ,congress4,sec4 #egaa4 ,analysis of and periodic briefings on major initiatives of intelligence community in artificial intelligence and machine learning4,sec4 #egab4 ,report on best practices to protect privacy and civil liberties of ,chinese ,americans4,sec4 #egac4 ,oversight of foreign influence in academia4,sec4 #egad4 ,report on death of ,jamal ,khashoggi4,sec4 #egae4 ,report on terrorist screening database4,sec4 #egaf4 ,report containing threat assessment on terrorist use of conventional and advanced conventional weapons4,sec4 #egag4 ,assessment of homeland security vulnerabilities associated with certain retired and former personnel of the intelligence community4,sec4 #egah4 ,study on feasibility and advisability of establishing ,geospatial-,intelligence ,museum and learning center4,subtitle ,b--,other matters,sec4 #egba4 ,whistleblower disclosures to ,congress and committees of ,congress4,sec4 #egbb4 ,task force on illicit financing of espionage and foreign influence operations4,sec4 #egbc4 ,establishment of fifth-generation technology prize competition4,sec4 #egbd4 ,establishment of deepfakes prize competition4,sec4 #egbe4 ,identification of and countermeasures against certain ,international ,mobile ,subscriber ,identity-catchers4,sec4 #egbf4 ,securing energy infrastructure4,subdivision #b--;,intelligence authorizations for fiscal years #bjah and #bjai,sec4 #fajj4 ,table of contents4,title ,,lxi--,intelligence activities,sec4 #faja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #fajb4 ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account4,title ,,lxii--,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement and ,disability ,system,sec4 #fbja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #fbjb4 ,computation of annuities for employees of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4,title ,,lxiii--,general intelligence community matters,sec4 #fcja4 ,restriction on conduct of intelligence activities4,sec4 #fcjb4 ,increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law4,sec4 #fcjc4 ,modification of special pay authority for science1 technology1 engineering1 or mathematics positions and addition of special pay authority for cyber positions4,sec4 #fcjd4 ,modification of appointment of ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community4,sec4 #fcje4 ,director of ,national ,intelligence review of placement of positions within the intelligence community on the ,executive ,schedule4,sec4 #fcjf4 ,supply ,chain and ,counterintelligence ,risk ,management ,task ,force4,sec4 #fcjg4 ,consideration of adversarial telecommunications and cybersecurity infrastructure when sharing intelligence with foreign governments and entities4,sec4 #fcjh4 ,cyber protection support for the personnel of the intelligence community in positions highly vulnerable to cyber attack4,sec4 #fcji4 ,elimination of sunset of authority relating to management of supply-chain risk4,sec4 #fcaj4 ,limitations on determinations regarding certain security classifications4,sec4 #fcaa4 ,joint ,intelligence ,community ,council4,sec4 #fcab4 ,intelligence community information technology environment4,sec4 #fcac4 ,report on development of secure mobile voice solution for intelligence community4,sec4 #fcad4 ,policy on minimum insider threat standards4,sec4 #fcae4 ,submission of intelligence community policies4,sec4 #fcaf4 ,expansion of intelligence community recruitment efforts4,title ,,lxiv--,matters relating to elements of the intelligence community,subtitle ,a--,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence,sec4 #fdja4 ,authority for protection of current and former employees of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4,sec4 #fdjb4 ,designation of the program manager-information-sharing environment4,sec4 #fdjc4 ,technical modification to the executive schedule4,sec4 #fdjd4 ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community4,sec4 #fdje4 ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community4,subtitle ,b--,central ,intelligence ,agency,sec4 #fdaa4 ,central ,intelligence ,agency subsistence for personnel assigned to austere locations4,sec4 #fdab4 ,special rules for certain monthly workers' compensation payments and other payments for ,central ,intelligence ,agency personnel4,sec4 #fdac4 ,expansion of security protective service jurisdiction of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4,sec4 #fdad4 ,repeal of foreign language proficiency requirement for certain senior level positions in the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4,subtitle ,c--,office of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence of ,department of ,energy,sec4 #fdba4 ,consolidation of ,department of ,energy ,offices of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence4,sec4 #fdbb4 ,repeal of ,department of ,energy ,intelligence ,executive ,committee and budget reporting requirement4,subtitle ,d--,other elements,sec4 #fdca4 ,plan for designation of counterintelligence component of ,defense ,security ,service as an element of intelligence community4,sec4 #fdcb4 ,notice not required for private entities4,sec4 #fdcc4 ,establishment of advisory board for ,national ,reconnaissance ,office4,sec4 #fdcd4 ,collocation of certain ,department of ,homeland ,security personnel at field locations4,title ,,lxv--,election matters,sec4 #feja4 ,report on cyber attacks by foreign governments against ,united ,states election infrastructure4,sec4 #fejb4 ,review of intelligence community's posture to collect against and analyze ,russian efforts to influence the ,presidential election4,sec4 #fejc4 ,assessment of foreign intelligence threats to ,federal elections4,sec4 #fejd4 ,strategy for countering ,russian cyber threats to ,united ,states elections4,sec4 #feje4 ,assessment of significant ,russian influence campaigns directed at foreign elections and referenda4,sec4 #fejf4 ,information sharing with ,state election officials4,sec4 #fejg4 ,notification of significant foreign cyber intrusions and active measures campaigns directed at elections for ,federal offices4,sec4 #fejh4 ,designation of counterintelligence officer to lead election security matters4,title ,,lxvi--,security clearances,sec4 #ffja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ffjb4 ,reports and plans relating to security clearances and background investigations4,sec4 #ffjc4 ,improving the process for security clearances4,sec4 #ffjd4 ,goals for promptness of determinations regarding security clearances4,sec4 #ffje4 ,security ,executive ,agent4,sec4 #ffjf4 ,report on unified1 simplified1 ,governmentwide standards for positions of trust and security clearances4,sec4 #ffjg4 ,report on clearance in person concept4,sec4 #ffjh4 ,reports on reciprocity for security clearances inside of departments and agencies4,sec4 #ffji4 ,intelligence community reports on security clearances4,sec4 #ffaj4 ,periodic report on positions in the intelligence community that can be conducted without access to classified information1 networks1 or facilities4,sec4 #ffaa4 ,information-sharing program for positions of trust and security clearances4,sec4 #ffab4 ,report on protections for confidentiality of whistleblower-related communications4,sec4 #ffac4 ,reports on costs of security clearance background investigations4,title ,,lxvii--,reports and other matters,subtitle ,a--,matters relating to ,russia and other foreign powers,sec4 #fgja4 ,limitation relating to establishment or support of cybersecurity unit with the ,russian ,federation4,sec4 #fgjb4 ,assessment of threat finance relating to ,russia4,sec4 #fgjc4 ,notification of an active measures campaign4,sec4 #fgjd4 ,notification of travel by accredited diplomatic and consular personnel of the ,russian ,federation in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #fgje4 ,report and annual briefing on ,iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities4,sec4 #fgjf4 ,expansion of scope of committee to counter active measures4,subtitle ,b--,reports,sec4 #fgaa4 ,technical correction to ,inspector ,general study4,sec4 #fgab4 ,reports on authorities of the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #fgac4 ,review of intelligence community whistleblower matters4,sec4 #fgad4 ,report on role of ,director of ,national ,intelligence with respect to certain foreign investments4,sec4 #fgae4 ,report on surveillance by foreign governments against ,united ,states telecommunications networks4,sec4 #fgaf4 ,biennial report on foreign investment risks4,sec4 #fgag4 ,modification of certain reporting requirement on travel of foreign diplomats4,sec4 #fgah4 ,semiannual reports on investigations of unauthorized disclosures of classified information4,sec4 #fgai4 ,congressional notification of designation of covered intelligence officer as persona non grata4,sec4 #fgbj4 ,reports on intelligence community participation in vulnerabilities equities process of ,federal ,government4,sec4 #fgba4 ,inspectors ,general reports on classification4,sec4 #fgbb4 ,reports and briefings on national security effects of global water insecurity and emerging infectious disease and pandemics4,sec4 #fgbc4 ,annual report on memoranda of understanding between elements of intelligence community and other entities of the ,united ,states ,government regarding significant operational activities or policy4,sec4 #fgbd4 ,study on the feasibility of encrypting unclassified wireline and wireless telephone calls4,sec4 #fgbe4 ,reports on intelligence community loan repayment and related programs4,sec4 #fgbf4 ,repeal of certain reporting requirements4,sec4 #fgbg4 ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community report on senior executives of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4,sec4 #fgbh4 ,briefing on ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation offering permanent residence to sources and cooperators4,sec4 #fgbi4 ,intelligence assessment of ,north ,korea revenue sources4,sec4 #fgcj4 ,report on possible exploitation of virtual currencies by terrorist actors4,subtitle ,c--,other matters,sec4 #fgda4 ,public ,interest ,declassification ,board4,sec4 #fgdb4 ,technical and clerical amendments to the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg4,sec4 #fgdc4 ,bug bounty programs4,sec4 #fgdd4 ,technical amendments related to the ,department of ,energy4,sec4 #fgde4 ,sense of ,congress on notification of certain disclosures of classified information4,sec4 #fgdf4 ,sense of ,congress on consideration of espionage activities when considering whether or not to provide visas to foreign individuals to be accredited to a ,united ,nations mission in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #fgdg4 ,sense of ,congress on ,wiki,leaks4 ,division ,f--,other ,matters,title ,,lxxi--,sanctions with respect to ,north ,korea,sec4 #gaja4 ,short title4,subtitle ,a--,sanctions with respect to ,north ,korea,sec4 #gaaa4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #gaab4 ,definitions4,part ,i--,expansion of sanctions and related matters,sec4 #gaba4 ,sanctions with respect to foreign financial institutions that provide financial services to certain sanctioned persons4,sec4 #gabb4 ,mandatory designations under ,north ,korea ,sanctions and ,policy ,enhancement ,act of #bjaf4,sec4 #gabc4 ,extension of applicability period of proliferation prevention sanctions4,sec4 #gabd4 ,opposition to assistance by the international financial institutions4,sec4 #gabe4 ,support for capacity of the ,international ,monetary ,fund to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism4,sec4 #gabf4 ,report and briefings on compliance1 penalties1 and technical assistance4,sec4 #gabg4 ,sense of ,congress on identification and blocking of property of ,north ,korean officials4,sec4 #gabh4 ,modification of report on implementation of ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolutions by other governments4,sec4 #gabi4 ,report on use by the ,government of ,north ,korea of beneficial ownership rules to access the international financial system4,part ,,ii--,congressional review and oversight,sec4 #gaca4 ,notification of termination or suspension of sanctions4,sec4 #gacb4 ,reports on certain licensing actions4,sec4 #gacc4 ,report and briefings on financial networks and financial methods of the ,government of ,north ,korea4,sec4 #gacd4 ,report on countries of concern with respect to transshipment1 reexportation1 or diversion of certain items to ,north ,korea4,part ,,iii--,general matters,sec4 #gada4 ,rulemaking4,sec4 #gadb4 ,authority to consolidate reports4,sec4 #gadc4 ,waivers1 exemptions1 and termination4,sec4 #gadd4 ,procedures for review of classified and certain other information4,sec4 #gade4 ,briefing on resourcing of sanctions programs4,sec4 #gadf4 ,briefing on proliferation financing4,sec4 #gadg4 ,exception relating to importation of goods4,subtitle ,b--,financial industry guidance to halt trafficking,sec4 #gaea4 ,short title4,sec4 #gaeb4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #gaec4 ,coordination of human trafficking issues by the ,office of ,terrorism and ,financial ,intelligence4,sec4 #gaed4 ,strengthening the role of anti-money laundering and other financial tools in combating human trafficking4,sec4 #gaee4 ,sense of ,congress on resources to combat human trafficking4,title ,,lxxii--,sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers of illicit synthetic opioids,sec4 #gbja4 ,short title4,sec4 #gbjb4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #gbjc4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,a--,sanctions with ,respect to ,foreign ,opioid ,traffickers,sec4 #gbaa4 ,identification of foreign opioid traffickers4,sec4 #gbab4 ,imposition of sanctions4,sec4 #gbac4 ,description of sanctions4,sec4 #gbad4 ,waivers4,sec4 #gbae4 ,procedures for judicial review of classified information4,sec4 #gbaf4 ,briefings on implementation4,sec4 #gbag4 ,inclusion of additional material in ,international ,narcotics ,control ,strategy ,report4,subtitle ,b--,commission on ,combating ,synthetic ,opioid ,trafficking,sec4 #gbba4 ,commission on combating synthetic opioid trafficking4,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters,sec4 #gbca4 ,director of ,national ,intelligence program on use of intelligence resources in efforts to sanction foreign opioid traffickers4,sec4 #gbcb4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #gbcc4 ,regulatory authority4,sec4 #gbcd4 ,termination4,sec4 #gbce4 ,exception relating to importation of goods4,title ,,lxxiii--,p,f,a,s,sec4 #gcja4 ,short title4,sec4 #gcjb4 ,definition of ,administrator4,subtitle ,a--,drinking ,water,sec4 #gcaa4 ,monitoring and detection4,sec4 #gcab4 ,drinking water state revolving funds4,subtitle ,b--,,pfas ,release ,disclosure,sec4 #gcba4 ,additions to toxics release inventory4,subtitle ,c--,,usgs ,performance ,standard,sec4 #gcca4 ,definitions4,sec4 #gccb4 ,performance standard for the detection of highly fluorinated compounds4,sec4 #gccc4 ,nationwide sampling4,sec4 #gccd4 ,data usage4,sec4 #gcce4 ,collaboration4,subtitle ,d--,emerging ,contaminants,sec4 #gcda4 ,definitions4,sec4 #gcdb4 ,research and coordination plan for enhanced response on emerging contaminants4,subtitle ,e--,toxic ,substances ,control ,act,sec4 #gcea4 ,,pfas data call4,sec4 #gceb4 ,significant new use rule for long-chain ,,pfas4,subtitle ,f--,other ,matters,sec4 #gcfa4 ,,pfas destruction and disposal guidance4,sec4 #gcfb4 ,,pfas research and development4,title ,,lxxiv--,caesar ,syria ,civilian ,protection ,act of #bjai,sec4 #gdja4 ,short title4,sec4 #gdjb4 ,statement of policy4,subtitle ,a--,additional actions in connection with the national emergency with respect to ,syria,sec4 #gdaa4 ,measures with respect to ,central ,bank of ,syria4,sec4 #gdab4 ,sanctions with respect to foreign persons that engage in certain transactions4,sec4 #gdac4 ,strategy relating to areas of ,syria in which civilians are subject to forced displacement4,subtitle ,b--,assistance for the people of ,syria,sec4 #gdba4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #gdbb4 ,briefing on monitoring and evaluating of ongoing assistance programs in ,syria and to the ,syrian people4,sec4 #gdbc4 ,assessment of potential methods to enhance the protection of civilians4,sec4 #gdbd4 ,assistance to support entities taking actions relating to gathering evidence for investigations into war crimes or crimes against humanity in ,syria since ,march #bjaa4,sec4 #gdbe4 ,codification of certain services in support of nongovernmental organizations' activities authorized4,sec4 #gdbf4 ,briefing on strategy to facilitate humanitarian assistance4,subtitle ,c--,general provisions,sec4 #gdca4 ,suspension of sanctions4,sec4 #gdcb4 ,waivers and exemptions4,sec4 #gdcc4 ,implementation and regulatory authorities4,sec4 #gdcd4 ,exception relating to importation of goods4,sec4 #gdce4 ,cost limitation4,sec4 #gdcf4 ,rule of construction4,sec4 #gdcg4 ,prohibition on construction of provisions of this title as an authorization for use of military force4,sec4 #gdch4 ,sunset4,title ,,lxxv--,protecting ,europe's ,energy ,security,sec4 #geja4 ,short title4,sec4 #gejb4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #gejc4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to provision of certain vessels for the construction of certain ,russian energy export pipelines4,title ,,lxxvi--,other ,matters,subtitle ,a--,federal ,employee ,paid ,leave ,act,sec4 #gfja4 ,short title4,sec4 #gfjb4 ,paid parental leave under title #e4,sec4 #gfjc4 ,paid parental leave for congressional employees4,sec4 #gfjd4 ,conforming amendment to ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act for ,,gao and ,library of ,congress employees4,sec4 #gfje4 ,clarification for members of the ,national ,guard and ,reserves4,sec4 #gfjf4 ,conforming amendment for certain ,,tsa employees4,subtitle ,b--,other ,matters,sec4 #gfaa4 ,liberian refugee immigration fairness4,sec4 #gfab4 ,pensacola ,dam and ,reservoir1 ,grand ,river1 ,oklahoma4,sec4 #gfac4 ,limitation on certain rolling stock procurements2 cybersecurity certification for rail rolling stock and operations4 #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 #d4 ,budgetary effects of this ,act ,the budgetary effects of this ,act1 for the purposes 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 jointly submitted for printing in the ,congressional ,record by the ,chairmen of the ,house and ,senate ,budget ,committees1 provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage in the ,house acting first on the conference report or amendment between the ,houses4 ,a ,,department ,,of ,,defense ,,authorizations ,i ,,procurement ,subtitle ,a--,authorization ,of ,appropriations,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,army ,programs,sec4 #aaa4 ,authority of the ,secretary of the ,army to waive certain limitations related to the ,distributed ,common ,ground ,system-,army ,increment #a4,subtitle ,c--,navy ,programs,sec4 #aba4 ,ford-class aircraft carrier cost limitation baselines4,sec4 #abb4 ,modification of annual report on cost targets for certain aircraft carriers4,sec4 #abc4 ,refueling and complex overhauls of the ,u4,s4,s4 ,john ,c4 ,stennis and ,u4,s4,s4 ,harry ,s4 ,truman4,sec4 #abd4 ,ford class aircraft carrier support for ,f-#ce;,c aircraft4,sec4 #abe4 ,prohibition on use of funds for reduction of aircraft carrier force structure4,sec4 #abf4 ,modification of prohibition on availability of funds for ,navy waterborne security barriers4,sec4 #abg4 ,,lha ,replacement ,amphibious ,assault ,ship ,program4,sec4 #abh4 ,strategic sealift fleet vessel4,sec4 #abi4 ,design and construction of amphibious transport dock designated ,,lpd-#ca4,sec4 #acj4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,littoral ,combat ,ship4,sec4 #aca4 ,limitation on the next new class of ,navy large surface combatants4,sec4 #acb4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending quarterly updates on the ,,ch-#ec,k ,king ,stallion helicopter program4,sec4 #acc4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,,vh-#ib;,a helicopter4,sec4 #acd4 ,report on carrier wing and aviation combat element composition4,subtitle ,d--,air ,force ,programs,sec4 #ada4 ,modification of requirement to preserve certain ,c-#e aircraft4,sec4 #adb4 ,,oc-#ace;,b aircraft recapitalization program4,sec4 #adc4 ,requirement to align ,air ,force aviation force structure with ,national ,defense ,strategy4,sec4 #add4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for reduction in ,,kc-#aj primary mission aircraft inventory4,sec4 #ade4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,f-#ae;,,ex aircraft4,sec4 #adf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,,vc-#be;,b aircraft4,sec4 #adg4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,,rc-#bf;,b aircraft4,sec4 #adh4 ,limitation on availability of funds for retirement of ,,rc-#ace aircraft4,sec4 #adi4 ,air ,force aggressor squadron modernization4,sec4 #aej4 ,air ,force plan for ,combat ,rescue ,helicopter fielding4,sec4 #aea4 ,report on feasibility of multiyear contract for procurement of ,,jassm-,,er missiles4,sec4 #aeb4 ,report on aircraft fleet of the ,civil ,air ,patrol4,sec4 #aec4 ,sense of ,congress on the light attack aircraft initiative of the ,air ,force4,subtitle ,e--,defense-wide1 ,joint1 and ,multiservice ,matters,sec4 #afa4 ,economic order quantity contracting and buy-to-budget acquisition for ,f-#ce aircraft program4,sec4 #afb4 ,relief from contractors for failure to deliver ready-for-issue spare parts for the ,f-#ce aircraft program4,sec4 #afc4 ,limitation on availability of funds for reallocation of ,turkish ,f-#ce;,a aircraft to the ,united ,states4,sec4 #afd4 ,requirement to establish the use of an ,agile ,dev,ops software development solution as an alternative for ,joint ,strike ,fighter ,autonomic ,logistics ,information ,system4,sec4 #afe4 ,f-#ce sustainment cost4,sec4 #aff4 ,reports on the progress and performance of the ,f-#ce aircraft program4,sec4 #afg4 ,other reports on the ,f-#ce aircraft program4,sec4 #afh4 ,limitation on availability of funds for communications systems lacking certain resiliency features4,sec4 #afi4 ,repeal of tactical unmanned vehicle common data link requirement4 ,a ,authorization ,of ,appropriations #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj 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 ,army ,programs #aaa4 ,authority of the ,secretary of the ,army to waive certain limitations related to the ,distributed ,common ,ground ,system-,army ,increment #a ,section #aac7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bjbh7 is amended by striking ,secretary of ,defense both places it appears and inserting ,secretary of the ,army4 ,c ,navy ,programs #aba4 ,ford-class aircraft carrier cost limitation baselines 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #hfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hfib4 ,ford-class aircraft carriers3 cost limitation baselines 7a7 ,limitation ,the total amounts obligated or expended from funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 or for any other procurement account1 may not exceed the following amounts for the following aircraft carriers3 7#a7 #ac1bbd1jjj1jjj for the construction of the aircraft carrier designated ,,cvn-#gh4 7#b7 #aa1cih1jjj1jjj for the construction of the aircraft carrier designated ,,cvn-#gi4 7#c7 #ab1bjb1jjj1jjj for the construction of the aircraft carrier designated ,,cvn-#hj4 7#d7 #ab1dea1jjj1jjj for the construction of the aircraft carrier designated ,,cvn-#ha4 7b7 ,exclusion of battle and interim spares from cost limitation ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall exclude from the determination of the amounts set forth in subsection 7a7 the costs of the following items3 7#a7 ,,cvn-#gh class battle spares4 7#b7 ,interim spares4 7#c7 ,increases attributable to economic inflation after ,december #a1 #bjah1 not otherwise included in the amounts listed in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,written notice and briefing on change in amount ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may adjust an amount listed in subsection 7a7 not fewer than #ae days after submitting written notice and providing a briefing to the congressional defense committees1 each of which shall include the amount and rationale of any change and the resulting amount after such change4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #hfc of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hfia the following new item3 #hfib4 ,ford-class aircraft carriers3 cost limitation baselines4 4 7c7 ,repeal of superseded provision ,section #abb of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #abj ,stat4 #bajd7 is repealed4 #abb4 ,modification of annual report on cost targets for certain aircraft carriers ,section #abf7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bjce7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking and ,,cvn-#hj and inserting 1 ,,cvn-#hj1 and ,,cvn-#ha2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjba and inserting #bjcb2 and 7,b7 by striking costs described in subsection 7b7 for the ,,cvn-#gi and ,,cvn-#hj and inserting cost targets for the ,,cvn-#gi1 the ,,cvn-#hj1 and the ,,cvn-#ha2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and the ,,cvn-#hj and inserting 1 the ,,cvn-#hj1 and the ,,cvn-#ha 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking costs described in subsection 7b7 and inserting cost targets2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking costs specified in subsection 7b7 and inserting cost targets2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking costs specified in subsection 7b7 and inserting cost targets4 #abc4 ,refueling and complex overhauls of the ,u4,s4,s4 ,john ,c4 ,stennis and ,u4,s4,s4 ,harry ,s4 ,truman 7a7 ,refueling and complex overhaul ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall carry out the nuclear refueling and complex overhaul of the ,u4,s4,s4 ,john ,c4 ,stennis 7,,cvn-#gd7 and ,u4,s4,s4 ,harry ,s4 ,truman 7,,cvn-#ge74 7b7 ,use of incremental funding ,with respect to any contract entered into under subsection 7a7 for the nuclear refueling and complex overhauls of the ,u4,s4,s4 ,john ,c4 ,stennis 7,,cvn-#gd7 and ,u4,s4,s4 ,harry ,s4 ,truman 7,,cvn-#ge71 the ,secretary may use incremental funding for a period not to exceed six years after advance procurement funds for such nuclear refueling and complex overhaul effort are first obligated4 7c7 ,condition for out-year contract payments ,any contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal year #bjbj is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for that later fiscal year4 #abd4 ,ford class aircraft carrier support for ,f-#ce;,c aircraft ,before completing the post-shakedown availability of the ,ford class aircraft carrier designated ,,cvn-#gi1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that the aircraft carrier is capable of operating and deploying with the ,f-#ce;,c aircraft4 #abe4 ,prohibition on use of funds for reduction of aircraft carrier force structure ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended to reduce the number of operational aircraft carriers of the ,navy below the number specified in section #hjfb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #abf4 ,modification of prohibition on availability of funds for ,navy waterborne security barriers ,section #acj of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking for fiscal year #bjai may be obligated or expended to procure legacy waterborne security barriers for ,navy ports and inserting for fiscal year #bjai or fiscal year #bjbj may be obligated or expended to procure legacy waterborne security barriers for ,navy ports1 including as replacements for legacy barriers2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by inserting of not more than #cj percent after replacement2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,notification ,not later than #ae days after an exception is made pursuant to subsection 7c77#b71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit a written notification to the congressional defense committees that includes-- 7#a7 the name and position of the government official who determined exigent circumstances exist2 7#b7 a description of the exigent circumstances2 and 7#c7 a description of how waterborne security will be maintained until new waterborne security barriers are procured and installed4 4 #abg4 ,,lha ,replacement ,amphibious ,assault ,ship ,program 7a7 ,authority to use incremental funding ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into and incrementally fund a contract for detail design and construction of the ,,lha replacement ship designated ,,lha #i and1 subject to subsection 7b71 funds for payments under the contract may be provided from amounts authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 for fiscal years #bjai through #bjbe4 7b7 ,condition for out-year contract payments ,a contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract for any subsequent fiscal year is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such subsequent fiscal year4 7c7 ,repeal of obsolete authority ,section #abe of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #abj ,stat4 #bajf7 is repealed4 #abh4 ,strategic sealift fleet vessel 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall seek to enter into a contract for the construction of one sealift vessel4 7b7 ,delivery date ,the contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall specify a delivery date for the sealift vessel of not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 7c7 ,design and construction requirements 7#a7 ,use of existing design ,the design of the sealift vessel shall be based on a domestic or foreign design that exists as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,commercial standards and practices ,subject to paragraph 7#a71 the sealift vessel may be constructed using commercial design standards and commercial construction practices that are consistent with the best interests of the ,federal ,government4 7#c7 ,domestic shipyard ,the sealift vessel shall be constructed in a shipyard that is located in the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,certificate and endorsement ,the sealift vessel shall meet the requirements necessary to receive a certificate of documentation and a coastwise endorsement under chapter #aba of tile #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that the completed vessel receives such a certificate and endorsement4 7e7 ,executive agent 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may seek to enter into a contract or other agreement with a private-sector entity under which the entity may act as executive agent for the ,secretary for purposes of the contract under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,the executive agent described in paragraph 7#a7 may be responsible for-- 7,a7 selecting a shipyard for the construction of the sealift vessel2 7,b7 managing and overseeing the construction of the sealift vessel2 and 7,c7 such other matters as the ,secretary of the ,navy determines to be appropriate 7f7 ,use of incremental funding ,with respect to the contract entered into under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy may use incremental funding to make payments under the contract4 7g7 ,sealift vessel defined ,in this section1 the term sealift vessel means the sealift vessel constructed pursuant to the contract entered into under subsection 7a74 #abi4 ,design and construction of amphibious transport dock designated ,,lpd-#ca 7a7 ,in general ,using funds authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into a contract1 beginning with the fiscal year #bjbj program year1 for the design and construction of the amphibious transport dock designated ,,lpd-#ca4 7b7 ,use of incremental funding ,with respect to the contract entered into under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may use incremental funding to make payments under the contract4 7c7 ,condition for out-year contract payments ,the contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under such contract for any fiscal year after fiscal year #bjbj is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such later fiscal year4 #acj4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,littoral ,combat ,ship 7a7 ,limitations ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,department of ,defense may be used to exceed1 and the ,department may not otherwise exceed1 the total procurement quantity of thirty-five ,littoral ,combat ,ships1 unless the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment submits to the congressional defense committees the certification described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,certification ,the certification described in this subsection is a certification by the ,under ,secretary that awarding a contract for the procurement of a ,littoral ,combat ,ship that exceeds the total procurement quantity listed in revision five of the ,littoral ,combat ,ship acquisition strategy-- 7#a7 is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 will not result in exceeding the low-rate initial production quantity approved in the ,littoral ,combat ,ship acquisition strategy in effect as of the date of the certification2 and 7#c7 is necessary to maintain a full and open competition for the ,guided ,missile ,frigate 7,,ffg7,x77 with a single source award in fiscal year #bjbj4 #aca4 ,limitation on the next new class of ,navy large surface combatants 7a7 ,in general ,milestone ,b approval may not be granted for the next new class of ,navy large surface combatants unless the class of ,navy large surface combatants incorporates prior to such approval-- 7#a7 design changes identified during the full duration of the combat system ship qualification trials and operational test periods of the first ,arleigh ,burke-class destroyer in the ,flight ,,iii configuration to complete such events2 and 7#b7 final results of test programs of engineering development models or prototypes for critical systems specified by the ,senior ,technical ,authority pursuant to section #hffi;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #ajcd of this ,act1 in their final form1 fit1 and function and in a realistic environment1 which shall include a land-based engineering site for the propulsion system4 7b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may not release a detail design or construction request for proposals or obligate funds from the ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy account for the next new class of ,navy large surface combatants until the class of ,navy large surface combatants receives ,milestone ,b approval and the milestone decision authority notifies the congressional defense committees1 in writing1 of the actions taken to comply with the requirements under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,milestone ,b approval has the meaning given the term in section #bcff7;e77#g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term milestone decision authority means the official within the ,department of ,defense designated with the overall responsibility and authority for acquisition decisions for the program1 including authority to approve entry of the program into the next phase of the acquisition process4 7#c7 ,the term large surface combatants means ,navy surface ships that are designed primarily to engage in attacks against airborne1 surface1 subsurface1 and shore targets1 excluding frigates and littoral combat ships4 #acb4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending quarterly updates on the ,,ch-#ec,k ,king ,stallion helicopter program 7a7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for aircraft procurement1 ,navy1 for the ,,ch-#ec,k ,king ,stallion helicopter program1 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended until a period of #cj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary of the ,navy provides the first briefing required under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,quarterly briefings required 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on a quarterly basis thereafter through the end of fiscal year #bjbb1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the progress of the ,,ch-#ec,k ,king ,stallion helicopter program4 7#b7 ,elements ,each briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to the ,,ch-#ec,k ,king ,stallion helicopter program1 the following3 7,a7 ,an overview of the program schedule4 7,b7 ,a statement of the total cost of the program as of the date of the briefing1 including the costs of development1 testing1 and production4 7,c7 ,a comparison of the total cost of the program relative to the approved acquisition program baseline4 7,d7 ,an assessment of flight testing under the program1 including identification of the number of test events that have been conducted on-time in accordance with the joint integrated program schedule4 7,e7 ,an update on the correction of technical deficiencies under the program1 including-- 7i7 identification of the technical deficiencies that have been corrected as of the date of the briefing2 7ii7 identification of the technical deficiencies that have been discovered1 but not corrected1 as of such date2 7iii7 an estimate of the total cost of correcting technical deficiencies under the program2 and 7iv7 an explanation of any significant deviations from the testing and program schedule that are anticipated due to the discovery and correction of technical deficiencies4 #acc4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,,vh-#ib;,a helicopter 7a7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for procurement for the ,,vh-#ib;,a helicopter1 not more than #hj percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,navy submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives the report required under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,report required ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report assessing the status of the ,,vh-#ib;,a helicopter program industrial base and the potential impact of proposed manufacturing base changes on the acquisition program4 ,the report shall include a description of-- 7#a7 estimated effects on the manufacturing readiness level of the ,,vh-#ib program due to potential changes to the program manufacturing base2 7#b7 the estimated costs and assessment of cost risk to the program due to potential changes to the program manufacturing base2 7#c7 any estimated schedule impacts1 including impacts on delivery dates for the remaining low-rate initial production lots and full rate production1 resulting from any changes to the manufacturing base2 7#d7 an assessment of the effect of changes to the manufacturing base on ,,vh-#ib;,a sustainment2 and 7#e7 the impact of such changes on production and sustainment capacity for the ,,mh-#fj and ,,ch-#ec,k helicopters of the ,navy4 #acd4 ,report on carrier wing and aviation combat element composition 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the optimal composition of the carrier air wing 7,,cvw7 on aircraft carriers and aviation combat element 7,,ace7 embarked on amphibious ships in #bjcj and #bjdj1 including alternative force design concepts4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements for the ,,cvw and ,,ace3 7#a7 ,analysis and justification for the ,department of the ,navy's stated goal of a #ej_/ej mix of #dth and #eth generation aircraft for #bjcj4 7#b7 ,analysis and justification for an optimal mix of aircraft for #bjdj4 7#c7 ,a plan for incorporating unmanned aerial vehicles and associated communication capabilities to effectively implement the future force design4 7#d7 ,analysis of the support equipment requirement for each aircraft type and the space needed to accommodate such equipment4 7#e7 ,a description of existing and potential ship designs or design changes that would enable greater commonality and interoperability of embarked naval aircraft1 including aircraft arresting gear and launch catapults4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under subsection 7a74 ,d ,air ,force ,programs #ada4 ,modification of requirement to preserve certain ,c-#e aircraft ,section #ada7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #affa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking until the date that is #cj days after the date on which the briefing under section #add7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah is provided to the congressional defense committees and inserting until the date that is #cj days after the date on which the final report and briefing required under section #agab7;c77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj have each been provided to the congressional defense committees2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking can be returned to service and inserting is inducted into or maintained in type #ajjj recallable storage4 #adb4 ,,oc-#ace;,b aircraft recapitalization program ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that any request for proposals for the procurement of an ,,oc-#ace;,b aircraft under a recapitalization program for such aircraft meets the requirements for full and open competition as set forth in section #bcjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and includes1 as part of such request for proposals1 consideration of proposals for the provision of new production aircraft and recently manufactured aircraft4 #adc4 ,requirement to align ,air ,force aviation force structure with ,national ,defense ,strategy 7a7 ,required submission of strategy ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees an aviation force structure acquisition strategy that aligns with the stated capability and capacity requirements of the ,department of the ,air ,force to meet the ,national ,defense ,strategy4 7b7 ,alignment with strategy ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not deviate from the strategy submitted under subsection 7a7 until-- 7#a7 the ,secretary receives a waiver from the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,defense provides the congressional defense committees with the waiver approval documentation4 #add4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for reduction in ,,kc-#aj primary mission aircraft inventory ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended to reduce the number of ,,kc-#aj aircraft in the primary mission aircraft inventory of the ,air ,force4 #ade4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,f-#ae;,,ex 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 #bjbj for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended to procure any ,f-#ae;,,ex aircraft1 other than the first two prototypes of such aircraft1 until a period of #ae days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force submits to the congressional defense committees a report on the following topics relating to the ,f-#ae;,,ex program3 7#a7 ,acquisition strategy4 7#b7 ,cost and schedule estimates4 7#c7 ,test and evaluation strategy4 7#d7 ,logistics strategy4 7#e7 ,post-production fielding strategy4 7b7 ,exception for long-lead items 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may use the funds described in paragraph 7#b7 to procure long-lead items for up to six additional ,f-#ae;,,ex aircraft beyond the first two prototypes of such aircraft4 7#b7 ,funds described ,the funds described in this paragraph are funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,air ,force for any of the following3 7,a7 ,research and development1 nonrecurring engineering4 7,b7 ,aircraft procurement4 7c7 ,f-#ae;,,ex program defined ,in this section1 the term ,f-#ae;,,ex program means the ,f-#ae;,,ex aircraft program of the ,air ,force as described in the materials submitted to ,congress by the ,secretary of ,defense in support of the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbj 7as submitted to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ba1 ,united ,states ,code74 #adf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,,vc-#be;,b 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 #bjbj or any subsequent fiscal year for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended to carry out over and above work on the ,,vc-#be;,b aircraft until a period of #cj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force notifies the congressional defense committees of the intent of the ,secretary to authorize such work4 7b7 ,exception ,the limitation under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to over and above work carried out-- 7#a7 to repair or replace items damaged during the testing of the ,,vc-#be;,b aircraft2 or 7#b7 to make changes necessary to meet operational requirements4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term operational requirements means any of the operational requirements for the ,,vc-#be;,b aircraft described in the capability development document or the system requirements document for the ,presidential ,aircraft ,recapitalization ,program4 7#b7 ,the term over and above work means work performed pursuant to line #jjab 7,,clin #jjab7 of the contract for ,presidential ,aircraft ,recapitalization entered into between the ,department of the ,air ,force and the ,boeing ,company 7contract number ,,fa#hfbe-af-;,c-#feii74 #adg4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,,rc-#bf;,b 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 #bjbj 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 ,,rc-#bf;,b aircraft until 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 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 or other damage4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than #ij 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 ,a survey of any requirements for the ,air ,force to provide intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance support to other military forces and civil authorities that the ,air ,force and the ,air ,national ,guard meet using the ,,rc-#bf;,b aircraft4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the extent to which such requirements are appropriate for the ,air ,force to fulfill4 7#c7 ,the manner in which the ,secretary would meet such requirements if the ,,rc-#bf;,b aircraft were to be retired4 7#d7 ,a comparison of costs and effectiveness of alternative means of providing intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance support to other military forces and civil authorities4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the utility of entering into one or more memoranda of agreement with other military forces and civil authorities to govern the process for providing intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance support to those forces and authorities4 7d7 ,certification required ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force submits the report required under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall certify to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 whether there are requirements for the ,air ,force to provide intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance support to other military forces and civil authorities that the ,air ,force meets using the ,,rc-#bf;,b aircraft2 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 ,,rc-#bf;,b aircraft4 #adh4 ,limitation on availability of funds for retirement of ,,rc-#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 #bjbj for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended to retire1 or prepare to retire1 any ,,rc-#ace aircraft until a period of #fj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that-- 7#a7 technologies other than the ,,rc-#ace aircraft provide capacity and capabilities equivalent to the capacity and capabilities of the ,,rc-#ace aircraft2 and 7#b7 the capacity and capabilities of such other technologies meet the requirements of combatant commanders with respect to indications and warning1 intelligence preparation of the operational environment1 and direct support for kinetic and nonkinetic operations4 7b7 ,exception ,the limitation in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to individual ,,rc-#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 #adi4 ,air ,force aggressor squadron modernization 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 it is critical that the ,air ,force has the capability to train against an advanced air adversary in order to be prepared for conflicts against a modern enemy force1 and that in order to have this capability1 the ,air ,force must have access to an advanced adversary force prior to ,united ,states adversaries fielding a #eth-generation operational capability2 and 7#b7 the ,air ,force's plan to use low-rate initial production ,f-#ce;,as as aggressor aircraft reflects a recognition of the need to field a modernized aggressor fleet4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not transfer any low-rate initial production ,f-#ce aircraft for use as aggressor aircraft until the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force submits to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive plan and report on the strategy for modernizing its organic aggressor fleet4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,potential locations for ,f-#ce;,a aggressor aircraft1 including an analysis of installations that-- 7i7 have the size and availability of airspace necessary to meet flying operations requirements2 7ii7 have sufficient capacity and availability of range space2 7iii7 are capable of hosting advanced-threat training exercises2 and 7iv7 meet or require minimal addition to the environmental requirements associated with the basing action4 7,b7 ,an analysis of the potential cost and benefits of expanding aggressor squadrons currently operating #ah ,primary ,assigned ,aircraft 7,,paa7 to a level of #bd ,,paa each4 7,c7 ,an analysis of the cost and timelines associated with modernizing the current ,air ,force aggressor squadrons to include upgrading aircraft radar1 infrared search-and-track systems1 radar warning receiver1 tactical datalink1 threat-representative jamming pods1 and other upgrades necessary to provide a realistic advanced adversary threat4 #aej4 ,air ,force plan for ,combat ,rescue ,helicopter fielding 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 given delays to ,operational ,loss ,replacement 7,,olr7 program fielding and the on-time fielding of ,combat ,rescue ,helicopter 7,,crh71 the ,air ,national ,guard should retain additional ,,hh-#fj;,g helicopters at ,air ,national ,guard locations to meet their recommended primary aircraft authorized 7,,paa7 per the ,air ,force's ,june #bjah report on ,air ,national ,guard ,,hh-#fj requirements4 7b7 ,report on fielding plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #de 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 on its fielding plan for the ,,crh program4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a description of the differences in capabilities between the ,,hh-#fj;,g1 ,,olr1 and ,,crh helicopters4 7,b7 ,a description of the costs and risks associated with changing the ,,crh fielding plan to reduce or eliminate inventory shortfalls4 7,c7 ,a description of the measures for accelerating the program available within the current contract4 7,d7 ,a description of the operational risks and benefits associated with fielding the ,,crh to the active component first1 including-- 7i7 how the differing fielding plan may affect deployment schedules2 7ii7 what capabilities active-component units deploying with the ,,crh will have that reserve component units deploying with ,,olr will not2 and 7iii7 an analysis of the potential costs and benefits that could result from accelerating ,,crh fielding to all units through additional funding in the future years defense program4 7c7 ,report on training plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #de 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 on the plan to sustain training for initial-entry reserve component ,,hh-#fj;,g pilots once the active component of the ,air ,force has received all of its ,,crh helicopters4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,projected reserve component aircrew initial ,,hh-#fj;,g_/,,olr qualification training requirements1 by year4 7,b7 ,the number of legacy ,,hh-#fj;,g_/,,olr helicopters required to continue providing initial ,,hh-#fj;,g qualification training through the #aejth ,special ,operations ,wing at ,kirtland ,air ,force ,base4 7,c7 ,the number of personnel required to continue providing initial ,,hh-#fj;,g_/,,olr qualification training through the #aejth ,special ,operations ,wing at ,kirtland ,air ,force ,base4 7,d7 ,the number of flying hours required per pilot to perform differences training at home station for initial entry ,,hh-#fj pilots receiving ,,crh training at ,kirtland ,air ,force ,base to become qualified in the ,,hh-#fj;,g_/,,olr at their home station4 7,e7 ,the projected effect of using local flying training hours at reserve component units on overall unit training readiness and ability to meet ,ready ,aircrew ,program requirements4 #aea4 ,report on feasibility of multiyear contract for procurement of ,,jassm-,,er missiles 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees assessing the feasibility of entering into a multiyear contract for procurement of ,,jassm-,,er missiles starting in fiscal year #bjbb4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an initial assessment of cost savings to the ,air ,force from a multiyear contract4 7#b7 ,an analysis of at least two different multiyear contract options that vary in either duration or quantity1 at least one of which assumes a maximum procurement of #eej missiles per year for #e years4 7#c7 ,an assessment of how a multiyear contract will impact the industrial base4 7#d7 ,an assessment of how a multiyear contract will impact the ,long ,range ,anti-,ship ,missile4 7#e7 ,an assessment of how a multiyear contract will impact the ability of the ,air ,force to develop additional capabilities for the ,,jassm-,,er missile4 #aeb4 ,report on aircraft fleet of the ,civil ,air ,patrol 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ij 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 on the aircraft fleet of the ,civil ,air ,patrol4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of each of the following3 7#a7 ,whether the number of aircraft1 types of aircraft1 and operating locations that comprise the ,civil ,air ,patrol fleet are suitable for the missions and responsibilities assigned to the ,civil ,air ,patrol1 including-- 7,a7 flight proficiency and training2 7,b7 operational mission training2 and 7,c7 support for cadet orientation and cadet flight training programs in the ,civil ,air ,patrol wing of each ,state4 7#b7 ,the ideal overall size of the ,civil ,air ,patrol aircraft fleet1 including a description of the factors used to determine that ideal size4 7#c7 ,the process used by the ,civil ,air ,patrol and the ,air ,force to determine the number and location of aircraft operating locations and whether ,state ,civil ,air ,patrol wing commanders are appropriately involved in that process4 7#d7 ,the process used by the ,civil ,air ,patrol1 the ,air ,force1 and other relevant entities to determine the type and number of aircraft that are needed to support the emergency1 operational1 and training missions of the ,civil ,air ,patrol4 #aec4 ,sense of ,congress on the light attack aircraft initiative of the ,air ,force ,it is the sense of the ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command has a mission requirement to support foreign internal defense training and a light attack aircraft platform could potentially facilitate meeting that requirement4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force should coordinate with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command to assess how general purpose forces and special operations forces can leverage the light attack aircraft phase three experimentation activities of the ,air ,force4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 should explore options for coordinating light attack aircraft experiment activities between general purpose forces and special operations forces to maximize efficiency and effectiveness and to further the mission requirements of both forces1 including options to transfer a portion of funds authorized for ,air ,force light attack aircraft experiments to procure aircraft for supporting the combat air advisor mission of the ,special ,operations ,command4 ,e ,defense-wide1 ,joint1 and ,multiservice ,matters #afa4 ,economic order quantity contracting and buy-to-budget acquisition for ,f-#ce aircraft program 7a7 ,economic order quantity contract authority 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d71 from amounts made available for obligation under the ,f-#ce aircraft program1 the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into one or more contracts1 beginning with the fiscal year #bjbj program year1 for the procurement of economic order quantities of material and equipment that has completed formal hardware qualification testing for the ,f-#ce aircraft program for use in procurement contracts to be awarded for such program during fiscal years #bjba1 #bjbb1 and #bjbc4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the total amount obligated under all contracts entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall not exceed #egd1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,preliminary findings ,before entering into a contract under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall make each of the following findings with respect to such contract3 7,a7 ,the use of such a contract will result in significant savings of the total anticipated costs of carrying out the program through annual contracts4 7,b7 ,the minimum need for the property to be procured is expected to remain substantially unchanged during the contemplated contract period in terms of production rate1 procurement rate1 and total quantities4 7,c7 ,there is a reasonable expectation that1 throughout the contemplated contract period1 the ,secretary will request funding for the contract at the level required to avoid contract cancellation4 7,d7 ,that there is a stable1 certified1 and qualified design for the property to be procured and that the technical risks and redesign risks associated with such property are low4 7,e7 ,the estimates of both the cost of the contract and the anticipated cost avoidance through the use of an economic order quantity contract are realistic4 7,f7 ,entering into the contract will promote the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,certification requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not enter into a contract under paragraph 7#a7 until a period of #cj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees1 in writing1 that each of the following conditions is satisfied3 7,a7 ,a sufficient number of end items of the system being acquired under such contract have been delivered at or within the most recently available estimates of the program acquisition unit cost or procurement unit cost for such system to determine that the estimates of the unit costs are realistic4 7,b7 ,during the fiscal year in which such contract is to be awarded1 sufficient funds will be available to perform the contract in such fiscal year1 and the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for that fiscal year will include the funding required to execute the program without cancellation4 7,c7 ,the contract is a fixed-price type contract4 7,d7 ,the proposed contract provides for production at not less than minimum economic rates given the existing tooling and facilities4 7,e7 ,the ,secretary has determined that each of the conditions described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 of paragraph 7#c7 will be met by such contract and has provided the basis for such determination to the congressional defense committees4 7b7 ,buy-to-budget acquisition ,subject to section #bcjh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense may procure a quantity of ,f-#ce aircraft in excess of the quantity authorized by this ,act4 #afb4 ,relief from contractors for failure to deliver ready-for-issue spare parts for the ,f-#ce aircraft program 7a7 ,requirement to seek relief ,consistent with the findings and recommendations of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense in the report titled ,audit of ,f-#ce ,ready-,for-,issue ,spare ,parts and ,sustainment ,performance ,incentive ,fees 7,,dodig-#bjai-jid7 and dated ,june #ac1 #bjai1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek relief1 as described in subsection 7b71 from prime contractors that delivered noncompliant ready-for-issue spare parts pursuant a contract under the ,f-#ce aircraft program4 7b7 ,relief described ,the relief sought by the ,secretary of ,defense under subsection 7a7 may include the following3 7#a7 ,specific performance4 7#b7 ,compensation for costs incurred by the ,department of ,defense as a result of the contractor's failure to deliver compliant ready-for-issue spare parts under the contract4 7#c7 ,any other form of remediation or compensation the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed-- 7#a7 to alter the terms of a contract under the ,f-#ce aircraft program2 or 7#b7 to authorize the ,secretary of ,defense to seek forms of relief beyond those otherwise available under law4 #afc4 ,limitation on availability of funds for reallocation of ,turkish ,f-#ce;,a aircraft to the ,united ,states 7a7 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended to procure a covered ,f-#ce;,a aircraft for the ,united ,states ,air ,force until a period of #ae days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that-- 7#a7 ancillary mission equipment1 initial spare parts and materials1 technical data1 and publications will be procured for each covered ,f-#ce;,a aircraft delivered to the ,air ,force2 and 7#b7 each such aircraft will be delivered to the ,air ,force in a common configuration that may be operated and integrated within the fleet of ,f-#ce;,a aircraft of the ,air ,force4 7b7 ,covered ,f-#ce;,a aircraft defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,f-#ce;,a aircraft means an ,f-#ce;,a aircraft previously procured by or on behalf of the ,government of the ,republic of ,turkey in ,f-#ce production lot #ab1 #ac1 or #ad4 #afd4 ,requirement to establish the use of an ,agile ,dev,ops software development solution as an alternative for ,joint ,strike ,fighter ,autonomic ,logistics ,information ,system 7a7 ,competitive analysis ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a competitive analysis of the performance and design architecture enhancement efforts between the currently fielded ,autonomic logistics ,information ,system1 ,autonomic ,logistics ,information ,system-,next1 and the ,department of the ,air ,force ,agile ,development ,operations ,madhatter initiative efforts1 including system technology transition opportunities and timelines4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings of the competitive analysis carried out under subsection 7a74 #afe4 ,f-#ce sustainment cost 7a7 ,quarterly update ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall include in the quarterly report required under section #aee of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7-- 7#a7 sustainment cost data related to the ,f-#ce program1 including a comparison in itemized format of the cost of legacy aircraft and the cost of the ,f-#ce program1 based on a standardized set of criteria2 and 7#b7 an evaluation and metrics on the extent to which the goals developed pursuant to subsection 7b7 are being achieved4 7b7 ,cost reduction plan 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall develop and implement a plan for achieving significant reductions in the costs to operate1 maintain1 and sustain the ,f-#ce system4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,specific changes in the management and execution of operation and support 7,o,s7 cost elements to engender continuous and measurable process improvements4 7,b7 ,specific actions the ,department will implement in the near1 mid1 and long terms to reduce ,o,s costs4 7,c7 ,firm and achievable timelines for implementing the specific actions and process changes4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the baseline plan developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 #aff4 ,reports on the progress and performance of the ,f-#ce aircraft program 7a7 ,f-#ce ,block #d and ,continuous ,capability ,development and ,delivery ,program ,the ,secretary of ,defense 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 #bjei7 an integrated master schedule and past performance assessment for each planned phase of the ,f-#ce ,block #d ,upgrade and ,continuous ,capability ,development and ,delivery ,program4 7b7 ,comptroller general reports 7#a7 ,annual report required ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the budget of the ,president is submitted to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,f-#ce aircraft program4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to the ,f-#ce aircraft program1 the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the progress of manufacturing processes improvement under the program4 7,b7 ,the progress and results of the ,f-#ce ,block #d ,upgrade and ,continuous ,capability ,development and ,delivery ,program and other follow-on modernization development and testing efforts4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the ,department's schedule for delivering software upgrades in six-month1 scheduled increments4 7,d7 ,the progress and results of any other significant hardware development and fielding efforts necessary for the ,f-#ce ,block #d ,upgrade and ,continuous ,capability ,development and ,delivery ,program4 7,e7 ,any other issues the ,comptroller ,general determines to be appropriate4 7c7 ,f-#ce block #d defined ,in this section1 the term ,f-#ce ,block #d ,upgrade and ,continuous ,capability ,development and ,delivery ,program means ,block #d capability upgrades for the ,f-#ce aircraft program as described in the ,selected ,acquisition ,report for the program submitted to ,congress in ,march #bjai1 pursuant to section #bdcb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afg4 ,other reports on the ,f-#ce aircraft program 7a7 ,report on ,f-#ce reliability and maintainability metrics ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the reliability and maintainability metrics for the ,f-#ce aircraft4 ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the results of a review and assessment1 conducted by the program office for the ,f-#ce aircraft program1 of the reliability and maintainability metrics for the aircraft as set forth in the most recent operational requirements document for the program4 7#b7 ,a determination of whether the reliability and maintainability metrics for the aircraft1 as set forth in the most recent operational requirements document for the program1 are feasible and attainable1 and what changes1 if any1 will be made to update the metrics4 7#c7 ,a certification that the program office for the ,f-#ce aircraft program has revised the reliability and maintainability improvement plan for the aircraft-- 7,a7 to identify specific and measurable reliability and maintainability objectives in the improvement plan guidance2 and 7,b7 to identify and document which projects included in the improvement plan will achieve the objectives identified under subparagraph 7,a74 7b7 ,report on ,f-#ce ,block #d ,upgrade and ,continuous ,capability ,development and ,delivery ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,f-#ce ,block #d ,upgrade and ,continuous ,capability ,development and ,delivery ,program4 ,the report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the results of the independent cost estimate for the ,program conducted by the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation4 7,b7 ,an approved test and evaluation master plan that addresses the adequacy of testing resources1 testing aircraft shortfalls1 and testing funding4 7,c7 ,a review of the feasibility and schedule of the continuous capability development and delivery strategy for fielding technologies under the ,program as conducted by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#b7 ,f-#ce ,block #d defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,f-#ce ,block #d ,upgrade and ,continuous ,capability ,development and ,delivery ,program has the meaning given that term in section #aff4 7c7 ,report on ,f-#ce autonomic logistics information system ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the autonomic logistics information system of the ,f-#ce aircraft4 ,the report shall include a description of each of the following3 7#a7 ,all shortfalls1 capability gaps1 and deficiencies in the system that have been identified as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,the strategy and performance requirements that will be implemented to improve the system4 7#c7 ,the strategy1 implementation plan1 schedule1 and estimated costs of developing and fielding-- 7,a7 the next generation of the system2 or 7,b7 future increments of the system4 7d7 ,f-#ce life-cycle cost estimates 7#a7 ,joint cost estimate ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,secretary of the ,navy shall jointly develop a joint service cost estimate for the life-cycle costs of the ,f-#ce aircraft program4 7#b7 ,independent cost estimate ,the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation shall develop an independent cost estimate for the life-cycle costs of the ,f-#ce aircraft program4 7e7 ,deadline for submittal ,the reports required under subsections 7a7 through 7d7 shall be submitted to the congressional defense committees not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #afh4 ,limitation on availability of funds for communications systems lacking certain resiliency features 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided under subsection 7b71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended for the procurement of a current or future ,department of ,defense communications program of record1 and the ,department may not otherwise procure a current or future communications program of record1 unless the communications equipment-- 7#a7 mitigates geolocation of a transmission that would allow a like echelon enemy force to target the user2 7#b7 securely communicates classified information in a contested communications environment that includes operationally representative jamming2 7#c7 reduces1 within two years of continued development and upgrades1 electronic signature and susceptibility to geolocation by using low probability of intercept_/detect 7,,lpi_/,,lpd7 waveforms1 or other capability that would provide the same resiliency on the battlefield2 and 7#d7 utilizes a waveform that is either made available through the ,department of ,defense ,waveform ,information ,repository1 or is a commercial off the shelf 7,,cots7 waveform available for government licensing with waveform analysis through the ,joint ,tactical ,networking ,center 7,,jtnc7 ,tactical ,communications ,marketplace4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of a military department may waive the requirement under subsection 7a7 with respect to a communications system upon certifying to the congressional defense committees that the system's intended use is not for contested environments or will meet the requirement when operated as a component of an integrated network4 #afi4 ,repeal of tactical unmanned vehicle common data link requirement 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of the ,common ,data ,link program and plans to meet new and emerging manned and unmanned intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance 7,,isr7 vehicle secure and interoperable communication requirements4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a description of each ,common ,data ,link 7,,cdl7 waveform in use and which platforms or systems utilize each ,,cdl waveform4 7,b7 ,a list of manned and unmanned ,,isr platforms or systems in development requiring networked1 secure1 low latency communications1 and an assessment of the suitability of ,,cdl to meet the requirements of each planned program4 7,c7 ,a description of in-progress or planned technology development efforts to address networking requirements for manned and unmanned ,,isr systems operating in contested and denied environments4 7b7 ,repeal ,section #aeg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #affg7 is hereby repealed4 ,,ii ,,research1 ,,development1 ,,test1 ,,and ,,evaluation ,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations,sec4 #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,program ,requirements1 ,restrictions1 and ,limitations,sec4 #baa4 ,program on enhancement of preparation of dependents of members of ,armed ,forces for careers in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics4,sec4 #bab4 ,updates to the ,department of ,defense personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering4,sec4 #bac4 ,establishment of joint reserve detachment of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit4,sec4 #bad4 ,research and educational programs and activities for ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities and ,minority-,serving ,institutions of ,higher ,education4,sec4 #bae4 ,modification of authority for prizes for advanced technology achievements4,sec4 #baf4 ,joint hypersonics transition office4,sec4 #bag4 ,modification of proof of concept commercialization program4,sec4 #bah4 ,modification of authority and addition of technology areas for expedited access to technical talent4,sec4 #bai4 ,expansion of coordination in support of national security innovation and entrepreneurial education4,sec4 #bbj4 ,modification of defense quantum information science and technology research and development program4,sec4 #bba4 ,understanding of investments in artificial intelligence and development of capabilities by adversaries4,sec4 #bbb4 ,advisory role of ,,jason scientific advisory group4,sec4 #bbc4 ,direct ,air ,capture and ,blue ,carbon ,removal ,technology ,program4,sec4 #bbd4 ,requiring defense microelectronics products and services meet trusted supply chain and operational security standards4,sec4 #bbe4 ,development and acquisition strategy to procure secure1 low probability of detection data link network capability4,sec4 #bbf4 ,establishment of secure next-generation wireless network 7#e;,g7 infrastructure for the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range and base infrastructure4,sec4 #bbg4 ,administration of manufacturing innovation institutes funded by the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bbh4 ,research program on foreign malign influence operations4,sec4 #bbi4 ,diversification of the research and engineering workforce of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bcj4 ,policy on the talent management of digital expertise and software professionals4,sec4 #bca4 ,digital engineering capability to automate testing and evaluation4,sec4 #bcb4 ,process to align policy formulation and emerging technology development4,sec4 #bcc4 ,improvement of the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bcd4 ,pilot program on enhanced civics education4,sec4 #bce4 ,technology and national security fellowship4,sec4 #bcf4 ,documentation relating to the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system4,sec4 #bcg4 ,sensor data integration for fifth generation aircraft4,sec4 #bch4 ,sense of ,congress on future vertical lift technologies4,sec4 #bci4 ,use of funds for ,strategic ,environmental ,research ,program1 ,environmental ,security ,technical ,certification ,program1 and ,operational ,energy ,capability ,improvement4,sec4 #bdj4 ,limitation and report on ,indirect ,fire ,protection ,capability ,increment #b capability4,subtitle ,c--,plans1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters,sec4 #bea4 ,master plan for implementation of authorities relating to science and technology reinvention laboratories4,sec4 #beb4 ,infrastructure to support research1 development1 test1 and evaluation missions4,sec4 #bec4 ,energetics plan4,sec4 #bed4 ,strategy and implementation plan for fifth generation information and communications technologies4,sec4 #bee4 ,department-wide software science and technology strategy4,sec4 #bef4 ,artificial intelligence education strategy4,sec4 #beg4 ,cyber science and technology activities roadmap and reports4,sec4 #beh4 ,report on ,b-#eb commercial engine replacement program4,sec4 #bei4 ,commercial edge computing technologies and best practices for ,department of ,defense warfighting systems4,sec4 #bfj4 ,biannual report on the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center4,sec4 #bfa4 ,quarterly updates on the ,optionally ,manned ,fighting ,vehicle program4,sec4 #bfb4 ,national ,study on ,defense ,research ,at ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities and ,other ,minority ,institutions4,sec4 #bfc4 ,study on national security emerging biotechnologies for the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bfd4 ,independent study on optimizing resources allocated to ,combating ,terrorism ,technical ,support ,office4,sec4 #bfe4 ,independent assessment of electronic warfare plans and programs4,sec4 #bff4 ,technical correction to ,global ,research ,watch ,program4 ,a ,authorization of ,appropriations #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj 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 ,program on enhancement of preparation of dependents of members of ,armed ,forces for careers in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics 7a7 ,program required ,chapter #aaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #baib;a the following new section3 #baib;b4 ,program on enhancement of preparation of dependents of members of armed forces for careers in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics 7a7 ,program required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a program to-- 7#a7 enhance the preparation of students at covered schools for careers in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics2 and 7#b7 provide assistance to teachers at covered schools to enhance preparation described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall coordinate with the following3 7#a7 ,the ,secretaries of the military departments4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,education4 7#c7 ,the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#d7 ,other organizations as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7c7 ,activities ,activities under the program may include the following3 7#a7 ,establishment of targeted internships and cooperative research opportunities at defense laboratories and other technical centers for students and teachers at covered schools4 7#b7 ,establishment of scholarships and fellowships for students at covered schools4 7#c7 ,efforts and activities that improve the quality of science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics educational and training opportunities for students and teachers at covered schools1 including with respect to improving the development of curricula at covered schools4 7#d7 ,development of travel opportunities1 demonstrations1 mentoring programs1 and informal science education for students and teachers at covered schools4 7d7 ,metrics ,the ,secretary shall establish outcome-based metrics and internal and external assessments to evaluate the merits and benefits of activities conducted under the program with respect to the needs of the ,department of ,defense4 7e7 ,covered schools defined ,in this section1 the term covered schools means elementary or secondary schools at which the ,secretary determines a significant number of dependents of members of the armed forces are enrolled4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baib;a the following new item3 #baib;b4 ,program on enhancement of preparation of dependents of members of armed forces for careers in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics4 4 7c7 ,conforming repeal ,section #bcc of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #baic;a note7 is repealed4 #bab4 ,updates to the ,department of ,defense personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #aeii;h of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center ,the ,director of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center 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 the ,center4 ,the authority to carry out the program under this paragraph shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 4 7b7 ,scope of appointment authority ,subsection 7b77#a7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by adding and at the end2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 in the case of the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center1 appoint scientists and engineers to a total of not more than #e scientific and engineering positions in the ,center2 4 7c7 ,extension of terms of appointment ,subsection 7c77#b7 of such section is amended by striking or the ,defense ,innovation ,unit ,experimental and inserting the ,defense ,innovation ,unit1 or the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center4 7d7 ,update to organizational name ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#e7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading by striking ,,diux and inserting ,,diu2 and 7,b7 by striking ,experimental2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,e71 by striking ,experimental4 #bac4 ,establishment of joint reserve detachment of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,establishment of joint reserve detachment of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit ,chapter #aci of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bceh;a the following new section3 #bceh;b4 ,joint reserve detachment of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 may establish a joint reserve detachment 7referred to in this section as the ,detachment7 composed of members of the reserve components described in subsection 7b7 to be assigned to each office of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit to-- 7#a7 support engagement and collaboration with private-sector industry and the community surrounding the location of such office2 and 7#b7 to accelerate the use and adoption of commercially-developed technologies for national security purposes4 7b7 ,members ,each ,secretary of a military department shall select for the ,detachment1 and make efforts to retain1 members of the reserve components who possess relevant private-sector experience in the fields of business1 acquisition1 intelligence1 engineering1 technology transfer1 science1 mathematics1 program management1 logistics1 cybersecurity1 or such other fields as determined by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,detachment shall have the following duties3 7#a7 ,providing the ,department of ,defense with-- 7,a7 expertise on and analysis of commercially-developed technologies2 7,b7 commercially-developed technologies to be used as alternatives for technologies in use by the ,department2 and 7,c7 opportunities for greater engagement and collaboration between the ,department and private-sector industry on innovative technologies4 7#b7 ,on an ongoing basis-- 7,a7 partnering with the military departments1 the combatant commands1 and other ,department of ,defense organizations to-- 7i7 identify and rapidly prototype commercially-developed technologies2 and 7ii7 use alternative contracting mechanisms to procure such technologies2 7,b7 increasing awareness of-- 7i7 the work of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit2 and 7ii7 the technology requirements of the ,department of ,defense as identified in the ,national ,defense ,science and ,technology ,strategy developed under section #bah of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #afgi72 and 7,c7 using the investment in research and development made by private-sector industry in assessing and developing dual-use technologies4 7#c7 ,carrying out other activities as directed by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7d7 ,joint duty ,assignment to a ,detachment shall not qualify as a joint duty assignment1 as defined in section #ffh7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 unless approved by the ,secretary of ,defense4 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;a the following new item3 #bceh;b4 ,joint reserve detachment of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit4 4 7b7 ,implementation report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit and the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 an organizational plan and the estimated costs for establishing the joint reserve detachment required under section #bceh;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a772 and 7#b7 a timeline specifying when such detachment will attain initial operational capability and full operational capability1 respectively4 #bad4 ,research and educational programs and activities for ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities and ,minority-,serving ,institutions of ,higher ,education ,section #bcfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,incentives ,the ,secretary of ,defense may develop incentives to encourage research and educational collaborations between covered educational institutions and other institutions of higher education4 4 #bae4 ,modification of authority for prizes for advanced technology achievements ,section #bcgd;a7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment14 #baf4 ,joint hypersonics transition office ,section #bah of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the program required under subsection 7b71 and shall and inserting the program and activities described in subsections 7b7 through 7f71 and shall2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7e7 as subsections 7d7 through 7f71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection 7c73 7c7 ,university expertise 7#a7 ,arrangement with institutions of higher education ,using the authority specified in section #bag of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note7 or another similar authority1 the ,office shall seek to enter into an arrangement with one or more institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 under which such institutions may provide the ,office with-- 7,a7 access to research1 technology development1 and workforce development expertise to support the mission of the ,office2 and 7,b7 foundational and applied hypersonic research1 development1 and workforce support in areas that the ,office determines to be relevant for the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,availability of information ,the ,office shall ensure that the results of any research and reports produced pursuant to an arrangement under paragraph 7#a7 are made available to the ,federal ,government1 the private sector1 academia1 and international partners consistent with appropriate security classification guidance4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the comma before the period2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking certified under subsection 7e7 as being consistent with the roadmap under subsection 7d7 and inserting certified under subsection 7f7 as being consistent with the roadmap under subsection 7e72 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,submittal to congress 7,a7 ,initial submission ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the most recent roadmap developed under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,subsequent submissions ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees each roadmap revised under paragraph 7#a7 together with the budget submitted to ,congress under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the fiscal year concerned4 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7f71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7d7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7e72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bjaf and inserting #bjbf4 #bag4 ,modification of proof of concept commercialization program 7a7 ,extension of program ,section #afjc7;g7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcei note7 is amended by striking #bjai and inserting #bjbd4 7b7 ,additional improvements ,section #afjc of such ,act1 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting of dual-use technology after commercialization2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting of ,dual-,use ,technology after ,commercialization2 and 7,b7 by inserting with a focus on priority defense technology areas that attract public and private sector funding1 as well as private sector investment capital1 including from venture capital firms in the ,united ,states1 before in accordance2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#d77;,a77iv71 by inserting 1 which may include access to venture capital after award2 7#d7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7d72 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7d71 as so redesignated1 the following new subsection 7e73 7e7 ,authorities ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may use the following authorities3 7#a7 ,section #aeii;g of title #aj of the ,united ,states ,code1 relating to public-private talent exchanges4 7#b7 ,section #bcfh of such title1 relating to ,centers for ,science1 ,technology1 and ,engineering ,partnerships4 7#c7 ,section #bcgd;a of such title1 relating to prizes for advanced technology achievements4 7#d7 ,section #bdgd of such title1 relating to ,centers of ,industrial and ,technical ,excellence4 7#e7 ,section #beba of such title1 relating to the ,manufacturing ,technology ,program4 7#f7 ,section #bbe of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcei note74 7#g7 ,section #agaa of such ,act 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #beje note71 relating to a pilot program on strengthening manufacturing in the defense industrial base4 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 #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to cooperative research and development agreements4 4 7#g7 by striking subsection 7f72 and 7#h7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7f74 #bah4 ,modification of authority and addition of technology areas for expedited access to technical talent 7a7 ,modification of authority ,subsection 7a77#a7 of 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 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the secretaries of the military departments1 establish and inserting ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct the secretaries of the military departments to establish4 7b7 ,additional technology areas ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#bg7 as paragraph 7#cj72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bf7 the following new paragraph 7#bg73 7#bg7 ,rapid prototyping4 7#bh7 ,infrastructure resilience4 7#bi7 ,hypersonics4 4 #bai4 ,expansion of coordination in support of national security innovation and entrepreneurial education ,section #bbe7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcei note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ah7 ,the ,lab-,embedded ,entrepreneurship ,programs of the ,department of ,energy4 4 #bbj4 ,modification of defense quantum information science and technology research and development program ,section #bcd 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 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking private sector entities and inserting private sector and international entities2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking facilities and infrastructure and inserting facilities1 workforce1 and infrastructure2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking quantum sciences2 and inserting quantum information sciences1 including through consultation with-- 7,a7 the ,national ,quantum ,coordination ,office2 7,b7 the subcommittee on ,quantum ,information ,science of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council2 7,c7 other organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense2 7,d7 other ,federal agencies2 and 7,e7 appropriate private sector organizations2 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b71 the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 in consultation with the entities listed in paragraph 7#b71 develop plans for-- 7,a7 the development of the quantum information science and technology workforce2 7,b7 enhancing awareness of quantum information science and technology2 7,c7 reducing the risk of cybersecurity threats posed by quantum information science technology2 and 7,d7 development of ethical guidelines for the use of quantum information science technology2 7#d7 in consultation with the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology and other appropriate ,federal entities1 develop a quantum information science taxonomy and standards and requirements for quantum information technology2 7#e7 support efforts to increase the technology readiness level of quantum information science technologies under development in the ,united ,states2 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated1 by striking quantum science and inserting quantum information science2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 by striking for meeting the long-term challenges and achieving the specific technical goals and inserting for carrying out the program under subsection 7a72 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 7#d7 by inserting afer subsection 7c7 the following new subsection 7d73 7d7 ,quantum information science research centers ,the ,secretary of each military department may establish or designate a defense laboratory or establish activities to engage with appropriate public and private sector organizations1 including academic organizations1 to enhance and accelerate the research1 development1 and deployment of quantum information sciences and quantum information science-enabled technologies and systems4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that not less than one such laboratory or center is established or designated4 2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7e71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting information before sciences2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 7i7 by inserting information before sciences2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 including a discussion of likely impacts of quantum information science and technology on military capabilities before the period at the end2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting information before sciences2 7,d7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,f72 and 7,e7 by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following new subparagraphs3 7,d7 ,a description of the activities carried out in accordance with this section1 including1 for each such activity-- 7i7 a roadmap for the activity2 7ii7 a summary of the funding provided for the activity2 and 7iii7 an estimated timeline for the development and military deployment of quantum technologies supported through the activity4 7,e7 ,a description of the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to update classification and cybersecurity practices relating to quantum technology1 including-- 7i7 security processes and requirements for engagement with allied countries2 and 7ii7 a plan for security-cleared government and contractor workforce development4 4 #bba4 ,understanding of investments in artificial intelligence and development of capabilities by adversaries ,section #bch7;c77#b77;,i7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iii7 that appropriate entities in the ,department are reviewing all open source publications from both the ,united ,states and outside the ,united ,states that contribute to1 affect1 or advance-- 7,i7 artificial intelligence research and development2 or 7,,ii7 the understanding of the ,secretary concerning the investments by adversaries of the ,united ,states in artificial intelligence and the development by such adversaries of capabilities relating to artificial intelligence4 4 #bbb4 ,advisory role of ,,jason scientific advisory group 7a7 ,ongoing engagement of certain scientific advisory personnel 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to engage the members of the independent1 private scientific advisory group known as ,,jason as advisory personnel to provide advice1 on an ongoing basis1 on matters involving science1 technology1 and national security1 including methods to defeat existential and technologically-amplified threats to national security4 7#b7 ,availability to other ,federal agencies ,at the request of a ,federal agency outside the ,department of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to make personnel engaged under paragraph 7#a7 available to such agency for the purpose of providing advice to the agency on the matters described in such subsection4 7b7 ,arrangement for conduct of national security studies and analysis 7#a7 ,in general ,pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall seek to enter into an arrangement under which ,,jason may provide national security research studies and other analyses to the ,department of ,defense and other ,federal agencies to meet mission requirements and agency needs4 7#b7 ,form of arrangement ,the arrangement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in a form the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment determines to be appropriate for the ,department of ,defense1 which may include a contract1 a grant1 a cooperative agreement1 the use of other transaction authority under section #bcga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or another such arrangement4 7#c7 ,timing of arrangement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into the arrangement under paragraph 7#a7 not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#d7 ,terms of arrangement ,the arrangement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 if specifically negotiated as part of the arrangement1 provide for the ,department of ,defense to reimburse the entity supporting ,,jason for all or a portion of the overhead costs incurred in support of the arrangement2 7,b7 allow ,federal ,government entities outside the ,department of ,defense with responsibilities relating to national security to seek to engage ,,jason to perform individual studies relating to national security matters as part of the arrangement2 and 7,c7 require that a ,federal agency that engages ,,jason to perform a study under the arrangement will fully fund such study1 including a proportional percentage to the total overhead costs incurred under the arrangement4 7#e7 ,limitation on termination 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not terminate the arrangement under paragraph 7#a7 until a period of #ahj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary-- 7i7 notifies the congressional defense committees of the intent of the ,secretary to terminate the arrangement2 and 7ii7 submits the report required under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,report required 7i7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that the arrangement under paragraph 7#a7 should be terminated1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the proposed termination of the arrangement4 7ii7 ,elements ,the report required under clause 7i7 shall include the following3 7,i7 ,a summary of the execution of research projects conducted by ,,jason over the four fiscal years preceding the date of the report1 including the projects requested by the ,department of ,defense and the projects requested by other ,federal agencies4 7,,ii7 ,an analysis of the costs to the ,department of ,defense of maintaining the arrangement under which ,,jason provided national security research studies1 including any overhead costs incurred by the ,department or shared among ,federal agencies over the four fiscal years preceding the date of the report4 7,,iii7 ,a timeline for the potential transition or termination of the activities1 functions1 and expertise provided by ,,jason under the arrangement4 7,,iv7 ,an assessment of the impact that the termination of the arrangement with ,,jason will have on defense research studies and analytical capabilities1 including a mitigation plan that identifies where alternative and comparable scientific advice and expertise is available and a comparison of the costs associated with each alternative4 7iii7 ,form of report ,the report required under clause 7i7 may be submitted in unclassified or classified form4 7#f7 ,annual summary report ,not later than ,march #a of each year beginning 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 summary of expenditures made under the arrangement with ,,jason under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 a summary of the studies and other activities carried out by ,,jason pursuant to such arrangement in the preceding calendar year4 #bbc4 ,direct ,air ,capture and ,blue ,carbon ,removal ,technology ,program 7a7 ,program required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the heads of such other ,federal agencies as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate1 shall carry out a program on research1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 study1 and demonstration of technologies related to blue carbon capture and direct air capture4 7#b7 ,program goals ,the goals of the program established under paragraph 7#a7 are as follows3 7,a7 ,to develop technologies that capture carbon dioxide from seawater and the air to turn such carbon dioxide into clean fuels to enhance fuel and energy security4 7,b7 ,to develop and demonstrate technologies that capture carbon dioxide from seawater and the air to reuse such carbon dioxide to create products for military uses4 7,c7 ,to develop direct air capture technologies for use-- 7i7 at military installations or facilities of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7ii7 in modes of transportation by the ,navy or the ,coast ,guard4 7#c7 ,phases ,the program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be carried out in two phases as follows3 7,a7 ,the first phase shall consist of research and development and shall be carried out as described in subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,the second phase shall consist of testing and evaluation and shall be carried out as described in subsection 7c71 if the ,secretary determines that the results of the research and development phase justify implementing the testing and evaluation phase4 7#d7 ,designation ,the program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,direct ,air ,capture and ,blue ,carbon ,removal ,technology ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program74 7b7 ,research and development phase 7#a7 ,in general ,during the research and development phase of the ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct research and development in pursuit of the goals set forth in subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,direct air capture ,the research and development phase of the ,program may include1 with respect to direct air capture1 a front end engineering and design study that includes an evaluation of direct air capture designs to produce fuel for use-- 7,a7 at military installations or facilities of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,b7 in modes of transportation by the ,navy or the ,coast ,guard4 7#c7 ,commencement ,the ,secretary shall commence carrying out the research and development phase of the ,program not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#d7 ,grants authorized ,the ,secretary may carry out the research and development phase of the ,program through the award of grants to private persons and eligible laboratories4 7#e7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the completion of the research and development phase of the ,program1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the research and development carried out under the ,program4 7c7 ,testing and evaluation phase 7#a7 ,in general ,during the testing and evaluation phase of the ,program1 the ,secretary shall1 in pursuit of the goals set forth in subsection 7a77#b71 conduct tests and evaluations of the technologies researched and developed during the research and development phase of the ,program4 7#b7 ,direct air capture ,the testing and evaluation phase of the ,program may include demonstration projects for direct air capture to produce fuels for use-- 7,a7 at military installations or facilities of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,b7 in modes of transportation by the ,navy or the ,coast ,guard4 7#c7 ,commencement ,subject to subsection 7a77#c77;,b71 the ,secretary shall commence carrying out the testing and evaluation phase of the ,program on the date of the completion of the research and development phase described in subsection 7b71 except that the testing and evaluation phase of the ,program with respect to direct air capture may commence at such time after a front end engineering and design study demonstrates to the ,secretary that commencement of such phase is appropriate4 7#d7 ,grants authorized ,the ,secretary may carry out the testing and evaluation phase of the ,program through the award of grants to private persons and eligible laboratories4 7#e7 ,locations ,the ,secretary shall carry out the testing and evaluation phase of the ,program at military installations or facilities of the ,department of ,defense4 7#f7 ,report required ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the effectiveness of the technologies tested and evaluated under the ,program4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term blue carbon capture means the removal of dissolved carbon dioxide from seawater through engineered or inorganic processes1 including filters1 membranes1 or phase change systems4 7#b7 7,a7 ,the term direct air capture1 with respect to a facility1 technology1 or system1 means that the facility1 technology1 or system uses carbon capture equipment to capture carbon dioxide directly from the air4 7,b7 ,the term direct air capture does not include any facility1 technology1 or system that captures carbon dioxide-- 7i7 that is deliberately released from a naturally occurring subsurface spring2 or 7ii7 using natural photosynthesis4 7#c7 ,the term eligible laboratory means-- 7,a7 a ,national ,laboratory 7as defined in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja772 7,b7 a science and technology reinvention laboratory designated under section #aaje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note72 7,c7 the ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base 7as defined in section #bceh;a7f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7,d7 any other facility that supports the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities of the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,energy4 #bbd4 ,requiring defense microelectronics products and services meet trusted supply chain and operational security standards 7a7 ,purchases ,to protect the ,united ,states from intellectual property theft and to ensure national security and public safety in the application of new generations of wireless network technology and microelectronics1 beginning no later than ,january #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each microelectronics product or service that the ,department of ,defense purchases on or after such date meets the applicable trusted supply chain and operational security standards established pursuant to subsection 7b71 except in a case in which the ,department seeks to purchase a microelectronics product or service but-- 7#a7 no such product or service is available for purchase that meets such standards2 or 7#b7 no such product or service is available for purchase that-- 7,a7 meets such standards2 and 7,b7 is available at a price that the ,secretary does not consider prohibitively expensive4 7b7 ,trusted supply chain and operational security standards 7#a7 ,standards required 7,a7 ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary shall establish trusted supply chain and operational security standards for the purchase of microelectronics products and services by the ,department4 7,b7 ,for purposes of this section1 a trusted supply chain and operational security standard-- 7i7 is a standard that systematizes best practices relevant to-- 7,i7 manufacturing location2 7,,ii7 company ownership2 7,,iii7 workforce composition2 7,,iv7 access during manufacturing1 suppliers' design1 sourcing1 manufacturing1 packaging1 and distribution processes2 7,v7 reliability of the supply chain2 and 7,,vi7 other matters germane to supply chain and operational security2 and 7ii7 is not a military standard 7also known as ,,mil-,,std7 or a military specification 7also known as ,,mil-,,spec7 for microelectronics that-- 7,i7 specifies individual features for ,department of ,defense microelectronics2 or 7,,ii7 otherwise inhibits the acquisition by the ,department of securely manufactured1 commercially-available products4 7#b7 ,consultation required ,in developing standards under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consult with the following3 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7,b7 ,suppliers of microelectronics products and services from the ,united ,states and allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,representatives of major ,united ,states industry sectors that rely on a trusted supply chain and the operational security of microelectronics products and services4 7,d7 ,representatives of the ,united ,states insurance industry4 7#c7 ,tiers of trust and levels of security authorized ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may establish tiers and levels of trust and security within the supply chain and operational security standards for microelectronics products and services4 7#d7 ,general applicability ,the standards established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be1 to the greatest extent practicable1 generally applicable to the trusted supply chain and operational security needs and use cases of the ,united ,states ,government and commercial industry1 such that the standards could be widely adopted by government agencies1 commercial industry1 and allies and partners of the ,united ,states as the basis for procuring microelectronics products and services4 7#e7 ,annual review ,not later than ,october #a of each year1 the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with persons and entities set forth under paragraph 7#b71 review the standards established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 and issue updates or modifications as the ,secretary considers necessary or appropriate4 7c7 ,ensuring ability to sell commercially 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 ensure that suppliers of microelectronics products and services for the ,department of ,defense subject to subsection 7a7 are able and incentivized to sell products commercially and to governments of allies and partners of the ,united ,states that are produced on the same production lines as the microelectronics products supplied to the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,effect of requirements and acquisitions ,the ,secretary shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 ensure that the requirements of the ,department and the acquisition by the ,department of microelectronics enable the success of a dual-use microelectronics industry4 7d7 ,maintaining competition and innovation ,the ,secretary shall take such actions as the ,secretary considers necessary and appropriate1 within the ,secretary's authorized activities to maintain the health of the defense industrial base1 to ensure that-- 7#a7 providers of microelectronics products and services that meet the standards established under subsection 7b7 are exposed to competitive market pressures to achieve competitive pricing and sustained innovation2 and 7#b7 the industrial base of microelectronics products and services that meet the standards established under subsection 7b7 includes providers manufacturing in the ,united ,states or in countries that are allies or partners of the ,united ,states4 #bbe4 ,development and acquisition strategy to procure secure1 low probability of detection data link network capability 7a7 ,strategy required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force1 the ,chief of ,naval ,operations1 and the ,chief of ,staff of the ,army shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a joint development and acquisition strategy to procure a secure1 low probability of detection data link network capability1 with the ability to effectively operate in hostile jamming environments while preserving the low observability characteristics of the relevant platforms1 including both existing and planned platforms4 7b7 ,network characteristics ,the data link network capability to be procured pursuant to the development and acquisition strategy submitted under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 ensure that any network made with such capability will be low risk and affordable1 with minimal impact or change to existing host platforms and minimal overall integration costs2 7#b7 use a non-proprietary and open systems approach compatible with the ,rapid ,capabilities ,office ,open ,mission ,systems initiative of the ,air ,force1 the ,future ,airborne ,capability ,environment initiative of the ,navy1 and the ,modular ,open ,systems ,architecture initiative of the ,army2 and 7#c7 provide for an architecture to connect1 with operationally relevant throughput and latency-- 7,a7 fifth-generation combat aircraft2 7,b7 fifth-generation and fourth-generation combat aircraft2 7,c7 fifth-generation and fourth-generation combat aircraft and appropriate support aircraft and other network nodes for command1 control1 communications1 intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance purposes2 and 7,d7 fifth-generation and fourth-generation combat aircraft and their associated network-enabled precision weapons4 7c7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbj for operation and maintenance for the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 for operation and maintenance for the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,navy1 and for operations and maintenance for the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,army1 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended until the date that is #ae days after the date on which the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force1 the ,chief of ,naval ,operations1 and the ,chief of ,staff of the ,army1 respectively1 submit the development and acquisition strategy required by subsection 7a74 #bbf4 ,establishment of secure next-generation wireless network 7#e;,g7 infrastructure for the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range and base infrastructure 7a7 ,establishment required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish secure fifth-generation wireless network components and capabilities at no fewer than two ,department of ,defense installations in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,installations 7#a7 ,locations ,the ,secretary shall establish components and capabilities under subsection 7a7 at the following3 7,a7 ,the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range1 which shall serve as a ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base 7,,mrtfb7 for fifth-generation wireless networking4 7,b7 ,such ,department installations or other installations as the ,secretary considers appropriate for the purpose set forth in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the establishment of components and capabilities under subsection 7a7 at the locations described in paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection is to demonstrate the following3 7,a7 ,the potential military utility of high bandwidth1 scalable1 and low latency fifth-generation wireless networking technology4 7,b7 ,advanced security technology that is applicable to fifth-generation networks as well as legacy ,department command and control networks4 7,c7 ,secure interoperability with fixed and wireless systems 7legacy and future systems74 7,d7 ,enhancements such as spectrum and waveform diversity1 frequency hopping and spreading1 and beam forming for military requirements4 7,e7 ,technology for dynamic network slicing for specific use cases and applications requiring varying levels of latency1 scale1 and throughput4 7,f7 ,technology for dynamic spectrum sharing and network isolation4 7,g7 ,base infrastructure installation of high bandwidth1 scalable1 and low latency fifth-generation wireless networking technology4 7,h7 ,applications for secure fifth-generation wireless network capabilities for the ,department1 such as the following3 7i7 ,interactive augmented reality or synthetic training environments4 7ii7 ,internet of things devices4 7iii7 ,autonomous systems4 7iv7 ,advanced manufacturing through the following3 7,i7 ,department-sponsored centers for manufacturing innovation 7as defined in section #cd7;c7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs7c7774 7,,ii7 ,department research and development organizations4 7,,iii7 ,manufacturers in the defense industrial base of the ,united ,states4 #bbg4 ,administration of manufacturing innovation institutes funded by the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall make such changes to the administration of covered institutes so as-- 7#a7 to encourage covered institutes to leverage existing workforce development programs across the ,federal ,government and ,state governments in order to build successful workforce development programs2 7#b7 to develop metrics to evaluate the workforce development performed by the covered institutes1 including metrics on job quality1 career pathways1 wages and benefits1 and efforts to support veterans1 and progress in aligning workforce skillsets with the current and long-term needs of the ,department of ,defense and the defense industrial base2 7#c7 to allow metrics to vary between covered institutes and be updated and evaluated continuously in order to more accurately evaluate covered institutes with different goals and missions2 7#d7 to encourage covered institutes to consider developing technologies that were previously funded by ,federal ,government investment for early-stage research and development and expand cross-government coordination and collaboration to achieve this goal2 7#e7 to provide an opportunity for increased ,department of ,defense input and oversight from senior-level military and civilian personnel on future technology roadmaps produced by covered institutes2 7#f7 to reduce the barriers to collaboration between and among multiple covered institutes2 7#g7 to use contracting vehicles that can increase flexibility1 reduce barriers for contracting with subject-matter experts and small and medium enterprises1 enhance partnerships between covered institutes1 and reduce the time to award contracts at covered institutes2 and 7#h7 to overcome barriers to the adoption of manufacturing processes and technologies developed by the covered institutes by the defense and commercial industrial base1 particularly small and medium enterprises1 by engaging with public and private sector partnerships and appropriate government programs and activities1 including the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership4 7b7 ,coordination with other activities ,the ,secretary shall carry out this section in coordination with activities undertaken under-- 7#a7 the ,manufacturing ,technology ,program established under section #beba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 the ,manufacturing ,engineering ,education ,program established under section #baif of such title2 7#c7 the ,defense ,manufacturing ,community ,support ,program established under section #hdf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb72 7#d7 manufacturing initiatives of the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the head of the ,national ,office of the ,manufacturing ,,usa ,network1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and such other government and private sector organizations as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate2 and 7#e7 such other activities as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,definition of covered institute ,in this section1 the term covered institute means a manufacturing innovation institute that is funded by the ,department of ,defense4 #bbh4 ,research program on foreign malign influence operations 7a7 ,program authorized ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 may carry out a research program on foreign malign influence operations as part of the university research programs of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,program objectives ,the objectives of a research program carried out under subsection 7a7 should include the following3 7#a7 ,enhance the understanding of foreign malign influence operations1 including activities conducted on social media platforms4 7#b7 ,facilitate the analysis of publicly available or voluntarily provided indicators of foreign malign influence operations4 7#c7 ,promote collaborative research and information exchange with relevant entities within the ,department of ,defense and with other agencies or nongovernmental organizations relating to foreign malign influence operations1 as appropriate4 7c7 ,notice to ,congress ,not later than #cj days before initiating a research program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees notice of the intent of the ,secretary to initiate such a program1 which shall include-- 7#a7 a detailed description of the program and any related research activities2 7#b7 the estimated cost and duration of the program2 and 7#c7 any other matters the ,secretary determines to be relevant4 #bbi4 ,diversification of the research and engineering workforce of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,assessment required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 shall conduct an assessment of critical skillsets required across1 and the diversity of1 the research and engineering workforce of the ,department of ,defense1 including the science and technology reinvention laboratories1 to support emerging and future warfighter technologies4 7#b7 ,elements ,the assessment required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include analysis of the following3 7,a7 ,the percentage of women and minorities employed in the research and engineering workforce of the ,department of ,defense as of the date of the assessment4 7,b7 ,of the individuals hired into the research and engineering workforce of the ,department in the five years preceding the date of the assessment1 the percentage of such individuals who are women and minorities4 7,c7 ,the effectiveness of existing hiring1 recruitment1 and retention incentives for women and minorities in the research and engineering workforce of the ,department4 7,d7 ,the effectiveness of the ,department in recruiting women and minorities into the laboratory workforce after such individuals complete work on ,department-funded research1 projects1 grant projects1 fellowships1 and ,,stem programs4 7,e7 ,the geographical diversity of the workforce across various geographic regions4 7b7 ,plan required 7#a7 ,in general ,based on the results of the assessment conducted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall develop and implement a plan to diversify and strengthen the research and engineering workforce of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 align with science and technology strategy priorities of the ,department of ,defense1 including the emerging and future warfighter technology requirements identified by the ,department2 7,b7 except as provided in subsection 7c77#b71 set forth steps for the implementation of each recommendation included in the #bjac report of the ,,rand corporation titled ,first ,steps ,toward ,improving ,do,d ,,stem ,workforce ,diversity2 7,c7 harness the full range of the ,department's ,,stem programs and other ,department sponsored programs to develop and attract top talent2 7,d7 use existing authorities to attract and retain students1 academics1 and other talent2 7,e7 establish and use contracts1 agreements1 or other arrangements with institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 including historically black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions 7as described in section #cga7;a7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a77 to enable easy and efficient access to research and researchers for ,government sponsored basic and applied research and studies at each institution1 including contracts1 agreements1 and other authorized arrangements such as those authorized under-- 7i7 section #bag of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note72 and 7ii7 such other authorities as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 and 7,f7 include recommendations for changes in authorities1 regulations1 policies1 or any other relevant areas that would support the achievement of the goals set forth in the plan4 7#c7 ,submittal to congress ,not later than one 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-- 7,a7 the plan developed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 with respect to each recommendation described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 that the ,secretary has implemented or expects to implement-- 7i7 a summary of actions that have been taken to implement the recommendation2 and 7ii7 a schedule1 with specific milestones1 for completing the implementation of the recommendation4 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 ,act the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out activities to implement the plan developed under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,exception for implementation of certain recommendations 7,a7 ,delayed implementation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may commence implementation of a recommendation described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 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 opt not to implement a recommendation described in subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 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 the alternative actions the ,secretary plans to take to address the issues underlying the recommendation4 7d7 ,,stem defined ,in this section1 the term ,,stem means science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics4 #bcj4 ,policy on the talent management of digital expertise and software professionals 7a7 ,policy 7#a7 ,in general ,it shall be a policy of the ,department of ,defense to promote and maintain digital expertise and software development as core competencies of civilian and military workforces of the ,department1 and as a capability to support the ,national ,defense ,strategy1 which policy shall be achieved by-- 7,a7 the recruitment1 development1 and incentivization of retention in and to the civilian and military workforce of the ,department of individuals with aptitude1 experience1 proficient expertise1 or a combination thereof in digital expertise and software development2 7,b7 at the discretion of the ,secretaries of the military departments1 the development and maintenance of civilian and military career tracks related to digital expertise1 and related digital competencies for members of the ,armed ,forces1 including the development and maintenance of training1 education1 talent management1 incentives1 and promotion policies in support of members at all levels of such career tracks2 and 7,c7 the development and application of appropriate readiness standards and metrics to measure and report on the overall capability1 capacity1 utilization1 and readiness of digital engineering professionals to develop and deliver operational capabilities and employ modern business practices4 7#b7 ,digital engineering defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term digital engineering means the discipline and set of skills involved in the creation1 processing1 transmission1 integration1 and storage of digital data1 including data science1 machine learning1 software engineering1 software product management1 and artificial intelligence product management4 7b7 ,implementation plan ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a plan that describes how the ,department of ,defense will execute the policy described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,responsibility 7#a7 ,appointment of officer ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense may appoint a civilian official responsible for the development and implementation of the policy and implementation plan set forth in subsections 7a7 and 7b71 respectively4 ,the official shall be known as the ,chief ,digital ,engineering ,recruitment and ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,expiration of appointment ,the appointment of the ,officer under paragraph 7#a7 shall expire on ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 #bca4 ,digital engineering capability to automate testing and evaluation 7a7 ,digital engineering capability 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a digital engineering capability to be used-- 7,a7 for the development and deployment of digital engineering models for use in the defense acquisition process2 and 7,b7 to provide testing infrastructure and software to support automated approaches for testing1 evaluation1 and deployment throughout the defense acquisition process4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the capability developed under subsection 7a7 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 design1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 and operation4 7,b7 ,the capability will provide for the development1 validation1 use1 curation1 and maintenance of technically accurate digital systems1 models of systems1 subsystems1 and their components1 at the appropriate level of fidelity to ensure that test activities adequately simulate the environment in which a system will be deployed4 7,c7 ,the capability will include software to automate testing throughout the program life cycle1 including to satisfy developmental test requirements and operational test requirements4 ,such software may be developed in accordance with the authorities provided under section #hjj1 and shall support-- 7i7 security testing that includes vulnerability scanning and penetration testing performed by individuals1 including threat-based red team exploitations and assessments with zero-trust assumptions2 and 7ii7 high-confidence distribution of software to the field on a time-bound1 repeatable1 frequent1 and iterative basis4 7b7 ,demonstration activities 7#a7 ,in general ,in developing the capability required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out activities to demonstrate digital engineering approaches to automated testing that-- 7,a7 enable continuous software development and delivery2 7,b7 satisfy developmental test requirements for the software-intensive programs of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,c7 satisfy operational test and evaluation requirements for such programs4 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 four and not more than ten programs of the ,department of ,defense to participate in the demonstration activities under paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 at least one program participating in the pilot program authorized under section #hgc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbc;a note72 7,b7 at least one program participating in the pilot program authorized under section #hgd of such ,act 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note72 7,c7 at least one major defense acquisition program 7as defined in section #bdcj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,d7 at least one command and control program2 7,e7 at least one defense business system 7as defined in section #bbbb7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,f7 at least one program from each military service4 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 engineering supported automated testing approaches of the programs participating in the demonstration activities relative to traditional testing approaches that are not supported by digital engineering2 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 one year 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 engineering capabilities for development and for automated testing2 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 ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7,b7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7,c7 ,the ,chief ,information ,officer4 7,d7 ,the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation4 7,e7 ,the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation4 7,f7 ,the ,service ,acquisition ,executives4 7,g7 ,the ,service testing commands4 7,h7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,digital ,service4 7e7 ,reports required 7#a7 ,implementation ,not later than ,march #ae1 #bjbj1 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 ,legislative recommendations ,not later than ,october #ae1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that identifies any changes to existing law that may be necessary to facilitate the implementation of subsections 7a7 through 7c74 7f7 ,independent assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ae1 #bjba1 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 paragraph 7#a7 is completed1 the ,defense ,innovation ,board and the ,defense ,science ,board shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees-- 7,a7 a report summarizing the assessment2 and 7,b7 a briefing on the findings of the assessment4 #bcb4 ,process to align policy formulation and emerging technology development 7a7 ,alignment of policy and technological development ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a process to ensure that the policies of the ,department of ,defense relating to emerging technology are formulated and updated continuously as such technology is developed by the ,department4 7b7 ,elements ,as part of the process established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 specify the role of each covered official in ensuring that the formulation of policies relating to emerging technology is carried out concurrently with the development of such technology2 and 7#b7 incorporate procedures for the continuous legal review of-- 7,a7 weapons and other defense systems that incorporate or use emerging technology2 and 7,b7 treaties that may be affected by such technology4 7c7 ,briefing required ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense establishes the process required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on such process4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered official means the following3 7,a7 ,the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 7,b7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7,c7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7,d7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy4 7,e7 ,the commanders of combatant commands with responsibilities involving the use of weapons or other defense systems that incorporate or use emerging technology1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,f7 ,the ,secretaries of the military departments4 7#b7 ,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 intelligence1 autonomous technology1 robotics1 directed energy1 hypersonics1 biotechnology1 and such other technology as may be identified by the ,secretary4 #bcc4 ,improvement of the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,organization 7#a7 ,authority of ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall exercise authority and direction over the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office of the ,department of ,defense 7referred to in this section as the ,office74 7#b7 ,authority of ,director ,the ,director of the ,office shall report directly to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense4 7#c7 ,delegation ,in exercising authority and direction over the ,office under subsection 7a71 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense may delegate administrative1 management1 and other duties to the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 as needed1 to effectively and efficiently execute the mission of the ,office4 7b7 ,cross-functional teams 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall establish the following cross-functional teams to improve the effectiveness of the ,office3 7,a7 ,a transition cross-functional team to improve the efficiency and effectiveness with which the programs of the ,office may be transitioned into-- 7i7 research and development programs of the military services and other agencies of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 programs of such services and agencies in operational use4 7,b7 ,a technical cross functional team to improve the continuous technical assessment and review of the programs of the ,office during program selection and execution4 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall select individuals to serve on the cross-functional teams described in paragraph 7#a7 from among individuals in the defense research and engineering enterprise1 acquisition community1 ,joint ,staff1 combatant commands1 and other organizations1 as determined to be appropriate by the ,deputy ,secretary4 #bcd4 ,pilot program on enhanced civics education 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall carry out a pilot program under which the ,secretary provides enhanced educational support and funding to eligible entities to improve civics education programs taught by such entities4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the pilot program is to provide enhanced civics education on the following topics3 7#a7 ,critical thinking and media literacy4 7#b7 ,voting and other forms of political and civic engagement4 7#c7 ,interest in employment1 and careers1 in public service4 7#d7 ,understanding of ,united ,states law1 history1 and ,government4 7#e7 ,the ability of participants to collaborate and compromise with others to solve problems4 7c7 ,considerations ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider innovative approaches for improving civics education4 7d7 ,metrics and evaluations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish metrics and undertake evaluations to determine the effectiveness of the pilot program1 including each of the activities carried out under subsection 7e74 7e7 ,types of support authorized ,under the pilot program the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7#a7 shall provide support to eligible entities to address1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 the development or modification of curricula relating to civics education2 7,b7 classroom activities1 thesis projects1 individual or team projects1 internships1 or community service activities relating to civics2 7,c7 collaboration with government entities1 nonprofit organizations1 or consortia of such entities and organizations to provide participants with civics-related experiences2 7,d7 civics-related faculty development programs2 7,e7 recruitment of educators who are highly qualified in civics education to teach civics or to assist with the development of curricula for civics education2 7,f7 presentation of seminars1 workshops1 and training for the development of skills associated with civic engagement2 7,g7 activities that enable participants to interact with government officials and entities2 7,h7 expansion of civics education programs and outreach for members of the ,armed ,forces1 dependents and children of such members1 and employees of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,i7 opportunities for participants to obtain work experience in fields relating to civics2 and 7#b7 may provide any other form of support the ,secretary determines to be appropriate to enhance the civics education taught by eligible entities4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the conclusion of the first full academic year during which the pilot program is carried out1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the pilot program1 including the a description of the specific activities carried out under subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 the metrics and evaluations used to assess the effectiveness of the program as required under subsection 7d74 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term civics education program means an educational program that provides participants with-- 7,a7 knowledge of law1 government1 and the rights of citizens2 and 7,b7 skills that enable participants to responsibly participate in democracy4 7#b7 ,the term eligible entity means any of following3 7,a7 ,a local education agency that hosts a unit of the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 7,b7 ,a school operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 #bce4 ,technology and national security fellowship 7a7 ,fellowship program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 may establish a civilian fellowship program designed to place eligible individuals within the ,department of ,defense and ,congress to increase the number of national security professionals with science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics credentials employed by the ,department4 7#b7 ,designation ,the fellowship program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,technology and ,national ,security ,fellowship 7in this section referred to as the fellows program74 7#c7 ,assignments ,each individual selected for participation in the fellows program shall be assigned to a one year position within-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,b7 a congressional office with emphasis on defense and national security matters4 7#d7 ,pay and benefits ,to the extent practicable1 each individual assigned to a position under paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 shall be compensated at a rate of basic pay that is equivalent to the rate of basic pay payable for a position at level #aj of the ,general ,schedule2 and 7,b7 shall be treated as an employee of the ,united ,states during the assignment4 7b7 ,eligible individuals 7#a7 ,eligibility for ,,dod assignment ,subject to subsection 7e71 an individual eligible for an assignment in the ,department of ,defense under subsection 7a77#c77;,a7 is an individual who-- 7,a7 is a citizen of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 either-- 7i7 expects to be awarded a bachelor's degree1 associate's degree1 or graduate degree that1 as determined by the ,secretary1 focuses on science1 technology1 engineering1 or mathematics course work not later than #ahj days after the date on which the individual submits an application for participation in the fellows program2 7ii7 possesses a bachelor's degree1 associate's degree1 or graduate degree that1 as determined by the ,secretary1 focuses on science1 technology1 engineering1 or mathematics course work2 or 7iii7 is an employee of the ,department of ,defense and possesses a bachelor's degree1 associate's degree1 or graduate degree that1 as determined by the ,secretary1 focuses on science1 technology1 engineering1 or mathematics course work4 7#b7 ,eligibility for congressional assignment ,subject to subsection 7e71 an individual eligible for an assignment in a congressional office under subsection 7a77#c77;,b7 is an individual who-- 7,a7 meets the requirements specified in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 has not less than #c years of relevant work experience in the field of science1 technology1 engineering1 or mathematics4 7c7 ,application ,each individual seeking to participate in the fellows program shall submit to the ,secretary an application therefor at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary shall specify4 7d7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may consider working through the following entities3 7#a7 ,the ,national ,security ,innovation ,network4 7#b7 ,universities4 7#c7 ,science and technology reinvention laboratories and test and evaluation centers of the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,other organizations of the ,department of ,defense or public and private sector organizations1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,modifications to fellows program ,the ,secretary may modify the terms and procedures of the fellows program in order to better achieve the goals of the program and to support workforce needs of the ,department of ,defense4 7f7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary may consult with the heads of the agencies1 components1 and other elements of the ,department of ,defense1 ,members and committees of ,congress1 and such institutions of higher education and private entities engaged in work on national security and emerging technologies as the ,secretary considers appropriate for purposes of the fellows program1 including with respect to assignments in the fellows program4 #bcf4 ,documentation relating to the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system 7a7 ,documentation required ,not later than the date specified in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees the following documentation relating to the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system3 7#a7 ,a list that identifies each program1 project1 and activity that contributes to the architecture of the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system4 7#b7 ,the final analysis of alternatives for the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system4 7#c7 ,the requirements for the networked data architecture necessary for the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system to provide multidomain command and control and battle management capabilities and a development schedule for such architecture4 7b7 ,date specified ,the date specified in this subsection is the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date that is #ahj days after the date on which the final analysis of alternatives for the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system is completed2 or 7#b7 ,june #a1 #bjbj4 7c7 ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system defined ,in this section1 the term ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system means the ,advanced ,battle ,management ,system of ,systems capability of the ,air ,force1 including each program1 project1 and activity that contributes to such capability4 #bcg4 ,sensor data integration for fifth generation aircraft 7a7 ,f-#ce sensor data ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that-- 7#a7 information collected by the passive and active on-board sensors of the ,f-#ce ,joint ,strike ,fighter aircraft is capable of being shared1 in real time1 with joint service users in cases in which the ,joint ,force ,commander determines that sharing such information would be operationally advantageous2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary has developed achievable1 effective1 and suitable concepts and supporting technical architectures to collect1 store1 manage1 and disseminate information collected by such sensors4 7b7 ,,gao study and report 7#a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study of the sensor data collection and dissemination capability of fifth generation aircraft of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment of the following-- 7,a7 the extent to which the ,department has established doctrinal1 organizational1 or technological methods of managing the large amount of sensor data that is currently collected and which may be collected by existing and planned advanced fifth generation aircraft2 7,b7 the status of the existing sensor data collection1 storage1 dissemination1 and management capability and capacity of fifth generation aircraft1 including the ,f-#ce1 the ,f-#bb1 and the ,b-#ba2 and 7,c7 the ability of the ,f-#ce aircraft and other fifth generation aircraft to share information collected by the aircraft in real-time with other joint service users as described in subsection 7a77#a74 7#c7 ,study results 7,a7 ,interim briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the preliminary findings of the study conducted under this subsection4 7,b7 ,final results ,the ,comptroller ,general shall provide the final results of the study conducted under this subsection to the congressional defense committees at such time and in such format as is mutually agreed upon by the committees and the ,comptroller ,general at the time of the briefing under subparagraph 7,a74 #bch4 ,sense of ,congress on future vertical lift technologies ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,army should continue to invest in research1 development1 test1 and evaluation programs to mature future vertical lift technologies1 including programs to improve pilot situational awareness1 increase flight operations safety1 and reduce operation and maintenance costs4 #bci4 ,use of funds for ,strategic ,environmental ,research ,program1 ,environmental ,security ,technical ,certification ,program1 and ,operational ,energy ,capability ,improvement ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for the use of the ,department of ,defense for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the funding table in section #dbja for the ,strategic ,environmental ,research ,program1 ,operational ,energy ,capability ,improvement1 and the ,environmental ,security ,technical ,certification ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 expend amounts as follows3 7#a7 ,not less than #aj1jjj1jjj on the development and demonstration of long duration on-site energy battery storage for distributed energy assets4 7#b7 ,not less than #aj1jjj1jjj on the development1 demonstration1 and validation of non-fluorine based firefighting foams4 7#c7 ,not less than #aj1jjj1jjj on the development1 demonstration1 and validation of secure microgrids for both installations and forward operating bases4 7#d7 ,not less than #a1jjj1jjj on the development1 demonstration1 and validation of technologies that can harvest potable water from air4 #bdj4 ,limitation and report on ,indirect ,fire ,protection ,capability ,increment #b capability 7a7 ,limitation and report on ,indirect ,fire ,protection ,capability ,increment #b ,not more than #ej percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,army may be obligated or expended for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation for the ,indirect ,fire ,protection ,capability ,increment #b capability until the ,secretary of the ,army submits to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,indirect ,fire ,protection ,capability ,increment #b program that contains the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of whether the requirements previously established for the enduring program meet the anticipated threat at the time of planned initial operating capability and fully operating capability4 7#b7 ,a list of candidate systems considered to meet the ,indirect ,fire ,protection ,capability ,increment #b enduring requirement1 including those fielded or in development by the ,army and other elements of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,an assessment of each candidate system's capability against representative threats4 7#d7 ,an assessment of other relevant specifications of each candidate system1 including cost of development1 cost per round if applicable1 technological maturity1 and logistics and sustainment4 7#e7 ,a plan for how the ,army will integrate the chosen system or systems into the ,integrated ,air and ,missile ,defense ,battle ,command ,system4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the results of the performance1 test1 evaluation1 integration1 and interoperability of batteries one and two of the interim solution4 7b7 ,notification required ,not later than #aj days after the date on which the ,president submits the annual budget request of the ,president for fiscal year #bjba pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,defense shall1 without delegation1 submit to the congressional defense committees a notification identifying the military services or agencies that will be responsible for the conduct of air and missile defense in support of joint campaigns as it applies to defense against current and emerging missile threats4 ,the notification shall identify the applicable programs of record to address such threats1 including each class of cruise missile threat4 ,c ,plans1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters #bea4 ,master plan for implementation of authorities relating to science and technology reinvention laboratories 7a7 ,plan required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 jointly with the ,secretaries of the military departments and in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 shall develop a master plan for using existing authorities to strengthen and modernize the workforce and capabilities of the science and technology reinvention laboratories of the ,department of ,defense 7referred to in this section as the laboratories7 to enhance the ability of the laboratories to execute missions in the most efficient and effective manner4 7b7 ,elements ,the master plan required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the laboratories1 the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of hiring and staffing deficiencies at laboratories1 by location1 and the effect of such deficiencies on the ability of the laboratories-- 7,a7 to meet existing and future requirements of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 to recruit and retain qualified personnel4 7#b7 ,a summary of existing and emerging military research1 development1 test1 and evaluation mission areas requiring the use of the laboratories4 7#c7 ,an explanation of the laboratory staffing capabilities required for each mission area identified under paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,identification of specific projects1 including hiring efforts and management reforms1 that will be carried out-- 7,a7 to address the deficiencies identified in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 to support the existing and emerging mission areas identified in paragraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,for each project identified under paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 a summary of the plan for the project2 7,b7 a description of the resources that will be applied to the project2 and 7,c7 a schedule of required investments that will be made as part of the project4 7#f7 ,a description of how the ,department1 including each military department concerned1 will carry out the projects identified in paragraph 7#d7 using existing authorities4 7#g7 ,identification of any statutory1 regulatory1 or management-related barriers to implementing the master plan and a description of policy and legislative options that may be applied to address such barriers4 7c7 ,consultation ,in developing the master plan required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall consult with-- 7#a7 the ,service ,acquisition ,executives with responsibilities relevant to the laboratories2 7#b7 the commander of each military command with responsibilities relating to research and engineering that is affected by the master plan2 and 7#c7 any other officials determined to be relevant by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7d7 ,final report ,not later than ,october #cj1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 jointly with the ,secretaries of the military departments and in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 the master plan developed under subsection 7a72 7#b7 a report on the activities carried out under this section2 and 7#c7 a report that identifies any barriers that prevent the full use and implementation of existing authorities1 including any barriers presented by the policies1 authorities1 and activities of-- 7,a7 organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 organizations outside the ,department4 #beb4 ,infrastructure to support research1 development1 test1 and evaluation missions 7a7 ,master plan required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall develop and implement a master plan that addresses the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation infrastructure and modernization requirements of the ,department of ,defense1 including the science and technology reinvention laboratories and the facilities of the ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base4 7b7 ,elements ,the master plan required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense1 the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of deficiencies in the infrastructure1 by location1 and the effect of the deficiencies on the ability of the ,department-- 7,a7 to meet current and future military requirements identified in the ,national ,defense ,strategy2 7,b7 to support science and technology development and acquisition programs2 and 7,c7 to recruit and train qualified personnel4 7#b7 ,a summary of existing and emerging military research1 development1 test1 and evaluation mission areas1 by location1 that require modernization investments in the infrastructure-- 7,a7 to improve operations in a manner that may benefit all users2 7,b7 to enhance the overall capabilities of the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation infrastructure1 including facilities and resources2 7,c7 to improve safety for personnel and facilities2 and 7,d7 to reduce the long-term cost of operation and maintenance4 7#c7 ,identification of specific infrastructure projects that are required to address the infrastructure deficiencies identified under paragraph 7#a7 or to support the existing and emerging mission areas identified under paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,for each project identified under paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 a description of the scope of work2 7,b7 a cost estimate2 7,c7 a summary of the plan for the project2 7,d7 an explanation of the level of priority that will be given to the project2 and 7,e7 a schedule of required infrastructure investments4 7#e7 ,a description of how the ,department1 including each military department concerned1 will carry out the infrastructure projects identified in paragraph 7#c7 using the range of authorities and methods available to the ,department1 including-- 7,a7 military construction authority under section #bhjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 unspecified minor military construction authority under section #bhje7;a7 of such title2 7,c7 laboratory revitalization authority under section #bhje7;d7 of such title2 7,d7 the authority to carry out facility repair projects1 including the conversion of existing facilities1 under section #bhaa of such title2 7,e7 the authority provided under the ,defense ,laboratory ,modernization ,pilot ,program under section #bhjc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note72 7,f7 methods that leverage funding from entities outside the ,department1 including public-private partnerships1 enhanced use leases and real property exchanges2 7,g7 the authority to conduct commercial test and evaluation activities at a ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,installation1 under section #bfha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,h7 any other authorities and methods determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#f7 ,identification of any regulatory or policy barriers to the effective and efficient implementation of the master plan4 7c7 ,consultation and coordination ,in developing and implementing the plan required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 consult with existing and anticipated customers and users of the capabilities of the ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base and science and technology reinvention laboratories2 7#b7 ensure consistency with the science and technology roadmaps and strategies of the ,department of ,defense and the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#c7 ensure consistency with the strategic plan for test and evaluation resources required by section #aif7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees the master plan developed under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation infrastructure defined ,in this section1 the term research1 development1 test1 and evaluation infrastructure means the infrastructure of-- 7#a7 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#b7 the ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base 7as defined in section #bceh;a7f77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7#c7 other facilities that support the research development1 test1 and evaluation activities of the ,department4 #bec4 ,energetics plan 7a7 ,plan required ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall1 in coordination with the technical directors at defense laboratories and such other officials as the ,under ,secretary considers appropriate1 develop an energetics research and development plan to ensure a long-term multi-domain research1 development1 prototyping1 and experimentation effort that-- 7#a7 maintains ,united ,states technological superiority in energetics technology critical to national security2 7#b7 efficiently develops new energetics technologies and transitions them into operational use1 as appropriate2 and 7#c7 maintains a robust industrial base and workforce to support ,department of ,defense requirements for energetic materials4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall brief the congressional defense committees on the plan developed under subsection 7a74 #bed4 ,strategy and implementation plan for fifth generation information and communications technologies 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop-- 7#a7 a strategy for harnessing fifth generation 7commonly known as #e;,g7 information and communications technologies to enhance military capabilities1 maintain a technological advantage on the battlefield1 and accelerate the deployment of new commercial products and services enabled by #e;,g networks throughout the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 a plan for implementing the strategy developed under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,adoption and use of secure fourth generation 7commonly known as #d;,g7 communications technologies and the transition to advanced and secure #e;,g communications technologies for military applications and for military infrastructure4 7#b7 ,science1 technology1 research1 and development efforts to facilitate the advancement and adoption of #e;,g technology and new uses of #e;,g systems1 subsystems1 and components1 including-- 7,a7 #e;,g testbeds for developing military and dual-use applications2 and 7,b7 spectrum-sharing technologies and frameworks4 7#c7 ,strengthening engagement and outreach with industry1 academia1 international partners1 and other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government on issues relating to #e;,g technology and the deployment of such technology1 including development of a common industrial base for secure microelectronics4 7#d7 ,defense industrial base supply chain risk1 management1 and opportunities4 7#e7 ,preserving the ability of the ,joint ,force to achieve objectives in a contested and congested spectrum environment4 7#f7 ,strengthening the ability of the ,joint ,force to conduct full spectrum operations that enhance the military advantages of the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,securing the information technology and weapon systems of the ,department against malicious activity4 7#h7 ,advancing the deployment of secure #e;,g networks nationwide4 7#i7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary of ,defense determines to be relevant4 7c7 ,consultation ,in developing the strategy and implementation plan required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with the following3 7#a7 ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#c7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#d7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence4 7#e7 ,service ,acquisition ,executives of each military service4 7d7 ,periodic briefings 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ae1 #bjbj1 and not less frequently than once every three months thereafter through ,march #ae1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the development and implementation of the strategy required under subsection 7a71 including an explanation of how the ,department of ,defense-- 7,a7 is using secure #e;,g wireless network technology2 7,b7 is reshaping the ,department's policy for producing and procuring secure microelectronics2 and 7,c7 is working in the interagency and internationally to develop common policies and approaches4 7#b7 ,elements ,each briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall include information on-- 7,a7 efforts to ensure a secure supply chain for #e;,g wireless network equipment and microelectronics2 7,b7 the continued availability of electromagnetic spectrum for warfighting needs2 7,c7 planned implementation of #e;,g wireless network infrastructure in warfighting networks1 base infrastructure1 defense-related manufacturing1 and logistics2 7,d7 steps taken to work with allied and partner countries to protect critical networks and supply chains2 and 7,e7 such other topics as the ,secretary of ,defense considers relevant4 #bee4 ,department-wide software science and technology strategy 7a7 ,designation of senior official ,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 ,engineering and in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and appropriate public and private sector organizations1 shall designate a single official or existing entity within the ,department of ,defense as the official or entity 7as the case may be7 with principal responsibility for guiding the development of science and technology activities related to next generation software and software reliant systems for the ,department1 including-- 7#a7 research and development activities on new technologies for the creation of highly secure1 scalable1 reliable1 time-sensitive1 and mission-critical software2 7#b7 research and development activities on new approaches and tools to software development and deployment1 testing1 integration1 and next generation software management tools to support the rapid insertion of such software into defense systems2 7#c7 foundational scientific research activities to support advances in software2 7#d7 technical workforce and infrastructure to support defense science and technology and software needs and mission requirements2 7#e7 providing capabilities1 including technologies1 systems1 and technical expertise to support improved acquisition of software reliant business and warfighting systems2 and 7#f7 providing capabilities1 including technologies1 systems1 and technical expertise to support defense operational missions which are reliant on software4 7b7 ,development of strategy ,the official or entity designated under subsection 7a7 shall develop a ,department-wide strategy for the research and development of next generation software and software reliant systems for the ,department of ,defense1 including strategies for-- 7#a7 types of software-related activities within the science and technology portfolio of the ,department2 7#b7 investment in new approaches to software development and deployment1 and next generation management tools2 7#c7 ongoing research and other support of academic1 commercial1 and development community efforts to innovate the software development1 engineering1 and testing process1 automated testing1 assurance and certification for safety and mission critical systems1 large scale deployment1 and sustainment2 7#d7 to the extent practicable1 implementing or continuing the implementation of the recommendations set forth in-- 7,a7 the final report of the ,defense ,innovation ,board submitted to the congressional defense committees under section #hgb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #adig72 7,b7 the final report of the ,defense ,science ,board ,task ,force on the ,design and ,acquisition of ,software for ,defense ,systems described in section #hfh of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbc note72 and 7,c7 other relevant studies on software research1 development1 and acquisition activities of the ,department of ,defense4 7#e7 supporting the acquisition1 technology development1 testing1 assurance1 and certification and operational needs of the ,department through the development of capabilities1 including personnel and research and production infrastructure1 and programs in-- 7,a7 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,b7 the facilities of the ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base 7as defined in section #bceh;a7f77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,c7 the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency2 and 7,d7 universities1 federally funded research and development centers1 and service organizations with activities in software engineering2 and 7#f7 the transition of relevant capabilities and technologies to relevant programs of the ,department1 including software-reliant cyber-physical systems1 tactical systems1 enterprise systems1 and business systems4 7c7 ,submittal to congress ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the official or entity designated under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the congressional defense committees the strategy developed under subsection 7b74 #bef4 ,artificial intelligence education strategy 7a7 ,strategy required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a strategy for educating servicemembers in relevant occupational fields on matters relating to artificial intelligence4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy developed under subsection 7a7 shall include a curriculum designed to give servicemembers a basic knowledge of artificial intelligence4 ,the curriculum shall include instruction in-- 7,a7 artificial intelligence design2 7,b7 software coding2 7,c7 potential military applications for artificial intelligence2 7,d7 the impact of artificial intelligence on military strategy and doctrine2 7,e7 artificial intelligence decisionmaking via machine learning and neural networks2 7,f7 ethical issues relating to artificial intelligence2 7,g7 the potential biases of artificial intelligence2 7,h7 potential weakness in artificial intelligence technology2 7,i7 opportunities and risks2 and 7,j7 any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense determines to be relevant4 7b7 ,implementation plan ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a plan for implementing the strategy developed under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,submittal to congress ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 the strategy developed under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the implementation plan developed under subsection 7b74 #beg4 ,cyber science and technology activities roadmap and reports 7a7 ,roadmap for science and technology activities to support development of cyber capabilities 7#a7 ,roadmap required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 shall develop a roadmap for science and technology activities of the ,department of ,defense to support development of cyber capabilities to meet ,department needs and missions4 7#b7 ,goal of consistency ,the ,secretary shall develop the roadmap required by paragraph 7#a7 to ensure consistency with appropriate ,federal interagency1 industry1 and academic activities4 7#c7 ,scope ,the roadmap required by paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 cover the development of capabilities that will likely see operational use within the next #be years or earlier2 and 7,b7 address cyber operations and cybersecurity4 7#d7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall develop the roadmap required by paragraph 7#a7 in consultation with the following3 7,a7 ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department4 7,b7 ,the secretaries and chiefs of the military departments4 7,c7 ,the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation4 7,d7 ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7,e7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency4 7,f7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency4 7,g7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency4 7,h7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,digital ,service4 7,i7 ,such interagency partners as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#e7 ,form ,the ,secretary shall develop the roadmap required by paragraph 7#a7 in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#f7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall make available to the public the unclassified form of the roadmap developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,annual report on cyber science and technology activities 7#a7 ,annual reports required ,in fiscal years #bjba1 #bjbb1 and #bjbc1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the science and technology activities within the ,department of ,defense relating to cyber matters during the previous fiscal year1 the current fiscal year1 and the following fiscal year4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for the period covered by the report1 a description and listing of the science and technology activities of the ,department relating to cyber matters1 including the following3 7,a7 ,extramural science and technology activities4 7,b7 ,intramural science and technology activities4 7,c7 ,major and minor military construction activities4 7,d7 ,major prototyping and demonstration programs4 7,e7 ,a list of agreements and activities to transition capabilities to acquisition activities1 including-- 7i7 national security systems2 7ii7 business systems2 and 7iii7 enterprise and network systems4 7,f7 ,efforts to enhance the national technical cybersecurity workforce1 including specific programs to support education1 training1 internships1 and hiring4 7,g7 ,efforts to perform cooperative activities with international partners4 7,h7 ,efforts under the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research and the ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program1 including estimated amounts to be expected in the following fiscal year4 7,i7 ,efforts to encourage partnerships between the ,department of ,defense and universities participating in the ,national ,centers of ,academic ,excellence in ,cyber ,operations and ,cyber ,defense4 7#c7 ,timing ,each report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted concurrently with the annual budget request of the ,president submitted pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,form ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #beh4 ,report on ,b-#eb commercial engine replacement program 7a7 ,documentation required ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,b-#eb commercial engine replacement program of the ,air ,force4 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the acquisition strategy of the ,secretary for the program4 7#b7 ,the cost and schedule estimates of the ,secretary for the program4 7#c7 ,the key performance parameters or equivalent requirements document for the program4 7#d7 ,the test and evaluation strategy of the ,secretary for the program4 7#e7 ,the logistics strategy of the ,secretary for the program4 7#f7 ,the post-production fielding strategy of the ,secretary for the program4 7#g7 ,an assessment of the potential for the commercial engine replacement to achieve nuclear system certification4 7c7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,air ,force1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force submits to the congressional defense committees the report required by subsection 7a74 #bei4 ,commercial edge computing technologies and best practices for ,department of ,defense warfighting systems 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #abj 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 on commercial edge computing technologies and best practices for ,department of ,defense warfighting systems4 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,identification of initial warfighting system programs of record that will benefit most from accelerated insertion of commercial edge computing technologies and best practices1 resulting in significant near-term improvement in system performance and mission capability4 7#b7 ,the plan of the ,department of ,defense to provide additional funding for the systems identified in paragraph 7#a7 to achieve fielding of accelerated commercial edge computing technologies before or during fiscal year #bjba4 7#c7 ,the plan of the ,department to identify1 manage1 and provide additional funding for commercial edge computing technologies more broadly over the next four fiscal years where appropriate for-- 7,a7 command1 control1 communications1 and intelligence systems2 7,b7 logistics systems2 and 7,c7 other mission-critical systems4 7#d7 ,a detailed description of the policies1 procedures1 budgets1 and accelerated acquisition and contracting mechanisms of the ,department for near-term insertion of commercial edge computing technologies and best practices into military mission-critical systems4 #bfj4 ,biannual report on the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center 7a7 ,reports required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and biannually thereafter through the end of #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center 7referred to in this section as the ,center74 7b7 ,elements ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,information relating to the mission and objectives of the ,center4 7#b7 ,a description of the ,national ,mission ,initiatives1 ,component ,mission ,initiatives1 and any other initiatives of the ,center1 including a description of-- 7,a7 the activities carried out under the initiatives2 7,b7 any investments made or contracts entered into under the initiatives2 and 7,c7 the progress of the initiatives4 7#c7 ,a description of how the ,center has sought to leverage lessons learned1 share best practices1 avoid duplication of efforts1 and transition artificial intelligence research efforts into operational capabilities by-- 7,a7 collaborating with other organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,defense ,agencies and the military departments2 and 7,b7 deconflicting the activities of the ,center with the activities of other organizations and elements of the ,department4 7#d7 ,a description of any collaboration between-- 7,a7 the ,center and the private sector1 national laboratories1 and academia2 and 7,b7 the ,center and international allies and partners4 7#e7 ,the total number of military1 contractor1 and civilian personnel who are employed by the ,center1 assigned to the ,center1 and performing functions in support of the ,center4 7#f7 ,a description of the organizational structure and staffing of the ,center4 7#g7 ,a detailed description of the frameworks1 metrics1 and capabilities established to measure the effectiveness of the ,center and the ,center's investments in the ,national ,mission ,initiatives and ,component ,mission ,initiatives4 7#h7 ,a description of any new policies1 standards1 or guidance relating to artificial intelligence that have been issued by the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department4 7#i7 ,identification of any ethical guidelines applicable to the use of artificial intelligence by the ,department4 7#aj7 ,a description of any steps taken by the ,center to protect systems that use artificial intelligence from any attempts to misrepresent or alter information used or provided by artificial intelligence4 7c7 ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center defined ,in this section1 the term ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center means the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center of the ,department of ,defense established pursuant to 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 note74 #bfa4 ,quarterly updates on the ,optionally ,manned ,fighting ,vehicle program 7a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than ,december #a1 #bjai1 and on a quarterly basis thereafter through ,october #a1 #bjbb1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the progress of the ,optionally ,manned ,fighting ,vehicle program of the ,army4 7b7 ,elements ,each briefing under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the ,optionally ,manned ,fighting ,vehicle program1 the following elements3 7#a7 ,an overview of funding for the program1 including identification of-- 7,a7 any obligations and expenditures that have been made under the program2 and 7,b7 any obligations and expenditures that are planned for the program4 7#b7 ,an overview of the program schedule4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the status of the program with respect to-- 7,a7 the development and approval of technical requirements2 7,b7 technological maturity2 7,c7 testing2 7,d7 delivery2 and 7,e7 program management4 7#d7 ,any other matters that the ,assistant ,secretary considers relevant to a full understanding of the status and plans of the program4 7c7 ,assistant ,secretary defined ,in this section1 the term ,assistant ,secretary means the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,acquisition1 ,logistics1 and ,technology 7or the designee of the ,assistant ,secretary71 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,army ,futures ,command 7or the designee of the ,commander74 #bfb4 ,national ,study on ,defense ,research ,at ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities and ,other ,minority ,institutions 7a7 ,study required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine 7referred to in this section as the ,national ,academies7 under which the ,national ,academies will conduct a study on the status of defense research at covered institutions and the methods and means necessary to advance research capacity at covered institutions to comprehensively address the national security and defense needs of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,designation ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall be known as the ,national ,study on ,defense ,research ,at ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities and ,other ,minority ,institutions4 7c7 ,elements ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include an examination of each of the following3 7#a7 ,the degree to which covered institutions are successful in competing for and executing ,department of ,defense contracts and grants for defense research4 7#b7 ,best practices for advancing the capacity of covered institutions to compete for and conduct research programs related to national security and defense4 7#c7 ,the advancements and investments necessary to elevate covered institutions to ,r#b status or ,r#a status on the ,carnegie ,classification of ,institutions of ,higher ,education1 consistent with the criteria of the classification system4 7#d7 ,the facilities and infrastructure for defense-related research at covered institutions as compared to the facilities and infrastructure at institutions classified as ,r#a status on the ,carnegie ,classification of ,institutions of ,higher ,education4 7#e7 ,incentives to attract1 recruit1 and retain leading research faculty to covered institutions4 7#f7 ,best practices of institutions classified as ,r#a status on the ,carnegie ,classification of ,institutions of ,higher ,education1 including best practices with respect to-- 7,a7 the establishment of a distinct legal entity to-- 7i7 enter into contracts or receive grants from the ,department2 7ii7 lay the groundwork for future research opportunities2 7iii7 develop research proposals2 7iv7 engage with defense research funding organizations2 and 7v7 execute the administration of grants2 and 7,b7 determining the type of legal entity1 if any1 to establish for the purposes described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#g7 ,the ability of covered institutions to develop1 protect1 and commercialize intellectual property created through defense-related research4 7#h7 ,the total amount of defense research funding awarded to all institutions of higher education1 including covered institutions1 through contracts and grants for each of fiscal years #bjaj through #bjai and1 with respect to each such institution-- 7,a7 whether the institution established a distinct legal entity to enter into contracts or receive grants from the ,department and1 if so1 the type of legal entity that was established2 7,b7 the total value of contracts and grants awarded to the institution of higher education for each of fiscal years #bjaj through #bjai2 7,c7 the overhead rate of the institution of higher education for fiscal year #bjai2 7,d7 the institution's classification on the ,carnegie ,classification of ,institutions of ,higher ,education2 and 7,e7 whether the institution qualifies as a covered institution4 7#i7 ,recommendations for strengthening and enhancing the programs executed under section #bcfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#aj7 ,recommendations to enhance the capacity of covered institutions to transition research products into defense acquisition programs or commercialization4 7#aa7 ,previous executive or legislative actions by the ,federal ,government to address imbalances in ,federal research funding1 including such programs as the ,defense ,established ,program to ,stimulate ,competitive ,research 7commonly known as ,d,e,p,s,co,r74 7#ab7 ,the effectiveness of the ,department in attracting and retaining students specializing in science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics fields from covered institutions for the ,department's programs on emerging capabilities and technologies4 7#ac7 ,recommendations for the development of incentives to encourage research and educational collaborations between covered institutions and other institutions of higher education4 7#ad7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense determines to be relevant to advancing the defense research capacity of covered institutions4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,president and the appropriate congressional committees an initial report that includes-- 7,a7 the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 any recommendations that the ,national ,academies may have for action by the executive branch and ,congress to improve the participation of covered institutions in ,department of ,defense research and any actions that may be carried out to expand the research capacity of such institutions4 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,president and the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive report on the results of the study required under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,form of reports ,each report submitted under this subsection shall be made publicly available4 7e7 ,implementation required 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 not later than ,march #a1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall commence implementation of each recommendation included in the final report submitted under subsection 7d77#b74 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 #bjbb1 if-- 7i7 the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees 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 committees 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 that have been1 or will be1 carried out to implement the recommendation2 and 7,b7 a schedule1 with specific milestones1 for completing the implementation of the recommendation4 7f7 ,list of covered institutions ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education and the ,presidents of the ,national ,academies1 shall make available a list identifying each covered institution examined as part of the study under subsection 7a74 ,the list shall be made available on a publicly accessible website and shall be updated not less frequently than once annually until the date on which the final report is submitted under subsection 7d77#b74 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term covered 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 #bfc4 ,study on national security emerging biotechnologies for the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,study required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct the ,defense ,science ,board to carry out a study on emerging biotechnologies pertinent to national security4 7#b7 ,participation ,participants in the study shall include the following3 7,a7 ,such members of the ,board as the ,chairman of the ,board considers appropriate for the study4 7,b7 ,such additional temporary members or contracted support as the ,secretary-- 7i7 selects from those recommended by the ,chairman for purposes of the study2 and 7ii7 considers to have significant technical1 policy1 or military expertise4 7#c7 ,elements ,the study conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a review of the military understanding and relevancy of applications of emerging biotechnologies to national security requirements of the ,department of ,defense1 including-- 7i7 a review of all research and development relating to emerging biotechnologies within the ,department of ,defense1 including areas that demand further priority and investment2 7ii7 a review of interagency cooperation and collaboration on research and development relating to emerging biotechnologies between-- 7,i7 the ,department2 7,,ii7 other departments and agencies in the ,federal ,government2 and 7,,iii7 appropriate private sector entities that are involved in research and development relating to emerging biotechnologies2 7iii7 an assessment of current biotechnology research in the commercial sector1 institutions of higher education1 the intelligence community1 and civilian agencies of the ,federal ,government relevant to critical ,department of ,defense applications of this research2 7iv7 an assessment of the potential national security risks of emerging biotechnologies1 including risks relating to foreign powers advancing their use of emerging biotechnologies for military applications and other purposes faster than the ,department2 and 7v7 an assessment of the knowledge base of the ,department with respect to emerging biotechnologies1 including scientific expertise and infrastructure in the ,department and the capacity of the ,department to integrate emerging biotechnologies into its operational concepts1 capabilities1 and forces4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the technical basis within the ,department used to inform the intelligence community of the ,department's collection and analysis needs relating to emerging biotechnologies4 7,c7 ,development of a recommendation on a definition of emerging biotechnologies1 as appropriate for the ,department4 7,d7 ,development of such recommendations as the ,board may have for legislative or administrative action relating to national security emerging biotechnologies for the ,department4 7#d7 ,access to information ,the ,secretary shall provide the ,board with timely access to appropriate information1 data1 resources1 and analysis so that the ,board may conduct a thorough and independent analysis as required under this section4 7#e7 ,report 7,a7 ,not later than one year after the date on which the ,secretary directs the ,board to conduct the study pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,board shall transmit to the ,secretary a final report on the study4 7,b7 ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives the final report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees such report and such comments as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7b7 ,briefing required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on potential national security risks of emerging biotechnologies1 including risks relating to foreign powers advancing their use of emerging biotechnologies for military applications and other purposes faster than the ,department4 #bfd4 ,independent study on optimizing resources allocated to ,combating ,terrorism ,technical ,support ,office 7a7 ,independent study ,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 under which the center will conduct a study on the optimal use of resources allocated to the ,combating ,terrorism ,technical ,support ,office4 7b7 ,elements of study ,in carrying out the study referred to in subsection 7a71 the federally funded research and development center with which the ,secretary enters into a contract under such subsection shall-- 7#a7 evaluate the current mission and organization of the ,combating ,terrorism ,technical ,support ,office and its relation to the objectives outlined in the ,national ,defense ,strategy2 7#b7 assess the extent to which the activities of the ,combating ,terrorism ,technical ,support ,office are complementary to and coordinated with other relevant activities by other ,department of ,defense entities1 including activities of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 and the military departments2 and 7#c7 identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the ,combating ,terrorism ,technical ,support ,office1 including through increased coordination1 realignment1 or consolidation with other entities of the ,department of ,defense1 if appropriate4 7c7 ,submission to ,department of ,defense ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the federally funded research and development center that conducts the study under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense a report on the results of the study in both classified and unclassified form4 7d7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense receives the report under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an unaltered copy of the report in both classified and unclassified form1 and such comments as the ,secretary may have with respect to the report4 #bfe4 ,independent assessment of electronic warfare plans and programs 7a7 ,assessment ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and pursuant to the arrangement entered into under section #bbb1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to engage the private scientific advisory group known as ,,jason to carry out an independent assessment of electronic warfare plans and programs4 7b7 ,elements ,in carrying out the assessment under subsection 7a71 ,,jason shall-- 7#a7 assess the strategies1 programs1 order of battle1 and doctrine of the ,department of ,defense related to the electronic warfare mission area and electromagnetic spectrum operations2 7#b7 assess the strategies1 programs1 order of battle1 and doctrine of potential adversaries1 such as ,china1 ,iran1 and the ,russian ,federation1 related to the such mission area and operations2 7#c7 develop recommendations for improvements to the strategies1 programs1 and doctrine of the ,department of ,defense in order to enable the ,united ,states to achieve and maintain superiority in the electromagnetic spectrum in future conflicts2 and 7#d7 develop recommendations for the ,secretary of ,defense1 ,congress1 and such other ,federal entities as ,,jason considers appropriate1 including recommendations for-- 7,a7 closing technical1 policy1 or resource gaps2 7,b7 improving cooperation and appropriate integration within the ,department of ,defense entities2 7,c7 improving cooperation between the ,united ,states and other countries and international organizations as appropriate2 and 7,d7 such other important matters identified by ,,jason that are directly relevant to the strategies of the ,department of ,defense described in paragraph 7#c74 7c7 ,liaisons ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall appoint appropriate liaisons to ,,jason to support the timely conduct of the services covered by this section4 7d7 ,materials ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide access to ,,jason to materials relevant to the services covered by this section1 consistent with the protection of sources and methods and other critically sensitive information4 7e7 ,clearances ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that appropriate members and staff of ,,jason have the necessary clearances1 obtained in an expedited manner1 to conduct the services covered by this section4 7f7 ,report ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the assessment carried out under subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 the results of the assessment with respect to each element described in subsection 7b72 7#b7 the recommendations developed by ,,jason pursuant to such subsection4 7g7 ,relationship to other law ,the assessment required under subsection 7a7 is separate and independent from the assessment described in section #bee of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #agje7 and shall be carried out without regard to any agreement entered into under that section or the results of any assessment conducted pursuant to such agreement4 #bff4 ,technical correction to ,global ,research ,watch ,program ,section #bcfe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsections 7a7 and 7d77#b71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering both places it appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 7#b7 in subsections 7d77#c7 and 7e71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary both places it appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary both places it appears and inserting ,under ,secretary4 ,,iii ,operation and ,maintenance ,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations,sec4 #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,energy and ,environment,sec4 #caa4 ,timeline for ,clearinghouse review of applications for energy projects that may have an adverse impact on military operations and readiness4,sec4 #cab4 ,authority to accept contributions of funds from applicants for energy projects for mitigation of impacts on military operations and readiness4,sec4 #cac4 ,use of proceeds from sale of recyclable materials4,sec4 #cad4 ,disposal of recyclable materials4,sec4 #cae4 ,department of ,defense improvement of previously conveyed utility systems serving military installations4,sec4 #caf4 ,modification of ,department of ,defense environmental restoration authorities to include ,federal ,government facilities used by ,national ,guard4,sec4 #cag4 ,use of operational energy cost savings of ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #cah4 ,sale of electricity from alternate energy and cogeneration production facilities4,sec4 #cai4 ,energy resilience programs and activities4,sec4 #cbj4 ,technical and grammatical corrections and repeal of obsolete provisions relating to energy4,sec4 #cba4 ,transfer authority for funding of study and assessment on health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water by ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry4,sec4 #cbb4 ,replacement of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam with fluorine-free fire-fighting agent4,sec4 #cbc4 ,prohibition of uncontrolled release of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam at military installations4,sec4 #cbd4 ,prohibition on use of fluorinated aqueous film forming foam for training exercises4,sec4 #cbe4 ,real-time sound-monitoring at ,navy installations where tactical fighter aircraft operate4,sec4 #cbf4 ,development of extreme weather vulnerability and risk assessment tool4,sec4 #cbg4 ,removal of barriers that discourage investments to increase military installation resilience4,sec4 #cbh4 ,budgeting of ,department of ,defense relating to extreme weather4,sec4 #cbi4 ,prohibition on ,perfluoroalkyl ,substances and ,polyfluoroalkyl ,substances in ,meals ,ready-to-,eat ,food ,packaging4,sec4 #ccj4 ,disposal of materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or aqueous film-forming foam4,sec4 #cca4 ,agreements to share monitoring data relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other contaminants of concern4,sec4 #ccb4 ,cooperative agreements with ,states to address contamination by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4,sec4 #ccc4 ,plan to phase out use of burn pits4,sec4 #ccd4 ,information relating to locations of burn pit use4,sec4 #cce4 ,data quality review of radium testing conducted at certain locations of the ,department of the ,navy4,sec4 #ccf4 ,reimbursement of ,environmental ,protection ,agency for certain costs in connection with the ,twin ,cities ,army ,ammunition ,plant1 ,minnesota4,sec4 #ccg4 ,pilot program for availability of working-capital funds for increased combat capability through energy optimization4,sec4 #cch4 ,report on efforts to reduce high energy intensity at military installations4,subtitle ,c--,treatment of ,contaminated ,water ,near ,military ,installations,sec4 #cda4 ,short title4,sec4 #cdb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #cdc4 ,provision of water uncontaminated with perfluorooctanoic acid 7,,pfoa7 and perfluorooctane sulfonate 7,,pfos7 for agricultural purposes4,sec4 #cdd4 ,acquisition of real property by ,air ,force4,sec4 #cde4 ,remediation plan4,subtitle ,d--,logistics and ,sustainment,sec4 #cea4 ,materiel readiness metrics and objectives4,sec4 #ceb4 ,clarification of authority regarding use of working-capital funds for unspecified minor military construction projects related to revitalization and recapitalization of defense industrial base facilities4,sec4 #cec4 ,modification to limitation on length of overseas forward deployment of naval vessels4,sec4 #ced4 ,extension of temporary installation reutilization authority for arsenals1 depots1 and plants4,sec4 #cee4 ,f-#ce ,joint ,strike ,fighter sustainment4,sec4 #cef4 ,report on strategic policy for prepositioned materiel and equipment4,sec4 #ceg4 ,pilot program to train skilled technicians in critical shipbuilding skills4,sec4 #ceh4 ,requirement for military department inter-service depot maintenance4,sec4 #cei4 ,strategy to improve infrastructure of certain depots of the ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,e--,reports,sec4 #cfa4 ,readiness reporting4,sec4 #cfb4 ,technical correction to deadline for transition to ,defense ,readiness ,reporting ,system ,strategic4,sec4 #cfc4 ,report on ,navy ship depot maintenance budget4,sec4 #cfd4 ,report on ,runit ,dome4,sec4 #cfe4 ,prohibition on subjective upgrades by commanders of unit ratings in monthly readiness reporting on military units4,sec4 #cff4 ,requirement to include foreign language proficiency in readiness reporting systems of ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,f--,other ,matters,sec4 #cga4 ,prevention of encroachment on military training routes and military operations areas4,sec4 #cgb4 ,expansion and enhancement of authorities on transfer and adoption of military animals4,sec4 #cgc4 ,extension of authority for ,secretary of ,defense to use ,department of ,defense reimbursement rate for transportation services provided to certain non-,department of ,defense entities4,sec4 #cgd4 ,extension of authority of ,secretary of ,transportation to issue non-premium aviation insurance4,sec4 #cge4 ,defense personal property program4,sec4 #cgf4 ,public events about ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4,sec4 #cgg4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,innovative ,readiness ,training program4,sec4 #cgh4 ,detonation chambers for explosive ordnance disposal4 ,a ,authorization of ,appropriations #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj 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 ,b ,energy and ,environment #caa4 ,timeline for ,clearinghouse review of applications for energy projects that may have an adverse impact on military operations and readiness ,section #ahc;a7c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #fj days and inserting #ge days4 #cab4 ,authority to accept contributions of funds from applicants for energy projects for mitigation of impacts on military operations and readiness ,section #ahc;a7f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking for a project filed with the ,secretary of ,transportation pursuant to section #ddgah of title #di and inserting for an energy project4 #cac4 ,use of proceeds from sale of recyclable materials ,section #begg7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #b1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj4 #cad4 ,disposal of recyclable materials ,section #begg7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,in this section1 the term recyclable materials may include any quality recyclable material provided to the ,department by a ,state or local government entity1 if such material is authorized by the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and identified in the regulations prescribed under paragraph 7#a74 4 #cae4 ,department of ,defense improvement of previously conveyed utility systems serving military installations ,section #bfhh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7k7 as subsection 7l72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7j7 the following new subsection 7k73 7k7 ,improvement of conveyed utility systems ,in the case of a utility system that is conveyed under this section and that only provides utility services to a military installation1 the ,secretary concerned may use amounts authorized to be appropriated for military construction to improve the reliability1 resilience1 efficiency1 physical security1 or cybersecurity of the utility system4 4 #caf4 ,modification of ,department of ,defense environmental restoration authorities to include ,federal ,government facilities used by ,national ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,section #bgjg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,authority for ,national ,guard projects ,notwithstanding subsection 7a7 of this section and section #bgja7;c77#a7 of this title1 the ,secretary concerned may use funds described in subsection 7c7 to carry out an environmental restoration project at a facility in response to perfluorooctanoic acid or perfluorooctane sulfonate contamination under this chapter or ,,cercla4 4 7b7 ,definition of facility ,section #bgjj7b7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the terms and inserting 7,a7 ,the terms2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,the term facility includes real property that is owned by1 leased to1 or otherwise possessed by the ,united ,states at locations at which military activities are conducted under this title or title #cb 7including real property owned or leased by the ,federal ,government that is licensed to and operated by a ,state for training for the ,national ,guard74 4 7c7 ,inclusion of pollutants and contaminants in environmental response actions ,section #bgja7;c7 of such title is amended by inserting or pollutants or contaminants after hazardous substances each place it appears4 7d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section1 or the amendments made by this section1 shall affect any requirement or authority under the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq474 #cag4 ,use of operational energy cost savings of ,department of ,defense ,section #biab of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7b7 or 7c71 as the case may be12 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7c7 with respect to operational energy cost savings1 the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection 7c73 7c7 ,use of operational energy cost savings ,the amount that remains available for obligation under subsection 7a7 that relates to operational energy cost savings realized by the ,department shall be used for the implementation of additional operational energy resilience1 efficiencies1 mission assurance1 energy conservation1 or energy security within the department1 agency1 or instrumentality that realized that savings4 4 #cah4 ,sale of electricity from alternate energy and cogeneration production facilities ,section #biaf7;b77#c77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking shall be available and all that follows and inserting shall be provided directly to the commander of the military installation in which the geothermal energy resource is located to be used for--2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7i7 military construction projects described in paragraph 7#b7 that benefit the military installation where the geothermal energy resource is located2 or 7ii7 energy or water security projects that-- 7,i7 benefit the military installation where the geothermal energy resource is located2 7,,ii7 the commander of the military installation determines are necessary2 and 7,,iii7 are directly coordinated with local area energy or groundwater governing authorities4 4 #cai4 ,energy resilience programs and activities 7a7 ,modification of annual energy management and resilience report ,section #bibe7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and readiness after mission assurance2 7#b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting ,the ,secretary shall ensure that mission operators of critical facilities provide to personnel of military installations any information necessary for the completion of such report4 after by the ,secretary42 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking megawatts and inserting electric and thermal loads2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking megawatts and inserting electric and thermal loads4 7b7 ,funding for energy program offices 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries of the military departments shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report stating whether the program offices specified in paragraph 7#b7 are funded-- 7,a7 at proper levels to ensure that the energy resilience requirements of the ,department of ,defense are met2 and 7,b7 at levels that are not less than in any previous fiscal year4 7#b7 ,program offices specified ,the program offices specified in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,the ,power ,reliability ,enhancement ,program of the ,army4 7,b7 ,the ,office of ,energy ,initiatives of the ,army4 7,c7 ,the ,office of ,energy ,assurance of the ,air ,force4 7,d7 ,the ,resilient ,energy ,program ,office of the ,navy4 7#c7 ,funding plan 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries of the military departments shall include in the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 a funding plan for the next five fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act to ensure that funding levels are1 at a minimum1 maintained during that period4 7,b7 ,elements ,the funding plan under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 for each fiscal year covered by the plan1 an identification of the amounts to be used for the accomplishment of energy resilience goals and objectives4 7c7 ,establishment of targets for water use ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 where life-cycle cost-effective1 improve water use efficiency and management by the ,department of ,defense1 including storm water management1 by-- 7#a7 installing water meters and collecting and using water balance data of buildings and facilities to improve water conservation and management2 7#b7 reducing industrial1 landscaping1 and agricultural water consumption in gallons by two percent annually through fiscal year #bjcj relative to a baseline of such consumption by the ,department in fiscal year #bjaj2 and 7#c7 installing appropriate sustainable infrastructure features on installations of the ,department to help with storm water and wastewater management4 #cbj4 ,technical and grammatical corrections and repeal of obsolete provisions relating to energy 7a7 ,technical and grammatical corrections 7#a7 ,technical corrections ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #biac7;c71 by striking government and inserting government or2 and 7,b7 in section #bibf7;d77#a71 in the second sentence1 by striking ,defense ,agencies and inserting the ,defense ,agencies4 7#b7 ,grammatical corrections ,such title is further amended-- 7,a7 in section #bibb;a7d71 by striking resilience are prioritized and included and inserting energy resilience are included as critical factors2 and 7,b7 in section #bibe7;a77#c71 by striking impacting energy and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting degrading energy resilience at military installations 7excluding planned outages for maintenance reasons71 whether caused by on- or off-installation disruptions1 including the total number of outages and their locations1 the duration of each outage1 the financial effect of each outage1 whether or not the mission was affected1 the downtimes 7in minutes or hours7 the mission can afford based on mission requirements and risk tolerances1 the responsible authority managing the utility1 and measures taken to mitigate the outage by the responsible authority44 7b7 ,clarification of applicability of conflicting amendments made by #bjah ,defense ,authorization ,act ,section #biaa7;e7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 ,opportunities to reduce the current rate of consumption of energy1 the future demand for energy1 and the requirement for the use of energy4 7#b7 ,opportunities to enhance energy resilience to ensure the ,department of ,defense has the ability to prepare for and recover from energy disruptions that affect mission assurance on military installations4 2 and 7#b7 by striking the second paragraph 7#ac74 7c7 ,conforming and clerical amendments 7#a7 ,heading amendment ,the heading of section #bibf of such title is amended to read as follows3 #bibf4 ,operational energy 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #agc of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #bibf and inserting the following new item3 #bibf4 ,operational energy4 4 #cba4 ,transfer authority for funding of study and assessment on health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water by ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry ,section #caf7;a77#b77;,b77ii7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #acej71 as amended by section #cae7;a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 is amended by striking #bjai and #bjbj and inserting #bjai1 #bjbj1 and #bjba4 #cbb4 ,replacement of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam with fluorine-free fire-fighting agent 7a7 ,use of fluorine-free foam at military installations 7#a7 ,military specification ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall publish a military specification for a fluorine-free fire-fighting agent for use at all military installations and ensure that such agent is available for use by not later than ,october #a1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,concurrent with publication of the military specification under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a detailed plan for implementing the transition to a fluorine-free fire-fighting agent by not later than ,october #a1 #bjbc4 ,the report shall include-- 7,a7 a detailed description of the progress of the ,department of ,defense to identify a fluorine-free fire-fighting agent for use as a replacement fire-fighting agent at military installations2 7,b7 a description of any technology and equipment required to implement the replacement fire-fighting agent2 7,c7 funding requirements1 by fiscal year1 to implement the replacement fire-fighting agent1 including funding for the procurement of a replacement fire-fighting agent1 required equipment1 and infrastructure improvements2 7,d7 a detailed timeline of remaining required actions to implement such replacement4 7b7 ,limitation ,no amount authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended after ,october #a1 #bjbc1 to procure fire-fighting foam that contains in excess of one part per billion of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7c7 ,prohibition on use ,fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam may not be used at any military installation on or after the earlier of the following dates3 7#a7 ,october #a1 #bjbd4 7#b7 ,the date on which the ,secretary determines that compliance with the prohibition under this subsection is possible4 7d7 ,exemption for shipboard use ,subsections 7b7 and 7c7 shall not apply to firefighting foam for use solely onboard ocean-going vessels4 7e7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the limitations under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under subsection 7c7 with respect to the use of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam1 if1 by not later than #fj days prior to issuing the waiver1 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 provides to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the basis for the waiver and the progress to develop and field a fluorine-free fire-fighting agent that meets the military specifications issued pursuant to subsection 7a71 which includes-- 7i7 detailed data on the progress made to identify a replacement fluorine-free fire-fighting agent2 7ii7 a description of the range of technology and equipment-based solutions analyzed to implement replacement2 7iii7 a description of the funding1 by fiscal year1 applied towards research1 development1 test1 and evaluation of replacement firefighting agents and equipment-based solutions2 7iv7 a description of any completed and projected infrastructure changes2 7v7 a description of acquisition actions made in support of developing and fielding the fluorine-free fire-fighting agent2 7vi7 an updated timeline for the completion of the transition to use of the fluorine-free fire-fighting agent2 and 7vii7 a list of the categories of installation infrastructure or specific mobile firefighting equipment sets that require the waiver along with the justification2 7,b7 submits to the congressional defense committees certification in writing1 that-- 7i7 the waiver is necessary for either installation infrastructure1 mobile firefighting equipment1 or both2 7ii7 the waiver is necessary for the protection of life and safety2 7iii7 no agent or equipment solutions are available that meet the military specific issued pursuant to subsection 7a72 7iv7 the military specification issued pursuant to subsection 7a7 is still valid and does not require revision2 and 7v7 includes details of the measures in place to minimize the release of and exposure to fluorinated compounds in fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam2 and 7,c7 provides for public notice of the waiver4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the following limitations apply to a waiver issued under this subsection3 7,a7 ,such a waiver shall apply for a period that does not exceed one year4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary may extend such a waiver once for an additional period that does not exceed one year1 if the requirements under paragraph 7#a7 are met as of the date of the extension of the waiver4 7,c7 ,the authority to grant a waiver under this subsection may not be delegated below the level of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term perfluoroalkyl substances means aliphatic substances for which all of the ,h atoms attached to ,c atoms in the nonfluorinated substance from which they are notionally derived have been replaced by ,f atoms1 except those ,h atoms whose substitution would modify the nature of any functional groups present4 7#b7 ,the term polyfluoroalkyl substances means aliphatic substances for which all ,h atoms attached to at least one 7but not all7 ,c atoms have been replaced by ,f atoms1 in such a manner that they contain the perfluoroalkyl moiety ,cn,f#bn#a 7for example1 ,c#h;,f#ag;,,ch#b;,,ch#b,,oh74 #cbc4 ,prohibition of uncontrolled release of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam at military installations 7a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided by subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prohibit the uncontrolled release of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam 7hereinafter in this section referred to as ,,afff7 at military installations4 7b7 ,exceptions ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 fluorinated ,,afff may be released at military installations as follows3 7#a7 ,,afff may be released for purposes of an emergency response4 7#b7 ,a non-emergency release of ,,afff may be made for the purposes of testing of equipment or training of personnel1 if complete containment1 capture1 and proper disposal mechanisms are in place to ensure no ,,afff is released into the environment4 #cbd4 ,prohibition on use of fluorinated aqueous film forming foam for training exercises ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prohibit the use of fluorinated aqueous film forming foam for training exercises at military installations4 #cbe4 ,real-time sound-monitoring at ,navy installations where tactical fighter aircraft operate 7a7 ,monitoring ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall conduct real-time sound-monitoring at no fewer than two ,navy installations and their associated outlying landing fields on the west coast of the ,united ,states where ,navy combat coded ,f_/,a-#ah1 ,e_/,a-#ah;,g1 or ,f-#ce aircraft are based and operate and noise contours have been developed through noise modeling4 ,sound monitoring under such study shall be conducted-- 7#a7 during times of high1 medium1 and low activity over the course of a #ab-month period2 and 7#b7 along and in the vicinity of flight paths used to approach and depart the selected installations and their outlying landing fields4 7b7 ,plan for additional monitoring ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for real-time sound monitoring described in subsection 7a7 in the vicinity of training areas predominantly overflown by tactical fighter aircraft from the selected installations and outlying landing fields1 including training areas that consist of real property administered by the ,federal ,government 7including ,department of ,defense1 ,department of ,interior1 and ,department of ,agriculture71 ,state and local governments1 and privately owned land with the permission of the owner4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the monitoring required under subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 the results of such monitoring2 7#b7 a comparison of such monitoring and the noise contours previously developed with the analysis and modeling methods previously used2 7#c7 an overview of any changes to the analysis and modeling process that have been made or are being considered as a result of the findings of such monitoring2 and 7#d7 any other matters that the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,public availability of monitoring results ,the ,secretary shall make the results of the monitoring required under subsection 7a7 publicly available on a website of the ,department of ,defense4 #cbf4 ,development of extreme weather vulnerability and risk assessment tool 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with the entities described in subsection 7b7 to determine whether an existing climate vulnerability and risk assessment tool is available or can be adapted to be used to quantify the risks associated with extreme weather events and the impact of such events on networks1 systems1 installations1 facilities1 and other assets to inform mitigation planning and infrastructure development4 7b7 ,consultation ,in determining the availability of an appropriate tool to use or adapt for use under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,commander of the ,army ,corps of ,engineers1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 a federally funded research and development center1 and the heads of such other relevant ,federal agencies as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7c7 ,best available science ,before choosing a tool for use or adaptation for use under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall obtain from a federally funded research and development center with which the ,secretary has consulted under subsection 7b7 a certification in writing that the tool relies on the best publicly available science for the prediction of extreme weather risk and effective mitigation of that risk4 7d7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of this section4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 in the case that a tool has been chosen under subsection 7a7 before the date of the submittal of the report1 a description of the tool and how such tool will be used by the ,department2 or 7#b7 in the case that the ,secretary determines that no available tool meets the requirements of the ,department as described in subsection 7a7 or is readily adaptable for use1 a plan for the development of such a tool1 including the estimated cost and timeframe for development of such a tool4 #cbg4 ,removal of barriers that discourage investments to increase military installation resilience 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 identify and seek to remove barriers that discourage investments to increase military installation resilience2 7#b7 reform policies and programs that unintentionally increased the vulnerability of systems to related extreme weather events2 and 7#c7 develop1 and update at least once every four years1 an adaptation plan to assess how climate impacts affected the ability of the ,department of ,defense to accomplish its mission1 and the short-and long- term actions the ,department can take to ensure military installation resilience4 7b7 ,military installation resilience ,in this section1 the term military installation resilience has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;e77#h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cbh4 ,budgeting of ,department of ,defense relating to extreme weather 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the annual budget submission of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7#a7 a dedicated budget line item for adaptation to1 and mitigation of1 effects of extreme weather on military networks1 systems1 installations1 facilities1 and other assets and capabilities of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 an estimate of the anticipated adverse impacts to the readiness of the ,department and the financial costs to the ,department during the year covered by the budget of the loss of1 or damage to1 military networks1 systems1 installations1 facilities1 and other assets and capabilities of the ,department1 including loss of or obstructed access to training ranges1 as a result extreme weather events4 7b7 ,disaggregation of impacts and costs ,the estimate under subsection 7a77#b7 shall set forth the adverse readiness impacts and financial costs under that subsection by military department1 ,defense ,agency1 and other component or element of the ,department4 7c7 ,extreme weather defined ,in this section1 the term extreme weather means recurrent flooding1 drought1 desertification1 wildfires1 and thawing permafrost4 #cbi4 ,prohibition on ,perfluoroalkyl ,substances and ,polyfluoroalkyl ,substances in ,meals ,ready-to-,eat ,food ,packaging 7a7 ,prohibition ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjba1 the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency shall ensure that any food contact substances that are used to assemble and package meals ready-to-eat 7,m,r,es7 procured by the ,defense ,logistics ,agency do not contain any perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,perfluoroalkyl substance ,the term perfluoroalkyl substance means a man-made chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms4 7#b7 ,polyfluoroalkyl substance ,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 #ccj4 ,disposal of materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or aqueous film-forming foam 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that when materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7referred to in this section as ,,pfas7 or aqueous film forming foam 7referred to in this section as ,,afff7 are disposed-- 7#a7 all incineration is conducted at a temperature range adequate to break down ,,pfas chemicals while also ensuring the maximum degree of reduction in emission of ,,pfas1 including elimination of such emissions where achievable2 7#b7 all incineration is conducted in accordance with the requirements of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,,usc #gdja et seq471 including controlling hydrogen fluoride2 7#c7 any materials containing ,,pfas that are designated for disposal are stored in accordance with the requirement under part #bfd of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7#d7 all incineration is conducted at a facility that has been permitted to receive waste regulated under subtitle ,c of the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act 7#db ,,usc #fiba et seq474 7b7 ,scope of application ,the requirements in subsection 7a7 only apply to all legacy ,,afff formulations containing ,,pfas1 materials contaminated by ,,afff release1 and spent filters or other ,,pfas contaminated materials resulting from site remediation or water filtration that-- 7#a7 have been used by the ,department of ,defense or a military department2 or 7#b7 are being discarded for disposal by means of incineration by the ,department of ,defense or a military department2 or 7#c7 are being removed from sites or facilities owned or operated by the ,department of ,defense4 #cca4 ,agreements to share monitoring data relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other contaminants of concern 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into agreements with municipalities or municipal drinking water utilities located adjacent to military installations under which both the ,secretary and the municipalities and utilities would share monitoring data relating to perfluoroalkyl substances1 polyfluoroalkyl substances1 and other emerging contaminants of concern collected at the military installation4 7b7 ,publicly available website ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall maintain a publicly available website that provides a clearinghouse for information about the exposure of members of the ,armed ,forces1 their families1 and their communities to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,the information provided on the website shall include information on testing1 clean-up1 and recommended available treatment methodologies4 7c7 ,public communication ,an agreement under subsection 7a7 does not negate the responsibility of the ,secretary to communicate with the public about drinking water contamination from perfluoroalkyl substances1 polyfluoroalkyl substances1 and other contaminants4 7d7 ,military installation defined ,in this section1 the term military installation has the meaning given that term in section #bhja7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ccb4 ,cooperative agreements with ,states to address contamination by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,cooperative agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,upon request from the ,governor or chief executive of a ,state1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall work expeditiously1 pursuant to section #bgja7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to finalize a cooperative agreement1 or amend an existing cooperative agreement to address testing1 monitoring1 removal1 and remedial actions relating to the contamination or suspected contamination of drinking1 surface1 or ground water from ,,pfas originating from activities of the ,department of ,defense by providing the mechanism and funding for the expedited review and approval of documents of the ,department related to ,,pfas investigations and remedial actions from an active or decommissioned military installation1 including a facility of the ,national ,guard4 7#b7 ,minimum standards ,a cooperative agreement finalized or amended under paragraph 7#a7 shall meet or exceed the most stringent of the following standards for ,,pfas 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 7#c7 ,other authority ,in addition to the requirements for a cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#a71 when otherwise authorized to expend funds for the purpose of addressing ground or surface water contaminated by a perfluorinated compound1 the ,secretary of ,defense may1 to expend those funds1 enter into a grant agreement1 cooperative agreement1 or contract with-- 7,a7 the local water authority with jurisdiction over the contamination site1 including-- 7i7 a public water system 7as defined in section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f772 and 7ii7 a publicly owned treatment works 7as defined in section #bab of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abib772 or 7,b7 a ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government4 7b7 ,report ,beginning on ,february #a1 #bjbj1 if a cooperative agreement is not finalized or amended under subsection 7a7 within one year after the request from the ,governor or chief executive under that subsection1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate committees and ,members of ,congress a report-- 7#a7 explaining why the agreement has not been finalized or amended1 as the case may be2 and 7#b7 setting forth a projected timeline for finalizing or amending the agreement4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees and ,members of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees and ,members of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,senators who represent a ,state impacted by ,,pfas contamination described in subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,c7 the ,members of the ,house of ,representatives who represent a district impacted by such contamination4 7#b7 ,fully fluorinated carbon atom ,the term fully fluorinated carbon atom means a carbon atom on which all the hydrogen substituents have been replaced by fluorine4 7#c7 ,,pfas ,the term ,,pfas means perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances that are man-made chemicals with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom4 7#d7 ,state ,the term ,state has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja74 #ccc4 ,plan to phase out use of burn pits ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to phase out the use of the burn pits identified in the ,department of ,defense ,open ,burn ,pit ,report to ,congress dated ,april #bjai4 #ccd4 ,information relating to locations of burn pit use ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs and to ,congress a list of all locations where open-air burn pits have been used by the ,secretary of ,defense1 for the purposes of augmenting the research1 healthcare delivery1 disability compensation1 and other activities of the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 #cce4 ,data quality review of radium testing conducted at certain locations of the ,department of the ,navy 7a7 ,review of radium testing ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide for an independent third-party data quality review of all radium testing completed by contractors of the ,department of the ,navy at a covered location4 7b7 ,exception ,in the case of a covered location for which an independent third-party data quality review of all radium testing completed by contractors of the ,department has been conducted prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the requirement under subsection 7a7 shall not apply if the ,secretary of the ,navy submits to the congressional defense committees a report containing-- 7#a7 a certification that such review has been conducted for such covered location2 and 7#b7 a description of the results of such review4 7c7 ,covered location defined ,in this section1 the term covered location means any of the following3 7#a7 ,naval ,weapons ,industrial ,reserve ,plant1 ,bethpage1 ,new ,york4 7#b7 ,hunter's ,point ,naval ,shipyard1 ,san ,francisco1 ,california4 #ccf4 ,reimbursement of ,environmental ,protection ,agency for certain costs in connection with the ,twin ,cities ,army ,ammunition ,plant1 ,minnesota 7a7 ,transfer amount ,notwithstanding section #bbae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense may transfer to the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency-- 7#a7 in fiscal year #bjbj1 not more than #hij1gij2 and 7#b7 in each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbf1 not more than #aej1jjj4 7b7 ,purpose of reimbursement ,the amount authorized to be transferred under subsection 7a7 is to reimburse the ,environmental ,protection ,agency for costs the ,agency has incurred and will incur relating to the response actions performed at the ,twin ,cities ,army ,ammunition ,plant1 ,minnesota1 through ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 7c7 ,interagency agreement ,the reimbursement described in subsection 7b7 is intended to satisfy certain terms of the interagency agreement entered into by the ,department of the ,army and the ,environmental ,protection ,agency for the ,twin ,cities ,army ,ammunition ,plant that took effect in ,december #aihg and that provided for the recovery of expenses by the ,agency from the ,department of the ,army4 #ccg4 ,pilot program for availability of working-capital funds for increased combat capability through energy optimization 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #bbjh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the military departments may use a working capital fund established pursuant to that section for expenses directly related to conducting a pilot program for energy optimization initiatives described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,energy optimization initiatives ,energy optimization initiatives covered by the pilot program include the research1 development1 procurement1 installation1 and sustainment of technologies or weapons system platforms1 and the manpower required to do so1 that would improve the efficiency and maintainability1 extend the useful life1 lower maintenance costs1 or provide performance enhancement of the weapon system platform or major end item4 7c7 ,limitation on certain projects ,funds may not be used pursuant to subsection 7a7 for-- 7#a7 any product improvement that significantly changes the performance envelope of an end item2 or 7#b7 any single component with an estimated total cost in excess of #aj1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,limitation in fiscal year pending timely report ,if during any fiscal year the report required by paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7e7 is not submitted by the date specified in paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection1 funds may not be used pursuant to subsection 7a7 during the period-- 7#a7 beginning on the date specified in such paragraph 7#b72 and 7#b7 ending on the date of the submittal of the report4 7e7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit an annual report to the congressional defense committees on the use of the authority under subsection 7a7 during the preceding fiscal year4 7#b7 ,deadline for submittal ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 in a fiscal year shall be submitted not later than #fj days after the date of the submittal to ,congress of the budget of the ,president for the succeeding fiscal year pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,recommendation ,in the case of the report required to be submitted under paragraph 7#a7 during fiscal year #bjbj1 the report shall include the recommendation of the ,secretary of ,defense and the military departments regarding whether the authority under subsection 7a7 should be made permanent4 7f7 ,sunset ,the authority under subsection 7a7 shall expire on ,october #a1 #bjbd4 #cch4 ,report on efforts to reduce high energy intensity at military installations 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than ,september #a1 #bjbj1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in conjunction with the assistant secretaries responsible for installations and environment for the military departments and the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the efforts to achieve cost savings at military installations with high energy intensity4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a comprehensive1 installation-specific assessment of feasible and mission-appropriate energy initiatives supporting energy production and consumption at military installations with high energy intensity4 7,b7 ,an assessment of current sources of energy in areas with high energy intensity and potential future sources that are technologically feasible1 cost-effective1 and mission-appropriate for military installations4 7,c7 ,a comprehensive implementation strategy to include required investment for feasible energy efficiency options determined to be the most beneficial and cost-effective1 where appropriate1 and consistent with priorities of the ,department of ,defense4 7,d7 ,an explanation on how the military departments are working collaboratively in order to leverage lessons learned on potential energy efficiency solutions4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the extent to which activities administered under the ,federal ,energy ,management ,program of the ,department of ,energy could be used to assist with the implementation strategy under subparagraph 7,c74 7,f7 ,an assessment of ,state and local partnership opportunities that could achieve efficiency and cost savings1 and any legislative authorities required to carry out such partnerships or agreements4 7#c7 ,coordination with ,state1 local1 and other entities ,in preparing the report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment may work in conjunction and coordinate with the ,states containing areas of high energy intensity1 local communities1 and other ,federal agencies4 7b7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term high energy intensity means costs for the provision of energy by kilowatt of electricity or ,british ,thermal ,unit of heat or steam for a military installation in the ,united ,states that is in the highest #bj percent of all military installations for a military department4 ,c ,treatment of ,contaminated ,water ,near ,military ,installations #cda4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,prompt and ,fast ,action to ,stop ,damages ,act of #bjai4 #cdb4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,,pfoa ,the term ,,pfoa means perfluorooctanoic acid4 7#b7 ,,pfos ,the term ,,pfos means perfluorooctane sulfonate4 #cdc4 ,provision of water uncontaminated with perfluorooctanoic acid 7,,pfoa7 and perfluorooctane sulfonate 7,,pfos7 for agricultural purposes 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,in general ,using amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for operation and maintenance for the military department concerned1 or for operation and maintenance ,defense-wide in the case of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary concerned may provide water sources uncontaminated with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances1 including ,,pfoa and ,,pfos1 or treatment of contaminated waters1 for agricultural purposes used to produce products destined for human consumption in an area in which a water source has been determined pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 to be contaminated with such compounds by reason of activities on a military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned4 7#b7 ,applicable standard ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 an area is determined to be contaminated with ,,pfoa or ,,pfos if-- 7,a7 the level of contamination is above the ,lifetime ,health ,advisory for contamination with such compounds issued by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and printed in the ,federal ,register on ,may #be1 #bjaf2 or 7,b7 on or after the date the ,food and ,drug ,administration sets a standard for ,,pfoa and ,,pfos in raw agricultural commodities and milk1 the level of contamination is above such standard4 7b7 ,secretary concerned defined ,in this section1 the term ,secretary concerned means the following3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,army1 with respect to the ,army4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy1 with respect to the ,navy1 the ,marine ,corps1 and the ,coast ,guard 7when it is operating as a service in the ,navy74 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 with respect to the ,air ,force4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 with respect to the ,defense ,agencies4 #cdd4 ,acquisition of real property by ,air ,force 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire one or more parcels of real property within the vicinity of an ,air ,force base that has shown signs of contamination from ,,pfoa and ,,pfos due to activities on the base and which would extend the contiguous geographic footprint of the base and increase the force protection standoff near critical infrastructure and runways4 7#b7 ,improvements and personal property ,the authority under paragraph 7#a7 to acquire real property described in that paragraph shall include the authority to purchase improvements and personal property located on that real property4 7#c7 ,relocation expenses ,the authority under paragraph 7#a7 to acquire real property described in that paragraph shall include the authority to provide ,federal financial assistance for moving costs1 relocation benefits1 and other expenses incurred in accordance with the ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,policies ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dfja et seq474 7b7 ,environmental activities ,the ,air ,force shall conduct such activities at a parcel or parcels of real property acquired under subsection 7a7 as are necessary to remediate contamination from ,,pfoa and ,,pfos related to activities at the ,air ,force base4 7c7 ,funding ,funds for the land acquisitions authorized under subsection 7a7 shall be derived from amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for military construction or the unobligated balances of appropriations for military construction that are enacted after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,the authority under this section constitutes authority to carry out land acquisitions for purposes of section #bhjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cde4 ,remediation plan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a remediation plan for cleanup of all water at or adjacent to a military installation that is contaminated with ,,pfoa or ,,pfos4 7b7 ,study ,in preparing the remediation plan under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall conduct a study on the contamination of water at military installations with ,,pfoa or ,,pfos4 7c7 ,budget amount ,the ,secretary shall ensure that each budget of the ,president submitted to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 requests funding in amounts necessary to address remediation efforts under the remediation plan submitted under subsection 7a74 ,d ,logistics and ,sustainment #cea4 ,materiel readiness metrics and objectives 7a7 ,annual report on major weapons systems sustainment 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #aag the following new section3 #aah4 ,annual report on major weapons systems sustainment ,not later than five days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to ,congress the materials in support of the budget of the ,president for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report on major weapons systems sustainment for the period covered by the future years defense program specified by section #bba of this title4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the materiel availability1 materiel reliability1 and mean down time metrics for each major weapons system2 7#b7 a detailed explanation of any factors that could preclude the ,department of ,defense or any of the military departments from meeting applicable readiness goals or objectives2 and 7#c7 an assessment of the validity and effectiveness of the definitions used to determine defense readiness1 including the terms major weapons system1 covered asset1 total and required inventory1 materiel and operational availability1 materiel and operational capability1 materiel and operational reliability4 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 #aag the following new item3 #aah4 ,annual report on major weapons systems sustainment4 4 7b7 ,assessment of materiel readiness and weapons system sustainment 7#a7 ,assessment required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall complete a comprehensive assessment of the materiel readiness and weapons systems sustainment of the ,department of ,defense across the ,department organic industrial base and industry partners4 7#b7 ,contents ,the assessment required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the overall readiness strategy of the ,department of ,defense and the capability of such strategy to measure1 track1 and assess the readiness of major weapons systems2 7,b7 an assessment of the use of objectives and metrics2 7,c7 a description of applicable reporting requirements2 and 7,d7 applicable definitions and common usage of relevant terms1 including the terms major weapons system1 covered asset1 total and required inventory1 materiel and operational availability1 materiel and operational capability1 materiel and operational reliability1 and maintenance costs4 7#c7 ,submission to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees-- 7,a7 a briefing on the assessment required by paragraph 7#a7 by not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj2 and 7,b7 a final report on such assessment by not later than ,april #a1 #bjbj4 #ceb4 ,clarification of authority regarding use of working-capital funds for unspecified minor military construction projects related to revitalization and recapitalization of defense industrial base facilities ,section #bbjh7u7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking carry out and inserting fund2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,section #bhje and inserting 7,a7 ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 section #bhje2 7,b7 by striking carried out with and inserting funded using2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,for purposes of applying subparagraph 7,a71 the dollar limitation specified in subsection 7a77#b7 of section #bhje of this title1 subject to adjustment as provided in subsection 7f7 of such section1 shall apply rather than the dollar limitation specified in subsection 7c7 of such section4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking carry out and inserting fund4 #cec4 ,modification to limitation on length of overseas forward deployment of naval vessels ,section #cbc of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection 7c73 7c7 ,extension of limitation on length of overseas forward deployment for ,u4,s4,s4 ,shiloh 7,,cg-#fg7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that the ,u4,s4,s4 ,shiloh 7,,cg-#fg7 is assigned a homeport in the ,united ,states by not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 4 #ced4 ,extension of temporary installation reutilization authority for arsenals1 depots1 and plants ,section #cde7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bffg note7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbj and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 #cee4 ,f-#ce ,joint ,strike ,fighter sustainment 7a7 ,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 #bjbj1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,under ,secretary submits the report required by subsection 7b74 7b7 ,report required ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on steps being taken to improve the availability and accountability of ,f-#ce parts within the supply chain4 ,at a minimum1 the report shall include a detailed plan for each of the following elements3 7#a7 ,how the accountable property system of record will be updated with information from the prime contractors supplying such parts on required cost and related data with respect to the parts and how the ,f-#ce ,program ,office will ensure such contractors are adhering to contractual requirements for the management1 reporting1 visibility1 and accountability of all such parts supplied by the prime contractors4 7#b7 ,how the accountability property system of record will have interfaces that allow the ,f-#ce ,program ,office and other authorized entities to have proper accountability of assets in accordance with applicable ,department of ,defense ,instructions1 ,department of ,defense ,manuals1 and other applicable regulations4 7#c7 ,how the ,f-#ce ,program ,office1 in coordination with the military departments1 will ensure business rules for the prioritization of ,f-#ce parts across all program participants are sufficient1 effective1 and responsive4 7#d7 ,steps being taken to ensure parts within the base1 afloat1 and deployment spares packages are compatible for deploying ,f-#ce aircraft and account for updated parts demand4 #cef4 ,report on strategic policy for prepositioned materiel and equipment ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment1 in coordination with the ,joint ,staff1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the implementation plan for prepositioned materiel and equipment required by section #cba7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #abg ,stat4 #gcj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbi note74 ,such report shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a comprehensive list of the prepositioned materiel and equipment programs of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,a detailed description of how the plan will be implemented4 7#c7 ,a description of the resources required to implement the plan1 including the amount of funds and personnel4 7#d7 ,a description of how the plan will be reviewed and assessed to monitor progress4 7#e7 ,guidance on applying a consistent definition of prepositioning across the ,department1 including the military departments1 the combatant commands1 and the ,defense ,agencies4 7#f7 ,a detailed description of how the ,secretary will implement a joint oversight approach of the prepositioning programs of the military departments4 #ceg4 ,pilot program to train skilled technicians in critical shipbuilding skills 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may carry out a pilot program to train individuals to become skilled technicians in critical shipbuilding skills such as welding1 metrology1 quality assurance1 machining1 and additive manufacturing4 7b7 ,partnerships ,in carrying out the pilot program under this section1 the ,secretary may partner with existing ,federal or ,state projects relating to investment and infrastructure in training and education or workforce development1 such as the ,national ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation1 the ,industrial ,base ,analysis and ,sustainment program of the ,department of ,defense1 and the ,national ,maritime ,educational ,council4 7c7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out a pilot program under this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 7d7 ,briefings ,if the ,secretary carries out a pilot program under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide briefings to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives as follows3 7#a7 ,not later than #cj days before beginning to implement the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall provide a briefing on the plan1 cost estimate1 and schedule for the pilot program4 7#b7 ,not less frequently than annually during the period when the pilot program is carried out1 the ,secretary shall provide briefings on the progress of the ,secretary in carrying out the pilot program4 #ceh4 ,requirement for military department inter-service depot maintenance 7a7 ,joint process for technical compliance and quality control ,if the ,secretary of a military department transfers any maintenance action on a platform to a depot under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of another military department1 the two ,secretaries shall develop and implement a process to ensure the technical compliance and quality control for the work performed4 7b7 ,requirements ,a process developed under subsection 7a7 shall include the following requirements-- 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the military department with jurisdiction over the depot to which the maintenance action is transferred shall-- 7,a7 ensure that the technical specifications1 requirements1 and standards for work to be performed are provided to such action or depot2 and 7,b7 implement procedures to ensure that completed work complies with such specifications1 requirements and standards4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary who transfers the maintenance activity or depot shall ensure that-- 7,a7 the technical specifications and requirements are clearly understood2 and 7,b7 the work performed is completed to the technical specifications1 requirements1 and standards prescribed under paragraph 7#a71 and that the ,secretary of the military department with jurisdiction over the depot is informed of any shortcoming or discrepancy4 7c7 ,reports ,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 containing a certification that sufficient policy and procedures are in place to ensure quality control when the depot or maintenance activities of one military department support another4 ,the report shall include a description of known shortfalls in existing policies and procedures and actions the ,department of ,defense is taking to address such shortfalls4 #cei4 ,strategy to improve infrastructure of certain depots of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,strategy required ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive strategy for improving the depot infrastructure of the military departments with the objective of ensuring that all covered depots have the capacity and capability to support the readiness and material availability goals of current and future weapon systems of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a comprehensive review of the conditions and performance at each covered depot1 including the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the current status of the following elements3 7i7 ,cost and schedule performance of the depot4 7ii7 ,material availability of weapon systems supported at the depot and the impact of the performance of the depot on that availability4 7iii7 ,work in progress and non-operational items awaiting depot maintenance4 7iv7 ,the condition of the depot4 7v7 ,the backlog of restoration and modernization projects at the depot4 7vi7 ,the condition of equipment at the depot4 7vii7 the vulnerability of the depot to adverse environmental conditions and1 if necessary1 the investment required to withstand those conditions4 7,b7 ,an identification of analytically based goals relating to the elements identified in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,a business-case analysis that assesses investment alternatives comparing cost1 performance1 risk1 and readiness outcomes and recommends an optimal investment approach across the ,department of ,defense to ensure covered depots efficiently and effectively meet the readiness goals of the ,department1 including an assessment of the following alternatives3 7,a7 ,the minimum investment necessary to meet investment requirements under section #bdgf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,the investment necessary to ensure the current inventory of facilities at covered depots can meet the mission-capable1 readiness1 and contingency goals of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,c7 ,the investment necessary to execute the depot infrastructure optimization plans of each military department4 7,d7 ,any other strategies for investment in covered depots1 as identified by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,a plan to improve conditions and performance of covered depots that identifies the following3 7,a7 ,the approach of the ,secretary of ,defense for achieving the goals outlined in paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,the resources and investments required to implement the plan4 7,c7 ,the activities and milestones required to implement the plan4 7,d7 ,a results-oriented approach to assess-- 7i7 the progress of each military department in achieving such goals2 and 7ii7 the progress of the ,department in implementing the plan4 7,e7 ,organizational roles and responsibilities for implementing the plan4 7,f7 ,a process for conducting regular management review and coordination of the progress of each military department in implementing the plan and achieving such goals4 7,g7 ,the extent to which the ,secretary has addressed recommendations made by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states relating to depot operations during the five-year period preceding the date of submittal of the strategy under this section4 7,h7 ,risks to implementing the plan and mitigation strategies to address those risks4 7c7 ,annual report on progress ,as part of the annual budget submission of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the progress made in-- 7#a7 implementing the strategy under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 achieving the goals outlined in subsection 7b77#a77;,b74 7d7 ,comptroller ,general reports 7#a7 ,assessment of strategy ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjba1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing the extent to which the strategy under subsection 7a7 meets the requirements of this section4 7#b7 ,assessment of implementation ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbb1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth an assessment of the extent to which the strategy under subsection 7a7 has been effectively implemented by each military department and the ,secretary of ,defense4 7e7 ,covered depot defined ,in this section1 the term covered depot has the meaning given that term in section #bdgf7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,e ,reports #cfa4 ,readiness reporting 7a7 ,readiness reporting system ,section #aag of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7d7 through 7g72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7d74 7b7 ,quarterly reports ,section #dhb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,quarterly reports3 personnel and unit readiness and inserting ,readiness reports2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 ,in the subsection heading1 by striking ,quarterly ,reports ,required and inserting ,reports and briefings2 7,b7 ,in the first sentence-- 7i7 by striking ,not later and inserting 7#a7 ,not later2 and 7ii7 by striking each calendar-year quarter and inserting the second and fourth quarter of each calendar year2 7,c7 by striking the second and third sentences and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit each such report in writing and shall also submit a copy of each such report to the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff42 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,not later than #cj days after the end of the first and third quarter of each calendar year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to ,congress a briefing regarding the military readiness of the active and reserve components4 7#c7 ,each report under this subsection shall contain the elements required by subsection 7b7 for the quarter covered by the report1 and each briefing shall address any changes to the elements described in subsection 7b7 since the submittal of the most recently submitted report4 2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,required elements ,the elements described in this subsection are each of the following3 7#a7 ,a description of each readiness problem or deficiency that affects the ground1 sea1 air1 space1 cyber1 or special operations forces1 and any other area determined appropriate by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the key contributing factors1 indicators1 and other relevant information related to each identified problem or deficiency4 7#c7 ,the short-term mitigation strategy the ,department will employ to address each readiness problem or deficiency until a resolution is in place1 as well as the timeline1 cost1 and any legislative remedies required to support the resolution4 7#d7 ,a summary of combat readiness ratings for the key force elements assessed1 including specific information on personnel1 supply1 equipment1 and training problems or deficiencies that affect the combat readiness ratings for each force element4 7#e7 ,a summary of each upgrade or downgrade of the combat readiness of a unit that was issued by the commander of the unit1 together with the rationale of the commander for the issuance of such upgrade or downgrade4 7#f7 ,a summary of the readiness of supporting capabilities1 including infrastructure1 prepositioned equipment and supplies1 and mobility assets1 and other supporting logistics capabilities4 7#g7 ,a summary of the readiness of the combat support and related agencies1 any readiness problem or deficiency affecting any mission essential tasks of any such agency1 and actions recommended to address any such problem or deficiency4 7#h7 ,a list of all ,class ,a1 ,class ,b1 and ,class ,c mishaps that occurred in operations related to combat support and training events involving aviation1 ground1 or naval platforms1 weapons1 space1 or ,government vehicles1 as defined by ,department of ,defense ,instruction #fjee4jg1 or a successor instruction4 7#i7 ,information on the extent to which units of the armed forces have removed serviceable parts1 supplies1 or equipment from one vehicle1 vessel1 or aircraft in order to render a different vehicle1 vessel1 or aircraft operational4 7#aj7 ,such other information as determined necessary or appropriate by the ,secretary of ,defense4 2 7#d7 by striking subsections 7d7 through 7h7 and subsection 7j72 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7i7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsections 7d73 7d7 ,semi-,annual joint force readiness review 7#a7 ,not later than #cj days after the last day of the first and third quarter of each calendar year1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall submit to ,congress a written report on the capability of the armed forces1 the combat support and related agencies1 operational contract support1 and the geographic and functional combatant commands to execute their wartime missions based upon their posture and readiness as of the time the review is conducted4 7#b7 ,the ,chairman shall produce the report required under this subsection using information derived from the quarterly reports required by subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,each report required by this subsection shall include an assessment by each commander of a geographic or functional combatant command of the readiness of the command to conduct operations in a multidomain battle that integrates ground1 sea1 air1 space1 cyber1 and special operations forces4 7#d7 ,the ,chairman shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense a copy of each report under this subsection4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #bc of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #dhb and inserting the following new item3 #dhb4 ,readiness reports4 4 #cfb4 ,technical correction to deadline for transition to ,defense ,readiness ,reporting ,system ,strategic ,section #ceh7;c7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjai and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbj4 #cfc4 ,report on ,navy ship depot maintenance budget 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a of each of #bjbj1 #bjba1 and #bjbb1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,ship ,depot ,maintenance budget sub-activity group4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following elements3 7#a7 ,a breakdown of funding1 categorized by class of ship1 requested for ship and submarine maintenance4 7#b7 ,a description of how the requested funding1 categorized by class of ship1 compares to the identified ship maintenance requirement4 7#c7 ,the amount of funds appropriated for each class of ship for the preceding fiscal year4 7#d7 ,the amount of funds obligated and expended for each class of ship for each of the three preceding fiscal years4 7#e7 ,the cost1 categorized by class of ship1 of unplanned growth work for each of the three preceding fiscal years4 #cfd4 ,report on ,runit ,dome 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the status of the ,runit ,dome in the ,marshal ,islands4 7b7 ,matters for inclusion ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed plan to repair the dome to ensure that it does not have any harmful effects to the local population1 environment1 or wildlife1 including the projected costs of implementing such plan4 7#b7 ,the effects on the environment that the dome has currently and is projected to have in #e years1 #aj years1 and #bj years4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the current condition of the outer constructs of the dome4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the current and long-term safety to local humans posed by the site4 7#e7 ,an assessment of how rising sea levels might affect the dome4 7#f7 ,a summary of interactions between the ,government of the ,united ,states and the government of the ,marshall ,islands about the dome4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form and made publicly available4 #cfe4 ,prohibition on subjective upgrades by commanders of unit ratings in monthly readiness reporting on military units 7a7 ,in general ,the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall modify ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff ,instruction 7,,cjcsi7 #cdja4jb;,b1 on ,force ,readiness ,reporting1 to prohibit the commander of a military unit who is responsible for monthly reporting of the readiness of the unit under the instruction from making any upgrade of the overall rating of the unit 7commonly referred to as the ,c-rating7 for such reporting purposes based in whole or in part on subjective factors4 7b7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the modification required by subsection 7a7 shall authorize an officer in a general or flag officer grade in the chain of command of a commander described in that subsection to waive the prohibition described in that subsection in connection with readiness reporting on the unit concerned if the officer considers the waiver appropriate in the circumstances4 7#b7 ,reporting on waivers ,each report on personnel and unit readiness submitted to ,congress for a calendar year quarter pursuant to section #dhb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall include information on each waiver1 if any1 issued pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 during such calendar year quarter4 #cff4 ,requirement to include foreign language proficiency in readiness reporting systems of ,department of ,defense ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of each military department shall include in the ,global ,readiness and ,force ,management ,enterprise1 for the appropriate billets with relevant foreign language requirements1 measures of foreign language proficiency as a mandatory element of unit readiness reporting1 to include the ,defense ,readiness ,reporting ,systems-,strategic 7,,drrs-,s7 and all other subordinate systems that report readiness data4 ,f ,other ,matters #cga4 ,prevention of encroachment on military training routes and military operations areas ,section #ahc;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#f71 in the second sentence-- 7,a7 by striking radar or airport surveillance radar operated and inserting radar1 airport surveillance radar1 or wide area surveillance over-the-horizon radar operated2 and 7,b7 by inserting ,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 entity4 after mitigation options42 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,e71 by striking to a ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 an ,under ,secretary of ,defense1 or a ,principal ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense and inserting to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 an ,under ,secretary of ,defense1 or a ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 ,the governor of a ,state may recommend to the ,secretary of ,defense additional geographical areas of concern within that ,state4 ,any such recommendation shall be submitted for notice and comment pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,c74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#c71 by striking an under secretary of defense1 or a deputy under secretary of defense and inserting an ,under ,secretary of ,defense1 or a ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense2 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 in the first sentence1 by striking from an applicant for a project filed with the ,secretary of ,transportation pursuant to section #ddgah of title #di and inserting from an entity requesting a review by the ,clearinghouse under this section2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#i71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 ,the term governor1 with respect to a ,state1 means the chief executive officer of the ,state4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#g71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 by striking by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and inserting by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,the term ,state means the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,guam1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and ,american ,samoa4 4 #cgb4 ,expansion and enhancement of authorities on transfer and adoption of military animals 7a7 ,transfer and adoption generally ,section #behc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting transfer or before adoption2 and 7,b7 by striking adoption each place it appears and inserting transfer or adoption2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting transfer or before adoption2 and 7,b7 in the first sentence1 by striking adoption and inserting transfer or adoption2 and 7,c7 in the second sentence1 striking adoptability and inserting transferability or adoptability2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by inserting transfer or before adoption2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 by after recommended priority2 7,b7 in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 by inserting adoption before by2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or organizations after persons2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking by and inserting transfer to2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting or adoptedafter transferred2 7,b7 in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 by striking transferred each place it appears and inserting transferred or adopted2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking transfer each place it appears and inserting transfer or adoption4 7b7 ,veterinary screening and care for military working dogs to be retired ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7f71 7g71 and 7h7 as subsections 7g71 7h71 and 7i71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,veterinary screening and care for military working dogs ,to be retired 7#a7 7,a7 ,if the ,secretary of the military department concerned determines that a military working dog should be retired1 such ,secretary shall transport the dog to the ,veterinary ,treatment ,facility at ,lackland ,air ,force ,base1 ,texas4 7,b7 ,in the case of a contract working dog to be retired1 transportation required by subparagraph 7,a7 is satisfied by the transfer of the dog to the #cdast ,training ,squadron at the end of the dog's service life as required by section #bdajr of this title and assignment of the dog to the ,veterinary ,treatment ,facility referred to in that subparagraph4 7#b7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each dog transported as described in paragraph 7#a7 to the ,veterinary ,treatment ,facility referred to in that paragraph is provided with a full veterinary screening1 and necessary veterinary care 7including surgery for any mental1 dental1 or stress-related illness71 before transportation of the dog in accordance with subsection 7g74 7,b7 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 stress-related illness includes illness in connection with post-traumatic stress1 anxiety that manifests in a physical ailment1 obsessive compulsive behavior1 and any other stress-related ailment4 7#c7 ,transportation is not required under paragraph 7#a71 and screening and care is not required under paragraph 7#b71 for a military working dog located outside the ,united ,states if the ,secretary of the military department concerned determines that transportation of the dog to the ,united ,states would not be in the best interests of the dog for medical reasons4 4 7c7 ,coordination of screening and care requirements with transportation requirements ,subsection 7g7 of such section1 as redesignated by subsection 7b77#a7 of this section1 is amended to read as follows3 7g7 ,transportation of retiring military working dogs ,upon completion of veterinary screening and care for a military working dog to be retired pursuant to subsection 7f71 the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall-- 7#a7 if the dog was at a location outside the ,united ,states immediately prior to transportation for such screening and care and a ,united ,states citizen or member of the armed forces living abroad agrees to adopt the dog1 transport the dog to such location for adoption2 or 7#b7 for any other dog1 transport the dog-- 7,a7 to the #cdast ,training ,squadron2 7,b7 to another location within the ,united ,states for transfer or adoption under this section4 4 7d7 ,preservation of policy on transfer of military working dogs to law enforcement agencies ,subsection 7h7 of such section1 as so redesignated1 is amended in paragraph 7#c7 by striking adoption of military working dogs and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting transfer of military working dogs to law enforcement agencies before the end of the dogs' useful working lives44 7e7 ,clarification of horses treatable as military animals ,subsection 7i7 of such section1 as so redesignated1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,an equid 7horse1 mule1 or donkey7 owned by the ,department of ,defense4 4 7f7 ,contract term for contract working dogs ,section #bdajr7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 1 and shall contain a contract term1 after shall require2 7#b7 by inserting and assigned for veterinary screening and care in accordance with section #behc of this title after #cdast ,training ,squadron2 and 7#c7 by striking section #behc of this title and inserting such section4 #cgc4 ,extension of authority for ,secretary of ,defense to use ,department of ,defense reimbursement rate for transportation services provided to certain non-,department of ,defense entities ,section #bfdb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjai and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbd4 #cgd4 ,extension of authority of ,secretary of ,transportation to issue non-premium aviation insurance ,section #ddcaj7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 #cge4 ,defense personal property program 7a7 ,report on ,personal ,property ,program ,improvement ,action ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report on implementation of the ,personal ,property ,program ,improvement ,action ,plan that was developed by the ,personnel ,relocation_/,household ,goods ,movement ,cross-,functional ,team4 7#b7 ,contents of report ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include updated information on the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to-- 7,a7 integrate permanent-change-of-station orders with transportation systems2 7,b7 reduce the number of report dates during peak moving season2 7,c7 synchronize the communication of information about orders to all parties involved1 including industry2 7,d7 improve lead time for permanent-change-of-station orders2 7,e7 meet quality assurance inspection standards2 7,f7 improve the claims review process2 and 7,g7 incorporate predictive analytics to anticipate potentially problematic shipments4 7#c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the report required under this subsection4 7b7 ,business case analysis ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,transportation ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a business case analysis for the proposed award of a global household goods contract for the defense personal property program4 7c7 ,,gao report ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,commander of ,united ,states ,transportation ,command submits the business case analysis required by subsection 7b71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on a comprehensive study conducted by the ,comptroller ,general that includes-- 7#a7 an analysis of the effects that the outsourcing of the management and oversight of the movement of household goods to a private entity or entities would have on members of the ,armed ,forces and their families2 7#b7 a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis2 and 7#c7 recommendations for changes to the strategy of the ,department of ,defense for the defense personal property program4 7d7 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbj may be used to enter into a global household goods contract until ,april #a1 #bjbj4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term global household goods contract means the solicitation managed by ,united ,states ,transportation ,command to engage a private entity to manage the defense personal property program4 7#b7 ,the term defense personal property program means the ,department of ,defense program used to manage the shipment of the baggage and household effects of members of the ,armed ,forces under section #dgf of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cgf4 ,public events about ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility 7a7 ,requirement ,at least once every calendar quarter1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 or the designee of the ,secretary1 shall hold an event that is open to the public at which the ,secretary shall provide up-to-date information about the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility4 7b7 ,termination ,the requirement to hold events under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the earlier of the following dates3 7#a7 ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 7#b7 ,the date on which the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility ceases operation4 #cgg4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,innovative ,readiness ,training program ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,innovative ,readiness ,training program is an effective training program for members of the ,armed ,forces and is highly beneficial to civilian-military relationships with local ,american communities2 7#b7 due to the geographic complexities and realities of non-contiguous ,states and territories1 ,innovative ,readiness ,training has lent greater benefit to such ,states and territories while providing unique and realistic training opportunities and deployment readiness for members of the ,armed ,forces2 7#c7 the ,department of ,defense should pursue continued ,innovative ,readiness ,training opportunities1 and1 where applicable1 strongly encourage the use of ,innovative ,readiness ,training in non-contiguous ,states and territories2 and 7#d7 in considering whether to recommend a project1 the ,secretary should consider the benefits of the project to the economy of a region damaged by natural disasters4 #cgh4 ,detonation chambers for explosive ordnance disposal 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall purchase and operate a portable closed detonation chamber and water jet cutting system to be deployed at a former naval bombardment area located outside the continental ,united ,states that is part of an active remediation program using amounts made available for environmental restoration1 ,navy4 ,upon a determination by the ,secretary of the ,navy that the chamber has completed the mission of destroying appropriately sized munitions at such former naval bombardment area1 the ,secretary may deploy the chamber to another location4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj #aj1jjj1jjj to carry out subsection 7a74 ,,iv ,,military ,,personnel ,,authorizations ,subtitle ,a--,active ,forces,sec4 #dja4 ,end strengths for active forces4,sec4 #djb4 ,revisions in permanent active duty end strength minimum levels4,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,sec4 #dae4 ,authorized strengths for ,marine ,corps ,reserves on active duty4,sec4 #daf4 ,modification of authorized strength of ,air ,force ,reserve serving on full-time reserve component duty for administration of the reserves or the ,national ,guard4,subtitle ,c--,authorization of ,appropriations,sec4 #dba4 ,military personnel4 ,a ,active ,forces #dja4 ,end strengths for active forces ,the ,armed ,forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel as of ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army1 #dhj1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,navy1 #cdj1ejj4 7#c7 ,the ,marine ,corps1 #ahf1bjj4 7#d7 ,the ,air ,force1 #ccb1hjj4 #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 #dhj1jjj4 7#b7 ,for the ,navy1 #cdj1ejj4 7#c7 ,for the ,marine ,corps1 #ahf1bjj4 7#d7 ,for the ,air ,force1 #ccb1hjj4 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 #bjbj1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #ccf1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,army ,reserve1 #ahi1ejj4 7#c7 ,the ,navy ,reserve1 #ei1jjj4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #ch1ejj4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #ajg1gjj4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #gj1ajj4 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 #bjbj1 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 #aj1aee4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #b1chf4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #bb1fcg4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #d1dca4 #dac4 ,end strengths for military technicians 7dual status7 7a7 ,in general ,the minimum number of military technicians 7dual status7 as of the last day of fiscal year #bjbj 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 #ac1efi4 7#d7 ,for the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #h1ich4 7b7 ,limitation ,under no circumstances may a military technician 7dual status7 employed under the authority of this section be coerced by a ,state into accepting an offer of realignment or conversion to any other military status1 including as a member of the ,active1 ,guard1 and ,reserve program of a reserve component4 ,if a military technician 7dual status7 declines to participate in such realignment or conversion1 no further action will be taken against the individual or the individual's position4 7c7 ,adjustment of authorized strength 7#a7 ,in general ,if1 at the end of fiscal year #bjai1 the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states does not meet its full-time support realignment goals for such fiscal year 7as presented in the justification materials of the ,department of ,defense in support of the budget of the ,president for such fiscal year under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code71 the authorized number of military technicians 7dual status7 of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states under subsection 7a77#c7 shall be increased by the number equal to the difference between-- 7,a7 #c1aij1 which is the number of military technicians 7dual status7 positions in the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states sought to be converted to the ,active1 ,guard1 and ,reserve program of the ,air ,national ,guard during fiscal year #bjai2 and 7,b7 the number of realigned positions achieved in the ,air ,national ,guard by the end of fiscal year #bjai4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the increase under paragraph 7#a7 in the authorized number of military technician 7dual status7 positions described in that paragraph may not exceed #b1bib4 7#c7 ,decrease in authorized number of ,,angus ,reserves on active duty in support of the reserves ,in the event of an adjustment to the authorized number military technicians 7dual status7 of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states under this subsection1 the number of members of the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states authorized by section #dab7e7 to be on active duty as of ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 shall be decreased by the number equal to the number of such adjustment4 7d7 ,certification ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbj1 the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau shall certify to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives the number of positions realigned from a military technician 7dual status7 position to a position in the ,active1 ,guard1 and ,reserve program of a reserve component in fiscal year #bjai4 7e7 ,definitions ,in subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d73 7#a7 ,the term realigned position means any military technician 7dual status7 position which has been converted or realigned to a position in an ,active1 ,guard1 and ,reserve program of a reserve component under the full time support rebalancing plan of the ,armed ,force concerned1 regardless of whether such position is encumbered4 7#b7 ,the term ,active1 ,guard1 and ,reserve program1 in the case of a reserve component1 means the program of the reserve component under which ,reserves serve 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 such reserve component4 #dad4 ,maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support ,during fiscal year #bjbj1 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 #dae4 ,authorized strengths for ,marine ,corps ,reserves on active duty 7a7 ,officers ,section #abjaa7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking those parts of the table pertaining to the ,marine ,corps ,reserve and inserting the following3 8,marine ,corps ,reserve3 #a1jjjiifcbja1bjjajcfgbaa1cjjajggjbba1dj jaaagcbca1ejjaadgfbda1fjjaaggibea1gjjabj hbbfa1hjjabchebga1ijjabfhhbhb1jjjabiiabi b1ajjacbidcjb1bjjacdigcab1cjjacfajjcbb1d jjadcajecdb1ejjadiajiceb1fjjaeeaaccfb1gj jafaaahcgb1hjjafgabbcib1ijjagcabfdac1jjj agiacjdb04 7c7 ,senior enlisted members ,section #abjab7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking those parts of the table pertaining to the ,marine ,corps ,reserve and inserting the following3 8,marine ,corps ,reserve3 #a1ajjejaaa1bjjeeaba1cjjfjaca1djjfeada1e jjgjaea1fjjgeafa1gjjhjaga1hjjheaha1ijjhi aib1jjjicbjb1ajjifbab1bjjiibbb1cjjajabcb 1djjajfbdb1ejjaabbeb1fjjaafbfb1gjjababgb 1hjjabebhb1ijjacjbic1jjjacdcj04 #daf4 ,modification of authorized strength of ,air ,force ,reserve serving on full-time reserve component duty for administration of the reserves or the ,national ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,the table in section #abjaa7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the matter relating to the ,air ,force ,reserve and inserting the following new matter3 ,air ,force ,reserve#a1jjjaffagjajja1ejjbdebeaadcb1j jjcbbccjahbb1ejjcifdjfbafc1jjjdfgdgibdfc 1ejjecfeejbgad1jjjfjbfahbibd1ejjffefhccj he1jjjgbfgdfcbje1ejjghdhjfcbef1jjjhdjhfd cbgg1jjjifbiijcdgh1jjja1jhga1aajcefaj1jj ja1cbba1cfbcie 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjai1 and shall apply with respect to fiscal years beginning on or after that date4 ,c ,authorization of ,appropriations #dba4 ,military personnel 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj 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 subsection 7a7 supersedes any other authorization of appropriations 7definite or indefinite7 for such purpose for fiscal year #bjbj4 ,v ,,military ,,personnel ,,policy ,subtitle ,a--,officer ,personnel ,policy,sec4 #eja4 ,maker of original appointments in a regular or reserve component of commissioned officers previously subject to original appointment in other type of component4,sec4 #ejb4 ,furnishing of adverse information on officers to promotion selection boards4,sec4 #ejc4 ,limitation on number of officers recommendable for promotion by promotion selection boards4,sec4 #ejd4 ,expansion of authority for continuation on active duty of officers in certain military specialties and career tracks4,sec4 #eje4 ,management policies for joint qualified officers4,sec4 #ejf4 ,modification of authorities on management of deployments of members of the ,armed ,forces and related unit operating and personnel tempo matters4,sec4 #ejg4 ,personnel tempo of the ,armed ,forces and the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command during periods of inapplicability of high-deployment limitations4,sec4 #ejh4 ,permanent authority to defer past age #fd the retirement of chaplains in general and flag officer grades4,sec4 #eji4 ,higher grade in retirement for officers following reopening of determination or certification of retired grade4,sec4 #eaj4 ,authority of promotion boards to recommend that officers of particular merit be placed higher on promotion list4,sec4 #eaj;,a4 ,availability on the internet of certain information about officers serving in general or flag officer grades4,sec4 #eaj;,b4 ,functional badge or insignia upon commission for chaplains4,subtitle ,b--,reserve ,component ,management,sec4 #eaa4 ,modification of grade level threshold for ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4,sec4 #eab4 ,inclusion of ,,stem in courses of instruction for the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4,sec4 #eac4 ,inclusion of homeschooled students in ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps units4,sec4 #ead4 ,clarification of eligibility to serve as ,commander1 ,marine ,forces ,reserve4,sec4 #eae4 ,extension and periodic evaluation of suicide prevention and resilience program for the reserve components4,sec4 #eaf4 ,authority to defer mandatory separation at age #fh of officers in medical specialties in the reserve components4,sec4 #eag4 ,modernization of inspection authorities applicable to the ,national ,guard4,sec4 #eah4 ,consultation with ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau in the appointment or designation of ,national ,guard property and fiscal officers4,sec4 #eai4 ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4,sec4 #ebj4 ,repeal of requirement for review of certain ,army ,reserve officer unit vacancy promotions by commanders of associated active duty units4,sec4 #ebj;,a4 ,report on methods to enhance domestic response to large scale1 complex and catastrophic disasters4,sec4 #ebj;,b4 ,report and briefing on the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4,sec4 #ebj;,c4 ,sense of ,congress on increase in number of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps units4,subtitle ,c--,general ,service ,authorities and ,correction of ,military ,records,sec4 #eba4 ,advice and counsel of trauma experts in review by boards for correction of military records and discharge review boards of certain claims4,sec4 #ebb4 ,reduction in required number of members of discharge review boards4,sec4 #ebc4 ,establishment of process to review a request for upgrade of discharge or dismissal4,sec4 #ebd4 ,prohibition on reduction in the number of personnel assigned to duty with a service review agency4,sec4 #ebe4 ,training of members of boards for correction of military records and discharge review boards on sexual trauma1 intimate partner violence1 spousal abuse1 and related matters4,sec4 #ebf4 ,time requirements for certification of honorable service4,sec4 #ebg4 ,correction of certain discharge characterizations4,sec4 #ebh4 ,development of guidelines for use of unofficial sources of information to determine eligibility of members and former members of the ,armed ,forces for decorations when the service records are incomplete because of damage to the official record4,sec4 #ebi4 ,strategic plan for diversity and inclusion4,sec4 #ecj4 ,study regarding screening individuals who seek to enlist in the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ecj;,a4 ,feasibility study regarding notification to ,secretary of ,homeland ,security of honorable discharges of non-citizens4,sec4 #ecj;,b4 ,sense of ,congress regarding accession physicals4,subtitle ,d--,military ,justice,sec4 #eca4 ,expansion of pre-referral matters reviewable by military judges and military magistrates in the interest of efficiency in military justice4,sec4 #ecb4 ,command influence4,sec4 #ecc4 ,statute of limitations for certain offenses4,sec4 #ecd4 ,public access to dockets1 filings1 and court records of courts-martial or other records of trial of the military justice system4,sec4 #ece4 ,extension of ,defense ,advisory ,committee on ,investigation1 ,prosecution1 and ,defense of ,sexual ,assault in the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ecf4 ,authority for return of personal property to victims of sexual assault who file a ,restricted ,report before conclusion of related proceedings4,sec4 #ecg4 ,guidelines on sentences for offenses committed under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4,sec4 #ech4 ,notification of significant events and documentation of preference for prosecution jurisdiction for victims of sexual assault4,sec4 #eci4 ,increase in number of digital forensic examiners for certain military criminal investigative organizations4,sec4 #edj4 ,increase in investigative personnel and ,victim ,witness ,assistance ,program liaisons4,sec4 #edj;,a4 ,training for sexual assault initial disposition authorities on exercise of disposition authority for sexual assault and collateral offenses4,sec4 #edj;,b4 ,training for commanders in the ,armed ,forces on their role in all stages of military justice in connection with sexual assault4,sec4 #edj;,c4 ,timely disposition of nonprosecutable sex-related offenses4,sec4 #edj;,d4 ,department of ,defense-wide policy and military department-specific programs on reinvigoration of the prevention of sexual assault involving members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #edj;,e4 ,recommendations on separate punitive article in the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice on sexual harassment4,sec4 #edj;,f4 ,report on military justice system involving alternative authority for determining whether to prefer or refer changes for felony offenses under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4,sec4 #edj;,g4 ,report on standardization among the military departments in collection and presentation of information on matters within the military justice system4,sec4 #edj;,h4 ,report on expansion of ,air ,force safe to report policy across the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #edj;,i4 ,assessment of racial1 ethnic1 and gender disparities in the military justice system4,sec4 #edj;,j4 ,pilot programs on defense investigators in the military justice system4,sec4 #edj,k4 ,report on preservation of recourse to restricted report on sexual assault for victims of sexual assault following certain victim or third-party communications4,sec4 #edj,l4 ,report on establishment of guardian ad litem program for certain military dependents who are a victim or witness of an offense under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice involving abuse or exploitation4,sec4 #edj,m4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states report on implementation by the ,armed ,forces of recent statutory requirements on sexual assault prevention and response in the military4,sec4 #edj,n4 ,sense of ,congress on the ,port ,chicago #ej4,subtitle ,e--,other ,legal ,matters,sec4 #eda4 ,improvement of certain ,special ,victims' ,counsel authorities4,sec4 #edb4 ,availability of ,special ,victims' ,counsel at military installations4,sec4 #edc4 ,notification of issuance of military protective order to civilian law enforcement4,sec4 #edd4 ,copyright protection for civilian faculty of certain accredited institutions4,sec4 #ede4 ,termination of leases of premises and motor vehicles of servicemembers who incur catastrophic injury or illness or die while in military service4,sec4 #edf4 ,military orders required for termination of leases pursuant to the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act4,sec4 #edg4 ,preservation of right to bring class action under ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act4,sec4 #edh4 ,legal counsel for victims of alleged domestic violence offenses4,sec4 #edi4 ,notice to victims of alleged sexual assault of pendency of further administrative action following a determination not to refer to trial by court-martial4,sec4 #eej4 ,treatment of information in ,catch a ,serial ,offender ,program for certain purposes4,sec4 #eej;,a4 ,policies and procedures on registration at military installations of civilian protective orders applicable to members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to such installations and certain other individuals4,sec4 #eej;,b4 ,defense ,advisory ,committee for the ,prevention of ,sexual ,misconduct4,sec4 #eej;,c4 ,training for ,special ,victims' ,counsel on civilian criminal justice matters in the ,states of the military installations to which assigned4,sec4 #eej;,d4 ,enhancing the capability of military criminal investigative organizations to prevent and combat child sexual exploitation4,sec4 #eej;,e4 ,feasibility study on establishment of database of military protective orders4,sec4 #eej;,f4 ,,gao review of ,,userra and ,,scra4,subtitle ,f--,member ,education,sec4 #eea4 ,authority for detail of certain enlisted members of the ,armed ,forces as students at law schools4,sec4 #eeb4 ,inclusion of ,coast ,guard in ,department of ,defense ,,starbase ,program4,sec4 #eec4 ,degree granting authority for ,united ,states ,army ,armament ,graduate ,school2 limitation on establishment of certain educational institutions4,sec4 #eed4 ,prohibition on off-duty employment for cadets and midshipmen completing obligated service after graduation4,sec4 #eee4 ,consideration of request for transfer of a cadet or midshipman at a military service academy who is the victim of a sexual assault or related offense4,sec4 #eef4 ,redesignation of the ,commandant of the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology as the ,director and ,chancellor of such ,institute4,sec4 #eeg4 ,eligibility of additional enlisted members for associate degree programs of the ,community ,college of the ,air ,force4,sec4 #eeh4 ,speech disorders of cadets and midshipmen4,sec4 #eei4 ,requirement to continue provision of tuition assistance for members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #efj4 ,information on institutions of higher education participating in the ,department of ,defense ,tuition ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #efj;,a4 ,inclusion of information on free credit monitoring in annual financial literacy briefing4,sec4 #efj;,b4 ,programs to facilitate the award of private pilot's certificates4,subtitle ,g--,member ,training and ,transition,sec4 #efa4 ,requirement to provide information regarding benefits claims to members during ,,tap counseling4,sec4 #efb4 ,participation of other ,federal agencies in the ,skill,bridge apprenticeship and internship program for members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #efc4 ,first modification of elements of report on the improved ,transition ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #efd4 ,second modification of elements of report on the improved ,transition ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #efe4 ,prohibition on gender-segregated training at ,marine ,corps ,recruit ,depots4,sec4 #eff4 ,assessment of deaths of recruits under the jurisdiction of the ,secretaries of the military departments4,sec4 #efg4 ,review of ,department of ,defense training programs regarding disinformation campaigns4,sec4 #efh4 ,command matters in connection with transition assistance programs4,sec4 #efi4 ,machine readability and electronic transferability of ,certificate of ,release or ,discharge from ,active ,duty 7,,dd ,form #bad74,sec4 #egj4 ,records of service for ,reserves4,sec4 #egj;,a4 ,limitations and requirements in connection with separations for members of the ,armed ,forces who suffer from mental health conditions in connection with a sex-related1 intimate partner violence-related1 or spousal-abuse offense4,sec4 #egj;,b4 ,prohibition on involuntary separation of certain members of the ,armed ,forces2 consideration of military service in removal determinations4,sec4 #egj;,c4 ,inclusion of question regarding immigration status on preseparation counseling checklist 7,,dd ,form #bfdh74,sec4 #egj;,d4 ,counseling for members of the ,armed ,forces who are not citizens of the ,united ,states on naturalization in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #egj;,e4 ,pilot program on information sharing between ,department of ,defense and designated relatives and friends of members of the ,armed ,forces regarding the experiences and challenges of military service4,sec4 #egj;,f4 ,connections of members retiring or separating from the ,armed ,forces with community-based organizations and related entities4,sec4 #egj;,g4 ,pilot program regarding online application for the ,transition ,assistance ,program4,subtitle ,h--,military ,family ,readiness and ,dependents' ,education,sec4 #ega4 ,authorizing members to take leave for a birth or adoption in more than one increment4,sec4 #egb4 ,deferred deployment for members who give birth4,sec4 #egc4 ,authority of the ,secretary concerned to transport remains of a covered decedent to no more than two places selected by the person designated to direct disposition of the remains4,sec4 #egd4 ,military funeral honors matters4,sec4 #ege4 ,improvement of occupational license portability for relocated spouses of members of the uniformed services4,sec4 #egf4 ,continued eligibility for education and training opportunities for spouses of promoted members4,sec4 #egg4 ,modification to authority to reimburse for ,state licensure and certification costs of a spouse of a servicemember arising from relocation4,sec4 #egh4 ,clarification regarding eligibility to transfer entitlement under ,post-#i_/aa ,educational ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #egi4 ,annual ,state report card4,sec4 #ehj4 ,improvements to child care for members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ehj;,a4 ,transportation of remains of casualties2 travel expenses for next of kin4,sec4 #ehj;,b4 ,meetings of officials of the ,department of ,defense with representative groups of survivors of deceased members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ehj;,c4 ,information and opportunities for registration for voting and absentee ballot requests for members of the ,armed ,forces undergoing deployment overseas4,sec4 #ehj;,d4 ,study on two-way military ballot barcode tracking4,sec4 #ehj;,e4 ,assistance to schools with military dependent students4,sec4 #ehj;,f4 ,first expansion of the ,my ,career ,advancement ,account program for military spouses4,sec4 #ehj;,g4 ,second expansion of the ,my ,career ,advancement ,account program for military spouses4,sec4 #ehj;,h4 ,report on training and support available to military spouses4,sec4 #ehj;,i4 ,ri'katak ,guest ,student ,program at ,united ,states ,army ,garrison,kwajalein ,atoll4,subtitle ,i--,decorations and ,awards,sec4 #eha4 ,modification of authorities on eligibility for and replacement of gold star lapel buttons4,sec4 #ehb4 ,standardization of honorable service requirement for award of military decorations4,sec4 #ehc4 ,authorization for award of the ,medal of ,honor to ,john ,j4 ,duffy for acts of valor in ,vietnam4,sec4 #ehd4 ,review of ,world ,war ,i valor medals4,subtitle ,j--,miscellaneous ,reports and ,other ,matters,sec4 #eia4 ,clarification of the term assault for purposes of ,workplace and ,gender ,relations ,surveys4,sec4 #eib4 ,inclusion of certain veterans on temporary disability or permanent disabled retirement lists in military adaptive sports programs4,sec4 #eic4 ,questions in surveys regarding extremist activity in the workplace4,sec4 #eid4 ,study on best practices for providing financial literacy education for separating members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #eie4 ,report on oversight of authorized strengths of certain grades of commissioned regular and reserve officers of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #eif4 ,report on certain waivers4,sec4 #eig4 ,notifications on manning of afloat naval forces4,sec4 #eih4 ,report regarding use of aerial systems of the ,department of ,defense to support agencies of ,states1 ,territories1 and the ,federal ,government4,sec4 #eii4 ,information for members of the ,armed ,forces on availability of services of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs relating to sexual trauma4,sec4 #eii;,a4 ,authority to issue an honorary promotion to ,colonel ,charles ,e4 ,mc,gee1 ,united ,states ,air ,force 7ret471 to the grade of brigadier general4,sec4 #eii;,b4 ,authority to issue an honorary and posthumous promotion to ,lieutenant ,colonel ,richard ,cole1 ,united ,states ,air ,force 7ret471 to the grade of colonel4,sec4 #eii;,c4 ,sense of ,congress on the honorable and distinguished service of ,general ,joseph ,f4 ,dunford1 ,united ,states ,marine ,corps1 to the ,united ,states4 ,a ,officer ,personnel ,policy #eja4 ,maker of original appointments in a regular or reserve component of commissioned officers previously subject to original appointment in other type of component 7a7 ,maker of regular appointments in transfer from reserve active-status list to active-duty list ,section #eca7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the ,secretary concerned and inserting the ,secretary of ,defense4 7b7 ,maker of reserve appointments in transfer from active-duty list to reserve active-status list ,section #abbjc7;b7 of such title is amended by striking the ,secretary concerned and inserting the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report setting forth the following3 7#a7 ,the average number per fiscal year1 during fiscal years #bjaj through #bjai1 of transfers of appointment from regular officer to reserve officer in the ,armed ,forces1 set forth by each of transfers requiring and transfers not requiring appointment by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the average amount of time required per fiscal year1 during such fiscal years1 for completion of a transfer of appointment from regular officer to reserve officer in situations not requiring appointment by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the number of officers who experience a break-in-service due to delays in transfer of appointment from regular officer to reserve officer as a result of the requirement for appointment by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of each of the following3 7,a7 ,appointment of regular officers as both a regular officer and a reserve officer immediately upon commissioning4 7,b7 ,consolidation of the provisions of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to appointment as a regular or reserve officer in a manner designed to facilitate and improve officer retention4 7#e7 ,such other recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the ,secretary considers appropriate to improve the rapid transfer of appointment of an officer from regular status to reserve status4 #ejb4 ,furnishing of adverse information on officers to promotion selection boards 7a7 ,expansion of grades of officers for which information is furnished ,section #fae7;a77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7,a7 after 7#c72 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as designated by paragraph 7#a71 by striking a grade above colonel or1 in the case of the ,navy1 captain and inserting a grade specified in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,a grade specified in this subparagraph is as follows3 7i7 ,in the case of a regular officer1 a grade above captain or1 in the case of the ,navy1 lieutenant4 7ii7 ,in the case of a reserve officer1 a grade above lieutenant colonel or1 in the case of the ,navy1 commander4 4 7b7 ,furnishing at every phase of consideration ,such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,the standards and procedures referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 shall require the furnishing to the selection board1 and to each individual member of the board1 the information described in that subparagraph with regard to an officer in a grade specified in subparagraph 7,b7 at each stage or phase of the selection board1 concurrent with the screening1 rating1 assessment1 evaluation1 discussion1 or other consideration by the board or member of the official military personnel file of the officer1 or of the officer4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and shall apply with respect to the proceedings of promotion selection boards convened under section #faa7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 after that date4 #ejc4 ,limitation on number of officers recommendable for promotion by promotion selection boards 7a7 ,in general ,section #faf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 and 7g7 as subsections 7e71 7f71 7g71 and 7h71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection 7d73 7d7 ,the number of officers recommended for promotion by a selection board convened under section #faa7;a7 of this title may not exceed the number equal to #ie percent of the number of officers included in the promotion zone established under section #fbc of this title for consideration by the board4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and shall apply with respect to consideration by promotion selection boards convened under section #faa7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 of promotion zones that are established under section #fbc of that title on or after that date4 #ejd4 ,expansion of authority for continuation on active duty of officers in certain military specialties and career tracks ,section #fcg;a7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting separation or after provided for the4 #eje4 ,management policies for joint qualified officers ,section #ffa7;d77#c77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the third sentence by inserting 8or a designee of the ,chairman who is an officer of the armed forces in grade ,o-#i or higher0 before the period4 #ejf4 ,modification of authorities on management of deployments of members of the ,armed ,forces and related unit operating and personnel tempo matters 7a7 ,limitation on scope of delegations of approval of exceptions to deployment thresholds ,paragraph 7#c7 of section #iia7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking be delegated to-- and all that follows and inserting be delegated to a civilian officer of the ,department of ,defense appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate44 7b7 ,separate policies on dwell time for regular and reserve members ,paragraph 7#d7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by striking addresses the amount and inserting 8addresses each of the following3 7,a7 ,the amount4 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as designated by paragraph 7#a71 by inserting regular before member2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,the amount of dwell time a reserve member of the armed forces remains at the member's permanent duty station after completing a deployment of #cj days or more in length4 4 #ejg4 ,personnel tempo of the ,armed ,forces and the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command during periods of inapplicability of high-deployment limitations 7a7 ,in general ,section #iia7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 7,a7 ,whenever a waiver is in effect under paragraph 7#a71 the member or group of members covered by the waiver shall be subject to specific and measurable deployment thresholds established and maintained for purposes of this subsection4 7,b7 ,thresholds under this paragraph may be applicable-- 7i7 uniformly1 ,department of ,defense-wide2 or 7ii7 separately1 with respect to each armed force or the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command4 7,c7 ,if thresholds under this paragraph are applicable ,department-wide1 such thresholds shall be established and maintained by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness4 ,if such thresholds are applicable only to one armed force or the ,under ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 such thresholds shall be established and maintained respectively by the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,secretary of the ,navy 7other than with respect to the ,marine ,corps71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps 7with respect to the ,marine ,corps71 and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 as applicable4 7,d7 ,in undertaking recordkeeping for purposes of subsection 7c71 the ,under ,secretary shall1 in conjunction with the officials and officers referred to in subparagraph 7,c71 collect complete and reliable personnel tempo data of members described in subparagraph 7,a7 in order to ensure that the ,department1 the armed forces1 and the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command fully and completely monitor personnel tempo under any waiver authorized under paragraph 7#a7 and the effect of such waiver on the armed forces4 4 7b7 ,deadline for implementation ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #iia7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall be fully implemented by not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj4 #ejh4 ,permanent authority to defer past age #fd the retirement of chaplains in general and flag officer grades ,section #abec7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c74 #eji4 ,higher grade in retirement for officers following reopening of determination or certification of retired grade 7a7 ,advice and consent of ,senate required for higher grade ,section #acgj7;f7 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 paragraph 7#e73 7#e7 ,if the retired grade of an officer is proposed to be increased through the reopening of the determination or certification of officer's retired grade1 the increase in the retired grade shall be made by the ,secretary of ,defense1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 4 7b7 ,recalculation of retired pay ,paragraph 7#f7 of such section1 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#a71 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting or increased after reduced2 7#b7 by inserting as a result of the reduction or increase after any modification of the retired pay of the officer2 7#c7 by inserting or increase after the reduction2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,an officer whose retired grade is increased as described in the preceding sentence shall not be entitled to an increase in retired pay for any period before the effective date of the increase44 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and shall apply to an increase in the retired grade of an officer that occurs through a reopening of the determination or certification of the officer's retired grade on or after that date1 regardless of when the officer retired4 #eaj4 ,authority of promotion boards to recommend that officers of particular merit be placed higher on promotion list 7a7 ,in general ,section #adajh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,higher placement of officers of particular merit on promotion list 7#a7 ,in selecting officers to be recommended for promotion1 a promotion board may1 when authorized by the ,secretary concerned1 recommend that officers of particular merit1 from among those officers selected for promotion1 be placed higher on the promotion list established by the ,secretary under section #adcjh7;a7 of this title4 7#b7 ,a promotion board may make a recommendation under paragraph 7#a7 only if an officer receives the recommendation of-- 7,a7 a majority of the members of the promotion board2 or 7,b7 an alternative requirement established by the ,secretary concerned and furnished to the promotion board as part of the guidelines under section #adajg of this title4 7#c7 ,for officers who receive recommendations under paragraph 7#a71 the board shall recommend the order in which those officers should be placed on the promotion list4 4 7b7 ,reports regarding recommendations that officers of particular merit be placed higher on promotion list ,section #adaji of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,report of officers recommended for higher placement on promotion list ,a promotion board convened under section #adaja7;a7 of this title shall1 when authorized under section #adajh7;f7 of this title1 include in its report to the ,secretary concerned-- 7#a7 the names of those officers the promotion board recommends be placed higher on the promotion list2 and 7#b7 the order in which the promotion board recommends those officers should be placed on the promotion list4 4 7c7 ,officers of particular merit appearing higher on promotion list ,section #adcjh7;a7 of such title is amended in the first sentence by inserting 8or based on particular merit1 as determined by the promotion board0 before the period4 #eaj;,a4 ,availability on the internet of certain information about officers serving in general or flag officer grades 7a7 ,availability required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of each military department shall make available on an internet website of such department available to the public information specified in paragraph 7#b7 on each officer in a general or flag officer grade under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary1 including any such officer on the reserve active-status list4 7#b7 ,information ,the information on an officer specified by this paragraph to be made available pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 is the information as follows3 7,a7 ,the officer's name4 7,b7 ,the officer's current grade1 duty position1 command or organization1 and location of assignment4 7,c7 ,a summary list of the officer's past duty assignments while serving in a general or flag officer grade4 7b7 ,additional public notice on certain officers ,whenever an officer in a grade of ,o-#g or above is assigned to a new billet or reassigned from a current billet1 the ,secretary of the military department having jurisdiction of such officer shall make available on an internet website of such department available to the public a notice of such assignment or reassignment4 7c7 ,limitation on withholding of certain information or notice 7#a7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of a military department may not withhold the information or notice specified in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 from public availability pursuant to subsection 7a71 unless and until the ,secretary notifies the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives in writing of the information or notice that will be so withheld1 together with justification for withholding the information or notice from public availability4 7#b7 ,limited duration of withholding ,the ,secretary concerned may withhold from the public under paragraph 7#a7 information or notice on an officer only on the basis of individual risk or national security1 and may continue to withhold such information or notice only for so long as the basis for withholding remains in force4 #eaj;,b4 ,functional badge or insignia upon commission for chaplains ,a military chaplain shall receive a functional badge or insignia upon commission4 ,b ,reserve ,component ,management #eaa4 ,modification of grade level threshold for ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps ,section #bjca7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking above the #hth grade each place it appears and inserting above the #gth grade and physically co-located with the #ith grade participating unit4 #eab4 ,inclusion of ,,stem in courses of instruction for the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjca7;b77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting and which may include instruction or activities in the fields of science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics after duration4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #eac4 ,inclusion of homeschooled students in ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps units ,section #bjca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 7#a7 ,each public secondary educational institution that maintains a unit under this section shall permit membership in the unit to homeschooled students residing in the area served by the institution who are qualified for membership in the unit 7but for lack of enrollment in the institution74 7#b7 ,a student who is a member of a unit pursuant to this subsection shall count toward the satisfaction by the institution concerned of the requirement in subsection 7b77#a7 relating to the minimum number of student members in the unit necessary for the continuing maintenance of the unit4 4 #ead4 ,clarification of eligibility to serve as ,commander1 ,marine ,forces ,reserve 7a7 ,in general ,section #hjhd7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking general officers of the ,marine ,corps 7as defined in section #hjja7b77 and inserting general officers of the ,marine ,corps ,reserve4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and shall apply to appointments made after such date4 #eae4 ,extension and periodic evaluation of suicide prevention and resilience program for the reserve components ,section #ajbai of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7h72 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjbe2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection 7g73 7g7 ,triennial evaluation ,the ,secretary shall evaluate the program every third year beginning in #bjbb until the program terminates to determine whether the program effectively-- 7#a7 provides training and assistance under subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d72 and 7#b7 implements subsection 7e74 4 #eaf4 ,authority to defer mandatory separation at age #fh of officers in medical specialties in the reserve components ,section #adgjc7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,an and inserting 7#a7 ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 an2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,the ,secretary concerned may1 with the consent of the officer1 retain in an active status an officer in a medical specialty described in subsection 7a7 beyond the date described in paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection if the ,secretary concerned determines that such retention is necessary to the military department concerned4 ,each such retention shall be made on a case-by-case basis and for such period as the ,secretary concerned determines appropriate4 4 #eag4 ,modernization of inspection authorities applicable to the ,national ,guard 7a7 ,modernization of inspection authorities of ,secretaries of the ,army and ,air ,force ,subsection 7a7 of section #aje of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking by him1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall have and inserting by such ,secretary1 the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall each have2 7,b7 by striking 1 if necessary12 and 7,c7 by striking the ,regular ,army and inserting the ,regular ,army or the ,regular ,air ,force2 7#b7 by striking ,army ,national ,guard each place it appears and inserting ,army ,national ,guard or ,air ,national ,guard2 and 7#c7 by striking the flush matter following paragraph 7#g74 7b7 ,inspection authority of ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau on behalf of ,secretaries ,such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau may have an inspection described in subsection 7a7 made by inspectors general1 or by commissioned officers of the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states or the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states detailed for that purpose1 on behalf of the ,secretary of the ,army or the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 ,any such inspection may be made only with the approval of the ,secretary of the ,army or the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 as applicable4 4 #eah4 ,consultation with ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau in the appointment or designation of ,national ,guard property and fiscal officers ,section #gjh7;a7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the first sentence by inserting 1 in consultation with the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 after shall4 #eai4 ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cbj4 ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may establish and maintain a ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps1 organized into units1 at public and private secondary educational institutions4 7b7 ,applicability ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 the provisions of chapter #ajb of title #aj shall apply to a ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps established and maintained under this section in the same manner that such provisions apply to the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps of each military department4 ,for purposes of the application of such provisions to this section-- 7#a7 any reference in such provisions to a military department shall be treated as a reference to the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating2 and 7#b7 any reference in such provisions to a ,secretary of a military department1 a ,secretary concerned1 or the ,secretary of ,defense shall be treated as a reference to the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7c7 ,exception ,the requirements of chapter #ajb of title #aj shall not apply to a unit of the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps established by the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating before the date of the enactment of this section unless the ,secretary determines it is appropriate to apply such requirements to such unit4 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 #cbj4 ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 4 #ebj4 ,repeal of requirement for review of certain ,army ,reserve officer unit vacancy promotions by commanders of associated active duty units ,section #aaac of the ,army ,national ,guard ,combat ,readiness ,reform ,act of #aiib 7,public ,law #ajb-dhd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaje note7 is repealed4 #ebj;,a4 ,report on methods to enhance domestic response to large scale1 complex and catastrophic disasters 7a7 ,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 defense committees1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report on the plan of the ,department to establish policy and processes to implement the authority under section #ejb of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,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 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 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 whether invoking such reimbursement authorities 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-- 7,a7 a description of the disparities between benefits and protections under ,federal law versus ,state active duty2 7,b7 recommended solutions to achieve parity at the ,federal level2 and 7,c7 recommended changes at the ,state level1 if appropriate2 and 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 any shortfalls4 #ebj;,b4 ,report and briefing on the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7a7 ,report on various expansions of the ,corps ,not later than one year 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 setting forth the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of distance learning programs for the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps for students at educational institutions who reside outside the viable range for a cross-town program4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of expanding the eligibility of institutions authorized to maintain a unit of the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps to include community colleges4 7b7 ,briefing on long-term effects on the ,corps of the operation of certain recent prohibitions 7#a7 ,briefing required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on the effects of the prohibitions in section #hjcb of the ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,act1 #bjai 7division ,a of ,public ,law #aae-bde7 on the long-term viability of the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 7#b7 ,elements ,the matters addressed by the briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment of the effects of the prohibitions described in paragraph 7#a7 on the following3 7,a7 ,readiness4 7,b7 ,the efficient manning and administration of ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps units4 7,c7 ,the ability of the ,armed ,forces to commission on a yearly basis the number and quality of new officers they need and that are representative of the nation as a whole4 7,d7 ,the availability of ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps scholarships in rural areas4 7,e7 ,whether the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program produces officers representative of the demographic and geographic diversity of the ,united ,states1 especially with respect to urban areas1 and whether restrictions on establishing or disestablishing units of the ,corps affects the diversity of the officer corps of the ,armed ,forces4 #ebj;,c4 ,sense of ,congress on increase in number of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps units ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps was supported in the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 and should be increased in fiscal year #bjbj to include not fewer than #c1gjj units nationwide4 ,c ,general ,service ,authorities and ,correction of ,military ,records #eba4 ,advice and counsel of trauma experts in review by boards for correction of military records and discharge review boards of certain claims 7a7 ,boards for correction of military records ,section #aeeb7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 after 7g72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,if a board established under subsection 7a77#a7 is reviewing a claim described in subsection 7h71 the board shall seek advice and counsel in the review from a psychiatrist1 psychologist1 or social worker with training on mental health issues associated with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury or other trauma as specified in the current edition of the ,diagnostic and ,statistical ,manual of ,mental ,disorders published by the ,american ,psychiatric ,association4 7#c7 ,if a board established under subsection 7a77#a7 is reviewing a claim in which sexual trauma1 intimate partner violence1 or spousal abuse is claimed1 the board shall seek advice and counsel in the review from an expert in trauma specific to sexual assault1 intimate partner violence1 or spousal abuse1 as applicable4 4 7b7 ,discharge review boards ,section #aeec7;d77#a7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7,a7 after 7#a72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph2 7,b7 ,in the case of a former member described in paragraph 7#c77;,b7 who claims that the former member's post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury as described in that paragraph in based in whole or in part on sexual trauma1 intimate partner violence1 or spousal abuse1 a board established under this section to review the former member's discharge or dismissal shall seek advice and counsel in the review from a psychiatrist1 psychologist1 or social worker with training on mental health issues associated with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury or other trauma as specified in the current edition of the ,diagnostic and ,statistical ,manual of ,mental ,disorders published by the ,american ,psychiatric ,association4 4 #ebb4 ,reduction in required number of members of discharge review boards ,section #aeec7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking five and inserting not fewer than three4 #ebc4 ,establishment of process to review a request for upgrade of discharge or dismissal 7a7 ,establishment ,chapter #gi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #aeec the following new section #aeec;a3 #aeec;a4 ,review of a request for upgrade of discharge or dismissal 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a process by which to conduct a final review of a request for an upgrade in the characterization of a discharge or dismissal4 7b7 ,consideration2 recommendation 7#a7 ,upon the request of a petitioner1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall review the findings and decisions of the boards established under sections #aeeb and #aeec of this title regarding the final review of a request for an upgrade in the characterization of a discharge or dismissal4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may recommend that the ,secretary of the military department concerned upgrade the characterization of the discharge or dismissal of the petitioner if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that such recommendation is appropriate after review under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term final review of a request for an upgrade in the characterization of a discharge or dismissal means a request by a petitioner for an upgrade to the characterization of a discharge or dismissal-- 7,a7 that was not granted under sections #aeeb and #aeec of this title2 and 7,b7 regarding which the ,secretary of ,defense determines the petitioner has exhausted all remedies available to the petitioner under sections #aeeb and #aeec of this title4 7#b7 ,the term petitioner means a member or former member of the armed forces 7or if the member or former member is dead1 the surviving spouse1 next of kin1 or legal representative of the member or former member7 whose request for an upgrade to the characterization of a discharge or dismissal was not granted under sections #aeeb and #aeec of this title4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aeec the following new item3 #aeec;a4 ,review of a request for upgrade of discharge or dismissal4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,section #aeeb7;a77#d7 of such title is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 7,a7 ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 a correction under this section is final and conclusive on all officers of the ,united ,states except when procured by fraud4 7,b7 ,if a board established under this section does not grant a request for an upgrade to the characterization of a discharge or dismissal1 that declination may be considered under section #aeec;a of this title4 4 7,b7 ,section #aeec7;b7 of such title is amended-- 7i7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,a board2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,if a board established under this section does not grant a request for an upgrade to the characterization of a discharge or dismissal1 that declination may be considered under section #aeeb or section #aeec;a of this title1 as applicable4 4 7c7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement section #aeec;a of such title1 as added by subsection 7a71 not later than ,january #a1 #bjba4 7d7 ,resources ,in establishing and implementing the process under such section #aeec;a1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 use existing organizations1 boards1 processes1 and personnel of the ,department of ,defense4 7e7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the process established under such section #aeec;a4 ,the report shall include1 with respect to considerations under such process since implementation1 the following3 7,a7 ,the number of requests considered4 7,b7 ,the number of upgrades to the characterization of a discharge or dismissal granted pursuant to such process1 including the most common reasons for such upgrades4 7,c7 ,the number of upgrades to the characterization of a discharge or dismissal declined pursuant to such process1 including the most common reasons for such declinations4 7#b7 ,online publication ,on ,october #a1 #bjbb1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall publish the information described in paragraph 7#a7 with regards to the immediately preceding fiscal year on a website of the ,department of ,defense that is accessible by the public4 #ebd4 ,prohibition on reduction in the number of personnel assigned to duty with a service review agency 7a7 ,prohibition ,section #aeei7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe2 7#b7 by striking that agency until-- and inserting that agency42 and 7#c7 by striking subsections 7#a7 and 7#b74 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of each military department shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives that details a plan to-- 7,a7 reduce the backlog of applications before the service review agency of the military department concerned2 and 7,b7 maintain the resources required to meet the timeliness standards for disposition of applications before the ,corrections ,boards under section #aeeg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 not later than ,october #a1 #bjba4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under this subsection shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the current backlog of applications before the service review agency of the military department concerned4 7,b7 ,the number of personnel required to meet the deadline described in paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7,c7 ,the plan of the ,secretary concerned to modernize the application and review system of the service review agency of the military department concerned4 #ebe4 ,training of members of boards for correction of military records and discharge review boards on sexual trauma1 intimate partner violence1 spousal abuse1 and related matters 7a7 ,boards for correction of military records ,the curriculum of training for members of boards for the correction of military records under section #ecd7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aeeb note7 shall include training on each of the following3 7#a7 ,sexual trauma4 7#b7 ,intimate partner violence4 7#c7 ,spousal abuse4 7#d7 ,the various responses of individuals to trauma4 7b7 ,discharge review boards 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,secretary concerned shall develop and provide training for members of discharge review boards under section #aeec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 that are under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary on each of the following3 7,a7 ,sexual trauma4 7,b7 ,intimate partner violence4 7,c7 ,spousal abuse4 7,d7 ,the various responses of individuals to trauma4 7#b7 ,uniformity of training ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall jointly ensure that the training developed and provided pursuant to this subsection is1 to the extent practicable1 uniform4 7#c7 ,secretary concerned defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ebf4 ,time requirements for certification of honorable service ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall publish regulations for submission and processing of a completed ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services ,form ,n-#dbf1 by a member of the ,armed ,forces4 ,such regulations shall designate the appropriate level for the certifying officer as well as establish time requirements for the form to be returned to the member of the ,armed ,forces4 #ebg4 ,correction of certain discharge characterizations 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with this section1 and in a manner that is consistent across the military departments to the greatest extent practicable1 the appropriate board shall1 at the request of a covered member or the authorized representative of a covered member-- 7#a7 review the discharge characterization of that covered member2 and 7#b7 change the discharge characterization of that covered member to honorable if the appropriate board determines such change to be appropriate after review under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,appeal ,a covered member or the authorized representative of that covered member may seek review of a decision by the appropriate board not to change the discharge characterization of that covered member4 ,such review may be made pursuant to section #aeeb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 section #aeec of such title1 or any other process established by the ,secretary of ,defense for such purpose4 7c7 ,change of records ,for each covered member whose discharge characterization is changed under subsection 7a7 or 7b71 the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall issue to the covered member or the authorized representative of the covered member a corrected ,certificate of ,release or ,discharge from ,active ,duty 7,,dd ,form #bad71 or other like form regularly used by an ,armed ,force that-- 7#a7 reflects the upgraded discharge characterization of the covered member2 and 7#b7 does not reflect the sexual orientation of the covered member or the original stated reason for the discharge or dismissal of that covered member4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate board means a board for the correction of military or naval records under section #aeeb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or a discharge review board under section #aeec of such title1 as the case may be4 7#b7 ,the term authorized representative means an heir or legal representative of a covered member4 7#c7 ,the term covered member means any former member of the ,armed ,forces who was discharged from the ,armed ,forces because of the sexual orientation of that member4 7#d7 ,the term discharge characterization means the characterization assigned to the service of a covered member on the discharge or dismissal of that covered member from service in the ,armed ,forces4 #ebh4 ,development of guidelines for use of unofficial sources of information to determine eligibility of members and former members of the ,armed ,forces for decorations when the service records are incomplete because of damage to the official record 7a7 ,guidelines required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop guidelines regarding the use by the ,secretaries of the military departments of unofficial sources of information1 including eyewitness statements1 to determine the eligibility of a member or former member of the ,armed ,forces for decorations when the service records of the member are incomplete because of damage to the records as a result of the #aigc fire at the ,national ,personnel ,records ,center in ,st4 ,louis1 ,missouri1 or any subsequent incident while the records were in the possession of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,time for completion ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall complete development of the guidelines not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ebi4 ,strategic plan for diversity and inclusion 7a7 ,plan required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall design and implement a five-year strategic plan for diversity and inclusion in the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategic plan under this section-- 7#a7 shall incorporate existing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within the ,department2 and 7#b7 may not conflict with the objectives of the #bjah ,national ,military ,strategy4 7c7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary shall implement the strategic plan under this section not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ecj4 ,study regarding screening individuals who seek to enlist in the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall study the feasibility of1 in background investigations and security and suitability screenings of individuals who seek to enlist in the ,armed ,forces-- 7#a7 screening for extremist and gang-related activity2 and 7#b7 using the following resources of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation3 7,a7 ,the ,tattoo and ,graffiti ,identification ,program4 7,b7 ,the ,national ,gang ,intelligence ,center4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit an unclassified report in writing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives containing conclusions of the ,secretary regarding the study under subsection 7a74 #ecj;,a4 ,feasibility study regarding notification to ,secretary of ,homeland ,security of honorable discharges of non-citizens 7a7 ,study required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall study the feasibility of providing the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security with a copy of the ,certificate of ,release or ,discharge from ,active ,duty 7,,dd ,form #bad7 or ,national ,guard ,report of ,separation and ,record of ,service 7,,ngb-#bb7 for each individual who is not a citizen of the ,united ,states who is honorably discharged from the ,armed ,forces so the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may note such discharge in an ,i-#bac ,record of ,deportable_/,inadmissible ,alien for that individual4 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 regarding the results of the study under this section4 #ecj;,b4 ,sense of ,congress regarding accession physicals ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,defense should explore alternatives to centralized accession physicals at ,military ,entrance ,processing ,stations1 including conducting physicals through community health care providers1 in order to reduce transportation costs1 increase efficiency in processing times1 and free recruiters to focus on the core of the recruiting mission4 ,d ,military ,justice #eca4 ,expansion of pre-referral matters reviewable by military judges and military magistrates in the interest of efficiency in military justice 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #hcj;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #cj;a of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 ,the ,president shall prescribe regulations for matters relating to proceedings conducted before referral of charges and specifications to court-martial for trial1 including the following3 7,a7 ,pre-referral investigative subpoenas4 7,b7 ,pre-referral warrants or orders for electronic communications4 7,c7 ,pre-referral matters referred by an appellate court4 7,d7 ,pre-referral matters under subsection 7c7 or 7e7 of section #hjf;b of this title 7article #f;b74 7,e7 ,pre-referral matters relating to the following3 7i7 ,pre-trial confinement of an accused4 7ii7 ,the mental capacity or mental responsibility of an accused4 7iii7 ,a request for an individual military counsel4 7#b7 ,in addition to the matters specified in paragraph 7#a71 the regulations prescribed under that paragraph shall-- 7,a7 set forth the matters that a military judge may rule upon in such proceedings2 7,b7 include procedures for the review of such rulings2 7,c7 include appropriate limitations to ensure that proceedings under this section extend only to matters that would be subject to consideration by a military judge in a general or special court-martial2 and 7,d7 provide such limitations on the relief that may be ordered under this section as the ,president considers appropriate4 4 7b7 ,conforming and clerical amendments 7#a7 ,heading amendment ,the heading of such section is amended to read as follows3 #hcj;a4 ,art #cj;a4 ,proceedings conducted before referral 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,,vi of chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended by striking the item relating to section #hcj;a 7article #cj;a7 and inserting the following new item3 #hcj;a4 #cj;a4 ,proceedings conducted before referral4 4 #ecb4 ,command influence 7a7 ,in general ,section #hcg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #cg of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,unlawfully influencing action of court and inserting ,command influence2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 7#a7 ,no court-martial convening authority1 nor any other commanding officer1 may censure1 reprimand1 or admonish the court or any member1 military judge1 or counsel thereof1 with respect to the findings or sentence adjudged by the court1 or with respect to any other exercise of its or his functions in the conduct of the proceeding4 7#b7 ,no court-martial convening authority1 nor any other commanding officer1 may deter or attempt to deter a potential witness from participating in the investigatory process or testifying at a court-martial4 ,the denial of a request to travel at government expense or refusal to make a witness available shall not by itself constitute unlawful command influence4 7#c7 ,no person subject to this chapter may attempt to coerce or1 by any unauthorized means1 attempt to influence the action of a court-martial or any other military tribunal or any member thereof1 in reaching the findings or sentence in any case1 or the action of any convening1 approving1 or reviewing authority or preliminary hearing officer with respect to such acts taken pursuant to this chapter as prescribed by the ,president4 7#d7 ,conduct that does not constitute a violation of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 may include1 for example-- 7,a7 general instructional or informational courses in military justice if such courses are designed solely for the purpose of instructing persons on the substantive and procedural aspects of courts-martial2 7,b7 statements regarding criminal activity or a particular criminal offense that do not advocate a particular disposition1 or a particular court-martial finding or sentence1 or do not relate to a particular accused2 or 7,c7 statements and instructions given in open court by the military judge or counsel4 7#e7 7,a7 ,notwithstanding paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c71 but subject to subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 a superior convening authority or officer may generally discuss matters to consider regarding the disposition of alleged violations of this chapter with a subordinate convening authority or officer2 and 7ii7 a subordinate convening authority or officer may seek advice from a superior convening authority or officer regarding the disposition of an alleged offense under this chapter4 7,b7 ,no superior convening authority or officer may direct a subordinate convening authority or officer to make a particular disposition in a specific case or otherwise substitute the discretion of such authority or such officer for that of the subordinate convening authority or officer4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking advanced1 in grade and inserting advanced in grade2 and 7,b7 by striking accused before a court-martial and inserting person in a court-martial proceeding2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7c7 ,no finding or sentence of a court-martial may be held incorrect on the ground of a violation of this section unless the violation materially prejudices the substantial rights of the accused4 7d7 7#a7 ,a superior convening authority or commanding officer may withhold the authority of a subordinate convening authority or officer to dispose of offenses in individual cases1 types of cases1 or generally4 7#b7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#a7 or as otherwise authorized by this chapter1 a superior convening authority or commanding officer may not limit the discretion of a subordinate convening authority or officer to act with respect to a case for which the subordinate convening authority or officer has authority to dispose of the offenses4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning subchapter ,,vii of chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended by striking the item relating to section #hcg 7article #cg7 and inserting the following new item3 #hcg4 ,art4 #cg4 ,command influence4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act and shall apply with respect to violations of section #hcg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #cg of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 committed on or after such date4 #ecc4 ,statute of limitations for certain offenses 7a7 ,in general ,section #hdc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #dc of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting maiming of a child1 kidnapping of a child1 after sexual assault of a child12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 by striking clauses 7ii7 and 7iv72 and 7,b7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7ii74 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act and shall apply with respect to the prosecution of offenses committed before1 on1 or after the date of the enactment of this ,act if the applicable limitation period has not yet expired4 #ecd4 ,public access to dockets1 filings1 and court records of courts-martial or other records of trial of the military justice system 7a7 ,in general ,section #idj;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #adj;a of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense and inserting 7a7 ,in general4--,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security12 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 as designated by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7including with respect to the ,coast ,guard7 after military justice system2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting public before access to docket information2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7b7 ,protection of certain personally identifiable information ,records of trial1 docket information1 filings1 and other records made publicly accessible in accordance with the uniform standards and criteria for conduct established by the ,secretary under subsection 7a7 shall restrict access to personally identifiable information of minors and victims of crime 7including victims of sexual assault and domestic violence71 as practicable to the extent such information is restricted in electronic filing systems of ,federal and ,state courts4 7c7 ,inapplicability to certain dockets and records ,nothing in this section shall be construed to provide public access to docket information1 filings1 or records that are classified1 subject to a judicial protective order1 or ordered sealed4 4 7b7 ,existing standards and criteria ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall apply to the ,coast ,guard the standards and criteria for conduct established by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #idj;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #adj;a of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 until such time as the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 prescribes revised standards and criteria for conduct under such section that implement the amendments made by subsection 7a7 of this section4 #ece4 ,extension of ,defense ,advisory ,committee on ,investigation1 ,prosecution1 and ,defense of ,sexual ,assault in the ,armed ,forces ,section #edf7;f77#a7 of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note7 is amended by striking five and inserting #aj4 #ecf4 ,authority for return of personal property to victims of sexual assault who file a ,restricted ,report before conclusion of related proceedings ,section #ehf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7e72 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 in the subsection heading1 by inserting in unrestricted reporting cases after proceedings2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,return of personal property in restricted reporting cases 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe procedures under which a victim who files a restricted report on an incident of sexual assault may request1 at any time1 the return of any personal property of the victim obtained as part of the sexual assault forensic examination4 7#b7 ,the procedures shall ensure that-- 7,a7 a request of a victim under paragraph 7#a7 may be made on a confidential basis and without affecting the restricted nature of the restricted report2 and 7,b7 at the time of the filing of the restricted report1 a ,sexual ,assault ,response ,coordinator or ,sexual ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,victim ,advocate-- 7i7 informs the victim that the victim may request the return of personal property as described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 advises the victim that such a request for the return of personal property may negatively impact a subsequent case adjudication1 if the victim later decides to convert the restricted report to an unrestricted report4 7#c7 ,except with respect to personal property returned to a victim under this subsection1 nothing in this subsection shall affect the requirement to retain a sexual assault forensic examination 7,,safe7 kit for the period specified in subsection 7c77#d77;,a74 4 #ecg4 ,guidelines on sentences for offenses committed under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice 7a7 ,development of guidelines ,not later than the date specified in subsection 7d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop nonbinding guidelines on sentences for offenses under chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 ,the guidelines shall provide the sentencing authority with a suggested range of punishments1 including suggested ranges of confinement1 that will generally be appropriate for a violation of each offense under such chapter4 7b7 ,sentencing data ,in developing the guidelines for sentences under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall take into account the sentencing data collected by the ,military ,justice ,review ,panel pursuant to section #idf7;f77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #adf7;f77#b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7c7 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than the date specified in subsection 7d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 the guidelines for sentences developed under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of implementing such guidelines in panel sentencing cases4 7d7 ,date specified ,the date specified in this subsection is the date that is not later than one year after the date on the which the first report of the ,military ,justice ,review ,panel is submitted to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives pursuant to section #idf7;f77#e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #adf7;f77#e7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 #ech4 ,notification of significant events and documentation of preference for prosecution jurisdiction for victims of sexual assault 7a7 ,notification to victims of events in military justice process 7#a7 ,notification required ,a member of the ,armed ,forces who is the victim of an alleged sexual assault by another member of the ,armed ,forces shall receive notification of each significant event in the military justice process that relates to the investigation1 prosecution1 and confinement of such other member for such assault4 7#b7 ,documentation ,appropriate documentation of each notification made pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be created and maintained in an appropriate system of records of the military department concerned4 7b7 ,documentation of victim's preference for prosecution jurisdiction ,in the case of a member of the ,armed ,forces who is the victim of an alleged sexual assault committed by another member of the ,armed ,forces who is subject to prosecution for such offense both by court-martial under chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 and by a civilian court under ,federal or ,state law1 appropriate documentation of the preference1 if any1 of such victim for prosecution of such offense by court-martial or by a civilian court as provided for by ,rule for ,courts-,martial #cjf7;e7 7as set forth in the ,manual for ,courts-,martial1 #bjai edition1 or any successor rule71 shall be created and maintained in an appropriate system of records of the military department concerned4 7c7 ,regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations implementing this section4 #eci4 ,increase in number of digital forensic examiners for certain military criminal investigative organizations 7a7 ,in general ,each ,secretary of a military department shall take appropriate actions to increase the number of digital forensic examiners in each military criminal investigative organization specified in subsection 7b7 under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary by not fewer than #aj from the authorized number of such examiners for such organization as of ,september #cj1 #bjai4 7b7 ,military criminal investigative organizations ,the military criminal investigative organizations specified in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,the ,army ,criminal ,investigation ,command4 7#b7 ,the ,naval ,criminal ,investigative ,service4 7#c7 ,the ,air ,force ,office of ,special ,investigations4 7c7 ,funding ,funds for additional digital forensic examiners as required by subsection 7a7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 including for compensation1 initial training1 and equipment1 shall be derived from amounts authorized to be appropriated for that fiscal year for the ,armed ,force concerned for operation and maintenance4 #edj4 ,increase in investigative personnel and ,victim ,witness ,assistance ,program liaisons 7a7 ,military criminal investigative services ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of each military department shall increase the number of personnel assigned to the military criminal investigative services of the department with the goal of ensuring1 to the extent practicable1 that the investigation of any sex-related offense is completed not later than six months after the date on which the investigation is initiated4 ,an investigation shall be considered completed for purposes of the preceding sentence when 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 sex-related offense4 7b7 ,victim ,witness ,assistance ,program liaisons ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of each military department shall increase the number of personnel serving as ,victim ,witness ,assistance ,program liaisons to address personnel shortages in the ,victim ,witness ,assistance ,program4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to create any right or benefit1 substantive or procedural1 enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the ,united ,states1 its departments1 agencies1 or entities1 its officers1 employees1 or agents1 or any other person4 #edj;,a4 ,training for sexual assault initial disposition authorities on exercise of disposition authority for sexual assault and collateral offenses 7a7 ,in general ,the training for sexual assault initial disposition authorities on the exercise of disposition authority under chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 shall include comprehensive training on the exercise of disposition authority with respect to cases for which disposition authority is withheld to such authorities pursuant to the memorandum described in subsection 7b7 for the purpose of promoting confidence and trust in the military justice process with respect to such cases4 7b7 ,memorandum described ,the memorandum described in this subsection is the memorandum of the ,secretary of ,defense titled ,withholding ,initial ,disposition ,authority ,under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice in ,certain ,sexual ,assault ,cases and dated ,april #bj1 #bjab1 or any successor memorandum4 #edj;,b4 ,training for commanders in the ,armed ,forces on their role in all stages of military justice in connection with sexual assault 7a7 ,in general ,the training provided commanders in the ,armed ,forces shall include comprehensive training on the role of commanders in all stages of military justice in connection with sexual assaults by members of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,elements ,to be covered ,the training provided pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include training on the following3 7#a7 ,the role of commanders in each stage of the military justice process in connection with sexual assault committed by a member of the ,armed ,forces1 including investigation and prosecution4 7#b7 ,the role of commanders in assuring that victims of sexual assault described in paragraph 7#a7 are informed of1 and have the opportunity to obtain1 assistance available for victims of sexual assault by law4 7#c7 ,the role of commanders in assuring that victims of sexual assault described in paragraph 7#a7 are afforded the rights and protections available to victims by law4 7#d7 ,the role of commanders in preventing retaliation against victims1 their family members1 witnesses1 first responders1 and bystanders for their their complaints1 statements1 testimony1 and status in connection with sexual assault described in paragraph 7#a71 including the role of commanders in ensuring that subordinates in the command are aware of their responsibilities in preventing such retaliation4 7#e7 ,the role of commanders in establishing and maintaining a healthy command climate in connection with reporting on sexual assault described in paragraph 7#a71 and in the response of the commander1 subordinates in the command1 and other personnel in the command to such sexual assault1 such reporting1 and the military justice process in connection with such sexual assault4 7#f7 ,any other matters on the role of commanders in connection with sexual assault described in paragraph 7#a7 that the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate for purposes of this section4 7c7 ,incorporation of best practices 7#a7 ,in general ,the training provided pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall incorporate best practices on all matters covered by the training4 7#b7 ,identification of best practices ,the ,secretaries of the military departments shall1 acting through the training and doctrine commands of the ,armed ,forces1 undertake from time to time surveys and other reviews of the matters covered by the training provided pursuant to subsection 7a7 in order to identify and incorporate into such training the most current practicable best practices on such matters4 7d7 ,uniformity ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the training provided pursuant to subsection 7a7 is1 to the extent practicable1 uniform across the ,armed ,forces4 #edj;,c4 ,timely disposition of nonprosecutable sex-related offenses 7a7 ,policy required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a policy to ensure the timely disposition of nonprosecutable sex-related offenses4 7b7 ,nonprosecutable sex-related offense defined ,in this section1 the term nonprosecutable sex-related offense means an alleged sex-related offense 7as that term is defined in section #ajdd;e7g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 that a court-martial convening authority has declined to refer for trial by a general or special court-martial under chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 due to a determination that there is insufficient evidence to support prosecution of the sex-related offense4 #edj;,d4 ,department of ,defense-wide policy and military department-specific programs on reinvigoration of the prevention of sexual assault involving members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,policy required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and issue a comprehensive policy for the ,department of ,defense to reinvigorate the prevention of sexual assault involving members of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,policy elements 7#a7 ,in general ,the policy required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,education and training for members of the ,armed ,forces on the prevention of sexual assault4 7,b7 ,elements for programs designed to encourage and promote healthy relationships among members of the ,armed ,forces4 7,c7 ,elements for programs designed to empower and enhance the role of non-commissioned officers in the prevention of sexual assault4 7,d7 ,elements for programs to foster social courage among members of the ,armed ,forces to encourage and promote intervention in situations in order to prevent sexual assault4 7,e7 ,processes and mechanisms designed to address behaviors among members of the ,armed ,forces that are included in the continuum of harm that frequently results in sexual assault4 7,f7 ,elements for programs designed to address alcohol abuse1 including binge drinking1 among members of the ,armed ,forces4 7,g7 ,such other elements1 processes1 mechanisms1 and other matters as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,continuum of harm resulting in sexual assault ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a77;,e71 the continuum of harm that frequently results in sexual assault includes hazing1 sexual harassment1 and related behaviors 7including language choices1 off-hand statements1 jokes1 and unconscious attitudes or biases7 that create a permissive climate for sexual assault4 7c7 ,programs required ,not later than #ahj days after the issuance of the policy required by subsection 7a71 each ,secretary of a military department shall develop and implement for each ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary a program to reinvigorate the prevention of sexual assaults involving members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,each program shall include the elements1 processes1 mechanisms1 and other matters developed by the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to subsection 7a7 tailored to the requirements and circumstances of the ,armed ,force or ,armed ,forces concerned4 #edj;,e4 ,recommendations on separate punitive article in the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice on sexual harassment ,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 containing such recommendations as the ,secretary considers appropriate with respect to the establishment of a separate punitive article in chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 on sexual harassment4 #edj;,f4 ,report on military justice system involving alternative authority for determining whether to prefer or refer changes for felony offenses under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cjj 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 setting forth the results of a study1 conducted for purposes of the report1 on the feasibility and advisability of an alternative military justice system in which determinations as to whether to prefer or refer charges for trial by court-martial for any offense specified in paragraph 7#b7 is made by a judge advocate in grade ,o-#f or higher who has significant experience in criminal litigation and is outside of the chain of command of the member subject to the charges rather than by a commanding officer of the member who is in the chain of command of the member4 7#b7 ,specified offense ,an offense specified in this paragraph is any offense under chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 for which the maximum punishment authorized includes confinement for more than one year4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required for purposes of the report under subsection 7a7 shall address the following3 7#a7 ,relevant procedural1 legal1 and policy implications and considerations of the alternative military justice system described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,an analysis of the following in connection with the implementation and maintenance of the alternative military justice system3 7,a7 ,legal personnel requirements4 7,b7 ,changes in force structure4 7,c7 ,amendments to law4 7,d7 ,impacts on the timeliness and efficiency of legal processes and court-martial adjudications4 7,e7 ,potential legal challenges to the system4 7,f7 ,potential changes in prosecution and conviction rates4 7,g7 ,potential impacts on the preservation of good order and discipline1 including the ability of a commander to carry out nonjudicial punishment and other administrative actions4 7,h7 ,such other considerations as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,a comparative analysis of the military justice systems of relevant foreign allies with the current military justice system of the ,united ,states and the alternative military justice system1 including whether or not approaches of the military justice systems of such allies to determinations described in subsection 7a7 are appropriate for the military justice system of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of conducting a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of the alternative military justice system1 and1 if the pilot program is determined to be feasible and advisable-- 7,a7 an analysis of potential legal issues in connection with the pilot program1 including potential issues for appeals2 and 7,b7 recommendations on the following3 7i7 ,the populations to be subject to the pilot program4 7ii7 ,the duration of the pilot program4 7iii7 ,metrics to measure the effectiveness of the pilot program4 7iv7 ,the resources to be used to conduct the pilot program4 #edj;,g4 ,report on standardization among the military departments in collection and presentation of information on matters within the military justice system ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report setting forth the following3 7#a7 ,a plan for actions to provide for standardization1 to the extent practicable1 among the military departments in the collection and presentation of information on matters within their military justice systems1 including information collected and maintained for purposes of section #idj;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #adj;a of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 and such other information as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of establishing and maintaining a single1 ,department of ,defense-wide data management system for the standardized collection and presentation of information described in paragraph 7#a74 #edj;,h4 ,report on expansion of ,air ,force safe to report policy across the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,report ,not late than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report setting forth an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of expanding the applicability of the safe to report policy described in subsection 7b7 so that the policy applies across the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,safe to report policy ,the safe to report policy described in this subsection is the policy1 currently applicable in the ,air ,force alone1 under which a member of the ,armed ,forces who is the victim of an alleged sexual assault committed by another member of the ,armed ,forces1 but who may have committed minor collateral misconduct at or about the time of such alleged sexual assault1 or whose minor collateral misconduct at or about such time is discovered only as a result of the investigation into such alleged sexual assault1 may report such alleged sexual assault to proper authorities without fear or receipt of discipline in connection with such minor collateral misconduct4 #edj;,i4 ,assessment of racial1 ethnic1 and gender disparities in the military justice system 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide for the carrying out of the activities described in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 in order to improve the ability of the ,department of ,defense to detect and address racial1 ethnic1 and gender disparities in the military justice system4 7b7 ,secretary of ,defense and related activities ,the activities described in this subsection are the following1 to be commenced or carried out 7as applicable7 by not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act3 7#a7 ,for each court-martial conducted by an ,armed ,force after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall require the head of the ,armed ,force concerned-- 7,a7 to record the race1 ethnicity1 and gender of the victim and the accused1 and such other demographic information about the victim and the accused as the ,secretary considers appropriate2 7,b7 to include data based on the information described in subparagraph 7,a7 in the annual military justice reports of the ,armed ,force4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall issue guidance that-- 7,a7 establishes criteria to determine when data indicating possible racial1 ethnic1 or gender disparities in the military justice process should be further reviewed2 and 7,b7 describes how such a review should be conducted4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall-- 7,a7 conduct an evaluation to identify the causes of any racial1 ethnic1 or gender disparities identified in the military justice system2 7,b7 take steps to address the causes of any such disparities1 as appropriate4 7c7 ,,dac-,,ipad activities 7#a7 ,in general ,the activities described in this subsection are the following1 to be conducted by the independent committee ,,dac-,,ipad3 7,a7 ,a review and assessment1 by fiscal year1 of the race and ethnicity of members of the ,armed ,forces accused of a penetrative sexual assault offense or contact sexual assault offense in an unrestricted report made pursuant to ,department of ,defense ,instruction #fdie4jb1 including an unrestricted report involving a spouse or intimate partner1 in all cases completed in each fiscal year assessed4 7,b7 ,a review and assessment1 by fiscal year1 of the race and ethnicity of members of the ,armed ,forces against whom charges were preferred pursuant to ,rule for ,courts-,martial #cjg for a penetrative sexual assault offense or contact sexual assault offense in all cases completed in each fiscal year assessed4 7,c7 ,a review and assessment1 by fiscal year1 of the race and ethnicity of members of the ,armed ,forces who were convicted of a penetrative sexual assault offense or contact sexual assault offense in all cases completed in each fiscal year assessed4 7#b7 ,information from ,federal agencies 7,a7 ,in general ,upon request by the chair of the committee1 a department or agency of the ,federal ,government shall provide information that the committee considers necessary to conduct reviews and assessments required by paragraph 7#a71 including military criminal investigation files1 charge sheets1 records of trial1 and personnel records4 7,b7 ,handling1 storage1 and return ,the committee shall handle and store all records received and reviewed under this subsection in accordance with applicable privacy laws and ,department of ,defense policy1 and shall return all records so received in a timely manner4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the committee shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense1 and to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 a report setting forth the results of the reviews and assessments required by paragraph 7#a74 ,the report shall include such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the committee considers appropriate in light of such results4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term independent committee ,,dac-,,ipad means the independent committee established by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #edf 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 #ccgd71 commonly known as the ,,dac-,,ipad4 7,b7 ,the term case means an unrestricted report of any penetrative sexual assault offense or contact sexual assault offense made against a member of the ,armed ,forces pursuant to ,department of ,defense ,instruction #fdie4jb1 including any unrestricted report involving a spouses or intimate partner for which an investigation has been opened by a criminal investigative organization4 7,c7 ,the term completed1 with respect to a case1 means that the case was tried to verdict1 dismissed without further action1 or dismissed and then resolved by non-judicial or administrative proceedings4 7,d7 ,the term contact sexual assault offense means aggravated sexual contact1 abusive sexual contact1 wrongful sexual contact1 and attempts to commit such offenses under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 7,e7 ,the term penetrative sexual assault offense means rape1 aggravated sexual assault1 sexual assault1 forcible sodomy1 and attempts to commit such offenses under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 #edj;,j4 ,pilot programs on defense investigators in the military justice system 7a7 ,in general ,each ,secretary of a military department shall carry out a pilot program on defense investigators within the military justice system under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary in order to do the following3 7#a7 ,determine whether the presence of defense investigators within such military justice system will-- 7,a7 make such military justice system more effective in providing an effective defense for the accused2 and 7,b7 make such military justice system more fair and efficient4 7#b7 ,otherwise assess the feasibility and advisability of defense investigators as an element of such military justice system4 7b7 ,elements 7#a7 ,interview of victim ,a defense investigator may question a victim under a pilot program only upon a request made through the ,special ,victims' ,counsel or other counsel if the victim does not have such counsel4 7#b7 ,uniformity across military justice systems ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the personnel and activities of defense investigators under the pilot programs are1 to the extent practicable1 uniform across the military justice systems of the military departments4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the pilot programs under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of each pilot program1 including the personnel and activities of defense investigators under such pilot program4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of establishing and maintaining defense investigators as an element of the military justice systems of the military departments4 7,c7 ,if the assessment under subparagraph 7,b7 is that the establishment and maintenance of defense investigators as an element of the military justice systems of the military departments is feasible and advisable1 such recommendations for legislative and administrative action as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate to establish and maintain defense investigators as an element of the military justice systems4 7,d7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 #edj,k4 ,report on preservation of recourse to restricted report on sexual assault for victims of sexual assault following certain victim or third-party communications 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 making findings and recommendations on the feasibility and advisability of a policy for the ,department of ,defense that would permit a victim of a sexual assault1 that is or may be investigated as a result of a communication described in subsection 7b71 which victim is a member of the ,armed ,forces or an adult dependent of a member of the ,armed ,forces1 to have the reporting on the sexual assault be treated as a restricted report without regard to the party initiating or receiving such communication4 7b7 ,communications ,a communication described in this subsection is a communication reporting a sexual assault as follows3 7#a7 ,by the victim to a member of the ,armed ,forces1 whether a commissioned officer or a noncommissioned officer1 in the chain of command of the victim or the victim's military sponsor4 7#b7 ,by the victim to military law enforcement personnel or personnel of a military criminal investigative organization 7,,mcio74 7#c7 ,by any individual other than victim4 7c7 ,scope of findings and recommendations ,the report required by subsection 7a7 may include recommendations for new provisions of statute or regulations1 or modification of current statute or regulations1 that may be required to put into effect the findings and recommendations described in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,consultation ,in preparing the report required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,defense ,advisory ,committee on ,investigation1 ,prosecution1 and ,defense of ,sexual ,assault in the ,armed ,forces 7,,dac-,,ipad7 under section #edf of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note74 #edj,l4 ,report on establishment of guardian ad litem program for certain military dependents who are a victim or witness of an offense under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice involving abuse or exploitation 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year 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 setting forth an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of establishing a guardian ad litem program for military dependents described in paragraph 7#b7 who are a victim or witness of an offense under chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 that involves an element of abuse or exploitation in order to protect the best interests of such dependents in a court-martial of such offense4 7#b7 ,covered dependents ,the military dependents described in this paragraph are as follows3 7,a7 ,military dependents under #ab years of age4 7,b7 ,military dependents who lack mental or other capacity4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of establishing a guardian ad litem program as described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,if establishment of the guardian ad litem program is considered feasible and advisable1 the following3 7,a7 ,a description of administrative requirements in connection with the program1 including the following3 7i7 ,any memoranda of understanding between the ,department of ,defense and ,state and local authorities required for purposes of the program4 7ii7 ,the personnel1 funding1 and other resources required for purposes of the program4 7,b7 ,best practices for the program 7as determined in consultation with appropriate civilian experts on child advocacy74 7,c7 ,such recommendations for legislative and administration action to implement the program as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 #edj,m4 ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states report on implementation by the ,armed ,forces of recent statutory requirements on sexual assault prevention and response in the military 7a7 ,report required ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report1 in writing1 on a study1 conducted by the ,comptroller ,general for purposes of the report1 on the implementation by the ,armed ,forces of statutory requirements on sexual assault prevention and response in the military in the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-acf7 and each succeeding national defense authorization ,act through the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb74 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a list and citation of each statutory requirement 7whether codified or uncodified7 on sexual assault prevention and response in the military in each national defense authorization ,act specified in paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 whether such statutory requirement is still in force2 and 7,b7 if such statutory requirement is no longer in force1 the date of the repeal or expiration of such requirement4 7#b7 ,for each statutory requirement listed pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the extent to which such requirement was implemented1 or is currently being implemented1 as applicable1 by each ,armed ,force to which such requirement applied or applies4 7,b7 ,a description and assessment of the actions taken by each of the ,department of ,defense1 the military department concerned1 and the ,armed ,force concerned to assess and determine the effectiveness of actions taken pursuant to such requirement in meeting its intended objective4 7#c7 ,any other matters in connection with the statutory requirements specified in subsection 7a71 and the implementation of such requirements by the ,armed ,forces1 that the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate4 7c7 ,briefings ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbj1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide to the committees referred to in subsection 7a7 one or more briefings on the status of the study required by subsection 7a71 including any preliminary findings and recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general as a result of the study as of the date of such briefing4 #edj,n4 ,sense of ,congress on the ,port ,chicago #ej ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,american people should recognize the role of racial bias during the era in which the prosecution and convictions of the ,port ,chicago #ej took place for mutiny following the deadliest home-front disaster in ,world ,war ,,ii1 in which #cbj were killed on ,july #ag1 #aidd1 during a munitions explosion2 and 7#b7 in light of the well-documented challenges associated with uniformed service by ,african ,americans during this era1 the ,secretary of the ,navy should1 as appropriate1 recommend executive action in favor of the #di remaining ,sailors with general court-martial convictions and the #bjg remaining ,sailors with summary court-martial convictions4 ,e ,other ,legal ,matters #eda4 ,improvement of certain ,special ,victims' ,counsel authorities 7a7 ,enhancement of legal consultation and assistance in connection with potential victim benefits ,paragraph 7#h77;,d7 of subsection 7b7 of section #ajdd;e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking and other and inserting 1 section #adjh7;h7 of this title1 and other4 7b7 ,expansion of legal assistance authorized to ,include consultation and assistance for retaliation ,subsection 7b7 of such section is amended further-- 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 ,legal consultation and assistance in connection with an incident of retaliation1 whether such incident occurs before1 during1 or after the conclusion of any criminal proceedings1 including-- 7,a7 in understanding the rights and protections afforded to victims of retaliation2 7,b7 in the filing of complaints2 and 7,c7 in any resulting military justice proceedings4 4 7c7 ,staffing caseload levels ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7g7 and 7h7 as subsections 7h7 and 7i71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection 7g73 7g7 ,staffing caseload levels ,commencing not later than four years after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj1 each ,secretary concerned shall ensure that the number of ,special ,victims' ,counsel serving in each military department 7and with respect to the ,coast ,guard7 is sufficient to ensure that the average caseload of a ,special ,victims' ,counsel does not exceed1 to the extent practicable1 #be cases any given time4 4 #edb4 ,availability of ,special ,victims' ,counsel at military installations 7a7 ,deadline for availability ,section #ajdd;e7f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 7,a7 ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 if a ,special ,victims' ,counsel is not available at a military installation for access by a member of the armed forces who requests access to a ,special ,victims' ,counsel1 a ,special ,victims' ,counsel shall be made available at such installation for access by such member by not later than #gb hours after such request4 7,b7 ,if the ,secretary concerned determines that1 due to exigent circumstances related to military activities1 a ,special ,victims' ,counsel cannot be made available to a member of the armed forces within the time period required by subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary concerned shall ensure that a ,special ,victims' ,counsel is made available to such member as soon as is practical under such circumstances4 4 7b7 ,report on civilian support of ,s,v,cs ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report setting forth the assessment of such ,secretary of the feasibility and advisability of establishing and maintaining for each ,special ,victims' ,counsel under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary one or more civilian positions for the purpose of-- 7#a7 providing support to such ,special ,victims' ,counsel2 and 7#b7 ensuring continuity and the preservation of institutional knowledge in transitions between the service of individuals as such ,special ,victims' ,counsel4 #edc4 ,notification of issuance of military protective order to civilian law enforcement 7a7 ,notification of issuance ,section #aefg;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking and any individual involved in the order does not reside on a military installation at any time during the duration of the military protective order1 the commander of the military installation shall notify and inserting 1 the commander of the unit to which the member is assigned shall1 not later than seven days after the date of the issuance of the order1 notify2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection 7b72 7b7 ,notification in event of transfer ,in the event that a member of the armed forces against whom a military protective order is issued is transferred to another unit-- 7#a7 not later than the date of the transfer1 the commander of the unit from which the member is transferred shall notify the commander of the unit to which the member is transferred of-- 7,a7 the issuance of the protective order2 and 7,b7 the individuals involved in the order2 and 7#b7 not later than seven days after receiving the notice under paragraph 7#a71 the commander of the unit to which the member is transferred shall provide notice of the order to the appropriate civilian authorities in accordance with subsection 7a74 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 as so redesignated1 by striking commander of the military installation and inserting commander of the unit to which the member is assigned4 7b7 ,annual report required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjba1 and each year thereafter through #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that identifies-- 7#a7 the number of military protective orders issued in the calendar year preceding the year in which the report is submitted2 and 7#b7 the number of such orders that were reported to appropriate civilian authorities in accordance with section #aefg;a7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in such preceding year4 #edd4 ,copyright protection for civilian faculty of certain accredited institutions ,section #aje of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7a7 ,in general4-- before ,copyright2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,copyright protection of certain of works ,subject to subsection 7c71 the covered author of a covered work owns the copyright to that covered work4 7c7 ,use by ,federal ,government ,the ,secretary of ,defense may direct the covered author of a covered work to provide the ,federal ,government with an irrevocable1 royalty-free1 world-wide1 nonexclusive license to reproduce1 distribute1 perform1 or display such covered work for purposes of the ,united ,states ,government4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered author means a civilian member of the faculty of a covered institution4 7#b7 ,the term covered institution means the following3 7,a7 ,national ,defense ,university4 7,b7 ,united ,states ,military ,academy4 7,c7 ,army ,war ,college4 7,d7 ,united ,states ,army ,command and ,general ,staff ,college4 7,e7 ,united ,states ,naval ,academy4 7,f7 ,naval ,war ,college4 7,g7 ,naval ,post ,graduate ,school4 7,h7 ,marine ,corps ,university4 7,i7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy4 7,j7 ,air ,university4 7,k7 ,defense ,language ,institute4 7,l7 ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7#c7 ,the term covered work means a literary work produced by a covered author in the course of employment at a covered institution for publication by a scholarly press or journal4 4 #ede4 ,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 ,subsection 7a7 of section #cje of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ciee71 as amended by section #cja of the ,veterans ,benefits and ,transition ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-djg71 is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,catastrophic injury or illness of lessee ,the spouse of the lessee on a lease described in subsection 7b7 may terminate the lease during the one-year period beginning on the date on which the lessee incurs a catastrophic injury or illness 7as that term is defined in section #dci7;g7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code71 if the lessee incurs the catastrophic injury or illness during a period of military service or while 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 7b7 ,deaths ,paragraph 7#c7 of such subsection is amended by striking in subsection 7b77#a7 and inserting in subsection 7b74 #edf4 ,military orders required for termination of leases pursuant to the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act ,section #cje7;i7 of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ciee7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7including orders for separation or retirement7 after official military orders2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,permanent change of station ,the term permanent change of station includes separation or retirement from military service4 4 #edg4 ,preservation of right to bring class action under ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7a7 ,in general ,section #hjb7;a7 of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #djdb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 be a representative party on behalf of members of a class or be a member of a class1 in accordance with the ,federal ,rules of ,civil ,procedure1 notwithstanding any previous agreement to the contrary4 4 7b7 ,construction ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall not be construed to imply that a person aggrieved by a violation of such ,act did not have a right to bring a civil action as a representative party on behalf of members of a class or be a member of a class in a civil action before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #edh4 ,legal counsel for victims of alleged domestic violence offenses 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a program to provide legal counsel 7referred to in this section as ,counsel7 to victims of alleged domestic violence offenses who are otherwise eligible for military legal assistance under section #ajdd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,form of implementation ,the program required under subsection 7a7 may be carried out as part of another program of the ,department of ,defense or through the establishment of a separate program4 7c7 ,training and terms ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that ,counsel-- 7#a7 receive specialized training in legal issues commonly associated with alleged domestic violence offenses2 and 7#b7 to the extent practicable1 serve as ,counsel for a period of not less than #b years4 7d7 ,attorney-client relationship ,the relationship between a ,counsel and a victim in the provision of legal advice and assistance shall be the relationship between an attorney and client4 7e7 ,paralegal support ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that sufficient trained paralegal support is provided to ,counsel under the program4 7f7 ,report required 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 ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the implementation of the program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description and assessment of the manner in which the ,department of ,defense will implement the program required under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,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,c7 ,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,d7 ,recommendations for any modifications to law that may be necessary to effectively and efficiently implement the program4 7g7 ,alleged domestic violence offense defined ,in this section1 the term alleged domestic violence offense means any allegation of-- 7#a7 a violation of section #ibh7;b71 #ibh;b7#a71 #ibh;b7#e71 or #icj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #abh7;b71 #abh;b7#a71 #abh;b7#e71 or #acj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 when committed against a spouse1 intimate partner1 or immediate family member2 7#b7 a violation of any other provision of subchapter ,x of chapter #dg of such title 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 when committed against a spouse1 intimate partner1 or immediate family member2 or 7#c7 an attempt to commit an offense specified in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 as punishable under section #hhj of such title 7article #hj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 #edi4 ,notice to victims of alleged sexual assault of pendency of further administrative action following a determination not to refer to trial by court-martial ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 upon a determination not to refer a case of alleged sexual assault for trial by court-martial under chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 the commander making such determination shall periodically notify the victim of the status of a final determination on further action on such case1 whether non-judicial punishment under section #hae of such title 7article #ae of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 other administrative action1 or no further action4 ,such notifications shall continue not less frequently than monthly until such final determination4 #eej4 ,treatment of information in ,catch a ,serial ,offender ,program for certain purposes 7a7 ,treatment under ,,foia ,victim disclosures under the ,catch a ,serial ,offender ,program shall be withheld from public disclosure under paragraph 7b77#c7 of section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,freedom of ,information ,act74 7b7 ,preservation of ,restricted ,report ,the transmittal or receipt in connection with the ,catch a ,serial ,offender ,program of a report on a sexual assault that is treated as a restricted report shall not operate to terminate its treatment or status as a restricted report4 #eej;,a4 ,policies and procedures on registration at military installations of civilian protective orders applicable to members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to such installations and certain other individuals 7a7 ,policies and procedures required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 establish policies and procedures for the registration at military installations of any civilian protective orders described in subsection 7b71 including the duties and responsibilities of commanders of installations in the registration process4 7b7 ,civilian protective orders ,a civilian protective order described in this subsection is any civilian protective order as follows3 7#a7 ,a civilian protective order against a member of the ,armed ,forces assigned to the installation concerned4 7#b7 ,a civilian protective order against a civilian employee employed at the installation concerned4 7#c7 ,a civilian protective order against the civilian spouse or intimate partner of a member of the ,armed ,forces on active duty and assigned to the installation concerned1 or of a civilian employee described in paragraph 7#b71 which order provides for the protection of such member or employee4 7c7 ,particular elements ,the policies and procedures required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a requirement for notice between and among the commander1 military law enforcement elements1 and military criminal investigative elements of an installation when a member of the ,armed ,forces assigned to such installation1 a civilian employee employed at such installation1 a civilian spouse or intimate partner of a member assigned to such installation1 or a civilian spouse or intimate partner of a civilian employee employed at such installation becomes subject to a civilian protective order4 7#b7 ,a statement of policy that failure to register a civilian protective order may not be a justification for the lack of enforcement of such order by military law enforcement and other applicable personnel who have knowledge of such order4 7d7 ,letter ,as soon as practicable after establishing the policies and procedures required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a letter that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed description of the policies and procedures4 7#b7 ,a certification by the ,secretary that the policies and procedures have been implemented on each military installation4 #eej;,b4 ,defense ,advisory ,committee for the ,prevention of ,sexual ,misconduct 7a7 ,establishment required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and maintain within the ,department of ,defense an advisory committee to be known as the ,defense ,advisory ,committee for the ,prevention of ,sexual ,misconduct 7in this section referred to as the ,advisory ,committee74 7#b7 ,deadline for establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish the ,advisory ,committee not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall consist of not more than #bj members1 appointed by the ,secretary from among individuals who have an expertise appropriate for the work of the ,advisory ,committee1 including at least one individual with each expertise as follows3 7,a7 ,expertise in the prevention of sexual assault and behaviors on the sexual assault continuum of harm4 7,b7 ,expertise in adverse behaviors1 including the prevention of suicide and the prevention of substance abuse4 7,c7 ,expertise in the change of culture of large organizations4 7,d7 ,expertise in implementation science4 7#b7 ,background of individuals ,individuals appointed to the ,advisory ,committee may include individuals with expertise in sexual assault prevention efforts of institutions of higher education1 public health officials1 and such other individuals as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,prohibition on membership of members of ,armed ,forces on active duty ,a member of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty may not serve as a member of the ,advisory ,committee4 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall advise the ,secretary on the following3 7,a7 ,the prevention of sexual assault 7including rape1 forcible sodomy1 other sexual assault1 and other sexual misconduct 7including behaviors on the sexual assault continuum of harm77 involving members of the ,armed ,forces4 7,b7 ,the policies1 programs1 and practices of each military department1 each ,armed ,force1 and each military service academy for the prevention of sexual assault as described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,basis for provision of advice ,for purposes of providing advice to the ,secretary pursuant to this subsection1 the ,advisory ,committee shall review1 on an ongoing basis1 the following3 7,a7 ,closed cases involving allegations of sexual assault described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,efforts of institutions of higher education to prevent sexual assault among students4 7,c7 ,any other information or matters that the ,advisory ,committee or the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,coordination of efforts ,in addition to the reviews required by paragraph 7#b71 for purposes of providing advice to the ,secretary the ,advisory ,committee shall also consult and coordinate with the ,defense ,advisory ,committee on ,investigation1 ,prosecution1 and ,defense of ,sexual ,assault in the ,armed ,forces 7,,dac-,,ipad7 on matters of joint interest to the two ,advisory ,committees4 7d7 ,annual report ,not later than ,march #cj each year1 the ,advisory ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the activities of the ,advisory ,committee pursuant to this section during the preceding year4 7e7 ,sexual assault continuum of harm ,in this section1 the term sexual assault continuum of harm includes-- 7#a7 inappropriate actions 7such as sexist jokes71 sexual harassment1 gender discrimination1 hazing1 cyber bullying1 or other behavior that contributes to a culture that is tolerant of1 or increases risk for1 sexual assault2 and 7#b7 maltreatment or ostracism of a victim for a report of sexual misconduct4 7f7 ,termination 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,advisory ,committee shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the establishment of the ,advisory ,committee pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,continuation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may continue the ,advisory ,committee after the termination date applicable under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that continuation of the ,advisory ,committee after that date is advisable and appropriate4 ,if the ,secretary determines to continue the ,advisory ,committee after that date1 the ,secretary shall notify the ,committees on the ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives4 #eej;,c4 ,training for ,special ,victims' ,counsel on civilian criminal justice matters in the ,states of the military installations to which assigned 7a7 ,training 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 upon the assignment of a ,special ,victims' ,counsel 7including a ,victim ,legal ,counsel of the ,navy7 to a military installation in the ,united ,states1 such ,counsel shall be provided appropriate training on the law and policies of the ,state or ,states in which such military installation is located with respect to the criminal justice matters specified in paragraph 7#b74 ,the purpose of the training is to assist such ,counsel in providing victims of alleged sex-related offenses with information necessary to make an informed decision regarding preference as to the jurisdiction 7whether court-martial or ,state court7 in which such offenses will be prosecuted4 7#b7 ,criminal justice matters ,the criminal justice matters specified in this paragraph1 with respect to a ,state1 are the following3 7,a7 ,victim rights4 7,b7 ,prosecution of criminal offenses4 7,c7 ,sentencing for conviction of criminal offenses4 7,d7 ,protective orders4 7b7 ,alleged sex-related offense defined ,in this section1 the term alleged sex-related offense means any allegation of-- 7#a7 a violation of section #ibj1 #ibj;b1 #ibj;c1 or #icj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #abj1 #abj;b1 #abj;c1 or #acj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 or 7#b7 an attempt to commit an offense specified in a paragraph 7#a7 as punishable under section #hhj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #hj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7c7 ,exception ,the requirements of this section do not apply to a ,special ,victims' ,counsel of the ,coast ,guard4 #eej;,d4 ,enhancing the capability of military criminal investigative organizations to prevent and combat child sexual exploitation 7a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and carry out an initiative to enhance the capability of military criminal investigative organizations to prevent and combat child sexual exploitation4 7b7 ,activities ,in establishing and carrying out the initiative under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may-- 7#a7 work with internal and external functional experts to train the personnel of military criminal investigative organizations across the ,department regarding-- 7,a7 technologies1 tools1 and techniques1 including digital forensics1 to enhance the investigation of child sexual exploitation2 and 7,b7 evidence-based forensic interviewing of child victims1 and the referral of child victims for trauma-informed mental and medical health care1 and other treatment and support services2 7#b7 to the extent authorized by law1 collaborate with ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and other civilian law enforcement agencies on issues relating to child sexual exploitation1 including by-- 7,a7 participating in task forces established by such agencies for the purpose of preventing and combating child sexual exploitation2 7,b7 establishing cooperative agreements to facilitate co-training and collaboration with such agencies2 and 7,c7 ensuring that streamlined processes for the referral of child sexual exploitation cases to other agencies and jurisdictions1 as appropriate1 are fully operational2 7#c7 as appropriate1 assist in educating the military community on the prevention and response to child sexual exploitation2 and 7#d7 carry out such other activities as the ,secretary determines to be relevant4 #eej;,e4 ,feasibility study on establishment of database of military protective orders 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a database of military protective orders issued by military commanders against individuals suspected of having committed an offense of domestic violence under section #ibh;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #abh;b of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 ,the study shall include an examination of each of the following3 7#a7 ,the feasibility of creating a database to record1 track1 and report such military protective orders to the ,national ,instant ,criminal ,background ,check ,system4 7#b7 ,the feasibility of establishing a process by which a military judge or magistrate may issue a protective order against an individual suspected of having committed such an offense4 7#c7 ,how the database and process described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively1 may differ from analogous civilian databases and processes1 including with regard to due process and other procedural protections4 7b7 ,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 results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #eej;,f4 ,,gao review of ,,userra and ,,scra 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjba1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review and submit a report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives regarding what the ,comptroller ,general determines are the effects of the common commercial and governmental practices of including a mandatory arbitration clause in employment and consumer agreements1 on the ability of servicemembers to assert claims under and secure redress for violations of-- 7#a7 chapter #dc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,uniformed ,services ,employment and ,reemployments ,rights ,act of #aiid and referred to in this section as ,,userra72 and 7#b7 the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cija et seq4 7referred to in this section as ,,scra774 7b7 ,elements ,the report under this section shall include the following3 7#a7 ,each process by which a servicemember may assert a claim under ,,userra or ,,scra1 including-- 7,a7 administrative assistance2 7,b7 support1 and dispute resolution processes provided by ,federal and ,state agencies2 7,c7 arbitration2 and 7,d7 litigation4 7#b7 ,with regards to each process identified under paragraph 7#a71 an evaluation of-- 7,a7 the flexibility the process affords to the servicemember and other parties to the process2 7,b7 the burden on the servicemember and other parties to the process2 7,c7 the financial cost of the process to the servicemember and the other parties2 7,d7 the speed of each process1 including the rate at which each claim pursued under such process is resolved2 7,e7 the confidentiality of each process2 and 7,f7 the effects of the process4 7#c7 ,based on data regarding the results of past actions to enforce servicemember rights and benefits under ,,userra and ,,scra1 including data of the ,departments of ,defense and ,labor regarding dispute resolution under ,,userra and data of the ,department of ,justice regarding litigation under ,,scra-- 7,a7 an analysis of the extent to which each of the processes identified in paragraph 7#a7 has been employed to address claims under ,,userra or ,,scra and 7,b7 the extent to which each such process achieved a final disposition favorable to the servicemember4 7#d7 ,an assessment of general societal trends in the use of mandatory arbitration clauses in employment and consumer agreements1 including any trend in a specific industry or employment sector that relies on mandatory arbitration in such contracts and agreements4 7#e7 ,an assessment and explanation of any effect-- 7,a7 of the use of mandatory arbitration clauses in employment or consumer agreements on military readiness and deployability4 7,b7 of ,,userra or ,,scra on the willingness of employers to employ1 and consumer service businesses to provide services to servicemembers and their families4 ,f ,member ,education #eea4 ,authority for detail of certain enlisted members of the ,armed ,forces as students at law schools 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting and enlisted members after commissioned officers2 7,b7 by striking bachelor of laws or2 and 7,c7 by inserting and enlisted members after twenty-five officers2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or enlisted member after officer2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following new paragraph 7#a73 7#a7 either-- 7,a7 have served on active duty for a period of not less than two years nor more than six years and be an officer in the pay grade ,o-#c or below as of the time the training is to begin2 or 7,b7 have served on active duty for a period of not less than four years nor more than eight years and be an enlisted member in the pay grade ,e-#e1 ,e-#f1 or ,e-#g as of the time the training is to begin2 2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a71 as amended by subparagraph 7,b71 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 in the case of an enlisted member1 meet all requirements for acceptance of a commission as a commissioned officer in the armed forces2 and 2 and 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c7 of this paragraph1 by striking or law specialist2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by inserting and enlisted members after ,officers2 and 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by inserting or enlisted member after officer each place it appears2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by inserting and enlistment members after officers2 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by inserting or enlistment member after officer2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7f71 by inserting or enlisted member after officer4 7b7 ,conforming and clerical amendments 7#a7 ,heading amendment ,the heading of such section is amended to read as follows3 #bjjd4 ,detail as students at law schools2 commissioned officers2 certain enlisted members 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #aja of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #bjjd and inserting the following new item3 #bjjd4 ,detail as students at law schools2 commissioned officers2 certain enlisted members4 4 #eeb4 ,inclusion of ,coast ,guard in ,department of ,defense ,,starbase ,program ,section #baic;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting and the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating after military departments2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 by striking and the ,secretaries of the military departments and inserting 1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 #eec4 ,degree granting authority for ,united ,states ,army ,armament ,graduate ,school2 limitation on establishment of certain educational institutions 7a7 ,degree granting authority for ,united ,states ,army ,armament ,graduate ,school 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #gea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #gdbb4 ,degree granting authority for ,united ,states ,army ,armament ,graduate ,school 7a7 ,authority ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,chancellor of the ,united ,states ,army ,armament ,graduate ,school may1 upon the recommendation of the faculty and provost of the school1 confer appropriate degrees upon graduates who meet the degree requirements4 7b7 ,limitation ,a degree may not be conferred under this section unless-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,education has recommended approval of the degree in accordance with the ,federal ,policy ,governing ,granting of ,academic ,degrees by ,federal ,agencies2 and 7#b7 the ,united ,states ,army ,armament ,graduate ,school is accredited by the appropriate civilian academic accrediting agency or organization to award the degree1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,education4 7c7 ,congressional notification requirements 7#a7 ,when seeking to establish degree granting authority under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives-- 7,a7 a copy of the self-assessment questionnaire required by the ,federal ,policy ,governing ,granting of ,academic ,degrees by ,federal ,agencies1 at the time the assessment is submitted to the ,department of ,education's ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,institutional ,quality and ,integrity2 and 7,b7 the subsequent recommendations and rationale of the ,secretary of ,education regarding the establishment of the degree granting authority4 7#b7 ,upon any modification or redesignation of existing degree granting authority1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report containing the rationale for the proposed modification or redesignation and any subsequent recommendation of the ,secretary of ,education on the proposed modification or redesignation4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report containing an explanation of any action by the appropriate academic accrediting agency or organization not to accredit the ,united ,states ,army ,armament ,graduate ,school to award any new or existing degree4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #gdbb4 ,degree granting authority for ,united ,states ,army ,armament ,graduate ,school4 4 7b7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bjag4 ,limitation on establishment of postsecondary educational institutions pending notice to ,congress 7a7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not establish a postsecondary educational institution within the ,department of ,defense until a period of one year has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary notifies the congressional defense committees of the intent of the ,secretary to establish the institution4 7b7 ,postsecondary educational institution defined ,in this section1 the term postsecondary educational institution means a school or other educational institution that is intended to provide students with a course of instruction that is comparable1 in length and academic rigor1 to a course of instruction for which an associate's1 bachelor's1 or graduate degree may be awarded4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bjag4 ,limitation on establishment of postsecondary educational institutions pending notice to ,congress4 4 7#c7 ,applicability ,section #bjag of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 shall apply with respect to postsecondary educational institutions intended to be established by the ,secretary of ,defense on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #eed4 ,prohibition on off-duty employment for cadets and midshipmen completing obligated service after graduation 7a7 ,military ,academy ,section #gddh7;a77#e77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or seek or accept approval for off-duty employment while completing the cadet's commissioned service obligation before to obtain employment4 7b7 ,naval ,academy ,section #hdei7;a77#e77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or seek or accept approval for off-duty employment while completing the midshipman's commissioned service obligation before to obtain employment4 7c7 ,air ,force ,academy ,section #iddh7;a77#e77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or seek or accept approval for off-duty employment while completing the cadet's commissioned service obligation before to obtain employment4 #eee4 ,consideration of request for transfer of a cadet or midshipman at a military service academy who is the victim of a sexual assault or related offense 7a7 ,united ,states ,military ,academy ,section #gdfa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,consideration of request for transfer of a cadet who is the victim of a sexual assault or related offense 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall provide for timely consideration of and action on a request submitted by a cadet appointed to the ,united ,states ,military ,academy who is the victim of an alleged sexual assault or other offense covered by section #ibj1 #ibj;c1 or #icj of this title 7article #abj1 #abj;c1 or #acj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 for transfer to another military service academy or to enroll in a ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program affiliated with another institution of higher education4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall prescribe regulations to carry out this subsection1 within guidelines provided by the ,secretary of ,defense that-- 7,a7 provide that the ,superintendent of the ,united ,states ,military ,academy shall ensure that any cadet who has been appointed to the ,united ,states ,military ,academy and who is a victim of an alleged sexual assault or other offense referred to in paragraph 7#a71 is informed of the right to request a transfer pursuant to this section1 and that any formal request submitted by a cadet is processed as expeditiously as practicable through the chain of command for review and action by the ,superintendent2 7,b7 direct the ,superintendent of the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 in coordination with the ,superintendent of the military service academy to which the cadet requests to transfer-- 7i7 to take action on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than #gb hours after receiving the formal request from the cadet2 7ii7 to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the request2 and 7iii7 upon approval of such request1 to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the transfer of the cadet to the military service academy concerned as expeditiously as possible2 and 7,c7 direct the ,superintendent of the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the military department that sponsors the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program at the institution of higher education to which the cadet requests to transfer-- 7i7 to take action on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than #gb hours after receiving the formal request from the cadet2 7ii7 subject to the cadet's acceptance for admission to the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer1 to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the application2 and 7iii7 to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the cadet's enrollment in the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer and to process the cadet for participation in the relevant ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program as expeditiously as possible4 7#c7 ,if the ,superintendent of the ,united ,states ,military ,academy denies a request for transfer under this subsection1 the cadet may request review of the denial by the ,secretary of the ,army1 who shall take action on such request not later than #gb hours after receipt of the formal request for review4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall ensure that all records of any request1 determination1 transfer1 or other action under this subsection remain confidential1 consistent with applicable law and regulation4 7#e7 ,a cadet who transfers under this subsection may retain the cadet's appointment to the ,united ,states ,military ,academy or may be appointed to the military service academy to which the cadet transfers without regard to the limitations and requirements set forth in sections #gddb1 #hded1 and #iddb of this title4 4 7b7 ,united ,states ,naval ,academy ,section #hdhj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,consideration of request for transfer of a midshipman who is the victim of a sexual assault or related offense 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide for timely consideration of and action on a request submitted by a midshipman appointed to the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy who is the victim of an alleged sexual assault or other offense covered by section #ibj1 #ibj;c1 or #icj of this title 7article #abj1 #abj;c1 or #acj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 for transfer to another military service academy or to enroll in a ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program affiliated with another institution of higher education4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall prescribe regulations to carry out this subsection1 within guidelines provided by the ,secretary of ,defense that-- 7,a7 provide that the ,superintendent of the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy shall ensure that any midshipman who has been appointed to the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy and who is a victim of an alleged sexual assault or other offense referred to in paragraph 7#a71 is informed of the right to request a transfer pursuant to this section1 and that any formal request submitted by a midshipman is processed as expeditiously as practicable through the chain of command for review and action by the ,superintendent2 7,b7 direct the ,superintendent of the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy1 in coordination with the ,superintendent of the military service academy to which the midshipman requests to transfer-- 7i7 to take action on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than #gb hours after receiving the formal request from the midshipman2 7ii7 to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the request2 and 7iii7 upon approval of such request1 to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the transfer of the midshipman to the military service academy concerned as expeditiously as possible2 and 7,c7 direct the ,superintendent of the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the military department that sponsors the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program at the institution of higher education to which the midshipman requests to transfer-- 7i7 to take action on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than #gb hours after receiving the formal request from the midshipman2 7ii7 subject to the midshipman's acceptance for admission to the institution of higher education to which the midshipman wishes to transfer1 to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the application2 and 7iii7 to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the midshipman's enrollment in the institution of higher education to which the midshipman wishes to transfer and to process the midshipman for participation in the relevant ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program as expeditiously as possible4 7#c7 ,if the ,superintendent of the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy denies a request for transfer under this subsection1 the midshipman may request review of the denial by the ,secretary of the ,navy1 who shall take action on such request not later than #gb hours after receipt of the formal request for review4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall ensure that all records of any request1 determination1 transfer1 or other action under this subsection remain confidential1 consistent with applicable law and regulation4 7#e7 ,a midshipman who transfers under this subsection may retain the midshipman's appointment to the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy or may be appointed to the military service academy to which the midshipman transfers without regard to the limitations and requirements set forth in sections #gddb1 #hded1 and #iddb of this title4 4 7c7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy ,section #idfa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,consideration of request for transfer of a cadet who is the victim of a sexual assault or related offense 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall provide for timely consideration of and action on a request submitted by a cadet appointed to the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy who is the victim of an alleged sexual assault or other offense covered by section #ibj1 #ibj;c1 or #icj of this title 7article #abj1 #abj;c1 or #acj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 for transfer to another military service academy or to enroll in a ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program affiliated with another institution of higher education4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall prescribe regulations to carry out this subsection1 within guidelines provided by the ,secretary of ,defense that-- 7,a7 provide that the ,superintendent of the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy shall ensure that any cadet who has been appointed to the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy and who is a victim of an alleged sexual assault or other offense referred to in paragraph 7#a71 is informed of the right to request a transfer pursuant to this section1 and that any formal request submitted by a cadet is processed as expeditiously as practicable through the chain of command for review and action by the ,superintendent2 7,b7 direct the ,superintendent of the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy1 in coordination with the ,superintendent of the military service academy to which the cadet requests to transfer-- 7i7 to take action on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than #gb hours after receiving the formal request from the cadet2 7ii7 to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the request2 and 7iii7 upon approval of such request1 to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the transfer of the cadet to the military service academy concerned as expeditiously as possible2 and 7,c7 direct the ,superintendent of the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the military department that sponsors the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program at the institution of higher education to which the cadet requests to transfer-- 7i7 to take action on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than #gb hours after receiving the formal request from the cadet2 7ii7 subject to the cadet's acceptance for admission to the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer1 to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the application2 and 7iii7 to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the cadet's enrollment in the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer and to process the cadet for participation in the relevant ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program as expeditiously as possible4 7#c7 ,if the ,superintendent of the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy denies a request for transfer under this subsection1 the cadet may request review of the denial by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 who shall take action on such request not later than #gb hours after receipt of the formal request for review4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall ensure that all records of any request1 determination1 transfer1 or other action under this subsection remain confidential1 consistent with applicable law and regulation4 7#e7 ,a cadet who transfers under this subsection may retain the cadet's appointment to the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy or may be appointed to the military service academy to which the cadet transfers without regard to the limitations and requirements set forth in sections #gddb1 #hded1 and #iddb of this title4 4 #eef4 ,redesignation of the ,commandant of the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology as the ,director and ,chancellor of such ,institute 7a7 ,redesignation ,section #idad;b7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,commandant and inserting ,director and ,chancellor2 7#b7 by striking ,commandant each place it appears and inserting ,director and ,chancellor2 and 7#c7 in the heading of paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,commandant and inserting ,director and ,chancellor4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #idad7;f7 of such title is amended by striking ,commandant both places it appears and inserting ,director and ,chancellor4 7c7 ,references ,any reference in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the ,commandant of the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,director and ,chancellor of the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology4 #eeg4 ,eligibility of additional enlisted members for associate degree programs of the ,community ,college of the ,air ,force ,section #idae7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,enlisted members of the armed forces other than the ,air ,force who are participating in ,community ,college of the ,air ,force affiliated joint-service training and education courses4 4 #eeh4 ,speech disorders of cadets and midshipmen 7a7 ,testing ,the ,superintendent of a military service academy shall provide testing for speech disorders to incoming cadets or midshipmen under the jurisdiction of that ,superintendent4 7b7 ,no effect on admission ,the testing under subsection 7a7 may not have any effect on admission to a military service academy4 7c7 ,results ,the ,superintendent shall provide each cadet or midshipman under the jurisdiction of that ,superintendent the result of the testing under subsection 7a7 and a list of warfare unrestricted line officer positions and occupation specialities that require successful performance on the speech test4 7d7 ,therapy ,the ,superintendent shall furnish speech therapy to a cadet or midshipman under the jurisdiction of that ,superintendent at the election of the cadet or midshipman4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries of the military departments shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a joint report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the number of cadets or midshipmen with an identified speech disorder in each military service academy4 7#b7 ,a list of the health care and administrative resources related to speech disorders available to cadets and midshipmen described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,a list of positions and specialties described in subsection 7c7 pursued by the cadets and midshipmen described in paragraph 7#a7 at the time of graduation4 #eei4 ,requirement to continue provision of tuition assistance for members of the ,armed ,forces ,the ,secretary of each military department shall carry out tuition assistance programs for members of an ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary during fiscal year #bjbj using an amount not less than the sum of any amounts appropriated for tuition assistance for members of that ,armed ,force for fiscal year #bjbj4 #efj4 ,information on institutions of higher education participating in the ,department of ,defense ,tuition ,assistance ,program 7a7 ,list of participating institutions ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall make available1 on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense1 a list that identifies-- 7#a7 each institution of higher education that receives funds under the ,department of ,defense ,tuition ,assistance ,program2 and 7#b7 the amount of such funds received by the institution4 7b7 ,annual updates ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall update the list described in subsection 7a7 not less frequently than once annually4 #efj;,a4 ,inclusion of information on free credit monitoring in annual financial literacy briefing ,the ,secretary of each military department shall ensure that the annual financial literacy education briefing provided to members of the ,armed ,forces includes information on the availability of free credit monitoring services pursuant to section #fje;,a7k7 of the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha;c-#a7k774 #efj;,b4 ,programs to facilitate the award of private pilot's certificates 7a7 ,programs authorized ,each ,secretary of a military department may carry out a program under which qualified participants may obtain a private pilot's certificate through an institution of higher education with an accredited aviation program that is approved by such ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7c74 7b7 ,participant qualifications and types of assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out a program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of a military department shall prescribe-- 7,a7 the standards to be met for participation in the program2 and 7,b7 the types of assistance1 if any1 to be provided to individuals who participate in the program4 7#b7 ,uniformity across military departments ,to the extent practicable1 the standards and types of assistance prescribed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be uniform across the military departments4 7c7 ,approved institutions of higher education 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out a program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of a military department shall maintain a list of institutions of higher education 7as that term is defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 through which an individual participating in the program may obtain a private pilot's certificate4 7#b7 ,qualifications and standards ,any institution of higher education included on a list under paragraph 7#a71 and any course of instruction toward obtaining a private pilot's certificate offered by such institution1 shall meet such qualifications and standards as the ,secretary shall prescribe for purposes of the program4 ,such qualifications and standards shall include a requirement that any institution included on the list award1 to individual participating in the program1 academic credit at such institution for any portion of course work completed on the ground school course of instruction of such institution in connection with obtaining a private pilot's certificate1 regardless of whether the participant fully completed the ground school course of instruction4 7d7 ,annual reports on programs 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #bh1 #bjba1 and each year thereafter1 each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to ,congress a report on the program1 if any1 carried out by such ,secretary under subsection 7a7 during the preceding calendar year4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for the program and year covered by such report1 the following3 7,a7 ,the total number of participants in the program4 7,b7 ,the number of private pilot's certificates awarded to participants in the program4 7,c7 ,the number of participants in the program who fully completed a ground school course of instruction in connection with obtaining a private pilot's certificate4 ,g ,member ,training and ,transition #efa4 ,requirement to provide information regarding benefits claims to members during ,,tap counseling ,section #aadb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ai7 ,information regarding how to file claims for benefits available to the member under laws administered by the ,secretaries of ,defense and ,veterans ,affairs4 4 #efb4 ,participation of other ,federal agencies in the ,skill,bridge apprenticeship and internship program for members of the ,armed ,forces ,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 ,any program under this subsection may be carried out at1 through1 or in consultation with such other departments or agencies of the ,federal ,government as the ,secretary of the military department concerned considers appropriate4 4 #efc4 ,first modification of elements of report on the improved ,transition ,assistance ,program ,section #eeb7;b77#d7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,the evaluation of the ,secretary regarding the effectiveness of the ,transition ,assistance ,program for all members of the ,armed ,forces4 7,f7 ,the evaluation of the ,secretary regarding the effectiveness of the ,transition ,assistance ,program specifically for female members of the ,armed ,forces4 4 #efd4 ,second modification of elements of report on the improved ,transition ,assistance ,program ,section #eeb7;b77#d7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 as amended by section #efc of this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,g71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following new subparagraph 7,a73 7,a7 ,the total number of members eligible to attend ,transition ,assistance ,program counseling4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,h7 ,the number of members who participated in programs under section #aadc7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as ,job ,training1 ,employment ,skills1 ,apprenticeships and ,internships 7,,jtest-,,ai7 or ,skill ,bridge74 7,i7 ,such other information as is required to provide ,congress with a comprehensive description of the participation of the members in the ,transition ,assistance ,program and programs described in subparagraph 7,h74 4 #efe4 ,prohibition on gender-segregated training at ,marine ,corps ,recruit ,depots 7a7 ,parris ,island 7#a7 ,prohibition ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 training at the ,marine ,corps ,recruit ,depot1 ,parris ,island1 ,south ,carolina1 may not be segregated based on gender4 7#b7 ,deadline ,the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps shall carry out this subsection not later than five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,san ,diego 7#a7 ,prohibition ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 training at the ,marine ,corps ,recruit ,depot1 ,san ,diego1 ,california1 may not be segregated based on gender4 7#b7 ,deadline ,the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps shall carry out this subsection not later than eight years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #eff4 ,assessment of deaths of recruits under the jurisdiction of the ,secretaries of the military departments 7a7 ,assessment ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall conduct an assessment of the deaths of recruits at facilities under the jurisdiction of the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and the effectiveness of the current medical protocols on the training bases4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representative a report containing the results of the assessment conducted under subsection 7a74 ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the number of recruits who died during basic training in the five years preceding the date of the report4 7#b7 ,the causes of deaths described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,the types of medical treatment that was provided to recruits described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,whether any of the deaths identified under paragraph 7#a7 were found to be a result of medical negligence4 7#e7 ,a description of medical capabilities and personnel available to the recruits at each facility4 7#f7 ,a description of medical resources accessible to the recruits at the company level at each facility4 7#g7 ,a description of #bd-;hour medical resources available to recruits at each facility4 7#h7 ,an evaluation of the guidelines and resources in place to monitor sick recruits4 7#i7 ,an evaluation of how supervisors evaluate and determine whether a sick recruit should continue training or further seek medical assistance4 7#aj7 ,an evaluation of how the ,secretaries of the military departments can increase visibility of the comprehensive medical status of a sick recruit to instructors and supervisors in order to provide better situational awareness of the such medical status4 7#aa7 ,an evaluation of how to improve medical care for recruits4 #efg4 ,review of ,department of ,defense training programs regarding disinformation campaigns 7a7 ,review ,not later than #abj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a review of existing programs1 tools1 and resources of the ,department of ,defense for training members of the ,armed ,forces and employees of the ,department regarding the threat of disinformation campaigns specifically targeted at such individuals and the families of such individuals4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #bgj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees regarding the programs1 tools1 and resources identified under subsection 7a74 #efh4 ,command matters in connection with transition assistance programs ,the training provided a commander of a military installation in connection with the commencement of assignment to the installation shall include a module on the covered transition assistance programs available for members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to the installation4 #efi4 ,machine readability and electronic transferability of ,certificate of ,release or ,discharge from ,active ,duty 7,,dd ,form #bad7 7a7 ,modification required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall modify the ,certificate of ,release or ,discharge from ,active ,duty 7,,dd ,form #bad7 to-- 7#a7 be machine readable and electronically transferable2 and 7#b7 include a specific block explicitly identified as the location in which a member of the ,armed ,forces may provide one or more email addresses by which the member may be contacted after discharge or release from active duty4 7b7 ,deadline for modification ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall release a revised ,certificate of ,release or ,discharge from ,active ,duty 7,,dd ,form #bad71 modified pursuant to subsection 7a71 not later than four years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to ,congress regarding the following3 7#a7 ,what systems of the ,department of ,defense require an individual to manually enter information from ,,dd ,form #bad4 7#b7 ,what activities of the ,department of ,defense require a veteran or former member of the ,armed ,forces to provide a physical copy of ,,dd ,form #bad4 7#c7 ,the order of priority for modernizing items identified under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,the estimated cost1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to automate items identified under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 #egj4 ,records of service for ,reserves 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and implement a standard record of service for members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces1 similar to ,,dd ,form #bad1 that summarizes the record of service of each such member1 including dates of active duty service4 7b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to ensure that the record established under this section is acceptable as proof of service for former members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces who are eligible for benefits under laws administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to receive such benefits4 #egj;,a4 ,limitations and requirements in connection with separations for members of the ,armed ,forces who suffer from mental health conditions in connection with a sex-related1 intimate partner violence-related1 or spousal-abuse offense 7a7 ,confirmation of diagnosis of condition required before separation ,before a member of the ,armed ,forces who was the victim of a sex-related offense1 an intimate partner violence-related offense1 or a spousal-abuse offense during service in the ,armed ,forces 7whether or not such offense was committed by another member of the ,armed ,forces71 and who has a mental health condition not amounting to a physical disability1 is separated1 discharged1 or released from the ,armed ,forces based solely on such condition1 the diagnosis of such condition must be-- 7#a7 corroborated by a competent mental health care professional at the peer level or a higher level of the health care professional making the diagnosis2 and 7#b7 endorsed by the ,surgeon ,general of the military department concerned4 7b7 ,narrative reason for separation if mental health condition present ,if the narrative reason for separation1 discharge1 or release from the ,armed ,forces of a member of the ,armed ,forces is a mental health condition that is not a disability1 the appropriate narrative reason for the separation1 discharge1 or release shall be a condition1 not a disability1 or ,secretarial authority4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term intimate partner violence-related offense means the following3 7,a7 ,an offense under section #ibh or #icj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #abh or #acj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7,b7 ,an offense under ,state law for conduct identical or substantially similar to an offense described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,the term sex-related offense means the following3 7,a7 ,an offense under section #ibj or #ibj;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #abj or #abj;b of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7,b7 ,an offense under ,state law for conduct identical or substantially similar to an offense described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,the term spousal-abuse offense means the following3 7,a7 ,an offense under section #ibh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #abh of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7,b7 ,an offense under ,state law for conduct identical or substantially similar to an offense described in subparagraph 7,a74 7d7 ,effective date ,this section shall take effect #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and shall apply with respect to separations1 discharges1 and releases from the ,armed ,forces that occur on or after that effective date4 #egj;,b4 ,prohibition on involuntary separation of certain members of the ,armed ,forces2 consideration of military service in removal determinations 7a7 ,prohibition on involuntary separation 7#a7 ,in general ,no member of the ,armed ,forces may be involuntarily separated from the ,armed ,forces solely because that member is a covered member4 7#b7 ,covered member defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered member means a member of the ,armed ,forces who-- 7,a7 possesses a current and valid employment authorization document that was issued pursuant to the memorandum of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security dated ,june #ae1 #bjab1 and entitled ,exercising ,prosecutorial ,discretion with ,respect to ,individuals who ,came to the ,united ,states as ,children2 or 7,b7 is currently in a temporary protected status under section #bdd of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abed;a74 7b7 ,consideration of military service in removal determinations 7#a7 ,in general ,with regards to an individual1 an immigration officer shall take into consideration evidence of military service by that individual in determining whether-- 7,a7 to issue to that individual a notice to appear in removal proceedings1 an administrative order of removal1 or a reinstatement of a final removal order2 and 7,b7 to execute a final order of removal regarding that individual4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term evidence of service means evidence that an individual served as a member of the ,armed ,forces1 and the characterization of each period of service of that individual in the ,armed ,forces4 7,b7 ,the term immigration officer has the meaning given that term in section #aja of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 #egj;,c4 ,inclusion of question regarding immigration status on preseparation counseling checklist 7,,dd ,form #bfdh7 ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall modify the preseparation counseling checklist for active component1 active guard reserve1 active reserve1 full time support1 and reserve program administrator service members 7,,dd ,form #bfdh7 to include a specific block wherein a member of the ,armed ,forces may indicate that the member would like to receive information regarding the immigration status of that member and expedited naturalization4 #egj;,d4 ,counseling for members of the ,armed ,forces who are not citizens of the ,united ,states on naturalization in the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary concerned shall furnish to covered individuals under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary counseling regarding how to apply for naturalization in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered individual means a member of the ,armed ,forces who is not a citizen of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #egj;,e4 ,pilot program on information sharing between ,department of ,defense and designated relatives and friends of members of the ,armed ,forces regarding the experiences and challenges of military service 7a7 ,pilot program required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,american ,red ,cross to carry out a pilot program under which the ,american ,red ,cross-- 7,a7 encourages a member of the ,armed ,forces1 upon the enlistment or appointment of such member1 to designate up to #aj persons to whom information regarding the military service of such member shall be disseminated using contact information obtained under paragraph 7#f72 and 7,b7 provides such persons1 within #cj days after the date on which such persons are designated under subparagraph 7,a71 the option to elect to receive such information regarding military service4 7#b7 ,dissemination ,the ,secretary shall disseminate information described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 under the pilot program on a regular basis4 7#c7 ,types of information ,the types of information to be disseminated under the pilot program to persons who elect to receive such information shall include information regarding-- 7,a7 aspects of daily life and routine experienced by members of the ,armed ,forces2 7,b7 the challenges and stresses of military service1 particularly during and after deployment as part of a contingency operation2 7,c7 the services available to members of the ,armed ,forces and the dependents of such members to cope with the experiences and challenges of military service2 7,d7 benefits administered by the ,department of ,defense for members of the ,armed ,forces and the dependents of such members2 7,e7 a toll-free telephone number through which such persons who elect to receive information under the pilot program may request information regarding the program2 and 7,f7 such other information as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#d7 ,privacy of information ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,secretary may not disseminate information under paragraph 7#c7 in violation of laws and regulations pertaining to the privacy of members of the ,armed ,forces1 including requirements pursuant to-- 7,a7 section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-aia74 7#e7 ,notice and ,modifications ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall1 with respect to a member of the ,armed ,forces-- 7,a7 ensure that such member is notified of the ability to modify designations made by such member under paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 upon the request of a member1 authorize such member to modify such designations at any time4 7#f7 ,contact information ,in making a designation under the pilot program1 a member of the ,armed ,forces shall provide necessary contact information1 specifically including an email address1 to facilitate the dissemination of information regarding the military service of the member4 7#g7 ,opt-in and opt-out of program 7,a7 ,opt-in by members ,a member may participate in the pilot program only if the member voluntarily elects to participate in the program4 ,a member seeking to make such an election shall make such election in a manner1 and by including such information1 as the ,secretary and the ,red ,cross shall jointly specify for purposes of the pilot program4 7,b7 ,opt-in by designated recipients ,a person designated pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a7 may receive information under the pilot program only if the person makes the election described in paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7,c7 ,opt-out ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall1 with respect to a person who has elected to receive information under such pilot program1 cease disseminating such information to that person upon request of such person4 7b7 ,survey and report on pilot program 7#a7 ,survey ,not later than two years after the date on which the pilot program commences1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,american ,red ,cross1 shall administer a survey to persons who elected to receive information under the pilot program for the purpose of receiving feedback regarding the quality of information disseminated under this section1 including whether such information appropriately reflects the military career progression of members of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program commences1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a final report on the pilot program which includes-- 7,a7 the results of the survey administered under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 a determination as to whether the pilot program should be made permanent2 and 7,c7 recommendations as to modifications necessary to improve the program if made permanent4 7c7 ,termination of pilot program ,the pilot program shall terminate upon submission of the report required by subsection 7b77#b74 #egj;,f4 ,connections of members retiring or separating from the ,armed ,forces with community-based organizations and related entities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly seek to enter into memoranda of understanding or other agreements with ,state veterans agencies under which information from ,department of ,defense ,form ,,dd-#bfdh on individuals undergoing retirement1 discharge1 or release from the ,armed ,forces is transmitted to one or more ,state veterans agencies1 as elected by such individuals1 to provide or connect veterans to benefits or services as follows3 7#a7 ,assistance in preparation of resumes4 7#b7 ,training for employment interviews4 7#c7 ,employment recruitment training4 7#d7 ,other services leading directly to a successful transition from military life to civilian life4 7#e7 ,healthcare1 including care for mental health4 7#f7 ,transportation or transportation-related services4 7#g7 ,housing4 7#h7 ,such other benefits or services as the ,secretaries jointly consider appropriate for purposes of this section4 7b7 ,information transmitted ,the information transmitted on individuals as described in subsection 7a7 shall be such information on ,form ,,dd-#bfdh as the ,secretaries jointly consider appropriate to facilitate community-based organizations and related entities in providing or connecting such individuals to benefits and services as described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,modification of ,form ,,dd-#bfdh ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall make such modifications to ,form ,,dd-#bfdh as the ,secretary considers appropriate to allow an individual filling out the form to indicate an email address at which the individual may be contacted to receive or be connected to benefits or services described in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,voluntary participation ,information on an individual may be transmitted to and through a ,state veterans agency as described in subsection 7a7 only with the consent of the individual4 ,in giving such consent1 an individual shall specify the following3 7#a7 ,the ,state veterans agency or agencies elected by the individual to transmit such information as described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,the benefits and services for which contact information shall be so transmitted4 7#c7 ,such other information on the individual as the individual considers appropriate in connection with the transmittal4 #egj;,g4 ,pilot program regarding online application for the ,transition ,assistance ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 and the ,secretary of ,labor may jointly carry out a pilot program that creates a one-stop source for online applications for the purposes of assisting members of the ,armed ,forces and ,veterans participating in the ,transition ,assistance ,program 7in this section referred to as ,,tap74 7b7 ,data sources ,if the ,secretaries carry out the pilot program1 any online application developed under such program shall1 in part1 aggregate existing data from government resources and the private sector under one uniform resource locator for the purpose of assisting members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans participating in ,,tap4 7c7 ,availability2 accessibility ,any online application developed under a pilot program shall1 to the extent feasible be-- 7#a7 widely available as a mobile application2 and 7#b7 easily accessible by veterans1 members of the ,armed ,forces1 and employers4 7d7 ,assessments 7#a7 ,interim assessments ,not later than the dates that are one and two years after the date of the commencement of any pilot program under this section1 the ,secretaries shall jointly assess the pilot program4 7#b7 ,final assessment ,not later than the date that is three years after the date of the commencement of any pilot program under this section1 the ,secretaries shall jointly carry out a final assessment of the pilot program4 7#c7 ,purpose ,the general objective of each assessment under this subsection shall be to determine if the online application under the pilot program helps participants in ,,tap to accomplish the goals of ,,tap1 accounting for the individual profiles of participants1 including military experience and geographic location4 7e7 ,briefing ,if the ,secretaries carry out the pilot program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on findings regarding the pilot program1 including any recommendations for legislation4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term mobile application means a software program that runs on the operating system of a mobile device4 7#b7 ,the term mobile device means a smartphone1 tablet computer1 or similar portable computing device that transmits data over a wireless connection4 ,h ,military ,family ,readiness and ,dependents' ,education #ega4 ,authorizing members to take leave for a birth or adoption in more than one increment ,paragraph 7#e7 of section #gja7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking only in one increment and inserting in more than one increment2 and 7#b7 by inserting in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,secretary concerned before the period4 #egb4 ,deferred deployment for members who give birth ,section #gja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 ,a member of the armed forces who gives birth while on active duty may be deployed during the period of #ab months beginning on the date of such birth only with the approval of a health care provider employed at a military medical treatment facility and-- 7#a7 at the election of such member2 or 7#b7 in the interest of national security1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 4 #egc4 ,authority of the ,secretary concerned to transport remains of a covered decedent to no more than two places selected by the person designated to direct disposition of the remains 7a7 ,authority ,section #adhb7;a77#h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#h7 7,a7 ,transportation of the remains1 and travel and transportation allowances as specified in regulations prescribed under section #dfd of title #cg for an escort of one person1 to the place1 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 selected by the person designated to direct disposition of the remains or1 if such a selection is not made1 to a national or other cemetery which is selected by the ,secretary and in which burial of the decedent is authorized4 7,b7 ,the person designated to direct disposition of the remains may select two places under subparagraph 7,a7 if the second place is a national cemetery4 ,if that person selects two places1 the ,secretary concerned may pay for transportation to the second place only by means of reimbursement under subsection 7b74 7,c7 ,when transportation of the remains includes transportation by aircraft under section #efb of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #adhb note71 the ,secretary concerned shall provide1 to the maximum extent practicable1 for delivery of the remains by air to the commercial1 general aviation1 or military airport nearest to the place selected by the designee4 4 7b7 ,military escort and honor guard only to first location ,section #efb7;b7 of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #adhb note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,if the person designated to direct disposition of the remains selects two places under such section1 the term means only the first of those two places44 #egd4 ,military funeral honors matters 7a7 ,full military honors ceremony for certain veterans ,section #adia7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall provide full military honors 7as determined by the ,secretary concerned7 for the funeral of a veteran who-- 7,a7 is first interred or first inurned in ,arlington ,national ,cemetery on or after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj2 7,b7 was awarded the medal of honor or the prisoner-of-war medal2 and 7,c7 is not entitled to full military honors by the grade of that veteran4 4 7b7 ,full military funeral honors for veterans at military installations 7#a7 ,installation plans for honors required ,the commander of each military installation at or through which a funeral honors detail for a veteran is provided pursuant to section #adia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by subsection 7a771 shall maintain and carry out a plan for the provision1 upon request1 of full military funeral honors at funerals of veterans for whom a funeral honors detail is authorized in that section4 7#b7 ,elements ,each plan of an installation under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,mechanisms to ensure compliance with the requirements applicable to the composition of funeral honors details in section #adia7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as so amended74 7,b7 ,mechanisms to ensure compliance with the requirements for ceremonies for funerals in section #adia7;c7 of such title4 7,c7 ,in addition to the ceremonies required pursuant to subparagraph 7,b71 the provision of a gun salute1 if otherwise authorized1 for each funeral by appropriate personnel1 including personnel of the installation1 members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces residing in the vicinity of the installation who are ordered to funeral honors duty1 or members of veterans organizations or other organizations referred to in section #adia7;b77#b7 of such title4 7,d7 ,mechanisms for the provision of support authorized by section #adia7;d7 of such title4 7,e7 ,such other mechanisms and activities as the ,secretary concerned considers appropriate in order to assure that full military funeral honors are provided upon request at funerals of veterans4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,the term veteran has the meaning given that term in section #adia7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ege4 ,improvement of occupational license portability for relocated spouses of members of the uniformed services ,section #aghd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,improvement of occupational license portability through interstate compacts 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a cooperative agreement with the ,council of ,state ,governments to assist with funding of the development of interstate compacts on licensed occupations in order to alleviate the burden associated with relicensing in such an occupation by spouse of a members of the armed forces in connection with a permanent change of duty station of members to another ,state4 7#b7 ,limitation on assistance per compact ,the amount provided under paragraph 7#a7 as assistance for the development of any particular interstate compact may not exceed #a1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,limitation on total amount of assistance ,the total amount of assistance provided under paragraph 7#a7 in any fiscal year may not exceed #d1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,annual report ,not later than ,february #bh each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on interstate compacts described in paragraph 7#a7 developed through assistance provided under that paragraph4 ,each report shall set forth the following3 7,a7 ,any interstate compact developed during the preceding calendar year1 including the occupational licenses covered by such compact and the ,states agreeing to enter into such compact4 7,b7 ,any interstate compact developed during a prior calendar year into which one or more additional ,states agreed to enter during the preceding calendar year4 7#e7 ,expiration ,the authority to enter into a cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#a71 and to provide assistance described in that paragraph pursuant to such cooperative agreement1 expire on ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 4 #egf4 ,continued eligibility for education and training opportunities for spouses of promoted members ,section #aghd;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,assistance2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,a spouse who is eligible for a program under this section and begins a course of education or training for a degree1 license1 or credential described in subsection 7a7 may not become ineligible to complete such course of education or training solely because the member to whom the spouse is married is promoted to a higher grade4 4 #egg4 ,modification to authority to reimburse for ,state licensure and certification costs of a spouse of a servicemember arising from relocation ,section #dgf7p7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking armed forces and inserting uniformed services2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #ejj and inserting #a1jjj2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 an analysis of whether the maximum reimbursement amount under paragraph 7#b7 is sufficient to cover the average costs of relicensing described in paragraph 7#a74 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 #egh4 ,clarification regarding eligibility to transfer entitlement under ,post-#i_/aa ,educational ,assistance ,program ,section #ccai7;j7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not prescribe any regulation that would provide for a limitation on eligibility to transfer unused education benefits to family members based on a maximum number of years of service in the ,armed ,forces4 4 #egi4 ,annual ,state report card ,section #aaaa7;h77#a77;,c77ii7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa7;h77#a77;,c77ii77 is amended by striking on active duty 7as defined in section #aja7;d77#e7 of such title74 #ehj4 ,improvements to child care for members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,clarifying technical amendment to direct hire authority of the ,department of ,defense for child care services providers for department child development centers ,section #eei7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agib note7 is amended by inserting 7including family childcare coordinator services and school age childcare coordinator services7 after childcare services4 7b7 ,assessment of financial assistance provided to civilian child care providers 7#a7 ,assessment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall assess the maximum amount of financial assistance provided to eligible civilian providers of child care services or youth program services that furnish such service for members of the armed forces and employees of the ,united ,states under section #agih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,such assessment shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the determination of the ,secretary whether the maximum allowable financial assistance should be standardized across the ,armed ,forces4 7,b7 ,whether the maximum allowable amount adequately accounts for high-cost duty stations4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives regarding the results of the assessment under paragraph 7#a7 and any actions taken by the ,secretary to remedy identified shortfalls in assistance described in that paragraph4 7c7 ,reduction in wait lists for child care at military installations 7#a7 ,remedial action ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall take steps the ,secretary determines necessary to reduce the waiting lists for child care at military installations to ensure that members of the ,armed ,forces have meaningful access to child care during tours of duty4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a report to the ,committees on ,armed ,forces of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representative regarding-- 7,a7 action taken under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 any additional resources 7including additional funding for and child care facilities and workers7 the ,secretary determines necessary to increase access described in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,,gao review ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of the assessments1 actions1 and determinations of the ,secretary under subsections 7b77#a7 and 7c74 ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbj1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the review performed under this subsection4 7e7 ,assessment of accessibility of websites of the ,department of ,defense related to child care and spousal employment 7#a7 ,assessment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall review the functions and accessibility of websites of the ,department of ,defense designed for members of the ,armed ,forces and the families of such members to access information and services offered by the ,department regarding child care1 spousal employment1 and other family matters4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives regarding the results of the assessment under paragraph 7#a7 and actions taken to enhance accessibility of the websites4 7f7 ,portability of background investigations for child care providers ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the background investigation and training certification for a child care provider employed by the ,department of ,defense in a facility of the ,department may be transferred to another facility of the ,department1 without regard to which ,secretary of a military department has jurisdiction over either such facility4 #ehj;,a4 ,transportation of remains of casualties2 travel expenses for next of kin 7a7 ,transportation for remains of a member who dies not in a theater of combat operations ,section #efb of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #adhb note71 as amended by section #egc of this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking dying in a theater of combat operations2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking in a combat theater of operations and inserting outside of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,transportation for family ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall extend travel privileges via ,invitational ,travel ,authorization to family members of members of the ,armed ,forces who die outside of the ,united ,states and whose remains are returned to the ,united ,states through the mortuary facility at ,dover ,air ,force ,base1 ,delaware4 #ehj;,b4 ,meetings of officials of the ,department of ,defense with representative groups of survivors of deceased members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,chiefs of the ,armed ,forces ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct the chiefs of the ,armed ,forces to meet periodically with representative groups of survivors of deceased members of the ,armed ,forces to receive feedback from those survivors regarding issues affecting such survivors4 ,the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau shall meet with representative groups of survivors of deceased members of the ,air ,national ,guard and the ,army ,national ,guard4 7b7 ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall meet periodically with representative groups of survivors of deceased members of the ,armed ,forces to discuss policies of the ,department of ,defense regarding military casualties and ,gold ,star families4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbj1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall brief the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives regarding policies established and the results of the meetings under subsection 7b74 #ehj;,c4 ,information and opportunities for registration for voting and absentee ballot requests for members of the ,armed ,forces undergoing deployment overseas 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #de days prior to a general election for ,federal office1 a member of the ,armed ,forces shall1 upon request1 be provided with the following3 7#a7 ,a ,federal write-in absentee ballot prescribed pursuant to section #ajc of the ,uniformed and ,overseas ,citizens ,absentee ,voting ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcjc71 together with instructions on the appropriate use of the ballot with respect to the ,state in which the member is registered to vote4 7#b7 ,in the case of a member intending to vote in a ,state that does not accept the ,federal write-in absentee ballot as a simultaneous application and acceptable ballot for ,federal elections1 instructions on1 and an opportunity to fill out1 the official post card form for absentee voter registration application and absentee ballot application prescribed under section #aja7;b77#b7 of the ,uniformed and ,overseas ,citizens ,absentee ,voting ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcja7;b77#b774 7b7 ,personnel responsible of discharge ,ballots and instructions pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a71 and briefings and forms pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection1 shall be provided by ,voting ,assistance ,officers or such other personnel as the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall designate4 #ehj;,d4 ,study on two-way military ballot barcode tracking 7a7 ,study ,the ,director of the ,federal ,voting ,assistance ,program of the ,department of ,defense shall conduct a study on the feasibility of a pilot program providing full ballot tracking of overseas military absentee ballots through the mail stream in a manner that is similar to the #bjaf ,military ,ballot ,tracking ,pilot ,program conducted by the ,federal ,voting ,assistance ,program4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to ,congress a report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 an estimate of the costs and requirements needed to conduct the pilot program described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 a description of the organizations that would provide substantial support for the pilot program2 7#c7 a time line for the phased implementation of the pilot program to all military personnel actively serving overseas2 7#d7 a method to determine under the pilot program if a ballot was counted1 and a way to provide such information to the member of the ,armed ,forces casting the vote2 and 7#e7 a description of the efforts being undertaken to ensure a reliable and secure military ballot tracking system4 #ehj;,e4 ,assistance to schools with military dependent students 7a7 ,impact aid for children with severe disabilities 7#a7 ,in general ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj by section #cja and available for operation and maintenance for ,defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section #dcja1 #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 7#b7 ,use of certain amount ,of the amount available under paragraph 7#a7 for payments as described in that paragraph1 #e1jjj1jjj shall be available for such payments to local educational agencies determined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 in the discretion of the ,secretary1 to have higher concentrations of military children with severe disabilities4 7b7 ,assistance to schools with significant numbers of military dependent students ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj by section #cja and available for operation and maintenance for ,defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section #dcja1 #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 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 #ehj;,f4 ,first expansion of the ,my ,career ,advancement ,account program for military spouses ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall modify the ,my ,career ,advancement ,account program of the ,department of ,defense to ensure that military spouses participating in the program may receive financial assistance for the pursuit of a license1 certification1 or ,associate's degree in any career field or occupation4 #ehj;,g4 ,second expansion of the ,my ,career ,advancement ,account program for military spouses ,the spouse of a member of the ,coast ,guard may participate in the ,my ,career ,advancement ,account program of the ,department of ,defense if the ,coast ,guard reimburses the ,department of ,defense4 #ehj;,h4 ,report on training and support available to military spouses 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall submit to the committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes a description of the following3 7#a7 ,financial literacy programs currently designed specifically for military spouses4 7#b7 ,efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of financial literacy programs4 7b7 ,public availability ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall be made available on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense4 #ehj;,i4 ,ri'katak ,guest ,student ,program at ,united ,states ,army ,garrison,kwajalein ,atoll 7a7 ,program authorized ,the ,secretary of the ,army may conduct an assistance program to educate up to five local national students per grade1 per academic year1 on a space-available basis at the contractor-operated schools on ,united ,states ,army ,garrison,kwajalein ,atoll4 ,the program shall be known as the ,ri'katak ,guest ,student ,program4 7b7 ,student assistance ,assistance that may be provided to students participating in the program carried out pursuant to subsection 7a7 includes the following3 7#a7 ,classroom instruction4 7#b7 ,extracurricular activities4 7#c7 ,student meals4 7#d7 ,transportation4 ,i ,decorations and ,awards #eha4 ,modification of authorities on eligibility for and replacement of gold star lapel buttons 7a7 ,expansion of authority ,to determine next of kin for issuance ,section #aabf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking widows1 parents1 and in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a72 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the widow and to each parent and and inserting each2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 and inserting the following new paragraph 7#a73 7#a7 ,the term next of kin means individuals standing in such relationship to members of the armed forces described in subsection 7a7 as the ,secretaries concerned shall jointly specify in regulations for purposes of this section4 2 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e71 respectively4 7b7 ,replacement ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended by striking and payment and all that follows and inserting and without cost44 #ehb4 ,standardization of honorable service requirement for award of military decorations 7a7 ,honorable service requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #eg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aacf4 ,honorable service requirement for award of military decorations ,no military decoration1 including a medal1 cross1 or bar1 or an associated emblem or insignia1 may be awarded or presented to any person1 or to a representative of the person1 if the service of the person after the person distinguished himself or herself has not been honorable4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #eg of such title is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aacf4 ,honorable service requirement for award of military decorations4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in section #gbgd-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting subsection 7c72 7,b7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7,c7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 7#b7 7,a7 ,section #hbii is repealed4 7,b7 ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #hcg is amended by striking the item relating to section #hbii4 7#c7 ,in section #ibgd-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting subsection 7c72 7,b7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7,c7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 7#d7 ,in section #ibgi1 by striking subsection 7c74 #ehc4 ,authorization for award of the ,medal of ,honor to ,john ,j4 ,duffy for acts of valor in ,vietnam 7a7 ,waiver of time limitations ,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 ,armed ,forces1 the ,president may award the ,medal of ,honor under section #gbga of such title to ,john ,j4 ,duffy for the acts of valor in ,vietnam described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,acts of valor described ,the acts of valor referred to in subsection 7a7 are the actions of ,john ,j4 ,duffy on ,april #ad and #ae1 #aigb1 in ,vietnam for which he was previously awarded the ,distinguished-,service ,cross4 #ehd4 ,review of ,world ,war ,i valor medals 7a7 ,review required ,each ,secretary concerned shall review the service records of ,world ,war ,i veterans described in subsection 7b7 under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary in order to determine whether any such veteran should be awarded the ,medal of ,honor for valor during ,world ,war ,i4 7b7 ,covered ,world ,war ,i veterans ,the ,world ,war ,i veterans whose service records may be reviewed under subsection 7a7 are the following3 7#a7 ,african ,american war veterans1 ,asian ,american war veterans1 ,hispanic ,american war veterans1 ,jewish ,american war veterans1 and ,native ,american war veterans who were awarded the ,distinguished ,service ,cross or the ,navy ,cross for an action that occurred between ,april #f1 #aiag1 and ,november #aa1 #aiah4 7#b7 ,african ,american war veterans1 ,asian ,american war veterans1 ,hispanic ,american war veterans1 ,jewish ,american war veterans1 and ,native ,american war veterans who were awarded the ,croix de ,guerre with ,palm 7that is1 awarded at the ,army level or above7 by the ,government of ,france for an action that occurred between ,april #f1 #aiag1 and ,november #aa1 #aiah4 7#c7 ,african ,american war veterans1 ,asian ,american war veterans1 ,hispanic ,american war veterans1 ,jewish ,american war veterans1 and ,native ,american war veterans who were recommended for a ,medal of ,honor for actions that occurred from ,april #f1 #aiag1 to ,november #aa1 #aiah1 if the ,department of ,defense possesses or receives records relating to such recommendation4 7c7 ,recommendation based on review ,if a ,secretary concerned determines1 based upon the review under subsection 7a71 that the award of the ,medal of ,honor to a covered ,world ,war ,i veteran is warranted1 such ,secretary shall submit to the ,president a recommendation that the ,president award the ,medal of ,honor to that veteran4 7d7 ,authority ,to award ,medal of ,honor ,the ,medal of ,honor may be awarded to a ,world ,war ,i veteran in accordance with a recommendation of a ,secretary concerned under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,waiver of time limitations ,an award of the ,medal of ,honor may be made under subsection 7d7 without regard to-- 7#a7 section #gbgd or #hbih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as applicable2 and 7#b7 any regulation or other administrative restriction on-- 7,a7 the time for awarding the ,medal of ,honor2 or 7,b7 the awarding of the ,medal of ,honor for service for which a ,distinguished ,service ,cross or ,navy ,cross has been awarded4 7f7 ,deadline ,the review under subsection 7a7 shall terminate not later than five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7g7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section3 7,a7 ,african ,american war veteran ,the term ,african ,american war veteran means any person who served in the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces between ,april #f1 #aiag1 and ,november #aa1 #aiah1 and who identified himself as of ,african descent on his military personnel records4 7,b7 ,asian ,american war veteran ,the term ,asian ,american war veteran means any person who served in the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces between ,april #f1 #aiag1 and ,november #aa1 #aiah1 and who identified himself racially1 nationally1 or ethnically as originating from a country in ,asia on his military personnel records4 7,c7 ,hispanic ,american war veteran ,the term ,hispanic ,american war veteran means any person who served in the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces between ,april #f1 #aiag1 and ,november #aa1 #aiah1 and who identified himself racially1 nationally1 or ethnically as originating from a country where ,spanish is an official language on his military personnel records4 7,d7 ,jewish ,american war veteran ,the term ,jewish ,american war veteran mean any person who served in the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces between ,april #f1 #aiag1 and ,november #aa1 #aiah1 and who identified himself as ,jewish on his military personnel records4 7,e7 ,native ,american war veteran ,the term ,native ,american war veteran means any person who served in the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces between ,april #f1 #aiag1 and ,november #aa1 #aiah1 and who identified himself as a member of a federally recognized tribe within the modern territory of the ,united ,states on his military personnel records4 7,f7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7i7 the ,secretary of the ,army1 in the case of members of the ,armed ,forces who served in the ,army between ,april #f1 #aiag1 and ,november #aa1 #aiah2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in the case of members of the ,armed ,forces who served in the ,navy or the ,marine ,corps between ,april #f1 #aiag1 and ,november #aa1 #aiah4 7#b7 ,application of definitions of origin ,if the military personnel records of a person do not reflect the person's membership in one of the groups identified in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,f7 of paragraph 7#a7 but historical evidence exists that demonstrates the person's ,jewish faith held at the time of service1 or that the person identified himself as of ,african1 ,asian1 ,hispanic1 or ,native ,american descent1 the person may be treated as being a member of the applicable group by the ,secretary concerned for purposes of this section4 ,j ,miscellaneous ,reports and ,other ,matters #eia4 ,clarification of the term assault for purposes of ,workplace and ,gender ,relations ,surveys 7a7 ,surveys of members of the ,armed ,forces ,section #dha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 7including unwanted sexual contact7 after assault each place it appears4 7b7 ,surveys of civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense ,section #dha;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 7including unwanted sexual contact7 after assault each place it appears4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act and shall apply with respect to surveys under sections #dha and #dha;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 that are initiated after such date4 #eib4 ,inclusion of certain veterans on temporary disability or permanent disabled retirement lists in military adaptive sports programs 7a7 ,inclusion of certain veterans ,subsection 7a77#a7 of section #befd;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking for members of the armed forces who and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 8for-- 7,a7 any member of the armed forces who is eligible to participate in adaptive sports because of an injury1 illness1 or wound incurred in the line of duty in the armed forces2 and 7,b7 any veteran 7as defined in section #aja of title #ch71 during the one-year period following the veteran's date of separation1 who-- 7i7 is on the ,temporary ,disability ,retirement ,list or ,permanently ,disabled ,retirement ,list2 7ii7 is eligible to participate in adaptive sports because of an injury1 illness1 or wound incurred in the line of duty in the armed forces2 and 7iii7 was enrolled in the program authorized under this section prior to the veteran's date of separation4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,subsection 7b7 of such section is amended by inserting and veterans after members4 7c7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,heading amendment ,the heading of such section is amended to read as follows3 #befd;a4 ,provision of assistance for adaptive sports programs3 members of the armed forces2 certain veterans 4 7#b7 ,table of section ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #aeb of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #befd;a and inserting the following new item3 #befd;a4 ,provision of assistance for adaptive sports programs3 members of the armed forces2 certain veterans4 4 #eic4 ,questions in surveys regarding extremist activity in the workplace ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in appropriate surveys administered by the ,department of ,defense questions regarding whether respondents have ever-- 7#a7 experienced or witnessed extremist activity in the workplace2 or 7#b7 reported such activity4 #eid4 ,study on best practices for providing financial literacy education for separating members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,study required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 and with respect to members of the ,coast ,guard1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the ,navy1 shall conduct a study on the best practices to provide financial literacy education for separating members of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an examination1 recommendations1 and reporting on best practices for providing financial literacy education to separating members of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#b7 detailed current financial literacy programs for separating members of the ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretaries shall consult with the ,financial ,literacy and ,education ,commission of the ,department of the ,treasury4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #abj 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 study under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,financial literacy defined ,in this section1 the term financial literacy means education regarding personal finance including the insurance1 credit1 loan1 banking1 career training and education benefits available to veterans4 #eie4 ,report on oversight of authorized strengths of certain grades of commissioned regular and reserve officers of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on oversight of the authorized strengths of commissioned regular officers of the ,armed ,forces and commissioned reserve officers of the ,armed ,forces in the grades as follows3 7#a7 ,the grades of major1 lieutenant colonel1 and colonel in the ,army1 the ,air ,force1 and the ,marine ,corps4 7#b7 ,the grades of lieutenant commander1 commander1 and captain in the ,navy4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,such recommendations as the ,secretary considers appropriate on mechanisms to improve ,department of ,defense oversight1 and oversight by ,congress1 of the authorized strengths of commissioned officers in the grades specified in subsection 7a71 including the following3 7,a7 ,an analysis of the history of each military department in complying with the authorized strengths and strengths in grade specified in sections #ebc and #abjje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 including a description of-- 7i7 the number of officers in each grade and ,armed ,force concerned as of the end of each fiscal year between fiscal year #bjaj and fiscal year #bjai2 and 7ii7 the number of officers authorized for such grade and ,armed ,force as of the end of such fiscal year under the applicable section4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of submitting to ,congress each year a request for an authorization for officers serving in the grades currently covered by the tables in section #ebc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of submitting to ,congress each year a proposal for legislation to update the tables in such section4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the advisability of converting the authorization for end strengths for regular officers in the grades specified in subsection 7a7 to a percentage-based approach like that currently utilized for reserve officers in section #abjje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,such other recommendations as the ,secretary considers appropriate to improve the effectiveness of the oversight by ,congress of the number of commissioned regular and reserve officers of the ,armed ,forces in the grades specified in subsection 7a74 #eif4 ,report on certain waivers 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter during the two subsequent calendar years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report identifying1 with respect to the reporting period for such report1 and disaggregated by ,armed ,force1 the following3 7#a7 ,accession and commission 7,a7 ,the number of individuals who were processed by a ,secretary of a military department for a medical accession or commissioning qualification determination on or after ,april #ab1 #bjai4 7,b7 ,of the individuals described in subparagraph 7,a71 the number of such individuals who were found medically disqualified pursuant to the standards established in ,,dtm-#ai-jjd regarding enlistment in or commission as an officer of an ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department4 7,c7 ,of the individuals described in subparagraph 7,a71 the number of such individuals-- 7i7 described in section ,i4b47#a71 #a4;b7#b71 #a4;b7#c71 or ,,ii4b47#a7 of attachment #c to ,,dtm-#ai-jjd2 and 7ii7 who did not require a waiver or exception to standards described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,of the individuals described in subparagraph 7,c71 the number of such individuals who enlisted or were commissioned4 7,e7 ,of the individuals described in subparagraph 7,b71 the number of such individuals who were considered for a waiver or exception to standards described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,f7 ,of the individuals described in subparagraph 7,e71 the number of such individuals who were denied such a waiver or exception4 7,g7 ,of the individuals described in subparagraph 7,e71 the number of such individuals who received such a waiver or exception4 7,h7 ,of the individuals described in subparagraph 7,g71 the number of such individuals who enlisted or were commissioned4 7#b7 ,retention 7,a7 ,the number of members of each ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department who received a diagnosis of gender dysphoria on or after ,april #ab1 #bjai4 7,b7 ,of the members described in subparagraph 7,a71 the number of members who were-- 7i7 referred to the ,disability ,evaluation ,system2 or 7ii7 subject to processing for administrative separation based on conditions and circumstances not constituting a physical disability that interfered with assignment to or performance of duty4 7,c7 ,of the members described in subparagraph 7,a71 the number of members who were subsequently considered for a waiver or exception to standards established in ,,dtm-#ai-jjd to permit those members to serve in other than the biological sex of each such member4 7,d7 ,of the members described in subparagraph 7,c71 the number of members who were granted such a waiver or exception4 7,e7 ,of the members described in subparagraph 7,c71 the number of members who were denied such a waiver or exception4 7,f7 ,of the members described in subparagraph 7,e71 the number of members who were discharged because of such denial1 aggregated by characterization of discharge4 7b7 ,protection of certain information ,no report submitted under this section may contain any personally identifiable information or protected health information of any individual4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,,dtm-#ai-jjd means the memorandum-- 7,a7 issued by the ,office of the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 dated ,march #ab1 #bjai2 and 7,c7 with the subject heading ,directive-type ,memorandum 7,,dtm7-#ai-jjd-,military ,service by ,transgender ,persons and ,persons with ,gender ,dysphoria4 7#b7 ,the terms exempt individuals and nonexempt individuals have the meanings given those terms in attachment #c to ,,dtm-#ai-jjd4 7#c7 ,the term reporting period means1 with respect to a report submitted under subsection 7a71 the calendar year most recently completed before the date on which such report is to be submitted4 #eig4 ,notifications on manning of afloat naval forces 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall notify the congressional defense committees1 in writing1 not later than #cj days after the end of each fiscal year quarter1 of each covered ship 7if any7 that met either condition as follows3 7#a7 ,the manning fit for such ship was less than #hg percent for more than #ad days during such fiscal year quarter4 7#b7 ,the manning fill for such ship was less than #ij percent for more than #ad days during such fiscal year quarter4 7b7 ,elements ,the notification required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to a covered ship1 the following3 7#a7 ,the name and hull number of the ship4 7#b7 ,the homeport location of the ship4 7#c7 ,the current manning fit and fill of the ship4 7#d7 ,if the lowest level of manning fit or manning fill for the ship occurred during the fiscal year quarter concerned1 the level concerned and the date on which such level occurred4 7#e7 ,if the lowest level of manning fit or manning fill for the ship is projected to occur after the fiscal year quarter concerned1 the projected level and the date on which such level is projected to occur4 7#f7 ,if not achieved as of the date of the notification the projected date on which the ,navy will achieve a manning fit and fill at least #hg percent and #ij percent1 respectively1 for the ship4 7#g7 ,if not achieved as of the date of the notification1 the projected date on which the ,navy will achieve a manning fit and fill of at least #ib percent and #ie percent1 respectively1 for the ship4 7#h7 ,a description of the reasons the ,navy has not achieved1 or will not achieve1 as applicable1 manning fit and fill of at least #hg percent and #ij percent1 respectively1 for the ship1 including a detailed description of the specific ratings or skillset areas that must be manned to achieve those percentages4 7#i7 ,a description of corrective actions the ,navy is taking to improve manning fit or manning fill on the ship4 7c7 ,special rule ,for purposes of determining whether a percentage of manning fit or manning fill has been achieved1 a sailor in a more senior paygrade may count as filling the billet of a more junior paygrade1 but a sailor in a more junior paygrade may not count as filling the billet of a more senior paygrade4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,manning fit ,the term manning fit1 in the case of a ship1 means the skills 7rating71 specialty skills 7,navy ,enlisted ,classifications71 and experience 7paygrade7 for the ship when compared with the ship manpower document requirement and billets authorized for such skills and experience4 7#b7 ,manning fill ,the term manning fill1 in the case of a ship1 means the total number of military personnel assigned to the ship by rating when compared with the ship manpower document requirement and billets authorized for the ship by rating4 7#c7 ,covered ship ,the term covered ship means a commissioned battle force ship that is included in the battle force count of the ,naval ,vessel ,register4 7e7 ,sunset ,the requirement to submit notifications under subsection 7a7 with respect to fiscal year quarters shall cease beginning with fiscal year quarters in fiscal year #bjbe4 7f7 ,repeal of superseded requirements ,section #ebe of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #ageg2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac note7 is repealed4 #eih4 ,report regarding use of aerial systems of the ,department of ,defense to support agencies of ,states1 ,territories1 and the ,federal ,government 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 ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report regarding the requirements1 policies1 and procedures governing the use of manned and unmanned aerial systems of the ,department of ,defense to support ,state and ,federal agencies4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of requirements for providing support to ,state and ,federal agencies that the ,secretary considers appropriate for planning1 programming and budgeting resources4 7#b7 ,a description of manned and unmanned aerial systems that the ,secretary regularly provides to support ,state and ,federal agencies1 including examples of support provided1 and length of time to approve requests4 7#c7 ,a list of requests for such aerial systems from ,state and ,federal agencies during fiscal year #bjai that the ,secretary denied and the reason each such request was disapproved4 7#d7 ,an overview of current policies and procedures governing the use of such aerial systems by ,states and ,federal agencies1 including-- 7,a7 procedures a ,state or ,federal agency must follow to obtain use of such aerial systems for natural disasters and search and rescue operations2 7,b7 the typical amount of time needed to process such requests1 and whether such procedures can be streamlined2 and 7,c7 to what extent different policies and procedures apply to unmanned aerial systems versus manned aerial systems4 7#e7 ,a description of the different categories of unmanned aerial systems of the ,department of ,defense1 how such categories are managed1 and whether the criteria for such categories affect the ability of the ,secretary to use unmanned aerial systems to support ,state or ,federal agencies4 7#f7 ,an explanation of any restrictions on the use of such unmanned aerial systems under-- 7,a7 the ,guidance for the ,domestic ,use of ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems in ,u4,s4 ,national ,airspace1 dated ,august #ah1 #bjah2 7,b7 ,department of ,defense ,instruction #cjbe4ah ,defense ,support to ,civil ,authorities2 and 7,c7 other relevant guidance of the ,department of ,defense4 7#g7 ,whether restrictions described in paragraph 7#f7 apply differently to regular members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty and to members of the ,national ,guard4 7#h7 ,whether members of the ,national ,guard may operate the different categories of such unmanned aerial systems when operating under section #ejb7;f7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#i7 ,an analysis of how the ,secretary may improve access to and knowledge of ,states and ,federal agencies regarding the availability of such unmanned aerial systems and related request procedures4 7#aj7 ,whether-- 7,a7 the ,secretary has been unable to provide an unmanned aerial system to support to a ,state agency at the request of such ,state agency2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary has plans to make more unmanned aerial systems available to fulfil such requests4 7#aa7 ,any other matters the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,state defined ,in this section1 the term ,state has the meaning given that term in section #ija of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eii4 ,information for members of the ,armed ,forces on availability of services of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs relating to sexual trauma 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall inform members of the ,armed ,forces1 using mechanisms available to the ,secretary1 of the eligibility of such members for services of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs relating to sexual trauma4 7b7 ,information from sexual assault response coordinators ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure-- 7#a7 that ,sexual ,assault ,response ,coordinators and uniformed victims advocates of the ,department of ,defense advise members of the ,armed ,forces who report instances of sexual trauma regarding the eligibility of such members for services at the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7#b7 that such information is included in mandatory training materials4 7c7 ,sexual trauma defined ,in this section1 the term sexual trauma means psychological trauma described in section #agbj;,d7a77#a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eii;,a4 ,authority to issue an honorary promotion to ,colonel ,charles ,e4 ,mc,gee1 ,united ,states ,air ,force 7ret471 to the grade of brigadier general 7a7 ,in general ,pursuant to section #aefc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,president may issue to ,colonel ,charles ,e4 ,mc,gee1 ,united ,states ,air ,force 7retired71 a distinguished ,tuskegee ,airman1 an honorary promotion to the grade of brigadier general4 7b7 ,additional benefits not to accrue ,the advancement of ,charles ,e4 ,mc,gee on the retired list of the ,air ,force under subsection 7a7 shall not affect the retired pay or other benefits from the ,united ,states to which ,charles ,e4 ,mc,gee is entitled based upon his military service1 or affect any benefits to which any other person is or may become entitled based on such military service4 #eii;,b4 ,authority to issue an honorary and posthumous promotion to ,lieutenant ,colonel ,richard ,cole1 ,united ,states ,air ,force 7ret471 to the grade of colonel 7a7 ,in general ,pursuant to section #aefc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,president may issue to ,lieutenant ,colonel ,richard ,e4 ,cole1 ,united ,states ,air ,force 7retired71 an honorary and posthumous promotion to the grade of colonel4 7b7 ,additional benefits not to accrue ,the advancement of ,richard ,e4 ,cole on the retired list of the ,air ,force under subsection 7a7 shall not affect the retired pay or other benefits from the ,united ,states to which ,richard ,e4 ,cole would have been entitled based upon his military service1 or affect any benefits to which any other person is or may become entitled based on such military service4 #eii;,c4 ,sense of ,congress on the honorable and distinguished service of ,general ,joseph ,f4 ,dunford1 ,united ,states ,marine ,corps1 to the ,united ,states ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states deeply appreciates the decades of honorable service of ,general ,joseph ,f4 ,dunford1 ,united ,states ,marine ,corps2 and 7#b7 the indispensable leadership of ,general ,dunford and his dedication to the men and women of the ,armed ,forces demonstrates the finest example of service to the ,united ,states4 ,,vi ,,military ,,compensation ,subtitle ,a--,pay and ,allowances,sec4 #fja4 ,clarification of continuation of pays during hospitalization and rehabilitation resulting from wounds1 injury1 or illness incurred while on duty in a hostile fire area or exposed to an event of hostile fire or other hostile action4,sec4 #fjb4 ,continued entitlements while a member of the ,armed ,forces participates in a career intermission program4,sec4 #fjc4 ,exemption from repayment of voluntary separation pay4,sec4 #fjd4 ,consideration of service on active duty to reduce age of eligibility for retired pay for non-regular service4,sec4 #fje4 ,temporary adjustment of rates of basic allowance for housing following determination that local civilian housing costs significantly differ from such rates4,sec4 #fjf4 ,reinvestment of travel refunds by the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #fjg4 ,addition of partial dislocation allowance to allowable travel and transportation expenses for servicemembers4,sec4 #fjh4 ,reductions on account of earnings from work performed while entitled to an annuity supplement4,sec4 #fji4 ,increase in basic pay4,subtitle ,b--,bonuses and ,special ,incentive ,pays,sec4 #faa4 ,one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities4,subtitle ,c--,family and ,survivor ,benefits,sec4 #fba4 ,expansion of eligibility for exceptional transitional compensation for dependents to dependents of current members4,sec4 #fbb4 ,phase-out of reduction of ,survivor ,benefit ,plan survivor annuities by amount of dependency and indemnity compensation4,sec4 #fbc4 ,death gratuity for ,,rotc graduates4,sec4 #fbd4 ,expansion of authority to provide financial assistance to civilian providers of child care services or youth program services who provide such services to survivors of members of the ,armed ,forces who die in combat in the line of duty4,sec4 #fbe4 ,casualty assistance for survivors of deceased ,,rotc graduates4,subtitle ,d--,defense ,resale ,matters,sec4 #fca4 ,defense resale system matters4,sec4 #fcb4 ,procurement by commissary stores of certain locally sourced products4,sec4 #fcc4 ,,gao review of defense resale optimization study4,subtitle ,e--,morale1 ,welfare1 and ,recreation ,privileges,sec4 #fda4 ,extension of certain morale1 welfare1 and recreation privileges to ,foreign ,service officers on mandatory home leave4,sec4 #fdb4 ,extension of pilot program on a ,government lodging program4,subtitle ,f--,reports and ,other ,matters,sec4 #fea4 ,annual reports on approval of employment or compensation of retired general or flag officers by foreign governments for emoluments clause purposes4,sec4 #feb4 ,report regarding transition from overseas housing allowance to basic allowance for housing for servicemembers in the territories4,sec4 #fec4 ,report on extension to members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces of special and incentive pays for members of the ,armed ,forces not currently payable to members of the reserve components4,sec4 #fed4 ,study regarding recoupment of separation pay1 special separation benefits1 and voluntary separation incentive payments from members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans who receive disability compensation under laws administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4,sec4 #fee4 ,report on implementation of contributions to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund based on pay costs per ,armed ,force rather than on ,armed ,forces-wide basis4,sec4 #fef4 ,report on food insecurity among members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents4 ,a ,pay and ,allowances #fja4 ,clarification of continuation of pays during hospitalization and rehabilitation resulting from wounds1 injury1 or illness incurred while on duty in a hostile fire area or exposed to an event of hostile fire or other hostile action ,section #cgb7;b77#a7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,the date on which the member is returned for assignment to other than a medical or patient unit for duty2 however1 in the case of a member under the jurisdiction of a ,secretary of a military department1 the date on which the member is determined fit for duty4 4 #fjb4 ,continued entitlements while a member of the ,armed ,forces participates in a career intermission program ,section #gaj7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 82 and0 and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 the entitlement of the member and of the survivors of the member to all death benefits under the provisions of chapter #ge of this title2 7#d7 the provision of all travel and transportation allowances for the survivors of deceased members to attend burial ceremonies under section #dha;f of title #cg2 and 7#e7 the eligibility of the member for general benefits as provided in part ,,ii of title #ch4 4 #fjc4 ,exemption from repayment of voluntary separation pay ,section #aage;a7j7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,this subsection shall not apply to a member who-- 7,a7 is involuntarily recalled to active duty or full-time ,national ,guard duty2 and 7,b7 in the course of such duty1 incurs a service-connected disability rated as total under section #aaee of title #ch4 4 #fjd4 ,consideration of service on active duty to reduce age of eligibility for retired pay for non-regular service ,section #abgca7;f77#b77;,b77i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking under a provision of law referred to in section #aja7;a77#ac77;,b7 or under section #abcja7;d7 and inserting under section #abcja7;d7 or #abcjd;b of this title1 or under a provision of law referred to in section #aja7;a77#ac77;,b74 #fje4 ,temporary adjustment of rates of basic allowance for housing following determination that local civilian housing costs significantly differ from such rates ,section #djc7;b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may prescribe a temporary adjustment in the current rates of basic allowance for housing for a military housing area or a portion thereof 7in this paragraph1 ,,bah rates7 if the ,secretary determines that the actual costs of adequate housing for civilians in that military housing area or portion thereof differs from the current ,,bah rates by more than #bj percent4 7,b7 ,any temporary adjustment in ,,bah rates under this paragraph shall remain in effect only until the effective date of the first adjustment of ,,bah rates for the affected military housing area that occurs after the date of the adjustment under this paragraph4 7,c7 ,this paragraph shall cease to be effective on ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 4 #fjf4 ,reinvestment of travel refunds by the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,refunds for official travel ,subchapter ,i of chapter #h of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #def4 ,managed travel program refunds 7a7 ,credit of refunds ,the ,secretary of ,defense may credit refunds attributable to ,department of ,defense managed travel programs as a direct result of official travel to such operation and maintenance or research1 development1 test1 and evaluation accounts of the ,department as designated by the ,secretary that are available for obligation for the fiscal year in which the refund or amount is collected4 7b7 ,use of refunds ,refunds credited under subsection 7a7 may only be used for official travel or operations and efficiency improvements for improved financial management of official travel4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,managed travel program ,the term managed travel program includes air1 rental car1 train1 bus1 dining1 lodging1 and travel management1 but does not include rebates or refunds attributable to the use of the ,government travel card1 the ,government ,purchase ,card1 or ,government travel arranged by ,government ,contracted ,travel ,management ,centers4 7#b7 ,refund ,the term refund includes miscellaneous receipts credited to the ,department identified as a refund1 rebate1 repayment1 or other similar amounts collected4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #h of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dee the following new item3 #def4 ,managed travel program refunds4 4 7c7 ,clarification on retention of travel promotional items ,section #aaaf7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-ajg2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 #egjb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,definition4--,in this section1 the term and inserting the following3 8,definitions4--,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the term general public includes the ,federal ,government or an agency4 4 #fjg4 ,addition of partial dislocation allowance to allowable travel and transportation expenses for servicemembers 7a7 ,current authority ,section #dgg7;f77#a7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking family4 7b7 ,future authority ,section #deb7;c7 of title #cg1 ,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 ,a partial dislocation allowance paid to a member ordered to occupy or vacate housing provided by the ,united ,states4 4 #fjh4 ,reductions on account of earnings from work performed while entitled to an annuity supplement ,section #hdba;a7c7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking full-time as an air traffic control instructor and inserting as an air traffic control instructor1 or supervisor thereof12 and 7#b7 by inserting or supervisor after an instructor4 #fji4 ,increase in basic pay ,effective on ,january #a1 #bjbj1 the rates of monthly basic pay for members of the uniformed services are increased by #c4a percent4 ,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 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,title #aj authorities relating to health care professionals ,the following sections of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj3 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 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 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 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj3 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 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 ,c ,family and ,survivor ,benefits #fba4 ,expansion of eligibility for exceptional transitional compensation for dependents to dependents of current members ,section #ajei7m7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting members or after dependents of2 7#b7 by inserting member or before former member each place it appears2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 ,for purposes of the provision of benefits under this section pursuant to this subsection1 a member shall be considered separated from active duty upon the earliest of-- 7,a7 the date an administrative separation is initiated by a commander of the member2 7,b7 the date the court-martial sentence is adjudged if the sentence1 as adjudged1 includes a dismissal1 dishonorable discharge1 bad conduct discharge1 or forfeiture of all pay and allowances2 or 7,c7 the date the member's term of service expires4 4 #fbb4 ,phase-out of reduction of ,survivor ,benefit ,plan survivor annuities by amount of dependency and indemnity compensation 7a7 ,phase-out ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #gc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,in section #adej7;c77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking that the annuity otherwise payable under this section would exceed that compensation4 and inserting calculated as follows32 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,a7 ,during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 the amount that the annuity otherwise payable under this section would exceed such dependency and indemnity compensation4 7,b7 ,during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjba1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjba1 the amount that the annuity otherwise payable under this section would exceed two-thirds of such dependency and indemnity compensation4 7,c7 ,during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbb1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbb1 the amount that the annuity otherwise payable under this section would exceed one-third of such dependency and indemnity compensation4 7,d7 ,on and after ,january #a1 #bjbc1 the full amount of the annuity under this section4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,in section #adea7;c77#b71 by inserting a portion 7calculated under section #adej7;c7 of this title7 of before the amount4 7b7 ,prohibition on retroactive benefits ,no benefits may be paid to any person for any period before the effective date provided under subsection 7f7 by reason of the amendments made by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,prohibition on recoupment of certain amounts previously refunded to ,,sbp recipients ,a surviving spouse who is or has been in receipt of an annuity under the ,survivor ,benefit ,plan under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #gc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 that is in effect before the effective date provided under subsection 7f7 and that is adjusted by reason of the amendments made by subsection 7a7 and who has received a refund of retired pay under section #adej7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not be required to repay such refund to the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,repeal of authority for optional annuity for dependent children ,section #addh7;d77#b7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,dependent children4-- and all that follows through ,in the case of a member described in paragraph 7#a71 and inserting ,dependent children4--,in the case of a member described in paragraph 7#a712 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b74 7e7 ,restoration of eligibility for previously eligible spouses ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall restore annuity eligibility to any eligible surviving spouse who1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 previously elected to transfer payment of such annuity to a surviving child or children under the provisions of section #addh7;d77#b77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as in effect on the day before the effective date provided under subsection 7f74 ,such eligibility shall be restored whether or not payment to such child or children subsequently was terminated due to loss of dependent status or death4 ,for the purposes of this subsection1 an eligible spouse includes a spouse who was previously eligible for payment of such annuity and is not remarried1 or remarried after having attained age #ee1 or whose second or subsequent marriage has been terminated by death1 divorce or annulment4 7f7 ,effective date ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the first day of the first month that begins after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 except subsections 7d7 and 7e7 of this section and the amendments made thereby shall take effect on ,january #a1 #bjbc4 #fbc4 ,death gratuity for ,,rotc graduates 7a7 ,in general ,section #adge7;a77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding 2 or a graduate of a reserve officers' training corps who has received a commission but has yet to receive a first duty assignment2 or at the end4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment under subsection 7a7 applies to deaths that occur on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #fbd4 ,expansion of authority to provide financial assistance to civilian providers of child care services or youth program services who provide such services to survivors of members of the ,armed ,forces who die in combat in the line of duty ,section #agih7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 survivors of members of the armed forces who die in combat-related incidents in the line of duty1 after armed forces4 #fbe4 ,casualty assistance for survivors of deceased ,,rotc graduates ,section #fcc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #adge note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,,rotc graduates 7#a7 ,treated as members ,for purposes of this section1 a graduate of a reserve officers' training corps who receives a commission and who dies before receiving a first duty assignment shall be treated as a member of the ,armed ,forces who dies while on active duty4 7#b7 ,effective date ,this subsection applies to deaths on or after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj4 4 ,d ,defense ,resale ,matters #fca4 ,defense resale system matters 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness shall1 in coordination with the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 maintain oversight of business transformation efforts of the defense commissary system and the exchange stores system in order to ensure the following3 7#a7 ,development of an intercomponent business strategy that maximizes efficiencies and results in a viable defense resale system in the future4 7#b7 ,preservation of patron savings and satisfaction from and in the defense commissary system and exchange stores system4 7#c7 ,sustainment of financial support of the defense commissary and exchange systems for morale1 welfare1 and recreation 7,,mwr7 services of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,executive ,resale ,board advice on operations of systems ,the ,executive ,resale ,board of the ,department of ,defense shall advise the ,under ,secretary on the implementation of sustainable1 complementary operations of the defense commissary system and the exchange stores system4 7c7 ,information technology modernization ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,under ,secretary and with advice from the ,executive ,resale ,board1 require the ,defense ,commissary ,agency and the ,military ,exchange ,service to do as follows3 7#a7 ,field new technologies and best business practices for information technology for the defense resale system4 7#b7 ,implement cutting-edge marketing opportunities across the defense resale system4 7d7 ,inclusion of advertising in operating expenses of commissary stores ,section #bdhc7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following paragraph3 7#g7 ,advertising of commissary sales on materials available within commissary stores and at other on-base locations4 4 #fcb4 ,procurement by commissary stores of certain locally sourced products ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the dairy products and fruits and vegetables procured for commissary stores under the defense commissary system are1 to the extent practicable and while maintaining mandated patron savings1 locally sourced in order to ensure the availability of the freshest possible dairy products and fruits and vegetables for patrons of the stores4 #fcc4 ,,gao review of defense resale optimization study 7a7 ,review ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of the business case analysis performed as part of the defense resale optimization study conducted by the ,reform ,management ,group1 titled ,study to ,determine the ,feasibility of ,consolidation of the ,defense ,resale ,entities and dated ,december #d1 #bjah4 7b7 ,reports required2 elements ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and ,june #a1 #bjbj1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives an interim report and a final report1 respectively1 regarding the review performed under this section4 ,each report shall include evaluations of the following3 7#a7 ,the descriptions and justifications for the assumptions1 analytical choices and data used by the ,reform ,management ,group to calculate3 7,a7 ,pricing4 7,b7 ,sales assumptions4 7,c7 ,accuracy of methods employed to measure patron savings levels4 7#b7 ,the timetable for consolidation of military exchanges and commissaries4 7#c7 ,the recommendations for consolidation developed as part of the business case analysis1 including the overall cost of consolidation4 7#d7 ,the budget and oversight implications of merging non-appropriated funds and appropriated funds to implement the recommended reforms4 7#e7 ,the extent to which the ,reform ,management ,group coordinated with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the chiefs of the ,armed ,forces in preparing the study4 7#f7 ,the extent to which the ,reform ,management ,group addressed concerns of the ,secretaries of the military departments and the chiefs of the ,armed ,forces in the study4 7#g7 ,if the recommendations in the business case analysis were implemented-- 7,a7 the ability of military exchanges and commissaries to provide earnings to support on-base morale1 welfare1 and recreation programs2 and 7,b7 the financial viability of the military exchanges and commissaries4 7c7 ,delay on 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 findings of the ,comptroller ,general in the reports required under this section4 ,e ,morale1 ,welfare1 and ,recreation ,privileges #fda4 ,extension of certain morale1 welfare1 and recreation privileges to ,foreign ,service officers on mandatory home leave 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajfe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #fba of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking veterans and caregivers for veterans and inserting veterans1 caregivers for veterans1 and ,foreign ,service officers2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 and 7g7 as subsections 7g7 and 7h71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,eligibility of ,foreign ,service officers on mandatory home leave ,a ,foreign ,service officer on mandatory home leave may be permitted to use military lodging referred to in subsection 7h74 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7h71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#e7 ,the term ,foreign ,service officer has the meaning given that term in section #ajc of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cijc74 7#f7 ,the term mandatory home leave means leave under section #ijc of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djhc74 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,january #a1 #bjbj1 as if originally incorporated in section #fba of ,public ,law #aae-bcb4 #fdb4 ,extension of pilot program on a ,government lodging program ,section #iad7;b7 of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #eiaa note7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 ,f ,reports and ,other ,matters #fea4 ,annual reports on approval of employment or compensation of retired general or flag officers by foreign governments for emoluments clause purposes 7a7 ,annual reports ,section #ijh of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection 7c73 7c7 ,annual reports on approvals for retired general and flag officers ,not later than ,january #ca each year1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 after consulting with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall jointly submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on each approval under subsection 7b7 for employment or compensation described in subsection 7a7 for a retired member of the armed forces in general or flag officer grade that was issued during the preceding year4 4 7b7 ,scope of first report ,the first report submitted pursuant to subsection 7c7 of section #ijh of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section71 after the date of the enactment of this ,act shall cover the five-year period ending with the year before the year in which such report is submitted4 #feb4 ,report regarding transition from overseas housing allowance to basic allowance for housing for servicemembers in the territories ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees regarding the recommendation of the ,secretary whether members of the uniformed services located in the territories of the ,united ,states and who receive the overseas housing allowance should instead receive the basic allowance for housing to ensure the most appropriate housing compensation for such members and their families4 #fec4 ,report on extension to members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces of special and incentive pays for members of the ,armed ,forces not currently payable to members of the reserve components 7a7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth the results of a study1 conducted by the ,secretary for purposes of the report1 on the feasability and advisability of paying eligible members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces any special or incentive pay for members of the ,armed ,forces that is not currently payable to members of the reserve components4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall set forth the following3 7#a7 ,an estimate of the yearly cost of paying members of the reserve components risk pay and flight pay under sections #ccd1 #ccd;a1 and #cea of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 at the same rate as members on active duty1 regardless of the number of periods of instruction or appropriate duty participated in1 so long as there is at least one such period of instruction or appropriate duty in the month4 7#b7 ,a statement of the number of members of the reserve components who qualify or potentially qualify for hazardous duty incentive pay based on current professions or required duties1 broken out by hazardous duty categories set forth in section #cea of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,if the ,secretary determines that payment to eligible members of the reserve components of any special or incentive pay for members of the ,armed ,forces that is not currently payable to members of the reserve components is feasible and advisable1 such recommendations as the ,secretary considers appropriate for legislative or administrative action to authorize such payment4 #fed4 ,study regarding recoupment of separation pay1 special separation benefits1 and voluntary separation incentive payments from members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans who receive disability compensation under laws administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall conduct a study to determine1 with regards to members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans whose separation pay1 special separation benefits1 and voluntary separation incentive payments either ,secretary recoups because such members and veterans subsequently receive disability compensation under laws administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs-- 7#a7 how many such members and veterans are affected by such recoupment2 and 7#b7 the aggregated amount of additional money such members and veterans would receive but for such recoupment4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services and ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the results of the study under subsection 7a74 #fee4 ,report on implementation of contributions to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund based on pay costs per ,armed ,force rather than on ,armed ,forces-wide basis 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth a plan for the implementation of the amendments described in paragraph 7#b7 as if such amendments would apply with respect to determinations of contributions to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund under chapter #gd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and payments into the ,fund1 beginning with fiscal year #bjbe4 7#b7 ,covered amendments ,the amendments described in this paragraph are the amendments proposed to be made by section #fca of ,s4#agij of the #aafth ,congress1 as reported to the ,senate by the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate on ,june #aa1 #bjai4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a plan to implement the amendments described in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 in the manner described in paragraph 7#a7 of that subsection4 7#b7 ,a timeline for actions required to implement such amendments in that manner4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the impact of the implementation of such amendments in that manner on each of the following3 7,a7 ,the budgeting of the military departments4 7,b7 ,the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to achieve audits of its financial statements4 7,c7 ,decisions on military manning of the ,armed ,forces4 7,d7 ,the cost and complexity of tracking contributions to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund4 #fef4 ,report on food insecurity among members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on food insecurity among members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the current extent of food insecurity among members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents1 including a description and analysis of the following3 7,a7 ,use of food assistance by members and their dependents1 as revealed in data of the ,department of ,defense and other data available to the ,department4 7,b7 ,use of free and reduced price school meals by dependents4 7,c7 ,use of food banks or similar assistance by members and their dependents4 7#b7 ,a description and assessment of the barriers1 if any1 to qualification for or access to adequate food assistance of any type by members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents4 7#c7 ,a description of the number of members of the ,armed ,forces overseas who enrolled in the ,family ,supplemental ,subsistence ,allowance 7,,fssa7 program under section #djb;a of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 during the five-fiscal year period ending with fiscal year #bjai1 and of the cost to the ,department of such enrollment during each fiscal year concerned4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the ,family ,supplemental ,subsistence ,allowance program for members of the ,armed ,forces overseas4 7#e7 ,a description and assessment of the participation of members of the ,armed ,forces in the ,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program 7,,snap71 including with respect to the following3 7,a7 ,coordination between the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,agriculture for purposes of determining the numbers of members currently participating in the program4 7,b7 ,career stigma for members resulting from participation in the program4 7,c7 ,adverse consequences for member personal financial management resulting from participation in the program4 7,d7 ,other support available to and used by members to meet basic needs requirements4 7#f7 ,an assessment of food insecurity among members of the ,armed ,forces who reside in on-post housing 7and thus do not receive basic allowance for housing 7,,bah77 and their dependents1 including eligibility of such members for and participation of such members in the ,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program4 7#g7 ,an assessment of the feasability and advisability of a basic needs allowance for low-income members of the ,armed ,forces 7including an allowance calculated both with and without basic allowance for housing included in the determination of member gross household income71 including with respect to the following3 7,a7 ,the maximum member gross household income for eligibility for the allowance4 7,b7 ,the number of members who would be eligible for the allowance4 7,c7 ,the optimal average annual amount of the allowance4 7,d7 ,the total annual cost of paying the allowance4 7,e7 ,whether particular geographic locations would include large number of members eligible for the allowance4 7,f7 ,the effects of payment of the allowance on recruitment and retention of members1 and on member morale and conduct4 7#h7 ,any other recommendations for policies1 programs1 and activities to address food insecurity among members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents that the ,secretary considers appropriate4 ,,vii ,health ,care ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,,tricare and ,other ,health ,care ,benefits,sec4 #gja4 ,modification of eligibility for ,,tricare ,reserve ,select for certain members of the ,selected ,reserve4,sec4 #gjb4 ,,tricare payment options for retirees and their dependents4,sec4 #gjc4 ,lead level screening and testing for children4,sec4 #gjd4 ,exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals or other airborne contaminants as part of periodic health assessments and other physical examinations4,sec4 #gje4 ,enhancement of recordkeeping with respect to exposure by members of the ,armed ,forces to certain occupational and environmental hazards while deployed overseas4,sec4 #gjf4 ,modifications to post-deployment mental health assessments for members of the ,armed ,forces deployed in support of a contingency operation4,sec4 #gjg4 ,provision of blood testing for firefighters of ,department of ,defense to determine exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4,subtitle ,b--,health ,care ,administration,sec4 #gaa4 ,modification of organization of military health system4,sec4 #gab4 ,support by military health system of medical requirements of combatant commands4,sec4 #gac4 ,requirements for certain prescription drug labels4,sec4 #gad4 ,officers authorized to command ,army dental units4,sec4 #gae4 ,improvements to interagency program office of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4,sec4 #gaf4 ,expansion of strategy to improve acquisition of managed care support contracts under ,,tricare program4,sec4 #gag4 ,inclusion of blast exposure history in medical records of members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gah4 ,comprehensive policy for provision of mental health care to members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gai4 ,limitation on the realignment or reduction of military medical manning end strength4,sec4 #gbj4 ,strategy to recruit and retain mental health providers4,sec4 #gba4 ,development of partnerships to improve combat casualty care for personnel of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gbb4 ,modification to referrals for mental health services4,subtitle ,c--,reports and ,other ,matters,sec4 #gca4 ,authorization of claims by members of the uniformed services against the ,united ,states for personal injury or death caused by medical malpractice4,sec4 #gcb4 ,extension and clarification of authority for ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund4,sec4 #gcc4 ,appointment of non-ex officio members of the ,henry ,m4 ,jackson ,foundation for the ,advancement of ,military ,medicine4,sec4 #gcd4 ,establishment of ,academic ,health ,system in ,national ,capital ,region4,sec4 #gce4 ,provision of veterinary services by veterinary professionals of the ,department of ,defense in emergencies4,sec4 #gcf4 ,three-year extension of authority to continue the ,,dod-,,va ,health ,care ,sharing ,incentive ,fund4,sec4 #gcg4 ,preservation of resources of the ,army ,medical ,research and ,materiel ,command and continuation as ,center of ,excellence4,sec4 #gch4 ,encouragement of participation in ,women's ,health ,transition ,training pilot program4,sec4 #gci4 ,national ,guard suicide prevention pilot program4,sec4 #gdj4 ,pilot ,program on civilian and military partnerships to enhance interoperability and medical surge capability and capacity of ,national ,disaster ,medical ,system4,sec4 #gda4 ,reports on suicide among members of the ,armed ,forces and suicide prevention programs and activities of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #gdb4 ,modification of requirements for longitudinal medical study on blast pressure exposure of members of the ,armed ,forces and collection of exposure information4,sec4 #gdc4 ,study and plan on the use of military-civilian integrated health delivery systems4,sec4 #gdd4 ,study on case management in the military health system4,sec4 #gde4 ,report on ,global ,health ,security ,strategy and the ,national ,biodefense ,security4,sec4 #gdf4 ,study on establishment of wounded warrior service dog program4,sec4 #gdg4 ,,gao report on ,department of ,defense quality assurance program and impacts of medical malpractice actions4,sec4 #gdh4 ,reports on ,millennium ,cohort ,study relating to women members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gdi4 ,study on effects of sleep deprivation on readiness of members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gej4 ,study and report on traumatic brain injury mitigation efforts4 ,a ,,tricare and ,other ,health ,care ,benefits #gja4 ,modification of eligibility for ,,tricare ,reserve ,select for certain members of the ,selected ,reserve ,section #ajgf;d7a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,paragraph 7#a7 does not apply and inserting ,during the period preceding ,january #a1 #bjcj1 paragraph 7#a7 does not apply4 #gjb4 ,,tricare payment options for retirees and their dependents 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajii of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection 7d73 7d7 ,payment options 7#a7 ,a member or former member of the uniformed services1 or a dependent thereof1 eligible for medical care and dental care under section #ajgd7;b7 or #ajgf of this title shall pay a premium for coverage under this chapter4 7#b7 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 a premium owed by a member1 former member1 or dependent under paragraph 7#a7 shall be withheld from the retired1 retainer1 or equivalent pay of the member1 former member1 or dependent4 ,in all other cases1 a premium shall be paid in a frequency and method determined by the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,conforming and clerical amendments 7#a7 ,conforming amendments ,section #ajig;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e71 respectively4 7#b7 ,heading amendments 7,a7 ,automatic enrollments ,the heading for section #ajig;a of such title is amended to read as follows3 #ajig;a4 ,,tricare ,prime3 automatic enrollments 4 7,b7 ,enrollment system and payment options ,the heading for section #ajii of such title is amended to read as follows3 #ajii4 ,health care enrollment system and payment options 4 7#c7 ,clerical amendments ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ee of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the item relating to section #ajig;a and inserting the following new item3 #ajig;a4 ,,tricare ,prime3 automatic enrollments4 2 and 7,b7 by striking the item relating to section #ajii and inserting the following new item3 #ajii4 ,health care enrollment system and payment options4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to health care coverage beginning on or after ,january #a1 #bjba4 #gjc4 ,lead level screening and testing for children 7a7 ,comprehensive screening1 testing1 and reporting guidelines 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish clinical practice guidelines for health care providers employed by the ,department of ,defense on screening1 testing1 and reporting of blood lead levels in children4 7#b7 ,use of ,,cdc recommendations ,guidelines established under paragraph 7#a7 shall reflect recommendations made by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention with respect to the screening1 testing1 and reporting of blood lead levels in children4 7#c7 ,dissemination of guidelines ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall disseminate the clinical practice guidelines established under paragraph 7#a7 to health care providers of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,care provided in accordance with ,,cdc guidance ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any care provided by the ,department of ,defense to a child for an elevated blood lead level shall be carried out in accordance with applicable guidance issued by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4 7c7 ,sharing of results of testing 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to a child who receives from the ,department of ,defense a test for an elevated blood lead level-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall provide the results of the test to the parent or guardian of the child2 and 7,b7 notwithstanding any requirements for the confidentiality of health information under the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-aia71 if the results of the test show an abnormal blood lead level or elevated blood lead level1 the ,secretary shall provide those results and the address at which the child resides to-- 7i7 the relevant health department of the ,state in which the child resides if the child resides in the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 if the child resides outside the ,united ,states-- 7,i7 the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention2 7,,ii7 the appropriate authority of the country in which the child resides2 and 7,,iii7 the primary provider of health care for the child for follow-up4 7#b7 ,state defined ,in this subsection1 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 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report detailing1 with respect to the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on the date of the report1 the following3 7#a7 ,the number of children who were tested by the ,department of ,defense for the level of lead in the blood of the child1 and of such number1 the number who were found to have an elevated blood lead level4 7#b7 ,the number of children who were screened by the ,department of ,defense for an elevated risk of lead exposure4 7e7 ,comptroller ,general report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbb1 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 the effectiveness of screening and testing for lead exposure and elevated blood lead levels under chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms abnormal blood lead level and elevated blood lead level have the meanings given those terms by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4 #gjd4 ,exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals or other airborne contaminants as part of periodic health assessments and other physical examinations 7a7 ,periodic health assessment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that any periodic health assessment provided to members of the ,armed ,forces includes an evaluation of whether the member 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 contaminants1 including any information recorded as part of the ,airborne ,hazards and ,open ,burn ,pit ,registry4 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,c7 ,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 location where an open burn pit1 as defined in subsection 7c7 of section #bja of the ,dignified ,burial and ,other ,veterans' ,benefits ,improvement ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bfj2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #ebg note71 was used2 or 7ii7 exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or other airborne contaminants1 including any information recorded as part of the registry established by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs under such section #bja4 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,d7 ,an assessment of whether the member was-- 7i7 based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit1 as defined in subsection 7c7 of section #bja of the ,dignified ,burial and ,other ,veterans' ,benefits ,improvement ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bfj2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #ebg note71 was used2 or 7ii7 exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or other airborne contaminants1 including any information recorded as part of the registry established by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs under such section #bja4 4 7d7 ,sharing of information 7#a7 ,,dod-,,va ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly enter into a memorandum of understanding providing for the sharing by the ,department of ,defense with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs of the results of covered evaluations regarding the exposure by a member of the ,armed ,forces to toxic airborne chemicals or other airborne contaminants4 7#b7 ,registry ,if a covered evaluation of a member of the ,armed ,forces establishes that the member was based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit was used or that the member was exposed to toxic airborne chemicals or other airborne contaminants1 the member shall be enrolled in the ,airborne ,hazards and ,open ,burn ,pit ,registry unless the member elects to not so enroll4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to preclude eligibility for benefits under the laws administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs by reason of the open burn pit exposure history of a veteran not being recorded in a covered evaluation4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,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 ,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 this section2 and 7,c7 a deployment assessment conducted under section #ajgd;f7b77#b7 of such title1 as amended by this section4 7#c7 ,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 #gje4 ,enhancement of recordkeeping with respect to exposure by members of the ,armed ,forces to certain occupational and environmental hazards while deployed overseas 7a7 ,inclusion in medical tracking system of occupational and environmental health risks in deployment area 7#a7 ,elements of medical tracking system ,subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 of section #ajgd;f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iv7 accurately record any exposure to occupational and environmental health risks during the course of their deployment4 4 7#b7 ,recordkeeping ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended by inserting after deployment area the following3 7including the results of any assessment performed by the ,secretary of occupational and environmental health risks for such area74 7b7 ,postdeployment medical examination and reassessments ,section #ajgd;f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,additional requirements for postdeployment medical examinations and health reassessments 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall standardize and make available to a provider that conducts a postdeployment medical examination or reassessment under the system described in subsection 7a7 questions relating to occupational and environmental health exposure4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary1 to the extent practicable1 shall ensure that the medical record of a member includes information on the external cause relating to a diagnosis of the member1 including by associating an external cause code 7as issued under the ,international ,statistical ,classification of ,diseases and ,related ,health ,problems1 #ajth ,revision 7or any successor revision774 4 7c7 ,access to information in burn pit registry 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that all medical personnel of the ,department of ,defense have access to the information contained in the burn pit registry4 7#b7 ,burn pit registry defined ,in this subsection1 the term burn pit registry 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 #gjf4 ,modifications to post-deployment mental health assessments for members of the ,armed ,forces deployed in support of a contingency operation 7a7 ,required assessments ,section #ajgdm7a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 and inserting the following new subparagraphs3 7,c7 ,subject to paragraph 7#c7 and subsection 7d71 once during the period beginning on the date of redeployment from the contingency operation and ending on the date that is #ba days after the date on which the post-deployment leave of the member terminates4 7,d7 ,subject to subsection 7d71 not less than once annually-- 7i7 beginning #ba days after the date on which the post-deployment leave of the member terminates2 or 7ii7 if the assessment required by subparagraph 7,c7 is performed during the period specified in paragraph 7#c71 beginning #ahj days after the date of redeployment from the contingency operation4 4 7b7 ,exceptions ,section #ajgdm7a7 of such title1 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,a mental health assessment is not required for a member of the armed forces under subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 of paragraph 7#a7 7including an assessment performed pursuant to paragraph 7#c77 if the ,secretary determines that providing such assessment to the member during the time periods under such subparagraphs would remove the member from forward deployment or put members or operational objectives at risk4 7#c7 ,a mental health assessment required under subparagraph 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 may be provided during the period beginning #ij days after the date of redeployment from the contingency operation and ending #ahj days after such redeployment date if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 an insufficient number of personnel are available to perform the assessment during the time period under such subparagraph2 or 7,b7 an administrative processing issue exists upon the return of the member to the home unit or duty station that would prohibit the effective performance of the assessment during such time period4 4 7c7 ,elimination of sunset for assessments during deployment ,section #ajgdm7a77#a77;,b7 of such title is amended by striking ,until ,january #a1 #bjai1 once and inserting ,once4 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall apply with respect to a date of redeployment that is on or after ,january #a1 #bjbj4 #gjg4 ,provision of blood testing for firefighters of ,department of ,defense to determine exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,in general ,beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide blood testing to determine and document potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7commonly known as ,,pfas7 for each firefighter of the ,department of ,defense during the annual physical exam conducted by the ,department for each such firefighter4 7b7 ,firefighter defined ,in this section1 the term firefighter means someone whose primary job or military occupational specialty is being a firefighter4 ,b ,health ,care ,administration #gaa4 ,modification of organization of military health system 7a7 ,administration of military medical treatment facilities ,subsection 7a7 of section #ajgc;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 7,e71 and 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,c71 7,d71 7,e71 7,g71 7,h71 and 7,i71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph1 the following new subparagraphs3 7,a7 provision and delivery of health care within each such facility2 7,b7 management of privileging1 scope of practice1 and quality of health care provided within each such facility2 2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e71 as so redesignated1 the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 supply and equipment2 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d71 7,e71 7,f71 and 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,e71 7,f71 7,h71 and 7,i71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following new subparagraph 7,d73 7,d7 to identify the capacity of each military medical treatment facility to support clinical readiness standards of health care providers established by the ,secretary of a military department or the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs2 and 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,f71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph1 and inserting the following new subparagraphs3 7,f7 to determine1 in coordination with each ,secretary of a military department1 manning1 including joint manning1 assigned to military medical treatment facilities and intermediary organizations2 7,g7 to select1 after considering nominations from the ,secretaries of the military departments1 commanders or directors of military medical treatment facilities2 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by inserting on behalf of the military departments1 before ensuring2 and 7ii7 by striking and civilian employees2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting on behalf of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 before furnishing4 7b7 ,,dha ,assistant ,director ,subsection 7b77#b7 of such section is amended by striking equivalent education and experience and all that follows and inserting the education and experience to perform the responsibilities of the position44 7c7 ,,dha ,deputy ,assistant ,directors ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking across the military health system and inserting at military medical treatment facilities2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 by inserting at military medical treatment facilities before the period at the end4 7d7 ,treatment of ,department of ,defense for purposes of personnel assignment ,such section is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,treatment of ,department of ,defense for purposes of personnel assignment ,in implementing this section-- 7#a7 the ,department of ,defense shall be considered a single agency for purposes of civilian personnel assignment under title #e2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,defense may reassign any employee of a component of the ,department of ,defense or a military department in a position in the civil service 7as defined in section #baja of title #e7 to any other component of the ,department of ,defense or military department4 4 7e7 ,military medical treatment facility ,subsection 7g7 of such section1 as redesignated by subsection 7d77#a71 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the term military medical treatment facility means-- 7,a7 any fixed facility of the ,department of ,defense that is outside of a deployed environment and used primarily for health care2 and 7,b7 any other location used for purposes of providing health care services as designated by the ,secretary of ,defense4 4 7f7 ,technical amendments ,subsection 7a7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting paragraph 7#e72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#f72 7#c7 by redesignating the first paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7#d7 by moving the second paragraph 7#d7 so as to appear before paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c7 of this subsection4 #gab4 ,support by military health system of medical requirements of combatant commands 7a7 ,in general ,section #gab of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,secretaries of the military departments1 the ,defense ,health ,agency1 and the ,joint ,staff1 implement an organizational framework of the military health system that effectively and efficiently implements chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to maximize the readiness of the medical force1 promote interoperability1 and integrate medical capabilities of the ,armed ,forces in order to enhance joint military medical operations in support of requirements of the combatant commands4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively1 and by moving such paragraphs so as to appear at the end of subsection 7d72 7#c7 by striking subsection 7e71 as amended by paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection2 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7d7 as subsections 7c7 through 7e71 respectively2 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection 7b73 7b7 ,additional duties of ,surgeons ,general of the ,armed ,forces ,the ,surgeons ,general of the ,armed ,forces shall have the following duties3 7#a7 ,to ensure the readiness for operational deployment of medical and dental personnel and deployable medical or dental teams or units of the ,armed ,force or ,armed ,forces concerned4 7#b7 ,to meet medical readiness standards1 subject to standards and metrics established by the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs4 7#c7 ,with respect to uniformed medical and dental personnel of the military department concerned-- 7,a7 to assign such personnel-- 7i7 primarily to military medical treatment facilities1 under the operational control of the commander or director of the facility2 or 7ii7 secondarily to partnerships with civilian or other medical facilities for training activities specific to such military department2 and 7,b7 to maintain readiness of such personnel for operational deployment4 7#d7 ,to provide logistical support for operational deployment of medical and dental personnel and deployable medical or dental teams or units of the ,armed ,force or ,armed ,forces concerned4 7#e7 ,to oversee mobilization and demobilization in connection with the operational deployment of medical and dental personnel of the ,armed ,force or ,armed ,forces concerned4 7#f7 ,to develop operational medical capabilities required to support the warfighter1 and to develop policy relating to such capabilities4 7#g7 ,to provide health professionals to serve in leadership positions across the military healthcare system4 7#h7 ,to deliver operational clinical services under the operational control of the combatant commands-- 7,a7 on ships and planes2 and 7,b7 on installations outside of military medical treatment facilities4 7#i7 ,to manage privileging1 scope of practice1 and quality of health care in the settings described in paragraph 7#h74 2 7#f7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7 of this subsection-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting ,agency before regions2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting ,agency before regions2 and 7ii7 by striking defense health and inserting ,defense ,health ,agency2 7#g7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7 of this subsection-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting ,agency before regions2 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking defense health and inserting ,defense ,health ,agency2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7c72 and 7#h7 in subsection 7e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d7 of this subsection-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries of the military departments shall coordinate with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff to direct resources allocated to the military departments to support requirements related to readiness and operational medicine support that are established by the combatant commands and validated by the ,joint ,staff4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,based on and all that follows through shall-- and inserting ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs1 shall--2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 as moved and redesignated by paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection1 in the second sentence-- 7i7 by inserting primarily before through2 and 7ii7 by inserting1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 after the ,defense ,health ,agency2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,manpower 7,a7 ,administrative control of military personnel ,each ,secretary of a military department shall exercise administrative control of members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to military medical treatment facilities1 including personnel assignment and issuance of military orders4 7,b7 ,oversight of certain personnel by the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency ,in situations in which members of the ,armed ,forces provide health care services at a military medical treatment facility1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall maintain operational control over such members and oversight for the provision of care delivered by such members through policies1 procedures1 and privileging responsibilities of the military medical treatment facility4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,heading amendment ,the heading for section #gab of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended to read as follows3 #gab4 ,support by military healthcare system of medical requirements of combatant commands 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for such ,act is amended by striking the item relating to section #gab and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #gab4 ,support by military healthcare system of medical requirements of combatant commands4 4 #gac4 ,requirements for certain prescription drug labels 7a7 ,requirement ,section #ajgd;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7h7 and 7i7 as subsections 7i7 and 7j71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following new subsection 7h73 7h7 ,labeling ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that drugs made available through the facilities of the armed forces under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary include labels and other labeling that are in compliance with the requirements of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq474 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,subsection 7b77#a7 of such section is amended by striking under subsection 7h7 and inserting under subsection 7j74 7c7 ,implementation ,beginning not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement subsection 7h7 of section #ajgd;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 #gad4 ,officers authorized to command ,army dental units ,section #gjha7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,dental ,corps ,officer and inserting commissioned officer of the ,army ,medical ,department4 #gae4 ,improvements to interagency program office of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7a7 ,leadership ,subsection 7c7 of section #afce of the ,wounded ,warrior ,act 7title ,,xvi of ,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note7 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,leadership 7#a7 ,director ,the ,director of the ,office shall be the head of the ,office4 7#b7 ,deputy director ,the ,deputy ,director of the ,office shall be the deputy head of the ,office and shall assist the ,director in carrying out the duties of the ,director4 7#c7 ,reporting ,the ,director shall report directly to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense and the ,deputy ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 7#d7 ,appointments 7,a7 ,director ,the ,director shall be appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 for a fixed term of four years4 ,for the subsequent term1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall appoint the ,director for a fixed term of four years1 and thereafter1 the appointment of the ,director for a fixed term of four years shall alternate between the ,secretaries4 7,b7 ,deputy director ,the ,deputy ,director shall be appointed by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,defense1 for a fixed term of four years4 ,for the subsequent term1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall appoint the ,deputy ,director for a fixed term of four years1 and thereafter1 the appointment of the ,deputy ,director for a fixed term of four years shall alternate between the ,secretaries4 7,c7 ,minimum ,qualifications ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly develop qualification requirements for the ,director and the ,deputy ,director4 ,such requirements shall ensure that1 at a minimum1 the ,director and ,deputy ,director1 individually or together1 meet the following qualifications3 7i7 ,significant experience at a senior management level fielding enterprise-wide technology in a health care setting1 or business systems in the public or private sector4 7ii7 ,credentials for enterprise-wide program management4 7iii7 ,significant experience leading implementation of complex organizational change by integrating the input of experts from various disciplines1 such as clinical1 business1 management1 informatics1 and technology4 7#e7 ,succession ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall jointly develop a leadership succession process for the ,office4 7#f7 ,additional guidance ,the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs-,department of ,defense ,joint ,executive ,committee may provide guidance in the discharge of the functions of the ,office under this section4 7#g7 ,information to ,congress ,upon request by any of the appropriate committees of ,congress1 the ,director and the ,deputy ,director shall testify before such committee1 or provide a briefing or otherwise provide requested information to such committee1 regarding the discharge of the functions of the ,office under this section4 4 7b7 ,authority ,paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7b7 of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the ,office shall carry out decision making authority delegated to the ,office by the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs with respect to the definition1 coordination1 and management of functional1 technical1 and programmatic activities that are jointly used1 carried out1 and shared by the ,departments44 7c7 ,purposes ,paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,c7 ,to develop and implement a comprehensive interoperability strategy1 which shall include-- 7i7 the ,electronic ,health ,record ,modernization ,program of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7ii7 the ,healthcare ,management ,system ,modernization ,program of the ,department of ,defense4 7,d7 ,to pursue the highest level of interoperability for the delivery of health care by the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7,e7 ,to accelerate the exchange of health care information between the ,departments1 and advances in the health information technology marketplace1 in order to support the delivery of health care by the ,departments4 7,f7 ,to collect the operational and strategic requirements of the ,departments relating to the strategy under subsection 7a7 and communicate such requirements and activities to the ,office of the ,national ,coordinator for ,health ,information ,technology of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services for the purpose of implementing title ,,iv of the #bast ,century ,cures ,act 7division ,a of ,public ,law #aad-bee71 and the amendments made by that title1 and other objectives of the ,office of the ,national ,coordinator for ,health ,information ,technology4 7,g7 ,to plan for and effectuate the broadest possible implementation of standards1 specifically with respect to the ,fast ,healthcare ,interoperability ,resources standard or successor standard1 the evolution of such standards1 and the obsolescence of such standards4 7,h7 ,to actively engage with national and international health standards setting organizations1 including by taking membership in such organizations1 to ensure that standards established by such organizations meet the needs of the ,departments pursuant to the strategy under subsection 7a71 and oversee and approve adoption of and mapping to such standards by the ,departments4 7,i7 ,to express the content and format of health data of the ,departments using a common language to improve the exchange of data between the ,departments and with the private sector1 and to ensure that clinicians of the ,departments have access to integrated1 computable1 comprehensive health records of patients4 7,j7 ,to inform the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs of any activities of the ,office affecting or relevant to cybersecurity4 7,k7 ,to establish an environment that will enable and encourage the adoption by the ,departments of innovative technologies for health care delivery4 7,l7 ,to leverage data integration to advance health research and develop an evidence base for the health care programs of the ,departments4 7,m7 ,to prioritize the use of open systems architecture by the ,departments4 7,n7 ,to ensure ownership and control by patients of personal health information and data in a manner consistent with applicable law4 7,o7 ,to prevent contractors of the ,departments or other non-departmental entities from owning or having exclusive control over patient health data1 for the purposes of protecting patient privacy and enhancing opportunities for innovation4 7,p7 ,to implement a single lifetime longitudinal personal health record between the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7,q7 ,to attain interoperability capabilities-- 7i7 sufficient to enable the provision of seamless health care by health care facilities and providers of the ,departments1 as well as private sector facilities and providers contracted by the ,departments2 and 7ii7 that are more adaptable and far reaching than those achievable through biodirectional information exchange between electronic health records of the exchange of read-only data alone4 7,r7 ,to make maximum use of open-application program interfaces and the ,fast ,healthcare ,interoperability ,resources standard 7or successor standard74 4 7d7 ,implementation milestones ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,implementation milestones 7#a7 ,evaluation ,with respect to the electronic health record systems of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,office shall seek to enter into an agreement with an independent entity to conduct an evaluation by not later than ,october #a1 #bjba of the following3 7,a7 ,whether a clinician of the ,department of ,defense1 can access1 and meaningfully interact with1 a complete patient health record of a veteran1 from a military medical treatment facility4 7,b7 ,whether a clinician of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs can access1 and meaningfully interact with1 a complete patient health record of a member of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty1 from a medical center of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7,c7 ,whether clinicians of the ,departments can access1 and meaningfully interact with1 the data elements of the health record of a patient who is a veteran or is a member of the ,armed ,forces which are generated when the individual receives health care from a community care provider of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs or a ,,tricare program provider of the ,department of ,defense4 7,d7 ,whether a community care provider of the ,department of the ,veterans ,affairs and a ,,tricare program provider of the ,department of ,defense on a ,health ,information ,exchange-supported electronic health record can access patient health records of veterans and active-duty members of the ,armed ,forces from the system of the provider4 7,e7 ,an assessment of interoperability between the legacy electronic health record systems and the future electronic health record systems of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,department of ,defense4 7,f7 ,an assessment of the use of interoperable content between-- 7i7 the legacy electronic health record systems and the future electronic health record systems of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 third-party applications4 7#b7 ,system configuration management ,the ,office shall-- 7,a7 maintain the common configuration baseline for the electronic health record systems of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7,b7 continually evaluate the state of configuration and the impacts on interoperability2 and 7,c7 promote the enhancement of such electronic health records systems4 7#c7 ,consultation 7,a7 ,annual meeting required ,not less than once per year1 the ,office shall convene a meeting of clinical staff from the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,coast ,guard1 community providers1 and other leading clinical experts1 for the purpose of assessing the state of clinical use of the electronic health record systems and whether the systems are meeting clinical and patient needs4 7,b7 ,recommendations ,clinical staff participating in a meeting under subparagraph 7,a7 shall make recommendations to the ,office on the need for any improvements or concerns with the electronic health record systems4 7#d7 ,clinical and patient satisfaction survey ,beginning ,october #a1 #bjba1 and on at least a biannual basis thereafter until #bjbe at the earliest1 the ,office shall undertake a clinician and patient satisfaction survey regarding clinical use and patient experience with the electronic health record systems of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 4 7e7 ,resources and staffing ,subsection 7g7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 including the assignment of clinical or technical personnel of the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to the ,office2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 ,cost sharing ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans shall enter into an agreement on cost sharing and providing resources for the operations and staffing of the ,office4 7#d7 ,hiring authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall delegate to the ,director the authority under title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 regarding appointments in the competitive service to hire personnel of the ,office4 4 7f7 ,reports ,subsection 7h7 of such section is amended to read as follows3 7h7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual reports ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 and each year thereafter through #bjbd1 the ,director shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 and to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 a report on the activities of the ,office during the preceding calendar year4 ,each report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a detailed description of the activities of the ,office during the year covered by such report1 including a detailed description of the amounts expended and the purposes for which expended4 7,b7 ,with respect to the objectives of the strategy under paragraph 7#b77;,c7 of subsection 7b71 and the purposes of the ,office under such subsection-- 7i7 a discussion1 description1 and assessment of the progress made by the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs during the preceding calendar year2 and 7ii7 a discussion and description of the goals of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for the following calendar year1 including updates to strategies and plans4 7,c7 ,a detailed financial summary of the activities of the ,office1 including the funds allocated to the ,office by each ,department1 the expenditures made1 and an assessment as to whether the current funding is sufficient to carry out the activities of the ,office4 7,d7 ,a detailed description of the status of each of the implementation milestones1 including the nature of the evaluation1 methodology for testing1 and findings with respect to each milestone under subsection 7e74 7,e7 ,a detailed description of the state of the configuration baseline1 including any activities which decremented or enhanced the state of configuration under subsection 7e74 7,f7 ,with respect to the annual meeting required under subsection 7e77#c7-- 7i7 a detailed description of activities1 assessments1 and recommendations relating to such meeting2 and 7ii7 the response of the ,office to any such recommendations4 7#b7 ,availability ,each report under this subsection shall be made publicly available4 4 7g7 ,definitions ,such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection 7k73 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term configuration baseline means a fixed reference in the development cycle or an agreed-upon specification of a product at a point in time that serves as a documented basis for defining incremental change in all aspects of an information technology product4 7#c7 ,the term ,electronic ,health ,record ,modernization ,program has the meaning given that term in section #ejc of the ,veterans ,benefits and ,transition ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-djg2 #acb ,stat4 #ecgf74 7#d7 ,the term interoperability means the ability of different information systems1 devices1 or applications to connect1 regardless of the technology platform or the location where care is provided-- 7,a7 in a coordinated and secure manner1 within and across organizational boundaries1 and across the complete spectrum of care1 including all applicable care settings2 7,b7 with relevant stakeholders1 including the person whose information is being shared1 to access1 exchange1 integrate1 and use computable data regardless of the origin or destination of the data or the applications employed2 7,c7 with the capability to reliably exchange information without error2 7,d7 with the ability to interpret and to make effective use of such exchanged information2 7,e7 with the ability for information that can be used to advance patient care to move between health care entities2 and 7,f7 without additional intervention by the end user4 7#e7 ,the term meaningfully interact means the ability to view1 consume1 act upon1 and edit information in a clinical setting to facilitate high-quality clinical decision making4 7#f7 ,the term seamless health care means health care which is optimized through access by patients and clinicians to integrated1 relevant1 and complete information about the clinical experiences of the patient1 social and environmental determinants of health1 and health trends over time1 in order to enable patients and clinicians to-- 7,a7 move efficiently within and across organizational boundaries2 7,b7 make high-quality decisions2 and 7,c7 effectively carry out complete plans of care4 7#g7 ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense1 with respect to matters concerning the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 with respect to matters concerning the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7,c7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 with respect to matters concerning the ,coast ,guard when it is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy4 7#h7 ,the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7h7 ,interoperability strategy 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to each ,secretary concerned and to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains a comprehensive interoperability strategy with respect to electronic health records jointly developed by the ,secretary of ,defense and ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 including any accompanying or associated implementation plans and supporting plans4 7#b7 ,elements ,the comprehensive interoperability strategy under paragraph 7#a7 shall discuss the purposes described in paragraphs 7,k7 through 7,r7 of section #afce7;b77#b7 of the ,wounded ,warrior ,act 7title ,,xvi of ,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note71 as amended by subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7i7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,the term ,director means the individual described in section #afce7;c7 of the ,wounded ,warrior ,act 7title ,,xvi of ,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note71 as amended by subsection 7a74 7,c7 ,the term interoperability has the meaning given that term in subsection 7k7 of such section1 as added by subsection 7g74 7i7 ,conforming repeal ,section #gac of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note7 is repealed4 #gaf4 ,expansion of strategy to improve acquisition of managed care support contracts under ,,tricare program ,section #gje7;c77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgc;a note7 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 1 other than overseas medical support contracts4 #gag4 ,inclusion of blast exposure history in medical records of members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,requirement ,if a covered incident occurs with respect to a member of the ,armed ,forces1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall document blast exposure history in the medical record of the member to assist in determining whether a future illness or injury of the member is service-connected and inform future blast exposure risk mitigation efforts of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,a blast exposure history under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,the date of the exposure4 7#b7 ,the duration of the exposure1 and1 if known1 the measured blast pressure experienced by the individual during such exposure4 7#c7 ,whether the exposure occurred during combat or training4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year 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 types of information included in a blast exposure history under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,covered incident defined ,in this section1 the term covered incident means a concussive event or injury that requires a military acute concussive evaluation by a skilled health care provider4 #gah4 ,comprehensive policy for provision of mental health care to members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,policy required ,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 develop and implement a comprehensive policy for the provision of mental health care to members of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,elements ,the policy under subsection 7a7 shall address each of the following3 7#a7 ,the compliance of health professionals in the military health system engaged in the provision of health care services to members with clinical practice guidelines for-- 7,a7 suicide prevention2 7,b7 medication-assisted therapy for alcohol use disorders2 and 7,c7 medication-assisted therapy for opioid use disorders4 7#b7 ,the access and availability of mental health care services to members who are victims of sexual assault or domestic violence4 7#c7 ,the availability of naloxone reversal capability on military installations4 7#d7 ,the promotion of referrals of members by civilian health care providers to military medical treatment facilities when such members are-- 7,a7 at high risk for suicide and diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder2 or 7,b7 receiving treatment for opioid use disorders4 7#e7 ,the provision of comprehensive behavioral health treatment to members of the reserve components that takes into account the unique challenges associated with the deployment pattern of such members and the difficulty such members encounter post-deployment with respect to accessing such treatment in civilian communities4 7c7 ,consideration ,in developing the policy under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall solicit and consider recommendations from the ,secretaries of the military departments and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff regarding the feasibility of implementation and execution of particular elements of the policy4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ah months 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 implementation of the policy under subsection 7a74 #gai4 ,limitation on the realignment or reduction of military medical manning end strength 7a7 ,limitation ,except as provided by subsection 7d71 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries concerned may not realign or reduce military medical end strength authorizations until-- 7#a7 each review is conducted under paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7b72 7#b7 each analysis is conducted under paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection2 7#c7 the measurement is developed under paragraph 7#c7 of such subsection2 7#d7 each plan and forum is provided under paragraph 7#d7 of such subsection2 and 7#e7 a period of #ij days elapses following the date on which the ,secretary submits the report under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,reviews1 analyses1 and other information 7#a7 ,review ,each ,secretary concerned1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 shall conduct a review of the medical manpower requirements of the military department of the ,secretary that accounts for all national defense strategy scenarios4 7#b7 ,analyses ,with respect to each military medical treatment facility that would be affected by a proposed military medical end strength realignment or reduction1 the ,secretary concerned shall conduct an analysis that-- 7,a7 identifies affected billets2 and 7,b7 includes a plan for mitigating any potential gap in health care services caused by such realignment or reduction4 7#c7 ,measurement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 develop a standard measurement for network adequacy to determine the capacity of the local health care network to provide care for covered beneficiaries in the area of a military medical treatment facility that would be affected by a proposed military medical end strength realignment or reduction2 and 7,b7 use such measurement in carrying out this section and otherwise evaluating proposed military medical end strength realignment or reductions4 7#d7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to each member of the ,armed ,forces and covered beneficiary located in the area of a military medical treatment facility that would be affected by a proposed military medical end strength realignment or reduction the following3 7,a7 ,a transition plan for continuity of health care services4 7,b7 ,a public forum to discuss the concerns of the member and covered beneficiary regarding such proposed realignment or reduction4 7c7 ,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 proposed military medical end strength realignments or reductions1 including-- 7#a7 the reviews1 analyses1 and other information developed under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 a description of the actions the ,secretary plans to take with respect to such proposed realignments or reductions4 7d7 ,exception 7#a7 ,in general ,the limitation in subsection 7a7 shall not apply-- 7,a7 to administrative billets of a medical department of a military department that have remained unfilled since at least ,october #a1 #bjah2 7,b7 to billets identified as non-clinical in the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbj submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that the amount of such billets shall not exceed #a1gjj2 and 7,c7 to medical headquarters billets of the military departments not assigned or directly supporting to operational commands4 7#b7 ,determination prior to realignment or reduction ,the ,secretary concerned may realign or reduce a billet described in paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that such realignment or reduction does not affect the provision of health care services to members of the ,armed ,forces or covered beneficiaries4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered beneficiary has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term proposed military medical end strength realignment or reduction means a realignment or reduction of military medical end strength authorizations as proposed by the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbj submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,army1 with respect to matters concerning the ,army2 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 with respect to matters concerning the ,navy1 the ,marine ,corps1 and the ,coast ,guard when it is operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy2 and 7,c7 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 with respect to matters concerning the ,air ,force4 #gbj4 ,strategy to recruit and retain mental health providers ,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 that-- 7#a7 describes the shortage of mental health providers of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 explains the reasons for such shortage2 7#c7 explains the effect of such shortage on members of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#d7 contains a strategy to better recruit and retain mental health providers1 including with respect to psychiatrists1 psychologists1 mental health nurse practitioners1 licensed social workers1 and other licensed providers of the military health system1 in a manner that addresses the need for cultural competence and diversity among such mental health providers4 #gba4 ,development of partnerships to improve combat casualty care for personnel of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,partnerships 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 through the ,joint ,trauma ,education and ,training ,directorate established under section #gjh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note71 may develop partnerships with civilian academic medical centers and large metropolitan teaching hospitals to improve combat casualty care for personnel of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,partnerships with level ,i trauma centers ,in carrying out partnerships under paragraph 7#a71 trauma surgeons and physicians of the ,department of ,defense may partner with level ,i civilian trauma centers to provide training and readiness for the next generation of medical providers to treat critically injured burn patients4 7b7 ,support of partnerships ,the ,secretary of ,defense may make every effort to support partnerships under the ,joint ,trauma ,education and ,training ,directorate with academic institutions that have level ,i civilian trauma centers1 specifically those centers with a burn center1 that offer burn rotations and clinical experience to provide training and readiness for the next generation of medical providers to treat critically injured burn patients4 7c7 ,level ,i civilian trauma center defined ,in this section1 the term level ,i civilian trauma center has the meaning given that term in section #gjh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note74 #gbb4 ,modification to referrals for mental health services ,if the ,secretary of ,defense is unable to provide mental health services in a military medical treatment facility to a member of the ,armed ,forces within #ae days of the date on which such services are first requested by the member1 the ,secretary may refer the member to a provider under the ,,tricare program 7as that term is defined in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 to receive such services4 ,c ,reports and ,other ,matters #gca4 ,authorization of claims by members of the uniformed services against the ,united ,states for personal injury or death caused by medical malpractice 7a7 ,medical malpractice claims 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #afc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bgcc the following new section3 #bgcc;a4 ,medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services 7a7 ,in general ,consistent with this section and under such regulations as the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe under subsection 7f71 the ,secretary may allow1 settle1 and pay a claim against the ,united ,states for personal injury or death incident to the service of a member of the uniformed services that was caused by the medical malpractice of a ,department of ,defense health care provider4 7b7 ,requirement for claims ,a claim may be allowed1 settled1 and paid under subsection 7a7 only if-- 7#a7 the claim is filed by the member of the uniformed services who is the subject of the medical malpractice claimed1 or by an authorized representative on behalf of such member who is deceased or otherwise unable to file the claim due to incapacitation2 7#b7 the claim is for personal injury or death caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of a ,department of ,defense health care provider in the performance of medical1 dental1 or related health care functions while such provider was acting within the scope of employment2 7#c7 the act or omission constituting medical malpractice occurred in a covered military medical treatment facility2 7#d7 the claim is presented to the ,department in writing within two years after the claim accrues2 7#e7 the claim is not allowed to be settled and paid under any other provision of law2 and 7#f7 the claim is substantiated as prescribed in regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense under subsection 7f74 7c7 ,liability 7#a7 ,the ,department of ,defense is liable for only the portion of compensable injury1 loss1 or damages attributable to the medical malpractice of a ,department of ,defense health care provider4 7#b7 ,the ,department of ,defense shall not be liable for the attorney fees of a claimant under this section4 7d7 ,payment of claims 7#a7 ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines1 pursuant to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary under subsection 7f71 that a claim under this section in excess of #ajj1jjj is meritorious1 and the claim is otherwise payable under this section1 the ,secretary may pay the claimant #ajj1jjj and report any meritorious amount in excess of #ajj1jjj to the ,secretary of the ,treasury for payment under section #acjd of title #ca4 7#b7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#a71 no claim may be paid under this section unless the amount tendered is accepted by the claimant in full satisfaction4 7e7 ,reporting medical malpractice ,not later than #cj days after a determination of medical malpractice or the payment of all or part of a claim under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency a report documenting such determination or payment to be used by the ,director for all necessary and appropriate purposes1 including medical quality assurance4 7f7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations to implement this section4 7#b7 ,regulations prescribed by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,policies and procedures to ensure the timely1 efficient1 and effective processing and administration of claims under this section1 including-- 7i7 the filing1 receipt1 investigation1 and evaluation of a claim2 7ii7 the negotiation1 settlement1 and payment of a claim2 7iii7 such other matters relating to the processing and administration of a claim1 including an administrative appeals process1 as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7,b7 ,uniform standards consistent with generally accepted standards used in a majority of ,states in adjudicating claims under chapter #aga of title #bh 7commonly known as the ,federal ,tort ,claims ,act7 to be applied to the evaluation1 settlement1 and payment of claims under this section without regard to the place of occurrence of the medical malpractice giving rise to the claim or the military department or service of the member of the uniformed services1 and without regard to foreign law in the case of claims arising in foreign countries1 including uniform standards to be applied to determinations with respect to-- 7i7 whether an act or omission by a ,department of ,defense health care provider in the context of performing medical1 dental1 or related health care functions was negligent or wrongful1 considering the specific facts and circumstances2 7ii7 whether the personal injury or death of the member was caused by a negligent or wrongful act or omission of a ,department of ,defense health care provider in the context of performing medical1 dental1 or related health care functions1 considering the specific facts and circumstances2 7iii7 requirements relating to proof of duty1 breach of duty1 and causation resulting in compensable injury or loss1 subject to such exclusions as may be established by the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7iv7 calculation of damages4 7,c7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,in order to implement expeditiously the provisions of this section1 the ,secretary may prescribe the regulations under this subsection-- 7,a7 by prescribing an interim final rule2 and 7,b7 not later than one year after prescribing such interim final rule and considering public comments with respect to such interim final rule1 by prescribing a final rule4 7g7 ,limitation on attorney fees 7#a7 ,no attorney shall charge1 demand1 receive1 or collect for services rendered1 fees in excess of #bj percent of any claim paid pursuant to this section4 7#b7 ,any attorney who charges1 demands1 receives1 or collects for services rendered in connection with a claim under this section any amount in excess of the amount allowed under paragraph 7#a71 if recovery be had1 shall be fined not more than #b1jjj1 imprisoned not more than one year1 or both4 7h7 ,annual report ,not less frequently than annually until #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report-- 7#a7 indicating the number of claims processed under this section2 7#b7 indicating the resolution of each such claim2 and 7#c7 describing any other information that may enhance the effectiveness of the claims process under this section4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered military medical treatment facility ,the term covered military medical treatment facility means a facility described in subsection 7b71 7c71 or 7d7 of section #ajgc;d of this title4 7#b7 ,department of ,defense health care provider ,the term ,department of ,defense health care provider means a member of the uniformed services1 civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense1 or personal services contractor of the ,department 7under section #ajia of this title7 authorized by the ,department to provide health care services and acting within the scope of employment of such individual4 7#c7 ,member of the uniformed services ,the term member of the uniformed services includes a member of a reserve component of the armed forces if the claim by the member under this section is in connection with personal injury or death that occurred while the member was in ,federal status4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #afc of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bgcc the following new item3 #bgcc;a4 ,medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services4 4 7b7 ,interim briefing on development of regulations ,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 of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the development of regulations under section #bgcc;a7f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a77#a74 7c7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #bgce of such title is amended by striking #bgcc1 and inserting #bgcc1 #bgcc;a14 7#b7 ,section #acjd7;a77#c77;,d7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bgcc1 and inserting #bgcc1 #bgcc;a14 7d7 ,effective date and transition provision 7#a7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to any claim filed under section #bgcc;a of such title1 as added by subsection 7a77#a71 on or after ,january #a1 #bjbj4 7#b7 ,transition ,any claim filed in calendar year #bjbj shall be deemed to be filed within the time period specified in section #bgcc;a7b77#d7 of such title1 as so added1 if it is filed within three years after it accrues4 #gcb4 ,extension and clarification of authority for ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund ,title ,,xvii of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #befg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #agja-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,subject to subsection 7b71 the and inserting ,the2 7,b7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7f7 as subsections 7b7 through 7e71 respectively2 7#b7 in section #agjb7;a77#a71 by striking hereafter in this title and inserting in this section2 7#c7 in section #agjc1 in subsections 7a7 and 7c71 by striking the facility and inserting the ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,federal ,health ,care ,center2 7#d7 in section #agjd-- 7,a7 in subsections 7a77#c71 7a77#d77;,a71 and 7b77#a71 by striking the facility and inserting the ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,federal ,health ,care ,center2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e71 as most recently amended by section #gca of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbj and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjba2 7#e7 in section #agje-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the facility and inserting the ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,federal ,health ,care ,center 7in this section referred to as the ,,jalfhcc72 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking the facility and inserting the ,,jalfhcc2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by striking the facility each place it appears and inserting the ,,jalfhcc2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,to permit the ,,jalfhcc to enter into personal services contracts to carry out health care responsibilities in the ,,jalfhcc to the same extent and subject to the same conditions and limitations as apply under section #ajia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the ,secretary of ,defense with respect to health care responsibilities in medical treatment facilities of the ,department of ,defense4 4 #gcc4 ,appointment of non-ex officio members of the ,henry ,m4 ,jackson ,foundation for the ,advancement of ,military ,medicine 7a7 ,appointment by non-ex officio members ,subparagraph 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 of section #agh7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,c7 six members1 each of whom shall be appointed at the expiration of the term of a member appointed under this subparagraph1 as provided for in paragraph 7#b71 by the members currently serving on the ,council pursuant to this subparagraph and paragraph 7#b71 including the member whose expiring term is so being filled by such appointment4 4 7b7 ,repeal of obsolete authority establishing staggered terms ,paragraph 7#b7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by striking except that-- and all that follows through any person and inserting except that any person2 7#b7 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7#c7 by striking subparagraph 7,b74 7c7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,in general ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,construction for current members ,nothing in the amendments made by this section shall be construed to terminate or otherwise alter the appointment or term of service of members of the ,henry ,m4 ,jackson ,foundation for the ,advancement of ,military ,medicine who are so serving on the date of the enactment of this ,act pursuant to an appointment under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 or 7#b7 of section #agh7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 made before that date4 #gcd4 ,establishment of ,academic ,health ,system in ,national ,capital ,region 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ajd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #baac;a the following new section3 #baac;b4 ,academic ,health ,system 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish an ,academic ,health ,system to integrate the health care1 health professions education1 and health research activities of the military health system1 including under this chapter1 in the ,national ,capital ,region4 7b7 ,leadership 7#a7 ,the ,secretary may appoint employees of the ,department of ,defense to leadership positions in the ,academic ,health ,system established under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,such positions may include responsibilities for management of the health care1 health professions education1 and health research activities described in subsection 7a7 and are in addition to similar leadership positions for members of the armed forces4 7c7 ,national ,capital ,region defined ,in this section1 the term ,national ,capital ,region means the area1 or portion thereof1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in the vicinity of the ,district of ,columbia4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ajd of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baac;a the following new item3 #baac;b4 ,academic ,health ,system4 4 #gce4 ,provision of veterinary services by veterinary professionals of the ,department of ,defense in emergencies 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ajfj;c4 ,provision of veterinary services in emergencies 7a7 ,in general ,a veterinary professional described in subsection 7b7 may provide veterinary services for the purposes described in subsection 7c7 in any ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or a territory or possession of the ,united ,states1 without regard to where such veterinary professional or the patient animal are located1 if the provision of such services is within the scope of the authorized duties of such veterinary professional for the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,veterinary professional described ,a veterinary professional described in this subsection is an individual who is-- 7#a7 7,a7 a member of the armed forces1 a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense1 or otherwise credentialed and privileged at a ,federal veterinary institution or location designated by the ,secretary of ,defense for purposes of this section2 or 7,b7 a member of the ,national ,guard performing training or duty under section #ejb7;f7 of title #cb2 7#b7 certified as a veterinary professional by a certification recognized by the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7#c7 currently licensed by a ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or a territory or possession of the ,united ,states to provide veterinary services4 7c7 ,purposes described ,the purposes described in this subsection are veterinary services in response to any of the following3 7#a7 ,a national emergency declared by the ,president pursuant to the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq474 7#b7 ,a major disaster or an emergency 7as those terms are defined in section #ajb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb774 7#c7 ,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;d74 7#d7 ,an extraordinary emergency1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,agriculture under section #ajdjg7;b7 of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjf7;b774 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ec of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajfj;b the following new item3 #ajfj;c4 ,provision of veterinary services in emergencies4 4 #gcf4 ,three-year extension of authority to continue the ,,dod-,,va ,health ,care ,sharing ,incentive ,fund ,section #haaa7;d77#c7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbj and inserting1 ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 #gcg4 ,preservation of resources of the ,army ,medical ,research and ,materiel ,command and continuation as ,center of ,excellence 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall preserve the resources of the ,army ,medical ,research and ,materiel ,command for use by such command1 which shall include manpower and funding1 at not less than the level of such resources as of the date of the enactment of this ,act until ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 7b7 ,transfer of funds ,on ,october #a1 #bjbb1 all amounts available for the ,army ,medical ,research and ,materiel ,command shall be transferred from accounts for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation for the ,army to accounts for the ,defense ,health ,program4 7c7 ,continuation as ,center of ,excellence ,after ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 the ,army ,medical ,research and ,materiel ,command and ,fort ,detrick shall continue to serve as a ,center of ,excellence for ,joint ,biomedical ,research1 ,development and ,acquisition ,management for efforts undertaken under the ,defense ,health ,program4 #gch4 ,encouragement of participation in ,women's ,health ,transition ,training pilot program 7a7 ,encouragement of participation ,the ,secretaries of the military departments shall encourage female members of the ,armed ,forces who are separating or retiring from the ,armed ,forces during fiscal year #bjbj to participate in the ,women's ,health ,transition ,training pilot program 7in this section referred to as the pilot program7 administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 7b7 ,selection ,each ,secretary of a military department shall select at least one location at which the pilot program is offered and encourage participation in the pilot program at such location4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the pilot program that includes the following3 7#a7 ,for the period since the commencement of the pilot program-- 7,a7 the number of courses held under the pilot program2 7,b7 the locations at which such courses were held2 and 7,c7 for each location identified in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 the number of female members by military department 7with respect to ,department of the ,navy1 separately for the ,navy and ,marine ,corps7 who participated in the pilot program2 and 7ii7 the number of seats available under the pilot program4 7#b7 ,data relating to-- 7,a7 satisfaction with courses held under the pilot program2 7,b7 improved awareness of health care services administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7,c7 any other available statistics regarding the pilot program4 7#c7 ,a discussion of regulatory1 legal1 or resource barriers to-- 7,a7 making the pilot program permanent to enable access by a greater number of female members at locations throughout the ,united ,states2 7,b7 offering the pilot program online for female members who are unable to attend courses held under the pilot program in person2 and 7,c7 providing for automatic enrollment of participants in the pilot program in the patient enrollment system of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs established and operated under section #agje of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gci4 ,national ,guard suicide prevention pilot program 7a7 ,pilot program authorized ,the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau may carry out a pilot program to expand suicide prevention and intervention efforts at the community level through the use of a mobile application that provides the capability for a member of the ,national ,guard to receive prompt support1 including access to a behavioral health professional1 on a smartphone1 tablet computer1 or other handheld mobile device4 7b7 ,elements ,the pilot program shall include1 subject to such conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe-- 7#a7 the use by members of the ,national ,guard of an existing mobile application that provides the capability described in subsection 7a72 or 7#b7 the development and use of a new mobile application that provides such capability4 7c7 ,eligibility and participation requirements ,the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau shall establish requirements with respect to eligibility and participation in the pilot program4 7d7 ,assessment prior to pilot program commencement ,prior to commencement of the pilot program1 the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau shall-- 7#a7 conduct an assessment of existing prevention and intervention efforts of the ,national ,guard in each ,state that include the use of mobile applications that provide the capability described in subsection 7a7 to determine best practices for providing immediate and localized care through the use of such mobile applications2 and 7#b7 determine the feasibility of expanding existing programs on a national scale4 7e7 ,responsibilities of entities participating in pilot program ,each entity that participates in the pilot program shall-- 7#a7 share best practices with other entities participating in the program2 and 7#b7 annually assess outcomes with respect to members of the ,national ,guard4 7f7 ,term ,the pilot program shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date on which the pilot program commenced4 7g7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,if the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau commences the pilot program authorized under subsection 7a71 not later than #ahj days after the date of the commencement of such program1 the ,chief shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report containing a description of the pilot program and such other matters as the ,chief considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,final report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the termination of the pilot program1 the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on such pilot program4 7,b7 ,matters included ,the report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,a description of the pilot program1 including any partnerships entered into by the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau under the program4 7ii7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot program4 7iii7 ,a description of costs associated with the implementation of the pilot program4 7iv7 ,the estimated costs of making the pilot program permanent4 7v7 ,a recommendation as to whether the pilot program should be extended or made permanent4 7vi7 ,such other recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau considers appropriate4 7h7 ,state defined ,in this section1 the term ,state means each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 #gdj4 ,pilot ,program on civilian and military partnerships to enhance interoperability and medical surge capability and capacity of ,national ,disaster ,medical ,system 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out a pilot program to establish partnerships with public1 private1 and nonprofit health care organizations1 institutions1 and entities in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,secretary of ,transportation to enhance the interoperability and medical surge capability and capacity of the ,national ,disaster ,medical ,system under section #bhab of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;hh-#aa7 in the vicinity of major aeromedical and other transport hubs and logistics centers of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,duration ,the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 for a period of not more than five years4 7c7 ,locations ,the ,secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 at not fewer than five aeromedical or other transport hub regions or logistics centers in the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,requirements ,in establishing partnerships under the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,secretary of ,transportation1 shall establish requirements under such partnerships for staffing1 specialized training1 medical logistics1 telemedicine1 patient regulating1 movement1 situational status reporting1 tracking1 and surveillance4 7e7 ,evaluation metrics ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the commencement of the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the pilot program4 7,b7 ,elements ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,a description of the pilot program4 7ii7 ,the requirements established under subsection 7d74 7iii7 ,the evaluation metrics established under subsection 7e74 7iv7 ,such other matters relating to the pilot program as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,final report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after completion of the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the pilot program4 7,b7 ,elements ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,a description of the pilot program1 including the partnerships established under the pilot program as described in subsection 7a74 7ii7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot program4 7iii7 ,an assessment of the cost of the pilot program and an estimate of the cost of making the pilot program a permanent part of the budget of the ,department of ,defense4 7iv7 ,such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the ,secretary considers appropriate in light of the pilot program1 including recommendations for extending or making permanent the authority for the pilot program4 #gda4 ,reports on suicide among members of the ,armed ,forces and suicide prevention programs and activities of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,department of ,defense reports on suicide among members of the ,armed ,forces 7#a7 ,reports required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through ,january #ca1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on suicide among members of the ,armed ,forces during the year preceding the date of the report4 7#b7 ,matters included ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following with respect to the year covered by the report3 7,a7 ,the number of suicides1 attempted suicides1 and known cases of suicidal ideation involving a member of the ,armed ,forces1 including the reserve components thereof1 listed by ,armed ,force4 7,b7 ,the number of suicides1 attempted suicides1 or known cases of suicidal ideation identified under subparagraph 7,a7 that occurred during each of the following periods3 7i7 ,the first #ahj days of the member serving in the ,armed ,forces4 7ii7 ,the period in which the member is deployed in support of a contingency operation4 7,c7 ,with respect to the number of suicides1 attempted suicides1 or known cases of suicidal ideation identified under subparagraph 7,b77i71 the initial recruit training location of the member4 7,d7 ,the number of suicides involving a dependent of a member4 7,e7 ,a description of any research collaborations and data sharing by the ,department of ,defense with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 other departments or agencies of the ,federal ,government1 academic institutions1 or nongovernmental organizations4 7,f7 ,identification of a research agenda for the ,department of ,defense to improve the evidence base on effective suicide prevention treatment and risk communication4 7,g7 ,the availability and usage of the assistance of chaplains1 houses of worship1 and other spiritual resources for members of the ,armed ,forces who identify as religiously affiliated and have attempted suicide1 have experienced suicidal ideation1 or are at risk of suicide1 and metrics on the impact these resources have in assisting religiously-affiliated members who have access to and utilize them compared to religiously-affiliated members who do not4 7,h7 ,a description of the effectiveness of the policies developed pursuant to section #efg of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note7 and section #ehb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note71 including with respect to-- 7i7 metrics identifying effective treatment modalities for members of the ,armed ,forces who are at risk for suicide 7including any clinical interventions involving early identification and treatment of such members72 7ii7 metrics for the rate of integration of mental health screenings and suicide risk and prevention for members during the delivery of primary care for such members2 7iii7 metrics relating to the effectiveness of suicide prevention and resilience programs and preventative behavioral health programs of the ,department of ,defense 7including those of the military departments and the ,armed ,forces72 and 7iv7 metrics evaluating the training standards for behavioral health care providers to ensure that such providers have received training on clinical best practices and evidence-based treatments4 7b7 ,,gao report on suicide prevention programs and activities 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than #bdj 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 the programs and activities of the ,department of ,defense and the ,armed ,forces for the prevention of suicide among members of the ,armed ,forces 7including the reserve components7 and their families4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the current programs and activities of the ,department of ,defense and the ,armed ,forces for the prevention of suicide among members of the ,armed ,forces and their families4 7,b7 ,an assessment whether the programs and activities described pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 are evidence-based and incorporate best practices identified in peer-reviewed medical literature2 7ii7 are appropriately resourced2 and 7iii7 deliver outcomes that are appropriate relative to peer activities and programs 7including those undertaken in the civilian community and in military forces of other countries74 7,c7 ,a description and assessment of any impediments to the effectiveness of such programs and activities4 7,d7 ,such recommendations as the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate for improvements to such programs and activities4 7,e7 ,such recommendations as the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate for additional programs and activities for the prevention of suicide among members of the ,armed ,forces and their families4 #gdb4 ,modification of requirements for longitudinal medical study on blast pressure exposure of members of the ,armed ,forces and collection of exposure information 7a7 ,modification of study ,section #gcd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #addd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 assess the feasibility and advisability of-- 7,a7 uploading the data gathered from the study into the ,defense ,occupational and ,environmental ,health ,readiness ,system - ,industrial ,hygiene 7,,doehrs-,,ih7 or similar system2 7,b7 allowing personnel of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to have access to such system2 and 7,c7 ensuring such data is interoperable and can be uploaded into the ,,mhs ,genesis electronic health record or successor system of the ,department of ,defense4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,annual status report ,not later than ,january #a of each year during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj and ending on the completion of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a status report on the study4 4 7b7 ,collection of exposure information ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall collect blast exposure information with respect to a member of the ,armed ,forces in a manner-- 7#a7 consistent with blast exposure measurement training guidance of the ,department of ,defense1 including any guidance developed pursuant to-- 7,a7 the longitudinal medical study on blast pressure exposure required by section #gcd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #addd72 and 7,b7 the review of guidance on blast exposure during training required by section #bec of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja note prec472 7#b7 compatible with training and operational objectives of the ,department2 and 7#c7 that is automated1 to the extent practicable1 to minimize the reporting burden of unit commanders4 #gdc4 ,study and plan on the use of military-civilian integrated health delivery systems 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the use of local military-civilian integrated health delivery systems pursuant to section #gjf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajif note74 ,the study shall examine the following3 7#a7 ,geographic locations where military medical treatment facilities have existing contractual relationships with local civilian health care networks1 including ,fort ,drum1 ,new ,york1 ,joint ,base ,mc,guire-,dix-,lakehurst1 ,new ,jersey1 ,joint ,base ,lewis-,mc,cord1 ,washington1 ,fort ,leonard ,wood1 ,missouri1 ,elmendorf ,air ,force ,base1 ,alaska1 ,fort ,sill1 ,oklahoma1 ,tripler ,army ,medical ,center1 ,hawaii1 the ,national ,capital ,region1 and similar locations4 7#b7 ,health care activities that promote value-based care1 measurable health outcomes1 patient safety1 timeliness of referrals1 and transparent communication with covered beneficiaries4 7#c7 ,locations where health care providers of the ,department of ,defense may be able to attain critical wartime readiness skills in a local integrated military-civilian integrated health delivery system4 7#d7 ,the cost of providing care under an integrated military-civilian integrated health delivery system as compared to health care provided by a managed care support contractor4 7b7 ,plan ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a plan for the further development of the use of local military-civilian integrated health delivery systems by the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,submission ,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-- 7#a7 a report on the results of the study under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the plan developed under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered beneficiaries has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term ,national ,capital ,region has the meaning given that term in section #bfgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gdd4 ,study on case management in the military health system 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the effectiveness of case management practices in the military health system4 ,the study shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a standardized definition of case management4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of case management practices provided by the military departments before and during the transition of the administration of military medical treatment facilities to the ,defense ,health ,agency pursuant to section #ajgc;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,a discussion of the metrics used in determining the effectiveness and cost of case management4 7#d7 ,an evaluation of the case management and outreach provided by the managed care support contractors supporting the ,defense ,health ,agency1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 the intervals at which patients are contacted2 7,b7 the role of the case manager in coordination2 7,c7 the approximate number of patients managed by a case manager2 and 7,d7 any other best practices relating to case management that would improve the experience of care across the military health system4 7#e7 ,a review of case management best practices in the private sector1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 the intervals at which patients should be contacted2 7,b7 the role of the case manager in coordination2 7,c7 the approximate number of patients managed by a case manager2 and 7,d7 any other best practices relating to case management that would improve the experience of care across the military health system4 7#f7 ,the results of discussions with covered beneficiaries 7as defined in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 at not less than four public forums held in different geographic areas1 relating to the satisfaction of such covered beneficiaries with case management and outreach provided by the ,defense ,health ,agency and the military departments in military medical treatment facilities4 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 #gde4 ,report on ,global ,health ,security ,strategy and the ,national ,biodefense ,security 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states publishes a review of the ,national ,biodefense ,strategy1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the implementation of the ,global ,health ,security ,strategy and the ,national ,biodefense ,strategy4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 designate the individual and offices responsible for overseeing the implementation of each strategy referred to in subsection 7a7 within the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 detail actions that the ,department is taking to support implementation of the ,global ,health ,security ,agenda2 7#c7 detail actions taken to coordinate the efforts of the ,department with the other agencies responsible for the ,global ,health ,security ,strategy and ,national ,biodefense ,strategy2 and 7#d7 with respect to the review of the ,national ,biodefense ,strategy conducted by the ,comptroller ,general-- 7,a7 detail the recommendations in the review that the ,secretary plans on or is currently implementing2 7,b7 specify the official implementing such recommendations and the actions the official is taking to implement the recommendations2 7,c7 specify the recommendations in the review that the ,secretary has determined not to implement2 and 7,d7 explain the rationale of the ,secretary with respect to not implementing such recommendations4 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 ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 #gdf4 ,study on establishment of wounded warrior service dog program 7a7 ,study ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a wounded warrior service dog program4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the need and feasibility of establishing a wounded warrior service dog program4 7#b7 ,with respect to a nonprofit organization seeking a grant under a wounded warrior service dog program1 an assessment of the feasibility of requiring that the organization-- 7,a7 specify the training requirements for covered members2 7,b7 detail the training of dogs that will serve as assistance dogs2 7,c7 establish a database-- 7i7 to track whether a dog has prior experience as a military working dog1 service dog1 or assistance dog2 and 7ii7 that contains a designation for each dog with prior experience as a military working dog2 7,d7 describe the aftercare services that the organization will provide to assistance dogs and covered members2 and 7,e7 possess the appropriate accreditation standards for assistance dogs1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,a list of locations at which the greatest number of covered members are likely to participate in a wounded warrior service dog program4 7#d7 ,an estimate of the costs required to create a wounded warrior service dog program4 7#e7 ,a list of peer reviewed articles and other appropriate studies that examine the clinical effectiveness of assistance dogs with respect to the treatment of patients with disabilities4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,assistance dog 7,a7 ,in general ,the term assistance dog means a dog specifically trained to perform physical tasks to mitigate the effects of a disability described in subparagraph 7,b71 except that the term does not include a dog specifically trained for comfort or personal defense4 7,b7 ,disability described ,a disability described in this subparagraph is any of the following3 7i7 ,blindness or visual impairment4 7ii7 ,loss of limb1 paralysis1 or other significant mobility issues4 7iii7 ,loss of hearing4 7iv7 ,traumatic brain injury4 7v7 ,post-traumatic stress disorder4 7vi7 ,any other disability that the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,covered member ,the term covered member means a member of the ,armed ,forces who is-- 7,a7 receiving medical treatment1 recuperation1 or therapy under chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 in medical hold or medical holdover status2 or 7,c7 covered under section #abjb or #abje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,wounded warrior service dog program ,the term wounded warrior service dog program means a pilot program under which the ,secretary of ,defense awards competitive grants to non-profit organizations that would assist such organizations in the planning1 designing1 establishing1 or operating 7or any combination thereof7 of programs to provide assistance dogs to covered members4 #gdg4 ,,gao report on ,department of ,defense quality assurance program and impacts of medical malpractice actions ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjba1 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 containing the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the quality assurance program of the ,department of ,defense in querying and monitoring the ,national ,practitioner ,data ,bank established pursuant to the ,health ,care ,quality ,improvement ,act of #aihf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aaaja et seq47 with respect to-- 7,a7 recruitment and retention of military service medical providers2 7,b7 hiring or contracting of civilian medical providers in military medical treatment facilities2 7,c7 recording of adverse privileging and credentialing actions of such military service medical providers and civilian medical providers2 and 7,d7 any other matters relating to ensuring the highest quality of care is provided throughout the military health system4 7#b7 ,an analysis that includes-- 7,a7 with respect to military health system patients1 a comparison of outcomes for such patients who may bring an action against the ,federal ,government for negligence or malpractice and outcomes for such patients who may not bring such an action1 based on an examination of all relevant data relating to clinical outcome measures and clinical quality management process actions2 and 7,b7 a comparison of-- 7i7 the elements and average amounts of death and disability compensation that apply regardless of the underlying cause of the death or disability2 and 7ii7 the elements and average amounts of settlements that result from medical malpractice litigation against the ,federal ,government4 #gdh4 ,reports on ,millennium ,cohort ,study relating to women members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,annual reports required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through ,january #ca1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on findings of the ,millennium ,cohort ,study relating to the gynecological and perinatal health of women members of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,matters included ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 a summary of general findings of the ,millennium ,cohort ,study pertaining to gynecological and perinatal health1 including diseases1 disorders1 and conditions that affect the functioning of reproductive systems1 maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity1 birth defects1 developmental disorders1 low birth weight1 preterm birth1 reduced fertility1 menstrual disorders1 and other health concerns2 and 7#b7 identification of-- 7,a7 all research projects that have concluded during the year covered by the report and the outcomes of such projects2 7,b7 areas in which the ,millennium ,cohort ,study can increase efforts to capture data and produce studies in the field of gynecological and perinatal health of women members of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7,c7 activities underway to achieve such efforts4 7c7 ,millennium ,cohort ,study defined ,in this section1 the term ,millennium ,cohort ,study means the longitudinal study authorized under section #gdc of the ,strom ,thurmond ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiii 7,public ,law #aje-bfa2 #aab ,stat4 #bjgd7 to evaluate data on the health conditions of members of the ,armed ,forces upon the return of the members from deployment4 #gdi4 ,study on effects of sleep deprivation on readiness of members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the effects of sleep deprivation on the readiness of members of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a standardized definition of sleep deprivation4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the prevalence of sleep deprivation on members of the ,armed ,forces related to circadian rhythm disturbances from crossing multiple time zones1 mission related maladaptive sleep practices1 uncomfortable or otherwise inhospitable sleeping environments1 and the use of stimulants and hypnotics to support operational tempo4 7#c7 ,an assessment of whether there may be a relationship between sleep deprivation and medical conditions such as traumatic brain injury1 post-traumatic stress disorder1 and depression4 7#d7 ,recommendations on efforts to mitigate sleep deprivation described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c74 7c7 ,report ,not later than #bgj 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 results of the study under subsection 7a74 #gej4 ,study and report on traumatic brain injury mitigation efforts 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a meta-analysis of evidence-based traumatic brain injury mitigation efforts by the ,secretary and related ,federal agency partners1 and efforts discussed in academic literature1 that have demonstrated the best clinical effectiveness in the treatment of members of the ,armed ,forces for traumatic brain injury4 7b7 ,roadmap ,the ,secretary shall develop and include in the study under subsection 7a7 a roadmap for implementation across the military health system of measures that address1 with respect to the treatment of members for traumatic brain injury-- 7#a7 the process for receiving such treatment2 7#b7 patient outcomes2 7#c7 cost2 7#d7 patient and command satisfaction with such treatment2 and 7#e7 structured documentation to monitor system-wide implementation of the measures developed pursuant to paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d74 7c7 ,report ,not later than #bgj 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 results of the study under subsection 7a74 ,,viii ,acquisition ,policy1 ,acquisition ,management1 and ,related ,matters ,title ,,viii--,acquisition ,policy1 ,acquisition ,management1 and ,related ,matters,subtitle ,a--,acquisition ,policy and ,management,sec4 #hjj4 ,authority for continuous integration and delivery of software applications and upgrades to embedded systems4,sec4 #hja4 ,pilot program on intellectual property evaluation for acquisition programs4,sec4 #hjb4 ,pilot program to use alpha contracting teams for complex requirements4,sec4 #hjc4 ,failure to provide other than certified cost or pricing data upon request4,sec4 #hjd4 ,comptroller ,general report on price reasonableness4,sec4 #hje4 ,limitation on transfer of funds related to cost overruns and cost underruns4,sec4 #hjf4 ,standardizing data collection and reporting on use of source selection procedures by ,federal agencies4,sec4 #hjg4 ,department of ,defense use of fixed-price contracts4,sec4 #hjh4 ,repeal of continuation of data rights during challenges4,sec4 #hji4 ,repeal of authority to waive acquisition laws to acquire vital national security capabilities4,sec4 #haj4 ,repeal of the ,defense ,cost ,accounting ,standards ,board4,subtitle ,b--,amendments to ,general ,contracting ,authorities1 ,procedures1 and ,limitations,sec4 #hae4 ,modification of ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation report4,sec4 #haf4 ,modification of written approval requirement for task and delivery order single contract awards4,sec4 #hag4 ,responsibility for data analysis and requirements validation for services contracts4,sec4 #hah4 ,documentation of market research related to commercial item determinations4,sec4 #hai4 ,availability of data on the use of other transaction authority and report on the use of authority to carry out prototype projects4,sec4 #hbj4 ,notification of ,navy procurement production disruptions4,sec4 #hba4 ,modification to acquisition authority of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4,sec4 #hbb4 ,extension of ,never ,contract ,with the ,enemy4,sec4 #hbc4 ,modification of justification and approval requirement for certain ,department of ,defense contracts4,sec4 #hbd4 ,extension of sunset relating to ,federal ,data ,center ,consolidation ,initiative4,sec4 #hbe4 ,pilot program to accelerate contracting and pricing processes4,sec4 #hbf4 ,uniformity in application of micro-purchase threshold to certain task or delivery orders4,sec4 #hbg4 ,requirement for cost estimates on models of commercial e-commerce portal program4,subtitle ,c--,provisions ,relating to ,major ,defense ,acquisition ,programs,sec4 #hcj4 ,modification of requirements for reporting to ,congress on certain acquisition programs4,sec4 #hca4 ,pilot program to streamline decision-making processes for weapon systems4,sec4 #hcb4 ,analysis of alternatives pursuant to materiel development decisions4,sec4 #hcc4 ,naval vessel certification required before ,milestone ,b approval4,subtitle ,d--,provisions ,relating to the ,acquisition ,system,sec4 #hce4 ,extramural acquisition innovation and research activities4,sec4 #hcf4 ,report on realignment of the defense acquisition system to implement acquisition reforms4,sec4 #hcg4 ,report and limitation on the availability of funds relating to the middle tier of acquisition programs4,sec4 #hch4 ,report on intellectual property policy and the cadre of intellectual property experts4,sec4 #hci4 ,guidance and reports relating to covered defense business systems4,sec4 #hdj4 ,implementation guidance for use of a modular open system approach4,sec4 #hda4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,office of the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,e--,industrial ,base ,matters,sec4 #hde4 ,modernization of acquisition processes to ensure integrity of industrial base4,sec4 #hdf4 ,report requirements for the national technology and industrial base4,sec4 #hdg4 ,mitigating risks related to foreign ownership1 control1 or influence of ,department of ,defense contractors or subcontractors4,sec4 #hdh4 ,prohibition on operation or procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems4,sec4 #hdi4 ,modification of prohibition on acquisition of sensitive materials from non-allied foreign nations4,sec4 #hej4 ,acquisition and disposal of certain rare earth materials4,sec4 #hea4 ,pilot program for development of technology-enhanced capabilities with partnership intermediaries4,sec4 #heb4 ,authorized official to carry out the procurement technical assistance cooperative agreement program4,sec4 #hec4 ,requirement that certain ship components be manufactured in the national technology and industrial base4,sec4 #hed4 ,addition of domestically produced stainless steel flatware and dinnerware to the ,berry ,amendment4,sec4 #hee4 ,application of miscellaneous technology base policies and programs to the ,columbia-class submarine program4,sec4 #hef4 ,application of limitation on procurement of goods other than ,united ,states goods to the ,,ffg-,frigate ,program4,sec4 #heg4 ,sense of ,congress regarding consideration of price in procurement of the ,,ffg7,x7 frigate4,subtitle ,f--,provisions ,relating to ,acquisition ,workforce,sec4 #hfj4 ,establishment of ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps4,sec4 #hfa4 ,defense acquisition workforce certification1 education1 and career fields4,sec4 #hfb4 ,software development and software acquisition training and management programs4,sec4 #hfc4 ,modification of temporary assignments of ,department of ,defense employees to a private-sector organization4,sec4 #hfd4 ,incentives and consideration for qualified training programs4,sec4 #hfe4 ,use of qualified apprentices by military construction contractors4,subtitle ,g--,small ,business ,matters,sec4 #hgj4 ,requirements relating to credit for certain small business concern subcontractors4,sec4 #hga4 ,inclusion of best in class designations in annual report on small business goals4,sec4 #hgb4 ,reauthorization and improvement of ,department of ,defense ,mentor-,protege ,program4,sec4 #hgc4 ,accelerated payments applicable to contracts with certain small business concerns under the ,prompt ,payment ,act4,sec4 #hgd4 ,postaward explanations for unsuccessful offerors for certain contracts4,sec4 #hge4 ,small business contracting credit for subcontractors that are ,puerto ,rico businesses or covered territory businesses4,sec4 #hgf4 ,technical amendment regarding treatment of certain surviving spouses under the definition of small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans4,sec4 #hgg4 ,extension of loan assistance and deferral eligibility to reservists and members of the ,national ,guard beyond periods of military conflict4,sec4 #hgh4 ,modification to the ,defense ,research and ,development ,rapid ,innovation ,program4,sec4 #hgi4 ,alignment of the ,department of ,defense ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program and ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program with the ,national ,defense ,science and ,technology ,strategy4,sec4 #hhj4 ,assistance for small business concerns participating in the ,,sbir and ,,sttr programs4,sec4 #hha4 ,cybersecurity technical assistance for ,,sbir and ,,sttr programs4,sec4 #hhb4 ,funding for defense research activities of small business concerns4,sec4 #hhc4 ,modifications to budget display requirements for the ,department of ,defense ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program and ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program4,sec4 #hhd4 ,pilot program for domestic investment under the ,,sbir program4,subtitle ,h--,other ,matters,sec4 #hhe4 ,review of guidance to contractors on nondiscrimination on the basis of sex4,sec4 #hhf4 ,comptroller ,general report on contractor violations of certain labor laws4,sec4 #hhg4 ,comptroller ,general report on contingency contracting4,sec4 #hhh4 ,policies and procedures for contractors to report gross violations of internationally recognized human rights4,sec4 #hhi4 ,comptroller ,general report on oversight of contractors providing private security functions4,sec4 #hij4 ,prohibition on contracting with persons that have business operations with the ,maduro regime4,sec4 #hia4 ,report on the ,combating ,trafficking in ,persons initiative4,sec4 #hib4 ,improved management of information technology and cyberspace investments4,sec4 #hic4 ,modification to requirements for purchase of commercial leasing services pursuant to multiple award contracts4 ,a ,acquisition ,policy and ,management #hjj4 ,authority for continuous integration and delivery of software applications and upgrades to embedded systems 7a7 ,software acquisition and development pathways ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish pathways as described under subsection 7b7 to provide for the efficient and effective acquisition1 development1 integration1 and timely delivery of secure software4 ,such a pathway shall include the following3 7#a7 ,use of proven technologies and solutions ,a pathway established under this section shall provide for the use of proven technologies and solutions to continuously engineer and deliver capabilities in software4 7#b7 ,use of authority ,in using the authority under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider how such use will-- 7,a7 initiate the engineering of new software capabilities quickly2 7,b7 demonstrate the viability and effectiveness of such capabilities for operational use not later than one year after the date on which funds are first obligated to acquire or develop software2 and 7,c7 allow for the continuous updating and delivery of new capabilities not less frequently than annually to iteratively meet a requirement4 7#c7 ,treatment not as major defense acquisition program ,software acquired or developed using the authority under this section shall not be treated as a major defense acquisition program for purposes of section #bdcj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or ,department of ,defense ,directive #ejjj4ja without the specific direction of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment or a ,senior ,acquisition ,executive4 7#d7 ,risk-based approach ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall use a risk-based approach for the consideration of innovative technologies and new capabilities for software to be acquired or developed under this authority to meet needs communicated by the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the combatant commanders4 7b7 ,pathways ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish as many pathways as the ,secretary determines appropriate and shall establish the following pathways3 7#a7 ,applications ,the applications software acquisition pathway shall provide for the use of rapid development and implementation of applications and other software or software improvements operated by the ,department of ,defense1 which may include applications running on commercial commodity hardware 7including modified hardware7 and commercially available cloud computing platforms4 7#b7 ,embedded systems ,the embedded systems software acquisition pathway shall provide for the rapid development and insertion of upgrades and improvements for software embedded in weapon systems and other military-unique hardware systems4 7c7 ,expedited process 7#a7 ,in general ,a pathway established under subsection 7a7 shall provide for-- 7,a7 a streamlined and coordinated requirements1 budget1 and acquisition process to support rapid fielding of software applications and of software upgrades to embedded systems for operational use in a period of not more than one year from the time that the process is initiated2 7,b7 the collection of data on software fielded2 and 7,c7 continuous engagement with the users of software to support engineering activities1 and to support delivery of software for operational use in periods of not more than one year4 7#b7 ,expedited software requirements process 7,a7 ,inapplicability of ,joint ,capabilities ,integration and ,development ,system 7,,jcids7 manual ,software acquisition or development conducted under the authority of this section shall not be subject to the ,joint ,capabilities ,integration and ,development ,system ,manual1 except pursuant to a modified process specifically provided for the acquisition or development of software by the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 in consultation with ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and each service acquisition executive 7as defined in section #aja7;a77#aj7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7,b7 ,inapplicability of ,defense ,acquisition ,system ,directive ,software acquisition or development conducted under the authority of this section shall not be subject to ,department of ,defense ,directive #ejjj4ja1 except when specifically provided for the acquisition or development of software by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in consultation with the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and each service acquisition executive4 7d7 ,elements ,in implementing a pathway established under the authority of this section1 the ,secretary shall tailor requirements relating to-- 7#a7 iterative development of requirements for software to be acquired or developed under the authority of this section through engagement with the user community and through the use of operational user feedback1 in order to continuously define and update priorities for such requirements2 7#b7 early identification of the warfighter or user need1 including the rationale for how software capabilities will support increased lethality and efficiency1 and identification of a relevant user community2 7#c7 initial contract requirements and format1 including the use of summary-level lists of problems and shortcomings in existing software and desired features or capabilities of new or upgraded software2 7#d7 continuous refinement and prioritization of contract requirements through use of evolutionary processes1 informed by continuous engagement with operational users throughout the development and implementation period2 7#e7 continuous consideration of issues related to lifecycle costs1 technical data rights1 and systems interoperability2 7#f7 planning for support of software capabilities in cases where the software developer may stop supporting the software2 7#g7 rapid contracting procedures1 including expedited timeframes for making awards1 selecting contract types1 defining teaming arrangements1 and defining options2 7#h7 program execution processes1 including supporting development and test infrastructure1 automation and tools1 digital engineering1 data collection and sharing with ,department of ,defense oversight organizations and with ,congress1 the role of developmental and operational testing activities1 key decision making and oversight events1 and supporting processes and activities 7such as independent costing activity1 operational demonstration1 and performance metrics72 7#i7 assurances that cybersecurity metrics of the software to be acquired or developed1 such as metrics relating to the density of vulnerabilities within the code of such software1 the time from vulnerability identification to patch availability1 the existence of common weaknesses within such code1 and other cybersecurity metrics based on widely-recognized standards and industry best practices1 are generated and made available to the ,department of ,defense and the congressional defense committees2 7#aj7 administrative procedures1 including procedures related to who may initiate and approve an acquisition under this authority1 the roles and responsibilities of the implementing project or product teams and supporting activities1 team selection and staffing process1 governance and oversight roles and responsibilities1 and appropriate independent technology assessments1 testing1 and cost estimation 7including relevant thresholds or designation criteria72 7#aa7 mechanisms and waivers designed to ensure flexibility in the implementation of a pathway under this section1 including the use of other transaction authority1 broad agency announcements1 and other procedures2 and 7#ab7 mechanisms the ,secretary will use for appropriate reporting to ,congress on the use of this authority1 including notice of initiation of the use of a pathway and data regarding individual programs or acquisition activities1 how acquisition activities are reflected in budget justification materials or requests to reprogram appropriated funds1 and compliance with other reporting requirements4 7e7 ,guidance required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue initial guidance to implement the requirements of this section4 7#b7 ,limitation ,if the ,secretary of ,defense has not issued final guidance to implement the requirements of this section before ,october #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary may not use the authority under this section-- 7,a7 to establish a new pathway to acquire or develop software2 or 7,b7 to continue activities to acquire or develop software using a pathway established under initial guidance described in paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #ae1 #bjbj1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in consultation with the secretaries of the military departments and other appropriate officials1 shall report on the use of the authority under this section using the initial guidance issued under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,the final guidance required by subsection 7d77#b71 including a description of the treatment of use of the authority that was initiated before such final guidance was issued4 7,b7 ,a summary of how the authority under this section has been used1 including a list of the cost estimate1 schedule for development1 testing and delivery1 and key management risks for each initiative conducted pursuant to such authority4 7,c7 ,accomplishments from and challenges to using the authority under this section1 including organizational1 cultural1 talent1 infrastructure1 testing1 and training considerations4 7,d7 ,recommendations for legislative changes to the authority under this section4 7,e7 ,recommendations for regulatory changes to the authority under this section to promote effective development and deployment of software acquired or developed under this section4 #hja4 ,pilot program on intellectual property evaluation for acquisition programs 7a7 ,pilot program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments may jointly carry out a pilot program to assess mechanisms to evaluate intellectual property 7such as technical data deliverables and associated license rights71 including commercially available intellectual property valuation analysis and techniques1 in acquisition programs for which each such ,secretary is responsible to better understand the benefits associated with these mechanisms on-- 7#a7 the development of cost-effective intellectual property strategies2 7#b7 the assessment and management of the value and acquisition costs of intellectual property during acquisition and sustainment activities 7including source selection evaluation factors7 throughout the acquisition lifecycle for any acquisition program selected by such ,secretary2 and 7#c7 the use of a commercial product 7as defined in section #ajc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 as in effect on ,january #a1 #bjbj71 commercial service 7as defined in section #ajc;a of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 as in effect on ,january #a1 #bjbj71 or nondevelopmental item 7as defined in section #aaj of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code7 as an alternative to a product or service to be specifically developed for a selected acquisition program1 including evaluation of the benefits of reduced risk regarding cost1 schedule1 and performance associated with commercial products1 commercial services1 and nondevelopmental items4 7b7 ,activities ,activities carried out under the pilot program may include the following3 7#a7 ,establishment of a team of ,department of ,defense and private sector subject matter experts 7which may include the cadre of intellectual property experts established under section #bcbb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 to-- 7,a7 recommend acquisition programs to be selected for the pilot program established under subsection 7a72 7,b7 recommend criteria for the consideration of types of commercial products1 commercial services1 or nondevelopmental items that can used as an alternative to a product or service to be specifically developed for a selected acquisition program2 or 7,c7 identify1 to the maximum extent practicable at each milestone established for each selected acquisition program1 intellectual property evaluation techniques to obtain quantitative and qualitative analysis of intellectual property during the procurement1 production and deployment1 and operations and support phases for the each selected acquisition program4 7#b7 ,assessment of commercial valuation techniques for intellectual property for use by the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,assessment of the feasibility of agency-level oversight to standardize intellectual property evaluation practices and procedures4 7#d7 ,assessment of contracting mechanisms to speed delivery of intellectual property to the ,armed ,forces or reduce sustainment costs4 7#e7 ,assessment of agency acquisition planning to ensure procurement of appropriate intellectual property deliverables and intellectual property rights necessary for ,government-planned sustainment activities4 7#f7 ,engagement with the private sector to-- 7,a7 support the development of strategies and program requirements to aid in acquisition planning for intellectual property2 7,b7 support the development and improvement of intellectual property strategies as part of life-cycle sustainment plans2 and 7,c7 propose and implement alternative and innovative methods of intellectual property valuation1 prioritization1 and evaluation techniques for intellectual property4 7#g7 ,recommendations to the relevant program manager of an acquisition program selected under subsection 7a71 including evaluation techniques and contracting mechanisms for acquisition and sustainment activities4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,november #a1 #bjbj1 and annually thereafter through ,november #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries concerned1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a joint report on the pilot program conducted under this section4 ,the report shall1 at a minimum1 include-- 7#a7 a description of the acquisition programs selected by the ,secretary concerned2 7#b7 a description of the specific activities in subsection 7c7 that were performed under each program2 7#c7 an assessment of the effectiveness of the activities2 7#d7 an assessment of improvements to acquisition or sustainment activities related to the pilot program2 and 7#e7 an assessment of the results related to the pilot program1 including any cost savings and improvement to mission success during the operations and support phase of the selected acquisition program4 #hjb4 ,pilot program to use alpha contracting teams for complex requirements 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall select at least #b1 and up to #e1 initiatives to participate in a pilot to use teams that1 with the advice of expert third parties1 focus on the development of complex contract technical requirements for services1 with each team focusing on developing achievable technical requirements that are appropriately valued and identifying the most effective acquisition strategy to achieve those requirements4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall develop metrics for tracking progress of the program at improving quality and acquisition cycle time4 7b7 ,development of criteria and initiatives 7#a7 ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish the pilot program and notify the congressional defense committees of the criteria used to select initiatives and the metrics used to track progress4 7#b7 ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of the initiatives selected for the program4 7#c7 ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall brief the congressional defense committees on the progress of the selected initiatives1 including the progress of the initiatives at improving quality and acquisition cycle time according to the metrics developed under subsection 7a77#b74 #hjc4 ,failure to provide other than certified cost or pricing data upon request ,section #bcjf;a7d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,contracting officers shall not determine the price of a contract or subcontract to be fair and reasonable based solely on historical prices paid by the ,government42 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 ,ineligibility for award 7,a7 ,in the event the contracting officer is unable to determine proposed prices are fair and reasonable by any other means1 an offeror who fails to make a good faith effort to comply with a reasonable request to submit data in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 is ineligible for award unless the head of the contracting activity1 or the designee of the head of contracting activity1 determines that it is in the best interest of the ,government to make the award to that offeror1 based on consideration of pertinent factors1 including the following3 7i7 ,the effort to obtain the data4 7ii7 ,availability of other sources of supply of the item or service4 7iii7 ,the urgency or criticality of the ,government's need for the item or service4 7iv7 ,reasonableness of the price of the contract1 subcontract1 or modification of the contract or subcontract based on information available to the contracting officer4 7v7 ,rationale or justification made by the offeror for not providing the requested data4 7vi7 ,risk to the ,government if award is not made4 7,b7 7i7 ,any new determination made by the head of the contracting activity under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be reported to the ,principal ,director1 ,defense ,pricing and ,contracting on a quarterly basis4 7ii7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 or a designee1 shall produce an annual report identifying offerors that have denied multiple requests for submission of uncertified cost or pricing data over the preceding three-year period1 but nevertheless received an award4 ,the report shall identify products or services offered by such offerors that should undergo should-cost analysis4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may include a notation on such offerors in the system used by the ,federal ,government to monitor or record contractor past performance4 ,the ,under ,secretary shall assess the extent to which these offerors are sole source providers within the defense industrial base and shall develop strategies to incentivize new entrants into the industrial base to increase the availability of other sources of supply for the product or service4 4 #hjd4 ,comptroller ,general report on price reasonableness ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjba1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report on the efforts of the ,secretary of ,defense to secure data relating to the price reasonableness of offers from offerors4 ,the report shall include a review of-- 7#a7 the number of1 and justification for1 any waiver of requirements for submission of certified cost or pricing data for sole source contracts for spare parts issued during fiscal years #bjae through #bjai pursuant to section #bcjf;a7b77#a77;,c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 the number of1 and justification for1 any exception to the requirements for submission of certified cost or pricing data for sole source contracts for spare parts provided during fiscal years #bjae through #bjai pursuant to section #bcjf;a7b77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 the number of contracts awarded for which a request for cost or pricing data1 including data other than certified cost or pricing data1 to determine price reasonableness was denied by an offeror at the time of award2 7#d7 actions taken by the ,secretary if an offeror refused to provide requested data described in paragraph 7#b71 including-- 7,a7 whether the contracting officer included a notation in the system used by the ,federal ,government to monitor or record contractor past performance regarding the refusal of an offeror to provide such data2 7,b7 any strategies developed by the ,secretary to acquire the good that was the subject of a contract for which the offeror refused to provide such data in the future without the need for such a waiver4 #hje4 ,limitation on transfer of funds related to cost overruns and cost underruns 7a7 ,in general ,section #hbh7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdcj note7 is amended by striking ,for each of fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb and inserting ,for fiscal years #bjah and #bjai4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #hbe of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #adff2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdcj note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by repealing subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 by striking 7a7 ,in general4--4 #hjf4 ,standardizing data collection and reporting on use of source selection procedures by ,federal agencies 7a7 ,repeal of ,government ,accountability ,office reporting requirements on use of lowest price technically acceptable source selection criteria 7#a7 ,department of ,defense ,section #hac of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcje note7 is amended by striking subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,other agencies ,section #hhj of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aiaj2 #da ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja note7 is amended by striking subsection 7d7 and redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7d74 7b7 ,revision to the ,federal procurement data system ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 in coordination with the ,administrator for ,federal ,procurement ,policy1 shall direct appropriate revisions to the ,federal procurement data system established pursuant to section #aabb7;a77#d7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code 7or any successor system71 to facilitate the collection of complete1 timely1 and reliable data on the source selection processes used by ,federal agencies for the contract actions being reported in the system4 ,the ,administrator of ,general ,services shall ensure that data are collected-- 7#a7 at a minimum1 on the usage of the lowest price technically acceptable contracting methods and best value contracting methods process2 and 7#b7 on all applicable contracting actions1 including task orders or delivery orders issued under indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contracts4 #hjg4 ,department of ,defense use of fixed-price contracts 7a7 ,department of ,defense review 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall review how the ,department of ,defense informs decisions to use fixed-price contracts to support broader acquisition objectives to ensure that such decisions are made strategically and consistently4 ,the review should include decisions on the use of the various types of fixed price contracts1 including fixed-price incentive contracts4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 the ,under ,secretary shall brief the congressional defense committees on the findings of the review required under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,comptroller ,general report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjba1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,department of ,defense's use of fixed-price contracts1 including different types of fixed-price contracts4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a description of the extent to which fixed-price contracts have been used over time and the conditions in which they are used4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the effects of the decisions to use fixed-price contract types1 such as any additional costs or savings or efficiencies in contract administration4 7,c7 ,an assessment of how decisions to use various types of fixed-price contracts affects the contract closeout process4 7c7 ,delayed implementation of regulations requiring the use of fixed-,price contracts for foreign military sales ,the regulations prescribed pursuant to section #hcj7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfb note7 shall not take effect until ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 ,the regulations as so prescribed shall take into account the findings of the review conducted under subsection 7a77#a74 #hjh4 ,repeal of continuation of data rights during challenges 7a7 ,repeal ,section #hff of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aija2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba7 is repealed4 7b7 ,restoration of amended provision ,subsection 7i7 of section #bcba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7i7 ,rights and liability upon final disposition 7#a7 ,if1 upon final disposition1 the contracting officer's challenge to the use or release restriction is sustained-- 7,a7 the restriction shall be cancelled2 and 7,b7 if the asserted restriction is found not to be substantially justified1 the contractor or subcontractor asserting the restriction shall be liable to the ,united ,states for payment of the cost to the ,united ,states of reviewing the asserted restriction and the fees and other expenses 7as defined in section #bdab7;d77#b77;,a7 of title #bh7 incurred by the ,united ,states in challenging the asserted restriction1 unless special circumstances would make such payment unjust4 7#b7 ,if1 upon final disposition1 the contracting officer's challenge to the use or release restriction is not sustained-- 7,a7 the ,united ,states shall continue to be bound by the restriction2 and 7,b7 the ,united ,states shall be liable for payment to the party asserting the restriction for fees and other expenses 7as defined in section #bdab7;d77#b77;,a7 of title #bh7 incurred by the party asserting the restriction in defending the asserted restriction if the challenge by the ,united ,states is found not to be made in good faith4 4 #hji4 ,repeal of authority to waive acquisition laws to acquire vital national security capabilities ,section #hjf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 is repealed4 #haj4 ,repeal of the ,defense ,cost ,accounting ,standards ,board 7a7 ,repeal ,section #aij of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #g of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #aij4 ,b ,amendments to ,general ,contracting ,authorities1 ,procedures1 and ,limitations #hae4 ,modification of ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation report ,section #aci7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 1 through ,january #ca1 #bjba and inserting 1 through ,january #ca1 #bjbe2 and 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#e7 to read as follows3 7#e7 ,the ,director shall solicit comments from the ,secretaries of the military departments on each report of the ,director to ,congress under this section and include any comments as an appendix to the ,director's report4 ,the ,director shall determine the amount of time available for the ,secretaries to comment on the draft report on a case by case basis1 and consider the extent to which substantive discussions have already been held between the ,director and the military department4 ,the ,director shall reserve the right to issue the report without comment from a military department if the department's comments are not received within the time provided1 and shall indicate any such omission in the report4 4 #haf4 ,modification of written approval requirement for task and delivery order single contract awards ,section #bcjd;a7d77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7 as clauses 7i71 7ii71 7iii71 and 7iv71 respectively2 7#c7 by striking ,no task or delivery order contract and inserting 7,a7 ,except as provided under subparagraph 7,b71 no task or delivery order contract2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,a task or delivery order contract in an amount estimated to exceed #ajj1jjj1jjj 7including all options7 may be awarded to a single source without the written determination otherwise required under subparagraph 7,a7 if the head of the agency has made a written determination pursuant to section #bcjd7;c7 of this title that procedures other than competitive procedures may be used for the awarding of such contract4 4 #hag4 ,responsibility for data analysis and requirements validation for services contracts 7a7 ,in general ,section #bcbi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 and ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation1 after ,secretary of ,defense2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 and ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation1 after ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,a71 by inserting 1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 and ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation1 after ,secretary of ,defense4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #hah7;b7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aheb7 is amended by striking the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and inserting the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 and ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation4 #hah4 ,documentation of market research related to commercial item determinations 7a7 ,department of ,defense procurements 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bcgg7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,the head of an agency shall document the results of market research in a manner appropriate to the size and complexity of the acquisition4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment related to prospective amendment ,section #hcf7;d77#c77;,c77ii7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended by striking in paragraph 7#d7 and inserting in paragraph 7#e74 7b7 ,civilian agency procurements ,section #ccjg7;d7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,documentation ,the head of the agency shall document the results of market research in a manner appropriate to the size and complexity of the acquisition4 4 #hai4 ,availability of data on the use of other transaction authority and report on the use of authority to carry out prototype projects ,section #hgc of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aije2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7,b7 by striking shall analyze and inserting the following3 shall-- 7#a7 analyze 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 make the data collected under subsection 7a7 accessible to any official designated by the ,secretary of ,defense for inclusion by such official in relevant reports made by such official4 2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjai1 and annually thereafter through ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the use of other transaction authority to carry out prototype projects during the preceding fiscal year4 ,each report shall summarize the data collected under subsection 7a7 on the nature and extent of each such use of the authority1 including a description-- 7,a7 of the participants to an agreement entered into pursuant to the authority of subsection 7a7 of section #bcga;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or a follow-on contract or transaction entered into pursuant to the authority of subsection 7f7 of such section2 7,b7 of the quantity of prototype projects to be produced pursuant to such an agreement1 follow-on contract1 or transaction2 7,c7 of the amount of payments made pursuant to each such agreement1 follow-on contract1 or transaction2 7,d7 of the purpose1 description1 and status of prototype projects carried out pursuant to each such agreement1 follow-on contract1 or transaction2 and 7,e7 including case examples1 of the successes and challenges with using the authority of such subsection 7a7 or 7f74 7#b7 ,form of report ,a report required under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control1 but may contain a classified annex4 4 #hbj4 ,notification of ,navy procurement production disruptions 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #acg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bcci;b4 ,notification of ,navy procurement production disruptions 7a7 ,requirement for contractor ,to provide notice of delays ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall require prime contractors of any ,navy procurement program funded under either the ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy account or the ,other ,procurement1 ,navy account to report within #ae calendar days any stop work order or other manufacturing disruption of #ae calendar days or more1 by the prime contractor or any subcontractor1 to the respective program manager and ,navy technical authority4 7b7 ,quarterly reports ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees not later than #ae calendar days after the end of each quarter of a fiscal year a report listing all notifications made pursuant to subsection 7a7 during the preceding quarter4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #acg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bcci;a the following new item3 #bcci;b4 ,notification of ,navy procurement production disruptions4 4 #hba4 ,modification to acquisition authority of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command ,section #hjg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 is amended by inserting on new contract efforts after may not obligate or expend more than #ge1jjj1jjj4 #hbb4 ,extension of ,never ,contract ,with the ,enemy ,section #hda7n7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjba and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 #hbc4 ,modification of justification and approval requirement for certain ,department of ,defense contracts 7a7 ,modification of justification and approval requirement ,notwithstanding section #haa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #bdje7-- 7#a7 no justification and approval is required under such section for a sole-source contract awarded by the ,department of ,defense in a covered procurement for an amount not exceeding #ajj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 for purposes of subsections 7a77#b7 and 7c77#c77;,a7 of such section1 the appropriate official designated to approve the justification for a sole-source contract awarded by the ,department of ,defense in a covered procurement exceeding #ajj1jjj1jjj is the official designated in section #bcjd7;f77#a77;,b77ii7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,guidance ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance to implement the authority under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,comptroller ,general review 7#a7 ,data tracking and collection ,the ,department of ,defense shall track the use of the authority as modified by subsection 7a7 and make the data available to the ,comptroller ,general for purposes of the report required under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbb1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees on the use of the authority as modified by subsection 7a7 through the end of fiscal year #bjba4 ,the report shall include-- 7,a7 a review of the financial effect of the change to the justification and approval requirement in subsection 7a7 on the native corporations and businesses and associated native communities2 7,b7 a description of the nature and extent of contracts excluded from the justification and approval requirement by subsection 7a72 and 7,c7 other matters the ,comptroller ,general deems appropriate4 #hbd4 ,extension of sunset relating to ,federal ,data ,center ,consolidation ,initiative ,subsection 7e7 of section #hcd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja note7 is amended by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjbb4 #hbe4 ,pilot program to accelerate contracting and pricing processes ,section #hij of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aiai2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjf;a note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively2 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking and an assessment of whether the program should be continued or expanded2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,january #b1 #bjba and inserting ,january #b1 #bjbc4 #hbf4 ,uniformity in application of micro-purchase threshold to certain task or delivery orders ,section #dajf7;c7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #b1ejj and inserting the micro-purchase threshold under section #aijb of this title4 #hbg4 ,requirement for cost estimates on models of commercial e-commerce portal program 7a7 ,in general ,in implementing section #hdf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #da ,u4,s4,c4 #aija note71 the ,administrator of ,general ,services shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 not later than one year after the first contract is awarded pursuant to such section1 a cost estimate for the three models for commercial e-commerce portals identified in section #d4a of ,procurement ,through ,commercial ,e-,commerce ,portals ,phase ,,ii ,report3 ,market ,research ,consultation issued by the ,administrator in ,april #bjai4 7b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,small ,business of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,c ,provisions ,relating to ,major ,defense ,acquisition ,programs #hcj4 ,modification of requirements for reporting to ,congress on certain acquisition programs 7a7 ,modification of report to ,congress ,section #bdcb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by adding after major defense acquisition programs the following3 and any program that is estimated by the ,secretary of ,defense to require an eventual total expenditure for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation of more than #cjj1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #aiij constant dollars7 or an eventual total expenditure for procurement1 including all planned increments or spirals1 of more than #a1hjj1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #aiij constant dollars72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7i7 ,form of report ,a ,selected ,acquisition ,report required under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control1 but may contain a classified annex4 7j7 ,termination ,the requirements under this section shall terminate after the final submission covering fiscal year #bjba4 4 7b7 ,proposal for reports on acquisition programs and activities ,not later than ,october #ae1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a proposal for an alternative methodology for reporting on all acquisition programs that includes-- 7#a7 conforming changes from the most recent update of ,department of ,defense ,directive #ejjj4ja 7,the ,defense ,acquisition ,system7 and ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4jb 7,operation of the ,defense ,acquisition ,system72 7#b7 the reporting requirements relating to ,selected ,acquisition ,reports under section #bdcb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 the reporting requirements relating to unit costs under section #bdcc of such title2 and 7#d7 the reporting requirements for acquisition programs that use alternative acquisition pathways or tailored acquisition procedures4 #hca4 ,pilot program to streamline decision-making processes for weapon systems 7a7 ,candidate acquisition programs ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 each ,service ,acquisition ,executive shall recommend to the ,secretary of ,defense at least one major defense acquisition program for a pilot program to include tailored measures to streamline the entire milestone decision process1 with the results evaluated and reported for potential wider use4 7b7 ,elements ,each pilot program selected pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,delineating the appropriate information needed to support milestone decisions1 assuring program accountability and oversight1 which should be based on the business case principles needed for well-informed milestone decisions1 including user-defined requirements1 reasonable acquisition and life-cycle cost estimates1 and a knowledge-based acquisition plan for maturing technologies1 stabilizing the program design1 and ensuring key manufacturing processes are in control4 7#b7 ,developing an efficient process for providing this information to the milestone decision authority by-- 7,a7 minimizing any reviews between the program office and the different functional staff offices within each chain of command level2 and 7,b7 establishing frequent1 regular interaction between the program office and milestone decision makers1 in lieu of documentation reviews1 to help expedite the process4 #hcb4 ,analysis of alternatives pursuant to materiel development decisions 7a7 ,timeline ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall update existing guidance for analyses of alternatives conducted pursuant to a materiel development decision for a major defense acquisition program to incorporate the following3 7#a7 ,study completion within nine months4 7#b7 ,study guidance issued by the ,director1 ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation of a scope designed to provide for reasonable completion of the study within the nine-month period4 7#c7 ,procedures for waiver of the timeline requirements of this subsection on a case-by-case basis if-- 7,a7 the subject of the analysis is of extreme technical complexity2 7,b7 collection of additional intelligence is required to inform the analysis2 7,c7 insufficient technical expertise is available to complete the analysis2 or 7,d7 the ,secretary determines that there other sufficient reasons for delay of the analysis4 7b7 ,reporting ,if an analysis of alternatives cannot be completed within the allotted time1 or a waiver is used1 the ,secretary shall report to the congressional defense committees the following information3 7#a7 ,for a waiver1 the basis for use of the waivers1 including the reasons why the study cannot be completed within the allotted time4 7#b7 ,for a study estimated to take more than nine months-- 7,a7 an estimate of when the analysis will be completed2 7,b7 an estimate of any additional costs to complete the analysis2 and 7,c7 other relevant information pertaining to the analysis and its completion4 7c7 ,report on analyses of alternatives 7#a7 ,assessment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall engage with an independent entity1 including under the ,program for ,acquisition ,innovation ,research1 to assess the conduct of analyses of alternatives4 7,b7 ,elements ,the assessment required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 assess the time required to complete analyses of alternatives within the ,department of ,defense completed over the last five fiscal years1 as compared with best practices2 7ii7 provide recommendations and policy options to improve analyses of alternatives2 and 7iii7 discuss any other matters as identified by the ,under ,secretary4 7,c7 ,access to data ,the ,under ,secretary shall ensure that the independent entity is provided access to the data1 information1 and resources necessary to complete the required analyses and assessment4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report including the assessment required under paragraph 7#a7 and a review and assessment by the ,under ,secretary of the findings made in the assessment4 #hcc4 ,naval vessel certification required before ,milestone ,b approval ,section #bcff;b7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c77,o71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 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 a naval vessel program1 certifies compliance with the requirements of section #hffi;b of this title4 4 ,d ,provisions ,relating to the ,acquisition ,system #hce4 ,extramural acquisition innovation and research activities 7a7 ,extramural acquisition innovation and research activities 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #aci of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bcfa the following new section3 #bcfa;a4 ,extramural acquisition innovation and research activities 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 shall establish and maintain extramural acquisition innovation and research activities as described in subsection 7d71 which shall include an acquisition research organization within a civilian college or university that is not owned or operated by the ,federal ,government that is established to provide and maintain essential research and development capabilities through a long-term strategic relationship with the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,goals ,the goal of any activity conducted pursuant to this section shall be to provide academic analyses and policy alternatives for innovation in defense acquisition policies and practices to policymakers in the ,federal ,government by using a variety of means intended to widely disseminate research findings from such an activity1 in addition to executing demonstration and pilot programs of innovative acquisition policies and practices4 7c7 ,director 7#a7 ,appointment ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall appoint an individual from civilian life to serve as the director for the extramural acquisition innovation and research activities required by this section 7referred to in this section as the ,director74 7#b7 ,term ,the ,director shall serve a term of five years4 7d7 ,activities ,the activities described in this subsection are as follows3 7#a7 ,research on past and current defense acquisition policies and practices1 commercial and international best practices1 and the application of new technologies and analytical capabilities to improve acquisition policies and practices4 7#b7 ,pilot programs to prototype and demonstrate new acquisition practices for potential transition to wider use in the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,establishment of data repositories and development of analytical capabilities1 in coordination with the ,chief ,data ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 to enable researchers and acquisition professionals to access and analyze historical data sets to support research and new policy and practice development4 7#d7 ,executive education to-- 7,a7 support acquisition workforce development1 including for early career1 mid-career1 and senior leaders2 and 7,b7 provide appropriate education on acquisition issues to non-acquisition professionals4 7#e7 ,on an ongoing basis1 a review of the implementation of recommendations contained in relevant ,department of ,defense and private sector studies on acquisition policies and practices1 including-- 7,a7 for recommendations for the enactment of legislation1 identify the extent to which the recommendations have been enacted into law by ,congress2 7,b7 for recommendations for the issuance of regulations1 identify the extent to which the recommendations have been adopted through the issuance or revision of regulations2 7,c7 for recommendations for revisions to policies and procedures in the executive branch1 identify the extent to which the recommendations have been adopted through issuance of an appropriate implementing directive or other form of guidance2 and 7,d7 for recommendations for the resources required to implement recommendations contained in relevant ,department of ,defense and private sector studies on acquisition policies and practices4 7#f7 ,engagement with researchers and acquisition professionals in the ,department of ,defense1 as appropriate4 7e7 ,funding ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary may use amounts available in the ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce and ,development ,account to carry out the requirements of this section4 7f7 ,annual report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjba1 and annually thereafter1 the ,director shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees a report describing the activities conducted under this section during the previous year4 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 #bcfa the following new item3 #bcfa;a4 ,extramural acquisition innovation and research activities4 4 7#c7 ,implementation 7,a7 ,deadline ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish the extramural acquisition innovation and research activities required by section #bcfa;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by this subsection74 7,b7 ,report 7i7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjba1 the ,director of the extramural acquisition innovation and research activities appointed under such section shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense a report setting forth a plan1 proposed budget1 and schedule for execution of such activities4 7ii7 ,transmittal ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall transmit the report required under clause 7i71 together with whatever comments the ,secretary considers appropriate1 to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,records of the ,section #hji ,panel 7#a7 ,transfer and maintenance of records ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 the records of the ,section #hji ,panel shall be transferred to1 and shall be maintained by1 the ,defense ,technical ,information ,center4 7#b7 ,status of records ,working papers1 records of interview1 and any other draft work products generated for any purpose by the ,section #hji ,panel shall be covered by the deliberative process privilege exemption under paragraph 7#e7 of section #eeb7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,availability ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall make the records available to support activities conducted by the research organization described under section #bcfa;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a774 7#d7 ,section #hji ,panel defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,section #hji ,panel means the panel established by the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to section #hji of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib74 #hcf4 ,report on realignment of the defense acquisition system to implement acquisition reforms ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include with the budget for fiscal year #bjba1 as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 a report on the progress of implementing acquisition reform initiatives that have been enacted into law through ,department of ,defense regulations1 ,directives1 ,instructions1 or other guidance4 ,such report shall include a description of-- 7#a7 how the ,secretary will identify1 quantify1 assess1 and manage acquisition program risks2 7#b7 what changes have been made to systems for collecting and sharing data on acquisition programs1 including how access to acquisition program data is managed2 and 7#c7 updates to1 or the implementation of1 procedures for tailoring acquisition methods1 including alternative acquisition pathways such as-- 7,a7 the use of the middle tier of acquisition programs described under section #hjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note72 7,b7 the alternative acquisition pathways established under section #hje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note72 7,c7 a software acquisition pathway described under section #hjj of this ,act2 and 7,d7 the use of procedures to respond to urgent operational needs4 #hcg4 ,report and limitation on the availability of funds relating to the middle tier of acquisition programs 7a7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ae1 #bjai1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the guidance required under section #hjd7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note74 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall ensure such guidance includes the business case elements required by an acquisition program established pursuant to such guidance and the metrics required to assess the performance of such a program4 7b7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning on ,december #ae1 #bjai1 if the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment has not submitted the report required under subsection 7a71 not more than #ge percent of the funds specified in paragraph 7#b7 may be obligated or expended until the date on which the report required under subsection 7a7 has been submitted4 7#b7 ,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 #bjbj for the ,department of ,defense that remain unobligated as of ,december #ae1 #bjai1 for the following3 7,a7 ,the execution of any acquisition program established pursuant to the guidance required under such section #hjd7;a74 7,b7 ,the operations of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research ,engineering4 7,c7 ,the operations of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition ,sustainment4 7,d7 ,the operations of the ,office of the ,director of ,cost ,analysis and ,program ,evaluation4 7,e7 ,the operations of the offices of the service acquisition executives of the military departments4 #hch4 ,report on intellectual property policy and the cadre of intellectual property experts 7a7 ,in general ,section #hjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #adej7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ae1 #bjai1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 the policy required in subsection 7a7 of section #bcbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 an identification of each member of the cadre of intellectual property experts required in subsection 7b7 of such section and the office to which such member belongs2 7#c7 a description of the leadership structure and the office that will manage the cadre of intellectual property experts2 and 7#d7 a description of the specific activities performed1 and programs and efforts supported1 by the cadre of intellectual property experts during the #ab-month period preceding the date of the report4 4 7b7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,department of ,defense1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended for any of the offices described in paragraph 7#b7 until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits the report required under subsection 7c7 of section #hjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #adej71 as added by this section4 7#b7 ,offices described ,the offices described in this paragraph are as follows3 7,a7 ,the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7,b7 ,the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,acquisition1 ,logistics1 and ,technology4 7,c7 ,the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,research1 ,development1 and ,acquisition4 7,d7 ,the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics4 #hci4 ,guidance and reports relating to covered defense business systems 7a7 ,amendments to guidance for covered defense business systems ,section #bbbb7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7c77#a7 and inserting subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#g7 ,policy to ensure a covered defense business system is in compliance with the ,department's auditability requirements4 7#h7 ,policy to ensure approvals required for the development of a covered defense business system4 4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report-- 7,a7 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjai1 that includes the guidance required under paragraph 7#a7 of section #bbbb7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbj1 that includes the guidance required under paragraph 7#b7 of such section4 7#b7 ,information technology and defense business enterprise architecture ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification that the information technology enterprise architecture required under subparagraph 7,b7 of section #bbbb7;e77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7,a7 has been established1 including a schedule for implementing the plan required under such subparagraph 7,b7 and a schedule for integrating the defense business enterprise architecture into the information technology enterprise architecture 7as required under subparagraph 7,a7 of such section72 or 7,b7 has not been established1 and include a schedule for-- 7i7 establishing such architecture2 7ii7 implementing the plan required under such subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iii7 integrating the defense business enterprise architecture into the information technology enterprise architecture 7as required under subparagraph 7,a7 of such section74 #hdj4 ,implementation guidance for use of a modular open system approach 7a7 ,guidance for program capabilities development and acquisition weapon system design ,section #bddf;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,implementation guidance ,the ,secretaries of the military departments shall issue guidance to implement the requirements of this section4 4 7b7 ,guidance for major system interfaces ,section #bddf;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and adding 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 issue guidance to implement the requirements of this section4 4 #hda4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,office of the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,department of ,defense1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended for the ,office of the ,chief ,management ,officer until the date on which the ,chief ,management ,officer submits to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 the certification of cost savings described in subparagraph 7,a7 of section #iba7;b77#e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbb note72 or 7#b7 the notice and justification described in subparagraph 7,b7 of such section4 ,e ,industrial ,base ,matters #hde4 ,modernization of acquisition processes to ensure integrity of industrial base 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #adh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #beji4 ,modernization of acquisition processes to ensure integrity of industrial base 7a7 ,digitization and modernization ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall streamline and digitize the existing ,department of ,defense approach for identifying and mitigating risks to the defense industrial base across the acquisition process1 creating a continuous model that uses digital tools1 technologies1 and approaches designed to ensure the accessibility of data to key decision-makers in the ,department4 7b7 ,analytical framework 7#a7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency and the heads of other elements of the ,department of ,defense as appropriate1 shall develop an analytical framework for risk mitigation across the acquisition process4 7#b7 ,the analytical framework required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,characterization and monitoring of supply chain risks1 including-- 7i7 material sources and fragility1 including the extent to which sources1 items1 materials1 and articles are mined1 produced1 or manufactured within or outside the ,united ,states2 7ii7 telecommunications services or equipment 7other than optical transmission components72 7iii7 counterfeit parts2 7iv7 cybersecurity of contractors2 7v7 video surveillance services or equipment2 7vi7 vendor vetting in contingency or operational environments2 7vii7 other electronic or information technology products and services2 and 7viii7 other risk areas as determined appropriate4 7,b7 ,characterization and monitoring of risks posed by contractor behavior that constitute violations of laws or regulations1 including those relating to-- 7i7 fraud2 7ii7 ownership structures2 7iii7 trafficking in persons2 7iv7 workers' health and safety2 7v7 affiliation with the enemy2 7vi7 foreign influence2 and 7vii7 other risk areas as deemed appropriate4 7,c7 ,characterization and assessment of the acquisition processes and procedures of the ,department of ,defense1 including-- 7i7 market research2 7ii7 responsibility determinations1 including consideration of the need for special standards of responsibility to address the risks described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 7iii7 facilities clearances2 7iv7 the development of contract requirements2 7v7 the technical evaluation of offers and contract awards2 7vi7 contractor mobilization1 including hiring1 training1 and establishing facilities2 7vii7 contract administration1 contract management1 and oversight2 7viii7 contract audit for closeout2 7ix7 suspension and debarment activities and administrative appeals activities2 7x7 contractor business system reviews2 and 7xi7 other relevant processes and procedures4 7,d7 ,characterization and monitoring of the health and activities of the defense industrial base1 including those relating to-- 7i7 balance sheets1 revenues1 profitability1 and debt2 7ii7 investment1 innovation1 and technological and manufacturing sophistication2 7iii7 finances1 access to capital markets1 and cost of raising capital within those markets2 7iv7 corporate governance1 leadership1 and culture of performance2 and 7v7 history of performance on past ,department of ,defense and government contracts4 7c7 ,roles and responsibilities ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate the roles and responsibilities of organizations and individuals to execute activities under this section1 including-- 7#a7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 including the ,office of ,defense ,pricing and ,contracting and the ,office of ,industrial ,policy2 7#b7 service acquisition executives2 7#c7 program offices and procuring contracting officers2 7#d7 administrative contracting officers within the ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency and the ,supervisor of ,shipbuilding2 7#e7 the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency2 7#f7 the ,defense ,contract ,audit ,agency2 7#g7 each element of the ,department of ,defense which own or operate systems containing data relevant to contractors of the ,department2 7#h7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 7#i7 the suspension and debarment official of the ,department2 7#aj7 the ,chief ,information ,officer2 and 7#aa7 other relevant organizations and individuals4 7d7 ,enabling data1 tools1 and systems 7#a7 7,a7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in consultation with the ,chief ,data ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and the ,director of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency1 shall assess the extent to which existing systems of record relevant to risk assessments and contracting are producing1 exposing1 and timely maintaining valid and reliable data for the purposes of the ,department's continuous assessment and mitigation of risks in the defense industrial base4 7,b7 ,the assessment required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following elements3 7i7 ,identification of the necessary source data1 to include data from contractors1 intelligence and security activities1 program offices1 and commercial research entities4 7ii7 ,a description of the modern data infrastructure1 tools1 and applications and what changes would improve the effectiveness and efficiency of mitigating the risks described in subsection 7b77#b74 7iii7 ,an assessment of the following systems owned or operated outside of the ,department of ,defense that the ,department depends upon or to which it provides data3 7,i7 ,the ,federal ,awardee ,performance and ,integrity ,information ,system 7,,fapiis74 7,,ii7 ,the ,system for ,award ,management 7,,sam74 7,,iii7 ,the ,federal ,procurement ,data ,system-,next ,generation 7,,fpds-,,ng74 7,,iv7 ,the ,electronic ,data ,management ,information ,system4 7,v7 ,other systems the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7iv7 ,an assessment of systems owned or operated by the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency and other defense agencies and field activities used to capture and analyze the status and performance 7including past performance7 of vendors and contractors4 7#b7 ,based on the findings pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a unified set of activities to modernize the systems of record1 data sources and collection methods1 and data exposure mechanisms4 ,the unified set of activities should feature-- 7,a7 the ability to continuously collect data on1 assess1 and mitigate risks2 7,b7 data analytics and business intelligence tools and methods2 and 7,c7 continuous development and continuous delivery of secure software to implement the activities4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or modify any other procurement policy1 procedure1 requirement1 or restriction provided by law4 7f7 ,implementation and reporting requirements ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out the implementation phases set forth in1 and submit to the congressional defense committees the items of information required by1 the following paragraphs3 7#a7 ,phase #a3 implementation plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this section1 an implementation plan and schedule for carrying out the framework established pursuant to subsection 7b71 including-- 7,a7 a discussion and recommendations for any changes to1 or exemptions from1 laws necessary for effective implementation1 including updating the definitions in section #bcci;a7e7 of this title relating to covered procurement1 covered system1 and covered item of supply1 and any similar terms defined in other law or regulation2 and 7,b7 a process for an entity to contact the ,department after the entity has taken steps to remediate1 mitigate1 or otherwise address the risks identified by the ,department in conducting activities under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,phase #b3 implementation of framework ,not later than one year after the date of the submission of the implementation plan and schedule required under paragraph 7#a71 a report on the actions taken to implement the framework established pursuant to subsection 7b74 7g7 ,comptroller ,general reviews 7#a7 ,briefing ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbj1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall brief the congressional defense committees on ,department of ,defense efforts over the previous #e years to continuously assess and mitigate risks to the defense industrial base across the acquisition process1 and a summary of current and planned efforts4 7#b7 ,periodic assessments ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the congressional defense committees three periodic assessments of ,department of ,defense progress in implementing the framework required under subsection 7b71 to be provided not later than ,october #ae1 #bjbj1 ,march #ae1 #bjbb1 and ,march #ae1 #bjbd4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #adh of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bejh the following new item3 #beji4 ,modernization of acquisition processes to ensure integrity of industrial base4 4 #hdf4 ,report requirements for the 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 inserting after the first sentence the following new sentence3 ,the ,secretary shall submit such strategy to ,congress not later than #ahj days after the date of submission of the national security strategy report required under section #ajh of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjdc744 7b7 ,annual report to ,congress ,section #bejd7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting ,executive order or after pursuant to2 7#b7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 a map of the industrial base2 2 7#c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 a prioritized list of gaps or vulnerabilities in the national technology and industrial base1 including-- 7i7 a description of mitigation strategies necessary to address such gaps or vulnerabilities2 7ii7 the identification of the ,secretary concerned or the head of the ,defense ,agency responsible for addressing such gaps or vulnerabilities2 and 7iii7 a proposed timeline for action to address such gaps or vulnerabilities2 and 4 7c7 ,annual report on unfunded priorities for national technical industrial base 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #adh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bejd the following new section3 #bejd;a4 ,unfunded priorities of the national technology and industrial base3 annual report 7a7 ,annual report ,not later than #aj days after the date on which the budget of the ,president for a fiscal year is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and the congressional defense committees a report on the unfunded priorities to address gaps or vulnerabilities in the national technology and industrial base4 7b7 ,elements 7#a7 ,in general ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall specify1 for each unfunded priority covered by such report1 the following3 7,a7 ,a summary description of such priority1 including the objectives to be achieved if such priority is funded 7whether in whole or in part74 7,b7 ,the additional amount of funds recommended in connection with the objectives under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,account information with respect to such priority1 including the following 7as applicable73 7i7 ,line ,item ,number 7,,lin7 for applicable procurement accounts4 7ii7 ,program ,element 7,,pe7 number for applicable research1 development1 test1 and evaluation accounts4 7iii7 ,sub-activity group 7,,sag7 for applicable operation and maintenance accounts4 7#b7 ,prioritization of priorities ,each report shall present the unfunded priorities covered by such report in order of urgency of priority4 7c7 ,unfunded priority defined ,in this section1 the term unfunded priority1 in the case of a fiscal year1 means a program1 activity1 or mission requirement of the national technology and industrial base that-- 7#a7 is not funded in the budget of the ,president for the fiscal year as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca2 7#b7 is necessary to address gaps or vulnerabilities in the national technology and industrial base2 and 7#c7 would have been recommended for funding through the budget referred to in paragraph 7#a7 if-- 7,a7 additional resources had been available for the budget to fund the program1 activity1 or mission requirement2 or 7,b7 the program1 activity1 or mission requirement had emerged before the budget was formulated4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bejd;a4 ,unfunded priorities of the national technology and industrial base3 annual report4 4 #hdg4 ,mitigating risks related to foreign ownership1 control1 or influence of ,department of ,defense contractors or subcontractors 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,beneficial owner2 beneficial ownership ,the terms beneficial owner and beneficial ownership shall be determined in a manner that is not less stringent than the manner set forth in section #bdj4ac;d-#c of title #ag1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act74 7#b7 ,company ,the term company means any corporation1 company1 limited liability company1 limited partnership1 business trust1 business association1 or other similar entity4 7#c7 ,covered contractor or subcontractor ,the term covered contractor or subcontractor means a company that is an existing or prospective contractor or subcontractor of the ,department of ,defense on a contract or subcontract with a value in excess of #e1jjj1jjj1 except as provided in subsection 7c74 7#d7 ,foreign ownership1 control1 or influence2 ,,foci ,the terms foreign ownership1 control1 or influence and ,,foci have the meanings given those terms in the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program ,operating ,manual 7,,dod #ebbj4bb-,m71 or a successor document4 7b7 ,improved assessment and mitigation of risks related to foreign ownership1 control1 or influence 7#a7 ,in general ,in developing and implementing the analytical framework for mitigating risk relating to ownership structures1 as required by section #beji of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #hde of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall improve the process and procedures for the assessment and mitigation of risks related to foreign ownership1 control1 or influence 7,,foci7 of contractors and subcontractors doing business with the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,elements ,the process and procedures for the assessment and mitigation of risk relating to ownership structures referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,assessment of ,,foci 7i7 ,a requirement for covered contractors and subcontractors to disclose to the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency1 or its successor organization1 their beneficial ownership and whether they are under ,,foci4 7ii7 ,a requirement to update such disclosures when changes occur to information previously provided1 consistent with or similar to the procedures for updating ,,foci information under the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program ,operating ,manual 7,,dod #ebbj4bb-,m71 or a successor document4 7iii7 ,a requirement for covered contractors and subcontractors determined to be under ,,foci to disclose contact information for each of its foreign owners that is a beneficial owner4 7iv7 ,a requirement that1 at a minimum1 the disclosures required by this paragraph be provided at the time the contract or subcontract is awarded1 amended1 or renewed1 but in no case later than one year after the ,secretary prescribes regulations to carry out this subsection4 7,b7 ,responsibility determination ,consistent with section #beji of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #hde of this ,act1 consideration of ,,foci risks as part of responsibility determinations1 including-- 7i7 whether to establish a special standard of responsibility relating to ,,foci risks for covered contractors or subcontractors1 and the extent to which the policies and procedures consistent with or similar to those relating to ,,foci under the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program shall be applied to covered contractors or subcontractors2 7ii7 procedures for contracting officers making responsibility determinations regarding whether covered contractors and subcontractors may be under foreign ownership1 control1 or influence and for determining whether there is reason to believe that such foreign ownership1 control1 or influence would pose a risk or potential risk to national security or potential compromise because of sensitive data1 systems1 or processes1 such as personally identifiable information1 cybersecurity1 or national security systems involved with the contract or subcontract2 and 7iii7 modification of policies1 directives1 and practices to provide that an assessment that a covered contractor or subcontractor is under ,,foci may be a sufficient basis for a contracting officer to determine that a contractor or subcontractor is not responsible4 7,c7 ,contract requirements1 administration1 and oversight relating to foci 7i7 ,requirements for contract clauses providing for and enforcing disclosures related to changes in ,,foci or beneficial ownership during performance of the contract or subcontract1 consistent with subparagraph 7,a71 and necessitating the effective mitigation of risks related to ,,foci throughout the duration of the contract or subcontract4 7ii7 ,pursuant to section #hca7;c71 designation of the appropriate ,department of ,defense official responsible to approve and to take actions relating to award1 modification1 termination of a contract1 or direction to modify or terminate a subcontract due to an assessment by the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency1 or its successor organization1 that a covered contractor or subcontractor under ,,foci poses a risk to national security or potential risk of compromise4 7iii7 ,a requirement for the provision of additional information regarding beneficial ownership and control of any covered contractor or subcontractor on the contract or subcontract4 7iv7 ,other measures as necessary to be consistent with other relevant practices1 policies1 regulations1 and actions1 including those under the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program4 7c7 ,applicability to contracts and subcontracts for commercial products and services and other forms of acquisition agreements 7#a7 ,commercial products and services ,the requirements under subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 and 7b77#b77;,c7 shall not apply to a contract or subcontract for commercial products or services1 unless a designated senior ,department of ,defense official specifically requires the applicability of subsections 7b77#b77;,a7 and 7b77#b77;,c7 based on a determination by the designated senior official that the contract or subcontract involves a risk or potential risk to national security or potential compromise because of sensitive data1 systems1 or processes1 such as personally identifiable information1 cybersecurity1 or national security systems4 7#b7 ,research and development and procurement activities ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the requirements of this section are applied to research and development and procurement activities1 including for the delivery of services1 established through any means including those under section #bceh7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,availability of resources ,the ,secretary shall ensure that sufficient resources1 including subject matter expertise1 are allocated to execute the functions necessary to carry out this section1 including the assessment1 mitigation1 contract administration1 and oversight functions4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or modify any other procurement policy1 procedure1 requirement1 or restriction provided by law1 including section #gba of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe71 as amended by the ,foreign ,interference ,risk ,review ,modernization ,act of #bjah 7subtitle ,a of title ,,xvii of ,public ,law #aae-bcb74 7f7 ,availability of beneficial ownership data 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a process to update systems of record to improve the assessment and mitigation of risks associated with ,,foci through the inclusion and updating of all appropriate associated uniquely identifying information about the contracts and contractors and subcontracts and subcontractors in the ,federal ,awardee ,performance and ,integrity ,information ,system 7,,fapiis71 administered by the ,general ,services ,administration1 and the ,commercial and ,government ,entity 7,,cage7 database1 administered by the ,defense ,logistics ,agency4 7#b7 ,limited availability of information ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the information required to be disclosed pursuant to this section is-- 7,a7 not made public2 7,b7 made available via the ,,fapiis and ,,cage databases2 and 7,c7 made available to appropriate government departments or agencies4 #hdh4 ,prohibition on operation or procurement of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,prohibition on agency operation or procurement ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not operate or enter into or renew a contract for the procurement of-- 7#a7 a covered 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 covered unmanned aircraft systems4 7b7 ,exemption ,the ,secretary of ,defense is exempt from the restriction under subsection 7a7 if the operation or procurement is for the purposes of-- 7#a7 ,counter-,,uas surrogate testing and training2 or 7#b7 intelligence1 electronic warfare1 and information warfare operations1 testing1 analysis1 and training4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the restriction under subsection 7a7 on a case by case basis by certifying in writing to the congressional defense committees 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 ,covered unmanned aircraft system ,the term covered unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft system and any related services and equipment4 #hdi4 ,modification of prohibition on acquisition of sensitive materials from non-allied foreign nations 7a7 ,expansion of materials covered by prohibition on sale from ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,subsection 7a77#b7 of section #becc;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking covered material and inserting material4 7b7 ,inclusion of tantalum in definition of covered materials ,subsection 7d77#a7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 tantalum metals and alloys4 4 #hej4 ,acquisition and disposal of certain rare earth materials 7a7 ,authority to dispose of and acquire materials for the national defense stockpile 7#a7 ,disposal authority ,pursuant to section #e7;b7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;d7b771 the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager shall dispose of #c1jjj1jjj pounds of tungsten ores and concentrates contained in the ,national ,defense ,stockpile 7in addition to any amount previously authorized for disposal74 7#b7 ,acquisition authority 7,a7 ,authority ,using funds available in the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,transaction ,fund1 the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager may acquire the following materials determined to be strategic and critical materials required to meet the defense1 industrial1 and essential civilian needs of the ,united ,states3 7i7 ,aerospace-grade rayon4 7ii7 ,electrolytic manganese metal4 7iii7 ,pitch-based carbon fiber4 7iv7 ,rare earth cerium compounds4 7v7 ,rare earth lanthanum compounds4 7,b7 ,amount of authority ,the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager may use up to #cg1dbj1jjj in the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,transaction ,fund for acquisition of the materials specified in this paragraph4 7#c7 ,fiscal year limitation ,the authority under this subsection is available for purchases made during fiscal year #bjbj through fiscal year #bjbd4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress relating to national defense stockpile sales ,it is the sense of ,congress that tantalum should be designated as a strategic and critical material under the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih et seq47 required to meet the defense1 industrial1 and essential civilian needs of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,report on supply chain issues for rare earth materials ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 in coordination with the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,policy1 shall submit a report to ,congress assessing issues relating to the supply chain for rare earth materials4 ,such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the rare earth materials in the reserves held by the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,a estimate of the needs of the ,united ,states for rare earth materials-- 7,a7 in general2 and 7,b7 to support a major near-peer conflict as described in war game scenarios in the #bjah ,national ,defense ,strategy4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the extent to which substitutes for rare earth materials are available4 7#d7 ,a strategy or plan to encourage the use of rare earth materials mined1 refined1 processed1 melted1 or sintered in the ,united ,states1 or from trusted allies1 including an assessment of the best acquisition practices 7which shall include an analysis of best value contracting methods7 to ensure the viability of trusted suppliers of rare earth materials to meet national security needs4 #hea4 ,pilot program for development of technology-enhanced capabilities with partnership intermediaries 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command may use the greater of #b1jjj1jjj or #e percent of the funds required to be expended by the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command under section #i7;f77#a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;f77#a77 for a pilot program to increase participation by small business concerns in the development of technology-enhanced capabilities for special operations forces4 7b7 ,use of partnership intermediary 7#a7 ,authorization ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command may modify an existing agreement with a partnership intermediary to assist the ,commander in carrying out the pilot program under this section1 including with respect to the award of contracts and agreements to small business concerns4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,none of the funds referred to in subsection 7a7 shall be used to pay a partnership intermediary for any administrative costs associated with the pilot program4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ,october #a1 #bjba1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,small ,business of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship of the ,senate a report describing any agreement with a partnership intermediary entered into pursuant to this section4 ,the report shall include1 for each such agreement1 the amount of funds obligated1 an identification of the recipient of such funds1 and a description of the use of such funds4 7d7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out a pilot program under this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjba4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,partnership intermediary ,the term partnership intermediary has the meaning given the term in section #bc7;c7 of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgae7;c774 7#b7 ,small business concern ,the term small business concern has the meaning given the term under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 7#c7 ,small business innovation research program ,the term ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program has the meaning given the term in section #i7;e77#d7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;e774 7#d7 ,small business technology transfer program ,the term ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program has the meaning given the term in section #i7;e77#f7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;e774 7#e7 ,technology-enhanced capability ,the term technology-enhanced capability means a product1 concept1 or process that improves the ability of a member of the ,armed ,forces to achieve an assigned mission4 #heb4 ,authorized official to carry out the procurement technical assistance cooperative agreement program 7a7 ,authorized official ,effective ,october #a1 #bjba1 section #bdaa7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7b7 ,report and briefing ,not later than ,november #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a written report and briefing on the activities carried out in preparation for the transition of responsibilities for carrying out the procurement technical assistance cooperative agreement program under chapter #adb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 from the ,director of ,defense ,logistics ,agency to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 as required by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,annual budget justification documents ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress1 as a part of the defense budget materials 7as defined in section #bcd7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 for fiscal year #bjba and each fiscal year thereafter1 a budget justification display that includes the procurement technical assistance cooperative agreement program under chapter #adb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as part of the budget justification for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 #hec4 ,requirement that certain ship components be manufactured in the national technology and industrial base 7a7 ,additional procurement limitation ,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 7k71 large medium-speed diesel engines4 4 7b7 ,implementation ,such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7k7 ,implementation of auxiliary ship component limitation ,subsection 7a77#f7 applies only with respect to contracts awarded by the ,secretary of a military department for new construction of an auxiliary ship after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj using funds available for ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund programs or ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy4 ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term auxiliary ship does not include an icebreaker or a special mission ship4 4 #hed4 ,addition of domestically produced stainless steel flatware and dinnerware to the ,berry ,amendment 7a7 ,addition of domestically produced stainless steel flatware and dinnerware 7#a7 ,in general ,section #becc;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 ,stainless steel flatware4 7#d7 ,dinnerware4 4 7#b7 ,applicability ,paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 of section #becc;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 shall apply with respect to contracts entered into on or after the date occurring #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,repeal ,effective ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 such paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 are repealed4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that provides a market survey1 cost assessment1 description of national security considerations1 and a recommendation regarding whether the procurement of dinnerware and stainless steel flatware should be limited to sources in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an analysis of the following with respect to dinnerware and stainless steel flatware3 7,a7 ,the extent to which such items have commercial applications4 7,b7 ,the number of such items to be procured by current programs of record4 7,c7 ,the criticality of such items to a military unit's mission accomplishment4 7,d7 ,the estimated cost and other considerations of reconstituting the production capability of such items1 if not maintained in the ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,national security regulations or restrictions imposed on such items that may not be imposed on such items if provided by a competitor outside the ,united ,states4 7,f7 ,federal1 ,state1 and local government regulations that are not related to national security that are imposed on such items that may not be imposed on a competitor outside the ,united ,states4 7,g7 ,the extent to which such items is fielded in current programs of record4 7,h7 ,the extent to which such items can be procured as and when needed in satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity at ,united ,states market prices4 7,i7 ,the benefits accrued to the ,department of ,defense and the defense industrial base to procure such items from sources outside the ,united ,states4 #hee4 ,application of miscellaneous technology base policies and programs to the ,columbia-class submarine program ,notwithstanding subchapter ,v of chapter #adh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7except for sections #becd1 #becc;a1 and #becc;b of such title71 for a period of one year beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the milestone decision authority 7as defined in section #bcff;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 for the ,columbia-class submarine program shall ensure that such program maintains the ,acquisition ,program ,baseline schedule dates approved under the ,milestone ,b approval 7as defined in such section74 #hef4 ,application of limitation on procurement of goods other than ,united ,states goods to the ,,ffg-,frigate ,program ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 amounts authorized to carry out the ,,ffg-,frigate ,program may be used to award a new contract that provides for the acquisition of the following components regardless of whether those components are manufactured in the ,united ,states3 7#a7 ,auxiliary equipment 7including pumps7 for shipboard services4 7#b7 ,propulsion equipment 7including engines1 reduction gears1 and propellers74 7#c7 ,shipboard cranes4 7#d7 ,spreaders for shipboard cranes4 #heg4 ,sense of ,congress regarding consideration of price in procurement of the ,,ffg7,x7 frigate ,it is the sense of ,congress that during fiscal year #bjbj1 in evaluating proposals for a contract to procure a ,,ffg7,x7 frigate1 the ,secretary of the ,navy should ensure price is a critical factor4 ,f ,provisions ,relating to ,acquisition ,workforce #hfj4 ,establishment of ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps 7a7 ,in general ,part ,,iii of subtitle ,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after chapter #aab the following new chapter3 #aac ,,defense ,,civilian ,,training ,,corps ,sec4 #bbjj;g4 ,establishment4 ,sec4 #bbjj;h4 ,program elements4 ,sec4 #bbjj;i4 ,model authorities4 ,sec4 #bbjj;j4 ,definitions4 #bbjj;g4 ,establishment ,for the purposes of preparing selected students for public service in ,department of ,defense occupations relating to acquisition1 science1 engineering1 or other civilian occupations determined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 and to target critical skill gaps in the ,department of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and maintain a ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps program1 organized into one or more units1 at any accredited civilian educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees4 #bbjj;h4 ,program elements ,in establishing the program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall determine the following3 7#a7 ,a methodology to identify and target critical skills gaps in ,department of ,defense occupations relating to acquisition1 science1 engineering1 or other civilian occupations determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,a mechanism to track and report the success of the program in eliminating any critical skills gaps identified under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,criteria for an accredited civilian educational institution to participate in the program4 7#d7 ,the eligibility of a student to become a member of the program4 7#e7 ,criteria required for a member of the program to receive financial assistance from the ,department of ,defense4 7#f7 ,the term of service as an employee of the ,department of ,defense required for a member of the program to receive such financial assistance4 7#g7 ,criteria required for a member of the program to be released from a term of service4 7#h7 ,the method by which a successful graduate of the program may gain immediate employment in the ,department of ,defense4 7#i7 ,resources required for implementation of the program4 #bbjj;i4 ,model authorities ,in making determinations under section #bbjj;h of this title1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall use the authorities under chapters #ajc and #aaa of this title as guides4 #bbjj;j4 ,definitions ,in this chapter3 7#a7 ,the term program means the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps program established under section #bbjj;g4 7#b7 ,the term member of the program means a student at an accredited civilian educational institution who is enrolled in the program4 4 7b7 ,implementation timeline 7#a7 ,initial implementation ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan and schedule to implement the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps program established under chapter #aac of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a77 at one accredited civilian educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees not later than ,august #a1 #bjba4 ,the plan shall include a list of critical skills gaps the program will address and recommendations for any legislative changes required for effective implementation of the program4 7#b7 ,expansion ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an expansion plan and schedule to expand the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps program to five accredited civilian educational institutions not later than ,august #a1 #bjbb4 7#c7 ,full implementation ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a full implementation plan and schedule to expand the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps program to at least #bj accredited civilian educational institutions with not fewer than #djj members enrolled in the program not later than ,august #a1 #bjbc4 #hfa4 ,defense acquisition workforce certification1 education1 and career fields 7a7 ,professional certification requirement 7#a7 ,professional certification required for all acquisition workforce personnel ,section #agja;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,professional certification 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement a certification program to provide for a professional certification requirement for all members of the acquisition workforce4 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the certification requirement for any acquisition workforce career field shall be based on standards developed by a third-party accredited program based on nationally or internationally recognized standards4 7#b7 ,requirements for ,secretary ,if the ,secretary determines that1 for a particular acquisition workforce career field1 a third-party accredited program based on nationally or internationally recognized standards does not exist1 the ,secretary shall establish the certification requirement for that career field that conforms with the practices of national or international accrediting organizations4 ,the ,secretary shall determine the best approach for meeting the certification requirement for any such career field1 including by implementing such certification requirement through entities outside the ,department of ,defense1 and may design and implement such certification requirement without regard to section #agdf of this title4 4 7#b7 ,performance management ,subsection 7b7 of such section is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking encourage and inserting direct2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by inserting and consequences after warnings4 7#c7 ,participation in professional associations ,subsection 7b7 of such section is further amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 and 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 and 7#aj71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following new paragraph3 7#f7 authorize a member of the acquisition workforce to participate in professional associations1 consistent with the performance plan of such a member in order to provide the member with the opportunity to gain leadership and management skills4 4 7#d7 ,general education1 training1 and experience requirements ,section #agbc of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking the second sentence2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking encourage and inserting direct4 7#e7 ,effective date ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement procedures to institute the program required by subsection 7c7 of section #agja;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,elimination of statutory requirement for completion of #bd semester credit hours 7#a7 ,qualification requirements for contracting positions ,section #agbd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#c7-- 7i7 by striking 7,a7 after 7#c72 and 7ii7 by striking 1 and 7,b7 and all that follows through and management2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking requirements in the first sentences of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting requirement2 7,c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking requirements in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#c7 and inserting requirement of subsection 7a77#c72 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking requirements and inserting requirement2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking shall have-- and all that follows through been awarded and inserting shall have been awarded2 7,,ii7 by striking 2 or and inserting a period2 and 7,,iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,d7 in subsection 7f71 by striking 1 including-- and all that follows and inserting a period4 7#b7 ,selection criteria and procedures ,section #agcb of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,such requirements1 and all the follows through the person-- and inserting ,such requirements shall include a requirement that the person--2 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iii7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and conforming the margins accordingly2 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking requirements of subsections 7b77#a77;,a7 and 7b77#a77;,b7 in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting requirement of subsection 7b77#a72 and 7,c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 by striking 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b712 and 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,defense ,acquisition ,university ,section #agdf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,the professors1 instructors1 and lecturers employed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include individuals from civilian colleges or universities that are not owned or operated by the ,federal ,government1 commercial learning and development organizations1 industry1 or federally funded research and development centers4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that-- 7,a7 not later than ,september #a1 #bjba1 not less than five full-time visiting professors employed under paragraph 7#a7 are from civilian colleges or universities described under paragraph 7#b72 2 and 7,b7 not later than ,september #a1 #bjbb1 not less than ten full-time visiting professors employed under paragraph 7#a7 are from such civilian colleges or universities4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting 1 and with commercial training providers1 after military departments4 7d7 ,designation of security cooperation as an acquisition position ,section #agba7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#aa7 to read as follows3 7#aa7 ,security cooperation4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ac7 ,other positions1 as necessary4 4 7e7 ,career paths 7#a7 ,career path required for each acquisition workforce career field ,paragraph 7#d7 of section #agja;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 develop and implement a career path1 as described in section #agbb7;a7 of this title1 for each career field designated by the ,secretary under section #agba7;a7 of this title as an acquisition workforce career field2 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #agbb7;a7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by striking appropriate career paths and inserting an appropriate career path2 and 7,b7 by striking are identified and inserting is identified for each acquisition workforce career field4 7#c7 ,deadline for implementation of career paths ,not later than the end of the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out the requirements of paragraph 7#d7 of section #agja;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by paragraph 7#a774 7f7 ,career fields 7#a7 ,designation of acquisition workforce career fields ,section #agba7;a7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the ,secretary shall also designate in regulations those career fields in the ,department of ,defense that are acquisition workforce career fields for purposes of this chapter44 7#b7 ,clerical amendments 7,a7 ,the heading of section #agba of such title is amended to read as follows3 #agba4 ,designation of acquisition positions and acquisition workforce career fields 4 7,b7 ,the item relating to such section in the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #hg of such title is amended to read as follows3 #agba4 ,designation of acquisition positions and acquisition workforce career fields4 4 7#c7 7,a7 ,the heading of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #hg of such title is amended to read as follows3 ,,subchapter ,,ii--,,acquisition ,,positions ,,and ,,acquisition ,,workforce ,,career ,,fields 4 7,b7 ,the item relating to such subchapter in the table of subchapters at the beginning of such chapter is amended to read as follows3 ,,ii4,acquisition ,positions ,and ,acquisition ,workforce ,career ,fields #agba 4 7#d7 ,deadline for designation of career fields ,not later than the end of the six-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out the requirements of the second sentence of section #agba7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by paragraph 7#a774 7g7 ,key work experiences 7#a7 ,development of key work experiences for each acquisition workforce career field ,section #agbb;b of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,key work experiences ,in carrying out subsection 7b77#b71 the ,secretary shall ensure that key work experiences1 in the form of multidisciplinary experiences1 are developed for each acquisition workforce career field4 4 7#b7 ,plan for implementation of key work experiences ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan identifying the specific actions the ,secretary has taken1 and is planning to take1 to develop and establish key work experiences for each acquisition workforce career field as required by subsection 7c7 of section #agbb;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by paragraph 7#a774 ,the plan shall specify the percentage of the acquisition workforce1 or funds available for administration of the acquisition workforce on an annual basis1 that the ,secretary will dedicate towards developing and establishing such key work experiences4 7h7 ,applicability of career path requirements to all members of acquisition workforce ,section #agbc7;b7 of such title is amended by striking the critical acquisition-related4 7i7 ,competency development 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,v of chapter #hg of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #agfe4 ,competency development ,for each acquisition workforce career field1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 establish1 for the civilian personnel in that career field1 defined proficiency standards and technical and nontechnical competencies which shall be used in personnel qualification assessments2 and 7#b7 assign resources to accomplish such technical and nontechnical competencies4 4 7#b7 ,the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter ,,ii is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #agfe4 ,competency development4 4 7#c7 ,deadline for implementation ,not later than the end of the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out the requirements of section #agfe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by paragraph 7#a774 7j7 ,termination of defense ,acquisition ,corps 7#a7 ,the ,acquisition ,corps for the ,department of ,defense referred to in section #agca7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is terminated4 7#b7 ,section #agcc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,subsection 7b7 of section #agca of such title is transferred to the end of section #agcc of such title1 as amended by paragraph 7#b71 and amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,acquisition ,corps in the heading and inserting the ,acquisition ,workforce2 and 7,b7 by striking selected for the ,acquisition ,corps and inserting in the acquisition workforce4 7#d7 ,subsection 7e7 of section #agcb of such title is transferred to the end of section #agcc of such title1 as amended by paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 redesignated as subsection 7c71 and amended-- 7,a7 by striking in the ,acquisition ,corps in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting in critical acquisition positions2 and 7,b7 by striking serving in the ,corps in paragraph 7#b7 and inserting employment4 7#e7 ,sections #agca and #agcb of such title are repealed4 7#f7 7,a7 ,section #agcc of such title1 as amended by paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d71 is redesignated as section #agca4 7,b7 ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,,iii of chapter #hg of such title is amended by striking the items relating to sections #agca1 #agcb1 and #agcc and inserting the following new item3 #agca4 ,critical acquisition positions4 4 7#g7 7,a7 ,the heading of subchapter ,,iii of chapter #hg of such title is amended to read as follows3 ,,subchapter ,,iii--,,critical ,,acquisition ,,positions 4 7,b7 ,the item relating to such subchapter in the table of subchapters at the beginning of such chapter is amended to read as follows3 ,,iii4,critical ,acquisition ,positions #agca 4 7#h7 ,section #agbc7;a77#b7 of such title is amended by striking section #agcc of this title and inserting section #agca of this title4 7#i7 ,section #agbe of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking ,defense ,acquisition ,corps and inserting acquisition workforce2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking of the ,defense ,acquisition ,corps and inserting in the acquisition workforce serving in critical acquisition positions4 7#aj7 ,section #agcd of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by striking of the ,acquisition ,corps in subsections 7e77#a7 and 7h7 and inserting of the acquisition workforce2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7g7-- 7i7 by striking of the ,acquisition ,corps in the first sentence and inserting of the acquisition workforce2 7ii7 by striking of the ,corps and inserting of the acquisition workforce2 and 7iii7 by striking of the ,acquisition ,corps in the second sentence and inserting of the acquisition workforce in critical acquisition positions4 7#aa7 ,section #agcg of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking of the ,acquisition ,corps and inserting of the acquisition workforce2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking of the ,corps and inserting of the acquisition workforce4 7#ab7 ,section #agdb7;a77#a7 of such title is amended by striking the ,acquisition ,corps and inserting acquisition positions in the ,department of ,defense4 7#ac7 ,section #bbbh7;a77#d7 of such title is amended by striking under section #agcc7;b77#a77;,c7 of this title and inserting under section #agca of this title4 7#ad7 ,section #gjaf7;b77#e77;,b7 of such title is amended by striking under section #agcc of this title and inserting under section #agca of this title4 7#ae7 ,section #hjaf7;b77#d77;,b7 of such title is amended by striking under section #agcc of this title and inserting under section #agca of this title4 7#af7 ,section #ijaf7;b77#d77;,b7 of such title is amended by striking under section #agcc of this title and inserting under section #agca of this title4 7#ag7 ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #cag of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 is a member of the acquisition workforce selected to serve in1 or serving in1 a critical acquisition position designated under section #agca of title #aj4 4 #hfb4 ,software development and software acquisition training and management programs 7a7 ,establishment of software development and software acquisition training and management programs 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 and the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 shall establish software development and software acquisition training and management programs for all software acquisition professionals1 software developers1 and other appropriate individuals 7as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense71 to earn a certification in software development and software acquisition4 7#b7 ,program contents ,the programs established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 develop and expand the use of specialized training programs for chief information officers of the military departments and the ,defense ,agencies1 service acquisition executives1 program executive officers1 and program managers to include training on and experience in-- 7i7 continuous software development2 and 7ii7 acquisition pathways available to acquire software2 7,b7 ensure that appropriate program managers-- 7i7 have demonstrated competency in current software processes2 7ii7 have the skills to lead a workforce that can quickly meet challenges1 use software tools that prioritize continuous or frequent upgrades as such tools become available1 take up opportunities provided by new innovations1 and plan software activities in short iterations to learn from risks of software testing2 and 7iii7 have the experience and training to delegate technical oversight and execution decisions2 and 7,c7 include continuing education courses1 exchanges with private-sector organizations1 and experiential training to help individuals maintain skills learned through the programs4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports required ,the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7,a7 not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 an initial report2 and 7,b7 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 a final report4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the status of implementing the software development and software acquisition training and management programs established under subsection 7a77#a72 7,b7 a description of the requirements for certification1 including the requirements for competencies in current software processes2 7,c7 a description of potential career paths in software development and software acquisition within the ,department of ,defense2 7,d7 an independent assessment conducted by the ,defense ,innovation ,board of the progress made on implementing the programs established under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,e7 any recommendations for changes to existing law to facilitate the implementation of the programs established under subsection 7a77#a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,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 7#b7 ,service acquisition executive ,the terms military department1 ,defense ,agency1 and service acquisition executive have the meanings given those terms1 respectively1 in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,major defense acquisition program ,the term major defense acquisition program has the meaning given in section #bdcj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,defense business system ,the term defense business system has the meaning given in section #bbbb7;i77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hfc4 ,modification of temporary assignments of ,department of ,defense employees to a private-sector organization 7a7 ,public-private talent exchange program ,section #aeii;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7i7 ,conflicts of interest ,a private-sector organization that is temporarily assigned a member of the acquisition workforce under this section shall not be considered to have a conflict of interest with the ,department of ,defense solely because of participation in the program established under this section4 7j7 ,funding2 use of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,fund ,funds for the expenses for the program established under this section may be provided from amounts in the ,department of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,fund4 ,expenses for the program include-- 7#a7 notwithstanding section #agje7;e77#e7 of this title1 the base salary of a civilian member of the acquisition workforce assigned to a private-sector organization under this section1 during the period of that assignment2 7#b7 expenses relating to assignment under this section of a member of the acquisition workforce away from the member's regular duty station1 including expenses for travel1 per diem1 and lodging2 and 7#c7 expenses for the administration of the program4 4 7b7 ,use of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,fund ,section #agje7;e77#a7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,amounts in the ,fund may be used to pay the expenses of the public-private talent exchange program established under section #aeii;g of this title4 4 #hfd4 ,incentives and consideration for qualified training programs 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ada of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bdji the following new section3 #bdji;a4 ,incentives and consideration for qualified training programs 7a7 ,incentives ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop workforce development investment incentives for a contractor that implements a qualified training program to develop the workforce of the contractor in a manner consistent with the needs of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,consideration of qualified training programs ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to require that the system used by the ,federal ,government to monitor or record contractor past performance includes an analysis of the availability1 quality1 and effectiveness of a qualified training program of an offeror as part of the past performance rating of such offeror4 7c7 ,qualified training program defined ,the term qualified training program means any of the following3 7#a7 ,a program eligible to receive funds under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq474 7#b7 ,a program eligible to receive funds under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq474 7#c7 ,a program registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq474 7#d7 ,any other program determined to be a qualified training program for purposes of this section1 and that meets the workforce needs of the ,department of ,defense1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bdji the following new item3 #bdji;a4 ,incentives and consideration for qualified training programs4 4 #hfe4 ,use of qualified apprentices by military construction contractors 7a7 ,use of qualified apprentices by military construction contractors 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bhgj4 ,use of qualified apprentices by military construction contractors 7a7 ,certification required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require each offeror for a contract for a military construction project to certify to the ,secretary that1 if awarded such a contract1 the offeror will-- 7#a7 establish a goal that not less than #bj percent of the total workforce employed in the performance of such a contract are qualified apprentices2 and 7#b7 make a good faith effort to meet or exceed such goal4 7b7 ,incentives ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop incentives for offerors for a contract for military construction projects to meet or exceed the goal described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,consideration of use of qualified apprentices ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to require that the system used by the ,federal ,government to monitor or record contractor past performance includes an analysis of whether the contractor has made a good faith effort to meet or exceed the goal described in subsection 7a71 including consideration of the actual number of qualified apprentices used by the contractor on the contract1 as part of the past performance rating of such contractor4 7d7 ,qualified apprentice defined ,in this section1 the term qualified apprentice means an employee participating in an apprenticeship program that is-- 7#a7 registered with the ,office of ,apprenticeship of the ,employment ,training ,administration of the ,department of ,labor pursuant to the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7popularly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq472 7#b7 registered with a ,state apprenticeship agency recognized by such ,office of ,apprenticeship pursuant to such ,act2 or 7#c7 determined to be a high-quality apprenticeship program by industry and the ,secretary of ,labor4 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 adding at the end the following new item3 #bhgj4 ,use of qualified apprentices by military construction contractors4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to contracts awarded on or after the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,g ,small ,business ,matters #hgj4 ,requirements relating to credit for certain small business concern subcontractors 7a7 ,credit for certain small business concern subcontractors ,section #h7;d77#af7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77 is amended to read as follows3 7#af7 ,credit for certain small business concern subcontractors 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of determining whether or not a prime contractor has attained the percentage goals specified in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 if the subcontracting goals pertain only to a single contract with a ,federal agency1 the prime contractor may elect to receive credit for small business concerns performing as first tier subcontractors or subcontractors at any tier pursuant to the subcontracting plans required under paragraph 7#f77;,d7 in an amount equal to the total dollar value of any subcontracts awarded to such small business concerns2 and 7ii7 if the subcontracting goals pertain to more than one contract with one or more ,federal agencies1 or to one contract with more than one ,federal agency1 the prime contractor may only receive credit for first tier subcontractors that are small business concerns4 7,b7 ,collection and review of data on subcontracting plans ,the head of each contracting agency shall ensure that the agency-- 7i7 collects and reports data on the extent to which prime contractors of the agency meet the goals and objectives set forth in subcontracting plans submitted pursuant to this subsection2 and 7ii7 periodically reviews data collected and reported pursuant to clause 7i7 for the purpose of ensuring that such contractors comply in good faith with the requirements of this subsection4 7,c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to allow a ,federal agency to establish a goal for an number of subcontracts with a subcontractor at any tier for a prime contractor otherwise eligible to receive credit under this paragraph4 4 7b7 ,maintenance of records with respect to credit under a subcontracting plan ,section #h7;d77#f7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77#f77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,g7 and 7,h7 as subparagraphs 7,h7 and 7,i71 respectively 7and conforming the margins accordingly72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,f7 the following new subparagraph3 7,g7 a recitation of the types of records the successful offeror or bidder will maintain to demonstrate that procedures have been adopted to substantiate the credit the successful offeror or bidder will elect to receive under paragraph 7#af77;,a72 4 #hga4 ,inclusion of best in class designations in annual report on small business goals ,section #ae7;h7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7;h77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,best in class small business participation reporting 7,a7 ,addendum ,in addition to the requirements under paragraph 7#b7 and for each best in class designation1 the ,administrator shall include in the report required by such paragraph-- 7i7 the total amount of spending ,governmentwide in such designation2 and 7ii7 the number of small business concerns awarded contracts and the dollar amount of such contracts awarded within each such designation to each of the following-- 7,i7 qualified ,h,u,b,zone small business concerns2 7,,ii7 small business concerns owned and controlled by women2 7,,iii7 small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans2 and 7,,iv7 small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals4 7,b7 ,best in class defined ,the term best in class has the meaning given such term by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7,c7 ,effective date ,the ,administrator shall report on the information described by subparagraph 7,a7 beginning on the date that such information is available in the ,federal ,procurement ,data ,system1 the ,system for ,award ,management1 or any successor to such systems4 4 #hgb4 ,reauthorization and improvement of ,department of ,defense ,mentor-,protege ,program 7a7 ,reauthorization 7#a7 ,in general ,subsection 7j7 of section #hca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjah and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbd2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjba and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 7#b7 ,program participation term ,subsection 7e77#b7 of such section is amended by striking three years each place such term appears and inserting two years4 7#c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to ,congress the small business strategy required under section #bbhc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the ,law ,revision ,counsel of the ,house of ,representatives of the submission of the strategy so that the ,law ,revision ,counsel may execute the amendments made by this subsection4 7b7 ,office of ,small ,business ,programs oversight ,section #hca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7n7 as subsection 7o72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7m7 the following new subsection3 7n7 ,establishment of performance goals and periodic reviews ,the ,office of ,small ,business ,programs of the ,department of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 establish performance goals consistent with the stated purpose of the ,mentor-,protege ,program and outcome-based metrics to measure progress in meeting those goals2 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional defense committees1 not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 a report on progress made toward implementing these performance goals and metrics1 based on periodic reviews of the procedures used to approve mentor-protege agreements4 4 7c7 ,modification of disadvantaged small business concern definition ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #hca7o7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note71 as redesignated by subsection 7b77#a71 is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking has less than half the size standard corresponding to its primary ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system code and inserting is not more than the size standard corresponding to its primary ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system code4 7d7 ,independent report on program effectiveness ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct the ,defense ,business ,board to submit1 not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbb1 to the congressional defense committees a report evaluating the effectiveness of the ,mentor-,protege ,program established under section #hca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note71 including recommendations for improving the program in terms of performance metrics1 forms of assistance1 and overall program effectiveness4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,mentor-,protege ,program established under section #hca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 that describes-- 7#a7 each mentor-protege agreement entered into under such section1 disaggregated by the type of disadvantaged small business concern 7as defined in subsection 7o7 of such section7 receiving assistance pursuant to such an agreement2 7#b7 the type of assistance provided to protege firms 7as defined in such subsection7 under each such agreement2 7#c7 the benefits provided to mentor firms 7as defined in such subsection7 under each such agreement2 and 7#d7 the progress of protege firms under each such agreement with respect to competing for ,federal prime contracts and subcontracts4 #hgc4 ,accelerated payments applicable to contracts with certain small business concerns under the ,prompt ,payment ,act ,section #cijc7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by inserting except as provided in paragraphs 7#aj7 and 7#aa71 before #cj days2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking and2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#aj7 for a prime contractor 7as defined in section #hgja7e7 of title #da7 that is a small business concern 7as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb771 to the fullest extent permitted by law1 require that the head of an agency establish an accelerated payment date with a goal of #ae days after a proper invoice for the amount due is received if a specific payment date is not established by contract2 and 7#aa7 for a prime contractor 7as defined in section #hgja7e7 of title #da7 that subcontracts with a small business concern 7as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb771 to the fullest extent permitted by law1 require that the head of an agency establish an accelerated payment date with a goal of #ae days after a proper invoice for the amount due is received if-- 7,a7 a specific payment date is not established by contract2 and 7,b7 such prime contractor agrees to make payments to such subcontractor in accordance with such accelerated payment date1 to the maximum extent practicable1 without any further consideration from or fees charged to such subcontractor4 4 #hgd4 ,postaward explanations for unsuccessful offerors for certain contracts ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation shall be revised to require that with respect to an offer for a task order or delivery order in an amount greater than the simplified acquisition threshold 7as defined in section #acd of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code7 and less than or equal to #e1ejj1jjj issued under an indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract1 the contracting officer for such contract shall1 upon written request from an unsuccessful offeror1 provide a brief explanation as to why such offeror was unsuccessful that includes a summary of the rationale for the award and an evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the offeror's offer4 #hge4 ,small business contracting credit for subcontractors that are ,puerto ,rico businesses or covered territory businesses ,section #ae7x7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7x77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by adding and covered territory businesses after ,puerto ,rico businesses2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting or a covered territory business1 or a prime contractor awards a subcontract 7at any tier7 to a subcontractor that is a ,puerto ,rico business or a covered territory business1 after ,puerto ,rico business2 7,b7 by inserting or subcontract after the contract2 and 7,c7 by striking subsection 7g77#a77;,a77i7 and inserting subsection 7g77#a77;,a72 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,covered territory business defined ,in this subsection1 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 #hgf4 ,technical amendment regarding treatment of certain surviving spouses under the definition of small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans ,effective on the date specified in subsection 7e7 of section #ahcb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bffj71 section #c7q77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7q77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c77i77,,ii71 by striking rated as #ajj percent and all that follows through service-connected disability2 and 7#b7 by amending subparagraph 7,c77ii77,,iii7 to read as follows3 7,,iii7 the date that-- 7aa7 in the case of a surviving spouse of a veteran with a service-connected disability rated as #ajj percent disabling or who dies as a result of a service-connected disability1 is #aj years after the date of the death of the veteran2 or 7bb7 in the case of a surviving spouse of a veteran with a service-connected disability rated as less than #ajj percent disabling who does not die as a result of a service-connected disability1 is #c years after the date of the death of the veteran4 4 #hgg4 ,extension of loan assistance and deferral eligibility to reservists and members of the ,national ,guard beyond periods of military conflict 7a7 ,small ,business ,act amendments ,section #g of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking clause 7ii72 7ii7 by redesignating clause 7i7 as clause 7ii72 7iii7 by inserting before clause 7ii71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7i7 the term active service has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;d77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 2 and 7iv7 in clause 7ii71 as so redesignated1 by adding and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking being ordered to active military duty during a period of military conflict and inserting being ordered to perform active service for a period of more than #cj consecutive days2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking active duty each place it appears and inserting active service2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,g77ii77,,ii71 by striking active duty and inserting active service2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7n7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,active ,duty and inserting ,active ,service2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively2 7iii7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7,a7 ,active service ,the term active service has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;d77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated1 by striking ordered to active duty during a period of military conflict and inserting ordered to perform active service for a period of more than #cj consecutive days2 and 7v7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking active duty each place it appears and inserting active service2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking active duty each place it appears and inserting active service4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by subsection 7a77#a7 shall apply to an economic injury suffered or likely to be suffered as the result of an essential employee being ordered to perform active service 7as defined in section #aja7;d77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 for a period of more than #cj consecutive days who is discharged or released from such active service on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,semiannual report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and semiannually thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the ,committee on ,small ,business and ,entrepreneurship and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,small ,business and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the number of loans made under the ,military ,reservist ,economic ,injury ,disaster ,loan program and the dollar volume of those loans4 ,the report shall contain the subsidy rate of the disaster loan program as authorized under section #g7;b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;b77 with the loans made under the ,military ,reservist ,economic ,injury ,disaster ,loan program and without those loans included4 7d7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,section #h7l7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7l77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,administration and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administration 2 7#b7 by striking 7as defined in section #g7n77#a772 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,definition of period of military conflict ,in this subsection1 the term period of military conflict means-- 7,a7 a period of war declared by the ,congress2 7,b7 a period of national emergency declared by the ,congress or by the ,president2 or 7,c7 a period of a contingency operation1 as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #hgh4 ,modification to the ,defense ,research and ,development ,rapid ,innovation ,program 7a7 ,types of awards2 award size2 limitation on certain awards ,section #bcei;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by inserting phase ,,ii ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program projects1 after projects12 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #c1jjj1jjj and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting #f1jjj1jjj42 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,a preference under the program for funding small business concerns4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,subject to and inserting 7#a7 ,subject to2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 as so designated1 by inserting and to the limitation under paragraph 7#b7 after for such purpose2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,during any fiscal year1 the total amount of awards in an amount greater than #c1jjj1jjj made under the program established under subsection 7a7 may not exceed #be percent of the amount made available to carry out such program during such fiscal year4 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 congressional defense committees a report on the program established under section #bcei;a7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,defense ,research and ,development ,rapid ,innovation ,program71 which shall include-- 7#a7 with respect to the two fiscal years preceding the submission of the report-- 7,a7 a description of the total number of proposals funded under the program2 7,b7 the percent of funds made available under the program for phase ,,ii ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program projects 7as defined under section #i of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch772 and 7,c7 a list of phase ,,ii ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program projects that received funding under the program that were included in major defense acquisition programs 7as defined in section #bdcj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 and other defense acquisition programs that meet critical national security needs2 and 7#b7 an assessment on the effectiveness of the program in stimulating innovative technologies1 reducing acquisition or lifecycle costs1 addressing technical risk1 and improving the timeliness and thoroughness of test and evaluation outcomes4 #hgi4 ,alignment of the ,department of ,defense ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program and ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program with the ,national ,defense ,science and ,technology ,strategy ,the ,secretary of ,defense and ,secretaries of the military departments shall1 to the extent practicable1 align the research topics selected for activities conducted under the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program and ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program 7as defined under section #i of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch77 with the ,national ,defense ,science and ,technology ,strategy developed under section #bah of the ,john4 ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #afgi74 #hhj4 ,assistance for small business concerns participating in the ,,sbir and ,,sttr programs 7a7 ,definition of senior procurement executive ,section #i7;e7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ab77;,b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ac77;,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ad7 the term senior procurement executive means an official designated under section #agjb7;c7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 as the senior procurement executive of a ,federal agency participating in a ,,sbir or ,,sttr program4 4 7b7 ,inclusion of senior procurement executives in ,,sbir and ,,sttr 7#a7 ,in general ,section #i7;b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 to consult1 where appropriate1 with personnel from the relevant ,federal agency to assist small business concerns participating in a ,,sbir or ,,sttr program with commercializing research developed under such a program before such small business concern is awarded a contract from such ,federal agency4 4 7#b7 ,technical amendment ,section #i7;b77#c7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;b77#c77 is amended by striking and at the end4 7c7 ,modifications relating to procurement center representatives and other acquisition personnel 7#a7 ,,sbir amendment ,section #i7;j7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;j77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,modifications relating to procurement center representatives ,upon the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,administrator shall modify the policy directives issued pursuant to this subsection to require procurement center representatives 7as described in section #ae7l77 to consult with the appropriate personnel from the relevant ,federal agency1 to assist small business concerns participating in the ,,sbir program1 particularly in ,phase ,,iii4 4 7#b7 ,,sttr amendment ,section #i7p77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7p77#b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e77ii71 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 procedures to ensure that procurement center representatives 7as described in section #ae7l77-- 7i7 consult with the appropriate personnel from the relevant ,federal agency1 to assist small business concerns participating in the ,,sttr program1 particularly in ,phase ,,iii2 7ii7 provide technical assistance to such concerns to submit a bid for an award of a ,federal contract2 and 7iii7 consult with the appropriate personnel from the relevant ,federal agency in providing the assistance described in clause 7i74 4 7d7 ,amendment to duties of procurement center representatives ,section #ae7l77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7l77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,j7 as subparagraph 7,k72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,i7 the following new subparagraph3 7,j7 consult with the appropriate personnel from the relevant ,federal agency1 to assist small business concerns participating in a ,,sbir or ,,sttr program under section #i with ,phase ,,iii2 4 7e7 ,amendment to the duties of the director of small and disadvantaged business utilization for federal agencies ,section #ae7k7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7k77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ai71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#bj71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ba7 shall consult with the appropriate personnel from the relevant ,federal agency to assist small business concerns participating in a ,,sbir or ,,sttr program under section #i with researching applicable solicitations for the award of a ,federal contract 7particularly with the ,federal agency that has a funding agreement1 as defined under section #i1 with the concern7 to market the research developed by such concern under such ,,sbir or ,,sttr program4 4 #hha4 ,cybersecurity technical assistance for ,,sbir and ,,sttr programs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into an agreement with #a or more vendors selected under section #i7q77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7q77#b77 to provide small business concerns engaged in ,,sbir or ,,sttr projects with cybersecurity technical assistance1 such as access to a network of cybersecurity experts and engineers engaged in designing and implementing cybersecurity practices4 7b7 ,amounts ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may provide the amounts described under section #i7q77#c7 of such ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7q77#c77 to a recipient that meets the eligibility requirements under the such paragraph1 if the recipient requests to seek cybersecurity technical assistance from an individual or entity other than a vendor selected as described in subsection 7a74 #hhb4 ,funding for defense research activities of small business concerns ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on funds or other assistance made available to small business concerns 7as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb77 as prime contractors for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities1 in each of fiscal years #bjag1 #bjah1 and #bjai under any-- 7#a7 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation programs of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 ,small ,business ,innovation ,research programs of the ,department of ,defense2 7#c7 ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer programs of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#d7 other relevant activities of the ,department of ,defense4 #hhc4 ,modifications to budget display requirements for the ,department of ,defense ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program and ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program ,section #heg of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #ahia7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 and the before ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 and 7,b7 by striking a budget display and inserting one or more budget displays2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,the budget display and inserting ,the budget displays2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,the budget display and inserting ,the budget displays4 #hhd4 ,pilot program for domestic investment under the ,,sbir program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and subject to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and administer a program to be known as the ,domestic ,investment ,pilot ,program under which the ,secretary and the service acquisition executive for each military department may make a ,,sbir award under section #i7;dd7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7 to a small business concern without providing the written determination described under paragraph 7#b7 of such section #i7;dd7 if such concern is-- 7#a7 exclusively owned by multiple ,united ,states-owned venture capital operating companies1 hedge funds1 or private equity firms1 or 7#b7 majority-owned by multiple ,united ,states-owned venture capital operating companies1 hedge funds1 or private equity firms1 if the minority foreign ownership of such concern is limited to members of the national technology and industrial base as defined under section #bejj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,limitation ,during any fiscal year1 the aggregate amount of awards made under the ,domestic ,investment ,pilot ,program shall not exceed an amount equal to #aj percent of the total amount that the ,secretary of ,defense may award under section #i of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7 during such fiscal year4 7c7 ,evaluation criteria ,in carrying out the ,domestic ,investment ,pilot ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense may not use investment of venture capital or investment from hedge funds or private equity firms as a criterion for the award of contracts under the ,,sbir program or ,,sttr program4 7d7 ,annual reporting ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include as part of each annual report required under section #i7;b77#g7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;b77#g77 information on the implementation of the ,domestic ,investment ,pilot ,program with respect to the year covered by the report1 including-- 7#a7 the number of applications for participation received from small business concerns2 7#b7 the number of awards made to small business concerns1 including an identification of such concerns2 7#c7 the extent to which a small business concern participant is foreign-owned1 including an identification of the foreign owners2 and 7#d7 an assessment of the effect of the ,domestic ,investment ,pilot ,program on-- 7,a7 inducing additional venture capital1 hedge fund1 or private equity funding of research as defined in section #i7;e77#e7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;e77#e772 7,b7 substantially contributing to the mission of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,c7 otherwise fulfilling the capital needs of small business concerns for additional financing for ,,sbir projects4 7e7 ,notification ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the ,small ,business ,administration of an award made under the ,domestic ,investment ,pilot ,program not later than #cj days after such award is made4 7f7 ,termination ,the ,domestic ,investment ,pilot ,program established under this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,military department2 service acquisition executive ,the terms military department and service acquisition executive have the meanings given those terms1 respectively1 in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,,sbir2 ,,sttr ,the terms ,,sbir and ,,sttr have the meanings given those terms1 respectively1 in section #i7;e7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;e774 7#c7 ,small ,business ,act definitions ,the terms small business concern1 venture capital operating company1 hedge fund1 and private equity firm have the meanings given those terms1 respectively1 in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 ,h ,other ,matters #hhe4 ,review of guidance to contractors on nondiscrimination on the basis of sex 7a7 ,review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 serving as the senior procurement executive for the ,department of ,defense pursuant to section #acc;b7b77#d77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall conduct a review of the implementation of the requirement for ,government contracting agencies under ,executive ,order #aabdf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e note7 relating to expectations of contractors and subcontractors to ensure nondiscrimination on the basis of sex4 7b7 ,elements ,the review required under subsection 7a7 shall1 at a minimum1 consider-- 7#a7 existing contracting processes and tools for oversight of contracts1 including contractor responsibility determinations and documentation of performance2 and 7#b7 the extent to which best practices for contractors and subcontractors identified in the appendix to part #fj-bj of title #da of the ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 such as establishing and implementing procedures for handling and resolving complaints about harassment and intimidation based on sex1 have been incorporated in ,department policies and procedures4 7c7 ,updated training guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the completion of the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall update any relevant training guidance for the acquisition workforce to account for the conclusions of the review4 7d7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,december #ae1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on the review required under subsection 7a71 which shall include any updates to training guidance or contracting procedures resulting from the review4 #hhf4 ,comptroller ,general report on contractor violations of certain labor laws ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit a report to ,congress on the number of contractors-- 7#a7 that performed a contract with the ,department of ,defense during the five-year period preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 that have been found by the ,department of ,labor to have committed willful or repeat violations of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #fea et seq47 or the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bja et seq471 and the nature of the violations committed4 #hhg4 ,comptroller ,general report on contingency contracting ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the use of contractors to perform work supporting contingency operations1 including the logistical support for such operations1 since ,january #a1 #bjji4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 an evaluation of the nature and extent to which the ,department of ,defense has used contractors to perform such work1 including the type of operation or exercise1 the functions performed by a contractor1 the place of performance1 and contract obligations2 7#b7 an evaluation of the processes for tracking and reporting on the use of such contractors2 7#c7 an evaluation of the extent to which recommendations made by the ,wartime ,contracting ,commission established in section #hda of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #bcj7 have been implemented in policy1 guidance1 education and training1 as appropriate2 and 7#d7 any other issues the ,comptroller ,general determines to be appropriate4 #hhh4 ,policies and procedures for contractors to report gross violations of internationally recognized human rights 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall update ,department of ,defense policy and guidance and the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to provide specific guidance to ,department of ,defense employees and contractors performing a ,department of ,defense contract that supports ,united ,states ,armed ,forces deployed outside of the ,united ,states on monitoring and reporting allegations of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes-- 7#a7 the policies and procedures in place to obtain information about possible cases of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights from ,department of ,defense contractors described in subsection 7a71 including the methods for tracking cases2 and 7#b7 the resources needed to investigate reports made pursuant to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,form of report ,the report 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 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 7#b7 ,gross violations of internationally recognized human rights ,the term gross violations of internationally recognized human rights has the meaning given such term in subsection 7d77#a7 of section #ejb;,b of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd74 #hhi4 ,comptroller ,general report on oversight of contractors providing private security functions 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on efforts of the ,secretary of ,defense to improve the oversight of contractors providing private security functions to fulfill non-combat requirements for security in contingency operations1 humanitarian operations1 peacekeeping operations1 or other similar operations or exercises since ,january #a1 #bjji4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall evaluate-- 7#a7 the nature and extent to which the ,department of ,defense has used contractors to perform private security functions described under subsection 7a71 including the type of operation or exercise1 the functions performed by a contractor1 the place of performance1 and contract obligations2 7#b7 the processes for tracking and reporting on the use of such contractors2 7#c7 changes to law1 regulation1 and policy on the use of such contractors and how the ,secretary has implemented such changes1 including-- 7,a7 the ,montreux ,document on ,pertinent ,international ,legal ,obligations and ,good ,practices for ,states ,related to ,operations of ,private ,military and ,security ,companies ,during ,armed ,conflict 7published on ,may #b1 #bjaa72 7,b7 using standards for such contractors issued by the ,american ,national ,standards ,institute and the ,international ,organization for ,standardization2 and 7,c7 using other associated accreditation and certification standards for such contractors2 and 7#d7 the oversight outcomes of the ,department due to implementing the processes described in paragraph 7#b7 and the changes described in paragraph 7#c71 including-- 7,a7 progress with certification and accreditation of companies2 7,b7 the use of the maturity model of the ,department to assess contractors2 and 7,c7 the nature and extent of referrals for suspension and debarment and the number of suspensions and debarments that have resulted from such referrals4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 to the maximum extent possible1 but may contain a classified annex1 if necessary4 #hij4 ,prohibition on contracting with persons that have business operations with the ,maduro regime 7a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided under subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e71 the ,department of ,defense may not enter into a contract for the procurement of goods or services with any person that has business operations with an authority of the ,government of ,venezuela that is not recognized as the legitimate ,government of ,venezuela by the ,united ,states ,government4 7b7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,in general ,the prohibition under subsection 7a7 does not apply to a contract that the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state jointly determine-- 7,a7 is necessary-- 7i7 for purposes of providing humanitarian assistance to the people of ,venezuela2 7ii7 for purposes of providing disaster relief and other urgent life-saving measures2 or 7iii7 to carry out noncombatant evacuations2 or 7,b7 is vital to the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,notification requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate of any contract entered into on the basis of an exception provided for under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,office of foreign assets control licenses ,the prohibition in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to a person that has a valid license to operate in ,venezuela issued by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury4 7d7 ,american diplomatic mission in ,venezuela ,the prohibition in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to contracts related to the operation and maintenance of the ,united ,states ,government's consular offices and diplomatic posts in ,venezuela4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,business operations ,the term business operations means engaging in commerce in any form1 including acquiring1 developing1 maintaining1 owning1 selling1 possessing1 leasing1 or operating equipment1 facilities1 personnel1 products1 services1 personal property1 real property1 or any other apparatus of business or commerce4 7#b7 ,government of ,venezuela ,the term ,government of ,venezuela includes the government of any political subdivision of ,venezuela1 and any agency or instrumentality of the ,government of ,venezuela4 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term agency or instrumentality of the ,government of ,venezuela means an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state as defined in section #afjc7;b7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 with each reference in such section to a foreign state deemed to be a reference to ,venezuela4 7#c7 ,person ,the term person means-- 7,a7 a natural person1 corporation1 company1 business association1 partnership1 society1 trust1 or any other nongovernmental entity1 organization1 or group2 7,b7 any governmental entity or instrumentality of a government1 including a multilateral development institution 7as defined in section #agja7;c77#c7 of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbr7c77#c7772 and 7,c7 any successor1 subunit1 parent entity1 or subsidiary of1 or any entity under common ownership or control with1 any entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 7f7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply with respect to any contract entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this section4 #hia4 ,report on the ,combating ,trafficking in ,persons initiative ,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 an analysis of the progress of the ,department of ,defense in implementing the ,combating ,trafficking in ,persons initiative described in ,department of ,defense ,instruction #bbjj4ja 7published ,february #bjjg2 revised on ,june #ba1 #bjai74 #hib4 ,improved management of information technology and cyberspace investments 7a7 ,improved management 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall work with the ,chief ,data ,officer of the ,department of ,defense to optimize the ,department's process for accounting for1 managing1 and reporting its information technology and cyberspace investments4 ,the optimization should include alternative methods of presenting budget justification materials to the public and congressional staff to more accurately communicate when1 how1 and with what frequency capability is delivered to end users1 in accordance with best practices for managing and reporting on information technology investments4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,february #c1 #bjbj1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on the process optimization undertaken pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 including any recommendations for legislation4 7b7 ,delivery of information technology budget ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the ,department of ,defense budget request for information technology not later than #ae days after the submittal to ,congress of the budget of the ,president for a fiscal year pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hic4 ,modification to requirements for purchase of commercial leasing services pursuant to multiple award contracts 7a7 ,repeal ,section #hgg of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act ,for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aijg2 #da ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb note7 is repealed4 7b7 ,exemption for commercial leasing services 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ccjb of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,commercial leasing services ,the regulations required by subsection 7b7 shall not apply to individual purchases for commercial leasing services that are made on a no cost basis and made under a multiple award contract awarded in accordance with the requirements for full and open competition4 4 7#b7 ,termination ,effective ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 subsection 7f7 of section #ccjb of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 is repealed4 7c7 ,audit ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct an audit not later than the last day of fiscal year #bjba1 #bjbc1 and #bjbe analyzing the ,national ,broker ,contract program of the ,general ,services ,administration to determine-- 7,a7 whether brokers selected under the program provide lower lease rental rates than rates negotiated by employees of the ,general ,services ,administration2 and 7,b7 the impact of the program on the length of time of lease procurements2 7#b7 conduct a review of whether the application of section #hfc of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4#dedg7 resulted in rental cost savings for the ,government during the years in which such section was applicable2 and 7#c7 not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 and ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report that-- 7,a7 summarizes the results of the most recent audit required under paragraph 7#a7 and the review required by paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 includes an assessment of whether the ,national ,broker ,contract program provides greater efficiencies and savings than the use of employees of the ,general ,services ,administration2 and 7,c7 includes recommendations for improving ,general ,services ,administration lease procurements4 ,,ix ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,subtitle ,a--,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters,sec4 #ija4 ,headquarters activities of the ,department of ,defense matters4,sec4 #ijb4 ,clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4,sec4 #ijc4 ,return to ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense of responsibility for business systems and related matters4,sec4 #ijd4 ,assessments of responsibilities and authorities of the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ije4 ,senior ,military ,advisor for ,cyber ,policy and ,deputy ,principal ,cyber ,advisor4,sec4 #ijf4 ,exclusion from limitations on personnel in the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,department of ,defense headquarters of fellows appointed under the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,defense ,fellows ,program4,subtitle ,b--,organization and ,management of ,other ,department of ,defense ,offices and ,elements,sec4 #iaa4 ,codification of ,assistant ,secretaries for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment of the ,army1 ,navy1 and ,air ,force4,subtitle ,c--,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters,sec4 #iba4 ,prohibition on ownership or trading of stocks in certain companies by certain officials of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ibb4 ,limitation on consolidation of ,defense ,media ,activity4,sec4 #ibc4 ,report on resources to implement the civilian casualty policy of the ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,d--,united ,states ,space ,force,sec4 #iea4 ,short title4,sec4 #ieb4 ,the ,space ,force4,sec4 #iec4 ,chief of ,space ,operations4,sec4 #ied4 ,space ,force ,acquisition ,council4,sec4 #iee4 ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,space ,policy4,sec4 #ief4 ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration4,sec4 #ieg4 ,service ,acquisition ,executive of the ,department of the ,air ,force for ,space ,systems and ,programs4,sec4 #ieh4 ,conforming amendments and clarification of authorities4,sec4 #iei4 ,effects on military installations4,sec4 #ifj4 ,availability of funds4,sec4 #ifa4 ,implementation4 ,a ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters #ija4 ,headquarters activities of the ,department of ,defense matters 7a7 ,modification of limitations on number of personnel in ,,osd and other ,do,d headquarters 7#a7 ,,osd ,section #adc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #c1gfg and inserting #d1cjj2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking 1 civilian1 and detailed personnel and inserting and civilian personnel4 7#b7 ,joint staff 7,a7 ,in general ,section #aee7;h77#a7 of such title is amended by striking #b1jfi and inserting #b1bej4 7,b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subparagraph 7,a7 shall take effect on ,december #ca1 #bjai1 immediately after the coming into effect of the amendment made by section #ijc7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bcdd71 to which such amendments relate 7#c7 ,office of ,secretary of the ,army ,section #gjad7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #c1aje and inserting #c1bej2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #a1hfe and inserting #a1ijj4 7#d7 ,office of ,secretary of the ,navy ,section #hjad7;f7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #b1hff and inserting #c1aej2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #a1gbj and inserting #a1hjj4 7#e7 ,office of ,secretary of the ,air ,force ,section #ijad7;f7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #b1fci and inserting #b1gej2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #a1ehe and inserting #a1fej4 7b7 ,sunset of reduction in funding for ,do,d headquarters1 administrative1 and support activities ,section #cdf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,sunset ,no action is required under this section with respect to any fiscal year after fiscal year #bjai4 4 #ijb4 ,clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering ,the laws of the ,united ,states are amended as follows3 7#a7 ,section #abi;a7c77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#b7 ,section #acc;a7b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking prototyping1 and inserting appropriate prototyping activities12 and 7,b7 by striking 1 including the allocation of resources for defense research and engineering14 7#c7 ,section #acd7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics1 and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering14 7#d7 ,section #aci of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics each place it appears and inserting 1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 and 7,b7 in subsections 7c7 and 7h71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering14 7#e7 ,section #aci;a7d77#f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering14 7#f7 ,section #aga7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#ab7 through 7#af72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#i71 respectively2 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph3 7#d7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 2 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i71 as redesignated1 the following new paragraphs3 7#aj7 the ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 7#aa7 the ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 4 7#g7 ,subsection 7d77#a7 of section #aha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 2 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7,d7 through 7,g7 as paragraphs 7,e7 through 7,h71 respectively4 7#h7 ,subsection 7b77#b7 of section #cic of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 2 and 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,f74 7#i7 ,section #aaaa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ajcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics each place such term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#aj7 ,section #bca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #de2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#aa7 ,section #agjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7,b7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ab7 ,section #hjg7;a7 of the ,bob ,stump ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajg-cad2 #aaf ,stat4 #bfjh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ac7 ,section #agje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 7,b7 in subsection 7e77#c71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7g77#b77;,b71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ad7 ,section #hjc7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #ahbe2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agje note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ae7 ,section #agbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#af7 ,section #agbb;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ag7 ,section #agbb;b7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ah7 ,section #agbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ai7 ,section #agbe7;e77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#bj7 ,section #agce7;c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ba7 ,section #agcg7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#bb7 ,section #agda7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#bc7 ,section #agdf7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#bd7 ,section #agdh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#be7 ,section #bbbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7f77#b77;,b77i71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#bf7 ,section #bag7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ggj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbb note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#bg7 ,section #hhb7;b7 of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7,public ,law #aaa-chc2 #abh ,stat4 #dcjh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbb note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#bh7 ,section #bbgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#bi7 ,section #bbge7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#cj7 ,section #bbgi7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ca7 ,section #bbgi;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aj7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#aa71 respectively2 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7iii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#c7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c7 by striking the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment14 7#cb7 ,section #hih7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bjjj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics each place such term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#cc7 ,section #hjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #gbf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense4 7#cd7 ,section #heb of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #acj ,stat4 #cdeh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ce7 ,section #hjf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #abe ,stat4 #adhg2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics each place such term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#cf7 ,section #hdc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #abe ,stat4 #adhg2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#cg7 ,section #bed7;b7 of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #ddjb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ch7 ,section #hjb7;d7 of the ,ronald ,w4 ,reagan ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjje 7,public ,law #ajh-cge2 #aah ,stat4 #bjjd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics each place such term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ci7 ,section #bcjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics each place such term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#dj7 ,section #hjf7;b7 of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7,public ,law #aaa-chc2 #abd ,stat4 #dbfj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics each place such term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#da7 ,section #hba7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #bbf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#db7 ,section #hja7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #bjd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#dc7 ,section #hag7;e7 of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #abj ,stat4 #bcbf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#dd7 ,section #haa7;e77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc2 #abj ,stat4 #bcbf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#de7 ,section #hge of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bcaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcje note7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 7,b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 7,c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,the ,under ,secretary for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7e7 through 7f71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#df7 ,section #hhh7;b77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bcbb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcje note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#dg7 ,section #hbi7;b77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bbha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjf note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#dh7 ,section #bcjf;b7i77#g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#di7 ,section #bcaa7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ej7 ,section #bcbf7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ea7 ,section #bccj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 7,b7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 7,c7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7b77#c77;,a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#eb7 ,section #hhb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #idb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bccj note7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ec7 ,section #bccd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics each place such term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ed7 ,section #bcej;a7b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics1 and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#ee7 ,section #bcei7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#ef7 ,section #bcei;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7l77#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#eg7 ,section #bcge of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics each place such term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#eh7 ,section #hgd7;b77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bcaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcge note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ei7 ,section #hgf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bcaa2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgg note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#fj7 ,section #hee of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #iai2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgg note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics each place such term appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#fa7 ,section #hef7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ibj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgg note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#fb7 ,section #bcii7;b77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics1 and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering14 7#fc7 ,section #bdai7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#fd7 ,section #hbf7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ijh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdcj note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#fe7 ,section #hbg7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #iji2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdcj note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ff7 ,section #haa7;b77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #ahbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdcj note7 is amended by striking if the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting if the service acquisition executive1 in the case of a major defense acquisition program of the military department1 or the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in the case of a ,defense-wide or ,defense ,agency major defense acquisition program14 7#fg7 ,section #had of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #debh7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,h7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,i71 respectively2 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,a72 and 7iii7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,c71 as redesignated by clause 7i71 the following new subparagraphs3 7,a7 ,the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7,b7 ,the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#e71 in the flush matter following subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics certifies to the congressional defense committees1 and includes and inserting the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment jointly certify to the congressional defense committees1 and include4 7#fh7 ,section #hja7;a77#a7 of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #abj ,stat4 #bcab2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdcj note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#fi7 ,section #afge of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aib ,stat4 #aaca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdca note7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 acting through the ,missile ,defense ,executive ,board and inserting ,the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the chairman of the ,missile ,defense ,executive ,board 7pursuant to section #afha7;c7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bafb771 acting through the ,missile ,defense ,executive ,board12 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting chairman of the ,missile ,defense ,executive ,board4 7#gj7 ,section #bdca;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ga7 ,section #bdce of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics each place it appears and inserting the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#gb7 ,section #bdch7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#gc7 ,section #bddh;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7a7 ,in ,general ,with respect to a major defense acquisition program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct or approve independent technical risk assessments-- 7#a7 before any decision to grant ,milestone ,a approval for the program pursuant to section #bcff;a of this title1 that identifies critical technologies and manufacturing processes that need to be matured2 and 7#b7 before any decision to grant ,milestone ,b approval for the program pursuant to section #bcff;b of this title1 any decision to enter into low-rate initial production or full-rate production1 or at any other time considered appropriate by the ,secretary1 that includes the identification of any critical technologies or manufacturing processes that have not been successfully demonstrated in a relevant environment4 7b7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary shall issue guidance and a framework for the conduct1 execution1 and approval of independent technical risk assessments4 4 7#gd7 ,section #bejc7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,under ,secretary shall and inserting the ,under ,secretaries shall4 7#ge7 ,section #bejh7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#gf7 ,section #beba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 7,b7 in subsection 7e77#d77;,d71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7e77#e71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#gg7 ,section #becc;b7k77#b77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#gh7 ,section #bedf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the heading of subsection 7a71 by striking ,under secretary of defense for acquisition1 technology1 and logistics and inserting ,under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment2 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#gi7 ,section #bedh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#h71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#hj7 ,section #bijb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and inserting ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ha7 ,section #bhbd7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #baed2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #biaa note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense and all that follows through ,environment and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#hb7 ,section #cae7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #abe ,stat4 #aceg2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #biaa note7 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#hc7 ,section #bibf7;e77#e77;,d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary for ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#hd7 ,section #hcf7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #abe ,stat4 #aejh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfg note7 is amended by striking the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,research1 and inserting the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering14 7#he7 ,section #aje7;d77#g77,m77v7 of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajc7;d77#g77,m77v77 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#hf7 ,section #aabf7;a77#c7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#hg7 ,section #aacai7;d77#d7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#hh7 ,section #acjb7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#hi7 ,section #acaa7;b77#c7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ij7 ,section #g7;a77#c7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;f7a77#c77 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ia7 ,section #adab of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act1 #aihf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeba7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7f77#a71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7g77#b71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment44 7#ib7 ,section #acc;b7b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting appropriate prototyping activities1 after development14 7#ic7 7,a7 ,section #ecad of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before the item relating to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment the following new item3 ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering44 7,b7 ,section #ecac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7,c7 ,this paragraph shall have no force or effect until the next date on which the ,congress confirms an individual to serve as the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#id7 ,section #cch of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #agbh7 is amended by striking the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ie7 ,section #acf7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #acag7 is amended by striking the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#if7 ,section #afeb7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bfji7 is amended by striking the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#ig7 ,section #afhi7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bfca7 is amended by striking the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#ih7 ,section #add of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #abe ,stat4 #acbe7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#d71 by striking the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and inserting the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#ii7 ,section #hch7b77;,b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #abe ,stat4 #aeji7 is amended by striking the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#ajj7 ,section #hjb7;a77#c77;,c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdajp note7 is amended by striking the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics and inserting the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 #ijc4 ,return to ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense of responsibility for business systems and related matters 7a7 ,return of responsibility 7#a7 ,in general ,section #adb7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking systems and each place it appears in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c74 7#b7 ,conforming amendments to ,,cmo authorities ,section #acb;a7b7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking performance measurement and management1 and business information technology management and improvement activities and programs and inserting and performance measurement and management activities and programs2 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively4 7b7 ,chief ,data ,officer responsibility for ,do,d data sets 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to any other functions and responsibilities specified in section #cebj7;c7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states1 ,code1 the ,chief ,data ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall also be the official in the ,department of ,defense with principal responsibility for providing for the availability of common1 usable1 ,defense-wide data sets4 7#b7 ,access to all ,do,d data ,in order to carry out the responsibility specified in paragraph 7#a71 the ,chief ,data ,officer shall have access to all ,department of ,defense data1 including data in connection with warfighting missions and back-office data4 7#c7 ,responsible to ,,cio ,the ,chief ,data ,officer shall report directly to the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense in the performance of the responsibility specified in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,report ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjai1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report setting forth such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the ,secretary considers appropriate to carry out this subsection4 #ijd4 ,assessments of responsibilities and authorities of the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide for the conduct of two assessments of the implementation of the position of ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense pursuant to section #acb;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as follows3 7#a7 ,department of ,defense assessment ,an assessment conducted by the ,secretary or a designee of the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,independent assessment ,an assessment conducted by the ,defense ,business ,board or an appropriate number of individuals selected by the ,secretary from among individuals in academia or academic institutions with expertise in public administration and management4 7b7 ,assessment elements ,each assessment conducted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of the implementation of the position of ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 including and taking into account the following3 7#a7 ,the extent to which the position has been effective in achieving the service1 and exercising the powers and authorities1 specified in section #acb;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7#b7 ,the perspectives of the ,under ,secretaries of the military departments on the matters described in paragraph 7#a7 based on the experiences of such ,under ,secretaries as the ,chief ,management ,officer of a military department 7#c7 ,the extent to which the ingrained organizational culture of the ,department of ,defense poses fundamental structural challenges for the position of ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department1 irrespective of the individual appointed to the position4 7#d7 ,the observations of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states on progress and challenges during the prior #aj years in the establishment of positions of ,chief ,management ,officer in agencies throughout the ,executive ,branch1 including in the ,department of ,defense and in other ,federal agencies4 7#e7 ,an identification and comparison of best practices in the private sector and the public sector for the responsibilities and authorities of ,chief ,management ,officers4 7#f7 ,an identification and assessment of differences in responsibilities and authorities of the ,chief ,management ,office of the ,department1 the ,chief ,operating ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 and the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,modification of responsibilities and authorities ,the ,secretary shall identify such modifications1 if any1 to the responsibilities and authorities of the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department 7whether specified in statute or otherwise7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate in light of the assessments conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 ,in identifying any such modification1 the ,secretary shall develop recommendations for such legislative action as the ,secretary considers appropriate to implement such modification4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,march #ae1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the assessments conducted pursuant to subsection 7a7 and on any modifications to the responsibilities and authorities of the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department identified pursuant to subsection 7c74 ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description and the results of the assessment conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,any modifications of the responsibilities and authorities of the ,chief ,management ,officer identified pursuant to subsection 7c71 including recommendations developed for legislative action to implement such recommendations and a proposed timeline for the implementation of such recommendations4 #ije4 ,senior ,military ,advisor for ,cyber ,policy and ,deputy ,principal ,cyber ,advisor 7a7 ,advisor 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy shall1 acting through the ,joint ,staff1 designate an officer within the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy to serve within that ,office as the ,senior ,military ,advisor for ,cyber ,policy1 and concurrently1 as the ,deputy ,principal ,cyber ,advisor4 7#b7 ,officers eligible for designation ,the officer designated pursuant to this subsection shall be designated from among commissioned regular officers of the ,armed ,forces in a general or flag officer grade who are qualified for designation 7#c7 ,grade ,the officer designated pursuant to this subsection shall have the grade of major general or rear admiral 7upper half7 while serving in that position1 without vacating the officer's permanent grade4 7b7 ,scope of positions 7#a7 ,in general ,the officer designated pursuant to subsection 7a7 is each of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,senior ,military ,advisor for ,cyber ,policy to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy4 7,b7 ,the ,deputy ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,direction and control and reporting ,in carrying out duties under this section1 the officer designed pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of1 and shall report directly to1 the following3 7,a7 ,the ,under ,secretary with respect to ,senior ,military ,advisor for ,cyber ,policy duties4 7,b7 ,the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor with respect to ,deputy ,principal ,cyber ,advisor duties4 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,duties as ,senior ,military ,advisor for ,cyber ,policy ,the duties of the officer designated pursuant to subsection 7a7 as ,senior ,military ,advisor for ,cyber ,policy are as follows3 7,a7 ,to serve as the principal uniformed military advisor on military cyber forces and activities to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy4 7,b7 ,to assess and advise the ,under ,secretary on aspects of policy relating to military cyberspace operations1 resources1 personnel1 cyber force readiness1 cyber workforce development1 and defense of ,department of ,defense networks4 7,c7 ,to advocate1 in consultation with the ,joint ,staff1 and senior officers of the ,armed ,forces and the combatant commands1 for consideration of military issues within the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 including coordination and synchronization of ,department cyber forces and activities4 7,d7 ,to maintain open lines of communication between the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 senior civilian leaders within the ,office of the ,under ,secretary1 and senior officers on the ,joint ,staff1 the ,armed ,forces1 and the combatant commands on cyber matters1 and to ensure that military leaders are informed on cyber policy decisions4 7#b7 ,duties as ,deputy ,principal ,cyber ,advisor ,the duties of the officer designated pursuant to subsection 7a7 as ,deputy ,principal ,cyber ,advisor are as follows3 7,a7 ,to synchronize1 coordinate1 and oversee implementation of the ,cyber ,strategy of the ,department of ,defense and other relevant policy and planning4 7,b7 ,to advise the ,secretary of ,defense on cyber programs1 projects1 and activities of the ,department1 including with respect to policy1 training1 resources1 personnel1 manpower1 and acquisitions and technology4 7,c7 ,to oversee implementation of ,department policy and operational directives on cyber programs1 projects1 and activities1 including with respect to resources1 personnel1 manpower1 and acquisitions and technology4 7,d7 ,to assist in the overall supervision of ,department cyber activities relating to offensive missions4 7,e7 ,to assist in the overall supervision of ,department defensive cyber operations1 including activities of component-level cybersecurity service providers and the integration of such activities with activities of the ,cyber ,mission ,force4 7,f7 ,to advise senior leadership of the ,department on1 and advocate for1 investment in capabilities to execute ,department missions in and through cyberspace4 7,g7 ,to identify shortfalls in capabilities to conduct ,department missions in and through cyberspace1 and make recommendations on addressing such shortfalls in the ,program ,budget ,review process4 7,h7 ,to coordinate and consult with stakeholders in the cyberspace domain across the ,department in order to identify other issues on cyberspace for the attention of senior leadership of the ,department4 7,i7 ,on behalf of the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor1 to lead the cross-functional team established pursuant to #icb7;c77#c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 in order to synchronize and coordinate military and civilian cyber forces and activities of the ,department4 #ijf4 ,exclusion from limitations on personnel in the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,department of ,defense headquarters of fellows appointed under the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,defense ,fellows ,program ,section #icb7;f77#c7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aich2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aehj note prec47 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,an individual appointed pursuant to this paragraph shall not count against the limitation on the number of ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense personnel in section #adc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any similar limitation in law on the number of personnel in headquarters of the ,department that would otherwise apply to the office or headquarters to which appointed44 ,b ,organization and ,management of ,other ,department of ,defense ,offices and ,elements #iaa4 ,codification of ,assistant ,secretaries for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment of the ,army1 ,navy1 and ,air ,force 7a7 ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army ,section #gjaf7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 7,a7 ,one of the ,assistant ,secretaries shall be the ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment4 7,b7 ,the principal duty of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall be the overall supervision of energy1 installation1 and environment matters for the ,department of the ,army4 4 7b7 ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy ,section #hjaf7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 7,a7 ,one of the ,assistant ,secretaries shall be the ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment4 7,b7 ,the principal duty of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall be the overall supervision of energy1 installation1 and environment matters for the ,department of the ,navy4 4 7c7 ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force ,section #ijaf7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 7,a7 ,one of the ,assistant ,secretaries shall be the ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment4 7,b7 ,the principal duty of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall be the overall supervision of energy1 installation1 and environment matters for the ,department of the ,air ,force4 4 ,c ,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters #iba4 ,prohibition on ownership or trading of stocks in certain companies by certain officials of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #di of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ihh4 ,prohibition on ownership or trading of stocks in certain companies by certain officials of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 a covered official of the ,department of ,defense may not own or purchase publicly traded stock of a company if that company is one of the #aj entities awarded the most amount of contract funds by the ,department of ,defense in a fiscal year during the five preceding fiscal years4 7b7 ,exceptions ,this section shall not apply to the purchase or ownership of a publicly traded stock of a company otherwise described in subsection 7a7 as follows3 7#a7 ,if the aggregate market value of the holdings of the covered official1 and the spouse and minor children of the covered official1 in the stock of that company1 both before and after purchase 7in the case of a purchase71 does not exceed the de minimis threshold established in section #bfdj4bjb7;a77#b7 of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,if the stock is purchased and owned as part of an ,excepted ,investment ,fund or mutual fund4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered official of the ,department of ,defense means any of the following3 7,a7 ,a civilian appointed to a position in the ,department of ,defense by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,if serving in a key acquisition position 7as designated by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary concerned for purposes of this section71 the following3 7i7 ,a member of the armed forces in a grade above ,o-#f4 7ii7 ,a civilian officer or employee in a ,senior ,executive ,service1 ,senior-,level1 or ,scientific or ,professional position4 7#b7 ,the term ,excepted ,investment ,fund means a widely-held investment fund described in section #ajb7;f77#h7 of the ,ethics in ,government ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #di of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #ihh4 ,prohibition on ownership or trading of stocks in certain companies by certain officials of the ,department of ,defense4 4 #ibb4 ,limitation on consolidation of ,defense ,media ,activity 7a7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not take any action to consolidate the ,defense ,media ,activity until a period of #fj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits the report required under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,report required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,any current or future plans to restructure1 reduce1 or eliminate the functions1 personnel1 facilities1 or capabilities of the ,defense ,media ,activity1 including the timelines associated with such plans4 7#b7 ,any modifications that have been made1 or that may be made1 to personnel compensation or funding accounts in preparation for1 or in response to1 efforts to consolidate the ,defense ,media ,activity4 7#c7 ,any contractual agreements that have been entered into to consolidate or explore the consolidation of the ,defense ,media ,activity4 7#d7 ,any ,department of ,defense directives or ,administration guidance relating to efforts to consolidate the ,defense ,media ,activity1 including any directives or guidance intended to inform or instruct such efforts4 7c7 ,consolidate defined ,in this section1 the term consolidate1 means any action to reduce the functions1 personnel1 facilities1 or capabilities of the ,defense ,media ,activity4 #ibc4 ,report on resources to implement the civilian casualty policy of the ,department of ,defense ,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 report1 in unclassified form1 on the resources necessary over the period of the future-years defense plan for fiscal year #bjbj under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to fulfill the requirements of section #icf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aici2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #acd note7 and fully implement policies developed as a result of such section4 ,d ,united ,states ,space ,force #iea4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,united ,states ,space ,force ,act4 #ieb4 ,the ,space ,force 7a7 ,redesignation ,the ,air ,force ,space ,command is hereby redesignated as the ,united ,states ,space ,force 7,,ussf74 7b7 ,authority ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in chapter #ijg of part ,i of subtitle ,d1 by redesignating sections #ijfg1 #ijfi1 #ijgd1 #ijge1 #ijha1 and #ijhd as sections #ijfc1 #ijfd1 #ijfe1 #ijff1 #ijfg1 and #ijfh1 respectively2 7#b7 by adding at the end of such part the following new chapter3 #ijh ,the ,space ,force ,sec4 #ijha4 ,the ,united ,states ,space ,force4 #ijhb4 ,chief of ,space ,operations4 #ijhc4 ,officer career field for space4 2 7#c7 by transferring section #bbgi;c to chapter #ijh1 as so added1 and redesignating such section as section #ijha2 and 7#d7 by amending such section #ijha to read as follows3 #ijha4 ,the ,united ,states ,space ,force 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,united ,states ,space ,force as an armed force within the ,department of the ,air ,force4 7b7 ,composition ,the ,space ,force shall be composed of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,chief of ,space ,operations4 7#b7 ,the space forces and such assets as may be organic therein4 7c7 ,functions ,the ,space ,force shall be organized1 trained1 and equipped to provide-- 7#a7 freedom of operation for the ,united ,states in1 from1 and to space2 and 7#b7 prompt and sustained space operations4 7d7 ,duties ,it shall be the duty of the ,space ,force to-- 7#a7 protect the interests of the ,united ,states in space2 7#b7 deter aggression in1 from1 and to space2 and 7#c7 conduct space operations4 4 7c7 ,space ,force as an ,armed ,force ,section #aja7;a77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting ,space ,force1 after ,marine ,corps14 7d7 ,members 7#a7 ,in general ,effective as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 there shall be assigned to the ,space ,force such members of the ,air ,force as the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall specify4 7#b7 ,no authorization of additional military billets ,the ,secretary shall carry out this subsection within military personnel of the ,air ,force otherwise authorized by this ,act4 ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize additional military billets for the purposes of1 or in connection with1 the establishment of the ,space ,force4 7e7 ,officer career field for space ,section #ijfh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as redesignated by subsection 7b77#a771 is hereby transferred to the end of chapter #ijh of such title 7as added by subsection 7b77#b77 and redesignated as section #ijhc4 7f7 ,tables of chapters ,the tables of chapters at the beginning of subtitle ,d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and part ,i of such subtitle are each amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter #ijg the following new item3 #ijh4,the ,space ,force#ijha4 4 7g7 ,conforming clerical amendment to chapter #ijg ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ijg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the items relating to sections #ijfg1 #ijfi1 #ijgd1 #ijge1 #ijha1 and #ijhd and inserting the following new items3 #ijfc4 ,designation3 officers to perform certain professional functions4 #ijfd4 ,air ,force nurses3 ,chief2 appointment4 #ijfe4 ,commands3 territorial organization4 #ijff4 ,regular ,air ,force3 composition4 #ijfg4 ,assistant ,surgeon ,general for ,dental ,services4 4 #iec4 ,chief of ,space ,operations 7a7 ,chief ,chapter #ijh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by section #ieb of this ,act71 is amended by inserting after section #ijha the following new section3 #ijhb4 ,chief of ,space ,operations 7a7 ,appointment 7#a7 ,there is a ,chief of ,space ,operations1 appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 from the general officers of the ,air ,force4 ,the ,chief serves at the pleasure of the ,president4 7#b7 ,the ,chief shall be appointed for a term of four years4 ,in time of war or during a national emergency declared by ,congress1 the ,chief may be reappointed for a term of not more than four years4 7b7 ,grade ,the ,chief1 while so serving1 has the grade of general without vacating the permanent grade of the officer4 7c7 ,relationship to the ,secretary of the ,air ,force ,except as otherwise prescribed by law and subject to section #ijac7;f7 of this title1 the ,chief performs the duties of such position under the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and is directly responsible to the ,secretary4 7d7 ,duties ,subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 the ,chief shall-- 7#a7 preside over the ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations2 7#b7 transmit the plans and recommendations of the ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations to the ,secretary and advise the ,secretary with regard to such plans and recommendations2 7#c7 after approval of the plans or recommendations of the ,office of the ,chief of ,space ,operations by the ,secretary1 act as the agent of the ,secretary in carrying them into effect2 7#d7 exercise supervision1 consistent with the authority assigned to commanders of unified or specified combatant commands under chapter #f of this title1 over such of the members and organizations of the ,space ,force as the ,secretary determines2 and 7#e7 perform such other military duties1 not otherwise assigned by law1 as are assigned to the ,chief by the ,president1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 or the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7e7 ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff 7#a7 ,commencing one year after the date of the enactment of the ,united ,states ,space ,force ,act1 the ,chief of ,space ,operations shall be a member of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 7#b7 ,to the extent that such action does not impair the independence of the ,chief in the performance of the duties of the ,chief as a member of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,chief shall inform the ,secretary of the ,air ,force regarding military advice rendered by members of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff on matters affecting the ,department of the ,air ,force4 7#c7 ,subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chief shall keep the ,secretary of the ,air ,force fully informed of significant military operations affecting the duties and responsibilities of the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,service 7#a7 ,incumbent ,the individual serving as ,commander of the ,air ,force ,space ,command as of the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act may serve as the ,chief of ,space ,operations under subsection 7a7 of section #ijhb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a7 of this section71 after that date without further appointment as otherwise provided for by subsection 7a7 of such section #ijhb4 7#b7 ,u4,s4 ,space ,command ,during the one-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize an officer serving as the ,chief of ,space ,operations to serve concurrently as the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,space ,command1 without further appointment4 7c7 ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff matters ,effective on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 section #aea7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,the ,chief of ,space ,operations4 4 #ied4 ,space ,force ,acquisition ,council 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ijc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #ijba as section #ijba;a2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #ijbj the following new section #ijba3 #ijba4 ,space ,force ,acquisition ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,there is in the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force a council to be known as the ,space ,force ,acquisition ,council 7in this section referred to as the ,council74 7b7 ,members ,the members of the ,council are as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,under ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration1 who shall act as chair of the ,council4 7#c7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,space ,policy4 7#d7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office4 7#e7 ,the ,chief of ,space ,operations4 7#f7 ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,space ,command4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,council shall oversee1 direct1 and manage acquisition and integration of the ,air ,force for space systems and programs in order to ensure integration across the national security space enterprise4 7d7 ,meetings ,the ,council shall meet not less frequently than monthly4 7e7 ,reports ,not later than #cj days after the end of each calendar year quarter through the first calendar year quarter of #bjbe1 the ,council shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the activities of the ,council during the calendar year quarter preceding the calendar year quarter in which such report is submitted4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ijc of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #ijba and inserting the following new items3 #ijba4 ,space ,force ,acquisition ,council4 #ijba;a4 ,air ,force ,reserve ,forces ,policy ,committee4 4 #iee4 ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,space ,policy 7a7 ,in general ,section #ach7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,one of the ,assistant ,secretaries is the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,space ,policy4 ,the principal duty of the ,assistant ,secretary shall be the overall supervision of policy of the ,department of ,defense for space warfighting4 4 7b7 ,elements of office 7#a7 ,development of recommendations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center on the development of recommendations as to the appropriate elements of the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,space ,policy1 including1 in particular1 whether the elements of the ,office should include elements on space that are currently assigned to the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence or the ,military ,intelligence ,program4 7#b7 ,transmittal ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall transmit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives the recommendations developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 together with an assessment of such recommendations by the ,secretary4 #ief4 ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration 7a7 ,redesignation of ,principal ,assistant for ,space as ,assistant ,secretary for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,principal ,assistant to the ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space is hereby redesignated as the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration4 7#b7 ,references ,any reference to the ,principal ,assistant to the ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 record1 or other paper of the ,united ,states shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration4 7b7 ,codification of position and responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ijaf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subtitle ,b of this title1 is further amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking four and inserting five2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 7,a7 ,one of the ,assistant ,secretaries is the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration4 7,b7 ,subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall do as follows3 7i7 ,be responsible for all architecture and integration of the ,air ,force for space systems and programs1 including in support of the ,chief of ,space ,operations under section #ijhb of this title4 7ii7 ,act as the chair of the ,space ,force ,acquisition ,council under section #ijba of this title4 7iii7 ,advise the service acquisition executive of the ,air ,force with responsibility for space systems and programs 7including for all major defense acquisition programs under chapter #add of this title for space7 on the acquisition of such systems and programs by the ,air ,force4 7iv7 ,oversee and direct each of the following3 7,i7 ,the ,space ,rapid ,capabilities ,office under section #bbgc;a of this title4 7,,ii7 ,the ,space and ,missile ,systems ,center4 7,,iii7 ,the ,space ,development ,agency4 7v7 ,advise and synchronize acquisition projects for all space systems and programs of the ,air ,force1 including projects for space systems and programs responsibility for which is transferred to the ,assistant ,secretary pursuant to section #ief7;b77#c7 of the ,united ,states ,space ,force ,act4 7vi7 ,effective as of ,october #a1 #bjbb1 in accordance with section #ieg of that ,act1 serve as the ,service ,acquisition ,executive of the ,department of the ,air ,force for ,space ,systems and ,programs4 4 7#b7 ,executive ,schedule level ,,iv ,section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to the ,assistant ,secretaries of the ,air ,force and inserting the following new item3 ,assistant ,secretaries of the ,air ,force 7#e74 4 7#c7 ,transfer of acquisition projects for space systems and programs ,effective ,october #a1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall transfer to the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration under paragraph 7#f7 of section #ijaf7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by this subsection71 responsibility for architecture and integration of any acquisition projects for space systems and programs of the ,air ,force that are under the oversight or direction of the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,acquisition as of ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 #ieg4 ,service ,acquisition ,executive of the ,department of the ,air ,force for ,space ,systems and ,programs 7a7 ,in general ,effective ,october #a1 #bjbb1 there shall be within the ,department of the ,air ,force a ,service ,acquisition ,executive of the ,department of the ,air ,force for ,space ,systems and ,programs4 7b7 ,service 7#a7 ,in general ,effective as of ,october #a1 #bjbb1 and subject to paragraph 7#b71 the individual serving as ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration under paragraph 7#f7 of section #ijaf7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by section #ahcb7;b7 of this ,act71 shall also serve as the ,service ,acquisition ,executive for ,space ,systems and ,programs4 7#b7 ,incumbent ,the individual serving as ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration as of ,october #a1 #bjbb1 may also serve as the ,service ,acquisition ,executive for ,space ,systems and ,programs pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 only if appointed as the ,service ,acquisition ,executive for ,space ,systems and ,programs by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 pursuant to a nomination submitted to the ,senate on or after that date4 7c7 ,authorities and responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,service ,acquisition ,executive for ,space ,systems and ,programs shall have within the ,department of the ,air ,force all the authorities and responsibilities of a service acquisition executive under section #agjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other applicable law1 for the ,department of the ,air ,force with respect to space systems and programs4 7#b7 ,separate ,,sae within the ,air ,force ,the ,service ,acquisition ,executive for ,space ,systems and ,programs shall be in addition to the service acquisition executive in the ,department of the ,air ,force for all acquisition matters of the ,department of the ,air ,force other than with respect to space systems and programs4 7#c7 ,guidance on relationship among ,s,a,es ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbb1 and from time to time thereafter1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall issue guidance for the ,department of the ,air ,force on the authorities and responsibilities of the ,service ,acquisition ,executive for ,space ,systems and ,programs and the authorities and responsibilities of the service acquisition executive of the ,department for all acquisition matters of the ,department other than with respect to space systems and programs4 #ieh4 ,conforming amendments and clarification of authorities 7a7 ,conforming amendments ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in section #aja7;a77#i77;,c71 by inserting and the ,space ,force before the semicolon4 7#b7 ,in section #bbgc;a-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,air ,force ,space ,command and inserting ,space ,force2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,commander of the ,air ,force ,space ,command and inserting ,chief of ,space ,operations4 7b7 ,clarification of authorities 7#a7 ,in general ,except as specifically provided by this subtitle or the amendments made by this subtitle-- 7,a7 a member of the ,space ,force shall be treated as a member of the ,air ,force for the purpose of the application of any provision of law1 including provisions of law relating to pay1 benefits1 and retirement2 and 7,b7 a civilian employee of the ,space ,force shall be treated as a civilian employee of the ,air ,force for the purpose of the application of any provision of law1 including provisions of law relating to pay1 benefits1 and retirement4 7#b7 ,appointment and enlistment ,for purposes of the appointment or enlistment of individuals as members of the ,space ,force pending the integration of the ,space ,force into the laws providing for the appointment or enlistment of individuals as members of the ,armed ,forces1 appointments and enlistments of individuals as members of the ,armed ,forces in the ,space ,force may be made in the same manner in which appointments and enlistments of individuals as members of the ,armed ,forces in the other ,armed ,forces may be made by law4 #iei4 ,effects on military installations ,nothing in this subtitle1 or the amendments made by this subtitle1 shall be construed to authorize or require the relocation of any facility1 infrastructure1 or military installation of the ,air ,force4 #ifj4 ,availability of funds 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj by this ,act and available for the ,air ,force may be obligated and expended for programs1 projects1 and activities for space1 including personnel and acquisition programs1 projects1 and activities1 for and in connection with the establishment of the ,space ,force and the discharge of the other requirements of this title and the amendments made by this subtitle4 7b7 ,limitation ,the total amount obligated and expended in fiscal year #bjbj from amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for and in connection with the establishment of the ,space ,force and the discharge of the requirements described in subsection 7a7 may not exceed the total amount requested for the ,space ,force in the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbj1 as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ifa4 ,implementation 7a7 ,requirement ,except as specifically provided by this subtitle1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall implement this subtitle1 and the amendments made by this subtitle1 by not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,briefings ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #fj days thereafter until ,march #ca1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,chief of ,space ,operations shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the implementation of the ,space ,force pursuant to this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle4 ,each briefing shall address the current missions1 operations and activities1 manpower requirements and status1 and budget and funding requirements and status of the ,space ,force1 and such other matters with respect to the implementation and operation of the ,space ,force as the ,secretary and the ,chief jointly consider appropriate to keep ,congress fully and currently informed on the status of the implementation of the ,space ,force4 ,x ,general ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,financial ,matters,sec4 #ajja4 ,general transfer authority4,sec4 #ajjb4 ,defense ,business ,audit ,remediation ,plan4,sec4 #ajjc4 ,financial improvement and audit remediation plan4,sec4 #ajjd4 ,reporting requirements relating to ,department of ,defense audits4,sec4 #ajje4 ,inclusion of certain military construction projects in annual reports on unfunded priorities of the ,armed ,forces and the combatant commands4,sec4 #ajjf4 ,prohibition on delegation of responsibility for submittal to ,congress of ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirements and ,out-,year ,inventory numbers4,sec4 #ajjg4 ,annual budget justification display for service-common and other support and enabling capabilities for special operations forces4,sec4 #ajjh4 ,element in annual reports on the ,financial ,improvement and ,audit ,remediation ,plan on activities with respect to classified programs4,sec4 #ajji4 ,plan of the ,department of ,defense for financial management information4,sec4 #ajaj4 ,update of authorities and renaming of ,department of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,fund4,sec4 #ajaa4 ,transparency of accounting firms used to support ,department of ,defense audit4,sec4 #ajab4 ,modification of required elements of annual reports on emergency and extraordinary expenses of the ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,b--,counterdrug ,activities,sec4 #ajba4 ,modification of authority to support a unified counterdrug and counterterrorism campaign in ,colombia4,sec4 #ajbb4 ,extension of authority for joint task forces to provide support to law enforcement agencies conducting counter-terrorism activities4,sec4 #ajbc4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,department of ,defense counterdrug activities in the transit zone and ,caribbean basin4,sec4 #ajbd4 ,assessment of impact of any planned or proposed border wall on volume of illegal narcotics4,subtitle ,c--,naval ,vessels,sec4 #ajca4 ,modification of authority to purchase vessels using funds in ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund4,sec4 #ajcb4 ,use of ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund for procurement of two used vessels4,sec4 #ajcc4 ,transportation by sea of supplies for the ,armed ,forces and ,defense ,agencies4,sec4 #ajcd4 ,senior ,technical ,authority for each naval vessel class4,sec4 #ajce4 ,permanent authority for sustaining operational readiness of littoral combat ships on extended deployment4,sec4 #ajcf4 ,formal training for shipboard system programs of record4,sec4 #ajcg4 ,report on shipbuilder training and the defense industrial base4,sec4 #ajch4 ,use of competitive procedures for ,,cvn-#hj and ,,cvn-#ha dual aircraft carrier contract4,sec4 #ajci4 ,report on expanding naval vessel maintenance4,subtitle ,d--,counterterrorism,sec4 #ajda4 ,modification of support of special operations to combat terrorism4,sec4 #ajdb4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to certain countries4,sec4 #ajdc4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to the ,united ,states4,sec4 #ajdd4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the ,united ,states to house detainees transferred from ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4,sec4 #ajde4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4,sec4 #ajdf4 ,chief ,medical ,officer at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4,sec4 #ajdg4 ,independent assessment on gender and countering violent extremism4,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous ,authorities and ,limitations,sec4 #ajea4 ,scheduling of ,department of ,defense executive aircraft controlled by ,secretaries of military departments4,sec4 #ajeb4 ,explosive ordnance defense disposal program4,sec4 #ajec4 ,technical correction and extension of reporting requirement regarding enhancement of information sharing and coordination of military training between ,department of ,homeland ,security and ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ajed4 ,notification on the provision of defense sensitive support4,sec4 #ajee4 ,revision to authorities relating to mail service for members of the ,armed ,forces and ,department of ,defense civilians overseas4,sec4 #ajef4 ,access to and use of military post offices by ,united ,states citizens employed overseas by the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization who perform functions in support of military operations of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ajeg4 ,expenditure of funds for ,department of ,defense intelligence and counterintelligence activities4,sec4 #ajeh4 ,limitation on use of funds for the inactivation of ,army watercraft units4 ,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 #bjbj 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 #ajjb4 ,defense ,business ,audit ,remediation ,plan 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #i;,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bdj;g4 ,defense ,business ,audit ,remediation ,plan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall maintain a plan1 to be known as the ,defense ,business ,systems ,audit ,remediation ,plan4 ,such plan shall include a current accounting of the defense business systems of the ,department of ,defense that will be introduced1 replaced1 updated1 modified1 or retired in connection with the audit of the full financial statements of the ,department1 including a comprehensive roadmap that displays-- 7#a7 in-service1 retirement1 and other pertinent dates for affected defense business systems2 7#b7 current cost-to-complete estimates for each affected defense business system2 and 7#c7 dependencies both between the various defense business systems and between the introduction1 replacement1 update1 modification1 and retirement of such systems4 7b7 ,report and briefing requirements 7#a7 ,annual report ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbj1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an updated report on the ,defense ,business ,systems ,audit ,remediation ,plan under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,semiannual briefings ,not later than ,january #ca and ,june #cj each year1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the ,defense ,business ,systems ,audit ,remediation ,plan4 ,such briefing shall include a description of any updates to the defense business systems roadmap referred to in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,defense business system ,in this section1 the term defense business system has the meaning given such term in section #bbbb7;i77#a77;,a7 of this title4 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 #bdj;g4 ,defense ,business ,audit ,remediation ,plan4 4 #ajjc4 ,financial improvement and audit remediation plan 7a7 ,elements of annual report ,subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 of section #bdj;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7vii7-- 7,a7 by striking or if less than #ej percent of the audit remediation services2 and 7,b7 by striking and audit remediation activities2 and 7#b7 in clause 7viii71 by striking or if less than #be percent of the audit remediation services4 7b7 ,semiannual briefings ,subsection 7b77#b7 of such section is amended by striking or audit remediation4 7c7 ,audit remediation services ,subsection 7b7 of such section is further amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7ix7 ,if less than #ej percent of the audit remediation services under contract1 as described in the briefing required under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 are being performed by individual professionals meeting the qualifications described in suhsection 7c71 a detailed description of the risks associated with the risks of the acquisition strategy of the ,department with respect to conducting audit remediation activities and an explanation of how the strategy complies with the policies expressed by ,congress4 7x7 ,if less than #be percent of the audit remediation services under contract1 as described in the briefing required under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 are being performed by individual professionals meeting the qualifications described in subsection 7c71 a written certification that the staffing ratio complies with commercial best practices and presents no increased risk of delay in the ,department's ability to achieve a clean audit opinion4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,not later and inserting 7,a7 ,not later2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,not later than ,january #ca and ,june #cj each year1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 and the comptrollers of the military departments shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on the status of the corrective action plan4 ,such briefing shall include both the absolute number and percentage of personnel performing the amount of audit remediation services being performed by professionals meeting the qualifications described in subsection 7c74 4 7d7 ,selection of audit remediation services ,such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,selection of audit remediation services ,the selection of audit remediation service providers shall be based1 among other appropriate criteria1 on qualifications1 relevant experience1 and capacity to develop and implement corrective action plans to address internal control and compliance deficiencies identified during a financial statement or program audit4 4 #ajjd4 ,reporting requirements relating to ,department of ,defense audits 7a7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #i;,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ajjb is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bdj;h4 ,annual report on auditable financial statements 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #cj of each year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes a ranking of all of the military departments and ,defense ,agencies in order of how advanced each such department and ,agency is in achieving auditable financial statements1 as required by law4 ,in preparing the report1 the ,secretary shall seek to exclude information that is otherwise available in other reports to ,congress4 7b7 ,bottom quartile ,not later than ,june #cj of each year1 the head of each of the military departments and ,defense ,agencies that were ranked in the bottom quartile of the report submitted under subsection 7a7 for that year shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following information for that military department or ,defense ,agency3 7#a7 ,a description of the material weaknesses of the military department or ,defense ,agency4 7#b7 ,the underlying causes of such weaknesses4 7#c7 ,a plan for remediating such weaknesses4 7#d7 ,the total number of open audit notices of findings and recommendations 7hereinafter referred to as ,n,f,rs7 for the most recently concluded fiscal year and the preceding two fiscal years1 where applicable4 7#e7 ,the number of repeat or reissued ,n,f,rs from the most recently concluded fiscal year4 7#f7 ,the number of ,n,f,rs that were previously forecasted to be closed during the most recently concluded fiscal year that remain open4 7#g7 ,the number of closed ,n,f,rs during the current fiscal year and prior fiscal years4 7#h7 ,the number of material weaknesses that were validated by external auditors as fully resolved or downgraded in the current fiscal year over prior fiscal years4 7#i7 ,a breakdown by fiscal years in which open ,n,f,rs are forecasted to be closed4 7#aj7 ,explanations for unfavorable trends in the information under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#i74 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter 1 as amended by section #ajjb is futher amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bdj;h4 ,annual report on auditable financial statements4 4 7b7 ,plan for remediated audit findings ,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 ,department-wide audit metrics4 ,such report shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,the total number of open audit notices of findings and recommendations 7hereinafter referred to as ,n,f,rs7 for the most recent fiscal year and the preceding two fiscal years where applicable4 7#b7 ,the number of repeat or reissued ,n,f,rs from the most recent fiscal year4 7#c7 ,the number of ,n,f,rs that were previously forecasted to be closed in the most recently completed fiscal year that remain open1 7#d7 ,the number of closed ,n,f,rs in the current fiscal year and prior fiscal years4 7#e7 ,the number of material weaknesses that were validated by external auditors as fully resolved or downgraded in the current fiscal year over prior fiscal years4 7#f7 ,a breakdown by fiscal years in which open ,n,f,rs are forecasted to be closed4 7#g7 ,explanations for unfavorable trends in the information under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e74 #ajje4 ,inclusion of certain military construction projects in annual reports on unfunded priorities of the ,armed ,forces and the combatant commands 7a7 ,inclusion of certain military construction projects among unfunded priorities ,subsection 7d7 of section #bbb;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term unfunded priority1 in the case of a fiscal year1 means a program1 activity1 or mission requirement1 including a covered military construction project1 that-- 7,a7 is not funded in the budget of the ,president for the fiscal year as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca2 7,b7 is necessary to fulfill a requirement associated with an operational or contingency plan of a combatant command or other validated requirement2 and 7,c7 would have been recommended for funding through the budget referred to in subparagraph 7#a7 by the officer submitting the report required by subsection 7a7 in connection with the budget if-- 7i7 additional resources been available for the budget to fund the program1 activity1 or mission requirement2 or 7ii7 the program1 activity1 or mission requirement has emerged since the budget was formulated4 7#b7 ,the term covered military construction project1 in connection with a fiscal year1 means a military construction project that-- 7,a7 is included in any fiscal year of the future-years defense program under section #bba of this title that is submitted in connection with the budget of the ,president for the fiscal year1 and is executable in the fiscal year2 or 7,b7 is considered by the commander of a combatant command referred to in subsection 7b77#e7 to be an urgent need1 and is executable in the fiscal year4 4 7b7 ,order of urgency of priorities ,paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7c7 of such section is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,prioritization of priorities ,each report shall present the unfunded priorities covered by such report as follows3 7,a7 ,in overall order of urgency of priority4 7,b7 ,in overall order of urgency of priority among unfunded priorities 7other than covered military construction projects74 7,c7 ,in overall order of urgency of priority among covered military construction projects4 4 #ajjf4 ,prohibition on delegation of responsibility for submittal to ,congress of ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirements and ,out-,year ,inventory numbers ,section #bbb;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7c72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection 7b73 7b7 ,prohibition on delegation of submittal responsibility ,the responsibility of the chief of staff of an armed force in subsection 7a7 to submit a report may not be delegated outside the armed force concerned4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection 7c7 in paragraph 7#f7 and inserting subsection 7d74 #ajjg4 ,annual budget justification display for service-common and other support and enabling capabilities for special operations forces 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bbe the following new section3 #bbf4 ,special operations forces3 display of service-common and other support and enabling capabilities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall include1 in the budget materials submitted to ,congress under section #aaje of title #ca for fiscal year #bjba and any subsequent fiscal year1 a consolidated budget justification display showing service-common and other support and enabling capabilities for special operations forces requested by a military service or ,defense ,agency4 ,such budget justification display shall include any amount for service-common or other capability development and acquisition1 training1 operations1 pay1 base operations sustainment1 and other common services and support4 7b7 ,service-common and other support and enabling capabilities ,in this section1 the term service-common and other support and enabling capabilities means capabilities provided in support of special operations that are not reflected in ,major ,force ,program-#aa or designated as special operations forces-peculiar4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bbe the following new item3 #bbf4 ,special operations forces3 display of service-common and other support and enabling capabilities4 4 #ajjh4 ,element in annual reports on the ,financial ,improvement and ,audit ,remediation ,plan on activities with respect to classified programs ,section #bdj;b7b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 as amended by section #ajjc1 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7xi7 ,a description of audit activities and results for classified programs1 including a description of the use of procedures and requirements to prevent unauthorized exposure of classified information in such activities4 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c77i71 by inserting or 7ix7 after clause 7vii74 #ajji4 ,plan of the ,department of ,defense for financial management information 7a7 ,element on support of ,,nds by corrective action plans ,section #bdj;b7b77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ajjh of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new clause3 7xii7 ,an identification the manner in which the corrective action plan or plans of each department1 agency1 component1 or element of the ,department of ,defense1 and the corrective action plan of the ,department as a whole1 support the ,national ,defense ,strategy 7,,nds7 of the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,clause 7i7 of such section is amended by striking section #bec;a and inserting section #bdj;c4 7c7 ,annual reports on funding for corrective action plans ,not later than five days after the submittal to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 of the budget of the ,president for any fiscal year after fiscal year #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a reporting setting forth a detailed estimate of the funding required for such fiscal year to procure1 obtain1 or otherwise implement each process1 system1 and technology identified to address the current corrective action plans of the departments1 agencies1 components1 and elements of the ,department of ,defense1 and the corrective action plan of the ,department as a whole1 for purposes of chapter #i;,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 during such fiscal year4 #ajaj4 ,update of authorities and renaming of ,department of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,fund 7a7 ,renaming as ,account 7#a7 ,in general ,section #agje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the ,department of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,fund 7in this section referred to as the ,fund7 and inserting the ,department of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,account 7in this section referred to as the ,account72 and 7,b7 by striking ,fund each place it appears 7other than subsection 7e77#f77 and inserting ,account4 7#b7 ,conforming and clerical amendments 7,a7 ,section heading ,the heading of such section is amended to read as follows3 #agje4 ,department of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,account 4 7,b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,i of chapter #hg of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #agje and inserting the following new item3 #agje4 ,department of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,account4 4 7b7 ,management ,such section is further amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics each place it appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7c7 ,appropriations as sole elements of ,account ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,elements ,the ,account shall consist of amounts appropriated to the ,account by law4 4 7d7 ,availability of amounts in ,account ,subsection 7e77#f7 of such section is amended by striking credited to the ,fund and all that follows and inserting appropriated to the ,account pursuant to subsection 7d7 shall remain available for expenditure for the fiscal year in which appropriated and the succeeding fiscal year44 7e7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,in general ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjai1 and shall apply with respect to fiscal years that begin on or after that date4 7#b7 ,duration of availability of previously deposited funds ,nothing in the amendments made by this section shall modify the duration of availability of amounts in the ,department of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,fund that were appropriated or credited to1 or deposited1 in the ,fund1 before ,october #a1 #bjai1 as provided for in section #agje7;e77#f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as in effect on the day before such date4 #ajaa4 ,transparency of accounting firms used to support ,department of ,defense audit ,section #ajjf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,for all contract actions and inserting 7a7 ,in general4--,for all contract actions2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsections 7b7 ,treatment of statement ,a statement setting forth the details of a disciplinary proceeding submitted pursuant to subsection 7a71 and the information contained in such a statement1 shall be-- 7#a7 treated as confidential to the extent required by the court or agency in which the proceeding has occurred2 and 7#b7 treated in a manner consistent with any protections or privileges established by any other provision of ,federal law4 4 #ajab4 ,modification of required elements of annual reports on emergency and extraordinary expenses of the ,department of ,defense ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #abg7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for each individual expenditure covered by such report in an amount in excess of #ajj1jjj1 the following3 7,a7 ,a detailed description of the purpose of such expenditure4 7,b7 ,the amount of such expenditure4 7,c7 ,an identification of the approving authority for such expenditure4 7,d7 ,a justification why other authorities available to the ,department could not be used for such expenditure4 7,e7 ,any other matters the ,secretary considers appropriate4 4 ,b ,counterdrug ,activities #ajba4 ,modification of authority to support a unified counterdrug and counterterrorism campaign in ,colombia 7a7 ,organizations with respect to which assistance may be provided ,subsection 7a7 of section #ajba of the ,ronald ,w4 ,reagan ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjje 7,public ,law #ajh-cge2 #aah ,stat4 #bjdb71 as most recently amended by section #ajaa7a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #aede71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking organizations designated as and all that follows and inserting the ,revolutionary ,armed ,forces of ,colombia 7,,farc71 the ,national ,liberation ,army 7,,eln71 the ,united ,self-,defense ,forces of ,colombia 7,,auc71 and any covered organization that the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 determines poses a threat to the national security interests of the ,united ,states42 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 a covered organization is any foreign terrorist organization1 or other organization that is a non-state armed group1 that-- 7,a7 promotes illicit economies2 7,b7 employs violence to protect its interests2 7,c7 has a military type structure1 tactics1 and weapons that provide it the ability to carry out large-scale violence2 7,d7 challenges the security response capacity of ,colombia2 and 7,e7 has the capability to control territory4 4 7b7 ,notice on assistance ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection 7e73 7e7 ,notice on assistance with respect to covered organizations 7#a7 ,not later than #cj days before providing assistance pursuant to the authority in subsection 7a7 with respect to a covered organization1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a written notification of the intent to use such authority with respect to such organization1 including the name of such organization1 the characteristics of such organization1 and threat posed by such organization4 7#b7 ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress 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 4 #ajbb4 ,extension of authority for joint task forces to provide support to law enforcement agencies conducting counter-terrorism activities 7a7 ,extension ,subsection 7b7 of section #ajbb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-acf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bga note7 is amended by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjbb4 7b7 ,technical corrections ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting a period at the end2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,for purposes of applying the definition of transnational organized crime under paragraph 7#a7 to this section1 the term illegal means1 as it appears in such definition1 includes the trafficking of money1 human trafficking1 illicit financial flows1 illegal trade in natural resources and wildlife1 trade in illegal drugs and weapons1 and other forms of illegal means determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 4 #ajbc4 ,sense of ,congress regarding ,department of ,defense counterdrug activities in the transit zone and ,caribbean basin ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 combating transnational criminal organizations and illicit narcotics trafficking across the transit zone and the ,caribbean basin is critical to the national security of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the ,department of ,defense should work with the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,state1 and other relevant ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and international partners to improve surveillance capabilities and maximize the effectiveness of counterdrug operations in the region2 and 7#c7 the ,secretary of ,defense should1 to the greatest extent possible1 ensure ,united ,states ,northern ,command and ,united ,states ,southern ,command have the necessary assets to support and increase counter-drug activities within their respective areas of operations in the transit zone and the ,caribbean basin4 #ajbd4 ,assessment of impact of any planned or proposed border wall on volume of illegal narcotics 7a7 ,assessment required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall conduct an assessment of the impact that any planned or proposed border wall construction under section #bhd or #bhjh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 along the southern border of the ,united ,states would have on the volume of illegal narcotics entering the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall jointly submit to ,congress a report on the assessment required by subsection 7a74 ,c ,naval ,vessels #ajca4 ,modification of authority to purchase vessels using funds in ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund 7a7 ,in general ,section #bbah7;f77#c77;,e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i71 by striking ten new sealift vessels and inserting ten new vessels that are sealift vessels1 auxiliary vessels1 or a combination of such vessels2 and 7#b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking sealift4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjai1 and shall apply with respect to fiscal years beginning on or after that date4 #ajcb4 ,use of ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund for procurement of two used vessels ,pursuant to section #bbah7;f77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and using amounts authorized to be appropriated for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy1 for fiscal year #bjbj1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall seek to enter into a contract for the procurement of two used vessels4 #ajcc4 ,transportation by sea of supplies for the ,armed ,forces and ,defense ,agencies ,section #bfca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence of subsection 7a71 by inserting or for a ,defense ,agency after ,marine ,corps2 and 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 paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,before entering into a contract for the transportation by sea of fuel products under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide a minimum variance of three days on the shipment date4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the requirement described in paragraph 7#a7 and insert a requirement under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b74 #ajcd4 ,senior ,technical ,authority for each naval vessel class 7a7 ,senior ,technical ,authority for each class required ,chapter #hfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #hffi;a the following new section3 #hffi;b4 ,senior ,technical ,authority for each naval vessel class 7a7 ,senior ,technical ,authority 7#a7 ,designation for each vessel class required ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall designate1 in writing1 a ,senior ,technical ,authority for each class of naval vessels as follows3 7,a7 ,in the case of a class of vessels which has received ,milestone ,a approval1 an approval to enter into technology maturation and risk reduction1 or an approval to enter into a subsequent ,department of ,defense or ,department of the ,navy acquisition phase as of the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj1 not later than #cj days after such date of enactment4 7,b7 ,in the case of any class of vessels which has not received any approval described in subparagraph 7,a7 as of such date of enactment1 at or before the first of such approvals4 7#b7 ,individuals eligible for designation ,each individual designated as a ,senior ,technical ,authority under paragraph 7#a7 shall be an employee of the ,navy in the ,senior ,executive ,service in an organization of the ,navy that-- 7,a7 possesses the technical expertise required to carry out the responsibilities specified in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 operates independently of chains-of-command for acquisition program management4 7#c7 ,term ,each ,senior ,technical ,authority shall be designated for a fixed term1 not shorter than the time anticipated to establish demonstrated successful performance of the class of vessels concerned in accordance with its approved capabilities document1 as determined by the ,secretary at the time of designation4 7#d7 ,voluntary departure ,if an individual designated as a ,senior ,technical ,authority voluntarily departs the position before demonstrated successful performance of the class of vessels concerned1 the ,secretary shall designate1 in writing1 a replacement1 and shall notify1 in writing1 the congressional defense committees not later than #ij days after such departure4 7#e7 ,removal ,an individual may be removed involuntarily from designation as a ,senior ,technical ,authority only by the ,secretary4 ,not later than #ae days after the involuntary removal of an individual from such designation1 the ,secretary shall notify1 in writing1 the congressional defense committees of the removal1 including the reasons for the removal4 ,not later than #ij days after the involuntary removal1 the ,secretary shall designate1 in writing1 a replacement1 and shall notify1 in writing1 the congressional defense committees of such designation4 7#f7 ,reassignment for mission needs ,subject to paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 the ,secretary may reassign a ,senior ,technical ,authority or remove an individual from designation as a ,senior ,technical ,authority in furtherance of ,department of the ,navy mission needs4 7b7 ,responsibilities and authority ,each ,senior ,technical ,authority shall be responsible for1 and have the authority to1 establish1 monitor1 and approve technical standards1 tools1 and processes for the class of naval vessels for which designated under this section in conformance with applicable laws and ,department of ,defense and ,department of the ,navy policies1 requirements1 architectures1 and standards4 7c7 ,limitation on obligation of funds on lead vessel in vessel class 7#a7 ,in general ,on or after ,january #a1 #bjba1 funds authorized to be appropriated for ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy or ,other ,procurement1 ,navy may not be obligated for the first time on the lead vessel in a class of naval vessels unless the ,secretary of the ,navy certifies as described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,certification elements ,the certification on a class of naval vessels described in this paragraph is a certification containing each of the following3 7,a7 ,the name or names of the individual or individuals designated as the ,senior ,technical ,authority for such class of vessels1 and the qualifications and professional biography or biographies of the individual or individuals so designated4 7,b7 ,a description by the ,senior ,technical ,authority of the systems engineering1 technology1 and ship integration risks for such class of vessels4 7,c7 ,the designation by the ,senior ,technical ,authority of each critical hull1 mechanical1 electrical1 propulsion1 and combat system of such class of vessels1 including systems relating to power generation1 power distribution1 and key operational mission areas4 7,d7 ,the date on which the ,senior ,technical ,authority approved the systems engineering1 engineering development1 and land-based engineering and testing plans for such class of vessels4 7,e7 ,a description by the ,senior ,technical ,authority of the key technical knowledge objectives and demonstrated system performance of each plan approved as described in subparagraph 7,d74 7,f7 ,a determination by the ,senior ,technical ,authority that such plans are sufficient to achieve thorough technical knowledge of critical systems of such class of vessels before the start of detail design and construction4 7,g7 ,a determination by the ,senior ,technical ,authority that actual execution of activities in support of such plans as of the date of the certification have been and continue to be effective and supportive of the acquisition schedule for such class of vessels4 7,h7 ,a description by the ,senior ,technical ,authority of other technology maturation and risk reduction efforts not included in such plans for such class of vessels taken as of the date of the certification4 7,i7 ,a certification by the ,senior ,technical ,authority that each critical system covered by subparagraph 7,c7 has been demonstrated through testing of a prototype or identical component in its final form1 fit1 and function in a realistic environment4 7,j7 ,a determination by the ,secretary that the plans approved as described in subparagraph 7,d7 are fully funded and will be fully funded in the future-years defense program for the fiscal year beginning in the year in which the certification is submitted4 7,k7 ,a determination by the ,secretary that the ,senior ,technical ,authority will approve1 in writing1 the ship specification for such class of vessels before the request for proposals for detail design1 construction1 or both1 as applicable1 is released4 7#c7 ,deadline for submittal of certification ,the certification required by this subsection with respect to a class of naval vessels shall be submitted1 in writing1 to the congressional defense committees not fewer than #cj days before the ,secretary obligates for the first time funds authorized to be appropriated for ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy or ,other ,procurement1 ,navy for the lead vessel in such class of naval vessels4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term class of naval vessels-- 7,a7 means any group of similar undersea or surface craft procured with ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy or ,other ,procurement1 ,navy funds1 including manned1 unmanned1 and optionally-manned craft2 and 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 a substantially new class of craft 7including craft procured using new start procurement72 and 7ii7 a class of craft undergoing a significant incremental change in its existing class 7such as a next flight of destroyers or next block of attack submarines74 7#b7 ,the term future-years defense program has the meaning given that term in section #bba of this title4 7#c7 ,the term ,milestone ,a approval has the meaning given that term in section #bdca;a of this title4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #hfc of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hffi;a the following new item3 #hffi;b4 ,senior ,technical ,authority for each naval vessel class4 4 #ajce4 ,permanent authority for sustaining operational readiness of littoral combat ships on extended deployment ,section #hfhj7;a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii7-- 7,a7 by striking means preservation or corrosion control efforts and cleaning services and inserting means--2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subclauses3 7,i7 the effort required to provide housekeeping services throughout the ship2 7,,ii7 the effort required to perform coating maintenance and repair to exterior and interior surfaces due to normal environmental conditions2 and 7,,iii7 the effort required to clean mechanical spaces1 mission zones1 and topside spaces4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,d74 #ajcf4 ,formal training for shipboard system programs of record 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that there is formal training provided for any shipboard system that is a program of record on any ,navy surface vessel4 7b7 ,timline for implementation 7#a7 ,current programs ,in the case of any shipboard system program of record that is in use as of the date of the enactment of this ,act for which no formal training is available1 the ,secretary shall ensure that such training is available by not later than #ab months after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,future programs ,in the case of any shipboard system program of record that is first accepted by the ,government after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall ensure that formal training is established for such program by not later than #ab months after the date on which the shipboard system program of record is first accepted by the ,government4 #ajcg4 ,report on shipbuilder training and the defense industrial base ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 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 ,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 transition1 including whether emerging technologies1 such as augmented reality1 may aid in new shipbuilder training4 7#e7 ,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 #ajch4 ,use of competitive procedures for ,,cvn-#hj and ,,cvn-#ha dual aircraft carrier contract ,to the extent practicable and unless otherwise required by law1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that competitive procedures are used with respect to any task order or delivery order issued under a dual aircraft carrier contract relating to the ,,cvn-#hj and ,,cvn-#ha4 #ajci4 ,report on expanding naval vessel maintenance 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the feasibility and advisability of allowing maintenance to be performed on a naval vessel at a shipyard other than a homeport shipyard of the vessel4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the ability of homeport shipyards to meet the current naval vessel maintenance demands4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the ability of homeport shipyards to meet the naval vessel maintenance demands of the force structure assessment requirement of the ,navy for a #cee-ship navy4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the ability of non-homeport firms to augment repair work at homeport shipyards1 including an assessment of the following3 7,a7 ,the capability and proficiency of shipyards in the ,great ,lakes1 ,gulf ,coast1 ,east ,coast1 ,west ,coast1 and ,alaska regions to perform technical repair work on naval vessels at locations other than their homeports4 7,b7 ,the improvements to the capability and capacity of shipyards in the ,great ,lakes1 ,gulf ,coast1 ,east ,coast1 ,west ,coast1 and ,alaska regions that would be required to enable performance of technical repair work on naval vessels at locations other than their homeports4 7,c7 ,the types of naval vessels 7such as noncombatant vessels or vessels that only need limited periods of time in shipyards7 best suited for repair work performed by shipyards in locations other than their homeports4 7,d7 ,the potential benefits to fleet readiness of expanding shipyard repair work to include shipyards not located at the homeports of naval vessels4 7,e7 ,the ability of non-homeport firms to maintain surge capacity when homeport shipyards lack the capacity or capability to meet homeport requirements4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the potential benefits of expanding repair work for naval vessels to shipyards not eligible for short-term work in accordance with section #hffi;a7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,such other related matters as the ,secretary of the ,navy considers appropriate4 7c7 ,rules of construction 7#a7 ,requirements relating to construction of combatant and escort vessels and assignment of vessel projects ,nothing in this section may be construed to override the requirements of section #hffi;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,no funding for shipyards of non-homeport firms ,nothing in this section may be construed to authorize funding for shipyards of non-homeport firms4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,homeport shipyard ,the term homeport shipyard means a shipyard associated with a firm capable of being awarded short-term work at the homeport of a naval vessel in accordance with section #hffi;a7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,short-term work ,the term short-term work has the meaning given that term in section #hffi;a7c77#d7 of such title4 ,d ,counterterrorism #ajda4 ,modification of support of special operations to combat terrorism ,section #abg;e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting authorized before ongoing2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and a description of the authorized ongoing operation before the period at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 7,c7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and inserting the following new subparagraphs after subparagraph 7,a73 7,b7 ,a description of the foreign forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals engaged in supporting or facilitating the authorized ongoing operation who will receive support provided under this section4 7,c7 ,a detailed description of the support provided or to be provided to the recipient4 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,e7 ,a detailed description of the legal and operational authorities related to the authorized ongoing operation1 including relevant execute orders issued by the ,secretary of ,defense and combatant commanders related to the authorized ongoing operation1 including an identification of operational activities ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,forces are authorized to conduct under such execute orders4 7,f7 ,the duration for which the support is expected to be provided and an identification of the timeframe in which the provision of support will be reviewed by the combatant commander for a determination regarding the necessity of continuation of support4 4 #ajdb4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to certain countries ,section #ajce of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 #ajdc4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to the ,united ,states ,section #ajcc of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 #ajdd4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the ,united ,states to house detainees transferred from ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba ,section #ajcd7;a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 #ajde4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba ,section #ajcf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #aeea71 as amended by section #ajcb of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aiec71 is further amended by striking or #bjai and inserting 1 #bjai1 or #bjbj4 #ajdf4 ,chief ,medical ,officer at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba 7a7 ,chief ,medical ,officer 7#a7 ,in general ,there shall be at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 a ,chief ,medical ,officer of ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay 7in this section referred to as the ,chief ,medical ,officer74 7#b7 ,grade ,the individual serving as ,chief ,medical ,officer shall be an officer of the ,armed ,forces who holds a grade not below the grade of colonel1 or captain in the ,navy4 7#c7 ,chain of command ,notwithstanding sections #afb and #afd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,chief ,medical ,officer shall be assigned and report to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs1 with duty at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 in the performance of duties and the exercise of powers of the ,chief ,medical ,officer under this section4 7b7 ,duties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,medical ,officer shall oversee the provision of medical care to individuals detained at ,guantanamo4 7#b7 ,quality of care ,the ,chief ,medical ,officer shall ensure that medical care provided as described in paragraph 7#a7 meets applicable standards of care4 7c7 ,powers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,medical ,officer shall make medical determinations relating to medical care for individuals detained at ,guantanamo1 including-- 7,a7 decisions regarding assessment1 diagnosis1 and treatment2 and 7,b7 determinations concerning medical accommodations to living conditions and operating procedures for detention facilities4 7#b7 ,resolution of declination to follow determinations ,if the commander of ,joint ,task ,force ,guantanamo or the ,commander of ,united ,states ,southern ,command declines to follow a determination of the ,chief ,medical ,officer under paragraph 7#a71 the matter covered by such determination shall be resolved by the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict1 not later than seven days after receipt by both ,assistant ,secretaries of written notification of the matter from the ,chief ,medical ,officer4 7#c7 ,security clearances ,the appropriate departments or agencies of the ,federal ,government shall1 to the extent practicable in accordance with existing procedures and requirements1 process expeditiously any application and adjudication for a security clearance required by the ,chief ,medical ,officer to carry out the ,chief ,medical ,officer's duties and powers under this section4 7d7 ,access to individuals1 information1 and assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,medical ,officer may secure directly from the ,department of ,defense access to any individual1 information1 or assistance that the ,chief ,medical ,officer considers necessary to enable the ,chief ,medical ,officer to carry out this section1 including full access to the following3 7,a7 ,any individual detained at ,guantanamo4 7,b7 ,any medical records of any individual detained at ,guantanamo4 7,c7 ,medical professionals of the ,department who are working1 or have worked1 at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay4 7#b7 ,access upon request ,upon request of the ,chief ,medical ,officer1 the ,department shall make available to the ,chief ,medical ,officer on an expeditious basis access to individuals1 information1 and assistance as described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,lack of expeditious availability ,if access to individuals1 information1 or assistance is not made available to the ,chief ,medical ,officer upon request on an expeditious basis as required by paragraph 7#b71 the ,chief ,medical ,officer shall notify the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict1 who shall take actions to resolve the matter expeditiously4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,individual detained at ,guantanamo defined ,the term individual detained at ,guantanamo means an individual located at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 as of ,october #a1 #bjji1 who-- 7,a7 is not a national of the ,united ,states 7as defined in section #aja7;a77#bb7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bb77 or a member of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 is-- 7i7 in the custody or under the control of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7ii7 otherwise detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay4 7#b7 ,medical care ,the term medical care means physical and mental health care4 7#c7 ,standard of care ,the term standard of care means evaluation and treatment that is accepted by medical experts and reflected in peer-reviewed medical literature as the appropriate medical approach for a condition1 symptoms1 illness1 or disease and that is widely used by healthcare professionals4 #ajdg4 ,independent assessment on gender and countering violent extremism 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall seek to enter into a contract with a nonprofit entity or a federally funded research and development center independent of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,state to conduct research and analysis on the relationship between gender and violent extremism4 7b7 ,elements ,the research and analysis conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include consideration of the following3 7#a7 ,the probable causes and historical trends of women's participation in violent extremist organizations4 7#b7 ,potential ways in which women's participation in violent extremism is likely to change in the near- and medium-term4 7#c7 ,the relationship between violent extremism and each of the following3 7,a7 ,gender-based violence1 abduction1 and human trafficking4 7,b7 ,the perceived role or value of women at the community level1 including with respect to property and inheritance rights and bride-price and dowry4 7,c7 ,community opinions of killing or harming of women4 7,d7 ,violations of girls' rights1 including child1 early1 and forced marriage and access to education4 7#d7 ,ways for the ,department of ,defense to engage and support women and girls who are vulnerable to extremist behavior and activities as a means to counter violent extremism and terrorism4 7c7 ,utilization ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall utilize the results of the research and analysis conducted under subsection 7a7 to inform the strategic and operational objectives of the geographic combatant command1 where appropriate4 ,such utilization shall be in accordance with the ,women1 ,peace1 and ,security ,act of #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-fh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baeb;j et seq474 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the nonprofit entity or federally funded research and development center with which the ,secretary of ,defense enters into the contract under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and ,secretary of ,state a report on the results of the research and analysis required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees each of the following3 7,a7 ,a copy of the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 without change4 7,b7 ,any comments1 changes1 recommendations1 or other information provided by the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state relating to the research and analysis required by subsection 7a7 and contained in such report4 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this paragraph1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 ,e ,miscellaneous ,authorities and ,limitations #ajea4 ,scheduling of ,department of ,defense executive aircraft controlled by ,secretaries of military departments 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #abj4 ,department of ,defense executive aircraft controlled by ,secretaries of military departments 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,chief of the ,air ,force ,special ,air ,mission ,office is given the responsibility for coordination of scheduling all ,department of ,defense executive aircraft controlled by the ,secretaries of the military departments in order to support required use travelers4 7b7 ,responsibilities 7#a7 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of each of the military departments shall execute a memorandum of understanding with the ,air ,force ,special ,air ,mission ,office regarding oversight and management of executive aircraft controlled by that military department4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall be responsible for prioritizing travel when requests exceed available executive airlift capability4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of a military department shall maintain overall authority for scheduling the required use travelers of that military department on executive aircraft controlled by the ,secretary4 ,when an executive aircraft controlled by the ,secretary of a military department is not supporting required use travelers of that military department1 the ,secretary of the military department shall make such executive aircraft available for scheduling of other required use travelers4 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not establish a new command and control organization to support aircraft4 7#b7 ,no executive aircraft controlled by the ,secretary of a military department may be permanently stationed at any location without a required use traveler without the approval of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term required use traveler has the meaning given such term in ,department of ,defense directive #dejj4ef1 as in effect on the date of the enactment of this section4 7#b7 ,the term executive aircraft has the meaning given such term in ,department of ,defense directive #dejj4dc1 as in effect on 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 adding at the end the following new item3 #abj4 ,department of ,defense executive aircraft controlled by ,secretaries of military departments4 4 #ajeb4 ,explosive ordnance defense disposal program 7a7 ,roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities ,subsection 7b7 of section #bbhd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and after the semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as paragraph 7#b71 moving it to appear after paragraph 7#a71 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking joint program executive officer who and inserting training and technology program that2 7ii7 by inserting 1 provides common individual training1 after explosive ordnance disposal2 7iii7 by striking and procurement2 7iv7 by inserting for common tools after activities2 7v7 by striking and combatant commands2 and 7,e7 by striking subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77;,b7 of this subsection1 by inserting 7,a7 after paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 by striking such as weapon systems1 manned and unmanned vehicles and platforms1 cyber and communication equipment1 and the integration of explosive ordnance disposal sets1 kits and outfits and explosive ordnance disposal tools1 equipment1 sets1 kits1 and outfits developed by the department4 and inserting 2 and2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 the ,secretary of the ,army shall designate an ,army explosive ordnance disposal-qualified general officer to serve as the co-chair of the ,department of ,defense explosive ordnance disposal defense program4 4 7b7 ,definitions ,such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term explosive ordnance has the meaning given such term in section #bhc7;d7 of this title4 7#b7 ,the term explosive ordnance disposal means the detection1 identification1 on-site evaluation1 rendering safe1 exploitation1 recovery1 and final disposal of explosive ordnance4 4 #ajec4 ,technical correction and extension of reporting requirement regarding enhancement of information sharing and coordination of military training between ,department of ,homeland ,security and ,department of ,defense ,section #ajad of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #cga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code each place it appears and inserting section #bga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#c7 by striking ,january #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbb4 #ajed4 ,notification on the provision of defense sensitive support ,section #ajee7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 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 ,a description of the required duration of the support4 7,d7 ,a description of the initial costs for the support4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,sustainment costs ,if the ,secretary determines that sustainment costs will be incurred as a result of the provision of defense sensitive support1 the ,secretary1 not later than #ae days after the initial provision of such support1 shall certify to the congressional defense committees 7and the congressional intelligence committees with respect to matters relating to members of the intelligence community7 that such sustainment costs will not interfere with the ability of the ,department to execute operations1 accomplish mission objectives1 and maintain readiness4 4 #ajee4 ,revision to authorities relating to mail service for members of the ,armed ,forces and ,department of ,defense civilians overseas 7a7 ,eligibility for free mail ,section #cdja7;a7 of title #ci1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 7#a7 ,first-class letter mail having the character of personal correspondence shall be carried1 at no cost to the sender1 in the manner provided by this section1 when mailed by an eligible individual described in paragraph 7#b7 and addressed to a place within the delivery limits of a ,united ,states post office1 if-- 7,a7 such letter mail is mailed by the eligible individual at an ,armed ,forces post office established in an overseas area designated by the ,president1 where the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states are deployed for a contingency operation as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense2 or 7,b7 the eligible individual is hospitalized as a result of disease or injury incurred as a result of service in an overseas area designated by the ,president under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,an eligible individual described in this paragraph is-- 7,a7 a member of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states on active duty1 as defined in section #aja of title #aj2 or 7,b7 a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense or a military department who is providing support to military operations4 4 7b7 ,surface shipment of mail authorized ,section #cdja of title #ci1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7c72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 and 7g7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 and 7f71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,there shall be transported by surface or air1 consistent with the service purchased by the mailer1 between ,armed ,forces post offices or from an ,armed ,forces post office to a point of entry into the ,united ,states1 the following categories of mail matter which are mailed at any such ,armed ,forces post office3 7#a7 ,letter mail communications having the character of personal correspondence4 7#b7 ,any parcel exceeding #a pound in weight but less than #gj pounds in weight and less than #acj inches in length and girth combined4 7#c7 ,publications published not less frequently than once per week and featuring principally current news of interest to members of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states and the general public4 4 7c7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #cdja of title #ci1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the section heading by striking and of friendly foreign nations4 7#b7 ,the table of sections for chapter #cd of title #ci1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #cdja and inserting the following3 #cdja4 ,mailing privileges of members of ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states4 4 #ajef4 ,access to and use of military post offices by ,united ,states citizens employed overseas by the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization who perform functions in support of military operations of the ,armed ,forces ,section #djf of title #ci1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize the use of a post office established under subsection 7a7 in a location outside the ,united ,states by citizens of the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 who-- 7i7 are employed by the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization2 and 7ii7 perform functions in support of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 if the ,secretary makes a written determination that such use is-- 7i7 in the best interests of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 otherwise authorized by applicable host nation law or agreement4 7#b7 ,no funds may be obligated or expended to establish1 maintain1 or expand a post office established under subsection 7a7 for the purpose of use described in paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection4 4 #ajeg4 ,expenditure of funds for ,department of ,defense intelligence and counterintelligence activities 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense may expend amounts made available for the ,military ,intelligence ,program for any of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbe for intelligence and counterintelligence activities for any purpose the ,secretary determines to be proper with regard to intelligence and counterintelligence objects of a confidential1 extraordinary1 or emergency nature4 ,such a determination is final and conclusive upon the accounting officers of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,limitation on amount ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not expend more than five percent of the amounts described in subsection 7a7 for any fiscal year for objects described in that subsection unless-- 7#a7 the ,secretary notifies the congressional defense committees and the congressional intelligence committees of the intent to expend the amounts and purpose of the expenditure2 and 7#b7 #cj days have elapsed from the date on which the ,secretary provides the notice described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,certification ,for each expenditure of funds under this section1 the ,secretary shall certify that such expenditure was made for an object of a confidential1 extraordinary1 or emergency nature4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca of each of #bjbj through #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the congressional intelligence committees a report on expenditures made under this section during the fiscal year preceding the year in which the report is submitted4 ,each such report shall include1 for each expenditure under this section during the fiscal year covered by the report1 a description1 the purpose1 the program element1 and the certification required under section 7c74 7e7 ,limitation on delegations ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not delegate the authority under this section with respect to any expenditure in excess of #ajj1jjj4 7f7 ,congressional intelligence committees defined ,in this section1 the term congressional intelligence committees means-- 7#a7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ajeh4 ,limitation on use of funds for the inactivation of ,army watercraft units ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj may be obligated or expended for the inactivation of any ,army watercraft unit until the ,secretary of ,defense submits to ,congress certification that-- 7#a7 the ,secretary has completed the ,army ,watercraft ,requirements ,review2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary has entered into a contract with a federally funded research and development corporation for the review of the ability of the ,army to meet the watercraft requirements of the combatant commanders and the effects on preparedness to provide support to ,states and territories in connection with natural disasters1 threats1 and emergencies4 ,,xi ,civilian ,personnel ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,general ,provisions,sec4 #aaja4 ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency personnel management authority4,sec4 #aajb4 ,report on the probationary period for ,department of ,defense employees4,sec4 #aajc4 ,civilian personnel management4,sec4 #aajd4 ,one-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances1 benefits1 and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone4,sec4 #aaje4 ,one-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for ,federal civilian employees working overseas4,sec4 #aajf4 ,performance of civilian functions by military personnel4,sec4 #aajg4 ,extension of direct hire authority for domestic industrial base facilities and ,major ,range and ,test ,facilities ,base4,sec4 #aajh4 ,authority to provide additional allowances and benefits for certain ,defense ,clandestine ,service employees4,sec4 #aaji4 ,modification of direct hire authorities for the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #aaaj4 ,designating certain ,,fehbp and ,,fegli services provided by ,federal employees as excepted services under the ,anti-,deficiency ,act4,sec4 #aaaa4 ,continuing supplemental dental and vision benefits and long-term care insurance coverage during a ,government shutdown4,sec4 #aaab4 ,limitation on transfer of ,office of ,personnel ,management4,sec4 #aaac4 ,assessment of ,accelerated ,promotion ,program suspension4,sec4 #aaad4 ,reimbursement for ,federal1 ,state1 and local income taxes incurred during travel1 transportation1 and relocation4,sec4 #aaae4 ,clarification of limitation on expedited hiring authority for post-secondary students4,sec4 #aaaf4 ,modification of temporary assignments of ,department of ,defense employees to a private-sector organization4,sec4 #aaag4 ,extension of authority for part-time reemployment4,subtitle ,b--,fair ,chance ,act,sec4 #aaba4 ,short title4,sec4 #aabb4 ,prohibition on criminal history inquiries prior to conditional offer for ,federal employment4,sec4 #aabc4 ,prohibition on criminal history inquiries by contractors prior to conditional offer4,sec4 #aabd4 ,report on employment of individuals formerly incarcerated in ,federal prisons4,subtitle ,c--,,atc ,hiring ,reform,sec4 #aaca4 ,short title2 definition4,sec4 #aacb4 ,hiring of air traffic control specialists4,sec4 #aacc4 ,ensuring hiring preference for applicants with experience at an air traffic control facility of the ,national ,guard4,sec4 #aacd4 ,,faa reports on air traffic controller hiring and training4,sec4 #aace4 ,,dot ,inspector ,general review and report4 ,a ,general ,provisions #aaja4 ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency personnel management authority ,section #aeii;h7b77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ajj positions and inserting #adj positions4 #aajb4 ,report on the probationary period for ,department of ,defense employees 7a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 conduct an independent review on the probationary periods applicable to ,department of ,defense employees under section #aeii;e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 submit a report on such review to the ,committees on ,armed ,services and ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,armed ,services and ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7b7 ,contents ,the review and report under subsection 7a7 shall cover the period beginning on the date of the enactment of such section #aeii;e and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjah1 and include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment and identification of the demographics of each ,department of ,defense employee who1 during such period1 was on a probationary period and who was removed from the civil service1 subject to any disciplinary action 7up to and including removal71 or who filed a claim or appeal with the ,office of ,special ,counsel or the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission4 7#b7 ,a statistical assessment of the distribution patterns with respect to any removal from the civil service during such period of1 or any disciplinary action 7up to and including a removal7 taken during such period against1 any ,department employee while the employee was on a probationary period4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the best practices and abuses of discretion by supervisors and managers of the ,department with respect to probationary periods4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the utility of the probationary period prescribed by such section #aeii;e on the successful recruitment1 retention1 and professional development of civilian employees of the ,department1 including any recommendation for regulatory or statutory changes the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#e7 ,a discussion of the cases where the ,department made a determination to remove a ,department employee during the second year of such employee's probationary period4 7#f7 ,a summary of how the ,department has implemented the authority provided in such section #aeii;e with respect to probationary periods1 including the number1 and a demographic summary1 of each ,department employee removed from the civil service1 subject to any disciplinary action 7up to and including removal71 or who filed a claim or appeal with the ,office of ,special ,counsel or the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission during the second year of any such employee's probationary period4 7c7 ,consultation ,the analysis and recommendations in the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be prepared in consultation with ,department of ,defense employees and managers1 labor organizations representing such employees1 staff of the ,office of ,special ,counsel and the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission1 and attorneys representing ,department employees in wrongful termination actions4 #aajc4 ,civilian personnel management ,section #abi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking each fiscal year and inserting each fiscal year primarily2 and 7,b7 in the second sentence-- 7i7 by striking ,any and inserting ,the management of such personnel in any fiscal year shall not be subject solely to any2 and 7ii7 by striking shall be developed and all that follows through changed circumstances2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 in each of subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 by inserting and associated cost after each instance of projected size2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking that have been taken and all that follows through the period and inserting to reduce the overall costs of the total force of military1 civilian1 and contract workforces44 #aajd4 ,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 #aaae of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 is further amended by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjba4 #aaje4 ,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 #aajd7;a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bjja71 is further amended by striking through #bjai and inserting through #bjbj4 #aajf4 ,performance of civilian functions by military personnel ,subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7g7 of section #abi;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,b7 such functions may be performed by military personnel for a period that does not exceed one year if the ,secretary of the military department concerned determines that-- 7i7 the performance of such functions by military personnel is required to address critical staffing needs resulting from a reduction in personnel or budgetary resources by reason of an ,act of ,congress2 and 7ii7 the military department concerned is in compliance with the policies1 procedures1 and analysis required by this section and section #abi of this title4 4 #aajg4 ,extension of direct hire authority for domestic industrial base facilities and ,major ,range and ,test ,facilities ,base 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #aabe of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh71 as amended by subsection 7a7 of section #aajb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia71 is further amended by striking through #bjba1 and inserting through #bjbe14 7b7 ,briefing ,subsection 7b7 of such section #aajb is amended by striking fiscal years #bjai and #bjba and inserting fiscal years #bjai through #bjbe4 #aajh4 ,authority to provide additional allowances and benefits for certain ,defense ,clandestine ,service employees ,section #afjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,additional allowances and benefits for certain employees of the defense clandestine service 7#a7 ,beginning on the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits the report under paragraph 7#c77;,a71 in addition to the authority to provide compensation under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may provide a covered employee allowances and benefits under paragraph 7#a7 of section #iijd of title #e without regard to the limitations in that section-- 7,a7 that the employee be assigned to activities outside the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 that the activities to which the employee is assigned be in support of ,department of ,defense activities abroad4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may not provide allowances and benefits under paragraph 7#a7 to more than #abe covered employees per year4 7#c7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing a strategy addressing the mission of the ,defense ,clandestine ,service during the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted under section #bba of this title1 including-- 7i7 how such mission will evolve during such period2 7ii7 how the authority provided by paragraph 7#a7 will assist the ,secretary in carrying out such mission2 and 7iii7 an implementation plan for carrying out paragraph 7#a71 including a projection of how much the amount of the allowances and benefits provided under such paragraph compare with the amount of the allowances and benefits provided before the date of the report4 7,b7 ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 and each year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report1 with respect to the fiscal year preceding the date on which the report is submitted-- 7i7 identifying the number of covered employees for whom the ,secretary provided allowances and benefits under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 evaluating the efficacy of such allowances and benefits in enabling the execution of the objectives of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency4 7,c7 ,the reports under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 may be submitted in classified form4 7#d7 ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7i7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7ii7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,the term covered employee means an employee in a defense intelligence position who is assigned to the ,defense ,clandestine ,service at a location in the ,united ,states that the ,secretary determines has living costs equal to or higher than the ,district of ,columbia4 4 #aaji4 ,modification of direct hire authorities for the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,section #iije of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,any cyber workforce position4 2 and 7,b7 by adding afer paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,any scientific1 technical1 engineering1 or mathematics positions1 including technicians1 within the defense acquisition workforce1 or any category of acquisition positions within the ,department designated by the ,secretary as a shortage or critical need category4 7#f7 ,any scientific1 technical1 engineering1 or mathematics position1 except any such position within any defense ,scientific and ,technology ,reinvention ,laboratory1 for which a qualified candidate is required to possess a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree1 or for which a veteran candidate is being considered4 7#g7 ,any category of medical or health professional positions within the ,department designated by the ,secretary as a shortage category or critical need occupation4 7#h7 ,any childcare services position for which there is a critical hiring need and a shortage of childcare providers4 7#i7 ,any financial management1 accounting1 auditing1 actuarial1 cost estimation1 operational research1 or business or business administration position for which a qualified candidate is required to possess a finance1 accounting1 management or actuarial science degree or a related degree1 or a related degree of equivalent experience4 7#aj7 ,any position1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for the purpose of assisting and facilitating the efforts of the ,department in business transformation and management innovation4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,sunset 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 effective on ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the authority provided under subsection 7a7 shall expire4 7#b7 ,exception ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to the authority provided under subsection 7a7 to make appointments to positions described under paragraph 7#e7 of such subsection4 7c7 ,suspension of other hiring authorities ,during the period beginning on the effective date of the regulations issued to carry out the hiring authority with respect to positions described in paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#aj7 of subsection 7a7 and ending on the date described in subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may not exercise or otherwise use any hiring authority provided under the following provisions of law3 7#a7 ,sections #aeii;c7a77#b7 and #agje7;h7 of title #aj4 7#b7 ,sections #aaab and #aaac of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ajcc74 7#c7 ,sections #aaaj and #afdc7;a77#c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bdej and #bfjb74 7#d7 ,sections #eei and #aaja of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #adjf and #afbg74 4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 shall provide for the conduct of an independent review and report to the congressional defense committees and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 assess and identify steps that could be taken to improve the competitive hiring process at the ,department and ensure that direct hiring is conducted in a manner consistent with ensuring a merit based civil service and a diverse workforce in the ,department and the rest of the ,federal ,government2 and 7,b7 consider the feasibility and desirability of using cohort hiring1 or hiring talent pools1 instead of conducting all hiring on a position-by-position basis4 7#c7 ,consultation ,the analysis and recommendations in the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be prepared in consultation with all stakeholders1 public sector unions1 hiring managers1 career agency1 and ,office of ,personnel ,management personnel specialists1 and after a survey of public sector employees and job applicants4 #aaaj4 ,designating certain ,,fehbp and ,,fegli services provided by ,federal employees as excepted services under the ,anti-,deficiency ,act 7a7 ,,fehbp ,section #hije of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,any services by an officer or employee under this chapter relating to enrolling individuals in a health benefits plan under this chapter1 or changing the enrollment of an individual already so enrolled1 shall be deemed1 for purposes of section #acdb of title #ca1 services for emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property4 4 7b7 ,,fegli ,section #hgjb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,any services by an officer or employee under this chapter relating to benefits under this chapter shall be deemed1 for purposes of section #acdb of title #ca1 services for emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property4 4 7c7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall prescribe regulations to carry out the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7#b7 ,pay status for furloughed employees ,the regulations prescribed under paragraph 7#a7 for the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall provide that an employee furloughed as result of a lapse in appropriations shall1 during such lapse1 be deemed to be in a pay status for purposes of enrolling or changing the enrollment 7as the case may be7 of that employee under chapter #hi of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,application ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 and 7b7 shall apply to any lapse in appropriations beginning on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aaaa4 ,continuing supplemental dental and vision benefits and long-term care insurance coverage during a ,government shutdown 7a7 ,in general ,title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #hief1 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,coverage under a dental benefits plan under this chapter for any employee or a covered ,,tricare-eligible individual enrolled in such a plan and who1 as a result of a lapse in appropriations1 is furloughed or excepted from furlough and working without pay shall continue during such lapse and may not be cancelled as a result of nonpayment of premiums or other periodic charges due to such lapse4 2 7#b7 in section #hihf1 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,coverage under a vision benefits plan under this chapter for any employee or a covered ,,tricare-eligible individual enrolled in such a plan and who1 as a result of a lapse in appropriations1 is furloughed or excepted from furlough and working without pay shall continue during such lapse and may not be cancelled as a result of nonpayment of premiums or other periodic charges due to such lapse4 2 and 7#c7 in section #ijjc1 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,effect of ,government shutdown ,coverage under a master contract under this chapter for long-term care insurance for an employee or member of the uniformed services enrolled under such contract and who1 due to a lapse in appropriations1 is furloughed or excepted from furlough and working without pay shall continue during such lapse and may not be cancelled as a result of nonpayment of premiums or other periodic charges due to such lapse4 4 7b7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,consistent with paragraph 7#b71 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall prescribe regulations under which premiums for supplemental dental1 supplemental vision1 or long-term care insurance under chapter #hi;,a1 #hi;,b1 or #ij 7respectively7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 7as amended by subsection 7a77 that are unpaid by an employee1 a covered ,,tricare-eligible individual1 or a member of the uniformed services 7as the case may be71 as a result of that employee1 covered ,,tricare-eligible individual1 or member being furloughed or excepted from furlough and working without pay as a result of a lapse in appropriations1 are paid to the applicable carrier from back pay made available to the employee or member as soon as practicable upon the end of such lapse4 7#b7 ,long-term care premiums from source other than backpay ,the regulations promulgated under paragraph 7#a7 for the amendments made by subsection 7a77#c7 may provide1 with respect to any individual who elected under section #ijjd7;d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to pay premiums directly to the carrier1 that such individual may continue to pay premiums pursuant to such election instead of from back pay made available to such individual4 7c7 ,application ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall apply to any contract for supplemental dental1 supplemental vision1 or long-term care insurance under chapter #hi;,a1 #hi;,b1 or #ij 7respectively7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 entered into before1 on1 or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aaab4 ,limitation on transfer of ,office of ,personnel ,management 7a7 ,in general ,no person may assign1 transfer1 transition1 merge1 or consolidate any function1 responsibility1 authority1 service1 system1 or program that is assigned in law to the ,office of ,personnel ,management to or with the ,general ,services ,administration1 the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 or the ,executive ,office of the ,president1 until on or after the date that is #ahj days after the date on which the report required by subsection 7c7 is submitted to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 and subject to the enactment of any legislation required4 7b7 ,independent study and report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management 7in this section referred to as the ,director7 shall contract with the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration 7in this section referred to as the ,academy7 to conduct a study addressing each of the elements set forth in paragraph 7#c7 and to report the findings and recommendations derived from such study4 7#b7 ,deadline ,not later than one year after the date the contract required by paragraph 7#a7 is entered into1 the ,academy shall submit the report prepared under such contract to the ,director and the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7#c7 ,requirements ,the study and report required by paragraph 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall include a comprehensive assessment and analysis of-- 7,a7 the statutory mandates assigned to the ,office of ,personnel ,management and the challenges associated with the ,office's execution of those mandates2 7,b7 the non-statutory functions1 responsibilities1 authorities1 services1 systems1 and programs performed or executed by the ,office of ,personnel ,management2 the ,office's justification for carrying out such functions1 responsibilities1 authorities1 services1 systems1 and programs2 and the challenges associated with the ,office's execution of same2 7,c7 the means1 options1 and recommended courses of action for addressing the challenges identified pursuant to subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 including an analysis of the benefits1 costs1 and feasibility of each option and the effect of each on labor-management agreements2 7,d7 a timetable for the implementation of options and recommended courses of action identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,c72 7,e7 statutory or regulatory changes necessary to execute any course of action recommended2 7,f7 the methods for involving1 engaging with1 and receiving input from other ,federal agencies1 departments1 and entities potentially affected by any change in the structure1 functions1 responsibilities1 authorities of the ,office of ,personnel ,management that may be recommended2 7,g7 the views of identified stakeholders1 including other ,federal agencies1 departments1 and entities2 non-,federal entities or organizations representing customers or intended beneficiaries of ,office of ,personnel ,management functions1 services1 systems1 or programs2 and such individual customers and intended beneficiaries2 and 7,h7 such other matters as the ,director may prescribe4 7c7 ,,opm report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the report is submitted pursuant to subsection 7b77#b7 to the ,director and the appropriate committees of ,congress1 the ,director1 in consultation with the ,general ,services ,administration1 the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 and other appropriate ,federal agencies1 departments1 or entities1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the views of the ,office of ,personnel ,management on the findings and recommendations set forth in the report prepared under subsection 7b71 together with any recommendations for changes in the structure1 functions1 responsibilities1 and authorities of the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7#b7 ,business case analysis ,any recommendation submitted in the report under paragraph 7#a7 for change shall be accompanied by a business case analysis setting forth the operational efficiencies and cost savings 7in both the short- and long-terms7 associated with such change1 and a proposal for legislative or administrative action required to effect the change proposed4 7d7 ,definition of appropriate committees of ,congress ,for purposes of this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress are the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 #aaac4 ,assessment of ,accelerated ,promotion ,program suspension 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall conduct an assessment of the impacts resulting from the ,navy's suspension in #bjaf of the ,accelerated ,promotion ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,,app74 7b7 ,elements ,the assessment required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an identification of the number of employees who were hired at the four public shipyards between ,january #bc1 #bjaf1 and ,december #bb1 #bjaf1 covering the period in which ,,app was suspended1 and who would have otherwise been eligible for ,,app had the program been in effect at the time they were hired4 7#b7 ,an assessment for employees identified in paragraph 7#a7 to determine the difference between wages earned from the date of hire to the date on which wage data is collected for purposes of the assessment and the wages which would have been earned during this same period had that employee participated in ,,app from the date of hire and been promoted according to the average promotion timeframe for participants hired in the five-year period prior to the suspension4 7#c7 ,an assessment for each employee identified in paragraph 7#a7 to determine at what grade and step each effected employee who would have met the required experience and training to qualify for an accelerated promotion would be on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 had that employee been promoted according to the average promotion timeframe for participants hired in the five-year period prior to the suspension4 7#d7 ,an evaluation of existing authorities available to the ,secretary to determine whether the ,secretary can take measures using those authorities to provide the pay difference and corresponding interest to each effected employee who has otherwise met the required experience and training to qualify for an accelerated promotion identified in paragraph 7#b7 and directly promote the employee to the grade and step identified in paragraph 7#c74 7c7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the assessment required under subsection 7a7 by not later than ,june #a1 #bjbj1 and shall provide interim briefings upon request4 #aaad4 ,reimbursement for ,federal1 ,state1 and local income taxes incurred during travel1 transportation1 and relocation 7a7 ,in general ,section #egbd;b of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking of employees transferred2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking employee1 or by an employee and such employee's spouse 7if filing jointly71 for any moving or storage and inserting individual1 or by an individual and such individual's spouse 7if filing jointly71 for any travel1 transportation1 or relocation2 and 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking employee and inserting individual1 or the individual2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,for purposes of this section1 the term travel1 transportation1 or relocation expenses means all travel1 transportation1 or relocation expenses reimbursed or furnished in kind pursuant to this subchapter of chapter #da4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #egbd;b and inserting the following3 #egbd;b4 ,taxes on reimbursements for travel1 transportation1 and relocation expenses 4 7c7 ,retroactive effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,january #a1 #bjah4 #aaae4 ,clarification of limitation on expedited hiring authority for post-secondary students ,section #caaf7;d77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the total number of students that the head of an agency may appoint under this section during a fiscal year may not exceed the number equal to #ae percent of the number of students that the agency head appointed during the previous fiscal year to a position at the ,,gs-#aa level1 or an equivalent level1 or below4 4 #aaaf4 ,modification of temporary assignments of ,department of ,defense employees to a private-sector organization ,section #aeii;g7e77#b77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting permanent after without the4 #aaag4 ,extension of authority for part-time reemployment 7a7 ,civil ,service ,retirement ,system ,section #hcdd7l77#g7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 7b7 ,federal ,employees ,retirement ,system ,section #hdfh7;i77#g7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 ,b ,fair ,chance ,act #aaba4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,fair ,chance to ,compete for ,jobs ,act of #bjai or the ,fair ,chance ,act4 #aabb4 ,prohibition on criminal history inquiries prior to conditional offer for ,federal employment 7a7 ,in general ,subpart ,h of part ,,iii of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ib ,prohibition on criminal history inquiries prior to conditional offer ,sec4 #ibja4 ,definitions4 #ibjb4 ,limitations on requests for criminal history record information4 #ibjc4 ,agency policies2 complaint procedures4 #ibjd4 ,adverse action4 #ibje4 ,procedures4 #ibjf4 ,rules of construction4 #ibja4 ,definitions ,in this chapter-- 7#a7 the term agency means ,executive agency as such term is defined in section #aje and includes-- 7,a7 the ,united ,states ,postal ,service and the ,postal ,regulatory ,commission2 and 7,b7 the ,executive ,office of the ,president2 7#b7 the term appointing authority means an employee in the executive branch of the ,government of the ,united ,states that has authority to make appointments to positions in the civil service2 7#c7 the term conditional offer means an offer of employment in a position in the civil service that is conditioned upon the results of a criminal history inquiry2 7#d7 the term criminal history record information-- 7,a7 except as provided in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 has the meaning given the term in section #iaja7;a72 7,b7 includes any information described in the first sentence of section #iaja7;a77#b7 that has been sealed or expunged pursuant to law2 and 7,c7 includes information collected by a criminal justice agency1 relating to an act or alleged act of juvenile delinquency1 that is analogous to criminal history record information 7including such information that has been sealed or expunged pursuant to law72 and 7#e7 the term suspension has the meaning given the term in section #geja4 #ibjb4 ,limitations on requests for criminal history record information 7a7 ,inquiries prior to conditional offer ,except as provided in subsections 7b7 and 7c71 an employee of an agency may not request1 in oral or written form 7including through the ,declaration for ,federal ,employment 7,office of ,personnel ,management ,optional ,form #cjf7 or any similar successor form1 the ,,usajobs internet website1 or any other electronic means7 that an applicant for an appointment to a position in the civil service disclose criminal history record information regarding the applicant before the appointing authority extends a conditional offer to the applicant4 7b7 ,otherwise required by law ,the prohibition under subsection 7a7 shall not apply with respect to an applicant for a position in the civil service if consideration of criminal history record information prior to a conditional offer with respect to the position is otherwise required by law4 7c7 ,exception for certain positions 7#a7 ,in general ,the prohibition under subsection 7a7 shall not apply with respect to an applicant for an appointment to a position-- 7,a7 that requires a determination of eligibility described in clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iii7 of section #iaja7;b77#a77;,a72 7,b7 as a ,federal law enforcement officer 7as defined in section #aae7;c7 of title #ah72 or 7,c7 identified by the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management in the regulations issued under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,regulations 7,a7 ,issuance ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall issue regulations identifying additional positions with respect to which the prohibition under subsection 7a7 shall not apply1 giving due consideration to positions that involve interaction with minors1 access to sensitive information1 or managing financial transactions4 7,b7 ,compliance with civil rights laws ,the regulations issued under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 be consistent with1 and in no way supersede1 restrict1 or limit the application of title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e et seq47 or other relevant ,federal civil rights laws2 and 7ii7 ensure that all hiring activities conducted pursuant to the regulations are conducted in a manner consistent with relevant ,federal civil rights laws4 #ibjc4 ,agency policies2 complaint procedures ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall-- 7#a7 develop1 implement1 and publish a policy to assist employees of agencies in complying with section #ibjb and the regulations issued pursuant to such section2 and 7#b7 establish and publish procedures under which an applicant for an appointment to a position in the civil service may submit a complaint1 or any other information1 relating to compliance by an employee of an agency with section #ibjb4 #ibjd4 ,adverse action 7a7 ,first violation ,if the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management determines1 after notice and an opportunity for a hearing on the record1 that an employee of an agency has violated section #ibjb1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 issue to the employee a written warning that includes a description of the violation and the additional penalties that may apply for subsequent violations2 and 7#b7 file such warning in the employee's official personnel record file4 7b7 ,subsequent violations ,if the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management determines1 after notice and an opportunity for a hearing on the record1 that an employee that was subject to subsection 7a7 has committed a subsequent violation of section #ibjb1 the ,director may take the following action3 7#a7 ,for a second violation1 suspension of the employee for a period of not more than #g days4 7#b7 ,for a third violation1 suspension of the employee for a period of more than #g days4 7#c7 ,for a fourth violation-- 7,a7 suspension of the employee for a period of more than #g days2 and 7,b7 a civil penalty against the employee in an amount that is not more than #bej4 7#d7 ,for a fifth violation-- 7,a7 suspension of the employee for a period of more than #g days2 and 7,b7 a civil penalty against the employee in an amount that is not more than #ejj4 7#e7 ,for any subsequent violation-- 7,a7 suspension of the employee for a period of more than #g days2 and 7,b7 a civil penalty against the employee in an amount that is not more than #a1jjj4 #ibje4 ,procedures 7a7 ,appeals ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall by rule establish procedures providing for an appeal from any adverse action taken under section #ibjd by not later than #cj days after the date of the action4 7b7 ,applicability of other laws ,an adverse action taken under section #ibjd 7including a determination in an appeal from such an action under subsection 7a7 of this section7 shall not be subject to-- 7#a7 the procedures under chapter #ge2 or 7#b7 except as provided in subsection 7a7 of this section1 appeal or judicial review4 #ibjf4 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this chapter may be construed to-- 7#a7 authorize any officer or employee of an agency to request the disclosure of information described under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of section #ibja7d72 or 7#b7 create a private right of action for any person4 4 7b7 ,regulations2 effective date 7#a7 ,regulations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out chapter #ib of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by this subtitle74 7#b7 ,effective date ,section #ibjb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by this subtitle71 shall take effect on the date that is #b years after the date of enactment of this subtitle4 7c7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of chapters for part ,,iii of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter #ia the following3 #ib4,prohibition on criminal history inquiries prior to conditional offer#ibja 4 7d7 ,application to ,legislative ,branch 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acja et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #ajb7;a7 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acjb7;a771 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 ,section #ibjb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 7,b7 by redesignating section #bjg 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acag7 as section #bjh2 and 7,c7 by inserting after section #bjf 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acaf7 the following new section3 #bjg4 ,rights and protections relating to criminal history inquiries 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms agency1 criminal history record information1 and suspension have the meanings given the terms in section #ibja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 except as otherwise modified by this section4 7b7 ,restrictions on criminal history inquiries 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 an employee of an employing office may not request that an applicant for employment as a covered employee disclose criminal history record information if the request would be prohibited under section #ibjb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 if made by an employee of an agency4 7,b7 ,conditional offer ,for purposes of applying that section #ibjb under subparagraph 7,a71 a reference in that section #ibjb to a conditional offer shall be considered to be an offer of employment as a covered employee that is conditioned upon the results of a criminal history inquiry4 7#b7 ,rules of construction ,the provisions of section #ibjf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to employing offices1 consistent with regulations issued under subsection 7d74 7c7 ,remedy 7#a7 ,in general ,the remedy for a violation of subsection 7b77#a7 shall be such remedy as would be appropriate if awarded under section #ibjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 if the violation had been committed by an employee of an agency1 consistent with regulations issued under subsection 7d71 except that the reference in that section to a suspension shall be considered to be a suspension with the level of compensation provided for a covered employee who is taking unpaid leave under section #bjb4 7#b7 ,process for obtaining relief ,an applicant for employment as a covered employee who alleges a violation of subsection 7b77#a7 may rely on the provisions of title ,,iv 7other than section #djg or #djh1 or a provision of this title that permits a person to obtain a civil action or judicial review71 consistent with regulations issued under subsection 7d74 7d7 ,regulations ,to implement section 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,fair ,chance to ,compete for ,jobs ,act of #bjai1 the ,board shall1 pursuant to section #cjd1 issue regulations to implement this section4 7#b7 ,parallel with agency regulations ,the regulations issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall be the same as substantive regulations issued by the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management under section #b7;b77#a7 of the ,fair ,chance to ,compete for ,jobs ,act of #bjai to implement the statutory provisions referred to in subsections 7a7 through 7c7 except to the extent that the ,board may determine1 for good cause shown and stated together with the regulation1 that a modification of such regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this section4 7e7 ,effective ,date ,section #ajb7;a77#ab7 and subsections 7a7 through 7c7 shall take effect on the date on which section #ibjb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 applies with respect to agencies4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendments 7,a7 ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7,public ,law #ajd-a2 #aji ,stat4 #c7 is amended-- 7i7 by redesignating the item relating to section #bjg as the item relating to section #bjh2 and 7ii7 by inserting after the item relating to section #bjf the following new item3 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,rights and protections relating to criminal history inquiries4 4 7,b7 ,section #fb7;e77#b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking or #bjg and inserting #bjg1 or #bjh4 7e7 ,application to judicial branch ,section #fjd of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,restrictions on criminal history inquiries 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the terms agency and criminal history record information have the meanings given those terms in section #ibja of title #e2 7,b7 the term covered employee means an employee of the judicial branch of the ,united ,states ,government1 other than-- 7i7 any judge or justice who is entitled to hold office during good behavior2 7ii7 a ,united ,states magistrate judge2 or 7iii7 a bankruptcy judge2 and 7,c7 the term employing office means any office or entity of the judicial branch of the ,united ,states ,government that employs covered employees4 7#b7 ,restriction ,a covered employee may not request that an applicant for employment as a covered employee disclose criminal history record information if the request would be prohibited under section #ibjb of title #e if made by an employee of an agency4 7#c7 ,employing office policies2 complaint procedure ,the provisions of sections #ibjc and #ibjf of title #e shall apply to employing offices and to applicants for employment as covered employees1 consistent with regulations issued by the ,director to implement this subsection4 7#d7 ,adverse action 7,a7 ,adverse action ,the ,director may take such adverse action with respect to a covered employee who violates paragraph 7#b7 as would be appropriate under section #ibjd of title #e if the violation had been committed by an employee of an agency4 7,b7 ,appeals ,the ,director shall by rule establish procedures providing for an appeal from any adverse action taken under subparagraph 7,a7 by not later than #cj days after the date of the action4 7,c7 ,applicability of other laws ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 an adverse action taken under subparagraph 7,a7 7including a determination in an appeal from such an action under subparagraph 7,b77 shall not be subject to appeal or judicial review4 7#e7 ,regulations to be issued 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,fair ,chance to ,compete for ,jobs ,act of #bjai1 the ,director shall issue regulations to implement this subsection4 7,b7 ,parallel with agency regulations ,the regulations issued under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be the same as substantive regulations promulgated by the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management under section #b7;b77#a7 of the ,fair ,chance to ,compete for ,jobs ,act of #bjai except to the extent that the ,director of the ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts may determine1 for good cause shown and stated together with the regulation1 that a modification of such regulations would be more effective for the implementation of the rights and protections under this subsection4 7#f7 ,effective date ,paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 shall take effect on the date on which section #ibjb of title #e applies with respect to agencies4 4 #aabc4 ,prohibition on criminal history inquiries by contractors prior to conditional offer 7a7 ,civilian agency contracts 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #dg of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dgad4 ,prohibition on criminal history inquiries by contractors prior to conditional offer 7a7 ,limitation on criminal history inquiries 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 an executive agency-- 7,a7 may not require that an individual or sole proprietor who submits a bid for a contract to disclose criminal history record information regarding that individual or sole proprietor before determining the apparent awardee2 and 7,b7 shall require1 as a condition of receiving a ,federal contract and receiving payments under such contract that the contractor may not verbally1 or through written form1 request the disclosure of criminal history record information regarding an applicant for a position related to work under such contract before the contractor extends a conditional offer to the applicant4 7#b7 ,otherwise required by law ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 does not apply with respect to a contract if consideration of criminal history record information prior to a conditional offer with respect to the position is otherwise required by law4 7#c7 ,exception for certain positions 7,a7 ,in general ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 does not apply with respect to-- 7i7 a contract that requires an individual hired under the contract to access classified information or to have sensitive law enforcement or national security duties2 or 7ii7 a position that the ,administrator of ,general ,services identifies under the regulations issued under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,regulations 7i7 ,issuance ,not later than #af months after the date of enactment of the ,fair ,chance to ,compete for ,jobs ,act of #bjai1 the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall issue regulations identifying additional positions with respect to which the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply1 giving due consideration to positions that involve interaction with minors1 access to sensitive information1 or managing financial transactions4 7ii7 ,compliance with civil rights laws ,the regulations issued under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 be consistent with1 and in no way supersede1 restrict1 or limit the application of title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e et seq47 or other relevant ,federal civil rights laws2 and 7,,ii7 ensure that all hiring activities conducted pursuant to the regulations are conducted in a manner consistent with relevant ,federal civil rights laws4 7b7 ,complaint procedures ,the ,administrator of ,general ,services shall establish and publish procedures under which an applicant for a position with a ,federal contractor may submit to the ,administrator a complaint1 or any other information1 relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection 7a77#a77;,b74 7c7 ,action for violations of prohibition on criminal history inquiries 7#a7 ,first violation ,if the head of an executive agency determines that a contractor has violated subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 such head shall-- 7,a7 notify the contractor2 7,b7 provide #cj days after such notification for the contractor to appeal the determination2 and 7,c7 issue a written warning to the contractor that includes a description of the violation and the additional remedies that may apply for subsequent violations4 7#b7 ,subsequent violation ,if the head of an executive agency determines that a contractor that was subject to paragraph 7#a7 has committed a subsequent violation of subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 such head shall notify the contractor1 shall provide #cj days after such notification for the contractor to appeal the determination1 and1 in consultation with the relevant ,federal agencies1 may take actions1 depending on the severity of the infraction and the contractor's history of violations1 including-- 7,a7 providing written guidance to the contractor that the contractor's eligibility for contracts requires compliance with this section2 7,b7 requiring that the contractor respond within #cj days affirming that the contractor is taking steps to comply with this section2 and 7,c7 suspending payment under the contract for which the applicant was being considered until the contractor demonstrates compliance with this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,conditional offer ,the term conditional offer means an offer of employment for a position related to work under a contract that is conditioned upon the results of a criminal history inquiry4 7#b7 ,criminal history record information ,the term criminal history record information has the meaning given that term in section #ibja of title #e4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #dg of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #dgad4 ,prohibition on criminal history inquiries by contractors prior to conditional offer4 4 7#c7 ,effective date ,section #dgad of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 shall apply with respect to contracts awarded pursuant to solicitations issued after the effective date described in section #aabb7;b77#b7 of this subtitle4 7b7 ,defense contracts 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #acg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bcch the following new section3 #bcci4 ,prohibition on criminal history inquiries by contractors prior to conditional offer 7a7 ,limitation on criminal history inquiries 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 the head of an agency-- 7,a7 may not require that an individual or sole proprietor who submits a bid for a contract to disclose criminal history record information regarding that individual or sole proprietor before determining the apparent awardee2 and 7,b7 shall require as a condition of receiving a ,federal contract and receiving payments under such contract that the contractor may not verbally or through written form request the disclosure of criminal history record information regarding an applicant for a position related to work under such contract before such contractor extends a conditional offer to the applicant4 7#b7 ,otherwise required by law ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 does not apply with respect to a contract if consideration of criminal history record information prior to a conditional offer with respect to the position is otherwise required by law4 7#c7 ,exception for certain positions 7,a7 ,in general ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 does not apply with respect to-- 7i7 a contract that requires an individual hired under the contract to access classified information or to have sensitive law enforcement or national security duties2 or 7ii7 a position that the ,secretary of ,defense identifies under the regulations issued under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,regulations 7i7 ,issuance ,not later than #af months after the date of enactment of the ,fair ,chance to ,compete for ,jobs ,act of #bjai1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 shall issue regulations identifying additional positions with respect to which the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply1 giving due consideration to positions that involve interaction with minors1 access to sensitive information1 or managing financial transactions4 7ii7 ,compliance with civil rights laws ,the regulations issued under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 be consistent with1 and in no way supersede1 restrict1 or limit the application of title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e et seq47 or other relevant ,federal civil rights laws2 and 7,,ii7 ensure that all hiring activities conducted pursuant to the regulations are conducted in a manner consistent with relevant ,federal civil rights laws4 7b7 ,complaint procedures ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and publish procedures under which an applicant for a position with a ,department of ,defense contractor may submit a complaint1 or any other information1 relating to compliance by the contractor with subsection 7a77#a77;,b74 7c7 ,action for violations of prohibition on criminal history inquiries 7#a7 ,first violation ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that a contractor has violated subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 notify the contractor2 7,b7 provide #cj days after such notification for the contractor to appeal the determination2 and 7,c7 issue a written warning to the contractor that includes a description of the violation and the additional remedies that may apply for subsequent violations4 7#b7 ,subsequent violations ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that a contractor that was subject to paragraph 7#a7 has committed a subsequent violation of subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall notify the contractor1 shall provide #cj days after such notification for the contractor to appeal the determination1 and1 in consultation with the relevant ,federal agencies1 may take actions1 depending on the severity of the infraction and the contractor's history of violations1 including-- 7,a7 providing written guidance to the contractor that the contractor's eligibility for contracts requires compliance with this section2 7,b7 requiring that the contractor respond within #cj days affirming that the contractor is taking steps to comply with this section2 and 7,c7 suspending payment under the contract for which the applicant was being considered until the contractor demonstrates compliance with this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,conditional offer ,the term conditional offer means an offer of employment for a position related to work under a contract that is conditioned upon the results of a criminal history inquiry4 7#b7 ,criminal history record information ,the term criminal history record information has the meaning given that term in section #ibja of title #e4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,section #bcci7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 shall apply with respect to contracts awarded pursuant to solicitations issued after the effective date described in section #aabb7;b77#b7 of this subtitle4 7#c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #acg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bcch the following new item3 #bcci4 ,prohibition on criminal history inquiries by contractors prior to conditional offer4 4 7c7 ,revisions to ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council shall revise the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to implement section #dgad of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #bcci of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section4 7#b7 ,consistency with ,office of ,personnel ,management regulations ,the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council shall revise the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation under paragraph 7#a7 to be consistent with the regulations issued by the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management under section #aabb7;b77#a7 to the maximum extent practicable4 ,the ,council shall include together with such revision an explanation of any substantive modification of the ,office of ,personnel ,management regulations1 including an explanation of how such modification will more effectively implement the rights and protections under this section4 #aabd4 ,report on employment of individuals formerly incarcerated in ,federal prisons 7a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term covered individual-- 7#a7 means an individual who has completed a term of imprisonment in a ,federal prison for a ,federal criminal offense2 and 7#b7 does not include an alien who is or will be removed from the ,united ,states for a violation of the immigration laws 7as such term is defined in section #aja of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja774 7b7 ,study and report required ,the ,director of the ,bureau of ,justice ,statistics1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,bureau of the ,census1 shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 design and initiate a study on the employment of covered individuals after their release from ,federal prison1 including by collecting-- 7,a7 demographic data on covered individuals1 including race1 age1 and sex2 and 7,b7 data on employment and earnings of covered individuals who are denied employment1 including the reasons for the denials2 and 7#b7 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subtitle1 and every #e years thereafter1 submit a report that does not include any personally identifiable information on the study conducted under paragraph 7#a7 to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,c ,,atc ,hiring ,reform #aaca4 ,short title2 definition 7a7 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,,atc ,hiring ,reform ,act4 7b7 ,definition of appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this subtitle1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #aacb4 ,hiring of air traffic control specialists ,section #ddejf7;f77#a77;,b77i7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking referring and all that follows through #aj percent4 and inserting giving further preferential consideration1 within each qualification category based upon pre-employment testing results 7including application of veterans' preference as required under section #djabb7;g77#b77;,b771 to pool #a applicants described in clause 7ii7 before pool #b applicants described in clause 7iii744 #aacc4 ,ensuring hiring preference for applicants with experience at an air traffic control facility of the ,national ,guard ,section #ddejf7;f77#a77;,a77ii7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 7including a facility of the ,national ,guard7 after ,department of ,defense4 #aacd4 ,,faa reports on air traffic controller hiring and training 7a7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than ,september #cj of #bjbj1 #bjba1 #bjbb1 and #bjbc1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report regarding the hiring and training of air traffic controllers4 7b7 ,contents ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following information3 7#a7 ,the number of applicants1 from each hiring pool 7by vacancy announcement beginning with vacancy announcement ,,faa-,,ato-#ai-;,,allsrce-#fafgf 7issued on ,june #ad1 #bjai77 who have done the following3 7,a7 ,applied for the position of air traffic controller4 7,b7 ,been issued a tentative offer letter for the position of air traffic controller4 7,c7 ,been issued a firm offer letter for the position of air traffic controller4 7,d7 ,been hired for the position of air traffic controller4 7,e7 ,reported to the ,,faa ,academy for initial qualification training4 7,f7 ,successfully passed ,air ,traffic ,basics training at the ,,faa ,academy4 7,g7 ,successfully passed ,terminal initial training at the ,,faa ,academy4 7,h7 ,successfully passed ,en ,route initial training at the ,,faa ,academy4 7#b7 ,the average cost of training per individual for each such hiring pool for the following3 7,a7 ,air ,traffic ,basics training at the ,,faa ,academy4 7,b7 ,terminal initial training at the ,,faa ,academy4 7,c7 ,en ,route initial training at the ,,faa ,academy4 7#c7 ,the ,,faa ,academy attrition rate for each such hiring pool4 7#d7 ,the number of applicants1 from each such hiring pool1 who have successfully completed qualification training at their first ,,faa facility and the number who are still in training at their first facility4 7#e7 ,other information determined appropriate by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 #aace4 ,,dot ,inspector ,general review and report 7a7 ,review 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation 7in this section referred to as the ,inspector ,general7 shall conduct a review that assesses the assumptions and methodologies used to develop the air traffic controller pre-employment test4 ,such review shall include-- 7,a7 what job-relevant aptitudes are measured by the air traffic controller pre-employment test and to what extent such aptitudes are tested2 7,b7 the scoring methodology for the air traffic controller pre-employment test1 including an assessment of whether such methodology is applied uniformly for all classes of applicants2 7,c7 whether the air traffic controller pre-employment test incorporates any biographical questionnaire or assessment other than basic identifiers1 such as name and questions that assess personal characteristics1 and the extent to which such biographical assumptions are relied upon to assess air traffic controller applicants2 7,d7 the effectiveness of the pre-employment test1 mental health screening1 and any other applicable pre-employment assessment to determine whether an applicant possesses the skills necessary to perform the duties of a controller2 and 7,e7 ways to improve the pre-employment test and other applicable pre-employment assessments as the ,inspector ,general determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,start date ,the ,inspector ,general shall initiate the review under paragraph 7#a7 by not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date the ,inspector ,general initiates the review under subsection 7a71 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on such review4 ,,xii ,matters relating to foreign nations ,subtitle ,a--,assistance and training,sec4 #abja4 ,modification of authority to build capacity of foreign security forces4,sec4 #abjb4 ,modification and extension of cross servicing agreements for loan of personnel protection and personnel survivability equipment in coalition operations4,sec4 #abjc4 ,modifications of authorities relating to acquisition and cross-servicing agreements4,sec4 #abjd4 ,modification of quarterly report on obligation and expenditure of funds for security cooperation programs and activities4,sec4 #abje4 ,gender perspectives and participation by women in security cooperation activities4,sec4 #abjf4 ,plan to provide consistency of administration of authorities relating to vetting of units of security forces of foreign countries2 modification of assessment1 monitoring1 and evaluation of security cooperation programs and activities4,sec4 #abjg4 ,extension of authority for support of special operations for irregular warfare4,sec4 #abjh4 ,extension and modification of ,commanders' ,emergency ,response ,program and elimination of certain payments to redress injury and loss4,sec4 #abji4 ,two-year extension of program authority for ,global ,security ,contingency ,fund4,sec4 #abaj4 ,legal institutional capacity building initiative for foreign defense institutions4,sec4 #abaj;,a4 ,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 of authority to transfer defense articles and provide defense services to the military and security forces of ,afghanistan4,sec4 #abab4 ,extension and modification of authority to acquire products and services produced in countries along a major route of supply to ,afghanistan4,sec4 #abac4 ,authority for certain payments to redress injury and loss4,sec4 #abad4 ,extension and modification of semiannual report on enhancing security and stability in ,afghanistan4,sec4 #abae4 ,special ,immigrant ,visa program reporting requirement4,sec4 #abaf4 ,meaningful inclusion of ,afghan women in peace negotiations4,sec4 #abag4 ,extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations4,sec4 #abah4 ,support for reconciliation activities led by the ,government of ,afghanistan4,sec4 #abai4 ,modification and extension of the ,afghan ,special ,immigrant ,visa ,program4,subtitle ,c--,matters relating to ,syria1 ,iraq1 and ,iran,sec4 #abba4 ,modification of authority and limitation on use of funds to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4,sec4 #abbb4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals4,sec4 #abbc4 ,modification of authority to support operations and activities of the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq4,sec4 #abbd4 ,establishing a coordinator for detained ,,isis members and relevant displaced populations in ,syria4,sec4 #abbe4 ,report on lessons learned from efforts to liberate ,mosul and ,raqqah from control of the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4,sec4 #abbf4 ,expansion of availability of financial assets of ,iran to victims of terrorism4,sec4 #abbg4 ,report on the status of deconfliction channels with ,iran4,sec4 #abbh4 ,prohibition on provision of weapons and other forms of support to certain organizations4,subtitle ,d--,matters relating to the ,russian ,federation ,sec4 #abca4 ,extension of limitation on military cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,russia4,sec4 #abcb4 ,prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of ,russia over ,crimea4,sec4 #abcc4 ,sense of ,congress on updating and modernizing existing agreements to avert miscalculation between the ,united ,states and ,russia4,sec4 #abcd4 ,united ,states participation in ,open ,skies ,treaty4,sec4 #abce4 ,modifications of briefing1 notification1 and reporting requirements relating to non-compliance by the ,russian ,federation with its obligations under the ,,inf ,treaty4,sec4 #abcf4 ,report on treaties relating to nuclear arms control4,sec4 #abcg4 ,reports relating to the ,new ,,start ,treaty4,sec4 #abch4 ,report on military activities of the ,russian ,federation and the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the ,arctic region4,sec4 #abci4 ,updated strategy to counter the threat of malign influence by the ,russian ,federation and other countries4,subtitle ,e--,matters relating to ,europe and ,n,a,t,o,sec4 #abda4 ,sense of ,congress on support for the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization4,sec4 #abdb4 ,prohibition on the use of funds to suspend1 terminate1 or provide notice of denunciation of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty4,sec4 #abdc4 ,future years plans and planning transparency for the ,european ,deterrence ,initiative4,sec4 #abdd4 ,modification and extension of ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative4,sec4 #abde4 ,limitation on transfer of ,f-#ce aircraft to ,turkey4,sec4 #abdf4 ,baltic defense assessment2 extension and modification of security assistance for ,baltic countries for joint program for interoperability and deterrence against aggression4,sec4 #abdg4 ,extension of authority for and report on training for ,eastern ,european national security forces in the course of multilateral exercises4,sec4 #abdh4 ,extension and modification of ,,nato ,special ,operations ,headquarters4,sec4 #abdi4 ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,joint ,force ,command4,sec4 #abej4 ,report on ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,readiness ,initiative4,sec4 #abej;,a4 ,repeal of prohibition on transfer of articles on the ,united ,states munitions list to the ,republic of ,cyprus4,subtitle ,f--,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region,sec4 #abea4 ,modification of ,indo-,pacific ,maritime ,security ,initiative4,sec4 #abeb4 ,expansion of ,indo-,pacific ,maritime ,security ,initiative and limitation on use of funds4,sec4 #abec4 ,report on resourcing ,united ,states defense requirements for the ,indo-,pacific region and study on competitive strategies4,sec4 #abed4 ,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 #abee4 ,report on direct1 indirect1 and burden-sharing contributions of ,japan and ,south ,korea4,sec4 #abef4 ,sense of ,congress on security commitments to the ,governments of ,japan and the ,republic of ,korea and trilateral cooperation among the ,united ,states1 ,japan1 and the ,republic of ,korea4,sec4 #abeg4 ,sense of ,congress on ,north ,korea4,sec4 #abeh4 ,statement of policy and sense of ,congress on1 and strategy to fulfill obligations under1 ,mutual ,defense ,treaty with the ,republic of the ,philippines4,sec4 #abei4 ,report on security cooperation with the ,philippine ,national ,police4,sec4 #abfj4 ,modification of annual report on military and security developments involving the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #abfj;,a4 ,report on foreign military activities in ,pacific ,island countries4,sec4 #abfj;,b4 ,report on cybersecurity activities with ,taiwan4,sec4 #abfj;,c4 ,review and report related to the ,taiwan ,relations ,act4,sec4 #abfj;,d4 ,sense of ,congress on enhancement of the ,united ,states-,taiwan defense relationship4,sec4 #abfj;,e4 ,chinese foreign direct investment in countries of the ,arctic region4,sec4 #abfj;,f4 ,sense of ,congress on policy toward ,hong ,kong4,sec4 #abfj;,g4 ,sense of ,congress on enhancing defense and security cooperation with the ,republic of ,singapore4,sec4 #abfj;,h4 ,authority to transfer funds for ,bien ,hoa dioxin cleanup4,sec4 #abfj;,i4 ,limitation on removal of ,huawei ,technologies ,co4 ,ltd4 from entity list of ,bureau of ,industry and ,security4,sec4 #abfj;,j4 ,report on ,,zte compliance with ,superseding ,settlement ,agreement and ,superseding ,order4,sec4 #abfj,k4 ,report on the lay-down of ,united ,states ,marines in the ,indo-,pacific ,region4,subtitle ,g--,other matters,sec4 #abfa4 ,modification to report on legal and policy frameworks for the use of military force4,sec4 #abfb4 ,independent review of sufficiency of resources available to ,united ,states ,southern ,command and ,united ,states ,africa ,command4,sec4 #abfc4 ,united ,states ,central ,command posture assessment and review4,sec4 #abfd4 ,limitation on production of nuclear proliferation assessment statements4,sec4 #abfe4 ,western ,hemisphere resource assessment4,sec4 #abff4 ,human rights in ,brazil4,sec4 #abfg4 ,certification relating to assistance for ,guatemala4,sec4 #abfh4 ,independent analysis of human rights situation in ,honduras4,sec4 #abfi4 ,briefing on strategy to improve the efforts of the ,nigerian military to prevent1 mitigate1 and respond to civilian harm4,sec4 #abgj4 ,report on implications of ,chinese military presence in ,djibouti4,sec4 #abga4 ,rule of construction on the permanent stationing of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in ,somalia4,sec4 #abgb4 ,defense and diplomatic strategy for ,libya4,sec4 #abgc4 ,prohibition on in-flight refueling to non-,united ,states aircraft that engage in hostilities in the ongoing civil war in ,yemen4,sec4 #abgd4 ,report on ,saudi-led coalition strikes in ,yemen4,sec4 #abge4 ,reports on expenses incurred for in-flight refueling of ,saudi coalition aircraft conducting missions relating to civil war in ,yemen4,sec4 #abgf4 ,report on ,saudi ,arabia's human rights record4,sec4 #abgg4 ,report on intelligence community assessment relating to the killing of ,washington ,post columnist ,jamal ,khashoggi4,sec4 #abgh4 ,united ,states-,israel cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems4,sec4 #abgi4 ,extension and modification of authority for ,united ,states-,israel anti-tunnel cooperation activities4,sec4 #abhj4 ,report on cost imposition strategy4,sec4 #abha4 ,modification of initiative to support protection of national security academic researchers from undue influence and other security threats4,sec4 #abhb4 ,modification of responsibility for policy on civilian casualty matters4,sec4 #abhc4 ,report on export of certain satellites to entities with certain beneficial ownership structures4,sec4 #abhd4 ,rule of construction relating to the use of military force4,sec4 #abhe4 ,reports and briefings on use of military force and support of partner forces4 ,a ,assistance and training #abja4 ,modification of authority to build capacity of foreign security forces 7a7 ,authority ,subsection 7a77#g7 of section #ccc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting existing before international coalition operation4 7b7 ,notice and wait on activities under programs ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,in the case of a program described in subsection 7a71 each of the following3 7,a7 ,a description of whether assistance under the program could be provided pursuant to other authorities under this title1 the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 or any other train and equip authorities of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,an identification of each such authority described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 #abjb4 ,modification and extension of cross servicing agreements for loan of personnel protection and personnel survivability equipment in coalition operations ,section #abjg of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mckeon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,reports to congress ,if the authority provided under this section is exercised during a fiscal year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the exercise of such authority by not later than ,october #cj of the year in which such fiscal year ends4 ,each report on the exercise of such authority shall specify the recipient country of the equipment loaned1 the type of equipment loaned1 and the duration of the loan of such equipment4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 as redesignated1 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 #abjc4 ,modifications of authorities relating to acquisition and cross-servicing agreements 7a7 ,designation and notice of intent to enter into agreement with non-,,nato country ,subsection 7b7 of section #bcdb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not designate a country for an agreement under this section unless-- 7,a7 the ,secretary1 after consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 determines that the designation of such country for such purpose is in the interest of the national security of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 in the case of a country that is not a member of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 the ,secretary submits to the appropriate committees of ,congress notice of the intended designation not less than #cj days before the date on which such country is designated by the ,secretary under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,in the case of a country that is not a member of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 the ,secretary of ,defense may not enter into an agreement under this section unless the ,secretary submits to the appropriate committees of ,congress a notice of intent to enter into such an agreement not less than #cj days before the date on which the ,secretary enters into the agreement4 4 7b7 ,oversight responsibilities ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 through 7h7 as subsections 7g7 through 7i71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate an existing senior civilian or military official who shall have primary responsibility for-- 7#a7 accounting for logistic support1 supplies1 and services received or provided under acquisition and cross-servicing agreements2 7#b7 ensuring consistent standards and guidance to the armed forces and combatant commands in executing acquisition and cross-servicing agreements2 7#c7 overseeing and monitoring the implementation of acquisition and cross-servicing agreements in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy2 and 7#d7 such other responsibilities as may be prescribed by the ,secretary4 4 7c7 ,regulations ,subsection 7g7 of such section1 as redesignated by subsection 7b77#a71 is amended to read as follows3 7g7 7#a7 ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations to ensure that-- 7,a7 contracts entered into under this subchapter are free from self-dealing1 bribery1 and conflict of interests2 7,b7 adequate processes and controls are in place to provide for the accurate accounting of logistic support1 supplies1 and services received or provided under the authority of this subchapter2 and 7,c7 personnel responsible for accounting for logistic support1 supplies1 and services received or provided under such authority are fully trained and aware of such responsibilities4 7#b7 7,a7 ,not later than #bgj days after the issuance of the regulations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of the implementation by the ,secretary of such regulations4 7,b7 ,the review conducted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 assess the effectiveness of such regulations and the implementation of such regulations to ensure the effective management and oversight of an agreement under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7ii7 include any other matter the ,comptroller ,general considers relevant4 4 7d7 ,reports ,subsection 7h7 of such section1 as redesignated by subsection 7b77#a71 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking in effect and inserting that have entered into force or were applied provisionally2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking date on which the ,secretary and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting 8dates on which the ,secretary notified ,congress-- 7,a7 pursuant to subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 of the designation of such country under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 pursuant to subsection 7b77#b7 of the intent of the ,secretary to enter into the agreement4 2 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,the class of supply1 total dollar amount1 the amount collected1 and the outstanding balance of logistic support1 supplies1 and services provided during the preceding fiscal year under each such agreement4 2 7#d7 by amending paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,the class of supply1 total dollar amount1 the amount collected1 and the outstanding balance of logistic support1 supplies1 and services received during the preceding fiscal year under each such agreement4 2 7#e7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#e7 ,with respect to any transaction for logistic support1 supplies1 and services that has not been reconciled more than one year after the date on which the transaction occurred1 a description of the transaction that includes the following3 7,a7 ,the date on which the transaction occurred4 7,b7 ,the country or organization to which logistic support1 supplies1 and services were provided4 7,c7 ,the value of the transaction4 7#f7 ,an explanation of any waiver granted under section #bcdg7;c7 during the preceding fiscal year1 including an identification of the relevant contingency operation or non-combat operation4 4 #abjd4 ,modification of quarterly report on obligation and expenditure of funds for security cooperation programs and activities ,section #cha7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #cj days and inserting #fj days4 #abje4 ,gender perspectives and participation by women in security cooperation activities ,consistent with the ,women1 ,peace1 and ,security ,act of #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-fh71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 should seek to incorporate gender perspectives and participation by women in security cooperation activities to the maximum extent practicable4 #abjf4 ,plan to provide consistency of administration of authorities relating to vetting of units of security forces of foreign countries2 modification of assessment1 monitoring1 and evaluation of security cooperation programs and activities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and ,secretary of ,state shall jointly develop1 implement1 and submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a plan to provide consistency in administration of section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #fbj,m of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgh;d74 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall contain the following3 7#a7 ,common standards and procedures which shall be used by the ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,state to obtain and verify information regarding the vetting of units of the security forces of foreign countries for gross violation of human rights under the authorities described in subsection 7a71 including-- 7,a7 public guidelines for external sources to report information2 and 7,b7 methods and criteria employed by the ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,state to determine whether sources1 source reporting1 and allegations are credible4 7#b7 ,measures to ensure the ,department of ,defense has read-only access to the ,international ,vetting and ,security ,tracking 7,,invest7 system1 and any successor or equivalent system4 7#c7 ,measures to ensure the authorities described in subsection 7a7 are applied to any foreign forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 and individuals that receive training1 equipment1 or other assistance from the ,united ,states military4 7c7 ,form ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,integration of human rights and civilian protection into assessment1 monitoring1 and evaluation of security cooperation programs and activities 7#a7 ,reports required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an interim report and a final report on the steps the ,secretary will take to incorporate partner units' activities1 as such activities relate to human rights and protection of civilians1 into the program elements described in section #chc7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,deadlines 7,a7 ,interim report ,the interim report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and shall include a summary of the progress of the ,secretary in implementing the steps described in such paragraph4 7,b7 ,final report ,the final report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act and shall specifically identify the actions the ,secretary took to implement the steps described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7,a7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abjg4 ,extension of authority for support of special operations for irregular warfare ,section #abjb7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #afci7 is amended by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjbc4 #abjh4 ,extension and modification of ,commanders' ,emergency ,response ,program and elimination of certain payments to redress injury and loss 7a7 ,extension and modification of ,commanders' ,emergency ,response ,program ,section #abja of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #abe ,stat4 #afai71 as most recently amended by the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjaf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj2 and 7,b7 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #b1ejj1jjj2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking of fiscal years #bjag through #bjai and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbj2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 in the first sentence1 by striking during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjaf1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,elimination of authority for certain payments to redress injury and loss in ,afghanistan1 ,iraq1 ,syria1 ,somalia1 ,libya1 and ,yemen ,section #abaa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bdgg71 as most recently amended by section #abbd7;a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 is further amended by striking subsection 7b74 #abji4 ,two-year extension of program authority for ,global ,security ,contingency ,fund ,section #abjg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjai and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjba2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,exception ,amounts appropriated and transferred to the ,fund before ,september #cj1 #bjai1 shall remain available for obligation and expenditure after that date1 but only for activities under programs commenced under subsection 7b7 before ,september #cj1 #bjai4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7o7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjai and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjba2 and 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking through #bjai and inserting through #bjba4 #abaj4 ,legal institutional capacity building initiative for foreign defense institutions 7a7 ,initiative ,the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out1 in accordance with section #ccb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 an initiative of legal institutional capacity building in collaboration with the appropriate ministry of defense 7or security agency serving a similar defense function7 legal institutions that support the efforts of one or more foreign countries to establish or improve legal institutional capacity4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the initiative under subsection 7a7 is to enhance1 through advisory services1 training1 or related training support services1 as appropriate1 the legal institutional capacity of the applicable foreign country to do the following3 7#a7 ,integrate legal matters into the authority1 doctrine1 and policies of the ministry of defense 7or security agency serving a similar defense function7 and forces of such country4 7#b7 ,provide appropriate legal support to commanders conducting defense and national security operations4 7#c7 ,with respect to defense and national security law1 institutionalize education1 training1 and professional development for personnel and forces1 including uniformed lawyers1 officers1 noncommissioned officers1 and civilian lawyers and leadership within such ministries of defense 7and security agencies serving a similar defense function74 7#d7 ,establish a military justice system that is objective1 transparent1 and impartial4 7#e7 ,conduct effective and transparent command and administrative investigations4 7#f7 ,build the legal capacity of the forces and civilian personnel of ministries of defense 7and security agencies serving a similar defense function7 to provide equitable1 transparent1 and accountable institutions and provide for anti-corruption measures within such institutions4 7#g7 ,build capacity-- 7,a7 to provide for the protection of civilians consistent with the law of armed conflict and human rights law2 and 7,b7 to investigate incidents of civilian casualties4 7#h7 ,promote understanding and observance of-- 7,a7 the law of armed conflict2 7,b7 human rights and fundamental freedoms2 7,c7 the rule of law2 and 7,d7 civilian control of the military4 7#i7 ,establish mechanisms for effective civilian oversight of defense and national security legal institutions and legal matters4 7c7 ,elements ,the initiative under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a measure for monitoring the implementation of the initiative and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the initiative1 in accordance with section #chc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the organizational weaknesses for legal institutional capacity building of the applicable foreign country1 including baseline information1 an assessment of gaps in the capability and capacity of the appropriate institutions of such country1 and any other indicator of efficacy1 in accordance with section #chc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,an engagement plan for building legal institutional capacity that addresses the weaknesses identified under paragraph 7#b71 including objectives1 milestones1 and a timeline4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbj through the fiscal year in which the initiative under subsection 7a7 terminates1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an annual report on the legal institutional capacity building activities carried out under this section4 7#b7 ,integration into other capacity building reports ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year shall be integrated into the report required pursuant to subsection 7b77#b7 of section #ccb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the fourth fiscal year quarter of such fiscal year4 7#c7 ,matters ,to ,be included ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the same information required under subsection 7b77#b7 of section #ccb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,the names of the one or more countries in which the initiative was conducted4 7,c7 ,for each such country-- 7i7 the purpose of the initiative2 7ii7 the objectives1 milestones1 and timeline of the initiative2 7iii7 the number and type of advisors assigned and deployed to the country1 as applicable2 and 7iv7 an assessment of the progress of the implementation of the initiative4 7e7 ,sunset ,the initiative under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 7f7 ,funding ,amounts for programs carried out pursuant to subsection 7a7 in a fiscal year1 and for other purposes in connection with such programs as authorized by this section1 may be derived only from amounts authorized to be appropriated for such fiscal year for the ,department of ,defense for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency for such programs and purposes4 #abaj;,a4 ,department of ,defense support for stabilization activities in national security interest of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state and in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 provide support for the stabilization activities of other ,federal agencies specified in subsection 7c77#a74 7b7 ,designation of foreign areas 7#a7 ,in general ,amounts authorized to be provided pursuant to this section shall be available only for support for stabilization activities-- 7,a7 in a country specified in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 that the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 has determined are in the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,specified countries ,the countries specified in this paragraph are as follows3 7,a7 ,iraq4 7,b7 ,syria4 7,c7 ,afghanistan4 7,d7 ,somalia4 7c7 ,support to other agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,support may be provided for stabilization activities under subsection 7a7 to the ,department of ,state1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 or other ,federal agencies1 on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis4 ,the authority to provide such support under this paragraph on a reimbursable basis is in addition to other authorities to provide support on such basis4 7#b7 ,type of support ,support under subsection 7a7 may consist of logistic support1 supplies1 and services4 7d7 ,requirement for a stabilization strategy 7#a7 ,limitation ,with respect to any country specified in subsection 7b77#b71 no amount of support may be provided under subsection 7a7 until #ae days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 submits to the appropriate committees of ,congress a detailed report setting forth a stabilization strategy for such country4 7#b7 ,elements of strategy ,the stabilization strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall set forth the following3 7,a7 ,the ,united ,states interests in conducting stabilization activities in the country specified in subsection 7b77#b74 7,b7 ,the key foreign partners and actors in such country4 7,c7 ,the desired end states and objectives of the ,united ,states stabilization activities in such country4 7,d7 ,the ,department of ,defense support intended to be provided for the stabilization activities of other ,federal agencies under subsection 7a74 7,e7 ,any mechanism for civil-military coordination regarding support for stabilization activities4 7,f7 ,the mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of ,department of ,defense support for ,united ,states stabilization activities in the area4 7e7 ,implementation in accordance with guidance ,support provided under subsection 7a7 shall be implemented in accordance with the guidance of the ,department of ,defense entitled ,do,d ,directive #cjjj4je ,stabilization1 dated ,december #ac1 #bjah 7or successor guidance74 7f7 ,report ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress on an annual basis a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the identification of each foreign area within countries specified in subsection 7b77#b7 for which support to stabilization has occurred4 7#b7 ,the total amount spent by the ,department of ,defense1 broken out by recipient ,federal agency and activity4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the contribution of each activity toward greater stability4 7#d7 ,an articulation of any plans for continued ,department of ,defense support to stabilization in the specified foreign area in order to maintain or improve stability4 7#e7 ,other matters as the ,secretary of ,defense considers to be appropriate4 7g7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,source of funds ,amounts for activities carried out under this section in a fiscal year shall be derived only from amounts authorized to be appropriated for such fiscal year for the ,department of ,defense for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide4 7#b7 ,limitation ,not more than #ah1jjj1jjj in each fiscal year is authorized to be used to provide nonreimbursable support under this section4 7h7 ,expiration ,the authority provided under this section may not be exercised after ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress 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 ,logistic support1 supplies1 and services ,the term logistic support1 supplies1 and services has the meaning given the term in section #bcej7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,b ,matters relating to ,afghanistan and ,pakistan #abaa4 ,extension of authority to transfer defense articles and provide defense services to the military and security forces of ,afghanistan 7a7 ,extension of authority ,subsection 7h7 of section #abbb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #aiib7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbb4 7b7 ,excess defense articles ,subsection 7i77#b7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj each place it appears and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbb4 #abab4 ,extension and modification of authority to acquire products and services produced in countries along a major route of supply to ,afghanistan 7a7 ,termination of authority ,subsection 7f7 of section #hja of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #bcii7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba4 7b7 ,report on authority ,such section1 as so amended1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,report on authority 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and ,march #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the use of the authority provided in subsection 7a74 ,the report shall address1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,the number of determinations made by the ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,a description of the products and services acquired using the authority4 7,c7 ,the extent to which the use of the authority has met the objectives of subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of subsection 7b77#b74 7,d7 ,a list of the countries providing products or services as a result of a determination made pursuant to subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 4 #abac4 ,authority for certain payments to redress injury and loss 7a7 ,authority ,during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbb1 not more than #c1jjj1jjj for each calendar year1 to be derived from funds authorized to be appropriated to the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense under the ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide account1 may be made available 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 coalition4 7b7 ,conditions on payment ,an ex gratia payment authorized pursuant to subsection 7a7 may be provided only if-- 7#a7 the prospective foreign civilian recipient is determined by the local military commander to be friendly to the ,united ,states2 7#b7 a claim for damages would not be compensable under chapter #afc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,foreign ,claims ,act72 7#c7 the property damage1 personal injury1 or death was not caused by action by an enemy2 7#d7 the claimant suffered property damage1 personal injury1 or death that was-- 7,a7 caused by the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 a coalition that includes the ,united ,states1 or a military organization supporting the ,united ,states or such a coalition2 and 7,b7 occurred during an operation carried out by the ,united ,states1 such coalition1 or such military organization2 and 7#e7 the claimant had no involvement in planning or executing an attack or other hostile action that gave rise to the use of force by the ,united ,states1 such coalition1 or such military organization resulting in such property damage1 personal injury1 or death4 7c7 ,nature of payment ,a payment provided pursuant to the authority under subsection 7a7 may not be construed or considered as an admission or acknowledgment of any legal obligation to provide compensation for any property damage1 personal injury1 or death4 7d7 ,amount of payments ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines a payment under subsection 7a7 to be appropriate in a particular setting1 the amounts of payments1 if any1 to be provided to civilians determined to have suffered harm incident to the use of force by the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces under the program should be determined pursuant to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary and based on an assessment1 conducted in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 that includes such factors as cultural appropriateness and prevailing economic conditions4 ,a copy of any regulations so prescribed shall be provided to the congressional defense committees upon finalization4 7e7 ,legal advice ,local military commanders shall receive legal advice before making ex gratia payments under this subsection4 ,the legal advisor1 under regulations of the ,department of ,defense1 shall advise on whether an ex gratia payment is proper under this section and applicable ,department of ,defense regulations4 7f7 ,written record ,a written record of any ex gratia payment offered pursuant to the authority under subsection 7a71 and whether accepted or denied1 shall be kept by the local military commander and on a timely basis submitted to the appropriate office in the ,department of ,defense as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7g7 ,quarterly report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report including the following3 7#a7 ,with respect to each ex gratia payment made under the authority in this subsection or any other authority during the preceding #ij-;day period1 each of the following3 7,a7 ,the amount used for such payments and the country with respect to which each such payment was made4 7,b7 ,the manner in which claims for such payments were verified4 7,c7 ,the position of the official who approved the payment4 7,d7 ,the manner in which payments are made4 7#b7 ,with respect to a preceding #ij-;day period in which no ex gratia payments were made-- 7,a7 whether any such payment was refused1 along with the reason for such refusal2 or 7,b7 any other reason for which no such payments were made4 7h7 ,relation to other authorities ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the authority provided by this section shall be construed as the sole authority available to make ex gratia payments for property damage1 personal injury1 or death that is incident to the use of force by the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces4 #abad4 ,extension and modification of semiannual report on enhancing security and stability in ,afghanistan 7a7 ,extension ,paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 of section #abbe of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abg ,stat4 #ceej71 as most recently amended by section #abae of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #afdi71 is further amended by striking ,december #ae1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ae1 #bjbb4 7b7 ,form ,paragraph 7#c7 of such subsection is amended to read as follows3 7#c7 ,form ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control1 but may include a classified annex4 4 7c7 ,modification of elements ,subsection 7b7 of such section #abbe1 as amended by section #abae7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bdhj71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting and taking into account the ,august #bjag strategy of the ,united ,states after #bjad2 7,b7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 the strategy and objectives of any post-#bjad ,united ,states mission1 including the #bjag ,south ,asia ,strategy of the ,united ,states and any subsequent ,united ,states strategy1 and any mission agreed by the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato71 that are pertinent to-- 7i7 training1 advising1 and assisting the ,,ansf2 or 7ii7 conducting counterrorism operations in ,afghanistan2 and 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 by striking in the assessment of any such and inserting 8in the assessment of-- 7i7 any such 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7ii7 the ,united ,states counterterrorism mission2 and 7iii7 efforts by the ,department of ,defense to support reconciliation efforts and develop conditions for the expansion of the reach of the ,government of ,afghanistan throughout ,afghanistan4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 81 including the progress of the ,government of ,afghanistan on securing ,afghan territory and population10 after 8the current security conditions in ,afghanistan02 and 7,b7 by striking and the ,haqqani ,network and inserting 8the ,haqqani ,network1 and the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria ,khorasan02 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#i7 ,monitoring and evaluation measures relating to ,,asff ,a description of the monitoring and evaluation measures that the ,department of ,defense and the ,government of ,afghanistan are taking to ensure that funds of the ,afghanistan ,security ,forces ,fund provided to the ,government of ,afghanistan as direct government-to-government assistance are not subject to waste1 fraud1 or abuse4 4 #abae4 ,special ,immigrant ,visa program reporting requirement 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state shall submit a report1 which may contain a classified annex1 to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall evaluate the obstacles to effective protection of ,afghan and ,iraqi allies through the special immigrant visa programs and suggestions for improvements in future programs1 including information relating to-- 7#a7 the hiring of locally employed staff and contractors2 7#b7 documenting the identity and employment of locally employed staff and contractors of the ,united ,states ,government1 including the possibility of establishing a central database of employees of the ,united ,states ,government and its contractors2 7#c7 the protection and safety of employees of locally employed staff and contractors2 7#d7 means of expediting processing at all stages of the process for applicants1 including consideration of reducing required forms2 7#e7 appropriate staffing levels for expedited processing domestically and abroad2 7#f7 the effect of uncertainty of visa availability on visa processing2 7#g7 the cost and availability of medical examinations2 and 7#h7 means to reduce delays in interagency processing and security checks4 7c7 ,consultation ,in preparing the report under subsection 7a71 the ,inspector ,general shall consult with current and1 to the extent possible1 former employees of-- 7#a7 the ,department of ,state1 ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs1 ,visa ,office2 7#b7 the ,department of ,state1 ,bureau of ,near ,eastern ,affairs and ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs1 ,executive ,office2 7#c7 the ,united ,states embassy in ,kabul1 ,afghanistan1 ,consular ,section2 7#d7 the ,united ,states embassy in ,baghdad1 ,iraq1 ,consular ,section2 7#e7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services2 7#f7 the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#g7 non-governmental organizations providing legal aid in the special immigrant visa application process4 #abaf4 ,meaningful inclusion of ,afghan women in peace negotiations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall seek to ensure the meaningful participation of ,afghan women in the peace process in ,afghanistan in a manner consistent with the ,women1 ,peace1 and ,security ,act of #bjag 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baeb;j et seq471 including through advocacy for the inclusion of ,afghan women in ongoing and future negotiations to end the conflict in ,afghanistan4 7b7 ,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 committees of ,congress a report describing the steps taken to fulfill the duties of the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress 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 #abag4 ,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 #cic71 as most recently amended by section #abbe of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 is further amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,authority ,from funds made available for the ,department of ,defense for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 for overseas contingency operations for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide activities1 the ,secretary of ,defense may reimburse any key cooperating nation 7other than ,pakistan7 for-- 7#a7 logistical and military support provided by that nation to or in connection with ,united ,states military operations in ,afghanistan1 ,iraq1 or ,syria2 and 7#b7 logistical1 military1 and other support1 including access1 provided by that nation to or in connection with ,united ,states military operations described in paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,modification to limitation ,subsection 7d77#a7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,october #a1 #bjah1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting ,october #a1 #bjai1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj2 and 7#b7 by striking #cej1jjj1jjj and inserting #dej1jjj1jjj4 #abah4 ,support for reconciliation activities led by the ,government of ,afghanistan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 provide covered support for reconciliation activities to one or more designated persons or entities or ,federal agencies4 7b7 ,framework for use of authority ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the use of the authority under subsection 7a7 that includes-- 7#a7 a framework for use of such authority2 7#b7 evaluation requirements2 and 7#c7 a prioritization of covered support4 7c7 ,designation ,not later than #ae days before the ,secretary of ,defense designates an individual or organization as a designated person or entity1 the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of the intent of the ,secretary to make such designation4 7d7 ,reimbursement 7#a7 ,designated persons or entities ,the ,secretary of ,defense may provide covered support to a designated person or entity on a nonreimbursable basis4 7#b7 ,federal agencies ,the ,secretary of ,defense may provide covered support to a ,federal agency on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis4 7e7 ,location of covered support 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense may only provide covered support within ,afghanistan4 7#b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may provide covered support in ,pakistan if the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 determines1 and certifies to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 that providing covered support in ,pakistan is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,notification ,not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense provides covered support in ,pakistan1 or an individual expenditure for covered support reaches a monetary threshold of #ge1jjj or greater1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress written notice that includes-- 7#a7 the intended recipient of such covered support and the specific covered support to be provided2 and 7#b7 a description of the manner in which such covered support facilitates reconciliation4 7g7 ,funding 7#a7 ,source of funds ,amounts for covered support may only be derived from amounts authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for operation and maintenance4 7#b7 ,limitation ,not more than #ae1jjj1jjj may be used in each fiscal year to provide covered support under this section4 7h7 ,rule of construction ,covered support shall not be construed to violate section #bcci1 #bcci;,a1 or #bcci;,b of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7i7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and quarterly thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on covered support during the preceding #ij-;day period4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under this subsection shall include1 for the preceding reporting period1 the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of the reconciliation activities for which covered support was provided4 7,b7 ,a description of the covered support1 by class or type1 and the designated person or entity or ,federal agency that received each class or type of covered support4 7,c7 ,the total dollar amount of each class or type of covered support1 including budget details4 7,d7 ,the intended duration of each provision of covered support4 7,e7 ,any other matter the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7j7 ,sunset ,the authority to carry out this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,covered support 7,a7 ,in general ,the term covered support means logistic support1 supplies1 and services 7as defined in section #bcej of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 and security provided under this section4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term covered support does not include the following support1 supplies1 or services described in section #bcej of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code3 7i7 ,ammunition1 construction incident to base operations support1 training services1 and the temporary use of general purpose vehicles4 7ii7 ,with respect to any member of the ,taliban1 transportation in vehicles or on aircraft owned by the ,united ,states ,government4 7#c7 ,designated person or entity 7,a7 ,in general ,the term designated person or entity means an individual or organization designated by the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 as necessary to facilitate a reconciliation activity4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term designated person or entity does not include a ,federal agency or department4 7#d7 ,reconciliation activity ,the term reconciliation activity means any activity intended to support1 facilitate1 or enable a political settlement between the ,government of ,afghanistan and the ,taliban for the purpose of ending the war in ,afghanistan4 7#e7 ,security ,the term security means any measure determined by the ,secretary of ,defense to be necessary to protect reconciliation activities from hostile acts4 #abai4 ,modification and extension of the ,afghan ,special ,immigrant ,visa ,program 7a7 ,principal aliens ,subclause 7,i7 of section #fjb7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,afghan ,allies ,protection ,act of #bjji 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note7 is amended to read as follows3 7,i7 by1 or on behalf of1 the ,united ,states ,government2 or 4 7b7 ,extension of afghan special immigrant program ,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 #bjae1 #bjaf1 and #bjag and inserting #bjae through #bjbj2 7#b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #ah1ejj and inserting #bb1ejj2 7#c7 in clause 7i71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba2 and 7#d7 in clause 7ii71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba4 ,c ,matters relating to ,syria1 ,iraq1 and ,iran #abba4 ,modification of authority and limitation on use of funds to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria 7a7 ,limitation on use of funds ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj by this ,act for activities under 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 #ceeh71 as amended by this section1 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended for such activities until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 security in liberated areas in ,iraq2 7,b7 the extent to which security forces trained and equipped1 directly or indirectly1 by the ,united ,states are prepared to provide post-conflict stabilization and security in such liberated areas2 and 7,c7 the effectiveness of security forces in the post-conflict environment and an identification of which such forces will provide post-conflict stabilization and security in such liberated areas4 7#b7 ,a summary of available information relating to the disposition of militia groups throughout ,iraq1 with particular focus on groups in areas liberated from ,,isis or in sensitive areas with historically mixed ethnic or minority communities4 7#c7 ,any updates to or changes in the plan1 strategy1 process1 vetting requirements and process as described in subsection 7e7 of such section #abcf1 and end-use monitoring mechanisms and procedures4 7#d7 ,an identification of the specific units of the ,iraqi ,security ,forces to receive training and equipment or other support in fiscal year #bjbj4 7#e7 ,a plan for ensuring that any vehicles or equipment provided to the ,iraqi ,security ,forces pursuant to such authority are maintained in subsequent fiscal years using funds of ,iraq4 7#f7 ,a description of any misuse or loss of provided equipment and how such misuse or loss is being mitigated4 7#g7 ,an estimate1 by fiscal year1 of the funding anticipated to be required for support of the ,iraqi ,security ,forces during the five fiscal years beginning in fiscal year #bjbj4 7#h7 ,a plan for normalizing assistance to the ,iraqi ,security ,forces under chapter #af of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 beginning in fiscal year #bjbj4 7#i7 ,a detailed plan for the obligation and expenditure of the funds requested for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,department of ,defense for stipends4 7#aj7 ,a plan for the transition to the ,government of ,iraq the responsibility for funding for stipends for any fiscal year after fiscal year #bjbj4 7#aa7 ,a description of how attacks against ,united ,states or coalition personnel are being mitigated1 statistics on any such attacks1 including green-on-blue attacks4 7#ab7 ,a list of the forces or elements of forces that are restricted from receiving assistance under subsection 7a7 of such section #abcf1 other than the forces or elements of forces with respect to which the ,secretary of ,defense has exercised the waiver authority under subsection 7j7 of such section #abcf1 as a result of vetting required by subsection 7e7 of such section #abcf or by section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and a detailed description of the reasons for such restriction1 including for each force or element1 as applicable1 the following3 7,a7 ,information relating to gross violation of human rights committed by such force or element1 including the time-frame of the alleged violation4 7,b7 ,the source of the information described in subparagraph 7,a7 and an assessment of the veracity of the information4 7,c7 ,the association of such force or element with terrorist groups or groups associated with the ,government of ,iran4 7,d7 ,the amount and type of any assistance provided to such force or element by the ,government of ,iran4 7b7 ,funding ,subsection 7g7 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-- 7#a7 by striking fiscal year #bjai and inserting fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7#b7 by striking #hej1jjj1jjj and inserting #fde1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,clarification with respect to scope of authority 7#a7 ,in general ,subsection 7j77#b7 of such section #abcf is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,scope of assistance authority ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the authority granted by subsection 7a7 may only be exercised in consultation with the ,government of ,iraq4 4 7#b7 ,technical correction ,the heading of subsection 7j7 of such section #abcf is amended by inserting 2 ,scope after ,authority4 7d7 ,technical correction ,subsection 7c7 of such section #abcf is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a77#a7 and inserting subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 7e7 ,additional technical correction ,effective as of ,december #ab1 #bjag1 and as if included therein as enacted1 section #abbb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #afea7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c77#c74 #abbb4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals 7a7 ,extension and modification ,section #abji of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 8,buck0 ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceei7 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking with a cost and all that follows through through ,december #ca1 #bjai and inserting and sustainment to appropriately vetted ,syrian groups and individuals through ,december #ca1 #bjbj2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,defending the ,syrian people from attacks by the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4 7#b7 ,securing territory formerly controlled by the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4 7#c7 ,protecting the ,united ,states and its partners and allies from the threats posed by the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria1 al ,qaeda1 and associated forces in ,syria4 7#d7 ,providing appropriate support to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals to conduct temporary and humane detention and repatriation of ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria foreign terrorist fighters in accordance with all laws and obligations related to the conduct of such operations1 including1 as applicable-- 7,a7 the law of armed conflict2 7,b7 internationally recognized human rights2 7,c7 the principle of non-refoulement2 7,d7 the ,convention ,against ,torture and ,other ,cruel1 ,inhuman or ,degrading ,treatment or ,punishment 7done at ,new ,york on ,december #aj1 #aihd72 and 7,e7 the ,united ,nations ,convention ,relating to the ,status of ,refugees1 done at ,geneva ,july #bh1 #aiea 7as made applicable by the ,protocol ,relating to the ,status of ,refugees1 done at ,new ,york ,january #ca1 #aifg 7#ai ,,ust #fbbc774 4 7#b7 ,by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,notice before provision of assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with the requirements under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees in writing of the use of the relevant authority to provide assistance and include the following3 7,a7 ,the requirements and process used to determine appropriately vetted recipients4 7,b7 ,the mechanisms and procedures that will be used to monitor and report to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate on unauthorized end-use of provided training and equipment or other violations of relevant law by appropriately vetted recipients4 7,c7 ,the amount1 type1 and purpose of assistance to be funded and the recipient of the assistance4 7,d7 ,the goals and objectives of the assistance4 7,e7 ,the number and role of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces personnel involved4 7,f7 ,any other relevant details4 7#b7 ,timing of required notice ,a notice described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be required-- 7,a7 not later than #ae days before the expenditure of each #aj-percent increment of the amount made available in fiscal year #bjai or fiscal year #bjbj to carry out the authorization in this section2 or 7,b7 not later than #dh hours after such an expenditure1 if the ,secretary determines that extraordinary circumstances that affect the national security of the ,united ,states exist4 4 7#c7 ,by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,form ,the notifications required under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 4 7#d7 ,by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,quarterly progress reports 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning on ,january #ae1 #bjbj1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a progress report4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,each progress report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 based on the most recent quarterly information1 the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the appropriately vetted recipients receiving assistance under subsection 7a71 including a description of their geographical locations1 demographic profiles1 political affiliations1 and current capabilities4 7,b7 ,a description of training1 equipment1 supplies1 stipends1 and other support provided to appropriately vetted recipients under subsection 7a7 and a statement of the amount of funds expended for such purposes during the period covered by the report4 7,c7 ,any misuse or loss of provided training and equipment and how such misuse or loss is being mitigated4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the recruitment1 throughput1 and retention rates of appropriately vetted recipients4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the operational effectiveness of appropriately vetted recipients in meeting the purposes specified in subsection 7a74 7,f7 ,a description of the current and planned posture of ,united ,states forces and the planned level of engagement by such forces with appropriately vetted recipients1 including the oversight of equipment provided under this section and the activities conducted by such appropriately vetted recipients4 7,g7 ,a detailed explanation of the relationship between appropriately vetted recipients and civilian governance authorities1 including a description of efforts to ensure appropriately vetted recipients are subject to the control of competent civilian authorities4 7,h7 ,a description of ,united ,states ,government stabilization objectives and activities carried out in areas formerly controlled by the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria1 including significant projects and funding associated with such projects4 7,i7 ,a description of coalition contributions to the purposes specified in subsection 7a7 and other related stabilization activities4 7,j7 ,with respect to ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria foreign terrorist fighters-- 7i7 an estimate of the number of such individuals being detained by appropriately vetted ,syrian groups and individuals2 7ii7 an estimate of the number of such individuals that have been repatriated and the countries to which such individuals have been repatriated2 and 7iii7 a description of ,united ,states ,government support provided to facilitate the repatriation of such individuals4 7,i7 ,an assessment of the extent to which appropriately vetted ,syrian groups and individuals have enabled progress toward establishing inclusive1 representative1 accountable1 and civilian-led governance and security structures in territories liberated from the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4 4 7#e7 ,in subsection 7e77#a77;,a71 by striking include1 and all that follows through 7,,isil7 and inserting include the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4 7#f7 ,by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,restriction on scope of assistance in the form of weapons 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may only provide assistance in the form of weapons pursuant to the authority under subsection 7a7 if such weapons are small arms or light weapons4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the restriction under paragraph 7#a7 upon certification to the appropriate congressional committees that such provision of law would 7but for the waiver7 impede national security objectives of the ,united ,states by prohibiting1 restricting1 delaying1 or otherwise limiting the provision of assistance4 4 7#e7 ,in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 at the end of the #ae-;day period beginning on the date the ,secretary notifies the congressional defense committees of the amount1 source1 and intended purpose of such contributions after as authorized by this section2 and 7,b7 by striking operation and maintenance accounts and all that follows through the end of the subsection and inserting accounts44 7#f7 ,by amending subsection 7l7 to read as follows3 7l7 ,limitation on cost of construction and repair projects 7#a7 ,in general ,the cost of construction and repair projects carried out under this section may not exceed1 in any fiscal year-- 7,a7 #d1jjj1jjj per project2 or 7,b7 #bj1jjj1jjj in the aggregate4 7#b7 ,foreign contributions ,the limitation under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to the expenditure of foreign contributions in excess of the per-project or aggregate limitation set forth in that paragraph4 4 7b7 ,availability of authority ,not more than #aj percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for activities under the authority provided by section #abji of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 8,buck0 ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceei71 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section1 may be obligated or expended until the first quarterly report required to be submitted pursuant to subsection 7d7 of such section #abji 7as so amended7 has been submitted to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership in accordance with such subsection4 #abbc4 ,modification of authority to support operations and activities of the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq 7a7 ,modification ,section #abae of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,authority ,by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may support ,united ,states ,government security cooperation activities in ,iraq by providing funds for the operations and activities of the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq4 4 7#b7 ,types of support ,in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking the comma after life support and inserting and2 and 7,b7 by striking 1 and construction and renovation of facilities4 7#c7 ,limitation on amount ,in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking fiscal year #bjai and inserting fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7,b7 by striking #de1cjj1jjj and inserting #cj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,source of funds ,in subsection 7d71 by striking fiscal year #bjai and inserting fiscal year #bjbj4 7#e7 ,coverage of costs of the office of security cooperation in iraq ,in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking of ,,osci2 7,b7 by inserting appropriate administrative charges after includes and 7,c7 by striking 1 charges sufficient to recover and all that follows through with such sale4 7#f7 ,additional authority ,in subsection 7f71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,sunset ,the authority provided in this subsection shall terminate on the date that is #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj4 4 7#g7 ,reports ,in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjae and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbj2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking current each place it appears2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,iraq1 including and inserting ,iraq that also addresses2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the programs conducted and all that follows through will address and inserting ,united ,states security assistance and security cooperation activities are intended to address2 and 7iv7 by amending subparagraph 7,f7 to read as follows3 7,f7 ,an evaluation of the effectiveness of ,united ,states efforts to promote respect for human rights1 military professionalism1 and respect for legitimate civilian authority in ,iraq4 4 7b7 ,limitation on availability of funds ,such section #abae is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,limitation on availability of funds ,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 may be obligated or expended for the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 that each of the following reforms relating to that ,office has been completed3 7#a7 ,the appointment of a ,senior ,defense ,official_/,defense ,attache to oversee the ,office4 7#b7 ,the development of a staffing plan to reorganize the ,office in a manner similar to that of other security cooperation offices in the region that emphasizes the placement of personnel with regional or security cooperation expertise in key leadership positions and closes duplicative or extraneous sections4 7#c7 ,the initiation of bilateral engagement with the ,government of ,iraq with the objective of establishing a joint mechanism for security assistance planning1 including a five-year security assistance roadmap for developing sustainable military capacity and capabilities and enabling defense institution building and reform4 4 #abbd4 ,establishing a coordinator for detained ,,isis members and relevant displaced populations in ,syria 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the ,attorney ,general1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report identifying whether a senior-level coordinator exists on all matters for the ,united ,states ,government relating to ,,isis members who are in ,syrian ,democratic ,forces custody1 including with respect to-- 7#a7 the long-term disposition of such ,,isis members1 including in all matters in connection with-- 7,a7 repatriation1 transfer1 prosecution1 and intelligence-gathering2 7,b7 all multilateral and international engagements led by the ,department of ,state and other agencies that are related to the current and future handling1 detention1 and prosecution of such ,,isis members1 including with the ,international ,criminal ,police ,organization2 and 7,c7 coordinating the provision of technical and evidentiary assistance to foreign countries to aid in the successful prosecution of such ,,isis members1 as appropriate1 in accordance with international humanitarian law and other internationally recognized human rights and rule of law standards2 and 7#b7 all multilateral and international engagements related to the humanitarian access1 provision of basic services1 freedom of movement1 security and safe return of internally displaced persons and refugees at camps or facilities in ,syria that hold family members of such ,,isis members4 7b7 ,designation ,if the ,president is unable to identify a senior-level coordinator for all matters described in subsection 7a71 the ,president1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the ,attorney ,general1 shall designate an existing official within the executive branch to serve as senior-level coordinator to coordinate1 in conjunction with other relevant agencies1 all matters described in such subsection4 7c7 ,retention of authority ,the appointment of a senior-level coordinator pursuant to subsection 7b7 shall not deprive any agency of any authority to independently perform functions of that agency4 7d7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than once each year thereafter through ,january #ca1 #bjba1 the individual designated under subsection 7b7 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a detailed report regarding the following detained ,,isis members3 7,a7 ,alexanda ,kotey4 7,b7 ,el ,shafee ,elsheikh4 7,c7 ,aine ,lesley ,davis4 7,d7 ,umm ,sayyaf4 7,e7 ,any other high-value detained ,,isis member that the coordinator reasonably determines to be subject to criminal prosecution4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,a detailed description of the facilities where detained ,,isis members described in paragraph 7#a7 are being held1 including security and management of such facilities and adherence to international humanitarian law standards4 7,b7 ,an analysis of all ,united ,states efforts to prosecute detained ,,isis members described in paragraph 7#a7 and the outcomes of such efforts4 ,any information1 the disclosure of which may violate ,department of ,justice policy or law1 relating to a prosecution or investigation may be withheld from a report under paragraph 7#a74 7,c7 ,a detailed description of any option to expedite prosecution of any detained ,,isis member described in paragraph 7#a71 including in a court of competent jurisdiction outside of the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,an analysis of factors on the ground in ,syria and ,iraq that may result in the unintended release of detained ,,isis members described in paragraph 7#a71 and an assessment of any measures available to mitigate such releases4 7,e7 ,a detailed description of efforts to coordinate the disposition and security of detained ,,isis members described in paragraph 7#a7 with other countries and international organizations1 including the ,international ,criminal ,police ,organization1 to ensure secure chains of custody and locations of such ,,isis members4 7,f7 ,an analysis of the manner in which the ,united ,states ,government communicates on such proposals and efforts to the families of ,united ,states citizens believed to be a victim of a criminal act by a detained ,,isis member4 7,g7 ,an analysis of all efforts between the ,united ,states and partner countries within the ,global ,coalition to ,defeat ,,isis or other countries to share intelligence or evidence that may aid in the prosecution of ,,isis members1 and any legal obstacles that may hinder such efforts4 7,h7 ,a description of all multilateral and international engagements related to the humanitarian access and provision of basic services to and freedom of movement and security and safe return of internally displaced persons and refugees at camps or facilities in ,iraq1 ,syria1 or any other area affected by ,,isis activity1 including-- 7i7 any current or future potential threats to ,united ,states national security interests emanating from such individuals 7including an analysis of the ,al-,hol camp and annexes72 and 7ii7 ,united ,states ,government plans and strategies to respond to any such threats4 7#c7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,sunset ,the requirements under this section shall sunset on ,january #ca1 #bjba4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,,isis member ,the term ,,isis member means a person who was part of1 or substantially supported1 the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4 #abbe4 ,report on lessons learned from efforts to liberate ,mosul and ,raqqah from control of the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria 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 lessons learned from coalition operations to liberate ,mosul1 ,iraq1 and ,raqqah1 ,syria1 from control of the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria 7,,isis74 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include a description of lessons learned in connection with each of the following3 7#a7 ,combat in densely populated urban environments4 7#b7 ,enablement of partner forces1 including unique aspects of conducting combined operations with regular and irregular forces4 7#c7 ,advise1 assist1 and accompany efforts1 including such efforts conducted remotely4 7#d7 ,integration of ,united ,states general purpose and special operations forces4 7#e7 ,integration of ,united ,states and international forces4 7#f7 ,irregular and unconventional warfare approaches1 including the application of training and doctrine by special operations and general purpose forces4 7#g7 ,use of command1 control1 communications1 computer1 intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance systems and techniques4 7#h7 ,logistics4 7#i7 ,information operations4 7#aj7 ,targeting and weaponeering1 including efforts to avoid civilian casualties and other collateral damage4 7#aa7 ,facilitation of flows of internally displaced people and humanitarian assistance4 7#ab7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate and could benefit training1 doctrine1 and resourcing of future operations4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #abbf4 ,expansion of availability of financial assets of ,iran to victims of terrorism ,section #ejb of the ,iran ,threat ,reduction and ,syria ,human ,rights ,act of #bjab 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hggb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking in the ,united ,states and inserting by or2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 or an asset that would be blocked if the asset were located in the ,united ,states1 after unblocked72 and 7,c7 in the flush text at the end-- 7i7 by inserting after in aid of execution the following3 1 or to an order directing that the asset be brought to the ,state in which the court is located and subsequently to execution or attachment in aid of execution12 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 without regard to concerns relating to international comity after resources for such an act2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking that are identified and inserting the following3 8that are-- 7#a7 identified 2 7,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 identified in and the subject of proceedings in the ,united ,states ,district ,court for the ,southern ,district of ,new ,york in ,peterson et al4 v4 ,islamic ,republic of ,iran et al41 ,case ,no4 #ac ,civ4 #iaie 7,,lap74 4 #abbg4 ,report on the status of deconfliction channels with ,iran 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to ,congress a report on the status of deconfliction channels with ,iran4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the status of ,united ,states diplomatic deconfliction channels with ,iran to prevent miscalculation1 define ambiguities1 and correct misunderstandings that could otherwise lead to unintended consequences1 including unnecessary or harmful military activity4 7#b7 ,the status of ,united ,states military-to-military deconfliction channels with ,iran to prevent military and diplomatic miscalculation4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the need and rationale for bilateral and multilateral deconfliction channels1 including an assessment of recent ,united ,states experience with such channels of communication with ,iran4 #abbh4 ,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 #bjbj 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 ,d ,matters relating to the ,russian ,federation #abca4 ,extension of limitation on military cooperation between the ,united ,states and ,russia ,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 or #bjai and inserting 1 #bjai1 or #bjbj4 #abcb4 ,prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of ,russia over ,crimea 7a7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended to implement any activity that recognizes the sovereignty of ,russia over ,crimea4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7#a7 determines that a waiver is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 on the date on which the waiver is invoked1 submits a notification of the waiver and a justification of the reason for seeking the waiver to-- 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 #abcc4 ,sense of ,congress on updating and modernizing existing agreements to avert miscalculation between the ,united ,states and ,russia ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 conventional arms control and confidence and security building measures have played an important role in helping to increase military transparency and reduce the risk of miscalculation2 7#b7 ,russia's violations of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of ,georgia and ,ukraine1 and ,russia's ongoing destabilizing and aggressive behavior1 has undermined peace1 security1 and stability in ,europe and beyond2 7#c7 ,russia's unilateral suspension and violation of the ,treaty on ,conventional ,armed ,forces in ,europe1 done at ,vienna ,november #ai1 #aiij1 and entered into force ,november #i1 #aiib1 and selective implementation of the ,vienna ,document of the ,organization for ,security and ,cooperation in ,europe #bjaa have contributed to a greater risk of miscalculation2 7#d7 ,russia's unsafe and unprofessional interactions with ,united ,states aircraft and vessels-- 7,a7 are contrary to the spirit of-- 7i7 the ,agreement ,between the ,government of the ,united ,states and the ,government of the ,union of ,soviet ,socialist ,republics on the ,prevention of ,incidents ,on and ,over the ,high ,seas1 done at ,moscow ,may #be1 #aigb1 and entered into force ,may #be1 #aigb2 and 7ii7 the ,agreement on the ,prevention of ,dangerous ,military ,activities ,agreement1 done at ,moscow ,june #ab1 #aihi1 and entered into force ,january #a1 #aiij2 and 7,b7 erode military transparency1 predictability1 and trust2 7#e7 the ,united ,states remains committed to upholding its current treaty obligations and commitments with respect to conventional arms control and confidence and security building measures2 and 7#f7 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state should explore options1 as practicable1 for updated or new frameworks for increasing military transparency1 stability1 and reducing the risk of miscalculation1 including through enhanced diplomatic engagement and military-to-military dialogue4 #abcd4 ,united ,states participation in ,open ,skies ,treaty 7a7 ,notification required ,not later than #abj days before the provision of notice of intent to withdraw the ,united ,states from the ,open ,skies ,treaty to either treaty depository pursuant to ,article ,,xv of the ,treaty1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall jointly 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 a notification that-- 7#a7 such withdrawal is in the best interests of the ,united ,states national security2 and 7#b7 the other state parties to the ,treaty have been consulted with respect to such withdrawal4 7b7 ,repeal of limitation on use of funds to vote to approve or otherwise adopt any implementing decision of the open skies consultative commission and modifications to report 7#a7 ,in general ,section #abcf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bdia7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 and 7d71 respectively4 7#b7 ,modifications to report ,subsection 7a7 of such section1 as so redesignated1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,quarterly and inserting ,annual2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting the ,secretary of ,state1 before the ,secretary of ,energy2 7ii7 by striking quarterly basis and inserting annual basis2 7iii7 by striking by the ,russian ,federation over the ,united ,states and inserting by all parties to the ,open ,skies ,treaty1 including the ,united ,states1 under the ,treaty2 and 7iv7 by striking calendar quarter and inserting preceding calendar year2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,in the case of an observation flight by the ,united ,states1 including an observation flight over the territory of ,russia-- 7i7 an analysis of data collected that supports ,united ,states intelligence and military collection goals2 and 7ii7 an assessment of data collected regarding military activity that could not be collected through other means4 7,c7 ,in the case of an observation flight over the territory of the ,united ,states-- 7i7 an analysis of whether and the extent to which any ,united ,states critical infrastructure was the subject of image capture activities of such observation flight2 7ii7 an estimate for the mitigation costs imposed on the ,department of ,defense or other ,united ,states ,government agencies by such observation flight2 and 7iii7 an assessment of how such information is used by the parties conducting the observation flight1 for what purpose1 and how the information fits into the overall collection posture4 4 7#c7 ,form ,subsection 7c7 of such section1 as so redesignated1 is amended by striking certification1 report1 and notice and inserting report4 7#d7 ,definitions ,subsection 7d7 of such section1 as so redesignated1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#f72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e71 respectively4 7c7 ,open skies3 implementation plan ,section #abce7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #affj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking during such fiscal year and inserting during a calendar year2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,president submits and all that follows and inserting the ,secretary of ,defense provides to the appropriate congressional committees a report on a plan described in paragraph 7#b7 with respect to such calendar year42 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking such fiscal year and inserting such calendar year2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking a fiscal year and submit the updated plan and inserting a calendar year and provide a report on the updated plan4 7d7 ,definition of open skies treaty2 treaty ,in this section1 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 ,modifications of briefing1 notification1 and reporting requirements relating to non-compliance by the ,russian ,federation with its obligations under the ,,inf ,treaty 7a7 ,briefing requirement ,section #abdd7;d7 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 #cefe2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beic;a note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,at the time and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,at the time 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,sunset ,the briefing requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in effect so long as the ,,inf ,treaty remains in force4 4 7b7 ,notification requirement relating to coordination with allies ,section #abdc7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #afja7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,sunset ,the notification requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in effect so long as the ,,inf ,treaty remains in force4 4 7c7 ,notification requirement relating to development1 deployment1 or test of a system inconsistent with ,,inf ,treaty ,section #abdd7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #afgc2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beic;a note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,sunset ,the notification requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in effect so long as the ,,inf ,treaty remains in force4 4 7d7 ,reporting requirement under ,ukraine ,freedom ,support ,act of #bjad ,section #aj7;c7 of the ,ukraine ,freedom ,support ,act of #bjad 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hibi7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,sunset ,the reporting requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in effect so long as the ,,inf ,treaty remains in force4 4 #abcf4 ,report on treaties relating to nuclear arms control 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,on ,october #bd1 #bjah1 the ,house ,committee on ,armed ,services and ,house ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs wrote to the ,secretary of ,defense requesting information regarding the ,administration's policies and strategies related to nuclear arms control4 7#b7 ,the ,committees did not receive the requested information from the ,secretary of ,defense4 7b7 ,assessment required ,not later than #abj days after 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 shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate an assessment that includes each of the following3 7#a7 ,the implications1 in terms of military threat to the ,united ,states or its allies in ,europe1 of ,russian deployment of intermediate-range cruise and ballistic missiles without restriction4 7#b7 ,what new capabilities the ,united ,states might need in order to pursue additional technologies or programs to offset such ,russian capabilities1 and the costs associated with such capabilities1 technologies1 and programs4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the threat to the ,united ,states of ,russia's strategic nuclear force in the event the ,new ,,start ,treaty lapses4 7#d7 ,what measures could have been taken short of withdrawal1 including economic1 military1 and diplomatic options1 to increase pressure on ,russia for violating the ,,inf ,treaty4 7#e7 ,the status of all consultations with allies pertaining to the ,,inf ,treaty and the threat posed by ,russian forces that are noncompliant with the obligations of such treaty4 7#f7 ,the impact that ,russian withdrawal from the ,,inf ,treaty and the expiration of the ,new ,,start ,treaty could have on long-term ,united ,states-,russia strategic stability4 7c7 ,withholding of funds ,until the date of the submission of the assessment required by subsection 7b71 an amount that is equal to #bj percent of the total amount authorized to be appropriated to the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense under the ,operations and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide account for the travel of persons shall be withheld from obligation or expenditure4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,new start treaty ,the term ,new ,,start ,treaty means the ,treaty between the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,russian ,federation on ,measures for the ,further ,reduction and ,limitation of ,strategic ,offensive ,arms1 signed at ,prague ,april #h1 #bjaj1 and entered into force ,february #e1 #bjaa4 7#b7 ,inf treaty ,the term ,,inf ,treaty means the ,treaty between the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,union of ,soviet ,socialist ,republics on the ,elimination of ,their ,intermediate-,range and ,shorter-,range ,missiles1 signed at ,washington ,december #h1 #aihg1 and entered into force ,june #a1 #aihh4 #abcg4 ,reports relating to the ,new ,,start ,treaty 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that legally binding1 verifiable limits on ,russian strategic nuclear forces are in the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,prior notification for withdrawal ,not later than #abj days before the provision to ,russia1 pursuant to ,article ,,xiv of the ,new ,start ,treaty1 of notice of intent to withdraw the ,united ,states from the ,treaty1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall jointly 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 a notification that includes a description of the extraordinary events jeopardizing the ,united ,states' supreme interests accompanying such notice of intent to withdraw in accordance with the requirements of such ,article ,,xiv4 7c7 ,assessments from director of national intelligence 7#a7 ,relating to expiration of new start treaty ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of the implications of the expiration of the ,new ,,start ,treaty without the ,united ,states and ,russia having entered into a new arms control agreement4 ,the assessment shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,an assessment of possible changes to the ,russian nuclear force structure through #bjbf1 if the ,treaty expires in #bjba without replacement1 including ,russia's ability and intent to deploy strategic nuclear warheads and delivery vehicles above the central limits of the ,treaty and with respect to possible future strategic nuclear weapons research and development programs4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the verification and transparency benefits of the ,treaty and a description of the ,treaty's impact on the ,united ,states' understanding of ,russia's nuclear forces4 7,c7 ,an assessment of what actions would be necessary for the ,united ,states to remediate the loss of the ,treaty's verification and transparency benefits if the ,treaty is not extended and a new arms control agreement is not concluded1 and an estimate of the remedial resources required to ensure no concomitant loss of understanding of ,russia's nuclear forces as practicable4 7#b7 ,relating to ,russia's willingness to engage in nuclear arms control negotiations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of ,russia's willingness to engage in nuclear arms control negotiations and ,russia's priorities in these negotiations4 ,the assessment shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,an assessment of ,russia's willingness to extend the ,new ,,start ,treaty and its likely negotiating position to discuss such an extension with the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,an assessment of ,russia's interest in negotiating a broader arms control agreement that would include nuclear weapons systems not accountable under the ,new ,,start ,treaty1 including non-strategic nuclear weapons4 7,c7 ,an assessment of what concessions ,russia would likely seek from the ,united ,states during such negotiations1 including what additional ,united ,states' military capabilities ,russia would seek to limit1 in any broader arms control negotiation4 7,d7 ,any other matter the ,director determines to be relevant4 7d7 ,reports and briefing from secretary of state 7#a7 ,relating to nato1 nato member countries1 and other ,united ,states allies ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit a report and provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees that includes-- 7,a7 an assessment of the likely reactions of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato71 ,,nato member countries1 and other ,united ,states allies and partners to the expiration of the ,new ,,start ,treaty without the entry into force of a new nuclear arms control agreement between the ,united ,states and ,russia2 and 7,b7 a description of the consultations undertaken with allies relating to the ,treaty4 7#b7 ,relating to ongoing implementation of the new start treaty ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and again not later than ,september #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees with an assessment of the following elements3 7,a7 ,whether the ,russian ,federation remains in compliance with its obligations under the ,new ,,start ,treaty4 7,b7 ,whether continuing implementation of the ,new ,,start ,treaty remains in the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,relating to other matters ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter until the ,new ,,start ,treaty is extended beyond ,february #bjba or expires1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees that includes the following elements3 7,a7 ,a description of any discussions with ,russia on the ,treaty or a multilateral arms control treaty with ,russia and other countries on the reduction and limitation of strategic offensive arms1 and discussions addressing the disparity between the non-strategic nuclear weapons stockpiles of ,russia and of the ,united ,states1 at the ,assistant ,secretary level1 ,ambassadorial level1 or higher4 7,b7 ,the dates1 locations1 discussion topics1 and ,russian interlocutors involved in those discussions4 7,c7 ,an identification of the ,united ,states ,government departments and agencies involved in the discussions4 7,d7 ,the types of systems1 both nuclear and nonnuclear1 discussed by either side in such discussions as the potential subjects of an agreement4 7,e7 ,whether formal negotiations to extend the ,treaty or negotiate a new agreement have occurred4 7e7 ,report and briefing from secretary of defense 7#a7 ,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 ,energy1 shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees that includes an assessment of the manner and extent to which the ,united ,states nuclear force structure could change if the ,new ,,start ,treaty expires in #bjba1 including current and planned nuclear modernization programs1 and associated costs4 7#b7 ,additional report upon expiration ,not later than ,april #e1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall1 if the ,new ,,start ,treaty has expired prior to such date1 submit a plan describing the manner in which the ,united ,states nuclear force structure will change1 including current and planned nuclear modernization programs and associated costs4 7f7 ,form ,each report1 plan1 or assessment required by this section shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7g7 ,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 ,new start treaty2 treaty ,the terms ,new ,,start ,treaty and ,treaty mean the ,treaty between the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,russian ,federation on ,measures for the ,further ,reduction and ,limitation of ,strategic ,offensive ,arms1 signed on ,april #h1 #bjaj1 and entered into force on ,february #e1 #bjaa4 #abch4 ,report on military activities of the ,russian ,federation and the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the ,arctic region 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 ,state and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress the following3 7#a7 ,a report on any military activities of the ,russian ,federation in the ,arctic region4 7#b7 ,a report on any military activities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the ,arctic region4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the reports under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the ,russian ,federation or the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 as applicable1 the following3 7#a7 ,a description of military activities of such country in the ,arctic region1 including-- 7,a7 the emplacement of military infrastructure1 equipment1 or forces2 7,b7 any exercises or other military activities2 and 7,c7 activities that are non-military in nature1 but are considered to have military or other strategic implications4 7#b7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 the intentions of such activities2 7,b7 the extent to which such activities affect or threaten the interests of the ,united ,states and allies in the ,arctic region2 and 7,c7 any response to such activities by the ,united ,states or allies4 7#c7 ,a description of future plans and requirements with respect to such activities4 7c7 ,form ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in classified form1 but may include an unclassified executive summary4 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 ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abci4 ,updated strategy to counter the threat of malign influence by the ,russian ,federation and other countries 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the appropriate ,united ,states ,government officials1 shall jointly update1 with the additional elements described in subsection 7b71 the comprehensive strategy to counter the threat of malign influence developed pursuant to section #abci;,a of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #affg74 7b7 ,additional elements ,the updated strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,with respect to each element specified in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of subsection 7b7 of such section #abci;,a1 actions to counter the threat of malign influence operations by the ,people's ,republic of ,china and any other country engaged in significant malign influence operations4 7#b7 ,a description of the interagency organizational structures and procedures for coordinating the implementation of the comprehensive strategy for countering malign influence by the ,russian ,federation1 ,china1 and any other country engaged in significant malign influence operations4 7c7 ,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 to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report detailing the updated strategy required under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress has the meaning given the term in subsection 7e7 of such section #abci;,a4 ,e ,matters relating to ,europe and ,,nato #abda4 ,sense of ,congress on support for the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 is critical to achieving ,united ,states national security interests and defense objectives around the world2 7#b7 ,,nato is the most successful military alliance in history1 founded on the principles of democracy1 individual liberty1 and the rule of law1 and its contributions to the collective defense are indispensable to the security1 prosperity1 and freedom of its members2 7#c7 membership in ,,nato is a cornerstone of the security and national defense of the ,united ,states2 7#d7 the ,united ,states commitment to the ,,nato alliance has been foundational to the rules-based international order for seven decades1 helping to sustain a system of mutual security and shared values and enhance the ,united ,states security through common defense2 7#e7 the ,united ,states must remain ironclad in its commitment to uphold its obligations under the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty1 including ,article #e of such ,treaty2 7#f7 the ,united ,states should deepen strategic and defense cooperation with non-,,nato ,european partners1 and encourage ,,nato cooperation with such partners2 7#g7 the ,united ,states should encourage defense cooperation that complements and strengthens ,,nato collective defense1 interoperability1 and allies' commitment to ,article #c of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty2 and 7#h7 the ,united ,states should pursue a long-term policy to strengthen relationships with ,,nato allies1 oppose efforts to undermine and divide the ,,nato alliance1 invest in long-term efforts to deter aggression against ,,nato allies and counter campaigns aimed at eroding shared values of the alliance1 and enhance interoperability and planning for collective defense4 #abdb4 ,prohibition on the use of funds to suspend1 terminate1 or provide notice of denunciation of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no funds may be obligated1 expended1 or otherwise made available during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 to take any action to suspend1 terminate1 or provide notice of denunciation of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty1 done at ,washington1 ,d4,c4 on ,april #d1 #aidi4 #abdc4 ,future years plans and planning transparency for the ,european ,deterrence ,initiative 7a7 ,amendments ,section #abgc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #afif7 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in the section heading1 by striking plan and inserting plans4 7#b7 ,in subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,initial plan ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjai1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a future years plan on activities and resources of the ,european ,deterrence ,initiative 7,,edi7 for fiscal year #bjbj and not fewer than the four succeeding fiscal years4 4 7#c7 ,matters to be included ,in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,a description of the objectives of the ,,edi1 including a description of-- 7,a7 the intended force structure and posture of the assigned and allocated forces within the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command for the last fiscal year of the plan2 and 7,b7 the manner in which such force structure and posture support the implementation of the ,national ,defense ,strategy4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking required infrastructure investments and inserting required infrastructure and military construction investments2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 a detailed assessment of the resources necessary to achieve the requirements of the plan1 including specific cost estimates for each project under the ,,edi to support increased presence1 exercises and training1 enhanced prepositioning1 improved infrastructure1 and building partnership capacity2 7,h7 a detailed timeline to achieve the force posture and capabilities1 including permanent force posture requirements2 and 7,i7 a detailed explanation of any significant modifications to activities and resources as compared to the future years plan on activities and resources of the ,,edi submitted for the previous year4 4 7#d7 ,by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively4 7#e7 ,by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,subsequent plans 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to ,congress the budget request for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjba and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a future years plan on activities and resources of the ,european ,deterrence ,initiative for such fiscal year and not fewer than the four succeeding fiscal years4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the matters described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 a detailed explanation of any significant modifications in requirements or resources1 as compared to the plan submitted under such subsection 7b74 4 7#f7 ,in subsection 7d71 as redesignated1 by striking ,the plan required under subsection 7a7 and inserting ,the plans required under subsections 7a7 and 7c74 7#g7 ,in subsection 7e71 as redesignated1 by striking ,limitations and all that follows through ,in the case of and inserting ,limitations4--,in the case of4 7b7 ,budget display information ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the materials submitted to ,congress by the ,secretary in support of the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjba and each fiscal year thereafter 7as submitted under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code71 a detailed budget display for the ,european ,deterrence ,initiative that includes the following information 7regardless of whether the funding line is for overseas contingency operations73 7#a7 ,with respect to procurement accounts-- 7,a7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 line item1 and line item title2 and 7,b7 a description of the requirements for each such amounts specific to the ,initiative4 7#b7 ,with respect to research1 development1 test1 and evaluation accounts-- 7,a7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 program element1 and program element title2 and 7,b7 a description of the requirements for each such amounts specific to the ,initiative4 7#c7 ,with respect to operation and maintenance accounts-- 7,a7 amounts displayed by account title1 budget activity title1 line number1 and subactivity group title2 and 7,b7 a description of how such amounts will specifically be used4 7#d7 ,with respect to military personnel accounts-- 7,a7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 budget subactivity1 and budget subactivity title2 and 7,b7 a description of the requirements for each such amounts specific to the ,initiative4 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 by fiscal year4 7c7 ,end of fiscal year report ,not later than ,november #cj1 #bjbj1 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 ,european ,deterrence ,initiative for the preceding fiscal year2 and 7#b7 a detailed comparison of funds obligated for the ,european ,deterrence ,initiative for the preceding fiscal year to amounts requested for the ,initiative for that 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 7c71 including with respect to each of the accounts described in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e7 of subsection 7b7 and the information required under each such paragraph4 7d7 ,interim briefing ,not later than ,march #cj1 #bjba1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the congressional defense committees with an interim briefing on the status of all matters covered by the end of fiscal year report required by section 7c74 #abdd4 ,modification and extension of ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative ,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 7a71 by striking in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and inserting with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#aa7 to read as follows3 7#aa7 ,air defense and coastal defense radars1 and systems to support effective command and control and integration of air defense and coastal defense capabilities4 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ad7 and 7#ae7 as paragraphs 7#ae7 and 7#af71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ac7 the following3 7#ad7 ,coastal defense and anti-ship missile systems4 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#ae71 as so redesignated1 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ac7 and inserting paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ad72 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #ej percent of the funds available for fiscal year #bjai pursuant to subsection 7f77#d7 and inserting #ej percent of the funds available for fiscal year #bjbj pursuant to subsection 7f77#e72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking fiscal year #bjai and inserting fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking ,of the funds available for fiscal year #bjai pursuant to subsection 7f77#d7 and inserting ,of the funds available for fiscal year #bjbj pursuant to subsection 7f77#e72 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,for fiscal year #bjbj1 #cjj1jjj1jjj4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7h71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjba and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbb4 #abde4 ,limitation on transfer of ,f-#ce aircraft to ,turkey 7a7 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense may be used to do the following1 and the ,department may not otherwise do the following3 7#a7 ,transfer1 facilitate the transfer1 or authorize the transfer of1 any ,f-#ce aircraft or related support equipment or parts to ,turkey4 7#b7 ,transfer intellectual property1 technical data1 or material support necessary for1 or related to1 any maintenance or support of the ,f-#ce aircraft necessary to establish ,turkey's indigenous ,f-#ce capability4 7#c7 ,construct a storage facility for1 or otherwise facilitate the storage in ,turkey of1 any ,f-#ce aircraft transferred to ,turkey4 7b7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,certification ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 jointly with the ,secretary of ,state1 may waive the limitation under subsection 7a7 only if the ,secretaries submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a written certification that contains a determination by the ,secretaries1 and any relevant documentation on which the determination is based1 that the ,government of ,turkey1 having previously accepted delivery of the ,s-#djj air and missile defense system from the ,russian ,federation-- 7,a7 no longer possesses the ,s-#djj air and missile defense system or any other equipment1 materials1 or personnel associated with such system2 7,b7 has provided credible assurances that the ,government of ,turkey will not in the future accept delivery of such system2 and 7,c7 has not1 since ,july #ca1 #bjai1 purchased or accepted delivery of defense equipment from the ,russian ,federation in addition to the ,s-#djj air and missile defense system that would increase the risk of compromising the capabilities of the ,f-#ce aircraft and its associated systems4 7#b7 ,notice and wait requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state may not waive the limitation under subsection 7a7 until #ij days after the date on which the ,secretaries submit the certification under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,turkey's possession of the ,s-#djj air and missile defense system adversely affects the national security of ,turkey1 the ,united ,states1 and all members of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,alliance2 7#b7 the ,united ,states offer of the ,patriot air and missile defense system to ,turkey constituted a viable alternative to ,turkey's acquisition of the ,s-#djj air and missile defense system2 7#c7 acceptance of the ,s-#djj air and missible defense system by ,turkey constitutes a significant transaction within the meaning of section #bca7;a7 of the ,countering ,russian ,influence in ,europe and ,eurasia ,act of #bjag 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iebe7;a772 and 7#d7 the ,president should implement the ,countering ,russian ,influence in ,europe and ,eurasia ,act of #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-dd2 #aca ,stat4 #hhf7 by imposing and applying sanctions under section #bce of that ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iebi7 with respect to any individual or entity determined to have engaged in such significant transaction as if such person were a sanctioned person for purposes of such section4 7d7 ,authorization of expenditure 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense is authorized-- 7,a7 to fly up to #f ,turkish ,f-#ce aircraft 7tail numbers ,,at-#a thru ,,at-#f7 to a storage location in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 to induct these aircraft into a long-term storage condition4 7#b7 ,storage1 plan1 and disposition of aircraft and equipment ,the ,secretary of ,defense may expend up to #cj1jjj1jjj of funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,department of ,defense to conduct activities associated with storage1 preservation1 and developing a plan for the final disposition of such ,f-#ce aircraft and ,turkish ,f-#ce aircraft equipment1 including full mission simulators1 helmet mounted display systems1 air system maintenance trainer1 and ancillary mission equipment1 as a result of efforts taken by the ,united ,states to limit1 reduce1 or terminate ,turkey's status as a member of the ,f-#ce ,joint ,strike ,fighter cooperative program4 7#c7 ,report required ,not later than #ij days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a report outlining the long-term plan for the disposition of such assets1 including options for recovery of costs from ,turkey and for unilateral use of such assets by the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,notification required ,not later than #ae days before any expenditure of funds in an amount of #ae1jjj1jjj or more pursuant to the authority described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a written notification describing the activities to be conducted4 7e7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress 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 #abdf4 ,baltic defense assessment2 extension and modification of security assistance for ,baltic countries for joint program for interoperability and deterrence against aggression 7a7 ,baltic ,defense ,assessment ,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 conduct a comprehensive1 multilateral assessment of the military requirements of ,lithuania1 ,latvia1 and ,estonia to deter and resist aggression by ,russia that-- 7#a7 provides an assessment of past and current initiatives to improve the efficiency1 effectiveness1 readiness and interoperability of ,lithuania1 ,latvia1 and ,estonia's national defense capabilities2 and 7#b7 assesses the manner in which to achieve such improvements1 including future resource requirements and recommendations1 by undertaking activities in the following areas3 7,a7 ,activities to increase the rotational and forward presence1 improve the capabilities1 and enhance the posture and response readiness of the ,united ,states or ,,nato forces in the ,baltic region4 7,b7 ,activities to improve air defense systems1 including modern air-surveillance capabilities4 7,c7 ,activities to improve counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities4 7,d7 ,activities to improve command and control capabilities through increasing communications1 technology1 and intelligence capacity and coordination1 including secure and hardened communications4 7,e7 ,activities to improve intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance capabilities4 7,f7 ,activities to enhance maritime domain awareness4 7,g7 ,activities to improve military and defense infrastructure1 logistics1 and access1 particularly transport of military supplies and equipment4 7,h7 ,investments to ammunition stocks and storage4 7,i7 ,activities and training to enhance cyber security and electronic warfare capabilities4 7,j7 ,bilateral and multilateral training and exercises4 7,k7 ,new and existing cost-sharing mechanisms with ,united ,states and ,,nato allies to reduce financial burden4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state jointly shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report1 which shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex1 that includes each of the following3 7#a7 ,a report on the findings of the assessment conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,a list of any recommendations resulting from such assessment4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the resource requirements to achieve the objectives described in subsection 7a77#a7 with respect to the national defense capability of ,baltic countries1 including potential investments by host countries4 7#d7 ,a plan for the ,united ,states to use appropriate security cooperation authorities or other authorities to-- 7,a7 facilitate relevant recommendations included in the list described in paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 expand joint training between the ,armed ,forces and the military of ,lithuania1 ,latvia1 or ,estonia1 including with the participation of other ,,nato allies2 and 7,c7 support ,united ,states foreign military sales and other equipment transfers to ,baltic countries1 especially for the activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,i7 of subsection 7a77#b74 7#e7 ,a comprehensive list of authorities and funding sources used for security cooperation with the ,baltic countries1 including-- 7,a7 a description of the funds made available and used to provide assistance through each authority1 if any1 during the last two years2 7,b7 whether the authority to provide assistance pursuant to section #abgi;,d of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgec note7 was used1 and whether any alternative authorities exist under which the ,secretary can provide such assistance2 and 7,c7 a determination whether any new authorities or funds are needed to achieve the objectives described in subsection 7a77#a74 7c7 ,modification of security assistance authorities ,subsection 7c7 of section #abgi;,d of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgec note7 is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,command1 control1 communications1 computers1 intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance 7,c#d;,,isr7 equipment4 4 7d7 ,funding ,subsection 7f7 of such section #abgi;,d is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj and inserting #abe1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,matching amount ,the amount of assistance provided under subsection 7a7 for procurement described in subsection 7b7 may not exceed the aggregate amount contributed to such procurement by the ,baltic nations4 4 7e7 ,extension ,subsection 7g7 of such section #abgi;,d is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abdg4 ,extension of authority for and report on training for ,eastern ,european national security forces in the course of multilateral exercises 7a7 ,extension ,subsection 7h7 of section #abea of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ccc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjba2 and 7#b7 in the second sentence1 by striking for for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjae1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting for the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjae1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjba4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,european ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the authority for training ,eastern ,european national security forces in the course of multilateral exercises under the authority of such section4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,for each recipient country1 a description of-- 7i7 the training provided pursuant to such authority beginning in fiscal year #bjaf2 and 7ii7 payments of incremental expenses incurred by the country as the direct result of such training4 7,b7 ,a description of the elements of the ,u4,s4 ,european ,command theater campaign plan advanced by such authority4 7,c7 ,an assessment whether the training and payment of the incremental expenses incurred by each recipient country as the direct result of participation in such training could be provided pursuant to other training or security cooperation authorities of the ,department of ,defense4 7,d7 ,any recommendations of the ,secretary of ,defense regarding such authority4 7,e7 ,any other matter the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 #abdh4 ,extension and modification of ,,nato ,special ,operations ,headquarters 7a7 ,authorization ,subsection 7a7 of section #abdd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #beda7 is amended by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjbd4 7b7 ,repeal of certification2 limitation ,such section is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,limitation ,of the amounts made available under subsection 7a7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 not more than #ij percent of such amounts may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict1 submits to the congressional defense committees a report on the decision to realign responsibilities for overseeing and supporting ,,nshq from ,u4,s4 ,special ,operations ,command to ,u4,s4 ,european ,command1 including-- 7#a7 a justification and description of the impact of such realignment2 and 7#b7 a description of how such realignment will strengthen the role of the ,,nshq in fostering special operations capabilities within ,,nato4 4 7c7 ,annual report ,such section1 as so amended1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,annual report ,not later than ,march #a of each year until #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report regarding support for the ,,nshq4 ,each report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the total amount of funding provided by the ,united ,states and other ,,nato nations to the ,,nshq for operating costs of the ,,nshq4 7#b7 ,a description of the activities carried out with such funding1 including-- 7,a7 the amount of funding allocated for each such activity2 7,b7 the extent to which other ,,nato nations participate in each such activity2 7,c7 the extent to which each such activity is carried out in coordination or cooperation with the ,joint ,special ,operations ,university2 7,d7 the extent to which each such activity is carried out in relation to other security cooperation activities1 exercises1 or operations of the ,department of ,defense2 7,e7 the extent to which each such activity is designed to meet the purposes set forth in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 of subsection 7b72 and 7,f7 an assessment of the extent to which each such activity will promote the mission of the ,,nshq4 7#c7 ,other contributions1 financial or in kind1 provided by the ,united ,states and other ,,nato nations in support of the ,,nshq4 7#d7 ,any other matters that the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 4 #abdi4 ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,joint ,force ,command 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ach of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bcejn ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,joint ,force ,command 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall authorize the establishment of1 and the participation by members of the armed forces in1 the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,joint ,force ,command 7in this section referred to as the ,joint ,force ,command71 to be established in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,use of ,department of ,defense facilities and equipment ,the ,secretary may use facilities and equipment of the ,department of ,defense to support the ,joint ,force ,command4 7c7 ,availability of funds ,amounts authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,defense shall be available to carry out the purposes of this section4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ach of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bcejn4 ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,joint ,force ,command4 4 #abej4 ,report on ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,readiness ,initiative 7a7 ,report ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 ,readiness ,initiative1 which shall include assessments of the following3 7#a7 ,the number of units ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies have pledged against the benchmark to provide an additional #cj air attack squadrons1 #cj naval combat vessels1 and #cj mechanized battalions ready to fight in not more than #cj days4 7#b7 ,the procedure by which the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization certifies1 reports1 and ensures that the ,supreme ,allied ,commander ,europe 7,,saceur7 maintains a detailed understanding of the readiness of the forces described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization plan to maintain the readiness of such forces in future years4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #abej;,a4 ,repeal of prohibition on transfer of articles on the ,united ,states munitions list to the ,republic of ,cyprus 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 allowing for the export1 re-export or transfer of arms subject to the ,united ,states ,munitions ,list 7part #aba of title #bb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 to the ,republic of ,cyprus would advance ,united ,states security interests in ,europe by helping to reduce the dependence of the ,government of the ,republic of ,cyprus on other countries1 including countries that pose challenges to ,united ,states interests around the world1 for defense-related materiel2 and 7#b7 it is in the interest of the ,united ,states to continue to support ,united ,nations-facilitated efforts toward a comprehensive solution to the division of ,cyprus4 7b7 ,modification of prohibition ,section #fbj;,c7e7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgc7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,any agreement and inserting ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 any agreement2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to any sale or other provision of any defense article or defense service to ,cyprus if the end-user of such defense article or defense service is the ,government of the ,republic of ,cyprus4 4 7c7 ,exclusion of the ,government of the ,republic of ,cyprus from certain related regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7d7 and except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall not apply a policy of denial for exports1 re-exports1 or transfers of defense articles and defense services destined for or originating in the ,republic of ,cyprus if-- 7,a7 the request is made by or on behalf of the ,government of the ,republic of ,cyprus2 and 7,b7 the end-user of such defense articles or defense services is the ,government of the ,republic of ,cyprus4 7#b7 ,exception ,this exclusion shall not apply to any denial based upon credible human rights concerns4 7d7 ,limitations on the transfer of articles on the ,united ,states ,munitions ,list to the ,republic of ,cyprus 7#a7 ,in general ,the policy of denial for exports1 re-exports1 or transfers of defense articles on the ,united ,states ,munitions ,list to the ,republic of ,cyprus shall remain in place unless the ,president determines and certifies to the appropriate congressional committees not less than annually that-- 7,a7 the ,government of the ,republic of ,cyprus is continuing to cooperate with the ,united ,states ,government in efforts to implement reforms on anti-money laundering regulations and financial regulatory oversight2 and 7,b7 the ,government of the ,republic of ,cyprus has made and is continuing to take the steps necessary to deny ,russian military vessels access to ports for refueling and servicing4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive the limitations contained in this subsection for one fiscal year if the ,president determines that it is essential to the national security interests of the ,united ,states to do so4 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,f ,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region #abea4 ,modification of ,indo-,pacific ,maritime ,security ,initiative 7a7 ,types of assistance and training ,subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 of section #abfc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb note7 is amended by inserting the law of armed conflict1 the rule of law1 and after respect for4 7b7 ,notice to ,congress on assistance and training ,subsection 7g77#a7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting at the end before the period the following3 1 the specific unit or units whose capacity to engage in activities under a program of assistance or training to be provided under subsection 7a7 will be built under the program1 and the amount1 type1 and purpose of the support to be provided2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,f7 as subparagraph 7,j72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following new subparagraphs3 7,f7 ,information1 including the amount1 type1 and purpose1 on assistance and training provided under subsection 7a7 during the three preceding fiscal years1 if applicable4 7,g7 ,a description of the elements of the theater campaign plan of the geographic combatant command concerned and the interagency integrated country strategy that will be advanced by the assistance and training provided under subsection 7a74 7,h7 ,a description of whether assistance and training provided under subsection 7a7 could be provided pursuant to-- 7i7 section #ccc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or other security cooperation authorities of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7ii7 security cooperation authorities of the ,department of ,state4 7,i7 ,an identification of each such authority described in subparagraph 7,h74 4 7c7 ,annual monitoring reports ,such section is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7j72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following new subsection3 7h7 ,annual monitoring reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report setting forth1 for the preceding calendar year1 the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment1 by recipient foreign country1 of-- 7i7 the country's capabilities relating to maritime security and maritime domain awareness2 7ii7 the country's capability enhancement priorities1 including how such priorities relate to the theater campaign strategy1 country plan1 and theater campaign plan relating to maritime security and maritime domain awareness2 7,b7 ,a discussion1 by recipient foreign country1 of-- 7i7 priority capabilities that the ,department of ,defense plans to enhance under the authority under subsection 7a7 and priority capabilities the ,department plans to enhance under separate ,united ,states security cooperation and security assistance authorities2 and 7ii7 the anticipated timeline for assistance and training for each such capability4 7,c7 ,information1 by recipient foreign country1 on the status of funds allocated for assistance and training provided under subsection 7a71 including funds allocated but not yet obligated or expended4 7,d7 ,information1 by recipient foreign country1 on the delivery and use of assistance and training provided under subsection 7a74 7,e7 ,information1 by recipient foreign country1 on the timeliness of the provision of assistance and training under subsection 7a7 as compared to the timeliness of the provision of assistance and training previously provided to the foreign country under subsection 7a74 7,f7 ,a description of the reasons the ,department of ,defense chose to utilize the authority for assistance and training under subsection 7a7 in the preceding calendar year4 7,g7 ,an explanation of any impediments to timely obligation or expenditure of funds allocated for assistance and training under subsection 7a7 or any significant delay in the delivery of such assistance and training4 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress has the meaning given the term in subsection 7g77#b74 4 7d7 ,limitation ,such section1 as so amended1 is further amended by inserting after subsection 7h71 as added by subsection 7c77#b71 the following3 7i7 ,limitation ,the provision of assistance and training pursuant to a program under subsection 7a7 shall be subject to the provisions of section #chc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #abeb4 ,expansion of ,indo-,pacific ,maritime ,security ,initiative and limitation on use of funds 7a7 ,expansion of recipient countries ,subsection 7b7 of section #abfc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ccc note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#h7 ,the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia4 7#i7 ,the ,independent ,state of ,samoa4 7#aj7 ,the ,kingdom of ,tonga4 7#aa7 ,papua ,new ,guinea4 7#ab7 ,the ,republic of ,fiji4 7#ac7 ,the ,republic of ,kiribati4 7#ad7 ,the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands4 7#ae7 ,the ,republic of ,nauru4 7#af7 ,the ,republic of ,palau4 7#ag7 ,the ,republic of ,vanuatu4 7#ah7 ,the ,solomon ,islands4 7#ai7 ,tuvalu4 4 7b7 ,limitation on use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated for the ,indo-,pacific ,maritime ,security ,initiative under such section may be obligated or expended to provide training or assistance to a recipient country described in any of paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#ai7 of subsection 7b7 of such section until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 submits to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on security cooperation with and security assistance to such countries4 7#b7 ,report ,the report referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of elements of the theater campaign plan of the geographic combatant command concerned and the interagency integrated country strategy that will be advanced by expansion of security cooperation and assistance programs and activities to such recipient countries4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the capabilities1 and a description of the capability enhancement priorities1 of each such country4 7,c7 ,a description of the manner in which ,united ,states security cooperation and assistance authorities1 including assistance provided pursuant to other security cooperation authorities of the ,department of ,defense or security assistance authorities of the ,department of ,state1 may be used to enhance the priority capabilities of each such country4 7,d7 ,a description1 as appropriate1 of the manner in which the ,secretary of ,defense1 together with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall ensure that security cooperation with and security assistance to such countries complement regional engagement efforts undertaken by ,united ,states allies1 including the ,pacific ,step-,up efforts of the ,government of ,australia and the ,pacific ,reset efforts of the ,government of ,new ,zealand4 7,e7 ,a description of absorption capacity and sustainability issues for each such country and a plan to resolve such issues4 7,f7 ,an identification of the estimated annual cost for such assistance and training for fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbe4 7c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,subcommittee on ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,subcommittee on ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abec4 ,report on resourcing ,united ,states defense requirements for the ,indo-,pacific region and study on competitive strategies 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ae1 #bjbj1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the independent assessment of the ,commander with respect to the activities and resources required1 for fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbf1 to achieve the following objectives3 7,a7 ,the implementation of the ,national ,defense ,strategy with respect to the ,indo-,pacific region4 7,b7 ,the maintenance or restoration of the comparative military advantage of the ,united ,states with respect to the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7,c7 ,the reduction of the risk of executing contingency plans of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the intended force structure and posture of assigned and allocated forces within the area of responsibility of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command for fiscal year #bjbf to achieve the objectives described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,an assessment of capabilities requirements to achieve such objectives4 7,c7 ,an assessment of logistics requirements1 including personnel1 equipment1 supplies1 storage1 and maintenance needs to achieve such objectives4 7,d7 ,an identification of required infrastructure and military construction investments to achieve such objectives4 7,e7 ,an assessment of security cooperation activities or resources required to achieve such objectives4 7,f7 7i7 ,a plan to fully resource ,united ,states force posture and capabilities1 including-- 7,i7 a detailed assessment of the resources necessary to address the elements described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e71 including specific cost estimates for recommended investments or projects-- 7aa7 to increase joint force lethality2 7bb7 to enhance force design and posture2 7cc7 to support a robust exercise1 experimentation1 and innovation program2 and 7dd7 to strengthen cooperation with allies and partners2 and 7,,ii7 a detailed timeline to achieve the intended force structure and posture described in subparagraph 7,a74 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 subclause 7,i7 through 7,v71 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 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted in classified form1 but shall include an unclassified summary4 7#d7 ,availability ,not later than ,march #ae1 #bjbj1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command shall make the report available to the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller71 the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and the chiefs of staff of each military service4 7b7 ,briefings required 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than ,april #ae1 #bjbj1 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 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 submitted under subsection 7a71 including their assessments of the feasibility and advisability of the plan required by paragraph 7#b77;,f7 of that subsection4 7#b7 ,subsequent briefing ,not later than ,april #cj1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 and the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide to the congressional defense committees a joint briefing1 and documents as appropriate1 with respect to their assessments of the report submitted under subsection 7a71 including their assessments of the feasibility and advisability of the plan required by paragraph 7#b77;,f7 of that subsection4 7c7 ,study on competitive strategies with respect to the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,office of ,net ,assessment1 shall conduct a study on not fewer than three possible long-term competitive strategies with respect to the ,people's ,republic of ,china that focuses on the identification of opportunities to shape strategic competition to the advantage of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the results of the study required under paragraph 7#a74 #abed4 ,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 #ij 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 ,the ,secretary has appropriately consulted with allies of the ,united ,states1 including ,south ,korea and ,japan1 regarding such a reduction4 #abee4 ,report on direct1 indirect1 and burden-sharing contributions of ,japan and ,south ,korea 7a7 ,in general ,not later than the date agreed to in accordance with subsection 7e77#b71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the direct1 indirect1 and burden-sharing contributions of ,japan and ,south ,korea to support overseas military installations of the ,united ,states and ,united ,states ,armed ,forces deployed to or permanently stationed in ,japan and ,south ,korea1 respectively4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the benefits to ,united ,states national security and regional security derived from the forward presence of the ,armed ,forces in the ,indo-,pacific region1 including ,japan and ,south ,korea4 7#b7 ,for calendar year #bjaf and each subsequent calendar year1 the overall cost for the presence of the ,armed ,forces in ,japan and ,south ,korea and the breakdown of such costs between the ,united ,states and the respective host nations4 7#c7 ,for calendar year #bjaf and each subsequent calendar year1 a description of the one-time and recurring costs associated with the presence of the ,armed ,forces in ,japan and ,south ,korea1 including-- 7,a7 costs to relocate the ,armed ,forces within ,japan and ,south ,korea and to realign the ,armed ,forces from ,japan and ,south ,korea2 7,b7 military personnel costs2 7,c7 operation and maintenance costs2 and 7,d7 military construction costs4 7#d7 ,a description of direct1 indirect1 and burden-sharing contributions of ,japan and ,south ,korea1 including-- 7,a7 contributions for labor costs associated with the presence of the ,armed ,forces2 7,b7 contributions to military construction projects of the ,department of ,defense1 including planning1 design1 environmental reviews1 construction1 construction management costs1 rents on privately-owned land1 facilities1 labor1 utilities1 and vicinity improvements2 7,c7 contributions such as loan guarantees on public-private venture housing and payment-in-kind for facilities returned to ,japan and ,south ,korea2 7,d7 contributions accepted for labor1 logistics1 utilities1 facilities1 and any other purpose2 and 7,e7 other contributions1 such as ,camp ,humphreys and the ,futenma ,replacement ,facility1 as determined appropriate by the ,comptroller ,general4 7#e7 ,the methodology and accounting procedures used to measure and track direct1 indirect1 and burden-sharing contributions made by ,japan and ,south ,korea4 7c7 ,description of contributions in united states dollars ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall describe the direct1 indirect1 and burden-sharing contributions of ,japan and ,south ,korea in ,united ,states dollars and shall specify the exchange rates used to determine the ,united ,states dollar value of such contributions4 7d7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control1 but may contain a classified annex4 7e7 ,briefing ,not later than ,march #b1 #bjbj1 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees an interim briefing-- 7#a7 on the status of the report and initial findings2 and 7#b7 to agree on the date on which to submit the report required by subsection 7a74 7f7 ,support from the ,department of ,defense ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the ,comptroller ,general with timely access to the appropriate information1 data1 and analyses necessary to fulfill the requirement under subsection 7a7 in a timely1 thorough1 and independent manner4 7g7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 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 #abef4 ,sense of ,congress on security commitments to the ,governments of ,japan and the ,republic of ,korea and trilateral cooperation among the ,united ,states1 ,japan1 and the ,republic of ,korea ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states remains committed to its alliances with ,japan and the ,republic of ,korea1 which are-- 7,a7 essential to the peace and stability in the ,indo-,pacific region2 and 7,b7 based on the shared values of democracy1 the rule of law1 free and open markets1 and respect for human rights2 7#b7 cooperation among the ,united ,states1 ,japan1 and the ,republic of ,korea is essential for confronting regional and global challenges1 including-- 7,a7 preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction2 7,b7 combating piracy2 7,c7 assisting victims of conflict and disaster worldwide2 7,d7 protecting maritime security2 and 7,e7 ensuring freedom of navigation1 commerce1 and overflight in the ,indo-,pacific region2 7#c7 the ,united ,states1 ,japan1 and the ,republic of ,korea share deep concern that the nuclear and ballistic missile programs1 the conventional military capabilities1 and the chemical and biological weapons programs of the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea1 together with the long history of aggression and provocation by the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea1 pose grave threats to peace and stability on the ,korean ,peninsula and in the ,indo-,pacific region2 7#d7 the ,united ,states views security cooperation between ,japan and the ,republic of ,korea as essential to maintaining peace and stability in the ,indo-,pacific region1 promoting mutual interests1 and addressing shared concerns2 7#e7 the bilateral military intelligence-sharing pact between ,japan and the ,republic of ,korea1 signed on ,november #bc1 #bjaf1 and the trilateral intelligence sharing agreement among the ,united ,states1 ,japan1 and the ,republic of ,korea1 signed on ,december #bi1 #bjae1 are critical to security in the ,indo-,pacific region and should be maintained2 and 7#f7 recognizing that the security of the ,united ,states1 ,japan1 and the ,republic of ,korea are intertwined by common threats1 including from the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea1 the ,united ,states strongly encourages-- 7,a7 strengthened bilateral security ties between ,japan and the ,republic of ,korea2 and 7,b7 deeper trilateral defense coordination and cooperation1 including through expanded exercises1 training1 senior-level exchanges1 and information sharing4 #abeg4 ,sense of ,congress on ,north ,korea ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 diplomacy1 economic sanctions1 and credible deterrence are essential to address ,north ,korea's illicit weapons of mass destruction program and the conventional threat that ,north ,korea poses to ,united ,states forces on the ,korean ,peninsula and to ,united ,states allies in the region2 7#b7 ,north ,korea's recent missile tests are destabilizing1 increase regional tensions1 and run counter to the spirit of diplomatic negotiations2 7#c7 every effort should be made to deter actions by ,north ,korea that could lead to a military confrontation1 which would pose extreme risks to-- 7,a7 ,united ,states military personnel2 7,b7 noncombatants1 including ,united ,states citizens and citizens of ,united ,states allies2 and 7,c7 regional security2 7#d7 a sustained and credible diplomatic process based on concrete measures to achieve the denuclearization of ,north ,korea and an eventual end to the ,korean ,war should be pursued2 7#e7 continued actions by ,north ,korea that run counter to diplomatic negotiations call into question ,north ,korea's intentions and commitment to a diplomatic solution2 and 7#f7 until such time as ,north ,korea no longer poses a threat to the ,united ,states or ,united ,states allies1 the ,united ,states should1 in concert with such allies1 continue to deter ,north ,korea through credible defense and deterrence posture4 #abeh4 ,statement of policy and sense of ,congress on1 and strategy to fulfill obligations under1 ,mutual ,defense ,treaty with the ,republic of the ,philippines 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that-- 7#a7 while the ,united ,states has long adopted an approach that takes no position on the ultimate disposition of the disputed sovereignty claims in the ,south ,china ,sea1 disputing states should-- 7,a7 resolve their disputes peacefully without the threat or use of force2 and 7,b7 ensure that their maritime claims are consistent with international law2 and 7#b7 an armed attack on the armed forces1 public vessels1 or aircraft of the ,republic of the ,philippines in the ,pacific1 including the ,south ,china ,sea1 would trigger the mutual defense obligations of the ,united ,states under ,article ,,iv of the ,mutual ,defense ,treaty to meet common dangers in accordance with its constitutional processes4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense should-- 7#a7 affirm the commitment of the ,united ,states to the ,mutual ,defense ,treaty2 7#b7 preserve and strengthen the military alliance of the ,united ,states with the ,republic of the ,philippines2 7#c7 prioritize efforts to develop a shared understanding of alliance commitments and defense planning2 and 7#d7 provide appropriate support to the ,republic of the ,philippines to strengthen the self-defense capabilities of the ,republic of the ,philippines1 particularly in the maritime domain4 7c7 ,strategy required 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 ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that sets forth the strategy of the ,department of ,defense for achieving the objectives described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,elements of strategy ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the national security interests and objectives of the ,united ,states furthered by the ,mutual ,defense ,treaty4 7,b7 ,a description of the regional security environment1 including-- 7i7 an assessment of threats to both the ,united ,states and the ,republic of the ,philippines national security interests in the region and the role of the ,department in addressing such threats2 7ii7 a description of the strategic security challenges that are detrimental to regional peace and global stability1 including challenges posed by the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 violent extremist organizations1 and natural disasters2 and 7iii7 a description of each violent extremist organization that presents a threat to the ,republic of the ,philippines1 including1 with respect to each such organization-- 7,i7 the primary objectives of the organization2 7,,ii7 an assessment of-- 7aa7 the capacity and capability of the organization2 7bb7 the transnational threat posed by the organization2 7cc7 recent trends in the capability and influence of the organization2 7dd7 the potential for the organization to reconstitute1 expand1 or otherwise pose a significant transnational threat2 and 7ee7 the conditions that contribute to efforts of the organization to reconstitute1 expand1 or pose such a threat2 and 7,,iii7 a description of the metrics used to assess the capability and influence of the organization4 7,c7 ,a description of ,department objectives with the ,republic of the ,philippines1 including-- 7i7 the benchmarks for assessing progress towards such objectives2 and 7ii7 the ,department strategy to achieve such objectives1 including through-- 7,i7 defense cooperation2 7,,ii7 use of security cooperation authorities2 and 7,,iii7 other support or activities in the ,republic of the ,philippines4 7,d7 ,an identification of all current and planned ,department resources1 programs1 and activities to support the strategy required by paragraph 7#a71 including a review of the necessity of an ongoing named operation and the criteria used to determine such necessity4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress 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 7#b7 ,mutual ,defense ,treaty ,the term ,mutual ,defense ,treaty means the ,mutual ,defense ,treaty between the ,republic of the ,philippines and the ,united ,states of ,america1 done at ,washington ,august #cj1 #aiea4 #abei4 ,report on security cooperation with the ,philippine ,national ,police 7a7 ,report ,not later than #aej days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in concurrence with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report concerning security sector assistance programs with the ,philippine ,national ,police4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of current and planned security sector assistance programs with the ,philippine ,national ,police4 7#b7 ,the purpose1 objectives1 and type of training1 equipment1 or assistance provided under each such program or activity4 7#c7 ,an identification of the lead agency responsible for each such program or activity4 7#d7 ,an identification of the authority or authorities under which each such program or activity is conducted4 7#e7 ,a description of the process and criteria used to determine utilization of each such authority or authorities4 7#f7 ,a description of how each such program or activity advances ,united ,states national security interests as it relates to the ,department's strategy regarding the ,philippines4 7#g7 ,an identification of the specific units of the ,philippine ,national ,police to receive training1 equipment1 or assistance under each such program4 7#h7 ,a description of the process and criteria by which specific units of the ,philippine ,national ,police are selected as recipients of such programs and activities1 including an assessment of the comparative value of working with units of law enforcement and units of the military forces of the ,philippines4 7#i7 ,an assessment of the current operational effectiveness of such units and a description of the metrics used to make such assessment4 7#aj7 ,an identification of priority capabilities of such units to enhance through training1 equipment1 or assistance under each such program or activity4 7#aa7 ,a plan to identify1 monitor1 track1 and assess the ability of each such program or activity to meet each of the objectives described pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 to enhance the capabilities of each such unit4 7#ab7 ,an identification of any units of the ,philippine ,national ,police that are determined or credibly alleged to have committed human rights abuses4 7#ac7 ,a description of the relationship between any units of the ,philippine ,national ,police identified pursuant to paragraph 7#ab7 and any unit identified pursuant to paragraph 7#g74 7#ad7 ,a description of the current or previous role1 if any1 of each unit identified pursuant to paragraph 7#g7 in the anti-drug campaign4 7#ae7 ,an assessment of the ability of the ,united ,states to identify the units described in paragraph 7#ab74 7#af7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense determines should be included4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control1 but may contain a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 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 #abfj4 ,modification of annual report on military and security developments involving the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,modification to annual report requirements ,section #abjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjj 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in subsection 7a71 by inserting 1 in consultation with the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies as appropriate1 after the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#bf7 to read as follows3 7#bf7 ,the relationship between ,chinese overseas investment1 including the ,belt and ,road ,initiative1 the ,digital ,silk ,road1 and any state-owned or controlled digital or physical infrastructure projects of ,china1 and ,chinese security and military strategy objectives1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of the ,chinese investments or projects likely1 or with significant potential1 to be converted into military assets of ,china2 7,b7 an assessment of the ,chinese investments or projects of greatest concern with respect to ,united ,states national security interests2 7,c7 a description of any ,chinese investment or project located in another country that is linked to military cooperation with such country1 such as cooperation on satellite navigation or arms production2 7,d7 an assessment of any ,chinese investment1 project1 or associated agreement in or with another country that presents significant financial risk for the country or may undermine the sovereignty of such country2 and 7,e7 an assessment of the implications for ,united ,states military or governmental interests related to denial of access1 compromised intelligence activities1 and network advantages of ,chinese investments or projects in other countries4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bi7 ,developments relating to the ,china ,coast ,guard1 including an assessment of-- 7,a7 how the change in the ,guard's command structure to report to ,china's ,central ,military ,commission affects the ,guard's status as a law enforcement entity2 7,b7 the implications of such command structure with respect to the use of the ,guard as a coercive tool to conduct gray zone activities in the ,east ,china ,sea and the ,south ,china ,sea2 and 7,c7 how the change in such command structure may affect interactions between the ,guard and the ,united ,states ,navy4 7#cj7 ,an assessment of the military-to-military relations between ,china and ,russia1 including an identification of mutual and competing interests4 7#ca7 ,an assessment of ,china's expansion of its surveillance state1 including-- 7,a7 any correlation of such expansion with its oppression of its citizens or its threat to ,united ,states national security interests around the world2 and 7,b7 an overview of the extent to which such surveillance corresponds to an overall respect1 or lack thereof1 for human rights in ,china1 especially for religious and ethnic minorities4 4 7#c7 ,in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking and the each place it appears and inserting 1 the2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking of the ,senate4 and inserting 1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate42 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,committee on ,international ,relations of the ,house of ,representatives4 and inserting ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,additional defined term ,such section #abjb1 as so amended1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,state-owned or controlled digital or physical infrastructure project of ,china 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of subsection 7b77#bf71 the term state-owned or controlled digital or physical infrastructure project of ,china means a transportation1 energy1 or information technology infrastructure project that is-- 7,a7 owned1 controlled1 under the direct or indirect influence of1 or subsidized by-- 7i7 the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including any agency within such ,government and any subdivision or other unit of government at any level of jurisdiction within ,china2 7ii7 any agent or instrumentality of such ,government1 including such agencies or subdivisions2 or 7iii7 the ,chinese ,communist ,party2 or 7,b7 a project of any ,chinese company operating in a sector identified as a strategic industry in the ,chinese ,government's ,made in ,china #bjbe strategy to make ,china a manufacturing power as a core national interest4 7#b7 ,owned2 controlled ,for purposes paragraph 7#a77;,a71 with respect to a project-- 7,a7 the term owned means a majority or controlling interest1 whether by value or voting interest1 in that project1 including through fiduciaries1 agents1 or other means2 and 7,b7 the term controlled means the power by any means to determine or influence1 directly or indirectly1 important matters affecting the project1 regardless of the level of ownership and whether or not that power is exercised4 4 #abfj;,a4 ,report on foreign military activities in ,pacific ,island countries 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report specifying and analyzing-- 7#a7 strategic interests of foreign militaries in ,pacific ,island countries1 known or emerging foreign partnerships or alliances with non-,pacific ,island countries1 and foreign military training1 exercises1 or operations in the region1 excluding with countries who are members of the ,southeast ,asia ,treaty ,organization2 7#b7 gaps in intelligence collection capabilities and activities that prevent or may prevent a comprehensive understanding of current intelligence assessments for ,pacific ,island countries2 and 7#c7 plans to overcome any current intelligence collection deficiencies1 including an analysis of both ,united ,states and allied and partner intelligence collection capabilities and activities4 7b7 ,pacific ,island country defined ,in this section1 the term ,pacific ,island country includes any of the following countries3 ,the ,republic of ,fiji1 the ,republic ,kiribati1 the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 the ,republic of ,nauru1 the ,republic of ,palau1 the ,independent ,state of ,samoa1 the ,solomon ,islands1 the ,kingdom of ,tonga1 ,tuvalu1 and the ,republic of ,vanuatu4 #abfj;,b4 ,report on cybersecurity activities with ,taiwan ,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 feasibility of establishing a high-level1 interagency ,united ,states-,taiwan working group for coordinating responses to emerging issues related to cybersecurity4 7#b7 ,a discussion of the ,department of ,defense's current and future plans to engage with ,taiwan in cybersecurity activities4 7#c7 ,a discussion of obstacles encountered in forming1 executing1 or implementing agreements with ,taiwan for cybersecurity activities4 7#d7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense determines should be included4 #abfj;,c4 ,review and report related to the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7a7 ,review ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall conduct a review of-- 7#a7 whether1 and the means by which1 as applicable1 the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,chinese ,communist ,party are affecting1 including through military1 economic1 information1 digital1 diplomatic1 or any other form of coercion-- 7,a7 the security1 or the social and economic system1 of the people of ,taiwan2 7,b7 the military balance of power between the ,people's ,republic of ,china and ,taiwan2 or 7,c7 the expectation that the future of ,taiwan will continue to be determined by peaceful means2 and 7#b7 the role of ,united ,states policy toward ,taiwan with respect to the implementation of the #bjag ,national ,security ,strategy and the #bjah ,national ,defense ,strategy4 7b7 ,report 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 provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the review under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the assessments resulting from the review4 7,b7 ,recommendations on legislative changes or ,department of ,defense or ,department of ,state policy changes necessary to ensure that the ,united ,states continues to meets its obligations to ,taiwan under the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq474 7,c7 ,guidelines for-- 7i7 new defense requirements1 including requirements relating to information and digital space2 7ii7 exchanges between senior-level civilian and military officials of the ,united ,states and ,taiwan2 and 7iii7 the regular transfer of defense articles1 especially defense articles that are mobile1 survivable1 and cost effective1 to most effectively deter attacks and support the asymmetric defense strategy of ,taiwan4 7c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress 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 #abfj;,d4 ,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 ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq471 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 ,united ,states and ,taiwan should expand cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief2 7#i7 the ,secretary of ,defense should consider options1 including exercises and ship visits1 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 and 7#aj7 the ,secretary of ,defense should continue regular transits of ,united ,states ,navy vessels through the ,taiwan ,strait1 commend the armed forces of ,france for their ,april #f1 #bjai1 legal transit of the ,taiwan ,strait1 and encourage allies and partners to follow suit in conducting such transits1 in order to demonstrate the commitment of the ,united ,states and its allies and partners to fly1 sail1 and operate anywhere international law allows4 #abfj;,e4 ,chinese foreign direct investment in countries of the ,arctic region 7a7 ,independent study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #de days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally-funded research and development center described in paragraph 7#b7 to complete an independent study of ,chinese foreign direct investment in countries of the ,arctic region1 with a focus on the effects of such foreign direct investment on ,united ,states national security and near-peer competition in the ,arctic region4 7#b7 ,federally-funded research and development center described ,a federally-funded research and development center described in this paragraph is a federally-funded research and development center that-- 7,a7 has access to relevant data and demonstrated data-sets regarding foreign direct investment in the ,arctic region2 and 7,b7 has access to policy experts throughout the ,united ,states and the ,arctic region4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,projects in the ,arctic that are directly or indirectly funded by public and private ,chinese entities1 to-- 7,a7 build public infrastructure2 7,b7 finance infrastructure2 7,c7 lease mineral and oil and gas leases2 7,d7 purchase real estate2 7,e7 extract or process1 including smelting1 minerals and oil and gas2 7,f7 engage in shipping or to own and operate or construct shipping infrastructure1 including ship construction2 7,g7 lay undersea cables2 and 7,h7 manufacture1 own or operate telecommunications capabilities and infrastructure4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the legal environment in which ,chinese foreign direct investment are occurring in the ,united ,states1 ,russia1 ,canada1 ,greenland1 ,norway1 and ,iceland4 ,the analysis should include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the efficacy of mechanisms for screening foreign direct investment in the ,united ,states1 ,russia1 ,canada1 ,greenland1 ,norway1 and ,iceland2 7,b7 an assessment of the degree to which there is transparency in ,chinese foreign direct investment in countries of the ,arctic region2 7,c7 an assessment of the criteria used to assess potential ,chinese foreign direct investment in countries of the ,arctic region2 7,d7 an assessment of the efficacy of methods for monitoring approved ,chinese foreign direct investment in countries of the ,arctic region2 and 7,e7 an assessment of public reporting of the decision to approve such ,chinese foreign direct investment4 7#c7 ,a comparison of ,chinese foreign direct investment in countries of the ,arctic region to other countries with major investments in such countries1 including ,india1 ,japan1 ,south ,korea1 the ,netherlands1 and ,france4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the environmental impact of past ,chinese investments in oil and gas1 mineral1 and infrastructure projects in the ,arctic region1 including the degree to which ,chinese investors are required to comply with local environmental laws and post bonds to assure remediation if a project becomes bankrupt4 7#e7 ,a review of the #bjah ,chinese ,arctic ,policy and other relevant public and nonpublic ,chinese policy documents to determine the following3 7,a7 ,china's strategic objectives in the ,arctic region from a military1 economic1 territorial1 and political perspective4 7,b7 ,china's goals in the ,arctic region with respect to its relations with the ,united ,states and ,russia1 including the degree to which activities of ,china in the region are an extension of ,china's strategic competition with the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,whether any active or planned infrastructure investments are likely to result in a regular presence of ,chinese military vessels or the establishment of military bases in the ,arctic region4 7,d7 ,the extent to which ,chinese research activities in the ,arctic region are a front for economic activities1 including illegal economic espionage1 intelligence gathering1 and support for future ,chinese military activities in the region4 7,e7 ,the degree to which ,arctic littoral states are susceptible to the political and economic risks of unregulated foreign direct investment4 7,f7 ,the vulnerability of semi-autonomous regions1 such as tribal lands1 to ,chinese foreign direct investment1 including the influence of legal controls and political or economic manipulation with respect to such vulnerability4 7,g7 ,the implications of ,china's ,arctic development and participation model with respect to forecasting ,china's military1 economy1 territorial1 and political activities4 7#f7 ,policy and legislative recommendations to enhance the position of the ,united ,states in affairs of the ,arctic region1 including-- 7,a7 recommendations for how the ,united ,states would best interact with nongovernmental organizations such as the ,world ,bank1 ,arctic ,council1 ,united ,nations ,general ,assembly1 and ,international ,maritime ,organization2 7,b7 recommendations to pursue or not pursue the formation of an ,arctic ,development ,bank and1 if pursued1 how to organize1 fund1 and operate the bank2 7,c7 measures the ,united ,states can take to promote regional governance and eliminate the soft-power influence from ,chinese foreign direct investment1 in particular1 steps where the ,united ,states and ,russia should cooperate2 and 7,d7 the possibility of negotiating a regional arrangement to regulate foreign direct investment in countries of the ,arctic region4 7c7 ,report to ,department of ,defense ,not later than #gbj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the federally-funded research and development center with respect to which the ,secretary of ,defense has entered into a contract under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,secretary a report containing the study under subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #gej days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the report under subsection 7c71 without change4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committee defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abfj;,f4 ,sense of ,congress on policy toward ,hong ,kong ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,congress stands unequivocally with the people of ,hong ,kong as they defend their rights and freedoms and preserve their autonomy against the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7#b7 the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china should-- 7,a7 abide fully by its commitments in the ,sino-,british ,joint ,declaration of #aihd to allow the people of ,hong ,kong a high degree of autonomy to govern ,hong ,kong2 7,b7 adhere fully to ,hong ,kong's ,basic ,law of #aiig2 and 7,c7 immediately cease and desist in its interference in the political and legal affairs of ,hong ,kong2 7#c7 the decision of authorities of the ,hong ,kong ,special ,autonomous ,region in ,september #bjai to fully withdraw the proposed amendments to the ,fugitive ,offenders ,ordinance of ,hong ,kong is a necessary first step and should be followed by efforts to resolve the remaining demands raised by protestors who represent a broad cross-section of ,hong ,kong1 which are that authorities-- 7,a7 drop all charges against individuals who have been arrested for participating in political protests2 7,b7 retract the proclamation that the protests were riots2 7,c7 establish a thorough and independent investigation into police brutality2 and 7,d7 implement genuine universal suffrage for the election of the ,chief ,executive and all ,legislative ,council members of ,hong ,kong2 7#d7 the ,united ,states should-- 7,a7 work with like-minded countries to stand with the people of ,hong ,kong2 7,b7 encourage more responsible behavior by the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7,c7 impose consequences in the event that the authorities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and ,hong ,kong continue to violate fundamental agreements regarding the autonomy of ,hong ,kong2 7#e7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china should refrain from use of any organization within the military1 paramilitary1 or law enforcement apparatus of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to engage in violent suppression in ,hong ,kong2 7#f7 in the event of use of force by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china against protestors in ,hong ,kong1 ,congress will recommend swift action by the ,united ,states1 including-- 7,a7 a fundamental reevaluation of the special treatment of ,hong ,kong under the ,hong ,kong ,policy ,act of #aiib 7,public ,law #ajb-chc2 #ajf ,stat4 #addh7 and other ,united ,states law1 particularly in areas of law in which the ,people's ,republic of ,china is exploiting ,hong ,kong to the detriment of ,united ,states interests and values2 and 7,b7 coordinated actions with like-minded countries to impose meaningful costs on the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including the imposition of sanctions1 travel restrictions1 and other actions against responsible senior officials in the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 the ,people's ,liberation ,army1 and the ,people's ,armed ,police2 and 7#g7 if at any point the ,government of ,hong ,kong implements legislation that affects1 directly or indirectly1 the interests of the ,united ,states with respect to an agreement the ,united ,states maintains with ,hong ,kong1 including a future reconsideration of amendments to the ,fugitive ,offenders ,ordinance of ,hong ,kong1 the ,united ,states should conduct a full review of all relevant agreements between the ,united ,states and ,hong ,kong and make necessary adjustments to those agreements to safeguard ,united ,states interests4 #abfj;,g4 ,sense of ,congress on enhancing defense and security cooperation with the ,republic of ,singapore ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states and the ,republic of ,singapore have built a strong1 enduring1 and forward-looking strategic partnership based on long-standing and mutually beneficial cooperation1 including through security1 defense1 economic1 and people-to-people ties2 7#b7 robust security cooperation between the ,united ,states and the ,republic of ,singapore is crucial to promoting peace and stability in the ,indo-,pacific region2 7#c7 the status of the ,republic of ,singapore as a major security cooperation partner of the ,united ,states1 as recognized in the #bjje ,strategic ,framework ,agreement between the ,united ,states and the ,republic of ,singapore for a ,closer ,partnership in ,defense and ,security1 plays an important role in the global network of strategic partnerships1 especially in promoting maritime security and countering terrorism2 7#d7 the ,united ,states values the ,republic of ,singapore's provision of access to its military facilities1 which supports the continued security presence of the ,united ,states in ,southeast ,asia and across the ,indo-,pacific region2 7#e7 the ,united ,states should continue to welcome the presence of the military forces of the ,republic of ,singapore in the ,united ,states for exercises and training1 and should consider opportunities to expand such activities at additional locations in the ,united ,states1 as appropriate2 and 7#f7 as the ,united ,states and the ,republic of ,singapore have renewed the #aiij ,memorandum of ,understanding ,regarding the ,united ,states ,use of ,facilities in ,singapore1 the ,united ,states should-- 7,a7 continue to enhance defense and security cooperation with the ,republic of ,singapore to promote peace and stability in the ,indo-,pacific region based on common interests and shared values2 7,b7 reinforce the status of the ,republic of ,singapore as a major security cooperation partner of the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 explore additional steps to better facilitate interoperability between the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and the military forces of the ,republic of ,singapore to promote peace and stability in the ,indo-,pacific region4 #abfj;,h4 ,authority to transfer funds for ,bien ,hoa dioxin cleanup 7a7 ,transfer authority ,notwithstanding section #bbae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense may transfer to the ,secretary of ,state1 for use by the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 amounts to be used for the ,bien ,hoa dioxin cleanup in ,vietnam4 7b7 ,limitation on amount ,not more than #ae1jjj1jjj may be transferred in fiscal year #bjbj under the transfer authority in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,additional transfer authority ,the transfer authority in subsection 7a7 is in addition to any other transfer authority available to the ,department of ,defense4 7d7 ,notice on exercise of authority ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines to use the transfer authority in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of that determination not later than #cj days before the ,secretary uses the transfer authority4 #abfj;,i4 ,limitation on removal of ,huawei ,technologies ,co4 ,ltd4 from entity list of ,bureau of ,industry and ,security 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,commerce may not remove ,huawei ,technologies ,co4 ,ltd4 or any of its affiliates 7in this section collectively referred to as ,huawei7 from the entity list unless and until the ,secretary certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that-- 7#a7 ,huawei has sufficiently resolved or settled the charges that were the basis for the addition of ,huawei to the entity list in a manner that is consistent with the standards for the removal of an entity from the entity list under the ,export ,administration ,regulations2 7#b7 ,huawei has sufficiently resolved or settled any other charges that ,huawei violated sanctions imposed by the ,united ,states2 7#c7 regulations have been implemented that sufficiently restrict exporting to1 and importing from1 the ,united ,states items that would pose a national security threat to telecommunications systems in the ,united ,states2 and 7#d7 the ,department of ,commerce has mitigated1 to the maximum extent possible1 other threats to the national security of the ,united ,states posed by ,huawei4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on licenses issued for exports to ,huawei4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,for each such license1 the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall describe-- 7,a7 the items authorized for export2 7,b7 the end-uses of the items2 7,c7 the identities of the companies granted the license2 and 7,d7 how the approval of the license is consistent with the national security licensing policy set forth in the ,export ,administration ,regulations4 7#c7 ,disclosure by appropriate congressional committees ,subclause 7ii7 of section #agfa7;h77#b77;,b7 of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhbj7;h77#b77;,b77 shall apply with respect to information in a report received by the appropriate congressional committees under paragraph 7#a7 to the same extent and in the same manner as such subclause 7ii7 applies with respect to information made available under subclause 7i7 of such section #agfa7;h77#b77;,b74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,entity list ,the term entity list means the list maintained by the ,bureau of ,industry and ,security and set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #d to part #gdd of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,export ,administration ,regulations ,the term ,export ,administration ,regulations means subchapter ,c of chapter ,,vii of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #abfj;,j4 ,report on ,,zte compliance with ,superseding ,settlement ,agreement and ,superseding ,order 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to ,congress a report on the compliance of ,zhongxing ,telecommunications ,equipment ,corporation 7,,zte ,corporation7 and ,,zte ,kangxun ,telecommunications ,ltd4 7,,zte ,kangxun7 7collectively1 ,,zte7 with the ,superseding ,settlement ,agreement and ,superseding ,order reached with the ,department of ,commerce on ,june #h1 #bjah4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form and publicly accessible1 but may include a classified annex4 #abfj,k4 ,report on the lay-down of ,united ,states ,marines in the ,indo-,pacific ,region 7a7 ,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 implementation of the planned distributed lay-down of members of the ,united ,states ,marine ,corps in ,okinawa1 ,guam1 ,hawaii1 ,australia1 and other locations4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the relationship between the planned distributed lay-down in the ,indo-,pacific region and the implementation of the ,national ,defense ,strategy with respect to such region4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the impact of the planned distributed lay-down on the ability of the ,armed ,forces to respond to current and future contingencies in the area of responsibility of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command that reflects contingency plans of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,a description of-- 7,a7 the implementation timeline for the planned distributed lay-down2 and 7,b7 progress made on the planned distributed lay-down1 as compared with such timeline4 7#d7 ,a description of the adequacy of current and expected training resources at each location associated with the planned distributed lay-down1 including-- 7,a7 the ability to train against the full spectrum of threats from near-peer or peer threats2 and 7,b7 any projected limitation due to political1 environmental1 or other limiting factors4 7#e7 ,a description of sustainment concepts to support the planned distributed lay-down1 including an assessment of the manner in which the planned distributed lay-down will impact logistics and sustainment requirements in support of contingency plans of the ,department of ,defense4 7#f7 ,an updated and detailed description of any military construction projects required to execute the distributed lay-down4 7#g7 ,a description of any recommended revision to the current implementation plan1 including any recommended new investment associated with any such revision relating to basing1 access1 and prepositioning in the ,indo-,pacific region4 ,g ,other matters #abfa4 ,modification to report on legal and policy frameworks for the use of military force ,section #abfd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #afhi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading for subsection 7a71 by striking ,initial and inserting ,annual2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting ,march #a of each year2 7#c7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking during the period and all that follows to the end and inserting3 from the preceding year1 including-- 7,a7 a list of all foreign forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals for which a determination has been made that force could legally be used under the ,authorization for ,use of ,military ,force 7,public ,law #ajg-dj71 including-- 7i7 the legal and factual basis for such determination2 and 7ii7 a description of whether force has been used against each such foreign force1 irregular force1 group1 or individual2 and 7,b7 the criteria and any changes to the criteria for designating a foreign force1 irregular force1 group1 or individual as lawfully targetable1 as a high value target1 and as formally or functionally a member of a group covered under the ,authorization for ,use of ,military ,force4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 ,the unclassified portion of each report shall1 at a minimum1 include each change made to the legal and policy frameworks during the preceding year and the legal1 factual1 and policy justifications for such changes1 and shall be made available to the public at the same time it is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees44 #abfb4 ,independent review of sufficiency of resources available to ,united ,states ,southern ,command and ,united ,states ,africa ,command 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a not-for-profit entity or federally funded research and development center independent of the ,department of ,defense to conduct a review of the sufficiency of resources available to ,united ,states ,southern ,command and ,united ,states ,africa ,command to carry out their respective missions in support of ,united ,states national security objectives4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the review described in subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a review of current and emerging ,united ,states national security interests in the ,united ,states ,southern ,command and ,united ,states ,africa ,command areas of responsibilities2 7#b7 a review of the ,national ,defense ,strategy and its implications for ,united ,states presence and activities in the ,united ,states ,southern ,command and ,united ,states ,africa ,command areas of responsibilities2 7#c7 a comparative analysis of the ,national ,defense ,strategy and the ,theater ,campaign ,plans of ,united ,states ,southern ,command and ,united ,states ,africa ,command1 which shall include a description of differences1 if any1 between the guidance and objectives outlined in the ,national ,defense ,strategy and those of the respective ,theater ,campaign ,plans2 7#d7 a review of the sufficiency of the resources available to ,united ,states ,southern ,command and ,united ,states ,africa ,command1 including personnel1 human resources1 and financial resources as well as other non-,department of ,defense resources available to ,united ,states ,southern ,command and ,united ,states ,africa ,command1 in promoting ,united ,states national security interests2 7#e7 an assessment of the level of regional expertise and experience of the leadership of each such combatant command and their subordinate organizations1 service components1 and task forces1 to include personnel from agencies other than the ,department of ,defense2 7#f7 a description of the strategic objectives and end states in the geographic region for which each such combatant command has responsibility and a comparison of the importance and priority of the resources available to each such combatant command to perform its mission2 and 7#g7 an assessment of the ability of each such combatant command to carry out their respective missions based on available resources1 including non-,department of ,defense resources4 7c7 ,access to information ,the not-for-profit entity or federally funded research and development center with which the ,secretary enters into the contract under subsection 7a7 shall have full and direct access to all information related to resources available to ,united ,states ,southern ,command and ,united ,states ,africa ,command4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require1 as a term of the contract entered into under subsection 7a71 that not later than #bdj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the not-for-profit entity or federally funded research and development center with which the ,secretary of ,defense enters into the contract under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development a report that contains the assessment required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,submission 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-- 7,a7 a copy of such report without change2 and 7,b7 any comments the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 #abfc4 ,united ,states ,central ,command posture assessment and review 7a7 ,assessment and review required 7#a7 ,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 an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct an independent assessment and comprehensive review of ,united ,states military force posture and capabilities in the ,united ,states ,central ,command area of responsibility for the purpose of clarifying and evolving ,united ,states military force posture and basing throughout such area of responsibility in accordance with the strategic guidance of the ,national ,defense ,strategy during the posture review period4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the assessment and review conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for the posture review period1 the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the threats and challenges in the ,united ,states ,central ,command area of responsibility1 including threats and challenges posed to ,united ,states interests by near-peer competitors4 7,b7 ,an explanation of the policy and strategic frameworks for addressing the threats and challenges identified under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,an identification of current and future ,united ,states military force posture and capabilities necessary to counter threats1 deter conflict1 and defend ,united ,states national security interests in the ,united ,states ,central ,command area of responsibility4 7,d7 ,an assessment of threats and vulnerabilities to current basing1 posture1 and readiness in the ,united ,states ,central ,command area of responsibility4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the basing1 cooperative security locations1 and other infrastructure necessary to support steady state operations in support of the theater campaign plan and potential contingencies that may arise in or affect the ,united ,states ,central ,command area of responsibility1 including any potential efficiencies and risk mitigation measures to be taken4 7,f7 ,an assessment of the risks and tradeoffs to ,united ,states ,central ,command priorities resulting from the reorientation of resources toward ,national ,defense ,strategy priorities and a description of methods to mitigate any negative impact of such reorientation4 7,g7 ,an explanation of the manner in which a modernized global operating model or dynamic force employment approach may yield efficiencies and increase strategic flexibility while achieving ,united ,states military objectives in the ,united ,states ,central ,command area of responsibility4 7,h7 ,an articulation of the ,united ,states nonmilitary efforts and activities necessary to enable the achievement of ,united ,states national security interests in the ,united ,states ,central ,command area of responsibility4 7,i7 ,any other matter considered relevant4 7b7 ,results ,the federally funded research and development center concerned shall submit to the ,secretary the results of the assessment and review under subsection 7a71 which shall include the following3 7#a7 ,considerations and recommendations for improving posture1 basing1 and readiness in the ,united ,states ,central ,command area of responsibility4 7#b7 ,alternative basing and posture options to reduce costs1 enhance readiness1 improve posture1 and align with ,national ,defense ,strategy priorities4 7#c7 ,any legislative recommendations-- 7,a7 to support and facilitate ,national ,defense ,strategy implementation with respect to ,united ,states ,central ,command2 and 7,b7 to modernize or improve basing1 posture1 and readiness in the ,united ,states ,central ,command area of responsibility4 7c7 ,submittal to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an unaltered copy of the results under subsection 7b71 together with the written perspectives of the ,secretary and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff with respect to such results4 7#b7 ,form ,the submission under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,posture review period defined ,in this section1 the term posture review period means the period beginning on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on the date that is #ae years after such date of enactment4 #abfd4 ,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 a4 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 ,june #ai1 #bjai1 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 beginning on the date that is #ij days after the date on which the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees 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 weapons4 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 ,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 #abfe4 ,western ,hemisphere resource assessment 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a contract with an independent1 non-governmental institute described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code1 that has recognized credentials and expertise in national security and military affairs to conduct an accounting of and an assessment of the sufficiency of resources available to the ,united ,states ,southern ,command 7,,southcom71 ,united ,states ,northern ,command 7,,northcom71 ,department of ,state1 and ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid7 to carry out their respective missions in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the assessment described in subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,an accounting and description of the funds available to ,,southcom1 ,,northcom1 the ,department of ,state1 and ,,usaid4 7#b7 ,a list of bilateral and multilateral military training and exercises with allies and partner countries in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7#c7 ,a description of the security force activities of the ,united ,states in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7#d7 ,a description of the activities of the ,departments of ,state and ,defense in addressing security challenges in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7#e7 ,cyber domain activities of the ,united ,states and those actions in concert with allied and partner countries in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7#f7 ,a description of the funding for all international military education and training programs4 7#g7 ,an overview of all foreign military sales and foreign military financing programs with partner countries in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7#h7 ,a list of investments1 programs1 or partnerships in the ,western ,hemisphere by ,china1 ,iran1 ,russia1 or other adversarial groups or countries that threaten the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#i7 ,recommendations for actions the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,state1 and ,,usaid could take to advance ,united ,states national security interests in the ,western ,hemisphere4 7c7 ,access to information ,the independent1 non-governmental institute described in subsection 7a7 with which the ,secretary enters into a contract pursuant to such subsection shall have full and direct access to all information related to resources available to ,,southcom1 ,,northcom1 the ,department of ,state1 and ,,usaid4 7d7 ,reports required 7#a7 ,report of assessment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include as a term in the contract entered into pursuant to subsection 7a7 that the independent1 non-governmental institute shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,administrator of the ,,usaid a report containing the assessment described in such subsection not later than #bdj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,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 that includes-- 7,a7 an unedited copy of the report submitted in accordance to paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 any comments1 changes1 recommendations1 or other information of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development determine appropriate that relates to the assessment required by subsection 7a7 and contained in such report4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abff4 ,human rights in ,brazil 7a7 ,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 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the security cooperation relationship between the ,united ,states and ,brazil1 including a description of ,united ,states objectives1 any ongoing or planned security cooperation activities with the military forces of ,brazil1 and an identification of priority capabilities of the military forces of ,brazil that the ,department could enhance4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the capabilities of the military forces of ,brazil4 7#c7 ,a description of the human rights climate in ,brazil1 an assessment of the ,brazilian military forces' adherence to human rights1 and a description of any ongoing or planned cooperative activities between the ,united ,states and ,brazil focused on human rights4 7#d7 ,an identification of any ,brazilian military and security force units that are determined or credibly alleged to have engaged in human rights violations and have received or purchased ,united ,states equipment or training4 7#e7 ,a description of the manner and extent to which a security cooperation strategy between the ,united ,states and ,brazil could address any human rights abuses identified pursuant to paragraph 7#c7 or 7#d71 encourage accountability1 and promote reform through training on human rights1 rule of law1 and rules of engagement4 7#f7 ,any other matter the ,secretary determines to be relevant4 7b7 ,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 #abfg4 ,certification relating to assistance for ,guatemala 7a7 ,in general ,prior to the transfer of any vehicles by the ,department of ,defense to a joint task force of the ,ministry of ,defense or the ,ministry of the ,interior of ,guatemala during fiscal year #bjbj1 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 ,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 #abfh4 ,independent analysis of human rights situation in ,honduras 7a7 ,analysis required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall select and enter into an agreement with an independent think tank or a federally funded research and development center to conduct an analysis of the compliance of the military and security forces of ,honduras with international human rights laws and standards4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the analysis under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the military-to-military activities between the ,united ,states and ,honduras1 including the manner in which ,department of ,defense engagement with the military and security forces of ,honduras supports the ,national ,defense ,strategy4 7,b7 ,an analysis of the activities of the military and security forces of ,honduras with respect to human rights activists1 including-- 7i7 a description of the processes and procedures of the ,department to identify human rights violations2 and 7ii7 an analysis of whether such processes and procedures comply with ,department policy on adherence to human rights and international law4 7,c7 ,with respect to ,united ,states national security interests1 an analysis of the challenges posed by corruption within the military and security forces of ,honduras1 including-- 7i7 an analysis of participation1 if any1 by the military and security forces of ,honduras in illegal narcotics trafficking activities2 and 7ii7 the processes and procedures within the military and security forces of ,honduras to ensure accountability for such activities4 7,d7 ,an analysis of-- 7i7 the security cooperation provided to ,honduras by the ,department during the #c-year period preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7ii7 the extent to which such cooperation has improved accountability1 transparency1 and compliance to international human rights laws and standards in the security and military operations of the ,government of ,honduras4 7,e7 7i7 ,an identification of the units of the military and security forces of ,honduras trained by the ,department4 7ii7 ,an analysis of the role such units have had1 if any1 in the training1 deployment1 and command of the ,military ,police for ,public ,order 7,,pmop7 in ,honduras4 7,f7 ,an analysis of the security cooperation of the ,department with military intelligence and special forces units of ,honduras4 7,g7 ,an analysis of the relative importance of providing development assistance to ,honduras to achieve ,united ,states national security objectives1 including countering the proliferation of illegal narcotics flows through ,honduras4 7,h7 ,recommendations on the development of future security cooperation with ,honduras that prioritizes-- 7i7 compliance of the military and security forces of ,honduras with human rights laws and standards2 7ii7 citizen security2 and 7iii7 the advancement of ,united ,states national security interests with respect to countering the proliferation of illegal narcotics flows through ,honduras4 7,i7 ,any other matters the ,secretary considers necessary and relevant to ,united ,states national security interests4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the entity selected under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the results of the analysis conducted under that subsection4 7c7 ,department of ,defense support ,the ,secretary shall provide the entity selected under subsection 7a7 with timely access to appropriate information1 data1 and analyses necessary to carry out such analysis in a thorough and independent manner4 7d7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress 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 #abfi4 ,briefing on strategy to improve the efforts of the ,nigerian military to prevent1 mitigate1 and respond to civilian harm ,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 provide to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on-- 7#a7 the current strategy to improve defense institutions and security sector forces in ,nigeria required by section #abgi;,a of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #agja72 7#b7 any efforts planned or under way to assist the ,nigerian military to improve its efforts to prevent1 mitigate1 and respond to civilian harm2 7#c7 an assessment of the effectiveness of such training2 and 7#d7 an overall assessment of efforts by the ,government of ,nigeria to improve civilian protection1 accountability for human rights violations1 and transparency in the defense institutions and security sector force4 #abgj4 ,report on implications of ,chinese military presence in ,djibouti 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 that contains a comprehensive strategy to address security concerns posed by the ,chinese ,people's ,liberation ,army ,support ,base in ,djibouti to ,united ,states military installations and logistics chains in sub-,saharan ,africa and the ,middle ,east4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the potential military1 intelligence1 and logistical threats facing regional ,united ,states military infrastructure1 supply chains1 and operations due to ,chinese military presence in ,djibouti and a description of any efforts to mitigate such threats4 7#b7 ,an assessment of ,djibouti's ,chinese-held public debt as well as any other potential means of ,chinese economic coercion1 and a description of the strategic vulnerabilities posed to the ,united ,states if ,china moves to claim the ,port of ,djibouti or other key logistical assets in repayment4 7#c7 ,a description of the specific operational challenges facing the ,united ,states military in the ,horn of ,africa and the ,middle ,east in the event that access to the ,port of ,djibouti becomes limited or lost in its entirety1 as well as a description of any contingency plans in the event of such scenarios4 7#d7 ,an identification of the measures in place to mitigate risk of escalation between ,united ,states and ,chinese military assets in ,djibouti or any additional mechanisms that may be advisable4 7#e7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7c7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #abga4 ,rule of construction on the permanent stationing of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in ,somalia ,nothing in this ,act may be construed to authorize the permanent stationing of members of the ,armed ,forces in ,somalia4 #abgb4 ,defense and diplomatic strategy for ,libya 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains a description of the ,united ,states defense and diplomatic strategy for ,libya4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an explanation of the defense and diplomatic strategy for ,libya1 including a description of the ends1 ways1 and means inherent to the strategy1 and the role of the ,armed ,forces in supporting the strategy4 7#b7 ,an explanation of the policy and legal authorities of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,state required to support the strategy4 7#c7 ,a detailed description of ,department of ,defense security partnerships with ,libyan actors4 7#d7 ,a detailed description of ,libyan and external security actors and an assessment of how those actors advance or undermine stability in ,libya and ,united ,states strategic interests in ,libya1 including ,united ,states interests in a political settlement to the conflict in ,libya4 7#e7 ,a detailed description of the military activities of external actors in ,libya1 including assessments of whether those activities-- 7,a7 have undermined progress towards stabilization of ,libya1 including the ,united ,nations-led negotiations2 7,b7 involve ,united ,states-origin equipment and violate contractual conditions of acceptable use of such equipment2 or 7,c7 violate or seek to violate the ,united ,nations arms embargo on ,libya imposed pursuant to ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolution #aigj 7#bjaa74 7#f7 ,a description of any plans to integrate the ,united ,states defense and diplomatic resources necessary to implement the strategy4 7#g7 ,any other matters the ,secretaries considers appropriate4 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 ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abgc4 ,prohibition on in-flight refueling to non-,united ,states aircraft that engage in hostilities in the ongoing civil war in ,yemen ,for the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,department of ,defense may not provide in-flight refueling pursuant to section #bcdb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other applicable statutory authority1 to non-,united ,states aircraft that engage in hostilities in the ongoing civil war in ,yemen unless and until a declaration of war or a specific statutory authorization for such use of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces has been enacted4 #abgd4 ,report on ,saudi-led coalition strikes in ,yemen 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for two years1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on civilian casualties caused by the ,saudi-led coalition and by the ,houthis as part of the civil war in ,yemen4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,each such report shall contain the following3 7#a7 ,an estimate of the number of civilian casualties resulting from operations by the ,saudi-led coalition and by the ,houthis during the preceding year4 7#b7 ,an assessment of whether members of the ,saudi-led coalition and the ,houthis followed the norms and practices the ,united ,states military employs to avoid civilian casualties and ensure proportionality4 7#c7 ,an assessment of whether operations executed by members of the ,saudi-led coalition and by the ,houthis are in compliance with the ,united ,states' interpretation of the laws governing armed conflict and proportionality4 7#d7 ,any other matters the ,secretary determines to be relevant4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committee defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abge4 ,reports on expenses incurred for in-flight refueling of ,saudi coalition aircraft conducting missions relating to civil war in ,yemen 7a7 ,reports required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #cj days thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress detailing the expenses incurred by the ,united ,states in providing in-flight refueling services for ,saudi or ,saudi-led coalition non-,united ,states aircraft conducting missions as part of the civil war in ,yemen during the period of ,march #a1 #bjae1 through ,november #aa1 #bjah1 and the extent to which such expenses have been reimbursed by members of the ,saudi-led coalition4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the total expenses incurred by the ,united ,states in providing in-flight refueling services1 including fuel1 flight hours1 and other applicable expenses1 to ,saudi or ,saudi-led coalition1 non-,united ,states aircraft conducting missions as part of the civil war in ,yemen4 7,b7 ,the amount of the expenses described in subparagraph 7,a7 that has been reimbursed by each member of the ,saudi-led coalition4 7,c7 ,any action taken by the ,united ,states to recoup the remaining expenses described in subparagraph 7,a71 including any commitments by members of the ,saudi-led coalition to reimburse the ,united ,states for such expenses4 7#c7 ,sunset ,the reporting requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall cease to be effective on the date on which the ,secretary certifies to the appropriate committees of ,congress that all expenses incurred by the ,united ,states in providing in-flight refueling services for ,saudi or ,saudi-led coalition non-,united ,states aircraft conducting missions as part of the civil war in ,yemen during the period of ,march #a1 #bjae1 through ,november #aa1 #bjah1 have been reimbursed4 7b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress 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 ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abgf4 ,report on ,saudi ,arabia's human rights record 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report in writing that-- 7#a7 describes the extent to which officials of the ,government of ,saudi ,arabia1 including members of the military or security services1 are responsible for or complicit in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights1 including violations of the human rights of journalists1 bloggers1 human rights defenders1 and those who support women's rights or religious freedom2 7#b7 describes violations of human rights in ,saudi ,arabia by officials of the ,government of ,saudi ,arabia1 including against journalists1 bloggers1 human rights defenders1 and civil society activists2 7#c7 describes ,united ,states actions to address ,saudi violations of human rights1 including against journalists1 bloggers1 human rights defenders1 and civil society activists1 including demands for clemency review of these cases2 7#d7 describes any intolerant content in educational materials published by ,saudi ,arabia's ,ministry of ,education that are used in schools both inside ,saudi ,arabia and at schools throughout the world2 and 7#e7 describes ,united ,states actions to encourage ,saudi ,arabia to retrieve and destroy materials with intolerant material and revise teacher manuals and retrain teachers to reflect changes in educational materials and promote tolerance4 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 the section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abgg4 ,report on intelligence community assessment relating to the killing of ,washington ,post columnist ,jamal ,khashoggi 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report consisting of-- 7#a7 a determination and presentation of evidence with respect to the advance knowledge and role of any current or former official of the ,government of ,saudi ,arabia or any current or former senior ,saudi political figure over the directing1 ordering1 or tampering of evidence in the killing of ,washington ,post columnist ,jamal ,khashoggi2 and 7#b7 a list of foreign persons that the ,director of ,national ,intelligence has high confidence-- 7,a7 were responsible for1 or complicit in1 ordering1 controlling1 or otherwise directing an act or acts contributing to or causing the death of ,jamal ,khashoggi2 7,b7 knowingly and materially assisted1 sponsored1 or provided financial1 material1 or technological support for1 or goods or services in support of1 an activity described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,c7 impeded the impartial investigation of the killing of ,jamal ,khashoggi1 including through the tampering of evidence relating to the investigation4 7b7 ,form 7#a7 ,in general ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#b7 ,names of foreign persons listed ,the name of each foreign person listed in the report described in subsection 7a77#b7 shall be included in the unclassified portion of the report unless the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines that such disclosure would undermine ,united ,states intelligence sources and methods or threaten the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,defined ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,knowingly ,the term knowingly1 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 #abgh4 ,united ,states-,israel cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems 7a7 ,authority to establish capabilities to counter unmanned aerial systems 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 upon request of the ,ministry of ,defense of ,israel and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 is authorized to carry out research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities1 on a joint basis with ,israel1 to establish capabilities for countering unmanned aerial systems that threaten the ,united ,states or ,israel4 ,any activities carried out pursuant to such authority shall be conducted in a manner that appropriately protects sensitive technology and information and the national security interests of the ,united ,states and ,israel4 7#b7 ,report ,the activities described in paragraph 7#a7 and subsection 7b7 may not be carried out until after the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report setting forth the following3 7,a7 ,a memorandum of agreement between the ,united ,states and ,israel regarding sharing of research and development costs for the capabilities described in paragraph 7#a71 and any supporting documents4 7,b7 ,a certification that the memorandum of agreement-- 7i7 requires sharing of costs of projects1 including in-kind support1 between the ,united ,states and ,israel2 7ii7 establishes a framework to negotiate the rights to any intellectual property developed under the memorandum of agreement2 and 7iii7 requires the ,united ,states ,government to receive semiannual reports on expenditure of funds1 if any1 by the ,government of ,israel1 including a description of what the funds have been used for1 when funds were expended1 and an identification of entities that expended the funds4 7b7 ,support in connection with the program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense is authorized to provide maintenance and sustainment support to ,israel for the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities authorized in subsection 7a77#a74 ,such authority includes authority to install equipment necessary to carry out such research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities4 7#b7 ,report ,support may not be provided under paragraph 7#a7 until #ae days after the ,secretary submits to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report setting forth a detailed description of the support to be provided4 7#c7 ,matching contribution 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 support may not be provided under this subsection unless the ,government of ,israel contributes an amount not less than the amount of support to be so provided to the program1 project1 or activity for which the support is to be so provided in the calendar year in which the support is provided4 7,b7 ,exception ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary may use amounts available to the ,secretary in excess of the amount contributed by the ,government of ,israel to provide support under this subsection for costs associated with any unique national requirement identified by the ,united ,states with respect to countering unmanned aerial systems4 7#d7 ,annual limitation on amount ,the amount of support provided under this subsection in any year may not exceed #be1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,use of certain amounts for ,,rdt,e activities in the ,united ,states ,of the amount provided by the ,united ,states in support under paragraph 7#a71 not less than #ej percent of such amount shall be used for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities in the ,united ,states in connection with such support4 7c7 ,lead agency ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate an appropriate research and development entity of a military department as the lead agency of the ,department of ,defense in carrying out this section4 7d7 ,semiannual reports ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress on a semiannual basis a report that contains a copy of the most recent semiannual report provided by the ,government of ,israel to the ,department of ,defense pursuant to subsection 7a77#b77;,b77iii74 7e7 ,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 ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7f7 ,sunset ,the authority in this section to carry out activities described in subsection 7a71 and to provide support described in subsection 7b71 shall expire on ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 #abgi4 ,extension and modification of authority for ,united ,states-,israel anti-tunnel cooperation activities 7a7 ,modification of authority ,subsection 7a7 of section #abgi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hfjf note7 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking and to establish capabilities for countering unmanned aerial systems4 7b7 ,exception to matching contribution requirement ,subsection 7b77#c7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,support and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 support 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,exception ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary may use amounts available to the ,secretary in excess of the amount contributed by the ,government of ,israel to provide support under this subsection for costs associated with any unique national requirement identified by the ,united ,states with respect to anti-tunnel capabilities4 4 7c7 ,extension ,subsection 7f7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 #abhj4 ,report on cost imposition strategy 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 heads of other ,federal departments and agencies1 as appropriate1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the cost imposition strategies of the ,department of ,defense with respect to the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the manner in which the future-years defense program and current operational concepts of the ,department are designed to impose costs on the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation1 including-- 7,a7 political1 economic1 budgetary1 human capital1 and technology costs2 and 7,b7 costs associated with military efficiency and effectiveness4 7#b7 ,a description of the policies and processes of the ,department relating to the development and execution of cost imposition strategies4 7c7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in classified form1 and shall include an unclassified summary4 #abha4 ,modification of initiative to support protection of national security academic researchers from undue influence and other security threats 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #abhf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking academic institutions and inserting institutions of higher education4 7b7 ,additional requirements ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,training developed and delivered in consultation with institutions of higher education and appropriate ,government agencies1 and other support to institutions of higher education1 to promote security and limit undue influence on institutions of higher education and personnel1 including ,department of ,defense financial support to carry out such activities1 that-- 7,a7 emphasizes best practices for protection of sensitive national security information2 and 7,b7 includes the dissemination of unclassified materials and resources for identifying and protecting against emerging threats to institutions of higher education1 including specific counterintelligence information and advice developed specifically for faculty and academic researchers based on actual identified threats4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and academic institutions2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking academic institution and inserting institution of higher education2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,a list1 developed and continuously updated in consultation with the ,bureau of ,industry and ,security of the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 ,united ,states institutions of higher education that conduct significant ,department of ,defense research or engineering activities1 and other appropriate individuals and organizations1 of academic institutions of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,russian ,federation1 and other countries1 that-- 7,a7 have a history of improper technology transfer1 intellectual property theft1 or cyber or human espionage2 7,b7 operate under the direction of the military forces or intelligence agency of the applicable country2 7,c7 are known-- 7i7 to recruit foreign individuals for the purpose of transferring knowledge to advance military or intelligence efforts2 or 7ii7 to provide misleading information or otherwise attempt to conceal the connections of an individual or institution to a defense or an intelligence agency of the applicable country2 or 7,d7 pose a serious risk of improper technology transfer of data1 technology1 or research that is not published or publicly available4 4 7c7 ,procedures for enhanced information sharing ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,procedures for enhanced information sharing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbj1 for the purpose of maintaining appropriate security controls over research activities1 technical information1 and intellectual property1 the ,secretary1 in conjunction with appropriate public and private entities1 shall establish streamlined procedures to collect appropriate information relating to individuals1 including ,united ,states citizens and foreign nationals1 who participate in defense research and development activities 7other than basic research74 7#b7 ,protection from release ,the procedures required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include procedures to protect such information from release1 consistent with applicable regulations4 7#c7 ,reporting to ,government information systems and repositories ,the procedures required by paragraph 7#a7 may include procedures developed1 in coordination with appropriate public and private entities1 to report such information to existing ,government information systems and repositories4 4 7d7 ,annual report ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting ,annual before report2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking one year after the date of the enactment and all that follows through the ,secretary and inserting ,april #cj1 #bjbj1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary1 acting through appropriate ,government officials 7including the ,under ,secretary for ,research and ,engineering712 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,identification of any incident relating to undue influence to security threats to academic research activities funded by the ,department of ,defense1 including theft of property or intellectual property relating to a project funded by the ,department at an institution of higher education4 4 #abhb4 ,modification of responsibility for policy on civilian casualty matters ,section #icf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #acd note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting appropriate to the specific regional circumstances after publicly available means2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 including for acknowledging the status of any individuals killed or injured who were believed to be enemy combatants1 but subsequently determined to be non-combatants after operations2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by inserting or other assistance after payments2 and 7,,ii7 by striking necessary and inserting reasonable and culturally appropriate2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#h7 as paragraph 7#i72 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following3 7#h7 cultivating1 developing1 retaining1 and disseminating-- 7,a7 lessons learned for integrating civilian protection into operational planning and identifying the proximate cause or causes of civilian casualties2 and 7,b7 practices developed to prevent1 mitigate1 or respond to such casualties2 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,coordination ,the senior civilian official designated under subsection 7a7 shall develop and implement steps to increase coordination with the relevant ,chiefs of ,mission and other appropriate positions in the ,department of ,state with respect to the policies required pursuant to subsection 7a7 and other matters or assistance related to civilian harm1 resulting from military operations4 2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7d71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7e7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the senior civilian official designated under subsection 7a7 shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 the updates made to the policy developed by the senior civilian official pursuant to this section2 and 7#b7 the efforts of the ,department to implement such updates4 4 #abhc4 ,report on export of certain satellites to entities with certain beneficial ownership structures 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in consultation with the heads of appropriate agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on addressing the threat or potential threat posed by the export1 reexport1 or in-country transfer of satellites described in section #abfa7;c77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggh note7 to entities described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,entities described 7#a7 ,in general ,an entity described in this subsection is an entity the beneficial owner of which is-- 7,a7 an individual who is a citizen or national of a country described in section #abfa7;c77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac2 7,b7 an entity organized under the laws of or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of such a country2 7,c7 the government of such a country2 or 7,d7 any other individual or entity the ,secretary determines would detrimentally affect the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,determination of beneficial ownership ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall identify a person as the beneficial owner of an entity-- 7,a7 in a manner that is not less stringent than the manner set forth in section #bdj4ac;d-#c of title #ag1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act72 and 7,b7 based on a threshold1 to be determined by the ,secretary1 based on an assessment of whether the person's position would give the person an opportunity to control the use of a satellite described in section #abfa7;c77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac and exported1 reexported1 or transferred in country to the entity4 7c7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of whether satellites described in section #abfa7;c77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac have been exported1 reexported1 or transferred in-country1 directly or indirectly1 to entities described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,an examination of the effect on national security of the potential export1 reexport1 or in-country transfer of satellites in compliance with section #abfa7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac in circumstances in which the services1 bandwidth1 or functions of the satellites could subsequently be leased or sold to1 or otherwise used by1 an entity described in subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,an examination of the effect on national security of not limiting the export1 reexport1 or in-country transfer of such satellites to entities described in subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,recommendations for1 and an assessment of the effectiveness of1 a licensing condition that would prohibit or limit the export1 reexport1 or in-country transfer of such satellites to1 or the use of such satellites by1 entities described in subsection 7b74 7#e7 ,an assessment1 based on realistic and justifiable assumptions and forecasts1 of the economic implications of and potential harm caused by a licensing condition described in paragraph 7#d7 on the ,united ,states industries that develop or produce satellites and commercial telecommunications equipment that do not have direct national security ties4 7#f7 ,an evaluation of the resources necessary to ensure the ability of the ,bureau of ,industry and ,security of the ,department of ,commerce-- 7,a7 to adequately identify and analyze the beneficial owners of entities in decisions relating to-- 7i7 issuing licenses for the export1 reexport1 or in-country transfer of such satellites to such entities2 or 7ii7 the ultimate end uses and end-users of such satellites2 and 7,b7 when evaluating such a decision-- 7i7 to have full knowledge of the potential end-user of the satellite and the current beneficial owner of the entity2 and 7ii7 to be able to determine whether issuing the license would be inconsistent with the goal of preventing entities described in subsection 7b7 from accessing or using such satellites4 7d7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 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 ,services1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abhd4 ,rule of construction relating to the use of military force ,nothing in this ,act1 or any amendment made by this ,act1 may be construed to authorize the use of military force1 including the use of military force against ,iran or any other country4 #abhe4 ,reports and briefings on use of military force and support of partner forces 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on actions taken pursuant to the ,authorization for ,use of ,military ,force 7,public ,law #ajg-dj7 against those countries or organizations described in such law1 as well as any actions taken to command1 coordinate1 participate in the movement of1 or accompany the regular or irregular military forces of any foreign country or government when such forces are engaged in hostilities or in situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances1 during the preceding #ahj-;day period4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the time period for which the report was submitted1 the following3 7#a7 ,a list of each country or organization with respect to which force has been used pursuant to the ,authorization for ,use of ,military ,force1 including the legal and factual basis for the determination that authority under such law applies with respect to each such country or organization4 7#b7 ,an intelligence assessment of the risk to the ,united ,states posed by each such country or organization4 7#c7 ,a list of each country in which operations were conducted pursuant to such law and a description of the circumstances necessitating the use of force pursuant to such law1 including whether the country is designated as an area of active hostilities4 7#d7 ,a general description of the status of operations conducted pursuant to such law as well as a description of the expected scope and duration of such operations4 7#e7 ,a list of each partner force and country with respect to which ,united ,states ,armed ,forces have commanded1 coordinated1 participated in the movement of1 or accompanied the regular or irregular forces of any foreign country or government that have engaged in hostilities or there existed an imminent threat that such forces would become engaged in hostilities1 including-- 7,a7 a delineation of any such instances in which such ,united ,states ,armed ,forces were or were not operating under the ,authorization for ,use of ,military ,force2 and 7,b7 a determination of whether the foreign forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals against which such hostilities occurred are covered by such law4 7#f7 ,a description of the actual and proposed contributions1 including financing1 equipment1 training1 troops1 and logistical support1 provided by each foreign country that participates in any international coalition with the ,united ,states to combat a country or organization described in the ,authorization for ,use of ,military ,force4 7c7 ,form ,the information required under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form4 7d7 ,other reports ,if ,united ,states ,armed ,forces are introduced into hostilities1 or into situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances1 against any country1 organization1 or person pursuant to statutory or constitutional authorities other than ,authorization for ,use of ,military ,force1 the ,president shall comply with the reporting requirements under-- 7#a7 this section to the same extent and in the same manner as if such actions had been taken under ,authorization for ,use of ,military ,force2 7#b7 the ,war ,powers ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeda et seq472 and 7#c7 any other applicable provision of law4 7e7 ,briefings ,at least once during each #ahj-;day period described in subsection 7a71 the ,president shall provide to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the matters covered by the report required under this section for such period4 ,,xiii ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,sec4 #acja4 ,funding allocations2 specification of cooperative threat reduction funds4 #acja4 ,funding allocations2 specification of cooperative threat reduction funds 7a7 ,funding allocations ,of the #cch1gjj1jjj authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjaj 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 #dib1jjj4 7#b7 ,for chemical weapons destruction1 #ab1hef1jjj4 7#c7 ,for global nuclear security1 #cc1iai1jjj4 7#d7 ,for cooperative biological engagement1 #ahc1fdb1jjj4 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 #bjbj1 #bjba1 and #bjbb4 ,,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,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 ,a ,military programs #adja4 ,working capital funds ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj 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 #bjbj 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 #bjbj 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 #bjbj 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 #bjbj 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 ,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 #abg1jjj1jjj 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 #bjbj from the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,trust ,fund the sum of #fd1cjj1jjj for the operation of the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home4 ,,xv ,authorization of additional appropriations for overseas contingency operations ,sec4 #aeja4 ,purpose4,sec4 #aejb4 ,treatment as additional authorizations4,subtitle ,a--,authorization of appropriations for overseas contingency operations,sec4 #aeaa4 ,overseas contingency operations4,sec4 #aeab4 ,procurement4,sec4 #aeac4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4,sec4 #aead4 ,operation and maintenance4,sec4 #aeae4 ,military personnel4,sec4 #aeaf4 ,working capital funds4,sec4 #aeag4 ,drug interdiction and counter-drug activities1 defense-wide4,sec4 #aeah4 ,defense inspector general4,sec4 #aeai4 ,defense health program4,sec4 #aebj4 ,afghanistan security forces fund4,sec4 #aebj;,a4 ,special transfer authority4,subtitle ,b--,authorization of appropriations for emergency funds for recovery and restoration,sec4 #aeba4 ,procurement4,sec4 #aebb4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4,sec4 #aebc4 ,operation and maintenance4,sec4 #aebd4 ,restriction on transfer of funds authorized by this subtitle4 #aeja4 ,purpose ,the purposes of this title are to authorize appropriations for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbj-- 7#a7 to provide additional funds for overseas contingency operations being carried out by the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#b7 to provide additional emergency funds for the recovery and restoration of military missions and activities at military installations in ,california1 ,florida1 ,north ,carolina1 and ,nebraska that were impacted by natural disasters4 #aejb4 ,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 ,a ,authorization of appropriations for overseas contingency operations #aeaa4 ,overseas contingency operations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,department of ,defense for overseas contingency operations in such amounts as may be designated as provided in section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ija7;b77#b77;,a77ii774 #aeab4 ,procurement ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj 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 #aeac4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for the use of the ,department of ,defense for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the funding table in section #dbjb4 #aead4 ,operation and maintenance ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj 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 #aeae4 ,military personnel ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj 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 #aeaf4 ,working capital funds ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj 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 #aeag4 ,drug interdiction and counter-drug activities1 defense-wide ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbj for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-,drug ,activities1 ,defense-wide1 as specified in the funding table in section #dejb4 #aeah4 ,defense inspector general ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbj 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 #aeai4 ,defense health program ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbj for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for the ,defense ,health ,program1 as specified in the funding table in section #dejb4 #aebj4 ,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 #bjbj 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 #begg74 7b7 ,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 7c7 ,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 #bjbj1 it is the goal that #de1ejj1jjj1 but in no event less than #aj1jjj1jjj1 shall be used for-- 7,a7 the recruitment1 integration1 retention1 training1 and treatment of women in the ,afghan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces2 and 7,b7 the recruitment1 training1 and contracting of female security personnel for future elections4 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 7d7 ,assessment of ,afghanistan progress on objectives 7#a7 ,assessment required ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbj1 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 the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjah1 and ending ,december #ca1 #bjai2 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 #bjai1 and ending on ,may #a1 #bjbj1 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 ,such other factors as the ,secretaries consider appropriate4 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 #dhj1jjj1jjj1 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 7e7 ,additional reporting requirements ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the materials submitted in support of the budget for fiscal year #bjba 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 #bjai 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 #bjbj 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 #aebj;,a4 ,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 subtitle for fiscal year #bjbj 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 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,terms and conditions ,transfers under this section shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as transfers under section #ajja4 7c7 ,additional authority ,the transfer authority provided by this section is in addition to the transfer authority provided under section #ajja4 ,b ,authorization of appropriations for emergency funds for recovery and restoration #aeba4 ,procurement ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj 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 #dajc4 #aebb4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for the use of the ,department of ,defense for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the funding table in section #dbjc4 #aebc4 ,operation and maintenance ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj 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 #dcjc4 #aebd4 ,restriction on transfer of funds authorized by this subtitle 7a7 ,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 subtitle for fiscal year #bjbj between any such authorizations for that fiscal year 7or any subdivisions thereof74 ,amounts of authorizations so transferred shall be merged with the authorization to which transferred and shall be available for the recovery and restoration of military missions and activities at military installations in ,california1 ,florida1 ,north ,carolina1 and ,nebraska impacted by natural disasters4 7b7 ,additional authority ,the transfer authority provided by this section is in addition to the transfer authority provided under sections #ajja and #aebj;,a4 7c7 ,terms and conditions ,transfers under this section shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as transfers under section #ajja4 ,,xvi ,strategic ,programs1 ,cyber1 and ,intelligence ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,space ,activities,sec4 #afja4 ,repeal of requirement to establish ,united ,states ,space ,command as a subordinate unified command of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command4,sec4 #afjb4 ,coordination of modernization efforts relating to military-code capable ,,gps receiver cards4,sec4 #afjc4 ,demonstration of backup and complementary positioning1 navigation1 and timing capabilities of ,global ,positioning ,system4,sec4 #afjd4 ,annual determination on plan on full integration and exploitation of overhead persistent infrared capability4,sec4 #afje4 ,space-based environmental monitoring mission requirements4,sec4 #afjf4 ,resilient enterprise ground architecture4,sec4 #afjg4 ,prototype program for multi-global navigation satellite system receiver development4,sec4 #afjh4 ,commercial space situational awareness capabilities4,sec4 #afji4 ,program to enhance and improve launch support and infrastructure4,sec4 #afaj4 ,preparation to implement plan for use of allied launch vehicles4,sec4 #afaa4 ,independent study on plan for deterrence in space4,sec4 #afab4 ,study on leveraging diverse commercial satellite remote sensing capabilities4,sec4 #afac4 ,annual report on ,space ,command and ,control program4,sec4 #afad4 ,report on space debris4,subtitle ,b--,defense ,intelligence and ,intelligence-,related ,activities,sec4 #afba4 ,redesignation of ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence as ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4,sec4 #afbb4 ,modifications to ,,isr ,integration ,council and annual briefing requirements4,sec4 #afbc4 ,modification of annual authorization of appropriations for ,national ,flagship ,language ,initiative4,sec4 #afbd4 ,improving the onboarding methodology for intelligence personnel4,sec4 #afbe4 ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency activities on facilitating access to local criminal records historical data4,sec4 #afbf4 ,survey and report on alignment of intelligence collections capabilities and activities with ,department of ,defense requirements4,sec4 #afbg4 ,reports on ,consolidated ,adjudication ,facility of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency4,sec4 #afbh4 ,report on the expanded purview of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency4,sec4 #afbi4 ,termination of requirement for ,department of ,defense facility access clearances for joint ventures composed of previously-cleared entities4,subtitle ,c--,cyberspace-,related ,matters,sec4 #afca4 ,matters relating to military operations in the information environment4,sec4 #afcb4 ,notification requirements for sensitive military cyber operations4,sec4 #afcc4 ,evaluation of cyber vulnerabilities of major weapon systems of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #afcd4 ,quarterly assessments of the readiness of ,cyber ,mission ,forces4,sec4 #afce4 ,cyber posture review4,sec4 #afcf4 ,modification of elements of assessment required for termination of dual-hat arrangement for ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4,sec4 #afcg4 ,modification of cyber scholarship program4,sec4 #afch4 ,tier #a exercise of support to civil authorities for a cyber incident4,sec4 #afci4 ,extension of the ,cyberspace ,solarium ,commission4,sec4 #afdj4 ,authority to use operation and maintenance funds for cyber operations-peculiar capability development projects4,sec4 #afda4 ,role of ,chief ,information ,officer in improving enterprise-wide cybersecurity4,sec4 #afdb4 ,notification of delegation of authorities to the ,secretary of ,defense for military operations in cyberspace4,sec4 #afdc4 ,limitation of funding for ,consolidated ,afloat ,networks and ,enterprise ,services4,sec4 #afdd4 ,annual military cyberspace operations report4,sec4 #afde4 ,annual report on cyber attacks and intrusions against the ,department of ,defense by certain foreign entities4,sec4 #afdf4 ,control and analysis of ,department of ,defense data stolen through cyberspace4,sec4 #afdg4 ,use of ,national ,security ,agency cybersecurity expertise to support evaluation of commercial cybersecurity products4,sec4 #afdh4 ,framework to enhance cybersecurity of the ,united ,states defense industrial base4,sec4 #afdi4 ,report on cybersecurity training programs4,sec4 #afej4 ,national ,security ,presidential ,memorandums relating to ,department of ,defense operations in cyberspace4,sec4 #afea4 ,reorientation of ,big ,data ,platform program4,sec4 #afeb4 ,zero-based review of ,department of ,defense cyber and information technology personnel4,sec4 #afec4 ,study on improving cyber career paths in the ,navy4,sec4 #afed4 ,accreditation standards and processes for cybersecurity and information technology products and services4,sec4 #afee4 ,study on future cyber warfighting capabilities of ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #afef4 ,study to determine the optimal strategy for structuring and manning elements of the ,joint ,force ,headquarters-,cyber ,organizations1 ,joint ,mission ,operations ,centers1 and ,cyber ,operations-,integrated ,planning ,elements4,sec4 #afeg4 ,cyber governance structures and ,principal ,cyber ,advisors on military cyber force matters4,sec4 #afeh4 ,designation of test networks for testing and accreditation of cybersecurity products and services4,sec4 #afei4 ,consortia of universities to advise ,secretary of ,defense on cybersecurity matters4,sec4 #affj4 ,joint assessment of ,department of ,defense cyber red team capabilities1 capacity1 demand1 and requirements4,subtitle ,d--,nuclear ,forces,sec4 #affa4 ,conforming amendment to ,council on ,oversight of the ,national ,leadership ,command1 ,control1 and ,communications ,system4,sec4 #affb4 ,modification of authorities relating to nuclear command1 control1 and communications system4,sec4 #affc4 ,briefings on meetings held by ,nuclear ,weapons ,council4,sec4 #affd4 ,consideration of budget matters at meetings of ,nuclear ,weapons ,council4,sec4 #affe4 ,improvement to annual report on the modernization of the nuclear weapons enterprise4,sec4 #afff4 ,expansion of officials required to conduct biennial assessments of delivery platforms for nuclear weapons and nuclear command and control system4,sec4 #affg4 ,extension of annual briefing on costs of forward-deploying nuclear weapons in ,europe4,sec4 #affh4 ,elimination of conventional requirement for long-range standoff weapon4,sec4 #affi4 ,briefing on long-range standoff weapon and sea-launched cruise missile4,sec4 #afgj4 ,extension of prohibition on availability of funds for mobile variant of ground-based strategic deterrent missile4,sec4 #afga4 ,reports on development of ground-based strategic deterrent weapon4,sec4 #afgb4 ,prohibition on reduction of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #afgc4 ,independent study on policy of no-first-use of nuclear weapons4,sec4 #afgd4 ,independent study on risks of nuclear terrorism and nuclear war4,sec4 #afge4 ,report on military-to-military dialogue to reduce risks of miscalculation leading to nuclear war4,sec4 #afgf4 ,report on nuclear forces of the ,united ,states and near-peer countries4,sec4 #afgg4 ,report on operation of conventional forces of military departments under employment or threat of employment of nuclear weapons4,sec4 #afgh4 ,report on operation of conventional forces of certain combatant commands under employment or threat of employment of nuclear weapons4,sec4 #afgi4 ,briefings on plan for future-systems-level architecture of nuclear command1 control1 and communications systems4,sec4 #afhj4 ,sense of ,congress on nuclear deterrence commitments of the ,united ,states4,subtitle ,e--,missile ,defense ,programs,sec4 #afha4 ,national missile defense policy4,sec4 #afhb4 ,development of space-based ballistic missile intercept layer4,sec4 #afhc4 ,development of hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor payload4,sec4 #afhd4 ,modifications to required testing by ,missile ,defense ,agency of ground-based midcourse defense element of ballistic missile defense system4,sec4 #afhe4 ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense system and ,israeli cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-production4,sec4 #afhf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for lower tier air and missile defense sensor4,sec4 #afhg4 ,plan for the redesigned kill vehicle replacement4,sec4 #afhh4 ,organization1 authorities1 and billets of the ,missile ,defense ,agency4,sec4 #afhi4 ,annual assessment of ballistic missile defense system4,sec4 #afij4 ,command and control1 battle management1 and communications program4,sec4 #afia4 ,missile defense interceptor site in contiguous ,united ,states4,sec4 #afib4 ,independent study on impacts of missile defense development and deployment4,sec4 #afic4 ,report and briefing on multi-volume kill capability4,subtitle ,f--,other matters,sec4 #afid4 ,extension of authorization for protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft4,sec4 #afie4 ,repeal of requirement for commission on electromagnetic pulse attacks and similar events4,sec4 #afif4 ,repeal of review requirement for ammonium perchlorate report4,sec4 #afig4 ,transferability of conventional prompt global strike weapon system technologies to surface-launched platforms4,sec4 #afih4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for certain offensive ground-launched ballistic or cruise missile systems4,sec4 #afii4 ,hard and deeply buried targets4 ,a ,space ,activities #afja4 ,repeal of requirement to establish ,united ,states ,space ,command as a subordinate unified command of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command 7a7 ,in general ,section #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,the table of sections for chapter #f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #afi4 7#b7 ,section #bbgc;a7d77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 acting through the ,united ,states ,space ,command1 and inserting ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,space ,command1 or1 if no such command exists1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command14 #afjb4 ,coordination of modernization efforts relating to military-code capable ,,gps receiver cards ,section #afaj of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #baaa2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbha note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 including with respect to each program of the ,department that requires ,m-code capable receiver cards42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 and shall clarify the roles of the ,chief ,information ,officer and the ,council on ,oversight of the ,department of ,defense ,positioning1 ,navigation1 and ,timing ,enterprise with respect to ,m-code modernization efforts44 #afjc4 ,demonstration of backup and complementary positioning1 navigation1 and timing capabilities of ,global ,positioning ,system ,effective on ,june #a1 #bjai1 section #afjf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #agbe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking the date that is #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbj4 #afjd4 ,annual determination on plan on full integration and exploitation of overhead persistent infrared capability ,section #afah7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdca note7 is amended by striking for a fiscal year and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbh4 #afje4 ,space-based environmental monitoring mission requirements 7a7 ,procurement of modernized pathfinder program satellite 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall procure a modernized pathfinder program satellite that-- 7,a7 addresses space-based environmental monitoring mission requirements2 7,b7 reduces the risk that the ,department of ,defense experiences a gap in meeting such requirements during the period beginning ,january #a1 #bjbc1 and ending ,december #ca1 #bjbe2 and 7,c7 is launched not later than ,january #a1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,type of satellite ,the satellite described in paragraph 7#a7 may be a free-flyer or a hosted payload satellite4 7#c7 ,plan ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan to procure and launch the satellite described in paragraph 7#a71 including with respect to-- 7,a7 the requirements for such satellite1 including operational requirements2 7,b7 timelines for such procurement and launch2 7,c7 costs for such procurement and launch2 and 7,d7 the launch plan4 7#d7 ,procedures ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that the satellite described in paragraph 7#a7 is procured using full and open competition through the use of competitive procedures4 7#e7 ,withholding of funds ,the amount equal to #aj percent of the total amount authorized to be appropriated to the ,office of the ,secretary of ,air ,force for the travel of persons under the ,operations and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide account shall be withheld from obligation or expenditure until the date on which a contract is awarded for the procurement of the satellite described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,weather system satellite ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that the electro-optical_/infrared weather system satellite-- 7#a7 meets space-based environmental monitoring mission requirements2 7#b7 is procured using full and open competition through the use of competitive procedures2 and 7#c7 is launched not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 7c7 ,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 space-based environmental monitoring mission requirements means the national security requirements for cloud characterization and theater weather imagery4 #afjf4 ,resilient enterprise ground architecture 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 to advance the security of the space assets of the ,department of ,defense1 should-- 7#a7 expand on complementary efforts within the ,air ,force that promote the adoption of a resilient enterprise ground architecture that is responsive to new and changing threats and can rapidly integrate new capabilities to make the warfighting force of the ,united ,states more resilient in a contested battlespace2 and 7#b7 prioritize the swift transition of space ground architecture to a common platform and leverage commercial capabilities in concurrence with the #bjae intent memorandum of the ,commander of the ,air ,force ,space ,command4 7b7 ,future architecture ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7#a7 develop future satellite ground architectures of the ,department of ,defense to be compatible with complementary commercial systems that can support uplink and downlink capabilities with dual-band spacecraft2 and 7#b7 emphasize that future ground architecture transition away from stove-piped systems to a service-based platform that provides members of the ,armed ,forces with flexible and adaptable capabilities that-- 7,a7 use1 as applicable1 commercially available capabilities and technologies for increased resiliency and cost savings2 and 7,b7 build commercial opportunity and integration across the range of resilient space systems4 7c7 ,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 future architecture described in subsection 7b74 #afjg4 ,prototype program for multi-global navigation satellite system receiver development 7a7 ,prototype ,multi-,,gnss program ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall carry out a program to prototype an ,m-code based1 multi-global navigation satellite system receiver that is capable of receiving covered signals to increase the resilience and capability of military position1 navigation1 and timing equipment against threats to the ,global ,positioning ,system and to deter the likelihood of attack on the worldwide ,global ,positioning ,system by reducing the benefits of such an attack4 7b7 ,elements ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 with respect to each covered signal that could be received by the prototype receiver under such program1 conduct an assessment of the relative benefits and risks of using that signal1 including with respect to any existing or needed monitoring infrastructure that would alert users of the ,department of ,defense of potentially corrupted signal information1 and the cyber risks and challenges of incorporating such signals into a properly designed receiver2 7#b7 ensure that monitoring systems are able to include any monitoring network of the ,united ,states or allies of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 conduct an assessment of the benefits and risks1 including with respect to the compatibility of non-,united ,states global navigation satellite system signals with existing position1 navigation1 and timing equipment of the ,united ,states1 and the extent to which the capability to receive such signals would impact current receiver or antenna design2 and 7#d7 conduct an assessment of the desirability of establishing a program for the development and deployment of the receiver system described in subsection 7a7 in a manner that-- 7,a7 is a cooperative effort1 coordinated with the ,secretary of ,state1 between the ,united ,states and the allies of the ,united ,states that may also have interest in funding a multi-global navigation satellite system and ,m-code program2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 ensures that the ,united ,states has access to sufficient insight into trusted signals of allied systems to assure potential reliance by the ,united ,states on such signals4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,air ,force ,,gps ,user ,equipment ,program office1 shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on a plan to carry out the program under subsection 7a7 that includes-- 7#a7 the estimated cost1 including total cost and out-year funding requirements for a program to develop and deploy the receiver system described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 the schedule for such program2 7#c7 a plan for how the results of the program could be incorporated into future blocks of the ,global ,positioning ,system military user equipment program2 and 7#d7 the recommendations and analysis contained in the study sponsored by the ,department of ,defense conducted by the ,,mitre ,corporation on the risks1 benefits1 and approaches to adding multi-global navigation satellite system capabilities to military user equipment4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #aej 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 an explanation of how the ,secretary intends to comply with section #afji of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbha note72 7#b7 an outline of any potential cooperative efforts acting in accordance with the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 the ,european ,union1 or ,japan that would support such compliance2 7#c7 an assessment of the potential to host1 or incorporate through software-defined payloads1 ,global ,positioning ,system ,m-code functionality onto allied global navigation satellite system systems2 and 7#d7 an assessment of new or enhanced monitoring capabilities that would be needed to incorporate global navigation satellite system functionality into weapon systems of the ,department4 7e7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for increment #b of the acquisition of military ,global ,positioning ,system user equipment terminals1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the briefing has been provided under subsection 7c7 and the report has been submitted under subsection 7d74 7f7 ,waiver authority for trusted signals capabilities ,section #afji7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbha note7 is amended by striking such capability and inserting the capability to add multi-,global ,navigation ,satellite ,system signals to provide substantive military utility4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term allied systems means-- 7,a7 the ,galileo system of the ,european ,union2 7,b7 the ,,qzss system of ,japan2 and 7,c7 upon designation by the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence-- 7i7 the ,,navic system of ,india2 and 7ii7 any similarly associated wide area augmentation systems4 7#b7 ,the term covered signals-- 7,a7 means global navigation satellite system signals from-- 7i7 allied systems2 and 7ii7 non-allied systems2 and 7,b7 includes both encrypted signals and open signals4 7#c7 ,the term encrypted signals means global navigation satellite system signals that incorporate encryption or other internal methods to authenticate signal information4 7#d7 ,the term ,m-code means1 with respect to global navigation satellite system signals1 military code that provides enhanced positioning1 navigation1 and timing capabilities and improved resistance to existing and emerging threats1 such as jamming4 7#e7 ,the term non-allied systems means-- 7,a7 the ,russian ,,glonass system2 and 7,b7 the ,chinese ,beidou system4 7#f7 ,the term open signals means global navigation satellite system that do not include encryption or other internal methods to authenticate signal information4 #afjh4 ,commercial space situational awareness capabilities 7a7 ,certification ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 without delegation1 shall certify to the congressional defense committees that the ,air ,force is using commercial space situational awareness services4 7b7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for the enterprise space battle management command and control1 not more than #he percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force makes the certification under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on using commercial space situational awareness services to fill the space situational awareness requirements that were not filled in the ,joint ,space ,operations ,center ,mission ,center4 ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of current domestic commercial capabilities to detect and track space objects in low-,earth orbit below the #aj centimeter threshold of legacy systems4 7#b7 ,a description of current domestic best-in-breed commercial capabilities that can meet such requirements4 7#c7 ,estimates of the timelines1 milestones1 and funding requirements to procure a near-term solution to meet such requirements until the development programs of the ,air ,force are projected to be operationally fielded4 7d7 ,commercial space situational awareness services defined ,in this section1 the term commercial space situational awareness services means commercial space situational awareness processing software and data from commercial sensors to address warfighter requirements and fill gaps in current space situational capabilities of the ,air ,force4 #afji4 ,program to enhance and improve launch support and infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,in support of the policy described in section #bbgc7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 may carry out a program to enhance infrastructure and improve support activities for the processing and launch of ,department of ,defense small-class and medium-class payloads4 7b7 ,program ,the program under subsection 7a7 shall include improvements to operations at launch ranges and ,federal ,aviation ,administration-licensed spaceports that are consistent with1 and necessary to permit1 the use of such launch ranges and spaceports by the ,department4 7c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may consult with current and anticipated users of launch ranges and ,federal ,aviation ,administration-licensed spaceports1 including the ,space ,rapid ,capabilities ,office4 7d7 ,cooperation ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may enter into a contract or agreement under section #bbgf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report describing a plan for the program under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #afaj4 ,preparation to implement plan for use of allied launch vehicles 7a7 ,preparation ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall take actions necessary to prepare to implement the plan developed pursuant to section #afjc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #behd7 regarding using allied launch vehicles to meet the requirements for achieving the policy relating to assured access to space set forth in section #bbgc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,actions required ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 identify the satellites of the ,united ,states that would be appropriate to be launched on an allied launch vehicle2 7#b7 assess the relevant provisions of ,federal law1 regulations1 and policies governing the launch of national security satellites and determine whether any legislative1 regulatory1 or policy actions 7including with respect to waivers7 would be necessary to allow for the launch of a national security satellite on an allied launch vehicle2 and 7#c7 address any certification requirements necessary for such use of allied launch vehicles and the estimated cost1 schedule1 and actions necessary to certify allied launch vehicles for such use4 7c7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on preparing to implement the plan described in subsection 7a71 including information regarding each action required by paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 of subsection 7b74 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 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 #afaa4 ,independent study on plan for deterrence in space 7a7 ,independent study 7#a7 ,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 or other independent entity to conduct a study on deterrence in space4 7#b7 ,matters included ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the existing range of major studies and writings on space deterrence and a comprehensive comparative analysis of the conclusions of such studies and writings4 7,b7 ,an examination1 using appropriate analytical tools1 of the approaches proposed by such studies and writings with respect to creating conditions of deterrence suitable for use in the space domain1 including1 at a minimum1 an assessment of all aspects of deterrence in space1 including varying classification1 strategies to deny benefit or impose cost1 and space mission assurance 7including resilience1 active defense1 and reconstitution74 7,c7 ,a determination1 made either by extending such studies and writings or through new analysis1 of a holistic and comprehensive theory of deterrence in space appropriate for use in defense planning4 7,d7 ,an evaluation of existing policies1 programs1 and plans of the ,department of ,defense to provide an assessment of the likely effectiveness of those policies1 programs1 and plans to achieve effective space deterrence4 7b7 ,assessment by ,defense ,policy ,board ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,defense ,policy ,board shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense an assessment of the study under subsection 7a77#a71 including1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 a determination of the soundness of the study2 7#b7 a description of any disagreements the ,board has with the conclusions of such study1 including recommended changes or clarifications to such conclusions the ,board determines appropriate2 and 7#c7 changes to the policies1 programs1 and plans of the ,department of ,defense that the ,board recommends based on such study and the changes and clarifications described in paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary 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 a report that contains the following3 7#a7 ,the study under subsection 7a77#a71 without change4 7#b7 ,the assessment under subsection 7b71 without change4 7#c7 ,based on such study and assessment1 a description of any changes to the policies1 programs1 and plans of the ,department of ,defense that the ,secretary recommends to enhance deterrence in space1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 considerations and decision on reducing the opportunities and incentives for adversaries to attack space systems of the ,united ,states or allies of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 new architectures1 including proliferated systems1 hosted payloads1 nontraditional orbits1 and reconstitution among others2 7,c7 appropriate uses of partnering with both commercial entities and allies to improve deterrence in space2 7,d7 necessary capabilities to enhance the protection of space systems to achieve improved deterrence2 7,e7 bilateral1 multilateral1 and unilateral measures1 including confidence-building measures1 that could be taken to reduce the risk of miscalculation that would lead to an attack in space2 7,f7 policies and capability requirements with regard to attribution of an attack in space2 7,g7 policies with regard to retaliatory measures either in space or on the ground2 7,h7 authorities with regard to decisions and actions to defend assets of the ,united ,states in space2 and 7,i7 changes to current war plans1 routine operations 7including information sharing71 and demonstration and test procedures that could enhance the capability of the ,united ,states to signal the intentions and capabilities of the ,united ,states in an effective manner4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary 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 the study under subsection 7a77#a7 and the assessment under subsection 7b74 #afab4 ,study on leveraging diverse commercial satellite remote sensing capabilities 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall conduct a study on the status of the transition from the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency to the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office of the leadership role in acquiring commercial satellite remote sensing data on behalf of the ,department of ,defense and the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc774 7b7 ,elements ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall study-- 7#a7 commercial geospatial intelligence requirements for the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency and the combatant commands2 7#b7 plans of the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office to meet the requirements specified in paragraph 7#a7 through the acquisition of all levels of resolution data from multiple commercial providers2 and 7#c7 plans of the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office to further develop such programs with commercial companies to continue to support1 while also expanding1 adoption by the geospatial intelligence user community of the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,submission ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate a report on the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #afac4 ,annual report on ,space ,command and ,control program 7a7 ,reports required 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the congressional defense committees1 and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 a report on the ,space ,command and ,control program for fiscal year #bjba4 7#b7 ,subsequent reports ,for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjbe1 concurrent with the submittal to ,congress of the budget of the ,department of ,defense with the budget of the ,president for the subsequent fiscal year under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the congressional defense committees1 and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 an annual report on the ,space ,command and ,control program4 7b7 ,matters to be included ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of any modification to the metrics established by the ,secretary in the acquisition strategy for the program4 7#b7 ,the short-term objectives for the subsequent fiscal year4 7#c7 ,for the preceding fiscal year-- 7,a7 a description of-- 7i7 the ongoing1 achieved1 and deferred objectives2 7ii7 the challenges encountered and the lessons learned2 7iii7 the modifications made or planned so as to incorporate such lessons learned into subsequent efforts to address challenges2 and 7iv7 the cost1 schedule1 and performance effects of such modifications2 and 7,b7 a full survey of combatant command requirements1 including ,commanders' ,integrated ,priorities ,lists1 and impacts with respect to the program4 7#d7 ,a description of potential future combatant command requirements being considered with respect to the program4 7c7 ,review of reports and briefing by ,comptroller ,general ,with respect to each report submitted under this section1 the ,comptroller ,general shall review and provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on a date mutually agreed on by the ,comptroller ,general and the congressional defense committees4 #afad4 ,report on space debris 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bdj 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 risks posed by man-made space debris in low-,earth orbit1 including-- 7#a7 recommendations with respect to the remediation of such risks2 and 7#b7 outlines of plans to reduce the incidence of such space debris4 7b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 ,b ,defense ,intelligence and ,intelligence-,related ,activities #afba4 ,redesignation of ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence as ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security 7a7 ,redesignation of ,under ,secretary 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence is hereby redesignated as the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 7#b7 ,service of incumbent in position ,the individual serving as ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence as of the date of the enactment of this ,act may serve as ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security commencing as of that date without further appointment under section #acg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by subsection 7c77#a77;,a77ii774 7#c7 ,reference ,any reference in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 7b7 ,redesignation of related ,deputy ,under ,secretary 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence is hereby redesignated as the ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 7#b7 ,service of incumbent in position ,the individual serving as ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence as of the date of the enactment of this ,act may serve as ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security commencing as of that date without further appointment under section #acg;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by subsection 7c77#a77;,b774 7#c7 ,reference ,any reference in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 7c7 ,rule of construction regarding effects of redesignation ,nothing in this section shall be construed to modify or expand the authorities1 resources1 responsibilities1 roles1 or missions of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 as redesignated by this section4 7d7 ,protection of privacy and civil liberties ,section #acg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection 7c73 7c7 ,the protection of privacy and civil liberties in accordance with ,federal law and the regulations and directives of the ,department of ,defense shall be a top priority for the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 4 7e7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,title #aj ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7,a7 ,in each provision as follows1 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security3 7i7 ,section #aca7;b77#c77;,f74 7ii7 ,section #acg1 each place it appears4 7iii7 ,section #aci;a7d77#f74 7iv7 ,section #aci;b7c77#b77;,e74 7v7 ,section #aha7;d77#a77;,b74 7vi7 ,section #cic7;b77#b77;,c74 7vii7 ,section #dbf1 each place it appears4 7viii7 ,section #dcj7;a74 7,b7 ,in section #acg;a7c77#f71 by striking ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and inserting ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 7,c7 ,the heading of section #acg is amended to read as follows3 #acg4 ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security 4 7,d7 ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #d is amended by striking the item relating to section #acg and inserting the following new item3 #acg4 ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 4 7#b7 ,title #e ,title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7,a7 ,in section #ecad1 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 7,b7 ,in section #ecae1 by striking ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and inserting ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 #afbb4 ,modifications to ,,isr ,integration ,council and annual briefing requirements 7a7 ,,isr ,integration ,council ,subsection 7a7 of section #dbf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,,isr ,integration ,council 7#a7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security shall establish an ,intelligence1 ,surveillance1 and ,reconnaissance ,integration ,council-- 7,a7 to assist the ,secretary of ,defense in carrying out the responsibilities of the ,secretary under section #aje7;a7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjch7;a772 7,b7 to assist the ,under ,secretary with respect to matters relating to-- 7i7 integration of intelligence and counterintelligence capabilities and activities under section #acg7;b7 of this title of the military departments1 intelligence agencies of the ,department of ,defense1 and relevant combatant commands2 and 7ii7 coordination of related developmental activities of such departments1 agencies1 and combatant commands2 and 7,c7 to otherwise provide a means to facilitate such integration and coordination4 7#b7 ,the ,council shall be composed of-- 7,a7 the ,under ,secretary1 who shall chair the ,council2 7,b7 the directors of the intelligence agencies of the ,department of ,defense2 7,c7 the senior intelligence officers of the armed forces and the regional and functional combatant commands2 7,d7 the ,director for ,intelligence of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff2 and 7,e7 the ,director for ,operations of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 7#c7 ,the ,under ,secretary shall invite the participation of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7or a representative of the ,director7 in the proceedings of the ,council4 7#d7 ,the ,under ,secretary may designate additional participants to attend the proceedings of the ,council1 as the ,under ,secretary determines appropriate4 4 7b7 ,annual briefings ,such section is further amended by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c7 and inserting the following new subsection 7b73 7b7 ,annual briefings on the intelligence and counterintelligence requirements of the combatant commands 7#a7 ,the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall provide to the congressional defense committees and the congressional intelligence committees a briefing on the following3 7,a7 ,the intelligence and counterintelligence requirements1 by specific intelligence capability type1 of each of the relevant combatant commands4 7,b7 ,for the year preceding the year in which the briefing is provided1 the fulfillment rate for each of the relevant combatant commands of the validated intelligence and counterintelligence requirements1 by specific intelligence capability type1 of such combatant command4 7,c7 ,a risk analysis identifying the critical gaps and shortfalls in efforts to address operational and strategic requirements of the ,department of ,defense that would result from the failure to fulfill the validated intelligence and counterintelligence requirements of the relevant combatant commands4 7,d7 ,a mitigation plan to balance and offset the gaps and shortfalls identified under subparagraph 7,c71 including with respect to spaceborne1 airborne1 ground1 maritime1 and cyber intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance capabilities4 7,e7 ,for the year preceding the year in which the briefing is provided-- 7i7 the number of intelligence and counterintelligence requests of each commander of a relevant combatant command determined by the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff to be a validated requirement1 and the total of capacity of such requests provided to each such commander2 7ii7 with respect to such validated requirements-- 7,i7 the quantity of intelligence and counterintelligence capabilities or activities1 by specific intelligence capability type1 that the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff requested each military department to provide2 and 7,,ii7 the total of capacity of such requests so provided by each such military department2 and 7iii7 a qualitative assessment of the alignment of intelligence and counterintelligence capabilities and activities with the program of analysis for each combat support agency and intelligence center of a military service that is part of-- 7,i7 the ,defense ,intelligence ,enterprise2 and 7,,ii7 the intelligence community4 7#b7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security shall provide to the congressional defense committees and the congressional intelligence committees a briefing on short-1 mid-1 and long-term strategies to address the validated intelligence and counterintelligence requirements of the relevant combatant commands1 including with respect to spaceborne1 airborne1 ground1 maritime1 and cyber intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance capabilities4 7#c7 ,the briefings required by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall be provided at the same time that the ,president's budget is submitted pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 7#d7 ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term congressional intelligence committees has the meaning given that term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 7,b7 ,the term ,defense ,intelligence ,enterprise means the organizations1 infrastructure1 and measures1 including policies1 processes1 procedures1 and products1 of the intelligence1 counterintelligence1 and security components of each of the following3 7i7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7ii7 ,the ,joint ,staff4 7iii7 ,the combatant commands4 7iv7 ,the military departments4 7v7 ,other elements of the ,department of ,defense that perform national intelligence1 defense intelligence1 intelligence-related1 counterintelligence1 or security functions4 7,c7 ,the term fulfillment rate means the percentage of combatant command intelligence and counterintelligence requirements satisfied by available1 acquired1 or realigned intelligence and counterintelligence capabilities or activities4 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 4 #afbc4 ,modification of annual authorization of appropriations for ,national ,flagship ,language ,initiative ,section #haa7;a7 of the ,fair ,chance ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aiaa7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking fiscal year #bjjc and inserting fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7#b7 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #af1jjj1jjj4 #afbd4 ,improving the onboarding methodology for intelligence personnel 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall1 consistent with ,department of ,defense ,instruction #adjj4be1 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that outlines a common methodology for measuring onboarding in elements of the intelligence community1 including human resources and security processes2 7#b7 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 issue metrics for assessing key phases in the onboarding described in paragraph 7#a7 for which results will be reported by the date that is #ij days after the date of such issuance2 7#c7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on collaboration among elements of the intelligence community on their onboarding processes2 7#d7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on employment of automated mechanisms in elements of the intelligence community1 including for tracking personnel as they pass through each phase of the onboarding process2 and 7#e7 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 distribute surveys to human resources offices and applicants about their experiences with the onboarding process in elements of the intelligence community4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,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 #afbe4 ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency activities on facilitating access to local criminal records historical data 7a7 ,activity authorized ,subject to subsection 7c71 the ,director of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency may carry out a set of activities to reduce the time and cost of accessing ,state1 local1 and tribal law enforcement records for the background investigations required for current and prospective ,federal ,government employees and contractors4 7b7 ,activities characterized ,the activities carried out under subsection 7a7 shall include only that training1 education1 and direct assistance to ,state1 local1 and tribal communities needed for the purpose of streamlining access to historical criminal record data4 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,commencement of activities ,the ,director may not commence carrying out any activities under subsection 7a7 until the date that is #ij days after the date on which the ,director submits the report required by subsection 7d77#a74 7#b7 ,legal and reporting obligations ,the ,director shall ensure that no activity carried out under subsection 7a7 obligates a ,state1 local1 or tribal entity to any additional legal or reporting obligation to the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency4 7#c7 ,scope ,no activity may be carried out under subsection 7a7 that applies to any matter outside the limited purpose of conducting background investigations for current and prospective ,federal ,government employees and contractors4 7#d7 ,consistency with access provided ,the ,director shall ensure that the activities carried out under subsection 7a7 are carried out in a manner that is consistent with the access provided by ,federal law enforcement entities to the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives a report that details a concept of operation for the set of activities authorized by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,annual reports ,not later than one year after the date on which the ,director submits a report pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 and not less frequently than once each year thereafter1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives a detailed report on the activities carried out by the ,director under subsection 7a74 #afbf4 ,survey and report on alignment of intelligence collections capabilities and activities with ,department of ,defense requirements 7a7 ,survey and review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall-- 7,a7 review the organization1 posture1 current and planned investments1 and processes of the intelligence collections capabilities and activities1 for the purpose of assessing the sufficiency1 integration1 and interoperability of such capabilities and activities to support the current and future requirements of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 conduct a survey of each geographic and functional combatant command1 with respect to intelligence collections capabilities and activities1 to assess-- 7i7 the current state of the support of such capabilities and activities to military operations2 7ii7 whether the posture of such capabilities and activities is sufficient to address the requirements of the ,department of ,defense2 7iii7 the extent to which such capabilities and activities address gaps and deficiencies with respect to the operational requirements of the ,global ,campaign ,plans1 as identified in the most recent readiness reviews conducted by the ,joint ,staff2 and 7iv7 whether current and planned investments in such capabilities and activities are sufficient to address near-1 mid-1 and long-term spaceborne1 airborne1 terrestrial1 and human collection capability requirements4 7#b7 ,elements ,the survey and review under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a comprehensive assessment of intelligence collections capabilities and activities1 and whether such capabilities and activities-- 7i7 are appropriately postured and sufficiently resourced to meet current and future requirements of the ,department of ,defense2 7ii7 are appropriately balanced to address operational and strategic defense intelligence requirements2 and 7iii7 are sufficiently integrated and interoperable between activities of the ,military ,intelligence ,program and the ,national ,intelligence ,program to respond to emerging requirements of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,with respect to each geographic and functional combatant command-- 7i7 information on the gaps and deficiencies1 by specific intelligence capability type1 described in paragraph 7#a77;,b77iii72 7ii7 a review of the alignment of such gaps and deficiencies with the intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance submissions to the integrated priorities list for the period beginning with the completion of the most recent readiness reviews conducted by the ,joint ,staff and ending on the date of the commencement of the survey and review under subsection 7a72 and 7iii7 detailed information on the allocation and realignment of intelligence collections capabilities and activities to address-- 7,i7 such gaps and deficiencies2 and 7,,ii7 such intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance submissions4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,submission ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the findings of the ,under ,secretary with respect to the survey and review under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,content ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an evaluation of-- 7i7 the organization1 posture1 current and planned investments1 and processes of the intelligence collections capabilities and activities1 including the extent to which such capabilities and activities enable the geographic and functional combatant commands to meet the operational and strategic requirements of the ,department of ,defense2 7ii7 the use or planned use by each geographic and functional combatant command of intelligence collections capabilities and activities available to such command to address operational and strategic requirements of the ,department of ,defense2 7iii7 the gaps and deficiencies described in subsection 7a77#a77;,b77iii71 if any1 that prohibit each geographic and functional combatant command from the most effective use of the intelligence collections capabilities and activities to address priority requirements of the ,department of ,defense2 7iv7 the accepted risk by the ,secretary of ,defense from the prioritization of certain ,department of ,defense requirements with respect to the allocation of intelligence collections capabilities and activities2 and 7v7 the alignment and responsiveness of intelligence collections capabilities and activities with respect to the planning requirements for the ,program of ,analysis of each combat support agency that is part of-- 7,i7 the ,defense ,intelligence ,enterprise2 and 7,,ii7 the intelligence community2 and 7,b7 recommendations1 if any1 to improve the sufficiency1 responsiveness1 and interoperability of intelligence collections capabilities and activities to fulfill the operational and strategic requirements of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form without any designation relating to dissemination control1 but may contain a classified annex4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 the congressional intelligence committees4 7#b7 ,the term combat support agency has the meaning given that term in section #aic7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term ,defense ,intelligence ,enterprise has the meaning given that term in section #afcc7;c77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bfjj74 7#d7 ,the term intelligence collections capabilities and activities means the totality of intelligence collections systems and processes which enable the tasking1 processing1 exploitation1 and dissemination capabilities1 capacity1 and activities of the ,defense ,intelligence ,enterprise4 7#e7 ,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#f7 ,the term congressional intelligence committees has the meaning given that term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 #afbg4 ,reports on ,consolidated ,adjudication ,facility of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency 7a7 ,reports ,on a semiannual basis during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on the date specified in subsection 7b71 and annually thereafter1 the ,director of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the processes in place for adjudicating security clearances and the progress made to address the backlog of security clearance applications1 including-- 7#a7 metrics used by the ,director to evaluate the inventory and timeliness of adjudicating security clearance cases2 and 7#b7 details on the resources used by the ,director in carrying out the security clearance mission of the ,consolidated ,adjudication ,facility4 7b7 ,determination and briefing ,upon the date on which the ,director of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency determines both that the backlog of security clearance adjudications has been substantially eliminated and that the timeline to conduct background investigations reflects the type of investigation being conducted and the level of clearance required1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 notify the congressional defense committees of such determination2 and 7#b7 provide to such committees a briefing on the progress made by the ,director with respect to security clearance adjudications4 #afbh4 ,report on the expanded purview of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency 7a7 ,report required ,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 ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency4 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,identification of the resources and authorities appropriate for the inspector general for the expanded purview of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency4 7#b7 ,identification of the resources and authorities needed to perform the civil liberties and privacy officer function of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the security protocols in effect for personally identifiable information held by the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the governance structure of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency as it relates to the ,department of ,defense1 including with respect to status1 authorities1 and leadership4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the governance structure of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency as it relates to interagency partners1 including the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7#f7 ,the methodology the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency will prioritize requests for background investigation requests from government agencies and industry4 #afbi4 ,termination of requirement for ,department of ,defense facility access clearances for joint ventures composed of previously-cleared entities ,a clearance for access to a ,department of ,defense installation or facility may not be required for a joint venture if that joint venture is composed entirely of entities that are currently cleared for access to such installation or facility4 ,c ,cyberspace-,related ,matters #afca4 ,matters relating to military operations in the information environment 7a7 ,principal ,information ,operations ,advisor 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ai of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cig4 ,principal ,information ,operations ,advisor 7a7 ,designation ,not later than #cj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate1 from among officials appointed to a position in the ,department of ,defense by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 a ,principal ,information ,operations ,advisor to act as the principal advisor to the ,secretary on all aspects of information operations conducted by the ,department4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,principal ,information ,operations ,advisor shall have the following responsibilities3 7#a7 ,oversight of policy1 strategy1 planning1 resource management1 operational considerations1 personnel1 and technology development across all the elements of information operations of the ,department4 7#b7 ,overall integration and supervision of the deterrence of1 conduct of1 and defense against information operations4 7#c7 ,promulgation of policies to ensure adequate coordination and deconfliction with the ,department of ,state1 the intelligence community 7as such term is defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc771 and other relevant agencies and departments of the ,federal ,government4 7#d7 ,coordination with the head of the ,global ,engagement ,center to support the purpose of the ,center 7as set forth by section #abhg7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef note77 and liaison with the ,center and other relevant ,federal ,government entities to support such purpose4 7#e7 ,establishing and supervising a rigorous risk management process to mitigate the risk of potential exposure of ,united ,states ,persons to information intended exclusively for foreign audiences4 7#f7 ,promulgation of standards for the attribution or public acknowledgment1 if any1 of operations in the information environment4 7#g7 ,development of guidance for1 and promotion of1 the capability of the ,department to liaison with the private sector and academia on matters relating to the influence activities of malign actors4 7#h7 ,such other matters relating to information operations as the ,secretary shall specify for purposes of this subsection4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendments 7,a7 ,chapter #ai 7i7 ,chapter heading ,the heading of chapter #ai of such title is amended to read as follows3 #ai ,cyber and ,information ,operations ,matters 4 7ii7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ai of such title is amended by inserting at the end the following new item3 #cig4 ,principal ,information ,operations ,advisor4 4 7,b7 ,table of chapters ,the table of chapters for part ,i of subtitle ,a of such title is amended by striking the item relating to chapter #ai and inserting the following new item3 #ai4;,cyber and ,information ,operations ,matters#cia 4 7b7 ,affirming the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense to conduct military operations in the information environment 7#a7 ,congress affirms that the ,secretary of ,defense is authorized to conduct military operations1 including clandestine operations1 in the information environment to defend the ,united ,states1 allies of the ,united ,states1 and interests of the ,united ,states1 including in response to malicious influence activities carried out against the ,united ,states or a ,united ,states person by a foreign power4 7#b7 ,the military operations referred to in paragraph 7#a71 when appropriately authorized include the conduct of military operations short of hostilities and in areas outside of areas of active hostilities for the purpose of preparation of the environment1 influence1 force protection1 and deterrence of hostilities4 7c7 ,treatment of clandestine military operations in the information environment as traditional military activities ,a clandestine military operation in the information environment shall be considered a traditional military activity for the purposes of section #ejc7;e77#b7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjic7;e77#b774 7d7 ,quarterly information operations briefings 7#a7 ,not less frequently than once each quarter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on significant military operations1 including all clandestine operations in the information environment1 carried out by the ,department of ,defense during the immediately preceding quarter4 7#b7 ,each briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to the military operations in the information environment described in such paragraph1 the following3 7,a7 ,an update1 disaggregated by geographic and functional command1 that describes the operations carried out by the commands4 7,b7 ,an overview of authorities and legal issues applicable to the operations1 including any relevant legal limitations4 7,c7 ,an outline of any interagency activities and initiatives relating to the operations4 7,d7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit1 expand1 or otherwise alter the authority of the ,secretary to conduct military operations1 including clandestine operations1 in the information environment1 to authorize specific military operations1 or to limit1 expand1 or otherwise alter or otherwise affect the ,war ,powers ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeda et seq47 or an authorization for use of military force that was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,cross-functional team 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,principal ,information ,operations ,advisor shall integrate the expertise in all elements of information operations and perspectives of appropriate organizations within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 ,joint ,staff1 military departments1 ,defense ,agencies1 and combatant commands by establishing and maintaining a full-time cross-functional team composed of subject-matter experts selected from those organizations4 7#b7 ,selection and organization ,the cross-functional team established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be selected1 organized1 and managed in a manner consistent with section #iaa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note74 7g7 ,strategy and posture review 7#a7 ,strategy and posture review required ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,principal ,information ,operations ,advisor under section #cig of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a77 and the cross-functional team established under subsection 7f77#a71 shall-- 7,a7 develop or update1 as appropriate1 a strategy for operations in the information environment1 including how such operations will be synchronized across the ,department of ,defense and the global1 regional1 and functional interests of the combatant commands2 7,b7 conduct an information operations posture review1 including an analysis of capability gaps that inhibit the ,department's ability to successfully execute the strategy developed or updated pursuant to subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 designate ,information ,operations ,force ,providers and ,information ,operations ,joint ,force ,trainers for the ,department of ,defense2 7,d7 develop and persistently manage a joint lexicon for terms related to information operations1 including information operations1 information environment1 operations in the information environment1 and information related capabilities2 and 7,e7 determine the collective set of combat capabilities that will be treated as part of operations in the information environment1 including cyber warfare1 space warfare1 military information support operations1 electronic warfare1 public affairs1 and civil affairs4 7#b7 ,coordination on certain cyber matters ,for any matters in the strategy and posture review under paragraph 7#a7 that involve or relate to ,department of ,defense cyber capabilities1 the ,principal ,information ,operations ,advisor shall fully collaborate with the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#c7 ,elements ,at a minimum1 the strategy developed or updated pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the establishment of lines of effort1 objectives1 and tasks that are necessary to implement such strategy and eliminate the capability gaps identified under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,in partnership with the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense and in coordination with any other component or ,department of ,defense entity as selected by the ,secretary of ,defense1 an evaluation of any organizational changes that may be required within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 including potential changes to ,under ,secretary or ,assistant ,secretary-level positions to comprehensively conduct oversight of policy development1 capabilities1 and other aspects of operations in the information environment as determined pursuant to the information operations posture review under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7,c7 ,an assessment of various models for operationalizing information operations1 including the feasibility and advisability of establishing an ,army ,information ,warfare ,command4 7,d7 ,a review of the role of information operations in combatant commander operational planning1 the ability of combatant commanders to respond to hostile acts by adversaries1 and the ability of combatant commanders to engage and build capacity with allies4 7,e7 ,a review of the law1 policies1 and authorities relating to1 and necessary for1 the ,united ,states to conduct military operations1 including clandestine military operations1 in the information environment4 7#d7 ,submission to ,congress ,upon completion1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall present the strategy for operations in the information environment and the information operations posture review under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 of paragraph 7#a7 to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 7h7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report for the structuring and manning of information operations capabilities and forces across the ,department of ,defense4 ,the ,secretary shall provide such ,committees with quarterly updates on such plan4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall address the following3 7,a7 ,how the ,department of ,defense will organize to develop a combined information operations strategy and posture review under subsection 7g74 7,b7 ,how the ,department will fulfill the roles and responsibilities of the ,principal ,information ,operations ,advisor under section #cig of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a774 7,c7 ,how the ,department will establish the information operations cross-functional team under subsection 7f77#a74 7,d7 ,how the ,department will utilize boards and working groups involving senior-level ,department representatives on information operations4 7,e7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms foreign person and ,united ,states person have the meanings given such terms in section #aja of the ,foreign ,intelligence ,surveillance ,act of #aigh 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja74 7#b7 ,the term hostilities has the same meaning as such term is used in the ,war ,powers ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeda et seq474 7#c7 ,the term clandestine military operation in the information environment means an operation or activity1 or associated preparatory actions1 authorized by the ,president or the ,secretary of ,defense1 that-- 7,a7 is marked by1 held in1 or conducted with secrecy1 where the intent is that the operation or activity will not be apparent or acknowledged publicly2 and 7,b7 is to be carried out-- 7i7 as part of a military operation plan approved by the ,president or the ,secretary of ,defense2 7ii7 to deter1 safeguard1 or defend against attacks or malicious influence activities against the ,united ,states1 allies of the ,united ,states1 and interests of the ,united ,states2 7iii7 in support of hostilities or military operations involving the ,united ,states armed forces2 or 7iv7 in support of military operations short of hostilities and in areas where hostilities are not occurring for the purpose of preparation of the environment1 influence1 force protection1 and deterrence4 #afcb4 ,notification requirements for sensitive military cyber operations ,section #cie of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by inserting 1 signed by the ,secretary1 or the ,secretary's designee1 after written notification2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 is determined to-- 7i7 have a medium or high collateral effects estimate2 7ii7 have a medium or high intelligence gain or loss2 7iii7 have a medium or high probability of political retaliation1 as determined by the political military assessment contained within the associated concept of operations2 7iv7 have a medium or high probability of detection when detection is not intended2 or 7v7 result in medium or high collateral effects2 and 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking outside the ,department of ,defense ,information ,networks to defeat an ongoing or imminent threat4 #afcc4 ,evaluation of cyber vulnerabilities of major weapon systems of the ,department of ,defense ,section #afdg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7f7 ,written notification ,if the ,secretary determines that the ,department will not complete an evaluation of the cyber vulnerabilities of each major weapon system of the ,department by the date specified in subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees written notification relating to each such incomplete evaluation4 ,such a written notification shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of each major weapon system for which an evaluation will not be complete by the date specified in subsection 7a77#a71 the anticipated date of completion of the evaluation of each such weapon system1 and a description of the remaining work to be done for the evaluation of each such weapon system4 7#b7 ,a justification for the inability to complete such an evaluation by the date specified in subsection 7a77#a74 7g7 ,report ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall provide a report to the congressional defense committees upon completion of the requirement for an evaluation of the cyber vulnerabilities of each major weapon system of the ,department under this section4 ,such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of cyber vulnerabilities of each major weapon system requiring mitigation4 7#b7 ,an identification of current and planned efforts to address the cyber vulnerabilities of each major weapon system requiring mitigation1 including efforts across the doctrine1 organization1 training1 materiel1 leadership and education1 personnel1 and facilities of the ,department4 7#c7 ,a description of joint and common cyber vulnerability mitigation solutions and efforts1 including solutions and efforts across the doctrine1 organization1 training1 materiel1 leadership and education1 personnel1 and facilities of the ,department4 7#d7 ,a description of lessons learned and best practices regarding evaluations of the cyber vulnerabilities and cyber vulnerability mitigation efforts relating to major weapon systems1 including an identification of useful tools and technologies for discovering and mitigating vulnerabilities1 such as those specified in section #afeg of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 and steps taken to institutionalize the use of these tools and technologies4 7#e7 ,a description of efforts to share lessons learned and best practices regarding evaluations of the cyber vulnerabilities and cyber vulnerability mitigation efforts of major weapon systems across the ,department4 7#f7 ,an identification of measures taken to institutionalize evaluations of cyber vulnerabilities of major weapon systems1 including an identification of which major weapon systems evaluated under this section will be reevaluated in the future1 when these evaluations will occur1 and how evaluations will occur for future major weapon systems4 7#g7 ,information relating to guidance1 processes1 procedures1 or other activities established to mitigate or address the likelihood of cyber vulnerabilities of major weapon systems by incorporation of lessons learned in the research1 development1 test1 evaluation1 and acquisition cycle1 including promotion of cyber education of the acquisition workforce4 7#h7 ,an identification of systems to be incorporated into or that have been incorporated into the ,national ,security ,agency's ,strategic ,cybersecurity ,program and the status of these systems in the ,program4 7#i7 ,any other matters the ,secretary determines relevant4 4 #afcd4 ,quarterly assessments of the readiness of ,cyber ,mission ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,section #dhd7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph 7#d73 7#d7 ,an overview of the readiness of the ,cyber ,mission ,forces to perform assigned missions that-- 7,a7 address all of the abilities of such ,forces to conduct cyberspace operations based on capability and capacity of personnel1 equipment1 training1 and equipment condition-- 7i7 using both quantitative and qualitative metrics2 and 7ii7 in a way that is common to all military departments2 and 7,b7 is consistent with readiness reporting pursuant to section #dhb of this title4 4 7b7 ,metrics 7#a7 ,establishment required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish metrics for the assessment of the readiness of the ,cyber ,mission ,forces of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,briefings required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and quarterly thereafter until completion of the establishment of the metrics under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on such metrics1 including progress as required pursuant to subsection 7c74 7c7 ,modification of readiness reporting system ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall take such actions as the ,secretary considers appropriate to ensure that the comprehensive readiness reporting system established pursuant to section #aag7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 covers matters relating to the readiness of the ,cyber ,mission ,forces-- 7#a7 using the metrics established pursuant to subsection 7b77#a72 and 7#b7 in a manner that is consistent with sections #aag and #dhb of such title4 7d7 ,first quarterly briefing assessing cyber readiness ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #afce4 ,cyber posture review ,section #afdd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 1 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbb1 and quadrennially thereafter1 before conduct2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the review and inserting each review2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the review and inserting ,each review2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#i7 as paragraph 7#aa72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following new paragraphs3 7#i7 ,an assessment of the potential costs1 benefits1 and value1 if any1 of establishing a cyber force as a separate uniformed service4 7#aj7 ,any recurrent problems or capability gaps that remain unaddressed since the previous posture review4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the cyber and inserting each cyber2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,the report and inserting ,each report2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by striking period beginning on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on the date that is #aj years after such date of enactment and inserting eight-year period that begins on the date of each review conducted under subsection 7a74 #afcf4 ,modification of elements of assessment required for termination of dual-hat arrangement for ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command ,section #afdb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#acj ,stat4 #bfja2 ,public ,law #aad-cbh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,c7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting and national intelligence operations after operations2 7,b7 by amending clause 7iii7 to read as follows3 7iii7 ,the tools1 weapons1 and accesses used in and available for military cyber operations are sufficient for achieving required effects and ,united ,states ,cyber ,command is capable of acquiring or developing such tools1 weapons1 and accesses4 2 and 7,c7 by amending clause 7vi7 to read as follows3 7vi7 ,the ,cyber ,mission ,force has achieved full operational capability and has demonstrated the capacity to execute the cyber missions of the ,department1 including the following3 7,i7 ,execution of national-level missions through cyberspace1 including deterrence and disruption of adversary cyber activity4 7,,ii7 ,defense of the ,department of ,defense ,information ,network4 7,,iii7 ,support for other combatant commands1 including targeting of adversary military assets4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,biannual briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and biannually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress briefings on the nature of the ,national ,security ,agency and ,united ,states ,cyber ,command's current and future partnership4 ,briefings under this subsection shall not terminate until the certification specified in subsection 7a7 is issued4 7#b7 ,elements ,each briefing under this subsection shall include status updates on the current and future ,national ,security ,agency-,united ,states ,cyber ,command partnership efforts1 including relating to the following3 7,a7 ,common infrastructure and capability acquisition4 7,b7 ,operational priorities and partnership4 7,c7 ,research and development partnership4 7,d7 ,executed documents1 written memoranda of agreements or understandings1 and policies issued governing such current and future partnership4 7,e7 ,projected long-term efforts4 4 #afcg4 ,modification of cyber scholarship program ,section #bbjj;a7a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking or advanced degree1 or a certification1 and inserting advanced degree1 or certificate4 #afch4 ,tier #a exercise of support to civil authorities for a cyber incident ,section #afdh of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,the and inserting ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbj1 the2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,department of ,defense for the ,white ,house ,communications ,agency1 not more than #ij percent of such funds may be obligated or expended until the initiation of the tier #a exercise required under subsection 7a74 4 #afci4 ,extension of the ,cyberspace ,solarium ,commission ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #afeb7k7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended by striking ,september #a1 #bjai and inserting ,april #cj1 #bjbj4 #afdj4 ,authority to use operation and maintenance funds for cyber operations-peculiar capability development projects 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense and each ,secretary of the military departments concerned may obligate and expend not more than #c1jjj1jjj of amounts authorized to be appropriated for operation and maintenance per service in each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbb to carry out cyber operations-peculiar capability development projects4 7b7 ,notification ,not later than #ae days after exercising the authority provided for in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 or his designee1 and each ,secretary of the military departments concerned1 or their designees1 shall notify the congressional defense committees of such exercise for projects exceeding #ejj1jjj4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca of each year through #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on obligations and expenditures made pursuant to the authority provided for in subsection 7a74 ,each such report shall include a full description and evaluation of each of the cyber operations-peculiar capability development projects that is the subject of each such obligation or expenditure1 definitions and standards for cyber operations-peculiar requirements1 transition plans1 and any other matters the ,secretary determines relevant4 #afda4 ,role of ,chief ,information ,officer in improving enterprise-wide cybersecurity 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the responsibilities established in section #adb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the cybersecurity programs and capabilities of the ,department-- 7#a7 fit into an enterprise-wide cybersecurity architecture2 7#b7 are maximally interoperable with each other1 including those programs and capabilities deployed by the components of the ,department2 7#c7 enhance enterprise-level visibility and responsiveness to threats2 and 7#d7 are developed1 procured1 instituted1 and managed in a cost-efficient manner1 exploiting economies of scale and enterprise-wide services and discouraging unnecessary customization and piecemeal acquisition4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall-- 7#a7 manage and modernize the cybersecurity architecture of the ,department1 including-- 7,a7 ensuring the cybersecurity architecture of the ,department maximizes cybersecurity capability1 network1 and endpoint activity data sharing across ,department components2 7,b7 ensuring the cybersecurity architecture of the ,department supports improved automaticity of cybersecurity detection and response2 and 7,c7 modernizing and configuring the ,department's standardized deployed perimeter1 network-level1 and endpoint capabilities to improve interoperability1 meet pressing capability needs1 and negate common adversary tactics1 techniques1 and procedures2 7#b7 establish mechanisms to enable and mandate1 as necessary1 cybersecurity capability and network and endpoint activity data-sharing across ,department components2 7#c7 make mission data1 through data tagging1 automatic transmission1 and other means1 accessible and discoverable by ,department components other than owners of such mission data2 7#d7 incorporate into the cybersecurity architecture of the ,department emerging cybersecurity technologies from the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office1 the ,defense ,innovation ,unit1 the laboratories of the military departments1 and the commercial sector2 7#e7 ensure that the ,department possesses the necessary computing infrastructure1 through technology refresh1 installation or acquisition of bandwidth1 and the use of cloud computing power1 to host and enable necessary cybersecurity capabilities2 and 7#f7 utilize the ,department's cybersecurity expertise to improve cybersecurity performance1 operations1 and acquisition1 including-- 7,a7 the cybersecurity testing1 architecting1 and engineering expertise of the ,national ,security ,agency2 and 7,b7 the technology policy1 workforce1 and engineering expertise of the ,defense ,digital ,service4 #afdb4 ,notification of delegation of authorities to the ,secretary of ,defense for military operations in cyberspace 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide written notification to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate of the following3 7#a7 ,authorities delegated to the ,secretary by the ,president for military operations in cyberspace that are otherwise held by the ,national ,command ,authority1 not later than #ae days after any such delegation4 ,a notification under this paragraph shall include a description of the authorities delegated to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,concepts of operations approved by the ,secretary pursuant to delegated authorities described in paragraph 7#a71 not later than #ae days after any such approval4 ,a notification under this paragraph shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of authorized activities to be conducted or planned to be conducted pursuant to such authorities4 7,b7 ,the defined military objectives relating to such authorities4 7,c7 ,a list of countries in which such authorities may be exercised4 7,d7 ,a description of relevant orders issued by the ,secretary in accordance with such authorities4 7b7 ,procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate procedures for complying with the requirements of subsection 7a71 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#b7 ,sufficiency ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate shall ensure that committee procedures designed to protect from unauthorized disclosure classified information relating to national security of the ,united ,states are sufficient to protect the information that is submitted to such committees pursuant to this section4 7#c7 ,notification in event of unauthorized disclosure ,in the event of an unauthorized disclosure of authorities covered by this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate are notified immediately4 ,notification under this paragraph may be verbal or written1 but in the event of a verbal notification1 a written notification signed by the ,secretary shall be provided by not later than #dh hours after the provision of such verbal notification4 #afdc4 ,limitation of funding for ,consolidated ,afloat ,networks and ,enterprise ,services ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,consolidated ,afloat ,networks and ,enterprise ,services1 not more than #he percent of such funds may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense independently certify to the congressional defense committees1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate that recommendations in the ,audit of ,consolidated ,afloat ,networks and ,enterprise ,services ,security ,safeguards 7,,dodig-#bjai-jgb7 have been implemented4 #afdd4 ,annual military cyberspace operations report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a of each year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a written report summarizing all named military cyberspace operations conducted in the previous calendar year1 including cyber effects1 operations1 cyber effects enabling operations1 and cyber operations conducted as defensive operations4 ,each such summary should be organized by adversarial country and should include the following for each named operation3 7#a7 ,an identification of the objective and purpose4 7#b7 ,descriptions of the impacted countries1 organizations1 or forces1 and nature of the impact4 7#c7 ,a description of methodologies used for the cyber effects operation or cyber effects enabling operation4 7#d7 ,an identification of the ,cyber ,mission ,force teams1 or other ,department of ,defense entity or units1 that conducted such operation1 and supporting teams1 entities1 or units4 7#e7 ,an identification of the infrastructures on which such operations occurred4 7#f7 ,a description of relevant legal1 operational1 and funding authorities4 7#g7 ,additional costs beyond baseline operations and maintenance and personnel costs directly associated with the conduct of the cyber effects operation or cyber effects enabling operation4 7#h7 ,any other matters the ,secretary determines relevant4 7b7 ,classification ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide each report required under subsection 7a7 at a classification level the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,limitation ,this section does not apply to cyber-enabled military information support operations or military deception operations4 #afde4 ,annual report on cyber attacks and intrusions against the ,department of ,defense by certain foreign entities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and each fiscal year thereafter through fiscal year #bjbc1 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense and ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on cyber attacks and intrusions in the previous #ab months by agents or associates of the ,governments of the ,russian ,federation1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 and the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea against or into the information systems 7as such term is defined in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code7 of-- 7#a7 the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 any contractor of the ,department of ,defense that works on sensitive ,united ,states military technology4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in classified form4 ,the data in such report shall be aggregated from ,u4,s4 ,cyber ,command1 the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency1 the military services and ,department of ,defense agencies1 the ,joint ,staff1 and the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 #afdf4 ,control and analysis of ,department of ,defense data stolen through cyberspace 7a7 ,requirements ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that significant ,department of ,defense data may have been stolen through cyberspace and evidence of theft of the data in question-- 7#a7 is in the possession of a component of the ,department1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 either transfer or replicate and transfer such ,department data in a prompt and secure manner to a secure repository with access by ,department personnel appropriately limited on a need-to-know basis or otherwise ensure such consistent access to the relevant data by other means2 7,b7 ensure the ,department applies such automated analytic tools and capabilities to the repository of potentially compromised data as are necessary to rapidly understand the scope and effect of the potential compromise2 7,c7 for high priority and mission critical ,department systems1 develop analytic products that characterize the scope of data compromised2 7,d7 ensure that relevant mission-affected entities in the ,department are made aware of the theft or possible theft and1 as damage assessment and mitigation proceeds1 are kept apprised of the extent of the data stolen2 and 7,e7 ensure that ,department counterintelligence organizations are-- 7i7 fully integrated with any damage assessment team assigned to the breach2 7ii7 fully informed of the data that have or potentially have been stolen and the effect of such theft2 and 7iii7 provided resources and tasked1 in conjunction with subject matter experts and responsible authorities1 to immediately and appropriately respond1 including through the development and execution of relevant countermeasures1 to any breach involving espionage and data theft2 or 7#b7 is in the possession of or under controls or restrictions imposed by the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 or a national counterintelligence or intelligence organization1 the ,secretary shall determine1 jointly with the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation or the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 as appropriate1 the most expeditious process1 means1 and conditions for carrying out the activities otherwise required by paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,recommendations ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees such recommendations as the ,secretary may have for legislative or administrative action to address such barriers that may be inhibiting the implementation of this section4 #afdg4 ,use of ,national ,security ,agency cybersecurity expertise to support evaluation of commercial cybersecurity products 7a7 ,advisory mission ,the ,national ,security ,agency shall1 as a mission in its role in securing the information systems of the ,department of ,defense1 advise and assist the ,department of ,defense in its evaluation and adoption of cybersecurity products and services from industry1 especially the commercial cybersecurity sector4 7b7 ,program to improve acquisition of cybersecurity products and services 7#a7 ,establishment ,consistent with subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency shall establish a permanent program consisting of market research1 testing1 and expertise transmission1 or augments to existing programs1 to improve the evaluation by the ,department of ,defense of cybersecurity products and services4 7#b7 ,requirements ,under the program established pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall1 independently and at the request of the components of the ,department of ,defense-- 7,a7 test and evaluate commercially available cybersecurity products and services using-- 7i7 generally known cyber operations techniques2 and 7ii7 tools and cyber operations techniques and advanced tools and techniques available to the ,national ,security ,agency2 7,b7 develop and establish standard procedures1 techniques1 and threat-informed metrics to perform the testing and evaluation required by subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 advise the ,chief ,information ,officer and the components of the ,department of ,defense on the merits and disadvantages of evaluated cybersecurity products1 including with respect to-- 7i7 any synergies between products2 7ii7 value2 7iii7 matters relating to operation and maintenance2 and 7iv7 matters relating to customization requirements4 7#c7 ,limitations ,the program established under paragraph 7#a7 may not-- 7,a7 by used to accredit cybersecurity products and services for use by the ,department2 7,b7 create approved products lists2 or 7,c7 be used for the procurement and fielding of cybersecurity products on behalf of the ,department4 #afdh4 ,framework to enhance cybersecurity of the ,united ,states defense industrial base 7a7 ,framework required ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a consistent1 comprehensive framework to enhance cybersecurity for the ,united ,states defense industrial base4 7b7 ,elements ,the framework developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,identification of unified cybersecurity standards1 regulations1 metrics1 ratings1 third-party certifications1 or requirements to be imposed on the defense industrial base for the purpose of assessing the cybersecurity of individual contractors4 7#b7 ,roles and responsibilities of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 the ,chief ,information ,officer1 the ,director of the ,protecting ,critical ,technologies ,task ,force1 and the ,secretaries of the military departments relating to the following3 7,a7 ,establishing and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards1 regulations1 and policies4 7,b7 ,deconflicting existing cybersecurity standards1 regulations1 and policies4 7,c7 ,coordinating with and providing assistance to the defense industrial base for cybersecurity matters1 particularly as relates to the programs and processes described in paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i74 7,d7 ,management and oversight of the acquisition process1 including responsibility determination1 solicitation1 award1 and contractor management1 relating to cybersecurity standards1 regulations1 metrics1 ratings1 third-party certifications1 or requirements4 7#c7 ,the responsibilities of the prime contractors1 and all subcontractors in the supply chain1 for implementing the required cybersecurity standards1 regulations1 metrics1 ratings1 third-party certifications1 and requirements identified under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,definitions for ,controlled ,unclassified ,information 7,,cui7 and ,for ,official ,use ,only 7,,fouo71 as well as policies regarding protecting information designated as either of such4 7#e7 ,methods and programs for managing controlled unclassified information1 and for limiting the presence of unnecessary sensitive information on contractor networks4 7#f7 ,a plan to provide implementation guidance1 education1 manuals1 and1 as necessary1 direct technical support or assistance1 to contractors on matters relating to cybersecurity4 7#g7 ,quantitative metrics for assessing the effectiveness of the overall framework over time1 with respect to the exfiltration of controlled unclassified information from the defense industrial base4 7#h7 ,a comprehensive list of current and planned ,department of ,defense programs to assist the defense industrial base with cybersecurity compliance requirements of the ,department1 including those programs that provide training1 expertise1 and funding1 and maintain approved security products lists and approved providers lists4 7#i7 ,processes for enhanced threat information sharing between the ,department of ,defense and the defense industrial base4 7c7 ,matters for consideration ,in developing the framework pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,designating an official to be responsible for the cybersecurity of the defense industrial base4 7#b7 ,risk-based methodologies1 standards1 metrics1 and tiered cybersecurity requirements for the defense industrial base1 including third-party certifications such as the ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification pilot program1 as the basis for a mandatory ,department standard4 7#c7 ,tailoring cybersecurity requirements for small- and medium-sized contractors based on a risk-based approach4 7#d7 ,ensuring a consistent approach across the ,department to cybersecurity standards1 regulations1 metrics1 ratings1 third-party certifications1 or requirements of the defense industrial base4 7#e7 ,ensuring the ,department's traceability and visibility of cybersecurity compliance of suppliers to all levels of the supply chain4 7#f7 ,evaluating incentives and penalties for cybersecurity performance of suppliers4 7#g7 ,integrating cybersecurity and traditional counterintelligence measures1 requirements1 and programs4 7#h7 ,establishing a secure software development environment 7,dev,sec,ops7 in a cloud environment inside the perimeter of the ,department for contractors to perform their development work4 7#i7 ,establishing a secure cloud environment through which contractors may access the data of the ,department needed for their contract work4 7#aj7 ,an evaluation of the resources and utilization of ,department programs to assist the defense industrial base in complying with cybersecurity compliance requirements referred to in subsection 7b77#a74 7#aa7 ,technological means1 operational concepts1 reference architectures1 offensive counterintelligence operation concepts1 and plans for operationalization to complicate adversary espionage1 including honeypotting and data obfuscation4 7#ab7 ,implementing enhanced security vulnerability assessments for contractors working on critical acquisition programs1 technologies1 manufacturing capabilities1 and research areas4 7#ac7 ,identifying ways to better leverage technology and employ machine learning or artificial intelligence capabilities1 such as ,internet ,protocol monitoring and data integrity capabilities1 to be applied to contractor information systems that host1 receive1 or transmit controlled unclassified information4 7#ad7 ,developing tools to easily segregate program data to only allow subcontractors access to their specific information4 7#ae7 ,appropriate communications of threat assessments of the defense industrial base to the acquisition workforce at all classification levels4 7#af7 ,a single ,sector ,coordinating ,council for the defense industrial base4 7#ag7 ,appropriate communications with the defense industrial base on the impact of cybersecurity requirements in contracting and procurement decisions4 7d7 ,consultation ,in developing the framework required pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with the following3 7#a7 ,industry groups representing the defense industrial base4 7#b7 ,contractors in the defense industrial base4 7#c7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#e7 ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#f7 ,relevant ,federal regulatory agencies4 7e7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #aa1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on the framework developed pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,contents ,the briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an overview of the framework developed pursuant to subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,identification of such pilot programs as the ,secretary considers may be required to improve the cybersecurity of the defense industrial base4 7,c7 ,implementation timelines and identification of costs4 7,d7 ,such recommendations as the ,secretary may have for legislative action to improve the cybersecurity of the defense industrial base4 7f7 ,quarterly briefings 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each quarter after the briefing provided pursuant to subsection 7e7 until ,february #a1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on the status of development and implementation of the framework developed pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,coordination with other briefings ,each briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall be conducted in conjunction with a quarterly briefing under section #dhd7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,elements ,each briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the current status of the development and implementation of the framework developed pursuant to subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,a description of the efforts undertaken by the ,secretary to evaluate the matters for consideration set forth in subsection 7c74 7,c7 ,the current status of any pilot programs the ,secretary is carrying out to develop the framework4 #afdi4 ,report on cybersecurity training programs ,not later than #bdj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 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 accounts for all of the efforts1 programs1 initiatives1 and investments of the ,department of ,defense to train elementary1 secondary1 and postsecondary students in fields related to cybersecurity1 cyber defense1 and cyber operations4 ,the report shall-- 7#a7 include information on the metrics used to evaluate such efforts1 programs1 initiatives1 and investments1 and identify overlaps or redundancies across the such efforts1 programs1 initiatives1 and investments2 and 7#b7 address how the ,department leverages such efforts1 programs1 initiatives1 and investments in the recruitment and retention of both the civilian and military cyber workforces4 #afej4 ,national ,security ,presidential ,memorandums relating to ,department of ,defense operations in cyberspace ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 upon request of the congressional defense committees1 the ,president shall allow for such committees to read a copy of all ,national ,security ,presidential ,memorandums relating to ,department of ,defense operations in cyberspace at an appropriately cleared facility of the requesting committee's choosing4 ,at the conclusion of such reading1 such documents shall be collected and returned to the ,president4 #afea4 ,reorientation of ,big ,data ,platform program 7a7 ,reorientation of program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 reorient the ,big ,data ,platform program as specified in this section2 and 7,b7 align the reorientation effort under an existing line of effort of the ,cyber ,strategy of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,oversight of implementation ,the ,secretary shall act through the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor and the supporting ,cross ,functional ,team in the oversight of the implementation of paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,common baseline and security classification scheme 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary shall establish a common baseline and security classification scheme for the collection1 storage1 processing1 querying1 analysis1 and accessibility of a common and comprehensive set of metadata from sensors1 applications1 appliances1 products1 and systems deployed across the ,department of ,defense ,information ,network 7,,dodin7 to enable the discovery1 tracking1 and remediation of cybersecurity threats4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 take such actions as the ,secretary considers necessary to standardize deployed infrastructure1 including the ,department of ,defense's perimeter capabilities at the ,internet ,access ,points1 the ,joint ,regional ,security ,stacks1 or other approved solutions1 and the routing of data laterally and vertically from ,department of ,defense ,information ,network segments and tiers1 to enable standard and comprehensive metadata collection2 7,b7 take such actions as the ,secretary considers necessary to standardize deployed cybersecurity applications1 products1 and sensors and the routing of data laterally and vertically from ,department of ,defense ,information ,network segments and tiers1 to enable standard and comprehensive metadata collection2 7,c7 develop an enterprise-wide architecture and strategy for-- 7i7 where to place sensors or extract data from network information technology1 operational technology1 and cybersecurity appliances1 applications1 products1 and systems for cybersecurity purposes2 7ii7 which metadata data records should be universally sent to ,big ,data ,platform instances and which metadata data records1 if any1 should be locally retained2 and 7iii7 expeditiously and efficiently transmitting metadata records to the ,big ,data ,platform instances1 including the acquisition and installation of further data bandwidth2 7,d7 determine the appropriate number1 organization1 and functions of separate ,big ,data ,platform instances1 and whether the ,big ,data ,platform instances that are currently managed by ,department of ,defense components1 including the military services1 should instead be jointly and regionally organized1 or terminated2 7,e7 determine the appropriate roles of the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency's ,acropolis1 ,united ,states ,cyber ,command's ,scarif1 and any similar ,big ,data ,platforms as enterprise-wide real-time cybersecurity situational awareness capabilities or as complements or replacements for component level ,big ,data ,platform instances2 7,f7 ensure that all ,big ,data ,platform instances are engineered and approved to enable standard access and expeditious query capabilities by the ,unified ,platform1 the network defense service providers1 and the ,cyber ,mission ,forces1 with centrally managed authentication and authorization services2 7,g7 prohibit and remove barriers to information sharing1 distributed query1 data analysis1 and collaboration across ,big ,data ,platform instances1 such as incompatible interfaces1 interconnection service agreements1 and the imposition of accreditation boundaries2 7,h7 transition all ,big ,data ,platform instances to a cloud computing environment in alignment with the cloud strategy of the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 7,i7 consider whether packet capture databases should continue to be maintained separately from the ,big ,data ,platform instances1 managed at the secret level of classification1 and treated as malware-infected when the packet data are copies of packets extant in the ,department of ,defense ,information ,network2 7,j7 in the case that the ,secretary decides to sustain the status quo on packet capture databases1 ensure that analysts operating on or from the ,unified ,platform1 the ,big ,data ,platform instances1 the network defense services providers1 and the ,cyber ,mission ,forces can directly access packets and query the database2 and 7,k7 consider whether the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center's cybersecurity artificial intelligence national mission initiative1 and any other similar initiatives1 should include an application for the metadata residing in the ,big ,data ,platform instances4 7c7 ,limit on data and data indexing schema ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,unified ,platform and the ,big ,data ,platform programs achieve data and data indexing schema standardization and integration to ensure interoperability1 access1 and sharing by and between ,big ,data ,platform and other data sources and stores4 7d7 ,analytics and application sourcing and collaboration ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the services1 ,u4,s4 ,cyber ,command1 and ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency-- 7#a7 seek advanced analytics and applications from ,government and commercial sources that can be executed on the deployed ,big ,data ,platform architecture2 and 7#b7 collaborate with vendors offering commercial analytics and applications1 including support to refactoring commercial capabilities to the ,government platform where industry can still own the intellectual property embedded in the analytics and applications4 7e7 ,briefing required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and not less frequently than once every #ahj days thereafter until the activities required by subsection 7a77#a7 are completed1 the ,secretary shall brief the congressional defense committees on the activities of the ,secretary in carrying out subsection 7b74 #afeb4 ,zero-based review of ,department of ,defense cyber and information technology personnel 7a7 ,review required ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjba1 each head of a covered department1 component1 or agency shall-- 7#a7 complete a zero-based review of the cyber and information technology personnel of the head's covered department1 component1 or agency2 and 7#b7 provide the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness the findings of the head with respect to the head's covered department1 component1 or agency4 7b7 ,covered departments1 components1 and agencies ,for purposes of this section1 a covered department1 component1 or agency is-- 7#a7 an independent ,department of ,defense component or agency2 7#b7 the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#c7 a component of the ,joint ,staff2 7#d7 a military department or an armed force2 or 7#e7 a reserve component of the ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,scope of review ,as part of a review conducted pursuant to subsection 7a77#a71 the head of a covered department1 component1 or agency shall1 with respect to the covered department1 component1 or agency of the head-- 7#a7 assess military1 civilian1 and contractor positions and personnel performing cyber and information technology missions2 7#b7 determine the roles and functions assigned by reviewing existing position descriptions and conducting interviews to quantify the current workload performed by military1 civilian1 and contractor workforce2 7#c7 compare the ,department's manning with the manning of comparable industry organizations2 7#d7 include evaluation of the utility of cyber- and information technology-focused missions1 positions1 and personnel within such components-- 7,a7 to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of current activities2 7,b7 to assess the necessity of increasing1 reducing1 or eliminating resources2 and 7,c7 to guide prioritization of investment and funding2 7#e7 develop recommendations and objectives for organizational1 manning1 and equipping change1 taking into account anticipated developments in information technologies1 workload projections1 automation and process enhancements1 and ,department requirements2 7#f7 develop a gap analysis1 contrasting the current organization and the objectives developed pursuant to paragraph 7#e72 and 7#g7 develop roadmaps of prioritized activities and a timeline for implementing the activities to close the gaps identified pursuant to paragraph 7#f74 7d7 ,elements ,in carrying out a review pursuant to subsection 7a77#a71 the head of a covered department1 component1 or agency shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,whether position descriptions and coding designators for given cybersecurity and information technology roles are accurate indicators of the work being performed4 7#b7 ,whether the function of any cybersecurity or information technology position or personnel can be replaced by acquisition of cybersecurity or information technology products or automation4 7#c7 ,whether a given component or subcomponent is over- or under-resourced in terms of personnel1 using industry standards as a benchmark where applicable4 7#d7 ,whether cybersecurity service provider positions and personnel fit coherently into the enterprise-wide cybersecurity architecture and with the ,department's cyber protection teams4 7#e7 ,whether the function of any cybersecurity or information technology position or personnel could be conducted more efficiently or effectively by enterprise-level cyber or information technology personnel4 7e7 ,furnishing data and analysis 7#a7 ,data and analysis ,in carrying out subsection 7a77#b71 each head of a covered department1 component1 or agency1 shall furnish to the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor1 the ,chief ,information ,officer1 and the ,under ,secretary a description of the analysis that led to the findings submitted under such subsection and the data used in such analysis4 7#b7 ,certification ,the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor1 the ,chief ,information ,officer1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly review each submittal under subsection 7a77#b7 and certify whether the findings and analysis are in compliance with the requirements of this section4 7f7 ,recommendations ,after receiving findings submitted by a head of a covered department1 component1 or agency pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 with respect to a review conducted by the head pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 of such subsection1 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor1 the ,chief ,information ,officer1 and the ,under ,secretary shall jointly provide to such head such recommendations as the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor1 the ,chief ,information ,officer1 and the ,under ,secretary may have for changes in manning or acquisition that proceed from such review4 7g7 ,implementation ,the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor1 the ,chief ,information ,officer1 and the ,under ,secretary shall jointly oversee and assist in the implementation of the roadmaps developed pursuant to subsection 7c77#g7 and the recommendations developed pursuant to subsection 7f74 7h7 ,in-progress reviews ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act and not less frequently than once every six months thereafter until the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor1 the ,chief ,information ,officer1 and the ,under ,secretary give the briefing required by subsection 7i71 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor1 the ,chief ,information ,officer1 and the ,under ,secretary shall jointly-- 7#a7 conduct in-progress reviews of the status of the reviews required by subsection 7a77#a72 and 7#b7 provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on such in-progress reviews4 7i7 ,final briefing ,after all of the reviews have been completed under paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a71 after receiving all of the findings pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection1 and not later than ,june #a1 #bjba1 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor1 the ,chief ,information ,officer1 and the ,under ,secretary shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings of the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor1 the ,chief ,information ,officer1 and the ,under ,secretary with respect to such reviews1 including such recommendations as the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor1 the ,chief ,information ,officer1 and the ,under ,secretary may have for changes to the budget of the ,department as a result of such reviews4 7j7 ,definition of zero-based review ,in this section1 the term zero-based review means a review in which an assessment is conducted with each item1 position1 or person costed anew1 rather than in relation to its size or status in any previous budget4 #afec4 ,study on improving cyber career paths in the ,navy 7a7 ,study required ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,chief of ,naval ,operations shall jointly-- 7#a7 complete a study on methods to improve military and civilian cyber career paths within the ,navy2 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the ,secretary and ,chief with respect to the study completed pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 including all of the data used in such study4 7b7 ,elements ,the report submitted pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a plan for implementing career paths for civilian and military personnel tailored to develop expertise in cyber skill sets1 including skill sets appropriate for offensive and defensive military cyber operations4 ,such plan should also evaluate the current ,cyber ,warfare ,engineer career field for officers1 including options for expanding the career field beyond current plans4 7#b7 ,suggested changes to the processes that govern the identification of talent and career progression of the civilian and military workforce4 7#c7 ,a methodology for a cyber workforce assignment policy that deliberately builds depth and breadth of knowledge regarding the conduct of cyber operations throughout an entire career4 7#d7 ,possible enhancements to identifying1 recruiting1 training1 and retaining the civilian and military cyber workforce1 especially for ,interactive ,on-,net operators and tool developers4 7#e7 ,recommendations for legislative and administrative actions to address the findings and recommendations of the ,secretary and the ,chief with respect to the study completed pursuant to subsection 7a77#a74 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study required by subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary and the ,chief shall consult with the following3 7#a7 ,the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7#c7 ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7#d7 ,the ,air ,force ,chief of ,staff4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary of the ,army4 7#f7 ,the ,army ,chief of ,staff4 7#g7 ,the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps4 7#h7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness4 7#i7 ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 #afed4 ,accreditation standards and processes for cybersecurity and information technology products and services 7a7 ,assessment ,consistent with the responsibilities and duties outlined in section #adb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall conduct an enterprise assessment of accreditation standards and processes for cybersecurity and information technology products and services4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbj1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the assessment conducted under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the findings of the ,chief ,information ,officer with respect to the assessment conducted under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,a description of the modifications proposed or implemented to accreditation standards and processes arising out of the assessment4 7,c7 ,a description of how the ,department will increasingly automate accreditation processes1 pursue agile development1 incorporate machine learning1 and foster reciprocity across authorizing officials4 #afee4 ,study on future cyber warfighting capabilities of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,study required ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct the ,defense ,science ,board to carry out a study on the future cyber warfighting capabilities of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,participation ,participants in the study shall include the following3 7#a7 ,such members of the ,board1 including members of the ,task ,force on ,cyber ,deterrence of the ,board1 as the ,chairman of the ,board considers appropriate for the study4 7#b7 ,such additional temporary members or contracted support as the ,secretary-- 7,a7 selects from those recommended by the ,chairman for purposes of the study2 and 7,b7 considers to have significant technical1 policy1 or military expertise4 7c7 ,elements ,the study conducted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a technical evaluation of the ,joint ,cyber ,warfighting ,architecture of the ,department1 especially the ,unified ,platform1 ,joint ,cyber ,command and ,control1 and ,persistent ,cyber ,training ,environment1 including with respect to the following3 7,a7 ,the suitability of the requirements and1 as relevant1 the delivered capability of such architecture to modern cyber warfighting4 7,b7 ,such requirements or capabilities as may be absent or underemphasized in such architecture4 7,c7 ,the speed of development and acquisition as compared to mission need4 7,d7 ,identification of potential duplication of efforts among the programs and concepts evaluated4 7,e7 ,the coherence of such architecture with the ,national ,mission ,teams and ,combat ,mission ,teams of the ,cyber ,mission ,force1 as constituted and organized on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,f7 ,the coherence of such architecture with the ,cyber ,protection ,teams of the ,cyber ,mission ,force and the cybersecurity service providers of the ,department1 as constituted and organized on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,g7 ,the coherence of such architecture with the concepts of persistent engagement and defending forward as incorporated in the #bjah ,department of ,defense ,cyber ,strategy1 including with respect to operational concepts such as consistent spy-on-spy engagement1 securing adversary operating pictures1 and preemptively feeding indicators and warning to defensive operators4 7#b7 ,a technical evaluation of the tool development and acquisition programs of the ,department1 including with respect to the following3 7,a7 ,the suitability of planned tool suite and cyber armory constructs of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command to modern cyber warfighting4 7,b7 ,the speed of development and acquisition as compared to mission need4 7,c7 ,the resourcing and effectiveness of the internal tool development of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command as compared to the tool development of the ,national ,security ,agency4 7,d7 ,the resourcing and effectiveness of the internal tool development of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command as compared to its acquisition4 7,e7 ,the coherence of such programs with the concepts of persistent engagement and defending forward as incorporated in the #bjah ,department of ,defense ,cyber ,strategy1 including with respect to operational concepts such as consistent spy-on-spy engagement1 securing adversary operating pictures1 and preemptively feeding indicators and warning to defensive operators4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of the operational planning and targeting of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 including support for regional combatant commands1 and suitability for modern cyber warfighting4 7#d7 ,development of such recommendations as the ,board may have for legislative or administrative action relating to the future cyber warfighting capabilities of the ,department4 7d7 ,access to information ,the ,secretary shall provide the ,board with timely access to appropriate information1 data1 resources1 and analysis so that the ,board may conduct a thorough and independent analysis as required under this section4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,transmittal to ,secretary ,not later than ,november #a1 #bjba1 the ,board shall transmit to the ,secretary a final report on the study conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,transmittal to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives the final report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees such report and such comments as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 #afef4 ,study to determine the optimal strategy for structuring and manning elements of the ,joint ,force ,headquarters-,cyber ,organizations1 ,joint ,mission ,operations ,centers1 and ,cyber ,operations-,integrated ,planning ,elements 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor of the ,department of ,defense shall conduct a study to determine the optimal strategy for structuring and manning elements of the following3 7,a7 ,joint ,force ,headquarters-,cyber organizations4 7,b7 ,joint ,mission ,operations ,centers4 7,c7 ,cyber ,operations-,integrated ,planning ,elements4 7,d7 ,joint ,cyber ,centers4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include assessment of the following3 7,a7 ,operational effects on the military services if the entities listed in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 are restructured from organizations that are service component organizations to joint organizations4 7,b7 ,organizational effects on the military services if the billets associated with the entities listed in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 are transferred to ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and designated as joint billets for joint qualification purposes4 7,c7 ,operational and organizational effects on the military services1 ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 other combatant commands1 and the ,joint ,staff if the entities listed in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of paragraph 7#a7 are realigned1 restructured1 or consolidated4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain the following3 7,a7 ,the findings of the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor with respect to the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,details of the operational and organizational effects assessed under subsection 7a77#b74 7,c7 ,a plan to carry out the transfer described in subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 and the associated costs1 as appropriate4 7,d7 ,a plan to realign1 restructure1 or consolidate the entities listed in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of subsection 7a77#a74 7,e7 ,such other matters as the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor considers appropriate4 #afeg4 ,cyber governance structures and ,principal ,cyber ,advisors on military cyber force matters 7a7 ,designation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each of the secretaries of the military departments1 in consultation with the service chiefs1 shall appoint an independent ,principal ,cyber ,advisor for each service to act as the principal advisor to the relevant secretary on all cyber matters affecting that military service4 7#b7 ,nature of position ,each ,principal ,cyber ,advisor position under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be a senior civilian leadership position1 filled by a senior member of the ,senior ,executive ,service1 not lower than the equivalent of a #c-star general officer1 or by exception a comparable military officer with extensive cyber experience2 7,b7 exclusively occupy the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor position and not assume any other position or responsibility in the relevant military department2 7,c7 be independent of the relevant service's chief information officer2 and 7,d7 report directly to and advise the secretary of the relevant military department and advise the relevant service's senior uniformed officer4 7#c7 ,notification ,each of the secretaries of the military departments shall notify the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives of his or her ,principal ,cyber ,advisor appointment4 ,in the case that the appointee is a military officer1 the notification shall include a justification for the selection and an explanation of the appointee's ability to execute the responsibilities of the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor4 7b7 ,responsibilities of ,principal ,cyber ,advisors ,each ,principal ,cyber ,advisor under subsection 7a7 shall be responsible for advising both the secretary of the relevant military department and the senior uniformed military officer of the relevant military service and implementing the ,department of ,defense ,cyber ,strategy within the service by coordinating and overseeing the execution of the service's policies and programs relevant to the following3 7#a7 ,the recruitment1 resourcing1 and training of military cyberspace operations forces1 assessment of these forces against standardized readiness metrics1 and maintenance of these forces at standardized readiness levels4 7#b7 ,acquisition of offensive1 defensive1 and ,department of ,defense ,information ,networks cyber capabilities for military cyberspace operations4 7#c7 ,cybersecurity management and operations4 7#d7 ,acquisition of cybersecurity tools and capabilities1 including those used by cybersecurity service providers4 7#e7 ,evaluating1 improving1 and enforcing a culture of cybersecurity warfighting and accountability for cybersecurity and cyberspace operations4 7#f7 ,cybersecurity and related supply chain risk management of the industrial base4 7#g7 ,cybersecurity of ,department of ,defense information systems1 information technology services1 and weapon systems1 including the incorporation of cybersecurity threat information as part of secure development processes1 cybersecurity testing1 and the mitigation of cybersecurity risks4 7c7 ,coordination ,to ensure service compliance with the ,department of ,defense ,cyber ,strategy1 each ,principal ,cyber ,advisor under subsection 7a7 shall work in close coordination with the following3 7#a7 ,service chief information officers4 7#b7 ,service cyber component commanders4 7#c7 ,principal ,cyber ,advisor to the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#d7 ,department of ,defense ,chief ,information ,officer4 7#e7 ,defense ,digital ,service4 7d7 ,budget certification authority 7#a7 ,in general ,each of the secretaries of the military departments shall require service components with responsibilities associated with cyberspace operations forces1 offensive or defensive cyberspace operations and capabilities1 and cyberspace issues relevant to the duties specified in subsection 7b7 to transmit the proposed budget for such responsibilities for a fiscal year and for the period covered by the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for that fiscal year to the relevant service's ,principal ,cyber ,advisor for review under subparagraph 7,b7 before submitting the proposed budget to the department's comptroller4 7#b7 ,review ,each ,principal ,cyber ,advisor under subsection 7a77#a7 shall review each proposed budget transmitted under paragraph 7#a7 and submit to the secretary of the relevant military department a report containing the comments of the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor with respect to all such proposed budgets1 together with the certification of the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor regarding whether each proposed budget is adequate4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than ,march #ca of each year1 each of the secretaries of the military departments shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report specifying each proposed budget for the subsequent fiscal year contained in the most-recent report submitted under paragraph 7#b7 that the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor did not certify to be adequate4 ,the report of the secretary shall include a discussion of the actions that the secretary took or proposes to take1 together with any additional comments that the ,secretary considers appropriate regarding the adequacy or inadequacy of the proposed budgets4 7e7 ,principal cyber advisors' briefing to ,congress ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjba1 and biannually thereafter1 each ,principal ,cyber ,advisor under subsection 7a7 shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives on that ,advisor's activities and ability to perform the functions specified in subsection 7b74 7f7 ,review of current responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjba1 each of the secretaries of the military departments shall review the relevant military department's current governance model for cybersecurity with respect to current authorities and responsibilities4 7#b7 ,elements ,each review under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of whether additional changes beyond the appointment of a ,principal ,cyber ,advisor pursuant to subsection 7a7 are required4 7,b7 ,consideration of whether the current governance structure and assignment of authorities-- 7i7 enable effective governance2 7ii7 enable effective ,chief ,information ,officer and ,chief ,information ,security ,officer action2 7iii7 are adequately consolidated so that the authority and responsibility for cybersecurity risk management are clear and at an appropriate level of seniority2 7iv7 provide authority to a single individual to certify compliance of ,department of ,defense information systems and information technology services with all current cybersecurity standards2 and 7v7 support efficient coordination across the military services1 the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency1 and ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7#c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbj1 each of the secretaries of the military departments shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives on the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the review conducted by the ,secretary pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 #afeh4 ,designation of test networks for testing and accreditation of cybersecurity products and services 7a7 ,designation ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate1 for use by the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency and such other components of the ,department of ,defense as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 three test networks for the testing and accreditation of cybersecurity products and services4 7b7 ,requirements ,the networks designated under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be of sufficient scale to realistically test cybersecurity products and services2 7#b7 feature substantially different architectures and configurations2 7#c7 be live1 operational networks2 and 7#d7 feature cybersecurity processes1 tools1 and technologies that are appropriate for test purposes and representative of the processes1 tools1 and technologies that are widely used throughout the ,department4 7c7 ,access ,upon request1 information generated in the testing and accreditation of cybersecurity products and services shall be made available to the ,office of the ,director1 ,operational ,test and ,evaluation4 #afei4 ,consortia of universities to advise ,secretary of ,defense on cybersecurity matters 7a7 ,establishment and function ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish one or more consortia of universities to assist the ,secretary on cybersecurity matters relating to the following3 7#a7 ,to provide the ,secretary a formal mechanism to communicate with consortium or consortia members regarding the ,department of ,defense's cybersecurity strategic plans1 cybersecurity requirements1 and priorities for basic and applied cybersecurity research4 7#b7 ,to advise the ,secretary on the needs of academic institutions related to cybersecurity and research conducted on behalf of the ,department and provide feedback to the ,secretary from members of the consortium or consortia4 7#c7 ,to serve as a focal point or focal points for the ,secretary and the ,department for the academic community on matters related to cybersecurity1 cybersecurity research1 conceptual and academic developments in cybersecurity1 and opportunities for closer collaboration between academia and the ,department4 7#d7 ,to provide to the ,secretary access to the expertise of the institutions of the consortium or consortia on matters relating to cybersecurity4 7#e7 ,to align the efforts of such members in support of the ,department4 7b7 ,membership ,the consortium or consortia established under subsection 7a7 shall be open to all universities that have been designated as centers of academic excellence by the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7c7 ,organization 7#a7 ,designation of administrative chair and terms ,for each consortium established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 based on recommendations from the members of the consortium1 shall designate one member of the consortium to function as an administrative chair of the consortium for a term with a specific duration specified by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,subsequent terms ,no member of a consortium designated under paragraph 7#a7 may serve as the administrative chair of that consortium for two consecutive terms4 7#c7 ,duties of administrative chair ,each administrative chair designated under paragraph 7#a7 for a consortium shall-- 7,a7 act as the leader of the consortium for the term specified by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 be the liaison between the consortium and the ,secretary2 7,c7 distribute requests from the ,secretary for advice and assistance to appropriate members of the consortium and coordinate responses back to the ,secretary2 and 7,d7 act as a clearinghouse for ,department of ,defense requests relating to assistance on matters relating to cybersecurity and to provide feedback to the ,secretary from members of the consortium4 7#d7 ,executive committee ,for each consortium1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the administrative chair1 may form an executive committee comprised of university representatives to assist the chair with the management and functions of the consortia4 ,executive committee institutions may not serve consecutive terms before all other consortium institutions have been afforded the opportunity to hold the position4 7d7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary1 or a senior level designee1 shall meet with each consortium not less frequently than twice per year1 or at a periodicity agreed to between the ,department and each such consortium4 7e7 ,procedures ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures for organizations within the ,department to access the work product produced by and the research1 capabilities1 and expertise of a consortium established under subsection 7a7 and the universities that constitute such consortium4 #affj4 ,joint assessment of ,department of ,defense cyber red team capabilities1 capacity1 demand1 and requirements 7a7 ,joint assessment required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in coordination with the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 ,principal ,cyber ,advisor1 and the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation-- 7#a7 conduct a joint assessment of ,department cyber red team capabilities1 capacity1 demand1 and future requirements that affect the ,department's ability to develop1 test1 and maintain secure systems in a cyber environment2 and 7#b7 brief the congressional defense committees on the results of the joint assessment4 7b7 ,elements ,the joint assessment required by subsection 7a77#a7 shall-- 7#a7 specify demand for cyber red team support for acquisition and operations2 7#b7 specify shortfalls in meeting demand and future requirements1 disaggregated by the ,department of ,defense component or agency and by military department2 7#c7 examine funding and retention initiatives to increase cyber red team capacity to meet demand and future requirements identified to support the testing1 training1 and development communities2 7#d7 examine the feasibility and benefit of developing and procuring a common ,red ,team ,integrated ,capabilities ,stack that better utilizes increased capacity of cyber ranges and better models the capabilities and tactics1 techniques1 and procedures of adversaries2 7#e7 examine the establishment of oversight and assessment metrics for ,department cyber red teams2 7#f7 assess the implementation of common development efforts for tools1 techniques1 and training2 7#g7 assess potential industry and academic partnerships and services2 7#h7 assess the mechanisms and procedures in place to deconflict red-team activities and defensive cyber operations on active networks2 7#i7 assess the use of ,department cyber personnel in training as red team support2 7#aj7 assess the use of industry and academic partners and contractors as red team support and the cost- and resource-effectiveness of such support2 and 7#aa7 assess the need for permanent1 high-end dedicated red-teaming activities to model sophisticated adversaries' attacking critical ,department systems and infrastructure4 ,d ,nuclear ,forces #affa4 ,conforming amendment to ,council on ,oversight of the ,national ,leadership ,command1 ,control1 and ,communications ,system ,section #aga;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 1 ,technology1 and ,logistics each place it appears and inserting and ,sustainment4 #affb4 ,modification of authorities relating to nuclear command1 control1 and communications system 7a7 ,duties and powers of ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment ,section #acc;b7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#h71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph 7#d73 7#d7 establishing policies for1 and providing oversight1 guidance1 and coordination with respect to1 the nuclear command1 control1 and communications system2 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 by inserting after overseeing the modernization of nuclear forces the following3 1 including the nuclear command1 control1 and communications system14 7b7 ,duties and responsibilities of chief information officer ,section #adb7;b77#a7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,g72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,h7 and 7,i7 as subparagraphs 7,g7 and 7,h71 respectively4 #affc4 ,briefings on meetings held by ,nuclear ,weapons ,council ,section #agi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,semiannual briefings 7#a7 ,not later than ,february #a and ,august #a of each year1 the ,council shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on1 with respect to the six-month period preceding the briefing-- 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 briefing 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 briefing4 4 #affd4 ,consideration of budget matters at meetings of ,nuclear ,weapons ,council 7a7 ,attendance 7#a7 ,requirement ,except as provided by subsection 7b71 each official described in paragraph 7#b7 shall attend the meetings of the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council established by section #agi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the meetings of the ,standing and ,safety ,committee of the ,council1 or such a successor committee4 ,each such official shall attend such meetings as advisors on matters within the authority and expertise of the official4 7#b7 ,officials described ,the officials described in this paragraph are each of the following officials 7or the designees of the officials73 7,a7 ,the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 7,c7 ,the ,director for ,cost ,estimating and ,program ,evaluation of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 7,d7 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7b7 ,exception ,on a case-by-case basis1 the ,chairman of the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council1 without delegation1 may exclude the attendance of an official at a meeting pursuant to subsection 7a7 because of specific requirements relating to classified information or other exigent circumstances as determined by the ,chairman4 #affe4 ,improvement to annual report on the modernization of the nuclear weapons enterprise 7a7 ,extension ,subsection 7a7 of section #ajdc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #abe ,stat4 #aegf71 as most recently amended by section #afgj of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #baeg71 is further amended in paragraph 7#a7 by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbd4 7b7 ,acquisition costs ,subsection 7b77#a7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 and and inserting the following3 1 including an estimate of the acquisition costs during such period for programs relating to such life extension1 modernization1 or replacement22 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the end period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 an estimate of the relative percentage of total acquisition costs of the military departments and of the ,department of ,defense during such period represented by the acquisition costs estimated under subparagraph 7,b74 4 7c7 ,transfer of provision 7#a7 ,codification ,such section #ajdc1 as amended by subsections 7a7 and 7b71 is-- 7,a7 transferred to chapter #bd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 inserted after section #dib2 7,c7 redesignated as section #dib;a2 and 7,d7 amended-- 7i7 in the enumerator1 by striking ,,sec4 and inserting 2 and 7ii7 in the section heading-- 7,i7 by striking the period at the end2 and 7,,ii7 by conforming the typeface and typestyle1 including capitalization1 to the typeface and typestyle as used in the section heading of section #dia of such title4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #bd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dib the following new item3 #dib;a4 ,annual report on the plan for the nuclear weapons stockpile1 nuclear weapons complex1 nuclear weapons delivery systems1 and nuclear weapons command and control system4 4 #afff4 ,expansion of officials required to conduct biennial assessments of delivery platforms for nuclear weapons and nuclear command and control system ,section #dib7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,air ,forces in ,europe4 4 #affg4 ,extension of annual briefing on costs of forward-deploying nuclear weapons in ,europe ,section #afef7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #aabd7 is amended by striking #bjba and inserting #bjbd4 #affh4 ,elimination of conventional requirement for long-range standoff weapon ,subsection 7a7 of section #bag of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #abg ,stat4 #gjf71 as amended by section #affb of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #baeb71 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,long-range standoff weapon ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall develop a follow-on air-launched cruise missile to the ,,agm-#hf that-- 7#a7 achieves initial operating capability for nuclear missions prior to the retirement of the nuclear-armed ,,agm-#hf2 and 7#b7 is capable of internal carriage and employment for nuclear missions on the next-generation long-range strike bomber4 4 #affi4 ,briefing on long-range standoff weapon and sea-launched cruise missile ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in consultation with the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security1 shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on potential opportunities-- 7#a7 to increase commonality between the long-range standoff weapon and the sea-launched cruise missile2 and 7#b7 to leverage1 in the development of the sea-launched cruise missile1 technologies developed1 or under development as of the date of the briefing1 as part of the long-range standoff weapon program4 #afgj4 ,extension of prohibition on availability of funds for mobile variant of ground-based strategic deterrent missile ,section #affd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bfae71 as most recently amended by section #afff of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #baee71 is further amended by striking for any of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbj and inserting for any of fiscal years #bjag through #bjbd4 #afga4 ,reports on development of ground-based strategic deterrent weapon 7a7 ,annual report required ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbj1 and annually thereafter until the date on which the ground-based strategic deterrent weapon receives ,milestone ,c approval 7as defined in section #bcff of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in coordination with the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security and the ,chairman of the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council established by section #agi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the joint development of the ground-based strategic deterrent weapon1 including the missile developed by the ,air ,force and the ,w#hg-a warhead modification program conducted by the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an estimate of the date on which the ground-based strategic deterrent weapon will reach initial operating capability4 7#b7 ,a description of any development milestones for the missile developed by the ,air ,force or the warhead developed by the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration that depend on corresponding progress at the other agency4 7#c7 ,a description of coordination efforts between the ,air ,force and the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration during the year preceding submission of the report4 7#d7 ,a description of any schedule delays projected by the ,air ,force or the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 including delays related to infrastructure capacity and subcomponent production1 associated costs1 and the anticipated effect such delays would have on the schedule of work of the other agency4 7#e7 ,plans to mitigate the effects of any delays described in paragraph 7#d74 7c7 ,additional report ,if the ,air ,force receives only one bid for the engineering and manufacturing development phase of the ground-based strategic deterrent program1 the ,secretary shall1 not later than #fj days after awarding a contract for that phase1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing the risks and costs resulting from receiving only one bid for that phase and plans to mitigate such risks and costs4 7d7 ,form ,each report required by subsection 7a7 or 7c7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #afgb4 ,prohibition on reduction of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended for the following1 and the ,department may not otherwise take any action to do the following3 7#a7 ,reduce1 or prepare to reduce1 the responsiveness or alert level of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,reduce1 or prepare to reduce1 the quantity of deployed intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states to a number less than #djj4 7b7 ,exception ,the prohibition in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any of the following activities3 7#a7 ,the maintenance or sustainment of intercontinental ballistic missiles4 7#b7 ,ensuring the safety1 security1 or reliability of intercontinental ballistic missiles4 #afgc4 ,independent study on policy of no-first-use of nuclear weapons 7a7 ,study ,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 ,united ,states adopting a policy to not use nuclear weapons first4 7b7 ,matters included ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the benefits and risks of adopting a policy to not use nuclear weapons first to reduce the risk of miscalculation in a crisis4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the views of the allies of the ,united ,states with respect to the ,united ,states adopting such a policy1 including whether1 and if so how1 any concerns regarding such a policy could be mitigated1 including the value of engaging such allies to offer credible extended deterrence assurances4 7#c7 ,an assessment of which foreign countries have stated or adopted such a policy1 including the credibility of any such policies and how they affect planning and operations4 7#d7 ,an assessment of how adversaries of the ,united ,states might view a declaration of such a policy4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the benefits and risks of such a policy with respect to nuclear nonproliferation4 7#f7 ,an assessment of changes in force posture and force requirements1 if any1 and costs or savings1 that such a policy would require or allow4 7#g7 ,any other matters the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,submission to ,,dod ,not later than #bdj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the federally funded research and development center shall submit to the ,secretary the study under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,submission to ,congress 7#a7 ,interim briefing ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees an interim briefing on the study under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,study ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the study under subsection 7a71 without change4 7e7 ,form ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted under subsections 7c7 and 7d77#b7 in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #afgd4 ,independent study on risks of nuclear terrorism and nuclear war 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to conduct a study on-- 7#a7 whether a risk assessment framework is applicable to determining the potential risks of nuclear terrorism and nuclear war2 and 7#b7 the implications for national security of assumptions in nuclear policy and doctrine4 7b7 ,matters included ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 identify risks described in paragraph 7#a7 of that subsection2 7#b7 assess prior literature on such risks2 7#c7 assess the role that quantitative and nonquantitative analytical methods can play in assessing such risks1 including the limitations of such analysis2 7#d7 identify and examine the assumptions about nuclear risks that underlie the national security strategy of the ,united ,states2 and 7#e7 describe the consequences of the methods and assumptions that have been1 are1 or could be used in developing the nuclear security strategy of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,recommendations ,based on findings under subsection 7b71 the study may provide recommendations with respect to improving the use of a risk assessment framework described in subsection 7a77#a74 7d7 ,submission ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the study under subsection 7a71 without change4 7e7 ,form ,the study shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #afge4 ,report on military-to-military dialogue to reduce risks of miscalculation leading to nuclear war ,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 congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report containing the following3 7#a7 ,a description of-- 7,a7 current discussions between the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and military counterparts from governments of foreign countries to reduce the risks of miscalculation1 unintended consequences1 or accidents that could precipitate the use of one or more nuclear weapons2 and 7,b7 bilateral and multilateral agreements to which the ,united ,states is a party that provide for or facilitate military-to-military dialogue to address such risks4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the extent to which1 if any1 that military-to-military dialogue to reduce such risks is consistent with or supportive of other efforts conducted between the ,united ,states ,government and foreign governments1 or between nongovernmental organizations and foreign counterparts1 to reduce such risks4 7#c7 ,an assessment conducted jointly by the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence-- 7,a7 on the risks and benefits of establishing1 in addition to the discussions described in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 military-to-military discussions with the ,russian ,federation1 ,iran1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and ,north ,korea to address the risks described in that paragraph1 including with respect to policy1 cost1 and operational matters2 and 7,b7 of the willingness of the governments of those countries to engage in such discussions4 #afgf4 ,report on nuclear forces of the ,united ,states and near-peer countries 7a7 ,report ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the nuclear forces of the ,united ,states and near-peer countries4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the current and planned nuclear systems of the ,united ,states1 including with respect to research and development timelines1 deployment timelines1 and force size4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the current and planned nuclear systems of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including with respect to research and development timelines1 deployment timelines1 and force size4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the current and planned nuclear systems of the ,russian ,federation1 including with respect to research and development timelines1 deployment timelines1 and force size1 including-- 7,a7 deployed nuclear weapons not covered by the ,new ,,start ,treaty2 7,b7 nuclear weapons in development that would not be covered by the ,new ,,start ,treaty2 and 7,c7 strategic nuclear weapons that are not deployed4 7c7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,new ,,start ,treaty ,the term ,new ,,start ,treaty means the ,treaty between the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,russian ,federation on ,measures for the ,further ,reduction and ,limitation of ,strategic ,offensive ,arms1 signed at ,prague ,april #h1 #bjaj1 and entered into force ,february #e1 #bjaa4 #afgg4 ,report on operation of conventional forces of military departments under employment or threat of employment of nuclear weapons 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 and the ,secretary of the ,navy1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the views of each such ,secretary on the ability of conventional forces under the authority of that ,secretary to operate effectively under employment or threat of employment of nuclear weapons by the ,united ,states1 an ally of the ,united ,states1 or an adversary of the ,united ,states1 including with respect to-- 7#a7 measures taken to maximize the likelihood that such forces could continue to operate2 7#b7 risks or gaps in the capabilities of such forces that would result from the employment or threat of employment of nuclear weapons2 and 7#c7 how the capabilities and limitations of such forces would impact decisions to continue or terminate operations4 7b7 ,form of report ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in classified form but shall be accompanied by an unclassified summary appropriate for release to the public4 #afgh4 ,report on operation of conventional forces of certain combatant commands under employment or threat of employment of nuclear weapons 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the views of the ,chairman and each such ,commander on the ability of conventional forces under the authority of that ,commander to execute contingency plans under employment or threat of employment of nuclear weapons by the ,united ,states1 an ally of the ,united ,states1 or an adversary of the ,united ,states1 including with respect to-- 7#a7 measures taken to maximize the likelihood that such forces could continue to operate2 7#b7 risks or gaps in the capabilities of such forces that would result from the employment or threat of employment of nuclear weapons2 and 7#c7 how the capabilities and limitations of such forces would impact decisions to continue or terminate operations4 7b7 ,form of report ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in classified form but shall be accompanied by an unclassified summary appropriate for release to the public4 #afgi4 ,briefings on plan for future-systems-level architecture of nuclear command1 control1 and communications systems 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbj1 and every #ahj days thereafter through fiscal year #bjbe1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan of the ,department of ,defense for the future-systems-level architecture of the nuclear command1 control1 and communications systems4 7b7 ,elements ,each briefing required by subsection 7a7 shall address the following3 7#a7 ,near- and long-term plans and options considered as of the date of the briefing in determining the future-systems-level architecture of the nuclear command1 control1 and communications systems1 including options to maximize resilience of such systems4 7#b7 ,requirements1 including with respect to cybersecurity1 survivability1 and reliability1 including levels of redundancy4 7#c7 ,the risks and benefits of replicating the legacy architecture for such systems4 7#d7 ,the risks and benefits of using different architectures for such systems1 including using hosted payloads in space payloads4 7#e7 ,security considerations for such systems1 including classification and requirements and plans to ensure supply chain security4 7#f7 ,classification options and decisions with respect to such architecture and systems to deter attacks on such systems4 7#g7 ,timelines and general cost estimates for long-term investments in such systems1 to the extent possible at the time of the briefing4 7#h7 ,risks and benefits of pursuing agreements with adversaries of the ,united ,states1 including potential agreements not to target nuclear command1 control1 and communications systems through kinetic1 nonkinetic1 or cyber attacks4 7#i7 ,required levels of civilian and military staffing within the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 and any other relevant component of the ,department of ,defense to evaluate or execute such architecture1 and an estimate of when such levels of staffing will be achieved4 7#aj7 ,any other matters the ,secretary considers appropriate4 #afhj4 ,sense of ,congress on nuclear deterrence commitments of the ,united ,states ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 credible extended deterrence commitments make key contributions to the security of the ,united ,states1 international stability1 and the nonproliferation objectives of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the nuclear forces of the ,united ,states1 as well as the independent nuclear forces of other members of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7in this section referred to as ,,nato71 continue to play a critical role in the security of the ,,nato alliance2 7#c7 ,united ,states forward-deployed nuclear weapons and dual-capable aircraft in ,europe contribute to the assurance of allies of the ,united ,states of the commitment of the ,united ,states to their security and to the deterrence and defense posture of ,,nato2 and 7#d7 nuclear-certified ,f-#ce;,a aircraft will provide the most advanced nuclear fighter capability in the current and future anti-access area denial environments4 ,e ,missile ,defense ,programs #afha4 ,national missile defense policy 7a7 ,policy ,subsection 7a7 of section #afha of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdca note7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 maintain and improve1 with funding subject to the annual authorization of appropriations and the annual appropriation of funds for ,national ,missile ,defense-- 7,a7 an effective1 layered missile defense system capable of defending the territory of the ,united ,states against the developing and increasingly complex missile threat posed by rogue states2 and 7,b7 an effective regional missile defense system capable of defending the allies1 partners1 and deployed forces of the ,united ,states against increasingly complex missile threats2 and 7#b7 rely on nuclear deterrence to address more sophisticated and larger quantity near-peer intercontinental missile threats to the homeland of the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,redesignation requirement ,not later than the date on which the ,president submits to ,congress the annual budget request of the ,president for fiscal year #bjba pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 redesignate all strategies1 policies1 programs1 and systems under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary to reflect that missile defense programs of the ,united ,states defend against ballistic1 cruise1 and hypersonic missiles in all phases of flight4 #afhb4 ,development of space-based ballistic missile intercept layer ,section #afhh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdca note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 #afhc4 ,development of hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor payload 7a7 ,development ,section #afhc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdca note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 7g71 and 7h71 as subsections 7e71 7f71 7g71 7h71 and 7j71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection 7d73 7d7 ,hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor payload 7#a7 ,development ,the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,space ,development ,agency and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 as appropriate1 shall-- 7,a7 develop a hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor payload2 and 7,b7 include such payload as a component of the sensor architecture developed under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,assignment of primary responsibility ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 assign the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency with the principal responsibility for the development and deployment of a hypersonic and ballistic tracking space sensor payload2 and 7,b7 submit to the congressional defense committees a certification of such assignment4 4 7b7 ,updated plan ,such section is further amended by inserting after subsection 7h71 as redesignated by subsection 7a71 the following new subsection3 7i7 ,updated plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an update to the plan under subsection 7h71 including with respect to the following3 7#a7 ,how the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 and the ,director of the ,space ,development ,agency1 will each participate in the development of the sensor architecture under subsection 7a7 and the inclusion of the hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensor payload as a component of such architecture pursuant to subsection 7d71 with respect to both prototype and operational capabilities1 including how each such official will work together to avoid duplication of efforts4 7#b7 ,how such payload will address the requirement of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command for a hypersonic and ballistic missile tracking space sensing capability4 7#c7 ,the estimated costs 7in accordance with subsection 7e77 to develop1 acquire1 and deploy1 and the lifecycle costs to operate and sustain1 the payload under subsection 7d7 and include such payload in the sensor architecture developed under subsection 7a74 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,subsection 7h77#a7 of such section1 as redesignated by subsection 7a71 is amended by striking with subsection 7d7 and inserting with subsection 7e74 #afhd4 ,modifications to required testing by ,missile ,defense ,agency of ground-based midcourse defense element of ballistic missile defense system ,section #afhi7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bfca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdca note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking 1 when possible12 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting 1 including the use of threat-representative countermeasures before the period4 #afhe4 ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense system and ,israeli cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-production 7a7 ,iron ,dome ,short-,range ,rocket ,defense ,system 7#a7 ,availability of funds ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbj for procurement1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 not more than #ie1jjj1jjj may be provided to the ,government of ,israel to procure components for the ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense system through co-production of such components in the ,united ,states by industry of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,conditions 7,a7 ,agreement ,funds described in paragraph 7#a7 for the ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense program shall be available subject to the terms and conditions in the ,agreement ,between the ,department of ,defense of the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,ministry of ,defense of the ,state of ,israel ,concerning ,iron ,dome ,defense ,system ,procurement1 signed on ,march #e1 #bjad1 as amended to include co-production for ,tamir interceptors4 7,b7 ,certification ,not later than #cj days prior to the initial obligation of funds described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7i7 a certification that the amended bilateral international agreement specified in subparagraph 7,a7 is being implemented as provided in such agreement2 and 7ii7 an assessment detailing any risks relating to the implementation of such agreement4 7b7 ,israeli ,cooperative ,missile ,defense ,program1 ,david's ,sling ,weapon ,system co-production 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for procurement1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,missile ,defense ,agency not more than #ej1jjj1jjj may be provided to the ,government of ,israel to procure the ,david's ,sling ,weapon ,system1 including for co-production of parts and components in the ,united ,states by ,united ,states industry4 7#b7 ,agreement ,provision of funds specified in paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to the terms and conditions in the bilateral co-production agreement1 including-- 7,a7 a one-for-one cash match is made by ,israel or in another matching amount that otherwise meets best efforts 7as mutually agreed to by the ,united ,states and ,israel72 and 7,b7 co-production of parts1 components1 and all-up rounds 7if appropriate7 in the ,united ,states by ,united ,states industry for the ,david's ,sling ,weapon ,system is not less than #ej percent4 7#c7 ,certification and assessment ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7,a7 a certification that the ,government of ,israel has demonstrated the successful completion of the knowledge points1 technical milestones1 and production readiness reviews required by the research1 development1 and technology agreement and the bilateral co-production agreement for the ,david's ,sling ,weapon ,system2 and 7,b7 an assessment detailing any risks relating to the implementation of such agreement4 7c7 ,israeli ,cooperative ,missile ,defense ,program1 ,arrow #c ,upper ,tier ,interceptor ,program ,co-,production 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for procurement1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,missile ,defense ,agency not more than #ee1jjj1jjj may be provided to the ,government of ,israel for the ,arrow #c ,upper ,tier ,interceptor ,program1 including for co-production of parts and components in the ,united ,states by ,united ,states industry4 7#b7 ,certification ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that-- 7,a7 the ,government of ,israel has demonstrated the successful completion of the knowledge points1 technical milestones1 and production readiness reviews required by the research1 development1 and technology agreement for the ,arrow #c ,upper ,tier ,interceptor ,program2 7,b7 funds specified in paragraph 7#a7 will be provided on the basis of a one-for-one cash match made by ,israel or in another matching amount that otherwise meets best efforts 7as mutually agreed to by the ,united ,states and ,israel72 7,c7 the ,united ,states has entered into a bilateral international agreement with ,israel that establishes1 with respect to the use of such funds-- 7i7 in accordance with subparagraph 7,d71 the terms of co-production of parts and components on the basis of the greatest practicable co-production of parts1 components1 and all-up rounds 7if appropriate7 by ,united ,states industry and minimizes nonrecurring engineering and facilitization expenses to the costs needed for co-production2 7ii7 complete transparency on the requirement of ,israel for the number of interceptors and batteries that will be procured1 including with respect to the procurement plans1 acquisition strategy1 and funding profiles of ,israel2 7iii7 technical milestones for co-production of parts and components and procurement2 7iv7 a joint affordability working group to consider cost reduction initiatives2 and 7v7 joint approval processes for third-party sales2 and 7,d7 the level of co-production described in subparagraph 7,c77i7 for the ,arrow #c ,upper ,tier ,interceptor ,program is not less than #ej percent4 7d7 ,number ,in carrying out paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 and paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7c71 the ,under ,secretary may submit-- 7#a7 one certification covering both the ,david's ,sling ,weapon ,system and the ,arrow #c ,upper ,tier ,interceptor ,program2 or 7#b7 separate certifications for each respective system4 7e7 ,timing ,the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the certification and assessment under subsection 7b77#c7 and the certification under subsection 7c77#b7 by not later than #cj days before the funds specified in paragraph 7#a7 of subsections 7b7 and 7c7 for the respective system covered by the certification are provided to the ,government of ,israel4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the congressional defense committees4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #afhf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for lower tier air and missile defense sensor 7a7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,army for the lower tier air and missile defense sensor1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of the ,army submits the report under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,report ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the test and demonstration of lower tier air and missile defense sensors that occurred during the third quarter of fiscal year #bjai4 ,such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an explanation of how the test and demonstration was conducted and what the test and demonstration set out to achieve1 including-- 7,a7 an explanation of the performance specifications used2 and 7,b7 a description of the emulated threats used in the test and demonstration and how such threats compare to emerging regional air and missile threats4 7#b7 ,an explanation of the capability of the sensor system that the ,secretary determined to be the winner of the test and demonstration1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 the capability of such sensor system against key threats and requirements1 including whether such sensor system will be delivered with full #cfj-;degree coverage and the ability of such sensor system to detect1 track1 and surveil targets2 7,b7 the estimated procurement and life-cycle costs of operating such sensor system2 and 7,c7 the cost1 timeline1 and approach that will be used to integrate the lower tier air and missile defense sensor with other sensors using the ,integrated ,air and ,missile ,defense ,battle ,command ,system4 7#c7 ,an explanation of whether future performance improvements to the lower tier air and missile defense sensor are conditional on intellectual property and how such improvements will be made if the ,united ,states does not own such intellectual property4 #afhg4 ,plan for the redesigned kill vehicle replacement 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the decision by the ,department of ,defense to terminate the redesigned kill vehicle contract on ,august #bb1 #bjai1 due to technological problems encountered during development will result in a delay to the fielding of an additional #bj ground-based interceptors at ,fort ,greely1 ,alaska1 which had been planned to be emplaced by the end of calendar year #bjbc2 7#b7 to ensure that the future next-generation improved homeland defense interceptor program will deliver the required capability1 have rigorous technical and acquisition oversight1 and maintain schedule milestones1 thereby mitigating the risk of similar issues as experienced with the redesigned kill vehicle1 the acquisition strategy for such program should be reviewed and jointly approved by both the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 with input by stakeholders across the ,department of ,defense prior to proceeding with development efforts and awarding a contract2 and 7#c7 the ,department1 including the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 should uphold fly before you buy principles in such new acquisition strategy to ensure the overall system and components have been rigorously flight-tested prior to making procurement decisions4 7b7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,missile ,defense ,agency for the next-generation improved homeland defense interceptor1 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits the report under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,report ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the next-generation improved homeland defense interceptor program to replace the redesigned kill vehicle4 ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,updated threat assessments by the intelligence community informing system threshold and objective requirements4 7#b7 ,updated requirements to address current and emerging threats4 7#c7 ,technical1 programmatic1 and cost analyses conducted on courses of action and alternatives to meet capability requirements1 including-- 7,a7 an independent cost estimate for each course of action considered2 and 7,b7 an evaluation of the technical readiness level of the overall system and the components for each course of action considered4 7#d7 ,options considered to address reliability efforts of the current fleet1 understanding known deficiencies1 and the impact of not addressing such efforts and deficiencies until the delivery of the next-generation improved homeland defense interceptors4 7#e7 ,an obsolescence1 refurbishment1 and sustainment plan for all ground-based interceptor silos1 including any impacts to the construction1 delivery1 and sustainment of missile field #d located at ,fort ,greely1 ,alaska1 taking into account the delay to emplacing additional interceptors4 7#f7 ,possible opportunities as a result of the impacts described in paragraph 7#d7 for improvements to missile fields located at ,fort ,greely other than missile field #d1 including additional infrastructure or components required1 and estimated schedules and costs for such opportunities4 7#g7 ,a determination of the appropriate fleet mix of ground-based interceptor kill vehicles and boosters to maximize overall system effectiveness and increase capacity and capability1 including the costs and benefits of continued inclusion of capability enhancement ,,ii block #a interceptors after the fielding of the next-generation improved homeland defense interceptor4 #afhh4 ,organization1 authorities1 and billets of the ,missile ,defense ,agency 7a7 ,independent study 7#a7 ,assessment ,in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a study assessing-- 7,a7 the organization of the ,missile ,defense ,agency under the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering pursuant to section #bje7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 alternative ways to organize the ,agency under other officials of the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,under ,secretary for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and any other official of the ,department the federally funded research and development center determines appropriate2 and 7,c7 transitioning the ,agency to the standard acquisition process pursuant to ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj1 including both the risks and benefits of making such a transition4 7#b7 ,scope of study ,before entering into the contract with a federally funded research and development center to conduct the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees an update on the scope of such study4 7#c7 ,submission to ,,dod ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the federally funded research and development center shall submit to the ,secretary the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the federally funded research and development center submits to the ,secretary the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the study1 without change4 7b7 ,notification on changes to non-standard acquisition processes and responsibilities 7#a7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary may not make any changes to the missile defense non-standard acquisition processes and responsibilities described in paragraph 7#b7 until the ,secretary1 without delegation-- 7,a7 has consulted with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 the secretaries of the military departments1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 and the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency2 7,b7 certifies to the congressional defense committees that the ,secretary has coordinated the changes with and received the views of the individuals referred to in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 submits to the congressional defense committees a report describing the changes1 the rationale for the changes1 and the views of the individuals referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to such changes2 and 7,d7 a period of #abj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary submits such report4 7#b7 ,non-standard acquisition processes and responsibilities described ,the non-standard acquisition processes and responsibilities described in this paragraph are such processes and responsibilities described in-- 7,a7 the memorandum of the ,secretary of ,defense titled ,missile ,defense ,program ,direction signed on ,january #b1 #bjjb2 7,b7 ,department of ,defense ,directive #eacd4ji1 as in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,c7 ,united ,states ,strategic ,command ,instruction #ehc-c4 7c7 ,limitation on certain transfers of billets ,during fiscal year #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense may not transfer civilian or military billets from the ,missile ,defense ,agency to any element of the ,department under the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering until1 for each such transfer-- 7#a7 the ,secretary notifies the congressional defense committees of such proposed transfer2 and 7#b7 a period of #ij days has elapsed following the date of such notification4 #afhi4 ,annual assessment of ballistic missile defense system 7a7 ,annual assessment ,as part of the annual report of the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation submitted to ,congress under section #aci of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,director shall include an assessment of the ballistic missile defense system and all of the elements of the system that have been fielded or are planned1 as of the date of the assessment1 including-- 7#a7 the operational effectiveness1 suitability1 and survivability of the ballistic missile defense system and the elements of the system that have been fielded or tested2 and 7#b7 the adequacy and sufficiency of the test program of such system as of the date of the assessment1 including with respect to the operational realism of the tests4 7b7 ,form ,each assessment under subsection 7a7 may be submitted in unclassified form1 and may include a classified annex4 #afij4 ,command and control1 battle management1 and communications program 7a7 ,limitation on sale ,the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency may not release the command and control1 battle management1 and communications program for export until the date on which the ,director submits the report under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director 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 a report containing the following3 7#a7 ,an explanation of the rationale of the ,director for considering to export the command and control1 battle management1 and communications program 7or any variants thereof7 in light of the critical role of the program in the strategic national defense of the ,united ,states and the allies of the ,united ,states against ballistic missile attack4 7#b7 ,the findings of the market research and analysis conducted by the ,director regarding exportable command and control solutions for ballistic missile defense1 including such solutions that are internationally available4 #afia4 ,missile defense interceptor site in contiguous ,united ,states 7a7 ,report ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the designation made on ,june #bf1 #bjai1 of a preferred potential future missile field site in the contiguous ,united ,states from the sites evaluated pursuant to section #bbg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #afgh74 ,the report shall address the following3 7#a7 ,the environmental impact statement prepared pursuant to such section #bbg4 7#b7 ,the strategic and operational effectiveness of the site1 including with respect to the location that is the most advantageous site in providing coverage to the entire contiguous ,united ,states1 including having the capability to provide shoot-assess-shoot coverage to the entire contiguous ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,construction remediation efforts and impacts to the existing environment at the site4 7#d7 ,the existing infrastructure at the site4 7#e7 ,the costs to construct1 equip1 and operate the site4 7b7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed-- 7#a7 as requiring the ,secretary of ,defense to begin a military construction project relating to the missile defense site in the contiguous ,united ,states2 or 7#b7 as a statement that there is any current military requirement for such a site4 7d7 ,conforming repeal ,section #afha of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #aggf7 is repealed4 #afib4 ,independent study on impacts of missile defense development and deployment 7a7 ,study ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a study on the impacts of the development and deployment of homeland missile defenses of the ,united ,states on the security of the ,united ,states as a whole4 7b7 ,matters included ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 consider whether security benefits obtained by the deployment of homeland missile defenses of the ,united ,states are undermined or counterbalanced by adverse reactions of potential adversaries1 including both rogue states and near-peer adversaries2 and 7#b7 consider the effectiveness of the homeland missile defense efforts of the ,united ,states to deter the development of ballistic missiles1 in particular by both rogue states and near-peer adversaries4 7c7 ,submission ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the study under subsection 7a71 without change4 7d7 ,form ,the study shall be submitted under subsection 7c7 in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #afic4 ,report and briefing on multi-volume kill capability ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 and the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report1 and shall provide to such committees a briefing1 on an assessment of potential roles for a multi-volume kill capability in a future architecture of the ballistic missile defense system4 ,such report and briefing shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the current technology readiness level of necessary components and the technology readiness levels needed for an operational system4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the costs and a comprehensive development and testing schedule to deploy a multi-volume kill capability4 7#c7 ,a concept of operations with respect to how a multi-volume kill capability could be employed and how such a capability compares to single-kill ground-based midcourse defense system interceptors4 ,f ,other matters #afid4 ,extension of authorization for protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7i7 of section #acj;i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjbj both places it appears and inserting #bjbc4 7b7 ,technical corrections ,such section is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7i77#a71 as amended by subsection 7a71 by striking of subsection 7j77#c7 and inserting of subsection 7j77#c77;,c72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7j77#f71 by striking in and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting in section #ddhja of title #di4 #afie4 ,repeal of requirement for commission on electromagnetic pulse attacks and similar events ,section #afia of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #aghf7 is repealed4 #afif4 ,repeal of review requirement for ammonium perchlorate report ,section #afid of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #agib7 is amended by striking subsection 7d74 #afig4 ,transferability of conventional prompt global strike weapon system technologies to surface-launched platforms 7a7 ,surface-launched technologies ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that the technologies developed for the conventional prompt global strike weapon system are transferrable to a surface-launched platform4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #abj 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 programmatic changes required to integrate the conventional prompt global strike weapon system into current or future surface combatant ships4 #afih4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for certain offensive ground-launched ballistic or cruise missile systems 7a7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended for the procurement or deployment of an offensive ground-launched ballistic or cruise missile system with a range between #ejj and #e1ejj kilometers4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report1 and provide a briefing1 that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of the capabilities required to execute contingency plans in the areas of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command and the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command using offensive ground-launched missile systems of ranges in excess of #ejj kilometers4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of what types of systems 7including the range and flight profile of such systems71 if any1 could be used to meet the required capabilities identified under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,the results of an analysis of alternatives conducted by the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation that considers-- 7,a7 conventional missile systems1 including ground-1 sea-1 and air-launched missiles1 that could be deployed to meet the required capabilities identified under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 the cost1 schedule1 and feasibility of tailored acquisition strategies for each such system considered2 7,c7 simulations and games that were performed to inform the analysis of alternatives2 7,d7 benefits and risks of such different types of systems1 including operational considerations in contested environments2 and 7,e7 any other operational or programmatic considerations determined relevant by the ,chairman or the ,director4 7#d7 ,options for basing any such missile system in1 or deploying any such missile system to1 ,europe or the ,indo-,pacific region1 including any agreements required for such options and potential timelines to implement such options4 7#e7 ,a list of any governments of a foreign country consulted about such possible deployments1 and a summary of the reaction of each such government4 7#f7 ,a discussion of whether deploying such missile systems on the territory of a ,,nato ally would require a consensus decision by ,,nato4 7c7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #afii4 ,hard and deeply buried targets 7a7 ,briefing required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjai1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 provide to the congressional defense committees a classified briefing on hard and deeply buried targets4 7#b7 ,elements ,the briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an estimate of the total number of high-value hard and deeply buried targets associated with ,united ,states military operations plans4 7,b7 ,a description of the contents1 functions1 and hardening characteristics of the targets described in subparagraph 7,a71 as well as their level of protection by anti-access and area denial capabilities4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the current ability of1 and requirement1 cost1 and implications for deterrence and strategic stability for1 the ,united ,states to hold such targets at risk using existing conventional and nuclear capabilities4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the potential ability of1 and requirement1 cost1 and implications for deterrence and strategic stability for1 the ,united ,states to hold such targets at risk using projected conventional and nuclear capabilities as of #bjcj4 7b7 ,plan required ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a plan detailing the requirement1 cost1 and implications for deterrence and strategic stability for the ,united ,states to possess by #bjbe the capabilities to pose a credible threat against targets described in the briefing required by subsection 7a74 ,,xvii ,reports and ,other ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,studies and ,reports,sec4 #agja4 ,modification of annual reporting requirements on defense manpower4,sec4 #agjb4 ,termination of requirement for submittal to ,congress of certain recurring reports4,sec4 #agjc4 ,modification of annual report on civilian casualties in connection with ,united ,states military operations4,sec4 #agjd4 ,extension of requirement for briefings on the national biodefense strategy4,sec4 #agje4 ,authorization of appropriations for title ,,iii of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej4,sec4 #agjf4 ,report on the ,department of ,defense plan for mass-casualty disaster response operations in the ,arctic4,sec4 #agjg4 ,transmittal to ,congress of requests for assistance from other departments of the ,federal ,government that are approved by the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #agjh4 ,report and briefing on implementation of national defense strategy4,sec4 #agji4 ,actions to increase analytic support4,sec4 #agaj4 ,inclusion of certain individuals investigated by ,inspectors ,general in the semiannual report4,sec4 #agaa4 ,annual report on ,joint ,military ,information ,support ,operations ,web ,operations ,center4,sec4 #agab4 ,mobility capability requirements study4,sec4 #agac4 ,assessment of special operations force structure4,sec4 #agad4 ,army aviation strategic plan and modernization roadmap4,sec4 #agae4 ,report on ground-based long-range artillery to counter land and maritime threats4,sec4 #agaf4 ,independent review of transportation working-capital fund4,sec4 #agag4 ,geographic command risk assessment of proposed use of certain aircraft capabilities4,sec4 #agah4 ,report on backlog of personnel security clearance adjudications4,sec4 #agai4 ,report regarding outstanding ,government ,accountability ,office recommendations4,sec4 #agbj4 ,report on ,national ,guard and ,united ,states ,northern ,command capacity to meet homeland defense and security incidents4,sec4 #agba4 ,assessment of standards1 processes1 procedures1 and policy relating to civilian casualties4,sec4 #agbb4 ,report on transfers of equipment to prohibited entities4,sec4 #agbc4 ,annual report on strikes undertaken by the ,united ,states against terrorist targets outside areas of active hostilities4,sec4 #agbd4 ,review and assessment of mitigation of military helicopter noise4,subtitle ,b--,other ,matters,sec4 #agca4 ,technical1 conforming1 and clerical amendments4,sec4 #agcb4 ,establishment of lead ,inspector ,general for an overseas contingency operation based on ,secretary of ,defense notification4,sec4 #agcc4 ,clarification of authority of ,inspectors ,general for overseas contingency operations4,sec4 #agcd4 ,employment status of annuitants for ,inspectors ,general for overseas contingency operations4,sec4 #agce4 ,extension of ,national ,security ,commission on ,artificial ,intelligence4,sec4 #agcf4 ,exemption from calculation of monthly income1 for purposes of bankruptcy laws1 of certain payments from the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #agcg4 ,extension of postage stamp for breast cancer research4,sec4 #agch4 ,national ,commission on ,military ,aviation ,safety4,sec4 #agci4 ,guarantee of residency for spouses of members of the uniformed services4,sec4 #agdj4 ,electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbances4,sec4 #agda4 ,improvements to ,manufacturing ,,usa ,program4,sec4 #agdb4 ,regional innovation program4,sec4 #agdc4 ,aviation workforce development4,sec4 #agdd4 ,oversight of ,department of ,defense execute orders4,sec4 #agde4 ,processes and procedures for notifications regarding special operations forces4,sec4 #agdf4 ,securing ,american science and technology4,sec4 #agdg4 ,standardized policy guidance for calculating aircraft operation and sustainment costs4,sec4 #agdh4 ,special ,federal ,aviation ,regulation ,working ,group4,sec4 #agdi4 ,prohibition on names related to the ,confederacy4,sec4 #agej4 ,support for ,national ,maritime ,heritage ,grants program4,sec4 #agea4 ,support for world language advancement and readiness4,sec4 #ageb4 ,designation of ,department of ,defense strategic ,arctic ports4,sec4 #agec4 ,independent studies regarding potential cost savings with respect to the nuclear security enterprise and force structure 4,sec4 #aged4 ,comprehensive ,department of ,defense policy on collective self-defense4,sec4 #agee4 ,policy regarding the transition of data and applications to the cloud4,sec4 #agef4 ,integrated public alert and warning system4,sec4 #ageg4 ,improving quality of information in background investigation request packages4,sec4 #ageh4 ,parole in place for members of the ,armed ,forces and certain military dependents4,sec4 #agei4 ,report on reducing the backlog in legally required historical declassification obligations of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #agfj4 ,military type certification for light attack experimentation aircraft4 ,a ,studies and ,reports #agja4 ,modification of annual reporting requirements on defense manpower 7a7 ,conversion of annual requirements report into annual profile report ,section #aae;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking the first two sentences and inserting the following new sentence3 ,not later than ,april #a each year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a defense manpower profile report42 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking 7#a72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking the following3 and all that follows and inserting the manpower required for support and overhead functions within the armed forces and the ,department of ,defense44 7b7 ,conversion of certain current report elements into separate1 modified reports ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,the ,secretary shall also include in each such report and inserting ,not later than ,april #a each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that sets forth2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking ,in each such report1 the ,secretary shall also include and inserting ,not later than ,april #a each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that sets forth2 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary shall also include in each such report and inserting ,not later than ,june #a each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that sets forth2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and estimates of such numbers for the current fiscal year and subsequent fiscal years2 7#d7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,in each report submitted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall also include a detailed discussion and inserting ,not later than ,september #a each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that sets forth a detailed discussion1 current as of the preceding fiscal year12 and 7,b7 by striking the year each place it appears and inserting the fiscal year2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7h71 by striking ,in each such report1 the ,secretary shall include a separate report and inserting ,not later than ,april #a each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report4 7c7 ,conforming and clerical amendments 7#a7 ,heading amendment ,the heading of such section is amended to read as follows3 #aae;a4 ,annual defense manpower profile report and related reports 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #c of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #aae;a and inserting the following new item3 #aae;a4 ,annual defense manpower profile report and related reports4 4 #agjb4 ,termination of requirement for submittal to ,congress of certain recurring reports 7a7 ,termination ,effective on ,december #cj1 #bjba1 each report described in subsection 7b7 that is still required to be submitted to ,congress as of such effective date shall no longer be required to be submitted to ,congress4 7b7 ,covered reports ,a report described in this subsection is any of the following3 7#a7 ,the report required by section #afif7;b7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb74 7#b7 ,the report required by section #ajga7;b77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia74 7#c7 ,the report required by section #aghh;a7d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #eee of such ,act4 7#d7 ,the report required under section #gji7;g7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note74 7#e7 ,the report required by section #abib7;a77#b7 of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea note74 7#f7 ,the quarterly report required by section #abcf7;c7 of such ,act4 7#g7 ,the annual certification required by section #afff of such ,act 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdca note74 7#h7 ,the updates required under paragraph 7#c7 of subsection 7a7 of section #afid of such ,act to the report required under paragraph 7#a7 of such subsection4 7#i7 ,the notifications required by section #afie of such ,act4 7#aj7 ,the report required under section #ebb7;g7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib74 7c7 ,conforming repeal 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aghh;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on ,december #cj1 #bjba4 7d7 ,requirement for preparation of certain reports to ,congress by civilian employees of the ,federal ,government and members of the ,armed ,forces 7#a7 ,requirement ,except as expressly otherwise provided in the provision of law requiring such report1 any report submitted to ,congress pursuant to a provision of a national defense authorization ,act that is enacted on or after the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act shall be written by civilian employees of the ,federal ,government1 members of the ,armed ,forces1 or both1 and not by contractor employees of the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the actions to be taken to ensure compliance with the requirement in paragraph 7#a71 including on any impediments to compliance with the requirement4 #agjc4 ,modification of annual report on civilian casualties in connection with ,united ,states military operations 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajeg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia71 as amended by section #ajfb 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 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 ,a description of the process by which the ,department of ,defense investigates allegations of civilian casualties resulting from ,united ,states military operations1 including how the ,department incorporates information from interviews with witnesses1 civilian survivors of ,united ,states operations1 and public reports or other nongovernmental sources4 7#d7 ,a description of-- 7,a7 steps taken by the ,department to mitigate harm to civilians in conducting such operations2 and 7,b7 in the case of harm caused by such an operation to a civilian1 any ex gratia payment or other assistance provided to the civilian or the family of the civilian4 7#e7 ,a description of any allegations of civilian casualties made by public or non-governmental sources formally investigated by the ,department of ,defense4 7#f7 ,a description of the general reasons for any discrepancies between the assessments of the ,united ,states and reporting from nongovernmental organizations regarding non-combatant deaths resulting from strikes and operations undertaken by the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,the definitions of combatant and non-combatant used in the preparation of the report1 which shall be consistent with the laws of armed conflict4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking five years and inserting seven years4 7b7 ,classification ,the ,law ,revision ,counsel is directed to place such section #ajeg in a note following section #aac of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #agjd4 ,extension of requirement for briefings on the national biodefense strategy ,section #ajhf7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bdbc2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #ajd7;d77 is amended by striking ,march #a1 #bjai and inserting ,march #a1 #bjbe4 #agje4 ,authorization of appropriations for title ,,iii of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7a7 ,in general ,section #gaa of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defa7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,in addition to the appropriations authorized by the previous sentence1 there is authorized to be appropriated #aag1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd to carry out title ,,iii44 7b7 ,annual briefing required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 or the designee of the ,secretary1 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 activities undertaken in the preceding year with respect to title ,,iii of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deca et seq474 #agjf4 ,report on the ,department of ,defense plan for mass-casualty disaster response operations in the ,arctic 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,department of ,defense may be called upon to support the ,coast ,guard and other agencies of the ,department of ,homeland ,security in responding to any mass-casualty disaster response operations in the ,arctic2 7#b7 coordination between the ,department of ,defense and the ,coast ,guard might be necessary for responding to a mass-casualty event in the ,arctic2 and 7#c7 prior planning for ,arctic mass-casualty disaster response operations will bolster the response of the ,federal ,government to a mass-casualty disaster in the ,arctic environment4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the plan of the ,department of ,defense for assisting mass-casualty disaster response operations in the ,arctic4 7c7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the assets that could be made available to support other agencies and departments of the ,federal ,government for mass-casualty disaster response operations in the ,arctic4 7#b7 ,a description and assessment of the command1 control1 and coordination relationships that would be useful to integrate rescue forces for such operations from multiple agencies and departments of the ,federal ,government4 7#c7 ,a description and assessment of the communications assets that could be made available in support of other agencies and departments of the ,federal ,government for communication and coordination in such operations4 7#d7 ,a description of any cooperative arrangements with ,canada and other regional partners in providing rescue assets and infrastructure in connection with such operations4 7#e7 ,a description of available medical infrastructure and assets that could be made available in support of other agencies and departments of the ,federal ,government for aeromedical evacuation in connection with such operations4 7#f7 ,a description of available shelter locations that could be made available in support of other agencies and departments of the ,federal ,government for use in connection with such operations1 including the number of people that can be sheltered per location4 7#g7 ,an assessment of logistical challenges that evacuations from the ,arctic in connection with such operations entail1 including potential rotary and fixed-wing aircraft trans-load locations and onward movement requirements4 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 ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #agjg4 ,transmittal to ,congress of requests for assistance from other departments of the ,federal ,government that are approved by the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,requests following approval ,not later than seven calendar days after the ,department of ,defense approves a ,request for ,assistance from the ,department of ,homeland ,security or the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall electronically transmit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a copy of such ,request for ,assistance4 7b7 ,official responses to approved requests ,at the same time the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security or the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services an official response of the ,department of ,defense approving a ,request for ,assistance from the ,department of ,homeland ,security or the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 as applicable1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall electronically transmit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a copy of such official response4 #agjh4 ,report and briefing on implementation of national defense strategy 7a7 ,report and briefing ,in addition to the assessment required under section #aac7;g77#a77;,f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 by not later than ,april #cj1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report1 and provide an accompanying briefing1 on the implementation of the national defense strategy required under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,such report and briefing shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,an explanation of the joint operational concepts to deter and1 if necessary1 to defeat strategic competitors1 including-- 7,a7 an evaluation of the risks associated with the employment of such joint operational concepts2 7,b7 the ways of adapting innovative joint operational concepts to strategically significant scenarios2 7,c7 the ways that such joint operational concepts address operational challenges to achieve advantages against strategic competitors in the nuclear1 space1 and cyber domains2 and 7,d7 the employment of the force in peacetime to dissuade strategic competitors from conducting malign activities below the threshold of open warfare1 including an evaluation of the use of ,dynamic ,force ,employment and the ,global ,operating ,model4 7#b7 ,the force posture changes and the ,united ,states defense investments required to implement the national defense strategy4 7#c7 ,adjustments to research and development projects and programs of record1 including any additions1 deletions1 or modifications intended to align force management1 including ,joint ,force development and design1 required to implement the national defense strategy4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the personnel and organizational changes required to implement the national defense strategy4 7#e7 ,the resources and defense investments necessary to support the operational concepts and their implementation4 7b7 ,independent studies 7#a7 ,studies required 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide for the performance of two independent studies on the development of joint operational concepts within the ,department of ,defense in accordance with this subsection4 7,b7 ,submittal to congress ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the results of each study required under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,form ,each study required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#b7 ,entities to perform studies ,the ,secretary shall provide for the studies under paragraph 7#a7 to be performed as follows3 7,a7 ,one study shall be performed by a federally funded research and development center4 7,b7 ,one study shall be performed by an independent1 non-governmental institute1 which is described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and which is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code1 and which has recognized credentials and expertise in national security and military affairs4 7#c7 ,performance of studies 7,a7 ,independent performance ,the ,secretary shall require the studies required under this subsection to be conducted independently of one another4 7,b7 ,matters to be considered ,in performing a study under this subsection1 the organization performing the study shall consider the following matters3 7i7 ,an assessment of the ,department of ,defense ,capstone ,concept of ,joint ,operations process to define1 develop1 and improve joint operational concepts4 7ii7 ,an evaluation of how the ,department is validating new joint operational concepts through experimentation and military exercises4 7iii7 ,the effectiveness of joint operational concepts to accomplish the objective of deterring and defeating strategic competitors1 including an evaluation of the risks associated with each joint operational concept4 7iv7 ,the ability of joint operational concepts to promote or to effectuate strategic objectives1 defense policies1 and budgetary priorities4 7v7 ,recommendations to alter or improve joint operational concepts4 7vi7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary of ,defense determines to be appropriate4 #agji4 ,actions to increase analytic support 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 the ,director of the ,joint ,staff1 and the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation1 in consultation with the ,secretary of each of the military services1 to jointly develop and implement a plan to strengthen the analytic capabilities1 expertise1 and processes necessary to implement the national defense strategy1 as required under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the decision support capability of the ,department of ,defense to support decision-making1 specifically the analytic expertise available to inform senior leader decisions that link national defense strategy objectives with approaches to competing effectively across the full spectrum of engagement against strategic competitors2 7#b7 an analytic approach to force structure development1 including an assessment of the major elements1 products1 and milestones of the force planning process of the ,department2 7#c7 the conclusions and recommendations of the ,defense ,planning and ,analysis ,community initiative2 7#d7 the progress of the ,department in implementing the recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states set forth in ,government ,accountability ,office ,report 7,,gao-#ai-dj;,c72 7#e7 the progress of the ,under ,secretary1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation in implementing paragraph 7#e7 of section #acd7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #ijb7;b7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb72 and 7#f7 such other matters as the ,secretary of ,defense determines to be appropriate4 7c7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan under subsection 7a74 #agaj4 ,inclusion of certain individuals investigated by ,inspectors ,general in the semiannual report ,section #e7;a77#ai7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7,public ,law #ie-deb2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended by inserting the name of the senior government official 7as defined by the department or agency7 if already made public by the ,office1 and after including4 #agaa4 ,annual report on ,joint ,military ,information ,support ,operations ,web ,operations ,center 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a of #bjbj1 and each subsequent year until the termination date specified in subsection 7c71 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low-,intensity ,conflict and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the activities of the ,joint ,military ,information ,support ,operations ,web ,operations ,center 7hereinafter referred to as the ,,jmwc7 during the most recently concluded fiscal year4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following1 for the fiscal year covered by the report3 7#a7 ,definitions of initial operating capability and full operational capability as such terms relate to the ,,jmwc4 7#b7 ,a detailed description of all activities conducted or planned to be conducted toward achieving initial operating capability and full operational capability of the ,,jmwc4 7#c7 ,a list of all associated funding requested for each program element for achieving initial operating capability and full operational capability4 7#d7 ,a detailed description of validated doctrine1 organization1 training1 materiel1 leadership and education1 personnel1 facilities1 and policy requirements relating to establishment and operation of the ,,jmwc4 7#e7 ,a description of current ,,jmwc capabilities1 including information technology infrastructure and contractual arrangements4 7#f7 ,a list of all physical locations hosting ,,jmwc capabilities4 7#g7 ,the number of military1 contractor1 and civilian personnel associated with the ,,jmwc and any affiliated agency1 service1 or other ,department of ,defense entity4 7#h7 ,a description of the ,,jmwc personnel organizational structure4 7#i7 ,an identification of inherently governmental functions relating to administration of the ,,jmwc and execution of ,military ,information ,support ,operations 7hereinafter referred to as ,,miso7 programs enabled by the ,,jmwc4 7#aj7 ,a detailed description of frameworks1 metrics1 and capabilities to measure the effectiveness of ,,miso programs enabled by the ,,jmwc4 7#aa7 ,a list of all associated funding requested by program element from each of the geographic combatant commanders for ,,miso programs enabled by the ,,jmwc and a description of such ,,miso activities4 7#ab7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of ,,miso programs enabled by the ,,jmwc4 7#ac7 ,a description of efforts and activities conducted to share best practices and leverage lessons learned across the ,department of ,defense relating to ,,miso programs enabled by the ,,jmwc1 as well as a description of such best practices and lessons learned4 7#ad7 ,an identification of liaisons and detailees to the ,,jmwc from agencies and elements of the ,department of ,defense and other elements of the ,federal ,government4 7#ae7 ,activities and efforts conducted to synchronize and deconflict ,,miso programs within the ,department of ,defense and with interagency and international partners related to strategic communications1 as appropriate4 7#af7 ,such other information as the ,assistant ,secretary and the ,commander determine appropriate4 7c7 ,termination ,the requirement to submit a report under this section shall terminate on ,january #a1 #bjbe4 #agab4 ,mobility capability requirements study 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and the commanders of the combatant commands1 shall conduct a study of the end-to-end1 full-spectrum mobility requirements to fulfill the national defense strategy required by section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for #bjah4 ,such study shall be completed not later than ,january #a1 #bjba4 7b7 ,elements of study ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the ability of the programmed airlift aircraft1 tanker aircraft1 sealift ships1 and key mobility enablers to meet the integrated mobility requirements in expected strategic environments1 as defined by the guidance in such national defense strategy4 7#b7 ,an identification1 quantification1 and description of the associated risk-to-mission 7as defined by ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff ,manual #caje4ja1 ,joint ,risk ,analysis7 required to fulfill such strategy1 including-- 7,a7 as assessment of risk-to-mission associated with achieving strategic and operational objectives using the programmed airlift aircraft1 tanker aircraft1 sealift ships1 and key mobility enablers2 and 7,b7 a description of the combinations of airlift aircraft1 tanker aircraft1 sealift ships1 and key mobility enabler requirements and capabilities that provide low1 moderate1 significant1 and high levels of risk-to-mission to fulfill such strategy4 7#c7 ,an identification of any mobility capability gaps1 shortfalls1 overlaps1 or excesses1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of associated risks with respect to the ability to conduct operations2 and 7,b7 recommended mitigation strategies where possible4 7#d7 ,the articulation of all key assumptions and decisions made and excursions examined in conducting the study with respect to-- 7,a7 risk2 7,b7 programmed forces and infrastructure2 7,c7 the availability of commercial airlift and commercial ,united ,states sealift capabilities and resources1 when applicable2 7,d7 aircraft usage rates1 aircraft mission availability rates1 aircraft mission capability rates1 aircrew ratios1 aircrew production1 and aircrew readiness rates2 7,e7 readiness1 crewing1 and activation rates for sealift ships2 7,f7 prepositioning1 forward stationing1 seabasing1 engineering1 and infrastructure2 7,g7 demand signals used to represent missions described in the national defense strategy for #bjah1 in competition and wartime2 7,h7 concurrency and global integration of demand signals2 7,i7 integrated global presence and basing strategy2 7,j7 host nation or third-country support2 7,k7 adversary actions to degrade and disrupt ,united ,states mobility operations2 7,l7 adversary actions that threaten freedom of navigation on international waterways1 including attacks on foreign ships and crews2 7,m7 aircraft being used for training or undergoing depot maintenance or modernization or ships undergoing depot maintenance2 7,n7 mobility enabling forces availability1 readiness1 and use2 7,o7 logistics concept of operations1 including any support concepts1 methods1 combat support forces1 and combat service support forces1 that are required to enable the projection and enduring support to forces both deployed and in combat for each analytic scenario2 7,p7 anticipated attrition rates for the assessed force structure2 and 7,q7 such other matters as the ,commander determines appropriate4 7#e7 ,such other elements as the ,commander determines appropriate4 7c7 ,reports and briefings 7#a7 ,interim report and briefing ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbj1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and the commanders of the combatant commands1 shall-- 7,a7 submit to the congressional defense committees an interim report on the study2 and 7,b7 provide to such committees a briefing on the report4 7#b7 ,final report and briefing ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjba1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and the commanders of the combatant commands1 shall-- 7,a7 submit to the congressional defense committees a final report on the study2 and 7,b7 provide to such committees a briefing on the report4 7#c7 ,form of reports ,the reports required by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,definition of sealift ship ,in this section1 the term sealift ship includes surge sealift vessels1 tanker vessels1 and non-governmental vessels incorporated as part of the maritime logistics enterprise4 #agac4 ,assessment of special operations force structure 7a7 ,assessment ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for the conduct of an independent assessment of the force structure and roles and responsibilities of special operations forces4 7b7 ,matters to be considered ,in performing the assessment under this section1 the federally funded research and development center shall consider the following matters3 7#a7 ,the most recent national defense strategy under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,special operations activities1 as described in section #afg7k7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,potential future national security threats to the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,ongoing counterterrorism and contingency operations of the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,the demand for special operations forces by geographic combatant commanders for security cooperation1 exercises1 and other missions that could be executed by conventional forces4 7#f7 ,other government and non-government analyses that would contribute to the assessment through variations in study assumptions or potential scenarios4 7#g7 ,the role of emerging technology on special operations forces4 7#h7 ,opportunities for reduced operation and sustainment costs of special operations4 7#i7 ,current and projected capabilities of other ,united ,states ,armed ,forces that could affect force structure capability and capacity requirements of special operations forces4 7#aj7 ,the process by which ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command determines force size and structure4 7#aa7 ,the size1 composition1 and organizational structure of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command headquarters and subordinate headquarters elements4 7#ab7 ,the readiness of special operations forces for assigned missions and future conflicts4 7#ac7 ,the adequacy of special operations force structure for meeting the goals of the ,national ,military ,strategy under section #aec7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#ad7 ,any other matters deemed relevant4 7c7 ,assessment results ,the results of the assessment under this section shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,considerations and recommendations for improving the readiness of special operations forces4 7#b7 ,alternative headquarters and force structure options to reduce administrative costs and enhance operational effectiveness4 7#c7 ,legislative recommendations with respect to section #afg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other relevant provisions of law4 7d7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an unaltered copy of the assessment required under subsection 7a7 together with the views of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low-,intensity ,conflict and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command on the assessment and the recommendations included in the assessment4 #agad4 ,army aviation strategic plan and modernization roadmap 7a7 ,strategic plan and modernization roadmap 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall develop a comprehensive strategic plan for ,army aviation1 which shall-- 7,a7 ensure the alignment between requirements1 both current and future1 and ,army 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 missions for ,army aviation1 both current missions and those missions necessary to support the national defense strategy and the ,u4,s4 ,army in ,multi-,domain ,operations #bjbh concept4 7,b7 ,an analysis of platforms1 capabilities1 and capacities necessary to fulfill such current and future ,army aviation 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 ,not later than ,march #cj1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing-- 7#a7 the comprehensive strategic plan required by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 a sustainment and modernization plan for carrying out such strategic plan through fiscal year #bjbh4 #agae4 ,report on ground-based long-range artillery to counter land and maritime threats 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the efforts by the ,army and ,marine ,corps to develop and deploy ground-based long-range rocket and cannon artillery to counter land and maritime threats4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of ongoing and future ,army and ,marine ,corps efforts to develop and deploy ground-based long-range rocket and cannon artillery to counter land and maritime fires in the areas of operations of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and ,united ,states ,european ,command4 7#b7 ,an assessment of and recommendations for how the ,department of ,defense can improve the development and deployment of such artillery4 7#c7 ,an analysis1 assessment1 and determination of how such artillery employed in support of the ,united ,states and allied forces will be stationed1 deployed1 operationally positioned1 and controlled to operate effectively against potential adversaries throughout the depth of their tactical1 operational1 and strategic formations1 including any recommendations of the ,secretary regarding how such capabilities and support could be enhanced4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #agaf4 ,independent review of transportation working-capital fund 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of each of the military departments1 shall enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center for the conduct of an independent review of the transportation working-capital fund 7hereinafter referred to as the ,,twcf7 of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command4 7b7 ,matters for inclusion ,the review conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,the viability of the ,,twcf as it is structured as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,an assessment of any instances in which excess ,,twcf funds were used for procurement or modernization efforts that would not otherwise have been funded using amounts made available for operation and maintenance4 7#c7 ,recommendations for how the ,,twcf could be restructured in order to make the fund more effective and efficient4 7#d7 ,potential alternative funding mechanisms for certain components of the ,,twcf1 including the channel system4 7#e7 ,any other matters the ,secretaries jointly determine appropriate4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of each of the military departments shall jointly submit the to the congressional defense committees a copy of the review conducted under subsection 7a74 #agag4 ,geographic command risk assessment of proposed use of certain aircraft capabilities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbj1 each commander of a geographic combatant command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an assessment of the level of operational risk to that command posed by the plans of the ,department of the ,navy and ,department of the ,air ,force to provide a mix of fifth generation and advanced fourth generation tactical aircraft capabilities to meet near-1 mid-1 and far-term contingency and steady-state operational requirements against adversaries in support of the objectives of the #bjah national defense strategy4 7b7 ,assessment of risk ,in assessing levels of operational risk under subsection 7a71 a commander shall use the military risk matrix of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 as described in ,,cjcs ,instruction #cdja4ja;,e4 7c7 ,geographic combatant command ,in this section1 the term geographic combatant command means each of the following3 7#a7 ,united ,states ,european ,command4 7#b7 ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7#c7 ,united ,states ,africa ,command4 7#d7 ,united ,states ,southern ,command4 7#e7 ,united ,states ,northern ,command4 7#f7 ,united ,states ,central ,command4 #agah4 ,report on backlog of personnel security clearance adjudications 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and quarterly thereafter for three years1 the ,security ,executive ,agent1 in coordination with members of the ,performance ,accountability ,council established pursuant to ,executive ,order #acdfg1 shall submit to ,congress a report on the backlog of personnel security clearance adjudications conducted by all ,government agencies that adjudicate decisions for security clearances4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 the size of the backlog of personnel security clearance adjudications1 by agency1 for the fiscal quarter preceding the quarter during which the report is submitted2 7#b7 the average length of time1 for each security clearance sensitivity level1 to carry out an initial adjudication and an adjudication following a periodic reinvestigation1 by agency2 7#c7 the number of cases referred to the ,consolidated ,adjudication ,facility of the ,department of ,defense2 7#d7 the number of initial investigations adjudicated by the ,consolidated ,adjudication ,facility2 7#e7 the number of periodic reinvestigations adjudicated by the ,consolidated ,adjudication ,facility2 7#f7 the number of cases adjudicated by the ,consolidated ,adjudication ,facility stemming from participation in a continuous evaluation program2 7#g7 the number of personnel enrolled in a continuous evaluation program as opposed to subject to a periodic reinvestigation2 7#h7 the number of adjudicators by agency2 and 7#i7 a backlog mitigation plan1 which shall include-- 7,a7 the identification of the cause of1 and recommendations to remedy1 the adjudication backlog at ,federal agencies2 and 7,b7 the steps the ,security ,executive ,agent1 established pursuant to ,executive ,order #acdfg1 shall take to reduce the adjudication backlog4 7b7 ,public availability ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall be made publicly available4 #agai4 ,report regarding outstanding ,government ,accountability ,office recommendations ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a list of the priority recommendations identified by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states regarding matters of the ,department of ,defense that the ,secretary has not implemented due to funding limitations4 7#b7 the estimated cost associated with implementing such recommendations4 #agbj4 ,report on ,national ,guard and ,united ,states ,northern ,command capacity to meet homeland defense and security incidents ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau shall1 in consultation with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth the following3 7#a7 ,a clarification of the roles and missions1 structure1 capabilities1 and training of the ,national ,guard and the ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 and an identification of emerging gaps and shortfalls in light of current homeland security threats to our country4 7#b7 ,a list of the resources that each ,state and ,territory ,national ,guard has at its disposal that are available to respond to a homeland defense or security incident1 with particular focus on a multi-,state electromagnetic pulse event4 7#c7 ,the readiness and resourcing status of forces listed pursuant to paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,the current strengths and areas of improvement in working with ,state and ,federal interagency partners4 7#e7 ,the current assessments that address ,national ,guard readiness and resourcing of regular ,united ,states ,northern ,command forces postured to respond to homeland defense and security incidents4 7#f7 ,a roadmap to #bjdj that addresses readiness across the spectrum of long-range emerging threats facing the ,united ,states4 #agba4 ,assessment of standards1 processes1 procedures1 and policy relating to civilian casualties 7a7 ,assessment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for the conduct of an independent assessment of ,department of ,defense standards1 processes1 procedures1 and policy relating to civilian casualties resulting from ,united ,states military operations4 7b7 ,matters ,to be considered ,in conducting the assessment under this section1 the federally funded research and development center shall consider the following matters3 7#a7 ,department of ,defense policy relating to civilian casualties resulting from ,united ,states military operations4 7#b7 ,standards1 processes1 and procedures for internal assessments and investigations of civilian casualties resulting from ,united ,states military operations4 7#c7 ,standards1 processes1 and procedures for identifying1 assessing1 investigating1 and responding to reports of civilian casualties resulting from ,united ,states military operations from the public and non-governmental entities and sources4 7#d7 ,combatant command resourcing and organizational constructs for assessing and investigating civilian casualties resulting from ,united ,states military operations4 7#e7 ,mechanisms for public and non-governmental entities to report civilian casualties that may have resulted from ,united ,states military operations to the ,department of ,defense4 7#f7 ,standards and processes for accurately recording kinetic strikes1 including raids1 strikes1 and other missions1 and civilian casualties resulting from ,united ,states military operations4 7#g7 ,an analysis of general reasons for any disparity between third party public estimates and official ,united ,states ,government estimates of civilian casualties resulting from ,united ,states or joint military operations4 7#h7 ,the standardization of dissemination and institutionalization across the ,department of ,defense and the combatant commands of lessons learned from ,united ,states military operations as a means of reducing the likelihood of civilian casualties from ,united ,states military operations4 7#i7 ,any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7c7 ,recommendations for improvements ,the results of the assessment under this section shall include recommendations for improvements to standards1 processes1 procedures1 policy1 and organizational constructs relating to civilian casualties resulting from ,united ,states military operations4 7d7 ,submission of report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth an unaltered copy of the assessment under this section1 together with the views of the ,secretary on the assessment and on the recommendations included pursuant to subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,form of report ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make the unclassified form of the report under paragraph 7#a7 available to the public4 #agbb4 ,report on transfers of equipment to prohibited entities 7a7 ,annual report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjba1 and each subsequent year through #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the transfer of defense articles during the year preceding the year during which the report is submitted to any of the following3 7#a7 ,any security force unit that has committed a gross violation of human rights in violation of section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #fbj,m of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgh;d74 7#b7 ,any group or organization prohibited by law from receiving assistance from the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,matters to ,be ,included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of any confirmed instance in which the government of a foreign state that has received defense articles pursuant to a ,department of ,defense assistance authority subsequently transferred any such articles to a unit of that foreign state that is prohibited from receiving assistance from the ,united ,states by reason of a determination by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of ,state that there is credible evidence that such unit has committed a gross violation of human rights4 7#b7 ,a description of any instance1 confirmed or under investigation1 in which the government of a foreign state that has received defense articles pursuant to a ,department of ,defense assistance authority subsequently transferred any such articles to a group or organization that is prohibited by law from receiving assistance from the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress 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 #agbc4 ,annual report on strikes undertaken by the ,united ,states against terrorist targets outside areas of active hostilities 7a7 ,annual report ,not later than ,may #a #bjbj1 and annually thereafter until #bjbb1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly submit to ,congress a report on the number of strikes undertaken by the ,united ,states against terrorist targets outside areas of active hostilities during the preceding calendar year1 as well as assessments of combatant and non-combatant deaths resulting from those strikes4 7b7 ,contents of report ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 information obtained from relevant agencies regarding the general sources of information and methodology used to conduct the assessments of combatant and non-combatant deaths2 7#b7 to the extent feasible and appropriate1 the general reasons for discrepancies between post-strike assessments from the ,united ,states and credible reporting from nongovernmental organizations regarding non-combatant deaths resulting from strikes undertaken by the ,united ,states against terrorist targets outside areas of active hostilities4 7c7 ,review of post-strike reporting ,in preparing a report under this section1 the ,director and the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 review relevant and credible post-strike all-source reporting1 including such information from nongovernmental sources1 for the purpose of ensuring that this reporting is available to and considered by relevant agencies in their assessment of deaths4 7d7 ,form of report ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #agbd4 ,review and assessment of mitigation of military helicopter noise 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 shall conduct a review and assessment of military helicopter noise in the ,national ,capital ,region4 ,such review and assessment shall include-- 7#a7 a study on the causes and effects of military helicopter noise on communities and individuals in the ,national ,capital ,region2 7#b7 recommendations to mitigate the effects of military helicopter noise on individuals1 structures1 and property values in the ,national ,capital ,region2 and 7#c7 the extent to which the ,department has processes in place for collecting1 analyzing1 and managing military helicopter noise complaints from the general public across the ,national ,capital ,region4 7b7 ,focus ,in conducting the review under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall focus on all military helicopter flights in the ,national ,capital ,region1 including helicopters from the ,army1 ,air ,force1 and ,marine ,corps4 7c7 ,report ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the results of the review conducted under subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include a description of the policies and procedures currently being used by the ,army1 ,air ,force1 and ,marine ,corps in the ,national ,capital ,region to mitigate the impact of helicopter noise as well as the means to track compliance with these internal practices to ensure compliance4 7d7 ,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 ,b ,other ,matters #agca4 ,technical1 conforming1 and clerical amendments 7a7 ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,the table of chapters at the beginning of subtitle ,a1 and at the beginning of part ,i of such subtitle1 are each amended by striking the item relating to chapter #i;,a and inserting the following3 #i;,a4,audit#bdj;a 4 7#b7 ,the table of chapters at the beginning of subtitle ,a1 and at the beginning of part ,i of such subtitle1 are each amended by striking the item relating to chapter #aab and inserting the following3 #aab4;,cyber ,scholarship ,program#bbjj 4 7#c7 ,section #aac7;j77#a7 is amended by inserting the before congressional defense committees4 7#d7 ,section #aai;a is amended in each of the subsection headings for subsections 7a7 and 7b7 by striking ,,aacms and inserting ,,accms4 7#e7 ,section #abg7;c77#a7 is amended by inserting the before congressional defense committees4 7#f7 ,section #acj;i is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7i77#a71 by inserting 7,c7 after 7j77#c72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7j77#f71 by striking #djaja and inserting #ddhjb4 7#g7 ,section #aca7;b77#h7 is amended by redesignating subparagraph 7,i7 as subparagraph 7,f74 7#h7 ,section #acb is amended by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7d74 7#i7 ,the item relating to section #afi in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #f is amended by inserting a period after ,command4 7#aj7 ,the item relating to section #ahc;a in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #g is amended to read as follows3 #ahc;a4 ,military ,aviation and ,installation ,assurance ,clearinghouse for review of mission obstructions4 4 7#aa7 ,section #ahg7;a77#b77;,c7 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 7#ab7 ,section #bbb;a7d77#c77;,a7 is amended by inserting had before been4 7#ac7 ,section #bbb;b7a7 is amended by striking ,united ,states ,code14 7#ad7 ,section #bhd is amended-- 7,a7 by striking section #cgf both places it appears and inserting section #bgf2 7,b7 in subsection 7f71 by inserting 7 after ,stat4 #aefd72 7,c7 in subsection 7g77#b71 by striking section #cge and inserting section #bge2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7h77#a77;,a77vi77,,vi7 by striking section #ajjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cgd note7 and4 7#ae7 ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,v of chapter #af is amended by striking ,sec4 after the item relating to section #cej4 7#af7 ,section #cda7;e77#b77;,a7 is amended by adding a period at the end4 7#ag7 ,section #ebf7k7 is amended by inserting the before number of general officers4 7#ah7 ,section #fdi;j is amended by striking 7a7 ,in general4-,the and inserting ,the4 7#ai7 ,section #fea7;a7 is amended by inserting shall serve after 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chjf7;d77#a774 7#bj7 ,the heading of section #ibh;b 7article #abh;b of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 is amended to read as follows3 #ibh;b4 ,art4 #abh;b4 ,domestic violence 4 7#ba7 ,section #ajcd7;b77#a77;,b77ii7 is amended by striking subsection 7i7 and inserting subsection 7j72 7#bb7 ,section #ajgc;c7a7 is amended by redesignating the second paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#f74 7#bc7 ,section #ajge7;d77#a7 is amended in the table by striking #be of out of network and inserting #be out of network4 7#bd7 ,section #ajgf;d7d77#a7 is amended by striking section #ajge of this section and inserting section #ajge of this title4 7#be7 ,section #ajgf;e7d77#a7 is amended by striking section #ajge of this section and inserting section #ajge of this title4 7#bf7 ,section #aadb7;c77#c7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#b77;,b7 and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,c74 7#bg7 ,section #agfb7;c7 is amended by striking in at any one time and inserting at any one time in4 7#bh7 ,section #aghh;a is amended in subsection 7d77#a7 by striking ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjai1 and each ,march #a thereafter and inserting ,not later than ,march #a each year4 7#bi7 ,section #bbjh7u7 is amended by inserting of this title after #bhje each place it appears4 7#cj7 ,section #bbaf7;b77#a7 is amended by striking subsection 7c77#a77;,b77iii7 and inserting subsection 7c77#a77;,b77ii74 7#ca7 ,section #bbbb7;i77#aa7 is amended by striking subsection 7a77#f77;,a7 and inserting subsection 7e77#f77;,a74 7#cb7 ,section #bbbh7;a77#b7 is amended by striking the second period at the end4 7#cc7 ,the item relating to section #bbbi;b in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #aca is amended to read as follows3 #bbbi;b4 ,comptroller ,general assessment of acquisition programs and initiatives4 4 7#cd7 ,section #bbgc7;b77#a7 is amended by inserting a semicolon at the end4 7#ce7 ,the heading for section #bbgi;d is amended by striking the period at the end4 7#cf7 ,the heading of section #bbhd1 as added by section #caa7;a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #agjh71 is amended to read as follows3 #bbhd4 ,explosive ,ordnance ,disposal ,defense ,program 4 7#cg7 ,section #bcjd7;f77#a77;,b7 is amended-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking paragraph 7#f77;,a7 and inserting paragraph 7#e77;,a72 and 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking paragraph 7#f77;,b7 and inserting paragraph 7#e77;,b74 7#ch7 ,section #bcje;a7d77#a7 is amended by striking a indefinite and inserting an indefinite4 7#ci7 7,a7 ,section #bcjd;e is amended by striking the last four words of the section heading4 7,b7 ,section #bcbc;a is amended-- 7i7 in the section heading1 by striking the last six words2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #ajb ,stat4 #bdfh22 7,,ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b7d77 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;d772 and 7,,iii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b7e77 and inserting 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;e774 7,c7 ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #acg is amended by striking the last four words of the item relating to section #bcjd;e and the last six words of the item relating to section #bcbc;a4 7#dj7 ,section #bcjg7;a77#a7 is amended by striking may and inserting may--4 7#da7 ,section #bcac;b7d7 is amended by striking an task order both places it appears and inserting a task order4 7#db7 ,section #bcbi7;g77#a7 is amended by striking bridge contact and inserting bridge contract4 7#dc7 ,section #bcci;a7e77#e7 is amended by striking section #cedb7;b7 and inserting section #ceeb7;b77#f74 7#dd7 ,section #bcff;a7c77#a77;,f7 is amended by striking section #bcff;a7b77#f7 of this title and inserting subsection 7b77#f74 7#de7 ,section #bcfh7;f77#a7 is amended by striking transition and inserting transaction4 7#df7 ,section #bcga;b7d77#a77;,c7 is amended by striking other than after sources4 7#dg7 ,section #bchj;,b is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting section before #bcgf7a7 of this title2 and 7,b7 by striking purposed of and inserting purposes of4 7#dh7 ,section #bdja7;e77#b7 is amended by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting subsection 7g74 7#di7 ,the item relating to section #bdci in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #add is amended to read as follows3 #bdci4 ,negotiation of price for technical data before development1 production1 or sustainment of major weapon systems4 4 7#ej7 ,the item relating to subchapter ,,ii in the table of subchapters for chapter #add;,b is amended to read as follows3 ,,ii4,development1 ,prototyping1 and ,deployment of ,weapon ,system ,components or ,technology#bddg;a 4 7#ea7 ,section #bddg;a7a7 is amended by striking after fiscal year #bjag4 7#eb7 ,section #bedg7;b77#b7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking material and inserting materiel2 and 7,b7 by striking ,material both places it appears and inserting ,materiel4 7#ec7 ,section #bhjb7;e77#a7 is amended by striking shall comply with and inserting shall-- 7,a7 comply with 4 7#ed7 ,section #bhjd7;b7 is amended1 in the second sentence-- 7,a7 by striking 7#a7 and 7#b72 and 7,b7 by striking project and and inserting project14 7#ee7 ,section #bhje7;d77#a77;,b7 is amended by inserting under after made available4 7#ef7 ,section #bhce;a7c7 is amended by striking 7#a7 ,the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary4 7#eg7 ,section #bhgi7;a77#b77;,a7 is amended by striking the comma after #bjag4 7#eh7 ,section #biac7;c7 is amended by striking government a gas or electric utility and inserting government gas or electric utility4 7#ei7 ,the item relating to section #biad in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #agc is amended to read as follows3 #biad4 ,energy resilience and conservation construction projects4 4 7#fj7 7,a7 ,the heading of section #hgdi1 as amended by section #aaad7;b77#b7 and redesignated by section #hjg7;d77#f7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 is amended by capitalizing the initial letter of the fifth1 sixth1 and seventh words and the initial letter of the last two words4 7,b7 ,the heading of section #hgdi;a1 as added by section #aaad7;a7 and redesignated by section #h7;d77#f7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 is amended by capitalizing the initial letter of the fifth1 sixth1 and seventh words4 7#fa7 ,section #ijfi7;a7 is amended by striking are and inserting is4 7#fb7 ,section #ajbag7;e77#d7 is amended by striking shall an individual and inserting shall be an individual4 7#fc7 ,the item relating to section #befh;a in the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #aeb is amended to read as follows3 #befh;a4 ,damaged personal protective equipment3 award to members separating from the armed forces and veterans4 4 7#fd7 ,section #gjaf7;b77#e77;,a7 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 7b7 ,,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 #cca7;g77#b7 7#acb ,stat4 #agbd7 is amended by inserting of such title after chapter #b4 7#b7 ,section #hdd7;b7 7#acb ,stat4 #ahha7 is amended by striking ,this section and the amendments made by this section and inserting ,the amendment made by subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,section #abdf7a77;,b7 7#acb ,stat4 #bjdi7 is amended by adding at the end before the semicolon the following3 and transferring it to appear after paragraph 7#ae74 7#d7 ,section #bhje7;c7 7#acb ,stat4 #bbfb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhfd note7 is amended by striking ,united ,facilities ,criteria and inserting ,unified ,facilities ,criteria4 7c7 ,,ndaa for fiscal year #bjah ,effective as of ,december #ab1 #bjag1 and as if included therein as enacted1 section #afji7;b77#c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #agbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgc note7 is amended by striking 1 and1 and inserting 1 and4 7d7 ,,ndaa for fiscal year #bjag ,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 #bjah 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bjfa2 #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 7e7 ,,ndaa for fiscal year #bjab ,effective as of ,december #ca1 #bjaa1 and as if included therein as enacted1 section #cae of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #abe ,stat4 #aceh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #biaa note7 is amended by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e71 respectively4 7f7 ,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 #agcb4 ,establishment of lead ,inspector ,general for an overseas contingency operation based on ,secretary of ,defense notification 7a7 ,notification on commencement of ,,oco ,section #aac of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7n7 ,notification of certain overseas contingency operations for purposes of ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the ,chair of the ,council of ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency written notification of the commencement or designation of a military operation as an overseas contingency operation upon the earlier of-- 7#a7 a determination by the ,secretary that the overseas contingency operation is expected to exceed #fj days2 or 7#b7 the date on which the overseas contingency operation exceeds #fj days4 4 7b7 ,establishment of lead ,inspector ,general based on notification ,section #h,l of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,upon the commencement and all that follows through the ,chair and inserting ,the ,chair2 and 7,b7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 8upon the earlier of-- 7#a7 the commencement or designation of a military operation as an overseas contingency operation that exceeds #fj days2 or 7#b7 receipt of a notification under section #aac7n7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to an overseas contingency operation 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking the commencement or designation of the military operation concerned as an overseas contingency operation that exceeds #fj days and inserting 8the earlier of-- 7,a7 the commencement or designation of the military operation concerned as an overseas contingency operation that exceeds #fj days2 or 7,b7 receipt of a notification under section #aac7n7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to an overseas contingency operation 4 #agcc4 ,clarification of authority of ,inspectors ,general for overseas contingency operations ,section #h,l7d77#b7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking to exercise and all that follows through such matter and inserting to identify and coordinate with the ,inspector ,general who has principal jurisdiction over the matter to ensure effective oversight2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 7,i7 ,upon written request by the ,inspector ,general with principal jurisdiction over a matter with respect to the contingency operation1 and with the approval of the lead ,inspector ,general1 an ,inspector ,general specified in subsection 7c7 may provide investigative support or conduct an independent investigation of an allegation of criminal activity by any ,united ,states personnel1 contractor1 subcontractor1 grantee1 or vendor in the applicable theater of operations4 7,,ii7 ,in the case of a determination by the lead ,inspector ,general that no ,inspector ,general has principal jurisdiction over a matter with respect to the contingency operation1 the lead ,inspector ,general may-- 7aa7 conduct an independent investigation of an allegation described in subclause 7,i72 or 7bb7 request that an ,inspector ,general specified in subsection 7c7 conduct such investigation4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ,to enhance cooperation among ,inspectors ,general and encourage comprehensive oversight of the contingency operation1 any ,inspector ,general responsible for conducting oversight of any program or operation performed in support of the contingency operation may1 to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with the duties1 responsibilities1 policies1 and procedures of such ,inspector ,general-- 7i7 coordinate such oversight activities with the lead ,inspector ,general2 and 7ii7 provide information requested by the lead ,inspector ,general relating to the responsibilities of the lead ,inspector ,general described in subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,g74 4 #agcd4 ,employment status of annuitants for ,inspectors ,general for overseas contingency operations ,section #h,l7d7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,e71 by inserting 7without regard to subsection 7b77#b7 of such section7 after ,united ,states ,code12 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by amending subparagraph 7,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 7i7 ,an annuitant receiving an annuity under the ,foreign ,service ,retirement and ,disability ,system or the ,foreign ,service ,pension ,system under chapter #h of title ,i of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djda et seq47 who is reemployed under this subsection-- 7,i7 shall continue to receive the annuity2 and 7,,ii7 shall not be considered a participant for purposes of chapter #h of title ,i of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djda et seq47 or an employee for purposes of subchapter ,,iii of chapter #hc or chapter #hd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7ii7 ,an annuitant described in clause 7i7 may elect in writing for the reemployment of the annuitant under this subsection to be subject to section #hbd of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djfd74 ,a reemployed annuitant shall make an election under this clause not later than #ij days after the date of the reemployment of the annuitant4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 7,a7 ,a person employed by a lead ,inspector ,general for an overseas contingency operation under this section shall acquire competitive status for appointment to any position in the competitive service for which the employee possesses the required qualifications upon the completion of #b years of continuous service as an employee under this section4 7,b7 ,no person who is first employed as described in subparagraph 7,a7 more than #b years after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj may acquire competitive status under subparagraph 7,a74 4 #agce4 ,extension of ,national ,security ,commission on ,artificial ,intelligence 7a7 ,extension ,subsection 7e7 of section #ajea of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aifb7 is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjbj and inserting ,october #a1 #bjba4 7b7 ,authority to accept gifts ,subsection 7a7 of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,authority to accept gifts ,the ,commission may accept1 use1 and dispose of gifts or donations of services1 goods1 and property from non-,federal entities for the purposes of aiding and facilitating the work of the ,commission4 ,the authority in this paragraph does not extend to gifts of money4 4 7c7 ,reports ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,interim reports ,not later than each of ,december #a1 #bjai1 and ,december #a1 #bjbj1 the ,commission shall submit as described in that paragraph an interim report on the review required under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,final report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjba1 the ,commission shall submit as described in paragraph 7#a7 a comprehensive final report on the review required under subsection 7b74 4 #agcf4 ,exemption from calculation of monthly income1 for purposes of bankruptcy laws1 of certain payments from the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,department of ,defense ,section #aja7aj;,a7 of title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 7i7 includes any amount paid by any entity other than the debtor 7or in a joint case the debtor and the debtor's spouse71 on a regular basis for the household expenses of the debtor or the debtor's dependents 7and1 in a joint case1 the debtor's spouse if not otherwise a dependent72 and 7ii7 excludes-- 7,i7 benefits received under the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq472 7,,ii7 payments to victims of war crimes or crimes against humanity on account of their status as victims of such crimes2 7,,iii7 payments to victims of international terrorism or domestic terrorism1 as those terms are defined in section #bcca of title #ah1 on account of their status as victims of such terrorism2 and 7,,iv7 any monthly compensation1 pension1 pay1 annuity1 or allowance paid under title #aj1 #cg1 or #ch in connection with a disability1 combat-related injury or disability1 or death of a member of the uniformed services1 except that any retired pay excluded under this subclause shall include retired pay paid under chapter #fa of title #aj only to the extent that such retired pay exceeds the amount of retired pay to which the debtor would otherwise be entitled if retired under any provision of title #aj other than chapter #fa of that title4 4 #agcg4 ,extension of postage stamp for breast cancer research ,section #dad7;h7 of title #ci1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjai and inserting #bjbg4 #agch4 ,national ,commission on ,military ,aviation ,safety 7a7 ,extension of deadline for report ,subsection 7h77#b7 of section #ajhg of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended by striking ,march #a1 #bjbj and inserting ,december #a1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,secretary of ,defense report ,such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7m7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #abj days after the date of the submittal of the report under subsection 7h77#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of each of the military departments1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report that includes each of the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the findings and conclusions of the ,commission4 7#b7 ,the plan of the ,secretaries for implementing the recommendations of the ,commission4 7#c7 ,any other actions taken or planned by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of any of the military departments to improve military aviation safety4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to any other amounts authorized to be appropriated for the ,national ,commission on ,military ,aviation ,safety established under section #ajhg of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide for fiscal year #bjbj1 as specified in the funding table in section #dcja1 #c1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,national ,commission on ,aviation ,safety4 #agci4 ,guarantee of residency for spouses of members of the uniformed services 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vi of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #djba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #gjg4 ,guarantee of residency for spouses of servicemembers ,for the purposes of establishing the residency of a spouse of a servicemember for any purpose 7including the registration of a business71 the spouse of a servicemember may elect to use the same residence as the servicemember regardless of the date on which the marriage of the spouse and the servicemember occurred4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gjf the following new item3 ,sec4 #gjg4 ,guarantee of residency for spouses of servicemembers4 4 #agdj4 ,electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbances 7a7 ,,emp and ,,gmd mitigation research and development 7#a7 ,threat assessment1 response1 and recovery ,section #cbj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aie;f7 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and threat assessment1 response1 and recovery after development2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,threat assessment1 response1 and recovery 7#a7 ,roles and responsibilities 7,a7 ,distribution of information 7i7 ,in general ,beginning not later than ,june #ai1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall provide timely distribution of information on ,e,m,ps and ,g,m,ds to ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments1 owners and operators of critical infrastructure1 and other persons determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,briefing ,the ,secretary shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the effectiveness of the distribution of information under clause 7i74 7,b7 ,response and recovery 7i7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency shall-- 7,i7 coordinate the response to and recovery from the effects of ,e,m,ps and ,g,m,ds on critical infrastructure1 in coordination with the heads of appropriate ,sector-,specific ,agencies1 and on matters related to the bulk power system1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission2 and 7,,ii7 to the extent practicable1 incorporate events that include ,e,m,ps and extreme ,g,m,ds as a factor in preparedness scenarios and exercises4 7ii7 ,implementation ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 and on matters related to the bulk power system1 the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission1 shall-- 7,i7 not later than ,june #ai1 #bjbj1 develop plans and procedures to coordinate the response to and recovery from ,,emp and ,,gmd events2 and 7,,ii7 not later than ,december #ba1 #bjbj1 conduct a national exercise to test the preparedness and response of the ,nation to the effect of an ,,emp or extreme ,,gmd event4 7,c7 ,research and development 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the heads of relevant ,sector-,specific ,agencies1 shall-- 7,i7 without duplication of existing or ongoing efforts1 conduct research and development to better understand and more effectively model the effects of ,e,m,ps and ,g,m,ds on critical infrastructure 7which shall not include any system or infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense or any system or infrastructure of the ,department of ,energy associated with nuclear weapons activities72 and 7,,ii7 develop technologies to enhance the resilience of and better protect critical infrastructure4 7ii7 ,plan ,not later than ,march #bf1 #bjbj1 and in coordination with the heads of relevant ,sector-,specific ,agencies1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a research and development action plan to rapidly address modeling shortfall and technology development4 7,d7 ,emergency information system 7i7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 in coordination with relevant stakeholders1 shall maintain a network of systems1 such as the alerting capabilities of the integrated public alert and warning system authorized under section #ebf1 that are capable of providing appropriate emergency information to the public before 7if possible71 during1 and in the aftermath of an ,,emp or ,,gmd4 7ii7 ,briefing ,not later than ,december #ba1 #bjbj1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 shall brief the appropriate congressional committees regarding the maintenance of systems1 including the alerting capabilities of the integrated public alert and warning system authorized under section #ebf4 7,e7 ,quadrennial risk assessments 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and informed by intelligence-based threat assessments1 shall conduct a quadrennial ,,emp and ,,gmd risk assessment4 7ii7 ,briefings ,not later than ,march #bf1 #bjbj1 and every four years thereafter until #bjcb1 the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,secretary of ,commerce shall provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the quadrennial ,,emp and ,,gmd risk assessment4 7iii7 ,enhancing resilience ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the heads of other relevant ,sector-,specific ,agencies1 shall use the results of the quadrennial ,,emp and ,,gmd risk assessments to better understand and to improve resilience to the effects of ,e,m,ps and ,g,m,ds across all critical infrastructure sectors1 including coordinating the prioritization of critical infrastructure at greatest risk to the effects of ,e,m,ps and ,g,m,ds4 7#b7 ,coordination 7,a7 ,report on technological options ,not later than ,december #ba1 #bjbj1 and every four years thereafter until #bjcb1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the heads of other appropriate agencies1 and1 as appropriate1 private-sector partners1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 a report that-- 7i7 assesses the technological options available to improve the resilience of critical infrastructure to the effects of ,e,m,ps and ,g,m,ds2 and 7ii7 identifies gaps in available technologies and opportunities for technological developments to inform research and development activities4 7,b7 ,test data 7i7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #bj1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the heads of ,sector-,specific ,agencies1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall-- 7,i7 review test data regarding the effects of ,e,m,ps and ,g,m,ds on critical infrastructure systems1 networks1 and assets representative of those throughout the ,nation2 and 7,,ii7 identify any gaps in the test data4 7ii7 ,plan ,not later than #ahj days after identifying gaps in test data under clause 7i71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the heads of ,sector-,specific ,agencies and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall use the sector partnership structure identified in the ,national ,infrastructure ,protection ,plan to develop an integrated cross-sector plan to address the identified gaps4 7iii7 ,implementation ,the heads of each agency identified in the plan developed under clause 7ii7 shall implement the plan in collaboration with the voluntary efforts of the private sector1 as appropriate4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,the terms prepare and preparedness mean the actions taken to plan1 organize1 equip1 train1 and exercise to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to prevent1 protect against1 mitigate the effects of1 respond to1 and recover from those threats that pose the greatest risk to the security of the homeland1 including the prediction and notification of impending ,e,m,ps and ,g,m,ds4 7,c7 ,the term ,sector-,specific ,agency has the meaning given that term in section #bbja4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construe-- 7#a7 to affect in any manner the authority of the executive branch to implement ,executive ,order #achfe1 dated ,march #bf1 #bjai1 and entitled ,coordinating ,national ,resilience to ,electromagnetic ,pulses1 or any other authority existing on the day before the date of enactment of this subsection of any other component of the ,department or any other ,federal department or agency1 including the authority provided to the ,sector-,specific ,agency specified in section #fajjc7;c7 of division ,f of the ,fixing ,america's ,surface ,transportation ,act 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aba note71 including the authority under section #bae of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo71 and including the authority of independent agencies to be independent2 or 7#b7 as diminishing or transferring any authorities vested in the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency or in the ,agency prior to the date of the enactment of this subsection4 4 7#b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections in section #a7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb is amended by striking the item relating to section #cbj and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #cbj4 ,,emp and ,,gmd mitigation research and development and threat assessment1 response1 and recovery4 4 7b7 ,consultation with ,secretary of ,energy in preparation of quadrennial homeland security review ,section #gjg of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cdg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c77;,a71 by inserting the ,secretary of ,energy1 after the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,b71 by inserting after review the following or for purposes of the quadrennial ,,emp and ,,gmd risk assessment under section #cbj7;d77#a77;,e74 7c7 ,national essential functions 7#a7 ,updated operational plans ,not later than ,march #bj1 #bjbj1 each agency that supports a national essential function shall prepare updated operational plans documenting the procedures and responsibilities of the agency relating to preparing for1 protecting against1 and mitigating the effects of ,e,m,ps and ,g,m,ds4 7#b7 ,definition of national essential function ,in this subsection1 the term national essential functions means the overarching responsibilities of the ,federal ,government to lead and sustain the ,nation before1 during1 and in the aftermath of a catastrophic emergency1 such as an ,,emp or ,,gmd that adversely affects the performance of the ,federal ,government4 7d7 ,benchmarks ,not later than ,march #bf1 #bjbj1 and as appropriate thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and1 as appropriate1 the private sector1 may develop or update1 as necessary1 quantitative and voluntary benchmarks that sufficiently describe the physical characteristics of ,e,m,ps1 including waveform and intensity1 in a form that is useful to and can be shared with owners and operators of critical infrastructure4 ,nothing in this subsection shall affect the authority of the ,electric ,reliability ,organization to develop and enforce1 or the authority of the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission to approve1 reliability standards4 7e7 ,pilot test by ,,dhs to evaluate engineering approaches 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #bb1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,secretary of ,energy1 and in consultation with the private sector1 as appropriate1 shall develop and implement a pilot test to evaluate available engineering approaches for mitigating the effects of ,e,m,ps and ,g,m,ds on the most vulnerable critical infrastructure systems1 networks1 and assets4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the pilot test described in paragraph 7#a7 is completed1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall jointly brief the appropriate congressional committees on the cost and effectiveness of the evaluated approaches4 7f7 ,pilot test by ,,dod to evaluate engineering approaches 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #bb1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall conduct a pilot test to evaluate engineering approaches for hardening a strategic military installation1 including infrastructure that is critical to supporting that installation1 against the effects of ,e,m,ps and ,g,m,ds4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after completing the pilot test described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding the cost and effectiveness of the evaluated approaches4 7g7 ,communications operational plans ,not later than ,december #ba1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 after holding a series of joint meetings with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,standards and ,technology1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,communications and ,information1 the ,federal ,communications ,commission1 and the ,secretary of ,transportation1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report-- 7#a7 assessing the effects of ,e,m,ps and ,g,m,ds on critical communications infrastructure2 and 7#b7 recommending any necessary changes to operational plans to enhance national response and recovery efforts after an ,,emp or ,,gmd4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees has the meaning given that term in subsection 7d7 of section #cbj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section2 and 7#b7 ,the terms critical infrastructure1 ,,emp1 and ,,gmd have the meanings given such terms in section #b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aja74 #agda4 ,improvements to ,manufacturing ,,usa ,program 7a7 ,in general ,section #cd of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs7 is amended to read as follows3 #cd4 ,manufacturing ,,usa 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agency head ,the term agency head means the head of any ,executive agency 7as defined in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code71 other than the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,regional innovation initiative ,the term regional innovation initiative has the meaning given such term in section #bg7;f77#a7 of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgbb7;f77#a774 7b7 ,establishment of ,manufacturing ,,usa ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish within the ,institute a program to be known as the ,manufacturing ,united ,states of ,america ,program or the ,manufacturing ,,usa ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,program74 7#b7 ,purposes of ,program ,the purposes of the ,program are-- 7,a7 to improve the competitiveness of ,united ,states manufacturing and to increase the production of goods manufactured predominantly within the ,united ,states2 7,b7 to stimulate ,united ,states leadership in advanced manufacturing research1 innovation1 and technology2 7,c7 to facilitate the transition of innovative technologies into scalable1 cost-effective1 and high-performing manufacturing capabilities2 7,d7 to facilitate access by manufacturing enterprises to capital-intensive infrastructure1 including high-performance electronics and computing1 and the supply chains that enable these technologies2 7,e7 to accelerate the development of an advanced manufacturing workforce2 7,f7 to facilitate peer exchange of and the documentation of best practices in addressing advanced manufacturing challenges2 7,g7 to leverage non-,federal sources of support to promote a stable and sustainable business model without the need for long-term ,federal funding2 7,h7 to create and preserve jobs2 and 7,i7 to contribute to the development of regional innovation initiatives across the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,support ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall carry out the purposes set forth in paragraph 7#b7 by supporting-- 7,a7 the ,manufacturing ,,usa ,network established under subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 the establishment of ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes4 7#d7 ,director ,the ,secretary shall carry out the ,program through the ,director4 7c7 ,establishment of ,manufacturing ,,usa ,network 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the ,program1 the ,secretary shall establish a network of ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes4 7#b7 ,designation ,the network established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,manufacturing ,united ,states of ,america ,network or the ,manufacturing ,,usa ,network 7referred to in this section as the ,network74 7d7 ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of this section1 a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute is an institute that-- 7,a7 has been established by a person or group of persons to address challenges in advanced manufacturing and to assist manufacturers in retaining or expanding industrial production and jobs in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 has a predominant focus on a manufacturing process1 novel material1 enabling technology1 supply chain integration methodology1 or another relevant aspect of advanced manufacturing1 such as nanotechnology applications1 advanced ceramics1 photonics and optics1 composites1 biobased and advanced materials1 flexible hybrid technologies1 tool development for microelectronics1 food manufacturing1 superconductors1 advanced battery technologies1 robotics1 advanced sensors1 quantum information science1 supply chain water optimization1 aeronautics and advanced materials1 and graphene and graphene commercialization2 7,c7 has the potential-- 7i7 to improve the competitiveness of ,united ,states manufacturing1 including key advanced manufacturing technologies such as nanotechnology1 advanced ceramics1 photonics and optics1 composites1 biobased and advanced materials1 flexible hybrid technologies1 tool development for microelectronics1 food manufacturing1 superconductors1 advanced battery technologies1 robotics1 advanced sensors1 quantum information science1 supply chain water optimization1 aeronautics and advanced materials1 and graphene and graphene commercialization2 7ii7 to accelerate non-,federal investment in advanced manufacturing production capacity in the ,united ,states2 or 7iii7 to enable the commercial application of new technologies or industry-wide manufacturing processes2 and 7,d7 includes active participation among representatives from multiple industrial entities1 research universities1 community colleges1 and other entities as appropriate1 which may include industry-led consortia1 career and technical education schools1 ,federal laboratories1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 businesses1 educational institutions1 and nonprofit organizations4 7#b7 ,activities 7,a7 ,required activities ,for purposes of this section1 a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute is also an institute that carries out the following3 7i7 ,research1 development1 and demonstration projects1 including proof-of-concept development and prototyping1 to reduce the cost1 time1 or risk of commercializing new technologies and improvements in existing technologies1 processes1 products1 and research and development of materials to solve precompetitive industrial problems with economic or national security implications4 7ii7 ,development and implementation of education1 training1 and workforce recruitment courses1 materials1 and programs addressing workforce needs through training and education programs at all appropriate education levels1 including programs on applied engineering4 7iii7 ,development of innovative methodologies and practices for supply chain integration and introduction of new technologies into supply chains1 as appropriate4 7iv7 ,outreach and engagement with small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises1 including women1 minority1 and veteran owned manufacturing enterprises1 in addition to large manufacturing enterprises4 7v7 ,development of roadmaps or leveraging of existing roadmaps with respect to technology areas being pursued by that ,manufacturing ,,usa institute that take into account the research and development undertaken at other ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes and ,federal agencies with respect to such areas4 7,b7 ,permissible activities ,in addition to the activities set forth under subparagraph 7,a71 a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute may carry out such other activities as may be consistent with the purposes set forth under subsection 7b77#b74 7#c7 ,additional ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 the ,national ,additive ,manufacturing ,innovation ,institute and other manufacturing institutes formally recognized as ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes pursuant to ,federal law or executive actions1 or under pending interagency review for such recognition as of ,december #af1 #bjad1 shall be considered ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes for purposes of this section4 7,b7 ,network participation ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 an institute that is substantially similar to an institute described by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 but does not meet every element of such description and does not receive financial assistance under subsection 7e7 may1 upon request of the institute1 be recognized as a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute by the ,secretary for purposes of participation in the ,network4 7,c7 ,applicability ,effective beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj1 an institute shall be treated as a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute under this section and subject to subsections 7b77#b71 7d71 and 7e7 in the same manner and to the same extent as such provisions apply to a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute described by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 if such institute-- 7i7 7,i7 is1 as of such date of enactment1 considered a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute under subparagraph 7,a7 or recognized as a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,,ii7 as of such date of enactment1 receives ,federal financial assistance under subsection 7e7 or otherwise consistent with the purposes of this section2 7ii7 is under pending agency review for such recognition as of such date of enactment2 or 7iii7 is currently funded by the ,department of ,energy4 7e7 ,financial assistance to establish and support ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes 7#a7 ,financial assistance authorized ,under the ,program1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,energy shall1 and every other agency head may1 award financial assistance to a person or group of persons to assist the person or group of persons in planning1 establishing1 or supporting a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute4 7#b7 ,period and renewal of awards 7,a7 ,initial periods ,an award of financial assistance under paragraph 7#a7 shall be awarded for an initial period of not less than #e years and not more than #g years4 7,b7 ,renewal of awards 7i7 ,renewal authorized ,an award of financial assistance under paragraph 7#a7 may be renewed for additional periods1 with each period not to exceed the duration of the initial period of the award1 subject to a rigorous merit review4 7ii7 ,consideration of performance standards ,in carrying out a rigorous merit review under clause 7i7 for renewal of an award under such clause for a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute1 an agency head shall consider the extent to which the institute has made progress in meeting the standards of performance established pursuant to paragraph 7#e77;,c74 7iii7 ,initial failure to meet performance standards ,if1 pursuant to a rigorous merit review under clause 7i7 for renewal of an award under such clause for a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute1 an agency head finds that the institute does not meet the standards for performance established pursuant to paragraph 7#e77;,c71 the agency head shall-- 7,i7 notify the institute of any deficiencies in the performance of the institute2 and 7,,ii7 provide the institute one year to remedy such deficiencies4 7iv7 ,further failure to meet performance standards ,if a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute fails to remedy a deficiency identified or to show significant improvement in performance during the #a-year period set forth under clause 7iii77,,ii7-- 7,i7 the institute shall not be eligible for renewed award under clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 the agency head that conducted the review for renewal shall notify the institute of such ineligibility4 7v7 ,continuation of existing ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes ,not withstanding clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute already in existence or undergoing a renewal process prior to ,december #a1 #bjai-- 7,i7 may continue to receive support for the duration of the original funding award beginning on the date of establishment of that institute2 and 7,,ii7 shall be eligible for renewal of that funding pursuant to clause 7i74 7#c7 ,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 therefor 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 minimum include the following3 7i7 ,a description of the specific sources and amounts of non-,federal financial support for the institute on the date financial assistance is sought4 7ii7 ,a description of the anticipated sources and amounts of non-,federal financial support during the period for which the institute could be eligible for continued ,federal financial assistance under this section4 7#d7 ,selection 7,a7 ,competitive1 merit review ,in awarding financial assistance under paragraph 7#a71 an agency head shall-- 7i7 use a competitive1 merit review process that includes review by a diverse group of individuals with relevant expertise from both the private and public sectors2 and 7ii7 ensure that the technology focus of a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute does not substantially duplicate the technology focus of any other ,manufacturing ,,usa institute4 7,b7 ,participation in process 7i7 ,prohibition on participation by political appointees ,the review required by subparagraph 7,a77i7 may not include a review by a group of individuals that includes a political appointee4 7ii7 ,conflict of interest policies ,each agency head shall implement a conflict of interest policy that-- 7,i7 ensures public transparency and accountability in the process used under subparagraph 7,a77i72 and 7,,ii7 requires full disclosure of any real or potential conflicts of interest on the parts of individuals that participate in the process used under subparagraph 7,a77i74 7iii7 ,definition of political appointee ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 the term political appointee has the meaning given such term in section #gad7;h7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,considerations ,in selecting a person or group of persons who submitted an application to an agency head under paragraph 7#c7 for an award of financial assistance under paragraph 7#a7 for a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute1 the agency head shall consider1 at a minimum1 the following3 7i7 ,the potential of the ,manufacturing ,,usa institute to advance domestic manufacturing and the likelihood of economic impact1 including the creation or preservation of jobs1 in the predominant focus areas of the institute4 7ii7 ,the commitment of continued financial support1 advice1 participation1 and other contributions from non-,federal sources1 to provide leverage and resources to promote a stable and sustainable business model4 7iii7 ,whether the financial support provided to the ,manufacturing ,,usa institute from non-,federal sources exceeds the requested ,federal financial assistance4 7iv7 ,how the ,manufacturing ,,usa institute will increase the non-,federal investment in advanced manufacturing research in the ,united ,states4 7v7 ,how the ,manufacturing ,,usa institute will engage with small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises to improve the capacity of such enterprises to commercialize new processes and technologies and to improve the domestic supply chain4 7vi7 ,how the ,manufacturing ,,usa institute will carry out educational and workforce activities that meet industrial needs related to the predominant focus areas of the institute4 7vii7 ,how the ,manufacturing ,,usa institute will advance economic competitiveness and generate substantial benefits to the ,nation that extend beyond the direct return to participants in the ,program4 7viii7 ,whether the predominant focus of the ,manufacturing ,,usa institute is a manufacturing process1 novel material1 enabling technology1 supply chain integration methodology1 or other relevant aspect of advanced manufacturing that has not already been commercialized1 marketed1 distributed1 or sold by another entity4 7ix7 ,how the ,manufacturing ,,usa institute will strengthen and leverage the industrial1 research1 entrepreneurship1 and other assets of a region4 7x7 ,how the ,manufacturing ,,usa institute will encourage the education and training of veterans and individuals with disabilities4 7#e7 ,performance measurement1 transparency1 and accountability ,for each award of financial assistance under paragraph 7#a7 by an agency head1 the agency head shall-- 7,a7 develop metrics to assess the effectiveness of the activities funded in making progress toward the purposes of the ,program set forth under subsection 7b77#b71 including the effectiveness of ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes in advancing technology readiness levels or manufacturing readiness levels2 7,b7 establish standards for the performance of ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes that are based on the metrics developed under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 for each ,manufacturing ,,usa institute supported by the award1 #e years after the initial award and every #e years thereafter until ,federal financial assistance under this subsection is discontinued1 conduct an assessment of the institute to confirm whether the performance of the institute is meeting the standards for performance established under subparagraph 7,b74 7#f7 ,collaboration ,in awarding financial assistance under paragraph 7#a71 an agency head1 in coordination with the ,national ,program ,office1 as the agency head considers appropriate1 may collaborate with ,federal departments and agencies whose missions contribute to or are affected by advanced manufacturing1 including1 as the agency head considers appropriate1 the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,education1 the ,department of ,energy1 the ,department of ,labor1 the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 the ,national ,institutes of ,health1 and the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7#g7 ,matching funds and preferences 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 an agency head may not1 with respect to a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute1 award financial assistance under paragraph 7#a7 or renew an award of financial assistance under paragraph 7#b7 unless the agency head determines that non-,federal funding comprises #ej percent or more of the total amount of funding made available for the operation and support of the institute4 7,b7 ,waivers ,an agency head awarding financial assistance under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute may waive the requirements of subparagraph 7,a7 in the case of satellite centers1 large capital facilities1 equipment purchases1 workforce development1 or general operations4 7f7 ,grant program for public service activities for ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes without ,federal funding ,the ,secretary may award a grant on a competitive basis to a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute that is not receiving financial assistance under subsection 7e7 to carry out workforce development1 outreach to small- and medium-sized manufacturers1 and other activities that-- 7#a7 are determined by the ,secretary to be in the national interest2 and 7#b7 are unlikely to receive private sector financial support4 7g7 ,authorization of ,appropriations 7#a7 ,,nist ,industrial ,technical ,services account ,to the extent provided for in advance by appropriations ,acts1 the ,secretary may use amounts appropriated to the ,industrial ,technical ,services account to carry out this section as follows3 7,a7 ,for each of the fiscal years #bjae through #bjai1 an amount not to exceed #e1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjcj1 such amounts as may be necessary to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,department of ,energy ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,energy for the provision of financial assistance under subsection 7e7 by the ,department of ,energy amounts as follows3 7,a7 #gj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj1 #bjba1 and #bjbb4 7,b7 #hd1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd4 7h7 ,national ,program ,office 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish1 within the ,institute1 the ,national ,office of the ,manufacturing ,,usa ,network 7referred to in this section as the ,national ,program ,office71 which shall oversee and carry out the ,program4 7#b7 ,functions ,the functions of the ,national ,program ,office are-- 7,a7 to oversee the planning1 management1 and coordination of the ,program2 7,b7 to coordinate with and1 as appropriate1 enter into memorandums of understanding with ,federal departments and agencies whose missions contribute to or are affected by advanced manufacturing1 including the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,education1 the ,department of ,energy1 the ,department of ,labor1 the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 the ,national ,institutes of ,health1 and the ,national ,science ,foundation1 to carry out the purposes set forth under subsection 7b77#b72 7,c7 to develop1 not later than ,december #af1 #bjae1 and update not less frequently than once every #c years thereafter1 a strategic plan to guide the ,program2 7,d7 to establish such procedures1 processes1 and criteria as may be necessary and appropriate to maximize cooperation and coordinate the activities of the ,program with programs and activities of other ,federal departments and agencies whose missions contribute to or are affected by advanced manufacturing2 7,e7 to establish a clearinghouse of public information related to the activities of the ,program2 7,f7 to act as a convener of the ,network2 7,g7 to work with ,federal agencies that are not sponsoring or supporting a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute to explore and develop options for sponsoring or supporting a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute2 7,h7 to work with ,federal agencies that are sponsoring or supporting a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute to develop and implement network-wide performance goals with measurable targets and timelines2 7,i7 to help develop pilot programs that may be implemented by the ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes to address specific purposes of the ,program1 including to accelerate technology transfer to the private sector and to develop entrepreneurship programs2 7,j7 to provide support services to promote workforce development activities2 7,k7 to identify and disseminate best practices for workforce education and training across the ,network and further enhance collaboration among ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes in developing and implementing such practices2 7,l7 to collaborate with the ,department of ,labor1 the ,department of ,education1 industry1 career and technical education schools1 local community colleges1 universities1 and labor organizations to provide input1 as appropriate1 for the development of national certifications for advanced manufacturing workforce skills in the technology areas of the ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes2 and 7,m7 to coordinate with ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes to develop best practices for the membership agreements and coordination of similar project solicitations4 7#c7 ,recommendations ,in developing and updating the strategic plan under paragraph 7#b77;,c71 the ,secretary shall solicit recommendations and advice from a wide range of stakeholders1 including industry1 small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises1 research universities1 community colleges1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments1 and other relevant organizations and institutions on an ongoing basis4 7#d7 ,report to congress ,upon completion1 the ,secretary shall transmit the strategic plan required under paragraph 7#b77;,c7 to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#e7 ,hollings manufacturing extension partnership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,national ,program ,office leverages the capabilities of the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership into ,program planning to ensure-- 7i7 significant outreach to1 participation of1 and engagement of small- and medium-sized manufacturers in ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes across the entirety of the manufacturing supply chain2 and 7ii7 that the results of the ,program1 including technologies developed by the ,program1 reach small- and medium-sized manufacturers and that such entities have access to technical assistance1 as appropriate1 in deploying those technologies4 7,b7 ,liaisons ,the ,secretary may provide financial assistance to a manufacturing extension center established as part of the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership to support the purposes of the ,program by providing services in one or more of the following areas3 7i7 ,support services for small- and medium-sized manufacturers1 that many include the designation of a liaison4 7ii7 ,assistance with workforce development4 7iii7 ,technology transfer for small and medium-sized manufacturers4 7iv7 ,such other areas as the ,secretary determines appropriate to support the purposes of the ,program4 7#f7 ,detailees ,any ,federal ,government employee may be detailed to the ,national ,program ,office without reimbursement4 ,such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege4 7i7 ,reporting and auditing 7#a7 ,annual reports to the ,secretary 7,a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each year1 each agency head that is providing financial assistance under subsection 7e7 shall-- 7i7 require each recipient of such financial assistance submit to the agency head a report that describes the finances and performance of the ,manufacturing ,,usa institute with respect to which the financial assistance is awarded2 and 7ii7 submit to the ,secretary each report received by the agency head under clause 7i74 7,b7 ,elements ,each report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include3 7i7 an accounting of expenditures of amounts awarded to the recipient under subsection 7e72 and 7ii7 consistent with the standards for performance established under subsection 7e77#e77;,b71 a description of the performance of the ,manufacturing ,,usa institute with respect to-- 7,i7 its goals1 plans1 financial support1 and accomplishments2 and 7,,ii7 how the ,manufacturing ,,usa institute has furthered the purposes set forth under subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,annual reports to ,congress 7,a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each year until ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to ,congress that describes the performance of the ,program during the most recent #a-year period4 7,b7 ,elements ,each report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 for the period covered by the report-- 7i7 a summary and assessment of the reports received by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 an accounting of the funds expended by the ,secretary under the ,program1 including any waivers made under subsection 7e77#g77;,b72 7iii7 an assessment of the participation in1 and contributions to1 the ,network by any ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes not receiving financial assistance under subsection 7e72 and 7iv7 an assessment of the ,program with respect to meeting the purposes set forth under subsection 7b77#b74 7#c7 ,assessments by ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 7,a7 ,assessments ,not less frequently than once every #c years1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress an assessment of the operation of the ,program during the most recent #c-year period1 including an assessment of the progress made towards achieving the goals specified in the national strategic plan for advanced manufacturing required under section #ajb7;b77#g7 of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffbb7;b77#g774 7,b7 ,elements ,each assessment submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 for the period covered by the report-- 7i7 a review of the management1 coordination1 and industry utility of the ,program2 7ii7 an assessment of the extent to which the ,program has furthered the purposes set forth under subsection 7b77#b72 7iii7 such recommendations for legislative and administrative action as the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate to improve the ,program2 and 7iv7 an assessment as to whether any prior recommendations for improvement made by the ,comptroller ,general have been implemented or adopted4 7,c7 ,final assessment ,no later than ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress a final report regarding the overall success of the ,program4 7j7 ,additional authorities 7#a7 ,appointment of personnel and contracts ,the ,secretary may appoint such personnel and enter into such contracts1 financial assistance agreements1 and other agreements as the ,secretary considers necessary or appropriate to carry out the ,program1 including support for research and development activities involving a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute4 7#b7 ,transfer of funds ,of amounts available under the authority provided by subsection 7g71 the ,secretary may transfer to other ,federal agencies such sums as the ,secretary considers necessary or appropriate to carry out the ,program4 ,no funds so transferred may be used to reimburse or otherwise pay for the costs of financial assistance incurred or commitments of financial assistance made prior to ,december #af1 #bjad4 7#c7 ,authority of other agencies ,in the event that the ,secretary exercises the authority to transfer funds to another agency under paragraph 7#b71 such agency may accept such funds to award and administer1 under the same conditions and constraints applicable to the ,secretary1 all aspects of financial assistance awards under this section4 7#d7 ,use of resources ,in furtherance of the purposes of the ,program1 the ,secretary may use1 with the consent of a covered entity and with or without reimbursement1 the land1 services1 equipment1 personnel1 and facilities of such covered entity4 7#e7 ,acceptance of resources ,in addition to amounts appropriated to carry out the ,program1 the ,secretary may accept funds1 services1 equipment1 personnel1 and facilities from any covered entity to carry out the ,program1 subject to the same conditions and constraints otherwise applicable to the ,secretary under this section and such funds may only be obligated to the extent provided for in advance by appropriations ,acts4 7#f7 ,covered entities ,for purposes of this subsection1 a covered entity is any ,federal department1 ,federal agency1 instrumentality of the ,united ,states1 ,state1 local government1 ,tribal government1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states1 or of any political subdivision thereof1 or international organization1 or any public or private entity or individual4 7#g7 ,collaborations with other agencies ,the ,secretary shall collaborate with ,federal agencies whose missions contribute to1 or are affected by1 advanced manufacturing to identify and leverage existing resources at such ,federal agencies to assist ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes in carrying out the purposes of the ,program set forth under subsection 7b77#b74 ,such existing resources may include programs-- 7,a7 at the ,department of ,labor relating to labor and apprenticeships2 7,b7 at the ,economic ,development ,administration relating to regional innovation1 such as the ,regional ,innovation ,strategies program2 7,c7 at the ,department of ,education relating to workforce development1 education1 training1 and retraining2 7,d7 at the ,department of ,defense relating to procurement and other authorities of the ,department of ,defense2 7,e7 at the ,food and ,drug ,administration relating to biopharmaceutical manufacturing2 7,f7 at the ,national ,science ,foundation1 including the ,advanced ,technological ,education program2 7,g7 at the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration relating to procurement1 workforce development1 education1 training1 and retraining2 7,h7 at the ,department of ,energy relating to development of clean energy technologies and other authorities of the ,department of ,energy2 7,i7 at the ,department of ,agriculture relating to outreach to rural communities2 7,j7 additional programs that the ,secretary determines are appropriate to support the activities of existing ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes2 and 7,k7 additional programs that the ,secretary determines are appropriate to support the activities of existing ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes4 7k7 ,patents ,chapter #ah of title #ce1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to any funding agreement 7as defined in section #bja of that title7 awarded to new or existing ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes with respect to which financial assistance is awarded under subsection 7e74 7l7 ,references to prior names and terminology ,any reference in law1 regulation1 map1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program1 the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation1 ,national ,office of the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program1 or a center for manufacturing innovation shall be considered to be a reference to the ,manufacturing ,,usa ,program1 the ,manufacturing ,,usa ,network1 the ,national ,office of the ,manufacturing ,,usa ,network1 or a ,manufacturing ,,usa institute1 respectively4 4 7b7 ,expansion of ,manufacturing ,,usa ,network ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall take such actions as may be necessary to increase the number of ,manufacturing ,,usa institutes that participate in the ,manufacturing ,,usa ,network4 #agdb4 ,regional innovation program ,section #bg of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgbb7 is amended to read as follows3 #bg4 ,regional innovation program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible recipient ,the term eligible recipient means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 an ,indian tribe2 7,c7 a city or other political subdivision of a ,state2 7,d7 an entity that-- 7i7 is a nonprofit organization1 an institution of higher education1 a public-private partnership1 a science or research park1 a ,federal laboratory1 a venture development organization1 or an economic development organization or similar entity that is focused primarily on improving science1 technology1 innovation1 or entrepreneurship2 and 7ii7 has an application submitted under subsection 7c77#d7 that is supported by a ,state or a political subdivision of a ,state2 or 7,e7 a consortium of any of the entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7#b7 ,regional innovation initiative ,the term regional innovation initiative means a geographically-bounded public or nonprofit activity or program to address issues in the local innovation systems in order to-- 7,a7 increase the success of innovation-driven industry2 7,b7 strengthen the competitiveness of industry through new product innovation and new technology adoption2 7,c7 improve the pace of market readiness and overall commercialization of innovative research2 7,d7 enhance the overall innovation capacity and long-term resilience of the region2 7,e7 leverage the region's unique competitive strengths to stimulate innovation2 and 7,f7 increase the number of full-time equivalent employment opportunities within innovation-based business ventures in the geographic region4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means one of the several ,states of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 or any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,venture development organization ,the term venture development organization means a ,state or nonprofit organization that contributes to regional or sector-based economic prosperity by providing services for the purposes of accelerating the commercialization of research4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a regional innovation program to encourage and support the development of regional innovation strategies designed to increase innovation-driven economic opportunity within their respective regions4 7c7 ,regional innovation grants 7#a7 ,authorization of grants ,as part of the program established pursuant to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary may award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible recipients for activities designed to develop and support a regional innovation initiative4 7#b7 ,permissible activities ,a grant awarded under this subsection shall be used for multiple activities determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 including-- 7,a7 planning1 technical assistance1 and communication among participants of a regional innovation initiative to improve the connectedness and strategic orientation of the regional innovation initiative2 7,b7 attracting additional participants to a regional innovation initiative2 7,c7 increasing the availability and investment of private and philanthropic financing that supports innovation-based business ventures2 and 7,d7 facilitating commercialization of products1 processes1 and services1 including through demonstration1 deployment1 technology transfer1 and entrepreneurial activities4 7#c7 ,restricted activities ,grants awarded under this subsection may not be used to pay for-- 7,a7 costs related to the recruitment1 inducement1 or associated financial or tangible incentives that might be offered to relocate an existing business from a geographic area to another geographic area2 or 7,b7 costs associated with offsetting revenues forgone by #a or more taxing authorities through tax incentives1 tax increment financing1 special improvement districts1 tax abatements for private development within designated zones or geographic areas1 or other reduction in revenues resulting from tax credits affecting the geographic region of the eligible recipients4 7#d7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible recipient shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information and assurances as the ,secretary may require4 7,b7 ,components ,each application submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 describe the regional innovation initiative2 7ii7 indicate whether the regional innovation initiative is supported by the private sector1 ,state and local governments1 and other relevant stakeholders2 7iii7 identify what activities the regional innovation initiative will undertake2 7iv7 describe the expected outcomes of the regional innovation initiative and the metrics the eligible recipient will use to assess progress toward those outcomes2 7v7 indicate whether the participants in the regional innovation initiative have access to1 or contribute to1 a well-trained workforce and other innovation assets that are critical to the successful outcomes specified in the application2 7vi7 indicate whether the participants in the regional innovation initiative are capable of attracting additional funds from non-,federal sources2 and 7vii7 if appropriate for the activities proposed in the application1 analyze the likelihood that the participants in the regional innovation initiative will be able to sustain activities after grant funds received under this subsection have been expended4 7,c7 ,feedback ,the ,secretary shall provide feedback to program applicants that are not awarded grants to help them improve future applications4 7,d7 ,special considerations ,the ,secretary shall give special consideration to-- 7i7 applications proposing to include workforce or training related activities in their regional innovation initiative from eligible recipients who agree to collaborate with local workforce investment area boards2 and 7ii7 applications from regions that contain communities negatively impacted by trade4 7#e7 ,cost share ,the ,secretary may not provide more than #ej percent of the total cost of any activity funded under this subsection4 7#f7 ,outreach to rural communities ,the ,secretary shall conduct outreach to public and private sector entities in rural communities to encourage those entities to participate in regional innovation initiatives under this subsection4 7#g7 ,geographic distribution ,in conducting a competitive process1 the ,secretary shall avoid undue geographic concentration among any one category of ,states based on their predominant rural or urban character as indicated by population density4 7#h7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may accept funds from other ,federal agencies to support grants and activities under this subsection4 7d7 ,regional innovation research and information program 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the program established pursuant to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall establish a regional innovation research and information program-- 7,a7 to gather1 analyze1 and disseminate information on best practices for regional innovation initiatives1 including information relating to how innovation1 productivity1 and economic development can be maximized through such strategies2 7,b7 to provide technical assistance1 including through the development of technical assistance guides1 for the development and implementation of regional innovation initiatives2 7,c7 to support the development of relevant metrics and measurement standards to evaluate regional innovation initiatives1 including the extent to which such strategies stimulate innovation1 productivity1 and economic development2 and 7,d7 to collect and make available data on regional innovation initiatives in the ,united ,states1 including data on-- 7i7 the size1 specialization1 and competitiveness of regional innovation initiatives2 7ii7 the regional domestic product contribution1 total jobs and earnings by key occupations1 establishment size1 nature of specialization1 patents1 ,federal research and development spending1 and other relevant information for regional innovation initiatives2 and 7iii7 supply chain product and service flows within and between regional innovation initiatives4 7#b7 ,research grants ,the ,secretary may award research grants on a competitive basis to support and further the goals of the program established under this section4 7#c7 ,dissemination of information ,data and analysis compiled by the ,secretary under the program established in this subsection shall be made available to other ,federal agencies1 ,state and local governments1 and nonprofit and for-profit entities4 7#d7 ,regional innovation grant program ,the ,secretary shall incorporate data and analysis relating to any grant awarded under subsection 7c7 into the program established under this subsection4 7e7 ,interagency coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the activities carried out under this section are coordinated with1 and do not duplicate the efforts of1 other programs at the ,department of ,commerce or at other ,federal agencies4 7#b7 ,collaboration 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall explore and pursue collaboration with other ,federal agencies1 including through multi-agency funding opportunities1 on regional innovation strategies4 7,b7 ,small businesses ,the ,secretary shall ensure that such collaboration with ,federal agencies prioritizes the needs and challenges of small businesses4 7f7 ,evaluation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after ,congress first appropriates funds to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall competitively award a contract with an independent entity to conduct an evaluation of programs established under this section4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the evaluation conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of whether the program is achieving its goals2 7,b7 the program's efficacy in providing awards to geographically diverse entities2 7,c7 any recommendations for how the program may be improved2 and 7,d7 a recommendation as to whether the program should be continued or terminated4 7g7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #e years after the first grant is awarded under subsection 7c71 and every #e years thereafter until #e years after the last grant recipient completes the regional innovation initiative for which such grant was awarded1 the ,secretary shall submit a summary report to ,congress that describes the outcome of each regional innovation initiative that was completed during the previous #e years4 7h7 ,funding ,from amounts appropriated by ,congress to the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may use up to #ej1jjj1jjj in each of the fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd to carry out this section4 4 #agdc4 ,aviation workforce development 7a7 ,in general ,section #fbe7;c77#a7 of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bed7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking or after the semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 an organization representing aircraft users1 aircraft owners1 or aircraft pilots4 4 7b7 ,effective ,date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect as if included in the enactment of the ,,faa ,reauthorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bed74 #agdd4 ,oversight of ,department of ,defense execute orders 7a7 ,review of execute orders ,not later than #cj days after receiving a written request by the ,chairman or ,ranking ,member of a congressional defense committee1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the committee1 including appropriately designated staff of the committee1 with-- 7#a7 an execute order approved by the ,secretary or the commander of a combatant command for review2 and 7#b7 a detailed briefing on such execute order4 7b7 ,exception 7#a7 ,in general ,in extraordinary circumstances necessary to protect operations security or the sensitivity of the execute order1 the ,secretary may limit review of an execute order4 ,a determination that extraordinary circumstances exist for purposes of this paragraph may only be made by the ,secretary and the decision to limit the review of an execute order may not be delegated4 7#b7 ,summary and other information ,in extraordinary circumstances described in paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an execute order1 within #cj days of receiving a written request under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the committee concerned1 including appropriately designated staff of the committee-- 7,a7 a written explanation of the extraordinary circumstances that led to the determination by the ,secretary to limit review of the execute order2 and 7,b7 a detailed summary of the execute order and other information necessary for the conduct of the oversight duties of the committee4 7c7 ,quarterly report ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the budget of the ,president is submitted to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjba and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive report identifying and summarizing all execute orders approved by the ,secretary or the commander of a combatant command in effect for the ,department of ,defense as of the date of the report4 #agde4 ,processes and procedures for notifications regarding special operations forces 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and submit to the congressional defense committees processes and procedures for providing notifications to the committees regarding members of special operations forces1 as identified in section #afg7;j7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,processes and procedures ,the processes and procedures established under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 clarify the roles and responsibilities of the ,secretaries of the military departments1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict1 and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command2 7#b7 provide guidance relating to the types of matters that would warrant congressional notification1 including awards1 reprimands1 incidents1 and any other matters the ,secretary determines necessary2 7#c7 be consistent with the national security of the ,united ,states2 7#d7 be designed to protect sensitive information during an ongoing investigation2 7#e7 account for the privacy of members of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#f7 take in to account existing processes and procedures for notifications to the congressional defense committees regarding members of the conventional ,armed ,forces4 #agdf4 ,securing ,american science and technology 7a7 ,interagency working group 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 acting through the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council1 in consultation with the ,national ,security ,advisor1 shall establish or designate an interagency working group to coordinate activities to protect federally funded research and development from foreign interference1 cyber attacks1 theft1 or espionage and to develop common definitions and best practices for ,federal science agencies and grantees1 while accounting for the importance of the open exchange of ideas and international talent required for scientific progress and ,american leadership in science and technology4 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the working group shall include at least one representative of-- 7i7 the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7ii7 the ,department of ,energy2 7iii7 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration2 7iv7 the ,department of ,commerce2 7v7 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services2 7vi7 the ,department of ,defense2 7vii7 the ,department of ,agriculture2 7viii7 the ,department of ,education2 7ix7 the ,department of ,state2 7x7 the ,department of the ,treasury2 7xi7 the ,department of ,justice2 7xii7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7xiii7 the ,central ,intelligence ,agency2 7xiv7 the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 7xv7 the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7xvi7 the ,national ,economic ,council2 and 7xvii7 such other ,federal department or agency as the ,president considers appropriate4 7,b7 ,chair ,the working group shall be chaired by the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy 7or the ,director's designee74 7#c7 ,responsibilities of the working group ,the working group established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify known and potential cyber1 physical1 and human intelligence threats and vulnerabilities within the ,united ,states scientific and technological enterprise2 7,b7 coordinate efforts among agencies to share and update important information1 including specific examples of foreign interference1 cyber attacks1 theft1 or espionage directed at federally funded research and development or the integrity of the ,united ,states scientific enterprise2 7,c7 identify and assess existing mechanisms for protection of federally funded research and development2 7,d7 develop an inventory of-- 7i7 terms and definitions used across ,federal science agencies to delineate areas that may require additional protection2 and 7ii7 policies and procedures at ,federal science agencies regarding protection of federally funded research2 and 7,e7 develop and periodically update unclassified recommendations for policy guidance to assist ,federal science agencies and grantees in defending against threats to federally funded research and development and the integrity of the ,united ,states scientific enterprise that-- 7i7 includes-- 7,i7 descriptions of known and potential threats to federally funded research and development and the integrity of the ,united ,states scientific enterprise2 7,,ii7 common definitions and terminology for categorization of research and technologies that are protected2 7,,iii7 identified areas of research or technology that might require additional protection2 7,,iv7 recommendations for how control mechanisms can be utilized to protect federally funded research and development from foreign interference1 cyber attacks1 theft or espionage1 including any recommendations for updates to existing control mechanisms2 7,v7 recommendations for best practices for ,federal science agencies1 universities1 and grantees to defend against threats to federally funded research and development1 including coordination and harmonization of any relevant reporting requirements that ,federal science agencies implement for grantees1 and by providing such best practices with grantees and universities at the time of awarding such grants or entering into research contracts2 7,,vi7 a remediation plan for grantees and universities to mitigate the risks regarding such threats before research grants or contracts are cancelled because of such threats2 7,,vii7 recommendations for providing opportunities and facilities for academic researchers to perform controlled and classified research in support of ,federal missions2 7,,viii7 assessments of potential consequences that any proposed practices would have on international collaboration and ,united ,states leadership in science and technology2 and 7,,ix7 a classified addendum as necessary to further inform ,federal science agency decisionmaking2 and 7ii7 accounts for the range of needs across different sectors of the ,united ,states science and technology enterprise4 7#d7 ,policy guidance ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 in consultation with the working group established under paragraph 7#a71 shall-- 7,a7 develop and issue policy guidance to ,federal science agencies with more than #ajj1jjj1jjj in extramural research in fiscal year #bjah to protect against threats to federally funded research and the ,united ,states science enterprise1 including foreign interference1 cyber attacks1 theft1 or espionage2 and 7,b7 encourage consistency in the policies developed by ,federal science agencies with more than #ajj1jjj1jjj in extramural research in fiscal year #bjah1 as appropriate1 and factoring in the potential range of applications across different areas of science and technology4 7#e7 ,coordination with national academies roundtable ,the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall coordinate with the ,academies to ensure that at least one member of the interagency working group is also a member of the roundtable under subsection 7b74 7#f7 ,interim report ,not later than six months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall provide a report to the relevant committees that includes the inventory required under paragraph 7#c77;,d71 and an update on progress toward developing the policy guidance required under paragraphs 7#c77;,e7 and 7#d71 as well as any additional activities undertaken by the working group in that time4 7#g7 ,biennial reporting ,two years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and at least every two years thereafter1 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall provide a summary report to the relevant committees on the activities of the working group and the most current version of the policy guidance required under paragraph 7#d74 7#h7 ,termination ,the working group established or designated under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on the date that is ten years after the date on which such working group is established or designated4 7b7 ,national academies science1 technology and security roundtable 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,science ,foundation1 the ,department of ,energy1 and the ,department of ,defense1 and any other agencies as determined by the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 shall enter into a joint agreement with the ,academies to create a new ,national ,science1 ,technology1 and ,security ,roundtable 7hereinafter in this subsection referred to as the roundtable74 7#b7 ,participants ,the roundtable shall include senior representatives and practitioners from ,federal science1 intelligence1 and national security agencies1 law enforcement1 as well as key stakeholders in the ,united ,states scientific enterprise including institutions of higher education1 ,federal research laboratories1 industry1 and non-profit research organizations4 7#c7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the roundtable is to facilitate among participants-- 7,a7 exploration of critical issues related to protecting ,united ,states national and economic security while ensuring the open exchange of ideas and international talent required for scientific progress and ,american leadership in science and technology2 7,b7 identification and consideration of security threats and risks involving federally funded research and development1 including foreign interference1 cyber attacks1 theft1 or espionage2 7,c7 identification of effective approaches for communicating the threats and risks identified in subparagraph 7b7 to the academic and scientific community1 including through the sharing of unclassified data and relevant case studies2 7,d7 sharing of best practices for addressing and mitigating the threats and risks identified in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,e7 examination of potential near- and long-term responses by the ,government and the academic and scientific community to mitigate and address the risks associated with foreign threats4 7#d7 ,report and briefing ,the joint agreement under paragraph 7#a7 shall specify that-- 7,a7 the roundtable shall periodically organize workshops and issue publicly available reports on the topics described in paragraph 7#c7 and the activities of the roundtable2 7,b7 not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 the ,academies shall provide a briefing to the relevant committees on the progress and activities of the roundtable2 and 7,c7 the ,academies shall issue a final report on its activities to the relevant committees before the end of fiscal year #bjbd4 7#e7 ,termination ,the roundtable shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,academies means the ,national ,academies of ,science1 ,engineering and ,medicine4 7#b7 ,the term ,federal science agency means any ,federal agency with at least #ajj1jjj1jjj in basic and applied research obligations in fiscal year #bjah4 7#c7 ,the term grantee means an entity that is-- 7,a7 a recipient or subrecipient of a ,federal grant or cooperative agreement2 and 7,b7 an institution of higher education or a non-profit organization4 7#d7 ,the term relevant committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,e7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 #agdg4 ,standardized policy guidance for calculating aircraft operation and sustainment costs ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in coordination with the ,director of ,cost ,analysis and ,program ,evaluation and in consultation with the ,secretary of each of the military services1 shall develop and implement standardized policy guidance for calculating aircraft operation and sustainment costs for the ,department of ,defense4 ,such guidance shall provide for a standardized calculation of-- 7#a7 aircraft cost per flying hour2 7#b7 aircraft cost per aircraft tail per year2 7#c7 total cost of ownership per flying hour for aircraft systems2 7#d7 average annual operation and sustainment cost per aircraft2 and 7#e7 any other cost metrics the ,under ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 #agdh4 ,special ,federal ,aviation ,regulation ,working ,group 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 and the ,secretary of ,state1 shall jointly establish a ,special ,federal ,aviation ,regulation 7in this section referred to as the ,,sfar7 interagency working group to review the current options for the ,department of ,defense to use contracted ,united ,states civil aviation to provide support for ,department of ,defense missions in areas where a ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,,sfar is in effect4 7b7 ,duties ,the working group shall-- 7#a7 analyze all options currently available for the ,department of ,defense to use contracted ,united ,states civil aviation to provide support for ,department of ,defense missions in areas where a ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,,sfar is in effect2 7#b7 review existing processes of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 and the ,department of ,state1 with respect to the ,department of ,defense's use of contracted ,united ,states civil aviation in areas where a ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,,sfar is in effect2 7#c7 identify any issues1 inefficiencies1 or concerns with the existing options and processes1 including safety of flight1 legal considerations1 mission delivery1 and security considerations2 and 7#d7 develop recommendations1 if any1 to improve existing processes or expand the options available for the ,department of ,defense to use contracted ,united ,states civil aviation to provide support to ,department of ,defense missions in areas where a ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,,sfar is in effect4 7c7 ,members 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 and the ,secretary of ,state shall each appoint not more than #e members to the working group with expertise in civil aviation safety1 state aircraft operations1 the provision of contracted aviation support to the ,department of ,defense1 and the coordination of such efforts between the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,state1 and the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 ,the #e members appointed by the ,secretary of ,transportation shall include at least #c members from the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,qualifications ,all working group members shall be full-time employees of the ,federal ,government with appropriate security clearances to allow discussion of all classified information and materials necessary to fulfill the working group's duties pursuant to subsection 7b74 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date it is established1 the working group shall submit a report on its findings and any recommendations developed pursuant to subsection 7b7 to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7e7 ,termination ,the working group shall terminate #ij days after the date the report is submitted under subsection 7d74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,the term ,united ,states civil aviation means-- 7,a7 ,united ,states air carriers and ,united ,states commercial operators2 7,b7 persons exercising the privileges of an airman certificate issued by the ,,faa1 except such persons operating ,united ,states-registered aircraft for a foreign air carrier2 and 7,c7 operators of civil aircraft registered in the ,united ,states1 except where the operator of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier4 7#b7 ,the term ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,,sfar means the ,special ,federal ,aviation ,regulation included under subpart ,m of part #ia of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #agdi4 ,prohibition on names related to the ,confederacy 7a7 ,prohibition on names related to the ,confederacy ,in naming a new asset or renaming an existing asset1 the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military department may not give a name to an asset that refers to1 or includes a term referring to1 the ,confederate ,states of ,america 7commonly referred to as the ,confederacy71 including any name referring to-- 7#a7 a person who served or held leadership within the ,confederacy2 or 7#b7 a ,confederate battlefield victory4 7b7 ,asset defined ,in this section1 the term asset includes any base1 installation1 facility1 aircraft1 ship1 equipment1 or any other property owned or controlled by the ,department of ,defense or a military department4 7c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section may be construed as requiring a ,secretary concerned to initiate a review of previously named assets4 #agej4 ,support for ,national ,maritime ,heritage ,grants program ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,department of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,defense may contribute up to #e1jjj1jjj to support the ,national ,maritime ,heritage ,grants ,program established under section #cjhgjc of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 #agea4 ,support for world language advancement and readiness 7a7 ,program authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,education1 may carry out a program under which the ,secretary may provide support to eligible entities for the establishment1 improvement1 or expansion of world language study for elementary school and secondary school students4 7#b7 ,special requirements for local educational agencies ,in providing support under paragraph 7#a7 to an eligible entity that is a local educational agency1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall support programs that-- 7,a7 show the promise of being continued after such support is no longer available2 7,b7 demonstrate approaches that can be disseminated to and duplicated in other local educational agencies2 and 7,c7 may include a professional development component4 7#c7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,to be considered for support under paragraph 7#a71 an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,secretary of ,defense at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information and assurances as the ,secretary may require4 7,b7 ,special consideration ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall give special consideration to applications describing programs that-- 7i7 include intensive summer world language programs for professional development of world language teachers2 7ii7 link nonnative ,english speakers in the community with the schools in order to promote two-way language learning2 7iii7 promote the sequential study of a world language for students1 beginning in elementary schools2 7iv7 make effective use of technology1 such as computer-assisted instruction1 language laboratories1 or distance learning1 to promote world language study2 7v7 promote innovative activities1 such as dual language immersion1 partial world language immersion1 or content-based instruction2 and 7vi7 are carried out through a consortium comprised of the eligible entity receiving the grant1 an elementary school or secondary school1 and an institution of higher education 7as that term is defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja774 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means the following3 7,a7 ,a local educational agency that hosts a unit of the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 7,b7 ,a school operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 7#b7 ,esea terms ,the terms elementary school1 local educational agency and secondary school have the meanings given the terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#c7 ,world language ,the term world language means-- 7,a7 any natural language other than ,english1 including-- 7i7 languages determined by the ,secretary of ,defense to be critical to the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 classical languages2 7iii7 ,american sign language2 and 7iv7 ,native ,american languages2 and 7,b7 any language described in subparagraph 7,a7 that is taught in combination with ,english as part of a dual language or immersion learning program4 #ageb4 ,designation of ,department of ,defense strategic ,arctic ports 7a7 ,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 ,states and the ,department of ,defense must better align its presence1 force posture1 and capabilities to meet the growing array of challenges in the region2 and 7#b7 although much progress has been made to increase awareness of ,arctic issues and to promote increased presence in the region1 additional measures1 including the designation of one or more strategic ,arctic ports1 are needed to show the commitment of the ,united ,states to this emerging strategic choke point of future great power competition4 7b7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,commanding ,general of the ,united ,states ,army ,corps of ,engineers1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 and the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report evaluating potential sites for one or more strategic ports in the ,arctic4 7#b7 ,elements ,consistent with the updated military strategy for the protection of ,united ,states national security interests in the ,arctic region set forth in the report required under section #ajga of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #iib71 the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an evaluation of the amount of sufficient and suitable space needed to create capacity for port and other necessary infrastructure for at least one of each of type of ,navy or ,coast ,guard vessel1 including an ,arleigh ,burke class destroyer of the ,navy1 a national security cutter1 and a heavy polar ice breaker of the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 an evaluation of the amount of sufficient and suitable space needed to create capacity for equipment and fuel storage1 technological infrastructure1 and civil infrastructure to support military and civilian operations1 including-- 7i7 aerospace warning2 7ii7 maritime surface and subsurface warning2 7iii7 maritime control and defense2 7iv7 maritime domain awareness2 7v7 homeland defense2 7vi7 defense support to civil authorities2 7vii7 humanitarian relief2 7viii7 search and rescue2 7ix7 disaster relief2 7x7 oil spill response2 7xi7 medical stabilization and evacuation2 and 7xii7 meteorological measurements and forecasting2 7,c7 an identification of proximity and road access required to an airport designated as a commercial service airport by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration that is capable of supporting military and civilian aircraft for operations designated in subparagraph 7,b72 7,d7 a description of the requirements1 to include infrastructure and installations1 communications1 and logistics necessary to improve response effectiveness to support military and civilian operations described in subparagraph 7,b72 7,e7 an identification of the sites that the ,secretary recommends as potential sites for designation as ,department of ,defense ,strategic ,arctic ,ports2 7,f7 the estimated cost of sufficient construction necessary to initiate and sustain expected operations at such sites2 and 7,g7 such other information as the ,secretary deems relevant4 7c7 ,designation of strategic arctic ports ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the report required under subsection 7b7 is submitted1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,commanding ,general of the ,united ,states ,army ,corps of ,engineers1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 and the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration1 may designate one or more ports as ,department of ,defense ,strategic ,arctic ,ports from the sites identified under subsection 7b77#b77;,e74 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to authorize any additional appropriations for the ,department of ,defense for the establishment of any port designated pursuant to this section4 7e7 ,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 #agec4 ,independent studies regarding potential cost savings with respect to the nuclear security enterprise and force structure 7a7 ,review of nuclear deterrence postures 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into agreements with two federally funded research and development centers for the conduct of independent reviews of alternative defense postures that achieve ,united ,states national security objectives and could produce cost savings4 ,each such review shall include-- 7,a7 alternative nuclear deterrence postures to achieve national security objectives1 including two alternatives with reduced and increased force posture levels2 7,b7 the options for and cost impacts resulting from changes to force structure1 active and reserve component balance1 domestic and overseas basing1 and other impacts resulting from potential challenges to foundational planning assumptions to achieve national security objectives2 7,c7 the potential cost savings from alterations to the current balance between the military and civilian workforces2 and 7,d7 options for reducing service contracts in the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,cost data ,a federally funded research and development center that conducts a review pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall standardize cost data through the use of ,department of ,defense cost estimation methodologies and may make reference to appropriate national security policy documents4 7#c7 ,access to classified information ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to such a center classified information on threat capability developments1 plans1 and intentions of ,china1 ,russia1 ,north ,korea1 ,iran1 and violent extremist organizations4 7b7 ,report and briefings 7#a7 ,briefing on cost savings ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general with respect to cost savings in the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,briefing on efficiency initiatives ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general with respect to the efficiency initiatives undertaken by the ,office of the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,report ,subsequent to providing the briefing under paragraph 7#b71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the matters covered by the briefing4 #aged4 ,comprehensive ,department of ,defense policy on collective self-defense 7a7 ,comprehensive policy required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe a comprehensive written policy for the ,department of ,defense on the issuance of authorization for1 and the provision by members and units of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces of1 collective self-defense to designated foreign nationals1 their facilities1 and their property4 7b7 ,elements ,the policy required by subsection 7a7 shall address the following3 7#a7 ,each basis under domestic and international law pursuant to which a member or unit of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces has been or may be authorized to provide collective self-defense to designated foreign nationals1 their facilities1 or their property under each circumstance as follows3 7,a7 ,inside an area of active hostilities1 or in a country or territory in which ,united ,states forces are authorized to conduct or support direct action operations4 7,b7 ,outside an area of active hostilities1 or in a country or territory in which ,united ,states forces are not authorized to conduct direct action military operations4 7,c7 ,when ,united ,states personnel1 facilities1 or equipment are not threatened1 including both as described in subparagraph 7,a7 and as described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,when members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces are not participating in a military operation as part of an international coalition4 7,e7 ,any other circumstance not encompassed by subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 in which a member or unit of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces has been or may be authorized to provide such collective self-defense4 7#b7 ,a list and explanation of any limitations imposed by law or policy on the provision of collective self-defense to designated foreign nationals1 their facilities1 and their property under any of the bases in domestic or international law in the circumstances enumerated in paragraph 7#a71 and the conditions under which any such limitation applies4 7#c7 ,the procedure by which a proposal that any member or unit of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces provide collective self-defense in support of designated foreign nationals1 their facilities1 and their property is to be submitted1 processed1 and endorsed through offices1 officers1 and officials of the ,department to the applicable approval authority for final decision1 and a list of any information1 advice1 or opinion to be included with such proposal in order to inform appropriate action on such proposal by such approval authority4 7#d7 ,the title and duty position of any officers and officials of the ,department empowered to render a final decision on a proposal described in paragraph 7#c71 and the conditions applicable to1 and limitations on1 the exercise of such decisionmaking authority by each such officer or official4 7#e7 ,a description of the ,rules of ,engagement applicable to the provision of collective self-defense to designated foreign nationals1 their facilities1 and their property under any of the bases in domestic or international law in the circumstances enumerated in paragraph 7#a71 and the conditions under which any such ,rules of ,engagement would be modified4 7#f7 ,a description of the process through which policy guidance pertaining to the authorization for1 and the provision by members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces of1 collective self-defense to designated foreign nationals1 their facilities1 and their property is to be disseminated to the level of tactical execution4 7#g7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,report on policy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report setting forth the policy required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,do,d general counsel statement ,the ,secretary shall include in the report under paragraph 7#a7 a statement by the ,general ,counsel of the ,department of ,defense as to whether the policy prescribed pursuant to subsection 7a7 is consistent with domestic and international law4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted in classified form4 7d7 ,briefing on policy ,not later than #cj days after the date of the submittal of the report required by subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees a classified briefing on the policy prescribed pursuant to subsection 7a74 ,the briefing shall make use of vignettes designated to illustrate real world application of the policy in each the circumstances enumerated in subsection 7b77#a74 #agee4 ,policy regarding the transition of data and applications to the cloud 7a7 ,policy required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and the ,chief ,data ,officer of the ,department shall1 in consultation with the ,j#f of the ,joint ,staff and the ,chief ,management ,officer1 develop and issue enterprise-wide policy and implementing instructions regarding the transition of data and applications to the cloud under the ,department cloud strategy in accordance with subsection 7b74 7b7 ,design ,the policy required by subsection 7a7 shall be designed to dramatically improve support to operational missions and management processes1 including by the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies1 by-- 7#a7 making the data of the ,department available to support new types of analyses2 7#b7 preventing1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the replication in the cloud of data stores that cannot readily be accessed by applications for which the data stores were not originally engineered2 7#c7 ensuring that data sets can be readily discovered and combined with others to enable new insights and capabilities2 and 7#d7 ensuring that data and applications are readily portable and not tightly coupled to a specific cloud infrastructure or platform4 #agef4 ,integrated public alert and warning system 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,agency2 7#b7 the term ,agency means the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency2 7#c7 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#d7 the term public alert and warning system means the integrated public alert and warning system of the ,united ,states described in section #ebf of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cbao72 7#e7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7#f7 the term ,state means any ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and any possession of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,integrated public alert and warning system 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall develop minimum requirements for ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments to participate in the public alert and warning system and that are necessary to maintain the integrity of the public alert and warning system1 including-- 7,a7 guidance on the categories of public emergencies and appropriate circumstances that warrant an alert and warning from ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments using the public alert and warning system2 7,b7 the procedures for ,state1 ,tribal1 and local government officials to authenticate civil emergencies and initiate1 modify1 and cancel alerts transmitted through the public alert and warning system1 including protocols and technology capabilities for-- 7i7 the initiation1 or prohibition on the initiation1 of alerts by a single authorized or unauthorized individual2 7ii7 testing a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government incident management and warning tool without accidentally initiating an alert through the public alert and warning system2 and 7iii7 steps a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government official should take to mitigate the possibility of the issuance of a false alert through the public alert and warning system2 7,c7 the standardization1 functionality1 and interoperability of incident management and warning tools used by ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments to notify the public of an emergency through the public alert and warning system2 7,d7 the annual training and recertification of emergency management personnel on requirements for originating and transmitting an alert through the public alert and warning system2 7,e7 the procedures1 protocols1 and guidance concerning the protective action plans that ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments shall issue to the public following an alert issued under the public alert and warning system2 7,f7 the procedures1 protocols1 and guidance concerning the communications that ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments shall issue to the public following a false alert issued under the public alert and warning system2 7,g7 a plan by which ,state1 ,tribal1 and local government officials may1 during an emergency1 contact each other as well as ,federal officials and participants in the ,emergency ,alert ,system and the ,wireless ,emergency ,alert ,system1 when appropriate and necessary1 by telephone1 text message1 or other means of communication regarding an alert that has been distributed to the public2 and 7,h7 any other procedure the ,administrator considers appropriate for maintaining the integrity of and providing for public confidence in the public alert and warning system4 7#b7 ,coordination with ,national ,advisory ,council report ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the minimum requirements developed under paragraph 7#a7 do not conflict with recommendations made for improving the public alert and warning system provided in the report submitted by the ,national ,advisory ,council under section #b7;b77#g77;,b7 of the ,integrated ,public ,alert and ,warning ,system ,modernization ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-adc2 #acj ,stat4 #ccb74 7#c7 ,public consultation ,in developing the minimum requirements under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall ensure appropriate public consultation and1 to the extent practicable1 coordinate the development of the requirements with stakeholders of the public alert and warning system1 including-- 7,a7 appropriate personnel from ,federal agencies1 including the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 the ,agency1 and the ,federal ,communications ,commission2 7,b7 representatives of ,state and local governments and emergency services personnel1 who shall be selected from among individuals nominated by national organizations representing those governments and personnel2 7,c7 representatives of ,federally recognized ,indian tribes and national ,indian organizations2 7,d7 communications service providers2 7,e7 vendors1 developers1 and manufacturers of systems1 facilities1 equipment1 and capabilities for the provision of communications services2 7,f7 third-party service bureaus2 7,g7 the national organization representing the licensees and permittees of noncommercial broadcast television stations2 7,h7 technical experts from the broadcasting industry2 7,i7 educators from the ,emergency ,management ,institute2 and 7,j7 other individuals with technical expertise as the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7#d7 ,advice to the ,administrator ,in accordance with the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 the ,administrator may obtain advice from a single individual or non-consensus advice from each of the several members of a group without invoking that ,act4 7c7 ,incident management and warning tool validation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish a process to ensure that an incident management and warning tool used by a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government to originate and transmit an alert through the public alert and warning system meets the requirements developed by the ,administrator under subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,requirements ,the process required to be established under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the ability to test an incident management and warning tool in the public alert and warning system lab2 7,b7 the ability to certify that an incident management and warning tool complies with the applicable cyber frameworks of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7,c7 a process to certify developers of emergency management software2 and 7,d7 requiring developers to provide the ,administrator with a copy of and rights of use for ongoing testing of each version of incident management and warning tool software before the software is first used by a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government4 7d7 ,review and update of memoranda of understanding ,the ,administrator shall review the memoranda of understanding between the ,agency and ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments with respect to the public alert and warning system to ensure that all agreements ensure compliance with the requirements developed by the ,administrator under subsection 7b77#a74 7e7 ,future memoranda ,on and after the date that is #fj days after the date on which the ,administrator issues the requirements developed under subsection 7b77#a71 any new memorandum of understanding entered into between the ,agency and a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government with respect to the public alert and warning system shall comply with those requirements4 7f7 ,missile alert and warning authorities 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,authority ,on and after the date that is #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the authority to originate an alert warning the public of a missile launch directed against a ,state using the public alert and warning system shall reside primarily with the ,federal ,government4 7,b7 ,delegation of authority ,the ,secretary may delegate the authority described in subparagraph 7,a7 to a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local entity if1 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary submits a report to the appropriate congressional committees that-- 7i7 it is not feasible for the ,federal ,government to alert the public of a missile threat against a ,state2 or 7ii7 it is not in the national security interest of the ,united ,states for the ,federal ,government to alert the public of a missile threat against a ,state4 7,c7 ,activation of system ,upon verification of a missile threat1 the ,president1 utilizing established authorities1 protocols and procedures1 may activate the public alert and warning system4 7,d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to change the command and control relationship between entities of the ,federal ,government with respect to the identification1 dissemination1 notification1 or alerting of information of missile threats against the ,united ,states that was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,required processes ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator1 shall establish a process to promptly notify a ,state warning point1 and any ,state entities that the ,administrator determines appropriate1 following the issuance of an alert described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 so the ,state may take appropriate action to protect the health1 safety1 and welfare of the residents of the ,state4 7#c7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator1 shall work with the ,governor of a ,state warning point to develop and implement appropriate protective action plans to respond to an alert described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 for that ,state4 7#d7 ,study and report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 examine the feasibility of establishing an alert designation under the public alert and warning system that would be used to alert and warn the public of a missile threat while concurrently alerting a ,state warning point so that a ,state may activate related protective action plans2 and 7,b7 submit a report of the findings under subparagraph 7,a71 including of the costs and timeline for taking action to implement an alert designation described in subparagraph 7,a71 to-- 7i7 the ,subcommittee on ,homeland ,security of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7iii7 the ,subcommittee on ,homeland ,security of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7iv7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7v7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7g7 ,use of integrated public alert and warning system lab ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 develop a program to increase the utilization of the public alert and warning system lab of the ,agency by ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments to test incident management and warning tools and train emergency management professionals on alert origination protocols and procedures2 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing-- 7,a7 the impact on utilization of the public alert and warning system lab by ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments1 with particular attention given to the impact on utilization in rural areas1 resulting from the program developed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 any further recommendations that the ,administrator would make for additional statutory or appropriations authority necessary to increase the utilization of the public alert and warning system lab by ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments4 7h7 ,awareness of alerts and warnings ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 conduct a review of the ,national ,watch ,center and each ,regional ,watch ,center of the ,agency2 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the review conducted under paragraph 7#a71 which shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the technical capability of the ,national and ,regional ,watch ,centers described in paragraph 7#a7 to be notified of alerts and warnings issued by a ,state through the public alert and warning system2 7,b7 a determination of which ,state alerts and warnings the ,national and ,regional ,watch ,centers described in paragraph 7#a7 should be aware of2 and 7,c7 recommendations for improving the ability of the ,national and ,regional ,watch ,centers described in paragraph 7#a7 to receive any ,state alerts and warnings that the ,administrator determines are appropriate4 7i7 ,reporting false alerts ,not later than #ae days after the date on which a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government official transmits a false alert under the public alert and warning system1 the ,administrator shall report to the appropriate congressional committees on-- 7#a7 the circumstances surrounding the false alert2 7#b7 the content1 cause1 and population impacted by the false alert2 and 7#c7 any efforts to mitigate any negative impacts of the false alert4 7j7 ,reporting participation rates ,the ,administrator shall1 on an annual basis1 report to the appropriate congressional committees on-- 7#a7 participation rates in the public alert and warning system2 and 7#b7 any efforts to expand alert1 warning1 and interoperable communications to rural and underserved areas4 7k7 ,timeline for compliance ,each ,state shall be given a reasonable amount of time to comply with any new rules1 regulations1 or requirements imposed under this section4 #ageg4 ,improving quality of information in background investigation request packages 7a7 ,report on metrics and best practices ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency1 which serves as the primary executive branch service provider for background investigations for eligibility for access to classified information1 eligibility to hold a sensitive position1 and for suitability and fitness for other matters pursuant to ,executive ,order #acdfg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to reforming processes related to suitability for ,government employment1 fitness for contractor employees1 and eligibility for access to classified national security information71 shall1 in consultation with the ,security1 ,suitability1 and ,credentialing ,performance ,accountability ,council established under such executive order1 submit to ,congress a report on-- 7#a7 metrics for assessing the completeness and quality of packages for background investigations submitted by agencies requesting background investigations from the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency2 7#b7 rejection rates of background investigation submission packages due to incomplete or erroneous data1 by agency2 and 7#c7 best practices for ensuring full and complete information in background investigation requests4 7b7 ,annual report on performance ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter1 the ,security1 ,suitability1 and ,credentialing ,performance ,accountability ,council shall submit to ,congress a report on performance against the metrics and return rates identified in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a74 7c7 ,improvement plans 7#a7 ,identification ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 executive agents under ,executive ,order #acdfg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note7 shall identify agencies in need of improvement with respect to the quality of the information in the background investigation submissions of the agencies as reported in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,plans ,not later than #ij days after an agency is identified under paragraph 7#a71 the head of the agency shall provide the executive agents referred to in such paragraph with a plan to improve the performance of the agency with respect to the quality of the information in the agency's background investigation submissions4 #ageh4 ,parole in place for members of the ,armed ,forces and certain military dependents 7a7 ,in general ,in evaluating a request from a covered individual for parole in place under section #bab7;d77#e7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;d77#e771 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall consider1 on a case-by-case basis1 whether granting the request would enable military family unity that would constitute a significant public benefit4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 parole in place reinforces the objective of military family unity2 7#b7 except as required in furtherance of the missions of the ,armed ,forces1 disruption to military family unity should be minimized in order to enhance military readiness and allow members of the ,armed ,forces to focus on the faithful execution of their military missions and objectives1 with peace of mind regarding the well-being of their family members2 and 7#c7 the importance of the parole in place authority of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security is reaffirmed4 7c7 ,covered individual defined ,in this section1 the term covered individual means an alien who-- 7#a7 is a member of the ,armed ,forces2 7#b7 is the spouse1 son1 or daughter of a member of the ,armed ,forces2 7#c7 is the parent of a member of the ,armed ,forces who supports the request of such parent for parole in place2 or 7#d7 is the widow1 widower1 parent1 son1 or daughter of a deceased member of the ,armed ,forces4 #agei4 ,report on reducing the backlog in legally required historical declassification obligations of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,report ,not later than #abj 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 detailing the progress made by the ,secretary toward reducing the backlog in legally required historical declassification obligations of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the ,department of ,defense1 the following3 7#a7 ,a plan to achieve legally mandated historical declassification requirements and reduce backlogs4 7#b7 ,a plan to incorporate new technologies1 such as artificial intelligence1 that would increase productivity and reduce cost in implementing the plan under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,a detailed assessment of the documents released in each of the proceeding three years before the date of the report1 broken out by program1 such as the #be and #ej year programs4 7#d7 ,a detailed assessment of the documents awaiting review for release and an estimate of how many documents will be released in each of the next three years4 7#e7 ,potential policy1 resource1 and other options available to the ,secretary to reduce backlogs4 7#f7 ,the progress and objectives of the ,secretary with respect to the release of documents for publication in the ,foreign ,relations of the ,united ,states series or to facilitate the public accessibility of such documents at the ,national ,archives1 presidential libraries1 or both4 7c7 ,form and availability ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 which shall be made publicly available1 but may include a classified annex4 #agfj4 ,military type certification for light attack experimentation aircraft ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall make available and conduct military type certifications for light attack experimentation aircraft as needed1 pursuant to the ,department of ,defense ,directive on ,military ,type ,certificates1 #ejcj4fa4 ,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 #bjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj4 #bjjb4 ,expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by law 7a7 ,expiration of authorizations after five 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 #bjbd2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe4 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 #bjbd2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for fiscal year #bjbe 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 #bjai2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,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 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects4 #baja4 ,authorized ,army construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,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,alabam a,redstone ,arsenal#ch1jjj1jjj;,colorado,fort ,carson#ga1jjj1jjj;,georgia,fort ,gordon#ajg1jjj1jjj;,hunter ,army ,airfield#fb1jjj1jjj,kentucky,fort ,campbell#fa1cjj1jjj,massachusetts,u4,s4 ,army ,natick ,soldier ,systems ,center#ej1jjj1jjj,michigan,detroit ,arsenal#bd1jjj1jjj,new ,york,fort ,drum#dd1jjj1jjj,north ,carolina,fort ,bragg#ab1ejj1jjj,oklahoma,fort ,sill#gc1jjj1jjj,pennsylvania,carlisle ,barracks#ih1jjj1jjj,south ,carolina,fort ,jackson#hh1jjj1jjj,texas,corpus ,christi ,army ,depot#hf1jjj1jjj;,fort ,hood#ej1ejj1jjj,virginia,fort ,belvoir#fj1jjj1jjj;,joint ,base ,langley-,eustis#ee1jjj1jjj,washington,j oint ,base ,lewis-,mc,chord#df1jjj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bajc7;a7 and available for military construction projects outside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may acquire real property and carry out the military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,installation ,amount,honduras,soto ,cano ,air ,base#cd1jjj1jjj,kwajalein,kwajalein ,atoll#dj1jjj1jjj 7c7 ,study of near-term facility alternatives to house high value detainees 7#a7 ,study required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study of alternatives to meet the near-term facility requirements to safely and humanely house high value detainees current detained at ,naval ,station ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 ,as part of the study1 the ,secretary shall consider the following alternatives3 7,a7 ,the construction of new facilities4 7,b7 ,the repair of current facilities4 7,c7 ,the renovation and repurposing of other facilities at ,naval ,station ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 7,d7 ,such other alternatives as the ,secretary considers practicable4 7#b7 ,submission of results ,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 the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 ,the report shall be unclassified1 but may include a classified annex4 #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 installation1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,army3 ,family ,housing,state_/,country,installation,un its,amount,pennsylvania ,tobyhanna ,army ,depot,family ,housing ,replacement ,construction#ai1jjj1jjj 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 #i1bbb1jjj4 #bajc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,army 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjai1 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 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects 7a7 ,anniston ,army ,depot1 ,alabama ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #baja7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbda7 for ,anniston ,army ,depot1 ,alabama1 for construction of a weapon maintenance shop1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bdja71 the ,secretary of the ,army may construct a #ba1jjj-square foot weapon maintenance shop4 7b7 ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 ,new ,york ,the table in section #baja7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbda7 is amended in the item relating to the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 ,new ,york1 by striking #afj1jjj1jjj and inserting #aig1jjj1jjj for construction of a ,consolidated ,engineering ,center and ,parking ,structure rather than the separate projects specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bdja74 ,,xxii ,navy ,military ,construction ,sec4 #bbja4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bbjb4 ,family housing4,sec4 #bbjc4 ,improvements to military family housing units4,sec4 #bbjd4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,navy4,sec4 #bbje4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjag project4 #bbja4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjd7;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 #ahi1gfj1jjj;,california ,camp ,pendleton#ahe1efi1jjj,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,miramar #cg1djj1jjj,naval ,air ,weapons ,station ,china ,lake #fd1ejj1jjj,navel ,base ,coronado#afe1hcj1jjj,naval ,base ,san ,diego #i1ijj1jjj,naval ,weapons ,station ,seal ,beach #abc1caj1jjj ,travis ,air ,force ,base#fd1jjj1jjj;,connecticut,naval ,submarine ,base ,new ,london #gb1bfj1jjj;,florida,blount ,island #ah1gjj1jjj ,naval ,air ,station ,jacksonville #cb1dbj1jjj;,guam,joint ,region ,marianas#bbf1jjj1jjj;,hawaii,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,kaneohe ,bay #acd1jej1jjj,naval ,ammunition ,depot ,west ,loch #ec1gij1jjj,maryland,saint ,inigoes #ae1jjj1jjj ,north ,carolina,camp ,lejeune#bbi1jaj1jjj,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,cherry ,point #aad1egj1jjj,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,new ,river #aa1cbj1jjj,pennsylvania,philadelphia#gd 1fcj1jjj,south ,carolina,parris ,island #cg1bjj1jjj,virginia,marine ,corps ,base ,quantico #adc1cej1jjj,naval ,station ,norfolk #aci1ajj1jjj,portsmouth ,naval ,shipyard #dh1icj1jjj,yorktown ,naval ,weapons ,station #ei1jjj1jjj,washington,bremerton#ea1jaj1 jjj,keyport#be1jej1jjj 7b7 ,outside the united states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjd7;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,australia,darwin#baa1ej j1jjj;,japan,fleet ,activities ,yokosuka #agd1fib1jjj,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,iwakuni#ae1hgj1jjj 7c7 ,report required as condition of authorization 7#a7 ,report ,at the same time that the budget of the ,president is submitted to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjba1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing1 for each project authorized in the first item in the table in subsection 7b7 for ,darwin that is required to support the full complement of the ,marine ,rotational ,force-,darwin-- 7,a7 the required infrastructure investments for the project2 7,b7 the source of funding1 including funds provided by the ,government of ,australia1 for the project2 and 7,c7 the proposed year for implementation of the project4 7#b7 ,condition ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may not commence a project authorized in the first item in the table in subsection 7b7 for ,darwin until the report under paragraph 7#a7 has been submitted4 #bbjb4 ,family housing ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjd7;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 #e1hfc1jjj4 #bbjc4 ,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 #bbjd7;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 #da1gih1jjj4 #bbjd4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,navy 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjai1 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 #bbje4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjag project ,the table in section #bbja7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bfia7 is amended in the item relating to ,bangor1 ,washington1 by striking #aac1dae1jjj and inserting #afa1dae1jjj for construction of a ,,seawolf ,class ,service ,pier1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #bhgf74 ,,xxiii ,air ,force ,military ,construction ,sec4 #bcja4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bcjb4 ,family housing4,sec4 #bcjc4 ,improvements to military family housing units4,sec4 #bcjd4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,air ,force4,sec4 #bcje4 ,modification of authorities to carry out phased ,joint ,intelligence ,analysis ,complex consolidation4,sec4 #bcjf4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjaf project4,sec4 #bcjg4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjag project4,sec4 #bcjh4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects4,sec4 #bcji4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects4 #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 #bcjd7;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,alaska,eielson ,air ,force ,base#h1fjj1jjj;,arkansas,little ,rock ,air ,force ,base#dg1jjj1jjj;,california ,travis ,air ,force ,base #dc1ajj1jjj;,colorado,peterson ,air ,force ,base #ed1jjj1jjj,schriever ,air ,force ,base #adh1jjj1jjj,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy #di1jjj1jjj;,georgia,moody ,air ,force ,base #ab1ejj1jjj;,guam,joint ,region ,marianas #fe1jjj1jjj;,illinois,scott ,air ,force ,base#ajj1jjj1jjj,mariana ,islands,tinian#caf1jjj1jjj,missouri,whi teman ,air ,force ,base#bg1jjj1jjj,montana,malmstrom ,air ,force ,base#bce1jjj1jjj,nevada,nellis ,air ,force ,base#fe1bjj1jjj,new ,mexico,holloman ,air ,force ,base#bj1jjj1jjj,kirtland ,air ,force ,base #cg1ijj1jjj,north ,dakota,minot ,air ,force ,base#e1ejj1jjj,texas ,joint ,base ,san ,antonio#bdc1cjj1jjj,utah,hill ,air ,force ,base#aad1ejj1jjj,washington,fairchild-, white ,bluff#ca1jjj1jjj,wyoming,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base#ah1ajj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjd7;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 installations or locations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,installation or ,location,amount,australia,tindal#gj1fjj 1jjj;,cyprus,royal ,air ,force ,akrotiri#bg1jjj1jjj;,japan,yokota ,air ,base#ab1djj1jjj,united ,kingdom,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath#ad1cjj1jjj #bcjb4 ,family housing ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjd7;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 #c1dji1jjj4 #bcjc4 ,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 #bcjd7;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 #ec1ehd1jjj4 #bcjd4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,air ,force 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjai1 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 #bcje4 ,modification of authorities to carry out phased ,joint ,intelligence ,analysis ,complex consolidation 7a7 ,fiscal year #bjae 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 #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #cfgi7 for ,royal ,air ,force ,croughton1 ,united ,kingdom1 for ,phase #a of the ,joint ,intelligence ,analysis ,complex consolidation1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#abh ,stat4 #cigc71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall carry out the construction at ,royal ,air ,force ,molesworth1 ,united ,kingdom4 7b7 ,fiscal year #bjaf 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 #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #aaec71 for ,royal ,air ,force ,croughton1 ,united ,kingdom1 for ,phase #b of the ,joint ,intelligence ,analysis ,complex consolidation1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#abi ,stat4 #abid71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct a #e1aeb-square meter ,intelligence ,analytic ,center1 a #e1bcd-square meter ,intelligence ,fusion ,center1 and a #hjg-square meter ,battlefield ,information ,collection and ,exploitation ,system ,center at ,royal ,air ,force ,molesworth1 ,united ,kingdom4 7c7 ,fiscal year #bjag 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 #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bfig71 for ,royal ,air ,force ,croughton1 ,united ,kingdom1 for ,phase #c of the ,joint ,intelligence ,analysis ,complex consolidation1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #bhgh71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct a #a1efb-square meter ,regional ,joint ,intelligence ,training ,facility and a #d1die-square meter ,combatant ,command ,intelligence ,facility at ,royal ,air ,force ,molesworth1 ,united ,kingdom4 7d7 ,conforming repeal ,section #bcje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbdg7 is repealed4 #bcjf4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjaf project ,the table in section #bcja7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #aaeb7 is amended in the item relating to ,nellis ,air ,force ,base1 ,nevada1 by striking #fh1iej1jjj and inserting #gb1jej1jjj for construction of ,f-#ce;,a ,munitions ,maintenance ,facilities1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#abi ,stat4 #abic74 #bcjg4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjag project ,the table in section #bcja7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bfif7 is amended in the item relating to ,fairchild ,air ,force ,base1 ,washington1 by striking #bg1jjj1jjj and inserting #ca1hjj1jjj for construction of a ,,sere ,school ,pipeline ,dormitory1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #bhgh74 #bcjh4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects 7a7 ,little rock air force base1 ,arkansas ,the table in section #bcja7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahbe7 is amended in the item relating to ,little ,rock ,air ,force ,base1 ,arkansas1 by striking #bj1jjj1jjj and inserting #bg1jjj1jjj for construction of a dormitory facility1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #bjjb74 7b7 ,joint base ,san ,antonio1 ,texas ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bcja7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahbf7 for ,joint ,base ,san ,antonio1 ,texas1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct-- 7#a7 a #gej-square meter equipment building for construction of a ,classrooms_/,dining ,facility1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #bjjc72 and 7#b7 a #fcf-square meter air traffic control tower for construction of an ,air ,traffic ,control ,tower1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #bjjc74 7c7 ,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base1 ,wyoming ,the table in section #bcja7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahbe7 is amended in the item relating to ,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base1 ,wyoming1 by striking #fb1jjj1jjj and inserting #hj1ajj1jjj for construction of a ,consolidated ,helo_/,,trf ,ops_/,,amu and ,alert ,facility1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #bjjd74 7d7 ,rygge air station1 ,norway ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bijc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahgf7 for ,rygge ,air ,station1 ,norway1 for replacement_/expansion of a ,quick ,reaction ,alert ,pad1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfjb of such ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #bjad71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct #a1cbg square meters of aircraft shelter and a #djd-square meter fire protection support building4 7e7 ,incirlik air base1 ,turkey ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bijc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahgf7 for ,incirlik ,air ,base1 ,turkey1 for ,relocating ,base ,main ,access ,control ,point1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfjb of such ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #bjae71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct a #bbc-square meter pedestrian search building4 #bcji4 ,modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects 7a7 ,hanscom air force base1 ,massachusetts ,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 ,hanscom ,air ,force ,base1 ,massachusetts1 for the construction of a semi-conductor_/microelectronics laboratory facility1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bdje71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct a #a1jjj kilowatt stand-by generator4 7b7 ,minot ,air ,force ,base1 ,north ,dakota ,the 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 ,minot ,air ,force ,base1 ,north ,dakota1 by striking #ff1jjj1jjj and inserting #ga1ejj1jjj for construction of a ,consolidated ,helo_/,,trf ,ops_/,,amu and ,alert ,facility1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bdje74 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 the construction of an ,f-#ce;,a ,dormitory1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bdje71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct a #e1ijj-square meter dormitory4 ,,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 #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,california,beale ,air ,force ,base #cc1gjj1jjj;,camp ,pendleton#ag1gjj1jjj;,florida,eglin ,air ,force ,base#af1ejj1jjj;,hurlburt ,field#ajh1chf1jjj,naval ,air ,station ,key ,west#af1jjj1jjj;,guam,joint ,region ,marianas #ai1bjj1jjj;,hawaii,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor-,hickam#fg1gjj1jjj,maryland,fort ,detrick#bg1hdf1jjj,mississippi,columbus ,air ,force ,base#af1hjj1jjj ,north ,carolina,camp ,lejeune#ac1djj1jjj;,fort ,bragg#hd1ajc1jjj,oklahoma,tulsa ,international ,airport#ah1ijj1jjj,rhode ,island,quonset ,state ,airport#aa1fjj1jjj,south ,carolina,joint ,base ,charleston#cc1cjj1jjj,south ,dakota,ellsworth ,air ,force ,base#bd1hjj1jjj,virginia,defense ,distribution ,depot ,richmond#ih1hjj1jjj;,joint ,expeditionary ,base ,little ,creek - ,fort ,story#de1fjd1jjj,pentagon#bh1hjb1jjj,tr aining ,center ,dam ,neck #ab1ggj1jjj,washington,joint ,base ,lewis-,mc,chord#dg1gjj1jjj,wisconsin,ge neral ,mitchell ,international ,airport#be1ijj1jjj;,,conus ,classified,classified ,location#hb1bjj1jjj 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 installations or locations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,installation or ,location,amount,germany,geilenkirchen ,air ,base#cj1dgi1jjj;,germany,ramstein#ff1hj j1jjj;,japan ,yokota ,air ,base#acf1daa1jjj,worldwide ,classified,classified ,location#eb1jjj1jjj #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,california,mountain ,view#i1gjj1jjj,naval ,air ,weapons ,station ,china ,lake#h1iej1jjj,naval ,support ,activity ,monterey#aj1edj1jjj ,hawaii,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor-,hickam#d1jjj1jjj,maryland,naval ,support ,activity ,bethesda#ac1hdj1jjj,south ,potomac#ah1dfj1jjj,new ,mexico,white ,sands ,missile ,range#e1hjj1jjj,texas,camp ,swift#d1ejj1jjj;,fort ,hood#af1ejj1jjj,virginia,national ,reconnaissance ,office ,headquarters#ff1jjj,washington,naval ,base ,kitsap#bc1fgj1jjj 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 installations or locations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,,ercip ,projects3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,installation or ,location,amount,guam,naval ,base ,guam#af1igj1jjj,unspecified ,worldwide,unspecified ,worldwide ,locations#aej1jjj1jjj #bdjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,defense ,agencies 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjai1 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 ,,xxv ,international programs ,a ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program ,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 #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 #bjai1 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 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 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,army ,prepositioned ,stock-#d ,wheeled ,vehicle ,maintenance ,facility #ea1jjj1jjj;,army,camp ,humphreys,unaccompanied ,enlisted ,personnel ,housing1 ,p#aaed1jjj1jjj;,army,camp ,humphreys,unaccompanied ,enlisted ,personnel ,housing1 ,p#bbaa1jjj1jjj;,army,camp ,humphreys,satellite ,communications ,facility #cb1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,gwangju ,air ,base,hydrant ,fuel ,system#ce1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,kunsan ,air ,base,upgrade ,electrical ,distribution ,system#ad1bjj1jjj;,air ,force,kunsan ,air ,base,dining ,facility#ba1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,suwon ,air ,base,hydrant ,fuel ,system#bd1jjj1jjj ,,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 #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,alabama,ann iston ,army ,depot#cd1jjj1jjj;,foley#ab1jjj1jjj;,cal ifornia,camp ,roberts#ab1jjj1jjj;,idaho,orchard ,training ,area#bi1jjj1jjj,maryland,havre de ,grace#ab1jjj1jjj,massachusetts,camp ,edwards#i1gjj1jjj,minnesota,new ,ulm#aa1bjj1jjj,mississippi,camp ,shelby#h1ajj1jjj,missouri,springfield#a b1jjj1jjj,nebraska,bellevue#bi1jjj1jjj,n ew ,hampshire,concord#e1iej1jjj,new ,york,jamaica ,armory#ia1jjj1jjj,pennsylvania,moon ,township#bc1jjj1jjj,vermont,jericho#cj1 jjj1jjj,washington,richland#aa1djj1jjj #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,delaware ,newark ,army ,reserve ,center#ba1jjj1jjj,wisconsin,fort ,mc,coy#be1jjj1jjj #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 project for the ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve location inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve,state,location,amount,louisiana ,new ,orleans#be1bfj1jjj #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,california, moffett ,air ,national ,guard ,base #eg1jjj1jjj;,georgia,savannah_/,hilton ,head ,international ,airport#bd1jjj1jjj,missouri,rosecrans ,memorial ,airport#i1ejj1jjj,puerto ,rico,luis ,munoz-,marin ,international ,airport#ej1jjj1jjj,wisconsin,truax ,field#cd1jjj1jjj #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 locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force ,reserve,state,location,amount,georgia,r obins ,air ,force ,base#dc1jjj1jjj,maryland,joint ,base ,andrews#ae1jjj1jjj,minnesota,minneapoli s-,st4 ,paul ,international ,airport#i1hjj1jjj #bfjf4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,national ,guard and ,reserve ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjai1 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 ,,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,sec4 #bgjb4 ,prohibition on conducting additional base realignment and closure 7,,brac7 round4 #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 #bjai1 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 #bgjb4 ,prohibition on conducting additional base realignment and closure 7,,brac7 round ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed to authorize an additional ,base ,realignment and ,closure 7,,brac7 round4 ,,xxviii ,military ,construction ,general ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,military ,construction ,program,sec4 #bhja4 ,military installation resilience plans and projects4,sec4 #bhjb4 ,improved consultation with tribal governments when proposed military construction projects potentially impact ,indian tribes4,sec4 #bhjc4 ,increased authority for use of certain appropriations amounts for restoration or replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities4,sec4 #bhjd4 ,amendment of ,unified ,facilities ,criteria to promote military installation resilience1 energy resilience1 energy and climate resiliency1 and cyber resilience4,sec4 #bhje4 ,modification to ,department of ,defense ,form #acia regarding consideration of potential long-term adverse environmental effects4,sec4 #bhjf4 ,improved flood risk disclosure for military construction4,sec4 #bhjg4 ,prioritization of projects in annual report on unfunded requirements for laboratory military construction projects4,sec4 #bhjh4 ,technical corrections and improvements to defense access road resilience4,sec4 #bhji4 ,military construction projects for child development centers at military installations4,sec4 #bhaj4 ,prohibition on use of funds to reduce air base resiliency or demolish protected aircraft shelters in the ,european theater without creating a similar protection from attack4,sec4 #bhaa4 ,prohibition on use of funds to close or return certain bases to the host nation4,subtitle ,b--,real ,property and ,facilities ,administration,sec4 #bhba4 ,improved energy security for main operating bases in ,europe4,sec4 #bhbb4 ,access to ,department of ,defense installations for credentialed transportation workers4,sec4 #bhbc4 ,improved recording and maintaining of ,department of ,defense real property data4,subtitle ,c--,land ,conveyances,sec4 #bhca4 ,land conveyance1 ,hill ,air ,force ,base1 ,ogden1 ,utah4,sec4 #bhcb4 ,release of interests retained in ,camp ,joseph ,t4 ,robinson1 ,arkansas1 for use of such land as a veterans cemetery4,sec4 #bhcc4 ,modification of authorized uses of certain property conveyed by the ,united ,states in ,los ,angeles1 ,california4,sec4 #bhcd4 ,transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of ,federal land in ,arlington1 ,virginia4,subtitle ,d--,military ,land ,withdrawals,sec4 #bhda4 ,public notice regarding upcoming periods of ,secretary of the ,navy management of ,shared ,use ,area of the ,johnson ,valley ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area4,subtitle ,e--,white ,sands ,national ,park and ,white ,sands ,missile ,range,sec4 #bhea4 ,white ,sands ,missile ,range ,land ,enhancements4,subtitle ,f--,other ,matters,sec4 #bhfa4 ,installation and maintenance of fire extinguishers in ,department of ,defense facilities4,sec4 #bhfb4 ,definition of community infrastructure for purposes of military base reuse studies and community planning assistance4,sec4 #bhfc4 ,temporary authority for acceptance and use of contributions for certain design and construction projects mutually beneficial to the ,department of ,defense and the ,republic of ,korea4,sec4 #bhfd4 ,black start exercises at military installations4,sec4 #bhfe4 ,pilot program to extend service life of roads and runways under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense4,sec4 #bhff4 ,restrictions on rehabilitation of ,over-the-,horizon ,backscatter ,radar ,system receiving station1 ,modoc ,county1 ,california4,sec4 #bhfg4 ,designation of ,sumpter ,smith ,joint ,national ,guard ,base4,sec4 #bhfh4 ,santa ,ynez ,band of ,chumash ,indians land affirmation4,sec4 #bhfi4 ,lands to be taken into trust as part of the reservation of the ,lytton ,rancheria4,sec4 #bhgj4 ,little ,shell ,tribe of ,chippewa ,indians of ,montana4,sec4 #bhga4 ,sense of ,congress on restoration of ,tyndall ,air ,force ,base4 ,a ,military ,construction ,program #bhja4 ,military installation resilience plans and projects 7a7 ,inclusion of military installation resilience information in certain installation master plans 7#a7 ,requirement ,section #bhfd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by inserting military installation resilience1 after master planning12 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,military installation resilience component ,to address military installation resilience under subsection 7a77#a71 each installation master plan shall discuss the following3 7#a7 ,risks and threats to military installation resilience that exist at the time of the development of the plan and that are projected for the future1 including from extreme weather events1 mean sea level fluctuation1 wildfires1 flooding1 and other changes in environmental conditions4 7#b7 ,assets or infrastructure located on the military installation vulnerable to the risks and threats described in paragraph 7#a71 with a special emphasis on assets or infrastructure critical to the mission of the installation and the mission of members of the armed forces4 7#c7 ,lessons learned from the impacts of extreme weather events1 including changes made to the military installation to address such impacts1 since the prior master plan developed under this section4 7#d7 ,ongoing or planned infrastructure projects or other measures1 as of the time of the development of the plan1 to mitigate the impacts of the risks and threats described in paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,community infrastructure and resources located outside the installation 7such as medical facilities1 transportation systems1 and energy infrastructure7 that are-- 7,a7 necessary to maintain mission capability or that impact the resilience of the military installation2 and 7,b7 vulnerable to the risks and threats described in paragraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,agreements in effect or planned1 as of the time of the development of the plan1 with public or private entities for the purpose of maintaining or enhancing military installation resilience or resilience of the community infrastructure and resources described in paragraph 7#e74 7#g7 ,projections from recognized governmental and scientific entities such as the ,census ,bureau1 the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey1 and the ,united ,states ,global ,change ,research ,office 7or any similar successor entities7 with respect to future risks and threats 7including the risks and threats described in paragraph 7#a77 to the resilience of any project considered in the installation master plan during the #ej-year lifespan of the installation4 4 7#b7 ,report on master plans ,section #bhfd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after subsection 7c71 as added by subsection 7a71 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a of each year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report listing all master plans completed pursuant to this section in the prior calendar year4 4 7b7 ,authority to carry out military installation resilience projects 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bhae4 ,military installation resilience projects 7a7 ,projects required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out military construction projects for military installation resilience1 in accordance with section #bhjb of this title4 7b7 ,congressional notification 7#a7 ,when a decision is made to carry out a project under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of that decision4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in each notification submitted under paragraph 7#a7 the rationale for how the project would-- 7,a7 enhance military installation resilience2 7,b7 enhance mission assurance2 7,c7 support mission critical functions2 and 7,d7 address known vulnerabilities4 7c7 ,timing of projects ,a project may be carried out under this section only after the end of the #ad-;day period beginning on the date that notification with respect to that project under subsection 7b7 is received by the congressional defense committees in an electronic medium pursuant to section #dhj of this title4 7d7 ,annual report ,not later than #ij days after the end of each fiscal year until ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of the planned and active projects carried out under this section 7including completed projects71 and shall include in the report with respect to each such project the following information3 7#a7 ,the title1 location1 a brief description of the scope of work1 the original project cost estimate1 and the current working cost estimate4 7#b7 ,the information provided under subsection 7b77#b74 7#c7 ,such other information as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #afi of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bhad the following new item3 #bhae4 ,military installation resilience projects4 4 #bhjb4 ,improved consultation with tribal governments when proposed military construction projects potentially impact ,indian tribes ,section #bhjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 7#a7 ,in addition to any other applicable consultation requirement pursuant to law or ,department of ,defense policy1 if a proposed military construction project is likely to significantly impact tribal lands1 known sacred sites1 or tribal treaty rights1 the ,secretary concerned shall initiate consultation with the tribal government of each impacted ,indian tribe-- 7,a7 to determine the nature and extent of such impact2 7,b7 to determine whether such impact can be avoided or mitigated in the design and implementation of the project2 and 7,c7 if such impact cannot be avoided1 to develop feasible measures consistent with applicable law to mitigate the impact and estimate the cost of the mitigation measures4 7#b7 ,as part of the ,department of ,defense ,form #acia submitted to the appropriate committees of ,congress for a military construction project covered by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary concerned1 to the extent possible at the time of such submission1 shall include a description of the current status of the consultation conducted under such paragraph and specifically address each of the items specified in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of such paragraph4 7#c7 ,the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 does not affect the obligation of the ,secretary concerned to comply with any other applicable consultation requirement pursuant to law or ,department of ,defense policy4 7#d7 ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given that term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7,b7 ,the term tribal government means the recognized governing body of an ,indian tribe4 7,c7 ,the term sacred site has the meaning given that term in ,executive ,order ,no4 #acjjg1 as in effect on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj4 4 #bhjc4 ,increased authority for use of certain appropriations amounts for restoration or replacement of damaged or destroyed facilities ,section #bhed7;c77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ej1jjj1jjj and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj4 #bhjd4 ,amendment of ,unified ,facilities ,criteria to promote military installation resilience1 energy resilience1 energy and climate resiliency1 and cyber resilience 7a7 ,amendment required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall amend the ,unified ,facility ,criteria relating to military construction planning and design1 to ensure that building practices and standards of the ,department of ,defense promote military installation resilience1 energy resilience1 energy and climate resiliency1 and cyber resilience4 7#b7 ,considerations and consultation ,in preparing amendments pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7,a7 shall take into account historical data1 current conditions1 and sea level rise projections2 and 7,b7 may consult with the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies with expertise regarding military installation resilience1 energy resilience1 energy and climate resiliency1 and cyber resilience4 7b7 ,conditional availability of funds ,not more than #be percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for ,department of ,defense planning and design accounts relating to military construction projects may be obligated until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a certification that the ,secretary-- 7#a7 has initiated the amendment process required by subsection 7a77#a72 and 7#b7 intends to complete such process by ,september #a1 #bjbj4 7c7 ,update of ,unified ,facilities ,criteria to include changing environmental condition projections ,section #bhje7;c7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbfb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhfd note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,not later than and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,fiscal year #bjai ,not later than 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 as designated by paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,united ,facilities ,criteria 7,,ufc7 #b-ajj-ja and ,,ufc #b-ajj-jb and inserting ,unified ,facilities ,criteria 7,,ufc7 #a-bjj-ja and ,,ufc #a-bjj-jb2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,fiscal year #bjbj 7,a7 ,amendments required ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall amend the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria as follows3 7i7 ,to require that installations of the ,department of ,defense assess the risks from extreme weather and related effects1 and develop plans to address such risks4 7ii7 ,to require in the development of such ,criteria the use of-- 7,i7 land use change projections through the use of land use and land cover modeling by the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey2 and 7,,ii7 weather projections-- 7aa7 from the ,united ,states ,global ,change ,research ,program1 including in the ,national ,climate ,assessment2 or 7bb7 from the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 if such projections are more up-to-date than projections under item 7aa74 7iii7 ,to require the ,secretary of ,defense to provide guidance to project designers and master planners on how to use weather projections4 7iv7 ,to require the use throughout the ,department of the ,naval ,facilities ,engineering ,command ,climate ,change ,installation ,adaptation and ,resilience planning handbook1 as amended 7or similar publication of the ,army ,corps of ,engineers74 7,b7 ,notification ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that a projection other than a projection described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 is more appropriate for use in amending the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria1 the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of such determination1 which shall include the rationale underlying such determination and a description of such other projection4 4 7d7 ,implementation of ,unified ,facilities ,criteria amendments 7#a7 ,implementation ,any ,department of ,defense ,form #acia submitted to ,congress after ,september #a1 #bjbj shall comply with the ,unified ,facility ,criteria1 as amended pursuant to this section4 7#b7 ,certification ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall certify to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate the completion and full incorporation into military construction planning and design-- 7,a7 amendments made pursuant to subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 amendments made pursuant to section #bhje7;c7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbfb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhfd note71 as amended by subsection 7c74 7e7 ,annual review ,beginning with fiscal year #bjbb1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a review comparing the ,unified ,facility ,criteria and industry best practices1 for the purpose of ensuring that military construction building practices and standards of the ,department of ,defense relating to military installation resilience1 energy resilience1 energy and climate resiliency1 and cyber resilience remain up-to-date4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms energy resilience and military installation resilience have the meanings given those terms in section #aja7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term energy and climate resiliency has the meaning given that term in section #bhfd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhje4 ,modification to ,department of ,defense ,form #acia regarding consideration of potential long-term adverse environmental effects 7a7 ,modification 7#a7 ,certification requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall modify ,department of ,defense ,form #acia to require1 with respect to any proposed major or minor military construction project requiring congressional notification or approval1 the inclusion of a certification by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of the military department concerned that the proposed military construction project takes into consideration-- 7,a7 the potential adverse consequences of long-term changes in environmental conditions1 such as increasingly frequent extreme weather events1 that could affect the military installation resilience of the installation for which the military construction project is proposed2 and 7,b7 building requirements in effect for the locality in which the military construction project is proposed and industry best practices that are developed to withstand extreme weather events and other consequences of changes in environmental conditions4 7#b7 ,elements of certification ,as part of the certification required by paragraph 7#a7 for a proposed military construction project1 the ,secretary concerned shall identify the potential changes in environmental conditions1 such as increasingly frequent extreme weather events1 considered and addressed under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,relation to recent modification requirement ,the modification of ,department of ,defense ,form #acia required by subsection 7a7 is in addition to1 and expands upon1 the modification of ,department of ,defense ,form #acia with respect to flood risk disclosure for military construction required by section #bhje7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbfb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhjb note74 7c7 ,military installation resilience defined ,in this section1 the term military installation resilience has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;e77#h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhjf4 ,improved flood risk disclosure for military construction 7a7 ,when disclosure required ,section #bhje7;a77#a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbfb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhjb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting after hazard data the following3 1 or will be impacted by projected current and future mean sea level fluctuations over the lifetime of the project2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting after floodplain the following3 or will be impacted by projected current and future mean sea level fluctuations over the lifetime of the project4 7b7 ,reporting requirements ,section #bhje7;a77#c7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbfb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhjb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding the subparagraphs1 by inserting after floodplain the following3 or are to be impacted by projected current and future mean sea level fluctuations over the lifetime of the project2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,a description of how the proposed project has taken into account projected current and future mean sea level fluctuations over the lifetime of the project4 4 7c7 ,mitigation plan assumptions ,section #bhje7;a77#d7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbfb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhjb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding the subparagraphs-- 7,a7 by inserting after floodplain the following3 or that will be impacted by projected current and future mean sea level fluctuations over the lifetime of the project2 and 7,b7 by striking an additional2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by inserting an additional before #b feet2 and 7,b7 by striking and at the end of the subparagraph2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by inserting an additional before #c feet2 and 7,b7 by striking the period at the end of the subparagraph and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 any additional flooding that will result from projected current and future mean sea level fluctuations over the lifetime of the project4 4 #bhjg4 ,prioritization of projects in annual report on unfunded requirements for laboratory military construction projects ,section #bhjf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbb;a note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 7#b7 by striking reporting and inserting report2 and 7#c7 by inserting in prioritized order1 with specific accounts and program elements identified1 after evaluation facilities14 #bhjh4 ,technical corrections and improvements to defense access road resilience ,section #baj of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking 7a77#a7 ,the ,secretary and all that follows through the end of paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,authorization 7#a7 ,in general ,when defense access roads are certified to the ,secretary as important to the national defense by the ,secretary of ,defense or such other official as the ,president may designate1 the ,secretary is authorized1 out of the funds appropriated for defense access roads1 to provide for-- 7,a7 the construction and maintenance of defense access roads 7including bridges1 tubes1 tunnels1 and culverts or other hydraulic appurtenances on those roads7 to-- 7i7 military reservations2 7ii7 defense industry sites2 7iii7 air or sea ports that are necessary for or are planned to be used for the deployment or sustainment of members of the ,armed ,forces1 equipment1 or supplies2 or 7iv7 sources of raw materials2 7,b7 the reconstruction or enhancement of1 or improvements to1 those roads to ensure the continued effective use of the roads1 regardless of current or projected increases in mean tides1 recurrent flooding1 or other weather-related conditions or natural disasters2 and 7,c7 replacing existing highways and highway connections that are shut off from general public use by necessary closures1 closures due to mean sea level fluctuation and flooding1 or restrictions at-- 7i7 military reservations2 7ii7 air or sea ports that are necessary for or are planned to be used for the deployment or sustainment of members of the ,armed ,forces1 equipment1 or supplies2 or 7iii7 defense industry sites4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the construction and maintenance of and inserting construction1 reconstruction1 resurfacing1 restoration1 rehabilitation1 and preservation of1 or enhancements to12 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking him and inserting the ,secretary2 7,b7 by striking construction1 maintenance1 and repair work and inserting activities for construction1 maintenance1 reconstruction1 enhancement1 improvement1 and repair2 7,c7 by striking therein and inserting in those areas2 and 7,d7 by striking condition for such training purposes and for repairing the damage caused to such highways by the operations of men and equipment in such training4 and inserting the following3 condition for-- 7#a7 that training2 and 7#b7 repairing the damage to those highways caused by-- 7,a7 weather-related events1 increases in mean high tide levels1 recurrent flooding1 or natural disasters2 or 7,b7 the operations of men and equipment in such training4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking he and inserting the ,secretary2 7,b7 by striking construction which has been and inserting construction and other activities2 and 7,c7 by striking upon his demand and inserting upon demand by the ,secretary2 and 7#e7 by striking subsection 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,repair of certain damages and infrastructure ,the funds appropriated to carry out this section may be used to pay the cost of repairing damage caused1 or any infrastructure to mitigate a risk posed1 to a defense access road by recurrent or projected recurrent flooding1 sea level fluctuation1 a natural disaster1 or any other current or projected change in applicable environmental conditions1 if the ,secretary determines that continued access to a military installation1 defense industry site1 air or sea port necessary for or planned to be used for the deployment or sustainment of members of the ,armed ,forces1 equipment1 or supplies1 or to a source of raw materials1 has been or is projected to be impacted by those events or conditions4 4 #bhji4 ,military construction projects for child development centers at military installations 7a7 ,authorization of additional projects ,in addition to any other military construction projects authorized under this ,act1 the ,secretary of the military department concerned may carry out military construction projects for child development centers at military installations1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 7b7 ,requiring report as condition of authorization 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary concerned shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that describes the location1 title1 and cost1 together with a ,department of ,defense ,form #acia1 for each project the ,secretary concerned proposes to carry out under this section4 7#b7 ,timing of availability of funds ,no funds may be obligated or expended for a project under this section-- 7,a7 unless the project is included in the report submitted under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 until the expiration of the #cj-;day period beginning on the date on which the ,secretary concerned submits the report under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,expiration of authorization ,section #bjjb shall apply with respect to the authorization of a military construction project under this section in the same manner as such section applies to the authorization of a project contained in titles ,,xxi through ,,xxx4 #bhaj4 ,prohibition on use of funds to reduce air base resiliency or demolish protected aircraft shelters in the ,european theater without creating a similar protection from attack ,no funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended to implement any activity that reduces air base resiliency or demolishes protected aircraft shelters in the ,european theater1 and the ,department may not otherwise implement any such activity1 without creating a similar protection from attack in the ,european theater until such time as the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that protected aircraft shelters are not required in the ,european theater4 #bhaa4 ,prohibition on use of funds to close or return certain bases to the host nation ,no funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended to implement any activity that closes or returns to the host nation any existing base under the ,european ,consolidation ,initiative1 and the ,department shall not implement any such activity in fiscal year #bjbj1 until the ,secretary of ,defense certifies that there is no longer a need for a rotational military presence in the ,european theater4 ,b ,real ,property and ,facilities ,administration #bhba4 ,improved energy security for main operating bases in ,europe 7a7 ,prohibition on use of certain energy source ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each contract for the acquisition of furnished energy for a covered military installation in ,europe does not use any energy sourced from inside the ,russian ,federation as a means of generating the furnished energy for the covered military installation4 7b7 ,waiver for national security interests 7#a7 ,waiver authority2 certification ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive application of subsection 7a7 to a specific contract for the acquisition of furnished energy for a covered military installation if the ,secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that-- 7,a7 the waiver of such subsection is necessary to ensure an adequate supply of furnished energy for the covered military installation2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary has balanced these national security requirements against the potential risk associated with reliance upon the ,russian ,federation for furnished energy4 7#b7 ,submission of waiver notice ,not later than #ad days before the execution of any energy contract for which a waiver is granted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees notice of the waiver4 ,the waiver notice shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the rationale for the waiver1 including the basis for the certifications required by subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,an assessment of how the waiver may impact the ,european energy resiliency strategy4 7,c7 ,an explanation of the measures the ,department of ,defense is taking to mitigate the risk of using ,russian ,federation furnished energy4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered military installation means a military installation in ,europe identified by the ,department of ,defense as a main operating base4 7#b7 ,the term furnished energy means energy furnished to a covered military installation in any form and for any purpose1 including heating1 cooling1 and electricity4 7d7 ,conforming repeal ,section #bhaa of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbff7 is repealed4 #bhbb4 ,access to ,department of ,defense installations for credentialed transportation workers ,section #ajej7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,access to installations for credentialed transportation workers ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 to the extent practicable1 shall ensure that the ,transportation ,worker ,identification ,credential is accepted as a valid credential for unescorted access to ,department of ,defense installations by transportation workers4 4 #bhbc4 ,improved recording and maintaining of ,department of ,defense real property data 7a7 ,initial report ,not later than #aej days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,undersecretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that evaluates service-level best practices for recording and maintaining real property data4 7b7 ,issuance of guidance ,not later than #cjj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,undersecretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall issue service-wide guidance on the recording and collection of real property data based on the best practices described in the report4 ,c ,land ,conveyances #bhca4 ,land conveyance1 ,hill ,air ,force ,base1 ,ogden1 ,utah 7a7 ,conveyance required ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may convey1 for no monetary consideration1 to the ,state of ,utah or a designee of the ,state of ,utah 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 improvements thereon1 consisting of approximately #ce acres located at ,hill ,air ,force ,base commonly known as the ,defense ,nontactical ,generator and ,rail ,center and such real property adjacent to the ,center as the parties consider to be appropriate1 for the purpose of permitting the ,state to construct a new interchange for ,interstate #ae4 7b7 ,condition precedent ,the conveyance authorized by subsection 7a7 shall be contingent upon the relocation of the ,defense ,nontactical ,generator and ,rail ,center4 7c7 ,termination and reentry ,if the ,state does not meet the conditions required under subsection 7d7 by the date that is five years after the date of the conveyance authorized by subsection 7a71 or such later date as the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,state may agree is reasonably necessary due to unexpected circumstances1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may terminate such conveyance and reenter the property4 7d7 ,consideration and conditions of conveyance ,in consideration of and as a condition to the conveyance authorized by subsection 7a71 the ,state shall agree to the following3 7#a7 ,not later than two years after the conveyance1 the ,state shall1 at no cost to the ,united ,states ,government-- 7,a7 demolish all improvements and associated infrastructure existing on the property2 and 7,b7 conduct environmental cleanup and remediation of the property1 as required by law and approved by the ,utah ,department of ,environmental ,quality1 for the planned redevelopment and use of the property4 7#b7 ,not later than three years after the completion of the cleanup and remediation under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,state1 at no cost to the ,united ,states ,government1 shall construct on ,hill ,air ,force ,base a new gate for vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and out of ,hill ,air ,force ,base in compliance with all applicable construction and security requirements and such other requirements as the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may consider necessary4 7#c7 ,that the ,state shall coordinate the demolition1 cleanup1 remediation1 design1 redevelopment1 and construction activities performed pursuant to the conveyance under subsection 7a7 with the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 the ,utah ,department of ,transportation1 and the ,utah ,department of ,environmental ,quality4 7e7 ,environmental obligations ,the ,state shall not have any obligation with respect to cleanup and remediation of an environmental condition on the property to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 unless the condition was in existence and known before the date of the conveyance or the ,state exacerbates the condition which then requires further remediation4 7f7 ,payment of costs of conveyance 7#a7 ,payment required ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall require the ,state to cover costs to be incurred by the ,secretary1 or to reimburse the ,secretary for such costs incurred1 to carry out the conveyance under subsection 7a71 including survey costs1 costs for environmental documentation1 and other administrative costs related to the conveyance4 ,if amounts are collected from the ,state in advance of the ,secretary incurring 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 the costs incurred by the ,secretary in carrying out the conveyance under subsection 7a7 or to an appropriate fund or account currently available to the ,secretary for the purposes for which the costs were paid4 ,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 7g7 ,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 ,air ,force and the ,state4 7h7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect or limit the application of1 or any obligation to comply with1 any environmental law1 including the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq47 and the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fija et seq474 #bhcb4 ,release of interests retained in ,camp ,joseph ,t4 ,robinson1 ,arkansas1 for use of such land as a veterans cemetery 7a7 ,release of retained interests 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to a parcel of land at ,camp ,joseph ,t4 ,robinson1 ,arkansas1 consisting of approximately #ada4eb acres that lies in a part of section #ce1 township #c north1 range #ab west1 ,pulaski ,county1 ,arkansas1 and comprising a portion of the property conveyed by the ,united ,states to the ,state of ,arkansas for training of the ,national ,guard and for other military purposes pursuant to ,an ,act authorizing the transfer of part of ,camp ,joseph ,t4 ,robinson to the ,state of ,arkansas1 approved ,june #cj1 #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #caa1 chapter #dbi71 the ,secretary of the ,army may release the terms and conditions imposed1 and reversionary interests retained1 by the ,united ,states under section #b of such ,act1 and the right to reenter and use the property retained by the ,united ,states under section #c of such ,act4 7#b7 ,impact on other rights or interests ,the release of terms and conditions and retained interests under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to the parcel described in such paragraph shall not be construed to alter the rights or interests retained by the ,united ,states with respect to the remainder of the real property conveyed to the ,state of ,arkansas under the ,act described in such paragraph4 7b7 ,instrument of release and description of property 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army may execute and file in the appropriate office a deed of release1 amended deed1 or other appropriate instrument reflecting the release of terms and conditions and retained interests under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,legal description ,the exact acreage and legal description of the property described in subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary of the ,army4 7c7 ,conditions on release and reversionary interest 7#a7 ,expansion of veterans cemetery and reversionary interest 7,a7 ,expansion of veterans cemetery ,the ,state of ,arkansas may use the parcel of land described in subsection 7a77#a7 only for the expansion of the ,arkansas ,state ,veterans ,cemetery4 7,b7 ,reversionary interest ,if the ,secretary of the ,army determines at any time that the parcel of land described in subsection 7a77#a7 is not being used in accordance with the purpose specified in subparagraph 7,a71 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the land1 including any improvements thereto1 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 such parcel4 7#b7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary of the ,army may require in the instrument of release such additional terms and conditions in connection with the release of terms and conditions and retained interests under subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,payment of administrative costs 7#a7 ,payment required 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army may require the ,state of ,arkansas to cover costs to be incurred by the ,secretary1 or to reimburse the ,secretary for costs incurred by the ,secretary1 to carry out the release of terms and conditions and retained interests under subsection 7a71 including survey costs1 costs related to environmental documentation1 and other administrative costs related to the release4 7,b7 ,refund of amounts ,if amounts paid to the ,secretary by the ,state of ,arkansas in advance under subparagraph 7,a7 exceed the costs actually incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the release1 the ,secretary shall refund the excess amount to the ,state4 7#b7 ,treatment of amounts received ,amounts received under paragraph 7#a7 as reimbursement for costs incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the release of terms and conditions and retained interests under subsection 7a7 shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the ,secretary in carrying out the release4 ,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 #bhcc4 ,modification of authorized uses of certain property conveyed by the ,united ,states in ,los ,angeles1 ,california 7a7 ,in general ,section #b of ,public ,law #he-bcf 7#ga ,stat4 #eag7 is amended in the first sentence by inserting after for other military purposes the following3 and for purposes of meeting the needs of the homeless 7as that term is defined in section #ajc of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacjb774 7b7 ,modification of use 7#a7 ,application ,the ,state of ,california shall submit to the ,administrator of ,general ,services an application for use of the property conveyed by section #b of ,public ,law #he-bcf for purposes of meeting the needs of the homeless in accordance with the amendment made by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,review of application ,not later than #fj days after the date of receipt of an application pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall jointly determine whether the use of the property described in the application is a use for purposes of meeting the needs of the homeless4 7#c7 ,compatibility with military purposes ,before executing any instrument of modification of the deed of conveyance1 the ,administrator and the ,secretary shall request a review by the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,army1 to ensure that any modification of the use of the property described in the application is compatible with the current and anticipated future use of the property for training members of the ,national ,guard and other military purposes4 7#d7 ,modification of instrument of conveyance ,if the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau determines pursuant to the review under paragraph 7#c7 that the modification of the use of the property described in the application is compatible with the use of the property for training members of the ,national ,guard and other military purposes1 the ,administrator shall execute and record in the appropriate office an instrument of modification of the deed of conveyance executed pursuant to ,public ,law #he-bcf in order to authorize such use of the property described in the application4 ,the instrument shall be filed within #fj days of such determination and include such additional terms and conditions as the ,administrator considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 #bhcd4 ,transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain parcels of ,federal land in ,arlington1 ,virginia 7a7 ,transfer to the ,secretary of the ,army 7#a7 ,transfer ,administrative jurisdiction over the parcel of ,federal land described in paragraph 7#b7 is transferred from the ,secretary of the ,interior to the ,secretary of the ,army4 7#b7 ,description of land ,the parcel of ,federal land referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is the approximately #af4ji-;acre parcel of land in ,arlington1 ,virginia1 as depicted on the map entitled ,arlington ,national ,cemetery1 ,memorial ,ave-,,nps ,parcel and dated ,february #aa1 #bjai4 7b7 ,transfer to the ,secretary of the ,interior 7#a7 ,transfer ,administrative jurisdiction over the parcel of ,federal land described in paragraph 7#b7 is transferred from the ,secretary of the ,army to the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#b7 ,description of land ,the parcel of ,federal land referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is the approximately #a4jd-;acre parcel of land in ,arlington1 ,virginia1 as depicted on the map entitled ,arlington ,national ,cemetery-,chaffee ,,nps ,land ,swap and dated ,october #ca1 #bjah4 7c7 ,land surveys ,the exact acreage and legal description of a parcel of ,federal land described in subsection 7a77#b7 or 7b77#b7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7d7 ,authority to correct errors ,the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,interior may correct any clerical or typographical error in a map described in subsection 7a77#b7 or 7b77#b74 7e7 ,terms and conditions 7#a7 ,no reimbursement or consideration ,a transfer by subsection 7a77#a7 or 7b77#a7 shall be without reimbursement or consideration4 7#b7 ,continued recreational access ,the use of a bicycle trail or recreational access within a parcel of ,federal land described in subsection 7a77#b7 or 7b77#b7 in which the use or access is authorized before the date of the enactment of this ,act shall be allowed to continue after the transfer of the applicable parcel of ,federal land by subsection 7a77#a7 or 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,management of parcel transferred to ,secretary of the ,army 7,a7 ,in general ,the parcel of ,federal land transferred to the ,secretary of the ,army by subsection 7a77#a7 shall be administered by the ,secretary of the ,army-- 7i7 as part of ,arlington ,national ,cemetery2 and 7ii7 in accordance with applicable law1 including-- 7,i7 regulations2 and 7,,ii7 section #bdji of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,memorandum of understanding on operation of maintenance of memorial 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall seek to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the ,women in ,military ,service for ,america ,memorial ,foundation1 ,inc41 to define roles and responsibilities for the shared responsibility and resources for operation and maintenance of the ,women in ,military ,service for ,america ,memorial and the surrounding grounds4 7ii7 ,allocation of amounts ,the ,secretary of the ,army may1 pursuant to the memorandum of understanding described in clause 7i71 allocate amounts to the foundation described in that clause to support operation and maintenance of the memorial described in that clause4 7#d7 ,management of parcel transferred to ,secretary of the ,interior ,the parcel of ,federal land transferred to the ,secretary of the ,interior by subsection 7b77#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 included within the boundary of ,arlington ,house1 ,the ,robert ,e4 ,lee ,memorial2 and 7,b7 administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior-- 7i7 as part of the memorial referred to in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 in accordance with applicable law 7including regulations74 ,d ,military ,land ,withdrawals #bhda4 ,public notice regarding upcoming periods of ,secretary of the ,navy management of ,shared ,use ,area of the ,johnson ,valley ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area 7a7 ,public notice required ,section #bidb7;b77#b7 of the ,military ,land ,withdrawals ,act of #bjac 7title ,,xxix of ,public ,law #aac-ff2 #abg ,stat4 #ajcf7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,public notice ,not later than one year before the date on which a #cj-;day period of ,secretary of the ,navy management of the ,shared ,use ,area commences1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 acting through the ,resource ,management ,group established pursuant to section #bidd1 shall notify the public of such date of commencement and the intention of the ,armed ,forces to use the ,shared ,use ,area for military training purposes4 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy1 upon notice to the ,secretary of the ,interior1 may waive such public notice in the event of an emergent military training requirement4 4 7b7 ,application of amendment ,subparagraph 7,d7 of section #bidb7;b77#b7 of the ,military ,land ,withdrawals ,act of #bjac 7title ,,xxix of ,public ,law #aac-ff2 #abg ,stat4 #ajcf71 as added by subsection 7a71 shall apply to periods of ,secretary of the ,navy management of the ,shared ,use ,area of the ,johnson ,valley ,off-,highway ,vehicle ,recreation ,area under such section that commence on or after ,january #a1 #bjba4 ,e ,white ,sands ,national ,park and ,white ,sands ,missile ,range #bhea4 ,white ,sands ,missile ,range ,land ,enhancements 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,map ,the term ,map means the map entitled ,white ,sands ,national ,park ,proposed ,boundary ,revision ,transfer of ,lands ,between ,national ,park ,service ,department of the ,army1 numbered #adb_/acf1bga1 and dated ,february #ad1 #bjag4 7#b7 ,military munitions ,the term military munitions has the meaning given the term in section #aja7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,missile range ,the term missile range means the ,white ,sands ,missile ,range1 ,new ,mexico1 administered by the ,secretary of the ,army4 7#d7 ,monument ,the term ,monument means the ,white ,sands ,national ,monument1 ,new ,mexico1 established by ,presidential ,proclamation ,no4 #bjbe 7#ed ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjcja note71 dated ,january #ah1 #aicc1 and administered by the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#e7 ,munitions debris ,the term munitions debris has the meaning given the term in volume #h of the ,department of ,defense ,manual ,number #fjee4ji-,m entitled ,do,d ,ammunitions and ,explosives ,safety ,standards and dated ,february #bi1 #bjjh 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act74 7#f7 ,park ,the term ,park means the ,white ,sands ,national ,park established by subsection 7b77#a74 7#g7 ,public ,land ,order ,the term ,public ,land ,order means ,public ,land ,order #hcc1 dated ,may #ba1 #aieb 7#ag ,fed4 ,reg4 #dhbb74 7#h7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,new ,mexico4 7b7 ,white ,sands ,national ,park 7#a7 ,establishment ,to protect1 preserve1 and restore its scenic1 scientific1 educational1 natural1 geological1 historical1 cultural1 archaeological1 paleontological1 hydrological1 fish1 wildlife1 and recreational values and to enhance visitor experiences1 there is established in the ,state the ,white ,sands ,national ,park as a unit of the ,national ,park ,system4 7#b7 ,abolishment of ,white ,sands ,national ,monument 7,a7 ,abolishment ,due to the establishment of the ,park1 the ,monument is abolished4 7,b7 ,incorporation ,the land and interests in land that comprise the ,monument are incorporated in1 and shall be considered to be part of1 the ,park4 7#c7 ,references ,any reference in a law1 map1 regulation1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the ,white ,sands ,national ,monument shall be considered to be a reference to the ,white ,sands ,national ,park4 7#d7 ,availability of ,funds ,any funds available for the ,monument shall be available for the ,park4 7#e7 ,administration ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall administer the ,park in accordance with-- 7,a7 this subsection2 and 7,b7 the laws generally applicable to units of the ,national ,park ,system1 including section #ajjaja7;a71 chapter #ajjc1 sections #ajjgea7;a71 #ajjgeb1 #ajjgec1 and #ajbaja1 and chapter #cbja of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,world ,heritage ,list nomination 7,a7 ,county concurrence ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall not submit a nomination for the ,park to be included on the ,world ,heritage ,list of the ,united ,nations ,educational1 ,scientific and ,cultural ,organization unless each county in which the ,park is located concurs in the nomination4 7,b7 ,army notification ,before submitting a nomination for the ,park to be included on the ,world ,heritage ,list of the ,united ,nations ,educational1 ,scientific and ,cultural ,organization1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall notify the ,secretary of the ,army of the intent of the ,secretary of the ,interior to nominate the ,park4 7#g7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection affects-- 7,a7 valid existing rights 7including water rights72 7,b7 permits or contracts issued by the ,monument2 7,c7 existing agreements1 including agreements with the ,department of ,defense2 7,d7 the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense regarding the restricted airspace above the ,park2 or 7,e7 the airshed classification of the ,park under the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq474 7c7 ,modification of boundaries of ,white ,sands ,national ,park and ,white ,sands ,missile ,range 7#a7 ,transfers of administrative jurisdiction 7,a7 ,transfer of administrative jurisdiction to the ,secretary of the ,interior 7i7 ,in general ,administrative jurisdiction over the land described in clause 7ii7 is transferred from the ,secretary of the ,army to the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7ii7 ,description of land ,the land referred to in clause 7i7 is-- 7,i7 the approximately #b1hbf acres of land identified as ,to ,,nps1 lands inside current boundary on the ,map2 and 7,,ii7 the approximately #e1gff acres of land identified as ,to ,,nps1 new additions on the ,map4 7,b7 ,transfer of administrative jurisdiction to the ,secretary of the ,army 7i7 ,in general ,administrative jurisdiction over the land described in clause 7ii7 is transferred from the ,secretary of the ,interior to the ,secretary of the ,army4 7ii7 ,description of land ,the land referred to in clause 7i7 is the approximately #c1gcg acres of land identified as ,to ,,doa on the ,map4 7#b7 ,boundary modifications 7,a7 ,park 7i7 ,in general ,the boundary of the ,park is revised to reflect the boundary depicted on the ,map4 7ii7 ,map 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,army1 shall prepare and keep on file for public inspection in the appropriate office of the ,secretary of the ,interior a map and a legal description of the revised boundary of the ,park4 7,,ii7 ,effect ,the map and legal description under subclause 7,i7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this section1 except that the ,secretary of the ,interior may correct clerical and typographical errors in the map and legal description4 7iii7 ,boundary survey ,as soon as practicable after the date of the establishment of the ,park and subject to the availability of funds1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall complete an official boundary survey of the ,park4 7,b7 ,missile range 7i7 ,in general ,the boundary of the missile range and the ,public ,land ,order are modified to exclude the land transferred to the ,secretary of the ,interior under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and to include the land transferred to the ,secretary of the ,army under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7ii7 ,map ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall prepare a map and legal description depicting the revised boundary of the missile range4 7,c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bhed of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiig 7,public ,law #ajd-bja2 #ed ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjcja note7 is repealed4 7#c7 ,administration 7,a7 ,park ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall administer the land transferred under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 in accordance with laws 7including regulations7 applicable to the ,park4 7,b7 ,missile range ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall administer the land transferred to the ,secretary of the ,army under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 as part of the missile range4 7,c7 ,infrastructure2 resource management 7i7 ,range ,road #g 7,i7 ,infrastructure management ,to the maximum extent practicable1 in planning1 constructing1 and managing infrastructure on the land described in subclause 7,,iii71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall apply low-impact development techniques and strategies to prevent impacts within the missile range and the ,park from stormwater runoff from the land described in that subclause4 7,,ii7 ,resource management ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall-- 7aa7 manage the land described in subclause 7,,iii7 in a manner consistent with the protection of natural and cultural resources within the missile range and the ,park and in accordance with section #aja7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,sikes ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fgj;a7a77#a77;,b771 division ,a of subtitle ,,iii of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq472 and 7bb7 include the land described in subclause 7,,iii7 in the integrated natural and cultural resource management plan for the missile range4 7,,iii7 ,description of land ,the land referred to in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 is the land that is transferred to the administrative jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,army under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 and located in the area east of ,range ,road #g in-- 7aa7 ,t4 #ag ,s41 ,r4 #e ,e41 sec4 #ca2 7bb7 ,t4 #ah ,s41 ,r4 #e ,e42 and 7cc7 ,t4 #ai ,s41 ,r4 #e ,e41 sec4 #e4 7ii7 ,fence 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall continue to allow the ,secretary of the ,interior to maintain the fence shown on the ,map until such time as the ,secretary of the ,interior determines that the fence is unnecessary for the management of the ,park4 7,,ii7 ,removal ,if the ,secretary of the ,interior determines that the fence is unnecessary for the management of the ,park under subclause 7,i71 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall promptly remove the fence at the expense of the ,department of the ,interior4 7,d7 ,research ,the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,interior may enter into an agreement to allow the ,secretary of the ,interior to conduct certain research in the area identified as ,cooperative ,use ,research ,area on the ,map4 7,e7 ,military munitions and munitions debris 7i7 ,response action ,with respect to any ,federal liability1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall remain responsible for any response action addressing military munitions or munitions debris on the land transferred under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to the same extent as on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7ii7 ,investigation of military munitions and munitions debris 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior may request that the ,secretary of the ,army conduct #a or more investigations of military munitions or munitions debris on any land transferred under paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7,,ii7 ,access ,the ,secretary of the ,interior shall give access to the ,secretary of the ,army to the land covered by a request under subclause 7,i7 for the purposes of conducting the #a or more investigations under that subclause4 7,,iii7 ,limitation ,an investigation conducted under this clause shall be subject to available appropriations4 7iii7 ,applicable law ,any activities undertaken under this subparagraph shall be carried out in accordance with-- 7,i7 the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq472 7,,ii7 the purposes for which the ,park was established2 and 7,,iii7 any other applicable law4 ,f ,other ,matters #bhfa4 ,installation and maintenance of fire extinguishers in ,department of ,defense facilities ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that portable fire extinguishers are installed and maintained in all ,department of ,defense facilities1 in accordance with requirements of national model fire codes developed by the ,national ,fire ,protection ,association and the ,international ,code ,council that require redundancy and extinguishers throughout occupancies regardless of the presence of other suppression systems or alarm systems4 #bhfb4 ,definition of community infrastructure for purposes of military base reuse studies and community planning assistance ,paragraph 7#d7 of section #bcia7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 7,a7 ,the term community infrastructure means a project or facility described in subparagraph 7,b7 that-- 7i7 is located off of a military installation2 and 7ii7 is-- 7,i7 owned by a ,state or local government2 or 7,,ii7 a not-for-profit1 member-owned utility service4 7,b7 ,a project or facility described in this subparagraph is any of the following3 7i7 ,any transportation project4 7ii7 ,a school1 hospital1 police1 fire1 emergency response1 or other community support facility4 7iii7 ,a water1 waste-water1 telecommunications1 electric1 gas1 or other utility infrastructure project4 4 #bhfc4 ,temporary authority for acceptance and use of contributions for certain design and construction projects mutually beneficial to the ,department of ,defense and the ,republic of ,korea 7a7 ,acceptance of contributions 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary concerned may accept cash contributions from the ,republic of ,korea to carry out the following3 7,a7 ,the design and construction of the ,black ,hat ,intelligence ,fusion ,center1 ,camp ,humphreys1 ,republic of ,korea4 7,b7 ,the design of the ,korean ,air and ,space ,operations and ,intelligence ,center1 ,osan ,air ,base1 ,republic of ,korea4 7#b7 ,cost-sharing agreement ,in the event the contribution under paragraph 7#a7 is insufficient to cover the entire cost of the activity authorized under that paragraph1 the ,secretary concerned shall enter into a cost-sharing agreement with the ,republic of ,korea detailing the portion of the authorized activity that is to be funded with the contribution and identifying sufficient other funds to undertake the entire authorized activity4 7b7 ,establishment of account ,contributions accepted under subsection 7a7 shall be placed in an account established by the ,secretary concerned and shall remain available until expended as provided in such subsection4 7c7 ,notice 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ad days before carrying out a project using contributions accepted under subsection 7a7 for which the estimated cost of the project will exceed the thresholds prescribed by section #bhje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary concerned shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7,a7 a written notice of the decision to carry out the project2 7,b7 a justification for the project2 and 7,c7 the estimated cost of the project4 7#b7 ,notice for projects that require cost sharing ,not later than #ad days before carrying out a project using contributions accepted under subsection 7a7 for which a cost-sharing agreement is entered into under paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection1 the ,secretary concerned shall submit to the congressional defense committees in an electronic medium pursuant to section #dhj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7,a7 a written notice of the acceptance of the contributions for the project2 7,b7 a copy of the ,department of ,defense ,form #acia for the project2 7,c7 the estimated cost of the project2 and 7,d7 details on the cost-sharing agreement with the ,republic of ,korea4 7d7 ,expiration of project authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the authority to accept contributions and carry out projects under this section expires on ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 7#b7 ,continuation of projects ,the expiration of authority under paragraph 7#a7 does not prevent the continuation of any project commenced before the date specified in that paragraph4 7e7 ,mutually beneficial ,a project described in subsection 7a7 shall be considered to be mutually beneficial if-- 7#a7 the project is in support of a bilateral defense cooperation agreement between the ,united ,states and the ,republic of ,korea2 or 7#b7 the ,secretary concerned determines that the ,united ,states may derive a benefit from the project1 including-- 7,a7 access to and use of facilities of the military forces of the ,republic of ,korea2 7,b7 ability or capacity for future force posture2 and 7,c7 increased interoperability between military forces of the ,department of ,defense and the ,republic of ,korea4 7f7 ,secretary concerned defined ,in this section1 the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja7i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhfd4 ,black start exercises at military installations 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a black start exercise at three military installations1 at least one of which shall be a ,joint ,base4 ,the exercises shall be conducted at installations at which such an exercise has not previously been conducted1 for the purpose of identifying any shortcomings in infrastructure1 joint operations1 joint coordination1 and security that would result from a loss of power at the installation4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that contains a discussion of lessons learned from black start exercises conducted by the ,secretary of ,defense during the period beginning with the first such exercise and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjai1 including the three most recurring issues identified as a result of such exercises with respect to infrastructure1 joint coordination efforts1 and security4 7c7 ,black start exercise defined ,in this section1 the term black start exercise means1 with respect to a military installation1 an exercise in which commercial utility power at the installation is dropped before backup generation assets start1 for the purpose of-- 7#a7 testing the ability of the backup systems to start1 transfer the load1 and carry the load until commercial power is restored2 7#b7 aligning stakeholders on critical energy requirements to meet mission requirements2 7#c7 validating mission operation plans1 such as continuity of operations plans2 7#d7 identifying infrastructure interdependencies2 and 7#e7 verifying backup electric power system performance4 #bhfe4 ,pilot program to extend service life of roads and runways under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense 7a7 ,pilot program authorized ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 may carry out a pilot program to design1 build1 and test technologies1 techniques1 and materials in order to extend the service life of roads and runways under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7b7 ,scope ,the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the design1 testing1 and assembly of technologies and systems suitable for pavement applications4 7#b7 ,research1 development1 and testing of pavement materials for use in different geographic areas in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the design and procurement of platforms and equipment to test the performance1 cost1 feasibility1 and effectiveness of the technologies1 systems1 and materials described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7c7 ,award of contracts or grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 through the award of contracts or grants for the designing1 building1 or testing of technologies1 techniques1 and materials under the pilot program4 7#b7 ,merit-based selection ,any award of a contract or grant under the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall be made using merit-based selection procedures4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than two 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 pilot program4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to the pilot program shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of activities under the pilot program in improving the service life of roads and runways under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,an analysis of the potential lifetime cost savings and reduction in energy demands associated with the extended service life of such roads and runways4 7e7 ,termination of authority ,the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 #bhff4 ,restrictions on rehabilitation of ,over-the-,horizon ,backscatter ,radar ,system receiving station1 ,modoc ,county1 ,california 7a7 ,restrictions ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not use any funds or resources of the ,department of the ,air ,force to carry out the rehabilitation of the obsolete ,over-the-,horizon ,backscatter ,radar ,system receiving station located in ,modoc ,national ,forest in the ,state of ,california4 7b7 ,exception for removal of perimeter fence ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may use funds and resources of the ,department of the ,air ,force-- 7#a7 to remove the perimeter fence1 which was treated with an arsenic-based weatherproof coating1 surrounding the ,over-the-,horizon ,backscatter ,radar ,system receiving station referred to in such subsection2 and 7#b7 to carry out the mitigation of soil contamination associated with such fence4 7c7 ,sunset ,the restrictions in subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe4 #bhfg4 ,designation of ,sumpter ,smith ,joint ,national ,guard ,base 7a7 ,designation ,the ,sumpter ,smith ,air ,national ,guard ,base in ,birmingham1 ,alabama1 shall after the date of the enactment of this ,act be known and designated as the ,sumpter ,smith ,joint ,national ,guard ,base4 7b7 ,reference ,any reference in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the installation referred to in subsection 7a7 shall be considered to be a reference to the ,sumpter ,smith ,joint ,national ,guard ,base4 #bhfh4 ,santa ,ynez ,band of ,chumash ,indians land affirmation 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,santa ,ynez ,band of ,chumash ,indians ,land ,affirmation ,act of #bjai4 7b7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,on ,october #ac1 #bjag1 the ,general ,council of the ,santa ,ynez ,band of ,chumash ,indians voted to approve the ,memorandum of ,agreement between the ,county of ,santa ,barbara and the ,santa ,ynez ,band of ,chumash ,indians regarding the approximately #a1dbg4bh acres of land1 commonly known as ,camp #d1 and authorized the ,tribal ,chairman to sign the ,memorandum of ,agreement4 7#b7 ,on ,october #ca1 #bjag1 the ,board of ,supervisors for the ,county of ,santa ,barbara approved the ,memorandum of ,agreement on ,camp #d and authorized the ,chair to sign the ,memorandum of ,agreement4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of the ,interior approved the ,memorandum of ,agreement pursuant to section #bajc of the ,revised ,statutes 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ha74 7c7 ,land to be taken into trust 7#a7 ,in general ,the approximately l1#dbg4bh acres of land in ,santa ,barbara ,county1 ,,ca described in paragraph 7#c71 is hereby taken into trust for the benefit of the ,tribe1 subject to valid existing rights1 contracts1 and management agreements related to easements and rights-of-way4 7#b7 ,administration 7,a7 ,administration ,the land described in paragraph 7#c7 shall be a part of the ,santa ,ynez ,indian ,reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to the land held in trust by the ,united ,states for an ,indian tribe4 7,b7 ,effect ,for purposes of certain ,california ,state laws 7including the ,california ,land ,conservation ,act of #aife1 ,government ,code ,section #eabjj1 et seq471 placing the land described in paragraph 7#c7 into trust shall remove any restrictions on the property pursuant to ,california ,government ,code ,section #eabie or any other provision of such ,act4 7#c7 ,legal description of lands transferred ,the lands to be taken into trust for the benefit of the ,tribe pursuant to this ,act are described as follows3 ,legal ,land ,description_/,site ,location3 ,real property in the unincorporated area of the ,county of ,santa ,barbara1 ,state of ,california1 described as follows3 ,,parcel #a3 7,,apn3 #ada-aba-ea ,,and ,,portion ,,of ,,apn #ada-adj-aj7 ,,lots #i ,,through #ah1 ,,inclusive1 ,,of ,,tract #ah1 ,,in ,,the ,,county ,,of ,,santa ,,barbara1 ,,state ,,of ,,california1 ,,as ,,shown ,,on ,,the ,,map ,,showing ,,the ,,subdivisions ,,of ,,the ,,canada ,,de ,,los ,,pinos ,,or ,,college ,,rancho1 ,,filed ,,in ,,rack #c1 ,,as ,,map #d ,,in ,,the ,,office ,,of ,,the ,,county ,,recorder ,,of ,,said ,,county4 ,,this ,,legal ,,is ,,made ,,pursuant ,,to ,,that ,,certain ,,certificate ,,of ,,compliance ,,recorded ,,december #e1 #bjja ,,as ,,instrument ,,no4 #ja-ajeehj ,,of ,,official ,,records4 ,,parcel #b3 7,,portion ,,of ,,apn3 #ada-adj-aj7 ,,lots #a ,,through #ab1 ,,inclusive1 ,,of ,,tract #bd1 ,,in ,,the ,,county ,,of ,,santa ,,barbara1 ,,state ,,of ,,california1 ,,as ,,shown ,,on ,,the ,,map ,,showing ,,the ,,subdivisions ,,of ,,the ,,canada ,,de ,,los ,,pinos ,,or ,,college ,,rancho1 ,,filed ,,in ,,rack #c1 ,,as ,,map #d ,,in ,,the ,,office ,,of ,,the ,,county ,,recorder ,,of ,,said ,,county4 ,,this ,,legal ,,is ,,made ,,pursuant ,,to ,,that ,,certain ,,certificate ,,of ,,compliance ,,recorded ,,december #e1 #bjja ,,as ,,instrument ,,no4 #ja-ajeeha ,,of ,,official ,,records4 ,,parcel #c3 7,,portions ,,of ,,apns3 #ada-bcj-bc ,,and #ada-adj-aj7 ,,lots #ai ,,and #bj ,,of ,,tract #ah ,,and ,,that ,,portion ,,of ,,lots #a1 #b1 #g1 #h1 #i1 #aj1 ,,and #ae ,,through #bj1 ,,inclusive1 ,,of ,,tract #af1 ,,in ,,the ,,county ,,of ,,santa ,,barbara1 ,,state ,,of ,,california1 ,,as ,,shown ,,on ,,the ,,map ,,showing ,,the ,,subdivisions ,,of ,,the ,,canada ,,de ,,los ,,pinos ,,or ,,college ,,rancho1 ,,filed ,,in ,,rack #c1 ,,as ,,map #d ,,in ,,the ,,office ,,of ,,the ,,county ,,recorder ,,of ,,said ,,county1 ,,that ,,lies ,,northeasterly ,,of ,,the ,,northeasterly ,,line ,,of ,,the ,,land ,,granted ,,to ,,the ,,state ,,of ,,california ,,by ,,an ,,executor',s ,,deed ,,recorded ,,april #b1 #aifh ,,in ,,book #bbbg1 ,,page #acf ,,of ,,official ,,records ,,of ,,said ,,county4 ,,this ,,legal ,,is ,,made ,,pursuant ,,to ,,that ,,certain ,,certificate ,,of ,,compliance ,,recorded ,,december #e1 #bjja ,,as ,,instrument ,,no4 #ja-ajeehb ,,of ,,official ,,records4 ,,parcel #d3 7,,apn3 #ada-bdj-jb ,,and ,,portion ,,of ,,apn3 #ada-adj-aj7 ,,lots #a ,,through #ab1 ,,inclusive1 ,,of ,,tract #be1 ,,in ,,the ,,county ,,of ,,santa ,,barbara1 ,,state ,,of ,,california1 ,,as ,,shown ,,on ,,the ,,map ,,showing ,,the ,,subdivisions ,,of ,,the ,,canada ,,de ,,los ,,pinos ,,or ,,college ,,rancho1 ,,filed ,,in ,,rack #c1 ,,as ,,map #d ,,in ,,the ,,office ,,of ,,the ,,county ,,recorder ,,of ,,said ,,county4 ,,this ,,legal ,,is ,,made ,,pursuant ,,to ,,that ,,certain ,,certificate ,,of ,,compliance ,,recorded ,,december #e1 #bjja ,,as ,,instrument ,,no4 #ja-ajeehc ,,of ,,official ,,records4 ,,parcel #e3 7,,portion ,,of ,,apn3 #ada-bcj-bc7 ,,that ,,portion ,,of ,,lots #c ,,and #f ,,of ,,tract #af1 ,,in ,,the ,,county ,,of ,,santa ,,barbara1 ,,state ,,of ,,california1 ,,as ,,shown ,,on ,,the ,,map ,,showing ,,the ,,subdivisions ,,of ,,the ,,canada ,,de ,,los ,,pinos ,,or ,,college ,,rancho1 ,,filed ,,in ,,rack #c1 ,,as ,,map #d ,,in ,,the ,,office ,,of ,,the ,,county ,,recorder ,,of ,,said ,,county1 ,,that ,,lies ,,northeasterly ,,of ,,the ,,northeasterly ,,line ,,of ,,the ,,land ,,granted ,,to ,,the ,,state ,,of ,,california ,,by ,,an ,,executor',s ,,deed ,,recorded ,,april #b1 #aifh ,,in ,,book #bbbg1 ,,page #acf ,,of ,,official ,,records ,,of ,,said ,,county4 ,,this ,,legal ,,is ,,made ,,pursuant ,,to ,,that ,,certain ,,certificate ,,of ,,compliance ,,recorded ,,december #e1 #bjja ,,as ,,instrument ,,no4 #ja-ajeehd ,,of ,,official ,,records4 7#d7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this section shall-- 7,a7 enlarge1 impair1 or otherwise affect any right or claim of the ,tribe to any land or interest in land that is in existence before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7,b7 affect any water right of the ,tribe in existence before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7,c7 terminate or limit any access in any way to any right-of-way or right-of-use issued1 granted1 or permitted before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#e7 ,restricted use of transferred lands ,the ,tribe may not conduct1 on the land described in paragraph 7#c7 taken into trust for the ,tribe pursuant to this section1 gaming activities-- 7,a7 as a matter of claimed inherent authority2 or 7,b7 under any ,federal law1 including the ,indian ,gaming ,regulatory ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja et seq47 and regulations promulgated by the ,secretary or the ,national ,indian ,gaming ,commission under that ,act4 7#f7 ,definitions ,for the purposes of this subsection3 7,a7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7,b7 ,tribe ,the term ,tribe means the ,santa ,ynez ,band of ,chumash ,mission ,indians4 #bhfi4 ,lands to be taken into trust as part of the reservation of the ,lytton ,rancheria 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,lytton ,rancheria of ,california is a federally recognized ,indian tribe that lost its homeland after its relationship to the ,united ,states was unjustly and unlawfully terminated in #aieh4 ,the ,tribe was restored to ,federal recognition in #aiia1 but the conditions of its restoration have prevented it from regaining a homeland on its original lands4 7#b7 ,congress needs to take action to reverse historic injustices that befell the ,tribe and that have prevented it from regaining a viable homeland for its people4 7#c7 ,prior to ,european contact there were as many as #cej1jjj ,indians living in what is now the ,state of ,california4 ,by the turn of the #aith century1 that number had been reduced to approximately #ae1jjj individuals1 many of them homeless and living in scattered bands and communities4 7#d7 ,the ,lytton ,rancheria's original homeland was purchased by the ,united ,states in #aibf pursuant to congressional authority designed to remedy the unique tragedy that befell the ,indians of ,california and provide them with reservations called ,rancherias to be held in trust by the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,after the ,lytton ,rancheria lands were purchased by the ,united ,states1 the ,tribe settled on the land and sustained itself for several decades by farming and ranching4 7#f7 ,by the mid-#aiejs1 ,federal ,indian policy had shifted back towards a policy of terminating the ,federal relationship with ,indian tribes4 ,in #aieh1 ,congress enacted the ,rancheria ,act of #aieh 7#gb ,stat4 #fai71 which slated #da ,rancherias in ,california1 including the ,lytton ,rancheria1 for termination after certain conditions were met4 7#g7 ,on ,august #a1 #aifa1 the ,federal ,government terminated its relationship with the ,lytton ,rancheria4 ,this termination was illegal because the conditions for termination under the ,rancheria ,act had never been met4 ,after termination was implemented1 the ,tribe lost its lands and was left without any means of supporting itself4 7#h7 ,in #aihg1 the ,tribe joined three other tribes in a lawsuit against the ,united ,states challenging the illegal termination of their ,rancherias4 ,a ,stipulated ,judgment in the case1 ,scotts ,valley ,band of ,pomo ,indians of the ,sugar ,bowl ,rancheria v4 ,united ,states1 ,no4 ,c-#hf-cffj 7,n4,d4,cal4 ,march #bb1 #aiia71 restored the ,lytton ,rancheria to its status as a federally recognized ,indian tribe4 7#i7 ,the ,stipulated ,judgment provides that the ,lytton ,rancheria would have the individual and collective status and rights which it had prior to its termination and expressly contemplated the acquisition of trust lands for the ,lytton ,rancheria4 7#aj7 ,the ,stipulated ,judgment contains provisions1 included at the request of the local county governments and neighboring landowners1 that prohibit the ,lytton ,rancheria from exercising its full ,federal rights on its original homeland in the ,alexander ,valley4 7#aa7 ,in #bjjj1 approximately #i4e acres of land in ,san ,pablo1 ,california1 was placed in trust status for the ,lytton ,rancheria for economic development purposes4 7#ab7 ,the ,tribe has since acquired1 from willing sellers at fair market value1 property in ,sonoma ,county near the ,tribe's historic ,rancheria4 ,this property1 which the ,tribe holds in fee status1 is suitable for a new homeland for the ,tribe4 7#ac7 ,on a portion of the land to be taken into trust1 which portion totals approximately #abd4ab acres1 the ,tribe plans to build housing for its members and governmental and community facilities4 7#ad7 ,a portion of the land to be taken into trust is being used for viniculture1 and the ,tribe intends to develop more of the lands to be taken into trust for viniculture4 ,the ,tribe's investment in the ongoing viniculture operation has reinvigorated the vineyards1 which are producing high-quality wines4 ,the ,tribe is operating its vineyards on a sustainable basis and is working toward certification of sustainability4 7#ae7 ,no gaming shall be conducted on the lands to be taken into trust by this section4 7#af7 ,no gaming shall be conducted on any lands taken into trust on behalf of the ,tribe in ,sonoma ,county after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#ag7 ,by directing that these lands be taken into trust1 the ,united ,states will ensure that the ,lytton ,rancheria will finally have a permanently protected homeland on which the ,tribe can once again live communally and plan for future generations4 ,this action is necessary to fully restore the ,tribe to the status it had before it was wrongfully terminated in #aifa4 7#ah7 ,the ,tribe and ,county of ,sonoma have entered into a ,memorandum of ,agreement as amended in #bjah in which the ,county agrees to the lands in the ,county being taken into trust for the benefit of the ,tribe in consideration for commitments made by the ,tribe4 7b7 ,definitions ,for the purpose of this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,county ,the term ,county means ,sonoma ,county1 ,california4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#c7 ,tribe ,the term ,tribe means the ,lytton ,rancheria of ,california4 7c7 ,lands to be taken into trust 7#a7 ,in general ,the land owned by the ,tribe and generally depicted on the map titled ,lytton ,fee ,owned ,property to be ,taken into ,trust and dated ,may #a1 #bjae1 is hereby taken into trust for the benefit of the ,tribe1 subject to valid existing rights1 contracts1 and management agreements related to easements and rights-of-way4 7#b7 ,lands ,to ,be ,made ,part of the ,reservation ,lands taken into trust under paragraph 7#a7 shall be part of the ,tribe's reservation and shall be administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to property held in trust by the ,united ,states for an ,indian tribe4 7d7 ,gaming 7#a7 ,lands taken into trust under this section ,lands taken into trust for the benefit of the ,tribe under subsection 7c7 shall not be eligible for gaming under the ,indian ,gaming ,regulatory ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja et seq474 7#b7 ,other lands taken into trust ,lands taken into trust for the benefit of the ,tribe in ,sonoma ,county after the date of the enactment of this ,act shall not be eligible for gaming under the ,indian ,gaming ,regulatory ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja et seq474 7e7 ,applicability of certain law ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,memorandum of ,agreement entered into by the ,tribe and the ,county concerning taking land in the ,county into trust for the benefit of the ,tribe1 which was approved by the ,county ,board of ,supervisors on ,march #aj1 #bjae1 and any addenda and supplement or amendment thereto1 is not subject to review or approval of the ,secretary in order to be effective1 including review or approval under section #bajc of the ,revised ,statutes 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ha74 #bhgj4 ,little ,shell ,tribe of ,chippewa ,indians of ,montana 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the ,little ,shell ,tribe of ,chippewa ,indians is a political successor to signatories of the ,pembina ,treaty of #ahfc1 under which a large area of land in the ,state of ,north ,dakota was ceded to the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the ,turtle ,mountain ,band of ,chippewa of ,north ,dakota and the ,chippewa-,cree ,tribe of the ,rocky ,boy's ,reservation of ,montana1 which also are political successors to the signatories of the ,pembina ,treaty of #ahfc1 have been recognized by the ,federal ,government as distinct ,indian tribes2 7#c7 the members of the ,little ,shell ,tribe continue to live in the ,state of ,montana1 as their ancestors have for more than #ajj years since ceding land in the ,state of ,north ,dakota as described in paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 in the #aicjs and #aidjs1 the ,tribe repeatedly petitioned the ,federal ,government for reorganization under the ,act of ,june #ah1 #aicd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja et seq47 7commonly known as the ,indian ,reorganization ,act72 7#e7 ,federal agents who visited the ,tribe and ,commissioner of ,indian ,affairs ,john ,collier attested to the responsibility of the ,federal ,government for the ,tribe and members of the ,tribe1 concluding that members of the ,tribe are eligible for1 and should be provided with1 trust land1 making the ,tribe eligible for reorganization under the ,act of ,june #ah1 #aicd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja et seq47 7commonly known as the ,indian ,reorganization ,act72 7#f7 due to a lack of ,federal appropriations during the ,depression1 the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs lacked adequate financial resources to purchase land for the ,tribe1 and the members of the ,tribe were denied the opportunity to reorganize2 7#g7 in spite of the failure of the ,federal ,government to appropriate adequate funding to secure land for the ,tribe as required for reorganization under the ,act of ,june #ah1 #aicd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja et seq47 7commonly known as the ,indian ,reorganization ,act71 the ,tribe continued to exist as a separate community1 with leaders exhibiting clear political authority2 7#h7 the ,tribe1 together with the ,turtle ,mountain ,band of ,chippewa of ,north ,dakota and the ,chippewa-,cree ,tribe of the ,rocky ,boy's ,reservation of ,montana1 filed #b law suits under the ,act of ,august #ac1 #aidf 7#fj ,stat4 #ajdi7 7commonly known as the ,indian ,claims ,commission ,act71 to petition for additional compensation for land ceded to the ,united ,states under the ,pembina ,treaty of #ahfc and the ,mc,cumber ,agreement of #ahib2 7#i7 in #aiga and #aihb1 pursuant to ,acts of ,congress1 the tribes received awards for the claims described in paragraph 7#h72 7#aj7 in #aigh1 the ,tribe submitted to the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs a petition for ,federal recognition1 which is still pending as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#aa7 the ,federal ,government1 the ,state of ,montana1 and the other federally recognized ,indian tribes of the ,state have had continuous dealings with the recognized political leaders of the ,tribe since the #aicjs4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,member ,the term member means an individual who is enrolled in the ,tribe pursuant to subsection 7f74 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#c7 ,tribe ,the term ,tribe means the ,little ,shell ,tribe of ,chippewa ,indians of ,montana4 7c7 ,federal recognition 7#a7 ,in general ,federal recognition is extended to the ,tribe4 7#b7 ,effect of federal laws ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 all ,federal laws 7including regulations7 of general application to ,indians and ,indian tribes1 including the ,act of ,june #ah1 #aicd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja et seq47 7commonly known as the ,indian ,reorganization ,act71 shall apply to the ,tribe and members4 7d7 ,federal services and benefits 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,tribe and each member shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the ,united ,states to ,indians and federally recognized ,indian tribes1 without regard to-- 7,a7 the existence of a reservation for the ,tribe2 or 7,b7 the location of the residence of any member on or near an ,indian reservation4 7#b7 ,service area ,for purposes of the delivery of services and benefits to members1 the service area of the ,tribe shall be considered to be the area comprised of ,blaine1 ,cascade1 ,glacier1 and ,hill ,counties in the ,state of ,montana4 7e7 ,reaffirmation of rights 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section diminishes any right or privilege of the ,tribe or any member that existed before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,claims of tribe ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 nothing in this section alters or affects any legal or equitable claim of the ,tribe to enforce any right or privilege reserved by1 or granted to1 the ,tribe that was wrongfully denied to1 or taken from1 the ,tribe before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,membership roll 7#a7 ,in general ,as a condition of receiving recognition1 services1 and benefits pursuant to this section1 the ,tribe shall submit to the ,secretary1 by not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 a membership roll consisting of the name of each individual enrolled as a member of the ,tribe4 7#b7 ,determination of membership ,the qualifications for inclusion on the membership roll of the ,tribe shall be determined in accordance with sections #a through #c of article #e of the constitution of the ,tribe dated ,september #aj1 #aigg 7including amendments to the constitution74 7#c7 ,maintenance of roll ,the ,tribe shall maintain the membership roll under this subsection4 7g7 ,acquisition of land 7#a7 ,homeland ,the ,secretary shall acquire1 for the benefit of the ,tribe1 trust title to #bjj acres of land within the service area of the ,tribe to be used for a tribal land base4 7#b7 ,additional land ,the ,secretary may acquire additional land for the benefit of the ,tribe pursuant to section #e of the ,act of ,june #ah1 #aicd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eajh7 7commonly known as the ,indian ,reorganization ,act74 #bhga4 ,sense of ,congress on restoration of ,tyndall ,air ,force ,base ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force should-- 7#a7 restore ,tyndall ,air ,force ,base to achieve military installation resilience1 as defined in section #aja7;e77#h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 use innovative construction methods1 materials1 designs1 and technologies in carrying out such restoration in order to achieve efficiencies1 cost savings1 resiliency1 and capability1 which may include-- 7,a7 open architecture design to evolve with the national defense strategy2 and 7,b7 efficient ergonomic enterprise for members of the ,air ,force in the #bast century4 ,,xxix ,authorization of ,overseas ,contingency ,operations ,military ,construction and ,emergency ,military ,construction ,subtitle ,a--,overseas ,contingency ,operations ,military ,construction,sec4 #bija4 ,authorized ,army construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bijb4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bijc4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bijd4 ,authorized ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bije4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,emergency ,military ,construction,sec4 #biaa4 ,authorization of emergency ,navy construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #biab4 ,authorization of emergency ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #biac4 ,authorization of emergency ,army ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #biad4 ,authorization of emergency ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #biae4 ,authorization of emergency supplemental appropriations for military construction projects4 ,a ,overseas ,contingency ,operations ,military ,construction #bija4 ,authorized ,army construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,authorization ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the ,army 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 ,army3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,location,amount,cuba,gua ntanamo ,bay ,naval ,station #cc1hjj1jjj,worldwide ,unspecified ,european ,deterrence ,initiative3 ,various ,locations#gh1dab1jjj 7b7 ,report required as condition of authorization ,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 report containing a plan to carry out each military construction project authorized in the final item in the table in subsection 7a7 for an unspecified location for the ,european ,deterrence ,initiative4 ,the plan shall include a ,department of ,defense ,form #acia for each proposed project4 ,the ,secretary may not commence a project until the report has been submitted4 #bijb4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,authorization ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the ,navy 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 ,navy3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,location,amount,bahrain, s,w ,asia#ec1cfj1jjj;,italy,sigonella#gg1djj 1jjj,spain,rota#fi1egj1jjj,worldwide ,unspecified,european ,deterrence ,initiative3 ,various ,locations#cf1baa1jjj 7b7 ,report required as condition of authorization ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a plan to carry out each military construction project authorized in the final item in the table in subsection 7a7 for an unspecified location for the ,european ,deterrence ,initiative4 ,the plan shall include a ,department of ,defense ,form #acia for each proposed project4 ,the ,secretary may not commence a project until the report has been submitted4 #bijc4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,authorization ,subject to subsection 7b71 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,iceland, keflavik #eg1jjj1jjj;,jordan,azraq #ff1jjj1jjj,spain,moron#h1ejj1jjj,worldw ide ,unspecified,european ,deterrence ,initiative3 ,various ,locations#baa1baa1jjj 7b7 ,report required as condition of authorization ,not later than #ij 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 containing a plan to carry out each military construction project authorized in the final item in the table in subsection 7a7 for an unspecified location for the ,european ,deterrence ,initiative4 ,the plan shall include a ,department of ,defense ,form #acia for each proposed project4 ,the ,secretary may not commence a project until the report has been submitted4 #bijd4 ,authorized ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects ,the ,secretary of ,defense may acquire real property and carry out the military construction project for the installation outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,location,amount,germany, gemersheim#df1jjj1jjj #bije4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjai1 for the military construction projects outside the ,united ,states authorized by this subtitle as specified in the funding table in section #dfjb4 ,b ,emergency ,military ,construction #biaa4 ,authorization of emergency ,navy construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,navy authorization ,subject to subsection 7b71 using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #biae and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfjc1 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 ,navy ,authorization,state or ,location,installation or ,location,amount,california,naval ,air ,weapons ,station ,china ,lake#a1aeb1fhj1jjj,north ,carolina,camp ,lejeune#fbg1gdg1jjj,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,cherry ,point#ff1eea1jjj,,ncas ,new ,river#dfe1hbb1jjj 7b7 ,report required as a condition of authorization ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a plan to carry out the military construction projects authorized by this section4 ,the plan shall include an explanation of how each military construction project will incorporate mitigation measures that reduce the threat from extreme weather events1 mean sea level fluctuation1 flooding1 and any other known environmental threat to resilience1 including a list of any areas in which there is a variance from the local building requirements and an explanation of the reason for the variance4 ,the plan shall also include a ,department of ,defense ,form #acia for each proposed project4 ,the ,secretary may not commence a project until the report required from the ,secretary has been submitted4 #biab4 ,authorization of emergency ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,air ,force ,authorization ,subject to subsection 7b71 using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #biae and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfjc1 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 ,force ,authorization,state,installation or ,location,amount,florida,tyndall ,air ,force ,base#a1ejj1bjj1jjj,nebraska,offutt ,air ,force ,base#adj1ejj1jjj,virginia,joint ,base ,langley-,eustis#ca1jjj1jjj 7b7 ,report required as condition of authorization ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report containing a plan to carry out the military construction projects authorized by this section4 ,the plan shall include an explanation of how each military construction project will incorporate mitigation measures that reduce the threat from extreme weather events1 mean sea level fluctuation1 flooding1 and any other known environmental threat to resilience1 including a list of any areas in which there is a variance from the local building requirements and an explanation of the reason for the variance4 ,the plan shall also include a ,department of ,defense ,form #acia for each proposed project4 ,the ,secretary may not commence a project until the report required from the ,secretary has been submitted4 #biac4 ,authorization of emergency ,army ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,army ,national ,guard authorization ,subject to subsection 7b71 using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #biae and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfjc1 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 ,army ,national ,guard ,authorization,state,location,amount,lou isiana,pineville#af1ejj1jjj,nebraska,ash land#dc1ejj1jjj 7b7 ,report required as condition of authorization ,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 report containing a plan to carry out the military construction projects authorized by this section4 ,the plan shall include an explanation of how each military construction project will incorporate mitigation measures that reduce the threat from extreme weather events1 mean sea level fluctuation1 flooding1 and any other known environmental threat to resilience1 including a list of any areas in which there is a variance from the local building requirements and an explanation of the reason for the variance4 ,the plan shall also include a ,department of ,defense ,form #acia for each proposed project4 ,the ,secretary may not commence a project until the report required from the ,secretary has been submitted4 #biad4 ,authorization of emergency ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,defense ,agencies authorization ,subject to subsection 7b71 using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #biae and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfjc1 the ,secretary of ,defense may acquire real property and carry out the military construction project for the installation inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,defense ,agencies ,authorization,state or ,location,installation or ,location,amount,north ,carolina,camp ,lejeune#ge1cac1jjj 7b7 ,report required as a condition of authorization ,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 a plan to carry out the military construction project authorized by this section4 ,the plan shall include an explanation of how the military construction project will incorporate mitigation measures that reduce the threat from extreme weather events1 mean sea level fluctuation1 flooding1 and any other known environmental threat to resilience1 including a list of any areas in which there is a variance from the local building requirements and an explanation of the reason for the variance4 ,the plan shall also include a ,department of ,defense ,form #acia for the proposed project4 ,the ,secretary may not commence the project until the report required from the ,secretary has been submitted4 #biae4 ,authorization of emergency supplemental appropriations for military construction projects ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for the military construction projects authorized by this subtitle as specified in the funding table in section #dfjc1 in such amounts as may be designated as emergency requirements pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ija7;b77#b77;,a77i774 ,,xxx ,military ,housing ,privatization ,reform ,sec4 #cjja4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,a--,addition of ,new ,reform ,subchapter,sec4 #cjaa4 ,improved accountability and oversight of privatized military housing and protections and responsibilities for tenants of privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjab4 ,designation of ,chief ,housing ,officer for privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjac4 ,additional requirements relating to contracts for privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjad4 ,additional requirements relating to management of privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjae4 ,consideration of contractor history in contracts for privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjaf4 ,additional improvements for management of privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjag4 ,maintenance work order system for privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjah4 ,access by tenants of privatized military housing to maintenance work order system4,sec4 #cjai4 ,access by tenants to historical maintenance information for privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjbj4 ,prohibition on requirement to disclose personally identifiable information in certain requests for maintenance of privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjba4 ,treatment of incentive fees for landlords of privatized military housing for failure to remedy a health or environmental hazard4,sec4 #cjbb4 ,dispute resolution process for landlord-tenant disputes regarding privatized military housing and requests to withhold payments during dispute resolution process4,sec4 #cjbc4 ,investigation of reports of reprisals relating to privatized military housing and congressional notification4,sec4 #cjbd4 ,prohibition on use of nondisclosure agreements in connection with leases of privatized military housing4,subtitle ,b--,other ,amendatory ,provisions,sec4 #cjca4 ,installation of carbon monoxide detectors in military family housing4,sec4 #cjcb4 ,authority to furnish certain services in connection with use of alternative authority for acquisition and improvement of military housing4,sec4 #cjcc4 ,treatment of breach of contract for privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjcd4 ,modification to requirements for window fall prevention devices in military family housing units4,sec4 #cjce4 ,expansion of direct hire authority for ,department of ,defense for childcare services providers for ,department child development centers to include direct hire authority for installation military housing office personnel4,sec4 #cjcf4 ,modification of authority to make payments to lessors of privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjcg4 ,technical correction to definition used to make payments to lessors of privatized military housing4,subtitle ,c--,one-,time ,reporting ,requirements,sec4 #cjda4 ,report on civilian personnel shortages for appropriate oversight of management of military housing constructed or acquired using alternative authority for acquisition and improvement of military housing4,sec4 #cjdb4 ,plans for creation of councils on privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjdc4 ,plan for establishment of ,department of ,defense jurisdiction over off-base privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjdd4 ,inspector ,general review of ,department of ,defense oversight of privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjde4 ,information on legal services provided to members of the ,armed ,forces harmed by health or environmental hazards at military housing4,subtitle ,d--,development of ,housing ,reform ,standards and ,processes,sec4 #cjea4 ,uniform code of basic standards for privatized military housing and plan to conduct inspections and assessments4,sec4 #cjeb4 ,tool for assessment of hazards in ,department of ,defense housing4,sec4 #cjec4 ,process to identify and address environmental health hazards in ,department of ,defense housing4,sec4 #cjed4 ,department of ,defense policy on lead-based paint testing on military installations4,sec4 #cjee4 ,standard for minimum credentials for health and environmental inspectors of privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjef4 ,requirements relating to move-in1 move-out1 and maintenance of privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjeg4 ,standardized documentation1 templates1 and forms for privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjeh4 ,satisfaction survey for tenants of military housing4,subtitle ,e--,other ,housing ,reform ,matters,sec4 #cjfa4 ,radon testing of privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjfb4 ,mitigation of risks posed by certain items in military family housing units4,sec4 #cjfc4 ,suspension of ,resident ,energy ,conservation ,program and related programs for privatized military housing4,sec4 #cjfd4 ,department of the ,army pilot program to build and monitor use of single family homes4 #cjja4 ,definitions 7a7 ,definitions generally ,in this title3 7#a7 ,the term landlord means an eligible entity that enters into1 or has entered into1 a contract as a partner with the ,secretary concerned for the acquisition or construction of a housing unit under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,the term includes any agent of the eligible entity or any subsequent lessor who owns1 manages1 or is otherwise responsible for a housing unit4 ,the term does not include an entity of the ,federal ,government4 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 tenant means a member of the armed forces1 including a reserve component thereof in an active status1 or a dependent of a member of the armed forces who resides at a housing unit1 is a party to a lease for a housing unit1 or is authorized to act on behalf of the member under subchapters ,,iv and ,v of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in the event of the assignment or deployment of a member4 7b7 ,new and ,revised ,title #aj definitions ,section #bhga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the fact that an agreement between an eligible entity and the ,secretary concerned is designated as an agreement rather than a contract shall not be construed to exclude the agreement from the term contract for purposes of this subchapter and subchapter ,v42 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#aa7 and 7#ac71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following new paragraphs3 7#g7 ,the term housing document means a document developed by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #bhij of this title and known as the ,military ,housing ,privatization ,initiative ,tenant ,bill of ,rights or the ,military ,housing ,privatization ,initiative ,tenant ,responsibilities4 7#h7 ,the term housing unit means a unit of family housing or military unaccompanied housing acquired or constructed under this subchapter4 7#i7 ,the term incentive fees means any amounts payable to a landlord for meeting or exceeding performance metrics as specified in a contract with the ,department of ,defense4 7#aj7 ,the term landlord means an eligible entity that enters into1 or has entered into1 a contract as a partner with the ,secretary concerned for the acquisition or construction of a housing unit under this subchapter4 ,the term includes any agent of the eligible entity or any subsequent lessor who owns1 manages1 or is otherwise responsible for a housing unit4 ,the term does not include an entity of the ,federal ,government4 2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aa71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection1 the following new paragraph3 7#ab7 ,the term tenant means a member of the armed forces1 including a reserve component thereof in an active status1 or a dependent of a member of the armed forces who resides at a housing unit1 is a party to a lease for a housing unit1 or is authorized to act on behalf of the member under this subchapter and subchapter ,v of this chapter in the event of the assignment or deployment of a member4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments to existing definitions ,section #bhga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended in paragraphs 7#a71 7#c71 and 7#e7 by striking military before housing units4 ,a ,addition of ,new ,reform ,subchapter #cjaa4 ,improved accountability and oversight of privatized military housing and protections and responsibilities for tenants of privatized military housing 7a7 ,applicability of definitions ,section #bhga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #cjja1 is further amended in the matter preceding the paragraphs by inserting and subchapter ,v of this chapter after this subchapter4 7b7 ,military housing privatization reforms ,chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter3 ,v ,oversight of landlords and protections and responsibilities for tenants of privatized military housing #bhij4 ,rights and responsibilities of tenants of housing units 7a7 ,development of ,tenant ,bill of ,rights and ,tenant ,responsibilities documents 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop two separate documents1 to be known as the ,military ,housing ,privatization ,initiative ,tenant ,bill of ,rights and the ,military ,housing ,privatization ,initiative ,tenant ,responsibilities1 for tenants of housing units4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of each military department shall ensure that the housing documents are attached to each lease agreement for a housing unit4 7#c7 ,the rights and responsibilities contained in the housing documents are not intended to be exclusive4 ,the omission of a tenant right or responsibility shall not be construed to deny the existence of such a right or responsibility for tenants4 7#d7 ,each contract between the ,secretary concerned and a landlord shall incorporate the housing documents and guarantee the rights and responsibilities of tenants who reside in housing units covered by the contract4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop the housing documents in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments4 7b7 ,elements of ,tenant ,bill of ,rights ,at a minimum1 the ,military ,housing ,privatization ,initiative ,tenant ,bill of ,rights shall address the following rights of tenants of housing units3 7#a7 ,the right to reside in a housing unit and community that meets applicable health and environmental standards4 7#b7 ,the right to reside in a housing unit that has working fixtures1 appliances1 and utilities and to reside in a community with well-maintained common areas and amenity spaces4 7#c7 ,the right to be provided with a maintenance history of the prospective housing unit before signing a lease1 as provided in section #bhib;a of this title4 7#d7 ,the right to a written lease with clearly defined rental terms to establish tenancy in a housing unit1 including any addendums and other regulations imposed by the landlord regarding occupancy of the housing unit and use of common areas4 7#e7 ,the right to a plain-language briefing1 before signing a lease and #cj days after move-in1 by the installation housing office on all rights and responsibilities associated with tenancy of the housing unit1 including information regarding the existence of any additional fees authorized by the lease1 any utilities payments1 the procedures for submitting and tracking work orders1 the identity of the military tenant advocate1 and the dispute resolution process4 7#f7 ,the right to have sufficient time and opportunity to prepare and be present for move-in and move-out inspections1 including an opportunity to obtain and complete necessary paperwork4 7#g7 ,the right to report inadequate housing standards or deficits in habitability of the housing unit to the landlord1 the chain of command1 and housing management office without fear of reprisal or retaliation1 as provided in subsection 7e71 including reprisal or retaliation in the following forms3 7,a7 ,unlawful recovery of1 or attempt to recover1 possession of the housing unit4 7,b7 ,unlawfully increasing the rent1 decreasing services1 or increasing the obligations of a tenant4 7,c7 ,interference with a tenant's right to privacy4 7,d7 ,harassment of a tenant4 7,e7 ,refusal to honor the terms of the lease4 7,f7 ,interference with the career of a tenant4 7#h7 ,the right of access to a military tenant advocate1 as provided in section #bhid7;b77#d7 of this title1 through the housing management office of the installation of the ,department at which the housing unit is located4 7#i7 ,the right to receive property management services provided by a landlord that meet or exceed industry standards and that are performed by professionally and appropriately trained1 responsive1 and courteous customer service and maintenance staff4 7#aj7 ,the right to have multiple1 convenient methods to communicate directly with the landlord maintenance staff1 and to receive consistently honest1 accurate1 straightforward1 and responsive communications4 7#aa7 ,the right to have access to an electronic work order system through which a tenant may request maintenance or repairs of a housing unit and track the progress of the work4 7#ab7 ,with respect to maintenance and repairs to a housing unit1 the right to the following3 7,a7 ,prompt and professional maintenance and repair4 7,b7 ,to be informed of the required time frame for maintenance or repairs when a maintenance request is submitted4 7,c7 ,in the case of maintenance or repairs necessary to ensure habitability of a housing unit1 to prompt relocation into suitable lodging or other housing at no cost to the tenant until the maintenance or repairs are completed4 7#ac7 ,the right to receive advice from military legal assistance on procedures involving mechanisms for resolving disputes with the property management company or property manager to include mediation1 arbitration1 and filing claims against a landlord4 7#ad7 ,the right to enter into a dispute resolution process1 as provided in section #bhid of this title1 should all other methods be exhausted and1 in which case1 a decision in favor of the tenant may include a reduction in rent or an amount to be reimbursed or credited to the tenant4 7#ae7 ,the right to have the tenant's basic allowance housing payments segregated and held in escrow1 with approval of a designated commander1 and not used by the property owner1 property manager1 or landlord pending completion of the dispute resolution process4 7#af7 ,the right to have reasonable1 advance notice of any entrance by a landlord1 installation housing staff1 or chain of command into the housing unit1 except in the case of an emergency or abandonment of the housing unit4 7#ag7 ,the right to not pay non-refundable fees or have application of rent credits arbitrarily held4 7#ah7 ,the right to expect common documents1 forms1 and processes for housing units will be the same for all installations of the ,department1 to the maximum extent applicable without violating local1 ,state1 and ,federal regulations4 7c7 ,elements of ,tenant ,responsibilities ,at a minimum1 the ,military ,housing ,privatization ,initiative ,tenant ,responsibilities shall address the following responsibilities of tenants of housing units3 7#a7 ,the responsibility to report in a timely manner any apparent environmental1 safety1 or health hazards of the housing unit to the landlord and any defective1 broken1 damaged1 or malfunctioning building systems1 fixtures1 appliances1 or other parts of the housing unit1 the common areas1 or related facilities4 7#b7 ,the responsibility to maintain standard upkeep of the housing unit as instructed by the housing management office4 7#c7 ,the responsibility to conduct oneself as a tenant in a manner that will not disturb neighbors1 and to assume responsibility for one's actions and those of a family member or guest in the housing unit or common areas4 7#d7 ,the responsibility not to engage in any inappropriate1 unauthorized1 or criminal activity in the housing unit or common areas4 7#e7 ,the responsibility to allow the landlord reasonable access to the rental home in accordance with the terms of the tenant lease agreement to allow the landlord to make necessary repairs in a timely manner4 7#f7 ,the responsibility to read all lease-related materials provided by the landlord and to comply with the terms of the lease agreement1 lease addenda1 and any associated rules and guidelines4 7d7 ,submission to congress and public availability 7#a7 ,as part of the budget submission for fiscal year #bjba1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit the then-current housing documents to the congressional defense committees4 7#b7 ,any change made to a housing document must be submitted to ,congress at least #cj days before the change takes effect4 7#c7 ,upon submission of a housing document under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall publish the housing document on a publicly available ,internet website of the ,department of ,defense4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,table of sections ,subchapter ,v of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7b71 is amended by inserting after the subchapter heading the following table of sections3 ,sec4#bhij4 ,rights and responsibilities of tenants of housing units4#bhij;a4 ,chief ,housing ,officer4#bhia4 ,requirements relating to contracts for provision of housing units4#bhia;a4 ,requirements relating to management of housing units4#bhia;b4 ,considerations of eligible entity housing history in contracts for privatized military housing4#bhia;c4 ,financial transparency4#bhib4 ,maintenance work order system for housing units4#bhib;a4 ,access by tenants to historical maintenance information4#bhib;b4 ,prohibition on requirement to disclose personally identifiable information in electronic requests for maintenance4#bhic4 ,treatment of incentive fees for landlords of housing units for failure to remedy health or environmental hazards4#bhid4 ,landlord-tenant dispute resolution process and treatment of certain payments during process4#bhid;a4 ,complaint database4 7#b7 ,table of subchapters ,the table of subchapters at the beginning of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to subchapter ,,iv the following new item3 ,v4,oversight of ,landlords and ,protections and ,responsibilities for ,tenants of ,privatized ,military ,housing#bhij4 4 #cjab4 ,designation of ,chief ,housing ,officer for privatized military housing 7a7 ,designation required ,subchapter ,v of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cjaa1 is amended by inserting after section #bhij of such title1 as added by section #cjaa and amended by sections #cjbc and #cjbd1 the following new section3 #bhij;a4 ,chief ,housing ,officer 7a7 ,designation 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate1 from among officials of the ,department of ,defense who are appointed by the ,president with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 a ,chief ,housing ,officer who shall oversee housing units4 7#b7 ,the official of the ,department of ,defense designated as ,chief ,housing ,officer may be assigned duties in addition to the duties as ,chief ,housing ,officer under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,principal ,duties 7#a7 ,the ,chief ,housing ,officer shall oversee all aspects of the provision of housing under subchapter ,,iv and this subchapter1 including the following3 7,a7 ,creation and standardization of policies and processes regarding housing units4 7,b7 ,oversight of the administration of any ,department of ,defense-wide policies regarding housing units1 to include1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 the housing documents developed pursuant to section #bhij of this title entitled ,military ,housing ,privatization ,initiative ,tenant ,bill of ,rights and ,military ,housing ,privatization ,initiative ,tenant ,responsibilities4 7#b7 ,the duties specified in paragraph 7#a7 may not be further delegated4 4 7b7 ,notification of designation ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of the official of the ,department of ,defense designated as ,chief ,housing ,officer under section #bhij;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 ,any time the designation of ,chief ,housing ,officer changes1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall update the notification of the congressional defense committees within #cj days after the new designation4 #cjac4 ,additional requirements relating to contracts for privatized military housing 7a7 ,in ,general ,subchapter ,v of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cjaa1 is amended by inserting after section #bhij;a of such title1 as added by section #cjab1 the following new section3 #bhia4 ,requirements relating to contracts for provision of housing units 7a7 ,in ,general ,the requirements of this section condition contracts entered into using the authorities provided to the ,secretary concerned under section #bhgb of this title and other authorities provided under subchapter ,,iv of this chapter and this subchapter4 7b7 ,exclusion of certain employees ,a landlord providing a housing unit shall prohibit any employee of the landlord who commits work-order fraud under the contract from doing any work under the contract4 7c7 ,dispute resolution process ,any decision the commander renders in favor of the tenant in the formal dispute resolution process established pursuant to section #bhid of this title will be taken into consideration in determining whether to pay or withhold all or part of any incentive fees for which a landlord may otherwise be eligible under the contract4 7d7 ,responsibility for certain medical costs 7#a7 ,reimbursement required under certain circumstances ,if the ,secretary concerned finds that a landlord fails to maintain safe and sanitary conditions for a housing unit under the contract and that1 subject to paragraph 7#b71 these conditions result in a tenant of the housing unit receiving medical evaluations and treatment1 the landlord shall be responsible for reimbursing the ,department of ,defense for any costs incurred by the ,department to provide the medical evaluations and treatment to the tenant1 whether such evaluations and treatment are provided in a military medical treatment facility or through the ,,tricare provider network4 7#b7 ,review process ,before the ,secretary concerned may submit a claim under paragraph 7#a7 to a landlord for reimbursement of ,department medical evaluation and treatment costs-- 7,a7 a military medical professional must determine that the tenant's medical conditions were caused by unsafe and unsanitary conditions of the housing unit2 and 7,b7 the documentation of the medical evaluation showing causation must be sent to the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency for review and approval4 7#c7 ,uniform processes and procedures ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall develop and publish uniform processes and procedures to be used by medical providers in military medical treatment facilities to make determinations regarding whether environmental hazards within housing units serve as causative factors for medical conditions being evaluated and treated in military medical treatment facilities or through the ,,tricare provider network4 7e7 ,responsibility for relocation costs 7#a7 ,permanent relocation ,a landlord providing a housing unit shall pay reasonable relocation costs associated with the permanent relocation of a tenant from the housing unit to a different housing due to health or environmental hazards-- 7,a7 present in the housing unit being vacated through no fault of the tenant2 and 7,b7 confirmed by the housing management office of the installation for which the housing unit is provided as making the unit uninhabitable or unable to be remediated safely while tenant occupies the housing unit4 7#b7 ,temporary relocation ,the landlord shall pay reasonable relocation costs and actual costs of living1 including per diem1 associated with the temporary relocation of a tenant to a different housing unit due to health or environmental hazards-- 7,a7 present in the housing unit being vacated through no fault of the tenant2 and 7,b7 confirmed by the housing management office of the installation as making the unit uninhabitable or unable to be remediated safely while tenant occupies the housing unit4 7f7 ,maintenance work order system ,a landlord providing a housing unit shall ensure that the maintenance work order system of the landlord 7hardware and software7 is up to date1 including-- 7#a7 by providing a reliable mechanism through which a tenant may submit work order requests through an ,internet portal and mobile application1 which shall incorporate the ability to upload photos1 communicate with maintenance personnel1 and rate individual service calls2 7#b7 by allowing real-time access to such system by officials of the ,department at the installation1 major subordinate command1 and service-wide levels2 and 7#c7 by allowing the work order or maintenance ticket to be closed only once the tenant and the head of the housing management office of the installation sign off4 7g7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary concerned shall create such legal documents as may be necessary to carry out this section4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the requirements set forth in section #bhia 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 7c7 ,retroactive landlord agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek agreement from all landlords to accept the application of the requirements set forth in section #bhia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 to appropriate legal documents entered into or renewed before the date of the enactment of this ,act between the ,secretary of a military department and a landlord regarding privatized military housing 7#b7 ,submittal of list to congress ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a list of any landlords that did not agree under paragraph 7#a7 to accept the requirements set forth in section #bhia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,consideration of lack of agreement in future contracts ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments shall include any lack of agreement under paragraph 7#a7 as past performance considered under section #bhia;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cjae1with respect to entering into or renewing any future contracts regarding privatized military housing4 #cjad4 ,additional requirements relating to management of privatized military housing 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,v of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cjaa1 is amended by inserting after section #bhia of such title1 as added by section #cjac1 the following new section3 #bhia;a4 ,requirements relating to management of housing units 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each contract between the ,secretary concerned and a landlord regarding the management of housing units for an installation of the ,department of ,defense includes the requirements set forth in this section4 7b7 ,requirements for installation commanders 7#a7 ,the installation commander shall be responsible for-- 7,a7 reviewing1 on an annual basis1 the mold mitigation plan and pest control plan of each landlord managing housing units for the installation2 and 7,b7 notifying the landlord and the major subordinate command of any deficiencies found in either plan4 7#b7 ,in response to a request by the head of the housing management office of an installation1 the installation commander shall use the assigned bio-environmental personnel or contractor equivalent at the installation to test housing units for mold1 unsafe water conditions1 and other health and safety conditions 7c7 ,requirements for housing management office 7#a7 ,the head of the housing management office of an installation shall be responsible for-- 7,a7 conducting a physical inspection of1 and approving the habitability of1 a vacant housing unit for the installation before the landlord managing the housing unit is authorized to offer the housing unit available for occupancy2 7,b7 conducting a physical inspection of the housing unit upon tenant move-out2 and 7,c7 maintaining all test results relating to the health1 environmental1 and safety condition of the housing unit and the results of any inspection conducted by the housing management office1 landlord1 or third-party contractor for the life of the contract relating to that housing unit4 7#b7 ,the head of the installation housing management office shall be provided a list of any move-out charges that a landlord seeks to collect from an outgoing tenant4 7#c7 ,the head of the installation housing management office shall initiate contact with a tenant regarding the satisfaction of the tenant with the housing unit of the tenant not later than-- 7,a7 #ae days after move-in2 and 7,b7 #fj days after move-in4 7d7 ,requirements for landlords 7#a7 ,the landlord providing a housing unit shall disclose to the ,secretary of ,defense any bonus structures offered for community managers and regional executives and any bonus structures relating to maintenance of housing units1 in order to minimize the impact of those incentives on the operating budget of the installation for which the housing units are provided4 7#b7 ,with respect to test results relating to the health and safety condition of a housing unit1 the landlord providing the housing unit shall-- 7,a7 not later than three days after receiving the test results1 share the results with the tenant of the housing unit and submit the results to the head of the installation housing management office2 and 7,b7 include with any environmental hazard test results a simple guide explaining those results1 preferably citing standards set forth by the ,federal ,government relating to environmental hazards4 7#c7 ,before a prospective tenant signs a lease to occupy a housing unit1 the landlord providing the housing unit shall conduct a walkthrough inspection of the housing unit-- 7,a7 for the prospective tenant2 or 7,b7 if the prospective tenant is not able to be present for the inspection1 with an official of the housing management office designated by the prospective tenant to conduct the inspection on the tenant's behalf4 7#d7 ,in the event that the installation housing management office determines that a housing unit does not meet minimum health1 safety1 and welfare standards set forth in ,federal1 ,state1 and local law as a result of a walkthrough inspection or an inspection conducted under subsection 7c71 the landlord providing the housing unit shall remediate any issues and make any appropriate repairs to the satisfaction of the housing management office and subject to another inspection by the housing management office4 7#e7 ,a landlord providing a housing unit may not conduct any promotional events to encourage tenants to fill out maintenance comment cards or satisfaction surveys of any kind1 without the approval of the chief of the housing management office4 7#f7 ,a landlord providing a housing unit may not award an installation of the ,department of ,defense or an officer or employee of the ,department a ,partner of the ,year award or similar award4 7#g7 ,a landlord providing a housing unit may not enter into any form of settlement1 nondisclosure1 or release of liability agreement with a tenant without-- 7,a7 first notifying the tenant of the tenant's right to assistance from the legal assistance office at the installation2 and 7,b7 not later than five days before entering into such settlement1 nondisclosure1 or release of liability agreement1 providing a copy of the agreement and terms to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment4 7#h7 ,a landlord providing a housing unit may not change the position of a prospective tenant on a waiting list for a housing unit or remove a prospective tenant from the waiting list in response to the prospective tenant turning down an offer for a housing unit1 if the housing unit is determined unsatisfactory by the prospective tenant and the determination is confirmed by the housing management office and the installation commander4 7#i7 ,a landlord providing a housing unit shall allow employees of the housing management office and other officers and employees of the ,department to conduct-- 7,a7 with the permission of the tenant of the housing unit as appropriate1 physical inspections of the housing unit2 and 7,b7 physical inspections of any common areas maintained by the landlord4 7#aj7 ,a landlord providing a housing unit shall agree to participate in the dispute resolution and payment-withholding processes established pursuant to section #bhid of this title4 7#aa7 ,a landlord providing a housing unit shall ensure that the needs of enrollees in the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program1 or any successor program1 are considered in assigning prospective tenants to housing units provided by the landlord4 7#ab7 ,a landlord providing a housing unit shall maintain an electronic work order system that enables access by the tenant to view work order history1 status1 and other relevant information1 as required by section #bhib of this title4 7#ac7 ,a landlord providing a housing unit shall agree to have any agreements or forms to be used by the landlord approved by the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment1 including the following3 7,a7 ,a common lease agreement4 7,b7 ,any disclosure or nondisclosure forms that could be given to a tenant4 7e7 ,prohibition ,against ,collection of ,amounts in ,addition to ,rent 7#a7 ,a landlord providing a housing unit may not impose on a tenant of the housing unit a supplemental payment1 such as an out-of-pocket fee1 in addition to the amount of rent the landlord charges for a unit of similar size and composition to the housing unit1 without regard to whether or not the amount of the any basic allowance for housing under section #djc of title #cg the tenant may receive as a member of the armed forces is less than the amount of the rent4 7#b7 ,nothing in paragraph 7#a7 shall be construed-- 7,a7 to prohibit a landlord from imposing an additional payment-- 7i7 for optional services provided to military tenants1 such as access to a gym or a parking space2 7ii7 for non-essential utility services1 as determined in accordance with regulations promulgated by the ,secretary concerned2 or 7iii7 to recover damages associated with tenant negligence1 consistent with subsection 7c77#b72 or 7,b7 to limit or otherwise affect the authority of the ,secretary concerned to enter into rental guarantee agreements under section #bhgf of this title or to make differential lease payments under section #bhgg of this title1 so long as such agreements or payments do not require a tenant to pay an out-of-pocket fee or payment in addition to the amount of the any basic allowance for housing under section #djc of title #cg the tenant may receive as a member of the armed forces4 4 7b7 ,military department implementation plans ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of each military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the implementation by that military department of section #bhia;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,effective date ,the requirements set forth in section #bhia;a 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 7d7 ,repeal of replaced provision 7#a7 ,repeal ,section #bhhf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bhhf4 7e7 ,retroactive landlord agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek agreement from all landlords to accept the application of the requirements set forth in section #bhia;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 to appropriate legal documents entered into or renewed before the date of the enactment of this ,act between the ,secretary of a military department and a landlord regarding privatized military housing 7#b7 ,submittal of list to congress ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a list of any landlords that did not agree under paragraph 7#a7 to accept the requirements set forth in section #bhia;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,consideration of lack of agreement in future contracts ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments shall include any lack of agreement under paragraph 7#a7 as past performance considered under section #bhia;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cjae1 with respect to entering into or renewing any future contracts regarding privatized military housing4 #cjae4 ,consideration of contractor history in contracts for privatized military housing ,subchapter ,v of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cjaa1 is amended by inserting after section #bhia;a of such title1 as added by section #cjad1 the following new section3 #bhia;b4 ,considerations of eligible entity housing history in contracts for privatized military housing 7a7 ,consideration required ,to assist in making a determination whether to enter into a new contract1 or renew an existing contract1 with an eligible entity1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a standard process by which the ,secretary concerned may evaluate the past performance of the eligible entity for purposes of informing future decisions regarding the award of such a contract4 7b7 ,elements of process ,the process developed under subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 consideration of the following3 7#a7 ,any history of the eligible entity of providing substandard housing4 7#b7 ,the recommendation of the commander of the installation for which housing units will be provided under the contract4 7#c7 ,the recommendation of the commander of any other installation for which the eligible entity has provided housing units4 4 #cjaf4 ,additional improvements for management of privatized military housing 7a7 ,improved financial transparency ,subchapter ,v of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cjaa1 is amended by inserting after section #bhia;b of such title1 as added by section #cjae1 the following new section3 #bhia;c4 ,financial transparency 7a7 ,submission of landlord financial information 7#a7 ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall require that each landlord submit to the ,secretary a report providing information regarding all housing units provided by the landlord4 7#b7 ,information provided under paragraph 7#a7 by a landlord shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a comprehensive summary of the landlord's financial performance4 7,b7 ,the amount of base management fees relating to all housing units provided by the landlord4 7,c7 ,the amount of asset management fees relating to such housing units4 7,d7 ,the amount of preferred return fees relating to such housing units4 7,e7 ,the residual cashflow distributions relating to such housing units4 7,f7 ,the amount of deferred fees or other fees relating to such housing units4 7#c7 ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term base management fees means the monthly management fees collected for services associated with accepting and processing rent payments1 ensuring tenant rent payments1 property inspections1 maintenance management1 and emergency maintenance calls4 7,b7 the term asset management fees means fees paid to manage a housing unit for the purpose of ensuring the housing unit is maintained in good condition and making repairs over the lifecycle of the housing unit4 7,c7 the term preferred return fees means fees associated with any claims on profits furnished to preferred investors with an interest in the housing unit4 7,d7 the term residual cashflow distribution means the steps a specific housing project takes to restructure after it is determined that the project is in an unacceptable financial condition4 7,e7 the term deferred fee means any fee that was not paid to a person in a calendar year in order to meet other financial obligations of the landlord4 7b7 ,availability of information on use of incentive fees 7#a7 ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall publish1 on a publicly accessible website1 information regarding the use by the ,secretary concerned of incentive fees to support contracts for the provision or management of housing units4 7#b7 ,the information provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to each contract1 the following3 7,a7 ,the applicable incentive fees4 7,b7 ,the metrics used to determine the incentive fees4 7,c7 ,whether incentive fees were paid in full1 or were withheld in part or in full1 during the period covered by the release of information4 7,d7 ,if any incentive fees were withheld1 the reasons for such withholding4 4 7b7 ,establishment and availability of complaint database ,subchapter ,v of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cjaa1 is amended by inserting after section #bhid of such title1 as added by section #cjbb1 the following new section3 #bhid;a4 ,complaint database 7a7 ,database required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a database of complaints made regarding housing units4 7b7 ,public availability ,the database shall be available to the public4 7c7 ,inclusion of tenant complaints ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall permit a tenant of a housing unit to file a complaint regarding the housing unit for inclusion in the database4 7d7 ,inclusion of certain information 7#a7 ,information accessible in the database regarding a complaint shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the name of the installation for which the housing unit is provided4 7,b7 ,the name of the landlord responsible for the housing unit4 7,c7 ,a description of the nature of the complaint4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not disclose personally identifiable information through the database4 7e7 ,response by landlords 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in any contract with a landlord responsible for a housing unit a requirement that the landlord respond in a timely manner to any complaints included in the database that relate to the housing unit4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall include landlord responses in the database4 4 7c7 ,audits of financial viability of privatized military housing partnerships 7#a7 ,audits required ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 in accordance with best audit practices1 shall conduct an audit of the financial viability of each partnership for the provision of privatized military housing that the ,comptroller ,general determines were impacted by extreme weather events or other natural disasters occurring during the #cf-month period immediately preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,required information ,the audit under paragraph 7#a7 shall assess the following3 7,a7 ,the appropriateness of existing insurance caps contained in contracts for privatized military housing4 7,b7 ,the structure of the cashflow waterfall1 including the impact of expenses relating to disaster recovery4 7#c7 ,submission to congress ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjba1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the results of the audit conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,additional information in congressional reports on privatized military housing ,section #bhhd7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#g7 ,an assessment of the condition of housing units based on the average age of those units and the estimated time until recapitalization4 7#h7 ,an assessment of tenant complaints4 7#i7 ,an assessment of maintenance response times and completion of maintenance requests4 7#aj7 ,an assessment of the dispute resolution process1 which shall include a specific analysis of each denied tenant request to withhold rent payments and each instance in which the dispute resolution process resulted in a favorable outcome for the landlord4 7#aa7 ,an assessment of overall customer service for tenants4 7#ab7 ,a description of the results of any no-notice housing inspections conducted4 7#ac7 ,the results of any resident surveys conducted4 7#ad7 ,with regard to issues of lead-based paint in housing units1 a summary of data relating to the presence of lead-based paint in such housing units1 including the following by military department3 7,a7 ,the total number of housing units containing lead-based paint4 7,b7 ,a description of the reasons for the failure to inspect any housing unit that contains lead-based paint4 7,c7 ,a description of all abatement or mitigation efforts completed or underway in housing units containing lead-based paint4 7,d7 ,a certification as to whether military housing under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned complies with requirements relating to lead-based paint1 lead-based paint activities1 and lead-based paint hazards1 as described in section #djh of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhh74 4 #cjag4 ,maintenance work order system for privatized military housing ,subchapter ,v of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cjaa1 is amended by inserting after section #bhia;c of such title1 as added by section #cjaf7;a71 the following new section3 #bhib4 ,maintenance work order system for housing units 7a7 ,electronic work order system required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require that each landlord of a housing unit have an electronic work order system to track all maintenance requests relating to the housing unit4 7b7 ,access by department personnel ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require each landlord of a housing unit to provide access to the maintenance work order system of the landlord relating to the housing unit to the following persons3 7#a7 ,personnel of the housing management office at the installation for which the housing unit is provided4 7#b7 ,personnel of the installation and engineer command or center of the military department concerned4 7#c7 ,such other personnel of the ,department of ,defense as the ,secretary determines necessary4 4 #cjah4 ,access by tenants of privatized military housing to maintenance work order system ,section #bhib of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cjag1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,access by tenants ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require each landlord of a housing unit to provide access to the maintenance work order system of the landlord relating to the housing unit to the tenant of the housing unit to permit the tenant1 at a minimum1 to track the status and progress of work orders for maintenance requests relating to the housing unit4 4 #cjai4 ,access by tenants to historical maintenance information for privatized military housing ,subchapter ,v of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cjaa1 is amended by inserting after section #bhib1 as added by section #cjag and amended by section #cjah1 the following new section3 #bhib;a4 ,access by tenants to historical maintenance information ,the ,secretary concerned shall require each eligible entity or subsequent landlord that offers for lease a housing unit to provide to a prospective tenant of the housing unit1 before the prospective tenant moves into the housing unit as a tenant1 all information regarding maintenance conducted with respect to that housing unit for the previous seven years4 ,in this section1 the term maintenance includes any renovations of the housing unit during such period4 4 #cjbj4 ,prohibition on requirement to disclose personally identifiable information in certain requests for maintenance of privatized military housing 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,v of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cjaa1 is amended by inserting after section #bhib;a of such title1 as added by section #cjai1 the following new section3 #bhib;b4 ,prohibition on requirement to disclose personally identifiable information in requests for certain maintenance ,a landlord responsible for a housing unit may not require the disclosure of personally identifiable information as a part of the submission of a request for maintenance regarding a housing unit or common area when the disclosure of personally identifiable information is not needed to identify the location at which such maintenance will be performed4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the prohibition in section #bhib;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #cjba4 ,treatment of incentive fees for landlords of privatized military housing for failure to remedy a health or environmental hazard ,subchapter ,v of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cjaa1 is amended by inserting after section #bhib;b of such title1 as added by section #cjbj1 the following new section3 #bhic4 ,treatment of incentive fees for landlords of housing units for failure to remedy health or environmental hazards ,the ,secretary concerned shall not approve the payment of incentive fees otherwise authorized to be paid to a landlord that the ,secretary determines has demonstrated a propensity for failing to remedy1 or failing to remedy in a timely manner1 a health or environmental hazard at a housing unit provided by the landlord4 4 #cjbb4 ,dispute resolution process for landlord-tenant disputes regarding privatized military housing and requests to withhold payments during dispute resolution process 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,v of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cjaa1 is amended by inserting after section #bhic of such title1 as added by section #cjba1 the following new section3 #bhid4 ,landlord-tenant dispute resolution process and treatment of certain payments during process 7a7 ,process required2 purpose ,the ,secretary concerned shall implement a standardized formal dispute resolution process to ensure the prompt and fair resolution of disputes that arise between landlords providing housing units and tenants residing in housing units concerning maintenance and repairs1 damage claims1 rental payments1 move-out charges1 and such other issues relating to housing units as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7b7 ,process elements 7#a7 ,the dispute resolution process shall include the process by which a tenant may request that certain payments otherwise authorized to be paid to a landlord are withheld1 as provided in subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,the process shall designate the installation or regional commander in charge of oversight of housing units as the deciding authority under the dispute resolution process4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall establish a standardized mechanism and forms by which a tenant of a housing unit may submit1 through online or other means1 a request for resolution of a landlord-tenant dispute through the dispute resolution process4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that1 in preparing a request described in paragraph 7#c71 a tenant has access to advice and assistance from a military housing advocate employed by the military department concerned or a military legal assistance attorney under section #ajdd of this title4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall minimize costs to tenants for participation in the dispute resolution process4 7c7 ,resolution process 7#a7 ,not later than #bd hours after receiving a request from a tenant for resolution of a landlord-tenant dispute through the dispute resolution process1 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7,a7 notify the tenant that the request has been received2 7,b7 transmit a copy of the request to the installation or regional commander 7as the case may be71 housing management office responsible for the housing unit1 and the landlord of the housing unit2 and 7,c7 if the request includes a request to withhold payments under subsection 7e71initiate the process under such subsection4 7#b7 ,for purposes of conducting an assessment necessary to render a decision under the dispute resolution process1 both the landlord and representatives of the installation housing management office may access the housing unit at a time and for a duration mutually agreed upon amongst the parties4 7#c7 ,not later than seven days after the date on which the request was received by the installation housing management office shall complete an investigation that includes a physical inspection and transmit the results of the investigation to the installation or regional commander 7as the case may be74 7#d7 ,before making any decision with respect to a dispute under the dispute resolution process1 the commander shall certify that the commander has solicited recommendations or information relating to the dispute from the following persons3 7,a7 ,the chief of the installation housing management office4 7,b7 ,a representative of the landlord for the housing unit4 7,c7 ,the tenant submitting the request for dispute resolution4 7,d7 ,a qualified judge advocate or civilian attorney who is a ,federal employee4 7,e7 ,if the dispute involves maintenance or another facilities-related matter1 a civil engineer4 7#e7 7,a7 ,the commander shall make a decision with respect to a request under the dispute resolution process not later than #cj days after the request was submitted4 7,b7 ,the commander may take longer than such #cj-;day period in limited circumstances as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 but in no case shall such a decision be made more than #fj days after the request was submitted4 7#f7 ,a final decision will be transmitted to the tenant and landlord no later than #cj days from initial receipt by the office of the commander1 except as provided in paragraph 7#e77;,b74 7#g7 ,the decision shall include instructions for distribution of any funds that were withheld under subsection 7e7 and such instructions for the landlord for further remediation as the commander considers necessary4 7#h7 ,the decision by the commander under this subsection shall be final4 7d7 ,effect of failure to comply with decision ,if the landlord responsible for the housing unit does not remediate the issues in a manner consistent with the instructions contained in the decision rendered under subsection 7c7 and within a reasonable period of time1 as provided in the decision1 any amounts payable to the landlord for the housing unit shall be reduced by #aj percent for each period of five days during which the issues remain unremediated4 7e7 ,request to withhold payments during resolution process 7#a7 ,as part of the submission of a request for resolution of a landlord-tenant dispute through the dispute resolution process1 the tenant may request that all or part of the payments described in paragraph 7#b7 for lease of the housing unit be withheld from the landlord of the housing unit during the period in which-- 7,a7 the landlord has not met maintenance guidelines and procedures established by the ,department of ,defense1 either through contract or otherwise2 or 7,b7 the housing unit is uninhabitable according to ,state and local law for the jurisdiction in which the housing unit is located4 7#b7 ,paragraph 7#a7 applies to the following3 7,a7 ,any basic allowance for housing payable to the tenant 7including for any dependents of the tenant in the tenant's household7 under section #djc of title #cg4 7,b7 ,all or part of any pay of a tenant subject to allotment as described in section #bhhb7;c7 of this title4 7#c7 ,upon the submission of a request by a tenant under this subsection and under such procedures as the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish1 the ,defense ,finance and ,accounting ,service or such other appropriate office of the ,department of ,defense as the ,secretary shall specify for purposes of such procedures1 shall tentatively grant the request and hold any amounts withheld in escrow with notice to the landlord until the conclusion of the dispute resolution process4 7f7 ,disclosure of rights 7#a7 ,each housing management office of the ,department of ,defense shall disclose in writing to each new tenant of a housing unit1 upon the signing of the lease for the housing unit1 the tenant's rights under this section and the procedures under this section for submitting a request for resolution of a landlord-tenant dispute through the dispute resolution process1 including the ability to submit a request to withhold payments during the resolution process4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each lease entered into with a tenant for a housing unit clearly expresses1 in a separate addendum1 the dispute resolution procedures4 7g7 ,rule of construction on use of other adjudicative bodies ,nothing in this section or any other provision of law shall be construed to prohibit a tenant of a housing unit from pursuing a claim against a landlord in any adjudicative body with jurisdiction over the housing unit or the claim4 4 7b7 ,modification of definition of military legal assistance ,section #ajdd7;d77#c77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking and #aefe;b7a77#a77;,a7 and inserting #aefe;b7a77#a77;,a71 and #bhid7;b77#d74 7c7 ,timing of establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish the dispute resolution process required under section #bhid of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,landlord agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek agreement from all landlords to participate in the dispute resolution and payment-withholding processes required under section #bhid of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,submittal of list to congress ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a list of any landlords that did not agree under paragraph 7#a7 to participate in the dispute resolution and payment-withholding processes4 7#c7 ,consideration of lack of agreement in future contracts ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments shall include any lack of agreement under paragraph 7#a7 as past performance considered under section #bhia;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cjae1with respect to entering into or renewing any future contracts regarding privatized military housing4 #cjbc4 ,investigation of reports of reprisals relating to privatized military housing and congressional notification ,section #bhij of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cjaa1 is amended by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,investigation of reports of reprisals 7#a7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment shall investigate all reports of reprisal against a member of the armed forces for reporting an issue relating to a housing unit4 7#b7 ,if the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment determines under paragraph 7#a7 that landlord has retaliated against a member of the armed forces for reporting an issue relating to a housing unit1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 provide initial notice to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives as soon as practicable after making that determination2 and 7,b7 following that initial notice1 provide an update to such committees every #cj days thereafter until such time as the ,assistant ,secretary has taken final action with respect to the retaliation4 7#c7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment shall carry out this subsection in coordination with the ,secretary of the military department concerned4 4 #cjbd4 ,prohibition on use of nondisclosure agreements in connection with leases of privatized military housing 7a7 ,nondisclosure agreements prohibited ,section #bhij of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cjaa1 is amended by inserting after subsection 7e71 as added by section #cjbc1 the following new subsection3 7f7 ,prohibition on use of nondisclosure agreements 7#a7 ,a tenant or prospective tenant of a housing unit may not be required to sign a nondisclosure agreement in connection with entering into1 continuing1 or terminating a lease for the housing unit4 ,any such agreement against the interests of the tenant is invalid4 7#b7 ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to a nondisclosure agreement executed as part of the settlement of litigation4 4 7b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to give full force and effect to subsection 7f7 of section #bhij of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,retroactive application of amendment ,subsection 7f7 of section #bhij of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall apply with respect to any nondisclosure agreement covered by the terms of such subsection 7f7 regardless of the date on which the agreement was executed4 ,b ,other ,amendatory ,provisions #cjca4 ,installation of carbon monoxide detectors in military family housing ,section #bhba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall provide for the installation and maintenance of an appropriate number of carbon monoxide detectors in each unit of military family housing under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 4 #cjcb4 ,authority to furnish certain services in connection with use of alternative authority for acquisition and improvement of military housing ,section #bhgb;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#ac7 ,street sweeping4 7#ad7 ,tree trimming and removal4 4 #cjcc4 ,treatment of breach of contract for privatized military housing 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bhgb;a the following new section3 #bhgb;b4 ,treatment of breach of contract 7a7 ,response to material breach ,in the case of a material breach of contract under this subchapter by a party to the contract1 the ,secretary concerned shall use the authorities available to the ,secretary1 including withholding amounts to be paid under the contract1 to encourage the party to cure the breach4 7b7 ,rescinding of ,contract ,if a material breach of the contract is not cured in a timely manner1 as determined by the ,secretary concerned1 the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 rescind the contract pursuant to the terms of the contract2 and 7#b7 prohibit the offending party from entering into a new contract or undertaking expansions of other existing contracts1 or both1 with the ,secretary under this subchapter4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bhgb;a the following new item3 #bhgb;b4 ,treatment of breach of contract4 4 #cjcd4 ,modification to requirements for window fall prevention devices in military family housing units 7a7 ,fall prevention device requirements ,section #bhgi7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking that protect against unintentional window falls by young children and that are in compliance with applicable ,international ,building ,code 7,,ibc7 standards and inserting described in paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,december #aa1 #bjag and inserting ,october #a1 #bjai2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,september #a1 #bjah and inserting ,october #a1 #bjai2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,fall prevention device described ,a fall prevention device is a window screen or guard that complies with applicable standards in ,,astm standard ,f#bjij-ac 7or any successor standard74 4 7b7 ,modification to window description ,section #bhgi7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bd and inserting #db4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bhgi7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting paragraph 7#c74 #cjce4 ,expansion of direct hire authority for ,department of ,defense for childcare services providers for ,department child development centers to include direct hire authority for installation military housing office personnel 7a7 ,in general ,section #eei of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #adjf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agib note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 and individuals to fill vacancies in installation military housing offices1 after childcare services providers2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or for employees at installation military housing offices before the semicolon2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or for installation military housing office employees before the period2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,installation military housing office defined ,the term installation military housing office means any office whose primary function is performing day-to-day supervision of military housing covered by subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7b7 ,heading and technical amendments 7#a7 ,heading amendment ,the heading of such section is amended to read as follows3 #eei4 ,direct hire authority for ,department of ,defense for childcare services providers for ,department child development centers and employees at installation military housing offices 4 7#b7 ,technical amendment ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended by striking ,oversight and ,government ,reform and inserting ,oversight and ,reform4 7c7 ,use of existing regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall use the authority in section #eei of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah granted by the amendments made by this section in a manner consistent with the regulations prescribed for purposes of such section #eei pursuant to subsection 7b7 of such section #eei1 without the need to prescribe separate regulations for the use of such authority4 #cjcf4 ,modification of authority to make payments to lessors of privatized military housing 7a7 ,modification of payment authority ,subsection 7a7 of section #fjf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #agie2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhga note7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,use of funds in connection with ,,mhpi 7#a7 ,payments to lessors generally 7,a7 ,payment authority ,each month beginning with the first month after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj1 each ,secretary of a military department shall use funds1 in an amount determined under subparagraph 7,b71 to make payments to lessors of covered housing in the manner provided by this subsection1 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj4 7,b7 ,calculation of monthly payments ,for purposes of making payments under subparagraph 7,a7 for a month1 the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall determine the amount equal to #b4e percent of the aggregate of the amounts calculated under section #djc7;b77#c77;,a77i7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 for covered housing under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary for that month4 7#b7 ,additional payments to lessors responsible for underfunded projects 7,a7 ,payment authority ,each month beginning with the first month after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj1 each ,secretary of a military department shall use funds1 in an amount determined under subparagraph 7,b71 to make additional payments to certain lessors responsible for underfunded ,,mhpi housing projects identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,c7 for the purposes of future sustainment1 recapitalization1 and financial sustainability of the projects4 7,b7 ,calculation of monthly payments ,for purposes of making payments under subparagraph 7,a7 for a month1 the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall determine the amount equal to #b4e percent of the aggregate of the amounts calculated under section #djc7;b77#c77;,a77i7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 for covered housing under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary for that month4 7,c7 ,identification of underfunded projects ,the ,chief ,housing ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 in conjunction with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall assess ,,mhpi housing projects for the purpose of identifying all ,,mhpi housing projects that are underfunded4 ,once identified1 the ,chief ,housing ,officer shall prioritize for payments under subparagraph 7,a7 those ,,mhpi housing projects most in need of funding to rectify such underfunding4 7#c7 ,alternative authority in event of lack of underfunded projects 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 if the ,chief ,housing ,officer determines that no ,,mhpi housing projects for a military department require additional funding under paragraph 7#b7 for a month1 the ,secretary of the military department concerned1 in consultation with the ,chief ,housing ,officer1 may allocate the funds otherwise available to the ,secretary under such paragraph for that month to support improvements designed to enhance the quality of life of members of the uniformed services and their families who reside in ,,mhpi housing4 7,b7 ,conditions ,before the ,secretary of a military department may allocate funds as authorized by subparagraph 7,a71 the ,chief ,housing ,officer shall certify to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives that there are no ,,mhpi housing projects for the military department require additional funding under paragraph 7#b74 ,the certification shall include sufficient details to show why no projects are determined to need the additional funds4 7#d7 ,briefing ,required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and each year thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives detailing the expenditure of funds under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 the ,,mhpi housing projects receiving funds under such paragraphs1 and any other information the ,secretary considers relevant4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act and shall apply with respect to months beginning after that date4 #cjcg4 ,technical correction to definition used to make payments to lessors of privatized military housing ,paragraph 7#c7 of section #fjf7;d7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #agif2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhga note7 is amended to read as follows3 7#c7 ,the term ,,mhpi housing means housing procured1 acquired1 constructed1 or for which any phase or portion of a project agreement was first finalized and signed1 under the alternative authority of subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7known as the ,military ,housing ,privatization ,initiative71 on or before ,september #cj1 #bjad4 4 ,c ,one-,time ,reporting ,requirements #cjda4 ,report on civilian personnel shortages for appropriate oversight of management of military housing constructed or acquired using alternative authority for acquisition and improvement of military housing 7a7 ,report ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of the extent to which shortages in the number of civilian personnel performing oversight functions at ,department of ,defense housing management offices or assigned to housing-related functions at headquarters levels contribute to problems regarding the management of privatized military housing4 7#b7 ,recommendations to address such personnel shortages-- 7,a7 to eliminate problems regarding the management of privatized military housing2 7,b7 to ensure oversight of the partner's execution of the housing agreement and the delivery of all requirements in accordance with implementing guidance provided by the ,secretaries of the military departments2 7,c7 to improve oversight of and expedite the work-order process2 and 7,d7 to facilitate a positive experience for members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents who reside in privatized military housing4 7b7 ,personnel ,recommendations ,as part of the recommendations required by subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall identify the following3 7#a7 ,the number of additional personnel who are required1 the installation and headquarter locations at which they will be employed1 the employment positions they will fill1 and the duties they will perform1 including a breakdown of duty requirements by function1 such as oversight1 home inspectors1 and maintenance4 7#b7 ,the number of such additional personnel already hired as of the date on which the report is submitted and their duty locations and the timeline for employing the remaining required personnel identified under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,the estimated cost of employing the additional required personnel identified under paragraph 7#a74 #cjdb4 ,plans for creation of councils on privatized military housing 7a7 ,plans required ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 the ,assistant ,secretary of each military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the creation within the military department concerned of a council on privatized military housing for the purposes of maintaining adequate oversight of the military housing program and serving as a mechanism to identify and resolve problems regarding privatized military housing4 7b7 ,plan elements ,the plan for a military department shall include-- 7#a7 an implementation schedule for the creation the council on privatized military housing2 7#b7 proposed members of the council1 which shall include1 at a minimum1 the ,assistant ,secretary concerned and a representative from the installation housing offices and the civil engineering community2 and 7#c7 the planned frequency of council meetings4 #cjdc4 ,plan for establishment of ,department of ,defense jurisdiction over off-base privatized military housing 7a7 ,plan 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 plan to establish jurisdiction by the ,department of ,defense for law enforcement and other specified purposes1 concurrently with local community law enforcement1 at locations with privatized military housing that is not located on an installation of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prepare the plan in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments4 #cjdd4 ,inspector ,general review of ,department of ,defense oversight of privatized military housing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until #bjbb1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 conduct1 at not less than three military installations1 a review of the oversight by the ,secretary of ,defense of privatized military housing at such installations2 and 7#b7 make publicly available on a website of the ,department a summary of the results of the review4 #cjde4 ,information on legal services provided to members of the ,armed ,forces harmed by health or environmental hazards at military housing 7a7 ,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 the legal services that the ,secretary may provide to members of the ,armed ,forces who have been harmed by a health or environmental hazard while living in military housing4 7b7 ,availability of information ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall make the information contained in the report submitted under subsection 7a7 available to members of the ,armed ,forces at all installations of the ,department of ,defense in the ,united ,states4 ,d ,development of ,housing ,reform ,standards and ,processes #cjea4 ,uniform code of basic standards for privatized military housing and plan to conduct inspections and assessments 7a7 ,uniform code ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and implement a uniform code of basic housing standards for safety1 comfort1 and habitability for privatized military housing1 which shall meet or exceed requirements informed by a nationally recognized1 consensus-based1 model property maintenance code4 7b7 ,inspection and assessment plan ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a ,department of ,defense plan to contract with qualified home inspectors to conduct a thorough inspection and assessment of the structural integrity and habitability of each unit of privatized military housing4 ,the plan shall include the implementation plan for the uniform code to be established under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,implementation of inspections and assessments 7#a7 ,implementation ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall commence conducting inspections and assessments of units of privatized military housing pursuant to the plan submitted under subsection 7b7 to identify issues and ensure compliance with applicable housing codes1 including the uniform code established under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjba1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the inspections and assessments conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,qualified home inspectors described ,for purposes of this section1 a qualified home inspector must possess the appropriate credentials for the work the inspector will perform1 as defined by the respective ,state in which the work will be performed4 ,a qualified home inspector may not be an employee or in a fiduciary relationship with-- 7#a7 the ,federal ,government2 or 7#b7 an individual or entity who owns or manages privatized military housing4 #cjeb4 ,tool for assessment of hazards in ,department of ,defense housing 7a7 ,hazard assessment tool 7#a7 ,development required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop an assessment tool1 such as a rating system or similar mechanism1 to identify and measure health and safety hazards in housing under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense 7including privatized military housing74 7#b7 ,components ,the assessment tool shall provide for the identification and measurement of the following hazards3 7,a7 ,physiological hazards1 including dampness and mold growth1 lead-based paint1 asbestos and manmade fibers1 radiation1 biocides1 carbon monoxide1 and volatile organic compounds4 7,b7 ,psychological hazards1 including ease of access by unlawful intruders1 and lighting issues4 7,c7 ,infection hazards4 7,d7 ,safety hazards4 7#c7 ,public forums ,in developing the assessment tool1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide for multiple public forums at which the ,secretary may receive input with respect to such assessment tool from occupants of housing under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense 7including privatized military housing74 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #baj 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 assessment tool4 7b7 ,hazard assessments 7#a7 ,assessments required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 using the assessment tool developed under subsection 7a77#a71 shall complete a hazard assessment for each housing facility under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense 7including privatized military housing74 7#b7 ,tenant information ,as soon as practicable after the completion of the hazard assessment conducted for a housing facility under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to each individual who leases or is assigned to a housing unit in the facility a summary of the results of the assessment4 #cjec4 ,process to identify and address environmental health hazards in ,department of ,defense housing 7a7 ,process required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall develop a process to identify1 record1 and resolve environmental health hazards in housing under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense 7including privatized housing7 in a timely manner4 7b7 ,elements of process ,the process developed under subsection 7a7 shall provide for the following with respect to each identified environmental health hazard3 7#a7 ,categorization of the hazard4 7#b7 ,identification of health risks posed by the hazard4 7#c7 ,identification of the number of housing occupants potentially affected by the hazard4 7#d7 ,recording and maintenance of information regarding the hazard4 7#e7 ,resolution of the hazard1 which shall include-- 7,a7 the performance by the ,secretary of ,defense 7or in the case of privatized housing1 the landlord7 of hazard remediation activities at the affected facility2 and 7,b7 follow-up by the ,secretary of ,defense to collect information on medical care related to the hazard sought or received by individuals affected by the hazard4 7c7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure coordination between military treatment facilities1 appropriate public health officials1 and housing managers at military installations with respect to the development and implementation of the process required by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,report ,not later than #baj 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 process required by subsection 7a74 #cjed4 ,department of ,defense policy on lead-based paint testing on military installations 7a7 ,access and testing ,policy ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a policy under which the ,secretary of the military department concerned may permit a qualified individual to access a military installation for the purpose of conducting testing for the presence of lead-based paint on the installation4 7b7 ,transmission of results 7#a7 ,installations inside the united states ,in the case of military installations located inside the ,united ,states1 the results of any testing for lead-based paint on a military installation shall be transmitted the following3 7,a7 ,the civil engineer of the installation4 7,b7 ,the housing management office of the installation4 7,c7 ,the public health organization on the installation4 7,d7 ,the major subordinate command of the ,armed ,force with jurisdiction over the installation4 7,e7 ,if required by law1 any relevant ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies4 7#b7 ,installations outside the ,united ,states ,in the case of military installations located outside the ,united ,states1 the results of any testing for lead-based paint on a military installation shall be transmitted to the civil engineer or commander of the installation who shall transmit those results to the major subordinate command of the ,armed ,force with jurisdiction over the installation4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,united ,states has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term qualified individual means an individual who is certified by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency or by a ,state as-- 7,a7 a lead-based paint inspector2 or 7,b7 a lead-based paint risk assessor4 #cjee4 ,standard for minimum credentials for health and environmental inspectors of privatized military housing 7a7 ,development and submission of standard ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that contains a standard for minimum credentials to be used throughout the ,department of ,defense for all inspectors of health and environmental hazards at privatized military housing1 including inspectors contracted by the ,department4 7b7 ,inclusion of categories for specific environmental hazards ,the standard submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include categories for specific environmental hazards such as lead1 mold1 and radon4 #cjef4 ,requirements relating to move-in1 move-out1 and maintenance of privatized military housing 7a7 ,move-in and move-out checklist 7#a7 ,checklist required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a uniform move-in and move-out checklist for use by landlords providing privatized military housing and by tenants of such housing4 7#b7 ,required move-in element ,a tenant who will occupy a unit of privatized military housing is entitled to be present for an inspection of the housing unit before accepting occupancy of the housing unit to ensure that the unit is habitable and that facilities and common areas of the building are in good repair4 7#c7 ,required move-out element ,a tenant of a unit of privatized military housing is entitled to be present for the move-out inspection of the housing unit and must be given sufficient time to address any concerns related to the tenant's occupancy of the housing unit4 7b7 ,maintenance checklist ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 develop a uniform checklist to be used by housing management offices to validate the completion of all maintenance work related to health and safety issues at privatized military housing2 and 7#b7 require that all maintenance issues and work orders related to health and safety issues at privatized military housing be reported to the commander of the installation for which the housing is provided4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out this section in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments4 7d7 ,deadline ,the uniform checklists required by this section shall be completed not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #cjeg4 ,standardized documentation1 templates1 and forms for privatized military housing 7a7 ,development required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop standardized documentation1 templates1 and forms for use throughout the ,department of ,defense with respect to privatized military housing4 ,in developing such documentation1 templates1 and forms1 the ,secretary shall ensure that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the documentation1 templates1 and forms do not conflict with applicable ,state and local housing regulations4 7#b7 ,initial guidance ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance for the development of the following3 7,a7 ,policies and standard operating procedures of the ,department for privatized military housing4 7,b7 ,a universal lease agreement for privatized military housing that includes-- 7i7 the documents developed pursuant to section #bhij of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cjaa1 entitled ,military ,housing ,privatization ,initiative ,tenant ,bill of ,rights and ,military ,housing ,privatization ,initiative ,tenant ,responsibilities2 and 7ii7 any lease addendum required by the law of the ,state in which the unit of privatized military housing is located4 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out this subsection in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments4 7b7 ,military department plans ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of each military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the implementation of this section by that military department4 #cjeh4 ,satisfaction survey for tenants of military housing 7a7 ,survey required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall require that each installation of the ,department of ,defense use the same satisfaction survey for tenants of military housing1 including privatized military housing4 7b7 ,form of survey ,the satisfaction survey required by subsection 7a7 shall be an electronic survey with embedded privacy and security mechanisms4 7c7 ,privacy and security mechanisms ,the privacy and security mechanisms used in the satisfaction survey required by subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 may include a code unique to the tenant to be surveyed that is sent to the cell phone number of the tenant and required to be entered to access the survey2 and 7#b7 in the case of privatized military housing1 shall ensure the survey is not shared with the landlord providing the privatized military housing until the survey is reviewed and the results are tallied by ,department of ,defense personnel4 ,e ,other ,housing ,reform ,matters #cjfa4 ,radon testing of privatized military housing 7a7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report identifying the installations of the ,department of ,defense that have privatized military housing that should be monitored for levels of radon at or above the action level4 7b7 ,testing procedures and standards ,the ,secretaries of the military departments shall ensure that landlords providing privatized military housing at installations identified under subsection 7a7 establish testing procedures that are consistent with then current national consensus standards and are in compliance with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local radon regulations in order to ensure radon levels are below recommended levels established by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 whether through-- 7#a7 regular testing of privatized military housing by persons who possess certification pursuant to the proficiency program operated under section #cje7;a77#b7 of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bffe7;a77#b772 or 7#b7 the installation of monitoring equipment in privatized military housing4 7c7 ,notification regarding need for mitigation ,if1 as a result of testing described in subsection 7b71 a unit of privatized military housing needs radon mitigation to ensure radon levels are below recommended levels1 the landlord providing the housing unit shall submit to the ,secretary of the military department concerned1 not later than seven days after the determination of the need for radon mitigation1 the mitigation plan for the housing unit4 #cjfb4 ,mitigation of risks posed by certain items in military family housing units 7a7 ,anchoring of items by residents ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall allow a resident of a military family housing unit to anchor any furniture1 television1 or large appliance to the wall of the unit for purposes of preventing such item from tipping over without incurring a penalty or obligation to repair the wall upon vacating the unit4 7b7 ,anchoring of items for all units 7#a7 ,existing units ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that all freestanding chests1 door chests1 armoires1 dressers1 entertainment centers1 bookcases taller than #bg inches1 televisions1 and large appliances provided by the ,department of ,defense are securely anchored in each furnished military family housing unit under the jurisdiction of the ,department as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,new units ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that all freestanding chests1 door chests1 armoires1 dressers1 entertainment centers1 bookcases taller than #bg inches1 televisions1 and large appliances provided by the ,department of ,defense are securely anchored in each furnished military family housing unit made available after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #cjfc4 ,suspension of ,resident ,energy ,conservation ,program and related programs for privatized military housing 7a7 ,suspension required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall suspend the initiative of the ,department of ,defense known as the ,resident ,energy ,conservation ,program and instruct the ,secretary of each military department to suspend any program carried out by such ,secretary that measures the energy usage for individual units of privatized military housing on installations of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,term of suspension ,subject to subsection 7c71 the suspension required by subsection 7a7 shall remain in effect for an installation of the ,department of ,defense until the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that #ajj percent of the privatized military housing on the installation is individually metered to each respective unit of privatized military housing on the installation military housing unit and the meter accurately measures the energy usage of the unit4 7c7 ,termination ,if the ,secretary of ,defense is unable to make the certification required by subsection 7b7 for an installation of the ,department of ,defense before the end of the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each program suspended pursuant to subsection 7a7 at that installation shall terminate at the end of such period4 #cjfd4 ,department of the ,army pilot program to build and monitor use of single family homes 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall carry out a pilot program to build and monitor the use of not fewer than five single family homes for members of the ,army and their families4 7b7 ,location ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall carry out the pilot program at no less than two installations of the ,army located in different climate regions of the ,united ,states as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,design ,in building homes under the pilot program1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall use the ,all-,american ,abode design from the suburban single-family division design by the ,united ,states ,military ,academy4 ,c ,,department ,,of ,,energy ,,national ,,security ,,authorizations ,,and ,,other ,,authorizations ,title ,,xxxi--,,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 and ,limitations,sec4 #caaa4 ,personnel matters at ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4,sec4 #caab4 ,estimation of costs of meeting defense environmental cleanup milestones required by consent orders4,sec4 #caac4 ,office of ,cost ,estimating and ,program ,evaluation4,sec4 #caad4 ,clarification of certain ,stockpile ,responsiveness ,program objectives4,sec4 #caae4 ,elimination of limitation on availability of funds relating to submission of annual reports on unfunded priorities4,sec4 #caaf4 ,modification to certain requirements relating to plutonium pit production capacity4,sec4 #caag4 ,annual certification of shipments to ,waste ,isolation ,pilot ,plant4,sec4 #caah4 ,extension and modification of pilot program on unavailability for overhead costs of amounts specified for laboratory-directed research and development4,sec4 #caai4 ,modification to limitation on availability of funds for acceleration of nuclear weapons dismantlement4,sec4 #cabj4 ,implementation of common financial reporting system for nuclear security enterprise4,sec4 #caba4 ,limitation relating to reclassification of high-level waste4,sec4 #cabb4 ,national ,laboratory ,jobs ,,access ,program4,subtitle ,c--,reports and other matters,sec4 #caca4 ,civil penalties for violations of certain whistleblower protections4,sec4 #cacb4 ,repeal of assessments of adequacy of budget requests relating to nuclear weapons stockpile4,sec4 #cacc4 ,repeal of requirement for review relating to enhanced procurement authority4,sec4 #cacd4 ,improvements to ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,act of #bjjj4,sec4 #cace4 ,replacement of ,w#gh warhead4,sec4 #cacf4 ,independent review of capabilities for detection1 verification1 and monitoring of nuclear weapons and fissile material4,sec4 #cacg4 ,assessment of high energy density physics4,sec4 #cach4 ,determination of effect of treaty obligations with respect to producing tritium4,sec4 #caci4 ,technical corrections to ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act and ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act4 ,,xxxi ,,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 #bjbj 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 #bj-;,d-#ica1 ,,kl ,fuel ,development ,laboratory1 ,knolls ,atomic ,power ,laboratory1 ,schenectady1 ,new ,york1 #bc1gjj1jjj4 ,general ,purpose ,project1 ,,pf-#d ,power and ,communications ,systems ,upgrade1 ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico1 #af1jjj1jjj4 #cajb4 ,defense environmental cleanup 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #bjbj 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 #bj-;,d-#dja1 ,saltstone ,disposal ,units numbers #aj1 #aa1 and #ab1 ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina1 #a1jjj1jjj4,project #bj-;,d-#djb1 ,advanced ,manufacturing ,collaborative1 ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina1 #ej1jjj1jjj4,project #bj-,u-#dja1 ,on-,site ,waste ,disposal ,facility 7,cell ,lines #b and #c71 ,portsmouth ,site1 ,pike ,county1 ,ohio1 #aj1jjj1jjj4 #cajc4 ,other defense activities ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #bjbj 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 #bjbj for nuclear energy as specified in the funding table in section #dgja4 ,b ,program ,authorizations1 ,restrictions1 and ,limitations #caaa4 ,personnel matters at ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration 7a7 ,personnel levels of the ,office of the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security 7#a7 ,personnel levels 7,a7 ,increase ,subsection 7a7 of section #cbda;,a of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdda;a7 is amended by striking #a1fij both places it appears and inserting #a1hij4 7,b7 ,technical amendments ,such subsection is further amended-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,by ,october #a1 #bjae1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjaf and inserting #bjbj4 7#b7 ,reports on service support contracts ,subsection 7f7 of such section is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking as of the date of the report and inserting for the most recent fiscal year for which data are available2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#e7 ,with respect to each contract identified under paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 identification of each appropriations account that supports the contract2 and 7,b7 the amount obligated under the contract during the fiscal year1 listed by each such account4 7#f7 ,with respect to each appropriations account identified under paragraph 7#e77;,a71 the total amount obligated for contracts identified under paragraph 7#b74 4 7b7 ,increase in contracting1 program management1 scientific1 engineering1 and technical positions ,section #cbda of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdda7 is amended in the first sentence by striking #fjj and inserting #hjj4 #caab4 ,estimation of costs of meeting defense environmental cleanup milestones required by consent orders 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of title ,,xliv of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beha et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ddji4 ,estimation of costs of meeting defense environmental cleanup milestones required by consent orders ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall include in the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,department of ,energy budget for each fiscal year 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 a report on the cost1 for that fiscal year and the four fiscal years following that fiscal year1 of meeting milestones required by a consent order at each defense nuclear facility at which defense environmental cleanup activities are occurring4 ,the report shall include1 for each such facility-- 7#a7 a specification of the cost of meeting such milestones during that fiscal year2 and 7#b7 an estimate of the cost of meeting such milestones during the four fiscal years following that fiscal year4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ddjh the following new item3 ,sec4 #ddji4 ,estimation of costs of meeting defense environmental cleanup milestones required by consent orders4 4 #caac4 ,office of ,cost ,estimating and ,program ,evaluation 7a7 ,reporting ,section #cbba7;b77#a7 of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaa7;b77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the ,director shall report directly to the ,administrator44 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan of the ,administrator to fully staff the ,office of ,cost ,estimating and ,program ,evaluation of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration pursuant to section #cbba7;f7 of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaa7;f774 #caad4 ,clarification of certain ,stockpile ,responsiveness ,program objectives ,section #dbbj7;c7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;b7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking capabilities required1 including prototypes and inserting capabilities as required1 such as through the use of prototypes2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by striking in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and inserting in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 and 7,b7 by inserting if needed to meet intelligence requirements after foreign countries4 #caae4 ,elimination of limitation on availability of funds relating to submission of annual reports on unfunded priorities ,section #dgaf of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgef7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7a7 ,annual report or certification ,not later than #aj days after the date on which the budget of the ,president for a fiscal year is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,secretary of ,energy and the congressional defense committees either-- 7#a7 a report on the unfunded priorities of the ,administration2 or 7#b7 if the ,administrator determines that there are no unfunded priorities to include in such a report1 a certification and explanation by the ,administrator1 without delegation1 of the determination4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking report required by subsection 7a7 both places it appears and inserting report under subsection 7a77#a72 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 #caaf4 ,modification to certain requirements relating to plutonium pit production capacity 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 rebuilding a robust plutonium pit production infrastructure with a capacity of up to #hj pits per year is critical to maintaining the viability of the nuclear weapons stockpile2 7#b7 that effort will require cooperation from experts across the nuclear security enterprise2 and 7#c7 any further delay to achieving a plutonium sustainment capability to support the planned stockpile life extension programs will result in an unacceptable capability gap to our deterrent posture4 7b7 ,modification to requirements ,section #dbai of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following3 7#e7 during #bjcj1 produces not less than #hj war reserve plutonium pits4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively2 7#d7 in subsection 7b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjbg 7or1 if the authority under subsection 7b7 is exercised1 #bjbi7 and inserting #bjcj2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting subsection 7b74 #caag4 ,annual certification of shipments to ,waste ,isolation ,pilot ,plant ,section #caae7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bgei71 as amended by section #cacg7;b7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bcjc71 is further amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking three-year period and inserting #aj-year period4 #caah4 ,extension and modification 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 three and inserting four2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,before the termination under subsection 7c77#b7 of the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 and inserting ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbj2 and 7,b7 by inserting before the end period the following3 1 including effects on laboratory-directed research and development and other programs4 #caai4 ,modification to limitation on availability of funds for acceleration of nuclear weapons dismantlement ,subsection 7a7 of section #cabe of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bgff71 as amended by section #caag of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahij71 is amended by striking #ef1jjj1jjj and inserting #hg1jjj1jjj4 #cabj4 ,implementation of common financial reporting system for nuclear security enterprise ,not more than #ij percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated by section #caja for the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration for fiscal year #bjbj for ,federal salaries and expenses and available for travel and transportation may be obligated or expended before the date on which the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security completes implementation of the common financial reporting system for the nuclear security enterprise as required by section #caac7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beab note74 #caba4 ,limitation relating to reclassification of high-level waste ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbj for the ,department of ,energy may be obligated or expended by the ,secretary of ,energy to apply the interpretation of high-level radioactive waste described in the notice published by the ,secretary titled ,supplemental ,notice ,concerning ,u4,s4 ,department of ,energy ,interpretation of ,high-,level ,radioactive ,waste 7#hd ,fed4 ,reg4 #bfhce71 or successor notice1 with respect to such waste located in the ,state of ,washington4 #cabb4 ,national ,laboratory ,jobs ,,access ,program 7a7 ,in general ,on or after the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary may establish a program1 to be known as the ,department of ,energy ,national ,lab ,jobs ,,access ,program1 under which the ,secretary may award1 on a competitive basis1 #e-year grants to eligible entities described in subsection 7c7 for the ,federal share of the costs of pre-apprenticeship programs and apprenticeship programs described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs described ,a pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program described in this subsection is a pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program that-- 7#a7 leads to recognized postsecondary credentials for secondary school and postsecondary students2 7#b7 is focused on skills and qualifications needed1 as determined by the ,secretary in consultation with the directors of the ,national ,laboratories1 to meet the immediate and ongoing needs of traditional and emerging technician positions 7including machinists and cybersecurity technicians7 at the ,national ,laboratories and covered facilities of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration2 7#c7 is established in consultation with a ,national ,laboratory or covered facility of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration2 7#d7 is registered with and approved by the ,secretary of ,labor or a ,state apprenticeship agency2 and 7#e7 ensures that participants in the pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program do not displace paid employees4 7c7 ,eligible ,entities described ,an eligible entity described in this subsection is a workforce intermediary or an eligible sponsor of a pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program that-- 7#a7 demonstrates experience in implementing and providing career planning and career pathways toward pre-apprenticeship programs or apprenticeship programs2 7#b7 7,a7 has a relationship with a ,national ,laboratory or covered facility of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration2 7,b7 has knowledge of the technician workforce needs of the laboratory or facility and the associated security requirements of the laboratory or facility2 and 7,c7 is eligible to enter into an agreement with the laboratory or facility that would be paid for in part or entirely from grant funds received under this section2 7#c7 demonstrates the ability to recruit and support individuals who plan to work in relevant technician positions upon the successful completion of the pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program2 7#d7 provides students who complete the pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program with1 or prepares such students for obtaining1 a recognized postsecondary credential2 7#e7 uses related instruction that is specifically aligned with the needs of the laboratory or facility and utilizes workplace learning advisors and on-the-job training to the greatest extent possible2 and 7#f7 demonstrates successful outcomes connecting graduates of the pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program to careers relevant to the program4 7d7 ,applications ,if the ,secretary establishes the program described in subsection 7a71 an eligible entity described in subsection 7c7 seeking a grant under the program shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7e7 ,priority ,in selecting eligible entities described in subsection 7c7 to receive grants under this section1 the ,secretary may prioritize an eligible entity that-- 7#a7 is a member of an industry or sector partnership2 7#b7 provides related instruction for a pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program through-- 7,a7 a local educational agency1 a secondary school1 a provider of adult education1 an area career and technical education school1 or an institution of higher education 7such as a community college7 that includes basic science1 technology1 and mathematics education in the related instruction2 or 7,b7 an apprenticeship program that was registered with the ,department of ,labor or a ,state apprenticeship agency before the date on which the eligible entity applies for the grant under subsection 7d72 7#c7 works with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 or veterans organizations to transition members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans to pre-apprenticeship programs or apprenticeship programs in a relevant sector2 7#d7 plans to use the grant to carry out the pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program with an entity that receives ,state funding or is operated by a ,state agency2 and 7#e7 plans to use the grant to carry out the pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program for-- 7,a7 young adults ages #af to #bi1 inclusive2 or 7,b7 individuals with barriers to employment4 7f7 ,additional consideration ,in making grants under this section1 the ,secretary may consider regional diversity4 7g7 ,limitation on applications ,an eligible entity described in subsection 7c7 may not submit1 either individually or as part of a joint application1 more than one application for a grant under this section during any one fiscal year4 7h7 ,limitations on amount of grant ,the amount of a grant provided under this section may not1 for any #bd-month period of the #e-year grant period1 exceed #ejj1jjj4 7i7 ,non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of the cost of a pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program carried out using a grant under this section shall be not less than #be percent of the total cost of the program4 7j7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary may provide technical assistance to eligible entities described in subsection 7c7 to leverage the existing job training and education programs of the ,department of ,labor and other relevant programs at appropriate ,federal agencies4 7k7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary establishes the program described in subsection 7a71 not less than once every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress1 and make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,energy1 a report on the program1 including-- 7,a7 a description of-- 7i7 any entity that receives a grant under this section2 7ii7 any activity carried out using a grant under this section2 and 7iii7 best practices used to leverage the investment of the ,federal ,government under this section2 and 7,b7 an assessment of the results achieved by the program1 including the rate of employment for participants after completing a pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program carried out using a grant under this section4 7#b7 ,performance reports ,not later than one year after the establishment of a pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program using a grant awarded under this section1 and annually thereafter1 the entity carrying out the program shall submit to the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,labor a report on the effectiveness of the program based on the accountability measures described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of section #aaf7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cada7;b77#b77;,a774 7l7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,esea terms ,the terms local educational agency and secondary school have the meanings given the terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#b7 ,,wioa terms ,the terms career planning1 community-based organization1 customized training1 economic development agency1 individual with a barrier to employment1 industry or sector partnership1 on-the-job training1 recognized postsecondary credential1 and workplace learning advisor have the meanings given such terms in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#c7 ,apprenticeship program ,the term apprenticeship program means a program registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq474 7#d7 ,area career and technical education school ,the term area career and technical education school has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7#e7 ,community college ,the term community college has the meaning given the term junior or community college in section #cab7;f7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh7;f774 7#f7 ,covered facility of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,the term covered facility of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration means a national security laboratory or a nuclear weapons production facility as such terms are defined in section #djjb of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja74 7#g7 ,eligible ,sponsor ,the term eligible sponsor means a public organization or nonprofit organization that-- 7,a7 with respect to an apprenticeship program1 administers the program through a partnership that may include-- 7i7 an industry or sector partnership2 7ii7 an employer or industry association2 7iii7 a labor-management organization2 7iv7 a local workforce development board or ,state workforce development board2 7v7 a #b- or #d-year institution of higher education that offers an educational program leading to an associate's or bachelor's degree in conjunction with a certificate of completion of apprenticeship2 7vi7 the ,armed ,forces 7including the ,national ,guard and ,reserves72 7vii7 a community-based organization2 or 7viii7 an economic development agency2 and 7,b7 with respect to a pre-apprenticeship program1 is a local educational agency1 a secondary school1 an area career and technical education school1 a provider of adult education1 a ,state workforce development board1 a local workforce development board1 or a community-based organization1 that administers the program with any required coordination and necessary approvals from the ,secretary of ,labor or a ,state department of labor4 7#h7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#i7 ,local workforce development board ,the term local workforce development board has the meaning given the term local board in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#aj7 ,national ,laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#aa7 ,nonprofit organization ,the term nonprofit organization means an organization that is described in section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7#ab7 ,pre-apprenticeship program ,the term pre-apprenticeship program means a program-- 7,a7 designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in an apprenticeship program2 and 7,b7 that has a documented partnership with at least one1 if not more1 apprenticeship programs4 7#ac7 ,provider of adult education ,the term provider of adult education has the meaning given the term eligible provider in section #bjc of the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbgb74 7#ad7 ,related instruction ,the term related instruction means an organized and systematic form of instruction designed to provide an individual in a pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program with the knowledge of the technical subjects related to the intended occupation of the individual after completion of the program4 7#ae7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor1 except as otherwise specified in this section4 7#af7 ,sponsor ,the term sponsor means any person1 association1 committee1 or organization operating a pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program and in whose name the program is 7or is to be7 registered or approved4 7#ag7 ,state apprenticeship agency ,the term ,state apprenticeship agency has the meaning given that term in section #bi4b of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling74 7#ah7 ,state workforce development board ,the term ,state workforce development board has the meaning given the term ,state board in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#ai7 ,workforce intermediary ,the term workforce intermediary-- 7,a7 means a nonprofit organization that-- 7i7 proactively addresses workforce needs using a dual customer approach1 which considers the needs of both employees and employers2 and 7ii7 has partnered with a sponsor of a pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program or is a sponsor of a pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program2 and 7,b7 may include a community organization1 an employer organization1 a community college1 a temporary staffing agency1 a ,state workforce development board1 a local workforce development board1 or a labor or labor-management organization4 ,c ,reports and other matters #caca4 ,civil penalties for violations of certain whistleblower protections ,section #bcd;,a of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhb;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by inserting and ,whistleblower after ,safety2 7#b7 in subsection a4-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 or who violates any applicable law1 rule1 regulation1 or order related to nuclear safety whistleblower protections1 before shall be subject to a civil penalty2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the ,secretary of ,energy may carry out this section with respect to the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration by acting through the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security42 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 e4 ,in this section1 the term nuclear safety whistleblower protections means the protections for employees of contractors or subcontractors from reprisals pursuant to section #dgab of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 section #baa of the ,energy ,reorganization ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ehea71 or other provisions of ,federal law 7including rules1 regulations1 or orders7 affording such protections1 with respect to disclosures or other activities covered by such protections that relate to nuclear safety4 4 #cacb4 ,repeal of assessments of adequacy of budget requests relating to nuclear weapons stockpile 7a7 ,in general ,section #cbee of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdee7 is repealed4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act is amended by striking the item relating to section #cbee4 #cacc4 ,repeal of requirement for review relating to enhanced procurement authority ,section #dhjf of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bghf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 and 7g7 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively4 #cacd4 ,improvements to ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,act of #bjjj 7a7 ,office of ,ombudsman ,section #cfhf of the ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gches-#ae7 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#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,to provide guidance and assistance to claimants4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #bjai and inserting #bjbj4 7b7 ,advisory ,board on ,toxic ,substances and ,worker ,health ,section #cfhg of the ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gches-#af7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 the claims adjudication process generally1 including review of procedure manual changes prior to incorporation into the manual and claims for medical benefits2 and 7,f7 such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate2 and 2 7#b7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,labor shall each2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall make available to the ,board the program's medical director1 toxicologist1 industrial hygienist and program's support contractors as requested by the ,board42 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7h7 and 7i7 as subsections 7i7 and 7j71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following3 7h7 ,response to recommendations ,not later than #fj days after submission to the ,secretary of ,labor of the ,board's recommendations1 the ,secretary shall respond to the ,board in writing1 and post on the public internet website of the ,department of ,labor1 a response to the recommendations that-- 7#a7 includes a statement of whether the ,secretary accepts or rejects the ,board's recommendations2 7#b7 if the ,secretary accepts the ,board's recommendations1 describes the timeline for when those recommendations will be implemented2 and 7#c7 if the ,secretary does not accept the recommendations1 describes the reasons the ,secretary does not agree and provides all scientific research to the ,board supporting that decision4 4 #cace4 ,replacement of ,w#gh warhead 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #baj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on replacing the ,w#gh warhead4 7#b7 ,matters included ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a discussion of the alternatives considered with respect to replacing the ,w#gh warhead1 including-- 7i7 a description of the technical risks1 schedule1 and costs for each alternative to replacing the ,w#gh warhead2 and 7ii7 a description of any changes since ,january #ae1 #bjad1 to the requirements for such alternatives4 7,b7 ,a review of the matters under subparagraph 7,a7 by the ,director for ,cost ,estimating and ,program ,evaluation of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 7b7 ,independent study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall seek to enter into an arrangement with the private scientific advisory group known as ,,jason to conduct a study of the plan of the ,administrator to replace the ,w#gh warhead4 ,such study shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the risks to certification2 and 7,b7 the need for planned upgrades to such warhead4 7#b7 ,submission ,not later than #aej days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to the congressional defense committees the study under paragraph 7#a71 without change4 #cacf4 ,independent review of capabilities for detection1 verification1 and monitoring of nuclear weapons and fissile material 7a7 ,plan ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall seek to enter into a contract with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences to conduct an independent review and assessment of ,united ,states capabilities for detection1 verification1 and monitoring of nuclear weapons and fissile material4 7b7 ,elements ,the review and assessment required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of the current national research enterprise for detection1 verification1 and monitoring of nuclear weapons and fissile material4 7#b7 ,integration of roles1 responsibilities1 and planning for such detection1 verification1 and monitoring within the ,federal ,government4 7#c7 ,opportunities to leverage the national research enterprise to further prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons and fissile material1 including with respect to policy1 research and development1 and testing and evaluation4 7#d7 ,opportunities for international engagement for building cooperation and transparency1 including bilateral and multilateral efforts1 to improve inspections1 detection1 and monitoring of nuclear weapons and fissile material1 and to create incentives for such cooperation and transparency4 7#e7 ,opportunities for new or expanded research and development efforts to improve detection and monitoring of1 and in-field inspection and analysis capabilities with respect to1 nuclear weapons and fissile materials4 7#f7 ,opportunities for improved coordination between departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government and the military departments1 national laboratories1 commercial industry1 and academia4 7#g7 ,opportunities for leveraging commercial capabilities4 7c7 ,submission to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 without change1 the findings of the ,national ,academy resulting from the review and assessment conducted under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form ,the findings described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #cacg4 ,assessment of high energy density physics 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine to conduct an assessment of recent advances and the current status of research in the field of high energy density physics4 7b7 ,elements ,the assessment conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,theoretical and computational modeling of high energy density material phases1 radiation-matter interactions1 plasmas atypical of astrophysical conditions1 and conditions unique to the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 7#b7 ,the simulation of such phases1 interactions1 plasmas1 and conditions4 7#c7 ,instrumentation and target fabrication4 7#d7 ,workforce training4 7#e7 ,an assessment of advancements made by other countries in high energy density physics4 7#f7 ,such others items as are agreed upon by the ,administrator and the ,national ,academies4 7c7 ,applicability of internal controls ,the assessment under subsection 7a7 shall be conducted in accordance with the internal controls of the ,national ,academies4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ah months after entering into the arrangement under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the assessment conducted under that subsection4 7e7 ,high energy density physics defined ,in this section1 the term high energy density physics means the physics of matter and radiation at-- 7#a7 energy densities exceeding #ajj1jjj1jjj1jjj joules per cubic meter2 and 7#b7 other temperature and pressure ranges within the warm dense matter regime4 #cach4 ,determination of effect of treaty obligations with respect to producing tritium ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall-- 7#a7 determine whether the ,agreement for ,cooperation on the ,uses of ,atomic ,energy for ,mutual ,defense ,purposes1 signed at ,washington1 ,july #c1 #aieh 7#i ,,ust #ajbh71 between the ,united ,states and the ,united ,kingdom1 permits the ,united ,states to obtain low-enriched uranium for the purposes of producing tritium in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on that determination4 #caci4 ,technical corrections to ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act and ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7a7 ,definitions in ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act ,section #cbha7b77;,a7 of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdga7b77;,a77 is amended by striking ,plant and inserting ,national ,security ,campus4 7b7 ,amendments to ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#a7 ,definitions ,section #djjb7i77;,a7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja7i77;,a77 is amended striking ,plant and inserting ,national ,security ,campus4 7#b7 ,stockpile stewardship1 management1 and responsiveness plan ,section #dbjc of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bebc7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d77#d77;,a77ii71 by striking quadrennial defense review if such strategy has not been submitted and inserting national defense strategy2 7,b7 in subsection 7e77#a77;,a77i71 by striking or the most recent quadrennial defense review1 as applicable under subsection 7d77#d77;,a71 and the and inserting referred to in subsection 7d77#d77;,a77i71 the most recent the national defense strategy1 and the most recent2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7ii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7iii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 ,the term national defense strategy means the review of the defense programs and policies of the ,united ,states that is carried out every four years under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7#c7 ,manufacturing infrastructure for nuclear weapons stockpile ,section #dbab of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #becb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting most recent before ,nuclear ,posture ,review2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,plant and inserting ,national ,security ,complex2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,plant and inserting ,national ,security ,campus1 ,kansas ,city1 ,missouri4 7#d7 ,reports on life extension programs 7,a7 ,in general ,section #dbaf of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #becf7 is amended-- 7i7 in the section heading1 by striking lifetime and inserting life2 and 7ii7 by striking lifetime each place it appears and inserting life4 7,b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act is amended by striking the item relating to section #dbaf and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #dbaf4 ,reports on life extension programs4 4 7#e7 ,advice on safety1 security1 and reliability of nuclear weapons stockpile ,section #dbah of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d71 by striking or the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7i7 by striking 1 a member of and all that follows through ,strategic ,command and inserting or a member of the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 member1 or ,commander and inserting or member4 7#f7 ,life-cycle cost estimates ,section #dgad7;a7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bged7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking #dac4c and inserting #dac4c;,b2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 or a successor order1 after assets74 7#g7 ,unfunded priorities 7,a7 ,in general ,section #dgaf of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgef7 is amended in the section heading by striking ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration and inserting ,administration4 7,b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act is amended by striking the item relating to section #dgaf and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #dgaf4 ,unfunded priorities of the ,administration4 4 7#h7 ,reviews of capital assets acquisition projects ,section #dgcc7;d77#c77;,b7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bggc7;d77#c77;,b77 is amended by striking #dac4c and inserting #dac4c;,b4 ,,xxxii ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board ,sec4 #cbja4 ,authorization4,sec4 #cbjb4 ,improvements to ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board4,sec4 #cbjc4 ,membership of ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board4 #cbja4 ,authorization ,there are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj1 #bi1dej1jjj 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 #cbjb4 ,improvements to ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board 7a7 ,staff 7#a7 ,executive ,director of ,operations 7,a7 ,establishment of position ,subsection 7b7 of section #cac of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhf;b7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 7,a7 ,the ,board shall have an ,executive ,director of ,operations who shall be appointed under section #caa7;c77#f74 7,b7 ,the ,executive ,director of ,operations shall report to the ,chairman4 7,c7 ,the ,executive ,director of ,operations shall be the senior employee of the ,board responsible for-- 7i7 general administration and technical matters2 7ii7 ensuring that the members of the ,board are fully and currently informed with respect to matters for which the members are responsible2 and 7iii7 the functions delegated by the ,chairman pursuant to section #caa7;c77#c77;,b74 4 7,b7 ,delegation of functions ,paragraph 7#c7 of section #caa7;c7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhf7;c77 is amended-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,chairman and inserting 7,a7 ,the ,chairman2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,chairman shall delegate to the ,executive ,director of ,operations established under section #cac7;b77#c7 the following functions3 7i7 ,administrative functions of the ,board4 7ii7 ,appointment and supervision of employees of the ,board not specified under paragraph 7#f74 7iii7 ,distribution of business among the employees and administrative units and offices of the ,board4 7iv7 ,preparation of-- 7,i7 proposals for the reorganization of the administrative units or offices of the ,board2 7,,ii7 the budget estimate for the ,board2 and 7,,iii7 the proposed distribution of funds according to purposes approved by the ,board4 4 7#b7 ,provision of information to ,board ,such section #caa7;c71 as amended by paragraph 7#a77;,b71 is further amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g7 and inserting paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f72 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#f72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#f74 7#c7 ,appointment and removal powers ,paragraph 7#f7 of such section #caa7;c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77;,c71 is amended to read as follows3 7#f7 7,a7 ,the ,chairman1 subject to the approval of the ,board1 shall appoint the senior employees described in subparagraph 7,c74 ,any member of the ,board may propose to the ,chairman an individual to be so appointed4 7,b7 ,the ,chairman1 subject to the approval of the ,board1 may remove a senior employee described in subparagraph 7,c74 ,any member of the ,board may propose to the ,chairman an individual to be so removed4 7,c7 ,the senior employees described in this subparagraph are the following senior employees of the ,board3 7i7 ,the ,executive ,director of ,operations established under section #cac7;b77#c74 7ii7 ,the general counsel4 4 7#d7 ,organization of staff of ,board ,section #cac7;b7 of such ,act1 as amended by paragraph 7#a77;,a71 is further amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking section #caa7;c77#g7 and inserting section #caa7;c77#f72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,subject to the approval of the ,board1 the ,chairman may organize the staff of the ,board as the ,chairman considers appropriate to best accomplish the mission of the ,board described in section #cab7;a74 4 7#e7 ,temporary personnel levels ,during fiscal year #bjbj1 the ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board shall employ not fewer than the equivalent of #ajj full-time employees4 7b7 ,public health and safety ,section #cab7;a7 of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhf;a7a77 is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 including with respect to the health and safety of employees and contractors at such facilities4 7c7 ,access to facilities1 personnel1 and information ,section #cad of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhf;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,energy and inserting ,except as specifically provided by this section1 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7,b7 by striking ready access both places it appears and inserting prompt and unfettered access2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the access provided to defense nuclear facilities1 personnel1 and information under this subsection shall be provided without regard to the hazard or risk category assigned to a facility by the ,secretary42 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7b7 ,authority of ,secretary to deny information 7#a7 ,the ,secretary may deny access to information under subsection 7a7 only to any person who-- 7,a7 has not been granted an appropriate security clearance or access authorization by the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 does not need such access in connection with the duties of such person4 7#b7 ,if the ,board requests access to information under subsection 7a7 in written form1 and the ,secretary denies access to such information pursuant to paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall provide the ,board notice of such denial in written form2 and 7,b7 not later than ,january #a and ,july #a of each year beginning in #bjbj-- 7i7 the ,board shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report identifying each request for access to information under subsection 7a7 submitted to the ,secretary in written form during the preceding six-month period and denied by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report identifying-- 7,i7 each such request denied by the ,secretary during that period2 and 7,,ii7 the reason for the denial4 7#c7 ,in this subsection1 the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,application of nondisclosure protections by ,board ,the ,board may not publicly disclose information provided under this section if such information is otherwise protected from disclosure by law1 including deliberative process information4 4 #cbjc4 ,membership of ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board 7a7 ,list of candidates for nomination ,subsection 7b7 of section #caa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhf7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,the ,president shall enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences under which the ,national ,academy shall maintain a list of individuals who meet the qualifications described in paragraph 7#a7 to assist the ,president in selecting individuals to nominate for positions as members of the ,board4 4 7b7 ,terms of members 7#a7 ,in general ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the second sentence and inserting the following new sentences3 ,a member may be reappointed for a second term only if the member was confirmed by the ,senate more than two years into the member's first term4 ,a member may not be reappointed for a third term42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking ,any member and inserting 7,a7 ,any member2 7ii7 by striking the second sentence2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,a member may not serve after the expiration of the member's term1 unless the departure of the member would result in the loss of a quorum for the ,board4 ,if more than one member is serving after the expiration of the member's term and a new member is appointed to the ,board so that one of the members serving after the expiration of the member's term is no longer necessary to maintain a quorum1 the member whose term expired first may no longer serve on the ,board4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,filling vacancies ,such subsection is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 7,a7 ,not later than #ahj days after the expiration of the term of a member of the ,board1 the ,president shall-- 7i7 submit to the ,senate the nomination of an individual to fill the vacancy2 or 7ii7 submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate a report that includes-- 7,i7 a description of the reasons the ,president did not submit such a nomination2 and 7,,ii7 a plan for submitting such a nomination during the #ij-;day period following the submission of the report4 7,b7 ,if the ,president does not submit to the ,senate the nomination of an individual to fill a vacancy during the #ij-;day period described in subclause 7,,ii7 of subparagraph 7,a77ii71 the ,president shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services a report described in that subparagraph not less frequently than every #ij days until the ,president submits such a nomination4 4 ,,xxxiv ,naval ,petroleum ,reserves ,sec4 #cdja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 #cdja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,amount ,there are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,energy #ad1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj 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 ,subtitle ,a--,maritime ,administration,sec4 #ceja4 ,authorization of the ,maritime ,administration4,sec4 #cejb4 ,reauthorization of ,maritime ,security ,program4,sec4 #cejc4 ,maritime technical assistance program4,sec4 #cejd4 ,appointment of candidates attending sponsored preparatory school4,sec4 #ceje4 ,general support program4,sec4 #cejf4 ,improvements to the maritime guaranteed loan program4,sec4 #cejg4 ,requirement for small shipyard grantees4,sec4 #cejh4 ,salvage recoveries of cargoes4,sec4 #ceji4 ,salvage recoveries for subrogated ownership of vessels and cargoes4,sec4 #ceaj4 ,maritime ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #ceaa4 ,military to mariner4,sec4 #ceab4 ,department of ,transportation ,inspector ,general ,report4,sec4 #ceac4 ,independent study on the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy4,sec4 #cead4 ,port operations1 research1 and technology4,sec4 #ceae4 ,assessment and report on strategic seaports4,sec4 #ceaf4 ,technical corrections4,sec4 #ceag4 ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy sexual assault prevention and response program4,sec4 #ceah4 ,report on vessels for emerging offshore energy infrastructure4,sec4 #ceai4 ,report on ,united ,states flagged fuel tanker vessel capacity4,subtitle ,b--,cable ,security ,fleet,sec4 #ceba4 ,establishment of ,cable ,security ,fleet4,subtitle ,c--,maritime ,,safe ,act,sec4 #ceca4 ,short titles4,sec4 #cecb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #cecc4 ,purposes4,sec4 #cecd4 ,statement of policy4,part ,i--,programs to combat ,,iuu fishing and increase maritime security,sec4 #ceda4 ,coordination with international organizations4,sec4 #cedb4 ,engagement of diplomatic missions of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #cedc4 ,assistance by ,federal agencies to improve law enforcement within priority regions and priority flag states4,sec4 #cedd4 ,expansion of existing mechanisms to combat ,,iuu fishing4,sec4 #cede4 ,improvement of transparency and traceability programs4,sec4 #cedf4 ,technology programs4,sec4 #cedg4 ,savings clause4,part ,,ii--,establishment of interagency working group on ,,iuu fishing,sec4 #ceea4 ,interagency ,working ,group on ,,iuu ,fishing4,sec4 #ceeb4 ,strategic plan4,sec4 #ceec4 ,reports4,sec4 #ceed4 ,gulf of ,mexico ,,iuu ,fishing ,subworking ,group4,part ,,iii--,combating human trafficking in connection with the catching and processing of seafood products,sec4 #cefa4 ,finding4,sec4 #cefb4 ,adding the ,secretary of ,commerce to the ,interagency ,task ,force to ,monitor and ,combat ,trafficking4,sec4 #cefc4 ,human trafficking in the seafood supply chain report4,part ,,iv--,authorization of appropriations,sec4 #cega4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #cegb4 ,accounting of funds4 ,a ,maritime ,administration #ceja4 ,authorization of the ,maritime ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,transportation for fiscal year #bjbj1 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 #ie1idd1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #gg1idd1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba for ,academy operations2 and 7,b7 #ah1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for capital asset management at the ,academy4 7#b7 ,for expenses necessary to support the ,state maritime academies1 #ej1bhj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #b1djj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for the ,student ,incentive ,program2 7,b7 #f1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for direct payments to such academies2 7,c7 #cj1jhj1jjj shall remain available until expended for maintenance and repair of ,state maritime academy training vessels2 7,d7 #c1hjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for training ship fuel assistance2 and 7,e7 #h1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for offsetting the costs of training ship sharing4 7#c7 ,for expenses necessary to support the ,national ,security ,multi-,mission ,vessel ,program1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 which shall remain available until expended4 7#d7 ,for expenses necessary to support ,maritime ,administration operations and programs1 #fj1ddb1jjj1 of which #e1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for activities authorized under section #ejcjg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,for expenses necessary to dispose of vessels in the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet1 #e1jjj1jjj1 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 #cjj1jjj1jjj1 which shall remain available until expended4 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#e77 of loan guarantees under the program1 which shall remain available until expended2 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 assistance to small shipyards and for maritime training programs under section #edaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #dj1jjj1jjj1 which shall remain available until expended4 7#i7 ,for expenses necessary to implement the ,port and ,intermodal ,improvement ,program1 #ejj1jjj1jjj1 except that no funds shall be used for a grant award to purchase fully automated cargo handling equipment that is remotely operated or remotely monitored with or without the exercise of human intervention or control1 if the ,secretary determines such equipment would result in a net loss of jobs within a port or port terminal4 #cejb4 ,reauthorization of ,maritime ,security ,program 7a7 ,award of operating agreements ,section #ecajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjbe each place it appears and inserting #bjce4 7b7 ,effectiveness of operating agreements ,section #ecajd7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjce4 7c7 ,payments ,section #ecajf7;a77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking #c1gjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb1 #bjbc1 #bjbd1 and #bjbe4 and inserting #e1cjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb1 #bjbc1 #bjbd1 and #bjbe22 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,d7 #e1hjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf1 #bjbg1 and #bjbh2 7,e7 #f1cjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbi1 #bjcj1 and #bjca2 and 7,f7 #f1hjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjcb1 #bjcc1 #bjcd1 and #bjce4 4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ecaaa of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bbb1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year thereafter through fiscal year #bjbe4 and inserting #cah1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb1 #bjbc1 #bjbd1 and #bjbe22 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#d7 #cdh1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf1 #bjbg1 and #bjbh2 7#e7 #cgh1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbi1 #bjcj1 and #bjca2 and 7#f7 #djh1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjcb1 #bjcc1 #bjcd1 and #bjce4 4 #cejc4 ,maritime technical assistance program ,section #ejcjg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may engage in the environmental study and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 acting through the ,maritime ,administrator1 shall engage in the study2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking may-- and all that follows through improvements by-- and inserting shall identify1 study1 evaluate1 test1 demonstrate1 or improve emerging marine technologies and practices to improve--2 7,b7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7#a7 environmental performance to meet ,united ,states ,federal and international standards and guidelines1 including-- 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking species2 and and all that follows through the end of the subsection and inserting 8species2 or 7,d7 reducing propeller cavitation2 and 7#b7 the efficiency and safety of domestic maritime industries4 4 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking benefits and inserting or other benefits to domestic maritime industries2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,limitations on the use of funds ,not more than three percent of the funds appropriated to carry out this section may be used for administrative purposes4 4 #cejd4 ,appointment of candidates attending sponsored preparatory school ,section #eacjc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,appointment of candidates selected for preparatory school sponsorship ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may appoint each year as cadets at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy not more than #dj qualified individuals sponsored by the ,academy to attend preparatory school during the academic year prior to entrance in the ,academy1 and who have successfully met the terms and conditions of sponsorship set by the ,academy4 4 #ceje4 ,general support program ,section #eaeja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,american maritime centers of excellence ,the ,secretary shall designate each ,state maritime academy as an ,american ,maritime ,center of ,excellence4 4 #cejf4 ,improvements to the maritime guaranteed loan program 7a7 ,definitions ,section #ecgja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#ae7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#ad71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ae7 ,vessel of ,national ,interest ,the term ,vessel of ,national ,interest means a vessel deemed to be of national interest that meets characteristics determined by the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy1 or the heads of other ,federal agencies1 as described in section #ecgjc7;d74 4 7b7 ,preferred lender ,subsection 7a7 of section #ecgjb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,guarantee of payments ,the ,secretary or ,administrator1 on terms the ,secretary or ,administrator may prescribe1 may guarantee or make a commitment to guarantee the payment of the principal of and interest on an obligation eligible to be guaranteed under this chapter4 ,a guarantee or commitment to guarantee shall cover #ajj percent of the principal and interest4 7#b7 ,preferred eligible lender ,the ,federal ,financing ,bank shall be the preferred eligible lender of the principal and interest of the guaranteed obligations issued under this chapter4 4 7c7 ,application and ,administration ,section #ecgjc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking procedures and inserting and administration2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,independent analysis 7#a7 ,in ,general ,to assess and mitigate the risks due to factors associated with markets1 technology1 financial1 or legal structures related to an application or guarantee under this chapter1 the ,secretary or ,administrator may utilize third party experts1 including legal counsel1 to-- 7,a7 process and review applications under this chapter1 including conducting independent analysis and review of aspects of an application2 7,b7 represent the ,secretary or ,administrator in structuring and documenting the obligation guarantee2 7,c7 analyze and review aspects of1 structure1 and document the obligation guarantee during the term of the guarantee2 7,d7 recommend financial covenants or financial ratios to be met by the applicant during the time a guarantee under this chapter is outstanding that are-- 7i7 based on the financial covenants or financial ratios1 if any1 that are then applicable to the obligor under private sector credit agreements2 and 7ii7 in lieu of other financial covenants applicable to the obligor under this chapter with respect to requirements regarding long-term debt-to-equity1 minimum working capital1 or minimum amount of equity2 and 7,e7 represent the ,secretary or ,administrator to protect the security interests of the ,government relating to an obligation guarantee4 7#b7 ,private sector expert ,independent analysis1 review1 and representation conducted under this subsection shall be performed by a private sector expert in the applicable field who is selected by the ,secretary or ,administrator4 7d7 ,vessels of ,national ,interest 7#a7 ,notice of funding ,the ,secretary or ,administrator may post a notice in the ,federal ,register regarding the availability of funding for obligation guarantees under this chapter for the construction1 reconstruction1 or reconditioning of a ,vessel of ,national ,interest and include a timeline for the submission of applications for such vessels4 7#b7 ,vessel characteristics 7,a7 ,in ,general ,the ,secretary or ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when it is not operating as service in the ,department of the ,navy1 or the heads of other ,federal agencies1 shall develop and publish a list of vessel types that would be considered ,vessels of ,national ,interest4 7,b7 ,review ,such list shall be reviewed and revised every four years or as necessary1 as determined by the ,administrator4 4 7d7 ,funding limits ,section #ecgjd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking that amount and all the follows through #hej1jjj1jjj and inserting that amount1 #hej1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking facilities and all that follows through the end of the subsection and inserting facilities42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#d7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,k71 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,j71 respectively4 7e7 ,eligible purposes of obligations ,section #ecgjf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking 7including an eligible export vessel72 7,b7 in clause 7iv7 by inserting or after the semicolon2 7,c7 in clause 7v71 by striking 2 or and inserting a period2 and 7,d7 by striking clause 7vi72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 after applying subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 ,vessels of ,national ,interest4 4 7f7 ,amount of obligations ,section #ecgji7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#f72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively4 7g7 ,contents of obligations ,section #ecgaj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking or1 in the case of and all that follows through party2 and 7ii7 by striking and after the semicolon2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 documented under the laws of the ,united ,states for the term of the guarantee of the obligation or until the obligation is paid in full1 whichever is sooner4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and ,provide for the ,financial ,stability of the ,obligor after ,interests2 7,b7 by striking provisions for the protection of and inserting 8provisions1 which shall include-- 7#a7 provisions for the protection of 2 7,c7 by striking 1 and other matters that the ,secretary or ,administrator may prescribe4 and inserting1 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 any other provisions that the ,secretary or ,administrator may prescribe4 4 7h7 ,administrative fees ,section #ecgac of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking reasonable for-- and inserting reasonable for processing the application and monitoring the loan guarantee1 including for--2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking 2 and and inserting or a deposit fund under section #ecgaf of this title22 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 the following3 7#f7 monitoring and providing services related to the obligor's compliance with any terms related to the obligations1 the guarantee1 or maintenance of the ,secretary or ,administrator's security interests under this chapter4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking under section #ecgjh7;d7 of this title and inserting under section #ecgjc7;c7 of this title2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7,c7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in ,general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,fee limitation inapplicable ,fees collected under this subsection are not subject to the limitation of subsection 7b74 4 7i7 ,best practices2 eligible export vessels ,chapter #ecg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subchapter ,i1 by adding at the end the following new section3 #ecgai4 ,best practices ,the ,secretary or ,administrator shall ensure that all standard documents and agreements that relate to loan guarantees made pursuant to this chapter are reviewed and updated every four years to ensure that such documents and agreements meet the current commercial best practices to the extent permitted by law4 2 and 7#b7 in subchapter ,,iii1 by striking section #ecgcb4 7j7 ,expedited consideration of low-risk applications 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with the requirements of this subsection1 the ,administrator shall establish an administrative process and issue guidance for the expedited consideration of low-risk applications submitted under chapter #ecg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,stakeholder comment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration shall publish in the ,federal ,register a notice of a #de-;day public comment period to request stakeholder input and recommendations to establish the administrative process required under this subsection1 including proposals to assist applicants-- 7,a7 in the development and submission of initial applications2 7,b7 in meeting requests for supplemental information made by the ,administrator2 and 7,c7 to comply with other requirements made by the ,administrator to ensure the expedited consideration of applications4 7#c7 ,industry best practices ,the administrative process established under this subsection shall utilize1 to the extent practicable1 relevant ,federal and industry best practices found in the maritime and shipbuilding industries4 7#d7 ,final guidance ,not later than #ij days after the conclusion of the public comment period required under paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator shall publish in the ,federal ,register final guidance to assist applicants in the preparation and filing of applications under this subsection4 7k7 ,congressional notification 7#a7 ,notification ,not less than #fj days before reorganizing or consolidating the activities or personnel covered under chapter #ecg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall notify1 in writing1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives of the proposed reorganization or consolidation4 7#b7 ,contents ,each notification under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an evaluation of1 and justification for1 the reorganization or consolidation4 7l7 ,clerical amendments ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ecg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting after the item relating to section #ecgah the following new item3 #ecgai4 ,best practices4 2 and 7#b7 by striking the item relating to section #ecgcb4 #cejg4 ,requirement for small shipyard grantees 7a7 ,in general ,section #edaja7;d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,grants awarded and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,grants awarded 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,buy ,america 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 no funds may be obligated by the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration under this section1 unless each product and material purchased with those funds 7including products and materials purchased by a grantee71 and including any commercially available off-the-shelf item1 is-- 7i7 an unmanufactured article1 material1 or supply that has been mined or produced in the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 a manufactured article1 material1 or supply that has been manufactured in the ,united ,states substantially all from articles1 materials1 or supplies mined1 produced1 or manufactured in the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the requirements of that subparagraph shall not apply with respect to a particular product or material if the ,administrator determines-- 7,i7 that the application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the public interest2 7,,ii7 that such product or material is not available in the ,united ,states in sufficient and reasonably available quantities1 of a satisfactory quality1 or on a timely basis2 or 7,,iii7 that inclusion of a domestic product or material will increase the cost of that product or material by more than #be percent1 with respect to a certain contract between a grantee and that grantee's supplier4 7ii7 ,federal register ,a determination made by the ,administrator under this subparagraph shall be published in the ,federal ,register4 7,c7 ,definitions ln this paragraph3 7i7 ,the term commercially available off-the-shelf item means-- 7,i7 any item of supply 7including construction material7 that is-- 7aa7 a commercial item1 as defined by section #b4aja of title #dh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj72 and 7bb7 sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace2 and 7,,ii7 does not include bulk cargo1 as defined in section #djajb7d7 of this title1 such as agricultural products and petroleum products4 7ii7 ,the term product or material means an article1 material1 or supply brought to the site by the recipient for incorporation into the building1 work1 or project4 ,the term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles1 materials1 or supplies4 ,however1 emergency life safety systems1 such as emergency lighting1 fire alarm1 and audio evacuation systems1 that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems1 are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site4 7iii7 ,the term ,united ,states includes the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,virgin ,islands4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #edaja7;i7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj and inserting #bjbj and #bjba2 and 7#b7 by striking #ce1jjj1jjj and inserting #dj1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,notification of committees of certain proposed obligations ,the first section of ,public ,law #he-hjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #adca7 is amended1 in the third sentence1 by inserting and in addition1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate with respect to contracts1 or modifications or amendments to contracts1 or advance payments proposed to be made under this section by the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating with respect to the acquisition of ,coast ,guard cutters or aircraft1 after ,house of ,representatives4 #cejh4 ,salvage recoveries of cargoes ,section #egajg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,salvaging cargoes 7#a7 ,reimbursable agreements ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration1 may enter into reimbursable agreements with other ,federal entities to provide legal services to such entities relating to the salvaging of cargoes for which such entities have custody1 or control1 or for which for such entities have trustee responsibilities from vessels in the custody or control of the ,maritime ,administration or its predecessor agencies4 ,the ,secretary may receive and retain reimbursement from such entities for all costs incurred related to the provision of such services4 7#b7 ,amounts received ,amounts received as reimbursements under this subsection shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs incurred by the ,secretary or1 if the period of availability of obligations for that appropriation has expired1 to the appropriation of funds that is currently available to the ,secretary for substantially 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 7#c7 ,advance payments ,payments made in advance shall be for any part of the estimated cost as determined by the ,secretary of ,transportation4 ,adjustments to the amounts paid in advance shall be made as agreed to by the ,secretary of ,transportation and the head of the ordering agency or unit based on the actual cost of goods or services provided4 4 #ceji4 ,salvage recoveries for subrogated ownership of vessels and cargoes 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ega of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this title1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #egaaa4 ,salvage recoveries for subrogated ownership of vessels and cargoes 7a7 ,salvage agreements ,the ,secretary of ,transportation is authorized to enter into marine salvage agreements for the recoveries1 sale1 and disposal of sunken or damaged vessels1 cargoes1 or properties owned or insured by or on behalf of the ,maritime ,administration1 the ,united ,states ,shipping ,board1 the ,u4,s4 ,shipping ,bureau1 the ,united ,states ,maritime ,commission1 or the ,war ,shipping ,administration4 7b7 ,military craft ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall consult with the ,secretary of the military department concerned prior to engaging in or authorizing any activity under subsection 7a7 that will disturb sunken military craft1 as such term is defined in section #adjh7c7 of the ,ronald ,w4 ,reagan ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjje 7,public ,law #ajh-cge2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 7c7 ,recoveries ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the net proceeds from salvage agreements entered into as authorized in subsection 7a7 shall remain available until expended and be distributed as follows3 7#a7 ,fifty percent shall be available to the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration for the payment or reimbursement of expenses incurred by or on behalf of ,state maritime academies or the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy for facility and training ship maintenance1 repair1 and modernization1 and for the purchase of simulators and fuel4 7#b7 ,the remainder shall be distributed for maritime heritage preservation to the ,department of the ,interior for grants as authorized by section #cjhgjc of title #ed4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter1 as amended by this title1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #egaaa4 ,salvage recoveries for subrogated ownership of vessels and cargoes4 4 #ceaj4 ,maritime ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,advisory ,committee ,section #g of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigj 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #fef7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,there is established a ,maritime ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,advisory ,committee1 which shall be a continuing body and shall provide advice to the ,secretary in formulating maritime industry standards and regarding matters pertaining to the administration of this ,act related to the maritime industry4 ,the composition of such advisory committee shall be consistent with the advisory committees established under subsection 7b74 ,a member of the advisory committee who is otherwise qualified may continue to serve until a successor is appointed4 ,the ,secretary may promulgate or amend regulations as necessary to implement this subsection4 4 #ceaa4 ,military to mariner 7a7 ,credentialing support ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 with respect to the applicable services in their respective departments1 and in coordination with one another and with the ,united ,states ,committee on the ,marine ,transportation ,system1 and in consultation with the ,merchant ,marine ,personnel ,advisory ,committee1 shall1 consistent with applicable law1 identify all training and experience within the applicable service that may qualify for merchant mariner credentialing and submit a list of all identified training and experience to the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,national ,maritime ,center for a determination of whether such training and experience counts for credentialing purposes4 7b7 ,review of applicable service ,the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,commandant shall make a determination of whether training and experience counts for credentialing purposes1 as described in subsection 7a71 not later than #f months after the date on which the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,national ,maritime ,center receives a submission under subsection 7a7 identifying a training or experience and requesting such a determination4 7c7 ,fees and services ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy1 and the ,secretary of ,commerce1 with respect to the applicable services in their respective departments1 shall-- 7#a7 take all necessary and appropriate actions to provide for the waiver of fees through the ,national ,maritime ,center license evaluation1 issuance1 and examination for members of the uniformed services on active duty1 if a waiver is authorized and appropriate1 and1 if a waiver is not granted1 take all necessary and appropriate actions to provide for the payment of fees for members of the uniformed services on active duty by the applicable service to the fullest extent permitted by law2 7#b7 direct the applicable services to take all necessary and appropriate actions to provide for ,transportation ,worker ,identification ,credential cards for members of the uniformed services on active duty pursuing or possessing a mariner credential1 such as implementation of an equal exchange process for members of the uniformed services on active duty at no or minimal cost2 7#c7 ensure that members of the applicable services who are to be discharged or released from active duty and who request certification or verification of sea service be provided such certification or verification no later than one month after discharge or release2 7#d7 ensure the applicable services have developed1 or continue to operate1 as appropriate1 the online resource known as ,credentialing ,opportunities ,on-,line to support separating members of the uniformed services who are seeking information and assistance on merchant mariner credentialing2 and 7#e7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 take all necessary and appropriate actions to review and implement service-related medical certifications to merchant mariner credential requirements4 7d7 ,advancing military to mariner within the employer agencies 7#a7 ,in ,general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy1 and the ,secretary of ,commerce shall have direct hiring authority to employ separated members of the uniformed services with valid merchant mariner licenses or sea service experience in support of ,united ,states national maritime needs1 including the ,army ,corps of ,engineers1 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 and the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 7#b7 ,appointments of retired members of the ,armed ,forces ,except in the case of positions in the ,senior ,executive ,service1 the requirements of section #ccbf7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply with respect to the hiring of a separated member of the uniformed services under paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,separated member of the uniformed services ,in this section1 the term separated member of the uniformed services means an individual who-- 7#a7 is retiring or is retired as a member of the uniformed services2 7#b7 is voluntarily separating or voluntarily separated from the uniformed services at the end of enlistment or service obligation2 or 7#c7 is administratively separating or has administratively separated from the uniformed services with an honorable or general discharge characterization4 #ceab4 ,department of ,transportation ,inspector ,general ,report ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this title1 initiate an audit of the ,maritime ,administration's actions to address only those recommendations from ,chapter #c and recommendations #e-a1 #e-b1 #e-c1 #e-d1 #e-e1 and #e-f identified by a ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration panel in the ,november #bjag report entitled ,maritime ,administration3 ,defining its ,mission1 ,aligning its ,programs1 and ,meeting its ,objectives2 and 7#b7 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 results of that audit once the audit is completed4 #ceac4 ,independent study on the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this title1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration 7referred to in this section as the ,academy7 to carry out the activities described in this section4 7b7 ,study elements ,in accordance with the agreement described in subsection 7a71 the ,academy shall conduct a study of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy that consists of the following3 7#a7 ,a comprehensive assessment of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy's systems1 training1 facilities1 infrastructure1 information technology1 and stakeholder engagement4 7#b7 ,identification of needs and opportunities for modernization to help the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy keep pace with more modern campuses4 7#c7 ,development of an action plan for the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy with specific recommendations for-- 7,a7 improvements or updates relating to the opportunities described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 systemic changes needed to help the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy achieve its mission of inspiring and educating the next generation of the mariner workforce on a long-term basis4 7c7 ,deadline and report ,not later than #a year after the date of the agreement described in subsection 7a71 the ,academy shall prepare and submit to the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration a report containing the action plan described in subsection 7b77#c71 including specific findings and recommendations4 #cead4 ,port operations1 research1 and technology 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,ports ,improvement ,act4 7b7 ,port and intermodal improvement program ,section #ejcjb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,port and intermodal improvement program 7#a7 ,general authority ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible applicants to assist in funding eligible projects for the purpose of improving the safety1 efficiency1 or reliability of the movement of goods through ports and intermodal connections to ports4 7#b7 ,eligible applicant ,the ,secretary may make a grant under this subsection to the following3 7,a7 ,a ,state4 7,b7 ,a political subdivision of a ,state1 or a local government4 7,c7 ,a public agency or publicly chartered authority established by #a or more ,states4 7,d7 ,a special purpose district with a transportation function4 7,e7 ,an ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd71 without regard to capitalization71 or a consortium of ,indian ,tribes4 7,f7 ,a multistate or multijurisdictional group of entities described in this paragraph4 7,g7 ,a lead entity described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 7,e71 or 7,f7 jointly with a private entity or group of private entities4 7#c7 ,eligible projects ,the ,secretary may make a grant under this subsection-- 7,a7 for a project1 or package of projects1 that-- 7i7 is either-- 7,i7 within the boundary of a port2 or 7,,ii7 outside the boundary of a port1 but is directly related to port operations or to an intermodal connection to a port2 and 7ii7 will be used to improve the safety1 efficiency1 or reliability of-- 7,i7 the loading and unloading of goods at the port1 such as for marine terminal equipment2 7,,ii7 the movement of goods into1 out of1 around1 or within a port1 such as for highway or rail infrastructure1 intermodal facilities1 freight intelligent transportation systems1 and digital infrastructure systems2 or 7,,iii7 environmental mitigation measures and operational improvements directly related to enhancing the efficiency of ports and intermodal connections to ports2 or 7,b7 notwithstanding paragraph 7#f77;,a77v71 to provide financial assistance to #a or more projects under subparagraph 7,a7 for development phase activities1 including planning1 feasibility analysis1 revenue forecasting1 environmental review1 permitting1 and preliminary engineering and design work4 7#d7 ,prohibited uses ,a grant award under this subsection may not be used-- 7,a7 to finance or refinance the construction1 reconstruction1 reconditioning1 or purchase of a vessel that is eligible for such assistance under chapter #ecg1 unless the ,secretary determines such vessel-- 7i7 is necessary for a project described in paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii77,,iii7 of this subsection2 and 7ii7 is not receiving assistance under chapter #ecg2 or 7,b7 for any project within a small shipyard 7as defined in section #edaja74 7#e7 ,applications and process 7,a7 ,applications ,to be eligible for a grant under this subsection1 an eligible applicant shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7,b7 ,solicitation process ,not later than #fj days after the date that amounts are made available for grants under this subsection for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall solicit grant applications for eligible projects in accordance with this subsection4 7#f7 ,project selection criteria 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may select a project described in paragraph 7#c7 for funding under this subsection if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 the project improves the safety1 efficiency1 or reliability of the movement of goods through a port or intermodal connection to a port2 7ii7 the project is cost effective2 7iii7 the eligible applicant has authority to carry out the project2 7iv7 the eligible applicant has sufficient funding available to meet the matching requirements under paragraph 7#h72 7v7 the project will be completed without unreasonable delay2 and 7vi7 the project cannot be easily and efficiently completed without ,federal funding or financial assistance available to the project sponsor4 7,b7 ,additional considerations ,in selecting projects described in paragraph 7#c7 for funding under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give substantial weight to-- 7i7 the utilization of non-,federal contributions2 and 7ii7 the net benefits of the funds awarded under this subsection1 considering the cost-benefit analysis of the project1 as applicable4 7,c7 ,small projects ,the ,secretary may waive the cost-benefit analysis under subparagraph 7,a77ii71 and establish a simplified1 alternative basis for determining whether a project is cost effective1 for a small project described in paragraph 7#g77;,b74 7#g7 ,allocation of funds 7,a7 ,geographic distribution ,not more than #be percent of the amounts made available for grants under this subsection for a fiscal year may be used to make grants for projects in any #a ,state4 7,b7 ,small projects ,the ,secretary shall reserve #be percent of the amounts made available for grants under this subsection each fiscal year to make grants for eligible projects described in paragraph 7#c77;,a7 that request the lesser of-- 7i7 #aj percent of the amounts made available for grants under this subsection for a fiscal year2 or 7ii7 #aj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,development phase activities ,not more than #aj percent of the amounts made available for grants under this subsection for a fiscal year may be used to make grants for development phase activities under paragraph 7#c77;,b74 7#h7 ,federal share of total project costs 7,a7 ,total project costs ,to be eligible for a grant under this subsection1 an eligible applicant shall submit to the ,secretary an estimate of the total costs of a project under this subsection based on the best available information1 including any available engineering studies1 studies of economic feasibility1 environmental analyses1 and information on the expected use of equipment or facilities4 7,b7 ,federal share 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 the ,federal share of the total costs of a project under this subsection shall not exceed #hj percent4 7ii7 ,rural areas ,the ,secretary may increase the ,federal share of costs above #hj percent for a project located in a rural area4 7#i7 ,procedural safeguards ,the ,secretary shall issue guidelines to establish appropriate accounting1 reporting1 and review procedures to ensure that-- 7,a7 grant funds are used for the purposes for which those funds were made available2 7,b7 each grantee properly accounts for all expenditures of grant funds2 and 7,c7 grant funds not used for such purposes and amounts not obligated or expended are returned4 7#aj7 ,grant conditions 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall require as a condition of making a grant under this subsection that a grantee-- 7i7 maintain such records as the ,secretary considers necessary2 7ii7 make the records described in clause 7i7 available for review and audit by the ,secretary2 and 7iii7 periodically report to the ,secretary such information as the ,secretary considers necessary to assess progress4 7,b7 ,additional requirement ,the ,secretary shall apply the same requirements of section #aag7k7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to a port project assisted in whole or in part under this section as the ,secretary does a port-related freight project under section #aag of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,construction1 repair1 or alteration of vessels ,with regard to the construction1 repair1 or alteration of vessels1 the same requirements of section #aag7k7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply regardless of whether the location of contract performance is known when bids for such work are solicited4 7#aa7 ,administration 7,a7 ,administrative and oversight costs ,the ,secretary may retain not more than #b percent of the amounts appropriated for each fiscal year under this subsection for the administrative and oversight costs incurred by the ,secretary to carry out this subsection4 7,b7 ,availability 7i7 ,in general ,amounts appropriated for carrying out this subsection shall remain available until expended4 7ii7 ,unexpended funds ,amounts awarded as a grant under this subsection that are not expended by the grantee during the #e-year period following the date of the award shall remain available to the ,secretary for use for grants under this subsection in a subsequent fiscal year4 7#ab7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,port ,the term port includes-- 7i7 any port on the navigable waters of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 any harbor1 marine terminal1 or other shore side facility used principally for the movement of goods on inland waters4 7,c7 ,project ,the term project includes construction1 reconstruction1 environmental rehabilitation1 acquisition of property1 including land related to the project and improvements to the land1 equipment acquisition1 and operational improvements4 7,d7 ,rural area ,the term rural area means an area that is outside an urbanized area4 7d7 ,additional authority of the ,secretary ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 coordinate with other ,federal agencies to expedite the process established under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 for the improvement of port facilities to improve the efficiency of the transportation system1 to increase port security1 or to provide greater access to port facilities2 7#b7 seek to coordinate all reviews or requirements with appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies2 and 7#c7 in addition to any financial assistance provided under subsection 7c71 provide such technical assistance to port authorities or commissions or their subdivisions and agents4 4 7c7 ,savings clause ,a repeal made by subsection 7b7 of this section shall not affect amounts apportioned or allocated before the effective date of the repeal4 ,such apportioned or allocated funds shall continue to be subject to the requirements to which the funds were subject under-- 7#a7 section #ejcjb7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this title2 7#b7 section #ijjh of the ,,safetea-,,lu ,act 7,public ,law #aji-ei2 #aai ,stat4 #aibf72 7#c7 section #ajbje of the ,,safetea-,,lu ,act 7,public ,law #aji-ei2 #aai ,stat4 #aicd72 and 7#d7 section #ceab of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 #adbar74 7d7 ,remedial actions ,section #ecc of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-abj2 #acj ,stat4 #gd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,remedial actions ,for purposes of the conveyances under this section1 the remedial actions required under section #abj7;h7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h77 may be completed by the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard after the date of such conveyance and a deed entered into for such conveyance shall include a clause granting the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard access to the property in any case in which remedial action or corrective action is found to be necessary after the date of such conveyance4 4 7e7 ,environmental compliance ,section #ecd7;a7 of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-abj2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,nothing and inserting ,after the date on which the ,secretary of the ,interior conveys land under section #ecc of this ,act1 nothing2 and 7#b7 by inserting 1 with respect to contaminants on such land prior to the date on which the land is conveyed before the period4 #ceae4 ,assessment and report on strategic seaports 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on port facilities used for military purposes at ports designated by the ,department of ,defense as strategic seaports4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to port facilities included in the report1 the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of whether there are structural integrity or other deficiencies in such facilities4 7#b7 ,if there are such deficiencies-- 7,a7 an assessment of infrastructure improvements to such facilities that would be needed to meet1 directly or indirectly1 national security and readiness requirements2 7,b7 an assessment of the impact on operational readiness of the ,armed ,forces if such improvements are not undertaken2 and 7,c7 an identification of1 to the maximum extent practical1 all potential funding sources for such improvements from existing authorities4 7#c7 ,an identification of the support that would be appropriate for the ,department of ,defense to provide in the execution of the responsibilities of the ,secretary of ,transportation under section #ejcjb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to such facilities4 7#d7 ,if additional statutory or administrative authorities would be required for the provision of support as described in paragraph 7#c71 recommendations for legislative or administrative action to establish such authorities4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prepare the report required by subsection 7a7 in consultation with the ,maritime ,administrator and the individual responsible for each port facility described in such subsection4 #ceaf4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,office of personnel management guidance ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration1 shall identify key skills and competencies necessary to maintain a balance of expertise in merchant marine seagoing service and strategic sealift military service in each of the following positions within the ,office of the ,commandant of the ,merchant ,marine ,academy3 7#a7 ,commandant4 7#b7 ,deputy ,commandant4 7#c7 ,tactical company officers4 7#d7 ,regimental officers4 7b7 ,sea ,year compliance ,section #cead7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #df ,u4,s4,c4 #eacah note7 is amended by inserting domestic and international after criteria that4 #ceag4 ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy sexual assault prevention and response program 7a7 ,implementation of recommendations ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall ensure that1 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this title1 the recommendations in report of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation on the effectiveness sexual assault prevention and response program of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy 7mandated under section #ceab of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bghf771 are fully implemented4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 confirmation that the recommendations described in subsection 7a7 have been fully implemented1 and explaining how those recommendations have been implemented2 or 7#b7 if such recommendations have not been fully implemented as of the date of the report1 an explanation of why such recommendations have not been fully implemented and a description of the resources that are needed to fully implement such recommendations4 #ceah4 ,report on vessels for emerging offshore energy infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,not later than six 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 ,senate1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the need for vessels documented under chapter #aba of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 to install1 operate1 and maintain emerging offshore energy infrastructure1 including offshore wind energy4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an inventory of vessels documented under chapter #aba of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 7including existing vessels and vessels that have the potential to be refurbished7 to install1 operate1 and maintain such emerging offshore energy infrastructure2 7#b7 a projection of existing vessels needed to meet such emerging offshore energy needs over the next #aj years2 7#c7 a summary of actions taken or proposed by offshore energy developers and producers1 the ,united ,states domestic shipbuilding industry1 and ,united ,states coastwise qualified operators to ensure sufficient vessel capacity in compliance with ,united ,states coastwise laws2 and 7#d7 a description of the potential benefits to the ,united ,states maritime and shipbuilding industries and to the ,united ,states economy associated with the use of ,united ,states coastwise qualified vessels to support offshore energy development and production4 #ceai4 ,report on ,united ,states flagged fuel tanker vessel capacity 7a7 ,report required ,concurrent with the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjba1 as submitted to ,congress under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the capabilities of the ,united ,states to maintain adequate ,united ,states-flagged fuel tanker vessel capacity to support the full range of anticipated military operations over each period as follows3 7#a7 ,in #bjbj4 7#b7 ,between #bjbj and #bjbe4 7#c7 ,between #bjbj and #bjcj4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 for each period specified in that subsection1 the following3 7#a7 ,a description of current and projected ,united ,states-flagged fuel tanker vessel capacity4 7#b7 ,a description of current and projected ,united ,states military needs for ,united ,states-flagged fuel tanker vessel capacity1 including the most stressing peacetime and wartime requirements4 7#c7 ,a description and assessment of the number of foreign-flagged tanker vessels required to address ,united ,states military needs described pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 including the most stressing peacetime and wartime requirements4 7#d7 ,an identification and assessment of any gaps in the capacity described pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 to meet the ,united ,states military needs described pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 including quantities of tanker vessels1 as well as an assessment of the risk to military objectives due to reliance on foreign-flagged tanker vessels described pursuant to paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,a description and assessment of options to address the gaps identified pursuant to paragraph 7#d71 including the establishment of a program for ,united ,states-flagged fuel tanker vessels modeled on the ,maritime ,security ,program4 7#f7 ,such recommendations as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate in light of the matters set forth in the report4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,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 ,maritime ,security ,program means the program in connection with the ,maritime ,security ,fleet under chapter #eca of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,b ,cable ,security ,fleet #ceba4 ,establishment of ,cable ,security ,fleet 7a7 ,in general ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before chapter #ecc the following new chapter3 #ecb ,cable ,security ,fleet ,sec4 #ecbja4 ,definitions4 #ecbjb4 ,establishment of the ,cable ,security ,fleet4 #ecbjc4 ,award of operating agreements4 #ecbjd4 ,effectiveness of operating agreements4 #ecbje4 ,obligations and rights under operating agreements4 #ecbjf4 ,payments4 #ecbjg4 ,national security requirements4 #ecbjh4 ,regulatory relief4 #ecbji4 ,authorization of appropriations4 #ecbja4 ,definitions ,in this chapter3 7#a7 ,cable services ,the term cable services means the installation1 maintenance1 or repair of submarine cables and related equipment1 and related cable vessel operations4 7#b7 ,cable vessel ,the term cable vessel means a vessel-- 7,a7 classed as a cable ship or cable vessel by1 and designed in accordance with the rules of1 the ,american ,bureau of ,shipping1 or another classification society accepted by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 capable of installing1 maintaining1 and repairing submarine cables4 7#c7 ,cable fleet ,the term ,cable ,fleet means the ,cable ,security ,fleet established under section #ecbjb7;a74 7#d7 ,contingency agreement ,the term ,contingency ,agreement means the agreement required by section #ecbjg4 7#e7 ,contractor ,the term ,contractor means an owner or operator of a vessel that enters into an ,operating ,agreement for a cable vessel with the ,secretary under section #ecbjc4 7#f7 ,fiscal year ,the term fiscal year means any annual period beginning on ,october #a and ending on ,september #cj4 7#g7 ,operating agency ,the term ,operating ,agency means that agency or component of the ,department of ,defense so designated by the ,secretary of ,defense under this chapter4 7#h7 ,operating agreement or agreement ,the terms ,operating ,agreement or ,agreement mean the agreement required by section #ecbjc4 7#i7 ,person ,the term person includes corporations1 partnerships1 and associations existing under or authorized by the laws of the ,united ,states1 or any ,state1 ,territory1 ,district1 or possession thereof1 or of any foreign country4 7#aj7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#aa7 ,united states ,the term ,united ,states includes the ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 and the ,virgin ,islands4 7#ab7 ,united states citizen trust 7,a7 ,subject to paragraph 7,c71 the term ,united ,states citizen trust means a trust that is qualified under this paragraph4 7,b7 ,a trust is qualified under this paragraph with respect to a vessel only if-- 7i7 it was created under the laws of a state of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 each of the trustees is a citizen of the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 the application for documentation of the vessel under chapter #aba of this title includes the 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 that 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 influence1 or limit the exercise of the authority of1 the trustee with respect to matters involving any ownership or operation of the vessel that may adversely affect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,if any person that is not a citizen of the ,united ,states has authority to direct1 or participate in directing1 the 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 for a trust without cause1 either directly or indirectly through the control of another person1 the trust is not qualified under this paragraph 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 direct or remove a trustee4 7,d7 ,this paragraph shall not be considered to prohibit a person who is not a citizen of the ,united ,states from holding more than #be percent of the beneficial interest in a trust4 #ecbjb4 ,establishment of the ,cable ,security ,fleet 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,operating ,agency1 shall establish a fleet of active1 commercially viable1 cable vessels to meet national security requirements4 ,the fleet shall consist of privately owned1 ,united ,states-documented cable vessels for which there are in effect ,operating ,agreements under this chapter1 and shall be known as the ,cable ,security ,fleet4 7#b7 ,the ,fleet described under this section shall include two vessels4 7b7 ,vessel eligibility ,a cable vessel is eligible to be included in the ,fleet if-- 7#a7 the vessel meets the requirements of paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 or 7#d7 of subsection 7c72 7#b7 the vessel is operated 7or in the case of a vessel to be constructed1 will be operated7 in commercial service providing cable services2 7#c7 the vessel is #dj years of age or less on the date the vessel is included in the ,fleet2 7#d7 the vessel is-- 7,a7 determined by the ,operating ,agency to be suitable for engaging in cable services by the ,united ,states in the interest of national security2 and 7,b7 determined by the ,secretary to be commercially viable1 whether independently or taking any payments which are the consequence of participation in the ,cable ,fleet into account2 and 7#e7 the vessel-- 7,a7 is a ,united ,states-documented vessel2 or 7,b7 is not a ,united ,states-documented vessel1 but-- 7i7 the owner of the vessel has demonstrated an intent to have the vessel documented under chapter #aba of this title if it is included in the ,cable ,fleet2 and 7ii7 at the time an ,operating ,agreement is entered into under this chapter1 the vessel is eligible for documentation under chapter #aba of this title4 7c7 ,requirements regarding citizenship of owners 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 #ejeja of this title4 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 of this title or that is a ,united ,states citizen trust2 and 7ii7 demise chartered to and operated by a person-- 7,i7 that is eligible to document the vessel under chapter #aba of this title2 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 #ejeja of this title1 and are appointed and subject 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 ,contractor 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 #ejeja of this title1 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 and the ,operating ,agency notify the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives that they concur1 and have reviewed the certification required under subparagraph 7,a77ii77,,iii7 and determined that there are no legal1 operational1 or other impediments that would prohibit the ,contractor for the vessel from performing its obligations under an ,operating ,agreement under this chapter4 7#c7 ,vessel owned and operated by a defense contractor ,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 #aba of this title2 7ii7 operates or manages other ,united ,states-documented vessels for the ,secretary of ,defense1 or charters other vessels to the ,secretary of ,defense2 7iii7 has entered into a special security agreement for purposes 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 paragraph2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,defense notify the ,committee on ,armed ,services and ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives that they have reviewed the certification required by subparagraph 7,a77iv7 and determined that there are no other legal1 operational1 or other impediments that would prohibit the ,contractor for the vessel from performing its obligations under an ,operating ,agreement under this chapter4 7#d7 ,vessel owned by a documentation citizen and chartered to a section #ejeja citizen ,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-- 7,a7 owned by a person that is eligible to document a vessel under chapter #aba of this title2 and 7,b7 demise chartered to a person that is a citizen of the ,united ,states under section #ejeja of this title4 7d7 ,vessel standards 7#a7 ,certificate of inspection ,a cable vessel which the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating determines meets the criteria of subsection 7b7 of this section but which1 on the date of enactment of the ,act1 is not documented under chapter #aba of this title1 shall be eligible for a certificate of inspection if that ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 the vessel is classed by1 and designed in accordance with the rules of1 the ,american ,bureau of ,shipping1 or another classification society accepted by that ,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 documented under chapter #aba2 and 7,c7 that country has not been identified by that ,secretary as inadequately enforcing international vessel regulations as to that vessel4 7#b7 ,continued eligibility for certificate ,paragraph 7#a7 does not apply to a vessel after any date on which the vessel fails to comply with the applicable international agreements and associated guidelines referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7#c7 ,reliance on classification society 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may rely on a certification from the ,american ,bureau of ,shipping or1 subject to subparagraph 7,b71 another classification society accepted by that ,secretary to establish that a vessel is in compliance with the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7,b7 ,foreign classification society ,the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating 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 7e7 ,waiver of age registration ,the ,secretary1 in conjunction with the ,operating ,agency1 may waive the application of the age restriction under subsection 7b77#c7 if they jointly determine that the waiver-- 7#a7 is in the national interest2 7#b7 the subject cable vessel and any associated operating network is and will continue to be economically viable2 and 7#c7 is necessary due to the lack of availability of other vessels and operators that comply with the requirements of this chapter4 #ecbjc4 ,award of operating agreements 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall require1 as a condition of including any vessel in the ,cable ,fleet1 that the person that is the owner or operator of the vessel for purposes of section #ecbjb7;c7 enter into an ,operating ,agreement with the ,secretary under this section4 7b7 ,procedure for applications 7#a7 ,acceptance of applications ,beginning no later than #fj days after the effective date of this chapter1 the ,secretary shall accept applications for enrollment of vessels in the ,cable ,fleet4 7#b7 ,action on applications ,within #abj days after receipt of an application for enrollment of a vessel in the ,cable ,fleet1 the ,secretary shall approve the application in conjunction with the ,operating ,agency1 and shall enter into an ,operating ,agreement with the applicant1 or provide in writing the reason for denial of that application4 7c7 ,priority for awarding agreements ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary shall enter into ,operating ,agreements with those vessels determined by the ,operating ,agency1 in its sole discretion1 to best meet the national security requirements of the ,united ,states4 ,after consideration of national security requirements1 priority shall be given to an applicant that is a ,united ,states citizen under section #ejeja of this title4 #ecbjd4 ,effectiveness of operating agreements 7a7 ,effectiveness generally ,the ,secretary may enter into an ,operating ,agreement under this chapter for fiscal year #bjba4 ,except as provided in subsection 7d71 the agreement shall be effective only for one fiscal year1 but shall be renewable1 subject to available appropriations1 for each subsequent year4 7b7 ,vessels under charter to the ,united ,states ,vessels under charter to the ,united ,states are eligible to receive payments pursuant to their ,operating ,agreements4 7c7 ,termination 7#a7 ,termination by the secretary ,if the ,contractor with respect to an ,operating ,agreement materially fails to comply with the terms of the ,agreement-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall notify the ,contractor and provide a reasonable opportunity for it to comply with the ,operating ,agreement2 7,b7 the ,secretary shall terminate the ,operating ,agreement if the ,contractor fails to achieve such compliance2 and 7,c7 upon such termination1 any funds obligated by the ,agreement shall be available to the ,secretary to carry out this chapter4 7#b7 ,early termination by a contractor ,an ,operating ,agreement under this chapter shall terminate on a date specified by the ,contractor if the ,contractor notifies the ,secretary1 not fewer than #fj days prior to the effective date of the termination1 that the ,contractor intends to terminate the ,agreement4 7d7 ,nonrenewal for lack of funds ,if1 by the first day of a fiscal year1 sufficient funds have not been appropriated under the authority provided by this chapter for that fiscal year for all ,operating ,agreements1 then the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives that ,operating ,agreements authorized under this chapter for which sufficient funds are not available will not be renewed for that fiscal year if sufficient funds are not appropriated by the #fjth day of that fiscal year4 ,if only partial funding is appropriated by the #fjth day of such fiscal year1 then the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,operating ,agency1 shall select the vessels to retain under ,operating ,agreements1 based on their determinations of which vessels are most useful for national security4 ,in the event that no funds are appropriated1 then no ,operating ,agreements shall be renewed and each ,contractor shall be released from its obligations under the ,operating ,agreement4 ,final payments under an ,operating ,agreement that is not renewed shall be made in accordance with section #ecbjf4 ,to the extent that sufficient funds are appropriated in a subsequent fiscal year1 an ,operating ,agreement that has not been renewed pursuant to this subsection may be reinstated if mutually acceptable to the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,operating ,agency1 and the ,contractor1 provided the vessel remains eligible for participation pursuant to section #ecbjb1 without regard to subsection #ecbjb 7b77#c74 7e7 ,release of vessels from obligations ,if funds are not appropriated for payments under an ,operating ,agreement under this chapter for any fiscal year by the #fjth day of a fiscal year1 and the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,operating ,agency determines to not renew a ,contractor's ,operating ,agreement for a vessel1 then-- 7#a7 each vessel covered by the ,operating ,agreement that is not renewed is thereby released from any further obligation under the ,operating ,agreement2 7#b7 the owner or operator of the vessel whose ,operating ,agreement was not renewed may transfer and register such vessel under a foreign registry that is acceptable to the ,secretary and the ,operating ,agency1 notwithstanding section #efaja of this title2 and 7#c7 if chapter #efc of this title is applicable to such vessel after registration1 then the vessel is available to be requisitioned by the ,secretary pursuant to chapter #efc4 #ecbje4 ,obligations and rights under operating agreements 7a7 ,operation of vessel ,an ,operating ,agreement under this chapter shall require that1 during the period the vessel is operating under the ,agreement1 the vessel-- 7#a7 shall be operated in the trade for ,cable ,services1 or under a charter to the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 shall be documented under chapter #aba of this title4 7b7 ,annual payments by the secretary 7#a7 ,in general ,an ,operating ,agreement under this chapter shall require1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 that the ,secretary make payment to the ,contractor in accordance with section #ecbjf4 7#b7 ,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 ,operating ,agreement to the extent of actual appropriations4 7c7 ,documentation requirement ,each vessel covered by an ,operating ,agreement 7including an ,agreement terminated under section #ecbjd7;c77#b77 shall remain documented under chapter #aba of this title1 until the date the ,operating ,agreement would terminate according to its own terms4 7d7 ,national security requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,contractor with respect to an ,operating ,agreement 7including an ,agreement terminated under section #ecbjd7;c77#b77 shall continue to be bound by the provisions of section #ecbjg until the date the ,operating ,agreement would terminate according to its terms4 7#b7 ,contingency agreement with operating agency ,all terms and conditions of a ,contingency ,agreement entered into under section #ecbjg shall remain in effect until a date the ,operating ,agreement would terminate according to its terms1 except that the terms of such ,contingency ,agreement may be modified by the mutual consent of the ,contractor1 and the ,operating ,agency4 7e7 ,transfer of operating agreements ,operating ,agreements shall not be transferrable by the ,contractor4 7f7 ,replacement vessel ,a ,contractor may replace a vessel under an ,operating ,agreement with another vessel that is eligible to be included in the ,fleet under section #ecbjb7;b71 if the ,secretary and the ,operating ,agency jointly determine that the replacement vessel meets national security requirements and approve the replacement4 #ecbjf4 ,payments 7a7 ,annual payment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 subject to availability of appropriations and other provisions of this section1 shall pay to the ,contractor for an operating agreement1 for each vessel that is covered by the operating agreement1 an amount equal to #e1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year #bjba through #bjce4 7#b7 ,timing ,this amount shall be paid in equal monthly installments at the end of each month4 ,the amount shall 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 ,contractor for the vessel shall certify that the vessel has been and will be operated in accordance with section #ecbje7;a77#a7 for #cfe days in each fiscal year4 ,up to thirty 7#cj7 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 shall 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 #dj years of age4 7d7 ,reductions in payments ,with respect to payments under this chapter for a vessel covered by an ,operating ,agreement1 the ,secretary shall make a pro rata reduction for each day less than #cfe in a fiscal year that the vessel is not operated in accordance with section #ecbje7;a77#a71 with days during which the vessel is drydocked or undergoing survey1 inspection or repair to be considered days on which the vessel is operated as provided in subsection 7b74 #ecbjg4 ,national security requirements 7a7 ,contingency agreement required ,the ,secretary shall include in each ,operating ,agreement under this chapter a requirement that the ,contractor enter into a ,contingency ,agreement with the ,operating ,agency4 ,the ,operating ,agency shall negotiate and enter into a ,contingency ,agreement with each ,contractor as promptly as practicable after the ,contractor has entered into an ,operating ,agreement under this chapter4 7b7 ,terms of contingency agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,contingency ,agreement under this section shall require that a ,contractor for a vessel covered by an ,operating ,agreement under this chapter make the vessel1 including all necessary resources to engage in ,cable ,services required by the ,operating ,agency1 available upon request by the ,operating ,agency4 7#b7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,the basic terms of a ,contingency ,agreement shall be established 7subject to subparagraph 7,b77 by the ,operating ,agency4 7,b7 ,additional terms ,the ,operating ,agency and a ,contractor may agree to additional or modifying terms appropriate to the ,contractor's circumstances4 7c7 ,defense measures against unauthorized seizures 7#a7 ,the ,contingency ,agreement shall require that any vessel operating under the direction of the ,operating ,agency operating in area that is designated by the ,coast ,guard as an area of high risk of piracy shall be equipped with1 at a minimum1 appropriate non-lethal defense measures to protect the vessel and crew from unauthorized seizure at sea4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall jointly prescribe the non-lethal defense measures that are required under this paragraph4 7d7 ,participation after expiration of operating agreement ,except as provided by section #ecbje7;d71 the ,operating ,agency may not require1 through a ,contingency ,agreement or an ,operating ,agreement1 that a ,contractor continue to participate in a ,contingency ,agreement after the ,operating ,agreement with the ,contractor has expired according to its terms or is otherwise no longer in effect4 7e7 ,resources made available ,the resources to be made available in addition to the vessel under a ,contingency ,agreement shall include all equipment1 personnel1 supplies1 management services1 and other related services as the ,operating ,agency may determine to be necessary to provide the ,cable ,services required by the ,operating ,agency4 7f7 ,compensation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,operating ,agency shall include in each ,contingency ,agreement provisions under which the ,operating ,agency shall pay fair and reasonable compensation for use of the vessel and all ,cable ,services provided pursuant to this section and the ,contingency ,agreement4 7#b7 ,specific requirements ,compensation under this subsection-- 7,a7 shall be at the rate specified in the ,contingency ,agreement2 7,b7 shall be provided from the time that a vessel is required by the ,operating ,agency under the ,contingency ,agreement until the time it is made available by the ,operating ,agency available to reenter commercial service2 and 7,c7 shall be in addition to and shall not in any way reflect amounts payable under section #ecbjf4 7g7 ,liability of the ,united ,states for damages 7#a7 ,limitation on the liability of the ,u4,s ,except as otherwise provided by law1 the ,government shall not be liable for disruption of a ,contractor's commercial business or other consequential damages to a ,contractor arising from the activation of the ,contingency ,agreement4 7#b7 ,affirmative defense ,in any action in any ,federal or ,state court for breach of third-party contract1 there shall be available as an affirmative defense that the alleged breach of contract was caused predominantly by action taken to carry out a ,contingent ,agreement4 ,such defense shall not release the party asserting it from any obligation under applicable law to mitigate damages to the greatest extent possible4 #ecbjh4 ,regulatory relief ,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 ,communication ,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 of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating 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 ,communication ,commission equipment certification standards4 #ecbji4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for payments under section #ecbjf1 #aj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjba through #bjce4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of chapters at the beginning of subtitle ,v of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before the item relating to chapter #ecc the following new item3 #ecb4;,cable ,security ,fleet#ecbja 4 ,c ,maritime ,,safe ,act #ceca4 ,short titles ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,maritime ,security and ,fisheries ,enforcement ,act or the ,maritime ,,safe ,act4 #cecb4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,,ais ,the term ,,ais means ,automatic ,identification ,system 7as defined in section #afd4df of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or a similar successor regulation74 7#b7 ,combined maritime forces ,the term ,combined ,maritime ,forces means the #cc-nation naval partnership1 originally established in ,february #bjjb1 which promotes security1 stability1 and prosperity across approximately #c1bjj1jjj square miles of international waters4 7#c7 ,exclusive economic zone 7,a7 ,in general ,unless otherwise specified by the ,president as being in the public interest in a writing published in the ,federal ,register1 the term exclusive economic zone means-- 7i7 the area within a zone established by a maritime boundary that has been established by a treaty in force or a treaty that is being provisionally applied by the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 in the absence of a treaty described in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 a zone1 the outer boundary of which is #bjj nautical miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured2 or 7,,ii7 if the distance between the ,united ,states and another country is less than #djj nautical miles1 a zone1 the outer boundary of which is represented by a line equidistant between the ,united ,states and the other country4 7,b7 ,inner boundary ,without affecting any ,presidential ,proclamation with regard to the establishment of the ,united ,states territorial sea or exclusive economic zone1 the inner boundary of the exclusive economic zone is-- 7i7 in the case of coastal ,states1 a line coterminous with the seaward boundary of each such ,state 7as described in section #d of the ,submerged ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acab772 7ii7 in the case of the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 a line that is #c marine leagues from the coastline of the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 7iii7 in the case of ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 and the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 a line that is #c geographic miles from the coastlines of ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 or the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 respectively2 or 7iv7 for any possession of the ,united ,states not referred to in clause 7ii7 or 7iii71 the coastline of such possession4 7,c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph may be construed to diminish the authority of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of the ,interior1 or any other ,federal department or agency4 7#d7 ,food security ,the term food security means access to1 and availability1 utilization1 and stability of1 sufficient food to meet caloric and nutritional needs for an active and healthy life4 7#e7 ,global record of fishing vessels1 refrigerated transport vessels1 and supply vessels ,the term global record of fishing vessels1 refrigerated transport vessels1 and supply vessels means the ,food and ,agriculture ,organization of the ,united ,nations' initiative to rapidly make available certified data from state authorities about vessels and vessel related activities4 7#f7 ,,iuu fishing ,the term ,,iuu fishing means illegal fishing1 unreported fishing1 or unregulated fishing 7as such terms are defined in paragraph #c of the ,international ,plan of ,action to ,prevent1 ,deter1 and ,eliminate ,illegal1 ,unreported and ,unregulated ,fishing1 adopted at the #bdth ,session of the ,committee on ,fisheries in ,rome on ,march #b1 #bjja74 7#g7 ,port state measures agreement ,the term ,port ,state ,measures ,agreement means the ,agreement on ,port ,state ,measures to ,prevent1 ,deter1 and ,eliminate ,illegal1 ,unreported1 and ,unregulated ,fishing set forth by the ,food and ,agriculture ,organization of the ,united ,nations1 done at ,rome1 ,italy ,november #bb1 #bjji1 and entered into force ,june #e1 #bjaf1 which offers standards for reporting and inspecting fishing activities of foreign-flagged fishing vessels at port4 7#h7 ,priority flag state ,the term priority flag state means a country selected in accordance with section #ceeb 7b77#c7-- 7,a7 whereby the flagged vessels of which actively engage in1 knowingly profit from1 or are complicit in ,,iuu fishing2 and 7,b7 that is willing1 but lacks the capacity1 to monitor or take effective enforcement action against its fleet4 7#i7 ,priority region ,the term priority region means a region selected in accordance with section #ceeb 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 that is at high risk for ,,iuu fishing activity or the entry of illegally caught seafood into the markets of countries in the region2 and 7,b7 in which countries lack the capacity to fully address the illegal activity described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#aj7 ,regional fisheries management organization ,the term ,regional ,fisheries ,management ,organization means an intergovernmental fisheries organization or arrangement1 as appropriate1 that has the competence to establish conservation and management measures4 7#aa7 ,seafood ,the term seafood-- 7,a7 means marine finfish1 mollusks1 crustaceans1 and all other forms of marine animal and plant life1 including those grown1 produced1 or reared through marine aquaculture operations or techniques2 and 7,b7 does not include marine mammals1 turtles1 or birds4 7#ab7 ,transnational organized illegal activity ,the term transnational organized illegal activity means criminal activity conducted by self-perpetuating associations of individuals who operate transnationally for the purpose of obtaining power1 influence1 or monetary or commercial gains1 wholly or in part by illegal means1 while protecting their activities through a pattern of corruption or violence or through a transnational organizational structure and the exploitation of transnational commerce or communication mechanisms4 7#ac7 ,transshipment ,the term transshipment means the use of refrigerated vessels that-- 7,a7 collect catch from multiple fishing boats2 7,b7 carry the accumulated catches back to port2 and 7,c7 deliver supplies to fishing boats1 which allows fishing vessels to remain at sea for extended periods without coming into port4 #cecc4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subtitle are-- 7#a7 to support a whole-of-government approach across the ,federal ,government to counter ,,iuu fishing and related threats to maritime security2 7#b7 to improve data sharing that enhances surveillance1 enforcement1 and prosecution against ,,iuu fishing and related activities at a global level2 7#c7 to support coordination and collaboration to counter ,,iuu fishing within priority regions2 7#d7 to increase and improve global transparency and traceability across the seafood supply chain as-- 7,a7 a deterrent to ,,iuu fishing2 and 7,b7 a tool for strengthening fisheries management and food security2 7#e7 to improve global enforcement operations against ,,iuu fishing through a whole-of-government approach by the ,united ,states2 and 7#f7 to prevent the use of ,,iuu fishing as a financing source for transnational organized groups that undermine ,united ,states and global security interests4 #cecd4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states 7#a7 to take action to curtail the global trade in seafood and seafood products derived from ,,iuu fishing1 including its links to forced labor and transnational organized illegal activity2 7#b7 to develop holistic diplomatic1 military1 law enforcement1 economic1 and capacity-building tools to counter ,,iuu fishing2 7#c7 to provide technical assistance to countries in priority regions and priority flag states to combat ,,iuu fishing1 including assistance-- 7,a7 to increase local1 national1 and regional level capacities to counter ,,iuu fishing through the engagement of law enforcement and security forces2 7,b7 to enhance port capacity and security1 including by supporting other countries in working toward the adoption and implementation of the ,port ,state ,measures ,agreement2 7,c7 to combat corruption and increase transparency and traceability in fisheries management and trade2 7,d7 to enhance information sharing within and across governments and multilateral organizations through the development and use of agreed standards for information sharing2 and 7,e7 to support effective1 science-based fisheries management regimes that promote legal and safe fisheries and act as a deterrent to ,,iuu fishing2 7#d7 to promote global maritime security through improved capacity and technological assistance to support improved maritime domain awareness2 7#e7 to engage with priority flag states to encourage the use of high quality vessel tracking technologies where existing enforcement tools are lacking2 7#f7 to engage with multilateral organizations working on fisheries issues1 including ,regional ,fisheries ,management ,organizations and the ,food and ,agriculture ,organization of the ,united ,nations1 to combat and deter ,,iuu fishing2 7#g7 to advance information sharing across governments and multilateral organizations in areas that cross multiple jurisdictions1 through the development and use of an agreed standard for information sharing2 7#h7 to continue to use existing and future trade agreements to combat ,,iuu fishing2 7#i7 to employ appropriate assets and resources of the ,united ,states ,government in a coordinated manner to disrupt the illicit networks involved in ,,iuu fishing2 7#aj7 to continue to declassify and make available1 as appropriate and practicable1 technologies developed by the ,united ,states ,government that can be used to help counter ,,iuu fishing2 7#aa7 to recognize the ties of ,,iuu fishing to transnational organized illegal activity1 including human trafficking and illegal trade in narcotics and arms1 and as applicable1 to focus on illicit activity in a coordinated1 cross-cutting manner2 7#ab7 to recognize and respond to poor working conditions1 labor abuses1 and other violent crimes in the fishing industry2 7#ac7 to increase and improve global transparency and traceability along the seafood supply chain as-- 7,a7 a deterrent to ,,iuu fishing2 and 7,b7 an approach for strengthening fisheries management and food security2 and 7#ad7 to promote technological investment and innovation to combat ,,iuu fishing4 ,i ,programs to combat ,,iuu fishing and increase maritime security #ceda4 ,coordination with international organizations ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 shall coordinate with ,regional ,fisheries ,management ,organizations and the ,food and ,agriculture ,organization of the ,united ,nations1 and may coordinate with other relevant international governmental or nongovernmental organizations1 or the private sector1 as appropriate1 to enhance regional responses to ,,iuu fishing and related transnational organized illegal activities4 #cedb4 ,engagement of diplomatic missions of the ,united ,states ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this title1 each chief of mission 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cijb77 to a relevant country in a priority region or to a priority flag state may1 if the ,secretary of ,state determines such action is appropriate-- 7#a7 convene a working group1 led by ,department of ,state officials1 to examine ,,iuu fishing1 which may include stakeholders such as-- 7,a7 ,united ,states officials from relevant agencies participating in the interagency ,working ,group identified in section #ceea1 foreign officials1 nongovernmental organizations1 the private sector1 and representatives of local fishermen in the region2 and 7,b7 experts on ,,iuu fishing1 law enforcement1 criminal justice1 transnational organized illegal activity1 defense1 intelligence1 vessel movement monitoring1 and international development operating in or with knowledge of the region2 and 7#b7 designate a counter-,,iuu ,fishing ,coordinator from among existing personnel at the mission if the chief of mission determines such action is appropriate4 #cedc4 ,assistance by ,federal agencies to improve law enforcement within priority regions and priority flag states 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard when the ,coast ,guard is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy1 as well as any other relevant department or agency1 shall provide assistance1 as appropriate1 in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,law enforcement training and coordination activities ,the officials referred to in subsection 7a7 shall evaluate opportunities to provide assistance1 as appropriate1 to countries in priority regions and priority flag states to improve the effectiveness of ,,iuu fishing enforcement1 with clear and measurable targets and indicators of success1 including-- 7#a7 by assessing and using existing resources1 enforcement tools1 and legal authorities to coordinate efforts to combat ,,iuu fishing with efforts to combat other illegal trade1 including weapons1 drugs1 and human trafficking2 7#b7 by expanding existing ,,iuu fishing enforcement training2 7#c7 by providing targeted1 country- and region-specific training on combating ,,iuu fishing1 including in those countries that have not adopted the ,port ,state ,measures ,agreement2 7#d7 by supporting increased effectiveness and transparency of the fisheries enforcement sectors of the governments of such countries2 and 7#e7 by supporting increased outreach to stakeholders in the affected communities as key partners in combating and prosecuting ,,iuu fishing4 7c7 ,implementation of port ,state measures ,the officials referred to in subsection 7a7 shall evaluate opportunities to provide assistance1 as appropriate1 to countries in priority regions and priority flag states to help those states implement programs related to port security and capacity for the purposes of preventing ,,iuu fishing products from entering the global seafood market1 including by supporting other countries in working toward the adoption and implementation of the ,port ,state ,measures ,agreement4 7d7 ,capacity building for investigations and prosecutions ,the officials referred to in subsection 7a71 in collaboration with the governments of countries in priority regions and of priority flag states1 shall evaluate opportunities to assist those countries in designing and implementing programs in such countries1 as appropriate1 to increase the capacity of ,,iuu fishing enforcement and customs and border security officers to improve their ability-- 7#a7 to conduct effective investigations1 including using law enforcement techniques such as undercover investigations and the development of informer networks and actionable intelligence2 7#b7 to conduct vessel boardings and inspections at sea and associated enforcement actions2 7#c7 to exercise existing shiprider agreements and to enter into and implement new shiprider agreements1 as appropriate1 including in those countries that have not adopted the ,port ,state ,measures ,agreement2 7#d7 to conduct vessel inspections at port and associated enforcement actions2 7#e7 to assess technology needs and promote the use of technology to improve monitoring1 enforcement1 and prosecution of ,,iuu fishing2 7#f7 to conduct ,,dna-based and forensic identification of seafood used in trade2 7#g7 to conduct training on techniques1 such as collecting electronic evidence and using computer forensics1 for law enforcement personnel involved in complex investigations related to international matters1 financial issues1 and government corruption that include ,,iuu fishing2 7#h7 to assess financial flows and the use of financial institutions to launder profits related to ,,iuu fishing2 7#i7 to conduct training on the legal mechanisms that can be used to prosecute those identified in the investigations as alleged perpetrators of ,,iuu fishing and other associated crimes such as trafficking and forced labor2 and 7#aj7 to conduct training to raise awareness of the use of whistleblower information and ways to incentivize whistleblowers to come forward with original information related to ,,iuu fishing4 7e7 ,capacity building for information sharing ,the officials referred to in subsection 7a7 shall evaluate opportunities to provide assistance1 as appropriate1 to key countries in priority regions and priority flag states in the form of training1 equipment1 and systems development to build capacity for information sharing related to maritime enforcement and port security4 7f7 ,coordination with other relevant agencies ,the ,secretary of ,state shall coordinate1 as appropriate1 with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard when the ,coast ,guard is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy1 and with other relevant ,federal agencies in accordance with this section4 #cedd4 ,expansion of existing mechanisms to combat ,,iuu fishing 7a7 ,mechanisms to combat ,,iuu fishing ,the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,attorney ,general1 and the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies shall assess opportunities to combat ,,iuu fishing by expanding1 as appropriate1 the use of the following mechanisms3 7#a7 ,including counter-,,iuu fishing in existing shiprider agreements in which the ,united ,states is a party4 7#b7 ,entering 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 an agreement4 7#c7 ,including counter-,,iuu fishing as part of the mission of the ,combined ,maritime ,forces4 7#d7 ,including 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 ,creating partnerships similar to the ,oceania ,maritime ,security ,initiative and the ,africa ,maritime ,law ,enforcement ,partnership in other priority regions4 7b7 ,information sharing ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in conjunction with other agencies1 as appropriate1 shall develop an enterprise approach to appropriately share information and data within the ,united ,states ,government or with other countries or nongovernmental organizations1 or the private sector1 as appropriate1 on ,,iuu fishing and other connected transnational organized illegal activity occurring in priority regions and elsewhere1 including big data analytics and machine learning4 #cede4 ,improvement of transparency and traceability programs ,the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the heads of other ,federal agencies1 if merited1 shall work1 as appropriate1 with priority flag states and key countries in priority regions-- 7#a7 to increase knowledge within such countries about the ,united ,states transparency and traceability standards for imports of seafood and seafood products2 7#b7 to improve the capacity of seafood industries within such countries through information sharing and training to meet the requirements of transparency and traceability standards for seafood and seafood product imports1 including catch documentation and trade tracking programs adopted by relevant regional fisheries management organizations2 and 7#c7 to improve the capacities of government1 industry1 and civil society groups to develop and implement comprehensive traceability systems that-- 7,a7 deter ,,iuu fishing2 7,b7 strengthen fisheries management2 and 7,c7 enhance maritime domain awareness4 #cedf4 ,technology programs ,the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the heads of other ,federal agencies1 if merited1 shall pursue programs1 as appropriate1 to expand the role of technology for combating ,,iuu fishing1 including by-- 7#a7 promoting the use of technology to combat ,,iuu fishing2 7#b7 assessing the technology needs1 including vessel tracking technologies and data sharing1 in priority regions and priority flag states2 7#c7 engaging with priority flag states to encourage the mandated use of vessel tracking technologies1 including vessel monitoring systems1 ,,ais1 or other vessel movement monitoring technologies on fishing vessels and transshipment vessels at all times1 as appropriate1 while at sea as a means to identify ,,iuu fishing activities and the shipment of illegally caught fish products2 and 7#d7 building partnerships with the private sector1 including universities1 nonprofit research organizations1 the seafood industry1 and the technology1 transportation and logistics sectors1 to leverage new and existing technologies and data analytics to address ,,iuu fishing4 #cedg4 ,savings clause ,no provision of section #cecb or of this part shall impose1 or be interpreted to impose1 any duty1 responsibility1 requirement1 or obligation on the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of the ,navy1 the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard when operating as a service in the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 or any official or component of either4 ,,ii ,establishment of interagency working group on ,,iuu fishing #ceea4 ,interagency ,working ,group on ,,iuu ,fishing 7a7 ,in general ,there is established a collaborative interagency working group on maritime security and ,,iuu fishing 7referred to in this subtitle as the ,working ,group74 7b7 ,members ,the members of the ,working ,group shall be composed of-- 7#a7 #a chair1 who shall rotate between the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 acting through the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,national ,oceanographic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 acting through the ,administrator1 on a #c-year term2 7#b7 #b deputy chairs1 who shall be appointed by their respective agency heads and shall be from a different ,department than that of the chair1 from-- 7,a7 the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 the ,department of ,state2 and 7,c7 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7#c7 #ab members1 who shall be appointed by their respective agency heads1 from-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 the ,united ,states ,navy2 7,c7 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development2 7,d7 the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 7,e7 the ,department of ,justice2 7,f7 the ,department of the ,treasury2 7,g7 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 7,h7 ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 7,i7 the ,federal ,trade ,commission2 7,j7 the ,department of ,agriculture2 7,k7 the ,food and ,drug ,administration2 and 7,l7 the ,department of ,labor2 7#d7 #a or more members from the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc771 who shall be appointed by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 and 7#e7 #e members1 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 from-- 7,a7 the ,national ,security ,council2 7,b7 the ,council on ,environmental ,quality2 7,c7 the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7,d7 the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy2 and 7,e7 the ,office of the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,working ,group shall ensure an integrated1 ,federal ,government-wide response to ,,iuu fishing globally1 including by-- 7#a7 improving the coordination of ,federal agencies to identify1 interdict1 investigate1 prosecute1 and dismantle ,,iuu fishing operations and organizations perpetrating and knowingly benefitting from ,,iuu fishing2 7#b7 assessing areas for increased interagency information sharing on matters related to ,,iuu fishing and related crimes2 7#c7 establishing standards for information sharing related to maritime enforcement2 7#d7 developing a strategy to determine how military assets and intelligence can contribute to enforcement strategies to combat ,,iuu fishing2 7#e7 increasing maritime domain awareness relating to ,,iuu fishing and related crimes and developing a strategy to leverage awareness for enhanced enforcement and prosecution actions against ,,iuu fishing2 7#f7 supporting the adoption and implementation of the ,port ,state ,measures ,agreement in relevant countries and assessing the capacity and training needs in such countries2 7#g7 outlining a strategy to coordinate1 increase1 and use shiprider agreements between the ,department of ,defense or the ,coast ,guard and relevant countries2 7#h7 enhancing cooperation with partner governments to combat ,,iuu fishing2 7#i7 identifying opportunities for increased information sharing between ,federal agencies and partner governments working to combat ,,iuu fishing2 7#aj7 consulting and coordinating with the seafood industry and nongovernmental stakeholders that work to combat ,,iuu fishing2 7#aa7 supporting the work of collaborative international initiatives to make available certified data from state authorities about vessel and vessel-related activities related to ,,iuu fishing2 7#ab7 supporting the identification and certification procedures to address ,,iuu fishing in accordance with the ,high ,seas ,driftnet ,fishing ,moratorium ,protection ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbf;d et seq472 and 7#ac7 publishing annual reports summarizing nonsensitive information about the ,working ,group's efforts to investigate1 enforce1 and prosecute groups and individuals engaging in ,,iuu fishing4 #ceeb4 ,strategic plan 7a7 ,strategic plan ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,working ,group1 after consultation with the relevant stakeholders1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a #e-year integrated strategic plan on combating ,,iuu fishing and enhancing maritime security1 including specific strategies with monitoring benchmarks for addressing ,,iuu fishing in priority regions4 7b7 ,identification of priority regions and priority flag states 7#a7 ,in general ,the strategic plan submitted under subsection 7a7 shall identify priority regions and priority flag states to be the focus of assistance coordinated by the ,working ,group under section #ceea4 7#b7 ,priority region selection criteria ,in selecting priority regions under paragraph 7#a71 the ,working ,group shall select regions that-- 7,a7 are at high risk for ,,iuu fishing activity or the entry of illegally caught seafood into their markets2 and 7,b7 lack the capacity to fully address the issues described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,priority flag states selection criteria ,in selecting priority flag states under paragraph 7#a71 the ,working ,group shall select countries-- 7,a7 the flagged vessels of which actively engage in1 knowingly profit from1 or are complicit in ,,iuu fishing2 and 7,b7 that lack the capacity to police their fleet4 #ceec4 ,reports ,not later than #e years after the submission of the #e-year integrated strategic plan under section #ceeb1 and #e years after1 the ,working ,group shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives that contains-- 7#a7 a summary of global and regional trends in ,,iuu fishing2 7#b7 an assessment of the extent of the convergence between transnational organized illegal activity1 including human trafficking and forced labor1 and ,,iuu fishing2 7#c7 an assessment of the topics1 data sources1 and strategies that would benefit from increased information sharing and recommendations regarding harmonization of data collection and sharing2 7#d7 an assessment of assets1 including military assets and intelligence1 which can be used for either enforcement operations or strategies to combat ,,iuu fishing2 7#e7 summaries of the situational threats with respect to ,,iuu fishing in priority regions and an assessment of the capacity of countries within such regions to respond to those threats2 7#f7 an assessment of the progress of countries in priority regions in responding to those threats as a result of assistance by the ,united ,states pursuant to the strategic plan developed under section #ceeb1 including-- 7,a7 the identification of-- 7i7 relevant supply routes1 ports of call1 methods of landing and entering illegally caught product into legal supply chains1 and financial institutions used in each country by participants engaging in ,,iuu fishing2 and 7ii7 indicators of ,,iuu fishing that are related to money laundering2 7,b7 an assessment of the adherence to1 or progress toward adoption of1 international treaties related to ,,iuu fishing1 including the ,port ,state ,measures ,agreement1 by countries in priority regions2 7,c7 an assessment of the implementation by countries in priority regions of seafood traceability or capacity to apply traceability to verify the legality of catch and strengthen fisheries management2 7,d7 an assessment of the capacity of countries in priority regions to implement shiprider agreements2 7,e7 an assessment of the capacity of countries in priority regions to increase maritime domain awareness2 and 7,f7 an assessment of the capacity of governments of relevant countries in priority regions to sustain the programs for which the ,united ,states has provided assistance under this subtitle2 7#g7 an assessment of the capacity of priority flag states to track the movement of and police their fleet1 prevent their flagged vessels from engaging in ,,iuu fishing1 and enforce applicable laws and regulations2 and 7#h7 an assessment of the extent of involvement in ,,iuu fishing of organizations designated as foreign terrorist organizations under section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi74 #ceed4 ,gulf of ,mexico ,,iuu ,fishing ,subworking ,group 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 in coordination with the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard and the ,secretary of ,state1 shall establish a subworking group to address ,,iuu fishing in the exclusive economic zone of the ,united ,states in the ,gulf of ,mexico4 7b7 ,functions ,the subworking group established under subsection 7a7 shall identify-- 7#a7 ,federal actions taken and policies established during the #e-year period immediately preceding the date of the enactment of this title with respect to ,,iuu fishing in the exclusive economic zone of the ,united ,states in the ,gulf of ,mexico1 including such actions and policies related to-- 7,a7 the surveillance1 interdiction1 and prosecution of any foreign nationals engaged in such fishing2 and 7,b7 the application of the provisions of the ,high ,seas ,driftnet ,fishing ,moratorium ,protection ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbf;d et seq47 to any relevant nation1 including the status of any past or ongoing consultations and certification procedures2 7#b7 actions and policies1 in addition to the actions and policies described in paragraph 7#a71 each of the ,federal agencies described in subsection 7a7 can take1 using existing resources1 to combat ,,iuu fishing in the exclusive economic zone of the ,united ,states in the ,gulf of ,mexico2 and 7#c7 any additional authorities that could assist each such agency in more effectively addressing such ,,iuu fishing4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the ,,iuu ,fishing ,subworking ,group is established under subsection 7a71 the group shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives that contains-- 7#a7 the findings identified pursuant to subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 a timeline for each of the ,federal agencies described in subsection 7a7 to implement each action or policy identified pursuant to subsection 7b77#b74 ,,iii ,combating human trafficking in connection with the catching and processing of seafood products #cefa4 ,finding ,congress finds that human trafficking1 including forced labor1 is a pervasive problem in the catching and processing of certain seafood products imported into the ,united ,states1 particularly seafood products obtained through illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing4 #cefb4 ,adding the ,secretary of ,commerce to the ,interagency ,task ,force to ,monitor and ,combat ,trafficking ,section #aje7;b7 of the ,victims of ,trafficking and ,violence ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajc7;b77 is amended by inserting the ,secretary of ,commerce1 after the ,secretary of ,education14 #cefc4 ,human trafficking in the seafood supply chain report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration shall jointly submit a report to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives that describes the existence of human trafficking1 including forced labor1 in the supply chains of seafood products imported into the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,report elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a list of the countries at risk for human trafficking1 including forced labor1 in their seafood catching and processing industries1 and an assessment of such risk for each listed country2 7#b7 a description of the quantity and economic value of seafood products imported into the ,united ,states from the countries on the list compiled pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 a description and assessment of the methods1 if any1 in the countries on the list compiled pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 to trace and account for the manner in which seafood is caught2 7#d7 a description of domestic and international enforcement mechanisms to deter illegal practices in the catching of seafood in the countries on the list compiled pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7#e7 such recommendations as the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration jointly consider appropriate for administrative action to enhance and improve actions against human trafficking1 including forced labor1 in the catching and processing of seafood products outside of ,united ,states waters4 ,,iv ,authorization of appropriations #cega4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,funding ,amounts made available to carry out this subtitle shall be derived from amounts appropriated to the relevant agencies and departments4 7b7 ,no increase in contributions ,nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to authorize an increase in required or voluntary contributions paid by the ,united ,states to any multilateral or international organization4 #cegb4 ,accounting of funds ,by not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this title1 the head of each ,federal agency receiving or allocating funds to carry out activities under this subtitle shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 prepare and submit to ,congress a report that provides an accounting of all funds made available under this subtitle to the ,federal agency4 ,d ,funding ,tables ,sec4 #djja4 ,authorization of amounts in funding tables4,title ,,xli--,p,r,o,c,u,r,e,m,e,n,t,sec4 #daja4 ,procurement4,sec4 #dajb4 ,procurement for overseas contingency operations4,sec4 #dajc4 ,procurement for emergency requirements4,title ,,xlii--,,research1 ,,development1 ,,test1 ,,and ,e,v,a,l,u,a,t,i,o,n,sec4 #dbja4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4,sec4 #dbjb4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation for overseas contingency operations4,sec4 #dbjc4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation for emergency requirements4,title ,,xliii--,,operation ,,and ,m,a,i,n,t,e,n,a,n,c,e,sec4 #dcja4 ,operation and maintenance4,sec4 #dcjb4 ,operation and maintenance for overseas contingency operations4,sec4 #dcjc4 ,operation and maintenance for emergency requirements4,title ,,xliv--,,military ,p,e,r,s,o,n,n,e,l,sec4 #ddja4 ,military personnel4,sec4 #ddjb4 ,military personnel for overseas contingency operations4,title ,,xlv--,,other ,a,u,t,h,o,r,i,z,a,t,i,o,n,s,sec4 #deja4 ,other authorizations4,sec4 #dejb4 ,other authorizations for overseas contingency operations4,title ,,xlvi--,,military ,c,o,n,s,t,r,u,c,t,i,o,n,sec4 #dfja4 ,military construction4,sec4 #dfjb4 ,military construction for overseas contingency operations4,sec4 #dfjc4 ,military construction for emergency requirements4,title ,,xlvii--,,department ,,of ,,energy ,,national ,,security ,p,r,o,g,r,a,m,s,sec4 #dgja4 ,department of energy national security programs4 #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 #aebb 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 written communications ,no oral or written communication 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,,parts#bf1dddbf1ddd,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities#jbe;,,air ,,defense ,,targets#aj1eicaj1eic ,,total ,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,army#c1bjg1figc1jec1bbh,,procurement ,,of ,w,,tcv1 ,,armytracked ,,combat ,,vehicles#jjb;,,armored ,,multi ,,purpose ,,vehicle 7,,ampv7#bfd1jdjbcj1cjg ,program reduction-#cc1gcc,,modification ,,of ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles#jjc,,stryker 7,,mod7#add1chgcic1ehg ,accelerate ,stryker medium caliber weapon system--,army unfunded priority#bdi1bjjjjd,,stryker ,,upgrade#eej1jjjebb1ifb ,unit cost growth-#bg1jchjje;,,bradley ,,program 7,,mod7#fch1ghaegc1gha ,program decrease-#fe1jjjjjf,m#aji ,,fov ,,modifications#be1gefbe1gefjjg,,paladin ,,integrated ,,management 7,,pim7#eec1dbeeec1dbejji;,,assault ,,bridge 7,,mod7#b1hbab1hbajaj;,,assault ,,breacher ,,vehicle#ca1figca1figjaa,m#hh ,,fov ,,mods#d1ejjd1ejjjab;,,joint ,,assault ,,bridge#bje1eagbje1eagjac,m#a ,,abrams ,,tank 7,,mod7#cdh1hjjdja1hjj ,test support excess to need-#g1jjj ,vehicle protection system for one armored brigade#fj1jjjjad;,,abrams ,,upgrade ,,program#a1geb1ghda1geb1ghd,,weapons ,,other ,,combat ,,vehicles#jaf,,multi-,,role ,,anti-,,armor ,,anti-,,personnel ,,weapons#ai1dbjai1dbjjag;,,gun ,,automatic #cj,,mm ,m#bcjbj1jjje1jdb ,program reduction-#ad1iehjai,,mortar ,,systems#ad1ijgad1ijgjbj,,xm#cbj ,,grenade ,,launcher ,,module 7,,glm7#aiaaiajba,,precision ,,sniper ,,rifle#g1iggg1iggjbb;,,compact ,,semi-,,automatic ,,sniper ,,system#i1hfji1hfjjbc;,,carbine#cj1ccac j1ccajbd,,small ,,arms--,,fire ,,control#h1jfjj ,late contract award-#h1jfjjbe;,,common ,,remotely ,,operated ,,weapons ,,station#bd1jjgbd1jjgjbf;,,handgun#f1ag df1agd,,mod ,,of ,,weapons ,,and ,,other ,,combat ,,veh#jbh,,mk-#ai ,,grenade ,,machine ,,gun ,,mods#c1gcgc1gcgjbi,m#ggg ,,mods#b1cfgb1cfgjcj,m#d ,,carbine ,,mods#ag1eieag1eiejcc,m#bdj ,,medium ,,machine ,,gun ,,mods#h1jjjh1jjjjcd,,sniper ,,rifles ,,modifications#b1dbfb1dbfjce,m#aai ,,modifications#f1bfif1bfijcf,,mortar ,,modification#a1fica1ficjcg,,modificati ons ,,less ,,than #e4j,m 7,,wocv-,,wtcv7#d1cbgd1cbg,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities#jch;,,items ,,less ,,than #e4j,m 7,,wocv-,,wtcv7#c1jffc1jffjci,,productio n ,,base ,,support 7,,wocv-,,wtcv7#b1feab1fea ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,w,,tcv1 ,,army#d1gae1effd1hfh1igg,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,armysmall_/,,medium ,,cal ,,ammunition#jja;,,ctg1 #e4ef,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#fh1idife1ebj ,prior-year carryover-#c1dbijjb;,,ctg1 #g4fb,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#aad1bbhaab1bbh ,prior-year carryover-#b1jjjjjc;,,ctg1 ,,handgun1 ,,all ,,types#ag1hjgag1hjgjjd;,,ctg1 4#ej ,,cal1 ,,all ,,types#fc1ifffc1iffjje;,,ctg1 #bj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#ce1ibjbg1ibj ,unit cost growth-#h1jjjjjf;,,ctg1 #be,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#h1iijh1iijjjg;,,ctg1 #cj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#fh1hacfe1ccg ,prior-year carry over-#a1acd ,program adjustment-#b1cdbjjh;,,ctg1 #dj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#ajc1iebajc1ieb,,mortar ,,ammunition#jjifj,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#ej1ehjdi1ehj ,unit cost discrepancy-#a1jjjjajha,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#ei1cgcdd1fgc ,contract delays-#ad1gjjjaaabj,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#abe1debabc1deb ,unit cost growth-#b1jjj,,tank ,,ammunition#jab;,,cartridges1 ,,tank1 #aje,,mm ,,and #abj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#aga1bhdabj1dfd ,unit cost growth-#ej1hbj;,,artillery ,,ammunition#jac;,,artillery ,,cartridges1 #ge,,mm #aje,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#dd1fgedd1fgejad;,,artillery ,,projectile1 #aee,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#bff1jcgbff1jcgjae,,proj #aee,,mm ,,extended ,,range ,m#ihbeg1dcdeg1dcdjaf;,,artillery ,,propellants1 ,,fuzes ,,and ,,primers1 ,,all#bga1fjbbfh1jbb ,cost growth and unjustified product improvements-#c1ehj,,mines#jag,,mines ,,clearing ,,charges1 ,,all ,,types#ee1dccci1bci ,contract delay-#af1aid,,rockets#jah,,shoulder ,,launched ,,munitions1 ,,all ,,types#gd1hghgd1hghjai,,rocket1 ,,hydra #gj1 ,,all ,,types#age1iidafe1iid ,excess support costs-#aj1jjj,,other ,,ammunition#jbj;,,cad_/,,pad1 ,,all ,,types#g1eieg1eiejba;,,demolition ,,munitions1 ,,all ,,types#ea1feaea1feajbb;,,grenades1 ,,all ,,types#dj1eibdj1eibjbc,,signals1 ,,all ,,types#ah1fjiah1fjijbd,,simulators1 ,,all ,,types#af1jedaf1jed,,miscellaneous#jbe; ,,ammo ,,components1 ,,all ,,types#e1bfae1bfajbf,,non-,,lethal ,,ammunition1 ,,all ,,types#gaegaejbg;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million 7,,ammo7#i1baci1bacjbh;,,ammunition ,,peculiar ,,equipment#aj1jddaj1jddjbi;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation 7,,ammo7#ah1dibah1dibjcj;,,closeout ,,liabilities#iiii,,production ,,base ,,support#jca;,,industrial ,,facilities#dgd1eaadgd1eaajcb;,,convent ional ,,munitions ,,demilitarization#bjb1eabbjb1eabjcc;,,a rms ,,initiative#c1hccc1hcc ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,army#b1fid1edhb1egi1cdi,,other ,,procurement1 ,,armytactical ,,vehicles#jja,,tactical ,,trailers_/,,dolly ,,sets#ab1iicab1iicjjb,,semitrailers1 ,,flatbed3#ajb1chfajb1chfjjc;,,ambulance 1 #d ,,litter1 #e_/d ,,ton1 #d,x#dabg1bgaabg1bgajjd;,,ground ,,mobility ,,vehicles 7,,gmv7#cg1jchce1jch ,unit cost growth-#b1jjjjjf;,,joint ,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle#iif1jjgigf1ejg ,army requested transfer to ,,rdte1 ,a line #afi-d1ejj ,simulator delay-#ae1jjjjjg,,truck1 ,,dump1 #bj,t 7,,cce7#aj1hchaj1hchjjh;,,family ,,of ,,medium ,,tactical ,,veh 7,,fmtv7#gb1jegach1jeg ,program increase#ff1jjjjji;,,firetrucks ,,associated ,,firefighting ,,equip#bh1jdhbh1jdhjaj;,,family ,,of ,,heavy ,,tactical ,,vehicles 7,,fhtv7#i1ifii1ifijaa,,pls ,,esp#f1bhjf1bhjjab;,,hvy ,,expanded ,,mobile ,,tactical ,,truck ,,ext ,,serv#cj1hdaie1ahe ,program increase#fd1cddjac;,,hmmwv ,,recapitalization ,,program#e1gcde1gcdjad,,tactical ,,wheeled ,,vehicle ,,protection ,,kits#de1aacde1aacjae,,modification ,,of ,,in ,,svc ,,equip#eh1idfeh1idf,,non-,,tactical ,,vehicles#jag;,,heavy ,,armored ,,vehicle#giagiajah,,passenger ,,carrying ,,vehicles#a1dafa1dafjai,,nontactical ,,vehicles1 ,,other#bi1hiabi1hia;,,comm--,,joint ,,communications#jba,,signal ,,modernization ,,program#aec1iccadc1icc ,excess funding for spares-#aj1jjjjbb,,tactical ,,network ,,technology ,,mod ,,in ,,svc#chg1dcidaa1dci ,,itn-,m for one armored brigade combat team#bd1jjjjbc,,situation ,,information ,,transport#df1ficdf1ficjbe;,,jcse ,,equipment 7,,usrdecom7#e1jgee1jge;,,comm--,,satell ite ,,communications#jbh;,,defense ,,enterprise ,,wideband ,,satcom ,,systems#aja1ahiaja1ahijbi,,transportab le ,,tactical ,,command ,,communications#gg1adagg1adajcj,,shf ,,term#af1jedaf1jedjca;,,assured ,,positioning1 ,,navigation ,,and ,,timing#da1jgdcc1fgd ,program cancellation-#g1djjjcb,,smart-,t 7,,space7#aj1eaeaj1eaejcc;,,global ,,brdcst ,,svc--,,gbs#aa1hjjaa1hjjjcd;,,enroute ,,mission ,,command 7,,emc7#h1fjih1fji;,,comm--,c#c ,,system#jch;,,coe ,,tactical ,,server ,,infrastructure 7,,tsi7#gg1ecceg1ecc ,program reduction-#bj1jjj;,,comm--,,combat ,,communications#jci;,,handheld ,,manpack ,,small ,,form ,,fit 7,,hms7#dfh1jbfdhh1jbf ,,sfab technology refresh#bj1jjjjdj,,radio ,,terminal ,,set1 ,,mids ,,lvt7#b7bc1gghbc1gghjdd,,spider ,,family ,,of ,,networked ,,munitions ,,incr#aj1icjaj1icjjdf,,unified ,,command ,,suite#i1biai1biajdg;,,cots ,,communications ,,equipment#ee1fcjee1fcjjdh;,,family ,,of ,,med ,,comm ,,for ,,combat ,,casualty ,,care#af1eijaf1eijjdi;,,army ,,communications ,,electronics#dc1degdc1deg;,,comm--,,int elligence ,,comm#jea;,,ci ,,automation ,,architecture 7,,mip7#aj1dgjaj1dgjjeb;,,defense ,,military ,,deception ,,initiative#c1gjdc1gjd;,,information ,,security#jec;,,family ,,of ,,biometrics#a1jjja1jjjjed;,,information ,,system ,,security ,,program-,,issp#c1fjjc1fjjjee;,,communi cations ,,security 7,,comsec7#afj1hiiadg1jig ,unit cost growth-#ac1hjbjef;,,defensive ,,cyber ,,operations#fa1ifbfa1ifbjeg;,,insider ,,threat ,,program--,,unit ,,activity ,,monito#gefgefjeh,,persistent ,,cyber ,,training ,,environment#c1jjjc1jjj;,,comm--,,long ,,haul ,,communications#jei;,,base ,,support ,,communications#ca1ggjca1ggj;,,comm--,, base ,,communications#jfj;,,information ,,systems#aei1jjiaei1jjijfa;,,emergency ,,management ,,modernization ,,program#d1hedd1hedjfb;,,home ,,station ,,mission ,,command ,,centers 7,,hsmcc7#dg1agddg1agdjfc;,,installation ,,info ,,infrastructure ,,mod ,,program#big1iidbfe1did ,insufficient budget justification-#cb1ejj;,,elect ,,equip--,,tact ,,int ,,rel ,,act 7,,tiara7#jff;,,jtt_/,,cibs-,m 7,,mip7#g1fhfg1fhfjfh;,,dcgs-,a 7,,mip7#ahj1cejahj1cejjgj,,trojan 7,,mip7#ag1cfhag1cfhjga,,mod ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equip 7,,intel ,,spt7 7,,mip7#ei1jebei1jeb;,,elect ,,equip--,,electronic ,,warfare 7,,ew7#jgg,,lightweight ,,counter ,,mortar ,,radar#e1djje1djjjgh;,,ew ,,planning ,,management ,,tools 7,,ewpmt7#g1efhg1efhjgi;,,air ,,vigilance 7,,av7 7,,mip7#h1iech1iecjha,,multi-,,function ,,electronic ,,warfare 7,,mfew7 ,,syst#f1dbjc1bbj ,program reduction-#c1bjjjhc;,,counterintelligenc e_/,,security ,,countermeasures#ejaejajhd;,,ci ,,modernization 7,,mip7#abaaba;,,elect ,,equip--,,tactical ,,surv4 7,,tac ,,surv7#jhe,,sentinel ,,mods#aae1bajaad1baj ,excess support costs-#a1jjjjhf,,night ,,vision ,,devices#bcf1fjdafj1cgi ,insufficient justification 7,,ivas7-#gf1bbejhh,,small ,,tactical ,,optical ,,rifle ,,mounted ,,mlrf#bb1fbcbb1fbcjij;,,indirect ,,fire ,,protection ,,family ,,of ,,systems#bi1abgbi1abgjia;,,family ,,of ,,weapon ,,sights 7,,fws7#abj1hhcha1eda ,excess unit cost growth-#ci1cdbjid;,,joint ,,battle ,,command--,,platform 7,,jbc-,p7#bfe1ffgbef1efg ,program adjustment-#i1ajjjie;,,joint ,,effects ,,targeting ,,system 7,,jets7#fi1gbjdd1gbj ,program delay-#be1jjjjif,,mod ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equip 7,,lldr7#f1jddf1jddjig;,,computer ,,ballistics3 ,,lhmbc ,,xm#cbc1bfhc1bfhjih,,mortar ,,fire ,,control ,,system#ac1aiiac1aiijii,,mortar ,,fire ,,control ,,systems ,,modifications#aj1jjjaj1jjjajj;,,counte rfire ,,radars#af1dafaf1daf;,,elect ,,equip--,,tactical ,c#b ,,systems#ajb;,,fire ,,support ,c#b ,,family#ac1aigac1aigajc;,,air ,,msl ,,defense ,,planning ,,control ,,sys#bd1gcjbd1gcjajd;,,iamd ,,battle ,,command ,,system#bi1fbibi1fbiaje,,life ,,cycle ,,software ,,support 7,,lcss7#f1ggdf1ggdajf,,network ,,management ,,initialization ,,and ,,service#bd1ddhbd1ddhajg,,maneuver ,,control ,,system 7,,mcs7#bfjbfjajh;,,global ,,combat ,,support ,,system-,,army 7,,gcss-,a7#ag1ifbag1ifbaji;,,integrated ,,personnel ,,and ,,pay ,,system-,,army 7,,ipp#ah1fgdh1fgd ,poor business process reengineering-#aj1jjjaaj,,reconnaissance ,,and ,,surveying ,,instrument ,,set#aa1jjjaa1jjjaaa,,mod ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equipment 7,,enfire7#g1cagae1cag ,program increase--land surveying systems#h1jjj;,,elect ,,equip--,,automation#aab;,,army ,,training ,,modernization#ad1eghad1eghaac;,,automa ted ,,data ,,processing ,,equip#aci1cdbabi1cdb ,program decrease-#e1jjj ,unjustified growth-#e1jjjaad;,,general ,,fund ,,enterprise ,,business ,,systems ,,fam#ae1hjbae1hjbaae;,,high ,,perf ,,computing ,,mod ,,pgm 7,,hpcmp7#fg1fajfg1fajaaf;,,contract ,,writing ,,system#ae1jjjf1jjj ,program duplication-#i1jjjaag;,,css ,,communications#bd1gjjbd1gjjaah,,reserv e ,,component ,,automation ,,sys 7,,rcas7#bg1hgibg1hgi;,,elect ,,equip--,,audio ,,visual ,,sys 7,a_/,v7#abj;,,items ,,less ,,than #e,m 7,,surveying ,,equipment7#e1jjje1jjj;,,elect ,,equip--,,support#abb;,,bct ,,emerging ,,technologies#bb1cjbaj1cjb ,program reduction-#ab1jjj;,,classified ,,programs#abb;,,aclassified ,,programs#aa1iajaa1iaj;,,chemical ,,defensive ,,equipment#abf;,,cbrn ,,defense#be1hbhbe1hbhabg,,smoke ,,obscurant ,,family3 ,,sof 7,,non ,,aao ,,item7#e1jeje1jej;,,bridging ,,equipment#abh,,tactical ,,bridging#ei1hbaeg1hba ,contract delays-#b1jjjabi,,tactical ,,bridge1 ,,float-,,ribbon#eg1ffaeg1ffaacj;,,bridg e ,,supplemental ,,set#ag1iffag1iffaca;,,common ,,bridge ,,transporter 7,,cbt7 ,,recap#dc1aeedc1aee;,,engineer 7,,non-,,construction7 ,,equipment#acb;,,handheld ,,standoff ,,minefield ,,detection ,,sys-,,hst#g1egjg1egjacc;,,grnd ,,standoff ,,mine ,,detectn ,,sysm 7,,gstamids7#cg1jbecg1jbeace;,,husky ,,mounted ,,detection ,,system 7,,hmds7#hc1jhbdg1hii ,unjustified unit cost growth-#ce1ahcacf,,robotic ,,combat ,,support ,,system 7,,rcss7#b1jjjb1jjjacg;,,eod ,,robotics ,,systems ,,recapitalization#bc1aaebc1aaeach,,robo tics ,,and ,,applique ,,systems#aja1jefaja1jefadj,,render ,,safe ,,sets ,,kits ,,outfits#ah1fhdah1fhdadb;,,family ,,of ,,boats ,,and ,,motors#h1bdef1bde ,unit cost growth-#b1jjj;,,combat ,,service ,,support ,,equipment#adc;,,heaters ,,and ,,ecu',s#g1ccfg1ccfade,,personnel ,,recovery ,,support ,,system 7,,prss7#d1bhad1bhaadf;,,ground ,,soldier ,,system#aaa1ieeaaa1ieeadg,,mobile ,,soldier ,,power#ca1cfdbi1idc ,unit cost growth-#a1dbaadi;,,field ,,feeding ,,equipment#a1fgca1fgcaej;,,cargo ,,aerial ,,del ,,personnel ,,parachute ,,system#dc1fbbdc1fbbaea;,,family ,,of ,,engr ,,combat ,,and ,,construction ,,sets#aa1deaaa1deaaeb;,,items ,,less ,,than #e,m 7,,eng ,,spt7#e1afge1afg,,petroleum ,,equipment#aed;,,distribution ,,systems1 ,,petroleum ,,water#gd1hfggd1hfg,,medical ,,equipment#aee;,,combat ,,support ,,medical#fh1bbefh1bbe,,maintenance ,,equipment#aef,,mobile ,,maintenance ,,equipment ,,systems#ee1jecee1jecaeg;,,items ,,less ,,than #e4j,m 7,,maint ,,eq7#e1fjhe1fjh;,,construction ,,equipment#afa;,,hydraulic ,,excavator#ejjejjafb,,tractor1 ,,full ,,tracked#d1hced1hceafc;,,all ,,terrain ,,cranes#bc1icfbc1icfafd;,,high ,,mobility ,,engineer ,,excavator 7,,hmee7#bg1ahhbg1ahhaff;,,const ,,equip ,,esp#cd1gijcd1gijafg;,,items ,,less ,,than #e4j,m 7,,const ,,equip7#d1chad1cha,,rail ,,float ,,containerization ,,equipment#afh;,,army ,,watercraft ,,esp#ce1aidce1aidafi,,maneuver ,,support ,,vessel 7,,msv7#ad1ahead1aheagj;,,items ,,less ,,than #e4j,m 7,,float_/,,rail7#f1ibjf1ibj;,,generator s#aga;,,generators ,,and ,,associated ,,equip#eh1effeh1effagb,,tactical ,,electric ,,power ,,recapitalization#ad1hadad1had,,materia l ,,handling ,,equipment#agc;,,family ,,of ,,forklifts#ad1hfdad1hfd,,training ,,equipment#agd;,,combat ,,training ,,centers ,,support#abc1daaabc1daaage,,training ,,devices1 ,,nonsystem#bbj1gjgbbj1gjgagf,,synthetic ,,training ,,environment 7,,ste7#bj1gdiae1gdi ,program adjustment-#e1jjjagh;,,aviation ,,combined ,,arms ,,tactical ,,trainer#d1hdjd1hdjagi;,,gaming ,,technology ,,in ,,support ,,of ,,army ,,training#ae1dfcae1dfc,,test ,,measure ,,and ,,dig ,,equipment 7,,tmd7#ahj;,,calibration ,,sets ,,equipment#c1jcjc1jcjaha;,,integrated ,,family ,,of ,,test ,,equipment 7,,ifte7#gf1ihjgf1ihjahb,,test ,,equipment ,,modernization 7,,temod7#af1daeac1dae ,historical underexecution-#c1jjj,,other ,,support ,,equipment#ahd,,rapid ,,equipping ,,soldier ,,support ,,equipment#i1hggi1hggahe,,physical ,,security ,,systems 7,,opa#c7hb1aehhb1aehahf;,,base ,,level ,,common ,,equipment#ae1cdjae1cdjahg,,modificatio n ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equipment 7,,opa-#c7ej1dehej1dehahi;,,building1 ,,pre-,,fab1 ,,relocatable#ad1djjad1djjaij,,special ,,equipment ,,for ,,user ,,testing#i1hbai1hba,,opa#baib;,,initial ,,spares--,c,e#i1gegi1geg ,,total ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,army#g1dea1cjag1bhd1igb;,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,navycombat ,,aircraft#jja;,f_/,a-#ah;,e_/,f 7,,fighter7 ,,hornet#a1gdh1icda1gcj1cfj ,,eco and ancillary equipment excess growth-#ah1egdjjb;,f_/,a-#ah;,e_/,f 7,,fighter7 ,,hornet#ee1abhea1ahj ,excess engine cost growth-#c1idhjjc;,,joint ,,strike ,,fighter ,,cv#b1bgb1cjab1bag1hba ,target cost savings-#ed1dhjjjd;,,joint ,,strike ,,fighter ,,cv#cci1jeccci1jecjje;,,jsf ,,stovl#a1cdb1jcea1bff1cja ,target cost savings-#ge1gcdjjf;,,jsf ,,stovl#bia1hjdbia1hjdjjg;,,ch-#ec,k 7,,heavy ,,lift7#hjg1hgfhjg1hgfjjh;,,ch-#ec,k 7,,heavy ,,lift7#bae1jadbae1jadjji,v-#bb 7,,medium ,,lift7#iff1fffa1bad1gff ,program increase#bdh1ajjjaj,v-#bb 7,,medium ,,lift7#bg1ajdbg1ajdjaa;,h-#a ,,upgrades 7,,uh-#a,y_/,,ah-#a,z7#fb1jjcec1jjc ,production line shutdown excess to need-#i1jjjjac,,mh-#fj,r 7,,myp7#hidhidjad,p-#h;,a ,,poseidon#a1bjf1gjaa1fhj1fja ,line shutdown costs early to need-#fg1cjj ,navy unfunded priority#eda1bjjjaf;,e-#b;,d ,,adv ,,hawkeye#gdd1dhdijj1bhd ,navy unfunded priority#agc1jjj ,,nre excess cost growth-#ag1bjjjag;,e-#b;,d ,,adv ,,hawkeye#aij1bjdaij1bjd,,trainer ,,aircraft#jai;,,advanced ,,helicopter ,,training ,,system#bfa1afjbfa1afj,,other ,,aircraft#jbj,,kc-#acj;,j#bdj1hdjbba1ij d ,unit cost growth-#ah1icfjba,,kc-#acj;,j#ff1jfaff1j fajbb;,f-#eci1fgfci1fgfjbc,,mq-#d ,,triton#dgc1acdddh1acd ,,pgse excess cost growth-#be1jjjjbd,,mq-#d ,,triton#bj1acibj1acijbe,,mq-#h ,,uav#dd1iegdd1iegjbf,,stuasl#j ,,uav#dc1haidc1haijbh,,vh-#ib;,a ,,executive ,,helo#feh1jfgfdg1cea ,program reduction-#aj1gaf,,modification ,,of ,,aircraft#jbi;,,aea ,,systems#dd1dgjci1agj ,program reduction-#e1cjjjcj;,,av-#h ,,series#ci1dgbci1dgbjca;,,adversary#c1d aec1daejcb;,f-#ah ,,series#a1bjg1jhia1abh1jhi ,early to need-#gi1jjjjcc;,h-#ec ,,series#fh1chefh1chejcd,,mh-#fj ,,series#adi1gigadg1big ,,nre prior year carryover 7,,osip #jah-ab7-b1ejjjce;,h-#a ,,series#aad1jeiaad1jeijcf;,,ep-#c ,,series#h1feeh1feejch;,e-#b ,,series#aag1jeiaag1jeijci,,trainer ,a_/,c ,,series#e1fafe1fafjdj;,c-#b;,a#ae1gdgae 1gdgjda;,c-#acj ,,series#abb1fgaaaf1ghf ,b kit cost growth 7,,osip #jai-ad7-c1jji ,,gfe excess growth 7,,osip #jai-ad7-b1hgfjdb;,,fewsg#ejiejijdc;,,ca rgo_/,,transport ,a_/,c ,,series#h1gfgh1gfgjdd;,e-#f ,,series#afi1hbgafg1baf ,program reduction-#b1faajde;,,executive ,,helicopters ,,series#h1icch1iccjdg,t-#de ,,series#ahf1jbbahd1cad ,,nre previously funded-#a1gjhjdh,,power ,,plant ,,changes#af1acfaf1acfjdi;,,jpats ,,series#ba1hbdba1hbdjej;,,aviation ,,life ,,support ,,mods#ci1gfbci1gfbjea;,,common ,,ecm ,,equipment#afb1hciaeb1hci ,program decrease-#aj1jjjjeb;,,common ,,avionics ,,changes#ajb1ajgge1ajg ,computing and displays concurrency and equipment growth early to need-#bg1jjjjec;,,common ,,defensive ,,weapon ,,system#b1ajjb1ajjjed;,,id ,,systems#da1dcgda1dcgjee,p-#h ,,series#ajg1eciif1efc ,increment #c ,,ecp #f early to need 7,,osip #jjf-ah7-aj1igfjef,,magtf ,,ew ,,for ,,aviation#bf1ecfbf1ecfjeg,,mq-#h ,,series#cd1fhfcd1fhfjeh,v-#bb 7,,tilt_/,,rotor ,,acft7 ,,osprey#cbe1cfgcbe1cfgjei,,next ,,generation ,,jammer 7,,ngj7#f1bbcc1aaa ,program reduction-#c1aabjfj;,f-#ce ,,stovl ,,series#fe1ehefe1ehejfa;,f-#ce ,,cv ,,series#ae1cehae1cehjfb,,qrc#afe1jafadf 1eeh ,program decrease-#ah1dehjfc,,mq-#d ,,series#bg1iidbg1iidjfd,,rq-#ba ,,series#ff1bhbfa1jcb ,,eo_/,,ir turret upgrades unit cost growth 7,,osip #jjd-bj7-e1bej;,,aircraft ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#jfg,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#b1aff1ghhb1adf1ghh ,,mq-#d ,triton spares excess growth-#bj1jjj;,,aircraft ,,support ,,equip ,,facilities#jfh;,,common ,,ground ,,equipment#dia1jbedgj1jbe ,other flight training previously funded-#ba1jjjjfi;,,aircraft ,,industrial ,,facilities#ga1ccega1ccejgj,,war ,,consumables#da1jhfcb1jhf ,,bru-#fa previously funded-#i1jjjjgb,,special ,,support ,,equipment#ace1gdjace1gdjjgc;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation#hibhib ,,total ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,navy#ah1ebb1bjdah1ifa1haf,,weapons ,,procurement1 ,,navymodification ,,of ,,missiles#jja,,trident ,,ii ,,mods#a1agg1beaa1agg1bea,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities#jjb,,missile ,,industrial ,,facilities#g1adbg1adb,,strategic ,,missiles#jjc,,tomahawk#chf1gcjcdd1fdh ,unjustified tooling and facilitization costs-#db1jhb,,tactical ,,missiles#jjd;,,amraam#bbd1ejbbja1ejb ,unit cost growth-#bc1jjjjje,,sidewinder#aai1defaag 1djd ,program reduction-#b1jebjjg,,standard ,,missile#djd1ebcdjd1ebcjjh,,standard ,,missile#if1jheif1jhejji,,small ,,diameter ,,bomb ,,ii#aah1dffaae1hbh ,program reduction-#b1fchjaj,,ram#ajf1gfeajf1gfej ab;,,hellfire#a1ebea1ebejae;,,aerial ,,targets#ade1hhjade1hhjjaf;,,drones ,,and ,,decoys#bj1jjjah1eba ,excess to need-#a1dgijag,,other ,,missile ,,support#c1chhc1chhjah,,lrasm#adc1bjjad c1bjjjai,,lcs ,,oth ,,missile#ch1acgch1acg,,modification ,,of ,,missiles#jbj;,,essm#abh1jeiaaj1jei ,production support excess to need-#ah1jjjjba;,,harpoon ,,mods#be1ddgbe1ddgjbb;,,harm ,,mods#ahc1gdjahc1gdjjbc,,standard ,,missiles ,,mods#bb1ejjb1ejj ,early to need-#bj1jjj,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities#jbd,,weapons ,,industrial ,,facilities#a1ieha1iehjbe;,,fleet ,,satellite ,,comm ,,follow-,,on#fg1chjfg1chj,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment#jbg,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment#aji1dbghe1gag ,insufficient budget justifcation-#bc1gaj,,torpedoes ,,and ,,related ,,equip#jbh,,sstd#e1efae1efajbi,,mk-#dh ,,torpedo#aad1jjjacj1jjj ,program increase#af1jjjjcj;,,asw ,,targets#ae1jieae1jie,,mod ,,of ,,torpedoes ,,and ,,related ,,equip#jca,,mk-#ed ,,torpedo ,,mods#aai1decaab1jac ,,haawc cost growth-#g1ddjjcb,,mk-#dh ,,torpedo ,,adcap ,,mods#ci1ejhci1ejhjcc,,quickstrike ,,mine#e1ahce1ahc,,support ,,equipment#jcd,,torpedo ,,support ,,equipment#gi1jbhgi1jbhjce;,,asw ,,range ,,support#c1hijc1hij;,,destination ,,transportation#jcf;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation#c1hjcc1hjc;,,guns ,,and ,,gun ,,mounts#jcg,,small ,,arms ,,and ,,weapons#ad1gigac1fjg ,program reduction-#a1aij,,modification ,,of ,,guns ,,and ,,gun ,,mounts#jch;,,ciws ,,mods#dd1abfdd1abfjci;,,coast ,,guard ,,weapons#dd1ihjdd1ihjjdj;,,gun ,,mount ,,mods#ff1cgfff1cgfjda,,lcs ,,module ,,weapons#ad1ehead1ehejdc;,,airborne ,,mine ,,neutralization ,,systems#g1afjg1afj,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,partsundistributed#jde,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#abf1achabd1cij ,program reduction-#a1gdh ,,total ,,weapons ,,procurement1 ,,navy#d1bce1bddd1ajg1ije,,procurement ,,of ,,ammo1 ,,navy ,,mcnavy ,,ammunition#jja;,,general ,,purpose ,,bombs#cf1jbhcd1iig ,fuze contract delay and unit cost growth-#a1jcajjb;,,jdam#gj1dacgj1dacjjc; ,,airborne ,,rockets1 ,,all ,,types#ca1gefbg1gjg ,unit cost growth-#d1jdijjd,,machine ,,gun ,,ammunition#d1gicd1gicjje,,practice ,,bombs#cd1gjhbg1bjh ,q#acjj ,,lgtr unit cost growth-#g1ejjjjf;,,cartridges ,,cart ,,actuated ,,devices#de1gchch1gch ,contract and schedule delays-#g1jjjjjg;,,air ,,expendable ,,countermeasures#gg1cjafg1hed ,unit cost growth-#i1ddgjjh;,,jatos#g1bfbg1bfbjjie ,,inch_/#ed ,,gun ,,ammunition#bb1eidba1aff ,,mk#ahg mod #j projectile unit cost growth-#a1dbhjaj;,,intermediate ,,caliber ,,gun ,,ammunition#cg1aiccg1aicjaa,,other ,,ship ,,gun ,,ammunition#ci1diaci1bia ,,cart #bj,,mm contract award delay-#bjjjab,,small ,,arms ,,landing ,,party ,,ammo#dg1hifdg1hifjac,,pyrotechnic ,,and ,,demolition#aj1fbaaj1fbajae;,,ammunitio n ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#b1chfb1chf,,marine ,,corps ,,ammunition#jaf,,mortars#ee1edcej1edc ,prior year underexecution-#e1jjjjag;,,direct ,,support ,,munitions#aca1gfeaca1gfejah;,,infantry ,,weapons ,,ammunition#gh1jefeb1jhh ,underexecution and schedule delays-#be1ifhjai;,,combat ,,support ,,munitions#dj1jdhcd1jdh ,unit cost growth-#f1jjjjbj;,,ammo ,,modernization#ad1cbead1cbejba;,,artill ery ,,munitions#ahh1hgfafg1dgf ,,da #ed contract delay-#ba1djjjbb;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#d1ebad1eba ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammo1 ,,navy ,,mc#iha1cadhib1bia,,shipbuilding ,,and ,,conversion1 ,,navyfleet ,,ballistic ,,missile ,,ships#jja,,ohio ,,replacement ,,submarine#a1fih1ijga1hba1ijg ,submarine supplier development#abc1jjj,,other ,,warships#jjb;,,carrier ,,replacement ,,program#b1cdg1jjja1jdb1jjj ,basic construction_/conversion excess cost growth-#bj1jjj ,restoring acquisition accountability3 ,transfer ,,cvn-#ha only to line #b,x-#a1bhe1jjjjjb;,,acarrier ,,replacement ,,program#a1bhe1jjj ,for ,,cvn-#ha only#a1bhe1jjjjjc,,virginia ,,class ,,submarine#g1aee1idfe1dde1idf ,block ,v program increase#a1dij1jjj ,,ssn-#hab program decrease-#c1bjj1jjjjjd,,virginia ,,class ,,submarine ,,advance ,,procurement#b1gfi1eebb1ifi1eeb ,advance ,procurement in support of a #ajth multi-year procurement contract ship only#bjj1jjjjje;,,cvn ,,refueling ,,overhauls#fdg1ibffca1ibf ,,cvn-#gd ,,rcoh unjustified cost growth-#af1jjjjjf;,,cvn ,,refueling ,,overhauls ,,advance ,,procurement#af1ijj ,restore ,,cvn-#ge ,,rcoh#af1ijjjjg;,,ddg #ajjjaee1iddaee1iddjjh;,,ddg-#eae1jii1bi ee1jcc1bie ,basic ,construction excess growth-#ff1jjjjji;,,ddg-#ea ,,advance ,,procurement#bbd1jbhdhd1jbh ,accelerate ,,lltm for ,,fy#ba ,flight ,,iii destroyers#bfj1jjjjaa;,,ffg-,,frigate#a1 bha1agga1bha1agg;,,amphibious ,,ships#jab,,lpd ,,flight ,,ii#ebe1jjj ,,lpd-#ca program increase#bgg1ijj ,transfer from line #acbdg1ajjjac,,lpd ,,flight ,,ii ,,advance ,,procurement#bdg1ajjj ,transfer to line #ab-bdg1ajjjae,,lha ,,replacement#fej1jjj ,,lha-#i program increase#fej1jjj;,,auxiliaries1 ,,craft ,,and ,,prior ,,yr ,,program ,,cost#jah,,tao ,,fleet ,,oiler#iha1baeiha1baejai,,tao ,,fleet ,,oiler ,,advance ,,procurement#gc1jjjgc1jjjjbj,,towing1 ,,salvage1 ,,and ,,rescue ,,ship 7,,ats7#aej1bhbaej1bhbjbb,,lcu #agjjhe1fgjhe1fgjjbc,,outfitting#ged1fgi gje1gba ,excess cost growth-#dj1jjj ,virginia class outfitting excess growth-#h1iehjbd,,ship ,,to ,,shore ,,connector#fe1jjj ,program increase#fe1jjjjbe,,service ,,craft#ef1bhiha1ghi ,accelerate ,,yp-#gjc ,flight ,,ii#be1ejjjbh;,,completion ,,of ,,py ,,shipbuilding ,,programs#ee1gjjajd1gjj ,,upl ,,epf-#ad conversion#di1jjj ,,total ,,shipbuilding ,,and ,,conversion1 ,,navy#bc1ghc1gajbc1eij1jeb,,other ,,procurement1 ,,navyship ,,propulsion ,,equipment#jja,,surface ,,power ,,equipment#ad1dijad1dij;,,generators#jj b,,surface ,,combatant ,,hm,e#ca1ehcca1efa ,twisted rudder installation early to need-#bb,,navigation ,,equipment#jjc,,other ,,navigation ,,equipment#gg1djdgg1djd,,other ,,shipboard ,,equipment#jjd,,sub ,,periscope1 ,,imaging ,,and ,,supt ,,equip ,,prog#afj1hjcafj1hjcjje;,,ddg ,,mod#eff1adjeec1dij ,aegis modernization testing excess to need-#e1jjj ,combat system ship qualification trials excess to need-#g1fejjjf;,,firefighting ,,equipment#ah1bbcah1bbcjjg;,,command ,,and ,,control ,,switchboard#b1jhfb1jhfjjh,,lha_/,,lhd ,,midlife#ie1feagi1efc ,excess cost growth-#af1jhhjji,,pollution ,,control ,,equipment#bc1iajbc1iajjaj,,submarine ,,support ,,equipment#dd1hiedd1hiejaa,,virginia ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#bh1dfebh1dfejab,,lcs ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#ai1dbfai1dbfjac,,submarine ,,batteries#bf1bijbe1big ,virginia class unit cost growth-#iicjad,,lpd ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#df1idedf1idejae;,,ddg #ajjj ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#i1icji1icjjaf,,strategic ,,platform ,,support ,,equip#ad1ccaad1ccajag;,,dssp ,,equipment#b1ijib1ijijah;,,cg ,,modernization#aic1iijaic1iijjai,,lcac# c1cibc1cibjbj,,underwater ,,eod ,,programs#ga1bdjga1bdjjba;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#ajb1edcajb1edcjbb;,,chemical ,,warfare ,,detectors#b1ifab1ifajbc,,submarine ,,life ,,support ,,system#f1fcef1fce,,reactor ,,plant ,,equipment#jbd,,reactor ,,power ,,units#e1cdje1cdjjbe,,reactor ,,components#dfe1gbfdfb1gdi ,program decrease--unit cost growth-#b1igg,,ocean ,,engineering#jbf;,,diving ,,and ,,salvage ,,equipment#aa1hedaa1hed,,small ,,boats#jbg,,standard ,,boats#gi1ajbgi1ajb,,production ,,facilities ,,equipment#jbh,,operating ,,forces ,,ipe#bjb1bchbjb1bch,,other ,,ship ,,support#jbi,,lcs ,,common ,,mission ,,modules ,,equipment#ea1eecea1eecjcj,,lcs ,,mcm ,,mission ,,modules#aig1abiacd1aeg ,excess cost growth-#fb1igbjca,,lcs ,,asw ,,mission ,,modules#bg1gedbg1gedjcb,,lcs ,,suw ,,mission ,,modules#bf1effbf1effjcc,,lcs ,,in-,,service ,,modernization#hd1igbhb1jjj ,habitability mod 7,freedom variant7 unit cost growth-#b1igbjcd,,small ,,medium ,,uuv#dj1edgaj1fdg ,knifefish early to need-#bi1ijj,,logistic ,,support#jce,,lsd ,,midlife ,,modernization#dj1bfidj1bfi,,ship ,,sonars#jcf,,spq-#i;,b ,,radar#bf1aiebf1aiejcg;,,an_/,,sqq-#hi ,,surf ,,asw ,,combat ,,system#abe1bcgabe1bcgjch,,ssn ,,acoustic ,,equipment#cff1ifhcef1iec ,low cost conformal array contract delay-#aj1jaejci,,undersea ,,warfare ,,support ,,equipment#h1ifgh1ifg;,,asw ,,electronic ,,equipment#jdj,,submarine ,,acoustic ,,warfare ,,system#bc1edebc1edejda,,sstd#ab1dciab1 dcijdb;,,fixed ,,surveillance ,,system#abh1ddaabh1ddajdc,,surtass#ba1i bcba1ibc;,,electronic ,,warfare ,,equipment#jdd;,,an_/,,slq-#cbdbj1aedce j1fhf ,block #c kit early to need-#fe1geh ,,fmp block #a;,b#c for ,,slq-#cb7,v7 #f previously funded-#b1cjj ,,sewip block #a;,b#b for ,,uscg ship forward fit contract delays-#a1daj,,reconnaissance ,,equipment#jde,,shipboard ,,iw ,,exploit#aid1gehaic1ddj ,,ssee modifications kits unit cost growth-#a1cahjdf;,,automated ,,identification ,,system 7,,ais7#e1cfhe1cfh,,other ,,ship ,,electronic ,,equipment#jdg;,,cooperative ,,engagement ,,capability#ce1abhce1abhjdh,,naval ,,tactical ,,command ,,support ,,system 7,,ntcss7#ae1aedae1aedjdi;,,atdls#eb1gec eb1gecjej,,navy ,,command ,,and ,,control ,,system 7,,nccs7#c1cijc1cijjea,,minesweeping ,,system ,,replacement#ai1ddhai1ddhjeb,,shallow ,,water ,,mcm#h1gcjh1gcjjec,,navstar ,,gps ,,receivers 7,,space7#cb1fgdcb1fgdjed;,,american ,,forces ,,radio ,,and ,,tv ,,service#b1fagb1fagjee,,strategic ,,platform ,,support ,,equip#g1igcg1igc;,,aviation ,,electronic ,,equipment#jef;,,ashore ,,atc ,,equipment#gb1djfgb1djfjeg;,,afloat ,,atc ,,equipment#fg1dajfe1ggi ,,acls mod kits installations cost growth-#a1fcajeh;,,id ,,systems#bf1jeibf1jeijei;,,joint ,,precision ,,approach ,,and ,,landing ,,system 7#ib1fiegh1aie ,early to need-#ad1ejjjfj,,naval ,,mission ,,planning ,,systems#ae1bifae1bif,,other ,,shore ,,electronic ,,equipment#jfa,,tactical_/,,mobile ,c#d;,i ,,systems#cf1bbfcf1bbfjfb;,,dcgs-,n#ba1g hhba1dbg ,,dcgs-,n increment #b kit unit cost discrepancy-#cfajfc;,,canes#dbf1fedcie1a ed ,program decrease-#ca1ejjjfd,,radiac#f1dejf1dejjf e;,,canes-,,intell#eb1gaceb1gacjff;,,gpe te#ac1jbhac1jbhjfg,,masf#e1aice1aicjfh;, ,integ ,,combat ,,system ,,test ,,facility#f1jbhf1jbhjfi;,,emi ,,control ,,instrumentation#d1bjid1bjijgj;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#afh1dcfadd1fcf ,,ngssr early to need-#bc1hjj,,shipboard ,,communications#jga,,shipboard ,,tactical ,,communications#ee1hecej1jec ,,dmr ,,iw and ,,muos system procurement afloat previously funded-#e1hjjjgb,,ship ,,communications ,,automation#acg1hfaabb1chj ,,stacc cost growth-#ae1dhajgc;,,communications ,,items ,,under #e,m#ce1jicca1dic ,improving funds management3 prior year carryover-#c1fjj,,submarine ,,communications#jgd,,submarine ,,broadcast ,,support#ej1hccej1hccjge,,submarine ,,communication ,,equipment#fi1fdcfj1gid ,buoy shape improvement unjustified request-#h1hdi,,satellite ,,communications#jgf,,satellite ,,communications ,,systems#de1hdade1hdajgg,,navy ,,multiband ,,terminal 7,,nmt7#hh1jbahb1adh ,afloat ship kit cost growth-#d1jee ,assured ,c#b modems installation cost excess growth-#a1hah,,shore ,,communications#jgh;,,joint ,,communications ,,support ,,element 7,,jcse7#d1bicd1bic;,,cryptographic ,,equipment#jgi;,,info ,,systems ,,security ,,program 7,,issp7#aff1edjaff1edjjhj,,mio ,,intel ,,exploitation ,,team#ifhifh;,,cryptologic ,,equipment#jha;,,cryptologic ,,communications ,,equip#ac1jijac1jij,,other ,,electronic ,,support#jhc;,,coast ,,guard ,,equipment#fa1cgjfa1cgj,,sonobuoys#jhe, ,sonobuoys--,,all ,,types#bfj1fddcaj1fdd ,,upl sonobuoy increase#ej1jjj;,,aircraft ,,support ,,equipment#jhf,,minotaur#e1jjje1jjjjhg, ,weapons ,,range ,,support ,,equipment#aja1hdcaja1hdcjhh;,,aircraft ,,support ,,equipment#ade1fjaace1baa ,excess cost growth-#aj1cijjhi;,,advanced ,,arresting ,,gear 7,,aag7#d1gbed1gbejij,,meteorological ,,equipment#ad1fhgab1djg ,,asos upgrades unit cost growth-#b1bhjjib,,legacy ,,airborne ,,mcm#ai1bejah1iah ,modifications unjustified growth-#ccbjic,,lamps ,,equipment#gibgibjid;,,aviation ,,support ,,equipment#ee1daeeb1dae ,contract delay-#c1jjjjie,,umcs-,,unman ,,carrier ,,aviation7,,uca7,,mission ,,cntrl#cb1ffhcb1ffh,,ship ,,gun ,,system ,,equipment#jif,,ship ,,gun ,,systems ,,equipment#e1deae1dea,,ship ,,missile ,,systems ,,equipment#jig;,,harpoon ,,support ,,equipment#a1ajja1ajjjih,,ship ,,missile ,,support ,,equipment#bbh1ajdbfh1cjd ,program increase#dj1bjjjii,,tomahawk ,,support ,,equipment#gh1eicgh1eic;,,fbm ,,support ,,equipment#ajj,,strategic ,,missile ,,systems ,,equip#bhj1eajbhj1eaj;,,asw ,,support ,,equipment#aja,,ssn ,,combat ,,control ,,systems#adh1edgadc1fgh ,excess cost growth-#d1hfiajb;,,asw ,,support ,,equipment#ba1acjba1acj,,other ,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment#ajc;,,explosive ,,ordnance ,,disposal ,,equip#ae1bddae1bddajd;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#e1jgae1jga,,other ,,expendable ,,ordnance#aje;,,anti-,,ship ,,missile ,,decoy ,,system#da1ifbda1ifbajf,,submarine ,,training ,,device ,,mods#ge1jegge1jegajg,,surface ,,training ,,equipment#bcc1agebbb1fdg ,,bfft ship sets excess to need-#a1eae ,,lcs trainer equipment early to need-#i1jac;,,civil ,,engineering ,,support ,,equipment#ajh,,passenger ,,carrying ,,vehicles#d1efbd1efbaji;,,general ,,purpose ,,trucks#aj1igdaj1igdaaj;,,construction ,,maintenance ,,equip#dc1aiadc1aiaaaa;,,fire ,,fighting ,,equipment#ba1adbaa1fdb ,contract delays-#i1ejjaab,,tactical ,,vehicles#cc1dcbcc1dcbaad,,pollution ,,control ,,equipment#b1fccb1fccaae;,,items ,,under #e ,,million#ec1dfgec1dfgaaf,,physical ,,security ,,vehicles#a1agca1agc,,supply ,,support ,,equipment#aag,,supply ,,equipment#af1gcjaf1gcjaah;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation#e1chie1chiaai,,special ,,purpose ,,supply ,,systems#fed1fgdfag1ebb ,insufficient budget justification-#cg1aeb,,training ,,devices#abj,,training ,,support ,,equipment#c1fccc1fccaba,,training ,,and ,,education ,,equipment#ig1fcfid1ecf ,excess growth-#c1ajj;,,command ,,support ,,equipment#abb;,,command ,,support ,,equipment#ff1ajbej1dcd ,prior year underexecution-#ae1ffhabc,,medical ,,support ,,equipment#c1fccc1fccabe,,naval ,,mip ,,support ,,equipment#f1jigf1jigabf,,operating ,,forces ,,support ,,equipment#af1ijeaf1ijeabg;,c#d;,,isr ,,equipment#cj1adfcj1adfabh;,,environmen tal ,,support ,,equipment#ba1ihfba1ihfabi,,physical ,,security ,,equipment#afj1jdfafj1jdfacj;,,enterpri se ,,information ,,technology#ef1hiief1hii,,other#acc,,ne xt ,,generation ,,enterprise ,,service#abb1hcbabb1hcb;,,classified ,,programs#acc;,,aclassified ,,programs#af1cdfaf1cdf,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#acd,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#cge1fjhceb1adj ,,jpals spares early to need-#h1acg ,,lcs spares early to need-#ae1cca ,,total ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,navy#i1feb1iefi1cjb1jii,,procurement1 ,,marine ,,corpstracked ,,combat ,,vehicles#jja;,,aav#g;,a#a ,,pip#ci1dieci1diejjb;,,amphibious ,,combat ,,vehicle #a4acag1icecac1aca ,excess engineering change orders-#d1hjdjjc,,lav ,,pip#fj1gcdfj1gcd;,,artillery ,,and ,,other ,,weapons#jjdaee,,mm ,,lightweight ,,towed ,,howitzer#be1jfebe1jfejje;,,artillery ,,weapons ,,system#ajj1jjbij1jjb ,equipment previously funded and cost growth-#aj1jjjjjf,,weapons ,,and ,,combat ,,vehicles ,,under #e ,,million#ca1ideca1ide,,other ,,support#jjg,,modification ,,kits#bb1gfjbb1gfj;,,guided ,,missiles#jjh;,,ground ,,based ,,air ,,defense#age1iihage1iihjji;,,anti-,,arm or ,,missile-,,javelin#bj1bjgbj1bjgjaj;,,fa mily ,,anti-,,armor ,,weapon ,,systems 7,,foaaws7#ba1iacba1iacjaa;,,anti-,,armo r ,,missile-,,tow#fj1ejafj1ejajab;,,guided ,,mlrs ,,rocket 7,,gmlrs7#bi1jfbbh1jfb ,unit cost discrepancy-#a1jjj;,,command ,,and ,,control ,,systems#jac;,,common ,,aviation ,,command ,,and ,,control ,,system 7,c#cg1bjccb1bjc ,,an_/,,mrq-#ac communications subsystems upgrades unjustified growth-#e1jjj,,repair ,,and ,,test ,,equipment#jad,,repair ,,and ,,test ,,equipment#ee1aefee1aef,,other ,,support 7,,tel7#jae,,modification ,,kits#d1ided1ide;,,command ,,and ,,control ,,system 7,,non-,,tel7#jaf;,,items ,,under #e ,,million 7,,comm ,,elec7#aab1abdhb1dbd ,unit cost growth-#bi1gjjjag;,,air ,,operations ,c#b ,,systems#ag1djhag1djh,,radar ,,equipment 7,,non-,,tel7#jah,,radar ,,systems#cbicbijai;,,ground_/,,air ,,task ,,oriented ,,radar 7,g_/,,ator7#bgc1jbbbgc1jbb;,,intell_/,, comm ,,equipment 7,,non-,,tel7#jba;,,gcss-,,mc#d1dhdd1dhd jbb;,,fire ,,support ,,system#ce1dhhce1dhhjbc;,,intelligence ,,support ,,equipment#ef1hifed1cif ,unjustified growth-#b1ejjjbe,,unmanned ,,air ,,systems 7,,intel7#cd1gaacd1gaajbf;,,dcgs-,,mc#cb 1efbcb1efb,,other ,,support 7,,non-,,tel7#jcj,,next ,,generation ,,enterprise ,,network 7,,ngen7#aad1ijaaad1ijajca;,,common ,,computer ,,resources#ea1jidea1jidjcb;,,command ,,post ,,systems#ajh1higajh1higjcc,,radio ,,systems#bbg1cbjbab1cbj ,cost growth and early to need-#ae1jjjjcd;,,comm ,,switching ,,control ,,systems#ca1fhebc1gha ,,ecp small form factor previously funded-#g1ijdjce;,,comm ,,elec ,,infrastructure ,,support#ba1adjba1adjjcf;,,cyberspace ,,activities#bg1fcbbg1fcb;,,classified ,,programs#jcf;,,aclassified ,,programs#e1ecee1ece;,,administrative ,,vehicles#jcg;,,commercial ,,cargo ,,vehicles#bh1iacbh1iac,,tactical ,,vehicles#jch,,motor ,,transport ,,modifications#ai1bcdai1bcdjci;,,joint ,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle#eeh1ajgeef1ajg ,,ecp previously funded-#b1jjjjdj;,,family ,,of ,,tactical ,,trailers#b1ficb1fic;,,engineer ,,and ,,other ,,equipment#jda;,,environmental ,,control ,,equip ,,assort#diediejdb,,tactical ,,fuel ,,systems#ebebjdc,,power ,,equipment ,,assorted#bb1ddabb1ddajdd;,,amphibious ,,support ,,equipment#g1ajag1ajajde;,,eod ,,systems#dd1gjjdd1gjj,,materials ,,handling ,,equipment#jdf,,physical ,,security ,,equipment#ae1djdae1djd;,,general ,,property#jdg;,,field ,,medical ,,equipment#b1hihb1hihjdh,,training ,,devices#adi1efgabf1efg ,,ods unjustified request-#bc1jjjjdi;,,family ,,of ,,construction ,,equipment#ce1fbbce1fbbjej,,ultra-,,lig ht ,,tactical ,,vehicle 7,,ultv7#fdgfdg,,other ,,support#jea;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#aj1iefaj1ief,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#jeb,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#cc1dgjcc1dgj ,,total ,,procurement1 ,,marine ,,corps#c1jij1ddib1ihi1eda;,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,forcetactical ,,forces#jja;,f-#ced1bgd1ceie1eff1dji ,program increase#a1jdb1hjj ,program increase3 ,turkish ,f-#ce;,a ,reallocation ,initiative#ddj1jjj ,target cost savings-#aij1gejjjb;,f-#cefee1ejjhaa1ejj ,,upl ,increase#aef1jjjjjc;,f-#ae;,e#a1jej1jjj ihe1ejj ,unjustified non-recurring engineering-#fd1ejj,,tactical ,,airlift#jje,,kc-#df;,a ,,mdap#b1bcd1ebib1aih1ebi ,excess to need-#cf1jjj,,other ,,airlift#jjf;,c-#acj;,j#ab1aefdjd1aef ,program increase#cib1jjjjjh,,mc-#acj;,j#hga1bjgh eg1fjg ,excess to need-#ac1fjjjji,,mc-#acj;,j#dj1jjjdj1jjj ;,,helicopters#jaj;,,combat ,,rescue ,,helicopter#hhd1bcehgf1jce ,excess to need-#h1bjj,,mission ,,support ,,aircraft#jaa;,c-#cg;,a#afa1jjjadg1ejj ,unit cost growth-#ac1ejjjab;,,civil ,,air ,,patrol ,a_/,c#b1gfgb1gfg,,other ,,aircraft#jad,,target ,,drones#acj1hcgacj1hcgjae;,,compass ,,call#aad1jieaad1jiejag,,mq-#iahi1bjeag e1bje ,unit cost growth-#ad1jjj,,strategic ,,aircraft#jai;,b-#b;,a#i1ehbi1ehbjbj;,b -#a;,b#bb1aaaac1aaa ,,ads-,b ahead of need-#i1jjjjba;,b-#ebfi1fdhfi1fdhjbb,,la rge ,,aircraft ,,infrared ,,countermeasures#dc1gehdc1geh,,tactical ,,aircraft#jbc;,a-#ajacb1jfiacb1jfijbd;, e-#aa ,,bacn_/,,hag#gj1jbggj1jbgjbe;,f-#aedha1 jgcdfg1gfg ,,adcp unnecessary due to ,f-#ae,x-#ac1cjfjbf;,f-#afbcd1ghbcji1ghb ,additional radars#ge1jjjjbh;,f-#bb;,a#cbc1eigcbc1ei gjcj;,f-#ce ,,modifications#cdc1eijcdc1eijjca;,f-#ae ,,epaw#adi1jdgabe1dag ,not required because of ,f-#ae,x-#bc1fcjjcb;,,increment #c4b;,b#bj1bacbj1bacjcc,,kc-#df;,a ,,mdap#aj1bace1bac ,funding ahead of need-#e1jjj;,,airlift ,,aircraft#jcd;,c-#egc1eejgc1eejjcf;,c-# ag;,a#fj1bddfj1bddjcg;,c-#babafbafjch;,c -#cb;,a#aa1eaaaa1eaajci;,c-#cg;,a#dcedce ,,trainer ,,aircraft#jdj;,,glider ,,mods#achachjda,t-#faa1hbfaa1hbfjdb,t-# abf1ghgbf1ghgjdc,t-#chcg1cdacg1cda,,othe r ,,aircraft#jdd,u-#b ,,mods#hf1hifajf1hif ,increase for ,u-#b enhancements#bj1jjjjde,,kc-#aj;,a 7,,atca7#b1ajhb1ajhjdf;,c-#abc1jbac1jbaj dg,,vc-#be;,a ,,mod#dh1fbddh1fbdjdh;,c-#djbefbefjdi;,c -#acjeb1jffahf1jff #c4e ,engine ,enhancement ,package#gi1jjj ,,np-#bjjj prop blade upgrades#ee1jjjjej;,c-#acj;,j ,,mods#ada1fhfada1fhfjea;,c-#aceabd1diaa bb1faf ,low cost mods slow execution-#a1jjj ,,rpi installs-#hgejec;,,compass ,,call#aaj1gedaaj1gedjed;,,combat ,,flight ,,inspection--,,cfin#ejhejhjee,,rc-#aceb bg1fgcbbg1fgcjef;,e-#cbaf1biiabh1iib ,,nato ,,awacs--,air ,force requested transfer to line #hh-hg1cjgjeg;,e-#deh1dggeh1dggjeh;,e-#h bh1gghdh1ggh ,increase for re-engining#bj1jjjjei;,,airborne ,,warning ,,and ,,cntrl ,,sys 7,,awacs7 #dj_/decf1jjjcf1jjjjfj;,,family ,,of ,,beyond ,,line-,,of-,,sight ,,terminals#g1iajg1iajjfa;,h-#ac1hagc1ha gjfb;,h-#fjbj1hgibj1hgijfc,,rq-#d ,,mods#a1gjda1gjdjfd;,,hc_/,,mc-#acj ,,modifications#ea1dhbea1dhbjfe,,other ,,aircraft#ej1jihej1jihjff,,mq-#i ,,mods#chc1eidbea1eid ,production rate adjustment of ,,das-#d sensor-#acb1jjjjfh;,,cv-#bb ,,mods#fe1cdhfe1cdh;,,aircraft ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#jfi;,,initial ,,spares_/,,repair ,,parts#gjh1bcjgii1bcj ,f-#ce spares#if1jjj ,program decrease-#cj1jjj ,,rq-#dbe1jjj;,,common ,,support ,,equipment#jgb;,,aircraft ,,replacement ,,support ,,equip#hd1ichhd1ich,,post ,,production ,,support#jgc;,b-#b;,a#a1djca1djcjgd;,b- #b;,b#db1bcddb1bcdjge;,b-#ebd1fdad1fdajg f;,c-#ag;,a#abd1hjeabd1hjejgi;,f-#aeb1eh ib1ehijha;,f-#afae1cdhae1cdhjhd,,rq-#d ,,post ,,production ,,charges#dg1bdfdg1bdf;,,industrial ,,preparedness#jhf;,,industrial ,,responsiveness#ag1gjeag1gje,,war ,,consumables#jhg,,war ,,consumables#cb1ajbcb1ajb,,other ,,production ,,charges#jhh,,other ,,production ,,charges#a1aid1gbha1bbb1jce ,f-#bb ,,ngen lab excess-#fj1jjj ,,nato ,,awacs--,air ,force requested transfer from line #efhg1cjg;,,classified ,,programs#jij;,,aclassified ,,programs#cd1aiccd1aic ,,total ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,force#af1ghd1bgiah1efi1gah,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,forcemissile ,,replacement ,,equipment--,,ballistic#jja,,missile ,,replacement ,,eq-,,ballistic#ee1hhhee1hhh,,tactical# jjb,,replac ,,equip ,,war ,,consumables#i1ajji1ajjjjc;,,joint ,,air-,,to-,,ground ,,munition#ae1jjjg1ejj ,unjustified requirement 7,,jagm-,f7-#g1ejjjjd;,,joint ,,air-,,surface ,,standoff ,,missile#dhb1ebedhb1ebejjf,,sidewinder 7,,aim-#i,x7#afj1djhafj1djhjjg;,,amraam# ccb1bejccb1bejjjh,,predator ,,hellfire ,,missile#aah1hfjaah1hfjjji,,small ,,diameter ,,bomb#bge1dchbge1dchjaj,,small ,,diameter ,,bomb ,,ii#bab1dcdbjj1fhd ,unit cost growth-#aa1gej;,,industrial ,,facilities#jaa;,,industr',l ,,preparedns_/,,pol ,,prevention#hjahja;,,class ,,iv#jab;,,icbm ,,fuze ,,mod#e1jjje1jjjjac;,,icbm ,,fuze ,,mod#ad1digad1digjad,,mm ,,iii ,,modifications#ej1hcaei1gje ,air ,force requested transfer#h1hgdjae;,,agm-#fe;,d ,,maverick#bidbidjaf;,,air ,,launch ,,cruise ,,missile 7,,alcm7#gg1chgfh1eac ,air ,force requested transfer-#h1hgd,,missile ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#jah,,msl ,,sprs_/,,repair ,,parts 7,,initial7#a1iaja1iajjai,,replen ,,spares_/,,repair ,,parts#hb1dijhb1dij,,special ,,programs#jbc,,special ,,update ,,programs#add1eecadd1eec;,,classified ,,programs#jbc;,,aclassified ,,programs#hdi1ebahdi1eba ,,total ,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,force#b1hhi1ahgb1hfi1icg,,space ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,forcespace ,,programs#jja;,,advanced ,,ehf#ca1hidca1hidjjb;,,af ,,satellite ,,comm ,,system#ef1bihef1bihjjd;,,counterspace ,,systems#e1gjje1gjjjje;,,family ,,of ,,beyond ,,line-,,of-,,sight ,,terminals#cd1jbjbi1jbj ,unjustified growth-#e1jjjjjg;,,general ,,information ,,tech--,,space#c1bddc1bddjjh;,,gpsiii ,,follow ,,on#dad1fbedad1fbejji;,,gps ,,iii ,,space ,,segment#ca1dffca1dffjab,,spaceborne ,,equip 7,,comsec7#cb1jcacb1jcajac,,milsatcom#aa 1jifaa1jifjae;,,evolved ,,expendable ,,launch ,,veh7,,space7#a1bcg1fcea1bcg1fcejaf,,sb ir ,,high 7,,space7#bcc1iebbcc1iebjag,,nudet ,,detection ,,system#g1dcbg1dcbjah,,rocket ,,systems ,,launch ,,program#aa1dgcaa1dgcjai,,space ,,fence#ga1ghdga1ghdjbj,,space ,,mods#ajf1ccjajf1ccjjba,,spacelift ,,range ,,system ,,space#aah1adjaah1adj,,space ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,forcespares#jbb,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#g1bfcg1bfc ,,total ,,space ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,force#b1dad1chcb1dji1chc,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,air ,,forcerockets#jja,,rockets#acc1bfhaae1j fh ,,apkws ,mk #ff rocket motor price adjustment-#ah1bjj;,,cartridges#jjb;,,ca rtridges#adj1ddiadj1ddi;,,bombs#jjc,,pra ctice ,,bombs#bi1cacbi1cacjjd;,,general ,,purpose ,,bombs#he1hhehe1hhejjf;,,joint ,,direct ,,attack ,,munition#a1jff1bbda1jcd1bbd ,tailkit unit cost adjustment-#cb1jjjjjg;,b#fahj1ggchj1ggc, ,other ,,items#jji;,,cad_/,,pad#dg1jfidg1jfijaj ;,,explosive ,,ordnance ,,disposal 7,,eod7#f1accf1accjaa,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#ecceccjab,,modifications#a1biaa1 biajac;,,items ,,less ,,than #e1jjj1jjja1fgga1fgg;,,flares#jae;,,flar es#cf1aafcf1aaf;,,fuzes#jaf;,,fuzes#a1gc da1gcd,,small ,,arms#jag,,small ,,arms#cg1difcg1dif ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,air ,,force#a1ffg1ifaa1fag1gfa,,other ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,forcepassenger ,,carrying ,,vehicles#jja,,passenger ,,carrying ,,vehicles#ae1bchae1bch;,,cargo ,,and ,,utility ,,vehicles#jjb,,medium ,,tactical ,,vehicle#cd1fafcd1fafjjc;,,cap ,,vehicles#a1jdjc1efg ,program increase--communications#a1hfg ,program increase--vehicles#ffjjjd;,,cargo ,,and ,,utility ,,vehicles#bc1accbc1acc,,special ,,purpose ,,vehicles#jje;,,joint ,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle#cb1jbgcb1jbgjjf,,security ,,and ,,tactical ,,vehicles#a1caea1caejjg,,special ,,purpose ,,vehicles#ad1eicad1eic;,,fire ,,fighting ,,equipment#jjh;,,fire ,,fighting_/,,crash ,,rescue ,,vehicles#bh1fjdbh1fjd,,materials ,,handling ,,equipment#jji,,materials ,,handling ,,vehicles#ba1hdhba1hdh;,,base ,,maintenance ,,support#jaj,,runway ,,snow ,,remov ,,and ,,cleaning ,,equ#b1ibeb1ibejaa;,,base ,,maintenance ,,support ,,vehicles#ee1ggfee1ggf;,,comm ,,security ,,equipment7,,comsec7#jac;,,comsec ,,equipment#ia1dfaia1dfa;,,intelligence ,,programs#jad;,,international ,,intel ,,tech ,,architectures#aa1chfaa1chfjae;,,intell igence ,,training ,,equipment#g1faig1faijaf;,,intelligence ,,comm ,,equipment#ce1eehcb1jeh ,,imad unjustified procurement-#c1ejj;,,electronics ,,programs#jag;,,air ,,traffic ,,control ,,landing ,,sys#ag1iciag1icijai;,,battle ,,control ,,system--,,fixed#c1jfcc1jfcjba,,weather ,,observation ,,forecast#ca1ddgca1ddgjbb,,strategic ,,command ,,and ,,control#e1jije1jijjbc;,,cheyenne ,,mountain 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,,strike ,,package#bcb1icjbcb1icjjfa;,,ac_/,,mc-# acj;,j#agc1daiafe1jai ,,rfcm realignment to ,,rdaf ,,fvl-#h1djjjfb;,c-#acj ,,modifications#ae1ehbae1ehb,,shipbuildi ng#jfc,,underwater ,,systems#eh1iiaeh1iia;,,ammunition ,,programs#jfd,,ordnance ,,items #e,m#bgi1iibbgi1iib,,other ,,procurement ,,programs#jfe;,,intelligence ,,systems#ajj1fdaajj1fdajff;,,distribute d ,,common ,,ground_/,,surface ,,systems#ab1ebbab1ebbjfg,,other ,,items #e,m#ajc1iajajc1iajjfh;,,combatant ,,craft ,,systems#cc1jhhcc1jhhjfi,,special ,,programs#fc1dfgfc1dfgjgj,,tactical ,,vehicles#gg1hcbgg1hcbjga,,warrior ,,systems #e,m#bih1dhjbih1dhjjgb;,,combat ,,mission ,,requirements#ai1gjbai1gjbjgc;,,global ,,video ,,surveillance ,,activities#d1ghgd1ghgjgd,,operational ,,enhancements ,,intelligence#h1ageh1agejge,,operationa l ,,enhancements#bhb1ecbbhb1ecb;,,cbdp#jgf ;,,chemical ,,biological ,,situational ,,awareness#afb1djfafb1djfjgg;,,cb ,,protection ,,hazard ,,mitigation#ahh1ahhahc1fah ,unjustified growth-#d1egj 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,,vehicles#jjb;,,armored ,,multi ,,purpose ,,vehicle 7,,ampv7#bba1fchbba1fch,,modification ,,of ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles#jjc,,stryker 7,,mod7#d1ajjd1ajjjjh;,,improved ,,recovery ,,vehicle 7,m#hh;,a#b ,,hercules7#hj1adfhj1adfjac,m#a ,,abrams ,,tank 7,,mod7#ac1ajjac1ajj,,weapons ,,other ,,combat ,,vehicles#jae,m#bdj ,,medium ,,machine ,,gun 7#g4fb,,mm7#ijjijjjaf,,multi-,,role ,,anti-,,armor ,,anti-,,personnel ,,weapons#b1djjb1djjjai,,mortar ,,systems#ah1idaah1idajbj,,xm#cbj ,,grenade ,,launcher ,,module 7,,glm7#ebfebfjbc;,,carbine#a1ahca1ahcjb e;,,common ,,remotely ,,operated ,,weapons ,,station#d1ahbd1ahbjbf;,,handgun#bdhbdh ,,mod ,,of ,,weapons ,,and ,,other ,,combat ,,veh#jca,m#b #ej ,,cal ,,machine ,,gun ,,mods#f1jijf1jij,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,w,,tcv1 ,,army#cec1dedcec1ded,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,armysmall_/,,medium ,,cal ,,ammunition#jja;,,ctg1 #e4ef,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#efgefgjjb;,,ctg1 #g4fb,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#djdjjjc;,,ctg1 ,,handgun1 ,,all 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,,communications#jbi,,transportable ,,tactical ,,command ,,communications#f1icjf1icjjca;,,assured ,,positioning1 ,,navigation ,,and ,,timing#aa1gghaa1gghjcb,,smart-,t 7,,space7#hbehbe;,,comm--,,combat ,,communications#jdj,,radio ,,terminal ,,set1 ,,mids ,,lvt7#b7cejcejjdg;,,cots ,,communications ,,equipment#bj1djjbj1djjjdh;,,family ,,of ,,med ,,comm ,,for ,,combat ,,casualty ,,care#a1bcaa1bca;,,comm--,,intelligence ,,comm#jea;,,ci ,,automation ,,architecture 7,,mip7#f1bjjf1bjj;,,comm--,,long ,,haul ,,communications#jei;,,base ,,support ,,communications#bj1dhbbj1dhb;,,comm--,, base ,,communications#jfj;,,information ,,systems#ee1hjjee1hjjjfc;,,installation ,,info ,,infrastructure ,,mod ,,program#ge1hbjge1hbj;,,elect ,,equip--,,tact ,,int ,,rel ,,act 7,,tiara7#jfh;,,dcgs-,a 7,,mip7#ch1facch1facjgj,,trojan 7,,mip7#a1ccga1ccgjga,,mod ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equip 7,,intel ,,spt7 7,,mip7#b1jeab1jeajge;,,biometric ,,tactical ,,collection ,,devices 7,,mip7#a1hjja1hjj;,,elect ,,equip--,,electronic ,,warfare 7,,ew7#jhb;,,family ,,of ,,persistent ,,surveillance ,,cap4 7,,mip7#ga1dicca1dic ,unjustified growth-#dj1jjjjhc;,,counterintelligence_ /,,security ,,countermeasures#f1iagf1iag;,,elect ,,equip--,,tactical ,,surv4 7,,tac ,,surv7#jhe,,sentinel ,,mods#bj1jjjbj1jjjjhf,,night ,,vision ,,devices#c1fgfc1fgfjid;,,joint ,,battle ,,command--,,platform 7,,jbc-,p7#be1efhbe1efhjig;,,computer ,,ballistics3 ,,lhmbc ,,xm#cbegjegjjih,,mortar ,,fire ,,control ,,system#ae1igeae1ige;,,elect ,,equip--,,tactical ,c#b ,,systems#ajc;,,air ,,msl ,,defense ,,planning ,,control ,,sys#ad1ccaad1cca;,,elect ,,equip--,,automation#aab;,,army ,,training ,,modernization#f1jadf1jadaac;,,automate d ,,data ,,processing ,,equip#cb1gjjcb1gjj;,,chemical ,,defensive ,,equipment#abd;,,family ,,of ,,non-,,lethal ,,equipment 7,,fnle7#be1dhjbe1dhjabe;,,base ,,defense ,,systems 7,,bds7#dg1aajci1ihd ,unjustified growth-#g1abfabf;,,cbrn ,,defense#ah1gaaag1dfa ,unit cost discrepancies-#a1bej;,,bridging ,,equipment#abh,,tactical ,,bridging#d1hhdd1hhd;,,engineer 7,,non-,,construction7 ,,equipment#acc;,,grnd ,,standoff ,,mine ,,detectn ,,sysm 7,,gstamids7#d1ejjc1fee ,program reduction-#hdeace;,,husky ,,mounted ,,detection ,,system 7,,hmds7#cd1becbh1jga ,program reduction-#f1ahbacf,,robotic ,,combat ,,support ,,system 7,,rcss7#c1cjjc1cjjadj,,render ,,safe ,,sets ,,kits ,,outfits#hd1jjjhd1jjj;,,combat ,,service ,,support ,,equipment#adc;,,heaters ,,and ,,ecu',s#hhade,,personnel ,,recovery ,,support ,,system 7,,prss7#e1ajae1ajaadf;,,ground ,,soldier ,,system#a1gfja1gfjadh;,,force ,,provider#ef1djjef1djjaej;,,cargo ,,aerial ,,del ,,personnel ,,parachute ,,system#b1jdjb1jdj,,petroleum ,,equipment#aed;,,distribution ,,systems1 ,,petroleum ,,water#ac1ihfac1ihf,,medical ,,equipment#aee;,,combat ,,support ,,medical#b1gceb1gce;,,construction ,,equipment#aei,,scrapers1 ,,earthmoving#d1ffid1ffiafj,,loaders#chj chjafb,,tractor1 ,,full ,,tracked#h1bbeh1bbeafd;,,high ,,mobility ,,engineer ,,excavator 7,,hmee7#c1jjjc1jjjaff;,,const ,,equip ,,esp#c1hgjc1hgjafg;,,items ,,less ,,than #e4j,m 7,,const ,,equip7#cejcej;,,generators#aga;,,gener ators ,,and ,,associated ,,equip#b1dcfb1dcf,,material ,,handling ,,equipment#agc;,,family ,,of ,,forklifts#e1aebe1aeb,,training ,,equipment#age,,training ,,devices1 ,,nonsystem#b1ajfb1ajf,,test ,,measure ,,and ,,dig ,,equipment 7,,tmd7#aha;,,integrated ,,family ,,of ,,test ,,equipment 7,,ifte7#a1ciea1cie,,other ,,support ,,equipment#ahd,,rapid ,,equipping ,,soldier ,,support ,,equipment#bd1abbbd1abbahe,,physical ,,security ,,systems 7,,opa#c7aj1jafaj1jafahg,,modification ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equipment 7,,opa-#c7cc1cedcc1cedahi;,,building1 ,,pre-,,fab1 ,,relocatable#fb1fedfb1fed,,total ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,army#a1aca1deja1jgf1jdg;,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,navyother ,,aircraft#jbf,,stuasl#j ,,uav#g1ibag1ibajbg,,mq-#i;,a ,,reaper#gg1jjjgg1jjj,,modification ,,of ,,aircraft#jcf;,,ep-#c ,,series#e1dhhe1dhhjdf,,special ,,project 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,,munitions#a1agba1agbjah;,,infantry ,,weapons ,,ammunition#b1aehb1aehjai;,,combat ,,support ,,munitions#ifeifejba;,,artillery ,,munitions#cb1jdgcb1jdg,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammo1 ,,navy ,,mc#bjd1hadbjd1had,,other ,,procurement1 ,,navyother ,,shipboard ,,equipment#jbj,,underwater ,,eod ,,programs#e1hjje1hjj;,,asw ,,electronic ,,equipment#jdb;,,fixed ,,surveillance ,,system#caj1ejccaj1ejc,,sonobuoys#jhe,, sonobuoys--,,all ,,types#b1iajb1iaj;,,aircraft ,,support ,,equipment#jhh;,,aircraft ,,support ,,equipment#ac1dbjac1dbjjid;,,aviation ,,support ,,equipment#ejjejj,,other ,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment#ajc;,,explosive ,,ordnance ,,disposal ,,equip#ae1cjgae1cjg;,,civil ,,engineering ,,support ,,equipment#ajh,,passenger ,,carrying ,,vehicles#agcagcaji;,,general ,,purpose ,,trucks#djhdjhaaa;,,fire ,,fighting ,,equipment#gheghe,,supply ,,support ,,equipment#aag,,supply ,,equipment#ajjajjaah;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation#eajeaj;,,command ,,support ,,equipment#abb;,,command 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,,surge#idb1ijbidb1ijbcjj,,ready ,,reserve ,,force#ceb1jddceb1jddcaj,,ship ,,activations_/,,inactivations#dbg1eeedb g1eeecbj;,,expeditionary ,,health ,,services ,,systems#acg1eigacg1eigccj;,,coast ,,guard ,,support#bd1fjdbd1fjd ,,subtotal ,,mobilization#a1hhd1gjba1hhd1gjb,,train ing ,,and ,,recruiting#cdj,,officer ,,acquisition#aej1gfeaej1gfecej,,recruit ,,training#aa1ehdaa1ehdcfj,,reserve ,,officers ,,training ,,corps#aei1accaei1acccgj,,specialized ,,skill ,,training#iaa1cafhia1caf ,insufficient justification-#bj1jjjchj,,professional ,,development ,,education#ahe1baaahf1bfa ,program increase3 ,sea ,cadets#a1jejcij,,training ,,support#bfg1bbdbfg1bbddjj,,recruiting ,,and ,,advertising#bji1bebbjd1beb ,insufficient justification-#e1jjjdaj,,off-,,duty ,,and ,,voluntary ,,education#hh1ijbhh1ijbdbj;,,civilian ,,education ,,and ,,training#fg1dibfg1dibdcj;,,junior ,,rotc#ee1afdee1afd ,,subtotal ,,training ,,and ,,recruiting#b1ajf1jdcb1jhb1jic;,,admin ,,srvwd 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,,personnel ,,management#ab1gghab1gghaej;,,acquisiti on ,,and ,,program ,,management#b1idcb1idc ,,subtotal ,,admin ,,srvwd ,,activities#ag1fjiag1fji ,,total ,,operation ,,maintenance1 ,,navy ,,res#a1abe1aafa1ajj1aaf,,operation ,,maintenance1 ,,mc ,,reserveoperating ,,forces#jaj,,operating ,,forces#ajf1dhdajf1dhdjbj;,,depot ,,maintenance#ah1dbiah1dbijcj,,sustainme nt1 ,,restoration ,,and ,,modernization#dg1eafdg1eafjdj;,,base ,,operating ,,support#ajf1jgcajf1jgc ,,subtotal ,,operating ,,forces#bgh1ejbbgh1ejb;,,admin ,,srvwd ,,activities#jej;,,administration#ac1egd ac1egd ,,subtotal ,,admin ,,srvwd ,,activities#ac1egdac1egd ,,total ,,operation ,,maintenance1 ,,mc ,,reserve#bib1jgfbib1jgf,,operation ,,maintenance1 ,,air ,,forceoperating ,,forces#jaj,,primary ,,combat ,,forces#gbi1abggbi1abgjbj;,,combat ,,enhancement ,,forces#a1cah1ggjiah1ggj ,realignment to ,,oco-#djj1jjjjcj;,,air ,,operations ,,training 7,,ojt1 ,,maintain ,,skills7#a1dhf1gija1ddf1gij ,unjustified 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,,stratcom#dgh1cegdgh1cegahj,,us ,,cybercom#cbc1abacdg1iba ,accelerate development of ,cyber ,national ,mission ,force capabilities#a1ejj ,cyber ,national ,mission ,force mobile modular hunt forward kit#e1cjj ,,eternaldarkness#ah1jjjaij,,us ,,centcom#afj1ihiafj1ihibjj,,us ,,socom#f1bbef1bbebaj,,us ,,transcom#eddeddbbj;,,centcom ,,cyberspace ,,sustainment#b1jgcb1jgcbcj,,usspacecom# gj1ehhgj1ehhbce;,,classified ,,programs#a1cbb1idda1caf1fid ,unjustified increase-#f1bej ,,subtotal ,,operating ,,forces#cf1gjg1bdfce1cci1jej,,mobilizat ion#bdj;,,airlift ,,operations#a1aeh1adba1aeh1adbbej,,mobi lization ,,preparedness#ach1fgbacj1agb ,unjustified growth-#h1ejj ,,subtotal ,,mobilization#a1bif1hada1bhh1cad,,train ing ,,and ,,recruiting#bfj,,officer ,,acquisition#acj1hceacj1hcebgj,,recruit ,,training#bf1jbabf1jbabhj,,reserve ,,officers ,,training ,,corps 7,,rotc7#aba1ciaaba1ciabij,,specialized ,,skill ,,training#ded1ecidad1eci ,unjustified growth-#dj1jjjcjj;,,flight ,,training#fjj1efefjj1efecaj,,profession al ,,development ,,education#bhb1ghhbhb1ghhcbj,,training ,,support#abc1ihhaac1ihh ,unjustified growth-#aj1jjjccj,,recruiting ,,and ,,advertising#afg1gcaafb1gca ,unjustified growth-#e1jjjcdj;,,examining#d1egfd1egfc ej,,off-,,duty ,,and ,,voluntary ,,education#baa1iaabaa1iaacfj;,,civilian ,,education ,,and ,,training#bai1jbabai1jbacgj;,,junior ,,rotc#fb1jibfb1jib ,,subtotal ,,training ,,and ,,recruiting#b1dje1dehb1cej1deh;,,admin ,,srvwd ,,activitiesundistributed#chj,,logistics ,,operations#ffd1ibfffd1ibfcij,,technica l ,,support ,,activities#aja1dhcaja1dhcdjj;,,adminis tration#hib1dhjhib1dhjdaj,,servicewide ,,communications#aeb1ecbabb1ecb ,insufficient justification-#cj1jjjdbj,,other ,,servicewide ,,activities#a1bed1jhia1bjd1jhi ,program decrease unaccounted for-#bj1jjj ,remove one-time fiscal year #bjai increase-#cj1jjjdcj;,,civil ,,air ,,patrol#cj1jgjcg1bjj ,improved emergency crew readiness#g1acjdfj;,,international ,,support#acf1aajacf1aajdfe;,,classified ,,programs#a1bfi1fbda1bfi1fbd ,,subtotal ,,admin ,,srvwd ,,activities#d1eja1cadd1dbh1ddd ,,total ,,operation ,,maintenance1 ,,air ,,force#dd1iaj1hcbdc1djf1bff,,operation ,,maintenance1 ,,space ,,forceundistributed#jaj;,,base ,,support#gb1dcfgb1dcf ,,subtotal ,,operating ,,forces#gb1dcfgb1dcf ,,total ,,operation ,,maintenance1 ,,space ,,force#gb1dcfgb1dcf,,operation ,,maintenance1 ,,af ,,reserveoperating ,,forces#jaj,,primary ,,combat ,,forces#a1gha1daca1gef1dac ,delay in ,,kc-#df aircraft delivery-#be1jjjjbj,,mission ,,support ,,operations#bji1fejbjd1aej ,unjustified growth-#e1ejjjcj;,,depot ,,purchase ,,equipment ,,maintenance#did1bcedhd1bce ,excess growth-#aj1jjjjdj;,,facilities ,,sustainment1 ,,restoration ,,modernization#abh1gdfabh1gdfjej;,,cont ractor ,,logistics ,,support ,,and ,,system ,,support#bef1eabbef1eabjfj;,,base ,,support#dad1fbfdad1fbfjgj;,,cyberspace ,,activities#a1fgca1fgc ,,subtotal ,,operating ,,forces#c1bhf1heec1bdf1cee;,,administra tion ,,and ,,servicewide ,,activitiesundistributed#jhj;,,administ ration#fi1dcffi1dcfjij,,recruiting ,,and ,,advertising#bb1abdbb1abdajj,,military ,,manpower ,,and ,,pers ,,mgmt 7,,arpc7#aj1idfaj1idfaaj,,other ,,pers ,,support 7,,disability ,,comp7#g1jjig1jjiabj;,,audiovisual#ddhd dh ,,subtotal ,,administration ,,and ,,servicewide ,,activities#aji1ifcaji1ifc ,,total ,,operation ,,maintenance1 ,,af ,,reserve#c1cif1hahc1cef1cah,,operation ,,maintenance1 ,,angoperating ,,forces#jaj;,,aircraft ,,operations#b1dig1ifgb1dgb1ifg ,delay in ,,kc-#df aircraft delivery-#be1jjjjbj,,mission ,,support ,,operations#fjj1cggehe1cgg ,insufficient justification-#ae1jjjjcj;,,depot ,,purchase ,,equipment ,,maintenance#hgi1dfghgi1dfgjdj;,,facili ties ,,sustainment1 ,,restoration ,,modernization#djj1gcddjj1gcdjej;,,cont ractor ,,logistics ,,support ,,and ,,system ,,support#a1bii1jhia1bii1jhijfj;,,base ,,support#iaa1ggeiaa1ggejgj;,,cyberspace ,,sustainment#bd1gdbbd1gdbjhj;,,cyberspa ce ,,activities#be1ejgbe1ejg ,,subtotal ,,operating ,,forces#f1fci1fehf1eii1feh;,,administra tion ,,and ,,service-,,wide ,,activitiesundistributed#jij;,,administ ration#dg1baedg1baeajj,,recruiting ,,and ,,advertising#dj1cefdj1cef ,,subtotal ,,administration ,,and ,,service-,,wide ,,activities#hg1egahg1egaaaj,,undistribu ted-#cj1jjj ,maintain program affordability3 ,overestimation of civilian ,,fte targets-#cj1jjj ,,subtotal ,,undistributed-#cj1jjj ,,total ,,operation ,,maintenance1 ,,ang#f1gbg1bbif1feg1bbi,,operation ,,and ,,maintenance1 ,,defense-,,wideoperating ,,forces#jaj;,,joint ,,chiefs ,,of ,,staff#dji1edbcib1edb ,program decrease unaccounted for-#ab1jjj ,remove one-time fiscal year #bjai costs-#e1jjjjbj;,,joint ,,chiefs ,,of ,,staff--,,ce#b,t#begi1agiegi1agijcj;,,j oint ,,chiefs ,,of ,,staff--,,cyber#bd1eihbd1eihjdj,,specia l ,,operations ,,command ,,combat ,,development ,,activities#a1jge1gfba1jgj1bfb ,classified 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,,subtotal ,,training ,,and ,,recruiting#cad1hbgcad1hbg;,,admin ,,srvwide ,,activities#afj;,,civil ,,military ,,programs#afe1gjgbfj1jjg ,,irt ,increase#ad1cjj ,national ,guard ,youth ,challenge ,program support#ej1jjj ,program increase--,,starbase#cj1jjjahj;,,defense ,,contract ,,audit ,,agency#fbg1dfgfbg1dfgaij;,,defense ,,contract ,,audit ,,agency--,,cyber#c1cfbc1cfbbjj;,,defens e ,,contract ,,management ,,agency#a1dch1jfha1dah1jfh ,program decrease-#bj1jjjbaj;,,defense ,,contract ,,management ,,agency--,,cyber#bd1ciabd1ciabbj;,,defe nse ,,human ,,resources ,,activity#hib1dchhhb1dch ,defense ,manpower ,data ,center--,excess ,growth-#e1jjj ,enterprise ,operations ,center--,excess ,growth-#e1jjjbcj;,,defense ,,information ,,systems ,,agency#b1jab1hhea1iib1hhe ,unjustified growth-#bj1jjjbdj;,,defense ,,information ,,systems ,,agency--,,cyber#fja1bbcfcf1cfj ,sharkseer transfer#ce1acgbgj;,,defense ,,legal ,,services ,,agency#cd1fcbcd1fcbbhj;,,defense ,,logistics ,,agency#dae1fiidce1aii ,program increase--,,ptap#ai1ejjbij;,,defense ,,media ,,activity#bjb1gibbjb1gibcjj;,,defense ,,personnel ,,accounting ,,agency#add1hhaadd1hhacaj;,,defense ,,security ,,cooperation ,,agency#fif1hhdfff1hhd ,assessment1 monitoring1 and evaluation#aa1jjj ,security cooperation account-#aa1jjj ,unjustified growth-#cj1jjjcbj;,,defense ,,security ,,service#hhi1ffdhhi1ffdcdj;,,defense ,,security ,,service--,,cyber#i1bbji1bbjcfj;,,defen se ,,technical ,,information ,,center#c1jjjc1jjjcgj;,,defense ,,technology ,,security ,,administration#ce1fbfce1fbfchj;,,defen se ,,threat ,,reduction ,,agency#efh1accefh1accdjj;,,defense ,,threat ,,reduction ,,agency--,,cyber#ac1cciac1ccidaj;,,depa rtment ,,of ,,defense ,,education ,,activity#b1icb1bbfb1iab1bbf ,remove one-time fiscal year #bjai increase-#ej1jjj ,overestimation of civilian ,,fte targets-#bj1jjj ,program increase--impact aid for children with severe disabilites#aj1jjj ,program increase--impact aid to schools with military 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,,total ,,operation ,,and ,,maintenance1 ,,defense-,,wide#cg1dgi1hdacf1ibb1fgc ,,total ,,operation ,,maintenance1 ,,defense-,,wide-#eeg1afh,,us ,,court ,,of ,,appeals ,,for ,,armed ,,forces1 ,,defadministration ,,and ,,associated ,,activities#jaj,,us ,,court ,,of ,,appeals ,,for ,,the ,,armed ,,forces1 ,,defense#ad1ggaad1gga ,,subtotal ,,administration ,,and ,,associated ,,activities#ad1ggaad1gga ,,total ,,us ,,court ,,of ,,appeals ,,for ,,armed ,,forces1 ,,def#ad1ggaad1gga;,,dod ,,acquisition ,,workforce ,,development ,,fundacquisition ,,workforce ,,development#jaj;,,acq ,,workforce ,,dev ,,fd#djj1jjjdjj1jjj ,,subtotal ,,acquisition ,,workforce ,,development#djj1jjjdjj1jjj ,,total ,,dod ,,acquisition ,,workforce ,,development ,,fund#djj1jjjdjj1jjj,,overseas ,,humanitarian1 ,,disaster1 ,,and ,,civic ,,aidhumanitarian ,,assistance#jaj,,overseas ,,humanitarian1 ,,disaster ,,and ,,civic ,,aid#ajh1fjjaag1ffc ,increase for foreign disaster relief#f1hbb ,increase for humanitarian mine action 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,,restoration1 ,,navy#cce1icbdah1iif;,,environmental ,,restoration1 ,,air ,,forcedepartment ,,of ,,the ,,air ,,force#jgj;,,environmental ,,restoration1 ,,air ,,force#cjb1gddcfe1hjh ,perfluorinated chemicals#fc1jfd ,,subtotal ,,department ,,of ,,the ,,air ,,force#cjb1gddcfe1hjh ,,total ,,environmental ,,restoration1 ,,air ,,force#cjb1gddche1hjh;,,environmental ,,restoration1 ,,defense-,,wide#jhj;,,environmental ,,restoration1 ,,defense-,,wide#i1ajei1aje ,,subtotal ,,defense-,,wide#i1ajei1aje ,,total ,,environmental ,,restoration1 ,,defense-,,wide#i1ajeib1afi;,,environme ntal ,,restoration ,,formerly ,,used ,,sitesdefense-,,wide#jij;,,environmenta l ,,restoration ,,formerly ,,used ,,sites#baf1diibaf1dii ,,subtotal ,,defense-,,wide#baf1diibaf1dii ,,total ,,environmental ,,restoration ,,formerly ,,used ,,sites#baf1diibaf1dii ,,total ,,operation ,,maintenance#bjg1ffa1fhibja1faj1idd #dcjb4 ,operation and maintenance for overseas contingency operations ,,sec4 #dcjb4 ,,operation ,,and ,,maintenance ,,for ,,overseas ,,contingency ,,operations7,in ,thousands of ,dollars7,line,item,f,y #bjbj ,request,conference ,authorized,o,p,e,r,a,t,i,o,n ,,maintenance1 ,,armyoperating ,,forces#jaj,,maneuver ,,units#a1daj1hgda1fga1dbb ,realignment from base#bfj1edhjcj;,,echelons ,,above ,,brigade#bf1ejbbf1ejbjdj,,theater ,,level ,,assets#b1bgd1dijb1bei1dij ,unjustified growth-#ae1jjjjej,,land ,,forces ,,operations ,,support#acf1bhhacf1bhhjfj;,,aviation ,,assets#cjj1bdjcjj1bdjjgj;,,force ,,readiness ,,operations ,,support#c1dae1jjid1eaj1jji ,insufficient justification-#e1jjj ,realignment from base#a1ajj1jjjjhj,,land ,,forces ,,systems ,,readiness#bi1ihebi1ihejij,,land ,,forces ,,depot ,,maintenance#hf1icahf1icaajj;,,base ,,operations ,,support#aae1gjfaae1gjfaaj;,,facilities ,,sustainment1 ,,restoration ,,modernization#gb1feggb1fegacj;,,additi onal ,,activities#f1cig1ehff1che1ehf ,insufficient justification-#ab1jjjadj;,,commander',s ,,emergency ,,response ,,program#e1jjjb1ejj ,insufficient justification-#b1ejjaej,,reset#a1jdh1hif a1jdh1hifafj,,us ,,africa ,,command#bjc1agdbjc1agdagj,,us ,,european ,,command#agc1fgfagc1fgfbjj;,,cyberspace ,,activities--,,cyberspace ,,operations#ahh1ebiahh1ebibaj;,,cybersp ace ,,activities--,,cybersecurity#e1fhbe1fhb ,,subtotal ,,operating ,,forces#ae1hia1bbeag1bag1bgc,,mobilizat ion#bcj;,,army ,,prepositioned ,,stocks#aca1iedaca1ied ,,subtotal ,,mobilization#aca1iedaca1ied;,,admin ,,srvwide ,,activities#cij,,servicewide ,,transportation#gba1jadgba1jaddjj;,,cen tral ,,supply ,,activities#ff1hdeff1hdedaj,,logistic ,,support ,,activities#i1cjii1cjidbj;,,ammunition ,,management#bc1fecbc1fecdfj,,other ,,personnel ,,support#aji1jaiaji1jaidij,,real ,,estate ,,management#bea1ceebea1ceeefe;,,classif ied ,,programs#a1efh1efda1efh1efd ,,subtotal ,,admin ,,srvwide ,,activities#b1gdi1geib1gdi1gei ,,total ,,operation ,,maintenance1 ,,army#ah1ggb1ichbj1jih1ihf,,operation ,,maintenance1 ,,army ,,resoperating ,,forces#jbj;,,echelons ,,above 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,matthew ,young ,pollard ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj4 #ejjb4 ,subdivisions and table of contents 7a7 ,divisions ,this division is organized into two subdivisions as follows3 7#a7 ,subdivision #a--;,intelligence ,authorizations for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj4 7#b7 ,subdivision #b--;,intelligence ,authorizations for ,fiscal ,years #bjah and #bjai4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this division is as follows3 ,division ,e--,intelligence authorizations for fiscal years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj,sec4 #ejja4 ,short title4,sec4 #ejjb4 ,subdivisions and table of contents4,sec4 #ejjc4 ,definitions4,subdivision #a--;,intelligence authorizations for fiscal year #bjbj,sec4 #eajj4 ,table of contents4,title ,,li--,intelligence activities,sec4 #eaja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #eajb4 ,classified schedule of authorizations4,sec4 #eajc4 ,intelligence community management account4,title ,,lii--,central intelligence agency retirement and disability system,sec4 #ebja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,title ,,liii--,intelligence community matters,subtitle ,a--,general intelligence community matters,sec4 #ecja4 ,restriction on conduct of intelligence activities4,sec4 #ecjb4 ,increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law4,sec4 #ecjc4 ,expansion of scope of protections for identities of covert agents4,sec4 #ecjd4 ,required counterintelligence assessments1 briefings1 notifications1 and reports4,sec4 #ecje4 ,inclusion of security risks in program management plans required for acquisition of major systems in ,national ,intelligence ,program4,sec4 #ecjf4 ,intelligence community public-private talent exchange4,sec4 #ecjg4 ,assessment of contracting practices to identify certain security and counterintelligence concerns4,subtitle ,b--,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence,sec4 #ecba4 ,establishment of ,climate ,security ,advisory ,council4,sec4 #ecbb4 ,foreign ,malign ,influence ,response ,center4,sec4 #ecbc4 ,encouragement of cooperative actions to detect and counter foreign influence operations4,sec4 #ecbd4 ,transfer of ,national ,intelligence ,university to the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4,subtitle ,c--,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community,sec4 #ecca4 ,definitions4,sec4 #eccb4 ,inspector ,general external review panel4,sec4 #eccc4 ,harmonization of whistleblower processes and procedures4,sec4 #eccd4 ,oversight by ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community over intelligence community whistleblower matters4,sec4 #ecce4 ,report on cleared whistleblower attorneys4,subtitle ,d--,central ,intelligence ,agency,sec4 #ecda4 ,clarification of certain authority of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4,title ,,liv--,security clearances,sec4 #edja4 ,improving visibility into the security clearance process4,sec4 #edjb4 ,making certain policies and execution plans relating to personnel clearances available to industry partners4,title ,,lv--,matters relating to foreign countries,subtitle ,a--,matters relating to ,russia,sec4 #eeja4 ,annual reports on influence operations and campaigns in the ,united ,states by the ,russian ,federation4,sec4 #eejb4 ,assessment of legitimate and illegitimate financial and other assets of ,vladimir ,putin4,sec4 #eejc4 ,assessments of intentions of political leadership of the ,russian ,federation4,subtitle ,b--,matters relating to ,china,sec4 #eeaa4 ,annual reports on influence operations and campaigns in the ,united ,states by the ,communist ,party of ,china4,sec4 #eeab4 ,report on repression of ethnic ,muslim minorities in the ,xinjiang region of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #eeac4 ,report on efforts by ,people's ,republic of ,china to influence election in ,taiwan4,subtitle ,c--,matters relating to other countries,sec4 #eeba4 ,sense of ,congress and report on ,iranian efforts in ,syria and ,lebanon4,sec4 #eebb4 ,assessments regarding the ,northern ,triangle and ,mexico4,title ,,lvi--,federal ,efforts ,against ,domestic ,terrorism,sec4 #efja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #efjb4 ,strategic intelligence assessment of and reports on domestic terrorism4,title ,,lvii--,reports and other matters,subtitle ,a--,reports and briefings,sec4 #egja4 ,modification of requirements for submission to ,congress of certain reports4,sec4 #egjb4 ,increased transparency regarding counterterrorism budget of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #egjc4 ,study on role of retired and former personnel of intelligence community with respect to certain foreign intelligence operations4,sec4 #egjd4 ,collection1 analysis1 and dissemination of workforce data4,sec4 #egje4 ,plan for strengthening the supply chain intelligence function4,sec4 #egjf4 ,comprehensive economic assessment of investment in key ,united ,states technologies by companies or organizations linked to ,china4,sec4 #egjg4 ,report by ,director of ,national ,intelligence on fifth-generation wireless network technology4,sec4 #egjh4 ,report on use by intelligence community of facial recognition technology4,sec4 #egji4 ,report on deepfake technology1 foreign weaponization of deepfakes1 and related notifications4,sec4 #egaj4 ,annual report by ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states on cybersecurity and surveillance threats to ,congress4,sec4 #egaa4 ,analysis of and periodic briefings on major initiatives of intelligence community in artificial intelligence and machine learning4,sec4 #egab4 ,report on best practices to protect privacy and civil liberties of ,chinese ,americans4,sec4 #egac4 ,oversight of foreign influence in academia4,sec4 #egad4 ,report on death of ,jamal ,khashoggi4,sec4 #egae4 ,report on terrorist screening database4,sec4 #egaf4 ,report containing threat assessment on terrorist use of conventional and advanced conventional weapons4,sec4 #egag4 ,assessment of homeland security vulnerabilities associated with certain retired and former personnel of the intelligence community4,sec4 #egah4 ,study on feasibility and advisability of establishing ,geospatial-,intelligence ,museum and learning center4,subtitle ,b--,other matters,sec4 #egba4 ,whistleblower disclosures to ,congress and committees of ,congress4,sec4 #egbb4 ,task force on illicit financing of espionage and foreign influence operations4,sec4 #egbc4 ,establishment of fifth-generation technology prize competition4,sec4 #egbd4 ,establishment of deepfakes prize competition4,sec4 #egbe4 ,identification of and countermeasures against certain ,international ,mobile ,subscriber ,identity-catchers4,sec4 #egbf4 ,securing energy infrastructure4,subdivision #b--;,intelligence authorizations for fiscal years #bjah and #bjai,sec4 #fajj4 ,table of contents4,title ,,lxi--,intelligence activities,sec4 #faja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #fajb4 ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account4,title ,,lxii--,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement and ,disability ,system,sec4 #fbja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #fbjb4 ,computation of annuities for employees of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4,title ,,lxiii--,general intelligence community matters,sec4 #fcja4 ,restriction on conduct of intelligence activities4,sec4 #fcjb4 ,increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law4,sec4 #fcjc4 ,modification of special pay authority for science1 technology1 engineering1 or mathematics positions and addition of special pay authority for cyber positions4,sec4 #fcjd4 ,modification of appointment of ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community4,sec4 #fcje4 ,director of ,national ,intelligence review of placement of positions within the intelligence community on the ,executive ,schedule4,sec4 #fcjf4 ,supply ,chain and ,counterintelligence ,risk ,management ,task ,force4,sec4 #fcjg4 ,consideration of adversarial telecommunications and cybersecurity infrastructure when sharing intelligence with foreign governments and entities4,sec4 #fcjh4 ,cyber protection support for the personnel of the intelligence community in positions highly vulnerable to cyber attack4,sec4 #fcji4 ,elimination of sunset of authority relating to management of supply-chain risk4,sec4 #fcaj4 ,limitations on determinations regarding certain security classifications4,sec4 #fcaa4 ,joint ,intelligence ,community ,council4,sec4 #fcab4 ,intelligence community information technology environment4,sec4 #fcac4 ,report on development of secure mobile voice solution for intelligence community4,sec4 #fcad4 ,policy on minimum insider threat standards4,sec4 #fcae4 ,submission of intelligence community policies4,sec4 #fcaf4 ,expansion of intelligence community recruitment efforts4,title ,,lxiv--,matters relating to elements of the intelligence community,subtitle ,a--,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence,sec4 #fdja4 ,authority for protection of current and former employees of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4,sec4 #fdjb4 ,designation of the program manager-information-sharing environment4,sec4 #fdjc4 ,technical modification to the executive schedule4,sec4 #fdjd4 ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community4,sec4 #fdje4 ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community4,subtitle ,b--,central ,intelligence ,agency,sec4 #fdaa4 ,central ,intelligence ,agency subsistence for personnel assigned to austere locations4,sec4 #fdab4 ,special rules for certain monthly workers' compensation payments and other payments for ,central ,intelligence ,agency personnel4,sec4 #fdac4 ,expansion of security protective service jurisdiction of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4,sec4 #fdad4 ,repeal of foreign language proficiency requirement for certain senior level positions in the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4,subtitle ,c--,office of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence of ,department of ,energy,sec4 #fdba4 ,consolidation of ,department of ,energy ,offices of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence4,sec4 #fdbb4 ,repeal of ,department of ,energy ,intelligence ,executive ,committee and budget reporting requirement4,subtitle ,d--,other elements,sec4 #fdca4 ,plan for designation of counterintelligence component of ,defense ,security ,service as an element of intelligence community4,sec4 #fdcb4 ,notice not required for private entities4,sec4 #fdcc4 ,establishment of advisory board for ,national ,reconnaissance ,office4,sec4 #fdcd4 ,collocation of certain ,department of ,homeland ,security personnel at field locations4,title ,,lxv--,election matters,sec4 #feja4 ,report on cyber attacks by foreign governments against ,united ,states election infrastructure4,sec4 #fejb4 ,review of intelligence community's posture to collect against and analyze ,russian efforts to influence the ,presidential election4,sec4 #fejc4 ,assessment of foreign intelligence threats to ,federal elections4,sec4 #fejd4 ,strategy for countering ,russian cyber threats to ,united ,states elections4,sec4 #feje4 ,assessment of significant ,russian influence campaigns directed at foreign elections and referenda4,sec4 #fejf4 ,information sharing with ,state election officials4,sec4 #fejg4 ,notification of significant foreign cyber intrusions and active measures campaigns directed at elections for ,federal offices4,sec4 #fejh4 ,designation of counterintelligence officer to lead election security matters4,title ,,lxvi--,security clearances,sec4 #ffja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ffjb4 ,reports and plans relating to security clearances and background investigations4,sec4 #ffjc4 ,improving the process for security clearances4,sec4 #ffjd4 ,goals for promptness of determinations regarding security clearances4,sec4 #ffje4 ,security ,executive ,agent4,sec4 #ffjf4 ,report on unified1 simplified1 ,governmentwide standards for positions of trust and security clearances4,sec4 #ffjg4 ,report on clearance in person concept4,sec4 #ffjh4 ,reports on reciprocity for security clearances inside of departments and agencies4,sec4 #ffji4 ,intelligence community reports on security clearances4,sec4 #ffaj4 ,periodic report on positions in the intelligence community that can be conducted without access to classified information1 networks1 or facilities4,sec4 #ffaa4 ,information-sharing program for positions of trust and security clearances4,sec4 #ffab4 ,report on protections for confidentiality of whistleblower-related communications4,sec4 #ffac4 ,reports on costs of security clearance background investigations4,title ,,lxvii--,reports and other matters,subtitle ,a--,matters relating to ,russia and other foreign powers,sec4 #fgja4 ,limitation relating to establishment or support of cybersecurity unit with the ,russian ,federation4,sec4 #fgjb4 ,assessment of threat finance relating to ,russia4,sec4 #fgjc4 ,notification of an active measures campaign4,sec4 #fgjd4 ,notification of travel by accredited diplomatic and consular personnel of the ,russian ,federation in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #fgje4 ,report and annual briefing on ,iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities4,sec4 #fgjf4 ,expansion of scope of committee to counter active measures4,subtitle ,b--,reports,sec4 #fgaa4 ,technical correction to ,inspector ,general study4,sec4 #fgab4 ,reports on authorities of the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #fgac4 ,review of intelligence community whistleblower matters4,sec4 #fgad4 ,report on role of ,director of ,national ,intelligence with respect to certain foreign investments4,sec4 #fgae4 ,report on surveillance by foreign governments against ,united ,states telecommunications networks4,sec4 #fgaf4 ,biennial report on foreign investment risks4,sec4 #fgag4 ,modification of certain reporting requirement on travel of foreign diplomats4,sec4 #fgah4 ,semiannual reports on investigations of unauthorized disclosures of classified information4,sec4 #fgai4 ,congressional notification of designation of covered intelligence officer as persona non grata4,sec4 #fgbj4 ,reports on intelligence community participation in vulnerabilities equities process of ,federal ,government4,sec4 #fgba4 ,inspectors ,general reports on classification4,sec4 #fgbb4 ,reports and briefings on national security effects of global water insecurity and emerging infectious disease and pandemics4,sec4 #fgbc4 ,annual report on memoranda of understanding between elements of intelligence community and other entities of the ,united ,states ,government regarding significant operational activities or policy4,sec4 #fgbd4 ,study on the feasibility of encrypting unclassified wireline and wireless telephone calls4,sec4 #fgbe4 ,reports on intelligence community loan repayment and related programs4,sec4 #fgbf4 ,repeal of certain reporting requirements4,sec4 #fgbg4 ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community report on senior executives of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4,sec4 #fgbh4 ,briefing on ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation offering permanent residence to sources and cooperators4,sec4 #fgbi4 ,intelligence assessment of ,north ,korea revenue sources4,sec4 #fgcj4 ,report on possible exploitation of virtual currencies by terrorist actors4,subtitle ,c--,other matters,sec4 #fgda4 ,public ,interest ,declassification ,board4,sec4 #fgdb4 ,technical and clerical amendments to the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg4,sec4 #fgdc4 ,bug bounty programs4,sec4 #fgdd4 ,technical amendments related to the ,department of ,energy4,sec4 #fgde4 ,sense of ,congress on notification of certain disclosures of classified information4,sec4 #fgdf4 ,sense of ,congress on consideration of espionage activities when considering whether or not to provide visas to foreign individuals to be accredited to a ,united ,nations mission in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #fgdg4 ,sense of ,congress on ,wiki,leaks4 #ejjc4 ,definitions ,in this division3 7#a7 ,congressional intelligence committees ,the term congressional intelligence committees has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 7#b7 ,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 #a ,intelligence authorizations for fiscal year #bjbj #eajj4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this subdivision is as follows3 ,sec4 #eajj4 ,table of contents4,title ,,li--,intelligence activities,sec4 #eaja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #eajb4 ,classified schedule of authorizations4,sec4 #eajc4 ,intelligence community management account4,title ,,lii--,central intelligence agency retirement and disability system,sec4 #ebja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,title ,,liii--,intelligence community matters,subtitle ,a--,general intelligence community matters,sec4 #ecja4 ,restriction on conduct of intelligence activities4,sec4 #ecjb4 ,increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law4,sec4 #ecjc4 ,expansion of scope of protections for identities of covert agents4,sec4 #ecjd4 ,required counterintelligence assessments1 briefings1 notifications1 and reports4,sec4 #ecje4 ,inclusion of security risks in program management plans required for acquisition of major systems in ,national ,intelligence ,program4,sec4 #ecjf4 ,intelligence community public-private talent exchange4,sec4 #ecjg4 ,assessment of contracting practices to identify certain security and counterintelligence concerns4,subtitle ,b--,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence,sec4 #ecba4 ,establishment of ,climate ,security ,advisory ,council4,sec4 #ecbb4 ,foreign ,malign ,influence ,response ,center4,sec4 #ecbc4 ,encouragement of cooperative actions to detect and counter foreign influence operations4,sec4 #ecbd4 ,transfer of ,national ,intelligence ,university to the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4,subtitle ,c--,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community,sec4 #ecca4 ,definitions4,sec4 #eccb4 ,inspector ,general external review panel4,sec4 #eccc4 ,harmonization of whistleblower processes and procedures4,sec4 #eccd4 ,oversight by ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community over intelligence community whistleblower matters4,sec4 #ecce4 ,report on cleared whistleblower attorneys4,subtitle ,d--,central ,intelligence ,agency,sec4 #ecda4 ,clarification of certain authority of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4,title ,,liv--,security clearances,sec4 #edja4 ,improving visibility into the security clearance process4,sec4 #edjb4 ,making certain policies and execution plans relating to personnel clearances available to industry partners4,title ,,lv--,matters relating to foreign countries,subtitle ,a--,matters relating to ,russia,sec4 #eeja4 ,annual reports on influence operations and campaigns in the ,united ,states by the ,russian ,federation4,sec4 #eejb4 ,assessment of legitimate and illegitimate financial and other assets of ,vladimir ,putin4,sec4 #eejc4 ,assessments of intentions of political leadership of the ,russian ,federation4,subtitle ,b--,matters relating to ,china,sec4 #eeaa4 ,annual reports on influence operations and campaigns in the ,united ,states by the ,communist ,party of ,china4,sec4 #eeab4 ,report on repression of ethnic ,muslim minorities in the ,xinjiang region of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #eeac4 ,report on efforts by ,people's ,republic of ,china to influence election in ,taiwan4,subtitle ,c--,matters relating to other countries,sec4 #eeba4 ,sense of ,congress and report on ,iranian efforts in ,syria and ,lebanon4,sec4 #eebb4 ,assessments regarding the ,northern ,triangle and ,mexico4,title ,,lvi--,federal ,efforts ,against ,domestic ,terrorism,sec4 #efja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #efjb4 ,strategic intelligence assessment of and reports on domestic terrorism4,title ,,lvii--,reports and other matters,subtitle ,a--,reports and briefings,sec4 #egja4 ,modification of requirements for submission to ,congress of certain reports4,sec4 #egjb4 ,increased transparency regarding counterterrorism budget of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #egjc4 ,study on role of retired and former personnel of intelligence community with respect to certain foreign intelligence operations4,sec4 #egjd4 ,collection1 analysis1 and dissemination of workforce data4,sec4 #egje4 ,plan for strengthening the supply chain intelligence function4,sec4 #egjf4 ,comprehensive economic assessment of investment in key ,united ,states technologies by companies or organizations linked to ,china4,sec4 #egjg4 ,report by ,director of ,national ,intelligence on fifth-generation wireless network technology4,sec4 #egjh4 ,report on use by intelligence community of facial recognition technology4,sec4 #egji4 ,report on deepfake technology1 foreign weaponization of deepfakes1 and related notifications4,sec4 #egaj4 ,annual report by ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states on cybersecurity and surveillance threats to ,congress4,sec4 #egaa4 ,analysis of and periodic briefings on major initiatives of intelligence community in artificial intelligence and machine learning4,sec4 #egab4 ,report on best practices to protect privacy and civil liberties of ,chinese ,americans4,sec4 #egac4 ,oversight of foreign influence in academia4,sec4 #egad4 ,report on death of ,jamal ,khashoggi4,sec4 #egae4 ,report on terrorist screening database4,sec4 #egaf4 ,report containing threat assessment on terrorist use of conventional and advanced conventional weapons4,sec4 #egag4 ,assessment of homeland security vulnerabilities associated with certain retired and former personnel of the intelligence community4,sec4 #egah4 ,study on feasibility and advisability of establishing ,geospatial-,intelligence ,museum and learning center4,subtitle ,b--,other matters,sec4 #egba4 ,whistleblower disclosures to ,congress and committees of ,congress4,sec4 #egbb4 ,task force on illicit financing of espionage and foreign influence operations4,sec4 #egbc4 ,establishment of fifth-generation technology prize competition4,sec4 #egbd4 ,establishment of deepfakes prize competition4,sec4 #egbe4 ,identification of and countermeasures against certain ,international ,mobile ,subscriber ,identity-catchers4,sec4 #egbf4 ,securing energy infrastructure4 ,,li ,intelligence activities #eaja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj for the conduct of the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the following elements of the ,united ,states ,government3 7#a7 ,the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#b7 ,the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 7#c7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency4 7#e7 ,the ,national ,security ,agency4 7#f7 ,the ,department of the ,army1 the ,department of the ,navy1 and the ,department of the ,air ,force4 7#g7 ,the ,coast ,guard4 7#h7 ,the ,department of ,state4 7#i7 ,the ,department of the ,treasury4 7#aj7 ,the ,department of ,energy4 7#aa7 ,the ,department of ,justice4 7#ab7 ,the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 7#ac7 ,the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration4 7#ad7 ,the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office4 7#ae7 ,the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency4 7#af7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 #eajb4 ,classified schedule of authorizations 7a7 ,specifications of amounts ,the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #eaja for the conduct of the intelligence activities of the elements listed in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#af7 of section #eaja1 are those specified in the classified ,schedule of ,authorizations prepared to accompany this division4 7b7 ,availability of classified schedule of authorizations 7#a7 ,availability ,the classified ,schedule of ,authorizations referred to in subsection 7a7 shall be made available to the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and to the ,president4 7#b7 ,distribution by the president ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 the ,president shall provide for suitable distribution of the classified ,schedule of ,authorizations referred to in subsection 7a71 or of appropriate portions of such ,schedule1 within the executive branch4 7#c7 ,limits on disclosure ,the ,president shall not publicly disclose the classified ,schedule of ,authorizations or any portion of such ,schedule except-- 7,a7 as provided in section #fja7;a7 of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjf7;a772 7,b7 to the extent necessary to implement the budget2 or 7,c7 as otherwise required by law4 #eajc4 ,intelligence community management account 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for the ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence for fiscal year #bjbj the sum of #efe1fcg1jjj4 7b7 ,classified authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts authorized to be appropriated for the ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account by subsection 7a71 there are authorized to be appropriated for the ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account for fiscal year #bjbj such additional amounts as are specified in the classified ,schedule of ,authorizations referred to in section #eajb7;a74 ,,lii ,central intelligence agency retirement and disability system #ebja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement and ,disability ,fund #ead1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj4 ,,liii ,intelligence community matters ,a ,general intelligence community matters #ecja4 ,restriction on conduct of intelligence activities ,the authorization of appropriations by this subdivision shall not be deemed to constitute authority for the conduct of any intelligence activity which is not otherwise authorized by the ,constitution or the laws of the ,united ,states4 #ecjb4 ,increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law ,appropriations authorized by this subdivision for salary1 pay1 retirement1 and other benefits for ,federal employees may be increased by such additional or supplemental amounts as may be necessary for increases in such compensation or benefits authorized by law4 #ecjc4 ,expansion of scope of protections for identities of covert agents ,section #fje7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cabf7d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking clause 7ii72 7,b7 in clause 7i71 by striking 1 and and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by striking agency-- and all that follows through whose identity and inserting agency whose identity2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking resides and acts outside the ,united ,states and inserting acts4 #ecjd4 ,required counterintelligence assessments1 briefings1 notifications1 and reports 7a7 ,foreign counterintelligence and cybersecurity threats to ,federal election campaigns 7#a7 ,reports required 7,a7 ,in general ,as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 with respect to an election for ,federal office1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,intelligence and ,analysis and the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 shall make publicly available on an internet website an advisory report on foreign counterintelligence and cybersecurity threats to campaigns of candidates for ,federal office4 ,each such report1 consistent with the protection of sources and methods1 shall include the following3 7i7 ,a description of foreign counterintelligence and cybersecurity threats to campaigns of candidates for ,federal office4 7ii7 ,a summary of best practices that campaigns of candidates for ,federal office can employ in seeking to counter such threats4 7iii7 ,an identification of publicly available resources1 including ,united ,states ,government resources1 for countering such threats4 7,b7 ,schedule for submittal 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided by clause 7ii71 with respect to an election for ,federal office1 a report under this subsection shall be first made available not later than the date that is #a year before the date of such election1 and may be subsequently revised as the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines appropriate4 7ii7 #bjbj elections ,with respect to an election for ,federal office that occurs during #bjbj1 the report under this subsection shall be first made available not later than the date that is #fj days after the date of the enactment this ,act1 and may be subsequently revised as the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines appropriate4 7,c7 ,information to be included ,a report under this subsection shall reflect the most current information available to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence regarding foreign counterintelligence and cybersecurity threats4 7#b7 ,treatment of campaigns subject to heightened threats ,if the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,intelligence and ,analysis jointly determine that a campaign of a candidate for ,federal office is subject to a heightened foreign counterintelligence or cybersecurity threat1 the ,director and the ,under ,secretary1 consistent with the protection of sources and methods1 may make available additional information to the appropriate representatives of such campaign4 7b7 ,briefings on counterintelligence activities of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation 7#a7 ,in general ,title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq471 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #eab4 ,briefings and notifications on counterintelligence activities of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation 7a7 ,quarterly briefings ,in addition to1 and without any derogation of1 the requirement under section #eja to keep the congressional intelligence committees fully and currently informed of the intelligence and counterintelligence activities of the ,united ,states1 not less frequently than once each quarter1 or more frequently if requested by the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation shall provide to the congressional intelligence committees a briefing on the counterintelligence activities of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 ,such briefings shall include1 at a minimum1 an overview and update of-- 7#a7 the counterintelligence posture of the ,bureau2 7#b7 counterintelligence investigations2 and 7#c7 any other information relating to the counterintelligence activities of the ,bureau that the ,director determines necessary4 7b7 ,notifications ,in addition to the quarterly briefings under subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation shall promptly notify the congressional intelligence committees of any counterintelligence investigation carried out by the ,bureau with respect to any counterintelligence risk or threat that is related to an election or campaign for ,federal office4 7c7 ,guidelines 7#a7 ,development and consultation ,the ,director shall develop guidelines governing the scope of the briefings provided under subsection 7a71 the notifications provided under subsection 7b71 and the information required by section #ecjd7;a77#b7 of the ,damon ,paul ,nelson and ,matthew ,young ,pollard ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj4 ,the ,director shall consult the congressional intelligence committees during such development4 7#b7 ,submission ,the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees-- 7,a7 the guidelines under paragraph 7#a7 upon issuance2 and 7,b7 any updates to such guidelines by not later than #ae days after making such update4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents at the beginning of such ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #eaa the following new item3 ,sec4 #eab4 ,briefings and notifications on counterintelligence activities of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 4 7c7 ,director of ,national ,intelligence assessment of foreign interference in ,federal elections 7#a7 ,assessments required ,not later than #de days after the end of a ,federal election cycle1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the heads of such other executive departments and agencies as the ,director considers appropriate1 shall-- 7,a7 conduct an assessment of any information indicating that a foreign government1 or any person acting as an agent of or on behalf of a foreign government1 has acted with the intent or purpose of interfering in elections for ,federal office occurring during the ,federal election cycle2 and 7,b7 transmit the findings of the ,director with respect to the assessment conducted under subparagraph 7,a71 along with such supporting information as the ,director considers appropriate1 to the following3 7i7 ,the ,president4 7ii7 ,the ,secretary of ,state4 7iii7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7iv7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense4 7v7 ,the ,attorney ,general4 7vi7 ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7vii7 ,congress4 7#b7 ,elements ,an assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 with respect to an act described in such paragraph1 shall identify1 to the maximum extent ascertainable1 the following3 7,a7 ,the nature of any foreign interference and any methods employed to execute the act4 7,b7 ,the persons involved4 7,c7 ,the foreign government or governments that authorized1 directed1 sponsored1 or supported the act4 7#c7 ,publication ,the ,director shall1 not later than #fj days after the end of a ,federal election cycle1 make available to the public1 to the greatest extent possible consistent with the protection of sources and methods1 the findings transmitted under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7#d7 ,federal election cycle defined ,in this section1 the term ,federal election cycle means the period which begins on the day after the date of a regularly scheduled general election for ,federal office and which ends on the date of the first regularly scheduled general election for ,federal office held after such date4 7#e7 ,effective date ,this subsection shall apply with respect to the ,federal election cycle that began during ,november #bjah1 and each succeeding ,federal election cycle4 #ecje4 ,inclusion of security risks in program management plans required for acquisition of major systems in ,national ,intelligence ,program ,section #ajb;,a7q77#a77;,a7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd7q77#a77;,a77 is amended by inserting security risks1 after schedule14 #ecjf4 ,intelligence community public-private talent exchange 7a7 ,policies1 processes1 and procedures required ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall develop policies1 processes1 and procedures to facilitate the rotation of personnel of the intelligence community to the private sector1 and personnel from the private sector to the intelligence community4 7b7 ,detail authority ,under policies developed by the ,director pursuant to subsection 7a71 pursuant to a written agreement with a private-sector organization1 and with the consent of the employee1 a head of an element of the intelligence community may arrange for the temporary detail of an employee of such element to such private-sector organization1 or from such private-sector organization to such element under this section4 7c7 ,agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,a head of an element of the intelligence community exercising the authority of the head under subsection 7a7 shall provide for a written agreement among the element of the intelligence community1 the private-sector organization1 and the employee concerned regarding the terms and conditions of the employee's detail under this section4 ,the agreement-- 7,a7 shall require that the employee of the element1 upon completion of the detail1 serve in the element1 or elsewhere in the civil service if approved by the head of the element1 for a period that is at least equal to the length of the detail2 7,b7 shall provide that if the employee of the element fails to carry out the agreement1 such employee shall be liable to the ,united ,states for payment of all nonsalary and benefit expenses of the detail1 unless that failure was for good and sufficient reason1 as determined by the head of the element2 7,c7 shall contain language informing such employee of the prohibition on sharing1 using1 or otherwise improperly handling classified or unclassified nonpublic information for the benefit or advantage of the private-sector organization2 7,d7 shall contain language governing the handling of classified information by such employee during the detail2 and 7,e7 shall contain language requiring the employee to acknowledge the obligations of the employee under section #aije of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,amount of liability ,an amount for which an employee is liable under paragraph 7#a7 shall be treated as a debt due the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,waiver ,the head of an element of the intelligence community may waive1 in whole or in part1 collection of a debt described in paragraph 7#b7 based on a determination that the collection would be against equity and good conscience and not in the best interests of the ,united ,states1 after taking into account any indication of fraud1 misrepresentation1 fault1 or lack of good faith on the part of the employee4 7d7 ,termination ,a detail under this section may1 at any time and for any reason1 be terminated by the head of the element of the intelligence community concerned or the private-sector organization concerned4 7e7 ,duration 7#a7 ,in general ,a detail under this section shall be for a period of not less than #c months and not more than #b years1 renewable up to a total of #c years4 7#b7 ,longer periods ,a detail under this section may be for a period in excess of #b years1 but not more than #c years1 if the head of the element making the detail determines that such detail is necessary to meet critical mission or program requirements4 7#c7 ,limitation ,no employee of an element of the intelligence community may be detailed under this section for more than a total of #e years1 inclusive of all such details4 7f7 ,status of ,federal employees detailed to private-,sector organizations 7#a7 ,in general ,an employee of an element of the intelligence community who is detailed to a private-sector organization under this section shall be considered1 during the period of detail1 to be on a regular work assignment in the element4 ,the written agreement established under subsection 7c77#a7 shall address the specific terms and conditions related to the employee's continued status as a ,federal employee4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in establishing a temporary detail of an employee of an element of the intelligence community to a private-sector organization1 the head of the element shall-- 7,a7 certify that the temporary detail of such employee shall not have an adverse or negative impact on mission attainment or organizational capabilities associated with the detail2 and 7,b7 in the case of an element of the intelligence community in the ,department of ,defense1 ensure that the normal duties and functions of such employees are not1 as a result of and during the course of such temporary detail1 performed or augmented by contractor personnel in violation of the provisions of section #bdfa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,terms and conditions for private-,sector employees ,an employee of a private-sector organization who is detailed to an element of the intelligence community under this section-- 7#a7 shall continue to receive pay and benefits from the private-sector organization from which such employee is detailed and shall not receive pay or benefits from the element1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b72 7#b7 is deemed to be an employee of the element for the purposes of-- 7,a7 chapters #gc and #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 sections #bja1 #bjc1 #bje1 #bjg1 #bjh1 #bji1 #fjc1 #fjf1 #fjg1 #fdc1 #fed1 #aije1 and #aiac of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 sections #acdc1 #acdd1 and #acdi7;b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,d7 chapter #aga of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,federal ,tort ,claims ,act7 and any other ,federal tort liability statute2 7,e7 the ,ethics in ,government ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app472 and 7,f7 chapter #ba of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 may perform work that is considered inherently governmental in nature only when requested in writing by the head of the element2 7#d7 may not be used to circumvent any limitation or restriction on the size of the workforce of the element2 7#e7 shall be subject to the same requirements applicable to an employee performing the same functions and duties proposed for performance by the private-sector employee2 and 7#f7 in the case of an element of the intelligence community in the ,department of ,defense1 may not be used to circumvent the provisions of section #bdfa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7h7 ,prohibition against charging certain costs to the federal government ,a private-sector organization may not charge an element of the intelligence community or any other agency of the ,federal ,government1 as direct costs under a ,federal contract1 the costs of pay or benefits paid by the organization to an employee detailed to an element of the intelligence community under this section for the period of the detail and any subsequent renewal periods4 7i7 ,additional administrative matters ,in carrying out this section1 the ,director1 pursuant to procedures developed under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall1 to the degree practicable1 ensure that small business concerns are represented with respect to details authorized by this section2 7#b7 may1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 establish criteria for elements of the intelligence community to use appropriated funds to reimburse small business concerns for the salaries and benefits of its employees during the periods when the small business concern agrees to detail its employees to the intelligence community under this section2 7#c7 shall take into consideration the question of how details under this section might best be used to help meet the needs of the intelligence community1 including with respect to the training of employees2 7#d7 shall take into consideration areas of private-sector expertise that are critical to the intelligence community2 and 7#e7 shall establish oversight mechanisms to determine whether the public-private exchange authorized by this section improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the intelligence community4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,detail ,the term detail means1 as appropriate in the context in which such term is used-- 7,a7 the assignment or loan of an employee of an element of the intelligence community to a private-sector organization without a change of position from the intelligence community element that employs the individual2 or 7,b7 the assignment or loan of an employee of a private-sector organization to an element of the intelligence community without a change of position from the private-sector organization that employs the individual4 7#b7 ,private-sector organization ,the term private-sector organization means-- 7,a7 a for-profit organization2 or 7,b7 a not-for-profit organization4 7#c7 ,small business concern ,the term small business concern has the meaning given such term in section #cgjc7;e77#b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ecjg4 ,assessment of contracting practices to identify certain security and counterintelligence concerns 7a7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,contracting practices ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall conduct an assessment of the authorities1 policies1 processes1 and standards used by the elements of the intelligence community to ensure that the elements appropriately weigh security and counterintelligence risks in awarding a contract to a contractor that-- 7,a7 carries out any joint research and development activities with a covered foreign country2 or 7,b7 performs any contract or other agreement entered into with a covered foreign country4 7#b7 ,elements ,the assessment under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of whether the authorities1 policies1 processes1 and standards specified in paragraph 7#a7 sufficiently identify security and counterintelligence concerns4 7,b7 ,identification of any authority gaps in such authorities1 policies1 processes1 and standards that prevent the intelligence community from considering the activities specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 when evaluating offers for a contract4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall consult with each head of an element of the intelligence community4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the assessment under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,matters included ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the assessment under subsection 7a77#a74 7,b7 ,an identification of any known contractors that have-- 7i7 carried out activities specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#a72 and 7ii7 submitted an offer for a contract with an element of the intelligence community4 7,c7 ,a description of the steps that the ,director and the heads of the elements of the intelligence community took to identify contractors under subparagraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,covered foreign country defined ,in this section1 the term covered foreign country means the government1 or any entity affiliated with the military or intelligence services of1 the following foreign countries3 7#a7 ,the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#b7 ,the ,russian ,federation4 7#c7 ,the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea4 7#d7 ,the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 7#e7 ,such other countries as the ,director considers appropriate4 ,b ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence #ecba4 ,establishment of ,climate ,security ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,title ,i of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #abj4 ,climate ,security ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall establish a ,climate ,security ,advisory ,council for the purpose of-- 7#a7 assisting intelligence analysts of various elements of the intelligence community with respect to analysis of climate security and its impact on the areas of focus of such analysts2 7#b7 facilitating coordination between the elements of the intelligence community and elements of the ,federal ,government that are not elements of the intelligence community in collecting data on1 and conducting analysis of1 climate change and climate security2 and 7#c7 ensuring that the intelligence community is adequately prioritizing climate change in carrying out its activities4 7b7 ,composition of ,council 7#a7 ,members ,the ,council shall be composed of the following individuals appointed by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence3 7,a7 ,an appropriate official from the ,national ,intelligence ,council1 who shall chair the ,council4 7,b7 ,the lead official with respect to climate and environmental security analysis from-- 7i7 the ,central ,intelligence ,agency2 7ii7 the ,bureau of ,intelligence and ,research of the ,department of ,state2 7iii7 the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency2 7iv7 the ,office of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence of the ,department of ,energy2 7v7 the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence2 and 7vi7 the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency4 7,c7 ,three appropriate officials from elements of the ,federal ,government that are not elements of the intelligence community that are responsible for-- 7i7 providing decision makers with a predictive understanding of the climate2 7ii7 making observations of our ,earth system that can be used by the public1 policymakers1 and to support strategic decisions2 or 7iii7 coordinating ,federal research and investments in understanding the forces shaping the global environment1 both human and natural1 and their impacts on society4 7,d7 ,any other officials as the ,director of ,national ,intelligence or the chair of the ,council may determine appropriate4 7#b7 ,responsibilities of chair ,the chair of the ,council shall have responsibility for-- 7,a7 identifying agencies to supply individuals from elements of the ,federal ,government that are not elements of the intelligence community2 7,b7 securing the permission of the relevant agency heads for the participation of such individuals on the ,council2 and 7,c7 any other duties that the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may direct4 7c7 ,duties and responsibilities of ,council ,the ,council shall carry out the following duties and responsibilities3 7#a7 ,to meet at least quarterly to-- 7,a7 exchange appropriate data between elements of the intelligence community and elements of the ,federal ,government that are not elements of the intelligence community2 7,b7 discuss processes for the routine exchange of such data and implementation of such processes2 and 7,c7 prepare summaries of the business conducted at each meeting4 7#b7 ,to assess and determine best practices with respect to the analysis of climate security1 including identifying publicly available information and intelligence acquired through clandestine means that enables such analysis4 7#c7 ,to assess and identify best practices with respect to prior efforts of the intelligence community to analyze climate security4 7#d7 ,to assess and describe best practices for identifying and disseminating climate security indicators and warnings4 7#e7 ,to recommend methods of incorporating analysis of climate security and the best practices identified under paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 into existing analytic training programs4 7#f7 ,to consult1 as appropriate1 with other elements of the intelligence community that conduct analysis of climate change or climate security and elements of the ,federal ,government that are not elements of the intelligence community that conduct analysis of climate change or climate security1 for the purpose of sharing information about ongoing efforts and avoiding duplication of existing efforts4 7#g7 ,to work with elements of the intelligence community that conduct analysis of climate change or climate security and elements of the ,federal ,government that are not elements of the intelligence community that conduct analysis of climate change or climate security-- 7,a7 to exchange appropriate data between such elements1 establish processes1 procedures and practices for the routine exchange of such data1 discuss the implementation of such processes2 and 7,b7 to enable and facilitate the sharing of findings and analysis between such elements4 7#h7 ,to assess whether the elements of the intelligence community that conduct analysis of climate change or climate security may inform the research direction of academic work and the sponsored work of the ,united ,states ,government4 7#i7 ,at the discretion of the chair of the ,council1 to convene conferences of analysts and nonintelligence community personnel working on climate change or climate security on subjects that the chair shall direct4 7d7 ,sunset ,the ,council shall terminate on the date that is #d years after the date of the enactment of this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,climate security ,the term climate security means the effects of climate change on the following3 7,a7 ,the national security of the ,united ,states1 including national security infrastructure4 7,b7 ,subnational1 national1 and regional political stability4 7,c7 ,the security of allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,ongoing or potential political violence1 including unrest1 rioting1 guerrilla warfare1 insurgency1 terrorism1 rebellion1 revolution1 civil war1 and interstate war4 7#b7 ,climate intelligence indications and warnings ,the term climate intelligence indications and warnings means developments relating to climate security with the potential to-- 7,a7 imminently and substantially alter the political stability or degree of human security in a country or region2 or 7,b7 imminently and substantially threaten-- 7i7 the national security of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 the military1 political1 or economic interests of allies and partners of the ,united ,states2 or 7iii7 citizens of the ,united ,states abroad4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in the first section of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aai;,b the following new item3 ,sec4 #abj4 ,climate ,security ,advisory ,council4 4 7c7 ,initial appointments ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall appoint the members of the ,council under section #abj of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg1 as added by subsection 7a74 #ecbb4 ,foreign ,malign ,influence ,response ,center 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #aai;,b the following new section3 #aai;,c4 ,foreign ,malign ,influence ,response ,center 7a7 ,establishment ,there is within the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence a ,foreign ,malign ,influence ,response ,center 7in this section referred to as the ,center74 7b7 ,functions and composition ,the ,center shall-- 7#a7 be comprised of analysts from all elements of the intelligence community1 including elements with diplomatic and law enforcement functions2 7#b7 have access to all intelligence and other reporting possessed or acquired by the ,united ,states ,government pertaining to foreign malign influence2 7#c7 serve as the primary organization in the ,united ,states ,government for analyzing and integrating all intelligence possessed or acquired by the ,united ,states ,government pertaining to foreign malign influence2 and 7#d7 provide to employees and officers of the ,federal ,government in policy-making positions and ,congress comprehensive assessments1 and indications and warnings1 of foreign malign influence4 7c7 ,director 7#a7 ,appointment ,there is a ,director of the ,center1 who shall be the head of the ,center1 and who shall be appointed by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#b7 ,role ,the ,director of the ,center shall-- 7,a7 report directly to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 7,b7 carry out the functions under subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 at the request of the ,president or the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 develop and provide recommendations for potential responses by the ,united ,states to foreign malign influence4 7d7 ,annual reports 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to the matters submitted pursuant to subsection 7b77#d71 at the direction of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 but not less than once each year1 the ,director of the ,center shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report on foreign malign influence4 7#b7 ,matters included ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to the period covered by the report1 a discussion of the following3 7,a7 ,the most significant activities of the ,center4 7,b7 ,any recommendations the ,director determines necessary for legislative or other actions to improve the ability of the ,center to carry out its functions1 including recommendations regarding the protection of privacy and civil liberties4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered foreign country ,the term covered foreign country means the following3 7,a7 ,the ,russian ,federation4 7,b7 ,the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 7,c7 ,the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea4 7,d7 ,the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7,e7 ,any other foreign country that the ,director of the ,center determines appropriate for purposes of this section4 7#b7 ,foreign malign influence ,the term foreign malign influence means any hostile effort undertaken by1 at the direction of1 or on behalf of or with the substantial support of1 the government of a covered foreign country with the objective of influencing1 through overt or covert means-- 7,a7 the political1 military1 economic1 or other policies or activities of the ,united ,states ,government or ,state or local governments1 including any election within the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 the public opinion within the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents at the beginning of such ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aai;,b the following new item3 ,sec4 #aai;,c4 ,foreign ,malign ,influence ,response ,center4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ejg7;a7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cajf7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,an annual report submitted under section #aai;,c7d77#a74 4 #ecbc4 ,encouragement of cooperative actions to detect and counter foreign influence operations 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,russian ,federation1 through military intelligence units1 also known as the ,,gru1 and ,kremlin-linked troll organizations often referred to as the ,internet ,research ,agency1 deploy information warfare operations against the ,united ,states1 its allies and partners1 with the goal of advancing the strategic interests of the ,russian ,federation4 7#b7 ,one line of effort deployed as part of these information warfare operations is the weaponization of social media platforms with the goals of intensifying societal tensions1 undermining trust in governmental institutions within the ,united ,states1 its allies and partners in the ,west1 and generally sowing division1 fear1 and confusion4 7#c7 ,these information warfare operations are a threat to the national security of the ,united ,states and that of the allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 ,as former ,director of ,national ,intelligence ,dan ,coats stated1 ,these actions are persistent1 they are pervasive and they are meant to undermine ,america's democracy44 7#d7 ,these information warfare operations continue to evolve and increase in sophistication4 7#e7 ,other foreign adversaries and hostile non-state actors are increasingly adopting similar tactics of deploying information warfare operations against the ,west1 such as recent state-backed operations from ,china around the ,hong ,kong protests identified by social media companies4 7#f7 ,technological advances1 including artificial intelligence1 will only make it more difficult in the future to detect fraudulent accounts1 deceptive material posted on social media1 and malign behavior on social media platforms4 7#g7 ,because these information warfare operations are deployed within and across private social media platforms1 the companies that own these platforms have a responsibility to detect and facilitate the removal or neutralization of foreign adversary networks operating clandestinely on their platforms4 7#h7 ,the social media companies are inherently technologically sophisticated and adept at rapidly analyzing large amounts of data and developing software-based solutions to diverse and ever-changing challenges on their platforms1 which makes them well-equipped to address the threat occurring on their platforms4 7#i7 ,independent analyses confirmed ,kremlin-linked threat networks1 based on data provided by several social media companies to the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 thereby demonstrating that it is possible to discern both broad patterns of cross-platform information warfare operations and specific fraudulent behavior on social media platforms4 7#aj7 ,general ,paul ,nakasone1 ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 emphasized the importance of these independent analyses to the planning and conducting of military cyber operations to frustrate ,kremlin-linked information warfare operations against the #bjah mid-term elections4 ,general ,nakasone stated that the reports were very1 very helpful in terms of being able to understand exactly what our adversary was trying to do to build dissent within our nation44 7#aa7 ,institutionalizing ongoing robust1 independent1 and vigorous analysis of data related to foreign threat networks within and across social media platforms will help counter ongoing information warfare operations against the ,united ,states1 its allies1 and its partners4 7#ab7 ,archiving and disclosing to the public the results of these analyses by the social media companies and trusted third-party experts in a transparent manner will serve to demonstrate that the social media companies are detecting and removing foreign malign activities from their platforms while protecting the privacy of the people of the ,united ,states and will build public understanding of the scale and scope of these foreign threats to our democracy1 since exposure is one of the most effective means to build resilience4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the social media companies should cooperate among themselves and with independent organizations and researchers on a sustained and regular basis to share and analyze data and indicators relevant to foreign information warfare operations within and across their platforms in order to detect and counter foreign information warfare operations that threaten the national security of the ,united ,states and its allies and partners2 7#b7 information from law enforcement and the intelligence community is also important in assisting efforts by these social media companies to identify foreign information warfare operations2 7#c7 these analytic efforts should be organized in such a fashion as to meet the highest standards of ethics1 confidentiality1 and privacy protection of the people of the ,united ,states1 while still allowing timely research access to relevant data2 7#d7 these analytic efforts should be undertaken as soon as possible to facilitate countering ongoing state or state-backed foreign information warfare operations and to aid in preparations for the ,united ,states ,presidential and congressional elections in #bjbj and beyond2 7#e7 the structure and operations of social media companies make them well positioned to work with independent organizations and researchers to address foreign adversary threat networks within and across their platforms1 and these efforts could be conducted without direct ,government involvement1 direction1 or regulation2 and 7#f7 if the social media industry fails to take sufficient action to address foreign adversary threat networks operating within or across their platforms1 ,congress would have to consider additional safeguards for ensuring that this threat is effectively mitigated4 7c7 ,authority to facilitate establishment of ,social ,media ,data and ,threat ,analysis ,center 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 may facilitate1 by grant or contract or under an existing authority of the ,director1 the establishment of a ,social ,media ,data and ,threat ,analysis ,center with the functions described in paragraph 7#b7 at an independent1 nonprofit organization4 7#b7 ,functions ,the functions described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,acting as a convening and sponsoring authority for cooperative social media data analysis of foreign threat networks involving social media companies and third-party experts1 nongovernmental organizations1 data journalists1 ,federally funded research and development centers1 academic researchers1 traditional media1 and international counterparts1 as appropriate4 7,b7 ,facilitating analysis of foreign influence operation1 within and across the individual social media platforms as well as hacking and leaking campaigns1 and other tactics1 and related unlawful activities that fund or subsidize such operations4 7,c7 ,developing processes to share information from government entities on foreign influence operations with the individual social media companies to inform threat analysis1 and working with the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence as appropriate4 7,d7 ,determining and making public criteria for identifying which companies1 organizations1 or researchers qualify for inclusion in the activities of the ,center1 and inviting entities that fit the criteria to join4 7,e7 ,determining jointly with the social media companies what data and metadata related to indicators of foreign adversary threat networks from their platforms and business operations will be made available for access and analysis4 7,f7 ,developing and making public the criteria and standards that must be met for companies1 other organizations1 and individual researchers to access and analyze data relating to foreign adversary threat networks within and across social media platforms and publish or otherwise use the results4 7,g7 ,developing and making public the ethical standards for investigation of foreign threat networks and use of analytic results and for protection of the privacy of the customers and users of the social media platforms and of the proprietary information of the social media companies4 7,h7 ,developing technical1 contractual1 and procedural controls to prevent misuse of data1 including any necessary auditing procedures1 compliance checks1 and review mechanisms4 7,i7 ,developing and making public criteria and conditions under which the ,center shall share information with the appropriate ,government agencies regarding threats to national security from1 or violations of the law involving1 foreign activities on social media platforms4 7,j7 ,hosting a searchable archive aggregating information related to foreign influence and disinformation operations to build a collective understanding of the threats and facilitate future examination consistent with privacy protections4 7,k7 ,developing data standards to harmonize the sharing of information pursuant to this paragraph4 7d7 ,reporting and notifications ,if the ,director of ,national ,intelligence chooses to use funds under subsection 7c77#a7 to facilitate the establishment of the ,center1 the ,director of the ,center shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit to appropriate congressional committees a report on-- 7,a7 the estimated funding needs of the ,center for fiscal year #bjba and for subsequent years2 7,b7 such statutory protections from liability as the ,director considers necessary for the ,center1 participating social media companies1 and participating third-party analytical participants2 7,c7 such statutory penalties as the ,director considers necessary to ensure against misuse of data by researchers2 and 7,d7 such changes to the ,center's mission to fully capture broader unlawful activities that intersect with1 complement1 or support information warfare tactics2 and 7#b7 not less frequently than once each year1 submit to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the appropriate congressional committees a report-- 7,a7 that assesses-- 7i7 degree of cooperation and commitment from the social media companies to the mission of the ,center2 and 7ii7 effectiveness of the ,center in detecting and facilitating the removal or neutralization of clandestine foreign information warfare operations from social media platforms2 and 7,b7 includes such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the ,center considers appropriate to carry out the functions of the ,center4 7e7 ,periodic reporting to the public ,the ,director of the ,center shall-- 7#a7 once each quarter1 make available to the public a report on key trends in foreign influence and disinformation operations1 including any threats to campaigns and elections1 to inform the public of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 as the ,director considers necessary1 provide more timely assessments relating to ongoing disinformation campaigns4 7f7 ,funding ,of the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,national ,intelligence ,program 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc77 in fiscal year #bjbj and #bjba1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may use up to #cj1jjj1jjj to carry out this section4 7g7 ,definition of appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7#d7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 7#e7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 7#f7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#g7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#h7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#i7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#aj7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ecbd4 ,transfer of ,national ,intelligence ,university to the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7a7 ,transfer ,upon the submission of the joint certifications under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall take such actions that the ,director determines necessary to transfer the ,national ,intelligence ,university from the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7b7 ,joint certifications 7#a7 ,requirement ,except as provided by paragraph 7#b71 as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 but not later than #ah months after the date of such enactment1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees written certifications of each of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,middle ,states ,commission on ,higher ,education has provided regional academic accreditation for the ,national ,intelligence ,university before the date of the certification1 or will provide such academic accreditation as of the date on which the ,university is transferred under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,members of the ,armed ,forces attending the ,university will be eligible to receive credit for ,phase ,i joint professional military education4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary of ,education has informed the ,director of ,national ,intelligence that the ,secretary has recommended approval of the degrees to be conferred pursuant to subsection 7e77#b7 or will provide such recommended approval as of the date on which the ,university is transferred under subsection 7a74 7,d7 ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,defense1 has established an appropriate governance model for the ,university4 7,e7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall use the ,university to provide personnel of the ,department of ,defense with advanced intelligence education4 7#b7 ,failure to certify 7,a7 ,actions required ,if the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence fail to submit the certifications under paragraph 7#a7 by the date specified in such paragraph1 the ,secretary and the ,director shall-- 7i7 jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on such failure by not later than #ba months after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7ii7 jointly submit such certifications as soon as practicable4 7,b7 ,contents of report ,the report under subparagraph 7,a77i7 shall contain the following3 7i7 ,a description of the progress made toward fulfilling the conditions described in such paragraph as of the date of the report4 7ii7 ,a description of any obstacles preventing the fulfillment of such conditions4 7iii7 ,the estimated dates of completion for the fulfillment of such conditions and the submission of the certifications4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency1 and the ,president of the ,national ,intelligence ,university shall jointly provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the plan to carry out the transfer under subsection 7a71 including with respect to-- 7#a7 ensuring the provision of services to all elements of the intelligence community2 7#b7 employing a military cadre at the ,university2 and 7#c7 addressing the current accreditation status of the ,national ,intelligence ,university with the ,middle ,states ,commission on ,higher ,education4 7d7 ,cost estimates of transfer 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees an estimate of-- 7,a7 the annual costs of operating the ,national ,intelligence ,university2 and 7,b7 the costs to the ,federal ,government of transferring the ,national ,intelligence ,university to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#b7 ,inclusion of indirect costs ,the estimate submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include all indirect costs1 including with respect to human resources1 security1 facilities1 and information technology4 7e7 ,degree-granting authority 7#a7 ,regulations ,beginning on the date on which the ,national ,intelligence ,university is transferred under subsection 7a71 under regulations prescribed by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,president of the ,national ,intelligence ,university may1 upon the recommendation of the faculty of the ,university1 confer appropriate degrees upon graduates who meet the degree requirements4 7#b7 ,limitation ,a degree may not be conferred under this section unless-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,education has recommended approval of the degree in accordance with the ,federal ,policy ,governing ,granting of ,academic ,degrees by ,federal ,agencies2 and 7,b7 the ,university is accredited by the appropriate civilian academic accrediting agency or organization to award the degree1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,education4 7f7 ,congressional notification requirements 7#a7 ,actions on nonaccreditation ,beginning on the date on which the ,national ,intelligence ,university is transferred under subsection 7a71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall promptly-- 7,a7 notify the congressional intelligence committees of any action by the ,middle ,states ,commission on ,higher ,education1 or other appropriate academic accrediting agency or organization1 to not accredit the ,university to award any new or existing degree2 and 7,b7 submit to such committees a report containing an explanation of any such action4 7#b7 ,modification or redesignation of degree-granting authority ,beginning on the date on which the ,national ,intelligence ,university is transferred under subsection 7a71 upon any modification or redesignation of existing degree-granting authority1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report containing the rationale for the proposed modification or redesignation and any subsequent recommendation of the ,secretary of ,education with respect to the proposed modification or redesignation4 7g7 ,conforming repeal 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bafa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed1 and the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ajh of such title is amended by striking the item relating to such section #bafa4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence jointly submit the joint certifications under subsection 7b77#a74 ,the ,secretary and the ,director shall jointly notify the ,law ,revision ,counsel of the ,house of ,representatives of the submission of the certifications so that the ,law ,revision ,counsel may execute the amendments made by paragraph 7#a74 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 and 7,b7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,phase ,i joint professional military education ,the term ,phase ,i joint professional military education has the meaning given that term pursuant to section #baed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,c ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community #ecca4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,whistleblower ,the term whistleblower means a person who makes a whistleblower disclosure4 7#b7 ,whistleblower disclosure ,the term whistleblower disclosure means a disclosure that is protected under section #aajd of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbcd7 or section #cjja7;j77#a7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccda7;j774 #eccb4 ,inspector ,general external review panel 7a7 ,authority to convene external review panels 7#a7 ,in general ,title ,,xi of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbca et seq471 as amended by section #fgah1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aajf4 ,inspector ,general external review panel 7a7 ,request for review ,an individual with a claim described in subsection 7b7 may submit to the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community a request for a review of such claim by an external review panel convened under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,claims and individuals described ,a claim described in this subsection is any-- 7#a7 claim by an individual-- 7,a7 that the individual has been subjected to a personnel action that is prohibited under section #aajd2 and 7,b7 who has exhausted the applicable review process for the claim pursuant to enforcement of such section2 or 7#b7 claim by an individual-- 7,a7 that he or she has been subjected to a reprisal prohibited by paragraph 7#a7 of section #cjja7;j7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccda7;j772 and 7,b7 who received a decision on an appeal regarding that claim under paragraph 7#d7 of such section4 7c7 ,external review panel convened 7#a7 ,discretion to convene ,upon receipt of a request under subsection 7a7 regarding a claim1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community may1 at the discretion of the ,inspector ,general1 convene an external review panel under this subsection to review the claim4 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,composition ,an external review panel convened under this subsection shall be composed of three members as follows3 7i7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community4 7ii7 ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 two members selected by the ,inspector ,general as the ,inspector ,general considers appropriate on a case-by-case basis from among inspectors general of the following3 7,i7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7,,ii7 ,the ,department of ,energy4 7,,iii7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7,,iv7 ,the ,department of ,justice4 7,v7 ,the ,department of ,state4 7,,vi7 ,the ,department of the ,treasury4 7,,vii7 ,the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 7,,viii7 ,the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency4 7,,ix7 ,the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency4 7,x7 ,the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office4 7,,xi7 ,the ,national ,security ,agency4 7,b7 ,limitation ,an inspector general of an agency may not be selected to sit on the panel under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 to review any matter relating to a decision made by such agency4 7,c7 ,chairperson 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 the chairperson of any panel convened under this subsection shall be the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community4 7ii7 ,conflicts of interest ,if the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community finds cause to recuse himself or herself from a panel convened under this subsection1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community shall-- 7,i7 select a chairperson from inspectors general of the elements listed under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 whom the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community considers appropriate2 and 7,,ii7 notify the congressional intelligence committees of such selection4 7#c7 ,period of review ,each external review panel convened under this subsection to review a claim shall complete review of the claim no later than #bgj days after the date on which the ,inspector ,general convenes the external review panel4 7d7 ,remedies 7#a7 ,panel recommendations ,if an external review panel convened under subsection 7c7 determines1 pursuant to a review of a claim submitted by an individual under subsection 7a71 that the individual was the subject of a personnel action prohibited under section #aajd or was subjected to a reprisal prohibited by section #cjja7;j77#a7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccda7;j77#a771 the panel may recommend that the agency head take corrective action-- 7,a7 in the case of an employee or former employee-- 7i7 to return the employee or former employee1 as nearly as practicable and reasonable1 to the position such employee or former employee would have held had the reprisal not occurred2 or 7ii7 reconsider the employee's or former employee's eligibility for access to classified information consistent with national security2 or 7,b7 in any other case1 such other action as the external review panel considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,agency action 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the head of an agency receives a recommendation from an external review panel under paragraph 7#a71 the head shall-- 7i7 give full consideration to such recommendation2 and 7ii7 inform the panel and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence of what action the head has taken with respect to the recommendation4 7,b7 ,failure to inform ,the ,director shall notify the ,president of any failures to comply with subparagraph 7,a77ii74 7e7 ,annual reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence a report on the activities under this section during the previous year4 7#b7 ,contents ,subject to such limitations as the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community considers necessary to protect the privacy of an individual who has made a claim described in subsection 7b71 each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for the period covered by the report1 the following3 7,a7 ,the determinations and recommendations made by the external review panels convened under this section4 7,b7 ,the responses of the heads of agencies that received recommendations from the external review panels4 4 7#b7 ,table of contents amendment ,the table of contents in the first section of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg1 as amended by section #fgah1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 ,sec4 #aajf4 ,inspector ,general external review panel4 4 7b7 ,recommendation on addressing whistleblower appeals relating to reprisal complaints against inspectors general 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community1 in consultation with the ,intelligence ,community ,inspectors ,general ,forum1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a recommendation on how to ensure that-- 7,a7 a whistleblower in the intelligence community who has a complaint against an inspector general in the intelligence community and who alleges a reprisal1 has available the adjudication and review provided under section #aajd of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbcd72 and 7,b7 any such whistleblower who has exhausted the applicable review process may request an external review panel and receive one1 at the discretion of the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community4 7#b7 ,contents ,the recommendation submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a discussion of whether and to what degree section #aajf of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg1 as added by subsection 7a77#a71 provides appropriate authorities and mechanisms to provide an external review panel as described in paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection and for the purposes described in such paragraph4 7,b7 ,such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the ,inspector ,general may have with respect to providing an external review panel as described in paragraph 7#a7 and for the purposes described in such paragraph4 #eccc4 ,harmonization of whistleblower processes and procedures 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community1 in coordination with the ,intelligence ,community ,inspectors ,general ,forum1 shall develop recommendations1 applicable to all inspectors general of elements of the intelligence community1 regarding the harmonization1 where appropriate1 of instructions1 policies1 and directives relating to processes1 procedures1 and timelines for claims and appeals relating to allegations of personnel actions prohibited under section #aajd of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg or reprisals prohibited by section #cjja7;j77#a7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccda7;j77#a774 7b7 ,transparency and protection ,in developing recommendations under subsection 7a71 the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community shall make efforts to maximize transparency and protect whistleblowers4 #eccd4 ,oversight by ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community over intelligence community whistleblower matters 7a7 ,system for notification of information relating to complaints by whistleblowers within the intelligence community ,subject to subsection 7b71 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community1 in consultation with the ,intelligence ,community ,inspectors ,general ,forum1 shall establish a system whereby the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community is notified in near real time of the following3 7#a7 ,submission of complaints by whistleblowers to inspectors general of elements of the intelligence community relating to the programs and activities under the jurisdiction of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and information related to such complaints4 7#b7 ,actions taken by an inspector general of an element of the ,intelligence ,community relating to such complaints4 7b7 ,policies for implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,the system established under subsection 7a7 may not be implemented until the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community1 in consultation with the ,intelligence ,community ,inspectors ,general ,forum1 has developed and released to each of the inspectors general of the elements of the intelligence community written policies regarding the implementation of such subsection4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the policies required by paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 protect the privacy of whistleblowers1 including by preventing dissemination without the consent of the whistleblower1 of any information submitted previously by a whistleblower to an inspector general of an element of the intelligence community2 and 7,b7 ensure compliance with the requirements of subsection 7a71 while-- 7i7 ensuring that the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community can oversee whistleblower policies and practices and identify matters that1 in the judgment of the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community1 may be the subject of an investigation1 inspection1 audit1 or review by the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community2 and 7ii7 avoiding the imposition of inappropriate resource burdens on inspectors general of elements of the intelligence community4 #ecce4 ,report on cleared whistleblower attorneys 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall1 in coordination with the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community and the ,intelligence ,community ,inspectors ,general ,forum1 submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on access to cleared attorneys by whistleblowers in the intelligence community4 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following with respect to the #c-year period preceding the date of the report3 7#a7 ,the number of whistleblowers in the intelligence community who requested1 through formal submission or verbal request1 to retain a cleared attorney and at what stage they requested an attorney4 7#b7 ,the number of such limited security agreements approved1 rejected1 or pending4 7#c7 ,the scope and clearance levels of such limited security agreements4 7#d7 ,the number of such whistleblowers represented by cleared counsel4 7#e7 ,recommendations for legislative or administrative action to ensure that whistleblowers in the intelligence community have access to cleared attorneys1 including improvements to the limited security agreement process and such other options as the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community considers appropriate4 7c7 ,survey ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community shall ensure that the report submitted under subsection 7a7 is based on-- 7#a7 data from a survey of whistleblowers whose identity may be shared1 as appropriate1 with the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community by means of the system established pursuant to section #eccd2 7#b7 information obtained from the inspectors general of the intelligence community2 or 7#c7 information from such other sources as may be identified by the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community4 ,d ,central ,intelligence ,agency #ecda4 ,clarification of certain authority of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,section #h7;a77#a7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceaj7;a77#a77 is amended by inserting before rental of the following3 payment of death benefits in cases in which the circumstances of the death of an employee of the ,agency1 a detailee of the ,agency or other employee of another department or agency of the ,federal ,government assigned to the ,agency1 or an individual affiliated with the ,agency 7as determined by the ,director71 is not covered by section #aa1 other similar provisions of ,federal law1 or any regulation issued by the ,director providing death benefits1 but that the ,director determines such payment appropriate24 ,,liv ,security clearances #edja4 ,improving visibility into the security clearance process 7a7 ,definition of ,security ,executive ,agent ,in this section1 the term ,security ,executive ,agent means the officer serving as the ,security ,executive ,agent pursuant to section #hjc of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg1 as added by section #ffje4 7b7 ,policy required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,security ,executive ,agent shall issue a policy that requires the head of each ,federal agency to create1 not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 an electronic portal that can be used by human resources personnel and applicants for security clearances to view information about the status of an application for a security clearance and the average time required for each phase of the security clearance process4 #edjb4 ,making certain policies and execution plans relating to personnel clearances available to industry partners 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,security ,executive ,agent ,the term ,security ,executive ,agent means the officer serving as the ,security ,executive ,agent pursuant to section #hjc of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg1 as added by section #ffje4 7#b7 ,appropriate industry partner ,the term appropriate industry partner means a contractor1 licensee1 or grantee 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of ,executive ,order #abhbi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to ,national ,industrial ,security ,program71 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act7 that is participating in the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program established by such ,executive ,order4 7b7 ,sharing of policies and plans required ,each head of a ,federal agency shall share policies and plans relating to security clearances with appropriate industry partners directly affected by such policies and plans in a manner consistent with the protection of national security as well as the goals and objectives of the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program administered pursuant to ,executive ,order #abhbi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program74 7c7 ,development of policies and procedures required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,security ,executive ,agent and the ,director of the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program shall jointly develop policies and procedures by which appropriate industry partners with proper security clearances and a need to know can have appropriate access to the policies and plans shared pursuant to subsection 7b7 that directly affect those industry partners4 ,,lv ,matters relating to foreign countries ,a ,matters relating to ,russia #eeja4 ,annual reports on influence operations and campaigns in the ,united ,states by the ,russian ,federation 7a7 ,reports ,title ,,xi of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbca et seq471 as amended by section #eeaa1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aajh4 ,annual reports on influence operations and campaigns in the ,united ,states by the ,russian ,federation 7a7 ,requirement ,on an annual basis1 the ,director of the ,national ,counterintelligence and ,security ,center shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the influence operations and campaigns in the ,united ,states conducted by the ,russian ,federation4 7b7 ,contents ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description and listing of the ,russian organizations and persons involved in influence operations and campaigns operating in the ,united ,states as of the date of the report4 7#b7 ,an assessment of organizations that are associated with or receive funding from organizations and persons identified in paragraph 7#a71 particularly such entities operating in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,a description of the efforts by the organizations and persons identified in paragraph 7#a7 to target1 coerce1 and influence populations within the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the activities of the organizations and persons identified in paragraph 7#a7 designed to influence the opinions of elected leaders of the ,united ,states or candidates for election in the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,with respect to reports submitted after the first report1 an assessment of the change in goals1 tactics1 techniques1 and procedures of the influence operations and campaigns conducted by the organizations and persons identified in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,director shall coordinate with the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 and any other relevant head of an element of the intelligence community4 7d7 ,form ,each report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in the first section of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg1 as amended by section #eeaa1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aajg the following new item3 ,sec4 #aajh4 ,annual reports on influence operations and campaigns in the ,united ,states by the ,russian ,federation4 4 7c7 ,initial report ,the ,director of the ,national ,counterintelligence and ,security ,center shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees the first report under section #aajh of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg1 as added by subsection 7a71 by not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #eejb4 ,assessment of legitimate and illegitimate financial and other assets of ,vladimir ,putin 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should do more to expose the corruption of ,vladimir ,putin1 whose ill-gotten wealth is perhaps the most powerful global symbol of his dishonesty and his persistent efforts to undermine the rule of law and democracy in the ,russian ,federation4 7b7 ,assessment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment1 based on all sources of intelligence1 on the net worth and financial and other assets1 legitimate as well as illegitimate1 of ,vladimir ,putin and his family members1 including-- 7#a7 the estimated net worth of ,vladimir ,putin and his family members2 7#b7 a description of their legitimately and illegitimately obtained assets1 including all real1 personal1 and intellectual property1 bank or investment or similar accounts1 and any other financial or business interests or holdings1 including those outside of ,russia2 7#c7 the details of the legitimately and illegitimately obtained assets1 including real1 personal1 and intellectual property1 bank or investment or similar accounts1 and any other financial or business interests or holdings1 including those outside of ,russia1 that are owned or controlled by1 accessible to1 or otherwise maintained for the benefit of ,vladimir ,putin1 including their nature1 location1 manner of acquisition1 value1 and publicly named owner 7if other than ,vladimir ,putin72 7#d7 the methods used by ,vladimir ,putin or others acting at his direction1 with his knowledge1 or for his benefit1 to conceal ,putin's interest in his accounts1 holdings1 or other assets1 including the establishment of front or shell companies and the use of intermediaries2 and 7#e7 an identification of the most significant senior ,russian political figures1 oligarchs1 and any other persons who have engaged in activity intended to conceal the true financial condition of ,vladimir ,putin4 7c7 ,form ,the assessment required under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted either-- 7#a7 in unclassified form to the extent consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods1 and may include a classified annex2 or 7#b7 simultaneously as both an unclassified version and a classified version4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 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 ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives4 #eejc4 ,assessments of intentions of political leadership of the ,russian ,federation 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the head of any element of the intelligence community that the ,director determines appropriate1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees each of the assessments described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,assessments described ,the assessments described in this subsection are assessments based on intelligence obtained from all sources that assess the current intentions of the political leadership of the ,russian ,federation with respect to the following3 7#a7 ,potential military action against members of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato74 7#b7 ,potential responses to an enlarged ,united ,states or ,,nato military presence in eastern ,europe or to increased ,united ,states military support for allies and partners in the region1 such as the provision of additional lethal military equipment to ,ukraine or ,georgia4 7#c7 ,potential actions taken for the purpose of exploiting perceived divisions among the governments of ,russia's ,western adversaries4 7c7 ,form ,each assessment required under subsection 7a7 may be submitted in classified form but shall also include an unclassified executive summary1 consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 ,b ,matters relating to ,china #eeaa4 ,annual reports on influence operations and campaigns in the ,united ,states by the ,communist ,party of ,china 7a7 ,reports ,title ,,xi of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbca et seq471 as amended by section #eccb1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aajg4 ,annual reports on influence operations and campaigns in the ,united ,states by the ,communist ,party of ,china 7a7 ,requirement ,on an annual basis1 consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods1 the ,director of the ,national ,counterintelligence and ,security ,center shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report on the influence operations and campaigns in the ,united ,states conducted by the ,communist ,party of ,china4 7b7 ,contents ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the organization of the ,united ,front ,work ,department of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 or the successors of the ,united ,front ,work ,department1 and the links between the ,united ,front ,work ,department and the ,central ,committee of the ,communist ,party of ,china4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the degree to which organizations that are associated with or receive funding from the ,united ,front ,work ,department1 particularly such entities operating in the ,united ,states1 are formally tasked by the ,chinese ,communist ,party or the ,government of ,china4 7#c7 ,a description of the efforts by the ,united ,front ,work ,department and subsidiary organizations of the ,united ,front ,work ,department to target1 coerce1 and influence foreign populations1 particularly those of ethnic ,chinese descent4 7#d7 ,an assessment of attempts by the ,chinese ,embassy1 consulates1 and organizations affiliated with the ,chinese ,communist ,party 7including1 at a minimum1 the ,united ,front ,work ,department7 to influence the ,united ,states-based ,chinese ,student ,scholar ,associations4 7#e7 ,a description of the evolution of the role of the ,united ,front ,work ,department under the leadership of the ,president of ,china4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the activities of the ,united ,front ,work ,department designed to influence the opinions of elected leaders of the ,united ,states1 or candidates for elections in the ,united ,states1 with respect to issues of importance to the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 7#g7 ,a listing of all known organizations affiliated with the ,united ,front ,work ,department that are operating in the ,united ,states as of the date of the report4 7#h7 ,with respect to reports submitted after the first report1 an assessment of the change in goals1 tactics1 techniques1 and procedures of the influence operations and campaigns conducted by the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 7c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,director shall coordinate with the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 and any other relevant head of an element of the intelligence community4 7d7 ,form ,each report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in the first section of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg1 as amended by section #eccb1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aajf the following new item3 ,sec4 #aajg4 ,annual reports on influence operations and campaigns in the ,united ,states by the ,communist ,party of ,china4 4 7c7 ,initial report ,the ,director of the ,national ,counterintelligence and ,security ,center shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate the first report under section #aajg of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg1 as added by subsection 7a71 by not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #eeab4 ,report on repression of ethnic ,muslim minorities in the ,xinjiang region of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,report ,not later than #aej days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report on activity by the ,people's ,republic of ,china to repress ethnic ,muslim minorities in the ,xinjiang region of ,china4 7b7 ,contents ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the number of individuals detained in political reeducation camps1 and the conditions in such camps for detainees1 in the ,xinjiang region of ,china1 including whether detainees endure torture1 forced renunciation of faith1 or other mistreatment4 7#b7 ,a description1 as possible1 of the geographic location of such camps4 7#c7 ,a description1 as possible1 of the methods used by ,china to reeducate detainees and the elements of ,china responsible for such reeducation4 7#d7 ,a description of any forced labor in such camps1 and any labor performed in regional factories for low wages under the threat of being sent back to political reeducation camps4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the level of access ,china grants to foreign persons observing the situation in ,xinjiang and a description of measures used to impede efforts to monitor the conditions in ,xinjiang4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the surveillance1 detection1 and control methods used by ,china to target ethnic minorities1 including new high-tech policing models and a description of any civil liberties or privacy protections provided under such models4 7#g7 ,an assessment and identification of the technological and financial support provided by ,united ,states-based companies1 including technological support for the development of facial recognition capabilities or technologies for digital surveillance1 social control1 or censorship1 and financial support1 including from financial institutions1 investment vehicles1 and pension funds1 to ,china-based companies or ,chinese government entities providing material support to the digital surveillance or repression of ,uyghur and other ethnic minorities in ,xinjiang by the ,xinjiang authorities4 7c7 ,coordination ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall carry out subsection 7a7 in coordination with the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 the ,director of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency1 and the head of any other agency of the ,federal ,government that the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines appropriate4 7d7 ,form ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #eeac4 ,report on efforts by ,people's ,republic of ,china to influence election in ,taiwan 7a7 ,report ,consistent with section #c7;c7 of the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7,public ,law #if-h2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb7;c771 and consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods1 not later than #de days after the date of the election for the ,president and ,vice ,president of ,taiwan in #bjbj1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report on any-- 7#a7 influence operations conducted by ,china to interfere in or undermine such election2 and 7#b7 efforts by the ,united ,states to disrupt such operations4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of any significant efforts by the intelligence community to coordinate technical and material support for ,taiwan to identify1 disrupt1 and combat influence operations specified in subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,a description of any efforts by the ,united ,states ,government to build the capacity of ,taiwan to disrupt external efforts that degrade a free and fair election process4 7#c7 ,an assessment of whether and to what extent ,china conducted influence operations specified in subsection 7a77#a71 and1 if such operations occurred-- 7,a7 a comprehensive list of specific governmental and nongovernmental entities of ,china that were involved in supporting such operations and a description of the role of each such entity2 and 7,b7 an identification of any tactics1 techniques1 and procedures used in such operations4 7c7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 ,c ,matters relating to other countries #eeba4 ,sense of ,congress and report on ,iranian efforts in ,syria and ,lebanon 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 regardless of the ultimate number of ,united ,states military personnel deployed to ,syria1 it is a vital interest of the ,united ,states to prevent the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 ,hizballah1 and other ,iranian-backed forces from establishing a strong and enduring presence in ,syria that can be used to project power in the region and threaten the ,united ,states and its allies1 including ,israel4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that assesses-- 7,a7 efforts by ,iran to establish long-term influence in ,syria through military1 political1 economic1 social1 and cultural means2 7,b7 the degree to which ,iranian support of proxy forces in ,syria and ,lebanon contributes to ,iranian strategy with respect to the region2 and 7,c7 the threat posed by the efforts described in subparagraph 7,a7 to ,united ,states interests and allies4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of-- 7i7 how ,iran and ,iranian-backed forces1 including the ,islamic ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps and ,hizballah1 have provided or are currently providing manpower1 training1 weapons1 equipment1 and funding to the ,syrian government led by ,president ,bashar al-,assad2 7ii7 the support provided by ,iran and ,hizballah to ,shia militias operating in ,syria composed of domestic fighters from ,syria and foreign fighters from countries such as ,afghanistan1 ,iraq1 ,lebanon1 and ,pakistan2 7iii7 operational lessons learned by ,hizballah based on the recent experiences of ,hizballah in ,syria2 7iv7 the threat posed by ,iran and ,iranian-backed forces to-- 7,i7 the al-,tanf garrison2 and 7,,ii7 areas of northeast ,syria that are currently controlled by local partner forces of the ,united ,states2 7v7 the degree to which efforts of the ,united ,states to sustain and strengthen ,kurdish forces in ,syria may undermine the influence of ,iran and ,iranian-backed forces in ,syria2 7vi7 how ,iran and ,iranian-backed forces seek to enhance the long-term influence of such entities in ,syria through non-military means such as purchasing strategic real estate in ,syria1 constructing ,shia religious centers and schools1 securing loyalty from ,sunni tribes in exchange for material assistance1 and inducing the ,assad government to open ,farsi-language departments at ,syrian universities2 7vii7 whether the prominent role of ,iran in ,syria1 including the influence of ,iran over government institutions1 may increase the likelihood of the reconstitution of the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria in ,syria2 and 7viii7 the provision of goods1 services1 or technology transferred by ,iran or its affiliates to ,hizballah for the purpose of indigenously manufacturing or otherwise producing missiles4 7,b7 ,an analysis of-- 7i7 how ,iran is working with the ,russian ,federation1 ,turkey1 and other countries to increase the influence of ,iran in ,syria2 7ii7 the goals of ,iran in ,syria1 including1 but not limited to1 protecting the ,assad government1 increasing the regional influence of ,iran1 threatening ,israel from a more proximate location1 building weapon-production facilities and other military infrastructure1 and securing a land bridge to connect ,iran through ,iraq and ,syria to the stronghold of ,hizballah in southern ,lebanon2 and 7iii7 the foreign and domestic supply chains that significantly facilitate1 support1 or otherwise aid acquisition or development by ,hizballah of missile production facilities1 including the geographic distribution of such foreign and domestic supply chains4 7,c7 ,a description of-- 7i7 how the efforts of ,iran to transfer advanced weapons to ,hizballah and to establish a military presence in ,syria has led to direct and repeated confrontations with ,israel2 7ii7 the intelligence and military support that the ,united ,states provides to ,israel to help ,israel identify and appropriately address specific threats to ,israel from ,iran and ,iranian-backed forces in ,syria2 7iii7 the threat posed to ,israel and other allies of the ,united ,states in the ,middle ,east resulting from the transfer of arms or related material1 or other support1 by ,iran to ,hizballah and other proxies2 7iv7 ,iranian and ,iranian-controlled personnel operating within ,syria1 including ,hizballah1 ,shiite militias1 and ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps forces of ,iran1 and the number and geographic distribution of such personnel2 7v7 any rocket-producing facilities in ,lebanon for nonstate actors1 including whether such facilities were assessed to be built at the direction of ,hizballah leadership1 ,iranian leadership1 or in consultation between ,iranian leadership and ,hizballah leadership2 and 7vi7 ,iranian expenditures in the previous calendar year on military and terrorist activities outside the country1 including the amount of such expenditures with respect to each of ,hizballah1 ,houthi rebels in ,yemen1 ,hamas1 proxy forces in ,iraq and ,syria1 ballistic missile research and testing1 and any other entity1 country1 or activity that the ,director determines as destabilizing to the ,middle ,east region4 7#c7 ,form of report ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,appropriate congressional committees the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,arms or related material ,the term arms or related material means-- 7i7 nuclear1 biological1 chemical1 or radiological weapons or materials or components of such weapons2 7ii7 ballistic or cruise missile weapons or materials or components of such weapons2 7iii7 destabilizing numbers and types of advanced conventional weapons2 7iv7 defense articles or defense services1 as those terms are defined in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively1 of section #dg of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgid72 7v7 defense information1 as that term is defined in section #fdd of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdjc72 or 7vi7 items designated by the ,president for purposes of the ,united ,states ,munitions ,list under section #ch7;a77#a7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggh7;a77#a774 #eebb4 ,assessments regarding the ,northern ,triangle and ,mexico 7a7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,intelligence and ,research1 the ,chief of ,intelligence of the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration1 and other appropriate officials in the intelligence community1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing a comprehensive assessment of drug trafficking1 human trafficking1 and human smuggling activities in the ,northern ,triangle and ,mexico4 7#b7 ,matters included ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the effect of drug trafficking1 human trafficking1 and human smuggling on the security and economic situation in the ,northern ,triangle4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the effect of the activities of drug trafficking organizations on the migration of persons from the ,northern ,triangle to the ,united ,states-,mexico border4 7,c7 ,a summary of any relevant activities by elements of the intelligence community in relation to drug trafficking1 human trafficking1 and human smuggling in the ,northern ,triangle and ,mexico4 7,d7 ,an assessment of methods and routes used by drug trafficking organizations1 human traffickers1 and human smugglers to move drugs1 persons1 or both from the ,northern ,triangle and ,mexico to the ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the intersection between the activities of drug trafficking organizations1 human traffickers and human smugglers1 and other organized criminal groups in the ,northern ,triangle and ,mexico4 7,f7 ,an assessment of the illicit funds and financial transactions that support the activities of drug trafficking organizations1 human traffickers1 and human smugglers1 and connected criminal enterprises1 in the ,northern ,triangle and ,mexico4 7,g7 ,a comprehensive review of the current collection priorities of the intelligence community for the ,northern ,triangle and ,mexico1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 in order to identify whether such priorities are appropriate and sufficient in light of the threat posed by the activities of drug trafficking organizations and human traffickers and human smugglers to the security of the ,united ,states and the ,western ,hemisphere4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted in classified form1 but if so submitted1 shall contain an unclassified summary4 7#d7 ,availability ,the report under paragraph 7#a71 or the unclassified summary of the report described in paragraph 7#c71 shall be made publicly available4 7b7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,semiannual requirement ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the report under subsection 7a7 is submitted1 and every #ahj days thereafter for a #e-year period1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall provide to the congressional intelligence committees a briefing on the intelligence community's collection priorities and activities in the ,northern ,triangle and ,mexico with a focus on the threat posed by the activities of drug trafficking organizations and human traffickers and human smugglers to the security of the ,united ,states and the ,western ,hemisphere4 7#b7 ,matters included ,each briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a description of the funds expended by the intelligence community on the efforts described in such paragraph during the preceding fiscal year1 except the first such briefing shall cover fiscal years #bjah and #bjai4 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 ,homeland ,security1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,human trafficking ,the term human trafficking has the meaning given the term severe forms of trafficking in persons by section #ajc of the ,victims of ,trafficking and ,violence ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb74 7#c7 ,northern ,triangle ,the term ,northern ,triangle means ,el ,salvador1 ,guatemala1 and ,honduras4 ,,lvi ,federal ,efforts ,against ,domestic ,terrorism #efja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,domestic terrorism ,the term domestic terrorism has the meaning given that term in section #bcca of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,hate crime ,the term hate crime means a criminal offense under-- 7,a7 sections #bda1 #bde1 #bdg1 and #bdi of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 section #cfca of title #db1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,international terrorism ,the term international terrorism has the meaning given that term in section #bcca of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,terms in ,attorney ,general's ,guidelines for ,domestic ,,fbi ,operations ,the terms assessments1 full investigations1 enterprise investigations1 predicated investigations1 and preliminary investigations have the meanings given those terms in the most recent1 approved version of the ,attorney ,general's ,guidelines for ,domestic ,,fbi ,operations 7or successor74 7#f7 ,terms in ,,fbi budget materials ,the terms ,consolidated ,strategy ,guide1 ,field ,office ,strategic ,plan1 ,integrated ,program ,management ,process1 and ,threat ,review and ,prioritization have the meanings given those terms in the materials submitted to ,congress by the ,attorney ,general in support of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation budget for fiscal year #bjbj4 7#g7 ,terrorism ,the term terrorism includes domestic terrorism and international terrorism4 7#h7 ,terrorism information ,the term terrorism information has the meaning given that term in section #ajaf7;a7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe74 7#i7 ,time utilization and recordkeeping data ,the term time utilization and recordkeeping data means data collected on resource utilization and workload activity of personnel of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation in accordance with ,federal law4 #efjb4 ,strategic intelligence assessment of and reports on domestic terrorism 7a7 ,report on standardization of terminology and procedures relating to domestic terrorism ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence in a manner consistent with the authorities and responsibilities of such ,director1 shall jointly-- 7#a7 develop1 to the fullest extent feasible and for purposes of internal recordkeeping and tracking1 uniform and standardized-- 7,a7 definitions of the terms domestic terrorism1 act of domestic terrorism1 domestic terrorism groups1 and any other commonly used terms with respect to domestic terrorism2 7,b7 methodologies for tracking incidents of domestic terrorism2 and 7,c7 descriptions of categories and subcategories of-- 7i7 domestic terrorism2 and 7ii7 ideologies relating to domestic terrorism2 7#b7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing the information developed under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,report containing strategic intelligence assessment and data on domestic terrorism 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence in a manner consistent with the authorities and responsibilities of such ,director1 shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on domestic terrorism containing the following3 7,a7 ,the strategic intelligence assessment under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,the discussion of activities under paragraph 7#c74 7,c7 ,data on domestic terrorism under paragraph 7#d74 7,d7 ,recommendations under paragraph 7#e74 7#b7 ,strategic intelligence assessment 7,a7 ,assessment required ,the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence in a manner consistent with the authorities and responsibilities of such ,director1 shall prepare and include in the report under paragraph 7#a7 a strategic intelligence assessment of domestic terrorism in the ,united ,states during fiscal years #bjag1 #bjah1 and #bjai4 7,b7 ,standards ,the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence in a manner consistent with the authorities and responsibilities of such ,director1 shall ensure that the strategic assessment under subparagraph 7,a7 complies with the analytic integrity and tradecraft standards of the intelligence community4 7#c7 ,discussion of activities ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall discuss and compare the following with respect to each applicable element of the intelligence community3 7,a7 ,the criteria for opening1 managing1 and closing domestic and international terrorism investigations4 7,b7 ,standards and procedures for the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation with respect to the review1 prioritization1 and mitigation of domestic and international terrorism threats in the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,the planning 7including plans of analysis of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 ,department of ,homeland ,security1 and ,national ,counterterrorism ,center71 development1 production1 analysis1 and evaluation of intelligence and intelligence products relating to terrorism1 noting any differences with respect to domestic terrorism and international terrorism4 7,d7 ,the sharing of information relating to domestic and international terrorism by and between-- 7i7 the ,federal ,government2 7ii7 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 territorial1 and foreign governments2 7iii7 the appropriate congressional committees2 7iv7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7v7 the private sector4 7,e7 ,the criteria and methodology used by the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation to identify or assign terrorism classifications to investigations of domestic terrorism4 7,f7 ,compliance by the ,federal ,government with privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties policies and protections applicable to the production of the report under paragraph 7#a71 including protections against the public release of names or other personally identifiable information of individuals involved in incidents1 investigations1 indictments1 prosecutions1 or convictions for which data is reported under this section4 7,g7 ,information regarding any training or resources provided by the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 or the ,national ,counterterrorism ,center1 to assist ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies in understanding1 detecting1 deterring1 and investigating acts of domestic terrorism1 including the date1 type1 subject1 and recipient agencies of such training or resources4 7#d7 ,data on domestic terrorism 7,a7 ,data required ,in accordance with subparagraph 7,b71 the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following data for the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjji1 and ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act3 7i7 ,for each completed or attempted incident of domestic terrorism that has occurred in the ,united ,states during such period-- 7,i7 a description of such incident2 7,,ii7 the date and location of such incident2 7,,iii7 the number and type of completed and attempted ,federal nonviolent crimes committed during such incident2 7,,iv7 the number and type of completed and attempted ,federal and ,state property crimes committed during such incident1 including an estimate of economic damages resulting from such crimes2 and 7,v7 the number and type of completed and attempted ,federal violent crimes committed during such incident1 including the number of people injured or killed as a result of such crimes4 7ii7 ,for such period-- 7,i7 an identification of each assessment1 preliminary investigation1 full investigation1 and enterprise investigation with a nexus to domestic terrorism opened1 pending1 or closed by the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation2 7,,ii7 the number of assessments or investigations identified under subclause 7,i7 associated with each domestic terrorism investigative classification 7including subcategories72 7,,iii7 the number of assessments or investigations described in subclause 7,,ii7 initiated as a result of a referral or investigation by a ,federal1 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 territorial1 or foreign government1 of a hate crime2 7,,iv7 the number of ,federal criminal charges with a nexus to domestic terrorism1 including the number of indictments and complaints associated with each domestic terrorism investigative classification 7including subcategories71 a summary of the allegations contained in each such indictment1 the disposition of the prosecution1 and1 if applicable1 the sentence imposed as a result of a conviction on such charges2 7,v7 referrals of incidents of domestic terrorism by or to ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 territorial1 or foreign governments1 to or by departments or agencies of the ,federal ,government1 for investigation or prosecution1 including the number of such referrals associated with each domestic terrorism investigation classification 7including any subcategories71 and a summary of each such referral that includes the rationale for such referral and the disposition of the applicable ,federal investigation or prosecution2 7,,vi7 intelligence products produced by the intelligence community relating to domestic terrorism1 including1 with respect to the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the number of such products associated with each domestic terrorism investigative classification 7including any subcategories72 7,,vii7 with respect to the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation-- 7aa7 the number of staff 7expressed in terms of full-time equivalents and positions7 working on matters relating to domestic terrorism described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,vi72 and 7bb7 a summary of time utilization and recordkeeping data for personnel working on such matters1 including the number or percentage of such personnel associated with each domestic terrorism investigative classification 7including any subcategories7 in the ,,fbi ,headquarters ,operational ,divisions and ,field ,divisions2 7,,viii7 with respect to the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the number of staff 7expressed in terms of full-time equivalents and positions7 working on matters relating to domestic terrorism described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,vi72 and 7,,ix7 with respect to the ,national ,counterterrorism ,center1 the number of staff 7expressed in terms of full-time equivalents and positions7 working on matters relating to domestic terrorism described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,vi71 and the applicable legal authorities relating to the activities of such staff4 7,b7 ,collection and compilation ,the requirement to submit data under paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 may not be construed to require the creation or maintenance of any record that the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 or the ,national ,counterterrorism ,center1 as the case may be1 does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to another provision of law2 and 7ii7 shall be carried out by collecting1 compiling1 or otherwise using data and records that such entities otherwise maintain or create4 7,c7 ,format ,the information required under subparagraph 7,a7 may be provided in a format that uses the marking associated with the ,central ,records ,system 7or any successor system7 of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 7#e7 ,recommendations 7,a7 ,in general ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include recommendations1 including any constitutional analysis conducted relating to such recommendations1 with respect to the following3 7i7 ,the necessity of changing authorities1 roles1 resources1 or responsibilities within the ,federal ,government to more effectively prevent and counter domestic terrorism activities4 7ii7 ,measures necessary to ensure the protection of privacy and civil liberties in the carrying out of activities relating to countering domestic terrorism4 7,b7 ,consultation ,in developing recommendations pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77ii71 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 may seek the advice of the ,privacy and ,civil ,liberties ,oversight ,board4 7c7 ,provision of other documents and materials 7#a7 ,in general ,together with the report under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence in a manner consistent with the authorities and responsibilities of such ,director1 shall also submit to the appropriate congressional committees the following documents and materials in complete and unredacted form3 7,a7 ,with respect to the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 at a minimum1 the most recent1 approved versions of-- 7i7 the ,attorney ,general's ,guidelines for ,domestic ,,fbi ,operations 7or any successor72 7ii7 the ,,fbi ,domestic ,investigations and ,operations ,guide 7or any successor72 7iii7 the ,,fbi ,counterterrorism ,policy ,guide 7or any successor72 and 7iv7 materials sufficient to show the rankings of domestic terrorism in relation to other threats within the ,threat ,review and ,prioritization process1 with respect to the headquarters and each field office of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 7,b7 ,with respect to the intelligence community-- 7i7 a list of all intelligence products described in subsection 7b77#d77;,a77ii77,,vi72 and 7ii7 a means of accessing each such product4 7#b7 ,nonduplication ,if any documents or materials required under paragraph 7#a7 have been previously submitted to the appropriate congressional committees under such paragraph and have not been modified since such submission1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may provide a list of such documents or materials in lieu of making the submission under paragraph 7#a7 for those documents or materials4 7d7 ,annual updates ,during the #e-year period following the date of the submission of the reports under subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence in a manner consistent with the authorities and responsibilities of such ,director1 shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees annual updates to the reports submitted under subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c74 7e7 ,classification and public release ,the reports under subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7d7 shall be-- 7#a7 unclassified1 but may contain a classified annex2 7#b7 with respect to the unclassified portion of the report1 made available on the public internet websites of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,national ,counterterrorism ,center-- 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 7f7 ,information quality ,the reports under subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7d71 to the extent applicable1 shall comply with the guidelines issued by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget pursuant to section #eae of title ,v of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjja 7,public ,law #ajf-eed2 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#aed74 ,,lvii ,reports and other matters ,a ,reports and briefings #egja4 ,modification of requirements for submission to ,congress of certain reports 7a7 ,modification of reports relating to ,guantanamo ,bay 7#a7 ,modification ,section #ejf;,i7b7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #caje7;b77 is amended by striking once every #f months and inserting annually4 7#b7 ,modification ,section #cai7;a7 of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjji 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hja note7 is amended by striking every #ij days and inserting annually4 7b7 ,modification to reports on analytic integrity ,subsection 7c7 of section #ajai of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking reports and inserting briefings2 and 7#b7 by striking submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the heads of the relevant elements of the intelligence community1 and the heads of analytic training departments a report containing and inserting provide to the congressional intelligence committees1 the heads of the relevant elements of the intelligence community1 and the heads of analytic training departments a briefing with4 7c7 ,repeal of reports relating to intelligence functions ,section #ejf;,j of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #caje;a7 is repealed and the table of contents in the first section of such ,act is amended by striking the item relating to section #ejf;,j4 7d7 ,modification of required reports relating to entertainment industry ,section #cjh of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cccb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 shall-- and all that follows through permit an element and insert paragraph 7#a7 shall permit an element2 7,b7 by striking approval2 and and inserting approval42 and 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7c7 ,information on prior year engagements ,at the written request of either of the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to such committees information with respect to engagements occurring during the calendar year prior to the year during which such request is made4 ,such information may include-- 7#a7 a description of the nature and duration of each such engagement2 7#b7 the cost incurred by the ,united ,states ,government for each such engagement2 7#c7 a description of the benefits to the ,united ,states ,government for each such engagement2 7#d7 a determination of whether any information was declassified1 and whether any classified information was improperly disclosed1 for each such engagement2 and 7#e7 a description of the work produced through each such engagement4 4 #egjb4 ,increased transparency regarding counterterrorism budget of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,consistent with section #fja7;a7 of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjf7;a771 the recent practice of the intelligence community has been to release to the public-- 7,a7 around the date on which the ,president submits to ,congress a budget for a fiscal year pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the top-line amount of total funding requested for the ,national ,intelligence ,program for such fiscal year2 and 7,b7 the amount of requested and appropriated funds for the ,national ,intelligence ,program and ,military ,intelligence ,program for certain prior fiscal years1 consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods4 7#b7 ,the ,directorate of ,strategic ,operational ,planning of the ,national ,counterterrorism ,center is responsible for producing an annual ,national ,counterterrorism ,budget report1 which examines the alignment of intelligence and other resources in the applicable fiscal year budget with the counterterrorism goals and areas of focus in the ,national ,strategy for ,counterterrorism4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 despite the difficulty of compiling and releasing to the public comprehensive information on the resource commitments of the ,united ,states to counterterrorism activities and programs1 including with respect to such activities and programs of the intelligence community1 the ,united ,states ,government could take additional steps to enhance the understanding of the public with respect to such resource commitments1 in a manner consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods and other national security interests2 and 7#b7 the ,united ,states ,government should release to the public as much information as possible regarding the funding of counterterrorism activities and programs1 including activities and programs of the intelligence community1 in a manner consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods and other national security interests4 7c7 ,briefing on public release of information 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not later than #ij days after the beginning of each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,president shall ensure that the congressional intelligence committees receive a briefing from appropriate personnel of the ,united ,states ,government on the feasibility of releasing to the public additional information relating to counterterrorism efforts of the intelligence community4 7#b7 ,elements ,each briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include a discussion of the feasibility of-- 7,a7 subject to paragraph 7#c71 releasing to the public the ,national ,counterterrorism ,budget report described in subsection 7a77#b7 for the prior fiscal year2 and 7,b7 declassifying other reports1 documents1 or activities of the intelligence community relating to counterterrorism and releasing such information to the public in a manner consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods and other national security interests4 7#c7 ,release of ,national ,counterterrorism ,budget report ,the ,president may satisfy the requirement under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 during a fiscal year by1 not later than #ij days after the beginning of the fiscal year1 releasing to the public the ,national ,counterterrorism ,budget report 7with any redactions the ,director determines necessary to protect intelligence sources and methods and other national security interests7 for the prior fiscal year4 #egjc4 ,study on role of retired and former personnel of intelligence community with respect to certain foreign intelligence operations 7a7 ,study ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall conduct a study on former intelligence personnel providing covered intelligence assistance4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of1 and discussion of the effectiveness of1 existing laws1 policies1 procedures1 and other measures relevant to the ability of elements of the intelligence community to prevent former intelligence personnel from providing covered intelligence assistance-- 7,a7 without proper authorization2 or 7,b7 in a manner that would violate legal or policy controls if the personnel performed such assistance while working for the ,united ,states ,government2 and 7#b7 ,make recommendations for such legislative1 regulatory1 policy1 or other changes as may be necessary to ensure that the ,united ,states consistently meets the objectives described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,report and plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 a report on the findings of the ,director with respect to each element of the study under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 a plan to implement any recommendations made by the ,director that the ,director may implement without changes to ,federal law4 7d7 ,form ,the report and plan under subsection 7c7 may be submitted in classified form4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered intelligence assistance ,the term covered intelligence assistance means assistance-- 7,a7 provided by former intelligence personnel directly to1 or for the benefit of1 the government of a foreign country or indirectly to1 or for the benefit of1 such a government through a company or other entity2 and 7,b7 that relates to intelligence1 military1 or law enforcement activities of a foreign country1 including with respect to operations that involve abuses of human rights1 violations of the laws of the ,united ,states1 or infringements on the privacy rights of ,united ,states persons4 7#b7 ,former intelligence personnel ,the term former intelligence personnel means retired or former personnel of the intelligence community1 including civilian employees of elements of the intelligence community1 members of the ,armed ,forces1 and contractors of elements of the intelligence community4 #egjd4 ,collection1 analysis1 and dissemination of workforce data 7a7 ,modification of requirement for annual report on hiring and retention of minority employees 7#a7 ,expansion of period of report ,subsection 7a7 of section #aad of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjej7 is amended by inserting and the preceding #e fiscal years after fiscal year4 7#b7 ,clarification on disaggregation of data ,subsection 7b7 of such section is amended1 in the matter before paragraph 7#a71 by striking disaggregated data by category of covered person from each element of the intelligence community and inserting data1 disaggregated by category of covered person and by element of the intelligence community14 7b7 ,initial reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and subject to paragraph 7#c71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall make available to the public1 the appropriate congressional committees1 and the workforce of the intelligence community a report which includes aggregate demographic data and other information regarding the diversity and inclusion efforts of the workforce of the intelligence community4 7#b7 ,contents ,a report made available under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall include unclassified reports and barrier analyses relating to diversity and inclusion efforts2 7,b7 shall include aggregate demographic data-- 7i7 by segment of the workforce of the intelligence community and grade or rank2 7ii7 relating to attrition and promotion rates2 7iii7 that addresses the compliance of the intelligence community with validated inclusion metrics1 such as the ,new ,inclusion ,quotient index score2 and 7iv7 that provides demographic comparisons to the relevant nongovernmental labor force and the relevant civilian labor force2 7,c7 shall include an analysis of applicant flow data1 including the percentage and level of positions for which data are collected1 and a discussion of any resulting policy changes or recommendations2 7,d7 shall include demographic data relating to participants in professional development programs of the intelligence community and the rate of placement into senior positions for participants in such programs2 7,e7 shall include any voluntarily collected demographic data relating to the membership of any external advisory committee or board to which individuals in senior positions in the intelligence community appoint members2 and 7,f7 may include data in proportions or percentages to account for concerns relating to the protection of classified information4 7c7 ,updates ,after making available a report under subsection 7b71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall annually provide a report 7which may be provided as part of an annual report required under another provision of law7 to the workforce of the intelligence community 7including senior leadership71 the public1 and the appropriate congressional committees that includes-- 7#a7 demographic data and information on the status of diversity and inclusion efforts of the intelligence community2 7#b7 an analysis of applicant flow data1 including the percentage and level of positions for which data are collected1 and a discussion of any resulting policy changes or recommendations2 and 7#c7 demographic data relating to participants in professional development programs of the intelligence community and the rate of placement into senior positions for participants in such programs4 7d7 ,expand the collection and analysis of voluntary applicant flow data 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall develop a system to collect and analyze applicant flow data for as many positions within the intelligence community as practicable1 in order to identify areas for improvement in attracting diverse talent1 with particular attention to senior and management positions4 7#b7 ,phased implementation ,the collection of applicant flow data may be implemented by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence in a phased approach commensurate with the resources available to the intelligence community4 7e7 ,identify additional categories for voluntary data collection of current employees 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may submit to the ,office of ,management and ,budget and to the appropriate congressional committees a recommendation regarding whether the intelligence community should voluntarily collect more detailed data on demographic categories in addition to the race and ethnicity categories specified in the statistical policy directive issued by the ,office of ,management and ,budget entitled ,standards for ,maintaining1 ,collecting1 and ,presenting ,federal ,data on ,race and ,ethnicity4 7#b7 ,process ,in making a recommendation under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall-- 7,a7 engage in close consultation with internal stakeholders1 such as employee resource or affinity groups2 7,b7 ensure that there is clear communication with the workforce of the intelligence community-- 7i7 to explain the purpose of the potential collection of such data2 and 7ii7 regarding legal protections relating to any anticipated use of such data2 and 7,c7 ensure adherence to relevant standards and guidance issued by the ,federal ,government4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 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 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,diversity ,the term diversity means diversity of persons based on gender1 race1 ethnicity1 disability status1 veteran status1 sexual orientation1 gender identity1 national origin1 and other demographic categories4 #egje4 ,plan for strengthening the supply chain intelligence function 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,national ,counterintelligence and ,security ,center1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency and other interagency partners1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan for strengthening the supply chain intelligence function4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan submitted under subsection 7a7 shall address the following3 7#a7 ,the appropriate workforce model1 including size1 mix1 and seniority1 from the elements of the intelligence community and other interagency partners4 7#b7 ,the budgetary resources necessary to implement the plan4 7#c7 ,the appropriate governance structure within the intelligence community and with interagency partners4 7#d7 ,the authorities necessary to implement the plan4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 and 7#b7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 #egjf4 ,comprehensive economic assessment of investment in key ,united ,states technologies by companies or organizations linked to ,china 7a7 ,assessment required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,national ,counterintelligence and ,security ,center1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the heads of such other ,federal agencies as the ,director of ,national ,intelligence considers appropriate1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a comprehensive economic assessment of investment in key ,united ,states technologies1 including emerging technologies1 by companies or organizations linked to ,china1 including the implications of these investments for the national security of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,form of assessment ,the assessment submitted under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #egjg4 ,report by ,director of ,national ,intelligence on fifth-generation wireless network technology 7a7 ,definition of appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on-- 7#a7 the threat to the national security of the ,united ,states posed by the global and regional adoption of fifth-generation wireless network 7known as #e;,g7 technology built by foreign companies2 7#b7 the threat to the national security of the ,united ,states posed by telecommunications companies that are subject to the jurisdiction of a foreign adversary2 and 7#c7 possible efforts to mitigate the threat4 7c7 ,contents ,the report under subsection 7b7 shall include-- 7#a7 the timeline and scale of global and regional adoption of foreign fifth-generation wireless network technology2 7#b7 the implications of such global and regional adoption on the cyber and espionage threat to the ,united ,states1 the interests of the ,united ,states1 and the cyber and collection capabilities of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 the threat to the national security of the ,united ,states from acquisition1 importation1 transfer1 installation1 or use of any communications technology by any person subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states that involves communications technology designed1 developed1 manufactured or supplied by1 controlled by1 or subject to1 the jurisdiction of a foreign adversary2 and 7#d7 the effect of possible mitigation efforts1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 a policy of the ,united ,states ,government promoting the use of strong1 end-to-end encryption for data transmitted over fifth-generation wireless networks2 7,b7 a policy of the ,united ,states ,government promoting or funding free1 open-source implementation of fifth-generation wireless network technology2 7,c7 subsidies or incentives provided by the ,united ,states ,government that could be used to promote the adoption of secure fifth-generation wireless network technology developed by companies of the ,united ,states or companies of allies of the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 a strategy by the ,united ,states ,government to reduce foreign influence and political pressure in international standard-setting bodies4 7d7 ,form ,the report submitted under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #egjh4 ,report on use by intelligence community of facial recognition technology 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the use of facial recognition technology for the purpose of suppressing or burdening criticism or dissent1 or for disadvantaging persons based on their ethnicity1 race1 gender1 sexual orientation1 or religion1 is contrary to the values of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the ,united ,states ,government should not engage in the sale or transfer of facial recognition technology to any country that is using such technology for the suppression of human rights2 and 7#c7 it is incumbent upon the intelligence community to develop clear policies and procedures that prevent the abuse of facial recognition technology4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the use of facial recognition technology by the intelligence community4 ,such report shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the current use of facial recognition technology by the intelligence community4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the accuracy of facial recognition technology1 including a discussion of the appropriate threshold for use1 and data disaggregated by race1 gender1 ethnicity1 and age4 7#c7 ,whether the ,government has adequate procedures in place to audit or test technology they purchase to assess its accuracy1 including on the basis of race1 gender1 ethnicity1 and age4 7#d7 ,the extent to which the intelligence community has codified policies governing the use of facial recognition technology that adequately prevent adverse impacts on privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties4 7#e7 ,an analysis of the ability of the intelligence community to use facial recognition technology to identify individuals in a way that respects constitutional rights1 civil rights1 civil liberties1 and privacy of such individuals4 7#f7 ,identification of risks and safeguards to uphold the constitutional rights1 civil rights1 civil liberties1 and privacy of individuals1 including for communities of color and religious minorities4 7#g7 ,whether such technology is deployed in public areas or on photos of public areas in a manner that could raise ,first ,amendment concerns4 7#h7 ,an identification of existing policies1 procedures1 or practices that permit the sharing of facial recognition data and technology with foreign governments or other non-,united ,states ,government entities4 7#i7 ,an identification of measures in place to protect data security4 7#aj7 ,an identification of any redress procedures to address complaints in cases where the use of facial recognition resulted in harm to an individual4 7#aa7 ,an analysis of existing transparency1 oversight1 and audits of the use of facial recognition to measure the efficacy of the technology on an ongoing basis1 as measured against the cost and impact on individual rights4 7c7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,facial recognition data defined ,in this section1 the term facial recognition data means any unique attribute or feature of the face of an end user that is used by facial recognition technology to assign a unique1 persistent identifier1 or for the unique personal identification of a specific individual4 #egji4 ,report on deepfake technology1 foreign weaponization of deepfakes1 and related notifications 7a7 ,report on foreign weaponization of deepfakes and deepfake technology 7#a7 ,report ,required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community determined appropriate by the ,director1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on-- 7,a7 the potential national security impacts of machine-manipulated media 7commonly known as deepfakes72 and 7,b7 the actual or potential use of machine-manipulated media by foreign governments to spread disinformation or engage in other malign activities4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the technical capabilities of foreign governments1 including foreign intelligence services1 foreign government-affiliated entities1 and foreign individuals1 with respect to machine-manipulated media1 machine-generated text1 generative adversarial networks1 and related machine-learning technologies1 including-- 7i7 an assessment of the technical capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation with respect to the production and detection of machine-manipulated media2 and 7ii7 an annex describing those governmental elements within ,china and ,russia known to have supported or facilitated machine-manipulated media research1 development1 or dissemination1 as well as any civil-military fusion1 private-sector1 academic1 or nongovernmental entities which have meaningfully participated in such activities4 7,b7 ,an updated assessment of how foreign governments1 including foreign intelligence services1 foreign government-affiliated entities1 and foreign individuals1 could use or are using machine-manipulated media and machine-generated text to harm the national security interests of the ,united ,states1 including an assessment of the historic1 current1 or potential future efforts of ,china and ,russia to use machine-manipulated media1 including with respect to-- 7i7 the overseas or domestic dissemination of misinformation2 7ii7 the attempted discrediting of political opponents or disfavored populations2 and 7iii7 intelligence or influence operations directed against the ,united ,states1 allies or partners of the ,united ,states1 or other jurisdictions believed to be subject to ,chinese or ,russian interference4 7,c7 ,an updated identification of the countertechnologies that have been or could be developed and deployed by the ,united ,states ,government1 or by the private sector with ,government support1 to deter1 detect1 and attribute the use of machine-manipulated media and machine-generated text by foreign governments1 foreign-government affiliates1 or foreign individuals1 along with an analysis of the benefits1 limitations and drawbacks of such identified counter-technologies1 including any emerging concerns related to privacy4 7,d7 ,an identification of the offices within the elements of the intelligence community that have1 or should have1 lead responsibility for monitoring the development of1 use of1 and response to machine-manipulated media and machine-generated text1 including-- 7i7 a description of the coordination of such efforts across the intelligence community2 7ii7 a detailed description of the existing capabilities1 tools1 and relevant expertise of such elements to determine whether a piece of media has been machine manipulated or machine generated1 including the speed at which such determination can be made1 the confidence level of the element in the ability to make such a determination accurately1 and how increasing volume and improved quality of machine-manipulated media or machine-generated text may negatively impact such capabilities2 and 7iii7 a detailed description of planned or ongoing research and development efforts intended to improve the ability of the intelligence community to detect machine-manipulated media and machine-generated text4 7,e7 ,a description of any research and development activities carried out or under consideration to be carried out by the intelligence community1 including the ,intelligence ,advanced ,research ,projects ,activity1 relevant to machine-manipulated media and machine-generated text detection technologies4 7,f7 ,updated recommendations regarding whether the intelligence community requires additional legal authorities1 financial resources1 or specialized personnel to address the national security threat posed by machine-manipulated media and machine-generated text4 7,g7 ,other additional information the ,director determines appropriate4 7b7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,requirement for notification ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in cooperation with the heads of any other relevant departments or agencies of the ,federal ,government1 shall notify the congressional intelligence committees each time the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines-- 7#a7 there is credible information or intelligence that a foreign entity has attempted1 is attempting1 or will attempt to deploy machine-manipulated media or machine-generated text aimed at the elections or domestic political processes of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 that such intrusion or campaign can be attributed to a foreign government1 a foreign government-affiliated entity1 or a foreign individual4 7d7 ,annual update ,upon submission of the report in subsection 7a71 on an annual basis1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community determined appropriate by the ,director1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees any significant updates with respect to the matters described in subsection 7a74 7e7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,machine-generated text ,the term machine-generated text means text generated using machine-learning techniques in order to resemble writing in natural language4 7#b7 ,machine-manipulated media ,the term machine-manipulated media has the meaning given that term in section #egbd4 #egaj4 ,annual report by ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states on cybersecurity and surveillance threats to ,congress 7a7 ,annual report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on cybersecurity and surveillance threats to ,congress4 7b7 ,statistics ,each report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include statistics on cyber attacks and other incidents of espionage or surveillance targeted against ,senators or the immediate families or staff of the ,senators1 and ,representatives1 ,delegates1 and the ,resident ,commissioner1 or the immediate families or staff of the ,representatives1 ,delegates1 and the ,resident ,commissioner1 in which the nonpublic communications and other private information of such targeted individuals were lost1 stolen1 or otherwise subject to unauthorized access4 7c7 ,consultation ,in preparing a report to be submitted under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall consult with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,sergeant at ,arms of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper of the ,senate4 7d7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7a71 including the contents of the report in subsection 7b71 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex to protect sources and methods and any appropriate redactions of personally identifiable information4 #egaa4 ,analysis of and periodic briefings on major initiatives of intelligence community in artificial intelligence and machine learning 7a7 ,analysis 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall1 in coordination with the heads of such elements of the intelligence community as the ,director considers appropriate-- 7,a7 complete a comprehensive analysis of the major initiatives of the intelligence community in artificial intelligence and machine learning2 and 7,b7 provide to the congressional intelligence committees a briefing on the findings of the ,director with respect to the analysis conducted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the analysis conducted under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall include analyses of how the initiatives described in such paragraph-- 7,a7 correspond with the strategy of the intelligence community entitled ,augmenting ,intelligence ,using ,machines2 7,b7 complement each other and avoid unnecessary duplication2 7,c7 are coordinated with the efforts of the ,defense ,department on artificial intelligence1 including efforts at the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center and ,project ,maven2 and 7,d7 leverage advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning in the private sector4 7b7 ,periodic briefings ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 not less frequently than twice each year thereafter until the date that is #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than once each year thereafter until the date that is #g years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director and the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall jointly provide to the congressional intelligence committees and congressional defense committees 7as defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 briefings with updates on activities relating to1 and the progress of1 their respective artificial intelligence and machine learning initiatives1 particularly the ,augmenting ,intelligence ,using ,machines initiative and the ,joint ,artificial ,intelligence ,center4 #egab4 ,report on best practices to protect privacy and civil liberties of ,chinese ,americans 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china appears to be specifically targeting the ,chinese-,american community for intelligence purposes2 7#b7 such targeting carries a substantial risk that the loyalty of such ,americans may be generally questioned and lead to unacceptable stereotyping1 targeting1 and racial profiling2 7#c7 the ,united ,states ,government has a duty to warn and protect all ,americans including those of ,chinese descent from these intelligence efforts by the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7#d7 the broad stereotyping1 targeting1 and racial profiling of ,americans of ,chinese descent is contrary to the values of the ,united ,states and reinforces the flawed narrative perpetuated by the ,people's ,republic of ,china that ethnically ,chinese individuals worldwide have a duty to support the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7#e7 the ,united ,states efforts to combat the ,people's ,republic of ,china's intelligence activities should actively safeguard and promote the constitutional rights of all ,chinese ,americans4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 acting through the ,office of ,civil ,liberties1 ,privacy1 and ,transparency1 in coordination with the civil liberties and privacy officers of the elements of the intelligence community1 shall submit a report to the congressional intelligence committees containing-- 7#a7 a review of how the policies1 procedures1 and practices of the intelligence community that govern the intelligence activities and operations targeting the ,people's ,republic of ,china affect policies1 procedures1 and practices relating to the privacy and civil liberties of ,americans of ,chinese descent who may be targets of espionage and influence operations by ,china2 and 7#b7 recommendations to ensure that the privacy and civil liberties of ,americans of ,chinese descent are sufficiently protected4 7c7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #egac4 ,oversight of foreign influence in academia 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered institution of higher education ,the term covered institution of higher education means an institution described in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7 that receives ,federal funds in any amount and for any purpose4 7#b7 ,sensitive research subject ,the term sensitive research subject means a subject of research that is carried out at a covered institution of higher education that receives funds that were appropriated for-- 7,a7 the ,national ,intelligence ,program2 or 7,b7 any ,federal agency the ,director of ,national ,intelligence deems appropriate4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and not less frequently than once each year thereafter1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with such elements of the intelligence community as the ,director considers appropriate and consistent with the privacy protections afforded to ,united ,states persons1 shall submit to congressional intelligence committees a report on risks to sensitive research subjects posed by foreign entities in order to provide ,congress and covered institutions of higher education with more complete information on these risks and to help ensure academic freedom4 7c7 ,contents ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a list of sensitive research subjects that could affect national security4 7#b7 ,a list of foreign entities1 including governments1 corporations1 nonprofit organizations and for-profit organizations1 and any subsidiary or affiliate of such an entity1 that the ,director determines pose a counterintelligence1 espionage 7including economic espionage71 or other national security threat with respect to sensitive research subjects4 7#c7 ,a list of any known or suspected attempts by foreign entities to exert pressure on covered institutions of higher education1 including attempts to limit freedom of speech1 propagate misinformation or disinformation1 or to influence professors1 researchers1 or students4 7#d7 ,recommendations for collaboration between covered institutions of higher education and the intelligence community to mitigate threats to sensitive research subjects associated with foreign influence in academia1 including any necessary legislative or administrative action4 7d7 ,congressional notifications required ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,director identifies a change to either list described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7c71 the ,director shall notify the congressional intelligence committees of the change4 #egad4 ,report on death of ,jamal ,khashoggi 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to ,congress a report on the death of ,jamal ,khashoggi1 consistent with protecting sources and methods4 ,such report shall include identification of those who carried out1 participated in1 ordered1 or were otherwise complicit in or responsible for the death of ,jamal ,khashoggi4 7b7 ,form ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form4 #egae4 ,report on terrorist screening database 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,state shall jointly submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report on the terrorist screening database of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 7b7 ,matters included ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall identify the following3 7#a7 ,which foreign countries receive access to the terrorist screening database4 7#b7 ,which foreign countries have successfully petitioned to add individuals to the terrorist screening database4 7#c7 ,what standards exist for determining which countries get access to the terrorist screening database4 7#d7 ,the extent to which the human rights record of the government of a foreign country is considered in the determination to give the country access to the terrorist screening database4 7#e7 ,what procedures1 if any1 exist to remove access to the terrorist screening database from a foreign country4 7#f7 ,what procedures1 if any1 exist to inform an individual1 or the legal counsel of an individual1 of the placement of the individual on the terrorist screening database4 7c7 ,form ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #egaf4 ,report containing threat assessment on terrorist use of conventional and advanced conventional weapons 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for a period of #d years1 the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 shall develop and submit to the entities in accordance with subsection 7b7 a report containing a threat assessment regarding the availability of conventional weapons1 including conventional weapons lacking serial numbers1 and advanced conventional weapons1 for use in furthering acts of terrorism1 including the provision of material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization and to individuals or groups supporting or engaging in domestic terrorism4 7b7 ,dissemination of report ,consistent with the protection of classified and confidential unclassified information1 the ,under ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 submit the initial report required under subsection 7a7 to ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement officials1 including officials who operate within ,state1 local1 and regional fusion centers under the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,state1 ,local1 and ,regional ,fusion ,center ,initiative established by section #baj;,a of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h72 and 7#b7 submit each report required under subsection 7a7 to the appropriate congressional committees4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,domestic terrorism ,the term domestic terrorism has the meaning given that term in section #bcca of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,foreign terrorist organization ,the term foreign terrorist organization means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi74 #egag4 ,assessment of homeland security vulnerabilities associated with certain retired and former personnel of the intelligence community 7a7 ,assessment required ,not later than the date that is #abj days after submission of the report required under section #egjc1 and annually thereafter1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 and the ,director of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of the homeland security vulnerabilities associated with retired and former personnel of the intelligence community providing covered intelligence assistance4 7b7 ,form ,the assessment under subsection 7a7 may be submitted in classified form4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,covered intelligence assistance ,the term covered intelligence assistance has the meaning given that term in section #egjc4 #egah4 ,study on feasibility and advisability of establishing ,geospatial-,intelligence ,museum and learning center 7a7 ,study required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency shall complete a study on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a ,geospatial-,intelligence ,museum and learning center4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,identifying the costs1 opportunities1 and challenges of establishing the museum and learning center as described in such subsection4 7#b7 ,developing recommendations concerning such establishment4 7#c7 ,identifying and reviewing lessons learned from the establishment of the ,cyber ,center for ,education and ,innovation-,home of the ,national ,cryptologic ,museum under section #ggha7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees and the congressional defense committees 7as defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 a report on the findings of the ,director with respect to the study completed under subsection 7a74 ,b ,other matters #egba4 ,whistleblower disclosures to ,congress and committees of ,congress ,section #bcjb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#h7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 any disclosure to ,congress 7including any committee of ,congress7 by any employee of an agency or applicant for employment at an agency of information described in subparagraph 7,b7 that is-- 7i7 not classified2 or 7ii7 if classified-- 7,i7 has been classified by the head of an agency that is not an element of the intelligence community 7as defined by section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc772 and 7,,ii7 does not reveal intelligence sources and methods4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,c77iii77,,iii71 by inserting after ,congress the following3 7including any committee of ,congress with respect to information that is not classified or1 if classified1 has been classified by the head of an agency that is not an element of the intelligence community and does not reveal intelligence sources and methods74 #egbb4 ,task force on illicit financing of espionage and foreign influence operations 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall establish a task force to study and assess the illicit financing of espionage and foreign influence operations directed at the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,membership ,the task force shall be composed of the following individuals 7or designees of the individual73 7#a7 ,the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 7#b7 ,the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 7#c7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,treasury for ,intelligence and ,analysis4 7#d7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,intelligence and ,research4 7#e7 ,such other heads of the elements of the intelligence community that the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines appropriate4 7c7 ,chairperson2 ,meetings 7#a7 ,chairperson ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall appoint a senior official within the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence to serve as the chairperson of the task force4 7#b7 ,meetings ,the task force shall meet regularly but not less frequently than on a quarterly basis4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the task force shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the illicit financing of espionage and foreign influence operations directed at the ,united ,states4 ,the report shall address the following3 7,a7 ,the extent of the collection by the intelligence community1 from all sources 7including the governments of foreign countries71 of intelligence and information relating to illicit financing of espionage and foreign influence operations directed at the ,united ,states1 and any gaps in such collection4 7,b7 ,any specific legal1 regulatory1 policy1 or other prohibitions1 or financial1 human1 technical1 or other resource limitations or constraints1 that have affected the ability of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence or other heads of relevant elements of the intelligence community in collecting or analyzing intelligence or information relating to illicit financing of espionage and foreign influence operations directed at the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,the methods1 as of the date of the report1 by which hostile governments of foreign countries or foreign organizations1 and any groups or persons acting on behalf of or with the support of such governments or organizations1 seek to disguise or obscure relationships between such governments1 organizations1 groups1 or persons and ,united ,states persons1 for the purpose of conducting espionage or foreign influence operations directed at the ,united ,states1 including by exploiting financial laws1 systems1 or instruments1 of the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,the existing practices of the intelligence community for ensuring that intelligence and information relating to the illicit financing of espionage and foreign influence operations is analyzed and shared with other elements of the intelligence community1 and any recommendations for improving such analysis and sharing4 7#b7 ,annual update ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and each year thereafter through the date specified in subsection 7e71 the task force shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an update on the report4 7#c7 ,form ,each report submitted under this subsection may be submitted in classified form1 but if submitted in such form1 shall include an unclassified summary4 7e7 ,termination ,the task force shall terminate on ,january #a1 #bjbe4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the congressional intelligence committees4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 #egbc4 ,establishment of fifth-generation technology prize competition 7a7 ,prize competition ,pursuant to section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 acting through the ,director of the ,intelligence ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 shall carry out a program to award prizes competitively to stimulate research and development relevant to fifth-generation technology4 7b7 ,prize amount ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,director may award not more than a total of #e1jjj1jjj to one or more winners of the prize competition4 7c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,director may consult with the heads of relevant departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government4 7d7 ,fifth-generation technology defined ,in this section1 the term fifth-generation technology means hardware1 software1 or other technologies relating to fifth-generation wireless networks 7known as #e;,g74 #egbd4 ,establishment of deepfakes prize competition 7a7 ,prize competition ,pursuant to section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 acting through the ,director of the ,intelligence ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 shall carry out a program to award prizes competitively to stimulate the research1 development1 or commercialization of technologies to automatically detect machine-manipulated media4 7b7 ,prize amount ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,director may award not more than a total of #e1jjj1jjj to one or more winners of the prize competition4 7c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,director may consult with the heads of relevant departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government4 7d7 ,machine-,manipulated media defined ,in this section1 the term machine-manipulated media means video1 image1 or audio recordings generated or substantially modified using machine-learning techniques in order to falsely depict events1 to falsely depict the speech or conduct of an individual1 or to depict individuals who do not exist4 #egbe4 ,identification of and countermeasures against certain ,international ,mobile ,subscriber ,identity-catchers 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 in collaboration with the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 and the heads of such other ,federal1 ,state1 or local agencies as the ,directors determine appropriate1 and in accordance with applicable law and policy1 may-- 7#a7 undertake an effort to identify ,international ,mobile ,subscriber ,identity-catchers operated within the ,united ,states by-- 7,a7 hostile foreign governments2 and 7,b7 individuals who have violated a criminal law of the ,united ,states or of any ,state1 or who have committed acts that would be a criminal violation if committed within the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states or any ,state2 and 7#b7 when appropriate1 develop countermeasures against such ,international ,mobile ,subscriber ,identity-catchers1 with prioritization given to such ,international ,mobile ,subscriber ,identity-catchers identified in the ,national ,capital ,region4 7b7 ,briefing required ,prior to developing countermeasures under subsection 7a77#b71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation shall provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on-- 7#a7 the use of ,international ,mobile ,subscriber ,identity-catchers operated within the ,united ,states by the individuals and governments described in subsection 7a77#a72 7#b7 potential countermeasures by the intelligence community against such ,international ,mobile ,subscriber ,identity-catchers2 and 7#c7 any legal or policy limitations with respect to the development or carrying out of such countermeasures4 7c7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committees on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 7#b7 ,international ,mobile ,subscriber ,identity-catcher ,the term ,international ,mobile ,subscriber ,identity-catcher means a device used for intercepting mobile phone identifying information and location data4 #egbf4 ,securing energy infrastructure 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means an entity identified pursuant to section #i7;a7 of ,executive ,order ,no4 #acfcf of ,february #ab1 #bjac 7#gh ,fed4 ,reg4 #aagdb71 relating to identification of critical infrastructure where a cybersecurity incident could reasonably result in catastrophic regional or national effects on public health or safety1 economic security1 or national security4 7#c7 ,exploit ,the term exploit means a software tool designed to take advantage of a security vulnerability4 7#d7 ,industrial control system ,the term industrial control system means an operational technology used to measure1 control1 or manage industrial functions1 and includes supervisory control and data acquisition systems1 distributed control systems1 and programmable logic or embedded controllers4 7#e7 ,national ,laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#f7 ,program ,the term ,program means the pilot program established under subsection 7b74 7#g7 ,secretary ,except as otherwise specifically provided1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#h7 ,security vulnerability ,the term security vulnerability means any attribute of hardware1 software1 process1 or procedure that could enable or facilitate the defeat of a security control4 7b7 ,pilot program for securing energy infrastructure ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a #b-year control systems implementation pilot program within the ,national ,laboratories for the purposes of-- 7#a7 partnering with covered entities in the energy sector 7including critical component manufacturers in the supply chain7 that voluntarily participate in the ,program to identify new classes of security vulnerabilities of the covered entities2 and 7#b7 evaluating technology and standards1 in partnership with covered entities1 to isolate and defend industrial control systems of covered entities from security vulnerabilities and exploits in the most critical systems of the covered entities1 including-- 7,a7 analog and nondigital control systems2 7,b7 purpose-built control systems2 and 7,c7 physical controls4 7c7 ,working group ,to evaluate program standards and develop strategy 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a working group-- 7,a7 to evaluate the technology and standards used in the ,program under subsection 7b77#b72 and 7,b7 to develop a national cyber-informed engineering strategy to isolate and defend covered entities from security vulnerabilities and exploits in the most critical systems of the covered entities4 7#b7 ,membership ,the working group established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be composed of not fewer than #aj members1 to be appointed by the ,secretary1 at least #a member of which shall represent each of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,department of ,energy4 7,b7 ,the energy industry1 including electric utilities and manufacturers recommended by the ,energy ,sector coordinating councils4 7,c7 7i7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 or 7ii7 the ,industrial ,control ,systems ,cyber ,emergency ,response ,team4 7,d7 ,the ,north ,american ,electric ,reliability ,corporation4 7,e7 ,the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission4 7,f7 7i7 ,the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 or 7ii7 the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc774 7,g7 7i7 ,the ,department of ,defense2 or 7ii7 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,homeland ,security and ,america's ,security ,affairs4 7,h7 ,a ,state or regional energy agency4 7,i7 ,a national research body or academic institution4 7,j7 ,the ,national ,laboratories4 7d7 ,reports on the ,program 7#a7 ,interim report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which funds are first disbursed under the ,program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an interim report that-- 7,a7 describes the results of the ,program2 7,b7 includes an analysis of the feasibility of each method studied under the ,program2 and 7,c7 describes the results of the evaluations conducted by the working group established under subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than #b years after the date on which funds are first disbursed under the ,program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a final report that-- 7,a7 describes the results of the ,program2 7,b7 includes an analysis of the feasibility of each method studied under the ,program2 and 7,c7 describes the results of the evaluations conducted by the working group established under subsection 7c77#a74 7e7 ,exemption from disclosure ,information shared by or with the ,federal ,government or a ,state1 ,tribal1 or local government under this section-- 7#a7 shall be deemed to be voluntarily shared information2 7#b7 shall be exempt from disclosure under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any provision of any ,state1 ,tribal1 or local freedom of information law1 open government law1 open meetings law1 open records law1 sunshine law1 or similar law requiring the disclosure of information or records2 and 7#c7 shall be withheld from the public1 without discretion1 under section #eeb7;b77#c7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any provision of any ,state1 ,tribal1 or local law requiring the disclosure of information or records4 7f7 ,protection from liability 7#a7 ,in general ,a cause of action against a covered entity for engaging in the voluntary activities authorized under subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 shall not lie or be maintained in any court2 and 7,b7 shall be promptly dismissed by the applicable court4 7#b7 ,voluntary activities ,nothing in this section subjects any covered entity to liability for not engaging in the voluntary activities authorized under subsection 7b74 7g7 ,no new regulatory authority for ,federal agencies ,nothing in this section authorizes the ,secretary or the head of any other department or agency of the ,federal ,government to issue new regulations4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,pilot ,program ,there is authorized to be appropriated #aj1jjj1jjj to carry out subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,working ,group and ,report ,there is authorized to be appropriated #a1ejj1jjj to carry out subsections 7c7 and 7d74 7#c7 ,availability ,amounts made available under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall remain available until expended4 #b ,intelligence authorizations for fiscal years #bjah and #bjai #fajj4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this subdivision is as follows3 ,sec4 #fajj4 ,table of contents4,title ,,lxi--,intelligence activities,sec4 #faja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #fajb4 ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account4,title ,,lxii--,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement and ,disability ,system,sec4 #fbja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #fbjb4 ,computation of annuities for employees of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4,title ,,lxiii--,general intelligence community matters,sec4 #fcja4 ,restriction on conduct of intelligence activities4,sec4 #fcjb4 ,increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law4,sec4 #fcjc4 ,modification of special pay authority for science1 technology1 engineering1 or mathematics positions and addition of special pay authority for cyber positions4,sec4 #fcjd4 ,modification of appointment of ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community4,sec4 #fcje4 ,director of ,national ,intelligence review of placement of positions within the intelligence community on the ,executive ,schedule4,sec4 #fcjf4 ,supply ,chain and ,counterintelligence ,risk ,management ,task ,force4,sec4 #fcjg4 ,consideration of adversarial telecommunications and cybersecurity infrastructure when sharing intelligence with foreign governments and entities4,sec4 #fcjh4 ,cyber protection support for the personnel of the intelligence community in positions highly vulnerable to cyber attack4,sec4 #fcji4 ,elimination of sunset of authority relating to management of supply-chain risk4,sec4 #fcaj4 ,limitations on determinations regarding certain security classifications4,sec4 #fcaa4 ,joint ,intelligence ,community ,council4,sec4 #fcab4 ,intelligence community information technology environment4,sec4 #fcac4 ,report on development of secure mobile voice solution for intelligence community4,sec4 #fcad4 ,policy on minimum insider threat standards4,sec4 #fcae4 ,submission of intelligence community policies4,sec4 #fcaf4 ,expansion of intelligence community recruitment efforts4,title ,,lxiv--,matters relating to elements of the intelligence community,subtitle ,a--,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence,sec4 #fdja4 ,authority for protection of current and former employees of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4,sec4 #fdjb4 ,designation of the program manager-information-sharing environment4,sec4 #fdjc4 ,technical modification to the executive schedule4,sec4 #fdjd4 ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community4,sec4 #fdje4 ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community4,subtitle ,b--,central ,intelligence ,agency,sec4 #fdaa4 ,central ,intelligence ,agency subsistence for personnel assigned to austere locations4,sec4 #fdab4 ,special rules for certain monthly workers' compensation payments and other payments for ,central ,intelligence ,agency personnel4,sec4 #fdac4 ,expansion of security protective service jurisdiction of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4,sec4 #fdad4 ,repeal of foreign language proficiency requirement for certain senior level positions in the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4,subtitle ,c--,office of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence of ,department of ,energy,sec4 #fdba4 ,consolidation of ,department of ,energy ,offices of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence4,sec4 #fdbb4 ,repeal of ,department of ,energy ,intelligence ,executive ,committee and budget reporting requirement4,subtitle ,d--,other elements,sec4 #fdca4 ,plan for designation of counterintelligence component of ,defense ,security ,service as an element of intelligence community4,sec4 #fdcb4 ,notice not required for private entities4,sec4 #fdcc4 ,establishment of advisory board for ,national ,reconnaissance ,office4,sec4 #fdcd4 ,collocation of certain ,department of ,homeland ,security personnel at field locations4,title ,,lxv--,election matters,sec4 #feja4 ,report on cyber attacks by foreign governments against ,united ,states election infrastructure4,sec4 #fejb4 ,review of intelligence community's posture to collect against and analyze ,russian efforts to influence the ,presidential election4,sec4 #fejc4 ,assessment of foreign intelligence threats to ,federal elections4,sec4 #fejd4 ,strategy for countering ,russian cyber threats to ,united ,states elections4,sec4 #feje4 ,assessment of significant ,russian influence campaigns directed at foreign elections and referenda4,sec4 #fejf4 ,information sharing with ,state election officials4,sec4 #fejg4 ,notification of significant foreign cyber intrusions and active measures campaigns directed at elections for ,federal offices4,sec4 #fejh4 ,designation of counterintelligence officer to lead election security matters4,title ,,lxvi--,security clearances,sec4 #ffja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ffjb4 ,reports and plans relating to security clearances and background investigations4,sec4 #ffjc4 ,improving the process for security clearances4,sec4 #ffjd4 ,goals for promptness of determinations regarding security clearances4,sec4 #ffje4 ,security ,executive ,agent4,sec4 #ffjf4 ,report on unified1 simplified1 ,governmentwide standards for positions of trust and security clearances4,sec4 #ffjg4 ,report on clearance in person concept4,sec4 #ffjh4 ,reports on reciprocity for security clearances inside of departments and agencies4,sec4 #ffji4 ,intelligence community reports on security clearances4,sec4 #ffaj4 ,periodic report on positions in the intelligence community that can be conducted without access to classified information1 networks1 or facilities4,sec4 #ffaa4 ,information-sharing program for positions of trust and security clearances4,sec4 #ffab4 ,report on protections for confidentiality of whistleblower-related communications4,sec4 #ffac4 ,reports on costs of security clearance background investigations4,title ,,lxvii--,reports and other matters,subtitle ,a--,matters relating to ,russia and other foreign powers,sec4 #fgja4 ,limitation relating to establishment or support of cybersecurity unit with the ,russian ,federation4,sec4 #fgjb4 ,assessment of threat finance relating to ,russia4,sec4 #fgjc4 ,notification of an active measures campaign4,sec4 #fgjd4 ,notification of travel by accredited diplomatic and consular personnel of the ,russian ,federation in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #fgje4 ,report and annual briefing on ,iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities4,sec4 #fgjf4 ,expansion of scope of committee to counter active measures4,subtitle ,b--,reports,sec4 #fgaa4 ,technical correction to ,inspector ,general study4,sec4 #fgab4 ,reports on authorities of the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #fgac4 ,review of intelligence community whistleblower matters4,sec4 #fgad4 ,report on role of ,director of ,national ,intelligence with respect to certain foreign investments4,sec4 #fgae4 ,report on surveillance by foreign governments against ,united ,states telecommunications networks4,sec4 #fgaf4 ,biennial report on foreign investment risks4,sec4 #fgag4 ,modification of certain reporting requirement on travel of foreign diplomats4,sec4 #fgah4 ,semiannual reports on investigations of unauthorized disclosures of classified information4,sec4 #fgai4 ,congressional notification of designation of covered intelligence officer as persona non grata4,sec4 #fgbj4 ,reports on intelligence community participation in vulnerabilities equities process of ,federal ,government4,sec4 #fgba4 ,inspectors ,general reports on classification4,sec4 #fgbb4 ,reports and briefings on national security effects of global water insecurity and emerging infectious disease and pandemics4,sec4 #fgbc4 ,annual report on memoranda of understanding between elements of intelligence community and other entities of the ,united ,states ,government regarding significant operational activities or policy4,sec4 #fgbd4 ,study on the feasibility of encrypting unclassified wireline and wireless telephone calls4,sec4 #fgbe4 ,reports on intelligence community loan repayment and related programs4,sec4 #fgbf4 ,repeal of certain reporting requirements4,sec4 #fgbg4 ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community report on senior executives of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4,sec4 #fgbh4 ,briefing on ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation offering permanent residence to sources and cooperators4,sec4 #fgbi4 ,intelligence assessment of ,north ,korea revenue sources4,sec4 #fgcj4 ,report on possible exploitation of virtual currencies by terrorist actors4,subtitle ,c--,other matters,sec4 #fgda4 ,public ,interest ,declassification ,board4,sec4 #fgdb4 ,technical and clerical amendments to the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg4,sec4 #fgdc4 ,bug bounty programs4,sec4 #fgdd4 ,technical amendments related to the ,department of ,energy4,sec4 #fgde4 ,sense of ,congress on notification of certain disclosures of classified information4,sec4 #fgdf4 ,sense of ,congress on consideration of espionage activities when considering whether or not to provide visas to foreign individuals to be accredited to a ,united ,nations mission in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #fgdg4 ,sense of ,congress on ,wiki,leaks4 ,,lxi ,intelligence activities #faja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,fiscal year #bjai ,funds that were appropriated for fiscal year #bjai for the conduct of the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the following elements of the ,united ,states ,government are hereby authorized3 7#a7 ,the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#b7 ,the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 7#c7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency4 7#e7 ,the ,national ,security ,agency4 7#f7 ,the ,department of the ,army1 the ,department of the ,navy1 and the ,department of the ,air ,force4 7#g7 ,the ,coast ,guard4 7#h7 ,the ,department of ,state4 7#i7 ,the ,department of the ,treasury4 7#aj7 ,the ,department of ,energy4 7#aa7 ,the ,department of ,justice4 7#ab7 ,the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 7#ac7 ,the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration4 7#ad7 ,the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office4 7#ae7 ,the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency4 7#af7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7b7 ,fiscal year #bjah ,funds that were appropriated for fiscal year #bjah for the conduct of the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the elements of the ,united ,states set forth in subsection 7a7 are hereby authorized4 #fajb4 ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account ,the amounts that were appropriated for the ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence for fiscal years #bjah and #bjai are hereby authorized4 ,,lxii ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement and ,disability ,system #fbja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,the amounts that were appropriated for the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement and ,disability ,fund for fiscal years #bjah and #bjai are hereby authorized4 #fbjb4 ,computation of annuities for employees of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency 7a7 ,computation of annuities 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bba of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bjca7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#c77;,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 as determined by using the annual rate of basic pay that would be payable for full-time service in that position42 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,c77i71 by striking #ab-month and inserting #b-year2 7,c7 in subsection 7f77#b71 by striking one year and inserting two years2 7,d7 in subsection 7g77#b71 by striking one year each place such term appears and inserting two years2 7,e7 by redesignating subsections 7h71 7i71 7j71 7k71 and 7l7 as subsections 7i71 7j71 7k71 7l71 and 7m71 respectively2 and 7,f7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following3 7h7 ,conditional election of insurable interest survivor annuity by participants married at the time of retirement 7#a7 ,authority to make designation ,subject to the rights of former spouses under subsection 7b7 and section #bbb1 at the time of retirement a married participant found by the ,director to be in good health may elect to receive an annuity reduced in accordance with subsection 7f77#a77;,b7 and designate in writing an individual having an insurable interest in the participant to receive an annuity under the system after the participant's death1 except that any such election to provide an insurable interest survivor annuity to the participant's spouse shall only be effective if the participant's spouse waives the spousal right to a survivor annuity under this ,act4 ,the amount of the annuity shall be equal to #ee percent of the participant's reduced annuity4 7#b7 ,reduction in participant's annuity ,the annuity payable to the participant making such election shall be reduced by #aj percent of an annuity computed under subsection 7a7 and by an additional #e percent for each full #e years the designated individual is younger than the participant4 ,the total reduction under this subparagraph may not exceed #dj percent4 7#c7 ,commencement of survivor annuity ,the annuity payable to the designated individual shall begin on the day after the retired participant dies and terminate on the last day of the month before the designated individual dies4 7#d7 ,recomputation of participant's annuity on death of designated individual ,an annuity that is reduced under this subsection shall1 effective the first day of the month following the death of the designated individual1 be recomputed and paid as if the annuity had not been so reduced4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement ,act ,the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja et seq47 is amended-- 7i7 in section #bcb7;b77#a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeb7;b77#a771 by striking #bba7;h71 and inserting #bba7;i712 and 7ii7 in section #beb7;h77#d7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bjhb7;h77#d771 by striking #bba7k7 and inserting #bba7l74 7,b7 ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi ,subsection 7a7 of section #ad of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cead7;a77 is amended by striking #bba7;h77#b71 #bba7;i71 #bba7l71 and inserting #bba7;i77#b71 #bba7;j71 #bba7m714 7b7 ,annuities for former spouses ,subparagraph 7,b7 of section #bbb7;b77#e7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcb7;b77#e77;,b77 is amended by striking one year and inserting two years4 7c7 ,prior service credit ,subparagraph 7,a7 of section #beb7;b77#c7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bjhb7;b77#c77;,a77 is amended by striking ,october #a1 #aiij both places that term appears and inserting ,march #ca1 #aiia4 7d7 ,reemployment compensation ,section #bgc of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #baac7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,part-,time reemployed annuitants ,the ,director shall have the authority to reemploy an annuitant on a part-time basis in accordance with section #hcdd7l7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7e7 ,effective date and application ,the amendments made by subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 and subsection 7c7 shall take effect as if enacted on ,october #bh1 #bjji1 and shall apply to computations or participants1 respectively1 as of such date4 ,,lxiii ,general intelligence community matters #fcja4 ,restriction on conduct of intelligence activities ,the authorization of appropriations by this subdivision shall not be deemed to constitute authority for the conduct of any intelligence activity which is not otherwise authorized by the ,constitution or the laws of the ,united ,states4 #fcjb4 ,increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law ,appropriations authorized by this subdivision for salary1 pay1 retirement1 and other benefits for ,federal employees may be increased by such additional or supplemental amounts as may be necessary for increases in such compensation or benefits authorized by law4 #fcjc4 ,modification of special pay authority for science1 technology1 engineering1 or mathematics positions and addition of special pay authority for cyber positions ,section #aac;,b of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjdi;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,special rates of pay for positions requiring expertise in science1 technology1 engineering1 or mathematics 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding part ,,iii of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the head of each element of the intelligence community may1 for one or more categories of positions in such element that require expertise in science1 technology1 engineering1 or mathematics-- 7,a7 establish higher minimum rates of pay2 and 7,b7 make corresponding increases in all rates of pay of the pay range for each grade or level1 subject to subsection 7b7 or 7c71 as applicable4 7#b7 ,treatment ,the special rate supplements resulting from the establishment of higher rates under paragraph 7#a7 shall be basic pay for the same or similar purposes as those specified in section #ecje7;j7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7f7 as subsections 7c7 through 7g71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,special rates of pay for cyber positions 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7c71 the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency may establish a special rate of pay-- 7,a7 not to exceed the rate of basic pay payable for level ,,ii of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 if the ,director certifies to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 that the rate of pay is for positions that perform functions that execute the cyber mission of the ,agency2 or 7,b7 not to exceed the rate of basic pay payable for the ,vice ,president of the ,united ,states under section #ajd of title #c1 ,united ,states ,code1 if the ,director certifies to the ,secretary of ,defense1 by name1 individuals that have advanced skills and competencies and that perform critical functions that execute the cyber mission of the ,agency4 7#b7 ,pay limitation ,employees receiving a special rate under paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to an aggregate pay limitation that parallels the limitation established in section #ecjg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that-- 7,a7 any allowance1 differential1 bonus1 award1 or other similar cash payment in addition to basic pay that is authorized under title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 7or any other applicable law in addition to title #e of such ,code1 excluding the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bja et seq477 shall also be counted as part of aggregate compensation2 and 7,b7 aggregate compensation may not exceed the rate established for the ,vice ,president of the ,united ,states under section #ajd of title #c1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,limitation on number of recipients ,the number of individuals who receive basic pay established under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may not exceed #ajj at any time4 7#d7 ,limitation on use as comparative reference ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 special rates of pay and the limitation established under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may not be used as comparative references for the purpose of fixing the rates of basic pay or maximum pay limitations of qualified positions under section #aeii;f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #bbf of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #adg74 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,a minimum and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 a minimum2 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or 7b7 after by subsection 7a72 and 7#f7 in subsection 7g71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag and inserting ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,damon ,paul ,nelson and ,matthew ,young ,pollard ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjah and #bjai2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting or 7b7 after subsection 7a74 #fcjd4 ,modification of appointment of ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community ,section #ajc;,g7a7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcb7;a77 is amended by striking ,president and inserting ,director4 #fcje4 ,director of ,national ,intelligence review of placement of positions within the intelligence community on the ,executive ,schedule 7a7 ,review ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 shall conduct a review of positions within the intelligence community regarding the placement of such positions on the ,executive ,schedule under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,in carrying out such review1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 shall determine-- 7#a7 the standards under which such review will be conducted2 7#b7 which positions should or should not be on the ,executive ,schedule2 and 7#c7 for those positions that should be on the ,executive ,schedule1 the level of the ,executive ,schedule at which such positions should be placed4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the review under subsection 7a7 is completed1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives an unredacted report describing the standards by which the review was conducted and the outcome of the review4 #fcjf4 ,supply ,chain and ,counterintelligence ,risk ,management ,task ,force 7a7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the congressional intelligence committees4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,requirement to establish ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall establish a ,supply ,chain and ,counterintelligence ,risk ,management ,task ,force to standardize information sharing between the intelligence community and the acquisition community of the ,united ,states ,government with respect to the supply chain and counterintelligence risks4 7c7 ,members ,the ,supply ,chain and ,counterintelligence ,risk ,management ,task ,force established under subsection 7b7 shall be composed of-- 7#a7 a representative of the ,defense ,security ,service of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 a representative of the ,general ,services ,administration2 7#c7 a representative of the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy of the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7#d7 a representative of the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7#e7 a representative of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation2 7#f7 the ,director of the ,national ,counterintelligence and ,security ,center2 and 7#g7 any other members the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines appropriate4 7d7 ,security clearances ,each member of the ,supply ,chain and ,counterintelligence ,risk ,management ,task ,force established under subsection 7b7 shall have a security clearance at the top secret level and be able to access sensitive compartmented information4 7e7 ,annual report ,the ,supply ,chain and ,counterintelligence ,risk ,management ,task ,force established under subsection 7b7 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report that describes the activities of the ,task ,force during the previous year1 including identification of the supply chain1 cybersecurity1 and counterintelligence risks shared with the acquisition community of the ,united ,states ,government by the intelligence community4 #fcjg4 ,consideration of adversarial telecommunications and cybersecurity infrastructure when sharing intelligence with foreign governments and entities ,whenever the head of an element of the intelligence community enters into an intelligence-sharing agreement with a foreign government or any other foreign entity1 the head of the element shall consider the pervasiveness of telecommunications and cybersecurity infrastructure1 equipment1 and services provided by adversaries of the ,united ,states1 particularly ,china and ,russia1 or entities of such adversaries in the country or region of the foreign government or other foreign entity entering into the agreement4 #fcjh4 ,cyber protection support for the personnel of the intelligence community in positions highly vulnerable to cyber attack 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,personal accounts ,the term personal accounts means accounts for online and telecommunications services1 including telephone1 residential internet access1 email1 text and multimedia messaging1 cloud computing1 social media1 health care1 and financial services1 used by personnel of the intelligence community outside of the scope of their employment with elements of the intelligence community4 7#b7 ,personal technology devices ,the term personal technology devices means technology devices used by personnel of the intelligence community outside of the scope of their employment with elements of the intelligence community1 including networks to which such devices connect4 7b7 ,authority ,to provide cyber protection support 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to a determination by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,director may provide cyber protection support for the personal technology devices and personal accounts of the personnel described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,at-risk personnel ,the personnel described in this paragraph are personnel of the intelligence community-- 7,a7 who the ,director determines to be highly vulnerable to cyber attacks and hostile information collection activities because of the positions occupied by such personnel in the intelligence community2 and 7,b7 whose personal technology devices or personal accounts are highly vulnerable to cyber attacks and hostile information collection activities4 7c7 ,nature of cyber protection support ,subject to the availability of resources1 the cyber protection support provided to personnel under subsection 7b7 may include training1 advice1 assistance1 and other services relating to cyber attacks and hostile information collection activities4 7d7 ,limitation on support ,nothing in this section shall be construed-- 7#a7 to encourage personnel of the intelligence community to use personal technology devices for official business2 or 7#b7 to authorize cyber protection support for senior intelligence community personnel using personal devices1 networks1 and personal accounts in an official capacity4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the provision of cyber protection support under subsection 7b74 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the methodology used to make the determination under subsection 7b77#b72 and 7#b7 guidance for the use of cyber protection support and tracking of support requests for personnel receiving cyber protection support under subsection 7b74 #fcji4 ,elimination of sunset of authority relating to management of supply-chain risk ,section #cji of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-hg2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccbi note7 is amended by striking subsection 7g74 #fcaj4 ,limitations on determinations regarding certain security classifications 7a7 ,prohibition ,an officer of an element of the intelligence community who has been nominated by the ,president for a position that requires the advice and consent of the ,senate may not make a classification decision with respect to information related to such officer's nomination4 7b7 ,classification determinations 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 in a case in which an officer described in subsection 7a7 has been nominated as described in such subsection and classification authority rests with the officer or another officer who reports directly to such officer1 a classification decision with respect to information relating to the officer shall be made by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#b7 ,nominations of ,director of ,national ,intelligence ,in a case described in paragraph 7#a7 in which the officer nominated is the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the classification decision shall be made by the ,principal ,deputy ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7c7 ,reports ,whenever the ,director or the ,principal ,deputy ,director makes a decision under subsection 7b71 the ,director or the ,principal ,deputy ,director1 as the case may be1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report detailing the reasons for the decision4 #fcaa4 ,joint ,intelligence ,community ,council 7a7 ,meetings ,section #aja;,a7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbb7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking regular2 and 7#b7 by inserting as the ,director considers appropriate after ,council4 7b7 ,report on function and utility of the ,joint ,intelligence ,community ,council 7#a7 ,in general ,no later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,executive ,office of the ,president and members of the ,joint ,intelligence ,community ,council1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the function and utility of the ,joint ,intelligence ,community ,council4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the number of physical or virtual meetings held by the ,council per year since the ,council's inception4 7,b7 ,a description of the effect and accomplishments of the ,council4 7,c7 ,an explanation of the unique role of the ,council relative to other entities1 including with respect to the ,national ,security ,council and the ,executive ,committee of the intelligence community4 7,d7 ,recommendations for the future role and operation of the ,council4 7,e7 ,such other matters relating to the function and utility of the ,council as the ,director considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,form ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #fcab4 ,intelligence community information technology environment 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,core service ,the term core service means a capability that is available to multiple elements of the intelligence community and required for consistent operation of the intelligence community information technology environment4 7#b7 ,intelligence community information technology environment ,the term intelligence community information technology environment means all of the information technology services across the intelligence community1 including the data sharing and protection environment across multiple classification domains4 7b7 ,roles and responsibilities 7#a7 ,director of ,national ,intelligence ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall be responsible for coordinating the performance by elements of the intelligence community of the intelligence community information technology environment1 including each of the following3 7,a7 ,ensuring compliance with all applicable environment rules and regulations of such environment4 7,b7 ,ensuring measurable performance goals exist for such environment4 7,c7 ,documenting standards and practices of such environment4 7,d7 ,acting as an arbiter among elements of the intelligence community related to any disagreements arising out of the implementation of such environment4 7,e7 ,delegating responsibilities to the elements of the intelligence community and carrying out such other responsibilities as are necessary for the effective implementation of such environment4 7#b7 ,core service providers ,providers of core services shall be responsible for-- 7,a7 providing core services1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 and 7,b7 providing the ,director with information requested and required to fulfill the responsibilities of the ,director under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,use of core services 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 each element of the intelligence community shall use core services when such services are available4 7,b7 ,exception ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may provide for a written exception to the requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,director determines there is a compelling financial or mission need for such exception4 7c7 ,management accountability ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall designate and maintain one or more accountable executives of the intelligence community information technology environment to be responsible for-- 7#a7 management1 financial control1 and integration of such environment2 7#b7 overseeing the performance of each core service1 including establishing measurable service requirements and schedules2 7#c7 to the degree feasible1 ensuring testing of each core service of such environment1 including testing by the intended users1 to evaluate performance against measurable service requirements and to ensure the capability meets user requirements2 and 7#d7 coordinate transition or restructuring efforts of such environment1 including phaseout of legacy systems4 7d7 ,security plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall develop and maintain a security plan for the intelligence community information technology environment4 7e7 ,long-,term roadmap ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and during each of the second and fourth fiscal quarters thereafter1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a long-term roadmap that shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the minimum required and desired core service requirements1 including-- 7,a7 key performance parameters2 and 7,b7 an assessment of current1 measured performance4 7#b7 ,implementation milestones for the intelligence community information technology environment1 including each of the following3 7,a7 ,a schedule for expected deliveries of core service capabilities during each of the following phases3 7i7 ,concept refinement and technology maturity demonstration4 7ii7 ,development1 integration1 and demonstration4 7iii7 ,production1 deployment1 and sustainment4 7iv7 ,system retirement4 7,b7 ,dependencies of such core service capabilities4 7,c7 ,plans for the transition or restructuring necessary to incorporate core service capabilities4 7,d7 ,a description of any legacy systems and discontinued capabilities to be phased out4 7#c7 ,such other matters as the ,director determines appropriate4 7f7 ,business plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and during each of the second and fourth fiscal quarters thereafter1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a business plan that includes each of the following3 7#a7 ,a systematic approach to identify core service funding requests for the intelligence community information technology environment within the proposed budget1 including multiyear plans to implement the long-term roadmap required by subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,a uniform approach by which each element of the intelligence community shall identify the cost of legacy information technology or alternative capabilities where services of the intelligence community information technology environment will also be available4 7#c7 ,a uniform effort by which each element of the intelligence community shall identify transition and restructuring costs for new1 existing1 and retiring services of the intelligence community information technology environment1 as well as services of such environment that have changed designations as a core service4 7g7 ,quarterly presentations ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall provide to the congressional intelligence committees quarterly updates regarding ongoing implementation of the intelligence community information technology environment as compared to the requirements in the most recently submitted security plan required by subsection 7d71 long-term roadmap required by subsection 7e71 and business plan required by subsection 7f74 7h7 ,additional notifications ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall provide timely notification to the congressional intelligence committees regarding any policy changes related to or affecting the intelligence community information technology environment1 new initiatives or strategies related to or impacting such environment1 and changes or deficiencies in the execution of the security plan required by subsection 7d71 long-term roadmap required by subsection 7e71 and business plan required by subsection 7f74 7i7 ,sunset ,the section shall have no effect on or after ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 #fcac4 ,report on development of secure mobile voice solution for intelligence community 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency and the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a classified report on the feasibility1 desirability1 cost1 and required schedule associated with the implementation of a secure mobile voice solution for the intelligence community4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,the benefits and disadvantages of a secure mobile voice solution4 7#b7 ,whether the intelligence community could leverage commercially available technology for classified voice communications that operates on commercial mobile networks in a secure manner and identifying the accompanying security risks to such networks4 7#c7 ,a description of any policies or community guidance that would be necessary to govern the potential solution1 such as a process for determining the appropriate use of a secure mobile telephone and any limitations associated with such use4 #fcad4 ,policy on minimum insider threat standards 7a7 ,policy required ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall establish a policy for minimum insider threat standards that is consistent with the ,national ,insider ,threat ,policy and ,minimum ,standards for ,executive ,branch ,insider ,threat ,programs4 7b7 ,implementation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the head of each element of the intelligence community shall implement the policy established under subsection 7a74 #fcae4 ,submission of intelligence community policies 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,electronic repository ,the term electronic repository means the electronic distribution mechanism1 in use as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 or any successor electronic distribution mechanism1 by which the ,director of ,national ,intelligence submits to the congressional intelligence committees information4 7#b7 ,policy ,the term policy1 with respect to the intelligence community1 includes unclassified or classified-- 7,a7 directives1 policy guidance1 and policy memoranda of the intelligence community2 7,b7 executive correspondence of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 and 7,c7 any equivalent successor policy instruments4 7b7 ,submission of policies 7#a7 ,current policy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees using the electronic repository all nonpublicly available policies issued by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence for the intelligence community that are in effect as of the date of the submission4 7#b7 ,continuous updates ,not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,director of ,national ,intelligence issues1 modifies1 or rescinds a policy of the intelligence community1 the ,director shall-- 7,a7 notify the congressional intelligence committees of such addition1 modification1 or removal2 and 7,b7 update the electronic repository with respect to such addition1 modification1 or removal4 #fcaf4 ,expansion of intelligence community recruitment efforts ,in order to further increase the diversity of the intelligence community workforce1 not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with heads of elements of the ,intelligence ,community1 shall create1 implement1 and submit to the congressional intelligence committees a written plan to ensure that rural and underrepresented regions are more fully and consistently represented in such elements' employment recruitment efforts4 ,upon receipt of the plan1 the congressional committees shall have #fj days to submit comments to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence before such plan shall be implemented4 ,,lxiv ,matters relating to elements of the intelligence community ,a ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence #fdja4 ,authority for protection of current and former employees of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence ,section #e7;a77#d7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cejf7;a77#d77 is amended by striking such personnel of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence as the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may designate2 and inserting current and former personnel of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and their immediate families as the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may designate24 #fdjb4 ,designation of the program manager-information-sharing environment 7a7 ,information-sharing environment ,section #ajaf7;b7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,president and inserting ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,president both places that term appears and inserting ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7b7 ,program manager ,section #ajaf7;f77#a7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe7;f77#a77 is amended by striking ,the individual designated as the program manager shall serve as program manager until removed from service or replaced by the ,president 7at the ,president's sole discretion74 and inserting ,beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,damon ,paul ,nelson and ,matthew ,young ,pollard ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjah1 #bjai and #bjbj1 each individual designated as the program manager shall be appointed by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence44 #fdjc4 ,technical modification to the executive schedule ,section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,director of the ,national ,counterintelligence and ,security ,center4 4 #fdjd4 ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community ,section #ajc;,i7a7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcd7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the ,chief ,financial ,officer shall report directly to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence44 #fdje4 ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community ,section #ajc;,g7a7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcb7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the ,chief ,information ,officer shall report directly to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence44 ,b ,central ,intelligence ,agency #fdaa4 ,central ,intelligence ,agency subsistence for personnel assigned to austere locations ,subsection 7a7 of section #e of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cejf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #djc-d;a741 and inserting 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #djc-d;a712 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,upon the approval of the ,director1 provide1 during any fiscal year1 with or without reimbursement1 subsistence to any personnel assigned to an overseas location designated by the ,agency as an austere location4 4 #fdab4 ,special rules for certain monthly workers' compensation payments and other payments for ,central ,intelligence ,agency personnel 7a7 ,in general ,the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #ai the following new section3 #ai;,a4 ,special rules for certain individuals injured by reason of war1 insurgency1 hostile act1 terrorist activities1 or incidents designated by the ,director 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered dependent ,the term covered dependent means a family member 7as defined by the ,director7 of a covered employee who1 on or after ,september #aa1 #bjja-- 7,a7 accompanies the covered employee to an assigned duty station in a foreign country2 and 7,b7 becomes injured by reason of a qualifying injury4 7#b7 ,covered employee ,the term covered employee means an officer or employee of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency who1 on or after ,september #aa1 #bjja1 becomes injured by reason of a qualifying injury4 7#c7 ,covered individual ,the term covered individual means an individual who-- 7,a7 7i7 is detailed to the ,central ,intelligence ,agency from other agencies of the ,united ,states ,government or from the ,armed ,forces2 or 7ii7 is affiliated with the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 as determined by the ,director2 and 7,b7 who1 on or after ,september #aa1 #bjja1 becomes injured by reason of a qualifying injury4 7#d7 ,qualifying injury ,the term qualifying injury means the following3 7,a7 ,with respect to a covered dependent1 an injury incurred-- 7i7 during a period in which the covered dependent is accompanying the covered employee to an assigned duty station in a foreign country2 7ii7 in connection with war1 insurgency1 hostile act1 terrorist activity1 or an incident designated for purposes of this section by the ,director2 and 7iii7 that was not the result of the willful misconduct of the covered dependent4 7,b7 ,with respect to a covered employee or a covered individual-- 7i7 an injury incurred-- 7,i7 during a period of assignment to a duty station in a foreign country2 7,,ii7 in connection with war1 insurgency1 hostile act1 or terrorist activity2 and 7,,iii7 that was not the result of the willful misconduct of the covered employee or the covered individual2 or 7ii7 an injury incurred-- 7,i7 in connection with an incident designated for purposes of this section by the ,director2 and 7,,ii7 that was not the result of the willful misconduct of the covered employee or the covered individual4 7b7 ,adjustment of compensation for certain injuries 7#a7 ,increase ,the ,director may increase the amount of monthly compensation paid to a covered employee under section #haje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,director may determine the amount of each such increase by taking into account-- 7,a7 the severity of the qualifying injury2 7,b7 the circumstances by which the covered employee became injured2 and 7,c7 the seniority of the covered employee4 7#b7 ,maximum ,notwithstanding chapter #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the total amount of monthly compensation increased under paragraph 7#a7 may not exceed the monthly pay of the maximum rate of basic pay for ,,gs-#ae of the ,general ,schedule under section #eccb of such title4 7c7 ,costs for treating qualifying injuries ,the ,director may pay the costs of treating a qualifying injury of a covered employee1 a covered individual1 or a covered dependent1 or may reimburse a covered employee1 a covered individual1 or a covered dependent for such costs1 that are not otherwise covered by chapter #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or other provision of ,federal law4 4 7b7 ,regulations ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency shall-- 7#a7 prescribe regulations ensuring the fair and equitable implementation of section #ai;,a of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi1 as added by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional intelligence committees such regulations4 7c7 ,application ,section #ai;,a of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall apply with respect to-- 7#a7 payments made to covered employees 7as defined in such section7 under section #haje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 treatment described in subsection 7b7 of such section #ai;,a occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #fdac4 ,expansion of security protective service jurisdiction of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,subsection 7a77#a7 of section #ae of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceae7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #ejj feet2 and inserting #ejj yards22 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking #ejj feet4 and inserting #ejj yards44 #fdad4 ,repeal of foreign language proficiency requirement for certain senior level positions in the ,central ,intelligence ,agency 7a7 ,repeal of foreign language proficiency requirement ,section #ajd;,a of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcf7 is amended by striking subsection 7g74 7b7 ,conforming repeal of report requirement ,section #faa of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjje 7,public ,law #ajh-dhg7 is amended by striking subsection 7c74 ,c ,office of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence of ,department of ,energy #fdba4 ,consolidation of ,department of ,energy ,offices of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence 7a7 ,in general ,section #bae of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gadd;b7 is amended to read as follows3 #bae4 ,office of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms intelligence community and ,national ,intelligence ,program have the meanings given such terms in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 7b7 ,in general ,there is in the ,department an ,office of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence4 ,such office shall be under the ,national ,intelligence ,program4 7c7 ,director 7#a7 ,the head of the ,office shall be the ,director of the ,office of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence1 who shall be an employee in the ,senior ,executive ,service1 the ,senior ,intelligence ,service1 the ,senior ,national ,intelligence ,service1 or any other ,service that the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 considers appropriate4 ,the ,director of the ,office shall report directly to the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall select an individual to serve as the ,director from among individuals who have substantial expertise in matters relating to the intelligence community1 including foreign intelligence and counterintelligence4 7d7 ,duties 7#a7 ,subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary1 the ,director shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the ,secretary may prescribe4 7#b7 ,the ,director shall be responsible for establishing policy for intelligence and counterintelligence programs and activities at the ,department4 4 7b7 ,conforming repeal ,section #baf of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gadd;c7 is hereby repealed4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents at the beginning of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act is amended by striking the items relating to sections #bae and #baf and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #bae4 ,office of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence4 4 #fdbb4 ,repeal of ,department of ,energy ,intelligence ,executive ,committee and budget reporting requirement ,section #bad of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gadd;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7a72 and 7#b7 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c74 ,d ,other elements #fdca4 ,plan for designation of counterintelligence component of ,defense ,security ,service as an element of intelligence community ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,national ,counterintelligence and ,security ,center1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a plan to designate the counterintelligence component of the ,defense ,security ,service of the ,department of ,defense as an element of the intelligence community by not later than ,january #a1 #bjba4 ,such plan shall-- 7#a7 address the implications of such designation on the authorities1 governance1 personnel1 resources1 information technology1 collection1 analytic products1 information sharing1 and business processes of the ,defense ,security ,service and the intelligence community2 and 7#b7 not address the personnel security functions of the ,defense ,security ,service4 #fdcb4 ,notice not required for private entities ,section #ceec of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7j7 as subsection 7k72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7i7 the following3 7j7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to require the ,secretary to provide notice to any private entity before the ,secretary issues a binding operational directive under subsection 7b77#b74 4 #fdcc4 ,establishment of advisory board for ,national ,reconnaissance ,office 7a7 ,establishment ,section #ajf;,a of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjda;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,advisory board 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office an advisory board 7in this section referred to as the ,board74 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,board shall-- 7,a7 study matters relating to the mission of the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office1 including with respect to promoting innovation1 competition1 and resilience in space1 overhead reconnaissance1 acquisition1 and other matters2 and 7,b7 advise and report directly to the ,director with respect to such matters4 7#c7 ,members 7,a7 ,number and appointment 7i7 ,in general ,the ,board shall be composed of five members appointed by the ,director from among individuals with demonstrated academic1 government1 business1 or other expertise relevant to the mission and functions of the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office4 7ii7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,director appoints a member to the ,board1 the ,director shall notify the congressional intelligence committees and the congressional defense committees 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 of such appointment4 7,b7 ,terms ,each member shall be appointed for a term of #b years4 ,except as provided by subparagraph 7,c71 a member may not serve more than three terms4 7,c7 ,vacancy ,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 7,d7 ,chair ,the ,board shall have a ,chair1 who shall be appointed by the ,director from among the members4 7,e7 ,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 #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,f7 ,executive ,secretary ,the ,director may appoint an executive secretary1 who shall be an employee of the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office1 to support the ,board4 7#d7 ,meetings ,the ,board shall meet not less than quarterly1 but may meet more frequently at the call of the ,director4 7#e7 ,reports ,not later than ,march #ca of each year1 the ,board shall submit to the ,director and to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the activities and significant findings of the ,board during the preceding year4 7#f7 ,nonapplicability of certain requirements ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the ,board4 7#g7 ,termination ,the ,board shall terminate on the date that is #c years after the date of the first meeting of the ,board4 4 7b7 ,initial appointments ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office shall appoint the initial five members to the advisory board under subsection 7d7 of section #ajf;,a of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjda;a71 as added by subsection 7a74 #fdcd4 ,collocation of certain ,department of ,homeland ,security personnel at field locations 7a7 ,identification of opportunities for collocation ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,intelligence and ,analysis shall identify1 in consultation with the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 the ,administrator of the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and the heads of such other elements of the ,department of ,homeland ,security as the ,under ,secretary considers appropriate1 opportunities for collocation of officers of the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis in the field outside of the greater ,washington1 ,district of ,columbia1 area in order to support operational units from ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 and other elements of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7b7 ,plan for collocation ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report that includes a plan for collocation as described in subsection 7a74 ,,lxv ,election matters #feja4 ,report on cyber attacks by foreign governments against ,united ,states election infrastructure 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,e7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,congressional leadership ,the term congressional leadership includes the following3 7,a7 ,the majority leader of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,the minority leader of the ,senate4 7,c7 ,the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,d7 ,the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means any ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and any territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,intelligence and ,analysis shall submit to congressional leadership and the appropriate congressional committees a report on cyber attacks and attempted cyber attacks by foreign governments on ,united ,states election infrastructure in ,states and localities in connection with the #bjaf ,presidential election in the ,united ,states and such cyber attacks or attempted cyber attacks as the ,under ,secretary anticipates against such infrastructure4 ,such report shall identify the ,states and localities affected and shall include cyber attacks and attempted cyber attacks against voter registration databases1 voting machines1 voting-related computer networks1 and the networks of ,secretaries of ,state and other election officials of the various ,states4 7c7 ,form ,the report submitted under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #fejb4 ,review of intelligence community's posture to collect against and analyze ,russian efforts to influence the ,presidential election 7a7 ,review required ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall-- 7#a7 complete an after action review of the posture of the intelligence community to collect against and analyze efforts of the ,government of ,russia to interfere in the #bjaf ,presidential election in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the findings of the ,director with respect to such review4 7b7 ,elements ,the review required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the posture and efforts described in paragraph 7#a7 of such subsection1 the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of whether the resources of the intelligence community were properly aligned to detect and respond to the efforts described in subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,an assessment of the information sharing that occurred within elements of the intelligence community4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the information sharing that occurred between elements of the intelligence community4 7#d7 ,an assessment of applicable authorities necessary to collect on any such efforts and any deficiencies in those authorities4 7#e7 ,a review of the use of open source material to inform analysis and warning of such efforts4 7#f7 ,a review of the use of alternative and predictive analysis4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report required by subsection 7a77#b7 shall be submitted to the congressional intelligence committees in a classified form4 #fejc4 ,assessment of foreign intelligence threats to ,federal elections 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,congressional leadership ,the term congressional leadership includes the following3 7,a7 ,the majority leader of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,the minority leader of the ,senate4 7,c7 ,the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,d7 ,the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,security vulnerability ,the term security vulnerability has the meaning given such term in section #ajb of the ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja74 7b7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the heads of other relevant elements of the intelligence community1 shall-- 7#a7 commence not later than #a year before any regularly scheduled ,federal election occurring after ,december #ca1 #bjah1 and complete not later than #ahj days before such election1 an assessment of security vulnerabilities of ,state election systems2 and 7#b7 not later than #ahj days before any regularly scheduled ,federal election occurring after ,december #ca1 #bjah1 submit a report on such security vulnerabilities and an assessment of foreign intelligence threats to the election to-- 7,a7 congressional leadership2 and 7,b7 the appropriate congressional committees4 7c7 ,update ,not later than #ij days before any regularly scheduled ,federal election occurring after ,december #ca1 #bjah1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall-- 7#a7 update the assessment of foreign intelligence threats to that election2 and 7#b7 submit the updated assessment to-- 7,a7 congressional leadership2 and 7,b7 the appropriate congressional committees4 #fejd4 ,strategy for countering ,russian cyber threats to ,united ,states elections 7a7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the congressional intelligence committees4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7#e7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,requirement for a strategy ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall develop a whole-of-government strategy for countering the threat of ,russian cyber attacks and attempted cyber attacks against electoral systems and processes in the ,united ,states1 including ,federal1 ,state1 and local election systems1 voter registration databases1 voting tabulation equipment1 and equipment and processes for the secure transmission of election results4 7c7 ,elements of the strategy ,the strategy required by subsection 7b7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a whole-of-government approach to protecting ,united ,states electoral systems and processes that includes the agencies and departments indicated in subsection 7b7 as well as any other agencies and departments of the ,united ,states1 as determined appropriate by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#b7 ,input solicited from ,secretaries of ,state of the various ,states and the chief election officials of the ,states4 7#c7 ,technical security measures1 including auditable paper trails for voting machines1 securing wireless and internet connections1 and other technical safeguards4 7#d7 ,detection of cyber threats1 including attacks and attempted attacks by ,russian government or nongovernment cyber threat actors4 7#e7 ,improvements in the identification and attribution of ,russian government or nongovernment cyber threat actors4 7#f7 ,deterrence1 including actions and measures that could or should be undertaken against or communicated to the ,government of ,russia or other entities to deter attacks against1 or interference with1 ,united ,states election systems and processes4 7#g7 ,improvements in ,federal ,government communications with ,state and local election officials4 7#h7 ,public education and communication efforts4 7#i7 ,benchmarks and milestones to enable the measurement of concrete steps taken and progress made in the implementation of the strategy4 7d7 ,congressional briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall jointly brief the appropriate congressional committees on the strategy developed under subsection 7b74 #feje4 ,assessment of significant ,russian influence campaigns directed at foreign elections and referenda 7a7 ,russian influence campaign defined ,in this section1 the term ,russian influence campaign means any effort1 covert or overt1 and by any means1 attributable to the ,russian ,federation directed at an election1 referendum1 or similar process in a country other than the ,russian ,federation or the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,assessment required ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report containing an analytical assessment of the most significant ,russian influence campaigns1 if any1 conducted during the #c-year period preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act1 as well as the most significant current or planned such ,russian influence campaigns1 if any4 ,such assessment shall include-- 7#a7 a summary of such significant ,russian influence campaigns1 including1 at a minimum1 the specific means by which such campaigns were conducted1 are being conducted1 or likely will be conducted1 as appropriate1 and the specific goal of each such campaign2 7#b7 a summary of any defenses against or responses to such ,russian influence campaigns by the foreign state holding the elections or referenda2 7#c7 a summary of any relevant activities by elements of the intelligence community undertaken for the purpose of assisting the government of such foreign state in defending against or responding to such ,russian influence campaigns2 and 7#d7 an assessment of the effectiveness of such defenses and responses described in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c74 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7b7 may be submitted in classified form1 but if so submitted1 shall contain an unclassified summary4 #fejf4 ,information sharing with ,state election officials 7a7 ,state defined ,in this section1 the term ,state means any ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and any territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,security clearances 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall support the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 and any other official of the ,department of ,homeland ,security designated by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in sponsoring a security clearance up to the top secret level for each eligible chief election official of a ,state or the ,district of ,columbia1 and additional eligible designees of such election official as appropriate1 at the time that such election official assumes such position4 7#b7 ,interim clearances ,consistent with applicable policies and directives1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may issue interim clearances1 for a period to be determined by the ,director1 to a chief election official as described in paragraph 7#a7 and up to one designee of such official under such paragraph4 7c7 ,information sharing 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall assist the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,intelligence and ,analysis and the ,under ,secretary responsible for overseeing critical infrastructure protection1 cybersecurity1 and other related programs of the ,department 7as specified in section #ajc7;a77#a77;,h7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aac7;a77#a77;,h777 with sharing any appropriate classified information related to threats to election systems and to the integrity of the election process with chief election officials and such designees who have received a security clearance under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,coordination ,the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,intelligence and ,analysis shall coordinate with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,under ,secretary responsible for overseeing critical infrastructure protection1 cybersecurity1 and other related programs of the ,department 7as specified in section #ajc7;a77#a77;,h7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aac7;a77#a77;,h777 to facilitate the sharing of information to the affected ,secretaries of ,state or ,states4 #fejg4 ,notification of significant foreign cyber intrusions and active measures campaigns directed at elections for ,federal offices 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,active measures campaign ,the term active measures campaign means a foreign semi-covert or covert intelligence operation4 7#b7 ,candidate1 election1 and political party ,the terms candidate1 election1 and political party have the meanings given those terms in section #cja of the ,federal ,election ,campaign ,act of #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja74 7#c7 ,congressional leadership ,the term congressional leadership includes the following3 7,a7 ,the majority leader of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,the minority leader of the ,senate4 7,c7 ,the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,d7 ,the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,cyber intrusion ,the term cyber intrusion means an electronic occurrence that actually or imminently jeopardizes1 without lawful authority1 electronic election infrastructure1 or the integrity1 confidentiality1 or availability of information within such infrastructure4 7#e7 ,electronic election infrastructure ,the term electronic election infrastructure means an electronic information system of any of the following that is related to an election for ,federal office3 7,a7 ,the ,federal ,government4 7,b7 ,a ,state or local government4 7,c7 ,a political party4 7,d7 ,the election campaign of a candidate4 7#f7 ,federal office ,the term ,federal office has the meaning given that term in section #cja of the ,federal ,election ,campaign ,act of #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja74 7#g7 ,high confidence ,the term high confidence1 with respect to a determination1 means that the determination is based on high-quality information from multiple sources4 7#h7 ,moderate confidence ,the term moderate confidence1 with respect to a determination1 means that a determination is credibly sourced and plausible but not of sufficient quality or corroborated sufficiently to warrant a higher level of confidence4 7#i7 ,other appropriate congressional committees ,the term other appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,determinations of significant foreign cyber intrusions and active measures campaigns ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall jointly carry out subsection 7c7 if such ,directors and the ,secretary jointly determine-- 7#a7 that on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 a significant foreign cyber intrusion or active measures campaign intended to influence an upcoming election for any ,federal office has occurred or is occurring2 and 7#b7 with moderate or high confidence1 that such intrusion or campaign can be attributed to a foreign state or to a foreign nonstate person1 group1 or other entity4 7c7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ad days after making a determination under subsection 7b71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall jointly provide a briefing to the congressional leadership1 the congressional intelligence committees and1 consistent with the protection of sources and methods1 the other appropriate congressional committees4 ,the briefing shall be classified and address1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the significant foreign cyber intrusion or active measures campaign1 as the case may be1 covered by the determination4 7,b7 ,an identification of the foreign state or foreign nonstate person1 group1 or other entity1 to which such intrusion or campaign has been attributed4 7,c7 ,the desirability and feasibility of the public release of information about the cyber intrusion or active measures campaign4 7,d7 ,any other information such ,directors and the ,secretary jointly determine appropriate4 7#b7 ,electronic election infrastructure briefings ,with respect to a significant foreign cyber intrusion covered by a determination under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 shall offer to the owner or operator of any electronic election infrastructure directly affected by such intrusion1 a briefing on such intrusion1 including steps that may be taken to mitigate such intrusion4 ,such briefing may be classified and made available only to individuals with appropriate security clearances4 7#c7 ,protection of sources and methods ,this subsection shall be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the protection of sources and methods4 #fejh4 ,designation of counterintelligence officer to lead election security matters 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall designate a national counterintelligence officer within the ,national ,counterintelligence and ,security ,center to lead1 manage1 and coordinate counterintelligence matters relating to election security4 7b7 ,additional responsibilities ,the person designated under subsection 7a7 shall also lead1 manage1 and coordinate counterintelligence matters relating to risks posed by interference from foreign powers 7as defined in section #aja of the ,foreign ,intelligence ,surveillance ,act of #aigh 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja77 to the following3 7#a7 ,the ,federal ,government election security supply chain4 7#b7 ,election voting systems and software4 7#c7 ,voter registration databases4 7#d7 ,critical infrastructure related to elections4 7#e7 ,such other ,government goods and services as the ,director of ,national ,intelligence considers appropriate4 ,,lxvi ,security clearances #ffja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,f7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,g7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,h7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,appropriate industry partner ,the term appropriate industry partner means a contractor1 licensee1 or grantee 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of ,executive ,order ,no4 #abhbi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to ,national ,industrial ,security ,program77 that is participating in the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program established by such ,executive order4 7#c7 ,continuous vetting ,the term continuous vetting has the meaning given such term in ,executive ,order ,no4 #acdfg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to reforming processes for determining suitability for government employment1 fitness for contractor employees1 and eligibility for access to classified national security information74 7#d7 ,council ,the term ,council means the ,security1 ,suitability1 and ,credentialing ,performance ,accountability ,council established pursuant to such ,executive order1 or any successor entity4 7#e7 ,reciprocity ,the term reciprocity means reciprocal recognition by ,federal departments and agencies of eligibility for access to classified information4 7#f7 ,security ,executive ,agent ,the term ,security ,executive ,agent means the officer serving as the ,security ,executive ,agent pursuant to section #hjc of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg1 as added by section #ffje4 7#g7 ,suitability and ,credentialing ,executive ,agent ,the term ,suitability and ,credentialing ,executive ,agent means the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management acting as the ,suitability and ,credentialing ,executive ,agent in accordance with ,executive ,order ,no4 #acdfg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to reforming processes related to suitability for ,government employment1 fitness for contractor employees1 and eligibility for access to classified national security information71 or any successor entity4 #ffjb4 ,reports and plans relating to security clearances and background investigations 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ensuring the trustworthiness and security of the workforce1 facilities1 and information of the ,federal ,government is of the highest priority to national security and public safety2 7#b7 the ,president and ,congress should prioritize the modernization of the personnel security framework to improve its efficiency1 effectiveness1 and accountability2 7#c7 the current system for background investigations for security clearances1 suitability and fitness for employment1 and credentialing lacks efficiencies and capabilities to meet the current threat environment1 recruit and retain a trusted workforce1 and capitalize on modern technologies2 and 7#d7 changes to policies or processes to improve this system should be vetted through the ,council to ensure standardization1 portability1 and reciprocity in security clearances across the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,accountability plans and reports 7#a7 ,plans ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,council shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to appropriate industry partners the following3 7,a7 ,a plan1 with milestones1 to reduce the background investigation inventory to #bjj1jjj1 or an otherwise sustainable steady-level1 by the end of year #bjbj4 ,such plan shall include notes of any required changes in investigative and adjudicative standards or resources4 7,b7 ,a plan to consolidate the conduct of background investigations associated with the processing for security clearances in the most effective and efficient manner in the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency4 ,such plan shall address required funding1 personnel1 contracts1 information technology1 field office structure1 policy1 governance1 schedule1 transition costs1 and effects on stakeholders4 7#b7 ,report on the future of personnel security 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chairman of the ,council1 in coordination with the members of the ,council1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to appropriate industry partners a report on the future of personnel security to reflect changes in threats1 the workforce1 and technology4 7,b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,a risk framework for granting and renewing access to classified information4 7ii7 ,a discussion of the use of technologies to prevent1 detect1 and monitor threats4 7iii7 ,a discussion of efforts to address reciprocity and portability4 7iv7 ,a discussion of the characteristics of effective insider threat programs4 7v7 ,an analysis of how to integrate data from continuous vetting1 insider threat programs1 and human resources data4 7vi7 ,recommendations on interagency governance4 7#c7 ,plan for implementation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chairman of the ,council1 in coordination with the members of the ,council1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to appropriate industry partners a plan to implement the report's framework and recommendations submitted under paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7#d7 ,congressional notifications ,not less frequently than quarterly1 the ,security ,executive ,agent shall make available to the public a report regarding the status of the disposition of requests received from departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government for a change to1 or approval under1 the ,federal investigative standards1 the national adjudicative guidelines1 continuous vetting1 or other national policy regarding personnel security4 #ffjc4 ,improving the process for security clearances 7a7 ,reviews ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,security ,executive ,agent1 in coordination with the members of the ,council1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to appropriate industry partners a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a review of whether the information requested on the ,questionnaire for ,national ,security ,positions 7,standard ,form #hf7 and by the ,federal ,investigative ,standards prescribed by the ,suitability and ,credentialing ,executive ,agent and the ,security ,executive ,agent appropriately supports the adjudicative guidelines under ,security ,executive ,agent ,directive #d 7known as the ,national ,security ,adjudicative ,guidelines74 ,such review shall include identification of whether any such information currently collected is unnecessary to support the adjudicative guidelines4 7#b7 ,an assessment of whether such ,questionnaire1 ,standards1 and guidelines should be revised to account for the prospect of a holder of a security clearance becoming an insider threat4 7#c7 ,recommendations to improve the background investigation process by-- 7,a7 simplifying the ,questionnaire for ,national ,security ,positions 7,standard ,form #hf7 and increasing customer support to applicants completing such ,questionnaire2 7,b7 using remote techniques and centralized locations to support or replace field investigation work2 7,c7 using secure and reliable digitization of information obtained during the clearance process2 7,d7 building the capacity of the background investigation workforce2 and 7,e7 replacing periodic reinvestigations with continuous vetting techniques in all appropriate circumstances4 7b7 ,policy1 strategy1 and implementation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,security ,executive ,agent shall1 in coordination with the members of the ,council1 establish the following3 7#a7 ,a policy and implementation plan for the issuance of interim security clearances4 7#b7 ,a policy and implementation plan to ensure contractors are treated consistently in the security clearance process across agencies and departments of the ,united ,states as compared to employees of such agencies and departments4 ,such policy shall address-- 7,a7 prioritization of processing security clearances based on the mission the contractors will be performing2 7,b7 standardization in the forms that agencies issue to initiate the process for a security clearance2 7,c7 digitization of background investigation-related forms2 7,d7 use of the polygraph2 7,e7 the application of the adjudicative guidelines under ,security ,executive ,agent ,directive #d 7known as the ,national ,security ,adjudicative ,guidelines72 7,f7 reciprocal recognition of clearances across agencies and departments of the ,united ,states1 regardless of status of periodic reinvestigation2 7,g7 tracking of clearance files as individuals move from employment with an agency or department of the ,united ,states to employment in the private sector2 7,h7 collection of timelines for movement of contractors across agencies and departments2 7,i7 reporting on security incidents and job performance1 consistent with section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,privacy ,act of #aigd71 that may affect the ability to hold a security clearance2 7,j7 any recommended changes to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulations 7,,far7 necessary to ensure that information affecting contractor clearances or suitability is appropriately and expeditiously shared between and among agencies and contractors2 and 7,k7 portability of contractor security clearances between or among contracts at the same agency and between or among contracts at different agencies that require the same level of clearance4 7#c7 ,a strategy and implementation plan that-- 7,a7 provides for periodic reinvestigations as part of a security clearance determination only on an as-needed1 risk-based basis2 7,b7 includes actions to assess the extent to which automated records checks and other continuous vetting methods may be used to expedite or focus reinvestigations2 and 7,c7 provides an exception to the requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 for certain populations if the ,security ,executive ,agent-- 7i7 determines such populations require reinvestigations at regular intervals2 and 7ii7 provides written justification to the appropriate congressional committees for any such determination4 7#d7 ,a policy and implementation plan for agencies and departments of the ,united ,states1 as a part of the security clearance process1 to accept automated records checks generated pursuant to a security clearance applicant's employment with a prior employer4 7#e7 ,a policy for the use of certain background information on individuals collected by the private sector for background investigation purposes4 7#f7 ,uniform standards for agency continuous vetting programs to ensure quality and reciprocity in accepting enrollment in a continuous vetting program as a substitute for a periodic investigation for continued access to classified information4 #ffjd4 ,goals for promptness of determinations regarding security clearances 7a7 ,in general ,the ,council shall reform the security clearance process with the objective that1 by ,december #ca1 #bjba1 #ij percent of all determinations1 other than determinations regarding populations identified under section #ffjc7;b77#c77;,c71 regarding-- 7#a7 security clearances-- 7,a7 at the secret level are issued in #cj days or fewer2 and 7,b7 at the top secret level are issued in #ij days or fewer2 and 7#b7 reciprocity of security clearances at the same level are recognized in #b weeks or fewer4 7b7 ,certain reinvestigations ,the ,council shall reform the security clearance process with the goal that by ,december #ca1 #bjba1 reinvestigation on a set periodicity is not required for more than #aj percent of the population that holds a security clearance4 7c7 ,equivalent metrics 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,council develops a set of performance metrics that it certifies to the appropriate congressional committees should achieve substantially equivalent outcomes as those outlined in subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,council may use those metrics for purposes of compliance within this provision4 7#b7 ,notice ,if the ,council uses the authority provided by paragraph 7#a7 to use metrics as described in such paragraph1 the ,council shall1 not later than #cj days after communicating such metrics to departments and agencies1 notify the appropriate congressional committees that it is using such authority4 7d7 ,plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,council shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to appropriate industry partners a plan to carry out this section4 ,such plan shall include recommended interim milestones for the goals set forth in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 for #bjai1 #bjbj1 and #bjba4 #ffje4 ,security ,executive ,agent 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,viii of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating sections #hjc and #hjd as sections #hjd and #hje1 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #hjb the following3 #hjc4 ,security ,executive ,agent 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 or such other officer of the ,united ,states as the ,president may designate1 shall serve as the ,security ,executive ,agent for all departments and agencies of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,security ,executive ,agent are as follows3 7#a7 ,to direct the oversight of investigations1 reinvestigations1 adjudications1 and1 as applicable1 polygraphs for eligibility for access to classified information or eligibility to hold a sensitive position made by any ,federal agency4 7#b7 ,to review the national security background investigation and adjudication programs of ,federal agencies to determine whether such programs are being implemented in accordance with this section4 7#c7 ,to develop and issue uniform and consistent policies and procedures to ensure the effective1 efficient1 timely1 and secure completion of investigations1 polygraphs1 and adjudications relating to determinations of eligibility for access to classified information or eligibility to hold a sensitive position4 7#d7 ,unless otherwise designated by law1 to serve as the final authority to designate a ,federal agency or agencies to conduct investigations of persons who are proposed for access to classified information or for eligibility to hold a sensitive position to ascertain whether such persons satisfy the criteria for obtaining and retaining access to classified information or eligibility to hold a sensitive position1 as applicable4 7#e7 ,unless otherwise designated by law1 to serve as the final authority to designate a ,federal agency or agencies to determine eligibility for access to classified information or eligibility to hold a sensitive position in accordance with ,executive ,order ,no4 #abifh 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to access to classified information74 7#f7 ,to review and approve the policies of the ,federal agencies that ensure reciprocal recognition of eligibility for access to classified information or eligibility to hold a sensitive position among ,federal agencies1 and to act as the final authority to arbitrate and resolve disputes among such agencies involving the reciprocity of investigations and adjudications of eligibility4 7#g7 ,to execute all other duties assigned to the ,security ,executive ,agent by law4 7c7 ,authorities ,the ,security ,executive ,agent shall-- 7#a7 issue guidelines and instructions to the heads of ,federal agencies to ensure appropriate uniformity1 centralization1 efficiency1 effectiveness1 timeliness1 and security in processes relating to determinations by such agencies of eligibility for access to classified information or eligibility to hold a sensitive position1 including such matters as investigations1 polygraphs1 adjudications1 and reciprocity2 7#b7 have the authority to grant exceptions to1 or waivers of1 national security investigative requirements1 including issuing implementing or clarifying guidance1 as necessary2 7#c7 have the authority to assign1 in whole or in part1 to the head of any ,federal agency 7solely or jointly7 any of the duties of the ,security ,executive ,agent described in subsection 7b7 or the authorities described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 provided that the exercise of such assigned duties or authorities is subject to the oversight of the ,security ,executive ,agent1 including such terms and conditions 7including approval by the ,security ,executive ,agent7 as the ,security ,executive ,agent determines appropriate2 and 7#d7 define and set standards for continuous vetting for continued access to classified information and for eligibility to hold a sensitive position4 4 7b7 ,report on recommendations for revising authorities ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,chairman of the ,council submits to the appropriate congressional committees the report required by section #ffjb7;b77#b77;,a71 the ,chairman shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees such recommendations as the ,chairman may have for revising the authorities of the ,security ,executive ,agent4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ajc;,h7j77#d77;,a7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcc7;j77#d77;,a77 is amended by striking in section #hjd and inserting in section #hje4 7d7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in the matter preceding section #b of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb7 is amended by striking the items relating to sections #hjc and #hjd and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #hjc4 ,security ,executive ,agent4 ,sec4 #hjd4 ,exceptions4 ,sec4 #hje4 ,definitions4 4 #ffjf4 ,report on unified1 simplified1 ,governmentwide standards for positions of trust and security clearances ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,security ,executive ,agent and the ,suitability and ,credentialing ,executive ,agent1 in coordination with the other members of the ,council1 shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to appropriate industry partners a report regarding the advisability and the risks1 benefits1 and costs to the ,government and to industry of consolidating to not more than three tiers for positions of trust and security clearances4 #ffjg4 ,report on clearance in person concept 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that to reflect the greater mobility of the modern workforce1 alternative methodologies merit analysis to allow greater flexibility for individuals moving in and out of positions that require access to classified information1 while still preserving security4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,security ,executive ,agent shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to appropriate industry partners a report that describes the requirements1 feasibility1 and advisability of implementing a clearance in person concept described in subsection 7c74 7c7 ,clearance in person concept ,the clearance in person concept-- 7#a7 permits an individual who once held a security clearance to maintain his or her eligibility for access to classified information1 networks1 and facilities for up to #c years after the individual's eligibility for access to classified information would otherwise lapse2 and 7#b7 recognizes1 unless otherwise directed by the ,security ,executive ,agent1 an individual's security clearance and background investigation as current1 regardless of employment status1 contingent on enrollment in a continuous vetting program4 7d7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7b7 shall address-- 7#a7 requirements for an individual to voluntarily remain in a continuous vetting program validated by the ,security ,executive ,agent even if the individual is not in a position requiring access to classified information2 7#b7 appropriate safeguards for privacy2 7#c7 advantages to government and industry2 7#d7 the costs and savings associated with implementation2 7#e7 the risks of such implementation1 including security and counterintelligence risks2 7#f7 an appropriate funding model2 and 7#g7 fairness to small companies and independent contractors4 #ffjh4 ,reports on reciprocity for security clearances inside of departments and agencies 7a7 ,reports to ,security ,executive ,agent ,the head of each ,federal department or agency shall submit an annual report to the ,security ,executive ,agent that1 with respect to the period covered by the report-- 7#a7 identifies the number of individuals whose security clearances took more than #b weeks for reciprocity recognition after such individuals move to another part of such department or agency2 and 7#b7 breaks out the information described in paragraph 7#a7 by type of clearance and the reasons for any delays4 7b7 ,annual report ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,security ,executive ,agent shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to industry partners a report that summarizes the information received pursuant to subsection 7b7 during the period covered by such report4 #ffji4 ,intelligence community reports on security clearances 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 despite sustained efforts by ,congress and the executive branch1 an unacceptable backlog in processing and adjudicating security clearances persists1 both within elements of the intelligence community and in other departments of the ,federal ,government1 with some processing times exceeding a year or even more2 7#b7 the protracted clearance timetable threatens the ability of elements of the intelligence community to hire and retain highly qualified individuals1 and thus to fulfill the missions of such elements2 7#c7 the prospect of a lengthy clearance process deters some such individuals from seeking employment with the intelligence community in the first place1 and1 when faced with a long wait time1 those with conditional offers of employment may opt to discontinue the security clearance process and pursue different opportunities2 7#d7 now more than ever1 therefore1 the broken security clearance process badly needs fundamental reform2 and 7#e7 in the meantime1 to ensure the ability of elements of the intelligence community to hire and retain highly qualified personnel1 elements should consider1 to the extent possible and consistent with national security1 permitting new employees to enter on duty immediately or nearly so1 and to perform1 on a temporary basis pending final adjudication of their security clearances1 work that either does not require a security clearance or requires only a low-level interim clearance4 7b7 ,reports required ,section #ejf;,h of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cajd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by adding and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,intelligence community reports 7#a7 7,a7 ,not later than ,march #a of each year1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit a report to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives regarding the security clearances processed by each element of the intelligence community during the preceding fiscal year4 7,b7 ,the ,director shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives such portions of the report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 as the ,director determines address elements of the intelligence community that are within the ,department of ,defense4 7,c7 ,each report submitted under this paragraph shall separately identify security clearances processed for ,federal employees and contractor employees sponsored by each such element4 7#b7 ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall include1 for each element of the intelligence community for the fiscal year covered by the report1 the following3 7,a7 ,the total number of initial security clearance background investigations sponsored for new applicants4 7,b7 ,the total number of security clearance periodic reinvestigations sponsored for existing employees4 7,c7 ,the total number of initial security clearance background investigations for new applicants that were adjudicated with notice of a determination provided to the prospective applicant1 including-- 7i7 the total number of such adjudications that were adjudicated favorably and granted access to classified information2 and 7ii7 the total number of such adjudications that were adjudicated unfavorably and resulted in a denial or revocation of a security clearance4 7,d7 ,the total number of security clearance periodic background investigations that were adjudicated with notice of a determination provided to the existing employee1 including-- 7i7 the total number of such adjudications that were adjudicated favorably2 and 7ii7 the total number of such adjudications that were adjudicated unfavorably and resulted in a denial or revocation of a security clearance4 7,e7 ,the total number of pending security clearance background investigations1 including initial applicant investigations and periodic reinvestigations1 that were not adjudicated as of the last day of such year and that remained pending1 categorized as follows3 7i7 ,for #ahj days or shorter4 7ii7 ,for longer than #ahj days1 but shorter than #ab months4 7iii7 ,for #ab months or longer1 but shorter than #ah months4 7iv7 ,for #ah months or longer1 but shorter than #bd months4 7v7 ,for #bd months or longer4 7,f7 ,for any security clearance determinations completed or pending during the year preceding the year for which the report is submitted that have taken longer than #ab months to complete-- 7i7 an explanation of the causes for the delays incurred during the period covered by the report2 and 7ii7 the number of such delays involving a polygraph requirement4 7,g7 ,the percentage of security clearance investigations1 including initial and periodic reinvestigations1 that resulted in a denial or revocation of a security clearance4 7,h7 ,the percentage of security clearance investigations that resulted in incomplete information4 7,i7 ,the percentage of security clearance investigations that did not result in enough information to make a decision on potentially adverse information4 7#c7 ,the report required under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated1 by striking subsection 7a77#a7 and inserting subsections 7a77#a7 and 7b74 #ffaj4 ,periodic report on positions in the intelligence community that can be conducted without access to classified information1 networks1 or facilities ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and not less frequently than once every #e years thereafter1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report that reviews the intelligence community for which positions can be conducted without access to classified information1 networks1 or facilities1 or may only require a security clearance at the secret level4 #ffaa4 ,information-sharing program for positions of trust and security clearances 7a7 ,program required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,security ,executive ,agent and the ,suitability and ,credentialing ,executive ,agent shall establish and implement a program to share between and among agencies of the ,federal ,government and industry partners of the ,federal ,government relevant background information regarding individuals applying for and currently occupying national security positions and positions of trust1 in order to ensure the ,federal ,government maintains a trusted workforce4 7#b7 ,designation ,the program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,trusted ,information ,provider ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program74 7b7 ,privacy safeguards ,the ,security ,executive ,agent and the ,suitability and ,credentialing ,executive ,agent shall ensure that the ,program includes such safeguards for privacy as the ,security ,executive ,agent and the ,suitability and ,credentialing ,executive ,agent consider appropriate4 7c7 ,provision of information to the ,federal ,government ,the ,program shall include requirements that enable investigative service providers and agencies of the ,federal ,government to leverage certain pre-employment information gathered through private-sector means during the employment or military recruiting process1 and other relevant security or human resources information obtained during employment with or for the ,federal ,government1 that satisfy ,federal investigative standards1 while safeguarding personnel privacy4 7d7 ,information and records ,the information and records considered under the ,program shall include the following3 7#a7 ,date and place of birth4 7#b7 ,citizenship or immigration and naturalization information4 7#c7 ,education records4 7#d7 ,employment records4 7#e7 ,employment or social references4 7#f7 ,military service records4 7#g7 ,state and local law enforcement checks4 7#h7 ,criminal history checks4 7#i7 ,financial records or information4 7#aj7 ,foreign travel1 relatives1 or associations4 7#aa7 ,social media checks4 7#ab7 ,such other information or records as may be relevant to obtaining or maintaining national security1 suitability1 fitness1 or credentialing eligibility4 7e7 ,implementation plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,security ,executive ,agent and the ,suitability and ,credentialing ,executive ,agent shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to appropriate industry partners a plan for the implementation of the ,program4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,mechanisms that address privacy1 national security1 suitability or fitness1 credentialing1 and human resources or military recruitment processes4 7,b7 ,such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the ,security ,executive ,agent and the ,suitability and ,credentialing ,executive ,agent consider appropriate to carry out or improve the ,program4 7f7 ,plan for pilot program on two-way information sharing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,security ,executive ,agent and the ,suitability and ,credentialing ,executive ,agent shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to appropriate industry partners a plan for the implementation of a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of expanding the ,program to include the sharing of information held by the ,federal ,government related to contract personnel with the security office of the employers of those contractor personnel4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,mechanisms that address privacy1 national security1 suitability or fitness1 credentialing1 and human resources or military recruitment processes4 7,b7 ,such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the ,security ,executive ,agent and the ,suitability and ,credentialing ,executive ,agent consider appropriate to carry out or improve the pilot program4 7g7 ,review ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,security ,executive ,agent and the ,suitability and ,credentialing ,executive ,agent shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees and make available to appropriate industry partners a review of the plans submitted under subsections 7e77#a7 and 7f77#a7 and utility and effectiveness of the programs described in such plans4 #ffab4 ,report on protections for confidentiality of whistleblower-related communications ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,security ,executive ,agent shall1 in coordination with the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community1 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the controls employed by the intelligence community to ensure that continuous vetting programs1 including those involving user activity monitoring1 protect the confidentiality of whistleblower-related communications4 #ffac4 ,reports on costs of security clearance background investigations 7a7 ,reports ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and each year thereafter through #bjbb1 the ,security ,executive ,agent1 in coordination with the ,council1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the resources expended by each agency of the ,federal ,government during the fiscal year prior to the date of the report for processing security clearance background investigations and continuous vetting programs1 disaggregated by tier and whether the individual was a ,government employee or contractor4 7b7 ,contents ,each report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the period covered by the report-- 7#a7 the costs of background investigations2 7#b7 the costs of reinvestigations2 7#c7 the costs associated with background investigations and reinvestigations for ,government personnel2 7#d7 the costs associated with background investigations and reinvestigations for contract personnel2 7#e7 costs associated with continuous evaluation initiatives monitoring for personnel for whom a background investigation or reinvestigation was conducted1 other than costs associated with adjudication2 7#f7 the average cost per person for each type of background investigation2 and 7#g7 a summary of transfers and reprogrammings that were executed to support the processing of security clearances4 ,,lxvii ,reports and other matters ,a ,matters relating to ,russia and other foreign powers #fgja4 ,limitation relating to establishment or support of cybersecurity unit with the ,russian ,federation 7a7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services 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 7b7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,no amount may be expended by the ,federal ,government1 other than the ,department of ,defense1 to enter into or implement any bilateral agreement between the ,united ,states and the ,russian ,federation regarding cybersecurity1 including the establishment or support of any cybersecurity unit1 unless1 at least #cj days prior to the conclusion of any such agreement1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report on such agreement that includes the elements required by subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,department of ,defense agreements ,any agreement between the ,department of ,defense and the ,russian ,federation regarding cybersecurity shall be conducted in accordance with section #abcb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh71 as amended by section #abca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia74 7c7 ,elements ,if the ,director submits a report under subsection 7b7 with respect to an agreement1 such report shall include a discussion of each of the following3 7#a7 ,the purpose of the agreement4 7#b7 ,the nature of any intelligence to be shared pursuant to the agreement4 7#c7 ,the expected value to national security resulting from the implementation of the agreement4 7#d7 ,such counterintelligence concerns associated with the agreement as the ,director may have and such measures as the ,director expects to be taken to mitigate such concerns4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,this section shall not be construed to affect any existing authority of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 or another head of an element of the intelligence community1 to share or receive foreign intelligence on a case-by-case basis4 #fgjb4 ,assessment of threat finance relating to ,russia 7a7 ,threat finance defined ,in this section1 the term threat finance means-- 7#a7 the financing of cyber operations1 global influence campaigns1 intelligence service activities1 proliferation1 terrorism1 or transnational crime and drug organizations2 7#b7 the methods and entities used to spend1 store1 move1 raise1 conceal1 or launder money or value1 on behalf of threat actors2 7#c7 sanctions evasion2 and 7#d7 other forms of threat finance activity domestically or internationally1 as defined by the ,president4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,treasury for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report containing an assessment of ,russian threat finance4 ,the assessment shall be based on intelligence from all sources1 including from the ,office of ,terrorism and ,financial ,intelligence of the ,department of the ,treasury4 7c7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of leading examples from the #c-year period preceding the date of the submittal of the report of threat finance activities conducted by1 for the benefit of1 or at the behest of-- 7,a7 officials of the ,government of ,russia2 7,b7 persons subject to sanctions under any provision of law imposing sanctions with respect to ,russia2 7,c7 ,russian nationals subject to sanctions under any other provision of law2 or 7,d7 ,russian oligarchs or organized criminals4 7#b7 ,an assessment with respect to any trends or patterns in threat finance activities relating to ,russia1 including common methods of conducting such activities and global nodes of money laundering used by ,russian threat actors described in paragraph 7#a7 and associated entities4 7#c7 ,an assessment of any connections between ,russian individuals involved in money laundering and the ,government of ,russia4 7#d7 ,a summary of engagement and coordination with international partners on threat finance relating to ,russia1 especially in ,europe1 including examples of such engagement and coordination4 7#e7 ,an identification of any resource and collection gaps4 7#f7 ,an identification of-- 7,a7 entry points of money laundering by ,russian and associated entities into the ,united ,states2 7,b7 any vulnerabilities within the ,united ,states legal and financial system1 including specific sectors1 which have been or could be exploited in connection with ,russian threat finance activities2 and 7,c7 the counterintelligence threat posed by ,russian money laundering and other forms of threat finance1 as well as the threat to the ,united ,states financial system and ,united ,states efforts to enforce sanctions and combat organized crime4 7#g7 ,any other matters the ,director determines appropriate4 7d7 ,form of report ,the report required under subsection 7b7 may be submitted in classified form4 #fgjc4 ,notification of an active measures campaign 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services 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 7#b7 ,congressional leadership ,the term congressional leadership includes the following3 7,a7 ,the majority leader of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,the minority leader of the ,senate4 7,c7 ,the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,d7 ,the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,requirement for notification ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in cooperation with the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and the head of any other relevant agency1 shall notify the congressional leadership and the chairman and vice chairman or ranking member of each of the appropriate congressional committees1 and of other relevant committees of jurisdiction1 each time the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines there is credible information that a foreign power has1 is1 or will attempt to employ a covert influence or active measures campaign with regard to the modernization1 employment1 doctrine1 or force posture of the nuclear deterrent or missile defense4 7c7 ,content of notification ,each notification required by subsection 7b7 shall include information concerning actions taken by the ,united ,states to expose or halt an attempt referred to in subsection 7b74 #fgjd4 ,notification of travel by accredited diplomatic and consular personnel of the ,russian ,federation in the ,united ,states ,in carrying out the advance notification requirements set out in section #ejb of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7division ,n of ,public ,law #aae-ca2 #aca ,stat4 #hbe2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;a note71 the ,secretary of ,state shall-- 7#a7 ensure that the ,russian ,federation provides notification to the ,secretary of ,state at least #b business days in advance of all travel that is subject to such requirements by accredited diplomatic and consular personnel of the ,russian ,federation in the ,united ,states1 and take necessary action to secure full compliance by ,russian personnel and address any noncompliance2 and 7#b7 provide notice of travel described in paragraph 7#a7 to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation within #a hour of receiving notice of such travel4 #fgje4 ,report and annual briefing on ,iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report1 and not less frequently than once each year thereafter provide a briefing to ,congress1 describing ,iranian expenditures in the previous calendar year on military and terrorist activities outside the country1 including each of the following3 7,a7 ,the amount spent in such calendar year on activities by the ,islamic ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps1 including activities providing support for-- 7i7 ,hizballah2 7ii7 ,houthi rebels in ,yemen2 7iii7 ,hamas2 7iv7 proxy forces in ,iraq and ,syria2 or 7v7 any other entity or country the ,director determines to be relevant4 7,b7 ,the amount spent in such calendar year for ballistic missile research and testing or other activities that the ,director determines are destabilizing to the ,middle ,east region4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7b7 ,annual briefing ,following the submission of the report under subsection 7a71 the ,director shall annually provide a briefing to the congressional intelligence committees on the information described in such subsection4 #fgjf4 ,expansion of scope of committee to counter active measures 7a7 ,scope of committee to counter active measures ,section #eja of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-ca2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsections 7a7 through 7h7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea1 or other nation state after ,russian ,federation each place it appears2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 ,china1 ,iran1 ,north ,korea1 or other nation state after ,russia each place it appears2 and 7#b7 in the section heading1 by inserting 1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea1 or other nation state after ,russian ,federation4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of such ,act is amended by striking the item relating to section #eja and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #eja4 ,committee to counter active measures by the ,russian ,federation1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea1 and other nation states to exert covert influence over peoples and governments4 4 ,b ,reports #fgaa4 ,technical correction to ,inspector ,general study ,section #aajja7;d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,audit and inserting ,review2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking audit and inserting review2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking audit and inserting review4 #fgab4 ,reports on authorities of the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,homeland ,security 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,homeland ,security ,intelligence ,enterprise ,the term ,homeland ,security ,intelligence ,enterprise has the meaning given such term in ,department of ,homeland ,security ,instruction ,number #bfd-ja-jja1 or successor authority4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the authorities of the ,under ,secretary4 7c7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of whether the ,under ,secretary has the legal and policy authority necessary to organize and lead the ,homeland ,security ,intelligence ,enterprise1 with respect to intelligence1 and1 if not1 a description of-- 7,a7 the obstacles to exercising the authorities of the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department and the ,homeland ,security ,intelligence ,council1 of which the ,chief ,intelligence ,officer is the chair2 and 7,b7 the legal and policy changes necessary to effectively coordinate1 organize1 and lead intelligence activities of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7#b7 ,a description of the actions that the ,secretary has taken to address the inability of the ,under ,secretary to require components of the ,department1 other than the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis of the ,department to-- 7,a7 coordinate intelligence programs2 and 7,b7 integrate and standardize intelligence products produced by such other components4 #fgac4 ,review of intelligence community whistleblower matters 7a7 ,review of whistleblower matters ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community1 in consultation with the inspectors general for the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,national ,security ,agency1 the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency1 the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency1 and the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office1 shall conduct a review of the authorities1 policies1 investigatory standards1 and other practices and procedures relating to intelligence community whistleblower matters1 with respect to such inspectors general4 7b7 ,objective of review ,the objective of the review required under subsection 7a7 is to identify any discrepancies1 inconsistencies1 or other issues1 which frustrate the timely and effective reporting of intelligence community whistleblower matters to appropriate inspectors general and to the congressional intelligence committees1 and the fair and expeditious investigation and resolution of such matters4 7c7 ,conduct of review ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community shall take such measures as the ,inspector ,general determines necessary in order to ensure that the review required by subsection 7a7 is conducted in an independent and objective fashion4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a written report containing the results of the review required under subsection 7a71 along with recommendations to improve the timely and effective reporting of intelligence community whistleblower matters to inspectors general and to the congressional intelligence committees and the fair and expeditious investigation and resolution of such matters4 #fgad4 ,report on role of ,director of ,national ,intelligence with respect to certain foreign investments 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community determined appropriate by the ,director1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the role of the ,director in preparing analytic materials in connection with the evaluation by the ,federal ,government of national security risks associated with potential foreign investments into the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the current process for the provision of the analytic materials described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 an identification of the most significant benefits and drawbacks of such process with respect to the role of the ,director1 including the sufficiency of resources and personnel to prepare such materials2 and 7#c7 recommendations to improve such process4 #fgae4 ,report on surveillance by foreign governments against ,united ,states telecommunications networks 7a7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the congressional intelligence committees4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing-- 7#a7 any attempts known to the intelligence community by foreign governments to exploit cybersecurity vulnerabilities in ,united ,states telecommunications networks 7including ,signaling ,system ,no4 #g7 to target for surveillance ,united ,states persons1 including employees of the ,federal ,government2 and 7#b7 any actions1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 taken by the intelligence community to protect agencies and personnel of the ,united ,states ,government from surveillance conducted by foreign governments4 #fgaf4 ,biennial report on foreign investment risks 7a7 ,intelligence community interagency working group 7#a7 ,requirement to establish ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall establish an intelligence community interagency working group to prepare the biennial reports required by subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,chairperson ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall serve as the chairperson of such interagency working group4 7#c7 ,membership ,such interagency working group shall be composed of representatives of each element of the intelligence community that the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines appropriate4 7b7 ,biennial report on foreign investment risks 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and not less frequently than once every #b years thereafter1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on foreign investment risks prepared by the interagency working group established under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include identification1 analysis1 and explanation of the following3 7,a7 ,any current or projected major threats to the national security of the ,united ,states with respect to foreign investment4 7,b7 ,any strategy used by a foreign country that such interagency working group has identified to be a country of special concern to use foreign investment to target the acquisition of critical technologies1 critical materials1 or critical infrastructure4 7,c7 ,any economic espionage efforts directed at the ,united ,states by a foreign country1 particularly such a country of special concern4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #fgag4 ,modification of certain reporting requirement on travel of foreign diplomats ,section #ejb7;d77#b7 of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aae-ca7 is amended by striking the number and inserting a best estimate4 #fgah4 ,semiannual reports on investigations of unauthorized disclosures of classified information 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,xi of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbca et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aaje4 ,semiannual reports on investigations of unauthorized disclosures of classified information 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered official ,the term covered official means-- 7,a7 the heads of each element of the intelligence community2 and 7,b7 the inspectors general with oversight responsibility for an element of the intelligence community4 7#b7 ,investigation ,the term investigation means any inquiry1 whether formal or informal1 into the existence of an unauthorized public disclosure of classified information4 7#c7 ,unauthorized disclosure of classified information ,the term unauthorized disclosure of classified information means any unauthorized disclosure of classified information to any recipient4 7#d7 ,unauthorized public disclosure of classified information ,the term unauthorized public disclosure of classified information means the unauthorized disclosure of classified information to a journalist or media organization4 7b7 ,intelligence community reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once every #f months1 each covered official shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on investigations of unauthorized public disclosures of classified information4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to the preceding #f-month period1 the following3 7,a7 ,the number of investigations opened by the covered official regarding an unauthorized public disclosure of classified information4 7,b7 ,the number of investigations completed by the covered official regarding an unauthorized public disclosure of classified information4 7,c7 ,of the number of such completed investigations identified under subparagraph 7,b71 the number referred to the ,attorney ,general for criminal investigation4 7c7 ,department of ,justice reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once every #f months1 the ,assistant ,attorney ,general for ,national ,security of the ,department of ,justice1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the status of each referral made to the ,department of ,justice from any element of the intelligence community regarding an unauthorized disclosure of classified information made during the most recent #cfe-;day period or any referral that has not yet been closed1 regardless of the date the referral was made4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for each referral covered by the report1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,the date the referral was received4 7,b7 ,a statement indicating whether the alleged unauthorized disclosure described in the referral was substantiated by the ,department of ,justice4 7,c7 ,a statement indicating the highest level of classification of the information that was revealed in the unauthorized disclosure4 7,d7 ,a statement indicating whether an open criminal investigation related to the referral is active4 7,e7 ,a statement indicating whether any criminal charges have been filed related to the referral4 7,f7 ,a statement indicating whether the ,department of ,justice has been able to attribute the unauthorized disclosure to a particular entity or individual4 7d7 ,form of reports ,each report submitted under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may have a classified annex4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in the first section of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aajd the following new item3 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,semiannual reports on investigations of unauthorized disclosures of classified information4 4 #fgai4 ,congressional notification of designation of covered intelligence officer as persona non grata 7a7 ,covered intelligence officer defined ,in this section1 the term covered intelligence officer means-- 7#a7 a ,united ,states intelligence officer serving in a post in a foreign country2 or 7#b7 a known or suspected foreign intelligence officer serving in a ,united ,states post4 7b7 ,requirement for reports ,not later than #gb hours after a covered intelligence officer is designated as a persona non grata1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a notification of that designation4 ,each such notification shall include-- 7#a7 the date of the designation2 7#b7 the basis for the designation2 and 7#c7 a justification for the expulsion4 #fgbj4 ,reports on intelligence community participation in vulnerabilities equities process of ,federal ,government 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,vulnerabilities ,equities ,policy and ,process document ,the term ,vulnerabilities ,equities ,policy and ,process document means the executive branch document entitled ,vulnerabilities ,equities ,policy and ,process dated ,november #ae1 #bjag4 7#b7 ,vulnerabilities ,equities ,process ,the term ,vulnerabilities ,equities ,process means the interagency review of vulnerabilities1 pursuant to the ,vulnerabilities ,equities ,policy and ,process document or any successor document4 7#c7 ,vulnerability ,the term vulnerability means a weakness in an information system or its components 7for example1 system security procedures1 hardware design1 and internal controls7 that could be exploited or could affect confidentiality1 integrity1 or availability of information4 7b7 ,reports on process and criteria under ,vulnerabilities ,equities ,policy and ,process 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a written report describing-- 7,a7 with respect to each element of the intelligence community-- 7i7 the title of the official or officials responsible for determining whether1 pursuant to criteria contained in the ,vulnerabilities ,equities ,policy and ,process document or any successor document1 a vulnerability must be submitted for review under the ,vulnerabilities ,equities ,process2 and 7ii7 the process used by such element to make such determination2 and 7,b7 the roles or responsibilities of that element during a review of a vulnerability submitted to the ,vulnerabilities ,equities ,process4 7#b7 ,changes to process or criteria ,not later than #cj days after any significant change is made to the process and criteria used by any element of the intelligence community for determining whether to submit a vulnerability for review under the ,vulnerabilities ,equities ,process1 such element shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report describing such change4 7#c7 ,form of reports ,each report submitted under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,annual reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each calendar year1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a classified report containing1 with respect to the previous year-- 7,a7 the number of vulnerabilities submitted for review under the ,vulnerabilities ,equities ,process2 7,b7 the number of vulnerabilities described in subparagraph 7,a7 disclosed to each vendor responsible for correcting the vulnerability1 or to the public1 pursuant to the ,vulnerabilities ,equities ,process2 and 7,c7 the aggregate number1 by category1 of the vulnerabilities excluded from review under the ,vulnerabilities ,equities ,process1 as described in paragraph #e4d of the ,vulnerabilities ,equities ,policy and ,process document4 7#b7 ,unclassified information ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an unclassified appendix that contains-- 7,a7 the aggregate number of vulnerabilities disclosed to vendors or the public pursuant to the ,vulnerabilities ,equities ,process2 and 7,b7 the aggregate number of vulnerabilities disclosed to vendors or the public pursuant to the ,vulnerabilities ,equities ,process known to have been patched4 7#c7 ,nonduplication ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may forgo submission of an annual report required under this subsection for a calendar year1 if the ,director notifies the intelligence committees in writing that1 with respect to the same calendar year1 an annual report required by paragraph #d4c of the ,vulnerabilities ,equities ,policy and ,process document already has been submitted to ,congress1 and such annual report contains the information that would otherwise be required to be included in an annual report under this subsection4 #fgba4 ,inspectors ,general reports on classification 7a7 ,reports required ,not less than once per year in each of the three fiscal years immediately following the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,inspector ,general listed in subsection 7b7 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report that includes1 with respect to the department or agency of the ,inspector ,general1 analyses of the following with respect to the prior fiscal year3 7#a7 ,the accuracy of the application of classification and handling markers on a representative sample of finished reports1 including such reports that are compartmented4 7#b7 ,compliance with declassification procedures4 7#c7 ,the effectiveness of processes for identifying topics of public or historical importance that merit prioritization for a declassification review4 7b7 ,inspectors ,general listed ,the ,inspectors ,general listed in this subsection are as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community4 7#b7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 7#c7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,national ,security ,agency4 7#d7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency4 7#e7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office4 7#f7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency4 #fgbb4 ,reports and briefings on national security effects of global water insecurity and emerging infectious disease and pandemics 7a7 ,global water insecurity 7#a7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report on the implications of water insecurity on the national security interests of the ,united ,states1 including consideration of social1 economic1 agricultural1 and environmental factors4 7,b7 ,assessment scope and focus ,the report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include an assessment of water insecurity described in such subsection with a global scope1 but focus on areas of the world-- 7i7 of strategic1 economic1 or humanitarian interest to the ,united ,states-- 7,i7 that are1 as of the date of the report1 at the greatest risk of instability1 conflict1 human insecurity1 or mass displacement2 or 7,,ii7 where challenges relating to water insecurity are likely to emerge and become significant during the #e-year or the #bj-year period beginning on the date of the report2 and 7ii7 where challenges relating to water insecurity are likely to imperil the national security interests of the ,united ,states or allies of the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,consultation ,in researching the report required by subparagraph 7,a71 the ,director shall consult with-- 7i7 such stakeholders within the intelligence community1 the ,department of ,defense1 and the ,department of ,state as the ,director considers appropriate2 and 7ii7 such additional ,federal agencies and persons in the private sector as the ,director considers appropriate4 7,d7 ,form ,the report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#b7 ,quinquennial briefings ,beginning on the date that is #e years after the date on which the ,director submits the report under paragraph 7#a71 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,director shall provide to the committees specified in such paragraph a briefing that updates the matters contained in the report4 7b7 ,emerging infectious disease and pandemics 7#a7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the anticipated geopolitical effects of emerging infectious disease 7including deliberate1 accidental1 and naturally occurring infectious disease threats7 and pandemics1 and their implications on the national security of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,contents ,the report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include an assessment of-- 7i7 the economic1 social1 political1 and security risks1 costs1 and impacts of emerging infectious diseases on the ,united ,states and the international political and economic system2 7ii7 the economic1 social1 political1 and security risks1 costs1 and impacts of a major transnational pandemic on the ,united ,states and the international political and economic system2 and 7iii7 contributing trends and factors to the matters assessed under clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 7,c7 ,examination of response capacity ,in examining the risks1 costs1 and impacts of emerging infectious disease and a possible transnational pandemic under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall also examine in the report under subparagraph 7,a7 the response capacity within affected countries and the international system4 ,in considering response capacity1 the ,director shall include-- 7i7 the ability of affected nations to effectively detect and manage emerging infectious diseases and a possible transnational pandemic2 7ii7 the role and capacity of international organizations and nongovernmental organizations to respond to emerging infectious disease and a possible pandemic1 and their ability to coordinate with affected and donor nations2 and 7iii7 the effectiveness of current international frameworks1 agreements1 and health systems to respond to emerging infectious diseases and a possible transnational pandemic4 7#b7 ,quinquennial briefings ,beginning on the date that is #e years after the date on which the ,director submits the report under paragraph 7#a71 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,director shall provide to the congressional intelligence committees a briefing that updates the matters contained in the report4 7#c7 ,form ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 and the briefings under paragraph 7#b7 may be classified4 7#d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #fgbc4 ,annual report on memoranda of understanding between elements of intelligence community and other entities of the ,united ,states ,government regarding significant operational activities or policy ,section #caa of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccac7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,each year1 concurrent with the annual budget request submitted by the ,president to ,congress under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 each head of an element of the intelligence community shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report that lists each memorandum of understanding or other agreement regarding significant operational activities or policy entered into during the most recently completed fiscal year between or among such element and any other entity of the ,united ,states ,government4 7b7 ,provision of documents ,each head of an element of an intelligence community who receives a request from the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate or the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives for a copy of a memorandum of understanding or other document listed in a report submitted by the head under subsection 7a7 shall submit to such committee the requested copy as soon as practicable after receiving such request4 4 #fgbd4 ,study on the feasibility of encrypting unclassified wireline and wireless telephone calls 7a7 ,study required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall complete and submit to the congressional intelligence committees a study on the feasibility of encrypting unclassified wireline and wireless telephone calls between personnel in the intelligence community4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,director submits the study required by subsection 7a71 the ,director shall provide to the congressional intelligence committees a briefing on the ,director's findings with respect to such study4 #fgbe4 ,reports on intelligence community loan repayment and related programs 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 there should be established1 through the issuing of an ,intelligence ,community ,directive or otherwise1 an intelligence-community-wide program for student loan repayment1 student loan forgiveness1 financial counseling1 and related matters1 for employees of the intelligence community2 7#b7 creating such a program would enhance the ability of the elements of the intelligence community to recruit1 hire1 and retain highly qualified personnel1 including with respect to mission-critical and hard-to-fill positions2 7#c7 such a program1 including with respect to eligibility requirements1 should be designed so as to maximize the ability of the elements of the intelligence community to recruit1 hire1 and retain highly qualified personnel1 including with respect to mission-critical and hard-to-fill positions2 and 7#d7 to the extent possible1 such a program should be uniform throughout the intelligence community and publicly promoted by each element of the intelligence community to both current employees of the element as well as to prospective employees of the element4 7b7 ,report on potential intelligence community-,wide program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in cooperation with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community and the heads of any other appropriate department or agency of the ,federal ,government1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on potentially establishing and carrying out an intelligence-community-wide program for student loan repayment1 student loan forgiveness1 financial counseling1 and related matters1 as described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,matters included ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the financial resources that the elements of the intelligence community would require to establish and initially carry out the program specified in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,a description of the practical steps to establish and carry out such a program4 7,c7 ,the identification of any legislative action the ,director determines necessary to establish and carry out such a program4 7c7 ,annual reports on established programs 7#a7 ,covered programs defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered programs means any loan repayment program1 loan forgiveness program1 financial counseling program1 or similar program1 established pursuant to title ,x of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #caia et seq47 or any other provision of law that may be administered or used by an element of the intelligence community4 7#b7 ,annual reports required ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the covered programs4 ,each such report shall include1 with respect to the period covered by the report1 the following3 7,a7 ,the number of personnel from each element of the intelligence community who used each covered program4 7,b7 ,the total amount of funds each element expended for each such program4 7,c7 ,a description of the efforts made by each element to promote each covered program pursuant to both the personnel of the element of the intelligence community and to prospective personnel4 #fgbf4 ,repeal of certain reporting requirements 7a7 ,correcting long-,standing material weaknesses ,section #cfh of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaj-bei2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjea note7 is hereby repealed4 7b7 ,interagency threat assessment and coordination group ,section #baj;,d of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abdk7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7i7 as subsections 7c7 through 7h71 respectively2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#i74 7c7 ,inspector ,general report ,section #h;,h of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7g72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7h7 and 7i7 as subsections 7g7 and 7h71 respectively4 #fgbg4 ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community report on senior executives of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7a7 ,senior ,executive ,service position defined ,in this section1 the term ,senior ,executive ,service position has the meaning given that term in section #cacb7;a77#b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and includes any position above the ,,gs-#ae1 step #aj1 level of the ,general ,schedule under section #eccb of such title4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the number of ,senior ,executive ,service positions in the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7c7 ,matters included ,the report under subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the number of required ,senior ,executive ,service positions for the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#b7 ,whether such requirements are reasonably based on the mission of the ,office4 7#c7 ,a discussion of how the number of the ,senior ,executive ,service positions in the ,office compare to the number of senior positions at comparable organizations4 7d7 ,cooperation ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall provide to the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community any information requested by the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community that is necessary to carry out this section by not later than #ad calendar days after the date on which the ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community makes such request4 #fgbh4 ,briefing on ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation offering permanent residence to sources and cooperators ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation shall provide to the congressional intelligence committees a briefing on the ability of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation to offer1 as an inducement to assisting the ,bureau1 permanent residence within the ,united ,states to foreign individuals who are sources or cooperators in counterintelligence or other national-security-related investigations4 ,the briefing shall address the following3 7#a7 ,the extent to which the ,bureau may make such offers1 whether independently or in conjunction with other agencies and departments of the ,united ,states ,government1 including a discussion of the authorities provided by section #aja7;a77#ae77,s7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ae77,s771 section #g of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cejh71 and any other provision of law under which the ,bureau may make such offers4 7#b7 ,an overview of the policies and operational practices of the ,bureau with respect to making such offers4 7#c7 ,the sufficiency of such policies and practices with respect to inducing individuals to cooperate with1 serve as sources for such investigations1 or both4 7#d7 ,whether the ,director recommends any legislative actions to improve such policies and practices1 particularly with respect to the counterintelligence efforts of the ,bureau4 #fgbi4 ,intelligence assessment of ,north ,korea revenue sources 7a7 ,assessment required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,intelligence and ,research and the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,treasury for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 shall produce an intelligence assessment of the revenue sources of the ,north ,korean regime4 ,such assessment shall include revenue from the following sources3 7#a7 ,trade in coal1 iron1 and iron ore4 7#b7 ,the provision of fishing rights to ,north ,korean territorial waters4 7#c7 ,trade in gold1 titanium ore1 vanadium ore1 copper1 silver1 nickel1 zinc1 or rare earth minerals1 and other stores of value4 7#d7 ,trade in textiles4 7#e7 ,sales of conventional defense articles and services4 7#f7 ,sales of controlled goods1 ballistic missiles1 and other associated items4 7#g7 ,other types of manufacturing for export1 as the ,director of ,national ,intelligence considers appropriate4 7#h7 ,the exportation of workers from ,north ,korea in a manner intended to generate significant revenue1 directly or indirectly1 for use by the government of ,north ,korea4 7#i7 ,the provision of nonhumanitarian goods 7such as food1 medicine1 and medical devices7 and services by other countries4 7#aj7 ,the provision of services1 including banking and other support1 including by entities located in the ,russian ,federation1 ,china1 and ,iran4 7#aa7 ,online commercial activities of the ,government of ,north ,korea1 including online gambling4 7#ab7 ,criminal activities1 including cyber-enabled crime and counterfeit goods4 7b7 ,elements ,the assessment required under subsection 7a7 shall include an identification of each of the following3 7#a7 ,the sources of ,north ,korea's funding4 7#b7 ,financial and nonfinancial networks1 including supply chain management1 transportation1 and facilitation1 through which ,north ,korea accesses the ,united ,states and international financial systems and repatriates and exports capital1 goods1 and services2 and 7#c7 the global financial institutions1 money services business1 and payment systems that assist ,north ,korea with financial transactions4 7c7 ,submittal to congress ,upon completion of the assessment required under subsection 7a71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a copy of such assessment4 #fgcj4 ,report on possible exploitation of virtual currencies by terrorist actors 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,stop ,terrorist ,use of ,virtual ,currencies ,act4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,under ,secretary of ,homeland ,security for ,intelligence and ,analysis1 shall submit to ,congress a report on the possible exploitation of virtual currencies by terrorist actors4 ,such report shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the means and methods by which international terrorist organizations and ,state sponsors of terrorism use virtual currencies4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the use by terrorist organizations and state sponsors of terrorism of virtual currencies compared to the use by such organizations and states of other forms of financing to support operations1 including an assessment of the collection posture of the intelligence community on the use of virtual currencies by such organizations and states4 7#c7 ,a description of any existing legal impediments that inhibit or prevent the intelligence community from collecting information on or helping prevent the use of virtual currencies by international terrorist organizations and state sponsors of terrorism and an identification of any gaps in existing law that could be exploited for illicit funding by such organizations and ,states4 7c7 ,form of report ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,dissemination to ,state and local partners ,consistent with the protection of classified and confidential unclassified information1 the ,under ,secretary shall share the report required by subsection 7b7 with ,state1 local1 and regional officials who operate within ,state1 local1 and regional fusion centers through the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,state1 ,local1 and ,regional ,fusion ,center ,initiative established in section #baj;,a of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h74 ,c ,other matters #fgda4 ,public ,interest ,declassification ,board 7a7 ,meetings ,section #gjc7;e7 of the ,public ,interest ,declassification ,act of #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-efg2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note7 is amended by striking funds4 and inserting funds1 but shall meet in person not less frequently than on a quarterly basis44 7b7 ,removal of sunset ,section #gaj of the ,public ,interest ,declassification ,act of #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-efg2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#b7 in the section heading1 by striking 2 ,sunset2 and 7#c7 by striking 7a7 ,effective date4--4 7c7 ,status of ,board ,notwithstanding section #gaj7;b7 of the ,public ,interest ,declassification ,act of #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-efg2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note7 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 the ,public ,interest ,declassification ,board shall be deemed to not have terminated for purposes of the appointment of members to the ,board2 7#b7 section #gjc7;h7 of such ,act shall not apply with respect to the period beginning on ,december #ca1 #bjah1 and ending on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#c7 the length of the terms of the members serving on the ,board as of ,december #cj1 #bjah1 shall be calculated by not counting the period specified in paragraph 7#b74 #fgdb4 ,technical and clerical amendments to the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7a7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents at the beginning of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting after the item relating to section #b the following new item3 ,sec4 #c4 ,definitions4 2 7#b7 by striking the item relating to section #ajg2 7#c7 by striking the item relating to section #aac;,b and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #aac;,b4 ,special pay authority for science1 technology1 engineering1 or mathematics positions4 2 7#d7 by striking the items relating to sections #bjb1 #bjc1 #bjd1 #bjh1 #bji1 #baj1 #baa1 #bab1 #bac1 and #bad2 and 7#e7 by inserting after the item relating to section #caa the following new item3 ,sec4 #cab4 ,repealing and saving provisions4 4 7b7 ,other technical corrections ,such ,act is further amended-- 7#a7 in section #ajb;,a-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,g7 of paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7g71 by moving the margins of such subparagraph #b ems to the left2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 of subsection 7v71 by moving the margins of such paragraph #b ems to the left2 7#b7 in section #ajf-- 7,a7 by inserting ,sec4 #ajf4 before 7a7 and conforming the typeface and typestyle accordingly2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,i7 of paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7b71 by moving the margins of such subparagraph #b ems to the left2 7#c7 by striking section #ajg2 7#d7 in section #ajh7;c71 by striking in both a classified and an unclassified form and inserting to ,congress in classified form1 but may include an unclassified summary2 7#e7 in section #aab7;c77#a71 by striking section #ajc7;c77#g7 and inserting section #ajb;,a7i72 7#f7 by amending section #bja to read as follows3 #bja4 ,department of ,defense ,except to the extent inconsistent with the provisions of this ,act or other provisions of law1 the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be applicable to the ,department of ,defense4 2 7#g7 in section #bje1 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7a7 and 7b71 respectively2 7#h7 in section #bjf1 by striking 7a72 7#i7 in section #bjg1 by striking 7c72 7#aj7 in section #cjh7;a71 by striking this ,act and inserting sections #b1 #aja1 #ajb1 #ajc1 and #cjc of this ,act2 7#aa7 by redesignating section #daa as section #cab2 7#ab7 in section #ejc-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e7 of subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by moving the margins of such paragraph #d ems to the left2 and 7ii7 by moving the margins of subparagraph 7,b7 of such paragraph #b ems to the left2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7d71 by moving the margins of such paragraph #b ems to the left2 and 7#ac7 in subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c7 of subsection 7a7 of section #ejd1 by moving the margins of such subparagraph #b ems to the right4 #fgdc4 ,bug bounty programs 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,bug bounty program ,the term bug bounty program means a program under which an approved computer security specialist or security researcher is temporarily authorized to identify and report vulnerabilities within the information system of an agency or department of the ,united ,states in exchange for compensation4 7#c7 ,information system ,the term information system has the meaning given that term in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,bug bounty program plan 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to appropriate committees of ,congress a strategic plan for appropriate agencies and departments of the ,united ,states to implement bug bounty programs4 7#b7 ,contents ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of-- 7i7 the ,hack the ,pentagon pilot program carried out by the ,department of ,defense in #bjaf and subsequent bug bounty programs in identifying and reporting vulnerabilities within the information systems of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 private sector bug bounty programs1 including such programs implemented by leading technology companies in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 recommendations on the feasibility of initiating bug bounty programs at appropriate agencies and departments of the ,united ,states4 #fgdd4 ,technical amendments related to the ,department of ,energy 7a7 ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act ,section #cbcc7;b7 of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdbc7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,administration and inserting ,department2 and 7#b7 by inserting ,intelligence and after the ,office of4 7b7 ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act ,section #debd7;b77#b7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bfgd7;b77#b77 is amended by inserting ,intelligence and after ,the ,director of4 7c7 ,national ,security ,act of #aidg ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #ajf7;b7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjda7;b77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting and ,counterintelligence after ,office of ,intelligence2 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,f72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,g71 7,h71 and 7,i7 as subparagraphs 7,f71 7,g71 and 7,h71 respectively4 #fgde4 ,sense of ,congress on notification of certain disclosures of classified information 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,adversary foreign government ,the term adversary foreign government means the government of any of the following foreign countries3 7,a7 ,north ,korea4 7,b7 ,iran4 7,c7 ,china4 7,d7 ,russia4 7,e7 ,cuba4 7#b7 ,covered classified information ,the term covered classified information means classified information that was-- 7,a7 collected by an element of the intelligence community2 or 7,b7 provided by the intelligence service or military of a foreign country to an element of the intelligence community4 7#c7 ,established intelligence channels ,the term established intelligence channels means methods to exchange intelligence to coordinate foreign intelligence relationships1 as established pursuant to law by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 or other head of an element of the intelligence community4 7#d7 ,individual in the executive branch ,the term individual in the executive branch means any officer or employee of the executive branch1 including individuals-- 7,a7 occupying a position specified in article ,,ii of the ,constitution2 7,b7 appointed to a position by an individual described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,c7 serving in the civil service or the ,senior ,executive ,service 7or similar service for senior executives of particular departments or agencies74 7b7 ,findings ,congress finds that section #ejb of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjib7 requires elements of the intelligence community to keep the congressional intelligence committees fully and currently informed about all intelligence activities of the ,united ,states1 and to furnish to the congressional intelligence committees any information or material concerning intelligence activities 99 99 99 which is requested by either of the congressional intelligence committees in order to carry out its authorized responsibilities44 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 section #ejb of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjib71 together with other intelligence community authorities1 obligates an element of the intelligence community to submit to the congressional intelligence committees written notification1 by not later than #g days after becoming aware1 that an individual in the executive branch has disclosed covered classified information to an official of an adversary foreign government using methods other than established intelligence channels2 and 7#b7 each such notification should include-- 7,a7 the date and place of the disclosure of classified information covered by the notification2 7,b7 a description of such classified information2 7,c7 identification of the individual who made such disclosure and the individual to whom such disclosure was made2 and 7,d7 a summary of the circumstances of such disclosure4 #fgdf4 ,sense of ,congress on consideration of espionage activities when considering whether or not to provide visas to foreign individuals to be accredited to a ,united ,nations mission in the ,united ,states ,it is the sense of the ,congress that the ,secretary of ,state1 in considering whether or not to provide a visa to a foreign individual to be accredited to a ,united ,nations mission in the ,united ,states1 should consider-- 7#a7 known and suspected intelligence activities1 espionage activities1 including activities constituting precursors to espionage1 carried out by the individual against the ,united ,states1 foreign allies of the ,united ,states1 or foreign partners of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 the status of an individual as a known or suspected intelligence officer for a foreign adversary4 #fgdg4 ,sense of ,congress on ,wiki,leaks ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,wiki,leaks and the senior leadership of ,wiki,leaks resemble a nonstate hostile intelligence service often abetted by state actors and should be treated as such a service by the ,united ,states4 ,f ,other ,matters ,,lxxi ,sanctions with respect to ,north ,korea ,sec4 #gaja4 ,short title4,subtitle ,a--,sanctions with respect to ,north ,korea,sec4 #gaaa4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #gaab4 ,definitions4,part ,i--,expansion of sanctions and related matters,sec4 #gaba4 ,sanctions with respect to foreign financial institutions that provide financial services to certain sanctioned persons4,sec4 #gabb4 ,mandatory designations under ,north ,korea ,sanctions and ,policy ,enhancement ,act of #bjaf4,sec4 #gabc4 ,extension of applicability period of proliferation prevention sanctions4,sec4 #gabd4 ,opposition to assistance by the international financial institutions4,sec4 #gabe4 ,support for capacity of the ,international ,monetary ,fund to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism4,sec4 #gabf4 ,report and briefings on compliance1 penalties1 and technical assistance4,sec4 #gabg4 ,sense of ,congress on identification and blocking of property of ,north ,korean officials4,sec4 #gabh4 ,modification of report on implementation of ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolutions by other governments4,sec4 #gabi4 ,report on use by the ,government of ,north ,korea of beneficial ownership rules to access the international financial system4,part ,,ii--,congressional review and oversight,sec4 #gaca4 ,notification of termination or suspension of sanctions4,sec4 #gacb4 ,reports on certain licensing actions4,sec4 #gacc4 ,report and briefings on financial networks and financial methods of the ,government of ,north ,korea4,sec4 #gacd4 ,report on countries of concern with respect to transshipment1 reexportation1 or diversion of certain items to ,north ,korea4,part ,,iii--,general matters,sec4 #gada4 ,rulemaking4,sec4 #gadb4 ,authority to consolidate reports4,sec4 #gadc4 ,waivers1 exemptions1 and termination4,sec4 #gadd4 ,procedures for review of classified and certain other information4,sec4 #gade4 ,briefing on resourcing of sanctions programs4,sec4 #gadf4 ,briefing on proliferation financing4,sec4 #gadg4 ,exception relating to importation of goods4,subtitle ,b--,financial industry guidance to halt trafficking,sec4 #gaea4 ,short title4,sec4 #gaeb4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #gaec4 ,coordination of human trafficking issues by the ,office of ,terrorism and ,financial ,intelligence4,sec4 #gaed4 ,strengthening the role of anti-money laundering and other financial tools in combating human trafficking4,sec4 #gaee4 ,sense of ,congress on resources to combat human trafficking4 #gaja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,otto ,warmbier ,north ,korea ,nuclear ,sanctions and ,enforcement ,act of #bjai4 ,a ,sanctions with respect to ,north ,korea #gaaa4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states is committed to working with its allies and partners to halt the nuclear and ballistic missile programs of ,north ,korea through a policy of maximum pressure and diplomatic engagement2 7#b7 the imposition of sanctions1 including those under this title1 should not be construed to limit the authority of the ,president to fully engage in diplomatic negotiations to further the policy objective described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 the successful use of sanctions to halt the nuclear and ballistic missile programs of ,north ,korea is part of a broader diplomatic and economic strategy that relies on effective coordination among relevant ,federal agencies and officials1 as well as with international partners of the ,united ,states2 and 7#d7 the coordination described in paragraph 7#c7 should include proper vetting of external messaging and communications from all parts of the ,executive branch to ensure that those communications are an intentional component of and aligned with the strategy of the ,united ,states with respect to ,north ,korea4 #gaab4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle1 the terms applicable ,executive order1 applicable ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolution1 appropriate congressional committees1 ,government of ,north ,korea1 ,north ,korea1 ,north ,korean financial institution1 and ,north ,korean person have the meanings given those terms in section #c of the ,north ,korea ,sanctions and ,policy ,enhancement ,act of #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ibjb74 ,i ,expansion of sanctions and related matters #gaba4 ,sanctions with respect to foreign financial institutions that provide financial services to certain sanctioned persons 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,ii of the ,north ,korea ,sanctions and ,policy ,enhancement ,act of #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ibba et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #bja;,a the following3 #bja;,b4 ,sanctions with respect to foreign financial institutions that provide financial services to certain sanctioned persons 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall impose one or more of the sanctions described in subsection 7b7 with respect to a foreign financial institution that the ,secretary determines1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 knowingly1 on or after the date that is #abj days after the date of the enactment of the ,otto ,warmbier ,north ,korea ,nuclear ,sanctions and ,enforcement ,act of #bjai1 provides significant financial services to any person designated for the imposition of sanctions with respect to ,north ,korea under-- 7#a7 subsection 7a71 7b71 or 7g7 of section #ajd2 7#b7 an applicable ,executive order2 or 7#c7 an applicable ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolution4 7b7 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions that may be imposed with respect to a foreign financial institution subject to subsection 7a7 are the following3 7#a7 ,asset blocking ,the ,secretary may block and prohibit1 pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq471 all transactions in all property and interests in property of the foreign financial institution 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 ,restrictions on correspondent and payable-through accounts ,the ,secretary may prohibit1 or impose strict conditions on1 the opening or maintaining in the ,united ,states of a correspondent account or a payable-through account by the foreign financial institution4 7c7 ,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 section4 7#b7 ,penalties ,a 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 this section 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 7d7 ,regulations ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of the ,otto ,warmbier ,north ,korea ,nuclear ,sanctions and ,enforcement ,act of #bjai1 the ,president shall1 as appropriate1 prescribe regulations to carry out this section4 7e7 ,exception relating to importation of goods 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #djd7;b7 or any 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 manmade substance1 material1 supply or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,account2 correspondent account2 payable-through account ,the terms account1 correspondent account1 and payable-through account have the meanings given those terms in section #ecah;,a of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,foreign financial institution ,the term foreign financial institution has the meaning given that term in section #eaj4cji of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling74 7#c7 ,knowingly ,the term knowingly1 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 #bja;,c4 ,prohibition on transactions with certain sanctioned persons by persons owned or controlled by ,united ,states financial institutions 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,otto ,warmbier ,north ,korea ,nuclear ,sanctions and ,enforcement ,act of #bjai1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall prohibit an entity owned or controlled by a ,united ,states financial institution and established or maintained outside the ,united ,states from knowingly engaging in any transaction described in subsection 7b7 directly or indirectly with the ,government of ,north ,korea or any person designated for the imposition of sanctions with respect to ,north ,korea under-- 7#a7 subsection 7a71 7b71 or 7g7 of section #ajd2 7#b7 an applicable ,executive order2 or 7#c7 an applicable ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolution4 7b7 ,transactions described ,a transaction described in this subsection is a transaction that would be prohibited by an order or regulation issued pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 if the transaction were engaged in in the ,united ,states or by a ,united ,states person4 7c7 ,civil penalties ,the civil penalty provided for in section #bjf7;b7 of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7;b77 shall apply to a ,united ,states financial institution to the same extent that such penalty applies to a person that commits an unlawful act described in section #bjf7;a7 of that ,act if an entity owned or controlled by the ,united ,states financial institution and established or maintained outside the ,united ,states violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of any order or regulation issued to implement subsection 7a74 7d7 ,united ,states financial institution defined ,in this section1 the term ,united ,states financial institution has the meaning given the term ,u4,s4 financial institution in section #eaj4cbh of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,north ,korea ,sanctions and ,policy ,enhancement ,act of #bjaf is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bja;,a the following3 ,sec4 #bja;,b4 ,sanctions with respect to foreign financial institutions that provide financial services to certain sanctioned persons4 ,sec4 #bja;,c4 ,prohibition on transactions with certain sanctioned persons by persons owned or controlled by ,united ,states financial institutions4 4 #gabb4 ,mandatory designations under ,north ,korea ,sanctions and ,policy ,enhancement ,act of #bjaf 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajd of the ,north ,korea ,sanctions and ,policy ,enhancement ,act of #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ibad7 is amended-- 7#a7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,additional mandatory designations 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in section #bjh1 the ,president shall designate under this subsection any person that the ,president determines-- 7,a7 knowingly1 directly or indirectly1 engages in the importation from or exportation to ,north ,korea of significant quantities of-- 7i7 7,i7 coal1 textiles1 seafood1 iron1 or iron ore2 or 7,,ii7 refined petroleum products or crude oil above limits set by the ,united ,nations ,security ,council and with which the ,united ,states concurs2 or 7ii7 services or technology related to goods specified in clause 7i72 7,b7 knowingly facilitates a significant transfer of funds or property of the ,government of ,north ,korea that materially contributes to any violation of an applicable ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolution2 7,c7 knowingly1 directly or indirectly1 engages in1 facilitates1 or is responsible for the exportation of workers from ,north ,korea1 or the employment of such workers1 in a manner that generates significant revenue1 directly or indirectly1 for use by the ,government of ,north ,korea or by the ,workers' ,party of ,korea2 7,d7 knowingly1 directly or indirectly1 sells or transfers a significant number of vessels to ,north ,korea1 except as specifically approved by the ,united ,nations ,security ,council2 7,e7 knowingly engages in a significant activity to charter1 insure1 register1 facilitate the registration of1 or maintain insurance or a registration for1 a vessel owned1 controlled1 commanded1 or crewed by a ,north ,korean person2 or 7,f7 knowingly contributes to and participates in-- 7i7 a significant act of bribery of an official of the ,government of ,north ,korea or any person acting for or on behalf of that official2 7ii7 the misappropriation1 theft1 or embezzlement of a significant amount of public funds by1 or for the benefit of1 an official of the ,government of ,north ,korea or any person acting for or on behalf of that official2 or 7iii7 the use of any proceeds of any activity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting or 7g7 after subsection 7a72 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking or the first place it appears and inserting a comma2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 or 7g7 after 7b72 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking or the last place it appears and inserting a comma2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 or 7g7 after 7b74 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,the ,north ,korea ,sanctions and ,policy ,enhancement ,act of #bjaf is amended-- 7#a7 in section #c7d7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ibjb7d77-- 7,a7 by striking or the first place it appears and inserting a comma2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 or 7g7 after 7b72 and 7#b7 in section #ajb 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ibab7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting or 7g7 after section #ajd7;a7 each place it appears2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7i7 by striking and the first place it appears and inserting a comma2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 and 7g7 after 7b72 and 7#c7 in section #bjd 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ibbd71 by inserting or 7g7 after section #ajd7;a7 each place it appears2 and 7#d7 in section #cjb7;b77#c7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ibda7;b77#c77 is amended by striking section #ajd7;b77#a77,m7 and inserting section #ajd7;g77#a77;,c74 #gabc4 ,extension of applicability period of proliferation prevention sanctions ,section #bjc7;b77#b7 of the ,north ,korea ,sanctions and ,policy ,enhancement ,act of #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ibbc7;b77#b77 is amended by striking #b years and inserting #e years4 #gabd4 ,opposition to assistance by the international financial institutions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,bretton ,woods ,agreements ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhf et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gc4 ,opposition to assistance for any government that fails to implement sanctions on ,north ,korea 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director at each international financial institution 7as defined in section #agja7;c7 of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbr7c777 that it is the policy of the ,united ,states to oppose the provision by that institution of financial assistance to a foreign government1 other than assistance to support basic human needs1 if the ,president determines that1 in the year preceding consideration of approval of such assistance1 the government has knowingly failed to adequately enforce sanctions under an applicable ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolution 7as defined in section #c of the ,north ,korea ,sanctions and ,policy ,enhancement ,act of #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ibjb774 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive subsection 7a7 for up to #ahj days at a time with respect to a foreign government if the ,president-- 7#a7 determines that-- 7,a7 the failure of the foreign government described in subsection 7a7 is due exclusively to a lack of capacity on the part of the foreign government2 7,b7 the foreign government is taking effective steps to prevent recurrence of such failure2 or 7,c7 the waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 submits to ,congress a report on the reasons for the determination under paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,termination ,effective on the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 section #gc of the ,bretton ,woods ,agreements ,act1 as added by subsection 7a71 is repealed4 #gabe4 ,support for capacity of the ,international ,monetary ,fund to prevent money laundering and financing of terrorism 7a7 ,in general ,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 use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to support the increased use of the administrative budget of the ,fund for technical assistance that strengthens the capacity of members of the ,fund to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism4 4 7b7 ,termination ,effective on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 section #afbi of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act1 as added by subsection 7a71 is repealed4 7c7 ,national advisory council report to ,congress ,the ,chairman of the ,national ,advisory ,council on ,international ,monetary and ,financial ,policies shall include in each report required by section #agja of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbr7 after the date of the enactment of this ,act and before ,december #ca1 #bjbc1 a description of-- 7#a7 the activities of the ,international ,monetary ,fund in the fiscal year covered by the report to provide technical assistance that strengthens the capacity of members of the ,fund 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 #gabf4 ,report and briefings on compliance1 penalties1 and technical assistance 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit to the committees specified in subsection 7d7 a report that includes-- 7#a7 a list of financial institutions that1 during the period beginning on the date that is one year before the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on the date of the report1 knowingly facilitated a significant transaction or transactions or provided significant financial services for-- 7,a7 any ,north ,korean person designated under an applicable ,executive order2 7,b7 any ,north ,korean person that knowingly facilitates the transfer of bulk cash or covered goods 7as defined under section #ajbg4ajj of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling772 7,c7 any person that knowingly invests in1 or participates in a joint venture with1 an entity in which the ,government of ,north ,korea participates or an entity that is created or organized under the laws of ,north ,korea2 7,d7 any person that knowingly provides financial services1 including through a subsidiary or joint venture1 in ,north ,korea2 7,e7 any person that knowingly provides specialized teaching1 training1 or information or provides material or technological support to a ,north ,korean person that-- 7i7 may contribute to ,north ,korea's development and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction1 including systems designed in whole or in part for the delivery of such weapons2 or 7ii7 may contribute to significant activities undermining cybersecurity2 and 7#b7 a description of efforts by the ,department of the ,treasury during the period described in paragraph 7#a71 through outreach1 consultations1 technical assistance1 or other appropriate activities1 to strengthen the capacity of financial institutions and foreign governments to prevent the provision of financial services benefitting any person subject to sanctions under-- 7,a7 this ,act or an amendment made by this ,act2 7,b7 an applicable ,executive order2 or 7,c7 an applicable ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolution4 7b7 ,annual briefings ,not later than one year after the submission of the report required by subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter until the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall brief the committees specified in subsection 7d7 on the matters covered by the report for the one-year period preceding the briefing4 7c7 ,testimony required ,upon request of either of the committees specified in subsection 7d71 the ,under ,secretary of the ,treasury for ,terrorism and ,financial ,crimes shall testify to explain the effects of this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act on ,north ,korea's access to illicit finance channels4 7d7 ,committees specified ,the committees specified in this subsection are-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 #gabg4 ,sense of ,congress on identification and blocking of property of ,north ,korean officials ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,president should-- 7#a7 encourage international collaboration to counter the money laundering1 terrorist financing1 and proliferation financing threats emanating from ,north ,korea2 and 7#b7 prioritize multilateral efforts to identify and block-- 7,a7 any property owned or controlled by a ,north ,korean official2 and 7,b7 any significant proceeds of kleptocracy by the ,government of ,north ,korea or a ,north ,korean official4 #gabh4 ,modification of report on implementation of ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolutions by other governments ,section #cag of the ,korean ,interdiction and ,modernization of ,sanctions ,act 7title ,,iii of ,public ,law #aae-dd2 #aca ,stat4 #iej7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 and inserting ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,otto ,warmbier ,north ,korea ,nuclear ,sanctions and ,enforcement ,act of #bjai1 and annually thereafter for #e years12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 prohibit1 in the territories of such countries or by persons subject to the jurisdiction of such governments1 the opening of new joint ventures or cooperative entities with ,north ,korean persons or the expansion of existing joint ventures through additional investments1 whether or not for or on behalf of the ,government of ,north ,korea1 unless such joint ventures or cooperative entities have been approved by the committee of the ,united ,nations ,security ,council established by ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolution #agah 7#bjjf72 7#e7 prohibit the unauthorized clearing of funds by ,north ,korean financial institutions through financial institutions subject to the jurisdiction of such governments2 7#f7 prohibit the unauthorized conduct of commercial trade with ,north ,korea that is prohibited under applicable ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolutions2 7#g7 prevent the provision of significant financial services to ,north ,korean persons or the transfer of such services to ,north ,korean persons to1 through1 or from the territories of such countries or by persons subject to the jurisdiction of such governments2 or 2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees and leadership ,the term appropriate congressional committees and leadership means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the majority and minority leaders of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,speaker1 the majority leader1 and the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,applicable ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolution2 ,north ,korean financial institution2 ,north ,korean person ,the terms applicable ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolution1 ,north ,korean financial institution1 and ,north ,korean person have the meanings given those terms in section #c of the ,north ,korea ,sanctions and ,policy ,enhancement ,act of #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ibjb74 4 #gabi4 ,report on use by the ,government of ,north ,korea of beneficial ownership rules to access the international financial system 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report setting forth the findings of the ,secretary regarding how the ,government of ,north ,korea is exploiting the laws of countries other than the ,united ,states with respect to the beneficial owner of an entity in order to access the international financial system4 7b7 ,elements ,the ,secretary shall include in the report required under subsection 7a7 proposals for such legislative and administrative action as the ,secretary considers appropriate to combat the abuse by the ,government of ,north ,korea of shell companies and other similar entities subject to the jurisdiction of governments other than the ,united ,states ,government to avoid or evade sanctions4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 ,,ii ,congressional review and oversight #gaca4 ,notification of termination or suspension of sanctions ,before taking any action to terminate or suspend the application of sanctions under this subtitle or an amendment made by this subtitle1 the ,president shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the ,president's intent to take the action and the reasons for the action4 #gacb4 ,reports on certain licensing actions 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the committees specified in paragraph 7#b7 a report on the operation of the system for issuing licenses for transactions under covered regulatory provisions during the preceding #ahj-;day period that includes-- 7,a7 the number and types of such licenses applied for during that period2 and 7,b7 the number of such licenses issued during that period and information identifying the person receiving each such license4 7#b7 ,committees specified ,the committees specified in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,the ,committee on ,financial ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7b7 ,submission of copies of licenses on request ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall expeditiously provide a copy of any license identified in a report required by subsection 7a77#a7 to the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate if an appropriate ,member of ,congress requests a copy of that license not later than #cj days after submission of the report4 7c7 ,form ,each report required by subsection 7a71 and each copy of a license submitted under subsection 7b71 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate ,member of ,congress ,the term appropriate ,member of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the chairman or ranking member of the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 or 7,b7 the chairman or ranking member of the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,covered regulatory provision ,the term covered regulatory provision means any of the following provisions1 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act and as such provisions relate to ,north ,korea3 7,a7 ,part #gdc1 #gdd1 or #gdf of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7,b7 ,part #eaj of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7,c7 ,any other provision of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #gacc4 ,report and briefings on financial networks and financial methods of the ,government of ,north ,korea 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,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 report on sources of external support for the ,government of ,north ,korea that includes-- 7,a7 a description of the methods used by the ,government of ,north ,korea to deal in1 transact in1 or conceal the ownership1 control1 or origin of1 goods and services exported by ,north ,korea2 7,b7 an assessment of the relationship between the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by the ,government of ,north ,korea and the financial industry or financial institutions2 7,c7 an assessment of the relationship between the acquisition by the ,government of ,north ,korea of military expertise1 equipment1 and technology and the financial industry or financial institutions2 7,d7 a description of the export by any person to the ,united ,states of goods1 services1 or technology that are made with significant amounts of ,north ,korean labor1 material1 or goods1 including minerals1 manufacturing1 seafood1 overseas labor1 or other exports from ,north ,korea2 7,e7 an assessment of the involvement of any person in human trafficking involving citizens or nationals of ,north ,korea2 7,f7 a description of how the ,president plans to address the flow of funds generated by activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e71 including through the use of sanctions or other means2 7,g7 an assessment of the extent to which the ,government of ,north ,korea engages in criminal activities1 including money laundering1 to support that ,government2 7,h7 information relating to the identification1 blocking1 and release of property described in section #bja;,b7b77#a7 of the ,north ,korea ,sanctions and ,policy ,enhancement ,act of #bjaf1 as added by section #gaba2 7,i7 a description of the metrics used to measure the effectiveness of law enforcement and diplomatic initiatives of ,federal1 ,state1 and foreign governments to comply with the provisions of applicable ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolutions2 and 7,j7 an assessment of the effectiveness of programs within the financial industry to ensure compliance with ,united ,states sanctions1 applicable ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolutions1 and applicable ,executive orders4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7b7 ,briefings ,not later than one year after the submission of the report required by subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter until the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the matters covered by the report for the one-year period preceding the briefing4 7c7 ,interagency coordination ,the ,president shall ensure that any information collected pursuant to subsection 7a7 is shared among the ,federal departments and agencies involved in investigations described in section #ajb7;b7 of the ,north ,korea ,sanctions and ,policy ,enhancement ,act of #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ibab7;b774 #gacd4 ,report on countries of concern with respect to transshipment1 reexportation1 or diversion of certain items to ,north ,korea 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through #bjbc1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the ,president1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 and the appropriate congressional committees a report that identifies all countries that the ,director determines are of concern with respect to transshipment1 reexportation1 or diversion of items subject to the provisions of the ,export ,administration ,regulations under subchapter ,c of chapter ,,vii of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to an entity owned or controlled by the ,government of ,north ,korea4 7b7 ,form ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 ,,iii ,general matters #gada4 ,rulemaking ,the ,president shall prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subtitle and amendments made by this subtitle4 #gadb4 ,authority to consolidate reports 7a7 ,in general ,any and all reports required to be submitted to the appropriate congressional committees under this subtitle or an amendment made by this subtitle that are subject to a deadline for submission consisting of the same unit of time may be consolidated into a single report that is submitted pursuant to that deadline4 7b7 ,contents ,any reports consolidated under subsection 7a7 shall contain all information required under this subtitle or an amendment made by this subtitle and any other elements that may be required by existing law4 #gadc4 ,waivers1 exemptions1 and termination 7a7 ,application and modification of exemptions from and waivers of ,north ,korea ,sanctions and ,policy ,enhancement ,act of #bjaf ,section #bjh of the ,north ,korea ,sanctions and ,policy ,enhancement ,act of #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ibbh7 is amended by inserting #bja;,b1 #bja;,c1 after #bja;,a1 each place it appears4 7b7 ,suspension 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to section #gaca1 the ,president may suspend the application of any provision of or amendment made by this subtitle 7other than section #gadg of this title or section #bja;,b7e7 of the ,north ,korea ,sanctions and ,policy ,enhancement ,act of #bjaf1 as added by section #gaba of this title7 with respect to an entity1 individual1 or transaction1 for renewable periods of not more than #ahj days each if1 before such a suspension or renewal of such a suspension takes effect1 the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7,a7 a certification that-- 7i7 the ,government of ,north ,korea has-- 7,i7 committed to the verifiable suspension of ,north ,korea's proliferation and testing of weapons of mass destruction1 including systems designed in whole or in part for the delivery of such weapons2 and 7,,ii7 has agreed to multilateral talks including the ,government of the ,united ,states1 with the goal of permanently and verifiably limiting ,north ,korea's weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs2 or 7ii7 the suspension is vital to the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 if the ,president submits a certification under subparagraph 7,a77ii71 an explanation of the reasons the suspension is vital to the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #dja7;a7 of the ,north ,korea ,sanctions and ,policy ,enhancement ,act of #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ibea7;a77 is amended by inserting 7other than section #ajd7;g71 #bja;,b1 or #bja;,c7 after such titles74 7c7 ,termination ,subject to section #gaca1 any requirement to impose sanctions under this subtitle or the amendments made by this subtitle1 and any sanctions imposed pursuant to this subtitle or any such amendment1 shall terminate on the date on which the ,president makes the certification described in section #djb of the ,north ,korea ,sanctions and ,policy ,enhancement ,act of #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ibeb74 #gadd4 ,procedures for review of classified and certain other information 7a7 ,in general ,if a finding under this subtitle or an amendment made by this subtitle1 a prohibition1 condition1 or penalty imposed as a result of any such finding1 or a penalty imposed under this subtitle or an amendment made by this subtitle1 is based on classified information 7as defined in section #a7;a7 of the ,classified ,information ,procedures ,act 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4771 law enforcement information1 or any other information protected from disclosure by statute1 and a court reviews the finding or the imposition of the prohibition1 condition1 or penalty1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury may submit such information to the court ex parte and in camera4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to confer or imply any right to judicial review of any finding under this subtitle or an amendment made by this subtitle1 any prohibition1 condition1 or penalty imposed as a result of any such finding1 or any penalty imposed under this subtitle or an amendment made by this subtitle4 #gade4 ,briefing on resourcing of sanctions programs ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 the resources allocated by the ,department of the ,treasury to support each sanctions program administered by the ,department2 and 7#b7 recommendations for additional authorities or resources necessary to expand the capacity or capability of the ,department related to implementation and enforcement of such programs4 #gadf4 ,briefing on proliferation financing 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on addressing proliferation finance4 7b7 ,elements ,the briefing required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the ,department of the ,treasury's description of the principles underlying appropriate methods for combating the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction4 7#b7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 ,federal financial regulatory agency oversight1 including by the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network1 of ,united ,states financial institutions and the adoption by their foreign subsidiaries1 branches1 and correspondent institutions of the principles described under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 whether financial institutions in foreign jurisdictions known by the ,united ,states intelligence and law enforcement communities to be jurisdictions through which ,north ,korea moves substantial sums of licit and illicit finance are applying a risk-based approach to proliferation financing1 and if that approach is comparable to the approach required by ,united ,states financial institution supervisors4 7#c7 ,a survey of the technical assistance the ,office of ,technical ,assistance of the ,department of the ,treasury and other appropriate ,executive branch offices currently provide foreign governments on implementing counter-proliferation financing best practices4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the ability of foreign subsidiaries1 branches1 and correspondent institutions of ,united ,states financial institutions to implement a risk-based approach to proliferation financing4 #gadg4 ,exception relating to importation of goods 7a7 ,in general ,the authorities and requirements to impose sanctions authorized under this subtitle or any amendment made by this subtitle shall not include the authority or requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7b7 ,good defined ,in this section1 the term good means any article1 natural or manmade substance1 material1 supply or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 ,b ,financial industry guidance to halt trafficking #gaea4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,financial ,industry ,guidance to ,halt ,trafficking ,act or the ,,fight ,act4 #gaeb4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,president should aggressively apply1 as appropriate1 existing sanctions for human trafficking authorized under section #aaa of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajh72 7#b7 the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network of the ,department of the ,treasury should continue-- 7,a7 to monitor reporting required under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,bank ,secrecy ,act7 and to update advisories1 as warranted2 7,b7 to periodically review its advisories to provide covered financial institutions1 as appropriate1 with a list of new red flags for identifying activities of concern1 particularly human trafficking2 7,c7 to encourage entities covered by the advisories described in subparagraph 7,b7 to incorporate relevant elements provided in the advisories into their current transaction and account monitoring systems or in policies1 procedures1 and training on human trafficking to enable financial institutions to maintain ongoing efforts to examine transactions and accounts2 7,d7 to use geographic targeting orders1 as appropriate1 to impose additional reporting and recordkeeping requirements under section #ecbf7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 to carry out the purposes of1 and prevent evasions of1 the ,bank ,secrecy ,act2 and 7,e7 to utilize the ,bank ,secrecy ,act ,advisory ,group and other relevant entities to identify opportunities for nongovernmental organizations to share relevant actionable information on human traffickers' use of the financial sector for nefarious purposes2 7#c7 ,federal banking regulators1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 relevant law enforcement agencies1 and the ,human ,smuggling and ,trafficking ,center1 in partnership with representatives from the ,united ,states financial community1 should adopt regular forms of sharing information to disrupt human trafficking1 including developing protocols and procedures to share actionable information between and among covered institutions1 law enforcement1 and the ,united ,states intelligence community2 7#d7 training frontline bank and money service business employees1 school teachers1 law enforcement officers1 foreign service officers1 counselors1 and the general public is an important factor in identifying trafficking victims2 7#e7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security's ,blue ,campaign1 training by the ,,best ,employers ,alliance1 and similar efforts by industry1 human rights1 and nongovernmental organizations focused on human trafficking provide good examples of current efforts to educate employees of critical sectors with respect to how to save victims and disrupt trafficking networks2 7#f7 the ,president should intensify diplomatic efforts1 bilaterally and in appropriate international fora such as the ,united ,nations1 to develop and implement a coordinated1 consistent1 multilateral strategy for addressing the international financial networks supporting human trafficking2 and 7#g7 in deliberations between the ,united ,states ,government and any foreign country1 including through participation in the ,egmont ,group of ,financial ,intelligence ,units1 regarding money laundering1 corruption1 and transnational crimes1 the ,united ,states ,government should-- 7,a7 encourage cooperation by foreign governments and relevant international fora in identifying the extent to which the proceeds from human trafficking are being used to facilitate terrorist financing1 corruption1 or other illicit financial crimes2 7,b7 encourage cooperation by foreign governments and relevant international fora in identifying the nexus between human trafficking and money laundering2 7,c7 advance policies that promote the cooperation of foreign governments1 through information sharing1 training1 or other measures1 in the enforcement of this subtitle2 7,d7 encourage other countries to assess their human trafficking and money laundering risks in light of updated guidance provided by the ,financial ,action ,task ,force in #bjah2 and 7,e7 encourage the ,egmont ,group of ,financial ,intelligence ,units to study the extent to which human trafficking operations are being used for money laundering1 terrorist financing1 or other illicit financial purposes4 #gaec4 ,coordination of human trafficking issues by the ,office of ,terrorism and ,financial ,intelligence 7a7 ,functions ,section #cab7;a77#d7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e71 7,f71 and 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,f71 7,g71 and 7,h71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 combating illicit financing relating to human trafficking2 4 7b7 ,interagency coordination ,section #cab7;a7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,interagency coordination ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 after consultation with the ,undersecretary for ,terrorism and ,financial ,crimes1 shall designate an office within the ,,otfi that shall coordinate efforts to combat the illicit financing of human trafficking with-- 7,a7 other offices of the ,department of the ,treasury2 7,b7 other ,federal agencies1 including-- 7i7 the ,office to ,monitor and ,combat ,trafficking in ,persons of the ,department of ,state2 and 7ii7 the ,interagency ,task ,force to ,monitor and ,combat ,trafficking2 7,c7 ,state and local law enforcement agencies2 and 7,d7 foreign governments4 4 #gaed4 ,strengthening the role of anti-money laundering and other financial tools in combating human trafficking 7a7 ,interagency task force recommendations targeting money laundering related to human trafficking 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,interagency ,task ,force to ,monitor and ,combat ,trafficking1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives1 and each appropriate ,federal banking agency-- 7,a7 an analysis of anti-money laundering efforts of the ,united ,states ,government1 ,united ,states financial institutions1 and international financial institutions 7as defined in section #agja7;c7 of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbr7c777 related to human trafficking2 and 7,b7 appropriate legislative1 administrative1 and other recommendations to strengthen efforts against money laundering related to human trafficking4 7#b7 ,required recommendations ,the recommendations under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 best practices based on successful anti-human trafficking programs currently in place at domestic and international financial institutions that are suitable for broader adoption2 7,b7 feedback from stakeholders1 including victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons1 advocates of persons at risk of becoming victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons1 the ,united ,states ,advisory ,council on ,human ,trafficking1 civil society organizations1 and financial institutions on policy proposals derived from the analysis conducted by the task force referred to in paragraph 7#a7 that would enhance the efforts and programs of financial institutions to detect and deter money laundering related to human trafficking1 including any recommended changes to internal policies1 procedures1 and controls related to human trafficking2 7,c7 any recommended changes to training programs at financial institutions to better equip employees to deter and detect money laundering related to human trafficking2 and 7,d7 any recommended changes to expand human trafficking-related information sharing among financial institutions and between such financial institutions1 appropriate law enforcement agencies1 and appropriate ,federal agencies4 7b7 ,additional reporting requirement ,section #aje7;d77#g7 of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajc7;d77#g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by inserting the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 after the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs2 and 7,b7 by inserting the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 after the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations12 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,q77vii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,r71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,s7 the efforts of the ,united ,states to eliminate money laundering related to human trafficking and the number of investigations1 arrests1 indictments1 and convictions in money laundering cases with a nexus to human trafficking4 4 7c7 ,required review of procedures ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,financial ,institutions ,examination ,council1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons1 advocates of persons at risk of becoming victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons1 the ,united ,states ,advisory ,council on ,trafficking1 civil society organizations1 the private sector1 and appropriate law enforcement agencies1 shall-- 7#a7 review and enhance training and examination procedures to improve the surveillance capabilities of anti-money laundering programs and programs countering the financing of terrorism to detect human trafficking-related financial transactions2 7#b7 review and enhance procedures for referring potential human trafficking cases to the appropriate law enforcement agency2 and 7#c7 determine1 as appropriate1 whether requirements for financial institutions and covered financial institutions are sufficient to detect and deter money laundering related to human trafficking4 7d7 ,limitations ,nothing in this section shall be construed to-- 7#a7 grant rulemaking authority to the ,interagency ,task ,force to ,monitor and ,combat ,trafficking2 or 7#b7 authorize financial institutions to deny services to or violate the privacy of victims of trafficking1 victims of severe forms of trafficking1 or individuals not responsible for promoting severe forms of trafficking in persons4 #gaee4 ,sense of ,congress on resources to combat human trafficking ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 adequate funding should be provided for critical ,federal efforts to combat human trafficking2 7#b7 the ,department of the ,treasury should have the appropriate resources to vigorously investigate human trafficking networks under section #aaa of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajh7 and other relevant statutes and ,executive orders2 7#c7 the ,department of the ,treasury and the ,department of ,justice should each have the capacity and appropriate resources to support technical assistance to develop foreign partners' ability to combat human trafficking through strong national anti-money laundering programs and programs countering the financing of terrorism2 7#d7 each ,united ,states ,attorney's ,office should be provided appropriate funding to increase the number of personnel for community education and outreach and investigative support and forensic analysis related to human trafficking2 and 7#e7 the ,department of ,state should be provided additional resources1 as necessary1 to carry out the ,survivors of ,human ,trafficking ,empowerment ,act 7section #aae of ,public ,law #aad-bb2 #abi ,stat4 #bdc74 ,,lxxii ,sanctions with respect to foreign traffickers of illicit synthetic opioids ,sec4 #gbja4 ,short title4,sec4 #gbjb4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #gbjc4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,a--,sanctions with ,respect to ,foreign ,opioid ,traffickers,sec4 #gbaa4 ,identification of foreign opioid traffickers4,sec4 #gbab4 ,imposition of sanctions4,sec4 #gbac4 ,description of sanctions4,sec4 #gbad4 ,waivers4,sec4 #gbae4 ,procedures for judicial review of classified information4,sec4 #gbaf4 ,briefings on implementation4,sec4 #gbag4 ,inclusion of additional material in ,international ,narcotics ,control ,strategy ,report4,subtitle ,b--,commission on ,combating ,synthetic ,opioid ,trafficking,sec4 #gbba4 ,commission on combating synthetic opioid trafficking4,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters,sec4 #gbca4 ,director of ,national ,intelligence program on use of intelligence resources in efforts to sanction foreign opioid traffickers4,sec4 #gbcb4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #gbcc4 ,regulatory authority4,sec4 #gbcd4 ,termination4,sec4 #gbce4 ,exception relating to importation of goods4 #gbja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,fentanyl ,sanctions ,act4 #gbjb4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states should apply economic and other financial sanctions to foreign traffickers of illicit opioids to protect the national security1 foreign policy1 and economy of the ,united ,states and the health of the people of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 it is imperative that the ,people's ,republic of ,china follow through on full implementation of the new regulations1 adopted ,may #a1 #bjai1 to treat all fentanyl analogues as controlled substances under the laws of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including by devoting sufficient resources for implementation and strict enforcement of the new regulations2 and 7#c7 the effective enforcement of the new regulations should result in diminished trafficking of illicit fentanyl originating from the ,people's ,republic of ,china into the ,united ,states4 #gbjc4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,alien2 national2 national of the ,united ,states ,the terms alien1 national1 and national of the ,united ,states have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja74 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees and leadership ,the term appropriate congressional committees and leadership means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the majority leader and the minority leader of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,speaker and the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,controlled substance2 listed chemical ,the terms controlled substance1 listed chemical1 narcotic drug1 and opioid have the meanings given those terms in section #ajb of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb74 7#d7 ,entity ,the term entity means a partnership1 joint venture1 association1 corporation1 organization1 network1 group1 or subgroup1 or any form of business collaboration4 7#e7 ,foreign opioid trafficker ,the term foreign opioid trafficker means any foreign person that the ,president determines plays a significant role in opioid trafficking4 7#f7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person-- 7,a7 means-- 7i7 any citizen or national of a foreign country2 or 7ii7 any entity not organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or a jurisdiction within the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 does not include the government of a foreign country4 7#g7 ,knowingly ,the term knowingly1 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#h7 ,opioid trafficking ,the term opioid trafficking means any illicit activity-- 7,a7 to produce1 manufacture1 distribute1 sell1 or knowingly finance or transport-- 7i7 synthetic opioids1 including controlled substances that are synthetic opioids and listed chemicals that are synthetic opioids2 or 7ii7 active pharmaceutical ingredients or chemicals that are used in the production of controlled substances that are synthetic opioids2 7,b7 to attempt to carry out an activity described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,c7 to assist1 abet1 conspire1 or collude with other persons to carry out such an activity4 7#i7 ,person ,the term person means an individual or entity4 7#aj7 ,united ,states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 any citizen or national of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 any alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the ,united ,states2 7,c7 any entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states 7including a foreign branch of such an entity72 or 7,d7 any person located in the ,united ,states4 ,a ,sanctions with ,respect to ,foreign ,opioid ,traffickers #gbaa4 ,identification of foreign opioid traffickers 7a7 ,public report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership1 in accordance with subsection 7c71 a report-- 7,a7 identifying the foreign persons that the ,president determines are foreign opioid traffickers2 7,b7 detailing progress the ,president has made in implementing this subtitle2 and 7,c7 providing an update on cooperative efforts with the governments of ,mexico1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and other countries of concern with respect to combating foreign opioid traffickers4 7#b7 ,identification of additional persons ,if1 at any time after submitting a report required by paragraph 7#a7 and before the submission of the next such report1 the ,president determines that a foreign person not identified in the report is a foreign opioid trafficker1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership an additional report containing the information required by paragraph 7#a7 with respect to the foreign person4 7#c7 ,exclusion ,the ,president shall not be required to include in a report under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 any persons with respect to which the ,united ,states has imposed sanctions before the date of the report under this subtitle or any other provision of law with respect to opioid trafficking4 7#d7 ,form of report 7,a7 ,in general ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7,b7 ,availability to public ,the unclassified portion of a report required by paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 shall be made available to the public4 7b7 ,classified report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership1 in accordance with subsection 7c71 a report1 in classified form-- 7,a7 describing in detail the status of sanctions imposed under this subtitle1 including the personnel and resources directed toward the imposition of such sanctions during the preceding fiscal year2 7,b7 providing background information with respect to persons newly identified as foreign opioid traffickers and their illicit activities2 7,c7 describing actions the ,president intends to undertake or has undertaken to implement this subtitle2 and 7,d7 providing a strategy for identifying additional foreign opioid traffickers4 7#b7 ,effect on other reporting requirements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 is in addition to1 and in no way delimits or restricts1 the obligations of the ,president to keep ,congress fully and currently informed pursuant to the provisions of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq474 7c7 ,submission of reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until the date that is #e years after such date of enactment1 the ,president shall submit the reports required by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership4 7d7 ,exclusion of certain information 7#a7 ,intelligence ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 a report required by subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall not disclose the identity of any person if the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines that such disclosure could compromise an intelligence operation1 activity1 source1 or method of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,law enforcement ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 a report required by subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall not disclose the identity of any person if the ,attorney ,general1 in coordination1 as appropriate1 with the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,administrator of the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the head of any other appropriate ,federal law enforcement agency1 determines that such disclosure could reasonably be expected-- 7,a7 to compromise the identity of a confidential source1 including a ,state1 local1 or foreign agency or authority or any private institution that furnished information on a confidential basis2 7,b7 to jeopardize the integrity or success of an ongoing criminal investigation or prosecution2 7,c7 to endanger the life or physical safety of any person2 or 7,d7 to cause substantial harm to physical property4 7#c7 ,notification required ,if the ,director of ,national ,intelligence makes a determination under paragraph 7#a7 or the ,attorney ,general makes a determination under paragraph 7#b71 the ,director or the ,attorney ,general1 as the case may be1 shall notify the appropriate congressional committees and leadership of the determination and the reasons for the determination4 7#d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to authorize or compel the disclosure of information determined by the ,president to be law enforcement information1 classified information1 national security information1 or other information the disclosure of which is prohibited by any other provision of law4 7e7 ,provision of information required for reports ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall consult among themselves and provide to the ,president and the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy the appropriate and necessary information to enable the ,president to submit the reports required by subsection 7a74 #gbab4 ,imposition of sanctions ,the ,president shall impose five or more of the sanctions described in section #gbac with respect to each foreign person that is an entity1 and four or more of such sanctions with respect to each foreign person that is an individual1 that-- 7#a7 is identified as a foreign opioid trafficker in a report submitted under section #gbaa7;a72 or 7#b7 the ,president determines is owned1 controlled1 directed by1 knowingly supplying or sourcing precursors for1 or knowingly acting for or on behalf of1 such a foreign opioid trafficker4 #gbac4 ,description of sanctions 7a7 ,in general ,the sanctions that may be imposed with respect to a foreign person under section #gbab are the following3 7#a7 ,loans from ,united ,states financial institutions ,the ,united ,states ,government may prohibit any ,united ,states financial institution from making loans or providing credits to the foreign person4 7#b7 ,prohibitions on financial institutions ,the following prohibitions may be imposed with respect to a foreign person that is a financial institution3 7,a7 ,prohibition on designation as primary dealer ,neither the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system nor the ,federal ,reserve ,bank of ,new ,york may designate1 or permit the continuation of any prior designation of1 the financial institution as a primary dealer in ,united ,states ,government debt instruments4 7,b7 ,prohibition on service as a repository of ,government funds ,the financial institution may not serve as agent of the ,united ,states ,government or serve as repository for ,united ,states ,government funds4 ,the imposition of either sanction under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 shall be treated as one sanction for purposes of section #gbab1 and the imposition of both such sanctions shall be treated as #b sanctions for purposes of that section4 7#c7 ,procurement ban ,the ,united ,states ,government may not procure1 or enter into any contract for the procurement of1 any goods or services from the foreign person4 7#d7 ,foreign exchange ,the ,president may1 pursuant to such regulations as the ,president may prescribe1 prohibit any transactions in foreign exchange that are subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states and in which the foreign person has any interest4 7#e7 ,banking transactions ,the ,president may1 pursuant to such regulations as the ,president may prescribe1 prohibit any transfers of credit or payments between financial institutions or by1 through1 or to any financial institution1 to the extent that such transfers or payments are subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states and involve any interest of the foreign person4 7#f7 ,property transactions ,the ,president may1 pursuant to such regulations as the ,president may prescribe1 prohibit any person from-- 7,a7 acquiring1 holding1 withholding1 using1 transferring1 withdrawing1 or transporting any property that is subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states and with respect to which the foreign person has any interest2 7,b7 dealing in or exercising any right1 power1 or privilege with respect to such property2 or 7,c7 conducting any transaction involving such property4 7#g7 ,ban on investment in equity or debt of sanctioned person ,the ,president may1 pursuant to such regulations or guidelines as the ,president may prescribe1 prohibit any ,united ,states person from investing in or purchasing significant amounts of equity or debt instruments of the foreign person4 7#h7 ,exclusion of corporate officers ,the ,president may direct the ,secretary of ,state to deny a visa to1 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security to exclude from the ,united ,states1 any alien that the ,president determines is a corporate officer or principal of1 or a shareholder with a controlling interest in1 the foreign person4 7#i7 ,sanctions on principal executive officers ,the ,president may impose on the principal executive officer or officers of the foreign person1 or on individuals performing similar functions and with similar authorities as such officer or officers1 any of the sanctions described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#h7 that are applicable4 7b7 ,penalties ,a person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of any regulation1 license1 or order issued to carry out subsection 7a7 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 7c7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,intelligence and law enforcement activities ,sanctions under this section shall not apply with respect to-- 7,a7 any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq472 or 7,b7 any authorized intelligence or law enforcement activities of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,exception to comply with ,united ,nations headquarters agreement ,sanctions under subsection 7a77#h7 shall not apply to an alien if admitting the alien 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 the ,convention on ,consular ,relations1 done at ,vienna ,april #bd1 #aifc1 and entered into force ,march #ai1 #aifg1 or other applicable international obligations4 7d7 ,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 #gbad4 ,waivers 7a7 ,waiver for ,state-owned entities in countries that cooperate in multilateral anti-trafficking efforts 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president may waive for a period of not more than #ab months the application of sanctions under this subtitle with respect to an entity that is owned or controlled1 directly or indirectly1 by a foreign government or any political subdivision1 agency1 or instrumentality of a foreign government1 if1 not less than #ae days before the waiver is to take effect1 the ,president certifies to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership that the foreign government is closely cooperating with the ,united ,states in efforts to prevent opioid trafficking4 7#b7 ,certification ,the ,president may certify under paragraph 7#a7 that a foreign government is closely cooperating with the ,united ,states in efforts to prevent opioid trafficking if that government is-- 7,a7 implementing domestic laws to schedule all fentanyl analogues as controlled substances2 and 7,b7 doing two or more of the following3 7i7 ,implementing substantial improvements in regulations involving the chemical and pharmaceutical production and export of illicit opioids4 7ii7 ,implementing substantial improvements in judicial regulations to combat transnational criminal organizations that traffic opioids4 7iii7 ,increasing efforts to prosecute foreign opioid traffickers4 7iv7 ,increasing intelligence sharing and law enforcement cooperation with the ,united ,states with respect to opioid trafficking4 7#c7 ,subsequent renewal of waiver ,the ,president may renew a waiver under paragraph 7#a7 for subsequent periods of not more than #ab months each if1 not less than #ae days before the renewal is to take effect1 the ,secretary of ,state certifies to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership that the government of the country to which the waiver applies has effectively implemented and is effectively enforcing the measures that formed the basis for the certification under paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,waivers for national security and access to prescription medications 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president may waive the application of sanctions under this subtitle if the ,president determines that the application of such sanctions would harm-- 7,a7 the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 subject to paragraph 7#b71 the access of ,united ,states persons to prescription medications4 7#b7 ,monitoring ,the ,president shall establish a monitoring program to verify that a person that receives a waiver under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 is not trafficking illicit opioids4 7#c7 ,notification ,not later than #ae days after making a determination under paragraph 7#a71 the ,president shall notify the appropriate congressional committees and leadership of the determination and the reasons for the determination4 7c7 ,humanitarian waiver ,the ,president may waive1 for renewable periods of #ahj days1 the application of the sanctions under this subtitle if the ,president certifies to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership that the waiver is necessary for the provision of humanitarian assistance4 #gbae4 ,procedures for judicial review of classified information 7a7 ,in general ,if a finding under this subtitle1 or a prohibition1 condition1 or penalty imposed as a result of any such finding1 is based on classified information 7as defined in section #a7;a7 of the ,classified ,information ,procedures ,act 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 ,app477 and a court reviews the finding or the imposition of the prohibition1 condition1 or penalty1 the ,president may submit such information to the court ex parte and in camera4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed-- 7#a7 to confer or imply any right to judicial review of any finding under this subtitle1 or any prohibition1 condition1 or penalty imposed as a result of any such finding2 or 7#b7 to limit or restrict any other practice1 procedure1 right1 remedy1 or safeguard that-- 7,a7 relates to the protection of classified information2 and 7,b7 is available to the ,united ,states in connection with any type of administrative hearing1 litigation1 or other proceeding4 #gbaf4 ,briefings on implementation ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter until the date that is #e years after such date of enactment1 the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary of ,state and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a comprehensive briefing on efforts to implement this subtitle4 #gbag4 ,inclusion of additional material in ,international ,narcotics ,control ,strategy ,report 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 in order to apply economic and other financial sanctions to foreign traffickers of illicit opioids to protect the national security1 foreign policy1 and economy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 the ,president should instruct the ,secretary of ,state to intensify diplomatic efforts1 both in appropriate international fora such as the ,united ,nations1 the ,group of ,seven1 the ,group of ,twenty1 and trilaterally and bilaterally with partners of the ,united ,states1 to combat foreign opioid trafficking1 including by working to establish a multilateral sanctions regime with respect to foreign opioid trafficking2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 should intensify efforts to maintain and strengthen the coalition of countries formed to combat foreign opioid trafficking4 7b7 ,amendment to ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa ,section #dhi7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 7,a7 ,an assessment conducted by the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 of the extent to which any diplomatic efforts described in section #gbag7;a7 of the ,fentanyl ,sanctions ,act have been successful4 7,b7 ,each assessment required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall include an identification of-- 7i7 the countries the governments of which have agreed to undertake measures to apply economic or other financial sanctions to foreign traffickers of illicit opioids and a description of those measures2 and 7ii7 the countries the governments of which have not agreed to measures described in clause 7i71 and1 with respect to those countries1 other measures the ,secretary of ,state recommends that the ,united ,states take to apply economic and other financial sanctions to foreign traffickers of illicit opioids4 4 ,b ,commission on ,combating ,synthetic ,opioid ,trafficking #gbba4 ,commission on combating synthetic opioid trafficking 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established a commission to develop a consensus on a strategic approach to combating the flow of synthetic opioids into the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,designation ,the commission established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,commission on ,combating ,synthetic ,opioid ,trafficking 7in this section referred to as the ,commission74 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,commission shall be composed of the following members3 7i7 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy4 7ii7 ,the ,administrator of the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration4 7iii7 ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7iv7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense4 7v7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7vi7 ,the ,secretary of ,state4 7vii7 ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7viii7 ,two members appointed by the majority leader of the ,senate1 one of whom shall be a ,member of the ,senate and one of whom shall not be4 7ix7 ,two members appointed by the minority leader of the ,senate1 one of whom shall be a ,member of the ,senate and one of whom shall not be4 7x7 ,two members appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 one of whom shall be a ,member of the ,house of ,representatives and one of whom shall not be4 7xi7 ,two members appointed by the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 one of whom shall be a ,member of the ,house of ,representatives and one of whom shall not be4 7,b7 7i7 ,the members of the ,commission who are not ,members of ,congress and who are appointed under clauses 7viii7 through 7xi7 of subparagraph 7,a7 shall be individuals who are nationally recognized for expertise1 knowledge1 or experience in-- 7,i7 transnational criminal organizations conducting synthetic opioid trafficking2 7,,ii7 the production1 manufacturing1 distribution1 sale1 or transportation of synthetic opioids2 or 7,,iii7 relations between-- 7aa7 the ,united ,states2 and 7bb7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 ,mexico1 or any other country of concern with respect to trafficking in synthetic opioids4 7ii7 ,an official who appoints members of the ,commission may not appoint an individual as a member of the ,commission if the individual possesses any personal or financial interest in the discharge of any of the duties of the ,commission4 7iii7 7,i7 ,all members of the ,commission described in clause 7i7 shall possess an appropriate security clearance in accordance with applicable provisions of law concerning the handling of classified information4 7,,ii7 ,for the purpose of facilitating the activities of the ,commission1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall expedite to the fullest degree possible the processing of security clearances that are necessary for members of the ,commission4 7#b7 ,co-chairs 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall have #b co-chairs1 selected from among the members of the ,commission1 one of whom shall be a member of the majority party and one of whom shall be a member of the minority party4 7,b7 ,selection ,the individuals who serve as the co-chairs of the ,commission shall be jointly agreed upon by the ,president1 the majority leader of the ,senate1 the minority leader of the ,senate1 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7c7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,commission are as follows3 7#a7 ,to define the core objectives and priorities of the strategic approach described in subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,to weigh the costs and benefits of various strategic options to combat the flow of synthetic opioids from the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 ,mexico1 and other countries of concern with respect to trafficking in synthetic opioids4 7#c7 ,to evaluate whether the options described in paragraph 7#b7 are exclusive or complementary1 the best means for executing such options1 and how the ,united ,states should incorporate and implement such options within the strategic approach described in subsection 7a77#a74 7#d7 ,to review and make determinations on the difficult choices present within such options1 among them what norms-based regimes the ,united ,states should seek to establish to encourage the effective regulation of dangerous synthetic opioids4 7#e7 ,to report on efforts by actors in the ,people's ,republic of ,china to subvert ,united ,states laws and to supply illicit synthetic opioids to persons in the ,united ,states1 including up-to-date estimates of the scale of illicit synthetic opioids flows from the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#f7 ,to report on the deficiencies in the regulation of pharmaceutical and chemical production of controlled substances and export controls with respect to such substances in the ,people's ,republic of ,china and other countries that allow opioid traffickers to subvert such regulations and controls to traffic illicit opioids into the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,to report on the scale of contaminated or counterfeit drugs originating from ,mexico1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 ,india1 and other countries of concern with respect to the exportation of contaminated or counterfeit drugs4 7#h7 ,to report on how the ,united ,states could work more effectively with subnational and local officials in the ,people's ,republic of ,china and other countries to combat the illicit production of synthetic opioids4 7#i7 ,in weighing the options for defending the ,united ,states against the dangers of trafficking in synthetic opioids1 to consider possible structures and authorities that need to be established1 revised1 or augmented within the ,federal ,government4 7d7 ,functioning of ,commission ,the provisions of subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 7g71 7h71 7i71 and 7m7 of section #afeb of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 shall apply to the ,commission to the same extent and in the same manner as such provisions apply to the commission established under that section1 except that-- 7#a7 subsection 7c77#a7 of that section shall be applied and administered by substituting #cj days for #de days2 7#b7 subsection 7g77#d77;,a7 of that section shall be applied and administered by inserting and the ,attorney ,general after ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7#c7 subsections 7h77#b77;,a7 and 7i77#a77;,a7 of that section shall be applied and administered by substituting level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae4 7e7 ,treatment of information provided to ,commission 7#a7 ,information relating to national security 7,a7 ,responsibility of ,director of ,national ,intelligence ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall assume responsibility for the handling and disposition of any information related to the national security of the ,united ,states that is received1 considered1 or used by the ,commission under this section4 7,b7 ,access after termination of ,commission ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 after the termination of the ,commission under subsection 7h71 only the members and designated staff of the appropriate congressional committees and leadership1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7and the designees of the ,director71 and such other officials of the executive branch as the ,president may designate shall have access to information related to the national security of the ,united ,states that is received1 considered1 or used by the ,commission4 7#b7 ,information provided by ,congress ,the ,commission may obtain information from any ,member1 committee1 or office of ,congress1 including information related to the national security of the ,united ,states1 only with the consent of the ,member1 committee1 or office involved and only in accordance with any applicable rules and procedures of the ,house of ,representatives or ,senate 7as the case may be7 governing the provision of such information by ,members1 committees1 and offices of ,congress to entities in the executive branch4 7f7 ,reports ,the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership-- 7#a7 not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 an initial report on the activities and recommendations of the ,commission under this section2 and 7#b7 not later than #bgj days after the submission of the initial report under paragraph 7#a71 a final report on the activities and recommendations of the ,commission under this section4 7g7 ,termination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission1 and all the authorities of this section1 shall terminate at the end of the #abj-;day period beginning on the date on which the final report required by subsection 7f77#b7 is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership4 7#b7 ,winding up of affairs ,the ,commission may use the #abj-;day period described in paragraph 7#a7 for the purposes of concluding its activities1 including providing testimony to ,congress concerning the final report required by subsection 7f77#b7 and disseminating the report4 ,c ,other ,matters #gbca4 ,director of ,national ,intelligence program on use of intelligence resources in efforts to sanction foreign opioid traffickers 7a7 ,program required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy1 carry out a program to allocate and enhance use of resources of the intelligence community1 including intelligence collection and analysis1 to assist the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,administrator of the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration in efforts to identify and impose sanctions with respect to foreign opioid traffickers under subtitle ,a4 7#b7 ,focus on illicit finance ,to the extent practicable1 efforts described in paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 take into account specific illicit finance risks related to narcotics trafficking2 and 7,b7 be developed in consultation with the ,undersecretary of the ,treasury for ,terrorism and ,financial ,crimes1 appropriate officials of the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis of the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,director of the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network1 and appropriate ,federal law enforcement agencies4 7b7 ,review of counternarcotics efforts of the intelligence community ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy1 carry out a comprehensive review of the current intelligence collection priorities of the intelligence community for counternarcotics purposes in order to identify whether such priorities are appropriate and sufficient in light of the number of lives lost in the ,united ,states each year due to use of illegal drugs4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,quarterly reports on program ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership a report on the status and accomplishments of the program required by subsection 7a7 during the #ij-;day period ending on the date of the report4 ,the first report under this paragraph shall also include a description of the amount of funds devoted by the intelligence community to the efforts described in subsection 7a7 during each of fiscal years #bjag and #bjah4 7#b7 ,report on review ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy and other relevant agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and leadership-- 7,a7 a comprehensive description of the results of the review required by subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 an assessment of whether-- 7i7 the priorities described in that subsection are appropriate and sufficient in light of the number of lives lost in the ,united ,states each year due to use of illegal drugs2 and 7ii7 any changes to such priorities are necessary4 7d7 ,intelligence community defined ,in this section1 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 #gbcb4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,department of the ,treasury ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of the ,treasury such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year #bjbj to carry out operations and activities of the ,department of the ,treasury solely for purposes of carrying out this title4 7b7 ,commission on ,combating ,synthetic ,opioid ,trafficking ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated by section #adjc for fiscal year #bjbj and available for ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-,drug ,activities1 ,defense-wide1 as specified in the funding table in section #deja1 the ,secretary of ,defense may1 notwithstanding section #bbae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 transfer #e1jjj1jjj to the ,commission on ,combating ,synthetic ,opioid ,trafficking established under section #gbba in order to carry out the duties of the ,commission4 7c7 ,supplement not supplant ,amounts authorized to be appropriated by subsection 7a7 shall supplement and not supplant other amounts available to carry out operations and activities described in such subsections4 7d7 ,notification requirement ,amounts authorized to be appropriated by subsection 7a7 may not be obligated until #ae days after the date on which the ,president notifies the appropriate committees of ,congress of the ,president's intention to obligate such funds4 7e7 ,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 ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #gbcc4 ,regulatory authority ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out this title1 including guidance with respect to what activities are included under the definition of opioid trafficking under section #gbjc7h74 #gbcd4 ,termination ,the provisions of this title1 and any sanctions imposed pursuant to this title1 shall terminate on the date that is #g years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #gbce4 ,exception relating to importation of goods 7a7 ,in general ,the authorities and requirements to impose sanctions under this title shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7b7 ,good defined ,in this section1 the term good means any article1 natural or manmade substance1 material1 supply1 or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 ,,lxxiii ,,pfas ,sec4 #gcja4 ,short title4,sec4 #gcjb4 ,definition of ,administrator4,subtitle ,a--,drinking ,water,sec4 #gcaa4 ,monitoring and detection4,sec4 #gcab4 ,drinking water state revolving funds4,subtitle ,b--,,pfas ,release ,disclosure,sec4 #gcba4 ,additions to toxics release inventory4,subtitle ,c--,,usgs ,performance ,standard,sec4 #gcca4 ,definitions4,sec4 #gccb4 ,performance standard for the detection of highly fluorinated compounds4,sec4 #gccc4 ,nationwide sampling4,sec4 #gccd4 ,data usage4,sec4 #gcce4 ,collaboration4,subtitle ,d--,emerging ,contaminants,sec4 #gcda4 ,definitions4,sec4 #gcdb4 ,research and coordination plan for enhanced response on emerging contaminants4,subtitle ,e--,toxic ,substances ,control ,act,sec4 #gcea4 ,,pfas data call4,sec4 #gceb4 ,significant new use rule for long-chain ,,pfas4,subtitle ,f--,other ,matters,sec4 #gcfa4 ,,pfas destruction and disposal guidance4,sec4 #gcfb4 ,,pfas research and development4 #gcja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,,pfas ,act of #bjai4 #gcjb4 ,definition of ,administrator ,in this title1 the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 ,a ,drinking ,water #gcaa4 ,monitoring and detection 7a7 ,monitoring program for unregulated contaminants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall include each substance described in paragraph 7#b7 in the fifth publication of the list of unregulated contaminants to be monitored under section #adde7;a77#b77;,b77i7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#d7;a77#b77;,b77i774 7#b7 ,substances described ,the substances referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and classes of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances-- 7,a7 for which a method to measure the level in drinking water has been validated by the ,administrator2 and 7,b7 that are not subject to a national primary drinking water regulation4 7#c7 ,exception ,the perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and classes of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances included in the list of unregulated contaminants to be monitored under section #adde7;a77#b77;,b77i7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#d7;a77#b77;,b77i77 under paragraph 7#a7 shall not count towards the limit of #cj unregulated contaminants to be monitored by public water systems under that section4 7b7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 require public water systems serving more than #aj1jjj persons to monitor for the substances described in subsection 7a77#b72 7,b7 subject to paragraph 7#b7 and the availability of appropriations1 require public water systems serving not fewer than #c1cjj and not more than #aj1jjj persons to monitor for the substances described in subsection 7a77#b72 and 7,c7 subject to paragraph 7#b7 and the availability of appropriations1 ensure that only a representative sample of public water systems serving fewer than #c1cjj persons are required to monitor for the substances described in subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,requirement ,if the ,administrator determines that there is not sufficient laboratory capacity to carry out the monitoring required under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator may waive the monitoring requirements in those subparagraphs4 7#c7 ,funds ,the ,administrator shall pay the reasonable cost of such testing and laboratory analysis as is necessary to carry out the monitoring required under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 using-- 7,a7 funds made available pursuant to subsection 7a77#b77;,h7 or subsection 7j77#e7 of section #adde of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#d72 or 7,b7 any other funds made available for that purpose4 #gcab4 ,drinking water state revolving funds ,section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,emerging contaminants 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to clause 7ii71 amounts deposited under subsection 7t7 in a ,state loan fund established under this section may only be used to provide grants for the purpose of addressing emerging contaminants1 with a focus on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7ii7 ,requirements 7,i7 ,small and disadvantaged communities ,not less than #be percent of the amounts described in clause 7i7 shall be used to provide grants to-- 7aa7 disadvantaged communities 7as defined in subsection 7d77#c772 or 7bb7 public water systems serving fewer than #be1jjj persons4 7,,ii7 ,priorities ,in selecting the recipient of a grant using amounts described in clause 7i71 a ,state shall use the priorities described in subsection 7b77#c77;,a74 7iii7 ,no increased bonding authority ,the amounts deposited in the ,state loan fund of a ,state under subsection 7t7 may not be used as a source of payment of1 or security for 7directly or indirectly71 in whole or in part1 any obligation the interest on which is exempt from the tax imposed under chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7m77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking this section and inserting this section1 except for subsections 7a77#b77;,g7 and 7t72 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7t7 ,emerging contaminants 7#a7 ,in general ,amounts made available under this subsection shall be allotted to a ,state as if allotted under subsection 7a77#a77;,d7 as a capitalization grant1 for deposit into the ,state loan fund of the ,state1 for the purposes described in subsection 7a77#b77;,g74 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd1 to remain available until expended4 4 ,b ,,pfas ,release ,disclosure #gcba4 ,additions to toxics release inventory 7a7 ,definition of toxics release inventory ,in this section1 the term toxics release inventory means the list of toxic chemicals subject to the requirements of section #cac7;c7 of the ,emergency ,planning and ,community ,right-,to-,know ,act of #aihf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aajbc7;c774 7b7 ,immediate inclusion 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7e71 beginning ,january #a of the calendar year following the date of enactment of this ,act1 the following chemicals shall be deemed to be included in the toxics release inventory3 7,a7 ,perfluorooctanoic acid 7commonly referred to as ,,pfoa7 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #cce-fg-a74 7,b7 ,the salts associated with the chemical described in subparagraph 7,a7 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,nos4 #chbe-bf-a1 #cce-ie-e1 and #fhada-jb-f74 7,c7 ,perfluorooctane sulfonic acid 7commonly referred to as ,,pfos7 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #agfc-bc-a74 7,d7 ,the salts associated with the chemical described in subparagraph 7,c7 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,nos4 #bgie-ci-c1 #bideg-gb-e1 #efggc-db-c1 #bijha-ef-i1 and #gjbbe-ad-h74 7,e7 ,a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances that is-- 7i7 listed as an active chemical substance in the ,february #bjai update to the inventory under section #h7;b77#a7 of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjg7;b77#a772 and 7ii7 on the date of enactment of this ,act1 subject to the provisions of-- 7,i7 section #gba4iehb of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 or 7,,ii7 section #gba4ajecf of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7,f7 ,hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid 7commonly referred to as ,gen,x7 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #acbeb-ac-f74 7,g7 ,the compound associated with the chemical described in subparagraph 7,f7 identified by ,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #fbjcg-hj-c4 7,h7 ,perfluorononanoic acid 7commonly referred to as ,,pfna7 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #cge-ie-a74 7,i7 ,perfluorohexanesulfonic acid 7commonly referred to as ,p,f,hx,s7 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #cee-df-d74 7#b7 ,threshold for reporting 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the threshold for reporting the chemicals described in paragraph 7#a7 under section #cac of the ,emergency ,planning and ,community ,right-,to-,know ,act of #aihf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aajbc7 is #ajj pounds4 7,b7 ,revisions ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 determine whether revision of the threshold under subparagraph 7,a7 is warranted for any chemical described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 if the ,administrator determines a revision to be warranted under clause 7i71 initiate a revision under section #cac7;f77#b7 of the ,emergency ,planning and ,community ,right-,to-,know ,act of #aihf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aajbc7;f77#b774 7c7 ,inclusion following assessment 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,date of inclusion ,subject to subsection 7e71 notwithstanding section #cac of the ,emergency ,planning and ,community ,right-,to-,know ,act of #aihf1 a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances not described in subsection 7b77#a7 shall be deemed to be included in the toxics release inventory beginning ,january #a of the calendar year after any of the following dates3 7i7 ,final toxicity value ,the date on which the ,administrator finalizes a toxicity value for the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7ii7 ,significant new use rule ,the date on which the ,administrator makes a covered determination for the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7iii7 ,addition to existing significant new use rule ,the date on which the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances is added to a list of substances covered by a covered determination4 7iv7 ,addition as active chemical substance ,the date on which the perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances to which a covered determination applies is-- 7,i7 added to the list published under paragraph 7#a7 of section #h7;b7 of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act and designated as an active chemical substance under paragraph 7#e77;,a7 of such section2 or 7,,ii7 designated as an active chemical substance on such list under paragraph 7#e77;,b7 of such section4 7,b7 ,covered determination ,for purposes of this paragraph1 a covered determination is a determination made1 by rule1 under section #e7;a77#b7 of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act that a use of a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances is a significant new use 7except such a determination made in connection with a determination described in section #e7;a77#c77;,b7 or section #e7;a77#c77;,c7 of such ,act74 7#b7 ,threshold for reporting 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 notwithstanding subsection 7f77#a7 of section #cac of the ,emergency ,planning and ,community ,right-,to-,know ,act of #aihf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aajbc71 the threshold for reporting under such section #cac the substances and classes of substances included in the toxics release inventory under paragraph 7#a7 is #ajj pounds4 7,b7 ,revisions ,not later than #e years after the date on which a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances is included in the toxics release inventory under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 determine whether revision of the threshold under subparagraph 7,a7 is warranted for the substance or class of substances2 and 7ii7 if the ,administrator determines a revision to be warranted under clause 7i71 initiate a revision under section #cac7;f77#b7 of the ,emergency ,planning and ,community ,right-,to-,know ,act of #aihf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aajbc7;f77#b774 7d7 ,inclusion following determination 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall determine whether the substances and classes of substances described in paragraph 7#b7 meet any one of the criteria described in section #cac7;d77#b7 of the ,emergency ,planning and ,community ,right-,to-,know ,act of #aihf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aajbc7;d77#b77 for inclusion in the toxics release inventory4 7#b7 ,substances described ,the substances and classes of substances referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and classes of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances not described in subsection 7b77#a71 including-- 7,a7 perfluoro7#b-pentafluoroethoxy-ethoxy7ac etic acid ammonium salt 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #ijhjbj-eb-j72 7,b7 #b1c1c1c-tetrafluoro #b-7a1a1b1c1c1c-;hexafluoro7-#b-7trifluo romethoxy7 propanoyl fluoride 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #bdgi-ge-f72 7,c7 #b1c1c1c-tetrafluoro #b-7a1a1b1c1c1c-;hexafluoro7-#b-7trifluo romethoxy7 propionic acid 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #bdgi-gc-d72 7,d7 #c;,h-perfluoro-#c-7c-methoxy-propoxy7 propanoic acid 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #iaijje-ad-d72 7,e7 the salts associated with the chemical described in subparagraph 7,d7 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,nos4 #iehdde-dd-h1 #ajhgbga-df-b1 and ,,nocas #hibdeb72 7,f7 #a-octanesulfonic acid #c1c1d1d1e1e1f1f1g1g1h1h-tridecafluoro-p otassium salt 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #eiehg-ch-a72 7,g7 perfluorobutanesulfonic acid 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #cge-gc-e72 7,h7 #a-;,butanesulfonic acid1 #a1a1b1b1c1c1d1d1d-nonafluoro-potassium salt 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #bidbj-di-c72 7,i7 the component associated with the chemical described in subparagraph 7,h7 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #deahg-ae-c72 7,j7 heptafluorobutyric acid 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #cge-bb-d72 7,k7 perfluorohexanoic acid 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #cjg-bd-d72 7,l7 the compound associated with the chemical described in subsection 7b77#a77;,f7 identified by ,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #bjfb-ih-h2 7,m7 perfluoroheptanoic acid 7commonly referred to as ,p,f,hp,a7 7,chemical ,abstracts ,service ,no4 #cge-he-i72 7,n7 each perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances for which a method to measure levels in drinking water has been validated by the ,administrator2 and 7,o7 a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances other than the chemicals described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,n7 that is used to manufacture fluorinated polymers1 as determined by the ,administrator4 7#c7 ,addition to toxics release inventory ,subject to subsection 7e71 if the ,administrator determines under paragraph 7#a7 that a substance or a class of substances described in paragraph 7#b7 meets any one of the criteria described in section #cac7;d77#b7 of the ,emergency ,planning and ,community ,right-,to-,know ,act of #aihf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aajbc7;d77#b771 the ,administrator shall revise the toxics release inventory in accordance with such section #cac7;d7 to include that substance or class of substances not later than #b years after the date on which the ,administrator makes the determination4 7e7 ,confidential business information 7#a7 ,in general ,prior to including on the toxics release inventory pursuant to subsection 7b77#a71 7c77#a71 or 7d77#c7 any perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances the chemical identity of which is subject to a claim of a person of protection from disclosure under subsection 7a7 of section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 pursuant to subsection 7b77#d7 of that section1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 review any such claim of protection from disclosure2 and 7,b7 require that person to reassert and substantiate or resubstantiate that claim in accordance with section #ad7;f7 of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfac7;f774 7#b7 ,nondisclosure of protection information ,if the ,administrator determines that the chemical identity of a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance or class of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances qualifies for protection from disclosure pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall include the substance or class of substances1 as applicable1 on the toxics release inventory in a manner that does not disclose the protected information4 7f7 ,emergency ,planning and ,community ,right-,to-,know ,act of #aihf ,section #cac7;c7 of the ,emergency ,planning and ,community ,right-,to-,know ,act of #aihf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aajbc7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7#b7 by striking are those chemicals and inserting the following3 8are-- 7#a7 the chemicals 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 the chemicals included on such list under subsections 7b77#a71 7c77#a71 and 7d77#c7 of section #gcba of the ,,pfas ,act of #bjai4 4 ,c ,,usgs ,performance ,standard #gcca4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey4 7#b7 ,highly fluorinated compound 7,a7 ,in general ,the term highly fluorinated compound means a perfluoroalkyl substance or a polyfluoroalkyl substance with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom4 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,fully fluorinated carbon atom ,the term fully fluorinated carbon atom means a carbon atom on which all the hydrogen substituents have been replaced by fluorine4 7ii7 ,perfluoroalkyl substance ,the term perfluoroalkyl substance means a chemical of which all of the carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms4 7iii7 ,polyfluoroalkyl substance ,the term polyfluoroalkyl substance means a chemical containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least one carbon atom that is not a fully fluorinated carbon atom4 #gccb4 ,performance standard for the detection of highly fluorinated compounds 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director1 in consultation with the ,administrator1 shall establish a performance standard for the detection of highly fluorinated compounds4 7b7 ,emphasis 7#a7 ,in general ,in developing the performance standard under subsection 7a71 the ,director shall emphasize the ability to detect as many highly fluorinated compounds present in the environment as possible using validated analytical methods that-- 7,a7 achieve limits of quantitation 7as defined in the document of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey entitled ,analytical ,methods for ,chemical ,analysis of ,geologic and ,other ,materials1 ,u4,s4 ,geological ,survey and dated #bjjb72 and 7,b7 are as sensitive as is feasible and practicable4 7#b7 ,requirement ,in developing the performance standard under subsection 7a71 the ,director may-- 7,a7 develop quality assurance and quality control measures to ensure accurate sampling and testing2 7,b7 develop a training program with respect to the appropriate method of sample collection and analysis of highly fluorinated compounds2 and 7,c7 coordinate as necessary with the ,administrator1 including1 if appropriate1 to develop methods to detect individual and different highly fluorinated compounds simultaneously4 #gccc4 ,nationwide sampling 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall carry out a nationwide sampling to determine the concentration of highly fluorinated compounds in estuaries1 lakes1 streams1 springs1 wells1 wetlands1 rivers1 aquifers1 and soil using the performance standard developed under section #gccb7;a74 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the sampling under subsection 7a71 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 first carry out the sampling at sources of drinking water near locations with known or suspected releases of highly fluorinated compounds2 7#b7 when carrying out sampling of sources of drinking water under paragraph 7#a71 carry out the sampling prior to and1 at the request of the ,administrator1 after any treatment of the water2 7#c7 survey for ecological exposure to highly fluorinated compounds1 with a priority in determining direct human exposure through drinking water2 and 7#d7 consult with-- 7,a7 ,states to determine areas that are a priority for sampling2 and 7,b7 the ,administrator-- 7i7 to enhance coverage of the sampling2 and 7ii7 to avoid unnecessary duplication4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the completion of the sampling under subsection 7a71 the ,director shall prepare a report describing the results of the sampling and submit the report to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#c7 the ,senators of each ,state in which the ,director carried out the sampling2 and 7#d7 each ,member of the ,house of ,representatives who represents a district in which the ,director carried out the sampling4 #gccd4 ,data usage 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall provide the sampling data collected under section #gccc to-- 7#a7 the ,administrator2 and 7#b7 other ,federal and ,state regulatory agencies on request4 7b7 ,usage ,the sampling data provided under subsection 7a7 shall be used to inform and enhance assessments of exposure1 likely health and environmental impacts1 and remediation priorities4 #gcce4 ,collaboration ,in carrying out this subtitle1 the ,director shall collaborate with-- 7#a7 appropriate ,federal and ,state regulators2 7#b7 institutions of higher education2 7#c7 research institutions2 and 7#d7 other expert stakeholders4 ,d ,emerging ,contaminants #gcda4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,contaminant ,the term contaminant means any physical1 chemical1 biological1 or radiological substance or matter in water4 7#b7 ,contaminant of emerging concern2 emerging contaminant ,the terms contaminant of emerging concern and emerging contaminant mean a contaminant-- 7,a7 for which the ,administrator has not promulgated a national primary drinking water regulation2 and 7,b7 that may have an adverse effect on the health of individuals4 7#c7 ,federal research strategy ,the term ,federal research strategy means the coordinated cross-agency plan for addressing critical research gaps related to detecting1 assessing exposure to1 and identifying the adverse health effects of emerging contaminants in drinking water developed by the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy in response to the report of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate accompanying ,s4 #affb of the #aaeth ,congress 7,s4 ,rept4 #aae-aci74 7#d7 ,technical assistance and support ,the term technical assistance and support includes-- 7,a7 assistance with-- 7i7 identifying appropriate analytical methods for the detection of contaminants2 7ii7 understanding the strengths and limitations of the analytical methods described in clause 7i72 7iii7 troubleshooting the analytical methods described in clause 7i72 7,b7 providing advice on laboratory certification program elements2 7,c7 interpreting sample analysis results2 7,d7 providing training with respect to proper analytical techniques2 7,e7 identifying appropriate technology for the treatment of contaminants2 and 7,f7 analyzing samples1 if-- 7i7 the analysis cannot be otherwise obtained in a practicable manner otherwise2 and 7ii7 the capability and capacity to perform the analysis is available at a ,federal facility4 7#e7 ,working ,group ,the term ,working ,group means the ,working ,group established under section #gcdb7;b77#a74 #gcdb4 ,research and coordination plan for enhanced response on emerging contaminants 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 review ,federal efforts-- 7,a7 to identify1 monitor1 and assist in the development of treatment methods for emerging contaminants2 and 7,b7 to assist ,states in responding to the human health risks posed by contaminants of emerging concern2 and 7#b7 in collaboration with owners and operators of public water systems1 ,states1 and other interested stakeholders1 establish a strategic plan for improving the ,federal efforts referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,interagency working group on emerging contaminants 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall jointly establish a ,working ,group to coordinate the activities of the ,federal ,government to identify and analyze the public health effects of drinking water contaminants of emerging concern4 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,working ,group shall include representatives of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 appointed by the ,administrator4 7,b7 ,the following agencies1 appointed by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services3 7i7 ,the ,national ,institutes of ,health4 7ii7 ,the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4 7iii7 ,the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry4 7,c7 ,the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey1 appointed by the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7,d7 ,any other ,federal agency the assistance of which the ,administrator determines to be necessary to carry out this subsection1 appointed by the head of the respective agency4 7#c7 ,existing working group ,the ,administrator may expand or modify the duties of an existing working group to perform the duties of the ,working ,group under this subsection4 7c7 ,national ,emerging ,contaminant ,research ,initiative 7#a7 ,federal research strategy 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy 7referred to in this subsection as the ,director7 shall coordinate with the heads of the agencies described in subparagraph 7,c7 to establish a research initiative1 to be known as the ,national ,emerging ,contaminant ,research ,initiative1 that shall-- 7i7 use the ,federal research strategy to improve the identification1 analysis1 monitoring1 and treatment methods of contaminants of emerging concern2 and 7ii7 develop any necessary program1 policy1 or budget to support the implementation of the ,federal research strategy1 including mechanisms for joint agency review of research proposals1 for interagency cofunding of research activities1 and for information sharing across agencies4 7,b7 ,research on emerging contaminants ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,director shall-- 7i7 take into consideration consensus conclusions from peer-reviewed1 pertinent research on emerging contaminants2 and 7ii7 in consultation with the ,administrator1 identify priority emerging contaminants for research emphasis4 7,c7 ,federal participation ,the agencies referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 include-- 7i7 the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7ii7 the ,national ,institutes of ,health2 7iii7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7iv7 the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7v7 the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey2 and 7vi7 any other ,federal agency that contributes to research in water quality1 environmental exposures1 and public health1 as determined by the ,director4 7,d7 ,participation from additional entities ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,director shall consult with nongovernmental organizations1 ,state and local governments1 and science and research institutions determined by the ,director to have scientific or material interest in the ,national ,emerging ,contaminant ,research ,initiative4 7#b7 ,implementation of research recommendations 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,director and heads of the agencies described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 establish the ,national ,emerging ,contaminant ,research ,initiative under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the head of each agency described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 shall-- 7i7 issue a solicitation for research proposals consistent with the ,federal research strategy and that agency's mission2 and 7ii7 make grants to applicants that submit research proposals consistent with the ,federal research strategy and in accordance with subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,selection of research proposals ,the head of each agency described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 shall select research proposals to receive grants under this paragraph on the basis of merit1 using criteria identified by the head of each such agency1 including the likelihood that the proposed research will result in significant progress toward achieving the objectives identified in the ,federal research strategy4 7,c7 ,eligible entities ,any entity or group of #b or more entities may submit to the head of each agency described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 a research proposal in response to the solicitation for research proposals described in subparagraph 7,a77i71 including1 consistent with that agency's grant policies-- 7i7 ,state and local agencies2 7ii7 public institutions1 including public institutions of higher education2 7iii7 private corporations2 and 7iv7 nonprofit organizations4 7d7 ,federal technical assistance and support for ,states 7#a7 ,study 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall conduct a study on actions the ,administrator can take to increase technical assistance and support for ,states with respect to emerging contaminants in drinking water samples4 7,b7 ,contents of study ,in carrying out the study described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall identify-- 7i7 methods and effective treatment options to increase technical assistance and support with respect to emerging contaminants to ,states1 including identifying opportunities for ,states to improve communication with various audiences about the risks associated with emerging contaminants2 7ii7 means to facilitate access to qualified contract testing laboratory facilities that conduct analyses for emerging contaminants2 and 7iii7 actions to be carried out at existing ,federal laboratory facilities1 including the research facilities of the ,administrator1 to provide technical assistance and support for ,states that require testing facilities for emerging contaminants4 7,c7 ,availability of analytical resources ,in carrying out the study described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall consider-- 7i7 the availability of-- 7,i7 ,federal and non-,federal laboratory capacity2 and 7,,ii7 validated methods to detect and analyze contaminants2 and 7ii7 other factors determined to be appropriate by the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report describing the results of the study described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,program to provide ,federal assistance to ,states 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 based on the findings in the report described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator shall develop a program to provide technical assistance and support to eligible ,states for the testing and analysis of emerging contaminants4 7,b7 ,application 7i7 ,in general ,to be eligible for technical assistance and support under this paragraph1 a ,state shall submit to the ,administrator an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,administrator may require4 7ii7 ,criteria ,the ,administrator shall evaluate an application for technical assistance and support under this paragraph on the basis of merit using criteria identified by the ,administrator1 including-- 7,i7 the laboratory facilities available to the ,state2 7,,ii7 the availability and applicability of existing analytical methodologies2 7,,iii7 the potency and severity of the emerging contaminant1 if known2 and 7,,iv7 the prevalence and magnitude of the emerging contaminant4 7iii7 ,prioritization ,in selecting ,states to receive technical assistance and support under this paragraph1 the ,administrator-- 7,i7 shall give priority to ,states with affected areas primarily in financially distressed communities2 7,,ii7 may-- 7aa7 waive the application process in an emergency situation2 and 7bb7 require an abbreviated application process for the continuation of work specified in a previously approved application that continues to meet the criteria described in clause 7ii72 and 7,,iii7 shall consider the relative expertise and availability of-- 7aa7 ,federal and non-,federal laboratory capacity available to the ,state2 7bb7 analytical resources available to the ,state2 and 7cc7 other types of technical assistance available to the ,state4 7,c7 ,database of available resources ,the ,administrator shall establish and maintain a database of resources available through the program developed under subparagraph 7,a7 to assist ,states with testing for emerging contaminants that-- 7i7 is-- 7,i7 available to ,states and stakeholder groups determined by the ,administrator to have scientific or material interest in emerging contaminants1 including-- 7aa7 drinking water and wastewater utilities2 7bb7 laboratories2 7cc7 ,federal and ,state emergency responders2 7dd7 ,state primacy agencies2 7ee7 public health agencies2 and 7ff7 water associations2 7,,ii7 searchable2 and 7,,iii7 accessible through the website of the ,administrator2 and 7ii7 includes a description of-- 7,i7 qualified contract testing laboratory facilities that conduct analyses for emerging contaminants2 and 7,,ii7 the resources available in ,federal laboratory facilities to test for emerging contaminants4 7,d7 ,water ,contaminant ,information ,tool ,the ,administrator shall integrate the database established under subparagraph 7,c7 into the ,water ,contaminant ,information ,tool of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#d7 ,funding ,of the amounts available to the ,administrator1 the ,administrator may use not more than #ae1jjj1jjj in a fiscal year to carry out this subsection4 7e7 ,report ,not less frequently than once every #b years until #bjbi1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report that describes the progress made in carrying out this subtitle4 7f7 ,effect ,nothing in this section modifies any obligation of a ,state1 local government1 or ,indian ,tribe with respect to treatment methods for1 or testing or monitoring of1 drinking water4 ,e ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act #gcea4 ,,pfas data call ,section #h7;a7 of the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjg7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,,pfas data ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbc1 the ,administrator shall promulgate a rule in accordance with this subsection requiring each person who has manufactured a chemical substance that is a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance in any year since ,january #a1 #bjaa1 to submit to the ,administrator a report that includes1 for each year since ,january #a1 #bjaa1 the information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g7 of paragraph 7#b74 4 #gceb4 ,significant new use rule for long-chain ,,pfas ,not later than ,june #bb1 #bjbj1 the ,administrator shall take final action on the proposed rule entitled ,long-,chain ,perfluoroalkyl ,carboxylate and ,perfluoroalkyl ,sulfonate ,chemical ,substances2 ,significant ,new ,use ,rule 7#hj ,fed4 ,reg4 #bhhe 7,january #ba1 #bjae774 ,f ,other ,matters #gcfa4 ,,pfas destruction and disposal guidance 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall publish interim guidance on the destruction and disposal of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and materials containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances1 including-- 7#a7 aqueous film-forming foam2 7#b7 soil and biosolids2 7#c7 textiles1 other than consumer goods1 treated with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances2 7#d7 spent filters1 membranes1 resins1 granular carbon1 and other waste from water treatment2 7#e7 landfill leachate containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances2 and 7#f7 solid1 liquid1 or gas waste streams containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances from facilities manufacturing or using perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7b7 ,considerations2 inclusions ,the interim guidance under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 take into consideration-- 7,a7 the potential for releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances during destruction or disposal1 including through volatilization1 air dispersion1 or leachate2 and 7,b7 potentially vulnerable populations living near likely destruction or disposal sites2 and 7#b7 provide guidance on testing and monitoring air1 effluent1 and soil near potential destruction or disposal sites for releases described in paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7c7 ,revisions ,the ,administrator shall publish revisions to the interim guidance under subsection 7a7 as the ,administrator determines to be appropriate1 but not less frequently than once every #c years4 #gcfb4 ,,pfas research and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 acting through the ,assistant ,administrator for the ,office of ,research and ,development1 shall-- 7#a7 7,a7 further examine the effects of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances on human health and the environment2 and 7,b7 make publicly available information relating to the findings under subparagraph 7,a72 7#b7 develop a process for prioritizing which perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances1 or classes of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances1 should be subject to additional research efforts that is based on-- 7,a7 the potential for human exposure to the substances or classes of substances2 7,b7 the potential toxicity of the substances or classes of substances2 and 7,c7 information available about the substances or classes of substances2 7#c7 develop new tools to characterize and identify perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the environment1 including in drinking water1 wastewater1 surface water1 groundwater1 solids1 and the air2 7#d7 evaluate approaches for the remediation of contamination by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the environment2 and 7#e7 develop and implement new tools and materials to communicate with the public about perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7b7 ,funding ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out this section #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbj through #bjbd4 ,,lxxiv ,caesar ,syria ,civilian ,protection ,act of #bjai ,sec4 #gdja4 ,short title4,sec4 #gdjb4 ,statement of policy4,subtitle ,a--,additional actions in connection with the national emergency with respect to ,syria,sec4 #gdaa4 ,measures with respect to ,central ,bank of ,syria4,sec4 #gdab4 ,sanctions with respect to foreign persons that engage in certain transactions4,sec4 #gdac4 ,strategy relating to areas of ,syria in which civilians are subject to forced displacement4,subtitle ,b--,assistance for the people of ,syria,sec4 #gdba4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #gdbb4 ,briefing on monitoring and evaluating of ongoing assistance programs in ,syria and to the ,syrian people4,sec4 #gdbc4 ,assessment of potential methods to enhance the protection of civilians4,sec4 #gdbd4 ,assistance to support entities taking actions relating to gathering evidence for investigations into war crimes or crimes against humanity in ,syria since ,march #bjaa4,sec4 #gdbe4 ,codification of certain services in support of nongovernmental organizations' activities authorized4,sec4 #gdbf4 ,briefing on strategy to facilitate humanitarian assistance4,subtitle ,c--,general provisions,sec4 #gdca4 ,suspension of sanctions4,sec4 #gdcb4 ,waivers and exemptions4,sec4 #gdcc4 ,implementation and regulatory authorities4,sec4 #gdcd4 ,exception relating to importation of goods4,sec4 #gdce4 ,cost limitation4,sec4 #gdcf4 ,rule of construction4,sec4 #gdcg4 ,prohibition on construction of provisions of this title as an authorization for use of military force4,sec4 #gdch4 ,sunset4 #gdja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,caesar ,syria ,civilian ,protection ,act of #bjai4 #gdjb4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that diplomatic and coercive economic means should be utilized to compel the government of ,bashar al-,assad to halt its murderous attacks on the ,syrian people and to support a transition to a government in ,syria that respects the rule of law1 human rights1 and peaceful co-existence with its neighbors4 ,a ,additional actions in connection with the national emergency with respect to ,syria #gdaa4 ,measures with respect to ,central ,bank of ,syria 7a7 ,determination regarding ,central ,bank of ,syria ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall determine1 under section #ecah;,a of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 whether reasonable grounds exist for concluding that the ,central ,bank of ,syria is a financial institution of primary money laundering concern4 7b7 ,enhanced due diligence and reporting requirements ,if the ,secretary of the ,treasury determines under subsection 7a7 that reasonable grounds exist for concluding that the ,central ,bank of ,syria is a financial institution of primary money laundering concern1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,federal functional regulators 7as defined in section #eji of the ,gramm-,leach-,bliley ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fhji771 shall impose one or more of the special measures described in section #ecah;,a7b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to the ,central ,bank of ,syria4 7c7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after making a determination under subsection 7a7 with respect to whether the ,central ,bank of ,syria is a financial institution of primary money laundering concern1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the reasons for the determination4 7#b7 ,form ,a report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include 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 ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 #gdab4 ,sanctions with respect to foreign persons that engage in certain transactions 7a7 ,imposition of sanctions 7#a7 ,in general ,on and after the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in subsection 7b7 with respect to a foreign person if the ,president determines that the foreign person1 on or after such date of enactment1 knowingly engages in an activity described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,activities described ,a foreign person engages in an activity described in this paragraph if the foreign person-- 7,a7 knowingly provides significant financial1 material1 or technological support to1 or knowingly engages in a significant transaction with-- 7i7 the ,government of ,syria 7including any entity owned or controlled by the ,government of ,syria7 or a senior political figure of the ,government of ,syria2 7ii7 a foreign person that is a military contractor1 mercenary1 or a paramilitary force knowingly operating in a military capacity inside ,syria for or on behalf of the ,government of ,syria1 the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 or the ,government of ,iran2 or 7iii7 a foreign person subject to sanctions pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 with respect to ,syria or any other provision of law that imposes sanctions with respect to ,syria2 7,b7 knowingly sells or provides significant goods1 services1 technology1 information1 or other support that significantly facilitates the maintenance or expansion of the ,government of ,syria's domestic production of natural gas1 petroleum1 or petroleum products2 7,c7 knowingly sells or provides aircraft or spare aircraft parts that are used for military purposes in ,syria for or on behalf of the ,government of ,syria to any foreign person operating in an area directly or indirectly controlled by the ,government of ,syria or foreign forces associated with the ,government of ,syria2 7,d7 knowingly provides significant goods or services associated with the operation of aircraft that are used for military purposes in ,syria for or on behalf of the ,government of ,syria to any foreign person operating in an area described in subparagraph 7,c72 or 7,e7 knowingly1 directly or indirectly1 provides significant construction or engineering services to the ,government of ,syria4 7#c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 in implementing this section1 the ,president should consider financial support under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 to include the provision of loans1 credits1 or export credits4 7b7 ,sanctions described 7#a7 ,in general ,the sanctions to be imposed with respect to a 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 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 visas1 admission1 or parole 7i7 ,visas1 admission1 or parole ,an alien described in subsection 7a7 is-- 7,i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the ,united ,states2 and 7,,iii7 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 7ii7 ,current visas revoked 7,i7 ,in general ,an alien described in subsection 7a7 is subject to revocation of any visa or other entry documentation regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued4 7,,ii7 ,immediate effect ,a revocation under subclause 7,i7 shall-- 7aa7 take effect immediately2 and 7bb7 automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the alien's possession4 7#b7 ,penalties ,the penalties provided for in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 shall apply to a person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of regulations promulgated under section #gdcc7;b7 to carry out paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in section #bjf7;a7 of that ,act4 7#c7 ,exceptions ,sanctions under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 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 #gdac4 ,strategy relating to areas of ,syria in which civilians are subject to forced displacement 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall-- 7#a7 identify the areas described in subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees the strategy described in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,areas described ,the areas described in this subsection are areas in ,syria that the ,president determines-- 7#a7 are under the control of-- 7,a7 the ,government of ,syria2 7,b7 the ,government of the ,russian ,federation2 7,c7 the ,government of ,iran2 or 7,d7 a foreign person described in section #gdab7;a77#b77;,a77ii72 and 7#b7 are areas in which civilians have been subject to forced displacement by-- 7,a7 a government specified in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 a foreign person described in section #gdab7;a77#b77;,a77ii74 7c7 ,strategy described ,the strategy described in this subsection is a strategy to deter foreign persons from entering into contracts related to reconstruction in the areas described in subsection 7b7 for or on behalf of-- 7#a7 a government specified in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of subsection 7b77#a72 or 7#b7 a foreign person described in section #gdab7;a77#b77;,a77ii74 7d7 ,form ,the strategy required by subsection 7a77#b7 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 ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 ,b ,assistance for the people of ,syria #gdba4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that it is in the interests of the ,united ,states to continue to provide assistance to the people of ,syria in order to promote peace1 stability1 and development1 including through multilateral organizations4 #gdbb4 ,briefing on monitoring and evaluating of ongoing assistance programs in ,syria and to the ,syrian people 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall brief the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate on the monitoring and evaluation of ongoing assistance programs in ,syria and for the ,syrian people1 including assistance provided through multilateral organizations4 7b7 ,matters ,to be included ,the briefing required by subsection 7a7 shall include a description of-- 7#a7 the specific project monitoring and evaluation efforts1 including measurable goals and performance metrics for assistance in ,syria2 7#b7 the memoranda of understanding entered into by the ,department of ,state1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 and their respective ,inspectors ,general1 and the multilateral organizations through which ,united ,states assistance will be delivered that formalize requirements for the sharing of information between such entities for the conduct of audits1 investigations1 and evaluations2 and 7#c7 the major challenges to monitoring and evaluating programs described in subsection 7a74 #gdbc4 ,assessment of potential methods to enhance the protection of civilians 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the potential effectiveness1 risks1 and operational requirements of military and non-military means to enhance the protection of civilians inside ,syria1 especially civilians who are in besieged areas1 trapped at borders1 or internally displaced4 7b7 ,consultation ,the briefing required by subsection 7a7 shall be informed by consultations with the ,department of ,state1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,department of ,defense1 and international and local humanitarian aid organizations operating in ,syria4 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 #gdbd4 ,assistance to support entities taking actions relating to gathering evidence for investigations into war crimes or crimes against humanity in ,syria since ,march #bjaa 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,state1 after consultation with the ,attorney ,general and the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies1 is authorized1 consistent with the national interest1 to provide assistance to support entities that are conducting criminal investigations1 supporting prosecutions1 or collecting evidence and preserving the chain of custody for such evidence for eventual prosecution1 against those who have committed war crimes or crimes against humanity in ,syria1 including the aiding and abetting of such crimes by foreign governments and organizations supporting the ,government of ,syria1 since ,march #bjaa4 7b7 ,limitation ,no assistance may be provided under subsection 7a7 while ,president ,bashar al-,assad remains in power-- 7#a7 to build the investigative or judicial capacities of the ,government of ,syria2 or 7#b7 to support prosecutions in the domestic courts in ,syria4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall brief the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate on assistance provided under subsection 7a74 #gdbe4 ,codification of certain services in support of nongovernmental organizations' activities authorized 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 section #edb4eaf of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7relating to certain services in support of nongovernmental organizations' activities authorized71 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 shall-- 7#a7 remain in effect on and after such date of enactment2 and 7#b7 in the case of a nongovernmental organization that is authorized to export or reexport services to ,syria under such section on the day before such date of enactment1 apply to such organization on and after such date of enactment to the same extent and in the same manner as such section applied to such organization on the day before such date of enactment4 7b7 ,exception 7#a7 ,in general ,section #edb4eaf of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as codified under subsection 7a71 shall not apply with respect to a foreign person that has been designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi71 or otherwise designated as a terrorist organization1 by the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with or upon the request of the ,attorney ,general or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#b7 ,effective date ,paragraph 7#a7 shall apply with respect to a foreign person on and after the date on which the designation of that person as a terrorist organization is published in the ,federal ,register4 #gdbf4 ,briefing on strategy to facilitate humanitarian assistance 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the strategy of the ,president to help facilitate the ability of humanitarian organizations to access financial services to help facilitate the safe and timely delivery of assistance to communities in need in ,syria4 7b7 ,consideration of data from other countries and nongovernmental organizations ,in preparing the strategy required by subsection 7a71 the ,president shall consider credible data already obtained by other countries and nongovernmental organizations1 including organizations operating in ,syria4 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 ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 ,c ,general provisions #gdca4 ,suspension of sanctions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president may suspend in whole or in part the imposition of sanctions otherwise required under this ,act or the imposition of sanctions required by any amendment made by this title for renewable periods not to exceed #ahj days if the ,president determines that the following criteria have been met in ,syria3 7#a7 ,the air space over ,syria is no longer being utilized by the ,government of ,syria or the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to target civilian populations through the use of incendiary devices1 including barrel bombs1 chemical weapons1 and conventional arms 7including air-delivered missiles and explosives74 7#b7 ,areas besieged by the ,government of ,syria1 the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 the ,government of ,iran1 or a foreign person described in section #gdab7;a77#b77;,a77ii7 are no longer cut off from international aid and have regular access to humanitarian assistance1 freedom of travel1 and medical care4 7#c7 ,the ,government of ,syria is releasing all political prisoners forcibly held within the prison system of the regime of ,bashar al-,assad and the ,government of ,syria is allowing full access to prison system facilities for investigations by appropriate international human rights organizations4 7#d7 ,the forces of the ,government of ,syria1 the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 the ,government of ,iran1 and any foreign person described in section #gdab7;a77#b77;,a77ii7 are no longer engaged in deliberate targeting of medical facilities1 schools1 residential areas1 and community gathering places1 including markets1 in violation of international norms4 7#e7 ,the ,government of ,syria is-- 7,a7 taking steps to verifiably fulfill its commitments under the ,convention on the ,prohibition of the ,development1 ,production1 ,stockpiling and ,use of ,chemical ,weapons and on their ,destruction1 done at ,geneva ,september #c1 #aiib1 and entered into force ,april #bi1 #aiig 7commonly known as the ,chemical ,weapons ,convention71 and the ,treaty on the ,non-,proliferation of ,nuclear ,weapons1 done at ,washington1 ,london1 and ,moscow ,july #a1 #aifh1 and entered into force ,march #e1 #aigj 7#ba ,,ust #dhc72 and 7,b7 making tangible progress toward becoming a signatory to the ,convention on the ,prohibition of the ,development1 ,production and ,stockpiling of ,bacteriological 7,biological7 and ,toxin ,weapons and on their ,destruction1 done at ,washington1 ,london1 and ,moscow ,april #aj1 #aigb1 and entered into force ,march #bf1 #aige 7#bf ,,ust #ehc74 7#f7 ,the ,government of ,syria is permitting the safe1 voluntary1 and dignified return of ,syrians displaced by the conflict4 7#g7 ,the ,government of ,syria is taking verifiable steps to establish meaningful accountability for perpetrators of war crimes in ,syria and justice for victims of war crimes committed by the ,assad regime1 including through participation in a credible and independent truth and reconciliation process4 7b7 ,briefing required ,not later than #cj days after the ,president makes a determination described in subsection 7a71 the ,president shall provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on the determination and the suspension of sanctions pursuant to the determination4 7c7 ,reimposition of sanctions ,any sanctions suspended under subsection 7a7 shall be reimposed if the ,president determines that the criteria described in that subsection are no longer being met4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,president to terminate the application of sanctions under section #gdab with respect to a person that no longer engages in activities described in subsection 7a77#b7 of that section4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary 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 the ,judiciary of the ,senate4 #gdcb4 ,waivers and exemptions 7a7 ,exemptions ,the following activities and transactions shall be exempt from sanctions authorized under this title or any amendment made by this title3 7#a7 ,any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq471 or to any authorized intelligence activities of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,any transaction necessary to comply with ,united ,states obligations under-- 7,a7 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 ,states2 7,b7 the ,convention on ,consular ,relations1 done at ,vienna ,april #bd1 #aifc1 and entered into force ,march #ai1 #aifg2 or 7,c7 any other international agreement to which the ,united ,states is a party4 7b7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president may1 for renewable periods not to exceed #ahj days1 waive the application of any provision of this title 7other than section #gdcd7 with respect to a foreign person if the ,president certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the issuance of a waiver under paragraph 7#a71 and every #ahj days thereafter while the waiver remains in effect1 the ,president shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the reasons for the waiver4 7c7 ,humanitarian waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president may waive1 for renewable periods not to exceed #b years1 the application of any provision of this title 7other than section #gdcd7 with respect to a nongovernmental organization providing humanitarian assistance not covered by the authorization described in section #gdbe if the ,president certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that such a waiver is important to address a humanitarian need and is consistent with the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the issuance of a waiver under paragraph 7#a71 and every #ahj days thereafter while the waiver remains in effect1 the ,president shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the reasons for the waiver4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary 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 the ,judiciary of the ,senate4 #gdcc4 ,implementation and regulatory authorities 7a7 ,implementation authority ,the ,president may exercise all authorities provided to the ,president under sections #bjc and #bje of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb and #agjd7 for purposes of carrying out this title and the amendments made by this title4 7b7 ,regulatory authority ,the ,president shall1 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 promulgate regulations as necessary for the implementation of this title and the amendments made by this title4 #gdcd4 ,exception relating to importation of goods 7a7 ,in general ,the authorities and requirements to impose sanctions authorized under this title or the amendments made by this title shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7b7 ,good defined ,in this section1 the term good means any article1 natural or manmade substance1 material1 supply or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 #gdce4 ,cost limitation ,no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the requirements of this title and the amendments made by this title4 ,such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated4 #gdcf4 ,rule of construction ,except for section #gdcd with respect to the importation of goods1 nothing in this title shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,president pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 or any other provision of law4 #gdcg4 ,prohibition on construction of provisions of this title as an authorization for use of military force ,nothing in this title may be construed as an authorization for use of military force4 #gdch4 ,sunset ,this title shall cease to be effective on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,lxxv ,protecting ,europe's ,energy ,security ,sec4 #geja4 ,short title4,sec4 #gejb4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #gejc4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to provision of certain vessels for the construction of certain ,russian energy export pipelines4 #geja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,protecting ,europe's ,energy ,security ,act of #bjai4 #gejb4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states and ,europe share a common history1 a common identity1 and common values built upon the principles of democracy1 rule of law1 and individual freedoms2 7#b7 the ,united ,states has encouraged and admired the ,european project1 which has resulted in a common market and common policies1 has achieved unprecedented prosperity and stability on the continent1 and serves as a model for other countries to reform their institutions and prioritize anticorruption measures2 7#c7 the relationships between the ,united ,states and ,europe and the ,united ,states and ,germany are critical to the national security interests of the ,united ,states as well as to global prosperity and peace1 and ,germany in particular is a crucial partner for the ,united ,states in multilateral efforts aimed at promoting global prosperity and peace2 7#d7 the ,united ,states should stand against any effort designed to weaken those relationships2 and 7#e7 ,germany has demonstrated leadership within the ,european ,union and in international fora to ensure that sanctions imposed with respect to the ,russian ,federation for its malign activities are maintained4 #gejc4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to provision of certain vessels for the construction of certain ,russian energy export pipelines 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that identifies1 for the period specified in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 vessels that engaged in pipe-laying at depths of #ajj feet or more below sea level for the construction of the ,nord ,stream #b pipeline project1 the ,turk,stream pipeline project1 or any project that is a successor to either such project2 and 7,b7 foreign persons that the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 determines have knowingly-- 7i7 sold1 leased1 or provided those vessels for the construction of such a project2 or 7ii7 facilitated deceptive or structured transactions to provide those vessels for the construction of such a project4 7#b7 ,period specified ,the period specified in this paragraph is-- 7,a7 in the case of the first report required to be submitted by paragraph 7#a71 the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on the date on which the report is submitted2 and 7,b7 in the case of any subsequent such report1 the #ij-;day period preceding submission of the report4 7b7 ,ineligibility for visas1 admission1 or parole of identified persons and corporate officers 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,visas1 admission1 or parole ,an alien described in paragraph 7#b7 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 7i7 ,in general ,the visa or other entry documentation of an alien described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be revoked1 regardless of when such visa or other entry documentation is or was issued4 7ii7 ,immediate effect ,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 alien's possession4 7#b7 ,aliens described ,an alien is described in this paragraph if the alien is-- 7,a7 a foreign person identified under subsection 7a77#a77;,b72 7,b7 a corporate officer of a person described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,c7 a principal shareholder with a controlling interest in a person described in subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,blocking of property of identified persons ,the ,president shall exercise all powers granted to the ,president by 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 all property and interests in property of any person identified under subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 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 7d7 ,wind-down period ,the ,president may not impose sanctions under this section with respect to a person identified in the first report submitted under subsection 7a7 if the ,president certifies in that report that the person has1 not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 engaged in good faith efforts to wind down operations that would otherwise subject the person to the imposition of sanctions under this section4 7e7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,exception for intelligence1 law enforcement1 and national security activities ,sanctions under this section shall not apply to any authorized intelligence1 law enforcement1 or national security activities of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,exception to comply with ,united ,nations ,headquarters ,agreement ,sanctions under this section shall not apply with respect to the admission of an alien to the ,united ,states if the admission of the alien 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 the ,convention on ,consular ,relations1 done at ,vienna ,april #bd1 #aifc1 and entered into force ,march #ai1 #aifg1 or other applicable international obligations4 7#c7 ,exception for safety of vessels and crew ,sanctions under this section shall not apply with respect to a person providing provisions to a vessel identified under subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 if such provisions are intended for the safety and care of the crew aboard the vessel1 the protection of human life aboard the vessel1 or the maintenance of the vessel to avoid any environmental or other significant damage4 7#d7 ,exception for repair or maintenance of pipelines ,sanctions under this section shall not apply with respect to a person for engaging in activities necessary for or related to the repair or maintenance of1 or environmental remediation with respect to1 a pipeline project described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a74 7#e7 ,exception relating to importation of goods 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 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 paragraph1 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 7f7 ,waivers 7#a7 ,national interest waiver for visa ban ,the ,president may waive the application of sanctions under subsection 7b7 with respect to an alien if the ,president-- 7,a7 determines that the waiver is in the national interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the waiver and the reasons for the waiver4 7#b7 ,national security waiver for economic and other sanctions ,the ,president may waive the application of sanctions under subsection 7c7 with respect to a person if the ,president-- 7,a7 determines that the waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the waiver and the reasons for the waiver4 7g7 ,implementation2 penalties 7#a7 ,implementation ,the ,president may exercise all authorities provided to the ,president 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 ,penalties ,a 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 this section 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 7h7 ,termination and sunset ,the authority to impose sanctions under this section with respect to a person involved in the construction of a pipeline project described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 and any sanctions imposed under this section with respect to that project1 shall terminate on the date that is the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date on which the ,president certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that appropriate safeguards have been put in place-- 7,a7 to minimize the ability of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation to use that project as a tool of coercion and political leverage1 including by achieving the unbundling of energy production and transmission so that entities owned or controlled by that ,government do not control the transmission network for the pipeline2 and 7,b7 to ensure1 barring unforeseen circumstances1 that the project would not result in a decrease of more than #be percent in the volume of ,russian energy exports transiting through existing pipelines in other countries1 particularly ,ukraine1 relative to the average monthly volume of ,russian energy exports transiting through such pipelines in #bjah2 or 7#b7 the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,admission2 admitted2 alien ,the terms admission1 admitted1 and alien have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja74 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person means an individual or entity that is not a ,united ,states person4 7#d7 ,knowingly ,the term knowingly1 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#e7 ,united ,states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 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 within the ,united ,states4 ,,lxxvi ,other ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,federal ,employee ,paid ,leave ,act,sec4 #gfja4 ,short title4,sec4 #gfjb4 ,paid parental leave under title #e4,sec4 #gfjc4 ,paid parental leave for congressional employees4,sec4 #gfjd4 ,conforming amendment to ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act for ,,gao and ,library of ,congress employees4,sec4 #gfje4 ,clarification for members of the ,national ,guard and ,reserves4,sec4 #gfjf4 ,conforming amendment for certain ,,tsa employees4,subtitle ,b--,other ,matters,sec4 #gfaa4 ,liberian refugee immigration fairness4,sec4 #gfab4 ,pensacola ,dam and ,reservoir1 ,grand ,river1 ,oklahoma4,sec4 #gfac4 ,limitation on certain rolling stock procurements2 cybersecurity certification for rail rolling stock and operations4 ,a ,federal ,employee ,paid ,leave ,act #gfja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,federal ,employee ,paid ,leave ,act4 #gfjb4 ,paid parental leave under title #e 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7d7 of section #fchb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,an employee and inserting 7#a7 ,an employee2 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 and inserting subparagraph 7,c712 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 7,a7 ,an employee may elect to substitute for any leave without pay under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#a7 any paid leave which is available to such employee for that purpose4 7,b7 ,the paid leave that is available to an employee for purposes of subparagraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 #ab administrative workweeks of paid parental leave under this subparagraph in connection with the birth or placement involved2 and 7ii7 during the #ab-month period referred to in subsection 7a77#a71 and in addition to the #ab administrative workweeks under clause 7i71 any annual or sick leave accrued or accumulated by such employee under subchapter ,i4 7,c7 ,nothing in this subsection shall be considered to require that an employee first use all or any portion of the leave described in subparagraph 7,b77ii7 before being allowed to use the paid parental leave described in subparagraph 7,b77i74 7,d7 ,paid parental leave under subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7i7 shall be payable from any appropriation or fund available for salaries or expenses for positions within the employing agency2 7ii7 shall not be considered to be annual or vacation leave for purposes of section #eeea or #eeeb or for any other purpose2 and 7iii7 if not used by the employee before the end of the #ab-month period 7as referred to in subsection 7a77#a77 to which it relates1 shall not accumulate for any subsequent use4 7,e7 ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to modify the requirement to complete at least #ab months of service as an employee 7within the meaning of section #fcha7a77;,a77 before the date of the applicable birth or placement involved to be eligible for paid parental leave under subparagraph 7,b77i7 of this paragraph4 7,f7 7i7 ,an employee may not take leave under this paragraph unless the employee agrees 7in writing71 before the commencement of such leave1 to work for the applicable employing agency for not less than a period of #ab weeks beginning on the date such leave concludes4 7ii7 ,the head of the agency shall waive the requirement in clause 7i7 in any instance where the employee is unable to return to work because of the continuation1 recurrence1 or onset of a serious health condition 7including mental health71 related to the applicable birth or placement of a child1 of the employee or the child4 7iii7 ,the head of the employing agency may require that an employee who claims to be unable to return to work because of a health condition described under clause 7ii7 provide certification supporting such claim by the health care provider of the employee or the child 7as the case may be74 ,the employee shall provide such certification to the head in a timely manner4 7,g7 7i7 ,if an employee fails to return from paid leave provided under this paragraph after the date such leave concludes1 the employing agency may recover1 from such employee1 an amount equal to the total amount of ,government contributions paid by the agency under section #hijf on behalf of the employee for maintaining such employee's health coverage under chapter #hi during the period of such leave4 7ii7 ,clause 7i7 shall not apply to any employee who fails to return from such leave due to-- 7,i7 the continuation1 recurrence1 or onset of a serious health condition as described under1 and consistent with the requirements of1 subparagraph 7,f72 or 7,,ii7 any other circumstance beyond the control of the employee4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #fchb7;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting and subsection 7d77#b7 of this section after section #fchc2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,during and inserting ,subject to subsection 7d77#b71 during4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall not be effective with respect to any birth or placement occurring before ,october #a1 #bjbj4 #gfjc4 ,paid parental leave for congressional employees 7a7 ,amendments to congressional accountability act ,section #bjb of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acab7 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 7d7 of this section shall apply4 ,paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#d7 of section #ajb7;a7 of such ,act shall be subject to subsection 7d7 of this section42 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,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 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bjb7;a77#b7 of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acab7;a77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,the requirements of subparagraph 7,b7 shall not apply with respect to leave 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#a7744 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall not be effective with respect to any birth or placement occurring before ,october #a1 #bjbj4 #gfjd4 ,conforming amendment to ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act for ,,gao and ,library of ,congress employees 7a7 ,amendment to family and medical leave act of #aiic ,section #ajb of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and subsection 7d77#c7 after section #ajc2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking ,during and inserting ,subject to subsection 7d77#c71 during2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,special rule for gao employees 7,a7 ,substitution of paid leave ,an employee of the ,government ,accountability ,office may elect to substitute for any leave without pay under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#a7 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 an employee of the ,government ,accountability ,office for purposes of subparagraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 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 7ii7 during the #ab-month period referred to in section #ajb7;a77#a7 and in addition to the administrative workweeks described in clause 7i71 any additional paid vacation1 personal1 family1 medical1 or sick leave provided by such employer4 7,c7 ,limitation ,nothing in this section shall be considered to require or permit an employer to require that an employee first use all or any portion of the leave described in subparagraph 7,b77ii7 before being allowed to use the paid parental leave described in clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,additional rules ,paid parental leave under subparagraph 7,b77i7-- 7i7 shall be payable from any appropriation or fund available for salaries or expenses for positions with the ,government ,accountability ,office2 7ii7 if not used by the employee of such employer before the end of the #ab-month period 7as referred to in subsection 7a77#a77 to which it relates1 shall not accumulate for any subsequent use2 and 7iii7 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 ,code or section #ajd7;c77#b7 of this ,act4 7#d7 ,special rule for library of congress employees ,consistent with section #aja7;a77#c77;,j7 of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acja7;a77#c77;,j771 the rights and protections established by sections #aja through #aje1 including section #ajb7;d77#c71 shall apply to employees of the ,library of ,congress under section #bjb of that ,act 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acab74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #aja7b7 of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bfaa7b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,,gao employees ,in the case of an employee of the ,government ,accountability ,office1 the requirements of subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply with respect to leave under section #ajb7;a77#a77;,a7 or 7,b74 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall not be effective with respect to any birth or placement occurring before ,october #a1 #bjbj4 #gfje4 ,clarification for members of the ,national ,guard and ,reserves 7a7 ,executive branch employees ,for purposes of determining the eligibility of an employee who is a member of the ,national ,guard or ,reserves to take leave under section #fchb7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or to substitute such leave pursuant to subsection 7d77#b77;,a7 of section #fchb of such title 7as added by section #aajb71 any service by such employee on active duty 7as defined in section #fcha7g7 of such title7 shall be counted as service as an employee for purposes of section #fcha7a77;,b7 of such title4 7b7 ,congressional employees ,for purposes of determining the eligibility of a covered employee 7as such term is defined in section #aja7c7 of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act7 who is a member of the ,national ,guard or ,reserves to take leave under section #ajb7;a7 of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic 7pursuant to section #bjb7;a77#a7 of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act71 any service by such employee on active duty 7as defined in section #aja7ad7 of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic7 shall be counted as time during which such employee has been employed in an employing office for purposes of section #bjb7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act4 7c7 ,gao and library of congress employees ,for purposes of determining the eligibility of an employee of the ,government ,accountability ,office or ,library of ,congress who is a member of the ,national ,guard or ,reserves to take leave under section #ajb7;a7 of the ,family and ,medical ,leave ,act of #aiic1 any service by such employee on active duty 7as defined in section #aja7ad7 of such ,act7 shall be counted as time during which such employee has been employed for purposes of section #aja7b77;,a7 of such ,act4 #gfjf4 ,conforming amendment for certain ,,tsa employees ,section #aaa7;d77#b7 of the ,aviation and ,transportation ,security ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddice note7 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,reemployment ,in carrying out the functions authorized under paragraph 7#a71 the ,under ,secretary shall be subject to the provisions set forth in chapter #dc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,leave ,the provisions of subchapter ,v of chapter #fc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to any individual appointed under paragraph 7#a7 as if such individual were an employee 7within the meaning of subparagraph 7,a7 of section #fcha7a7 of such title74 4 ,b ,other ,matters #gfaa4 ,liberian refugee immigration fairness 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise specifically provided1 any term used in this ,act that is used in the immigration laws shall have the meaning given the term in the immigration laws4 7#b7 ,immigration laws ,the term immigration laws has the meaning given the term in section #aja7;a77#ag7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ag774 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7b7 ,adjustment of status 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall adjust the status of an alien described in subsection 7c7 to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien-- 7,a7 applies for adjustment not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7,b7 is otherwise eligible to receive an immigrant visa2 and 7,c7 subject to paragraph 7#b71 is admissible to the ,united ,states for permanent residence4 7#b7 ,applicability of grounds of inadmissibility ,in determining the admissibility of an alien under paragraph 7#a77;,c71 the grounds of inadmissibility specified in paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f77;,a71 and 7#g77;,a7 of section #bab7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;a77 shall not apply4 7#c7 ,exceptions ,an alien shall not be eligible for adjustment of status under this subsection if the ,secretary determines that the alien-- 7,a7 has been convicted of any aggravated felony2 7,b7 has been convicted of two or more crimes involving moral turpitude 7other than a purely political offense72 or 7,c7 has ordered1 incited1 assisted1 or otherwise participated in the persecution of any person on account of race1 religion1 nationality1 membership in a particular social group1 or political opinion4 7#d7 ,relationship of application to certain orders 7,a7 ,in general ,an alien present in the ,united ,states who has been subject to an order of exclusion1 deportation1 removal1 or voluntary departure under any provision of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq47 may1 notwithstanding such order1 submit an application for adjustment of status under this subsection if the alien is otherwise eligible for adjustment of status under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,separate motion not required ,an alien described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall not be required1 as a condition of submitting or granting an application under this subsection1 to file a separate motion to reopen1 reconsider1 or vacate an order described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,effect of decision by ,secretary 7i7 ,grant ,if the ,secretary adjusts the status of an alien pursuant to an application under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall cancel any order described in subparagraph 7,a7 to which the alien has been subject4 7ii7 ,denial ,if the ,secretary makes a final decision to deny such application1 any such order shall be effective and enforceable to the same extent that such order would be effective and enforceable if the application had not been made4 7c7 ,aliens eligible for adjustment of status 7#a7 ,in general ,the benefits provided under subsection 7b7 shall apply to any alien who-- 7,a7 7i7 is a national of ,liberia2 and 7ii7 has been continuously present in the ,united ,states during the period beginning on ,november #bj1 #bjad1 and ending on the date on which the alien submits an application under subsection 7b72 or 7,b7 is the spouse1 child1 or unmarried son or daughter of an alien described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,determination of continuous physical presence ,for purposes of establishing the period of continuous physical presence referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 an alien shall not be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence based on one or more absences from the ,united ,states for one or more periods amounting1 in the aggregate1 of not more than #ahj days4 7d7 ,stay of removal 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations establishing procedures by which an alien who is subject to a final order of deportation1 removal1 or exclusion1 may seek a stay of such order based on the filing of an application under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,during certain proceedings 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 notwithstanding any provision of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq471 the ,secretary may not order an alien to be removed from the ,united ,states if the alien-- 7i7 is in exclusion1 deportation1 or removal proceedings under any provision of such ,act2 and 7ii7 has submitted an application for adjustment of status under subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may order an alien described in subparagraph 7,a7 to be removed from the ,united ,states if the ,secretary has made a final determination to deny the application for adjustment of status under subsection 7b7 of the alien4 7#c7 ,work authorization 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may-- 7i7 authorize an alien who has applied for adjustment of status under subsection 7b7 to engage in employment in the ,united ,states during the period in which a determination on such application is pending2 and 7ii7 provide such alien with an employment authorized endorsement or other appropriate document signifying authorization of employment4 7,b7 ,pending applications ,if an application for adjustment of status under subsection 7b7 is pending for a period exceeding #ahj days and has not been denied1 the ,secretary shall authorize employment for the applicable alien4 7e7 ,record of permanent residence ,on the approval of an application for adjustment of status under subsection 7b7 of an alien1 the ,secretary shall establish a record of admission for permanent residence for the alien as of the date of the arrival of the alien in the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,availability of administrative review ,the ,secretary shall provide applicants for adjustment of status under subsection 7b7 with the same right to1 and procedures for1 administrative review as are provided to-- 7#a7 applicants for adjustment of status under section #bde of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abee72 and 7#b7 aliens subject to removal proceedings under section #bdj of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abbi;a74 7g7 ,limitation on judicial review 7#a7 ,in general ,a determination by the ,secretary with respect to the adjustment of status of any alien under this section is final and shall not be subject to review by any court4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in paragraph 7#a7 shall be construed to preclude the review of a constitutional claim or a question of law under section #gjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to a denial of adjustment of status under this section4 7h7 ,no offset in number of visas available ,the ,secretary of ,state shall not be required to reduce the number of immigrant visas authorized to be issued under any provision of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq47 to offset the adjustment of status of an alien who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence pursuant to this section4 7i7 ,application of ,immigration and ,nationality ,act provisions 7#a7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this ,act may be construed to repeal1 amend1 alter1 modify1 effect1 or restrict the powers1 duties1 function1 or authority of the ,secretary in the administration and enforcement of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq47 or any other law relating to immigration1 nationality1 or naturalization4 7#b7 ,effect of eligibility for adjustment of status ,the eligibility of an alien to be lawfully admitted for permanent residence under this section shall not preclude the alien from seeking any status under any other provision of law for which the alien may otherwise be eligible4 #gfab4 ,pensacola ,dam and ,reservoir1 ,grand ,river1 ,oklahoma 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission4 7#b7 ,conservation pool ,the term conservation pool means all land and water of ,grand ,lake ,o' the ,cherokees1 ,oklahoma1 below the flood pool4 7#c7 ,flood pool ,the term flood pool means all land and water of ,grand ,lake ,o' the ,cherokees1 ,oklahoma1 allocated for flood control or navigation by the ,secretary pursuant to section #g of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gji74 7#d7 ,project ,the term project means the ,pensacola ,hydroelectric ,project 7,,ferc ,no4 #adid74 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,army4 7b7 ,conservation pool management 7#a7 ,federal land ,notwithstanding section #c7b7 of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gif7b771 any ,federal land within the project boundary1 including any right1 title1 or interest in or to land held by the ,united ,states for any purpose1 shall not-- 7,a7 be subject to the first proviso in section #d7;e7 of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gig7;e772 or 7,b7 be considered to be-- 7i7 land or other property of the ,united ,states for purposes of recompensing the ,united ,states for the use1 occupancy1 or enjoyment of the land under section #aj7;e77#a7 of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hjc7;e77#a772 or 7ii7 land of the ,united ,states for purposes of section #bd of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hah74 7#b7 ,license conditions 7,a7 ,in general ,except as may be required by the ,secretary to carry out responsibilities under section #g of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gji71 the ,commission or any other ,federal or ,state agency shall not include in any license for the project any condition or other requirement relating to-- 7i7 surface elevations of the conservation pool2 or 7ii7 the flood pool 7except to the extent it references flood control requirements prescribed by the ,secretary74 7,b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the project shall remain subject to the ,commission's rules and regulations for project safety and protection of human health4 7#c7 ,project scope 7,a7 ,licensing jurisdiction ,the licensing jurisdiction of the ,commission for the project shall not extend to any land or water outside the project boundary4 7,b7 ,outside infrastructure ,any land1 water1 or physical infrastructure or other improvement outside the project boundary shall not be considered to be part of the project4 7,c7 ,boundary jurisdiction amendments ,the ,commission may1 consistent with the requirements of the ,federal ,power ,act1 amend the project boundary1 only with the expressed written agreement of the project licensee4 ,if the licensee does not agree to a project boundary change proposed by the ,commission1 the purposes and requirements of part ,i of the ,federal ,power ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gia;a et seq47 shall be deemed to be satisfied without the ,commission's proposed boundary or jurisdiction change4 7c7 ,exclusive jurisdiction of flood pool management ,the ,secretary shall have exclusive jurisdiction and responsibility for management of the flood pool for flood control operations at ,grand ,lake ,o' the ,cherokees4 7d7 ,study of upstream infrastructure ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall initiate a study of infrastructure and lands upstream from the project to evaluate resiliency to flooding4 ,not later than one year after initiating the study1 the ,secretary shall issue a report advising local communities and ,state departments of transportation of any identified deficiencies and potential mitigation options4 7e7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section affects1 with respect to the project-- 7#a7 any authority or obligation of the ,secretary or the ,chief of ,engineers pursuant to section #b of the ,act of ,june #bh1 #aich 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aich7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gja;c-#a72 7#b7 any authority of the ,secretary or the ,chief of ,engineers pursuant to section #g of the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidd7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gji72 7#c7 any obligation of the ,united ,states to obtain flowage or other property rights pursuant to the ,act of ,july #ca1 #aidf 7#fj ,stat4 #gdc1 chapter #gaj72 7#d7 any obligation of the ,united ,states to acquire flowage or other property rights for additional reservoir storage pursuant to ,executive ,order #ihci 7#ab ,fed4 ,reg4 #bddg2 relating to the ,grand ,river ,dam ,project72 7#e7 any authority of the ,secretary to acquire real property interest pursuant to section #efj of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-cjc2 #aaj ,stat4 #cghc72 7#f7 any obligation of the ,secretary to conduct and pay the cost of a feasibility study pursuant to section #ddi of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-eda2 #aad ,stat4 #bfda72 7#g7 the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,program established under the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djja et seq471 including any policy issued under that ,act2 or 7#h7 any disaster assistance made available under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 or other ,federal disaster assistance program4 #gfac4 ,limitation on certain rolling stock procurements2 cybersecurity certification for rail rolling stock and operations ,section #ecbc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7u7 ,limitation on certain rolling stock procurements 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#e71 financial assistance made available under this chapter shall not be used in awarding a contract or subcontract to an entity on or after the date of enactment of this subsection for the procurement of rolling stock for use in public transportation if the manufacturer of the rolling stock-- 7,a7 is incorporated in or has manufacturing facilities in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 is owned or controlled by1 is a subsidiary of1 or is otherwise related legally or financially to a corporation based in a country that-- 7i7 is identified as a nonmarket economy country 7as defined in section #gga7ah7 of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #afgg7ah777 as of the date of enactment of this subsection2 7ii7 was identified by the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative in the most recent report required by section #ahb of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bbdb7 as a foreign country included on the priority watch list defined in subsection 7g77#c7 of that section2 and 7iii7 is subject to monitoring by the ,trade ,representative under section #cjf of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaf74 7#b7 ,exception ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the term otherwise related legally or financially does not include a minority relationship or investment4 7#c7 ,international agreements ,this subsection shall be applied in a manner consistent with the obligations of the ,united ,states under international agreements4 7#d7 ,certification for rail rolling stock 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#e71 as a condition of financial assistance made available in a fiscal year under section #eccg1 a recipient that operates rail fixed guideway service shall certify in that fiscal year that the recipient will not award any contract or subcontract for the procurement of rail rolling stock for use in public transportation with a rail rolling stock manufacturer described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,separate certification ,the certification required under this paragraph shall be in addition to any certification the ,secretary establishes to ensure compliance with the requirements of paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,special rules 7,a7 ,parties to executed contracts ,this subsection1 including the certification requirement under paragraph 7#d71 shall not apply to the award of any contract or subcontract made by a public transportation agency with a rail rolling stock manufacturer described in paragraph 7#a7 if the manufacturer and the public transportation agency have executed a contract for rail rolling stock before the date of enactment of this subsection4 7,b7 ,rolling stock ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c7 and for a contract or subcontract that is not described in subparagraph 7,a71 this subsection1 including the certification requirement under paragraph 7#d71 shall not apply to the award of a contract or subcontract made by a public transportation agency with any rolling stock manufacturer for the #b-year period beginning on or after the date of enactment of this subsection4 7,c7 ,exception ,subparagraph 7,b7 shall not apply to the award of a contract or subcontract made by the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority4 7v7 ,cybersecurity certification for rail rolling stock and operations 7#a7 ,certification ,as a condition of financial assistance made available under this chapter1 a recipient that operates a rail fixed guideway public transportation system shall certify that the recipient has established a process to develop1 maintain1 and execute a written plan for identifying and reducing cybersecurity risks4 7#b7 ,compliance ,for the process required under paragraph 7#a71 a recipient of assistance under this chapter shall-- 7,a7 utilize the approach described by the voluntary standards and best practices developed under section #b7;c77#ae7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb7;c77#ae771 as applicable2 7,b7 identify hardware and software that the recipient determines should undergo third-party testing and analysis to mitigate cybersecurity risks1 such as hardware or software for rail rolling stock under proposed procurements2 and 7,c7 utilize the approach described in any voluntary standards and best practices for rail fixed guideway public transportation systems developed under the authority of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 as applicable4 7#c7 ,limitations on statutory construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to interfere with the authority of-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security to publish or ensure compliance with requirements or standards concerning cybersecurity for rail fixed guideway public transportation systems2 or 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,transportation under section #ecbi to address cybersecurity issues as those issues relate to the safety of rail fixed guideway public transportation systems4 4 ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives ,vice ,president of the ,united ,states and ,president of the ,senate